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Scholarship inspired pageant entry move Festival and Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. Her reign, however, also oney was her will focus on a cause dear to motivation her. “I really want to go to and a college Hilliard House or St. Joseph’s education is Villa and work on special her goal. Scholarship fundneeds” by providing “dance ing was the incentive for classes for the little children Brittany Brooker to become there. I’m sure their minds a contestant in the 2013 Miss are in places that most kids Mechanicsville Pageant. And aren’t, so I’d like to get their it paid off: She captured the minds off that a little bit.” crown and $2,500 scholarShe said she would like ship on April 20. to “find an outlet that can be “I was really interested theirs — cause everybody in the scholarship and I had has one.” done it the year before just for A senior at Atlee High fun,” Brittany said last week School, the Mechanicsville about her experience. “So, as resident will be heading to a dancer, it was just a fun little Randolph-Macon College in thing to do with my time.” the fall to major in communiAs she looks ahead to her year as Miss Mechanicsville, cations with a double minor in film and journalism. she is eager to participate Her father Jim is a graduin the Ashland Strawberry see PAGEANT, pg. 8 Faire, Hanover Tomato

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The Air Force Drill Team from Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, at the left, performed for the students using real and weighty M-16s at the April 27 Virginia Air Force JROTC State Drill Competition at Atlee High School. One of the Air Force Drill Team members is shown taking the floor for an exhibition in the photo at right.

Pomp, precision displayed JROTC drill teams gather at Atlee High for competition By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Spit and polish was the order of the day on Saturday, April 27, at Atlee High School as high school drill teams from across the state gathered for the annual Virginia Air Force JROTC State Drill Competition. Thirty-four teams from the

Air Force Junior ROTC programs across the state participated in the event. Contrary to public opinion, Junior ROTC provides more than just a gateway program for students interested in joining the military. With a wide array of subjects, life skills and leadership topics, the program prepares students for life, whether

it’s military or civilian. Today’s program attracts young men and women interested in varied career paths and offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The Air Force Junior ROTC program at Atlee High School reflects that kind of goal diversee PRECISION, pg. 4

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Community invited to support HCPS tourney n invitation is being extended to the community to take part in the 16th Annual Golf Tournament of Hanover County Public Schools. Teams and sponsors are welcome to join in the event. According to Linda M. Scarborough, communications specialist for the school district, the event will be held on Monday, June 17 at Hunting Hawk at 15201 Ashland Road in Glen Allen. Proceeds from the 16th Annual Golf Tournament will support educational initiatives of Hanover County Public Schools. “Participation in this event makes a difference to thousands of children influenced by Hanover educators,” Scarborough said. The schedule is: AM Flight — 6:30 a.m. registration begins, with an 8 a.m. shotgun. A continental breakfast will be served from 7 to 8:30 a.m. PM Flight – 12 p.m. registration begins, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun. A buffet lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. The fees are $1,000 for team sponsorship foursome, hole sponsorship, and community recognition; $400 hole sponsorship and community recognition; and 2-foot-2 sign with company name. For more information, contact Margaret Hill, Hanover Education Foundation, at 804-365-4565

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| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue April 24

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

April 25

Suspects were found in possession of a controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Suspects assaulted each other at a location on Cold Harbor Road. A suspect fled the scene of an accident that happened on Atlee Station Road.

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance on Chamberlayne Road. An unknown suspect stole items from a location on Atlee Ststion Road. Suspect stole items at a location on Harpe Court. An unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident on Malboro Road.

April 26

A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

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A suspect stole items at a location on Patrick Henry Road.

A suspect damaged property at a location on Patrick Henry Road.

April 27

An unknown suspect entered a location on Whitelock Farms.

A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road. A suspect was found in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 at a

location on Atlee Station Road.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into a location on Washington Highway.

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A suspect was obstructed justice at a location on Ann Cabell Lane.

A suspect obtained money fraudulently at a location on Bell Creek Road. Suspects assaulted each other at a location on Little Sorrel Drive. A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Cut Lane.

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seven years. A cadre of AFA volunteers mans the booths, does the legwork and organizes the event. David and Holly Hartley are active members of the Richmond chapter of the association and have worked on the competition at Atlee for years. “Most of our members are ex-Air Force, but that’s not a requirement,” David said. There are about 600 members in the Richmond area and five other chapters in the state. Holly said preparing for the event can be challenging. “It’s massive,” she said. “Everybody pitches in and lends a hand and everybody has a job.” Holly said the quality of the students always amazes her. “These kids are absolutely outstanding,” she said. “The dis-

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cipline is wonderful for them and they are excited about this competition. They are hard workers.” Paul Willard runs the Junior ROTC program at King William High School, a smaller unit with about 45 members. All four branches of the service run Junior ROTC programs, and schools select which ones to feature at their schools. Students select ROTC as an academic elective just like band or chorus, and can pursue a four-year curriculum that includes basic theories of flight, management and space technology. It’s a career-driven curriculum that focuses on college preparatory courses. “Less than 5 percent of ROTC students will actually enter the military,” Willard said.

“But they will go somewhere, and the whole program is based on citizenship, civics and government.” The program also has a major physical fitness element. “It’s a great opportunity for a kid,” Willard said. Charles Schmetzer and Will Monge run the program at Atlee High School. Monge said the school hosts the event annually and it grows in popularity each year. “It’s a great competition. When you get this many students and instructors from the state, it’s a great atmosphere and the kids really enjoy it,” he said. Once the competition was completed, the students were treated to a performance by the elite United States Air Force Drill Team from Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C.

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The Mortgage Bankers Association has predicted that, after reaching record lows in 2012, mortgage rates will creep up slowly in 2013 to 4.4%. Rates have already increased by 2/10 of a point (3.32 to 3.53) in the last two months.

Rents Are Continuing to Skyrocket

Recently, Zillow reported that rents in the U.S. increased by 4.2% over the last year. Increases were 5% or more in many major metropolitan areas including Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Detroit, Baltimore, Denver, San Jose and Charlotte.

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The dramatic increase in transactions caused many challenges to the process of buying or selling a home in 2012. We waited for inspections, dealt with last minute appraisals and prayed that the bank didn’t ask for ‘just one more piece of paper ’ before issuing a commitment on the mortgage. There are fewer transactions this time of year. That means that timetables on each component of the home buying process will be friendlier for those involved in transactions over the next 90 days.

