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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, is seeking re-election this year. “It has been my honor and my pleasure to serve the citizens in this capacity for the past three years,” KellyWiecek said. “I have enjoyed advocating for commonsense decisions on school and public safety funding. I take very seriously our KELLY-WIECEK ongoing commitment to smart growth to preserve our sense of community and Hanover’s truly rural areas.” She said she is an outspoken supporter of the Hanover County School Board and its efforts to provide updated technology in classrooms and increase facility maintenance see KELLY-WIECEK, pg. 24

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Budget plan calls for more deputies, Fire-EMS staﬀ County administrator proposes $396.5 million for 2016 By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — Last Wednesday, Hanover County officials unveiled their 2016 budget, a document that reflects a continuing upward trend in the county’s financial

picture. The proposed $396.5 million budget features increased funding for public safety and education and a 1 percent across-the-board raise for all county employees, including teachers. County Administrator

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County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented a budget proposal of $396.5 million last Wednesday to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr.s’ proposal contains funding for four more deputies for the Sheriff ’s Office and eight full-time FireEMS employees. Education accounts for45 percent of the total budget while 13 percent is earmarked for public safety. Over the next five years, funding for a total of 15 additional deputies is included in the long-range financial plan. Hanover deputies also will be equipped with body cameras by the end of this year in a project that is funded under the current budget. Harris said those monies will come from reserve funds from the 2015 budget. Eight added Fire-EMS positions will allow full staffing at the Ashland Fire Station and East Hanover. see BUDGET, pg. 26

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Those planning to participate must have a female adult attend with them. Events for the evening include food, a photo booth, gymnastics, dance party, crafts, hair, makeup, nails, karaoke, yoga, cupcake decorating and gift baskets.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Snow days bring back lots of fond memories Anticipation was more than just a song by Carly Simon “back in the day.” While Hanover County Public Schools students took advantage of Old Man Winter’s recent snowfalls, memories came flooding in about the days of this writer’s youth (and it’s been awhile) about snow days. The term “snow days” brings back memories of being clothed in layers to avoid the cold while diving into “the white stuff,” which provided a most enjoyable experience. Back to the anticipation part. My school days were — well, a few decades ago, so there was no technology to notify us that school had been canceled due to the weather. Many mornings started with bated breath, listening intently to the local radio stations for those words: “There is no school in Logan County today.” After the immediate happy dance, it was time to plan the day. Fortunately, my neighborhood was filled with many kids in my age range. There would be a gathering at the home of a family behind our house because they had the biggest yard. Let the good times begin. Whether you believe in global warming or any issues related to the climate, cold just seems colder (of course, that could go along with getting older too) and we certainly didn’t experience the knee-deep snows and arctic blasts that have become commonplace. Anyway, when the snow fell on Feb. 17, we posted an invitation on our Facebook page —- www.facebook.com/mechlocal — to share photos of kids of all ages enjoying Mother Nature’s work. We also got a few photos of pets playing in the snow. Your response to our requests is always so impressive — and most appreciated. So, thank you for being part of our social media world. The face of a happy child is so heart-warming — and we saw many through your photos. Thank you for sharing. We would be remiss if we didn’t take the opportunity again to say “Thank you” to all the workers who make our lives easier when inclement weather is predicted or arrives. Your efforts merit our thanks. Be safe and think spring, which, by the way, will be here March 20. Melody Kinser

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Consequences and cruel realities By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist As I sat listening to ice pellets bounding off my front door, spring seemed a long way off for Virginians after suffering through one of the coldest spells in recent years. After a week of frozen inactivity, residents prepared for winter’s final push after the recent snow provided a welcome, or not, reprieve from our normal schedules. The merits of time off due to snow are easy to note, but the downside of a week off for my school-aged children became painfully evident as the impending reality of Monday morning began to descend on their recently acquired snow bum personalities. Almost three dozen eggs and

as many gallons of milk later, the unscheduled winter break ended at my home. Like many parents who didn’t accomplish what they had expected that week, I was glad to see school doors open again, and big yellow buses in my neighborhood were a welcome sight. I didn’t envy the educators who had to pick up the academic pieces after an episode like that. If anything was clear during those days out of school, it was the lack of scholarly activity my kids enjoyed. My futile attempts to guide them toward the library or perhaps a magazine during the seven-day hiatus were met with a lack of enthusiasm that mirrored their carefree attitude with

hours off and nothing to do. I feel fortunate, I think, to live next to a ready-made sled run. It’s not the biggest hill in the world but has the right angle for a speedy ride with a safe landing zone. After three or four days of incessant in and out of the house trips to the convenient hill, the thrill lessened, and the track lost its luster of excitement. My children quickly redesigned the course, adding additional bumps in the middle of the hill to add excitement to their runs. I must admit some science was learned during this activity in the form of a new appreciation of gravity. see REALITIES, pg. 8

