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Kersey Creek Elementary School students, administrators, faculty and staff celebrate after being ranked second in the Scotties TREES ROCK! They received a cash prize of $7,500 for their video entry in an online voting contest. Photo courtesy of Bill Sigafoos/VirginiaFIRST

Members of “Lord of the Bricks” are, from left, Quentin Davidson, Kai Graham, Becky Button, Nicholas Roush and Abigail Dixon. Dillon Price also is a member of the team.

Robotics team advances Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Members of team “Lord of the Bricks,” a community-based team from Mechanicsville, were among the top finishers on Saturday, March 1, at the

FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia Championship at the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond. Judges awarded the “Bricks” the Connect Award, which recognizes student teams for establishing strong relationships with their communities and the

engineering profession. As a result of the award, the team qualified to compete April 3-5 at the FIRST Tech Challenge Super Regional tournament in York, Pa. By designing, programming see ROBOTICS, pg. 14

Environmental victory Kersey Creek ranks second in nationwide contest

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com ersey Creek Elementary School in Mechanicsville came in first place (second in ranking) with its video in an online voting contest, spon-

sored by Scotties Facial Tissues. Through the Scotties TREES ROCK! competition, some third through fifth grade students received $7,500 for their school. They had created a three-minute video. see CONTEST, pg. 4

ShukNPul organizers welcome volunteers to help with Saturday fundraiser By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Heading into the home stretch for the 34th Annual ShukNPul

(Oyster Roast and Tractor Pull), the many events and activities associated Mechanicsville Ruritan Club and with the Hanover County staple. Hanover Habitat for Humanity still The two organizations became welcome volunteers to help with the partners last year and both benefit,

with the Ruritans raising funds for Forty to 50 volunteers are needed local volunteer fire and rescue squads over the course of two days: 9 a.m. to and Habitat using proceeds to build 2 p.m. on Friday, March 28, to help see SHUKNPUL, pg. 8 more houses for county residents.

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Elizabeth Baber and Charles K. Cheatham recently were recognized by Battlefield Post 9808, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Mechanicsville during the VFW Annual Awards Program. Baber was honored as EMS Provider of the Year and Cheatham was named 2013 Firefighter of the Year. She is with East Hanover Rescue, Station 14, and was honored for her duty and service.

Baber’s “dedication, leadership roles and long-term commitment to Emergency Medical Service” were cited as she received recognition on Feb. 27. Cheatham was described as being “focused on Fire Service Excellence, on training and improvements, both personal and for his station.” His “valuable (diverse) participation” with Hanover Fire-EMS was commended and he was recognized “for the great level of care he has shown our citizens and visitors in Hanover.”

Local resident took part in RU polar ice research Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Cameron Baumgardner of Mechanicsville, a junior geology major at Radford University, recently was part of an 18-person team from RU that measured ice depth and temperature on the Chukchi Sea near Barrow, Alaska. The team conducted scientific research to explore the correlation between the surface temperature of the Arctic Sea ice and its thickness. Baumgardner said he was excited to take part in this trip

because it was “a great oppor- to students from all disciplines tunity to learn while at RU. also experiencing one Barrow has a of the most extreme population of 4,212 environments on the and is about 21 planet.” square miles in total The expedition area. is a class, Arctic It is located 320 Geophysics 450, miles north of the in the RU College Arctic Circle. Its of Science and cold, dry climate sees BAUMGARDNER Technology. Its below-freezing temobjective is to invesperatures 245 days a tigate the basic characteristics, year. structure and dynamics of polar Barrow is surrounded on sea ice and is an ambitious three sides by the Arctic Ocean example of the experiential and is located 320 miles north learning opportunities available of the Arctic Circle.

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isitation is scheduled this evening for a Mechanicsville teen killed in a single-vehicle automobile accident on Friday, March 21. Joelle Y. Howard, 19, of the 4900 block of Hanover Meadow Drive was driving a 1995 Honda Accord in the 4300 block of Piping Tree Ferry Road in Mechanicsville. She was driving west near Old Church Road when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road. Lt. Chris R. Whitley of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office said Howard lost control of the car, which struck several trees and a wooden fence becoming to rest.

Joelle Howard HOWARD, Joelle Yvonne of Mechanicsville passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born to John and Mary-Ann Howard, June 7, 1994 in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Joelle graduated from Hanover High School in 2012. She moved to Mechanicsville in 2010 after spending three years in Harbeson, Delaware

Howard was taken to VCU Medical Center by Virginia State Police Med-Flight, where she was later pronounced dead. She was the lone occupant in the vehicle and, Whitley said, she was not wearing a seatbelt. Deputies responded to the scene around 7:45 a.m. Howard was born on June 7, 1994, in Sierra Vista, Ariz., a daughter of John and MaryAnn Howard. She was a 2012 graduate of Hanover High School. She moved to Mechanicsville in 2010 after spending three years in Harbeson, Del., and the first 13 years of of her life between Sierra Vista and Sahuarita, Ariz. In addition to her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Steve Bennett of Courtdale, and the first 13 years of her life between Sierra Vista and Sahuarita, Arizona. Joelle will be remembered for her free spirit and giving nature, always putting others before herself. Joelle is survived by her parents John and Mary-Ann Howard of Mechanicsville; her brother Steve Bennett of Courtdale, Pennsylvania; her

Pa., Christopher Bennett of Fort Lewis, Wash., and Eric Howard and Patrick Howard, both of Mechanicsville; four sisters, Jennifer Bennett and Danielle Howard, both of Mechanicsville, Melissa Bennett and Ana Bennett, both of Lewis, Del.; grandparents, Ray and Marie Schultz of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and numerous aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gracie Marie Klann of Tucson, Ariz.; and grandparents, Wilhelm and Yvonne Weingaertner of Gondsroth, Germany. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 26) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee Davis Road in Mechanicsville. brother Christopher Bennett of Fort Lewis, Washington; her sisters Jennifer Bennett and Danielle Howard of Mechanicsville; her sisters Melissa and Ana Bennett of Lewes, Delaware; her brothers Eric and Patrick Howard of Mechanicsville; Grandparents Marie and Ray Schultz of Sierra Vista, Arizona; as well as numerous Aunts and Uncles.

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A suspect stole items at a location Bell Creek Road.

A suspect stole checks from a location on Cold Harbor Road.

A suspect stole an item from A suspect was in possession a location on Greenwood of a controlled substance at Road. a location on Mechanicsville A suspect broke into a Tpk. location on Green Acres A suspect was in possession Road. of a controlled substance A suspect damaged at a location on Ellerson property at a location on Station Drive. Garden Park Pane. A suspect assaulted a victim A suspect damaged at a location on Charter property at a location on Bell Creek Drive. Creek Road A suspect obtained money An unknown suspect fled fraudulently at a location on the scene of an accident at Center Street Road. a location on Mechanicsville Tpk. March 13

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On Saturday, March 22, Whitley released the following statement from Col. David R. Hines, sheriff: “We extend our sincerest condolences to the Howard family as they attempt to deal with this tragic loss.” Whitley also said that the investigation continues.

She is preceded in death by her Grandmother Grace Marie Klann of Tucson Arizona and Grandparents Yvonne and Wilhelm Weingaertner of Gondsroth, Germany. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road.