Six regulators, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Securities and Exchange Commission, are currently drafting the new Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rule. They will decide on two major requirements for buyers looking to qualify for a mortgage: minimum down payment and minimum FICO score. Many experts believe the new rules will be more stringent than current requirements.

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Whether you agree with him or not, you’ve got to give Cold Harbor District Supervisor Elton Wade credit: He took on his critics and explained why he is making a change on the Hanover County School Board. The letter to the editor that appears on this page was brought to our office last Wednesday by Wade. He is not apologetic, per se, in terms of his decision to appoint Norman Sulser to the School Board. Some may be disappointed that he does not plan to reappoint Robert Wood; others may applaud the move. Regardless, the way the procedure is established in Hanover County affords the supervisor of a particular district to appoint members to the School Board. While this recent hoopla has gained some momentum in the media, including our letters to the editor forum, it has drawn attention to the interest of some residents/voters in pursuing an elected School Board. Before going any further, I’ll jump right out and say that I’ve made no secret of my own opinion on that subject. I support an elected School Board. And don’t interpret that as having an issue with any member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors or their appointments. Some of the comments — and they always seem to start out with “THIS” Board of Supervisors, with an emphasis as you can tell on this — seem stirred by the proffer issue and funding for the school system. Of course, there are the occasional anonymous callers who pretty much want someone to listen as they vent their frustrations and opinions. They are always encouraged to express themselves on this page. In addition to the Cold Harbor seat, the South Anna District also is on today’s agenda for candidates interested in the School Board appointments. This is strictly a “declare your candidacy” item for the supervisors. While there has been plenty of buzz about Wayne Hazzard’s plan to replace Ann Gladstone, we have not received any official word on who will fill the seat. In the meantime, what are your thoughts on electing those members? We welcome your feedback. Melody Kinser

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Supervisor explains support for School Board seat I would like to share with the citizens of Hanover County why I plan to support Norman Sulser for the Hanover County School Board from the Cold Harbor District. Mr. Sulser served eight years in an outstanding manner on the Hanover County School Board from 1985 to 1993. During this time he demonstrated his leadership skills while serving as School Board chairman for one year and as vice chairman for one year. During his eight-year tenure on the School Board they completed the planning and renovation of Patrick Henry High School and Lee-Davis High School from open campus school to the enclosed structure they enjoy today. They also planned and built Atlee High School, Chickahominy Middle School and Cold Harbor Elementary School. Mr. Sulser was always considered a team player on the School Board and was liked and respected by his fellow board members. During these eight years he served three Cold Harbor supervisors — Richard Rhoades, Kip Davis and Elton Wade – and they all believed he did an outstanding job. Prior to his appointment in 1985, Mr. Sulser was a member of the PTA for 18 years and he served as president of the PTA at Lee-Davis High School. He also had experience in the classroom as he taught evening Adult Education classes for Henrico County for more than 10 years. Mr. Sulser has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/ Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He attended Bridgewater College, the University of Virginia and the University of Northern Colorado. He retired in 2001 after 38 years as a manager with the U.S. Treasury Department. Additionally, he was selected as the Internal Revenue Manager of the Year in the United States in 2000. Since his retirement in 2001, he has served for the past 12 years as a long-term and short-term substitute teacher in Hanover County, primarily at Lee-Davis High School. His dedication and commitment to the students at Lee-Davis is reflected in the respect and love they have for him. He expects and commands respect in the classroom. Not only is he recognized for his teaching skills in the classroom, but he has always been a loyal and faithful supporter of drama, choral, band, football, baseball and softball, as well as other activities at Lee-Davis. Mr. Sulser has been a tireless volunteer working over the past 40-plus years to make Hanover County a great place to live. He served 24 years as a volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriff. This involved tremendous sacrifice for him, his wife

and family in order to help provide protection and help to the citizens of Hanover County. He has been a member of the Hanover Hatcher Cole Fraternal Order of Police for the past 32 years. He was a member of the Mechanicsville Jaycees for seven years. He has been a member of the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club for the past 31 years where he has worked on numerous community projects. These projects involved providing each year 12 $4,000 college scholarships to graduates of Atlee, Hanover and Lee-Davis, as well as fundraising projects to make contributions to the Fire/EMS in Hanover County. He served as president of the Gaines Mill Homeowners Association for eight years. He was involved as a volunteer for the Hanover Tomato Festival for more than 25 years. He has been involved as a volunteer for the Mechanicsville Rotary-Ruritan Christmas Parade since its beginning. He has been an active member of the Fairfield Presbyterian Church for approximately 45 years and has served with his wife as a youth and as an adult Sunday School teacher for more than 20 years and also has served with his wife as the Senior High Youth Coordinator. In summary, if anyone or any group in Hanover County ever needs help, they know Mr. Sulser will jump and do his best to assist them. In reading the above you can see why I can give a 100% endorsement and commitment to Mr. Sulser’s selection to the Hanover County School Board. This is an extremely important position and I believe Mr. Norman Sulser can return to the Hanover County School Board and do an outstanding job in the same manner as he did on his first eight years on the Hanover County School Board. Elton Wade Supervisor Cold Harbor District Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 15

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In addition to the classes at her aunt’s studio, Brittany studies ballet at The Dance Studio, where she said she is learning “more traditional ballet there.” On Friday, she will put her skills to the test when she auditions for the dance team at Randolph-Macon. “I do work out with a trainer separately to keep up athletically,” Brittany noted. “I make sure that my core is as strong as it can be.” While she shares the passion for dance with her mother, Brittany has a special connection with her dad with photography. She likes working with film. Brittany enjoys freelance writing. To strengthen her

skills, she has participated in programs at the University of Virginia. “I do more fiction writing — more realistic fiction, not fantasy fiction.” Her favorite authors are Mark Z. Danielewski and Oscar Wilde. Her favorite novel is Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights.” The recent pageant, she said, was a group effort. “I couldn’t have done it without the other contestants and they were a huge support system to me and I can’t thank them enough. They became like a little family.” The Brooker family also includes Brittany’s younger brothers, Ryan and Dillon, who are students at Chickahominy Middle School.