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FOHS questions Hazzard’s question on live streaming (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Wayne Hazzard, chairman and South Anna District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.) Dear Mr. Hazzard, At the recent Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ meeting live streaming of HCBOS meetings was approved with a vote of 7-0. Friends of Hanover Schools supported this initiative and praises the Board of Supervisors for passing it. During the approval process, there was a question, and subsequent discussion, regarding various “web browsers” and which would support the streaming. After the presentation, you turned to your fellow board members and asked, “Did you understand any of that?” loud enough for many members of the audience to hear. We would like to understand your decision-making process. How do you go about educating yourself prior to making decisions whether or not to invest taxpayer funds in technology, be that live streaming of meetings or educational technology for our schools? So that we can be fair and factual, and not misquote you, we would appreciate a formal written response to our question.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Dr. Michelle Schmitt, Ph.D. Chair Friends of Hanover Schools friendsofhanoverschools@gmail.com

Trying to define the term ‘giving back’ Giving back! OK, what does it all mean? If I work for a pay check, insurance and retirement, is that considered givsee LETTERS, pg. 8

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The first bump sent them airborne and the second flipped them over as they attempted time and time again to complete their newly abbreviated run. They made minor adjustments until the hill was just the way they wanted it, making numerous tweaks in the angles of the bumps. To a delirious parent who had spent too much time at home for an adult that week, the attraction of the hill was mystifying.

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ing back? Or is that considered getting paid for giving back? Could this actually mean “No Pay, No Give Back.” I had a Give Back incident once. After a late Black Friday night shopping spree for car parts and later getting back in the light where I could see better, I realized there is probably no market for Rolls Royce hub caps in West Virginia I decided to “Give Back” to the owner and after getting three hub caps back on a cop pulled up.

No way would he believe I was trying to give back after seeing the fourth hub cap still in my hand. Some days it doesn’t pay to be honest. The Give Back I would like to see is from everyone who approved, assisted and ignored the obese pay check taken by the Hanover County Public Schools employee for directing traffic. This money came out of school budget money that could have been used for teachers, supplies or other things for educating the kids. I’m assuming the past and present school superinten-

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men to my neighborhood at the Bluffs at Bell Creek. I met them when I was out walking and they were shoveling driveways. I asked if they wanted to make some money and they said they were doing this to keep busy since they were off from Christopher Newport University for a few days. They came to my area and ended up doing all four driveways, not wanting to accept any payment but I insisted. Two were graduates of Hanover High School and another was from Maine. Austin, Emmett and Aaron, you’ve restored my faith in young folks with your manners, strong handshakes and eye contact when speaking to someone. I wish you all the very best life has to offer because you all deserve it. Thank you again. Irene Hollins. Mechanicsville

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dents, Hanover County School Board members and Hanover County Board of Supervisors will have no problem shelling out the $150,000-plus that should have been used for some Hanover good. Speaking of something good, I’m doing this for the taxpayers. I’m considering contract talks with Blue Ribbon Winning Brunswick Stew Masters to conjure up what we will call “Taxpayer Brunswick Stew” or (TPBS) made entirely the old fashion way, hand-stirred in a cast iron kettle by Professional Virginia Tax Paying Stewers. Who knows better how to make a stew than a taxpayer? We slave day after day, week after week, year after year so we can retire two years after we die. Our taxes support government employees with the best of salaries, the best of benefits, the best of vacations, snow days, holidays and the best of

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For one shining moment, the thrill of a downhill run on snow made video games, iPods, Kindles and the rest of their wide collection of technology seem insignificant. So, perhaps there were lessons learned in a week that seemed, otherwise, wasted. As their unplanned winter break neared an end, my kids’ faces became long and the excitement level returned to normal. “I hope we don’t have a word study test tomorrow,” Jack said to his twin sister Emma.

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and scholarships. These included a sold out recital at St. Catherine’s School and a Summer Camp hosted by the Richmond Figure Skating Club, as well as scholarships for several dancers. They also kicked off their new website www.miraclesinmotionva.org, a fundraising campaign through gofundme.

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ECHANICSVILE – Shady Grove United Methodist will host the annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Miracles in Motion (MIM), a dance group for people with special needs, on Saturday, March 14. There will be two seatings for this event: 5 to 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 to 8 p.m. This year’s event will feature food from sponsors, Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant and William’s Bakery, and will provide volunteer opportunities for Hanover High School BETA club as well as other community members. Last year the group worked hard to host its first annual spaghetti fundraiser in order to raise the funds needed for various performances, new equipment for the classroom

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Davis High School. June 14 – The annual recital at Hanover High School. The event is sponsored by the Hanover High School Choral Boosters. MIM is described as “a valuable part of our community, offering hope to families of children with disabilities and serious health issues, as well as offering adults, teens

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| Death Notices & Funerals BAILEY, Charles Sumner, of Richmond, passed away February 23, 2015, with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife, Ann Bailey; daughters, Letia Bailey and her husband, Dittmar Dittrich from New Orleans, Louisiana; and Kathryn Bailey of Mechanicsville. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church at 1101 Forest Avenue in Richmond.

