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Family grows with Ugandan adoptions By Jodi Deal jdeal@mechlocal.com

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School budget nears f nal approval By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

Citizens got their second opportunity to voice opinions regarding the proposed 2015 Hanover County Public Schools budget last week. Due to inclement weather in past weeks, the public comment period was extended and several speakers took advantage of the second chance. Mary Anne Pugh spoke in favor of paying teachers a more competitive salary, and said the proposed 2 percent raise is not

significant enough to “stem the tide.” “I implore you to press this issue with our [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors,” Pugh said. Rick Ryan did not agree and said when pensions and job security are considered, teachers do make a competitive salary. Ryan said a Heritage Foundation study stated, “Teachers are not underpaid, but higher paid in total compensation.” Following the public comment period, board members got down to work on details of the proposed budget. Superintendent Jamelle Wilson said this

sleepless nights worrying. They’ve filled out hundreds of pages ess than a of legal documents, year ago, Matt secured passports and and Desiree submitted to several Williams offihome evaluations. cially decided to adopt. They spent nearly Since May, they’ve Photo provided by Desiree Williams five months committed spent thousands of dol- to a set of three siblings Williams siblings Trinity, John Terry, Azriel, Titus, Isaac and Emma enjoyed lars on travel and legal playing together on their first day as a family on Wednesday, Feb. 5. John see UGANDAN, pg. 15 Terry and Isaac were just adopted from Uganda. fees. They’ve spent

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budget addresses the three major concerns expressed by the board, including increased employee compensation, lowered class sizes and additional teachers and resources in the classroom. “What we have presented in this budget represents what we know to be finite resources,” Wilson said. “We’ve identified what we believe those items that reflect the priorities of the School Board, as well as comments we’ve heard from the public over time.” see BUDGET, pg. 5

New BOS chair said he’s ‘living the dream’ By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

People who know newly-elected Hanover County Board of Supervisors chairman Sean Davis best say he’s no stranger to hard work. “In the two years we have worked together, I have

found him to be open, honest and straightforward in all discussions whether or not we were in agreement,” outgoing board chairman Canova Peterson said. “He has a strong work ethic and will bring a level of energy to the chairmanship that will bode well

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ake Harris, a senior at Patrick Henry High School, recently won the top prize in the CBS 6 NOT4ME video challenge with his video, “Washed Away.” He scored a $1,500 cash grant and his teacher, Michelle Gary, won a $1,000 cash grant. Jake’s winning video premiered live during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, which aired Jan. 26 on CBS 6. NOT4ME is a public service campaign aimed at discouraging underage drinking. Teens and teachers were asked to get involved by making a 20-second Public Service Announcement. Narrowed down from five finalists, Jake and Gary were chosen as the Grand Prize

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Winners by the public. The two joined Jessica Noll, along with CBS 6 traffic reporter and NOT4ME spokesperson Kristen Luehrs on Monday, Jan. 27, on Virginia This Morning to talk about Jake’s award-winning video. This segment can be seen at http:// wtvr.com/2014/01/27/a-winning-psa/.

Dozens and dozens of area students submitted 20-second videos explaining why underage drinking is simply, not for them as part of the NOT4ME video challenge, sponsored by Loveland Distributing and CBS 6. Jake’s winning video will continue to air on CBS 6 through June.

Pooch Pursuit to beneﬁt dog park eﬀorts Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A Pooch Pursuit 5K Run/2 Mile Walk will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Pole Green Park, which is located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. Owners ages 12 and up and dogs of any age are invited to participate. Lace up your sneakers and grab your dog’s leash for the Pooch Pursuit. Run the 5K trail or walk a 2-mile course. This dog-friendly event (although canine participation is optional) will benefit the Friends of Hanover Dog Parks and their efforts to con-

struct a dog park at Pole Green Park. All registered participants will receive an owner and dog-friendly treat bag. The entry fee is $20 per person (dogs are free) for the 5K and $10 per person (dogs and children under 12 years of age are free) for the 2-mile walk. Awards will be presented to the top 5K finishers in each division Race day registrations will not be accepted. Awards will be handed out to the top three (3) finishers in the following divisions: Male, Female and Canine. The event is listed as Course # 7041.

Information submitted to The Mechanicsville Local for the Feb. 5 edition incorrectly listed Pippy Biondi as the winner of the spelling bee at Cool Spring Elementary School. Rosalie Bailey was the winner. Biondi represented Cold Harbor Elementary School in the Hanover County Spelling Bee on Friday, Jan. 31. Biondi was listed for Cool Spring and Rachel Shrewsbury was named as Cold Harbor’s winner. Shrewsbury captured the school title last year. Pat Bossler, lead teacher for English, Language Arts and Reading in Hanover County Public Schools, extended her apologies for the error. Linda M. Scarborough, HCPS communications specialist, submitted the corrected version.

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for Hanover.” Davis said he plans to bring that work ethic to his new position heading the county’s elected lawmakers — accompanied with an ample dose of humility. “Make no mistake, this is a team effort,” Davis said. “We are all focused on what is best for the people of Hanover. We are truly a team.” Taking the reins of county government is the next step in a life filled with public service, including a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps for the Henry District supervisor. “Being a member of the Board of Supervisors is in many ways a continuation of my adulthood service that started when I joined the Marine Corps and has extended to the many community organizations I have worked with after I left active duty,” Davis said. His years in the Corps also reinforced a belief that taking a stand is the right thing to do. “My time in the Marine Corps certainly had an impact on me as well. Here’s the deal: Life is tough. That’s a fact. Don’t let that hold you back is my thought. Look, I’m a fighter. I fight for what I believe in. I fight for those I believe in,” Davis said. “I love my wife Lisa and we SALES PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH

have three great children,” Davis said about his family. Most of the couple’s free time is filled with attending school activities at one of their three children’s campuses, but Davis isn’t complaining. “I really do live the American Dream,” Davis said. “I have a

that was fine.” Davis’ political beliefs are straightforward and he doesn’t disguise his love for country, and the systems that support it. “My top priority is making sure we stay focused on the things we do well. A positive

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wonderful family and Labrador Retriever. It doesn’t get much better than that.” Raised by a single mother, Davis said he learned the realities of life early — much of it taught to him by his grandfather whom he considers the role model in his life. “My mom’s dad was a father figure to me. He was very clear when teaching me the realities of life,” Davis said. “He explained to me that the American Dream meant equal opportunity but it never meant equal outcome.” Davis attributes his strong work ethic and pragmatic view of life to a mother who didn’t shy away from hard work. “We were not a family of great means,” Davis said. “We had enough but excess was not common in our home — and

vision is crucial to any organization’s success. We will fund the essential services of government,” Davis said. He’s committed to funding vital services, including the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. “Public safety is vital in maintaining a great community and I thank Col. [David R.] Hines for all that he and his department do,” Davis said. “We will ensure that the women and men who provide all public safety services have the tools they need to continue the outstanding work they perform.” Davis is enthusiastic about funding education in Hanover County, as long as those dollars are focused on the classroom. “Education is paramount to the success of Hanover as well.

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Focusing funding toward the classroom is important to me,” Davis said. “Asking if something will better educate the children is a question that should be asked and answered before a single dollar is spent.” Davis said he favors continued economic development with a focus on attracting new business and maintaining the ones already located here. “Fostering a business friendly environment is vital to Hanover County’s future. Working with our current businesses to see where we can improve is a necessity,” Davis said. “We want new businesses. We want businesses that bring sustaining jobs to Hanover.” He also cites the rise of tourism as a viable economic factor in the county’s future, and is a member of a number of the county’s historical preservation groups and civic organizations. “Tourism is a business and can be quite lucrative to a locality that has natural and historic resources,” he said. Davis said he plans to continue on a path where issues rule the discussion. “We are the people’s advocate so we should do our job,” he said. “This type of attitude can draw some fire …. I know that, but, if it’s right, it should be done. Lastly, I love America. … I love everything about her.”

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“It would surprise me if this was adequate to cover the needs,” Glenn Millican, Mechanicsville District, said. Three areas not included in the proposal are security, full painting of all schools, and roof replacements. “We have a list of those needs,” Myers said. Millican said the $1.6 million allotted for buses and technology leaves no room to convert buses from diesel to natural gas. The improvements are

gauged on two-year allotments. There’s a $55 million reduction from the last capital budget that covered 2014-2018. The difference, according to Myers, relates to an emphasis on maintenance versus no full renovation. John Axselle questioned the duration of lunch periods and scheduling that forces some lunches begin as early as 10:20 a.m. at county schools. Wilson said there is room see BUDGET, pg. 27

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On Sunday, some residents will share their stories, some personal in nature, about the experiences of growing up black and white in Hanover County. The program is scheduled to be presented from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. This writer has no memories of segregation or seeing signs posted designating “Whites Only.” As has been said here before, being raised in the coalfields brought with it a diverse society. People of all colors, ethnicities and religions made their way to those parts of West Virginia for employment. Neighbors were neighbors. Skin color wasn’t an issue. Receipt of an email about Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/ Hanover — Black and White Experiences brought with it an appreciation for the organizers, and, most of all, the individuals who have agreed to tell their stories. Participants include Woody Tucker, John Gordon, Eloise Piccolo, Hilda Kelly, Earl Hunter and Beryl Carter. Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, also will take part, offering her thoughts on the importance of education. We recently shared her personal story of accomplishment in her field, which has led to her being named one of the YWCA of Richmond’s 2014 Outstanding Women Award recipients. Untold Stories, a unique — and, without question, interesting — program is being brought to us by HAAC, the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Museum and Ashland Main Street. Among the topics the distinguished panel will address are education and life as students in different schools. Of added significance to this project is the fact that Tom Wulf has been and will continue recording these oral histories. We encourage you to mark your calendar for Feb. 16 and the opportunity to hear our neighbors share their “untold stories.” This program will be memorable and definitely worthy of your time and attention. For more information, call Sue Watson at 804-798-5686. Melody Kinser