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ate of the Ashland college and Brittany is excited to follow in his footsteps. “I didn’t think I was going to win because I had already won Miss Congeniality and best evening gown. [Winning] Miss Congeniality kind of threw me off,” she said. That winner is determined by a selection process of the contestant’s peers. Dancing since she was 3, Brittany performed to Jordin Sparks’ “This Is My Now.” “ My aunt (Kim Bazemore) owns a dance studio and, basically the day I could walk, she

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enthusiast. He loved fishing and talking, and making friends where ever he ventured. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him as he touched the hearts of many. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ReeseStrong Foundation at 9465 Assembly Way, Mechanicsville.

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Andrew Bryan BRYAN, Andrew Nicholas, 73, of Cumberland, passed away on May 4, 2013 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Beulah Bryan; and his brother, Jackie Lewis Bryan. He leaves behind a wife, Helen of Cumberland; two children, Dr. Andy Bryan and wife, Deborah, of Sanford, N.C., and Jennifer Bryan Johnson and husband, Eric, of Mechanicsville. He was the proud grandfather of four grandchildren, Drew and Austyn Bryan of Sanford, N.C., and Ellie and Avery Johnson of Mechanicsville. He is also survived by numerous, loving brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and dedicated friends. The fam-

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Malinda Bailey BAILEY, Mrs. Malinda Cook, 54, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Aynor S.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Malinda is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Thomas Carroll Bailey Jr.; two sons, Wayne Richardson (Sherena Holdon) and Thomas Carroll Bailey III.; her sweet, precious granddaughter, Mallory Reese Richardson; her parents, Betty Lou Cook and Ronnie Cook (Mary Virginia); sisters, Robin Haymaker (Mike), Rhonda Herring; brothers, Clay Cook (Brenda), Vincent Cook; see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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John Helms HELMS, John Myron, 76, of Sandston, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his sister, Clara Maxine Ewing; and his first wife, Marian Faye Helms. He is survived by his wife, Ann Nixon Almarode Helms; his children, John Myron Helms Dragonswan (Valeria), Bryan Keith Helms (Selina) and Vivian Ann Byron (Paul); stepson, Carl Bruce Almarode (Marie); stepdaughters, Velma Diane Almarode McDonnell (Kevin), Larry Nixon Almarode; grandchildren, Rick Byron (Sabrina), Ruth Hudson (Patrick), Ivan Dragonswan; stepgreat-grandchildren, Robert Everton (Holly), Jennifer Sudduth, Michael Sudduth (Shirin) and Carl Bruce Almarode Jr.; greatgreat-grandchild, Keith Hudson;

stepgre at-grandchildren, Timothy and Jackson Everton, and Koosh and Lelia Sudduth. The family received friends May 1 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Funeral services were held May 2 at New Bridge Baptist Church, Sandston, Va. Interment Washington Memorial Park.

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John David ‘JD’ Holzgrefe HOLZGREFE, JD passed away suddenly on May 4, 2013. He was born March 3, 1961 and raised in Short Pump by his parents Paul and Nancy Holzgrefe. JD lived with his wife and two children in Hanover County for the past 17 years. JD was a loving Dad and husband and an all-around quality person. He was the Associate Publisher of 1105 Media. In addition to providing well for his family, he found time HOLZGREFE to devote many hours to the board of Atlee Little League as well as coaching. He was loyal to his friends and colleagues. No words can describe how much he will be missed! JD graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Mary Washington and was inducted in the ETA Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda. He was completing his MBA from the University of Virginia. In addition, JD was a member of the Sons of

the American Revolution. He was an avid fan of athletics at the University of Virginia and especially UVA football and baseball. He is survived by his devoted wife (Laura Jones Holzgrefe), daughter (Sarah Cushman Holzgrefe), and his son (David Haxall Holzgrefe). A memorial service will be held at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Goochland, date and time to be announced.

Robert Johnson JOHNSON, Robert O. “Bobby” Sr., 71, of Ruther Glen, son of the late George and Louise Johnson, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joyce S. Johnson; sons, Robert O. Johnson Jr. “Chip” and Ronald G. Johnson and his wife, Jennifer; brothers-inlaw, James Story and John Story, both of Mechanicsville; and best friends, Ronald and Ruth Carter of Greenville. He retired from Ukrops and was a member of County Line Baptist Church. The family received friends Friday, May 3 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Services were held on Saturday, May 4 at County Line Baptist Church, 3461 Ladysmith Rd., Ruther

Glen, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to County Line Baptist Church. Condolences may be made at: woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

William Leatherman LEATHERMAN, William Jacob III, 68, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 from a stroke. Bill served seven and a half years in the U.S. Navy and 17 years in the Air National Guard as a Staff Sergeant, where he was a radio repairman and did installations in the jets. He received three college degrees, he was supervisor of the libraries in Prince George, Claremont and Surrey, and taught schools in Hopewell for four years. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Page Leatherman; his mother, Mary Leatherman; sister, Suzy Leatherman; and brother, Marlin Leatherman. The family received friends Thursday, May 2 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where a service was held on Friday, May 3. Interment was at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. Bill said goodbye to his friends and buddies in the Navy and the Air National Guard as he took his final trip on the ship to be with his Lord.

Walter Roane ROANE, Walter Lewis, 69, of Mechanicsville, departed this life Thursday April 25, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife, Jessie Roane; two daughters; Angela S. Roane and Teresa Harris; son, Walter T. Roane; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rested at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where a viewing was held May 1. Funeral services were held May 2 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2370 Mount Olive Cohoke Rd. in King William, with the Rev. Phillip Butler officiating. Interment was at Mount Olive Church Cemetery.