Michael Briere BRIERE, Michael Jerome, Lt. Cmdr. Diving Officer, United States Navy retired, age 61, of Panama City, Florida, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed on February 21, 2015, surrounded by family and close friends. He is survived by his parents, Leo and

Charlotte Briere; five siblings, Becky Bracey (Mitch), Barry Briere (Debbie), Sharon Filegar (David), all of Mechanicsville, Clifford Briere of Stafford and William Briere of Sandston; 19 nieces and nephews, 10 great-nieces and nephews; and close friends, John Schlegel, Frank Hillis and Kin Howard. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Per Mike’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or Children’s Camp Scholarships, payable to and c/ o Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. For full obituary and online condolences, please visit

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Mildred L. Butler BUTLER, Mildred L., 91, of Richmond, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert K. Butler. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Barbara J. Butler and Betty B. McMullan; two grandsons, Dr. G. Shelton McMullan (Carrie) and Robert W. McMullan; a great-grandson, C. Grice McMullan; nephews, Ray Lassiter (Jane) and Dave Lassiter (Mary); and loving friends, Brenda and Larry Powers. Mildred was a lifelong member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. A funeral service was held at 12 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Nelsen’s Funeral Home at 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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in Richmond. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Louanna Dennis DENNIS, Mrs. Louanna Suckins, 78, of Cullen, died February 22, 2015, at her residence. She was the wife of George Russell Dennis and the daughter of the late George and Sallie Lyle Suckins. She was preceded in death by one son, Kent Dennis. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Carl Dennis of Boise, Idaho; one daughter, Artrianna Morris of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Keishanna (Kareem), Ashilee, Christopher, Christian, Trae and Maurice; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Friday, February 27, 2015, at the Triumph Baptist Church in Darlington Heights with interment in the St. Andrews Baptist Church cemetery in Cullen. Condolences may be expressed at www. JeffressFuneralHome.com. Jeffress Funeral Home Inc. of Charlotte Court House was in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Derricott DERRICOTT, Floyd Benjamin Sr., entered into eternal rest February 23, 2015, at his home. He is survived by seven children, four siblings, 18 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at noon Friday, February 27, 2015, at Greenwood Baptist Church in Ashland. Online condolence and full obituary may be found at www.owensfuneralservices. com. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimneys Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

Perella Dinkins DINKINS, Perella, 82, departed this life February 17, 2015. Family and friends will cherish her memory forever. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at St. Luke’s Baptist Church in Ruther Glen. Owens Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Full obituary and online condolences at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

William Douglas DOUGLAS, William H. “Billy,” age 69, went into the warm embrace of his Lord on February 25, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Bilie Gail; daughters, Donna Comer (Allen) and Emily Stafford; two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Mason; brother, Bubba Adams; sisters, Sissie Moore, Monk Gibbs and Dorothy Moore; and a host of special nieces see OBITUARIES, pg. 14

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GIVLER, William “Bill” III, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Wagontown, Pennsylvania, Bill was a graduate of West Chester University and an Eagle Scout. He was a special education teacher at Scott Intermediate High School in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, for five years before entering the career service of the Boy Scouts of America. For 39 years, Bill helped turn boys into men, much of that time as the program director of the Heart of Virginia Council in

Richmond. He was the director of Camp T. Brady Saunders for 26 years. After his retirement, Bill joined the Mechanicsville Rotary Club, where he was an active member, serving as club secretary and sergeantat-arms. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Juliane W. Givler; his son, Bill Givler IV; his daughter, Anne Elizabeth Givler; sister-in-law, Sharon Weil; daughter-in-law, Angelia R. Givler; grandsons, Jacob Johnson Givler and William Givler V; nephew, Jeff Weil and his wife, Nancy Weil; numerous cousins, as well as thousands of camp staffers and Scouts whose lives he enriched. A celebration of Bill’s life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Camp T. Brady Saunders at 1723 Maidens Road in Maidens. Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.