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I wish to thank the Hanover County School Board for setting good general fund goals this fall. I also want to thank Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, and her staff for putting forth a budget document that reflects those admirable goals. I am especially grateful for the 18 new teaching positions that will help fill in the loss of 200 created by the recession of the past five years. While this only replenishes 9 percent of the lost teachers since 2008, it is a start. Superintendent Wilson can only spend what she is given. However, I have great concern for the new plan regarding the schools’ capital budget, and whether or not it can address the schools’ needs. The capital budget has been cut $55 million over the next five years when compared to the 2013-2018 plan. This does not make sense. Some of the schools’ capital issues will need renovations and not a “maintenance plan” as outlined in the 2014-2019 budget. Many of Hanover’s citizens do not feel that $3.5 million a year in maintenance will fully address the schools’ capital needs. In particular, the flat roofs of many of our schools create collection areas for water over time and then leakage develops, followed by mold in some instances. Renovating these to drain effectively is an important capital issue as we move forward. Flat-roofed Atlee High School turns 25 years old in 2014, and we have many schools that are more than 50 years old. Older buildings need more care. I urge citizens to communicate the community’s concerns about these capital issues for schools to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, who saw it fit to approve the spending of $44 million on a new courthouse, plus future millions to renovate the old courthouse buildings. This is quite a luxurious purchase from a group who often tells the public that the schools must “do more with less”. Additional courthouse space is needed in Hanover, but renovations and additions to the existing buildings could be done at a lower cost, especially if the schools are to have $55 million less for their capital needs. One thing is clear: Schools in Hanover are in held in a lower priority by our Board of Supervisors than they used to be. Chris Pace Teacher Social Studies and golf Hanover High School

After reading the letter from John Louis about how unfair it is for a black man to get a job when he has to compete with all the immigrants: Mr. Louis, you have got to be kidding me! If there was ever a time in U.S. history when blacks were favored in getting jobs and even more so, Social Services, it is now. Minority businesses are at the top of the list by law from the Federal Government. Even Saturday Night Live had to employ a black to keep from getting sued. It is not that there aren’t enough jobs (if that were the case then immigrants wouldn’t be working either would they?). I deal with and know a lot of good hard working black men, but the ones you’re talking about really don’t want to work any more than a lot of lazy white men — at least not for the wages paid to immigrants. As far as lack of immigration control, you can thank your President Obama for allowing the influx of legal as well as illegal immigrants into what used to be this great United States of America. Don McAbee Mechanicsville

Resident: contact officials on project (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to “Fellow Mechanicsville area residents.” I am writing to advise you of a rezoning request by see LETTERS, pg. 8

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he Friends of Hanover Schools will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Hanover County School Board office at 200 Berklee St. in Ashland with some school district officials. Bob Hundley, chairman, Chickahominy District, and Hank Lowry, and Ashland District of the School Board will be joined by David Myers, assistant superintendent of Business and Operations for Hanover County Public Schools, in addressing the Friends of Hanover Schools. The meeting had been scheduled to be held at the Ashland Library. Randy Sherrod serves as president of FOHS.

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Hanover Land Investors LLC for a parcel of approximately 25.3 acres of land at the corner of the intersection of Pole Green and Bell Creek roads (property directly across from Union First Market Bank) from an agricultural designation to a combination of uses B-3 (commercial) and RM (residential multi-family). This change would affect me directly as I own property in the Hanover Grove subdivision that will be able to view part of this project as currently laid out from the back of my home. This project will affect many of you as residents of the Mechanicsville area as the increase in traffic at this intersection will be significant. The current plans, although still in the planning phase, are calling for commercial development at the corner of Pole Green and Bell Creek with multiple units of three-story townhomes and 72 single-family homes built on lots that equal about 4.5 homes per acre at this stage of planning. The potential for a drive-thru on the commercial property at the front portion of the property is anticipated, likely meaning a drug store for this space (although there are already 10 locations to have your prescrip-

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tions filled within a five-mile radius from this location). I strongly urge you to contact your county representative both on the Hanover County Planning Commission and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to let them know that such use of this corner property is not concomitant with the surrounding properties of Hanover Grove or the Meadowgate subdivisions and will be harmful to the current homeowners in those subdivisions and will add to the current traffic nightmare that exists on Pole Green Road during peak traffic hours. I moved to Hanover from Chesterfield some 23-plus years ago to get away from this type of “Let’s see how dense a development we can create per acre” mindset. I moved here knowing there would be a drive to get to the nearest store, gas station, movie theater, mall, etc., and am willing to do that rather than have commercial property and homes with this density in my backyard. I understand that the developer who purchased this land has a right to build upon it. However, please keep it in line with the surrounding neighborhoods as regards the size and style of homes, as well as lot size. Our community was able to unite against poor decisionmaking in regard to the proposed movie theater. Please let

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Calvin DeLong DeLONG, Calvin Bethel “Cal,” passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Bob and Ada Bethel DeLong. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy; his two daughters, Beverly D. Ellis (Bryce) and Brenda D Siever (Karl); four grandchildren, Stephanie, Mallorie, Erickson and Andrew; three great-grandchildren, Shane, Dayton and Leah. Cal enjoyed being involved in the community; he was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, where he served on several committees. He enjoyed the property committee. He was a Past Master of Manasseh Lodge 182 AF&AM, and a member of Washington and Henry Lodge 344 AF&AM, a past patron of Mechanicsville Chapter 138 O.E.S., a member of the Hanover Ruritan Club and the Scottish Rite. He will be missed for his jokes and his sense of humor. He was a great husband, father, and friend. We will miss you. A

visitation was held on Feb. 9 at the Mechanicsville Chapel - Bennett Funeral Home. Services were held on Feb. 10 in the Bennett Chapel. Interment followed in Signal Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Walnut Grove Church, Property Committee, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Jessica Gallmeyer GALLMEYER, Jessica Nichole, 27, of Sandston, passed away February 6, 2014. Jessica loved the Lord with all of her heart and prayed daily for others and herself. She loved her sons, Christopher and Vinny with all of her heart and soul. She lived and breathed those boys and was a great mother. She deeply loved her sister, Amanda, her family, and friends. She made it a point to tell everyone she loved them, because in her words, “If I never see them again I want them to never have any doubt that I loved them.” She was a great lover of animals, nature and people. She

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tried to save every lost soul and stray animal, giving them all food and shelter above her own needs. She loved music and singing. She had a contagious smile and laugh. She literally gave the shirt off of her back to those who were in need. She and her sister, Amanda, were best friends and shared a beautiful bond. Although their spirits remain alive here with us all, they are now also enjoying the best that there is in heaven, together at the foot of Jesus Christ. Jessica was preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Brooke Irby, by only one day; as well as her birth mother, Annette Kerr; and grandmother, Judy Donoho. Jessica is survived by her sons, Christopher and Vincent “Vinny”; mother, Lisa Irby and her companion, Rod Gross; father and stepmother, Steve and Nancy Gallmeyer; brother, Stephen Gallmeyer Jr.; stepbrothers, Chris and Andy Sheldon, Dave Nuckols, Adam Saunders, and Travis Webb; maternal grandparents, Paul and Diane Chapman of

Molly Harvey HARVEY, Molly Bettie Adams “Betty,” 92, passed into the presence of the Lord on January 26, 2014 in Naperville, Illinois. She was the daughter of James Powhatan Adams and Maggie Mae Dalton. She was preceded in death by her parsee OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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IRBY, Amanda Brooke, 15, of Highland Springs, passed away February 5, 2014. Amanda loved the Lord with all of her soul. Her great loves were family and friends. She was deeply passionate about music, fashion, softball, and school. She touched everyone who came to know and love her and was a great friend to all. She had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She was supportive, with a beautiful heart and a spirit that will continue to live on for eternity. She loved dogs, the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Yankees. She was so looking forward to driving. She set high expectations for herself

wanting to be a counselor with her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Everyone sought her counsel, including mom, because she gave the best advice. She loved her school, teachers, and classes. She was deeply in love with, and made it known how much she loved, her nephews, Christopher and Vinny, spending every moment she could with them and they adored her. Amanda shared a bond with and was so close to her sister, Jessica. They enjoyed life together and loved each other immensely. Although their spirits remain alive, here with us all, they are now also enjoying a place like no other... heaven... together, at the foot of Jesus Christ. Amanda was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Joann Irby. Amanda was survived by her sister, Jessica Nichole Gallmeyer, for only a day and is currently survived by her father, George Irby; mother, Lisa Irby and her companion, Rod Gross; brother, Tim Irby; grandparents, Paul and Diane Chapman from Sandston; greatgrandfather Paul L. Chapman; uncle and aunt, Randy and Caren Chapman; cousin, Olivia Chapman; beloved nephews, Christopher and Vinny Garten, and a host of other family members and friends. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Feb. 15 at Hanover Church of the Nazarene, 8391 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

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NANCE, Verner S., died January 30, 2014, 10 days after her 93rd birthday and two years to the day after the death of her husband, Hardy A. Nance. A native of Richmond, she lived the last 12 years at Covenant Woods in Hanover County. Verner was born Lelia Verner Sirles on January 20, 1921, the eldest child of Howard A. Sirles Sr. and Beulah Martin Verner (Sirles) of Richmond. She is survived by two children, daughter, Page Nance Brock and her husband, Jim Brock, of Long Beach, Calif.; and son, Charles H. Nance and his wife, Liz Nance, of Richmond; three grandchildren, Bryan M. Krupin (Zena) of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Caroline Nance Wingenbach (Joseph) of Baton Rouge, La. and Mary Page Nance of New York City, N.Y. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bettyâ&#x20AC;? Sirles Miller of Cedarfield; numerous nieces and nephews, and by Sirles cousins from across the country, with whom she connected following genealogical research on the internet. In addition to her parents and husband, Verner was preceded in death by two brothers and their spouses, Howard Alvin Sirles Jr. (Barbara) and Charles Wesley Sirles (Barbara); sister, Dorothy Sirles Fitzgerald; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Eldridge Fitzgerald and Jack William Miller Jr. Verner was a gentle woman, traditional to the core. She made cakes from scratch, kept friends forever and knew where all her boxwoods had been rooted. As a child, she had walked to the Byrd, Robert E. Lee Elementary see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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and to the Confederate Soldiers Home. She lived for a time at Lockwood, Lee’s former headquarters in Atlee. She was Queen of the May at Washington-Henry School in Hanover County. She caned chairs, put up pickles, hung her own wallpaper and led tours of the Governor’s Mansion. She was forward-looking too. She attended FDR’s second inauguration on her 16th birthday in 1937. As a Methodist churchwoman, Verner became knowledgeable and passionate about the plight of migrant workers on the Eastern Shore, the lives of the poor in Appalachia and the over-use of infant formula in Africa. Always a homemaker, she became a homeseller in her 50s, ultimately serving as a member of the Board of Realtors. In almost 30 years as an agent and realtor, she saw it as her duty to advance the cause of Fair Housing. Verner’s most memorable quality was her good humor. As her husband would say, “she could make a dog laugh.” She used humor to make a point, to make a friend, to put others at ease, or just to fill a room with good feeling. For over 60 years, Verner was a member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church, where her memorial service was held on Feb. 8. The family received visitors on Feb. 7 at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive. Memorial contributions

