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Hanover’s Outstanding Women HCPS budget talk about the honor, their work work underway DR. JAMELLE S. WILSON
By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
“W
hy was Sue here?” was the first reaction Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson had when former Hanover County School Board member Sue Forbes Watson arrived at her office. “I was taken off guard. It occurred to me after maybe 15, 20 seconds —my goodness, this must be the YWCA [honor] Sue nominated me for.”
By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
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The nomination from Sue Forbes Watson. Turn to page 23.
Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, was correct. She had been selected as one of nine YWCA of Richmond’s 2014 Outstanding Women Award recipients. She represents Education and will join the other eight for a luncheon at noon on Friday, April 25, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Watson received the honor in 2010. She see WILSON, pg. 14
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J
ill M. Kennedy is right where she wants to be. Kennedy, who is the vice president of Patient Care Services and the chief nurse executive for Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville and the Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital, said she feels blessed to live in her hometown, surrounded by friends and family,
and to spend her professional life somewhere she feels fulfilled and worthwhile. “I’m the luckiest person,” Kennedy said. “I have the best job. It’s so easy to come to work here. I love being able to serve my community.” Kennedy was among the nine Richmond-area women announced on Jan. 8 who will receive 2014 Outstanding Women Awards from the YWCA of Richmond at a luncheon set for Friday, see KENNEDY, pg. 24
Hanover County Public Schools officials and the Hanover County School Board will be busy the next several weeks as they consider and adopt a new budget. Superintendent Jamelle Wilson said initial indications are positive and an additional $6 million could be coming the county’s way via former Gov. Bob McDonnell’s final education budget. “We know that from a state level we have additional dollars coming to us, about $6 million,” Wilson said. “We also believe that working with our county administrator there will be additional dollars from the local level. We are looking forward to providing you with a balanced budget that addresses the goals you have set forth.”
Enrollment not expected to rise in next decade By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
Four months after some Hanover County School Board members requested a study of capacity at schools, assistant superintendent David Myers told them about the progress of the facilities update assessment and said most of the work is completed. Myers’ plan included four components, including a switch from full renovation to a maintenance based program and a change from a traditional .7 percent growth rate for schools to 1.5 percent, a number that more mirrors the county’s expectations for future growth.
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entist at Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals Inc. in Petersburg. He is employed as a scientist and team leader at Arista Laboratories in the LC Group. Pompano has been an ACS member since 1994 and is a member in the Analytical Chemistry Division. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Virginia Section and has served the section as treasurer, secretary, vice chair, chair-elect and chair. He was the general chair of DR. JOSEPH M. POMPANO the 2011 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American in chemistry from Virginia Chemical Society (SERMACS) Commonwealth University, doing research with Professor and is involved with the Sarah Rutan on artificial neu- Chemistry Olympiad. Pompano and his wife ral networks in the analysis Debbie have three daughters, of water soluble sulfonylurea Rachel, an art teacher in herbicides, using an LC/MS. Charlottesville; Rebecca, who In the 1970s, Pompano was the founder of an alterna- is finishing a post-doctorate in chemistry at the University of tive school in Orange, Mass., Chicago; and Laura, who is a and the owner/operator of a Ph.D candidate in International natural foods restaurant. His professional chemistry related Nutrition at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. experience includes working as a laboratory technician at Joe and Debbie Pompano Erving Paper Mills in Erving, also have two dogs, Snowbear Mass., and as a principal sciand Corky.
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Plans are being made for the 10th Annual A Taste of Hanover. Funds are being raised to help those with disabilities in Hanover County. Caterers, chefs, restaurants and beverage purveyors join together to create a night of fun. The event includes mystery gift bags and a silent auction with prizes. Those interested in donating silent auction or Follow A Taste of Hanover on Facebook for mystery items are asked to contact mjgibbs08@ updates on participants. comcast.net. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Food establishments that would be interTickets are available at: https://atasteofhaested in participating are asked to contact info@ hanoverarc.org. nover.eventbrite.com.
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A suspect struck a victim’s vehicle at a location on Cold Harbor Road and then fled the scene of the accident. Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk.
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Unknown suspect(s) damaged a victim’s property a location on Signal Hill Road.
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A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk.
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Some third through fifth grade students at Kersey Creek Elementary School are among 12 finalists in Scotties TREES ROCK! video contest. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 for their school to use towards a sustainable project, such as tree plantings, updated/recycled playground equipment and energy efficient lighting. Kids who entered the contest were required to create a three-minute video on the importance of trees: to themselves, to their school and to their community. The concept of being green is not new to Kersey Creek. As a recently constructed school, the students practice environmentally friendly procedures like recycling and reducing paper
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KERSEY Continued from pg. 4
As shown in their entry video, the students have built a garden that acts as an outdoor classroom where the children learn about the environment. With the grand prize money, the students said they hope to expand the garden and grow enough vegetables to feed the whole school.
Photos from the runs. Turn to page 28.
13, after being struck by a man accused of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. She was 34 years old. An estimated 90,000 people, including those in her hometown of Ashland, Hanover County and,
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due to the influence of social media, around the world paid tribute to her by participating in runs. Menzies, whose husband Scott F. Menzies is a sergeant with the Ashland Police Department, was out for her morning run when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Michael J. Carlson, 47, of the 10000
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Community unites That’s my dog — a tribute to Vito in times of tragedy By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
While there are many benefits to making our homes in Hanover County, one of our greatest treasures is the support system provided when tragedy strikes. Last Monday, Meg Menzies died as a result of injuries received after being struck by a vehicle while she was out for her morning jog. Her death sent ripples throughout the county. Among the communities hardest hit has been Ashland, where her husband, Sgt. Scott Menzies, is a member of the town’s police department. No words can ease the pain of losing a loved one. In the case of Meg Menzies, the running world joined over the weekend to take part in her healthy pastime. Many laced up to run to pay tribute to her and in her memory. We were heading to press when Lt. Chris R. Whitley of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office sent out a release about an arrest being made in a crash involving a pedestrian. Meg’s identity was not revealed until the next day. Arrested in her death was 47-year-old Michael J. Carlson of Mechanicsville. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. Sadness filled this writer when an email came in from Lt. James Shelhorse of the Ashland Police Department. The grief among Sgt. Menzies’ fellow officers was clear in the words of Chief Doug Goodman. He said Meg had been “a part of our law enforcement family for nearly a decade and her presence in our midst, and especially that of her family, will be sorely missed.” She had supported her husband in his work, with both placing an emphasis on safety. Without question, her family is inconsolable. She will live on in her children — and in runners around the globe. Donations can be made to Ashland Police Foundation Inc., 601 England St., Ashland VA 23005. We as Hanoverians come together in times of need — and this is most definitely one of those. Say a prayer, take a run, remember Meg Menzies. Melody Kinser
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Over the years, I’ve read an untold number of columns on people losing their dogs after years of love and dedication. They always move me, often bringing tears to my eyes. I’ve even written one or two in my career. But, after I wrote the last one to a big old Lab named Bo, I swore them off as too routine, overly cliché and usually too personal and private. It also seemed like almost an offense to the dogs I’d written about to eulogize the next one a decade later. But, I surely understand why people write them. Few things in life evoke the emotions associated with a dog, and saying goodbye to them is one of life’s more difficult tasks. And, quite honestly, a writer writes, and events like the death of a dog are
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Vito Ridolphi, beloved family pet, provided many good memories for Jim Ridolphi and his family.
supposed to affect us and provide the subtle tidbits of life, and death, that make it possible for guys like me to do what they do. And producing a tribute of words seems like the least I can do to remember and memorialize such a loyal and devoted friend. After losing our 14-year-old black lab Vito, I feel obliged to write just that sort of column, and to remember him to our readers, a group that has shared my most personal and penetrating
views on most aspects of my life. So, I’ll hope you will indulge me in this effort to pay tribute to Vito, a dog we always knew was the best in the world. As he lay in my arms taking his last breaths earlier last week, I couldn’t help but think of the day we got him. He was one of a large litter of pure black labs, and the owner was suffering a serious case of puppy frazzle as we arrived to pick out our next dog. I noted the torn screens hanging from her porch, not a single pane left in place. “He did this,” she said, pointing to Vito and glaring back at the destroyed porch. “Then, that’s my dog,” I quickly replied. Before there was this batch of kids, old age and a failing memory, there see DOG, pg. 8
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Patriot pulpit missing from today’s America Everywhere I go I meet people who seem to believe that it’s all over, that there is no hope, that freedom is forever doomed. There is no question that the forces of globalism and socialism have pretty much had their way over the past few decades. And with very few exceptions, we don’t have a lot of allies in Washington, D.C., and in most state capitals. But that doesn’t mean that it’s over: not by a long shot. Freedom didn’t have a majority in 1775 and 1776 either. I doubt that one could find any time in history when the proponents of liberty were ever in a majority. However, there is one thing that Colonial America had that modern America doesn’t have: a patriot pulpit. The pulpits of Colonial America were ablaze with the fire of liberty. Colonial clergymen of every Christian denomination
explained, enlightened, and expounded on the Natural Biblical principles of liberty from their pulpits continuously. We lack the “moral force” of that patriot pulpit today. see LETTERS, pg. 7
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For the most part, America’s pastors today are shy, sheepish servants of the state. For the American people to once again muster the courage and conviction to reclaim their liberties requires a revival of the patriot pulpit. As long as Christian people stay seated in the padded pews of these passive pulpits, our nation will continue to plummet into the pit. But this is where the good news begins. All over the country, tens of thousands of Christians are leaving these timid and cowardly ministers. Furthermore, there are thousands of Christians who are leaving these say-nothing churches and starting home churches with small groups of believers who also share their love of liberty. Is there no hope? Is it all over? Too many freedom lovers are still breathing so it’s not over just yet. David Zodun, Mechanicsville
Disagrees with bus proposal (Editor’s note: The following was submitted to Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, superintendent of
Hanover County Public Schools, and members of the Hanover County School Board following the Tuesday, Jan. 14, regular meeting.) Good morning, Dr. Wilson and members of the School Board: I attended the School Board meeting last night in support of my friend, whose son has autism. As a parent of two typically developing children, I would also like to share my thoughts on the proposal to bus students with moderate to severe autism to one middle and high school location. Simply put, it’s just wrong. As a parent, I strive to teach my children empathy, understanding and tolerance. This proposal is in complete contradiction to those qualities. It teaches our typically developing children intolerance and that if someone is different the best way to handle it is to — what — send them away separate them from everyone who’s “normal”. My children have been in collaborative classrooms, and I believe it’s been beneficial to their personal growth and development. It’s reinforced their understanding that everyone is unique and learns differently, and that we still all have to get along and work together in
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was Vito. It’s hard to imagine a memory where our trusted black lab wasn’t in our family photo, and his passing leaves a large hole in our hearts. Vito brought his mischievous presence into our lives, and — from day one forward — never stopped giving, loving or caring for our family. We felt the same way about him. These were my thoughts as the once majestic lab lay in my arms and stared into my eyes, his tired tail still wagging at every utterance I managed to get out.
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society in order to succeed. One of the speakers last night talked about the effect this proposal would have on the length of her son’s school day because of the increased travel time to and from school. Hanover is such a large, rural county (which is why I like it), that it’s unbelievable to think you would bus a child from one end to the other. I wouldn’t want my typically developing child to have to leave at 6:30 in the morning and not get home until 5:30 in the evening. It’s absurd to think that this could be good for a student
The hairs on his once jet black nose were now mostly gray and his once powerful body was just a shadow of its glorious past. Those eyes, however, were still dignified and clear as he raised his ears as I spoke. He looked as noble and majestic on his final day as he had on his first. I told him how he had helped me raise my children, face enormous unforeseen challenges and lifted my spirits on every occasion we were together. I whispered how much he was loved, how my children adored him and how happy we were to have him for what seems like far too short of a
period. I wiped my tears from his cheek. And then he was gone. Life goes on without a dog, and there are infinite amounts of wonderful experiences waiting for my children to enjoy. And there will be other dogs, maybe even one as dedicated and loyal as Vito. But, it will never be exactly the same without him, and the lack of his warm breath on the back of my calf leaves a permanent sense of remorse somewhere in my psyche. Vito took a piece of my heart when he left us, but he also left a slice of his that lives on in three heart-broken children and a sad dad.
And I take solace in the fact that Vito lived, loved and enhanced our lives with an unselfish dedication that leaves us with a valuable lesson about friendship and commitment that only he could deliver. I also know that one day the sight of a photo or a memory of Vito will bring large smiles to our faces, and the memory of him will inspire us even in his absence. The tears will be replaced with thoughts of Vito running wild, playing rough and chasing his favorite tennis ball, and we’ll know that, somehow, he’s still with us. One day, we’ll be happy again. But, not today.
with disabilities. It’s also bothersome that this proposal is in complete contradiction to the school’s transportation policy that won’t allow a student with disabilities to be transported one mile outside of his attendance zone to daycare. Additionally, I can’t believe that someone actually thinks it is in a child’s best interest, especially a child with special needs, to separate that child from their siblings, neighborhood friends, students they’ve grown up with, and fellow congregation members. What’s next? All of the gifted students at this school, all of the average students here, and then the below average go there?