Madlynn Headley HEADLEY, Madlynn W., 81, of Mechanicsville, entered eternal life on February 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Headley; and her son, James Jeffrey Headley. Also, by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Wilkins; her brother, John Robert Wilkins; and her sister, Dorothy W. Basye. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa H. Koch, and her son-in-law, Douglas K. Koch; brothers, Leslie W. Wilkins Jr., T. Mitchell Wilkins and wife JoCarole; sisters, Shirley W. McNeal and husband George and Joyce A. Wilkins, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews, cousins and devoted in-laws and friends. Madlynn was retired from AT&T and began her career at Tidewater Telephone Company as a switchboard operator. She was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015, at Bennett Funeral Home in

Mechanicsville.Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Ruth Jordan JORDAN, Ruth Clark, 104, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2015, two days before her 105th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Jordan; parents, Henry and Mary Clark; and her sisters, Bessie Brannan, Flora Brannan and Genevieve Drolla. She is survived by her son, John Clark Jordan; her stepson, James J. Jordan and wife, Jonnie; grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew and Ashley; nieces, Betty Miller and Genevieve Rowell; nephew, Joe Drolla and wife Terry; great-niece, Teresa Givens; cousin, Bryn Davis; and many other relatives and friends. Ruth was born on January 5, 1910, in Citronelle, Alabama. She completed high school, took a secretarial course and was employed by New York Life Insurance Company for over 40 years in offices located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Atlanta, Georgia (where she met her husband, who also was employed by New York Life) and Richmond. She was a dedicated member of the Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church and was involved in the Ladies’ Guild. She moved to Covenant Woods after her husband passed away and was one of the first residents there. She enjoyed reading, playing board games, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She was a lovely lady who had a good sense of humor, a gentle and unpretentious demeanor and a caring heart. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank the staff at Covenant Woods for the excellent care she received, Hospice Community Care for their professional assistance for over a year, and Beth Walker, her one-on-one caregiver, who gave her excepsee OBITUARIES, pg. 30

Outstanding employers, employees Deadline for ‘Spirit of Volunteerism’ to be honored by Community Services Each year the Hanover Community Services Board (CSB) holds a Blue and White Gala to recognize individuals and their employers for the outstanding commitment they make to employment in

Hanover. At this event both employers and their employees are recognized with several awards. All employees are recognized for milestones with their employer at five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years

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Award nominations is Monday Monday, March 9, is the deadline to nominate someone for a Hanover County 2015 Spirit of Volunteerism Award. These annual awards recognize outstanding volunteer service throughout our county. Anyone may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age, whether they serve small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faith-based community initiatives or civic-led community outreach. Self-nominations also are welcomed. Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One (honoring an individual over 18); Spirit of Youth (honoring youth or youth group up to age 18 or still in high school); Spirit of Dedication (honoring an individual 60 and over); Spirit of Team (honoring two or more adult volunteers working toward a common

cause); Spirit of Family (honoring two or more family members working together toward a common purpose); Spirit of Inspiration (honoring an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization); and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community). Award recipients will be selected from each category. All award recipients will receive an engraved plaque and a financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree’s nomination form. see SPIRIT, pg. 17

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year I knew right away I want to do this with my life. When I started getting more involved with everything in MIM I just wanted to do so much more, so I did. Now I am volunteering my time twice a week with MIM, my homeroom at school is for special needs students, every other Thursday I go to a youth group for special needs, and challenger sports in the winter and fall.” Created in 2007 by Kim Moncrief, MIM provides dance instruction and the opportunity to take part in live performance. MIM is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that offers classes in creative movement, ballet, tap and exercise at three different locations throughout the Richmond area: Chesterfield, Mechanicsville and the West End). For more information about events, classes and activities, go to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Miracles-in-Motiondance-group/96131982318 or on Twitter.

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SHLAND — It’s the dead of winter but the Hops for Heroes team is thinking about Summer and planning for the 2015 release of Homefront IPA. Center of the Universe Brewing Company in Ashland will be participating this year. This year, 10 breweries are brewing Homefront IPA across the country. Each brewery is planning something different

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will be donated to the Hanover Humane Society. To schedule a photo seshe Hanover Humane sion, call 804-798-7980. Society is joining again For more information about with Jessica Robertson, Jessica Robertson and the fundPhotographic Artistry, raiser, visit www.jessicarobertfor the Fifth Annual “Ashland son.com. Photos submitted by Toni W. Smith Goes to the The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education will showcase the original works of the Hanover Dogs.” members of the Pastel Society of Virginia in “Play of Light,” a new exhibition, which opened Humane An Monday and continues through March 30. Participating artists will be on hand to discuss Society is their work at a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, in the Center ballroom. The appointment a 501(c)(3) Center is located at 17205 Mountain Rd, in Montpelier. For more information, visit www. only event, entity that montpeliercenter.org or call 804-883-7378. Toni W. Smith is the gallery director. Shown are, “Ashland from left, “Fall Color in Crozet” by Julia Lesnichy, “James River on the Fault Line” by Jody promotes Goes to the Holder and “Salt lake Serenity” by Dianne Simons. adoption, Dogs” will be education held today and preven(Thursday, Photo courtesy of Jessica Robertson tion proMarch 5) The Fifth Annual “Ashland Goes grams for and Friday, Baldwin College in Staunton. They are: Amanda Staff Report to the Dogs” fundraiser to benefit animals in March 6. Slemaker of Montpelier and Hilary Smith of news@mechlocal.com the Hanover Humane Society will Ashland and The $39 Beaverdam. Students must earn grade point be held today and tomorrow. surrounding sitting fee for Two Hanover County students earned a averages of 3.75 to 4.00 to be included on the counties. place on the Fall 2014 Honors List at Mary Honors List. each session