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Carol Sacra James Pollock POLLOCK, James Irwin “Jim,” 69, of Mechanicsville, born in Martinsville on May 2, 1944, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Masse Pollock; daughter, Amanda Masse Pollock; two siblings, Stephen Pollock (Betsy) and Ann Volz (Jim); brother-in-law, Bob Masse; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim retired from the Virginia State Health Department after serving as administrator for the Bureau of Crippled ChildrenDivision of Children’s Specialty Services. Prior to State service, he was with the City of Richmond Health Department in environmental health and the Medicaid and Home Health Programs as an administrator. After retirement, he worked for Bank of America in merchant services at the Richmond Customer Service Center. The family received friends on Feb. 7 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A memorial service was held on Feb. 8 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with a reception that followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions

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Ellen Samuels SAMUELS, Ellen L., 67, of Highland Springs, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert Samuels Jr. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Holt (Garland); children, Diane Brent (Richard), Robert T. Samuels III (Kim); grandchildren, Jake and Kyle Brent and Amanda Samuels; brother, Bernard White (Diana); sister, Peggy Cox (Wayne); and a host of extended family. The family received friends on Feb. 10, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, where services were held on Feb. 11. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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Ethel Vaughan VAUGHN, Ethel C., 94, beloved wife and mother, who will be greatly missed, is now in a better place. She was born May 24, 1919 in Hanover County, and passed away February 5, 2014 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late Julian Hugh Coakley and Erma White Coakley of Ashland. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ashland, and retired from Crawford’s Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Katie Houghton, Gladys Borkey and Erma Mae Cornett; two brothers, Charles and Walter Coakley. She is survived by her husband, Junior G. Vaughn; daughter Virginia V. Young (Dave) of Forest; two grandsons, Michael Young (Marie) of Tucson, Ariz. and Christopher Young (LeAnn) of Forest; five great-grandchildren, Shelby, Mason and Vance Young, all of Tucson, Ariz., Hannah and Piercen Young of Forest; two sisters, Elizabeth Mignogna and Elsie Jennings, both of Ashland. A visitation and celebration of her life was held on Feb. 8 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Flowers may be sent to Bliley’s Funeral Home, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. see OBITUARIES, pg. 38

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who were ultimately reclaimed by their biological family. They’ve prayed, cried, waited and hoped. They’ve made multiple trips to Uganda, more than 7,000 miles away from their Mechanicsville home. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the couple and their four biological children proudly presented their newest family members to the community that helped bring them home. John Terry, 5, and Isaac, 7, got a huge welcome. Media, family and friends packed into the old Hanover Volunteer Fire and Rescue building for a massive pizza party. More than 100 people turned out to greet the family with balloons, cheers and hugs. “It’s been a long trip to get here,” Matt, who traveled to Uganda to retrieve the children, said. “They were very excited to get on the first plane, to go where I told them a long time ago I would take them.” The boys, decked out in red polo shirts, looked curiously at the crowd. Isaac was a little unsure of the big group, while John Terry was beaming and getting big hugs from his new brother Titus. The 5-year-olds are two months apart in age, Desiree noted, adding that “it’s like adopting a twin.” The new brothers bonded immediately, Desiree said, holding hands while walking through Dulles International Airport after their first meeting when the plane landed early that morning. After their big entrance, Titus and sisters Emma, Trinity and Azriel proudly led their new brothers around the room, introducing them to friends, playing with balloons, and sitting them down to eat slices of pizza. Before the food, though, Matt offered a prayer of thanks,

asking God to open others’ hearts up to the notion of adoption. “Thank you so much for the new, complete family you’ve given us,” Matt said, bending down to pull his children close. Getting the boys home Until Oct. 5, the family was trying to adopt a trio of siblings named Margaret, Joel and Kenneth. Then, abruptly, they received word that the children’s biological family had arrived at the orphanage to

difficult because the Williams family had grown attached to them, Desiree said they were glad the siblings they had thought of as their own children since mid May were reunited with relatives. The organization they worked with to adopt the boys places an emphasis on reuniting children and their families if at all possible, she said, a goal with which they agree. Within two days of learning they wouldn’t be adopting Margaret, Joel and Kenneth, the Williams family had already decided to pursue John

When she opened the email, she learned that a Ugandan judge was willing to meet with two or three prospective adoptive families, but they would have to make it to Uganda as soon as possible. By Nov. 5, the couple had made arrangements for their biological children and boarded a plane, expecting in just a few weeks to be coming home with John Terry and Isaac. More than a month later, Matt returned home alone — a hold-up in the legal process required more examination of the case.

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After months of adoption efforts, the Williams family of Mechanicsville arrived home with two new members on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Family and friends welcomed them with a huge pizza party. Shown are, from left, first row, John Terry, Titus, Azriel and Isaac, and, second row, Trinity, Emma, Desiree and Matt Williams.

claim them. “Their circumstances improved,” Desiree said. Many children land in Ugandan orphanages — not because they have no living relatives, but because the relatives they have can’t afford to care for them. Such was the case with the original three siblings. The same is true for John Terry and Isaac. While the initial news was

Terry and Isaac. Less than a month later, they got big news. “We woke up on the 24th of October to an email,” Desiree wrote on her blog, A Peculiar Family, which can be found at apeculiarfamily.blogspot. com. “This email was one we had hoped for, but didn’t really expect until early 2014. The subject line was simply ‘Court’ and I could barely contain my excitement.”

After weeks of submitting files and waiting, the family finally learned on Jan. 22 that the boys would be granted visas. Matt returned to Uganda on Jan. 29 to pick them up. The Williams family has received an outpouring of support throughout the adoption process — from friends and strangers alike. Through yard sales, t-shirt sales, collecting change and other fundraisers,

including selling sponsorships lived their entire lives in Third World conditions. for each piece of a puzzle the For example, she said John Williams children assembled, Terry and Isaac aren’t used to the family raised more than having running water, so they $17,000 toward the adoption, frequently forget to turn off which will ultimately end faucets. up costing them more than Oh her blog, Desiree $40,000 in legal fees and travel described a bills. heartbreaking “There’s Desiree Williams said realization been a lot John Terry and Isaac that illusof work put aren’t used to having trated for her into it, a lot running water, so how different of prayers they frequently forget her adopted put into it,” to turn off faucets. sons’ lives Desiree said. have been She added from her biothat the family didn’t have to buy any cloth- logical children’s. “It happened a number of ing for the boys – they were given everything they needed. times and it will probably happen again,” Desiree wrote. “My As the crowd at her sons’ party milled around, munched sweet son slowly faded away pizza and signed a poster board from interacting with us some for the family, Desiree said that days. He would get a mean as big as the crowd was at least look on his face. He wouldn’t smile for a picture or answer three times as many people had pitched in for the adoption simple questions that we knew he understood. He would get effort. tears in his eyes.” “They’re as much a part of When a translator would this adoption as we are,” she ask the boys what was wrong, said. the answer would always be the same: hunger. The road ahead It seems, Desiree wrote, the boys didn’t understand In addition to formally the concept of asking for food completing the adoption process in the U.S., the family has when they were hungry. When the boys got food, they gladly a lot of work ahead of them. When asked what might be ate it, never asked for seconds, and cleaned up after themtheir biggest challenges in the months ahead, Desiree said the selves. boys will have a difficult cul“It hit one day how sad tural adjustment complicated it was that they didn’t know by a language barrier. if they could or feel like they Isaac and John Terry know could ask for food,” Desiree some English phrases, but their wrote. “Had they always strugfirst language is Luganda, the gled for food? Were they scoldprimary language of Uganda. ed for asking when they were Desiree said she plans to home- hungry? How many nights did school her adopted sons, as she they hope for sleep to not feel already does for her biological that empty pit in their tummy? children. Did they stop crying out when “Getting them used to hungry because that need was American culture will be difnever satisfied? Will they ever ficult,” Desiree said. fully feel comfortable asking for She also said that plenty of snack or asking for seconds?” concepts that are second nature The Williams family lives to 5- and 7-year-olds in the in Mechanicsville and operUnited States are completely ates two Snap Fitness gyms in foreign to the boys, who have Quinton and Aylett.

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Donald Latham, principal at Liberty Middle School, has been named the 2013 Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL). He recently was nominated for supporting the development of an exemplary library media program and for making an outstanding contribution in advancing the role of the program to ultimately enhance educational opportunities for students.

“He has a deep knowledge of literacy and the books, materials and technology that are needed to support literacy in all content areas. Julie Dauksys, Ed.S, Liberty Middle School reading specialist. “He is very supportive of trying new ways to get students engaged in learning,” she added. Latham was honored at the VAASL Fall Conference in Williamsburg after being nominated by Kim McCallister, librarian at

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Liberty Middle School. He was also recognized at a recent meeting of the Hanover County School Board. Latham has served as principal of Liberty Middle for 13 years and has been employed with Hanover County Public Schools for nearly two decades. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

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Donald Latham, center, Liberty Middle School principal and 2013 Administrator of the Year, is shown with Robert L. Hundley Jr., left, Hanover County School Board chairman, and Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.

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Do you know how African-American students got to school before schools were integrated? Did you know that there were many small, private and public schools throughout Hanover County that gave future Hanover students their first schooling? Would you like to know about how some of the first African-American students at Patrick Henry felt and acted? Would you like to know how teach-

ers and principals prepared for significant, court-ordered changes in Hanover schools? Do you know about the impact of a military program placed at RandolphMacon College during World War II? Would you like to hear about how many aspects of student life have not changed through the years — such as class romances, class clowns, caring teachers and the strong impact of family, schools and friends?. These are just some of the questions that you will hear answered when local story tellers share their Untold Stories:

Growing Up — Ashland/Hanover, Black and White Experiences at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. A panel composed of Beryl Carter, Hilda Kelly, John Gordon, Eloise Piccolo, Earl Hunter and Woody Tucker will join MC Anthony Keitt to tell their stories. Tom Wulf will share video clips of school stories told by Dorothy Jones, George Gray, Emily Lee, Franklin Jackson

Whistle Stop Theatre to present Dream Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 15 and 16 Photo submitted by Dale Hargrove Alderman

Haley Nicholson, an Oak Knoll Middle School student, is serving as a page for Del. Hyland F. “Buddy” Fowler, R-55, during the 2014 session of the Virginia General Assembly. She is the daughter of John and Diane Nicholson. The page program is open to students ages 13 and 14 and, according to Fowler, provides “a great educational opportunity.” Parents whose children may be interested in the program may contact the delegate’s office at 804-305-8867 (district office), 804-698-1055 (Capitol office) or delbfowler@house. virginia.gov.

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he Whistle Stop Theatre at 201 Duncan St. in Ashland will be hosting a Dream Valentine’s Day party at 1 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. Those attending are encouraged to come dressed as their

favorite princess or prince. Snacks, games, dancing and stories will be included in the event and Cinderella will be attending. The price is $20 for adult

and child (4 years and up) and $7.50 for additional children (up to three children to each adult). The Dream Valentine’s Day party is being sponsored by Castle Rock Party Center as part of “Send Cinderella to New York” fundraisers. For more information, go to www.castlerockva.com or www.whisltestoptheatre.weebly. com.