I know this seems ridiculous, and would never happen, but that’s just how ridiculous this proposal sounds. It’s as if this administration thinks this is okay because these students are “different.” I don’t believe this proposal was presented to parents as a “proposed changes,” but more along the lines of changes that will be taking effect. I have even heard anecdotal stories that some parents have already been notified that their students will be moved to another school next year. This bothers me just as much as the other issues I’ve addressed. In order for our education system to work, there needs to
be communication and collaboration. There was no discussion or public input. This appears to be a onesided idea of what’s someone thinks is “good” for these students, not what has been proven to work. I would be appalled, and furious, if a proposal like this was implemented for one of my sons and there was no discussion or debate as to its merits beforehand. Please do not implement this proposal which is neither in the best interests of any of Hanover County Schools’ students or our community as a whole. Tammy Parsley Mechanicsville
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Maude Ancarrow ANCARROW, Maude Kelley, 98, of Hanover Courthouse, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2014. She was born on December 23, 1915 at the family farm “Old Virginia” on the Pamunkey River in King William County. She lived a long, courageous and Christian life filled with love for everyone and was so proud to have been the mother of 23 foster children. She was a true farmer’s daughter and wife, in every sense of the word. Maude was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Elizabeth and Charles Ruffin
Kelley; three brothers, Willie, Clifton and Hawes Kelley; and three sisters, Mary Lee, Elizabeth Hughes and Lucille Taylor. With Maude’s passing, she closes the chapter on her generation of seven. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ancarrow; daughter, Anita Ancarrow Garber; two sons, William Ronald and Dalton William Ancarrow; and two grandchildren, Thomas James “Jamie” Shepardson Jr. and Lisa Ancarrow Boinest. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Ann Ancarrow Shepardson (Shep) and Mary Sue Ancarrow-
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Sara Cheely CHEELY, Sara T., 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord, January 17, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Claude C. Cheely; children, Claudia D. Cheely, Gregory T. Cheely (Cindy), Linda C. Stewart (Roger A.); grandchildren, Madison T. Stewart, Alexander G. Stewart, Michael A. Stewart, G. Hunter Cheely; brother, John M. Townes III (Meredith.) Sara graduated from John Marshall High School in 1952, and RPI in 1956. She retired from Hermitage Methodist Home as Director of Admissions after 34 years of service, and she was an active member of Ginter Park United Methodist Church since 1970. Sara and Claude were active members of the Virginia Ramblers HRRVC. The family
received friends from 6 to 8 .pm. Tuesday, January 21, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at Ginter Park United Methodist Church, 1010 W. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Joyce Flippen FLIPPEN, Joyce Campbell, 72, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard “Dickie” Flippen; and son, Bruce Flippen; and is survived by her daughter, Cathy F. Cabaniss (Walter); son, Michael A. Flippen (Brenda); grandchildren, Magan Lanham (Josh), Alex Flippen, Thomas Mickles; three great-grandsons, TJ and Jeremiah Mickles and Chase Lanham; three siblings, Nancy Moyer, Jean Alford and Dennis Campbell (Vickie); sister-in-law, Beverly Watson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joyce was a longtime member of Gethsemane Church of Christ. She cared for numerous children at Advent Christian Day Care. Her passions included doll collecting, creating decorative cakes, reading Amish and Christian books, and working seek-n-find puzzles. Family received friends on Jan. 17 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services were held on Jan. 18 at Gethsemane Church of Christ, 5146 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment followedin the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gethsemane Church of Christ. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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James Gillend GILLEND, James Lee Sr. “Bubba,� 66, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 12, 2014. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Frances Sawyer GILLEND Gillend; three children, James Lee Gillend Jr., Sonja Gillend McGinnis (David), both of Mechanicsville and Tiffany Rene‚ Gillend (Luis Ramos) of Orlando, Fla.; his mother, Oralee Howard Gillend; his sister, Rhonda Lynn Lanham (Earl) of Varina; and the twinkle in his eye and the laughter in his heart, his five grandchildren, Lauren Michele Gillend, Amber Nicole Gillend, Shane Liam McGinnis, Logan Reece McGinnis and Torin Kyle McGinnis; and his two godchildren, Chasity Faith (Lanham) Hoffman and Sheena Michelle (Lanham) Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Vance Gillend Sr.; and his brother, Ernest Vance Gillend Jr. He was a member of Northminster Baptist Church, where he praised and loved the Lord. He was a proud Union Member and Assistant Business Manager for Local Union 666, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The family received friends on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. in Mechanicsville. Funeral services were held on Jan. 16 in the Sanctuary of Northminster Baptist Church, 3121 Moss Side Ave., Richmond. Interment followed at Hanover Memorial Park Cemetary on U.S. Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike). In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Children’s Hospital at VCU. “Love the children for they are you.�
Barbara Hughes HUGHES, Barbara Jean Ruby, 69, of Cold Harbor, entered the Lord’s presence on January 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Edwin; her daughter, Christi Adams (David); her sons, Jeff (Tricia), Jerry (Melissa), Michael (Dawn); her eight grandchildren; and special first cousin, Nancy Lee Pyle. Barbara’s childhood was spent in Emporia, where she gained many cherished small town memories. She was a 1962 graduate of Hermitage High School and devoted her life to raising her four children. Later she became a dedicated employee in the operations center of First Virginia Bank. Barbara had such a gentle, kind and easy going spirit. Most important to her was a deep and rich love for her family. Barbara truly held genuine care for every family member regardless of how long or how recently she had come to know them. A memorial service was held on Jan. 19 at Beulah Church, 7252 Beulah Church Rd., Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
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Training for Ruritan recognition CASA work starts Jan. 28 Volunteers are urgently needed to become advocates for children who may have been abused or neglected and are before the Hanover and Caroline Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and it is committed to advocating for the best interests of children who are involved in juvenile dependency situations. CASA promotes safe, permanent homes for all children and seeks to educate the community about the needs of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and have a variety of professional, educational and ethnic backgrounds. No special experience is
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Ryan Hoy recently was honored by the Hanover Ruritan Club as Firefighter of the Year. He is a volunteer with the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 3. The Ruritans cited his “very significant contribution to emergency response.” He received a plaque recognizing his duty and service. He also was thanked for his support of Hanover Fire/EMS. Shown with Hoy, left, are Ralph Cantrell and Greg Koegler of the Hanover Ruritan Club. Pam Hoy, Ryan’s mother, expressed the family’s pride, saying, “We are so very proud of you! Lots of love from your family, friends and co-workers.”
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block of Studley Acres in Mechanicsville. A physician by profession, he was lodged in the Pamunkey Regional Jail and bond was set at $25,000. Carlson appeared before Hanover General District Judge Neil Stevenson by video from the jail. An April 2 hearing has been set. Funeral services for Menzies were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Cool Springs Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. In addition to her husband, Menzies is survived by two sons, Gabriel and Whitfield; a daughter, Skye; parents, Wirt and Pam Cross; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kirk and Gale Menzies; and two brothers, Wirt and Howard Cross. She was a devoted Christian and loved to run.
Last week, Goodman released a statement about the impact Menzies’ death had on his department, saying it had “suffered an immeasurable loss with the tragic death. Meg has equally been a part of our law enforcement family for nearly a decade and CARLSON her presence in our midst, and especially that of her family, will be sorely missed.” He also said that — with his wife’s support — Sgt. Menzies had been “a steadfast catalyst for improving safety in our community. Whether working late on DUI enforcement patrols or coming in on his day off to lead a public education program focusing on the dangers of drunk driving, Sgt. Menzies always had her unyielding support. To lose a wife in this manner is simply unfathomable.” see MEG, pg. 28
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2014 Hanover Idols auditions set Sunday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Auditions for the 2014 Hanover Idols Competition will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. This year will be the fifth time the Center has sponsored a singing competition for Hanover County residents. Two winners — Lindsey Coggins, Hanover Idol 2012, and Faith Gitchell, 2012 Hanover Junior Idol — were
selected in 2012 by a panel of local celebrity judges: They performed at several events in 2012 and 2013, including special appearances at the Ashland Musical Variety Show. Sue Watson and Lorie Foley, who team up every other year for the Ashland Musical Variety Show, are once again producing Hanover Idols. For more information, call Foley at 804-798-0704 or Watson at 804-798-5686. see IDOLS, pg. 17
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The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a Brunswick Stew Sale Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 16243 Washington Highway in Doswell. This annual community event provides an easy opportunity for a carry-out lunch or dinner. Pre-orders are available by phone. Early orders are requested.
The stew costs $7 per quart. For more information, call 804-876-3880. The company’s fundraisers help with costs for volunteer training, small equipment or supplies and operating needs. The community is encouraged to support the event and help the company to help others. Membership and volunteer opportunities are available at the company.
Three Abstract Visions show continues Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
An “Ashland First Thursday” reception is scheduled for Three Abstract Visions from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland. The Three Abstract Visions show, featuring works by Amy
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Harris, Paul Germain and Nol Putnam, continues until Saturday, March 1. Harris applies oil paint to synthetic paper. Her work is described as being “fully composed into something mysterious, having no distinct imagery. The mind, however, flows
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Gandy’s ‘Pumpkins on Parade’ provides glimpse of creativity
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ach fall, John M. Gandy Elementary School hosts held its annual “Pumpkins on Parade.” The event features a variety of activities for students and their families. This year the parade featured pumpkin designs created by each class that were based on a storybook. Attendees purchased tickets to vote for their favorite design. First, second and third place winners were announced during a Pumpkin Awards Ceremony at the end of the evening. Dinner also was made available as boxed dinners were sold adjacent to the pumpkin displays. Attendees also were able to peruse and purchase items that were showcased at the Reading Oasis Book Fair held in the school library. Ashwood Garden and Nursery sponsored “Pumpkin Crafts.” That activity
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Heather Miller’s class received the second place People’s Choice award for their Charlie Brown entry, photo above. At right, attendees were welcomed to “the pumpkin patch.”
gave families the opportunity to express their creativity by making an original design on a pumpkin. Pumpkins of Parade People’s Choice winners were:
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A free Opening Reception to celebrate the “realistic and abstract paintings of horses” by Willa Frayser will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education at 17205 Mountain Road (Route 33) in Montpelier. Frayser is a self-taught artist who began drawing at a young age, winning her first blue ribbon for painting at the Tillamook County Fair in Oregon.
First place: Joanna Parks’ class. Second place: Heather Miller’s class. Third place: Melinda Gillam’s class. Most Creative award winner: Jessica Jennings’ class. Statue Award winner: Cheryl Bryant’s class. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.
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Willa Frayser is shown with one of her paintings.
She began her study of art in college with the goal of becoming an artist, but fate got in the way. She moved from Oregon with a business career and marriage, and her life as a professional artist was put on hold until after creating a home and see FRAYSER’S, pg. 18
The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education at 17205 Mountain Road (Route 33) in Montpelier will present A Horse of Course Jan. 29 through March 1 in the East Wall Gallery to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Horse. On loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, A Horse of Course explores the many ways in which the horse has inspired artists throughout the ages. “No animal has been more important to us, or figured
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Princeteau Races Horses on the Beach will be on exhibit.
more prominently in our art, than the horse,” Lois Shipley, art gallery director said. “This exhibition is a testament to the magnificence of the horse throughout history and its changing image over time.” see HORSE, pg. 18
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Hanover Idols is open to Hanover residents ages 10 and older. To audition for Hanover Junior Idols, applicants must be 10 to 15 years of age (as of Jan. 1). To audition for Hanover Idols, applicants must be 16 years of age or older (as of Jan. 1). Application forms are available at www.hanoverarts.org or by calling 804-798-2728. Sign-up forms are due to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center on Monday, Jan. 20. Applicants will be contacted by the producers to schedule auditions on Jan. 26.
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from experiences of the past, and often imagery and emotion are inevitable when viewing her non-representational art.” Germain is said to investigate “our connections to the natural world using gestural,
According to Watson and Foley, judging will be based on vocal ability, performance standards, stage presence, power to evoke emotion, and suitability for the Ashland Musical Variety Show and other public venues. All varieties of music are encouraged, including, but not limited to, show tunes, church music, gospel, opera, rap, hip/ hop, pop, folk, country, etc. “We want to stress that our local celebrity judges are friendly, unlike the sometimes caustic and/ or emotional judges from TV’s ‘American Idol,’ ” Watson said. Candidates are encouraged to sing with musical accompaniment, karaoke CD, or a cappella for the two-minute audition.
Fred Horn, music director at the First Baptist Church in Ashland, will provide piano accompaniment for the actual competition. The 2014 Hanover Idols Junior Competition will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the Center. Doors will open at 3 p.m. The 2014 Hanover Idols Competition will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of $7 will be accepted at the door. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a nonprofit organization.
multi-directional brushstrokes, mark-making and surface texture.” He works with oil paint, sometimes with the addition of wax and gold-leaf, on gessoed mould-made paper prepared and mounted to hang in relief without formal framing. Putnam is a blacksmith and photographer. For the iron-
work, he used a two-pound Swedish forging hammer and a 300-pound Kohlswa Anvil. For photography, Putnam used a Nikon 7000. Gallery Flux is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, go to www.galleryflux.com.
Rabies clinic to be held Feb. 1 at East Hanover VRS Hanover Animal Control makes it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding rabies vaccination clinics in the fall and winter. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $7 per dog or cat. The final rabies vacation clinic will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the East Hanover Rescue Squad at 8105 Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your vehicle; do not bring pets into the building. You will
complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle. Drive to the area designated for vaccination. You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done. Only healthy, nonpregnant animals will be vaccinated. No wolf or cat hybrids or animals other than dogs or cats will be vaccinated. The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year. Put the
rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination. All dogs and cats (including so-called “barn cats”) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at four months of age. You also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination. For more information, call Animal Control at 804-3656485. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Knights of Columbus, Council11042,inMechanicsville will sponsor the 2014 Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Tournament Contest for local youth from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, in the gymnasium at Hanover High School. The contest is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (ages determined as of Jan. 1). There is no charge for contestants. They will compete with those in their same age and gender groups (12
divisions in all). For example, 9year-old boys will compete with 9-year-old boys and 9-year-old girls will compete with 9-yearold girls. Contestants can arrive and shoot up to 2:15 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the top three contestants in each age group and gender group — 36 in all. First place contestants in each age/gender group are eligible to compete in the state championship in February in Richmond. For more information, contact Stan Waskiewicz at 804789-1076.