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

A suspect obtained money fraudulently at a location on A suspect was in possession Bell Creek Road. of a controlled substance at a location on Mechanicsville A suspect was found in Tpk. possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 at a An unknown suspect fled location on Atlee Station the scene of an accident at Road. a location on Atlee Station

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A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on County Complex Road.

An unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident at a location on Stags Leap Drive.

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Atlee Station Road.

A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Kristy Star Lane.

A suspect was found in possession of drug paraphernalia at a location on Sliding Hill Road.

A suspect was found in possession a controlled substance at a location on Sliding Hill Road.

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By Bill McKelway Richmond Times-Dispatch The man who killed Sarajane Hakopian has not seen much life outside prison in his 44 years. On Monday, March 17, a Hanover County Circuit Court judge all but assured he will die there. In a proceeding that offered few words and drew few members of the public, Brian Mallory was sentenced to life in prison by Circuit Judge J. Overton Harris, to 12 months for petty larceny, and to an additional 83 years stemming from suspended time from a crime spree 25 years ago. Mallory did not comment before sentencing, and Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Shari Skipper noted that there could not have been a more egregious

violation of Mallory’s probation from the earlier crimes than Hakopian’s murder. Hakopian, 44, was a beloved Montpelier resident with two high school-age children who was found stabbed to death in her bed, her hands cut with defensive wounds. In the hours after her Jan. 30, 2012, death, her children helped detectives track the fleeing Mallory with cellMALLORY phone calls to him. He was arrested in Jacksonville, Fla., after trying to outrun police in a foot chase near a bus depot. Hakopian, a free spirit who saw good

help in learning about the environment. Continued from pg. 1 With their prize money, the students intend to expand The grand prize went to the garden and grow enough Walnut Elementary School in vegetables to feed the entire Turlock, Calif. school. Rules in the contest had Creativity was encouraged students spotlighting the significance of trees to them, as well in the video presentation, with as their school and community. students urged to incorporate Kersey Creek Elementary’s a poem, play, speech, song or dance. video featured a garden that Garden coordinator Krista the students built. They use Loucas said Kersey Creek it as an outdoor classroom to

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in perhaps one too many people, took Mallory, who weighed in excess of 300 pounds, into her home, and they became romantically involved. But he was jealous, testimony showed during Mallory’s jury trial in January. The panel took little time to find him guilty of first-degree murder and recommended a sentence of life. Family members suggested Mallory had mental issues, but he also had a criminal mind. He was convicted in 1991 of robbery and abduction and firearms charges. In a letter to a judge asking to be released on parole in 2006, Mallory wrote: “I have simply come to just allow the world to see who I am without fear, because I am basically a kind, caring soft-spoken person that have kept hidden most of my life because of my large stature.”

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Open government: it’s a year-long commitment Sunshine Week. Open meetings. We’re all very familiar with these terms — but how much emphasis do we really place on the significance they have in our government? Last week, March 16-22, was observed as Sunshine Week and, as we in the newspaper industry often say, shines a light on how important it is that our elected officials conduct themselves in being transparent in their roles. We can’t take open meetings laws for granted. They were established with a goal in mind: To keep us, the people officeholders serve, informed. Behind closed door shenanigans are nothing new in the political arena. But the laws governing open meetings ensure that those who serve are responsible and truly open. The concept behind an open meeting is simple: Legislation was passed to direct how public meetings are conducted. While state codes may vary, the bottom line remains the same: The public has a right to know how tax dollars are being spent, if rate increases are being considered on services, how development may impact their property, if school consolidations are being considered. The list could go on and on. And, yes, there are exceptions to the law. Few would question, for example, the privacy needed in dealing with personnel matters. Access is another key proponent to open meetings. Should you request public records from one of our government offices, you should be able to obtain them. Also a priority in open government is welcoming citizens to governmental meetings. If an item on the agenda falls under the exceptions rule, then that particular body is to state why they need to go into closed session. As long as it meets the criteria, there should not be any argument. If it doesn’t, obviously that is another story. Secrecy is not a word we can condone when it comes to government. Transparency makes headlines often these days — and it merits repeating. Open government is for the public, serves the public, involves the public. We support and will continue to speak out about open meetings. While March 16-22 was the official designation for Sunshine Week, we will be a voice for your right to know and your right to access. Melody Kinser

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Say goodbye to Old Man Winter and set your schedules to Spring Mode. We’ve welcomed a new season of renewal, rebirth and restored hope. And who would say we don’t deserve it? After months of what seemed like weekly snowstorms, pesky ice and a generally glooming winter, it’s time to put all of that behind, plant new seeds and refresh our spirits. Spring brings out the best in most of us — for what reason I’m not quite sure. The beginning of warm sunny days and pleasant sleep-inducing evenings makes even the most mundane of chores seem more tolerable. My children think the calendar designation denoting the first day of spring means they can wear shorts every day, and the fear of frost is gone. At the first hint of warm weather, they think swimming, beaches and

vacation. It was different when I was a kid, and one of the most treasured rites of spring seems simple and unimportant now. My children were something short of astounded when I told them of my memories of spring and what it meant. Somewhere around the end of February, the countdown began in our classroom and studies took a back seat to a much more pressing issue. Who would show up in class with the first pair of brand new tennis shoes? There was no surer sign of spring than a pair of brand new Keds hightops with not one speck of dirt on them, staring at you from across the aisle. It was a different time and tennis shoes were put away when cold weather arrived. Most of the time, they had reached their end of useful service much earlier. They were usually dumped in the trash, a poignant reminder of a sum-

mer full of hide and seek, Little League, and, if we were lucky, a week at the beach. But, spring meant a new pair of sneakers complete with that fantastic smell of new rubber that filled the room when you opened the box. And, there was always the dilemma regarding whether to wear the new shoes home. It was a no-brainer with the new tennis shoes. They should remain immaculate until you walked into our class and made that statement that only a new pair of Keds could make. Once that one kid had that first pair of sneakers, the pace quickened and, each day, more immaculate shoes, either black or white depending on the year, appeared. My kids could not relate to my story. “We get tennis shoes at the beginsee SPRING, pg. 14

LETTERS | Reader Views that they can do what I did. There are a few who would go bankrupt or die before enrolling in anything associated with you-know-who, but most are just not tuned in. Open enrollment ends March 31. I urge anyone who As a self-employed person, I am one of those people doesn’t love their insurance to check out healthcare.gov. who could not keep my insurance even if I liked it. I actually Therese M. May didn’t like mine that much, because my premium was rapMechanicsville idly approaching the amount of my mortgage, even though see LETTERS, pg. 14 I am a robustly healthy nonsmoking 60-year old who sees a doctor maybe once a year. So I took the plunge and went on healthcare.gov. Fastest website I have been on in ages. I was asked what state do I live in, my age and whether I smoked. Boom. You’re eligible, The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of pick a plan. interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your Funny how this is not news, when the initial screw-ups address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to were front page news. I found a very good plan for 40 peredit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be cent less than my current policy. published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers There were dozens of options for all budgets. The cusand not The Mechanicsville Local. tomer service line picked up immediately and a very pleasSend letters to: ant lady told me what to do once I was enrolled. The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, As a psychologist in private practice, I am amazed at Mechanicsville, VA 23111 how many of my patients with lousy insurance or no insurFax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com ance, many with significant health issues, are not aware

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Mechanicsville residents Molly Jarvis, Lauren Stanford, Madison Whitehurst, Rachel Gaston, Anna Soroka, Samantha Conway and Emalee Martin recently took The Mechanicsville Local with them to a volleyball tournament in Denver, Colo. They play for RVC16Nationals and the team brought home the “gold.”