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The 2014 Relay For Life kickoff and informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Rd. in Ashland. see RELAY, pg. 21

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The Northside Baptist Church’s Loaves and Fishes ministry gave out 101,283 pounds of food to the needy last year. Faye Cosby and Brenda Shalowitz lead the ministry. Shown are, from left, Dale Northlington, Dee Ober, Buddy Kelly, Shalowitz, Cosby, Donroy Ober, Shirley Southern and Jean Meredith Harrill.

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For more information about ful, and compassionate” is more than just a tag line at Northside,” the food ministry of the church, Dr. Jeff Scott, senior pastor, said. contact Northside Baptist Church at 804-746-4952. “It is how we live.”

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Local farmer wins $2,500 for Hanover High agriculture By Jodi Deal jdeal@mechlocal.com

Hanover High School’s agriculture program got a big boost on Monday, Feb. 3, when two special visitors came to their classroom. John Figuly of Westwood Grain Farm and Monsanto representative Jim Oliver, from whom Figuly buys seed, showed up to present the students and their teacher, Erinn Helwig, with a check for $2,500. According to Helwig, the agriculture program is likely to spend the money on equipment

for turf growing and a trip to for the money, which he won the state FFA (formerly known by ap-plying to Monsanto’s A m e r i c a ’s as Future Farmers Farmers of A m e r i c a ) John Figuly of Westwood G r o w Grain Farm told the Communities convention. The pre- Hanover High School FFA program. students that the grant As stusentation was was partially in honor of dents introinformal, although Oliver his granddaughter, Justine duced themto and Figuly did Marie Taylor, a Lee-Davis selves bring along High School graduate who Figuly after died in September 2011 a celebratory a ceremofrom injuries sustained photo, he realnial oversized in a car accident. ized he had check. some connecHelwig gathered a few FFA students tion to seve-ral of them through to meet Figuly and thank him the local farming community.

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Local farmer John Figuly, third from left, visited Hanover High School on Monday, Feb. 3, to present the school’s agriculture program with a $2,500 check from Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. On hand for the presentation were, from left, student Tucker Haskins, student Alex Schaeffer, agriculture teacher Erinn Helwig, student Andrew Sturtz, student Raymond Long, Figuly, student Jared Cooper and Monsanto representative Jim Oliver.

One student’s grandfather was an acquaintance, as was another’s boss. Figuly chatted with the students with a story about a re-cent hunting trip out West, and the sights he saw along the way, farming related and otherwise. As he prepared to leave the classroom, Figuly teared up and told the students, most of whom are 17 or 18 years old, that the grant was partially in honor of his granddaughter, Justine Marie Taylor, a Lee-Davis High

School graduate who died in September 2011 from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was just 18 when she died. The check presentation happened to coincide with what would have been her birthday. “She would have been 22 today,” Figuly said, looking around at the students. “She loved farming,” he added, noting that his granddaughter also was an enthusiastic JROTC participant and had hoped to

pursue a career in law enforcement. Hanover High School principal Dana Gresham thanked Figuly for sharing such heartfelt words, and told him the school will do its best to use the money in Taylor’s honor. “This is a huge thing for us,” Gresham said. “Thank you so much.” Helwig, a Virginia Tech graduate who is in her first year of teaching at Hanover High, said the money will make a see FARMER, pg. 26

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Storytimes at the Atlee Branch Library: Mother Goose Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Toddler Storytime will begin at 10:45 a.m. for 2-yearolds with a parent. Preschool Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information. Storytimes at the Mechanicsville Branch Library: Toddler Storytime, will begin at 10 a.m. for 2-yearolds 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. for all ages. Call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Learn will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Thomas and Thomas, CPAs, 11211 Air Park Road in Ashland. There will be a presentation by Dale Campbell of Thomas & Thomas, CPAs. This seminar will cover the top mistakes and pitfalls that business owners make each and every year that can and will cost tax dollars. They will also cover several new tax updates, and the IRS’s best kept secret, and the top red flags that tend to cause IRS audits. For more information, call the HIAPBA office at 804675-7502.

The Alzheimer’s Association program Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Moderate Stage Series for Caregivers will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church, 6395 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The HIAPBA’s Lunch and topic will be Decisions and Making Choices. Advance registration is required by Feb. 12-24 calling 804-967-2580. The Stonewall Jackson Middle School A mixed media show at Band is holding an Apple Art Studio @ 301 will feature Raffle Fundraiser with a artist Matthew Noel’s “Recent one in three chance of Work.” The show will continue winning a new Apple through March 29. The studio MacBook and/or Apple is located at at 13297 Hanover iPad Mini with WiFi Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. and/or Apple iTouch 16 For more information call 537GB/5th Generation with 5238 or 347-5488. $25 iTunes gift card. Sales started on Tuesday, Thursday, Feb. 13 Feb. 11, and continue Storytimes at the Atlee through Monday, Feb. Branch Library: Mother Goose 24. Raffle tickets are Storytime will be held at 10 a.m. being sold for $10 each. for ages 6 to 24 months with The band also is taking an adult. Family Storytime orders for The Ultimate will begin at 10:45 a.m. for all Cinnamon Roll. A dozen ages. Preschool Storytime will of the mini cinnamon begin at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to rolls costs $15. For more 5 years old. Call 804-559-0654 information, contact or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Cathy Petree catpetree@ Road for more information. comcast.net or Steven Charity scharity@ Storytimes at the hanover.k12.va.us Mechanicsville Branch

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Library: Toddler Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for 2-yearolds with an at adult. Preschool Storytime will begin at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. for all ages. Call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Valentine Dinner will be held at Chick-fil-A at The Center of the Universe in Ashland. The event is free, you only have to pay for your meal. There will be live music and surprises. Make reservations at www. chick-fil-a.com/ashland-va. Call 804-928-8848 for details.

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A Wellness Talk, “Food for the Soul” will begin at 1 p.m. at Covenant Woods in the Arts and Crafts room. Learn new ways to positively impact your emotional state. Learn new ways to care for, nurture and feed your emotional self, your soul. To register, contact the concierge at 569-8000.

An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at Doswell Ruritan Club 16433 N. Washington Avenue. Breakfast includes salt fish, bacon, spiced apples, biscuits, corn bread, potatoes, juice and hot coffee. The meal costs $8 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 10 years old.

The Rappahannock River Boater’s Association will hold its first organizational meeting of the year at 7 p.m. at Lucio’s Italian Restaurant, 12134 King William Rd. in King William. The RRBA is a non-profit group dedicated to encouraging fun, safe boating activities and general social activities for members, their families and guests, as well as organizing cruises, races, and charity fundraising events. Membership is open to anyone who does or does not own a boat and agrees to support, and participate in, club sponsored activities. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, contact Stuart Bernstein at 908-2590.

The Virginia Equine Welfare Society will hold a volunteer orientation meeting for new volunteers interested in caring for rescued horses at 1 p.m. and a hands-on natural horsemanship horse handling class for current and new volunteers at 1:30 p.m. Volunteers will not be charged to participate. The barn is located near Hanover High School off of Route 301/Chamberlayne Road not far from I-295. Email info@ vewshorses.org to reserve your space. Include a name, address, email and phone number where you can be reached. For more information about VEWS, visit www.vewshorses.org.

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Invite a guest or bring a valued customer. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Food and beverages will be provided. Register online and pay in advance by credit card or PayPal. Checks and cash also are accepted and you may pay at the door. Members registering late will pay an increased price. For more information, contact Melissa Miller at the HABCC office at 804-798-8130 or melissa@habcc.com.

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not require a down payment,” he said. “We are now serving these Hanover’s families who are made up of professionals like teachers from our schools, government workers from our county, people in Hanover’s health related professions, fire“We are now serving Hanover’s families fighters, police officers, etc.” According to Bowring, the who are made up of professionals like teachers from our schools, government new homeowners “are people who have lived in Hanover workers from our county, people in all their lives. They have great Hanover’s health related professions, credit, solid work histories and firefighters, police officers, etc.” a willingness to work hard with Hanover Habitat to make their TIM BOWRING dream come true.” Executive director These are the families, he Hanover Habitat for Humanity added, that Habitat is recruiting for Bailey Woods. Tim Bowring, executive payment requirements.” In Hanover County, Bowring director of Hanover Habitat, “Hanover Habitat does continued, low-income is

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defined by the U.S. Department and Housing Development (HUD) for a family of two at $47,300 and $53,200 for a family of three. “Until fairly recently, professionals living in Hanover, like those above, would have never thought of coming to us for their home mortgage,” he said. “Now they are beginning to realize that Hanover Habitat is not only the most cost-effective option but that we provide the highest standards in our construction and materials.” “These are not ‘cheaply built’ houses,” Garrett Augustine, Hanover Habitat’s construction superintendent, said. “As you may know, Hanover Habitatbuilt houses are assessed by the county and they come close to $200,000 in value and those numbers are on the rise. Yes, this means that Hanover Habitat homeowners immediately receive about $45,000 in equity from their new home.” “Our Hanover Habitat houses are required to pass the same rigorous inspections that any home built in the county must pass. Hanover Habitat homes

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r. and Mrs. Carey C. Clements of Mechanicsville and Ms. Veronica Burke Clements of Mechanicsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ashley Burke Clements, to Mr. Michael Gray Voltz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Londeree of Maidens and Mr. Richard Voltz of Richmond. Ashley is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clements, formerly of Mechanicsville, and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Burke, formerly

of Mechanicsville. Michael is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Meador of Crozet and the late Mr. George Meador, and Mrs. Helen Voltz of Richmond and the late Mr. Wesley Voltz. Ashley graduated from Lee-Davis High School and earned her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is employed by Henrico County Sheriff ’s Office. Michael graduated from Goochland High School and is employed by Best Buy Stores. A June wedding is planned.

r. and Mrs. Larry Drinkwater of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Christin Lynn Drinkwater to Jason Bryant Bledsoe son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shearin of Mechanicsville and Mr. and Mrs. James Bledsoe Jr. of West Point. Jason and Christin both graduated from Lee-Davis

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up to three children per adult. Come dressed in your favorite princess or prince costume and enjoy games, snacks, dancing, stories and a visit from the real Cinderella. Proceeds will benefit the theater company’s efforts to take an original play to a New York play festival. The

High School. Christin pursued her education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Early Childhood Development and Jason graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently working on getting his CPA license. An August 2014 wedding is planned.

Sam and Gaynelle Morris celebrated their 50th anniversary on February 11, 2014. They have two children, Kim and Keith, and four “very special” grandchildren. “Surprise, we made it,” the two said.