Outreach forum aims to help veterans and families Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com TheVeteransAdministration is planning a visit to the Central Garage VFW Post 9501 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, to help veterans and their families connect with services and benefits that may be available to them. VA officials will offer information and briefings on how to file a fully developed claim and will be available to talk about disability compensation,
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life for herself in Virginia. The exhibit will be available throughout the month of February. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit www. montpeliercenter.org. The Montpelier Center for
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This painting, American Art Eastman Johnson 1862, is included in the exhibit.
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A wide variety of artists will be represented, ranging from George Stubbs to Edgar Degas to Deborah Butterfield. The 12 photographic reproductions are selected from the permanent collections at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. “While this exhibition is perfect for K-12 students, anyone interested in horses or art history will find the diversity of works fascinating,” Shipley added. Contemporary artists like Deborah Butterfield have made horse sculptures out of media never used in traditional representations. Shipley said the “evolution in artistic renderings reflects the ever-present, albeit changing, role of a beautiful and captivating animal.” The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has a variety of exhibitions available for statewide travel. This exhibition is supported by the Paul Mellon Fund. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit www. montpeliercenter.org. The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Join in the conversation. We’re on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mechlocal
not learn.” Wilson found herself at an Continued from pg. 14 educational crossroads. Her love for books set her on the Everything has a reason.” path to major in English. “That “I think that my tenure as was the summer between my superintendent is to help us remember that we are educat- first and second year. “I took a literature class, an ing all children. We know that. But the decisions that we make African-American literature class,” where she was exposed have to reflect all children,” to “Their Eyes Were Watching Wilson said. “All my personal God” by Zora Neale Hurston. experiences: poverty, first in “I absolutely loved the book, college, honor roll kid, went but the unpacking, the analysis to the University of Virginia. of the book even more.” I believe that my experiences At that point, she decided, represent lots of different peo“I can do this.” Yet, a question ple and families in this community. So I think having that lingered: What am I going to do with this major?” Her perspective is very useful.” uncles told her she could She continued, “I like to think that I can empathize and become a lawyer. “That didn’t understand any parent. I’m for- really excite me. I think I’ll tunate to get to do this work. I teach and so I applied to the don’t take any of it for granted. Curry School [of Education at But if I can do it, anybody can UVa] and was accepted there.” She admitted she “had a do it. Whatever we set our difficult time understanding hands and minds to do.” what the professors meant by When she headed to UVa in 1986, her sights were set on things like pedagogy. This idea of how we go about the pracbecoming a medical doctor. tice of teaching and theoreti“My mother was a floor nurse cally what makes sense. I had and three of her siblings were a difficult time understanding nurses in the medical field.” the language.” As the first one in her family While pursuing her to attend college, there was master’s, recruiters were on the an expectation of sorts that “Since everyone else is a nurse, university grounds. “The first person I met interviewing for what are you supposed to do? Hanover County was Elwood [Become] a doctor.” Kelly (who was principal She remembered sitting of South Anna Elementary in chemistry during her first School). It turns out that I semester “and it kicked my became principal of South behind. It was a lecture hall of 500. My graduating class was Anna Elementary years later.” 164 — small school, then you She recalled that she identigo to a lecture. And then the fied with Kelly and “felt very lab. It was just not for me. I did comfortable with him. I felt like
he understood where I came from and I understood where he came from.” Wilson interviewed with Kelly and John Lewis, the principal at Lee-Davis High School, offered her a job and that’s how her career in Hanover began in 1991. Lewis afforded her the opportunity to teach summer school and develop a program that “married a program with English. I had the opportunity to collaborate with history teachers and we co-taught on English and history content.” She also worked with the first ESL (English as a Second Language) student at LeeDavis. “I was afforded a lot of different things.” She said she viewed them as opportunities to grow as a teacher. With each experience, she said she has found herself identifying with people you come into contact with later on. Wilson and her “wonderful husband James” met her first year at UVa. He graduated in 1990 from the McIntire School of Commerce and moved to Richmond. She said she knew she had to find a job in Richmond as they had already talked about getting married. In August, they will celebrate their 22nd anniversary. The Wilsons have two sons: Miles, 16, a sophomore at Patrick Henry High School, and Grant, 10, a fifth grader at South Anna Elementary. In her community, Wilson is very active with the Greater
There will be one training session on a Saturday. CASA volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge after the training program. Volunteers spend an average of 10 to 15 hours a month working on an assigned case. They will have support from program staff and receive ongoing training. The program serves both Hanover and Caroline County and volunteers may choose to
accept case assignments based upon availability and preferences. Those wishing to help may call Melanie Baker at 804-3654296 or email her at mdbaker@ hanovercounty.gov The CASA volunteer application form and additional information is available at www. co.hanover.va.us/commres/ programs_CASA.htm. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings call 559-0654 or visit the library High School on Rt. 360. Break the chill of winter with some Storytimes at the Atlee at 9161 Atlee Road. warm hospitality. Enjoy a meal branch Library: Mother Goose Play Chess? Bring your and meet some new friends. For Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with chess set and enjoy a game from 6 more details, contact Lisa at 746an adult. Toddler Storytime will to 8:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville 7737 or Peggy at 559-1003. begin at 10 a.m. for children 2 Branch Library in the meeting years old with a parent. Preschool room. “Mechanicsville Chess Tuesday, Jan. 28 The Hanover County Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. Club” is a community chess for ages 3 to 5 years old. For meeting with no membership Department of Social Services information call 559-0654 or visit dues, open to all ages and skill Board meets at 3:30 p.m. in the levels. Players under 18 years of conference room at Hanover the library at 9161 Atlee Road. age should be accompanied by an County Social Services located Art Studio @ 301 will hold adult. For more information look at 12304 Washington Hwy in a show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the group up on Facebook or Ashland. The meeting is open to at 13297 Hanover Courthouse www.chessmeeting.org. Contact the public. Road in Hanover. “Retrospective” email address is chess@mechcns. will feature Linda Wolitz, pastel com Wednesday, Jan. 29 artist. The show will continue Storytimes at the Atlee Friday, Jan. 24 through Jan. 25. branch Library: Mother Goose Family Storytime will be Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. Goodwill will hold an held from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at for ages 6 to 24 months with Interviewing and Thank You the Hanover Branch Library. Join an adult. Toddler Storytime will Letters class from 1 to 2:15 p.m. them each Friday morning as begin at 10 a.m. for children 2 at Goodwill Employment Center, they sing, read and play. For ages years old with a parent. Preschool 7147 Brandy Run Drive in birth and up are welcome. For Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. Mechanicsville. For information information call 365-6210 or visit for ages 3 to 5 years old. For the library at 7527 Library Drive information call 559-0654 or visit call 417-6721. in Hanover. the library at 9161 Atlee Road.
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Thursday, Jan. 23 Storytimes at the Atlee branch Library: Mother Goose Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Family Storytime will begin at 10:45 a.m. for all ages. Preschool Storytime, will begin at 11:15 for ages 3 to 5 years old ages For information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Quilt or Sew’s monthly meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library
Saturday, Jan. 26 The Knights of Columbus Council 11042 will host a district free throw contest from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hanover High School Gymnasium. The contest is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14. There is no charge for contestants. Contestants will compete with those in their same age and gender groups. Contestants can arrive and shoot up to 2:15 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the top three contestants in each age and gender. First place finishers will be eligible to compete in the state championship tournament in Richmond in February.
Car Maintenance for Everyone will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library. Find out how general Monday, Jan. 27 car maintenance can be easy and The Shalom Senior Adult fun to learn. Refreshments will Group will hold a Sparklers be provided by the Friends of the meeting at 11:45 a.m. at Shalom Atlee Library. For information Church , 1 mile east of Lee-Davis
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Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, promoting the health and welfare of companion animals and their owners through recreation and education. The Friends are currently working to open a new dog park at Pole Green. RSVP to 641-7553. For information, contact FriendsofHDP@gmail.com.
Friday, Jan. 31 Family Storytime will be held from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hanover Branch Library. Join them each Friday morning as they sing, read and play. Children ages birth and up are welcome. For information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive in Hanover.
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Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enon United methodist Church, 6156 Studley Road. The cost is $5 for adults ($7 includes fish) $2.50 for children under 12. Family limit is $14. Profits go the Heart Havens Fund. For information Thursday, Jan. 30 Storytimes at the Atlee or for reservations call 746-4719 Branch Library: Mother Goose or 730-4956. Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. The Studley Ruritan Club’s for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Family Storytime will famous “Super Bowl Chili” begin at 10:45 a.m. Preschool will be available for pick up at Storytime will begin at 11:15 for the Studley Store/Post Office ages 3 to 5 years old ages. For (on the corner of Studley Rd. information call 559-0654 or visit & Williamsville Rd.) between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Organizers the library at 9161 Atlee Road. recommend ordering early and Learn about Your Dog’s stocking up your freezer for the Health Risks will be offered cold winter ahead. The price is at 6:30 p.m. at Pole Green $7 per quart. Proceeds go to benCommunity Center, lower level, efit the community. Call Ronnie 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, in Gooch at 730-9786, Douglas Mechanicsville. John Billeter, Newcomb at 730-0570, or any DVM, Hanover Animal Hospital, Studley Ruritan Member. will discuss risks as they might The Doswell Volunteer be associated with doggie day care, dog parks and other public Fire Company will sponsor a places. Bring your questions. A Brunswick Stew Sale fundraiser $12 suggested donation benefits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16243
Washington Highway in Doswell. This annual community event provides an opportunity for a carry-out lunch or dinner. Preorders are available by phone. Early orders are requested. The stew costs $7 per quart. For more information, call 804-876-3880. The company’s fundraisers help with costs for volunteer training, small equipment or supplies and operating needs. The campany encourages to support the event. Membership and volunteer opportunities are available at the company.
months with an adult. Preschool Storytime will begin at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime will begin at 6:45 p.m. all ages at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Call 804-7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.
Make Your Own Valentines will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, for all ages. Get creative and share a little love with handmade valentines at the library. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Monday, Feb. 3 A Deja Vu Jewelry Demo Crossing Place for more inforand Swap will be held from 6:30 mation. to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library for ages 12 and up. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Bonnie Carter will show par Storytimes at the Atlee ticipants how to re-use precious Branch Library: Mother Goose buttons or update sentimental Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. jewelry. Bring items to share in for ages 6 to 24 months with a bead swap. Call or visit the an adult. Toddler Storytime will library to sign up. Some sup- begin at 10:45 a.m. for 2 years plies and refreshments will be old with a parent. Preschool provided by the Friends of the Storytime will begin at 11:15 Atlee Library. Call 804-559-0654 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Call 804-559-0654 or visit the Road for more information. library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information. The Great Backyard Bird Count will be held from 7 to 8:45 Storytimes at the p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Mechanicsville Branch Library: Library. Meredith Bass, with Toddler Storytime will begin at Wild Birds Unlimited, will talk 10 a.m. for 2 years old with an an about the Great Backyard Bird adult. Preschool Storytime will Count, set for Feb. 15 through begin at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 18, and what birds need to help 5 years old. Family Storytime will them thrive during this time of begin at 6:45 p.m. all ages. Call year. Call 804-746-9615 or visit 804-746-9615 or visit the library the library at 7461 Sherwood at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place Crossing Place for more infor- for more information mation. The Alzheimer’s Association program Living Tuesday, Feb. 4 Storytimes at the with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Mechanicsville Branch Library: The Moderate Stage Series for Mother Goose Storytime will Caregivers will be held from begin at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 see CALENDAR, pg. 25
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Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels available Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Curves of Mechanicsville is now offering Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels, cutting-edge total body workouts that feature the Curves Circuit strength training machines in conjunction with functional bodyweight-based exercises that ramp up metabolism and transform physique. Michaels is best known as America’s health and wellness expert. The workouts boost intensity, build strength, burn fat and prevent plateaus. The new Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels are designed for women at every fitness level and include simple
modifications for each movement. Metabolic conditioning exercises will be done in between each strength machine within the Curves Circuit, all within a 30-minute class. The Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels will be showcased on a large screen TV, set to upbeat music, within each club and a Curves coach who has been trained to deliver the moves will be present in every circuit to ensure safety and effectiveness. Class times for the Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels will vary by location and the workouts will be refreshed frequently with new functional moves introduced each month throughout
2014. “I am so thrilled to be partnered with Curves to provide women with the tools necessary to take control of their health,” said Jillian Michaels, America’s health and wellness expert. “Curves is everywhere — so now my program is accessible, effective and affordable. The workouts I’ve developed with Curves incorporate the most innovative, stateof-the-art fitness techniques to build lean muscle, amp up metabolism and kick start weight loss. Combined with the power of the Curves Circuit with a trained coach, women will get the results they want.” Curves Workouts with Jillian
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Studley Ruritan Club’s “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pickup between 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Studley Store/Post Office on the corner of Studley Road and Williamsville Road.
Those wanting the chili are urged to order early. The price is $7 per quart. Proceeds benefit the community. For more information, call Ronnie Gooch at 804-7309786, Douglas Newcomb at 804-730-0570 or any member of the Studley Ruritan Club.