H.R. “Jack” Stebbins STEBBINS, H. R. “Jack” Jr., passed away after a brief illness on April 15, 2013. He was born on July 10, 1928 to H. R. “Jack” Stebbins Sr. and Lucille Stone Stebbins. Jack was raised by his aunt, Helen and her husband, W. A. “Monk” Wightman, after his mother’s death. He loved and thought of his aunt as his mother. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret S. Stebbins. They were mar- STEBBINS

ried on Groundhog Day in 1957. He is also survived by a daughter, Cynthia Leigh Stebbins; and a son, Harvey R. Stebbins III; a brother, James P. Wightman (Juanita); sister, Jane W. Howard; and a sisterin-law, Mary Alice Wightman. Jack graduated Ashland High School in 1944, VPI in 1948, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, 1950 to 1953. He moved to Richmond after his marriage in 1957 and went to work for VEPCO, where he retired after 33 years. He enjoyed traveling and was an active member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Jack loved his family, Virginia Tech, and traveling in that order. He also loved our dog, Sam, very much. He was a loving, kind and caring man, a friend to all. The family received friends April 18 at Bliley’s-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond. A funeral service was held on April 19 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Ave., Richmond. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery, followed by a reception at Richmond Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229, or the Alzheimer’s Association , Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. see OBITUARIES, pg. 33

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Christian school to open in fall Have you ever wondered why there are no alternatives to public high school in Hanover County? There are approximately 45 religious high schools in the Greater Richmond area. The total offerings in Hanover County: zero. Families in our community that have chosen Christian education for their children have found themselves asking where their children will attend school once their current institution runs out of grade levels to offer. Parents looking for an alternative when their children reach high school age also have recognized the lack of options available in our community. Seeking the answer to the same question for my two children, I shared an idea to establish a school in the Mechanicsville area with several like-minded families. The vision was well received, and, in a matter of months, we were in the early stages of welcoming Hanover Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Christian middle and high school. Co-founder Corey Doise and I recruited what we believe to be an incredibly passionate and talented Board of Directors to thrust this new school into motion. Grace Christian School, a nonprofitindependentChristian middle and high school located on Atlee Road, will begin serving the residents of Hanover County and the surrounding communities in the fall. Over the past several years, there has been no shortage of attention given towards planning academic excellence for our students joined with the cultivation of Christian fundamentals. Yet the continued success of this new school is largely due to the many families and volunteers who have demonstrated

their loyal support. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank you and members of the Mechanicsville community for your time and your continued prayers. Your dedication is the reason we have already reached 50 percent of our desired enrollment for next fall. For more information, please visit our website at www. grace-school.net. To the families that have already enrolled their children at Grace Christian School for Fall 2013, we thank you for your enthusiasm and trust. We look forward to serving and educating your children. In Christ, Mike Bowes Founder Grace Christian School Mechanicsville

Elected School Board needed Hanover County Public Schools is in need of an elected school board that has direct oversight of all polices and implementation of those polices. Our schools provide an excellent education to the vast majority of students, however, when it comes to special education the school system seems to lack the ability or willingness to implement the Individual Education Plans that the school system themselves create. When my son completed eighth grade, he was on the Honor Roll for the first time, he was so proud of himself and was extremely excited about his starting high school. His teachers at Chickahominy Middle School had worked very hard and I could not have been more pleased with the services provided. My son was reading at grade level and was passed his SOLs (Standards of Learning). The first month at Atlee High School seemed to be going well, since I had did not hear from the school.

Once the schools began calling, it quickly became apparent that they were not following the IEP that was in place that began a series of at least 10 meetings that were not productive, despite my pleas for more supervision and consequences for my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior, my concerns were dismissed. My son even took a knife to school and it was never addressed, even after asking for consequences to be implemented, no one ever took action. I begged the IEP (Individualized Education Program) â&#x20AC;&#x153;teamâ&#x20AC;? to place him at another school, even the alternative school. I was once again ignored and told a new behavior plan would be put in place. The same results followed. My son basically went from happy Honor Roll student, to basically failing ninth grade. Another request for another school was denied at the beginning of the next school year. After warning the school that my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior was escalating and to please follow the IEP closely, my son got in trouble, while wandering the halls unsupervised. This began a chain of events that altered his life forever, and we are now hoping for a GED (General Educational Development). I am not blaming Hanover County Public Schools for my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior; however, the inability or unwillingness to follow the same IEP they developed contributed to my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downfall. During this process I have appealed to every administrator â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at both the school and district level â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including no response from the superintendent. I have spoken with an attorney that agrees that gross negligence may have taken place, but the Sovereignty Laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia make it almost impossible to sue the school. I have filed complaints at all levels of government, including see LETTERS, pg. 19

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ASP also will sponsor street parties in June, August and September. Music, dancing and fun will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the plaza behind the Ashland Library. Food and beverages will be available throughout the event. In honor of its 25th anniversary, Hometown Realty is copresenting the May 18 party. Tickets for all parties are $10 in advance and $20 at the gate. They can be purchased online

(a $1 service fee is added) at www.ashlandstreetparties.com or at all First Capital Bank branch offices, all Hometown Realty locations, Minuteman Press (Kings Charter), EVBAshland office, Ronald Toombs Insurance Agency, The Caboose Wine & Cheese, Dew Realty, Ashland Ace Hardware and Cross Brothers Grocery. Tickets for the May 18 party are on sale now; tickets for the other parties will be available 30 days in advance.

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‘Fiddler’ auditions Mother’s Day tea planned Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown to be scene of Saturday aﬀair continue today

pre-registration is required. The deadline to register was Monday, May 6. A traditional Mother’s Day will be celebrated For more information, contact Patrick Henry’s with daughter(s) over a fine tea held at Patrick Scotchtown at 804-227-3500 or scotchtown@ Henry’s Scotchtown. preservationvirginia.org. Special crafts, 18th century games and activities will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon on About Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown Saturday, May 11. Those planning to attend are encouraged to Scotchtown is best known as the home of dress in their best tea-time attire. Tickets are $25 per mother and daughter and see TEA, pg. 17

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he Hanover Arts & Activities Center is sponsoring its seventh theatre production this summer. Auditions for the stage production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” is open for rising 6th graders and up. Auditions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 8) at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Those who plan to audition will be asked to sing a song a cappella and to read from the script. Attendance at only one of these two audition dates is necessary; however, a callback audition may be scheduled later, if needed.

Set in the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy

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Showdown slated Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A Songwriter’s Showdown will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at Ashland Coffee and Tea at 100 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. To participate, go to http://ashlandcoffeeandtea. com. For more information, call 804-798-1702.

Relay team captains to meet Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The last team captain meeting for the 2013 Relay For Life before the event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Ashland Firehouse at 201 Archie Cannon Road. Anyone interested in forming a new or returning team for the 2013 Relay is encouraged to attend the meeting.

The planning committee will meet at 6 p.m. before the team captain meeting. Additional information about how to form a team or become involved in the Relay For Life planning committee is available by emailing Ginny Wescott at ginny.wescott@cancer.org, calling 804-527-3712 or visiting www.relayforlife.org/ westernhanoverva.