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The Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, in Atlee Library’s meeting rooms. A Preview Sale for current members of the Friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. During the sale, the Friends of Atlee Library is collecting nonperishable food items, toiletries, paper goods and cleaning products for the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF). For more information, call the library at 804-559-0654.

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set up (lunch will be provided) and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday to help with the event. On Saturday, volunteers can assist with parking, cooking (breading fish and oysters and roasting oysters), collecting tickets and directing traffic. At Saturday’s event, all volunteers will be asked to help with the

nated some long-standing local rivalries, and extended the playoff season for perennial winners. For example, Goochland High School has played 44 football games in the past three seasons due to a consistent run in the playoffs. School systems from around the state are questioning the downside of the new system that forces teams to travel extensively for SULSER playoff match-ups. Hanover School Board member Norman Sulser, Cold Harbor representative, spoke with other officials at a recent VSBA meeting, and said he’s not the only one who thinks the new system went too far. “I think the change was pretty much

cleanup. To say thank you for their help, all volunteers will receive food and drinks. Those interested in volunteering are asked to contact Laura Oliveira at loliveira@ hanoverhf h. org or 804-569-6108. Gates will open at 11 a.m.

a total disaster,” Sulser said. “It destroyed old rivalries, made for more travel, longer playoff, weak teams in the playoffs, confusion, etc.” Sulser said changes were needed and coaches approached the VHSL in 2012 with those concerns. The solution was a total revamp of the old system, overkill in Sulser’s mind. “The few identified and requested changes made in 2012 could have been done easily, and, instead, the whole system was drastically changed. I think that the coaches off the record would tell you that VHSL overstepped the bounds and went crazy on this change,” Sulser said. “I believe that instead of a scalpel they used a meat cleaver to make the changes.” Coaches expressed concern following the 2012 football season when several 8-2 teams were left out of the playoffs.

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on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 3-5, at Lee-Davis High School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the best seats in the house. Director Rebekah D’Ascoli and choreographer Brendan Kennedy, along with their musical director Starlett Knight, have been working

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The Lee-Davis Dance Team captured third place honors in the Jazz category on March 12 in the J.R. Tucker Regional Dance Team Invitational Competition. The Lee-Davis Confederette Dance Team is only in its first year as an officially sponsored and coached extracurricular activity, which makes the accomplishment even more exciting and inspiring for the members. The Confederettes also competed in a pom routine at the competition. Members are, from left, bottom, Hailey Clevenger; middle, Janie Simpson, McKayla Parker, Ashton Clevenger, Kiyanni Lester, Deja Lee and Sydney Heckman; and, top, Kirsten Denton and Julianne Kannan, captains.

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Kathryn Anderson ANDERSON, Kathryn Lane, 16, of Maidens (known affectionately as “KK” to Kerri), was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16 after a year-long courageous fight against a rare, aggressive type of acute myeloid ANDERSON leukemia. Katie will always be remembered for her charming personality and beautiful smile. She was a joy to be around and she touched so many lives during her short stay here with us. Her year-long battle against this dreaded disease can be summed up in three words: strength, courage and grace. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Dominic McKann of Maidens; her father and stepmother, Todd and Shelley Beaty Anderson of Mechanicsville; her sister, Kerri Anderson of Charlottesville; her half-sister, Faith McKann of Maidens; her stepsister and stepbrother, Jordan and Matthew Tebbens of Mechanicsville; her maternal grandparents, William and Carole Reevy of Bluffton, S.C.; and her paternal grandparents, Thomas and Janis Anderson of Raleigh,

N.C. The family received friends on March 24 at Bliley’s Funeral Homes, 3801 Augusta Ave. The funeral was held on March 25 at Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Connor’s Heroes, CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Katie Anderson.

James Andrews ANDREWS, James Douglas “Doug,” 56, of Blackstone, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Willie G. and Alice Knox Andrews. Surviving are his siblings, Ronnie Andrews of Mechanicsville, Roger Andrews of West Virginia and Sandra McLeod of New York, and many in his extended family. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 24, 2014 from the Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home Chapel, 1400 S. Main St., Blackstone, Va. 23824, Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery. The family received friends on March 23 at the funeral home. Hamner-Mcmillian Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1400 S. Main St., Blackstone, Va. assisted the family with arrangements.

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CHIOTT, Frank Lewis Jr., 72, of Mechanicsville, passed away March 19, 2014. He is survived by his life partner, Madeline Byrd; son, Jeffrey W. Chiott (Nikkie); daughter, Karen C. Peebles (Chris); five grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren; one sister, Pamela C. Lyons (Doug) of Denver, Colo. Frank was retired from Dominion Virginia Power. A funeral service and visitation was held on March 24 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Interment followed at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Patsy Cox COX, Patsy “Pat” Baker, 70, of Richmond, passed away suddenly Friday, March 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Ethel Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Brooke Cox Garthright; granddaughter, Hunter Paige Garthright “The First;” two sisters, Betty Pittman and Rosalie Packett; close cousin, Sherry Thomas; numerous extended family

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Nell Fountain FOUNTAIN, Nell M., 63, of Richmond, formerly of Montpelier, went home to be with the Lord March 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Jones Sr.; and grandmother, FOUNTAIN Nellie K. Jones. She attended Hanover County Public Schools and retired from the Henrico Public Library after 22 years of service. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Basil; two sons, Jermaine Jones and Eric Fountain (Lanetta); mother, see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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Taryn and Reygan Solaimani, and Jordin and Alivia Grubb. Sharon is also survived by her sisters, Carol S. Jones and Reggie S. Loth; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends on March 21 at the Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, and the funeral service was held at the funeral home on March 22. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thanks to Star Austin, her caregiver. In lieu of flowers, honor her love of NASCAR Racing by sending donations to the Kyle Pettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victory Junction Gang Camp at giving@victoryjunction.org or Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, N.C. 27317.

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GRUBB, Sharon Stokes, 62, passed away on March 18, 2014. She was born to Reginald C. Stokes and Billie J. Updegraff on January 20, 1952. She was preceded in death by her father, Reginald; and her son, Kevin Grubb. Sharon is survived by her husband, William Grubb; her mother, Billie J. Updegraff; daughter, Michelle Grubb-Solaimani and husband, Michael; son, Wayne Grubb and wife, Holli. She was a proud grandmother to Rylee,

HARRISON, George L. Jr., 71, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha H. Harrison. He is survived by his daughter, Marti Newton and her husband, Lee, of Mechanicsville; his five grandchildren, Morgan, Tommy, Ross, Cole and Bryce, all of Mechanicsville; and his sister, Lindy Terry of King William. Mr. Harrison was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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and after leaving the Marines, he began his career in mortgage banking. He worked in the mortgage business for over 25 years and retired from Bank of America at the age of 50. After his retirement, he began a farming career for over 10 years at his home on Yankee Point. At George’s request, there is no memorial service. His family wishes instead that you spend time with family and friends and remember those you have loved both here and those gone home. If desired, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.