Dustin Hazelgrove has attained the Dean’s List Standing with a 3.769 GPA for the Fall 2013 semester at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a junior in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Political Science, having a declared a major in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and a minor in
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Sue Forbes Watson, who served the Ashland District on the Hanover County School Board for 36 years, nominated Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson in the Education category for the YWCA of Richmond’s 2014 Outstanding Women Awards. According to Watson, one question she had to answer — and space was limited — was “How have the nominee’s achievements helped to further the YWCA of Richmond’s mission of eliminating racism, empower women and elevating children?” “Jamelle fulfills this noble mission in her job and in her life,” Watson said. “My challenge was describing Dr. Wilson in two pages. And I give credit for her strong nomination to her references, Dr. Stewart Roberson, former superintendent of Hanover
[County Public] Schools, and James Hartough, chairman, Board Emeritus of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, with whom Dr. Wilson has worked on the Y Board.” She said she chose to nominate Wilson “because I know that she is a remarkable person and an outstanding leader/superintendent in Hanover County, Va., and beyond. She has excelled as a student and then in Hanover County as an English teacher, principal, lead teacher specialist in English, assistant superintendent for Instructional Leadership and now as superintendent.” “Dr. Wilson has been strongly involved in the continued improvement that has occurred in Hanover County Public Schools for years in these many roles,” Watson continued. “And thus her significant honor from the YWCA also recognizes Hanover County Public Schools
as one of the best school systems in the state and nation.” In her nomination, she said she wrote: “As superintendent, she combines effective leadership and communication skills, a mastery of the art of teaching and sound education policy, a much-needed sense of humor, impressive intelligence, strong character, and absolute conviction about the value of a public education with a personality that encourages people of all ages, geographic locations, backgrounds, and needs to support and value quality public education.” Watson said she was told by an elementary principal that “Dr. Wilson truly cares about every child, parent and HCPS staff member. This is demonstrated during her frequent visits to our school when she addresses staff and children by name and asks about their families by name.”
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Watson noted that Wilson impressed the selection committee by her strong involvement in her community, including her roles as a member of Leadership Metro Richmond’s class of 2008, as chair-elect of the Association Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond YMCA and chair of the Board of the Math Science Innovation Center. She also pointed out that Wilson is an adjunct instructor for graduate students at the University of Virginia, University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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hospital the best place to be a patient and the best place to be a nurse. That’s what we’ve created, I believe.” Kennedy said she’s long felt that the nurses at Memorial Regional are top-notch and points to the hospital’s 2009 attainment of Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as one of the proudest achievements of her career. The rigorous 24-month evaluation included extensive documentation, study and site visits, but the designation was worth it, she said. “It was very much a recognition of how exceptional our nurses are,” Kennedy said. “It allowed everyone else to know what a treasure we have here — how hard they work and how passionate and caring they are about what they do.” Kennedy and her staff aren’t resting on their laurels, though. The process of re-certification for Magnet status has just started. Soon, the hospital will host evaluators for a site visit. There are weeks and months of work ahead to gather information for review. “I’m very excited. It’s a lot of work, but the culmination of that’s exciting,” Kennedy said. Gaining certification isn’t the only thing Kennedy uses data for. Surveys of patients, staff and doctors help hospital adminis-
trators make sure all stakeholders in the medical center are happy, healthy and heard. Kennedy noted that the enthusiastic community in MRMC’s service area is part of what makes the medical center a special place. Citizens give lots of support, she said, volunteering their time and resources to help create a true community hospital. “Working within this organization and having local community members who are so engaged with this facility is a blessing,” Kennedy said. “It’s part of what makes it so unique and such a thrill to be here.” Outside of work, Kennedy has another very important job — serving as a mom to four children, ages 24, 23, 15 and 12. “They are my favorite extracurricular activity!” Kennedy said. “I love hanging out with them at home or attending school events or their sporting activities.” She also has a husband and a large extended family in the Hanover County area. In addition to family and work, Kennedy juggles volunteering with a variety of nonprofit organizations, including St. Joseph’s Villa, where she is vice chair on the Board of Trustees, Habitat for Humanity and the United Way’s Smart see KENNEDY, pg. 27
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the old hospital, which, for decades, served also Continued from pg. 1 as a memorial to the 984 April 25, at the Greater Richmonders who died during Richmond Convention Center. World War II. Kennedy is this year’s honoree As she progressed profesfor Health and Science. sionally, Kennedy said she was A Lee-Davis High School given encouragement by the graduate, Kennedy received her health system to explore areas bachelor’s degree in nursing in which she was interested. from Virginia Commonwealth Although she hadn’t always University and a master’s in had her sights set on leaderhealthcare administration. ship, after doing stints in eduWhen asked why she purcation and case management, sued first nursing, then a leadKennedy found herself on a ership role, Kennedy said that, team involved in operations although there were no other and planning for the new healthcare providers in her medical center. When MRMC family, the path just seemed to opened, she stepped into a unfold for her. leadership role. “I have a real passion “That journey has taken me for service,” Kennedy said. to where I am supposed to be,” Nursing, she added, “was just Kennedy said. something that I stumbled Her current job involves across and loved.” looking at the big picture, After she completed school, Kennedy explained. That Kennedy started out as a bedside nurse at the old Richmond doesn’t just involve overseeing a fleet of nurses — about Memorial Hospital. When that 800 at MRMC alone — but hospital moved to the current Bon Secours Memorial Regional includes looking at all angles of the operation, from the Medical Center on Atlee Road, competency of staff and clinishe came along with it. cal outcomes of patients to the “It’s quite a legacy that we efficiency of operations and moved here,” Kennedy said. satisfaction of all who come She noted that one of her to her hospitals for care or for favorite places in the medical nursing jobs. center is its chapel, a quiet, “I loved being a nurse, but reverent wood and glass room I love serving more,” Kennedy surrounded by a courtyard. said. “My vision was very The courtyard contains simple: I want to make this monuments moved from
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Bea and Bob Stanford will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on January 24, 2014. They have three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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r. and Mrs. Edwin Smith of Studley are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Julie Marie Smith to Mr. William Armstead Hudnall, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudnall of Mechanicsville. Julie is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Young of Mechanicsville, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith and the late Mr. Patrick Smith of Studley. William is the grandson
of Mr. and Mrs. James Harper of Callao, Va and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hudnall of Kilmarnock, Va. Julie is a graduate of Hanover High School and James Madison University; she is currently employed by Mathews County Public Schools. William is a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and is currently employed by Korman Builders. A spring 2014 wedding is planned.
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ick and Lisa VanderPloeg are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Susan to Casey Bandit Wilson, son of Charles “Chic” and Teresa Wilson, all of Mechanicsville. Lauren is a graduate of Lee Davis High School and a 2013 graduate with a degree in Biology and Medical Laboratory Technology.
She is currently working as a Lab Tech. Casey is also a graduate of Lee Davis High School and a 2012 graduate of the Paramedic program. Casey is employed with Henrico County as a Fire Fighter and Paramedic. A May 3rd, 2014 wedding is planned.
The Mechanicsville Local welcomes your announcements Submit your announcement by email to news@mechlocal.com or by mail to P.O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To announce your wedding or engagement call Michelle Wall 746-1235 ext. 10.
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Meetings are scheduled on the following dates: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, superintendent’s presentation of budget and work session. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, public hearing and work session. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, work session and adoption. Possible changes in special ed In other matters, several parents aired their displeasure with a proposed change to the school district’s policy regarding consolidation of special education students with autism. The proposal would discontinue the current policy that allows a more inclusive special education environment, and students attend classes at their normally districted schools. Many of the speakers were parents of disabled children and all agreed educating their children in an inclusive environment with regular students is a valuable asset in their treatment. Alex Thurman said the proposed move was unveiled at a recent Special Education Advisory Committee meeting. Thurman said the proposed change is not only a violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act but also violates the affected students’ civil rights. According to Thurman, the proposal bucks a national trend
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Stephanie Kim, the parent of a disabled child, spoke against the proposed adjustment to the county’s special education policy.
that emphasizes inclusion of those with disabilities. “It is difficult to believe that Hanover County Public Schools is considering a proposal to segregate and bus children away from their home school,” Thurman said. Thurman said grouping disabled children shortchanges not only the affected students, but also the overall student population. “By segregating kids solely based on their disabilities, those children would not be able to interact with their peers from their neighborhoods,” Thurman said. “Similarly, typically developing peers from most of the schools in the county would not get to know the children with disabilities.” Other speakers agreed. “Integration is the key, not segregation. They have to know how to operate in your world,” Warren Bennett the father of
three challenged students, said. “They’re not insignificant. They are contributing members of society,” Bennett said. “You need to fend for people with special needs. We owe it to them.” He said the collaborative classes his children attend have made a difference in their development. Stephanie Kim also has a child in special education and said she opposes any change to the current policy. “We should be teaching our children to accept differences and build meaningful relationships with people not like us,” she said. Allison Thurman said IDEA guidelines require disabled children be educated in a least restrictive environment in classrooms with regular students. Wilson noted the change is only a proposal and has not been adopted. “It is a proposal that has been made and we will work through the process before making a final determination,” she said. “ Legislative agenda The School Board also approved a legislative agenda that included a recommendation to seek adjustments to the current system of testing for Virginia students. Several members expressed previous concern over the current Standards of Learning (SOL) system, including the growing number of tests associated with the program.
The accountability measure received its third airing and changes were made to accommodate some of those concerns. “We have gone back to the draft and tried to boil it down to its essence,” the superintendent said.. The recommendation calls for a balanced approach to evaluation that includes some standardized testing. More than 60 divisions across the state have adopted similar resolutions. Recognitions The Hanover Education Foundation joined the superintendent and School Board in presenting this year’s Professional Development Scholarship to Carrie Bateman, a science teacher at Atlee High School. Bateman received $1,000 to attend a four-day workshop conducted by the National Marine Educators Association in Annapolis, Md. The School Board also recognized the county’s latest group of National Board recognized teachers. Those teachers have attained the highest standards established in their professions. Those recognized were Hilary Coakley, Candice Driggs, Kara Ednie, Elena Faulkner, Thomas Huss, Melissa IngramCrouch, Brian Letourneau and Sonia Nichols. Mechanicsville Elementary School was recognized as a 2014 Title I Distinguished School.
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Hank Lowry, Ashland District, asked why such a reliable method of measurement would be abandoned in favor of higher gauges. “For five years we used .7 percent. Then, all of a sudden, we change it to 1.5 percent,” Lowry said. “The reality is that this: .7 has worked. So, we are going to change from using
the student number to what the county planning department wants to use as a growth number which is not the same thing.” “We’ve got the county pulling us a little bit one way and the numbers pulling us a little the other way and what we’ve got is something in the middle,” Myers said. Lowry said he would like to take a closer look at those numbers since funding and future
planning relies on accurate projections. He noted that the county has realized a 9 percent decrease in students in the past five years. Myers attempted to measure the capacity calculations in a standardized method and provide future enrollment estimations. He projected a slight loss in student population over the next decade and no need for new schools in Hanover County. “We don’t see any indication
for the need for new schools or new seats at any of our schools,” Myers said. “What we have is solid information to base our decisions on as we go forward.” While the study did address capacity at county schools, Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser said he thinks it’s time to examine boundary lines and suggests some changes might be needed. He said boundary realignsee ENROLLMENT, pg. 27
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ment is a top priority for this School Board, and he intends to present a plan for those adjustments at workshop sessions scheduled in the next few weeks. Some board members seemed hesitant to consider boundary adjustments, especially during the budget season. Lowery also said it’s time to take a look at the numbers and
boundary lines and make some decisions. “I urge this board to start working on this so we can get some concrete numbers as to where our students are going to be going to school and make sure we are utilizing our resources in the best possible manner,” Lowry said. Sulser, a former Lee-Davis High School teacher, said he has a plan that would ease capacity at Lee-Davis and Atlee High
School and eventually bring Hanover High School’s enrollment numbers up. When HHS, the county’s newest high school opened in 2001, projections for increases were not realized in a downed economic climate. Sulser said unused capacity costs county taxpayers money and does not satisfy expectations to safely and efficiently educate Hanover students. “The disparity problem we
have had for 10 years is not fair to the students, parents, teachers, administrators and the citizens whose taxes we use to operate the schools,” Sulser said. Mechanicsville District representative Glenn Millican suggested considering the budget first and tackling capacity issues afterwards. “Do the budget, then do the capacity,” he said. “Intuition tells me there’s going to be a lot of talk.”
As for the award, Kennedy said she was notified she had Continued from pg. 24 been nominated, but never gave it another thought. The Beginnings Council, among others. Giving back to the com- call to let her know she was a winner came a few weeks munity that has nurtured and before Christmas. supported her is important, “I was and still am really Kennedy said. overwhelmed — it was a com“I really feel that any of us plete surprise, but extremely could be in a situation at any touching,” Kennedy said. given time that we need help,” Kennedy said. “I don’t want to “Sitting there at the luncheon ever take for granted the bless- listening to the stories of the other women was humbling.” ings that I have.”
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Lee-Davis wins mad scramble with Atlee By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local The Lee-Davis boys’ basketball team had waited for three years to beat Atlee, so it wasn’t a big deal to be delayed for a few minutes. The Confederates had to wait out a long last minute, playing defense nearly the entire time, before pulling out a 43-42 victory over the rival Raiders at home on Friday night. The win was their first over Atlee in seven tries. “To get this win was huge for our program,” Lee-Davis coach Rob Rice said. “It felt good. We were due. When we play each other, it doesn’t matter how good each one of these teams is, it’s going to come down to the wire every time.” Lee-Davis (4-8) scored its final points on a Laderian Autry basket for a 43-40 lead with more than two minutes remaining. Atlee’s Stephen Hurd scored on a putback at the other end to cut the lead back to one. Jarris Hendricks missed a potential go-ahead three-pointer for Atlee (2-11), but Andrew Dages jumped in front of an Autry pass to give the Raiders another shot. Leading scorer Brian Miller drew a foul with 30 seconds remaining. His first shot rolled around the rim and out, and the second came up short.