Post 206 Memorial Day March scheduled Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com American Legion Post 206 will present the 12th Annual Memorial Day March at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, at Richard S. Gillis Jr. Ashland Branch Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. “All Patriotic Persons” are encouraged to participate in the solemn observance. The march ends with a ceremony at Woodland Cemetery, a American Flag Folding, reading of the names of Hanover County War Dead, and the guest speaker, a U.S. Navy veteran.

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Patrick Henry during the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. It was at Scotchtown that he formulated the ideas of his famous “Liberty or Death” speech and it was from the house that he rode to St. John’s Church in Richmond on March 23, 1775, to deliver it. Built around 1720 by Charles Chiswell, Scotchtown is architecturally unique. It features eight large rooms and a central passage below a large, undivided attic. The house is surrounded by reproduction outbuildings and gardens. About Preservation Virginia Since 1958, Preservation Virginia has preserved, protected and interpreted Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown in an effort to save and share an integral part of American history for the benefit of future generations.

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longer involved with Hanover County Public Schools, so I am not selfishly writing this letter, I am writing in hope that the next family in our situation doesn’t have to go through what we have. An elected school board that demands accountability from school officials seems like the most effective way to live within budgets and supervise the implementation of all policies. The system we have in place has very little accountability and keeps most problems from being known by the public. Hanover County Public Schools failed my son and the people responsible will never be held accountable. However, before high school, the teachers at Chickahominy Middle School and Pole Green Elementary School were amazing and will always have our

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South Anna. Now an identical substitution has once again cleared the zoning board and is speeding its way to final passage: A proposal to rezone what had been approved as 112 condominiums into a 172-apartment complex in Chickahominy, at the intersection of Atlee Station and Kings Acre roads. The government of Hanover County does not seem to understand the message homeowners just sent: They do not want more apartments. They do not want them here or there. They do not want them anywhere. Not with a fox. Not in a box. Not with a mouse. Not instead of a house. And, most especially, not instead of 112 condominiums at the border of the Chickahominy and Ashland districts. Defending his position as only one of two supervisors who voted in favor of apartments at Lakeridge, Ed Via of Ashland was vocal in his disregard of widespread popular opposition to the plan. His belief in his better judgment is noted, as is the expectation that he will decide that residents of Kings Charter have no legitimate basis for objecting to a second apartment complex only three blocks from the

existing one on Kings Charter Drive. In contrast, Chickahominy supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek was one of five who listened to the anger from homeowners and blocked approval of the Lakeridge rezoning. If she intends to do otherwise now that the development is slated for her district, she owes everyone an explanation as to why a bad idea in South Anna is suddenly a good one in Chickahominy. Hanover County is rapidly gaining a reputation for having the best government that developers can buy. Let us hope that, in this instance, the Board of Supervisors fails to live up to it. Joseph Pierro Mechanicsville

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, May 8 Storytime will be held at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Toddler Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for 2-year-olds. Toddler participants must be accompanied by an adult. Preschool Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime begins at 11:15 a.m. for all ages. For more information call 804-746-9615. HIAPBA presents “Shred It” from 3 to 5 p.m., rain or shine, at O’Banks Café, which is located at10392 Leadbetter Rd. in Ashland. Bring unwanted documents to shred. Members can shred up to five boxes free, compliments of HIAPBA and the event’s sponsors. Members pay $10 per additional box, or 20 cents per pound. The cost is $25 per box, or 50 cents per pound, for nonmembers. Volunteers will be on hand to sign up new members. There is no limit to the amount participants can shred. For more information, call the HIAPBA office at 804-675-7502. New Highland Baptist Farmer’s Market’s opening day begins at 3:30 p.m.. The market runs every Wednesday through Sept. 18 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The market will have local fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, cut flowers, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, and, new this year, made to order food! The market is located in the field next to New Highland Baptist Church, at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. Find the church on Facebook or visit www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church is offering Late Stage Alzheimer’s Classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The class will help caregivers learn what to do

and the resources available to ease the transitions that come with the late stages of the disease. Contact Grace Bunyan at 746-7737 on Wednesdays or at gracebshalom@gmail.com. A revival with Dr. Jim Sumpter will begin at 7 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church, located at 15625 Concord Road in Ruther Glen. The Garden at WaySeeker® Woods, located at 12216 West River Road in Aylett, is open Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 30, and by appointment. It is a Japanese styled garden featuring hundreds of hostas, Japanese maples, flowering plants, water features and statuaries. Call 804-769-2313 or wilkins@wayseekerwoods.com. Visit www. wayseekerwoods.com. for information. Admission is free.

Thursday, May 9 Storytime will be held at the Atlee Branch Library at 9161 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Mother Goose Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months. Mother Goose participants must be accompanied by an adult. Family Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for all ages. Preschool Storytime begins at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 804-559-0654. Storytime will be held at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for 2-year-olds. Toddler participants must be accompanied by an adult. Preschool Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime begins at 11:15 a.m. for all ages. For information, call 804-7469615.

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The 31st Annual Shrimp & Suds Feast, a Hanover Rotary Club Foundation fundraiser to benefit Hanover County youth and family charities, will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kings Dominion Pavilion. Tickets are $30 each or $125 for a book of five. Live music will be provided by B2B, featuring everything from Beach to Soul. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance at www. hanoverrotary.org. They also are available by calling Bruce Perretz at 804-550-3098; Union First Market Bank Branches in Hanover County and Martin’s across from Virginia Center Commons on Brook Road and Martin’s in Mechanicsville.

10:45 a.m. for all ages. For more information call 804365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. How to Borrow eBooks from the Library begins at 2 p.m at at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, which is located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Do you have an eReader, smartphone, tablet, or laptop and want to get eBooks and audiobooks from the library? You will be shown how to use OverDrive to find, check out, and download your favorite titles. Call 804-746-9615 to register for this class or for more information.