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to celebrate the release and connect their community to a worthy cause. Examples of these partnerships include several breweries bringing in volunteers to zest oranges for the beer, beer releases at local Minor League ballparks, celebrity brewers and full market awareness through mutual release parties at the breweries and local accounts. Homefront IPA is a way of saying “thank you” to all of the men and women see BREWERY, pg. 17

Roots and Shoots garden cleanup to be held today Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Henry Clay Elementary School’s Roots and Shoots garden cleanup that was scheduled for Feb. 25 has been rescheduled for today (Wednesday, March 4). The hours will be 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves as the school prepares the garden for spring planting. To submit items for this page, send to Melody Kinser at mkinser@mechlocal.com or call 804-775-4622.

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All recipients will be nominated for the statewide Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards. All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at Hanover High School auditorium. This event is free and open

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was the recipient of the 2014 Robert Cunningham Memorial Award for being the Outstanding Employer in Supported Employment. Rock Solid Janitorial Services were recognized for their support of two enclaves or work crews who clean Hanover County buildings. They provide training and creative opportunities for the individuals who work for them. The Robert Cunningham Memorial Award for the Outstanding Community Employer is presented each year to the business that has demonstrated the ability to provide outstanding support to the individuals they have hired with disabilities. Michael Anderson was the 2014 winner of the Dale Twigg Memorial Award for the Outstanding Employee in Supported Employment. Anderson has been a full-

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who dedicate themselves to protecting our safety and our way of life. The beer is released around Memorial Day each year in hopes to give a reminder of how important the past, present and future

to the public. The goal of the celebration is to pay tribute to all volunteers within our community, as well as honor award nominees and announce the 2015 award recipients. The 2015 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards sponsors are: Ashland Wal-Mart Superstore, Battlefield Press Inc., Covenant Woods, Grace Community Presbyterian Church, Optimist Club of Hanover, Rappahannock

Electric Cooperative and Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce. Nomination forms, online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

time employee at Moss Window Supply for 15 years. He is known for his high standard of performance at work and volunteering at his church. His involvement at work and in his community is a testimony to his sense of compassion and willingness to help others. This annual award recognizes an employee who has demonstrated substantial work gains as well as improvements in the quality of their life. Duanetta Conant was the 2014 recipient of the Hanover Industries Employee of the Year award, presented to an individual in the Hanover Industries program who has demonstrated growth and a desire to increase their employment skills. Conant has worked in Hanover Industries for 10 years and is always willing to try new jobs despite her physical challenges. The CSBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Employment Services program provides Supported Employment for

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, March 4 St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold its midweek Lenten dinner at 6 p.m. and Worship Service at 7 p.m. The MidWeek Lenten theme is “Psalms of the Penitent” at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call Rev. Rodney Bitely, pastor, at 804-427-7500 or visit www. saintpaul-lcms.com.

Thursday, March 5 Salem Presbyterian Church on Studley Road in Mechanicsville will host its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. Hymn choices will be the requests of the attendees. Those attending also will learn about the life of St. Patrick. Friday, March 6 Boy Scout Troop 531 and Venture Scout Crew 531 are hosting their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. Seating will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue through 8 p.m. Carry-out will be available. The Italian Kitchen is providing the meat sauce and marinara sauce for the dinner. There also will be an on-site bake sale. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door and include spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage. Prices are $7 for ages 12 to adult, $5 for ages 5 to 11 and free for children ages 4 and under.

Saturday, March 7 The Rotary Club of Mechanicsville will host its 16th Annual Casino Night to benefit Hanover Safe Place from 7 p.m. to midnight at the ACCA Shriners Temple at 1712 Bellevue Ave. in Richmond. To RSVP, contact Matt Brann at 804-761-5012 by Monday, Feb. 23.

MechanicsvilleCommunity Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $5 for adults (including fish $7) and $2.50 for those under 12 years of age. Family limit is $14. Profits go to Heart Havens Fund, which provides residential housing for those with intellectual disabilities. For more information, or to set up reservations, call 804746-4719 or 804-730-4956. The Ashland Renegade Farmers Market will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Items for sale will include fresh local produce, grass-fed meat, cage-free eggs, homemade breads, cookies and other baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles. The market is held behind Town Hall on Thompson Street and will be open every other Saturday until May, when the Ashland Farmers Market will resume normal operation. For more information, visit the Ashland Farmers Market Facebook page. The Hanover Master Gardeners will host a class, Insects in your Garden: Garden CSI, from 9 to 11 a.m. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit www.hanovermastergardeners.org or call 804-752-4310. Participants who register will be told where the class will be held.