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and Paul Winfree Allman, “Rita” moved to Richmond as a young child. She was educated in Henrico County Schools and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Upon her graduation, she taught in elementary schools in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties until moving to Winter Park, Fla. with her late husband. Married to the late Col. Robert Edward Hawkes Jr. (Retired U. S. Army) they transferred from Florida to Gardners, Pa., where they were very active in their church, Community Christian Fellowship of Carlisle, Pa. Rita became the head of the Carlisle Christian Academy until her retirement. She lived in Pennsylvania until Bob’s death, at which time she came home to Richmond. A devoted Army wife and loving mother, Rita loved her family, traveling, shopping, needlework, gardening, good food and NASCAR racing. She is survived by her son, Robert Edward Hawkes

III; her sisters, Nancy Yates, Barbara Melton (Frank) and Lois Ofte (Marc); her mother-inHAWKES law, Eunice Hawkes; and her sisters-inlaw and their families; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. The family wishes to thank MediHome Hospice of Richmond and the nurses and employees of Covenant Woods for all of their care and support. The family received family and friends on March 24 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a memorial service followed the visitation with Pastor Tony Ramirez of Fellowship Community Church who presided. In lieu of flowers, her son, Robert, has requested that contributions be made to the hospice group of your choice. see OBITUARIES, pg. 39 16394-01

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“This was a rare occurrence but it did happen,” Sulser said. But the changes had far-reaching effects on local schedules. “The biggest change was the elimination of the old districts, (Capital, Colonial, etc) and the Richmond area regional playoffs,” Sulser said. “Schools were grouped by size. Varina was in the largest student enrollment group, Lee-Davis, Henrico, Atlee and Highland Springs were in the next group. Hanover at 1,200.” Sulser said the new system means drastic changes for some schools. “The VHSL idea ensured that the old traditional rivalries would disappear over the next two or three years and schools would have to travel

farther to play schools of the same student enrollment.” For example, one county school will change its schedule dramatically. “Patrick Henry in the future will play more schools to their west in the Charlottesville area,” Sulser said. “The Maggie Walker Governors School will have to travel long distances to play teams of same small size on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This will probably result in fewer parents and spectators at the games and also loss of revenue.” District appointees represent schools locally, but Sulser said the final decision rests with the VHSL. “Personally, I did not get the impression that any significant changes would be made. I think that we are struck with the new system,” Sulser said.

when I saw the cast list was ‘Oh, wow, this is really happenContinued from pg. 9 ing!’ I was very gracious and will portray Danny, a rebellious thankful.” teenager who meets Sandy at When asked about being the beach over the summer. cast as Danny, Ryan said, “I am Sandy will be played by really nervous about portraying Sloan Minor, a sophomore at the role of Danny. It’s such an Lee-Davis. iconic role and I want people to Danny believes that he feel like they are watching the will never see her again, so he movie and they aren’t at a high returns to his normal life with school show. Although I am the T-Birds. nervous, I know that with the When Sandy becomes a support of such a great cast and student at Rydell High School, crew we will have a phenomthe school Danny attends, he enal show.” has to learn to balance the per“When I heard we were son his friends think he is with doing ‘Grease,’ I was very nerthe person he had been over vous. Everyone knows ‘Grease’ the summer with Sandy. and most people want to see On Sandy’s first day at the musical look exactly like Rydell, she befriends Frenchy, the movie. That’s a lot of presplayed by junior Sami Davis. Frenchy is a member of the sure,” senior Nicole Brown, dance captain for the show Pink Ladies and tries to make and a member of the teenage Sandy feel welcome, although ensemble, said. Sandy doesn’t fit in with the The movie is based on the other Pinks. original 1971 musical. The Sandy particularly butts musical originally opened in heads with Rizzo, played by Chicago in 1971 and moved to junior Madeline Helmick. Sloan said she is grateful to Broadway in 1972. Fans of 1950s music will have been cast as Sandy. “I was return to an era with musisurprised, but thankful that I was chosen. It has always been cal favorites such as “Greased Lightning” and “You’re the One a goal of mine to be Sandy in ‘Grease,’ so my first thought That I Want.”

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ning of the school year now,” one of my daughters informed me. I suppose that experience that is so rich in my memory bank isn’t very important to a generation who want for little and probably appreciate a new pair of tennis shoes much less

I ask that you convey my concerns and consider the same when discussions of lowering the tax rate begin. You are my voice and I expect to be heard. Thank you for your service and support. Elizabeth Giles Mechanicsville

Medicaid Expansion I see that Hanover County’s representatives in the Virginia General Assembly are staunchly against Medicaid Expansion or even Marketplace Virginia, the bipartisan proposal to replace Medicaid Expansion. If they prevail, it will mean that thousands of people these men represent will not get health coverage. Here are the figures for each representative (source: Commonwealth Institute): Sen. Ryan McDougle represents 11,760 people who will not be covered by any health insurance. Del. Chris Peace represents 3,300 people who will not be covered by any health insurance. Del. Buddy Fowler represents 7,710 people who will not be covered by any health insurance. The Bible (the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament) teaches us that we

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I recently read in The Mechanicsville Local that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will be considering lowering the real estate tax rate. Since I will not be able to attend the meeting on Wednesday, March 26, for citizen input, I would like to express my concerns. I am strongly opposed to this decreased tax rate. I have been a resident of the county for more than 41 years. During that time there has been considerable growth. With that growth the need for increased services also has grown. One of my greatest concerns is the county’s continued attention to public safety but only through the Sheriff ’s Office. I am very aware, as few citizens may be, that there are only

equipment in the county is not used to the full because there are limited full-time firefighters and EMTs. It concerns me that, depending on the location of a fire, there is not adequate staff available to fight fires with equipment. It takes more than two or three firefighters to respond, but in certain areas of the county that all residents have available to them. I would be in favor of a real estate tax increase in order to provide greater fire and EMS services to all residents. Over the past few years, real estate values have decreased and, with that, the level of income produced by those taxes has waned. Most people have those taxes paid through their mortgage payments. A small increase would not be very burdensome when stretched over 12 months. For those over 65, there is tax relief available for those who qualify. For the rest, there is no price for peace of mind.

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The time is March 1775 and Patrick Henry had just given his Liberty or Death speech in Richmond at the 2nd Virginia Convention and the 7th Virginia Regiment have gathered at his home, Scotchtown, in response to Henry’s appeal. Preservation Virginia will present re-enactments from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30. The program will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about Patrick Henry’s contributions to the Revolution, as well as the role of ordinary citizens who served in the militia. Scotchtown is located at 16120 Chiswell Lane in Beaverdam.

HHHunt has partnered with Hanover Habitat for Humanity to build a home in 30 days in the first-ever Habitat subdivision in Hanover County. HHHunt also is working in collaboration with its business partners to plan and develop the community’s entrance, including signage and landscaping. The neighborhood, named Bailey Woods, will include eight new homes and an existing home that will be renovated. HHHunt will blitz build a home in 30 days. The groundbreaking was held on Saturday, March 15, on-site in Bailey Woods. The Bailey Woods community is located off Ashcake Road. Work is scheduled to get underway this week, with completion scheduled 30 days later. “This is an incredible opportunity for us to partner with Hanover Habitat for Humanity and provide a new home for a deserving family,” Daniel T. Schmitt, president and chief operating

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Henry Clay Woman’s Club hosts 3rd Annual Tea Rose Fashion Show By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com The Henry Clay Woman’s Club of GFWC hosted the 3rd Annual Tea Rose Fashion Show on Saturday, March 15, at the First Baptist Church of Ashland, featuring spring and summer apparel from Talbot’s.