The Lee-Davis High School Band Boosters will host a Jazz Night and Spaghetti Dinner. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7p.m. at Lee-Davis High School in the commons area. LDHS music program students will perform throughout the evening. Admission is $10 per person and $30 for a group of four. Proceeds support the LDHS band program. To purchase tickets, contact Lisa Brininstool, director of bands at Lee-Davis High School, or the Lee-Davis Band Boosters. Tickets will also be available at the door on the evening of The Hanover Towne the event. Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Food Truck Friday will be at the Atlee Rescue Squad building in the rear on New Ashcake held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Road. The program will be a at Covenant Woods, which workshop on Kokedama “Bling is located at 7090 Covenant Ball” by Randi Heise and Mary Woods Drive in Mechanicsville. Knight. Guests are welcome. The event will continue each RSVP to rene3den@com- Friday through Sept. 27 outcast.net if you plan to attend. side across from the bocce ball Courts. Proceeds will benefit Refreshments will be served. the Covenant Woods’ Raymond T. Holmes, Jr. Community Friday, May 10 Service Fund with the mission Hanover Branch Library of serving seniors in the greater Family Storytime begins at Richmond community. Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church is hosting a parenting class, “Love and Logic: Raising Responsible Children.” Dr. Gary Tipton, pediatrician, will be facilitating this course, which is geared for parents of elementary children and aims to make parenting more fun and kids more responsible. The classes will meet on Thursday nights, May 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church. Registration is free and open to the community but space is limited. Call the church office at 746-5496 to sign up. Childcare will be provided.

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local. seekerwoods.com. Visit www. Hanover Humane Society wayseekerwoods.com. for inforwill hold a dog adoption at its mation. Admission is free. facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9 Sunday, May 12 a.m. to noon. Cat adoption Hanover Humane Society stands will be set up at the Mechanicsville and Virginia will set up a cat adoption stand Center PetSmart stores from at the Virginia Center PetSmart 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www. store from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit hanoverhumanesociety.org for www.hanoverhumanesociety. org for available animals and additional information. additional information. Pamunkey River Garden Hanover Rugby Club will Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Rooms 111-113 at the Shady offer free hands-on training Grove United Methodist from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hanover Church, which is located at Courthouse Park, located at 8209 Shady Grove Road in 7232 Courtland Farm Road in Mechanicsville. The program Hanover. The training for ages will be “Oral Judging” by Jean U-7 through high school,or UFender. All are welcome. For 19. Boys and girls welcome for more information, contact non-tackle and tackle. Come Susan Blankinship, president, at learn the sport. The family-oriented training is appropriate 804-932-3451. for all skill levels and develop Young Republicans will ment. Contact Kevin Kilgore, hold a strategy session from 4 559-1041, or Davis Theakston, to 6 p.m. at the Atlee library on 366-0524, for more informaAtlee Road. The event will also tion. Feel free to just show up. include working on getting Ken Cuccinelli elected as governor Monday, May 13 and Hyland “Buddy” Fowler elected as delegate. All Hanover Computer Basics II at the county residents between the Atlee Branch Library begins at ages of 18 and 40 are welcome 6:30 p.m. Learn how to do basic to attend. Light refreshments tasks with Microsoft Word and beverages will be served. and how to surf the web with For more information, call Kris Internet Explorer. You must Burnett at 804-683-8422 or call 804-559-0654 to sign up for email HanoverYR@yahoo.com. this class or for information.

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Tuesday, May 14 The Mechanicsville AARP Chapter 5407 will meet from 10 a.m until noon at Shalom Baptist Church, 6397 Mechanicsville Turnpike, in Mechananicsville. The public is invited. For more information call Katie Briggs at 804-447-3060. see CALENDAR pg. 33

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) will hold its 40th Commencement at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in the Virginia Commonwealth University Stuart C. Siegel Center, located at 1200 West Broad St. in Richmond. J. Sargeant “Sarge” Reynolds Jr., the son of the late lieutenant governor of the Commonwealth for whom the college was named, will deliver the commencement speech on the occasion of the college’s 40th anniversary. Reynolds is an enthusiastic advocate of the college’s mission and longtime supporter of the JSRCC Educational Foundation Board, having served for more than two decades. “Being asked to deliver the 40th commencement is an honor and it’s emotional.

Education and opportunity were so important to my dad, and I know he would be incredibly pleased and proud to see what the college has done for the community and what the community has done for Reynolds,” he said. The senior J. Sargeant Reynolds was a member of the House of Delegates, the Senate of Virginia and lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1970 to 1971, and is best remembered for advocating Virginia’s Community College System. He heralded the creation of the community college system by the General Assembly as “one of its finest acts and finest hours in this century.” JSRCC was named in his honor after his death in 1971. Serving more than 21,000 students annually, the college is the youngest and third largest see SON, pg. 26

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5K t-shirts and ARC for the sponsor banners. Committee members said they hope the 5K will become a tradition for its “Hawk Nation” and all of Hanover County. Information submitted by Kim Farnsworth.

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not tyranny, and if you think it is, you need to grab a dictionary. Seventeen times since the ratification of the Bill of Rights we have modified the Constitution — sometimes to extend, sometimes to clarify, once to rescind a previous amendment we realized was a bad idea. If this nonsense goes on, we the people might decide to revisit the 2nd like we did the 18th.

Finally, thanks for reminding me of another founding father’s prophetic words. Whenever people discussing this issue wrap themselves in patriotism instead of meaningfully addressing the points raised, I can’t help but remember the wisdom of Samuel Johnson: “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” Steve Sneed Mechanicsville

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries

Morris and Yacklon Introducing Addison 50th Anniversary to wed this month

Addison Renee Smith

Caron and Adam Smith of King William are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Addison Renee Smith weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Addison was born March 2, 2013 at 11:54 a.m. at Henrico Doctors Hospital. Proud grandparents are Pam and Charlie Gontkovic of Mechanicsville, Robin and Robbie Smith of Henrico. Great grandparents are Maxine Cline of Henrico, Robert Smith of Henrico, Virginia Moran of Roanoke. Aunts and uncles are Matthew Gontkovic, Jason and Jamie Smith, Amanda and John McCauley. Cousins are Allison and Samantha Smith and Lyndsey and Shelby McCauley.

Welcoming Isabelle

Bobby and Shirley Hare of Mechanicsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2013. They have two sons, Keith and Todd (Lisa), and two grandsons, Dalton and Alex, all of whom they are very proud. They thank God for bringing them together and gifting them with such a wonderful family.