“With one-tenth, you have to get a tip,” Reynolds said. “At that point, we can’t blame the clock keeper. We missed so many shots underneath. We missed open 3-point looks, but Dave Lawrence/The Local the disappointing thing is that we were missing shots right at Above, Atlee’s Reid McCoy (32) and Lee-Davis’ Tariq Caldwell (5) battle for a rebound in the Confederates’ 43-42 victory over the Raiders Friday. Right, Lee-Davis’ Ladarein Autry (30) gets an open lane for a layup attempt. the rim. You have to have those. Those have to be gimmes.” The Raiders controlled the “It didn’t quite go as we discussion, the officials put Atlee’s Stephen Hurd outs and a foul. Teammate grabbed the rebound, and the R.J. Jenkins was there for the planned,” Atlee coach Phil one-tenth of a second back on game early on. Miller had 13 Raiders had three more shots rebound, but the Confederates’ Reynolds said. “We were kind the clock. Tariq Caldwell got a of his 19 points in the first half hand on Atlee’s last-gasp lob to at the basket. Hendricks missed Andrew Sergent blocked his of scrambling around.” After several minutes of seal the win. a three-pointer after two time- shot out of bounds. see SCRAMBLE, pg. 32
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Lee-Davis inducts first five into athletic hall of fame By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Friday night was no normal night at Lee-Davis High School. Sure, there was a basketball game – two in fact, both against Atlee – which is fairly typical this time of year. But while the Confederates and Raiders girls’ basketball teams were tipping off in the gym at 6 p.m., about 150 well-dressed people gathered in the commons. They were there to celebrate an event more than 50 years in the making: the induction of the first five members of the LeeDavis Athletic Hall of Fame. In the days leading up to the event, hall of fame committee member Connie Cost said there was much to celebrate in the half-century of Confederate athletics. “We talk about tradition and pride,” Cost said. “It evoked much pride to look at the … quite impressive, just exceptional, athletic accomplishments by many of Lee-Davis’ athletes.” More than 100 were nominated for admission in this first class of inductees. The five who made the initial cut were football players Jim Bunch (Class of 1975), Rodney Elam (Class of 1972) and Joe Elrod (Class of 1992); former head football coach Mac McConnell, who served in that capacity for nearly half of Lee-Davis’ existence; and track star Rachel Butler (Class of 2007). All but Butler were present
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Above, Rachel Butler, center, pulls ahead of the competition in the 300-yard hurdles. Right, Butler soars during a triple jump during a state meet.
gural hall of fame class. “I thought other guys were more deserving than me,” Bunch said. “[Guys] that played earlier, like in the beginnings of Lee-Davis in the late 50s and early 60s, like Wade Hughes and Gary Edwards. Those where the guys that really set the bar for us.” Bunch’s two biggest memories as a Lee-Davis athlete were winning a region championship at Petersburg and beating Capital District football powerhouse Highland Springs 9-7. The latter memory was especially sweet, as Confederate fans mobbed the field after time ran out. “It was unbelievable the support that Lee-Davis people showed us for that one game,” Bunch said. first team all-district, all-region, all-metro and all-state honors as an offensive lineman. The Richmond Touchdown Club picked him as 1974’s player of the year. He subsequently attended Fork Union Military Academy and then went on to play at the University of Alabama with legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, where he JAMES BUNCH Bunch, who lettered in track earned two national championand field in addition to football, ships and was named first team was a two-way starter and made all-American. Friday night. But Butler had an excused absence: She now teaches English at a school in Okayama City, Japan. Her sister, Erica Lawler – who taught her to long jump – and parents, Kurt and Linda Butler, represented her at Friday night’s celebration.
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RACHEL BUTLER Butler was a state champion: twice in the triple jump in 2006 and 2007 and once in the indoor triple jump in Courtesy of Lee-Davis High School 2007. An excellent runner as James Bunch has a bit of fun, by playing the strongman with well, she earned numerous fellow Confederate track star postseason honors: Indoor and Gail Kelley. Outdoor Field Event Performer of the Year in both the Capital Despite the impressive ath- District and Central Region; letic resume, Bunch was sur- Capital District indoor and outprised to be picked for the inau- door Runner of the Year; Nike
All-American for indoor and outdoor triple jump; and 2007 Times-Dispatch Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the year. She did so well in the Group AAA state outdoor meet in 2007 that her points alone earned Lee-Davis a third-place finish in team standings. Butler attending the University of Nebraska, where she earned all-conference honors in track & field all four years. She did not know she had been nominated for the hall of fame, but her mother knew she deserved to be considered. “My mom, she said, ‘I will be so upset if your name doesn’t even get mentioned, because you worked so hard,” Butler said. Butler learned she would be inducted from an e-mail from Cost. “I called my parents because they said, ‘Let us know as soon
Elrod had no idea he had been nominated for the hall of fame. “I was pretty shocked,” Elrod said of learning that he had been inducted. “I was going through my mind thinking, ‘Really, there’s been 50 years’ worth of athletes that came through there. … Why did you pick me?’ ” He is grateful for the honor, though. His biggest athletic memory at Lee-Davis was making the football playoffs in his senior year. “Playing Henrico in the snow in a game that we had to win,” Elrod said. “And we won to make it to the Central Region playoffs for the first time in years. That was a real big deal for us.”
as you know,’ ” Butler said. “They were quite pleased. And then they said, ‘Are you going to come home?’ ” Butler could not because her school is in session. But her family was happy to pinch-hit for her. Butler said that being the first woman inducted into the hall of fame adds to the honor. “It is something that I really, really, really feel strongly about is the equal treatment of men and women,” Butler said. “It really is something how far women have come in athletics. Even in track & field, a lot of events didn’t exist for girls until after the 1980s, which is just unbelievable. But now those barriers are just so broken down.” RODNEY ELAM Elam played on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Confederates. Like Bunch, he was named Richmond Touchdown Club’s Player of the Year (in 1971) and earned a number of first team all-district, all-region and all-metro honors, as well as twice receiving all-state nods (in 1970 and 1971). Elam went on to play at the University of Richmond where he was named to the AllSouthern Conference team. He also earned the 1975 Southern Conference Jacob’s Blocking Award. Elam also tried to help recruit Bunch to come to the University of Richmond. He is now happy that Bunch ignored his efforts. His induction to the hall of
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The first class of five inductees into the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame are honored at halftime of the Atlee and Lee-Davis boys’ basketball game on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Accepting the honors are (from left): former head football coach Mac McConnell, former football player Jim Bunch, Kurt Butler (accepting the award on behalf of his daughter, inductee and former track star Rachel Butler), former football player Rodney Elam, and multi-sport standout Joe Elrod.
fame came as a surprise. “I knew they were talking about doing one,” Elam said. “It was a surprise. … I was excited and proud because it was a bunch of good players – not just football players, but all the other athletes that they had at Lee-Davis – so I felt really, really proud about that.” Elam said the respect from his peers means a lot. But more important for him, football helped him get through high school. “If it weren’t for football, I would never have finished high school,” Elam said. “It was a motivating factor to keep me in
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school at that time. Things were different back then than they are now. … It was easy to get out of school if you didn’t like it. ... “Football to me meant doing well in school.” JOE ELROD
Mac McConnell (center) addresses the football team.
Elrod lettered in baseball, basketball and football – where he was quarterback. In his senior season he earned first team all-district, all-region, allmetro and all-state honors as
the Confederates’ quarterback. He was, along with teammate Antoine Lee, named the TimesDispatch co-Player of the Year. He then played football for the University of Richmond.
MAC McCONNELL Richard “Mac” McConnell was a football coach at LeeDavis for 30 years: five as an assistant and 25 as head coach, leading the team to five district championships and seven appearances in the region tournament. His 1995 team won the Central Region championship. McConnell was named Richmond Touchdown Club coach of the year three times, in 1991, 1994 and 1995. He retired from Lee-Davis in 2001 with a 162-97-4 record. He now is an assistant football coach for Randolph-Macon College. McConnell received the news of his induction with modesty. “I was very flattered that I had been nominated,” McConnell said. “It is quite an honor being in the first class. …I have a hard time with a lot of individual attention. … It’s neat that somebody thought of you and thought that you did good work.”
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Raiders overcome jitters to beat Confederates By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local After some early jitters in the absence of their starting point guard, the Atlee girls’ basketball team righted itself without too much trouble. Cierra Shelton and Ashley Weaver took control in the second quarter as the Lady Raiders cruised to a 59-35 victory at Lee-Davis Friday night. Shelton scored 16 of her 22 points in the first half and kicked off the decisive run for Atlee (8-4) with a jumper and a pair of free throws. Lee-Davis (4-9) had cut the lead to two points with a 7-0 run of their own with Atlee’s starting point guard, Jamari Blackwell, on the bench for the duration of the first quarter. But the Lady Raiders clicked into gear when Blackwell entered the game, opening up a double-digit lead in the second quarter behind eight points from Shelton. “It certainly made a difference in our defense,” Atlee
coach Michael Rawlings said regarding Blackwell’s entrance. “She’s our spark plug to the defense. When she comes in, it just creates energy throughout the team.” Weaver added: “Without her, we were lost. She’s everything.” They pulled away further in the third quarter, outscoring the Confederates 22-6 as Shelton and Weaver (six points each in the period) and Shelby Hill – who scored all five of her points during the run – took control on offense. “Cierra will always lead us, to some degree, offensively,” Rawlings said. “She’s the other side. She’s the positive side of the battery that makes us go.” Atlee led 48-22 at the end of the third quarter. “In the second half, we came out with more energy,” Shelton said. “We just knew we had to get this win. We were supposed to get this win.” Weaver finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds and Alyse Armentrout added five
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ing seven points in a row before a Traylor layup cut the Atlee lead to 14-12 early in the second quarter. But Shelton led the way as the Lady Raiders scored 12 of the next 14 points to take control. The Confederates had their chances to keep up, but Winston missed a three-pointer
and Boothe’s layup went in and out as Shelton scored twice at the other end and ShaDonna Walker added a jumper. “We started throwing bad passes and taking bad shots,” Winston said. “We got really frustrated, and as a team, we get really down on ourselves when we do something that we
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points and nine rebounds for the Lady Raiders. Imani Boothe was the only Lee-Davis player in double figures, finishing with 10 points. Hannah Traylor had seven points and Kerstin Winston and Olivia Tuck had six each. Boothe keyed the Confederates’ best stretch, scor-
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Above, Atlee’s Cierra Shelton (1) leaps over Lee-Davis’ Lauren McIntyre (12) in the Raiders’ 59-35 victory over the host Confederates Friday. Right, Lee-Davis Hannah Traylor (23) gets a shot off despite the block attempt by Atlee’s Shelby Hill (23).
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to stake his team to a 29-21 halftime lead. But Atlee went cold in the second half, scoring just 13 points as Autry and Rondell Ramsey brought LeeDavis back. The Confederates, normally a zone team, had been playing man-to-man defense the entire game. But Rice went back to the Dave Lawrence/The Local 2-3 for the final defensive stand, Lee-Davis’ Tariq Caldwell (5) attempts a reverse jump shot in the hoping the different look would Confederates 43-42 victory over visiting Atlee Friday. Caldwell knock the Atlee offense out of scored eight points and finished with a game-high 13 rebounds. rhythm.
don’t like. That’s where it goes downhill.” Blackwell and Shelton started multiple fast breaks with steals near the top of the key that led to fast-break layups. “In the first half, we really didn’t play defense like we usually do,” Shelton said. “More defensive pressure, and then the offense comes.” The Raiders will need to replicate the winning formula in their next game, at home against powerful Highland Springs on Jan. 24. Lee-Davis returns to action the same night at Glen Allen.
“We thought Atlee was kind of expecting us to play zone the whole night tonight,” Rice said. “They have such great shooters, and their coach does such a great job strategizing before games. So we went man the whole game and then we switched to zone right there at the end.” An Irving Jones threepointer gave the Confederates their first lead at 37-36 early in the fourth quarter. The teams traded baskets the rest of the way before going cold at the see SCRAMBLE, pg. 34
Teamwork lifts Lee-Davis over county rivals By Paislee Winkler For The Mechanicsville Local All four Hanover County gymnastics teams came to Hanover High School Thursday night for what one might call the Hanover County quad meet. The four teams – Atlee High School, Hanover, Lee-Davis High School and Patrick Henry High School – met in what is their last meet of the regular season. All four put on a good, and hard fought, show. Bug in the end, LeeDavis came out on top. The Confederates scored 138 points, followed by Hanover with 134.4, Patrick Henry with 132.25, and Atlee – with only three gymnasts present – with 102.2. Teamwork was key to the Confederates’ win. “I was really pleased with the middle lineup. They really stepped up,” said Lee-Davis head gymnastics coach Cy Witherow. “That is what is great about this team. There is not a star player. Everyone has a very valuable part on the team.” Lee-Davis had five gymnasts place in the floor performance and four place on the vault. “We were pleased with the
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Lee-Davis gymnast Kylie Stonebraker keeps her grip on the uneven bars in a quad meet among all four Hanover County teams at Hanover High School Thursday.
[overall] outcome, but I think we are not pleased with the individual outcome, which is good,” Witherow said. “You always want to make improve-
ments.” For example, Madison Godsey is looking to improve as she heals from wrist injuries that required her to take some
time off. Godsey placed first in the floor performance, tieing with Hanover’s Ashleigh Bryant with a score of 9.0. Godsey was second on the balance beam
with a 9.4, sixth in the vault and uneven bars with an 8.7 and 7.85, respectively. She finished fourth overall. Because of the Virginia High School League realignment, this was the last meet in which Hanover will face its county rivals. The Hawks are in Group 4A, while the other schools are now in Group 5A. The home advantage helped the Hawks improve over their performance last week at Deep Run High School, with a 6.6point increase in their overall score. “We had some big improvements,” said Hanover head coach Jennifer Morris. “We had a couple of girls decide to try something new and see what happened.” Ashleigh Bryant and Katelynn Gillis led Hanover. In addition to tieing for first place in the floor performance, Bryant placed fifth on the bars with an 8.0. Gillis took second on the bars with an 8.7, third on the vault with an 8.85, and fourth on the beam with a 9.25. She finished third overall with a total score of 35.15. Patrick Henry’s Kristen Valasek was absent from this meet as she was competing in a USA Gymnastics event in Texas.