Fashion coordinator from Talbot’s, which is located in the River Road Shopping Center in Richmond, was Patty Taylor. She was assisted by Elizabeth Eley and Tish Hefflebower. Modeling the fashions for the show were Denise Barker, Mary Ashley Barker, Phyllis Barnett, Ginny Joyce, Virginia

Merritt, Kathy Natale, Carol Outten, Elizabeth Rafferty and Kit Taylor. Linda Bateman welcomed guests and the invocation was given by Susan Leachman. Tea settings and decorations Melody Kinser/The Local for the afternoon were furnished The First Baptist Church of Ashland was the scene of the 3rd see TEA, pg. 17

Annual Tea Rose Fashion Show on Saturday, March 15. The event was presented by the Henry Clay Woman’s Club of GFWC.

Organizers fall short of needed contestants, prompting pageant date and name change sions, organizers of the Miss Ashland Scholarship Pageant have decided to postpone the event until October. Having not been able to register the According to Wine for Cures, it will number of contestants needed to award be known as the Miss Hanover Pageant. substantial scholarship in four age diviContestants, parents, advertisers and

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sponsors have been sent an email about Hanover Scholarship Pageant, or adverthe change in plans. tise in the magazine, are asked to call Sue All money, check and information Cox at 804-746-2018. sent in or delivered will be returned by Wine for Cures still plans to host mail. see PAGEANT, pg. 17 Those wishing to discuss the Miss

Fashion show helps families attend camp Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Giving Tree Depot and Changing Reins will be hosting a Fashion Show and Brunch “Downton Abbey style” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at the Ironhorse Restaurant at 100 S.. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the latest in Downton Abbey-styled equestrian fashion. see CAMP, pg. 19

CSB seeks nominations for Harris award The Hanover County Community Services Board is accepting nominations for the 2014 “Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence.” This award recognizes Hanover County citizens who have made an outstanding contribution to the mission of the CSB or who have distin-

guished themselves in meeting the needs of individuals and families served by the CSB. The nomination form is available on the CSB’s website at www.co.hanover.va.us/csb. Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, April 4. The late Mrs. Jean C. Harris

served 20 years on the Hanover CSB and was one of the community’s greatest advocates for people with disabilities. ‘ The “Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence” is presented annually to individuals who exemplify the many contributions that Mrs. Harris made to the mission, purpose and

achievements of the CSB. The award will be presented on Monday, May 19. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Bill Lohmann, columnist and feature writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and author of “Back Roads: People, Places, and Pie Around Virginia,” will present a slide show and talk about his book at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at Atlee Library. Following his program, there will

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by Phyllis Barker, Charlotte Tate, Linda Bateman, Rosa DiGiacomo, Sue Figley, Karen Fritter, Jeanne Garris, Cathy Hall, Andrea Howell, Carol Ann Jones, Dot Livingston, Susan Leachman, Jean Mawyer, Carol Outten, Virginia Merritt, Jean St. John, Celie Seeber and June Spencer. The tea kitchen staff and servers were Jeanne Garris, Janice Miller, Erin Seeber, Rachel Brannon, Katlyn Hayden, Kailee Hayden, Tonya Hayden, Madison Nichols, Jessica Rooke and Gretchen Shaw.

be a book signing and light refreshments will be served. The Friends of Atlee Library, sponsor, invite the public to attend the free program. He also is the author of “Are We There Yet: A Modern Family’s Cross-Country Adventure” and “Backroads and Byways of Virginia.” The book is based on Lohmann and Richmond Times-Dispatch photographer Bob Brown’s travels along the back roads of Virginia.

The Henry Clay Woman’s Club was organized and federated in 1960 and is part of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs (GFWC) and GFWC-VA. Through their Scholarship Program fundraising efforts, members are able to present a graduating senior at Patrick Henry High School with a scholarship award. They also fund a HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Scholarship, a Girls’ State Scholarship, HARC (Help Artists and Rehabilitate Children) award and a campership at Camp Baker. Other philanthropic endeavors of the club include supporting Alpha House,

Hanover Safe Place, Hanover Christmas Mother, Ashland Fire and Rescue Squads, Canine Companions, Operation Smile, Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, ACES (Ashland Christian Emergency Services) and Meals on Wheels. The Henry Clay Woman’s Club meets the first Monday of each month at the First Baptist Church of Ashland at 800 Thompson St. in Ashland. Guests are welcome. For more information on the club, including becoming a member, call Carol Outten, president, at 804-798-8837, or Susan Leachman, membership chairman, at 804-798-7951.

vendors will be included in the Saturday, April 26. Craft beers and bourbon festival. Continued from pg. 16 For more information, contasting, as well as a car show, the Ashland Wine Festival on art exhibits, wineries and other tact info@misshanover.org..

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Bobby and Julie Kent of Hanover recently carried along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local on their 10-day trip aboard the Sea Cloud II. They toured parks, rain forests and private botanical gardens in Costa Rica and Panama areas. They said a highlight of the trip was their day-long journey through the Panama Canal from Pacific to the Caribbean.

Library taking donations for sale The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library are accepting donations of good condition, used books, CDs and DVDs for a Book Sale to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, at the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville.

Donations are being accepted at the circulation desk at the library during regular library hours. Magazines, encyclopedias and Reader’s Digest Condensed books cannot be accepted. All funds raised support the library. For more information, call 804-746-9615.

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adoptive and kinship families. Those attending will help Continued from pg. 16 send a family to camp. Tickets are $25 and are availProceeds benefit FACES of Virginia Families, a nonprofit able at The Giving Tree Depot at organization supporting foster, 113 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland

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from the Library, a workshop, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Do you have an eReader, smartphone, tablet, or laptop and want to get eBooks and audiobooks from the library? You will be shown how to use OverDrive to find, checkout, and download your favorite titles. Call 804-746-9615 to register for this class.

Wednesday, April 2 Storytimes will be held 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-year-olds with a parent. Preschool Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3-5 years old. Call (804) 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information. Storytimes will be held 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 11:15 a.m. for all ages. Call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. St. Paul Lutheran Church’s midweek Lenten Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and Worship Service begins at 7 p.m. at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville Rev. Rodney Bitely is pastor. For more information call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms. com. The Edmund Ruffin SCV Camp’s next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Do you have a Confederate soldier in your family’s history? If so, perhaps

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you would like to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), an international historical organization dedicated to the preservation of the honor of the American Confederate Veteran. The featured speaker for the April meeting will be Teresa Roane, an expert on black Confederates who will discuss Minorities in the Confederate Military and combat support. For more information visit www. fireeatersscv.org, email rader. james2@aol.com, visit their Facebook page or call 804-8745336. Reservation payments are due for HIAPBA’s annual Membership Meeting, which will be held on April 9.