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ASHLEY MORRIS and CHARLIE YACKLON to be married in May 2013

r. Mickey and Mrs. Lisa M. Pulliam of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ashley Marie Morris, to Mr. Charlie William Yacklon, the son of Mr. Charles A. Yacklon and Mrs. Debbie Carter Crouch of Mechanicsville. Ashley is the granddaughter of Mr. David (Dave) F. and Mrs. Nancy Gay Gerould of Highland Springs, and great granddaughter of the late Mr. Early H. and Mrs. Annie Stanley Gay. Charlie is grandson of Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Marcia Whitt of Gloucester, VA,

and Mr. William and the late Mrs. Barbara Beahr Carter of Mechanicsville. Ashley received her Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in English from R-MC, and recently received her Master of Teaching degree from VCU and is seeking full time employment as an Elementary Teacher in the Richmond area. Charlie is employed as an Automotive Technician with Goodyear Auto Service Center and is a Freelance Photographer. The couple are high school sweethearts of the former Crossroads Christian School in Mechanicsville. A May wedding is planned at Yorktown Beach, VA.

Isabelle Faith Ruppert

Patricia and Brian Ruppert are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Isabelle Faith weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19.75 inches long. Isabelle was born April 9, 2013 at 7:35 am at Memorial Regional Hospital. Proud grandparents are Theresa Stuckey and Ronald Stuckey of Upper Marlboro, Md. and

Debra and Peter Ruppert of Brandon, Miss. Great-grandparents are Peggy and Stanley Souder of Catonsville, Md., Joan and Pat Ruppert of Satellite Beach, Fla., and Jesus Cardenas of Del Rio, Texas. Isabelle was welcomed home by the family dogs, Oliver and Dodger.

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Tompkins Jewelers to host Business After Hours event Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce is joining with Tompkins Jewelers in presenting Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at 266 N. Washington Hwy. in Ashland. According to the HABCC, the Business After Hours Series is an informal way for professionals to socialize and network while also visiting 12 different Hanover County businesses. Members are encouraged to invite a guest or bring a valued customer. see TOMPKINS, pg. 28

Hanover Humane visits Heritage Christian Academy Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com “Chip,” a former Hanover Humane Society pup, recently visited with the fifth and sixth grade students at Heritage Christian Academy at 10058 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. The visit was organized by Jennie Smith and Cindy Turner, two teachers at the school. Smith and Turner, with the help of the students and their parents, organized a supply drive for the Hanover Humane Society consisting of food, kitty litter and cleaning supplies. The students also collected $174.11 in donations to help the animals in Hanover Humane’s Adoption program.

The donations were presented to Hanover Humane the day of the visit. The day of the visit, the students learned about the Hanover Humane Society, which was formed in 1986 and, now, 27 years later, owns its own facility. The children learned about the role that Hanover Humane plays in getting homes for cats and dogs pulled from local pounds as well as those surrendered to the organization by their owners. The various boarding, grooming and training services offered by Hanover Humane were discussed with the children. Students also learned about

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“Chip,” a former Hanover Humane Society pup, recently visited fifth and sixth graders at Heritage Christian Academy.

Hanover Humane’s Veterinary The Hanover Humane Its goal is to find homes for Wellness Clinic as well as the Society is a private 501(c)(3) adoptable dogs and cats and various volunteer opportunities nonprofit organization that promote responsible pet ownavailable with the organization. receives no public funding. ership.

Boy Scout Troop 533 joins Post 7168 in hosting yard sale Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Members of Boy Scout Troop 533 and their charter organization, VFW Post 9808 at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville, will host a community yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. The VFW also will sponsor a car show that day.

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of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the

Vendors can rent parking slots for $20. Tables are not included. The Scouts also will be selling BBQ, hot dogs, coffee/soda, snacks and Krispy Kreme donuts. Vendors wanting to sell food or drinks cannot participate. Troop members are raising funds to attend summer

counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan and Louisa. JSRCC has one formal commencement ceremony each year after the spring semester for students completing certificate or Associate Degree curri-

camp. All proceeds from parking slots and food will go to offset camp expenses. Troop 533 is arranging a five-day camp/canoe trip down the James River in June. Checks may be made to Troop 533 and mailed to: 7413 Cindy Court, Mechanicsville VA 23111. RSVP at troop533vfw@gmail.com.

cula throughout the academic year. Admission to the event is free and the entire community is invited to join in the celebration. For more information, visit www.reynolds.edu/graduation.

As graduation nears, trio continue military path By Jodi Deal jdeal@mechlocal.com

“Over the years we’ve kept in touch, gotten together and swapped stories,” said Scaplehorn, who will graduate on May 16 from the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington. “We try to one-up each other on who’s having the hardest time at school,” Scaplehorn added jokingly. He is a native of Mechanicsville and graduated from Atlee High School. Scaplehorn will enter the next leg of his journey with Perry, a native of Ashland who has spent the years since his graduation from Patrick Henry High School attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Both have been assigned to report for flight school this summer in Pensacola, Fla., to become naval aviators. Perry will graduate on May 24.

rian Dickerson, Michael Scaplehorn and Matthew Perry can go months without talking to each other and pick up right where they left off. The three didn’t go to the same high school. They’re not at the same college. They’re not related. However, they’ve all three walked a very similar path. All three are graduating this spring from military colleges. All three graduated from Hanover County schools in 2009. Before that, the three were all avid Boy Scouts, each attaining Eagle Scout rank, scouting’s highest honor. “There’s a sense of, I guess, brotherhood that I don’t have with a lot of other people,” said Cadet Dickerson, who is getting ready to finish up his stint at the United States Military Hometown memories Academy at West Point, N.Y. Originally from Ashland, Dickerson was in the same Boy Scout troop as Scaplehorn. Dickerson said he decided to join the miliHe will graduate on May 25. tary because his father, Malcolm Dickerson,

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served in the U.S. Army for 31 years. “I had a sense of duty to the country, an obligation,” Dickerson said. “I wanted to give back in whatever way I could. I felt like service to my country is how I could repay all that I’ve been given in life.” Perry said it was Dickerson’s father who originally got him thinking about joining a branch of the military. The other two boys already had an interest, but Perry got on board after Dickerson’s father took them to a National Eagle Scout Association jamboree at the Naval Academy. Perry is now the school’s NESA president. Scaplehorn reports inspiration from Dickerson’s father, as well, and from his grandfather, William Scaplehorn, a career Marine. He also said his feelings about military service were solidified when Shane Adcock, a former member of Scaplehorn’s scout troop, was killed in the line of duty while serving overseas. Photo courtesy of Wendy Scaplehorn “That really hit home and made my choice Michael Scaplehorn, left, Brian Dickerson and Matthew in life — the choice to go into the military — Perry have pursued very similar paths in life. The see MILITARY, pg. 28

three Hanover County natives will soon graduate from military colleges and head on to service.