With her gone, teammate Keion Greenhow had to step up lead the Patriots. Greenhow came through, claiming all-around honors with a score of 36.25. She finished fourth on the floor performance with an 8.8, tied for first on the uneven bars with Atlee’s Derika Banks with an 8.8, and finished first on the balance beam with a 9.5 and on the vault with a 9.05. To win the latter event, she had to rally from a fall that left her sitting on the vault. “You can expect to see me stick my vault next time,” Greenhow said. “I am just going to give it a hundred percent.” Atlee may have fielded a small team, but all three Raider gymnasts placed in at least one event to earn the highest overall score this season for a team with a depleted roster. In addition to tieing for first on the uneven bars, Banks finished second on the floor performance despite a sprained ankle and music that stopped mid-way through her routine. Teammates and fans clapped to help her keep time. Banks finished second in the allaround standings, third on the beam and in a tie for fourth on the vault with teammate Kate Lewis.
Rain, wind put damper on polar bear meet By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com
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Patrick Henry’’s Mason Mills clears 5 feet 2 inches for a fourth place finish in the high jump in a polar bear track meet at Douglas Freeman High School Wednesday.
At first, it looked like the weather might cooperate with a polar bear track meet at Douglas Freeman High School Wednesday night – if the teams, which included representatives of all four Hanover County high schools, could have wrapped it up before it got too cold. Unfortuantely, by the time the next-to-last event – the 300meter run – began, what had
been a light drizzle grew more intense, leaving dozens of runners huddled in – and occasionally dancing around – one corner of the track near the start line to stay warm. They wanted to get it done. And when a big gust during the fifth heat of the boys’ race blew down the ladder on which the finish-line camera was perched, they got their wish – and their reaction was priceless. The boys awaiting their
chance to run collectively let out a cheer and ran across the track and football field, dancing, spinning, and pumping their fists in the air as they scrambled for shelter. Despite the weather end, the meet was a good one. “I was pretty happy with it,” said Hanover track coach Jennifer Ennis. “This meet allowed a lot more people to travel than normally get to. … We had a lot of people come out and surprise me. I thought they
did very well.” Patrick Henry performed best, with 20 top-10 finishes on the night. Byron Burton, Crishna Hooker, Mason Mills, Daquan Morris and Logan Phillips each had multiple top10 finishes. Lee-Davis, led by J.J. Jordan and Lee Warren, had 18 top-10 finishes. Hanover had 16 top-10 finishes. The Hawks were led by Christian Gilliam, Jazmin and Taylor McCormick, and Annie Sadler.
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Scores matter little in Special Olympics tourney By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Sure, there were plenty of basketball teams playing at LeeDavis High School Saturday. Sure, there were plenty of referees occasionally blowing whistles, and sure, there were plenty of Lee-Davis students and other volunteers keeping a scorebook for each of the games played. But there really isn’t any reason to report the scores, because, for Special Olympics basketball, the games are about a lot more than scores. In short, everyone who played was a winner. Dozens of teams from around the state – featuring hundreds of athletes – came to participate in the Special Olympics basketball tournament at Lee-Davis Saturday afternoon. To qualify for the Special Olympics, athletes must have some kind of cognitive or developmental disability. Most of the competitors had Downs syndrome or some form of autism. Most were young, but some were nearly 60 years old. All were enthusiastic. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Roy Cannell Jr., 57, who played for the Henrico Lakers. Cannell has been playing Special Olympics basketball for about 15 years now, and takes it seriously. He and his teammates ran their own stretching drills before a game, and they work on ball handling and scoring. Aside from practicing sportsmanship and putting in maximum effort, Cannell has his own particular goals. “Driving to the basket and putting it up and in,” Cannell said. “Relax, and do it easy.” Chelsea Gaughran, 24, of Chesterfield County, does which is caused by a deletion on situations and big crowds. But she’s been involved in not have autism or Down one of her chromosomes. “I get panic attacks,” Special Olympics for two years Syndrome. Instead, she has a One of the ways it affects her Gaughran said. “I don’t like big now and has noticed a big Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, is in making her scared of new crowds. I get scared a lot.” change.
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Left, Prince William’s Jerry Holy gets a jump shot off despite a tough defense in a Special Olympics basketball game at Lee-Davis High School Saturday. Bottom left, Members of the Henrico Lakers stretch before a game. Above, Chelsea Gaughran of the Chesterfield Green Heat looks for an open teammate for a pass.
“Doing new things, it’s helped out a lot,” Gaughran said. Participating in the Special Olympics helps out more than the players. It does something for the Lee-Davis student volunteers who help put the event together. “It’s just a great community service thing,” said Lee Warren, president of the Lee-Davis Interact club, an affiliate of the Rotary Clubs. “You just enjoy doing it. Interacting with the kids, it’s probably the greatest thing in the world.” Interact vice president Kinsee Stonebraker agreed. “We love helping out, providing this atmosphere for the kids,” Stonebraker said. “Just watching them enjoy it, playing what they love to play – basketball – it’s a pretty awesome thing to watch.”
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end. “We’ve struggled all year, but one thing we don’t struggle with is scoring,” Reynolds said. “Other teams have scored on us, but that game, a defensive struggle, was kind of odd. We were just never in rhythm in the second half offensively.” Autry led Lee-Davis with 15 points, but Rice reserved his highest praise for the way the senior reacted to a mistake in the pass that wound up with Dages. “Towards the end, he always makes big plays,” Rice said. “Now, the turnover at the end was a huge turnover, don’t get me wrong. But he sucked it up like a man, turned it around and played great defense and got a key rebound.”
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Baltimore, Md., and proudly worked for over 30 years as a registered nurse at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. A memorial service was held at St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland on Jan. 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LUNGevity foundation (www. lungevity.org).
Robert Vidrick VIDRICK, Robert Louis Sr., Colonel USA (retired), age 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2014
from complications due to cancer. He is survived by Amelia, his wife of 58 years; his children, Robert Jr. (Mary Gail) and Julie Evans (Rees); and grandchildren, Eric, Alex, Phillip, Galen and Ariel. During his Army career, he was the Transportation Coordinator for President Kennedy’s funeral and served in France as liaison with the French Army and Navy. In his Vietnam service, he was the Division Transportation Officer of the 1st Infantry Division. He later commanded the 519th Truck Battalion in Thailand in support of Vietnamese operations. He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and
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the Army War College. Among his numerous military awards were the Legion of Merit (3), the Bronze Star (5), the Meritorious Service Medal (2), the Air Medal (3), the Vietnamese Medal of Honor, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. His postmilitary career included 11 years as the Director of Corporate Transportation for Robertshaw Controls and 17 years as an Adjunct Professor of International Business at the University of Richmond. He was a consultant and lecturer in International Logistics and Business for Old Dominion University, The College of William and Mary, Virginia Commonwealth
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University, John Tyler CC, and J. Sargeant Reynolds CC. He was also a contributing editor to Distribution Magazine. His education included a B.S. from University of Maryland, MBA from Shippensburg University, and a graduate of the Center of Leadership in Greensboro North Carolina. Memorial service was held at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., on Jan.16. Family received friends following the service. Interment will be held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, wounderwarriorproject.org.
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Mary Vitale VITALE, Mary Myers, is now singing God’s praises in the heavenly choir. She joined the angels on January 15, 2014, still a child at heart at the age of 83. She is survived by her husband of 59 and three-quarter years, Jim Vitale (retired Detective Sgt., Richmond). She was predeceased by her sister, Olive Wolters; and her children, Carol and Michael Vitale. She is survived by her siblings, Fran Schmetzer, Bill Myers (Mary Ellen) and Jane Key (Carlyle). Her surviving children are Charles Vitale (Maury), Denise Vitale (Henry), Annette Shuff (Tom), Cecelia Peay (Tony) and Tony Vitale (Kellie). Mary
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was also blessed with 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many other families, who she adopted as her own. The family received friends on Jan. 19 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Jan. 20 at The Catholic Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville. Interment private. Mary was an active member at the Church of the Redeemer and sang in the choir for 38 years. She was a graduate of William & Mary. She coordinated the MRMC Ministry Volunteers since its inception. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Church of the Redeemer. JANUARY 27, 2014 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
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Runners lace up to pay tribute to Meg Menzies
An estimated 90,000 people paid tribute to Margaret “Meg” Cross Menzies on Saturday by doing what she so enjoyed: running. Hanover County communities, including Mechanicsville and Ashland, joined in the runs as shown in these photos. Lt. James Shelhorse of the Ashland Police Department said officers and staff “had a private run and gathering with Scott and Meg’s family and department members.” Meg’s husband is a sergeant with the APD. These photos were shared by Local readers on our Facebook Photo courtesy of Molly Waldron Poisant page: www.facebook.com/ Residents of Oakley Hill in Mechanicsville logged 76 miles on Saturday. In a message on The Local’s Facebook page, the community offered this: Thoughts and prayers to the Menzies family and friends.” mechlocal.
Photos courtesy of Carmen Hicks Doherty
The Rutland community in Mechanicsville joined thousands in running in memory of Meg Cross Menzies on Saturday. In the photo above, runners take off, while, at right, Emma Moyer, Meg’s cousin, leads MegsMiles at the Rutland House. Jenny Aceron Shaffer posted on The Local’s Facebook page: “This touching photo, taken by the talented Carmen Hicks Doherty, is beautiful for more reasons than one. It was a meaningful day full of lots of support, love, inspiration and unity.” Below, Rutland participants prepare to start the run.
Photo courtesy of Gail Hadley-Goggin
Gail Hadley Goggin, photo at left, and her family took part in a run at Hanover High School. She said they “walked in our neighborhood, Colonial Forest. Our thoughts and prayers were with Meg’s family and continue to be with them.”
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Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED Gethsemane Court Apt. 2-Bedrooms, 1-bath. 2-story with range, refrigerator & washer/dryer hook up. $750/month. Available Feb. 1st, 2014! Section 8 approved. Call Dennis 746-8630 or 513-0717. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location. From $735/mo. Open 7-days a week by appt. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com LakeRidge Square Apartments , Voted Hanover’s Best for 2012! "Superior" Resident Satisfaction Award! "Go With The Best!" Spacious 2BR/2BA Apartment Homes. Washer/Dryer /Alarm and all Appliances included. Prices from $915! www.lakeridgesquare.com 866-610-1221 804-550-3566 Fax 2 miles from VCC Mall and all conveniences! Mechanicsville Now Leasing 2-bdrm/1-ba. spacious apts. Starting at $760/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. No Smoking! Additional discount for seniors. Call 746-5525 for details Windmill Way, 2-bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher in the island, balcony or patio. From $795. www.windmill-way.com Open 7-Days a week by Appointment 804-340-2828
Lovely home in "Fox Head" in cul-de-sac, 4 bds, 2.5 baths, NEW windows, hdwds -1st floor, Dining room, Back porch, nice rear yard, paved drive, one car garage. Great Neighborhood and Schools. Available Immediately. $1700/mo. Call Deborah @ 804-387-0000
Mother of 5 with over 20 years child care experience has immediate openings for full-time & after school care. Lots of activities. Mech. Bus line Lots of References. Call 389-6962
Mech. - 3-bedroom, 2-full baths, handicap accessible. Fenced back yard w/shed. Carport with concrete driveway. Available Feb. 9th. $925/month. Call 804-746-9066 Mechanicsville - 1500+ sq. ft. 4BR, 2BA Cape, $1150 monthly + security deposit at 7071 Wahoo Ct. Carlos & Company Realty Inc. 804-730-8488 Mechanicsville- Completely remodeled Rancher in Bruce Estates. Some appliances. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Large great room with vaulted ceiling. Half wall to kitchen, utility room, deck. $1150. per month + deposit. No smoking. May consider small pet. Available immediatley. Owner 804-337-1370.
Business & Service Directory ADULT CARE 24 Hr. Care for residents in our home, 20 yrs of experience, references avail, 804-559-3316 ALL NURSES CARE, INC. SENIOR IN-HOME CARE We’re dedicated to our seniors in the community and the chronically disabled who aren’t ready to leave their home. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. BBB. Free In-Home Assessment. 20% off the first week of services. We accept Medicaid LTC & Private Pay. 559-0322 PEACE OF MIND ADULT CARE OF HANOVER Around the clock care for your loved one in my Mech. home. If you are going on vacation or need to "rest a bit" call to reserve a home away from home. FT/PT, Wknd, Wkly Rates. 804-432-4796 www.peaceofmindadultcareofhanover.com The Boarding House - Considering an Assisted Living or Nursing Home facility for your loved one? Receive better care at a more affordable rate. The Boarding House is a residential care home that provides 24 hour care in a residential setting. Call 283-2654.
1300 Sq. Ft. Ranch in Mechanicsville - Berry Pointe 3 BR, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, utility room with w/d, front porch, gas water heater, range, d/w & microwave. $1195/month. Call 730-0034 for information.
Child care provider has full-time /part-time openings. Excellent Care, Dependable. References. Infants & up. Snacks & Meals Provided. Call 370-2654.