Thursday, April 3 Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Rd) will host its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. They will be singing Lenten and Easter Hymns and some other Easter favorites. Bring a friend and join them for a morning of fun, food, and fellowship. Storytimes will be held 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-year-olds 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 will be held 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 11:15 a.m. for all ages. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information. Bring your chess set and enjoy a game of chess starting at 6 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library in the meeting room. “Mechanicsville Chess Club” is a community chess meeting with no membership dues, and is open to all ages and skill levels. Players under 18 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.mechcns. com/chess or send any questions to chess@mechcns.com

Friday, April 4 The annual Easter egg hunt at Fairmount Christian church will be held from 10 a.m. until noon for children ages 2 to 8 years old. The event will go on rain or shine. Bring your egg hunting baskets and join the fun and fellowship. There will be refreshments, games, egg coloring, face painting, and much more. Family Storytime for all ages will be held at 10:45 a.m. at the Hanover Branch Library. Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Saturday, April 5 Caroline County Little League Craft/Yard Sale will be held on opening day. Spots are $20. Call Deanna at 804-5397403 or JP at 804-512-427 to reserve a spot. Community Easter Egg Hunt of the Century will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Shalom Church, on see CALENDAR, pg. 33

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ing poor Virginians to have medical insurance; therefore, a chance to have good health. Twenty-two thousand seven hundred seventy-seven of these persons reside in your three districts. You are on record that you will vote to deny hospitals across Virginia enough money to help the indigent. At the same time

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Flower show judge to address garden club on April 12 Doris Crowell, a flower show judge, will present the program, “Oral Judging,” to the Pamunkey River Garden Club at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Rooms 111-113 of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Members are asked to bring see GARDEN, pg. 23

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Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has achieved Magnet redesignation for its nursing team by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet designation is one of the most prestigious and coveted recognitions in the country that a hospital can achieve for nursing excellence. With this recognition, Memorial Regional joins its sister hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, which received Magnet redesignation status in August 2013. The two Bon Secours hospitals are the only community hospitals in Richmond with this

recognition and are among 16 hospitals across Virginia to receive Magnet recognition. Continuing its ANCC Magnet Recognition status reaffirms the Memorial Regional Medical Center nursing team as one of the most advanced and exceptional organizations in the country and one of three hospitals in the Richmond area to receive Magnet Recognition. The redesignation comes following document submission in April 2013. ANCC appraisers visited Memorial Regional Medical Center in January for a rigorous threeday appraisal visit with leaders and more than 400 members of the nursing staff. The appraisers’ goal was to “verify, clarify and amplify” what was see MAGNET, pg. 30

Healthgrades names MRMC among nation’s best Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals in Healthgrades’ America’s Best Hospitals Report 2014. Healthgrades, the leading resource for information about physicians and hospitals, named Memorial Regional to its annual America’s 50 Best Hospitals list, placing it in the top one percent of the 4,500 hospitals evaluated nationwide. “Being named as one of the nation’s best hospitals by Healthgrades underscores our unwavering dedication to improving clinical outcomes for our community,” Michael Robinson, CEO, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Richmond

Community Hospital, said. “We have always been committed to excellence and providing quality and compassionate care to our patients. With this recognition, people can independently verify Memorial Regional’s performance to help them make informed decisions about where to receive their health care.” Memorial Regional achieved the distinction based on an evaluation of clinical performance over seven years. According to the Healthgrades evaluation threshold for their America’s Best Hospitals, Memorial Regional exhibited comprehensive high-quality care across clinical specialties repeatedly, demonstrating an institutional commitment to clinical quality by the organization.

“By choosing a hospital that has achieved the Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospital award, consumers can expect a long-standing commitment to exceptional clinical care — and receive a quality of care that is among the highest quality medical care in the nation,” Evan Marks, EVP, informatics and strategy, Healthgrades, said. Hospitals that achieve America’s 50 Best have demonstrated the ability to have better than expected outcomes across many different procedures and conditions year after year. Healthgrades found that if all hospitals performed at the level as America’s 50 Best, more than 157,069 lives could have potentially been saved nationwide between 2010 and 2012. This translates to a 23.29 percent lower

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) database. To learn more about how Healthgrades determines America’s Best Hospitals Award recipients, visit www.healthgrades.com/quality. Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center is a 225-bed hospital and one of Bon Secours Virginia Health System’s four hospitals in the Richmond area. Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center opened in 1998 to serve residents of Hanover and Henrico counties, rural Virginia’s Northern Neck and the City of Richmond. The hospital provides a full range of services, including cardiac, women’s, children’s, orthopaedics, oncology, neurosciences and surgery services.

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Initiative (HPI) is accepting Contributed Report applications for the 2014-2015 news@mechlocal.com The Hanover County Public school year. HPI is a free, full-day preSchools Hanover Preschool

their designs and/or horticulture. school program with an experi- learning environment. and supplies with guidelines. For more information, conHPI is available to children enced teaching staff that enables School bus transportation is tact Liz Martin, president, at who will be 3 or 4 years of age students to engage in an exciting available in most areas. see PRESCHOOL, pg. 30 804-559-0898. curriculum and a stimulating The program provides meals

WHES to host Earth Day Festival on April 27 of this wonderful free celebration of our be hosted by Giggle Me Green Bargain Earth and environment.” Boutique. Broken Road Farm Petting Zoo will For those who like to play Angry In honor of Earth Day, Washington bring more than 50 animals to pet and Birds, WHES will have its own version. Henry Elementary School’s PTA Go There will be many carnival style games Green Committee will be hosting its 5th to play with prizes to win. A “Plant Walk” “We believe that annual Earth Day Festival from 1 to 5 will be held and crafts, crafts and more ‘by leaving greener p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at the rear of crafts will be featured. Popcorn will be the campus and in the bus loop at Shady footprints in our sold for $1 per beg. Attendees will be able Grove Road in Mechanicsville. community (our to pedal power their own popcorn. The school and students made a comMission), we are Vendors are needed. To participate, mitment to the environment six years ago spreading the value email WHESGoGreen@hotmail.com. and continue to make strides every day. “Be there or be reduced, reused or and knowledge for a Dawn Neher, speaking on behalf of recycled,” Neher said. sustainable Hanover.” WHES, said, “We believe that ‘by leavThe event is free and those attending ing greener footprints in our community’ DAWN NEHER will learn how to be sustainable. (our Mission), we are spreading the value WHES spokesperson To be a vendor, sponsor or volunteer and knowledge for a sustainable Hanover. for the event, email WHESGoGreen@ This festival is sure to be a big hit with all our families and we hope all of Hanover,. learn about. The Copper Line Farm hotmail.com for more information. “WHES believes in the environment; There are activities planned for all age Horses will be available for $2 per ride. Neher said the much anticipated let us show you why on April 27, 2014,” groups and guaranteed fun for the whole family. Please join WHES and be a part Recycled Fashion Show will once again Neher said.

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And they’re off! Participants in last year’s 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run take off in the event sponsored by the Hanover High School soccer and track teams. The 2014 run will be held on Saturday, April 5.

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Hanover High School’s 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, sponsored by the HHS soccer teams and the track teams, will be held on Saturday, April 5.

The Kids Fun Run will start at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. Food, prizes and awards will be featured. Early registration ended on Saturday, March 22. Entry fees are now $20 for

any Hanover County student or staff member, $25 per person and $70 per family. The race is open to all who wish to join in on the fun of the special day. Register individually or as a team.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, or interested in more information and the registration form, go to http://www.facebook.com/HanoverHawks5K or email Kim Farnsworth at kimberly.farnsworth007@ gmail.com.