Sunday, March 8 GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one, will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room E106 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The group will continue to meet each Sunday

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through April 19. For more information, email griefsupport@shadygroveumc.org or call 804-746-9073.

Monday, March 9 Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email or kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesday, March 10 The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580. CareShare, a faith-based support group for anyone who cares for a person with demen-

tia or Alzheimer’s disease, meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the New Highland Baptist Church in Room 103. For more information, call 804-550-9601. Caregivers can join the group at any time.

Wednesday, March 11 St. Paul Lutheran Church will present its midweek Lenten Dinner at 6 p.m. and Worship Service at 7 p.m. The MidWeek Lenten theme is “Psalms of the Penitent” at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call Rev. Rodney Bitely, pastor, at 804-427-7500 or visit www. saintpaul-lcms.com.

Thursday, March 12 TheHanoverTowneGarden Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6240 Mechanicsville Turnpike, across from Lowe’s. Those who are interested in joining should contact Allison Christian at 804-227-3786 or by email at christianfam@ embarqmail.com.

Saturday, March 14 The Mechanicsville AARP Chapter 5407 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shalom Baptist Church at 6395 Mechanisville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The guest speaker will be Valerie Pulley, RDN, from Martin’s Food Markets. The topic will be “Healthy Ideas.” Refreshments will be provided. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 804-5598010. The Hanover Master Gardeners will host a class, “Pollinators, Pets and Insecticides: How to Manage Your Garden for Pollinators

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@ mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local. Without Insecticides,” from 9 to 11 a.m. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit www.hanovermastergardeners.org or call 804-7524310. Participants who register will be told where the class will be held. The Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. The program will be “Oral Judging” with Jean Fender, a flower show judge. She will be judging flower arrangements and horticulture specimens. She will be offer insights, tips and techniques that members could use to improve their entries. For more information, call Liz Martin, club president, at 804-559-0898. A Boat Virginia boating safety class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Green Top Sporting Goods at 10150 Lakeridge Parkway in Ashland. The course, taught by Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors, is free for boaters who are at least 12 years old. As of July 1, 2014, all operators of personal watercraft, including jet skis and motorboats, who are 45 years old or younger are required by law to carry a card stating that they have completed this class while operating a watercraft. July 1, 2016, all boaters will be required to carry proof of completion. Topics will include boating operations, safe boating practices, navigation signs and boating responsibilities. To sign up, visit www.flotilla31. org/classes.asp or call Keith Morgan at 804-229-6649. The Henry Clay Woman’s Club Fashion Show/Tea will get underway at 2 p.m. at the

First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. in Ashland. Cost is $20 per person.

Sunday, March 15 GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one, will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room E106 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The group will continue to meet each Sunday through April 19. For more information, email griefsupport@shadygroveumc.org or call 804-746-9073.

Monday, March 16 The Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. In addition to a business session, an International Outreach Dinner will be held. For more information about the meeting, or becoming a member of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, visit the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org. Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday see CALENDAR, pg. 19

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at 7 p.m., at Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call or email 366-9645 or kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 18 St. Paul Lutheran Church will present its midweek Lenten dinner at 6 p.m. and Worship Service at 7 p.m. The MidWeek Lenten theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psalms of the Penitentâ&#x20AC;? at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call Rev. Rodney Bitely, pastor, at 804-427-7500 or visit www. saintpaul-lcms.com.

Saturday, March 21 Atlee High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gridiron Club will hold its Annual Mulch Sale, offering shredded hardwood mulch for $3.50 for a two cubic foot bag. There is a special price for 60plus bags. Delivery is available for $10, with a 10-bag minimum. Pick-up will be available from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Atlee High School Stadium. To order, go to goatleestore.com or call 804-803-1382. The Ashland Renegade Farmers Market will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Items for sale will include fresh local produce, grass-fed meat, cage-free eggs, homemade breads, cookies and other baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles. The market is held behind Town Hall on Thompson Street and will be open every other Saturday until May, when the Ashland Farmers Market will resume normal operation. For more information, visit the Ashland Farmers Market Facebook page. The Hanover Master Gardeners will host a class, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learn to Prune: When, Why and How,â&#x20AC;? from 9 to 11 a.m. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit

www.hanovermastergardeners.org or call 804-752-4310. Participants who register will be told where the class will be held. Epworth United Methodist Church will sponsor its Annual Pancake Supper and 5th Auction Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall at 11 Epworth Rd. in Aylett (on the corner of Epworth road and King William Road) in King William County. Donations will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, apples, tea and coffee will be served. Seating will be available to eat on-site. Takeout also will be available with a drive-thru service. Proceeds from the supper will benefit the church Building Fund.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church will present its midweek Lenten dinner at 6 p.m. and Worship Service at 7 p.m. The MidWeek Lenten theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psalms of the Penitentâ&#x20AC;? at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call Rev. Rodney Bitely, pastor, at 804-427-7500 or visit www. saintpaul-lcms.com.

office at 6130 B Mechanicsville Turnpike in the Hedrick building. Leaders are Steve Saunders, M.Ed., 804-405-5216, and Celie Thomas, M.Ed., 804432-1109. There is no charge and meetings are open to the public. Registration by phone is requested. www.themainchannel.net. GriefShare, a Christ-centered support group to help those who have lost a loved one, meets at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday through April 2 at the New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Road. For more information, call 804-5509601. New members are welcome to join at any meeting.