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Hanover near Rt 301- 7121 Chestnut Church Road, 23116. Contemporary 3 BR 2 BA. 1800 square feet. Garage, large deck, on 12 acres. Very private. Range & dIshwasher included. No Smoking & No Pets! Deposit, References & Credit Report Required. $1275/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call 540-416-8417
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Absolute Cleaning Tailored to your Needs! Res/Comm. Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time. Bonded & Insured. Laurie, 305-4068. L&J Cleaning Services - Residential & Commercial. Weekly, Bi-Weekly & One Time Cleans. Reasonable Rates. Insured. Call 804-277-8314
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Electrical Apprentices / Helpers Good Driving Record & Own Transportation. Call 746-3122 RESTAURANT & FOOD SERVICE
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T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers cleaning for Residential, Commercial & New Construction. Bonded/ Insured. Call 746-8805
SALARY STORE MANAGERS SALARY ASST. MANAGERS HOURLY MANAGERS
HAULING Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $200 up to $1,000. Cash on the spot. No title needed. Same day pickup, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free towing. Lic. salvage dealer & vehicle remover. 804-247-5263
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AS A MEMBER OF THE RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TEAM, YOU WILL SHARE IN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGING THE DAILY OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES AT ONE THE RESTAURANTS IN OUR $30 MILLION DOLLAR FRANCHISE OPERATION. IT IS A COMPLEX, PEOPLE- INTENSIVE BUSINESS AND WE NEED STRONG LEADERS. YOU ARE THE ONE WHO MAKES THINGS HAPPEN. AS THE MOTIVATING FORCE BEHIND 30 TO 50 EMPLOYEES, YOU MUST MEET THE CHALLENGE OF PLEASING GUESTS AND MANAGING PEOPLE, WHILE MEETING FRANCHISEE FINANICAL GOALS. COMPETATIVE PAY BASED ON CURRENT SKILL LEVEL AND WORK HISTORY. OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL MANAGERS MAKE OVER $50,000 PER YEAR. BENEFITS INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY MEALS, PAID LEAVE, MEDICAL, DENTAL, 401k, STRUCTURED TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND A MONTHLY PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. SEND RESUME TO RD.RECRUITING@VERIZON.NET
Saturday Appointments 7301 Hanover Green Dr. Mechanicsville
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Davis Financial Services, LLC Tax Preparation Serving Hanover & Surrounding Areas Convenient - I can come to You
Henry Davis III, CPA - Call 914-6233 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Uncontested Divorces & Separation Agreements
Uncontested Divorces $450 plus costs 804-564-0016
Merchandise FIREWOOD & FUEL Seasoned Firewood For Sale. Small/Large Loads Delivered. Call 229-2694
FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS $150 - Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set . New in plastic - free layaway. Delivery available. 804-869-8889
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.
HVAC Technician Wanted Local and Family owned Heating and Air Conditioning Company is looking for a HVAC Technician, Full-time, for service calls and installation of Residential and Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning systems. Job duties will include setting equipment, running duct work, wiring, piping, pickup and delivery of parts, and start ups. Good driving record, willing to work overtime if needed (some nights and weekends), have willingness to learn, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Health Care, Good interaction with customers and be a team player. Please send your resume to christianhvac6@aol.com
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RICHMOND SUBURBAN NEWS INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE David’s Automotive is now hiring full time Technician with State Inspector’s License. Please call 779-4808 or come by for application to 4211 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mech.
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Part-time, Seasonal Truck Driver. CDL, Drug Test & DMV Record Required. Retirees Welcome! Please apply in person. EOE. Crop Production Services, Aylett 804-769-9200. Drivers: DEDICATED. Regional & OTR. Start up to $.44/mi + Excellent Benefits. 401K + Bonuses. Excellent Hometime! CDL-A 6mos. exp. 877-704-3773 Service/Driver - Valid driver’s license w/excellent driving Record; professional appearance; Customer Service skills; pass both drug & background checks; Dependable, honest, & trustworthy. Does this describe you! Fax resume to: 804-368-0956 or mail to: New Hire, PO Box 358, Hanover, Va. 23069
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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES Abandoned Vessel Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has been abandoned for more than 60 days on the property of Erica Teichert, 4315 Hermleigh Lane in Mechanicsville. 804-3379116. Sleekcraft 20 ft. 1976 Black VA464AB. Application for watercraft registration / title will be made in accordance with section 29.1-733.1 and of the Code of Virginia if this vessel is not claimed & removed within 30 days of first publication of this notice please contact the Virginia Department Game & Inland Fishery with questions.
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BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke
Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road
Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road
BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke
BB & T - Atlee Station 9186 Chamberlayne Road
Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd
Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.
EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive
Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road
Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.
Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road
Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road
EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.
La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105
EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.
Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd
Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.
Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road
Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road
The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste
Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200
Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.) 10030 Sliding Hill Road
360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke
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Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.
301 BP 9159 Chamberlayne Road
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M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy
Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke. Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke. Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.
ASHLAND 23005
Ashland Breakfast & Lunch 539 S. Washington Hwy. Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave. Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 North Railroad Ave. Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy. Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54 Rite Aid 607 England Street
Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.
Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road
KING WILLIAM 23086
Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.
Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.
Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.
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Studley Store 5407 Studley Road
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Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road
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HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544
HEATING/AC FRESH AIR Heating, Cooling, & Indoor Air Quality - Call for Service or Replacement Estimates www.freshairva.com 804.730.1999 LewisAir ∂ 804-972-4584 $2,800 Heat Pump Replacement in 1-Day 10 Year Warranty ∂ 30 years Experience $100 Referral Fee Paid.
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HOME REPAIRS Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs. Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755
Quinn’s Quality Home Improvements, LLC Carpentry, Dry Wall, Trim Work, Crown Molding, Home Inspection Repairs, Rotten Windows & Siding Repair, Bathroom Remodeling, Fences, Deck Installations, Light Electrical, & Plumbing. Willing to work after hours & weekends with businesses. Lic & Ins. Free Est. quinnsquality@gmail.com Office, 804-464-1265 or Cell, 804-616-5634 Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464
HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Low Pressure on Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393 Mobile Perfection Pressure washing & Detailing Locally Owned & Operated for 12 Years! Lic/Ins. Houses, Decks (Wash & Stain), Sidewalks & More! 804-539-9682. www.mpadrichmond.com
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HAULING P & P TRANSPORT - Autos, Boats, Mobile Homes, Farm Machinery, Heavy Equipment & Misc Freight. No Matter How Small, We Haul It All! Locally Owned. Call 804-214-0388
1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs. Mulching, Leaf Removal & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Call 229-2694
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A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Landscaping Including design installation & maintenance, 12-month contracts, irrigation installation & maintenance, hardscapes, driveway stone, drainage issues, outdoor lighting, mulch delivery & leaf removal services with curbside pickup. Licensed and insured. (804)746-2605 "CALL THE EXPERTS" JANUARY TIPS
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∂ Put out Lime if PH is below 6.5 Do not do when ground or grass is frozen ∂ Keep leaves off lawn especially newly seeded lawns. ∂ Make sure Irrigation Systems was Winterized. ∂ Pickup your shovels & Ice Melt for Winter Don’t Forget!
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FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Grass Cutting. Year round contracts, No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917 Green Hills Landscaping & Complete Lawn Care Leaf removal, fall clean up, hedges trimmed mulching, gutter cleaning. Insured. References Free Esimates. Call 730-4567 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair. Call 746-0827, ext. 2. LAWN CARE PLUS Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Leaf Removal ∂ Year Round Maintenance Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Leaf Removal and Yard Clean Up Mowing, Pruning, Trimming 779-7046
PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016
ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531
DAVE’S PAINTING COMPANY Rental Turnovers, Home Improvements. Good Rates!! CALL 730-4263!
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Committed Experience for Over 20 Years! New & Re-roofs - Residential & Commercial Flat Roofs, Repairs, Storm Damage, Standing Seam Metal & Copper, gutter installation. VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards Call today for your FREE Estimate, 804-559-4144 Davidson Roofing Co. Residential roofing & repair specialist. Lic/ Ins. GAF authorized installer. Free Est. George Davidson 804-672-0540. BBB. www.davidsonroofing.com Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 to hear about The Local’s upcoming advertising opportunities!
www.csflournoy.com TREES ∂ Tree Removal ∂ Trimming ∂ Dead Wood Removal ∂ Insect Control ∂ Feeding ∂ Crane Assisted Tree Work STUMPS ∂ Stump Removal (any size, any location) ∂ Over the phone estimate (for stumps) EARTH WORKS ∂ Backhoe/Loader Work ∂ Bush Hog Mowing ∂ Grading of Yards *MENTION "WINTER" FOR DISCOUNT * CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS*
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Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. Call for free estimate, 804-746-5030.
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Pay it Forward Tree Service - Full Service, Log Split & Storm Damage. Pay what your budget will allow. Minimum climb price. Line Clearance Certified. 18 yrs. exp. Insured. Call or Text Troy 804-387-3434
804-920-2303 www.whiteoakrichmond.com 24 Hour Emergency Service • Certified Arborist ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580
Pollard’s Landscaping - Trees trimmed and removed. 60ft Bucket Truck, Asphalt Repair & Sealing, Mulching, Grass Cutting, Fertilizing, Seeding, Power Raking, Tree Pruning, Driveway Repair, Fine & Rough Grading, Lot Clearing, Trash Removal, Demolition, Drainage Problems, Install & Repair Septic Systems, Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Pressure Washing, Painting & Staining. Now Accepting Visa & Mastercard. Licensed & Insured. 804-445-1063.
A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured. Free Estimates. Mulch. Call 730-2163. A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL SERVICES Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Services and Grapple Trucks available. Certified Arborists, Free estimates, licensed and insured. 804-746-2605
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Features 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Great Open and Bright Floorplan. Enjoy the Large Family Rm with Gas Fireplace, Formal Living and Dining Rooms, Kitchen with Breakfast Nook, Rec Room and Laundry Room with access to WalkUp Attic and Central Vac. It also has a 2-Car Garage, Screened Porch, and Tennis Court! Come by Sun., Jan. 26th from 1:00-3:00pm! $339,950 Call Logan S. Ryan 804-683-0395
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1st Floor In-Law Suite
2-story Transitional w/6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths &1st floor in-law suite! Exterior has 2-car attached garage, rear deck, fenced rear yard, whole house generator & storage shed w/electricity & cable. Freshly painted exterior. Interior has over 3,700 sq ft, lg family rm w/stone gas fireplace, formal living & dining rms & eat-in kitchen. 1st floor has in-law suite w/family rm w/fireplace, bedroom w/walk-in closet & en suite bath. The 2nd floor master features dbl walk-in closet & en suite bath. Enjoy the Kings Charter Community Pools & Playgrounds. $349,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
Hanover High School
2-Story Transitional in Fox Head! Home offers 1,900 sq ft, 4 bedrms, 2 ½ baths & 1-car garage. Exterior boasts a dbl width aggregate driveway, new dimensional roof, gutters, & vinyl windows, lg rear yard, storage shed & rear deck. Interior is pristine w/new hardwood flooring downstairs & new carpet up. Family rm is large w/gas fireplace and opens to the eat-in kitchen w/new granite countertops and newer appliances. Offered for $249,990. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
Rancher in Yorke Pointe! Attached 2-car garage, screened porch & custom deck, in-ground pool, custom built pergola w/outdoor kitchen w/granite counter, refrigerator & grill, custom built storage shed. Interior has 1,600 sq ft 3 beds, 2 full baths, open floor plan w/large family rm w/ vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar & lg dining area, formal dining rm w/hwd floors, lg master suite w/walk-in closet & en suite bath w/double vanity, sunken tub & separate shower. $259,950. Call Kevin Morris 804-652-9205
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Beautiful 2-Story in the Hanover High School District –This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has a freshly painted exterior, almost 2,400 sq ft, hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, master suite with walk-in closet & en suite bath with garden tub & separate tile shower, NEW HVAC system, rear deck & rear patio. $249,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
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Features hardwood floors throughout, cozy family room and Florida Room that is heated and cooled. The seller upgraded to a heat pump and central air! Beautiful 33x17 in-ground pool w/ cabana and hot tub included! Paved drive leads up to two car detached garage w/great storage above. Please Call Bradley Boykin 804-427-5104 All appliances convey, including 3 refrigerators, the washer and dryer. One year ERA Warranty for the whole house plus to schedule An Interview! the pool included! Don’t miss this one! $229,900 Call Woody Hogg for details 804-357-0967
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Spacious 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath off Monument near Willow Lawn. Beautiful Hardwood Floors along with New Carpets. Entire Interior was just Repainted. Great Corner Lot with Large Rear Deck for Entertaining. All Appliances Convey. 1 Year Home Warranty Included. A TRUE MUST SEE! $239,950 Please call The Hunt Team 804-380-0445
Mechanicsville
Charming cape cod with 1,800 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, & 2 full baths. Featuring large family room with fp, large eat-in kitchen with bay window, detached storage shed, huge rear deck and large rear yard! Offered for $199,950. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
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Great starter home! 3 bdrm, 2 ba., vinyl sided rancher! Conveniently located in Sledd Run in the Lee Davis School District on a cul de sac lot. Brand new roof and a brand new heat pump! Freshly painted throughout and in move in condition! Owners will consider a “LEASE PURCHASE” Great opportunity! $154,950. Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
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Spacious Family Rm w/triple windows that bring in loads of light is separated from the Office/Study by distinctive columns. Huge Kitchen, very large Laundry Rm, Pwdr Rm and 2-Car Garage complete the first floor. Second level includes Master Suite w/walk-in closet and adjoining ba., 3 additional Bdrms and Full Ba. Builder pays $4,000 closing plus another $1,000 when an approved lender is used! $275,820. Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
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Well maintained Cape. The exterior of this home boasts 30x40 2-car detached insulated garage w/workbenches & extra storage above, new HVAC system, lg rear deck, yard & paved driveway. Home also offers a 30 AMP generator hookup! Interior features over 1,500 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 2 upstairs & 2 down, & 2 full baths. $209,950. Call Kevin Morris 804-652-9025
Old Church
Completely renovated w/wide open floor plan, new flooring, new paint & fixtures, family room w/gas fp, remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops and tile backsplash & master with suite double closets and large bathroom. The home sits on a.74 acre flat lot with a 2 car attached garage and vinyl siding in the desirable Old Church area. $199,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
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THIS PROPERTY IS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 GRANT TO PURCHASE AND UP TO ANOTHER $10,000 TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY! GRANT THROUGH VHDA Rancher on 3.05 private acres. This home is only 4 years old with vinyl siding with a large eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Nice rear deck! You can buy this home for payments less than renting! $142,900 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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Custom built for the builder himself. This gorgeous home has 6 bedrooms, 5.5. baths, and a 5+ car garage. This home goes above and beyond with amenities, including, among many items, a microwave that doubles as a second oven, a laundry shoot in the master walk-in, and a kid friendly switch in the bathroom. This home is perfect for that large family looking for a space of their own. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to own such a spectacular home $523,900 Call JJ Cox at 804-301-8633 www.jjcoxrealestate.com
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Spacious brand new transitional rancher on large lot. Convenient to shopping and interstates! Features an attached 2 car garage and an attached deck! Large master bedroom with big closets and a deluxe master bath suite! Open floor plan with a spacious great room and the kitchen has a nice eat in area! Builder will pay $4,000 in closing costs and an additional $1,000 when an approved lender is used! $248,595 TheWoodyHoggTeam427-5100orvisituswww.erawoodyhogg.com
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House on .75 acres of land, has 1,411 sq. ft. of space w/3 bdrms/2 bthrms. The kitchen, living room, dining area are all connected. Living room connects to a great deck w/a retracting canopy. 2 bdrms are of almost equal size. Master has a walk-in closet and private master bathrm. Bathroom has his/her sinks, jetted tub, walk-in shower, new fixtures & mirrors. $194,900 Please call Brittney Cox 651-4548 or visit www. jjcoxrealestate.com
New Listing!!