The Mechanicsville Local welcomes your announcements. Submit your announcement by e-mail to news@mechlocal.com or by mail to P.O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To announce your wedding or engagement call 746-1235 ext. 10.

Ashland Firehouse Theatre is its goal of 16,000 meals. For located at 201 Duncan Street. more information call 804994-5344. Bethel United Methodist Church’s Monday, Feb. 17 Valentine Dinner Dance will A Computer Basics II be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at class will be held from 9 to Bethel UMC Fellowship Hall 11 a.m. at the Mechanicsville located at 17380 Dawn Blvd. Branch Library. Learn in Hanover Music by DJ how to do basic tasks with Magic. A free will offering Microsoft Word and how to will benefit Stop Hunger surf the web with Internet Now. Help the effort reach Explorer. You must call 804-

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are also EarthCraft Certified by an independent third party. This also means that they meet exacting energy efficiency standards that result in significantly reduced utility bills for our home owners. Houses built by other construction companies usually do not provide this independent energy efficiency certification. We are very proud of what we build,” Augustine said. Since its inception in 1991, Hanover Habitat for Humanity

in recent years from vegetables and livestock to hay production. He also said that he farms about 1,300 acres in the Old Church area. According to the America’s Farmers Grow Communities website, www.growcommunities.com, the program is available to farmers in 1,289 counties in 39 states that meet a set of minimum agricultural production requirements. Hanover County is one of 15

in Virginia that qualify. Only active career farmers can apply for the funds, then a winner is selected randomly from all qualifying applications received within that county. Farmers choose a nonprofit organization to receive the funds. Figuly said he chose Hanover High School because it has one of the more established agricultural education programs found in the area.

has been striving to continually improve. In 2009, the nonprofit completely redesigned its houses to fit the architecture of the neighborhoods and vastly improved curb appeal. Since then, Hanover Habitat has been building roomy, three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes across the county on affordable lots and has become the county’s leader in EarthCraft Certified, energy efficient houses. Hanover Habitat also has “raised the bar” for its partner family. It’s now very competi-

tive. Only the most qualified applicants make the cut. Gwen Stockman, Family Services coordinator, said, “It’s a lot more work for us but we want to ensure that our partner families will be successful homeowners and that they are the kinds of neighbors that we would all want to live next to.” For more information on Bailey Woods, call 804-5696108. Homeowners already are in place for the first four houses. The neighborhood is scheduled to be completed by February 2015.

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for improvement and there is a lack of consistency among the campuses. Daryl Chesley, assistant superintendent of Instructional Leadership, said extended travel times for some students necessitates the early lunch period, and he intends to more fully research and provide solutions to the early lunch problem. “I would hope that we could have a goal of lunch start times at sometime after 11 a.m.,” Hundley said. “I think we can make it work.” Charla Cordle, assistant superintendent of Human Resources, outlined compensation increases for Hanover teachers. A 23 percent increase in Virginia Retirement System contributions is fully covered. There also is 2.4 percent compensation for a healthcare cost increases in this year’s proposal. “This is intended to help

offset some of the increases that we feel will be coming from Anthem,” Cordle said. Hank Lowry, Ashland District, said those increases also should be considered when looking at compensation, but other board members said they are benefits and not increases to take-home pay. “Let’s cut to the chase. VRS is increasing the rates but not increasing the benefits for employees.” Millican said. “It’s not getting to the employee’s pocket.” Wilson said she would prepare an overview of the total compensation package so board members could consider the figures before final approval. Chesley outlined the 18 new instructional positions and where they will be utilized. Reducing class size will account for most of the new positions. Textbook funding remains level with 2014 figures and purchases have been moved from the Textbook Fund to the

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Operating Fund. Millican had life cycle questions regarding textbooks. “Are the committees looking at the life cycle of the textbooks?” he asked. Chesley said life spans of social studies tests are accompanied by supplemental digital supplies that increase life spans of the hardbound texts. Textbook Adoption committees are comprised of teachers, board members, parents and administrators, totaling about 20 members. Other instructional material increases included in the new budget are guided reading books, mathematics manipulative, website subscriptions and enrichment materials. “This allows principals to address the needs of their specific schools,” Chesley said. The new budget also allots more funding for Standards of Learning (SOL) remediation, including tutoring programs and differentiated instructional materials. “We’re really targeting the

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Atlee girls get close win in conference meet By Danny Polk For The Mechanicsville Local

As the final day of the twoday Conference 11 indoor track and field championships at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center came to a close, the Atlee girls, as expected, hoisted the inaugural Conference champion trophy. What wasn’t expected, however, was the margin of victory. The Raiders edged Mills Godwin by just five points, 120 to 115. The Eagles had an impressive seven first-place finishes out of the fifteen girls’ events, but it wasn’t enough to top a deep Raiders team. “One of the strengths of our team is the ability to score in multiple areas,” Atlee assistant coach Nick Robinson said, “We scored in the hurdles, scored in the jumps, scored in the sprints, and scored in the distance races. That definitely helps us as we move into championship season.” “A lot of the teams are heavy in one area, so they kind of have their eggs in one basket, if things don’t go right it hurts them,” Robinson said, “For us it’s nice that if you have a rough day in the long jump, somebody can pick you up in the 1000 later.” Atlee was led in short-distance events by junior India Lowe who accounted for 33 of the Raiders’ points. She took

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The girls’ 3,200-meter relay begins in the Conference 11 indoor track & field championships at Arthur Ashe Center Friday. Atlee’s Katharine Benfer (left) and Lee-Davis’ Madison Doss (center) are out in front.

first place in the 55-meter hurdles and combined with teammates Zaliah Carey, Sarah Spinner, and CeeCee Harris for a blue ribbon in the 800 relay. Lowe also placed second in the 300 dash and fourth in the triple jump. “We knew we had a very good chance of winning the

girls competition,” said Atlee head coach Jim Triemplar. “We lost Carly Feyerabend to a concussion and she’s a top-notch high jumper and hurdler so we knew it would get closer. I really think Mills Godwin out-prepared us today, but we were good enough to be able to hang on.”

On the boys’ side, Highland Springs, anchored by strong performances in short-distance and jumping events, claimed the title with 137.5 points followed by Lee-Davis (124) and Atlee (98.5). “To be second in this conference is quite an honor and the guys should feel like they

accomplished a great deal,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Matthews. “We were competitors.” Individual winners from the county included the Confederates’ Lee Warren, who took the 55 hurdles, as well as Atlee’s Evan Griffey and Bryce Simpson in shot put and

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pole vault, respectively. The Raiders’ long-distance standout Nathaniel Hall was able to rebound from a second place finish in the 1600 run to hold off Grayson Morgan of LeeDavis in the 3200. “Turns take a lot out of you in here; it’s almost like a surge on every straightaway so that takes a lot of energy,” Hall, who plans to run for either Purdue or Michigan next year, said, “Times are always a lot slower.” It takes 11 laps on the Arthur Ashe Center track, which means more turns and shorter straightaways. On top of that, spikes are not allowed, making passing a daunting task and personal records a feat next to impossible. “This track makes it unique and different from outdoor track. I love indoor track and I love racing in this facility,” Triemplar said. “I do wish we had spikes because we used to get some incredible performances in here before 2005 when they changed to the spikeless surface. “But if you don’t worry about personal best and just enjoy the competition of trying to pass people in here and the strategy that’s involved, you can have a lot of fun. And we do it year in and year out.”

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Wildcats edge Patriots in conference 11 meet By Paislee Winkler For The Mechanicsville Local

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Right, Lee-Davis’ gymnast Madison Godsey goes high with a flying split and a perfect landing back on the beam in the Conference 11 gymnastics tournament at Deep Run High School Saturday. Above, Atlee’s Sarah Roszkowski launches off the board as pushes herself off the vault with ease.

Greenhow earned second on the bars, and took a first on the vault. Valasek hopes to return to repeat for a third time as an allaround regional champion and return to the state tournament. The senior is just getting back to 100 percent after spending much of the early part of the season competing in a reduced number of events. “I just give it 110 percent effort,” said Valasek, “Regional’s has been our team’s goal since the beginning of the season, and I wanted to make that happen not only for me, but also for the team. We’ve worked really hard this season to make it happen.”

Both Lee-Davis and Atlee will be sending individual gymnasts to the regional competition. The Confederates suffered from unrecoverable stumbles on two events. “We were so close, but yet so far away,” said Lee-Davis head gymnastics coach Cy Witherow. “I’m really pleased with the gymnasts’ work ethic. We just didn’t have a good beam or bars today, but there is always next year.” Madison Godsey is among four gymnasts who will represent the Confederates in the region meet. Godsey advances in the floor performance and vault. “It’s exciting to go further

in the [season],” Godsey said. “Even though it is not in all events, it’s still great to represent my team.” Becca Field won the floor performance for Lee-Davis. Atlee, which has had a hard time fielding a full roster this season, fielded one for the conference tournament. a full roster in this tournament and placed fifth as a team. Senior Derika Banks will represent the Raiders in the region meet in the floor performance. Mills Godwin’s Kelly Price won on the balance beam. Deep Run’s Karen Wright and Patrick Henry’s Austin see WILDCATS, pg. 33

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Deep Run and Patrick Henry continued their battle for supremacy in area high school gymnastics with another close finish in the Conference 11 meet at Deep Run Saturday. The Wildcats narrowly edged the second-place Patriots by less than three-quarters of a point, 141.250 to 140.525. Both teams advance to the Region 5A South tournament next week. Mills Godwin finished third with 139.57 points, followed by Lee-Davis (137.70), Atlee (133.22), Douglas Freeman (129.72), J.R. Tucker (123.20) and Henrico (112). Deep Run’s head gymnastics coach Karen Wright said the Wildcats’ goal for the regional tournament was to have fun. “I think we do better when we have fun,” Wright said. “The next meet will be tough.” Even though Patrick Henry will advance to the region tournament, the Patriots will be missing a key gymnast next week – Keion Greenhow, a multi-sport athlete who will instead compete in the Region 5A North indoor track & field championships next week. “I gave it my all at this meet so the team can move forward,” said Greenhow. “I think that the team will do well without me.” Patrick Henry head gymnastics coach Austin Beazley said the Patriots accomplished their chief goal. “We’re happy with the results,” Beazley said. “We always want first, but we accomplished our main goal to represent Conference 11 in the regional championships.” Greenhow and Kristen Valasek and led the Patriots. Valasek took first in all-around honors and on the uneven bars.

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County seniors celebrate National Signing Day Adam to GMU

Gibson to Indiana

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Lee-Davis cross country runner Paul Adam commits to George Mason University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Adam is joined by (clockwise, from left) his father, Bill Adam; Lee-Davis assistant track coach Joey Wingo; Lee-Davis Athletic Director Della Childress; LeeDavis Principal Carol Moore; Lee-Davis head track coach Neil Mathews; and his mother, Annathen Adam.