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families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email or kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 25

Support in Difficult Times will be held 7 to 8 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at The Main Channel

GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one, will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room E106 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The group will continue to meet each Sunday through April 19. For more information, email griefsupport@shadygroveumc.org or call 804-746-9073.

The Hanover Master Gardeners will host a class, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canning, Freezing and Drying Produce,â&#x20AC;? from 9 to 11

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Monday, March 30 Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. For details, call Sandy at 804730-4812 or email sandy. leigh@verizon.net.

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Monday, March 23 Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their

a.m. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit www.hanovermastergardeners.org or call 804-752-4310. Participants who register will be told where the class will be held. Spring 2015 will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church at 5351 Pole Green Road, one mile east of Mechanicsville Elementary School, in Mechanicsville. Inflatables, a petting zoo, fun bus, face painting, balloon artist, hot dogs, popcorn, games and prizes will be featured. For more information, call 804-779-2700 or visit www. BroadusChurch.org.

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MECHANICSVILLE — Interviews for scholarships to American Legion Boys State will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at American Legion Post 175 at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Boys State will be held June 21-27 at Radford University in Radford. Candidates must be rising high school seniors as of the end of the current school year. They should attend a Hanover County Public Schools high school. Students that reside in Hanover County who attend a high school outside

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A Celebration of Dr. Seuss! will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Atlee Branch Library. Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to enjoy stories by Dr. Seuss and creative crafts. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Pajama Storytime will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Atlee Branch Library. Bring your favorite snuggly friend for a special Storytime. PJs and slippers are welcome. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Apps & Wraps will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Atlee Branch Library for ages 11 and up. Bring your mobile device, share your favorite apps, and make ear bud wraps. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Family LEGOs will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Atlee Branch Library for ages 5 and up. Show your creativity with LEGO bricks, put them on display, and share new ideas with your friends. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Storytimes will be held at the Atlee Branch Library on these dates: Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 10 a.m. Mother Goose for 6 to 24 months with a parent; 10:45 a.m. Toddler for 2 years old with parent; and 11:30 a.m. Preschool for 3 to 5 years old. Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 10 a.m. Mother Goose for 6 to 24 months with a parent; 10:45 a.m. Family for all ages; and 11:30 a.m. Preschool for 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Brush Bots Boxing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Monday, March 9, at the Hanover Branch Library for ages 9 to 16. Make a brush bot box and boogie. Call the library to sign up. Pizza will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Hanover Book Club will discuss “One Plus One” by Jojo Moyes from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Hanover Branch Library. Those attending are invited to bring a friend. Refreshments will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. March Morning Movie will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March28, at the Hanover Branch Library. See a great all ages movie on the big screen. Call the branch for movie title information. Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Storytimes will be held at the Hanover Branch Library on these dates: Friday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 10:45 a.m. Family for all ages. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Pajama Storytime will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for ages 3 to 10. Enjoy stories and crafts in your PJs with your favorite plush friend. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information, call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Learn Digital Scrapbooking at the Mechanicsville Branch Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, for ages 11 to 18. Want to learn how to do digital scrapbooking? Bring a flash drive with 20 to 30 photos and a valid email address and you’ll learn how to digital scrapbook. Sign-

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Mills family places in sorghum yield contest Double Crop Non-Irrigated division with Pioneer® brand hybrid 83P17, which yield-

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — Edwin Mills and John W. Mills of Hanover recently placed in the 2014 National Sorghum Producers (NSP) Yield Contest. They each earned one of the 81 state titles won by growers planting Pioneer hybrids. The NSP awarded 126 state titles in this year’s contest. Growers planting Pioneer hybrids dominated the contest and won 64 percent of all state awards presented. Edwin Mills won first place in the Conventional-till Non-Irrigated division with Pioneer® brand hybrid 83P17, which yielded 84 bushels per acre. John W. Mills won first place in the

“Our sorghum research program also helps ensure that growers who use Pioneer sorghum hybrids experience strong performance year in and year out.” DOUG PILKINGTON DuPont Pioneer senior marketing manager

ed 64 bushels per acre. First, second and third place national

honors were awarded in each of the seven divisions. Growers compete within a broad range of sorghum production classes, including conventional-till irrigated, conventionaltill non-irrigated, mulch-till non-irrigated, no-till non-irrigated, reduced-till irrigated, double-crop non-irrigated and doublecrop irrigated. “We are incredibly proud of the way Pioneer® brand sorghum hybrids performed in the 2014 NSP Yield and Management Contest,” said Doug Pilkington, DuPont Pioneer senior marketing manager in Lincoln, Neb. “Our high-yielding products, coupled with implementation of the very best manage-