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DearMom, Wegettheblueribbonsandtrophiesforsports. WegettheAs,forprojectsandreports.Wealwaysget toldhownicewelook,howwelldressedweare,and ourmannersarebythebook.Wegetthefirstchoiceand theverylastpiece.Wegetitall,ateveryfamilyfeast.We gettheaccoladesforourcharmandwit!But wouldn’t get any of it, no not a bit. We get all and more it’s true, but we wouldn’t get anything without YOU! We Thank You and Love You, Mom! And yes, we brushed our teeth this morning!

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Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Food and beverages will be provided. Registration is available online, with payment in advance by credit card or Paypal. Checks and cash also are accepted and you may pay at the door. Members registering late will pay an increased price. For more information, contact Melissa Miller at the HABCC office at 804-798-8130 or melissa@habcc.com.

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seem a little more worthwhile,” Scaplehorn said. Following in Adcock’s footsteps now serves as motivation to keep going, he added. All three have good memories of growing up in Hanover

EVB celebrating 103 years of community banking Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com EVB, a community bank serving the Richmond area and communities across Eastern Virginia, is celebrating 103 years of banking this month with a slice of cake for anyone who visits an EVB branch on Friday, May 10. “We hope people will stop by our branches on Friday, May 10, and join us for cake as we celebrate our 103rd anniversary,” Joe A. Shearin, president and CEO of EVB, said. EVB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Virginia Bankshares (NASDAQ: County. “I was able to have a wellrounded childhood,” Dickerson said. From scouts to sports to a close-knit community, Dickerson said Ashland was a comfortable and nurturing home. Perry fondly remembers his

EVBS), began in 1910 as Southside Bank in Tappahannock and Bank of Northumberland in Heathsville. These two banks grew and in 1997 became part of Eastern Virginia Bankshares. Then, in 2006, they joined with Hanover Bank to become EVB. “We’re very proud of our banking heritage and our commitment to our wonderful customers over the years,” Shearin said. “In some cases, we have been serving generations of families with all of their banking needs. I think that kind of loyalty says a lot about the products and services we offer and

teachers at Patrick Henry High, where he said he wasn’t allowed to “sit back and cruise.” Even when he wasn’t successful with a Governor’s School application, teachers provided caring but firm encouragement. School was a positive experience for Scaplehorn, too, as

“We’re very proud of our banking heritage and our commitment to our wonderful customers over the years.” JOE A. SHEARIN President and CEO

our dedication to excellent customer service.” EVB has more than 20 branch offices and ATMs in Richmond and Eastern Virginia, offering an array of products

and services to suit every need. The bank has kept pace with evolving financial technology trends and now offers mobile banking, a revamped website with an online education center, and access to online banking and bill pay software. “Banking technology has certainly changed significantly since 1910,” Shearin added. “But the people at EVB are what really make the difference, and as always they remain focused on our enduring legacy of excellent customer service delivered with a personal touch you just can’t find at bigger banks.”

assignments. Their families have thrown them holiday receptions, including one during the most recent Christmas holidays. They have Facebook, text messaging and e-mail to keep up with one another. Although Dickerson won’t be heading to flight school Forever friends with Perry and Scaplehorn All three still keep in touch – he’s been assigned to Fort as best they can, despite busy Wainwright, Alaska, where he’ll schedules and upcoming head down the path of servwas scouting. “This community is very accepting of youth activities – they really try to help the youth do positive things, to make sure they’re going to do something worthwhile in life,” said Scaplehorn.

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ing as an Army striker platoon leader – he still has one last hurrah set with Perry before they’re put on opposite ends of the country. “Right after we graduate, Brian and I have to go reclaim unfinished business on a mountain in Maine from when we were 13,” Perry said with a laugh. The two made it nearly to the top of the mountain on a Boy Scout hike before a torrential deluge made it impossible to keep going. Other members of their troop finished the mountain several years later, but the two cadets were already fulfilling military commitments by the time the next trip rolled around. Dickerson said he feels sure all three will be catching up and conquering challenges whenever their leave time allows it for many years to come. Whether it’s a holiday dinner, a cup of coffee or a backpacking trip in the Shenandoah Valley, Dickerson said he foresees continuing contact. Dickerson is the son of Mary and Malcolm Dickerson of Ashland; Perry is the son of Chris and Sharon Perry of Ashland; and Scaplehorn is the son of Ken and Wendy Scaplehorn of Mechanicsville.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center: Families encountering Christ Sun. 9 & 11AM, children’s ministries Wed. 7PM, students Sun. & Thurs. nights, small groups. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. www.mccag.org

The Bridge – We want to build a Bridge to Christ, to spiritual maturity, and of hope to the world. Our vision is to be “less church, more fulfilling.” No matter where you are or what season of life you’re in, be our guest on Sunday mornings at 10:30. We are located at 8026 Walnut Grove Road, 442-6565. Please check us out online at thebridge2hope.org

LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd, SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30am Holy Eucharist • 10:45am Christian Ed Nursery Provided • 804-559-9302 Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7pm The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.org

Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun 9a&11a Holy Eucharist. Adult Ed.-10a, Children’s Ed.-11:30a, Nursery 10-12. Refreshments at 12:15p. immanueloc.org

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristian.org

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.

SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #746-2788

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Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org

Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

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Hanover Church of the Nazarene 8391 Atlee Rd, (hanoverlife.com) Atlee Christian Academy -- PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)

PRESBYTERIAN MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Interim Pastor Tel. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org You are welcome to join us on Sundays: 9 am Contemporary 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional

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Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Dr. Darden Battle, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor & Chris Thomas, Music Director. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org

Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org

Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800

FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

Grace United Family Church

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“Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Join us for a "Grace United Children’s Christmas" : Dec. 9, 10:30, Lunch served Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org

Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth " Striving to be the complete church using our complete gifts completely" shalombaptist.net

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mechanicsville. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Rev. Sandra Stanley, Director of Children & Youth Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) enonchurch@verizon.net www.enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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