Morgan to GMU

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Lee-Davis field hockey star Carmeron Gibson signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, to play for the University of Indiana. Gibson is joined by (clockwise, from left) her mother, Merridee Gibson; Lee-Davis Athletic Director Della Childress; Lee-Davis Principal Carol Moore; Lee-Davis field hockey coach Courtney Jones; and her father Todd Gibson.

Warren to VMI

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Lee-Davis cross country runner Grayson Morgan commits to join teammate Paul Adam at George Mason University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Morgan is joined by (clockwise, from left) his mother, Joy Morgan; Lee-Davis assistant track coach Joey Wingo; Lee-Davis Athletic Director Della Childress; Lee-Davis Principal Carol Moore; Lee-Davis head track coach Neil Mathews; and his father, David Morgan.

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Lee-Davis field hockey standout Harper Hatthews committed to Shenandoah University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Matthews is joined by (clockwise, from left) her mother, Peggy Matthews; Lee-Davis Athletic Director Della Childress; sister Haley Matthews; Lee-Davis Principal Carol Moore; Lee-Davis field hockey coach Courtney Jones; and sister Kelsey Matthews.

Harris to VSU

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Lee-Davis hurdler Lee Warren committed to continuing his track career at Virginia Military Institute in a cermony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Warren is joined by (clockwise, from left) his moter, Annjeanette M. Warren; Lee-Davis assistant track coaches Trey Magee and Trevor McPherson; Lee-Davis Athletic Director Della Childress; Lee-Davis Principal Carol Moore; Lee-Davis head track coach Neil Mathews; and his father, Richard L. Warren.

Reggie Mouton finished fourth for the Hawks. second for Hanover in the 138Continued from pg. 30 Conference 33/34 pound class. Daniel Gray was King William High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third at 132 pounds. Jonathan (182) and Bishop Guempel Glore, at 160 pounds, and wrestlers finished on top of Tanner Lacey, at 220, finished the combined Conference (195).

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33/34 wrestling tournament at Nandua High School Saturday. The Cavaliers finished with five champions: Tyler Gilbertson at 220 pounds, Kody Walter (170), Kyle Harley (145),

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Hanover wide receiver and defensive back Josh Harris signs a letter of intent to play for Virginia State University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Harris is joined by (clockwise, from left) his mother, Lorraine Harris; Hanover Principal Dana Gresham; head football coach Derek Stoudt; and Hanover athletic director (and former head football coach) Josh Just.

Kevin Overstreet (126) and Ian Browning (106). Nick Pisano and Brenon Sawdy finshed second, at 182 and 138 pounds, respectively. Three Cavaliers finished third:

Kirstyn Duszynski at 120 pounds, Aaron Duszynski at 132 pounds, and Mark Adams at 152. Natalie Harris finished fourth at 113 pounds.

Browning to Liberty

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Hanover swimmer Sarah Browning, a four-year state meet qualifier and 10-year swimmer for Burkwood Swim & Racquet club, commits to Liberty Universitiy in a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Browning is joined by (clockwise, from left) her father, Steve Browning; Hanover Principal Dana Gresham; Hanover Athletic Director Josh Just; and her mohter Joy Browning.

Price to Campbell

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Casey to Virginia

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Hanover pitcher Derek Casey commits to the University of Virginia in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Casey is joined by (clockwise, from left) his mother, Pia Casey; his sister, Emma Casey; Hanover assistant baseball coach Bobby White; pitching coach Hunter Hoy; head baseball coach Charlie Dragum; and his father, Dake Casey.

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Hanover goalkeeper Caroline Crowder signs with Longwood University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Crowder is joined by (clockwise, from left) her father, Michael Crowder; Hanover Prinicpal Dana Gresham; Hanover soccer coach Joe Broscious; Hanover Athletic Director Josh Just; and her mom, Sandra Crowder.

Williams to Radford WILDCATS Continued from pg. 31

Beazley shared conference coach of the year honors. Conference 12 Hanover High School finished second in the Conference 12 tournament at Hanover

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Patrick Henry track star Shania Williams signs a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, to continue her athletic career at Radford University. The defending state shot put champion is joined by (clockwise, from left) her grandmother Carolyn Hemphill; her grandfather Calvin Hemphill; Patrick Henry track coach Scott Brown; Patrick Henry Athletic Director Matt Crowder; Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb; and her mother, Kelli Payne Williams.

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Conference 16 Patrick Henry won the girls championship in the Conference 16 indoor track & field meet at Fork Union Military Academy

in Palmyra Wendesday. Tiffany Harris and Kiana Minor finished first and second, respectively, in the 300-meter dash. The Patriots swept the top three places in the 500 run with Kanani Collins winning, followed by Blakemore Winston and Courtney Smithers.

Crishna Hooker finished first and Logan Phillips second in the 55 hurdles, and Jasmine Ford won the 55 dash. Amy Dunham won both the 1,600and 3,200-meter runs. In field events, Hooker won both the high and long jumps. Shania Williams won the shot

put and Keion Greenhow won the triple jump. The Patriot boys claimed third place. Owen Shelton won the 55 hurdles. Daquan Morris and Byron Burton won first and second place in the high jump, and Damon Oxendine won the long jump.

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Patrick Henry basketball star Summer Price commits to play basketball for Campbell University at a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Price is joined by (clockwise, from left) her mother, Paula Price; Patrick Henry assistant basketball coach Leslie Nuckols; Patrick Henry head basketball caoch Phillip Cobb; Patrick Henry Athletic Director Matt Crowder; Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb; and her father, James Price.

Wednesday. The Hawks trailed winner Mountain View by less than four points, 138.074 to 134.650. North Stafford was third with 132.700 points, followed by Glen Allen (126.975) and Brook Point (121.250). Hanover advances to the Region 5A South tournament next week.

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Swimmers put on strong postseason show By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

All four Hanover County teams have put on a strong show in their respective conference/regional meets this past week. Atlee’s girls finished first and the boys second in the Conference 10 meet at Brittingham-Midtown Aquatics Center in Newport News Thursday and Friday. Most of the Raiders’ swimmers who competed in the conference meet advanced to the Region 5A South meet at Old Dominion University in Norfolk this Friday and Saturday. “We took 32 down,” said Atlee head coach Karen Seeber. “And we’re taking 29 down for [regionals]. … I am ecstatic.” Atlee’s teams swept the 200yard medley relay, took four of the top six spots in the boys’ 200 freestyle, three of the top six in the 200 individual medley, three of the top six in the girls’ 50 freestyle, three of the

top six in the girls’ 500 freestyle, three of the top six in the girls’ 500 backstroke. Lee-Davis’s boys’ and girls’ teams both finished fourth overall in the Conference 9 meet and are sending 11 swimmers to the Region 5A South tournament. “I think we had the fewest number of swimmers at the meet,” said Lee-Davis head swimming coach Matt Barker. “Four our size, I’m very proud of what we did.” After its conference meet, which was held at Fort Eustis Aquatic Center Thursday, Hanover is sending five swimmers to the Region 4A South meet. “I’m extremely pleased with this meet,” said Hanover head coach Stuart Bernstein. “The kids that were picked came down and far exceeded my expectations.” Patrick Henry is sending two swimmers to the Group 5A state meet two weeks from Dave Lawrence/The Local now: Thomas Perkins and Ted Lee-Davis’ Jordan Witherow takes over for Trevor Durbin for the final leg of the boys’ 400-meter freestyle relay in the Conference 9 swim meet at Princess Anne Recreation Center in Virginia Beach Saturday. Schubert.

Clarke to ODU

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Atlee offensive lineman Nick Clarke gets ready to commit to Old Dominion University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Clark is joined by (clockwise, from left) his father, Kevin Clarke; his brother, Colby Clarke; Atlee head football coach Roscoe Johnson; his sister, Savannah Clarke; and his mother, Cheryl Clarke.

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Eberle to FSU

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Atlee offensive and defensive lineman Alec Eberle commits to playing for Florida State University in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Eberly is joined by (clockwise, from left) his father, Craig Eberle; teammate Tramell Carey; Atlee head football coach Roscoe Johnson; teammate Tanner Ramey; and mother, Vanessa Eberle.

Pringle to Spiders

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Atlee girls’ soccer standout Alexis Pringle signs a letter of intent to play for the University of Richmond at a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Pringle plans to major in math. She is joined by (clockwise, from left) her mother, Lisa Pringle; Chris Friant of the Richmond Strikers; her maternal grandmother, Martha Weldon; her sister Sarita Weldon;

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd, SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed Nursery Provided • 804-559-9302 Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7pm The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com website: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Church Welcomes You! 3263 Old Church Rd., Mechanicsville. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 9am & 11am, Adult Christian Education at 10am, Nursery 11am-12:15pm, Refreshments at 12:15pm. Godly Play (Children’s Christian Education) at 10:30am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (children will join their families in church for Communion). 779-3454 or immanueloc.org. The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristian.org

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

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

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NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, (www.hopenow.cc) Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.); Wed. Night Activities: Family Fellowship 6:00 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:45 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:45 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Dr. Darden Battle, Pastor. 781-0330, www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

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Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Chrissy Vaughan, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Tyler Burkett, Student Minister Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org

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

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OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 12

David Wallo WALLO, David R., of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was born and raised at his beloved homeplace and farm in Varina. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Barbara Branch Wallo; his parents, Paul and Julia Wallo; and his brothers, Paul, Joe and Bobby. Dave is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Toombs (Chuck) and Vicki Farmer (Tom); his much beloved grandson, Hilton Farmer; sisters, Julia Hodges, Margaret Andrews and Helen Wallo; and many other loving family members. He was Past Grand Knight with the Knights MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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of Columbus and was retired from the City of Richmond after 37 years of service. The family received friends on Feb. 10 at the Church of the Redeemer, with a Christian Wake. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 11 at the Church of the Redeemer. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to KOVAR, c/o Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Genia Wittman WITTMAN, Genia Carole, 91, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Wittman. She is survived by brother, Edward Wood (Joyce); son, Robert Wittman (Kathryn);

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daughter, Anne Carole Wittman (Roger); granddaughter, Devon Gooch (Daniel); grandson, Josh Wittman (Tiffany); granddaughter, Morgan Gooch; two grandsons, Mark Gooch and Macon Wittman; niece, Carolyn Tory (Ken); and nephew, Johnny Wood. Genia taught school at Stonewall Jackson Middle School in Mechanicsville and Marymount High School in Richmond. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Woman’s Club of Richmond. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Feb. 7 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Ave., Richmond. Family received visitors at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, Md. 21297-1066 catholiccharitiesusa.org.