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The Hanover Radio Control Flying Club will host its 12th annual Swap Meet and 6th annual Indoor Electric Fun Fly on Saturday, March 29, at the Family Life Center at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. The Swap Meet is an opportunity for model aircraft enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade remote control model aircraft, engines, radio controls, building equipment, support equipment, etc., and is open to the public. Admission from 8 a.m. to

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noon is $5. The annual event provides an opportunity to get bargains on like-new condition or gently used aircraft and gear. Club members will be available to answer questions about see FLYING, pg. 30

Lisa Deaton, the forestry education specialist for the Virginia Department of Forestry, will be giving a special forester presentation to all third grade students at Battlefield Park Elementary from 9:05 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the school at 5501 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Students are participating in Project Plant It!, which was developed by Dominion to educate children and improve the environment by planting

trees on Arbor, which will be observed on Friday, April 25. Deaton’s interactive presentation offers visuals of kids acting out the life of a tree and learning about the parts of a tree, as well as other activities. The third-graders have been studying about trees and the environment with special lesson plans and instructional materials from Project Plant It!. All of the students will receive a redbud tree seedling to plant at home on Arbor Day.

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Jessica Robertson of Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry of Ashland returned from the 2014 Virginia Professional Photographers Association Convention with six out of six prints that were awarded blue ribbons. She is one of only four photographers statewide to earn this distinction this year. Robertson also was honored with the Pinnacle Award for Best Portrait by RC Pro Lab, a Judges Choice Award and Best Portrait of a Pet. The convention, which was held Feb. 21-24 in Richmond, features a print competition to judge the best photographic works in the state. According to Robertson, internationally accredited judges from across the nation blind score the work of each entrant. Familiar faces were among Robertson’s award-winning photographs. Earning a blue ribbon was the portrait entitled “Final Cut,” which depicts Mechanicsville barber Rick Warble. Robertson said she was inspired to capture Warble in the iconic location of the American barbershop. In addition to this “Portrait of a Man,” Robertson’s work with her local senior clients also received accolades. Her “Senior Portraits” entries of Merwa Siddek of Patrick Henry, Chace Blackburn of Hanover High and Tyler Sirles of Glen Allen received blue ribbons. Robertson said “Abandoned Memories,” the subject of a “Pictorial” image, off Yowell Road in Ashland inspired her to use the

home as a photographic self-assignment Robertson said she chooses to particibecause she always wondered why the pate in print competition to keep her technical skills honed as she combines them house sits abandoned.

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“Abandoned Memories,” above, features an abandoned house on Yowell Road in Ashland. Below, Rick Warble inspired Ashland photographer Jessica Robertson to capture the iconic location of an American barbershop.

Her highest honors were awarded for her image entitled “Rescue Me.” The winning image depicts Mia, a rescued greyhound, owned by Karen Reece of Richmond. She has adopted three dogs with histories of abuse on the track and has provided love and care, turning around their life’s experience.

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An “Ugly” from Chickahominy Middle School’s production of “Honk!” waits to break out of his shell. The musical will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, March 27-28, and 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. The cost is $5. Children 2 and under will be admitted free.

with her natural talent for creativity. She holds a degree in Art with a concentration in Photography from Guilford College. Her studio is located at 307 England St. in Ashland. She earned her Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers Association of America. She also holds her Associate Fellow of Photography from the Virginia Professional Photographers Association. Robertson’s work has won numerous awards and Loan Collection prints at both the state and national levels from Virginia Professional Photographers Association, Southeastern Professional Photographers Association and Professional Photographers of America.

Juveniles charged with setting brush fires in Battlefield Green Staff Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Fire Marshal’s Office has charged two juveniles in connection with several brush fires that were set in the Battlefield Green subdivision. Battalion Chief Jason Williams said the fires occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 1. He said fire marshals worked in conjunction with

the Hanover County Sherriff’s Office investigating information leading to the arrests. “We take all fires seriously, especially fires that are intentionally set. These fires put lives in danger and place a strain on our resources. Our strong partnership with the Hanover County Sherriff ’s Office was instrumental in solving this case,” Chief Jethro Piland of Hanover Fire-EMS, said.

County fire engine working accident scene hit by vehicle Staff Report news@mechlocal.com A Hanover County fire engine was struck by a vehicle while working the scene of a traffic accident that occurred early on the morning of Tuesday, March 18. According to Battalion Chief Jason William, public information officer for Hanover FireEMS, the fire engine was parked and working at the 96.4 mile marker, northbound on Interstate 95, when it was struck and received damage to the rear of the vehicle. He said the fire engine was parked in a blocking position to protect the crews working on the scene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanover Fire-EMS would like to remind

citizens of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Move Over Lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Virginia which states: If a police car, ambulance, fire engine, tow truck or other vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on the side of a highway, Virginia motorists are required to move over when it is safe for them to do so,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were lucky this morning that no one was injured in the crash involving our fire engine,â&#x20AC;? Williams said the afternoon of the accident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First responders need plenty of space to do their job on the highway and we need motorists to slow down, move over, and focus on driving when approaching these types of scenes,â&#x20AC;? he Photo courtesy of Jason Wiliam, Hanover Fire-EMS added. A Hanover County fire engine was hit by a vehicle last week while working an accident on Troopers with the Virginia State Police were- Interstate 95. Hanover Fire-EMS administrators remind motorists to obey the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Move Over Law,â&#x20AC;? when they come upon a wreck scene. handling the investigation involving the crash.

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The annual Easter egg hunt at be held, rain or shine, from 10 4, for children ages 2 through 8 to bring baskets and join in the games, egg coloring and face Fairmount Christian Church will a.m. to noon on Saturday April years old. Participants are asked fun and fellowship. Refreshments, painting are planned.

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Applications due for HABCC scholarships Atlee and Hanover high schools. Completed applications should be returned to the respective guidance offices/guidance counselors no later than Friday, March 28. Applications will not be distributed by or accepted at the HABCC office. Scholarships will be awarded at the senior class awards assemblies in late May or early June, depending on the school schedules. “The HABCC is pleased to offer scholarships to Hanover students,” executive director Jennifer Y. Scott, APR, said. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders. The scholarship program is our way of helping to secure a bright future for the area’s business community.” For more information about the mission and activities of the HABCC, visit www.habcc.com or call 804-798-8130.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Camptown Charities, will award a $1,000, one-year scholarship to an eligible graduating senior at each of Hanover County’s four high schools. Scholarships are open to graduating Hanover County high school seniors who intend to continue their education in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, junior college or a vocational training school. They are only available to students who plan to advance their learning in the area of business studies, leadership or specialized skills training. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Offices of Lee-Davis, Patrick Henry, ED UC D RE

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the hobby, the club and provide guidance on equipment recommendations for newcomers to the hobby. The Indoor Electric Fun Fly will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. immediately following the swap meet. It provides an opportunity for experienced pilots to knock the rust off of their flying skills after the winter and is an opportunity for the public to witness the fun and excitement that remote control model aviation has to offer as a hobby. The fun fly is free to the public and visitors are encouraged to stop by. The swap meet will be open to the public at 8 a.m. for a $5