Kitchen boasts a superior design, Stainless Steel, Granite Counters. The great room can be entered from the foyer or the kitchen. Additionally the great room provides access to the large entertaining deck and patio. Upstairs 4 bds and 2 bth including the master suite with private master bath. All of this on a park like yard with fenced rear lawn, IRRIGATION, mature landscaping, and DETACHED STORAGE WITH POWER !!! $234,950 Please call Sean Davis 439-2289
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Beautifully landscaped corner lot in Strawhorn! Features a paved drive and a large lot! Vinyl sided Colonial 2 story with a full basement! Enjoy the beautiful days on your screened porch! First floor features a family room plus the walkout basement has an additional rec room. 4 Spacious Bedrooms & 3 ½ Baths. House is in great condition and sellers are providing a one year ERA buyers warranty! $249,950 The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
Cypresstree
Beautiful 2-story Transitional w/almost 1,900 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 2½ ba., 1 car garage in Cypresstree. Large front porch, privacy fenced rear yard, rear deck, new hot water heater, & new heat pump. Large family rm w/gas fp, eat-in kitchen & formal dining rm. Master bdrm w/a walk-in closet, & en suite ba. Move-in ready and in a great location! $214,950. Call Kevin Morris 804-652-9025
Great location! Has been soil tested for septic system and driveway has been put in. 12.22 wooded acres $124,950
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New To Market!!
100% Financing Available on this property. Grant Funds available too! 3 bedrm, 2 bath Rancher on 1 acre lot, has new kitchen counter tops & new tile flooring. Lg laundry rm. Hdwd floors throughout the house except for tile in kit & baths. FR has brick fireplace, ceiling fan and bow window that brings in beautiful natural light. All bedrooms have overhead lighting, lg closets, hdwd floors and have it has been freshly painted. $96,000 Kathy Carmichael, 804-683-0011
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White fences as far as the eye can see encase 41 rolling acres and the gorgeous 11,000 sq. ft. all-brick oasis. 7 bdrms, 5.5 ba., 2 in-law suites, 3 car garage and a 30,000 sq. ft. lighted training ring. The entertaining quarters are fit for the most lavish of parties w/open plan including luxury kitchen, eating area and living rm that flows perfectly into a game room/bar, ending in the holy grail of garages. Hardwood flrs & sumptuous crown molding. $2,449,000. Call JJ Cox at 804-301-8633 www.jjcoxrealestate.com
New in Davis Place!
Brand new Vinyl sided two story! There is an attached garage! Features 4 bedrooms and two and a half baths! Open plan with a great room, dining room and an eat in kitchen! Good size lot. Builder pays $2.500 towards buyers closing cost! $249,000 “The Kingston” Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit us at www.erawoodyhogg.com
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Very private 3 plus acres in Hanover School District! Huge master bedrm w/fp! Huge family rm w/second fp, ceramic tile and gas range. Master bath has a jetted tub and a separate shower. Eat in kitchen with custom cabinets. Immediate occupancy on this low maintenance 2 story colonial with a country porch! Possible Lease Purchase. Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
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How to Þnd time for Þtness Here are some tips to make exercise part of your everyday routine
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inding time to exercise is no small feat for many men and women. Obligations at home and at the office can make it hard to fit in a workout, a familiar quandary for men and women with multiple commitments. Though it’s not always easy to fit in a workout when juggling multiple responsibilities, men and women must consider the responsibility they have with regard to maintaining their physical and mental health. The United States Department of Health and Human Services advises that healthy adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, and that such activity should be spread out over the course of the week. In addition, the DHHS also advises that healthy adults include strength training exercises in their workout regimens at least twice a week. Such a workout schedule can improve both physical and mental health, making it easier for men and women to handle their hectic schedules. While such recommendations may seem manageable, many men and women still feel as if there’s just not enough time in the day for them to incorporate a daily exercise regi-
men. The following are a few ways such men and women can find time for fitness. • Take a walking lunch. Many professionals have heard of a “working lunch,” but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch instead. Rather than sitting at your desk or in your favorite booth at a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day, consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30-60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up on office gossip with coworkers. Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from your favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk. This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each day, and you will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exercising. • Exercise in the morning. Research has shown that men and women who exercise in the mornings exercise on a more consistent
basis than those who exercise later in the day, including after leaving the office at the end of the workday. When exercising in the early morning hours, men and women are less likely to encounter scheduling conflicts, as coworkers, colleagues and even the kids will likely still be asleep. That means fewer interrupted or missed workouts. • Prepare meals ahead of time. If working out in the morning simply won’t work out for you, then consider planning meals in advance so you can free up time between the office and dinner each night. For example, slow cookers and crockpots make it possible to start making dinner in the early morning and require little or no effort once you arrive home in the evening. Plan to cook a few meals each week in a slow cooker, which will free up time for you to workout when you would otherwise be preparing dinner. • Work while you workout. Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to
HEALTHY LIVING get work done while you’re away from work. This includes getting some work done while you’re getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can now read and answer emails and work on some projects while you sweat away those extra pounds. • Get off the couch. Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favorite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming services, so users who can’t find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger priority in their lives. Metro Services
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Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a psychoactive stimulant drug. It is a naturally produced plant product that is most often found in coffee beans, tea and cocoa. Whether caffeine addiction is real or not is open for debate; however, regular coffee drinkers who stop drinking coffee have experienced caffeine withdrawal symptoms. In the last 60 years, researchers have conducted thousands of studies on caffeine and they’re continuing to study whether or not it’s addictive. Though few might be willing to say with certainty that caffeine is “good” for you, caffeine does have its strong points. • Fights damage-causing free radicals: Free radicals are molecules in the body that can attack healthy cells and cause damage that precipitates disease. Antioxidants are substances that eliminate free radicals in the body. Recent studies have shown that caffeine’s antioxidant activity actually fights free radicals quite well. In a study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, the different chemical mechanisms of caffeine were studied in relation to free radicals. Researcher Jorge Rafael Leon-Carmona of Mexico found that a mechanism called radical adduct formation, or RAF, was the main reason caffeine can protect against damage from free radicals. • Improves memory and brain function: Harvard University researchers have determined that men who
drink four cups of caffeinated coffee a day are half as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease as those who don’t. The results are believed to be linked to caffeine’s stimulation of dopamine production in the body. Dopamine is a brain chemical that is responsible for alertness, problemsolving capabilities and feelings of pleasure. An Austrian study says caffeine can boost cognitive abilities for about 45 minutes, which means it may help individuals score better on tests or perform better in business meetings. There is also evidence that caffeine can delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s because caffeine can block adenosine receptors in the brain. Adenosine slows down the neurological system so that the body can relax. However, adenosine may also contribute to the buildup of amyloid-beta, a toxic brain plaque that’s associated with Alzheimer’s disease. • Helps the heart: Although caffeine can cause blood pressure to rise because it constricts the arteries, caffeine does not appear to contribute much to the development of heart disease. In fact, scientists at Brooklyn College found people who drank four cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 53 percent lower risk of dying of heart disease than those who didn’t consume a cup of Joe. Individuals who do not already have hypertension can tolerate moderate coffee drinking, and over time their bodies actually may become accustomed to the temporary rise in blood pressure.
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• Aids with type 2 diabetes risk reduction: More than 125,000 participants were studied in a 20-year look at coffee consumption and its potential relationship to type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham & Women’s Hospital have found individuals who drank caffeinated coffee lowered their risk for type 2 diabetes considerably. Men saw a 50 percent reduced risk, and women saw their risk reduced by 30. • Alleviates headaches: Caffeine is often a hidden component of analgesics. Working in conjunction with the pain medication,
caffeine helps the body absorb the pain reliever more efficiently. This requires a smaller amount of the drug and brings relief faster. Some other people surmise that since caffeine is a natural mood booster, it also helps the body to feel better faster. Following this line of thinking, caffeine may help to prevent other pain associated with exercise, fibromyalgia and arthritis. Sometimes caffeine is seen as the villain in a healthy living plan. Yet there is much research and ever-evolving theories that caffeine may be more help than hindrance. Metro Services
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training can lead to injury, including muscle strains and backache. Such injuries can be quite painful and greatly compromise mobility. When strength training, focus on your form. If working out at a gym, ask a trainer or staff member to demonstrate how to use a machine correctly. If working out at home, employ the buddy system so you can have a spotter there to ensure your form is correct. • Don’t overtrain. When working out, many men and women get into a groove, during which it can be easy to overtrain. But overtraining can easily lead to injury as your body and muscles are not given ample time to recover between workouts. Regular exercise is important, but don’t overdo it. Make sure your muscles have time to recover between workouts.
• Gradually increase intensity when returning to exercise after a layoff. Many men and women make the mistake of diving back into a high-intensity workout after a layoff. If you had to take some time off from working out because of an injury, a vacation or a busy schedule, then your return should begin with low-intensity exercises that gradually increase in difficulty as your body reacclimates itself to exercise. Reduce weight when strength training, gradually increasing weight as you get back into a groove, and make sure your first few cardiovascular or aerobic workouts are less intense than they would be otherwise. • Stay hydrated. Dehydration can cause serious health problems, so
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hysically active men and women come to expect a bump or bruise every so often. Such minor scrapes are often an accepted and inevitable byproduct of an active lifestyle. However, more serious injuries can sideline athletes and threaten their long-term health. Though injuries can occur at any time, active men and women can emphasize several preventive techniques to greatly reduce their risk of injury, ensuring they can continue to live active lifestyles into their older adulthood. • Warm up before beginning your workout. Warming up before you dive into your workout can loosen your muscles and increase blood flow. Light cardiovascular activity, such as five minutes of low-intensity walking or running on the treadmill, can be enough to loosen your muscles and get your blood flowing. Warming up may also improve your performance throughout the rest of your workout. • Athletes may also want to cool down at the end of their workouts. Some lowintensity exercise before you call it quits can help your muscles recover more quickly and reduce your risk of injury come your next workout. • Focus on form. Strength training exercises like weightlifting are a great way to promote long-term bone health and prevent or reduce the severity of osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue. But poor form when strength
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the vertebral joints from the neck all the way down to the tail bone. The good news is that chiropractic More than 20 million Americans suffer treatments have proven effective from peripheral neuropathy, a problem in helping to remove the pressure caused by damage to the nerves that on the nerves. supply your arms and legs. By using gentle techniques, I’m able to release the pressure that This painful condition interferes with has built up on the nerve. This your body’s ability to transmit messages allows the nerve to heal and the to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal More Pills Are Not symptoms to go away. organs. If ignored or mistreated, The Solution For example, numerous studies neuropathy can lead to irreversible have proven chiropractic’s A common treatment for many health conditions. effectiveness in helping nerve nerve problems is the ‘take conditions. some pills and wait and see’ Why not get help by those trained to method. Patients showed an 85.5% correct the major cause of peripheral neuropathy. Read the full facts on this resolution of the nerve While this may be necessary symptoms after only 9 for temporary relief of severe page. chiropractic treatments. - Journal symptoms, using them long of Chiropractic Medicine 2008 term is no way to live. Some of the more common drugs given include pain pills, With chiropractic care, patients had “significant anti-seizure medications, and anti-depressants -- all improvement in perceived comfort and function, of which have serious side effects. nerve conduction and finger sensation overall.” The Likely Cause Of Your Problem – JMPT 1998 My name is Dr. Tripp Stover, clinic director at Stover “Significant increase in grip strength and normalization Chiropractic. I’ve been helping people with neuropathy of motor and sensory latencies were noted. Orthopedic and nerve problems for more than 15 years. tests were negative. Symptoms dissipated.” Often neuropathy is caused by a degenerating spine – JMPT 1994 pressing on the nerve roots. This can happen in any of What these studies mean is that you could soon
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Could This Be Your Solution? It’s time for you to find out if chiropractic will be your neuropathy solution. For 14 days only, $24 will get you all the services I normally charge new patients $135 for! What does this offer include? Everything. Take a look at what you will receive: • An in-depth consultation about your health and wellbeing where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms… (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $90). • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • I'll answer your most probing questions about nerve problems and how chiropractic can help. Until February 14th, 2014 you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $24. The normal price for this
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