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talk about their mission trip to South Africa last summer. For information about the meeting or becoming a member of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, contact Barbara Jacks, membership chairman, at 746-3294 or visit the club’s web site, www. Pamunkeywc.org.

A Teen Movie Matinee will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library. School’s out for the day, so stop by the library with your friends for a movie on the big screen. Pizza and drinks will be provided by “Final Farewells to the Eight the Friends of the Atlee Library. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at Virginia-born Presidents” will be presented by Bernie Henderson at 9161 Atlee Road for information. 7 p.m. at Covenant Woods in the The February meeting of the Multi-Purpose room. In honor of Pamunkey Woman’s Club will Presidents’ Day, Henderson will begin at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville share facts about the deaths and Library. The speaker for the evening funerals of the eight U.S. Presidents will be Michael Lipford and his who were born in Virginia. To daughter, Ellen, from First Baptist register, contact the concierge at Church, who will show a video and 569-8000.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may seem rushed this week, but resist the temptation to go faster than is comfortable for you. Take your time so things are done right the first time.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your intuition and ability to work with people closely will make your life much more enjoyable. Make use of these talents as you pursue a new career path.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your responsible nature helps those in your care to feel safe and secure. It is good to show others how much they mean to you, and you have been doing it correctly.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep a firm hand on your wallet so you can avoid spending well beyond your means. It is best if you avoid making any impulse purchases in the near future.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may have so much fun this week that you don’t realize you have been getting work done in the process. Your attitude is even inspiring others around you.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Falling into a slump just isn’t your style, Scorpio. Even if things don’t seem to be going your way, your attitude and work ethic will make the most of the situation.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Some well-hidden information could come to the surface, and you will have the ability to put it to use, Aquarius. Just don’t let the power go to your head.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, listen carefully when a family member comes to you with some sage advice. Even a seemingly relaxed conversation may prove fruitful.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Take a step back when you don’t see eye to eye with a colleague, Virgo. Disagreements can quickly escalate, so keep a level head and take all things into consideration.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, playing games with someone can be fun, but don’t let things turn into a serious rivalry. Focus on being lighthearted this week.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you must deal with a potentially delicate matter in the days to come. Keep a cool head and remain confident.

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THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, strange forces seem to be working against you, but fortunately you are prepared for anything that comes your way. Allow for some time to get things settled.

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February 12, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS OFFICES, SITES, WAREHOUSE For Sale 12,000 sq.ft. Warehouse w/Offices in the Roxbury Industrial Park, Charles City with 3 phase electric, building is heated and cooled, 2 14’ drive-in Bay doors, paved parking, t-5 lighting and much more! Call Gary at 804514-0638 for more details or to schedule a showing. Listing price is $685,000.

Homes for Sale Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. HOME SITES, LOTS, LAND 162 Acres of Farm Land For Sale 30 acres open, the remainder wooded. Call 804-270-3067 for more information.

ADVERTISE

Residential for Rent Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area. Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

APARTMENTS UNFURN. Jackson Avenue & Gethsemane Apts - 2-Bedrooms, 1-bath. 2story with range, refrigerator & washer/dryer hook up. $750/month. Available March 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, 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

HOUSES UNFURNISHED Mechanicsville - 1500+ sq. ft. 4BR, 2BA Cape, $1150 monthly + security deposit at 7071 Wahoo Ct. Carlos & Company Realty Inc. 804-730-8488

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February 12, 2014

HOUSES UNFURNISHED

RECYCLING

Mechanicsville 23111- 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Large den with fireplace. All appliances, carport. No smoking. Small pets only. Available now. $1200. per month + deposit. Call 746-5751.

24 Hr. Care for residents in our home, 20 yrs of exp, refs avail, 804-559-3316 All Nurses Care, Inc. providing quality Nursing Assistants and Live-In Companions Day & Night Shifts at Affordable Rates 24 - Hours. Emergency hotline, Free Consultations All aids are thoroughly screened. Licensed-Bonded-Insured. We accept Medicaid, LTC, & private pay. 559-0322

TAX PREPARATION CARLPULLin.com Junk & Stuff Removal from 1 item to a complete property cleanout. Free Estimates. (804) 559-3074

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FAX: (804) 730-0476 or classiﬁeds@mechlocal.com

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to ﬁnd out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

MANUFACTURING & OPS

Davis Financial Services, LLC Tax Preparation Serving Hanover & Surrounding Areas Convenient - I can come to You Henry Davis III, CPA - Call 914-6233

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

Announcements ADOPTIONS HOPING TO ADOPT YOUR NEWBORN Will give a secure life of love, joy and opportunity. Danielle, 888-386-9998. Expenses paid.

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

or call us at (804) 746-1235

MANUFACTURING & OPS

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.

CHILD CARE

Press Reelroom Assistant

Experienced young grandmother keeping grandchild in her home seeking to provide a caring & fun atmosphere for before & after school ages. Meals & Snack provided. Summer care is an option. 2-openings available only. This will provide more one on one time with your child. CPR Cert. WHES district. Atlee/301 Area. Call 730-1357

BH Media Publishing Solutions is seeking a press and reelroom assistant for their Mechanicsville production facility. This position performs operations support activities in the newsprint handling and pressroom departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective production of high-quality print publications. Reelroom activities include newsprint storage & inventory, preparing newsprint rolls for delivery by automatically guided vehicles, paster make-up, reel stand operation, removing white waste from cores, handling, sorting and bundling newsprint waste and cores. Pressroom activities include web leading, cleaning printing blankets, rollers, press parts and systems; checking, spotting, mounting and removing printing plates; handling ink and fountain solutions. Completing various production and newsprint consumption reports is required, as is maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Absolute Cleaning Tailored to your Needs! Res/Comm. Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time. Bonded & Insured. Member BBB. Laurie, 305-4068.

Due to working around and operating heavy equipment with ﬁve levels of moving parts, good vision, balance, hearing and hand-eye coordination is required, as is the ability to stand for 7.5 hours, be able to lift 50 pounds, kneel, bend, stoop and reach out and overhead, climb stairs and ladders and push rolls of newsprint. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be mechanically inclined with good verbal and written communication skills, and be proﬁcient in the use of business PC applications. Previous experience in a newspaper production environment or commercial print facility is helpful.

L&J Cleaning Services Residential & Commercial. Weekly, Bi-Weekly & One Time Cleans. Reasonable Rates. Insured. Call 804-277-8314 T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers cleaning for Residential, Commercial & New Construction. Bonded/ Insured. Call 746-8805

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

4824-01

Commercial Real Estate for Sale

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OTHER

FIREWOOD & FUEL Seasoned Firewood For Sale. Small/Large Loads Delivered. Call 229-2694

MISC. ITEMS WANTED WANTED JUNK CARS dead or alive, paying up to $1000. 804-577-1234

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. 4-Burial Spaces at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Located in the Acacia Garden Lot 71, Sites 1, 2, 3, 4. Asking $1,500/each or $4,000 for all 4. Call 804-837-0561.

Recruitment CONSTRUCTION & LABOR Electrical Apprentices / Helpers Good Driving Record & Own Transportation. Call 746-3122

CUSTOMER SERVICE Part-Time Counter Clerk for Cleaners Must have own transportation. Ideal for college students Call 550-2991

EDUCATION & TRAINING Young Educational Center is looking for facility core & elective teachers. Teaching license not required rather a love for children and the skill hobby or subject expertise. Please call 804-897-3935

HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL SERV. MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL Growing healthcare practice is seeking an experienced professional for a busy full time front desk position. Previous medical office experience required. Please email resume to: ceacho@commonwealthcounsel ing.com

Pro Maids is looking for dependable people who take pride in their work. Good pay + bonus. M-F Days. Use our car while on the job. Call 550-7171.

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to ﬁnd out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

SALES Virginia Artesian Bottling Company Customer Service/Inside Sales: Experience is preferred, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Software and Quickbooks. Excellent speaking and writing skills are a plus. We are looking for someone with a lot of energy that will enjoy a fast paced environment at Virginia Artesian Bottling Co. Please respond by email to Nick@VirginiaArtesian.com.

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

or call us at (804) 746-1235

NOW AVAILABLE

in racks and boxes at the following locations in Ashland, Hanover, King William and around Mechanicsville. MECHANICSVILLE 23111

MECHANICSVILLE 23116

HANOVER 23069

PUT EXCITEMENT IN YOUR CAREER!

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

We’re looking for an Account Executive who is ready to create their future!

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

SALES

Richmond Suburban News is looking for an individual with a strong motivation to sell for our Chesterﬁeld and Powhatan publications. If you have enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and the desire to succeed then this is a great opportunity for you. This position will develop advertising accounts in all RSN weekly and monthly publications and achieve revenue sales goals weekly/monthly as assigned. Prospecting, cold calling and making outbound calls on a daily basis is required to land new customers. You will service existing accounts and collect past due sales revenue from advertisers when necessary. Requirements include good written and oral communication skills; the ability to use a personal computer; strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision is needed. Must be able to work as part of a team and multi-task in a fast paced environment. Prior print media advertising sales a plus.

Please submit your resume to http://bhmediacareers.silkroad.com/ REFERENCE JOB ID NUMBER RSN - 01162014-3311

Equal Opportunity Employer 3971-01

Merchandise

EXPERIENCED & LICENSED BARBER WANTED AT CHARLIE’S BARBER SHOP IN MECHANICSVILLE. CALL JANE 730-0622

RICHMOND SUBURBAN NEWS

Place your ad here and it will be delivered to over 25,000 households. Call 746-1235 or email sales@mechlocal.com for advertising information.

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

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

MANQUIN 23106

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.