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written in the documents. “Congratulations to our outstanding nursing team for their excellence and consistent compassionate care which so closely follows the mission of Bon Secours,” Michael Robinson, CEO of Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Richmond Community Hospital, said. “This redesignation is evidence that nursing excellence is a priority for us and that we are fortunate to have the best of the best here at MRMC.” ANCC developed the Magnet Recognition Program as a way to differentiate hospitals and health care organizations and honor nursing excellence based on a rigorous audit process. Less than 7 percent of all registered hospitals nationwide are designated ANCC Magnet Recognition status. According to Magnet, designated hospitals are chosen based on a solid professional environment, guided by a strong visionary nursing leader

admission fee and the Fun Fly will commence at about 1 p.m. and is free for spectators. For more information about these events and the Hanover Radio Control Flying Club, go to hanoverrc.org. Visitors are always welcome

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at the club’s model airport located just eight miles east of Mechanicsville just off of U.S. 360 in Broaddus’ Flats. The club offers free flight instruction and can help you get started on the right foot with equipment selection.

by Sept. 30, 2014. In order to qualify, families must meet the federal income eligibility guidelines and reside in Hanover County. In addition, the federal program requires that 10 percent of the enrollment opportunities be available to children with disabilities. If you are a resident of Hanover County and would like to know more about HPI, call 804-365-4506 or visit the website at www.hanover.k12.va.us. Find “More Quick Links” on the right side of the page and click on the “Hanover Preschool Initiative” for more information. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

who advocates and supports development and excellence in nursing practice. The ANCC said it believes that Magnet-recognized organizations will lead the future reformation of health care; the discipline of nursing; and care of the patient, family and community. “We are so proud to be recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet hospital,” Jill Kennedy, chief nurse executive at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, said. “Our nurses are at the top of their game and understand the needs of patients and families and their contributions have been enormous; they are the foundation of the great care we provide.” Memorial Regional Medical Center is a 225-bed acute-care hospital with a full array of services and has been a Magnetrecognized organization since 2009 when it was first awarded the designation. Memorial Regional is located in Mechanicsville and serves the City of Richmond and Hanover and Henrico counties,

as well as Virginia’s Northern Neck. Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital also achieved Magnet status in 2008 and Magnet redesignation in 2013. Once an organization achieves Magnet status, it must reapply every four years and go through a lengthy data collection and review process to maintain their designation. Memorial Regional’s application for redesignation was outcome focused, using evidence of demonstrating better than the mean nurse sensitive indicator data for the majority of eight consecutive quarters ,including patient falls, urinary tract infections, central line infections and pressure ulcers among others. In addition to exceeding benchmarks, the nursing department also must demonstrate and provide evidence of empirical outcomes for a number of standards established by the ANCC. For more information about the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program, visit http://www.nursecredentialing.

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Doors opens at 5 p,m. Tickets can be purchased through an online registration page found at CampKesem.org/ Richmond/Make-the-Magic2014. All of the proceeds from this event will go towards hosting camp free of charge to local families in need. Organizers also are looking for donated items and prizes for the gift auction and live auction from local businesses and venues. To donate, contact Richmond.MtM@ CampKesem.org. The Camp Kesem program model was founded in 2000 at Stanford University. Since then, it has grown into a national organization, with 54 camps

nationwide in 27 states. Children who have a parent who has or had cancer often lack sufficient external support because they are neither physically ill nor visibly distinct from others. The complexity of emotions they experience can easily go without attention. It is often challenging for these children to find peers with whom they can relate, resulting in feelings of isolation and fear. “It gives both my child and myself a week to spread our wings separate from each other. He’s exactly where he wants to be, surrounded by kids in similar situations and the warmth and support of the counselors,” the parent of a 12-year-old

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Rte. 360, 1 mile east of Lee-Davis High School, for Pre-K through 5th grade. Organizers said the church has eggs hidden in places they didn’t even know they had, and promised lots of eggs, candy

and Bill and Jean Brooks, all of Mechanicsville and the late Jackie Wade. Ethan and Ashbea are both graduates of Lee-Davis High School. In May Ethan will graduate from VCU School of Engineering with a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering. A June wedding is planned.

and fun. An Eric Carle Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at at the Mechanicsville Branch Library or ages 3 to 12. Join them for a special Storytime with activities and snacks based on your favorite books by Eric

he marriage of Ivy Louise Williamson, daughter of Jerry and Dawn Williamson of Mechanicsville, to John Michael Lightsey, son of Nikki Fiveash of Rockville, Maryland, and George Lightsey of Jacksonville, Florida, took place on February 1, 2014, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville. Dr.

Stephen W. Starzer, pastor at Fairfield, officiated the wedding ceremony. The bride is the granddaughter of Ellis and Janice Baily of Mechanicsville and James and Sue Williamson of Crewe, Virginia. The bride and groom are both graduates of Atlee High School and currently reside in Richmond.

Johnsons’ 50th anniversary celebrated

Brenda and Dave Johnson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 26, 2014. They have two children: Kathy (Steve) DeNunzio, David Johnson, Jr. (Linda). They also have five grandchildren; Melina and Joseph DeNunzio; and D.J., Tori and Brock Johnson.

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Carle. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. Call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.

Church will host “Walking with Jesus”, a 30 minute guided devotional look at the last week in the life of Jesus leading up to his death and resurrection from 6 to 8 p.m. at 8492 Peaks Road in Hanover. It is free to the public, no reservations are needed, Sunday, April 6 Lebanon United Methodist and attire will be casual. For

more information call 746-0980. Weekly Worship Services are at 9 a.m., Contemporary and 11 a.m., Traditional. For more information call 804-746-4541.

Mother Goose starts at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Preschool starts at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. Family Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. and at 6:45 p.m. for all ages. Call Tuesday, April 8 804-746-9615 or visit the library Storytimes will be held at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place at the Mechanicsville Library: for more information.

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March 26, 2014

Dental practice changes name

Leading the Pledge

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Rural Point Elementary SCA students Kaylee Gagnon, Reagan Patrick, Cole Elrod and Keegan Maloney recently led the Pledge of Allegiance at a Hanover County School Board meeting.

Dr. Baxter Perkinson & Associates has changed its name to Virginia Family Dentistry. The change reflects the practice’s growth in multi-specialty dental care and its expanded presence in Central Virginia today with 11 locations. “When I opened my practice more than 40 years ago, it was a small dental office with one mission, to help patients smile by giving them quality dental care in a caring patient centered environment,” founder Dr. Baxter Perkinson said. “We’ve grown substantially over the years because of this philosophy and have always invested heavily in professional training and the latest dental equipment to deliver the best care possible to our patients. Our practice takes pride using a team approach in the care of each of our patients in all of our see DENTAL, pg. 36

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Winston Smith is a member of the Global Youth Service Day Leadership Corps, a group of Hanover County youth who are leading their own service projects on April 12. She created a project that will save many lives in countries where people have little or no access to clean water. Her goal is to raise $1,000 to purchase Sawyer Water Filters. Each water filter costs $100 and will provide clean water for one hundred people for 10 years. Winston is partnering with Stop Hunger Now of Richmond, an agency that delivers the water filters to communities with no clean water and trains them to use the filters properly. On Global Youth Service Day, Saturday, April 12, Winston will be distributing free water bottles and accepting donations for her Water for the World project at the Hair Cuttery in the Hanover Square Shopping Center on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Donations may also be made at www.gofundme.com/ waterfortheworld.

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