STUDLEY 23162

Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

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GLEN ALLEN 23059

Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

February 12, 2014

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS APPLIANCE REPAIR

FENCING

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Jasco Appliance Service 804-737-7699 Family Owned - 30 years Exp. Asko - Dacor - Viking - Scotsman - Bosch - Most Major Brands

**Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

CARPENTRY

*SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellCons truction.Biz Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Windows∂ Roofing Home Repairs ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Custom Homes ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins. Res/Comm ∂ 29 yrs exp∂ BBB ∂ Angie’s List

Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812 jwmartinjr01@gmail.com

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

DRIVEWAYS Charles Stanley, Jr. Paving & Sealing Free Estimates. Call 804-925-3999

Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices! Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

FLOORS Flooring Installation - Hardwood, Laminate, Refinishing. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call William, 804-640-1153 BBB Accredited

GENERAL CONTRACTORS GRAND IMPROVEMENTS, LLC GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS 804-229-0381 www.grandimprovements.org

ELECTRICAL Affordable Generator - Installations, Sales, Service & Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com

Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184

CRH Electric - Your Safety First - BBB Excellent w/ Troubleshooting, Panel Upgrades, Recess Lighting, Anything Alectric. Master Electrician. Lic / Cert. www.crh-electric.com or 804-439-3470

Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

EXCAVATING A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Excavation Clearing & Site Work, Road & Driveway Construction & Repair, All Size Ponds, Grading, Shore Line Repairs & Erosion Control. Lic. Fully Ins. 746-2605

25 years experience Class A Full Service Contractor Lic. & Ins. ∂ BBB A+ Rating *Free Replacement Windows (up to 12 windows) or Roof Replacement when you purchase any Hardie-Plank or Vinyl Siding Installation. ± Complete Siding & Roofing Services ∂ Complete Ext/Int. Painting ∂ Replacement Windows ∂ Complete Kitchen or Bath Remodel ∂ Additions ∂ Porches ∂ Garages Call 804-357-6419 BJTC21@aol.com

KENNY WILBOURNE CONSTRUCTION - Custom Home Builder since 1977 with over 1,200 custom homes built! Class A Licensed Contractor/ Fully Insured. Free estimates for all of your residential contracting needs including additions, garages, and decks. Let us take the worry out of building your new home or expanding and improving the one you already own! Call Kenny today at (804) 737-4333 or (804) 690-6777. KMWBuilder@aol.com

S.W. Catlett Construction - 539-2747 or 779-0013 Energy Star EARTHWISE Vinyl Replacement Windows, Doors, Vinyl Siding, Custom Alum. Trim. Lic. & Ins.Free Est. swcatlett@gmail.com BBB

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February 12, 2014

GUTTER GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured. Free Estimates. Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668

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

LewisAir • 804-972-4584 $2,800 Heat Pump Replacement in 1-Day 10 Year Warranty • 30 years Experience $100 Referral Fee Paid

West End Heating and Air 804-288-4747 Sales • Service • Installation 20 Years Experience www.westendheatingandair.com

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

HOUSEWASHING

LAWN CARE

PLUMBING

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

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.

Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Leaf Removal and Yard Clean Up Mowing, Pruning, Trimming 779-7046

A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705-042498A. Ins. Call 226-9293.

ROOFING LAWN CARE 1 Call & Bangs Lawn Service LLC is on the Job! More bang for your full care lawn service buck! Aeration ∂ Irrigation Leaf Removal ∂ Maintenance Free Estimates. Call 690-5700 We Do It All!!!!!!!!!!!!

1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs. Mulching, Leaf Removal & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Call 229-2694

A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Landscaping Including design installation & maintenance, 12month contracts, irrigation installation & maintenance, hardscapes, driveway stone, drainage issues, outdoor lighting, mulch delivery & leaf removal services with curbside pickup. Lic/Ins. Call (804)746-2605

"CALL THE EXPERTS" FEBRUARY TIPS ∂ Prune Crepe Myrtles ∂ Start Mulching Beds ∂ Pickup your Pre Emergents (Crab Grass Preventer) ∂ Pickup your shovels & Ice Melt for Winter Don’t Forget! www.RJDavisLawnCare.com Jay Davis R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Office 798-0492

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

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

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

Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Aguilar Plumbing -For all your Service & Plumbing Needs. Drain Cleaning Included. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates. Flat Rates. Senior Discounts. Jorge 804-503-6530 Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

Green Hills Landscaping & Complete Lawn Care Leaf removal, fall clean up, hedges trimmed, mulching, gutter cleaning. Insured. References Free Esimates. Call 730-4567

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Leaf Removal ∂ Year Round Maintenance. Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

Committed Experience Over 20Years! 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, 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

Riverside Roofing & Construction Specializing in Affordable New & Re-roofs, Repairs, Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows. Class A Lic. & Ins. Free Est. Over 25 years experience. Call 804-370-5009 We Accept All Major Credit Cards

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

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24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator

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8 0 4- 9 2 0-2 3 0 3 Certified Arborist 24 Hour Emergency Service www.whiteoakrichmond.com 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

TREE SERVICE A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL SERVICES Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Services & Grapple Trucks available. Certified Arborists, Free Est. licensed & insured. 804-746-2605 L & J Landscaping And Tree Service, LLC (804) 229-2694 1 Call For All Your Tree Needs Tree & Stump Removal, Bucket Truck and Climber 24 Hr Emergency Service. Free Est. Fully Insured. 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 804387-3434

A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured. Free Estimates. Mulch. Call 730-2163. Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663

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MECHANICSVILLE 23116

HANOVER 23069

WALLPAPERING

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025

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

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360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke. Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke. Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke. Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road

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MANQUIN 23106

M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy

West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

ASHLAND 23005

Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

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301 BP 9159 Chamberlayne 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.

STUDLEY 23162

Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

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GLEN ALLEN 23059

Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

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FRESH TO THE MARKET— ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENOVATED BRICK RANCHER— HANOVER HIGH DISTRICT A TY ER RAN R WA

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Super Clean Transitional w/ over 2,300 sq ft, 4 BR’s, 2 ½ baths, wood flrs throughout first floor, formal dining room, large kitchen w/all appliances plus a bright breakfast nook, great room w/gas fp, rec room, newer hot water heater & ac unit, irrigation system, paved drive and vinyl siding & windows sitting on a Cul-De-Sac Lot. $274,950

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Beautiful custom built colonial with over 2,000 square feet, four bedrooms including a master suite with a deluxe bath, open kitchen to family room with upgraded fireplace, formal dining room, walk-up attic, newer 2 zone HVAC, one car garage, huge rear deck, fenced back yard, front porch and vinyl siding in the Atlee School District. $249,950

All Brick Renovated Brick Rancher featuring over 1,400 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen with new countertops, tile floor & stainless steel appliances, dining area w/ tile floor, living room w/ wd flrs, new tiled bath, full size utility room, new Electric Heat Pump/Central Air, vinyl windows, 30 year dimensional roof sitting on a ¾ acre lot. $175,000

2,200 sq ft brick rancher on over 6 acres! 3 BRs, 2½ baths, remodeled kitchen w/French white cabinets & granite, family room w/fp, formal living & dining rms, Florida rm, tons of wood floors, 1.5 acres fenced in w/a barn including tack room & 1 stall, front country porch, electric heat pump/central air plus ERA One Year Warranty. Two minutes to Kroger! $299,950

TO BE BUILT KING WILLIAM

BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL IN ASH CREEK

CUSTOM DESIGNED HOME – 1.34 ACRE PRIVATE LOT

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Almost 3,400 square feet, 5 BR’s, 3½ baths, formal rooms, open kitchen with new granite & new stainless steel appliances, Florida room, family room w/ gas fp. vaulted master suite w/2 walk-in closets & a deluxe bath w/jetted tub, 2-car garage, 2-zone heating & cooling plus ERA One Year Home Warranty. $437,950

To Be Built, 1,208 Square Foot Rancher on a Private, Wooded Five Acre Lot in King William! Three bedrooms, two full baths, nice size great room, eat-in kitchen, vinyl siding and windows, electric heat pump/central air, and full front porch. $165,950

Very Well Maintained Brick Front & Vinyl Siding Transitional w/almost 2,900 sq ft, 4 BR’s including a beautiful master suite with an awesome walk-in closet & double sided gas fp, formal living & dining rooms, family room w/gas fp, eat-in kitchen w/new flooring & granite countertops, 2 zone heating & cooling, 2 car garage and more sitting on almost a half acre lot! $364,950

TEN BEAUTIFUL WOODED ACRES IN HANOVER HIGH DISTRICT

COMING SOON IN MILESTONE

CAPE COD IN HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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3,022 sq ft Transitional, tons of wood floors, 2 story foyer w/ double staircase, formal rooms, gourmet kitchen w/ Granite open to Florida & family room, amazing vaulted master w/ 2 walk-in closets & deluxe walk-in bath, 2 zone heating & cooling. Wildlife on Property. Shows Like A Model! $439,500

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BRING YOUR HORSE— ATLEE HIGH DISTRICT

Almost 2,800 sf transitional, 5 BR’s, 2 1/2 baths, wood floors on 1st & 2nd levels, upgraded tile baths, new kitchen cabinets w/ Granite & stainless steel appliances, valuted Master Suite w/ walk-in closets & deluxe bath, 2 car garage, 2 zone heating & cooling (2012), rear deck and vinyl siding sitting on a cul-de sac lot. $325,000 VIRTUAL TOUR

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Three Years young! Almost 3,400 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths, formal dining room, great room with gas fp, 1st floor office, tons of wood floors, Granite kitchen w/ Maple cabinets, 2nd story loft, screen porch & stone patio, vinyl siding & partial brick front in the Atlee School District. $393,000

SPECIAL GRANT FINANCING AVAILABLE—HANOVER HIGH DISTRICT A TY ER RAN R WA

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REDUCED $15,000. Over 3,200 sq ft, 4 BR’s, 3 full baths & 2 half baths, large kitchen w/ new Granite, dining room w/wd flrs & brick fp, huge family room w/stone fp, 1st flr office, Florida rm, 2 decks, detached workshop plus detached covered shed, 3 zone heating & cooling, 1.5 car attached garage plus ERA One Year Home Warranty in the Hanover High School District. $339,950 VIRTUAL TOUR

Renovated Ranch Home featuring 3 BR’s, new tiled bath, all new flooring throughout, new roof, new vinyl siding, new kitchen w/new stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, all new plumbing lines & electrical wiring, new GE stack washer/dryer, partial fenced back yard, fresh paint throughout, new central air/heat pump, one and a half detached garage w/new door plus one year ERA Home Warranty. $144,950.

AMAZING BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL-3.66 ACRE LOT

COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY DISTRICT

A TY ER RAN R WA

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Beautiful Southern Living Cape Cod With Wrap Around Front Porch. Featuring 2,420 sq ft, 3BRs including a 1st flr master, 2 ½ baths, large kitchen open to sunny Florida room, wood & ceramic tile floors downstairs, brick fireplace, 2 zone heat pump & central air, vinyl siding, 1.25 acre lot plus ERA One Year Home $249,950 VIRTUAL TOUR

3,300-square-foot Brick Front Transitional featuring 5 BRs including an Owner’s Suite w/walk-in closet & five fixture bath, family room w/gas fp, eat-in kitchen that opens to the vaulted sunroom, 2 zone heating & cooling, 2car attached garage, pull down & walk-in attic, paved driveway, composite rear deck & more, sitting on a very private cul-de-sac lot.

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1500+ sq ft Cape Cod w/first floor master & full bath down. 2 bedrooms & second full bath upstairs. Lots of wood floors. formal living rm, lg kitchen w/ceramic tile, & family rm w/brick fireplace. 1/2 acre wooded lot, & huge rear deck. Kitchen appliances VIRTUAL TOUR convey. $163,950