John N. Mills takes third place in state Corn Yield Contest Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — John N. Mills of Hanover recently won third place in the Irrigated division of the 2014 National Corn Growers’ Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Virginia. Mills won with Pioneer® brand hybrid P2089AM™, which yielded 276 bushels per acre. Mills earned one of the 238 state titles won by grow-

ers planting Pioneer hybrids. The NCGA awarded 470 state titles in this year’s contest. Growers planting Pioneer hybrids dominated the contest and won 51% percent of all state awards presented. The NCGA Corn Yield contest is an annual U.S. national competition among corn growers with the goal of capitalizing on the high genetic yield potential of today’s corn hybrids. see CORN, pg. 24

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identification, timber harvesting, reforestation, environmental protection and more. Campers also take part in field trips, exploratory classes, outdoor recreation and a Lumberjack Field Day. Teachers, natural resource professionals and others working with youth may make nominations for this popular camp. Nominees must be Virginia residents 13 to 16 years old with good academic standing, have an interest in natu-

ral resources, and must not have attended Forestry Camp before. Financial sponsorship is provided by forest industries, conservation agencies, associations and individuals. As a result, every camper selected to attend receives a scholarship and pays only $85 to attend the week-long residential camp. New sponsors are always welcome. To nominate a camper, visit the VDOF website: http://dof.

virginia.gov/forestry/camp/. Nominations are due by April 1. For more information, contact Ellen Powell at 434220-9083 or via email at ellen. powell@dof.virginia.gov. ----The Virginia Department of Forestry, headquartered in Charlottesville, has forestry staff members assigned to every county to provide citizen service and public safety protection across the Commonwealth.

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tion, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Pysanky Ukranian Easter Eggs will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Pysanky (from the Ukranian “pysaty,” meaning “to write”) is a way to use the wax resist method to create beautiful eggs. Instruction will be two hours, followed by free time for you to complete your egg to take home. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For

more information, call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Storytimes will be held at the Mechanicsville Branch Library on these dates: Tuesday, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 10 a.m. Mother Goose for 6 to 24 months with a parent; 10:45 a.m. Preschool for 3 to 5 years old; 11:15 a.m. Family for all ages; and 6:45 p.m. Family for all ages. Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25

10 a.m. Toddler for 2 years old with a parent; 10:45 a.m. Preschool for 3 to 5 years old; and 11:15 a.m. Family for all ages. Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 10 a.m. Toddler for 2 years old with a parent; 10:45 a.m. Preschool for 3 to 5 years old; and 11:15 a.m. Family for all ages. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Information submitted by Carolyn Garner, librarian.

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Master Gardeners continue with Winter Home Gardening Series HANOVER — Hanover County Master Gardeners’ Winter 2015 Home Gardening Series continues March 7. Free classes are held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. The next class is Insects in Your Garden: CSI in the Garden. All classes are open to the public. Those wishing to participate are asked to register for each class they would like to attend online at www.hanovermastergardeners.org or by calling the Hanover

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County Extension Office at 804-7524310. Once registered, participants will be given the location and address. For more information, call the Hanover County Extension Office. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact the Extension Office at 804-752-4310 during business hours at least seven days before the event

and predictive policing programs. “Good government is no accident. Fiscal responsibility, return on investment for our citizens and open communication will continue to be my focus for all efforts we undertake,” she said. Kelly-Wiecek’s committee memberships include 31st Annual

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Legislative, Joint Education, Finance and Safety/Security. She represents Hanover County as member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Partnership, the Capital Area Workforce Investment Agency Policy Board, the Capital Region Collaborative and the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission. “I believe we are each called to use our experience, skills and talents to benefit others and the communityat-large.” Raised in Central Virginia,

Kelly-Wiecek is a 17-year resident of Hanover County. She has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree from Averett University and graduated from Hanover County’s Citizens Planning Academy. She has 20 years of communications and public relations experience in private industry and manufacturing. She is self-employed as an industrial marketing consultant. Kelly-Wiecek and her husband Paul are the parents of a Hanover County Public Schools student.

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“I believe in the future of Hanover. I believe in the people of Hanover. I believe that Hanover is a special place and that together we can preserve the character of the community, while ensuring that the county continues down a path of responsible growth. Hanover has a wonderful history, but a brighter future,” he added. Stokes and his wife Andrea have four children and live in Mechanicsville. He said he is committed to the continued improvement of the county’s schools. He is employed as project manager at DMA Floors, where he is responsible for the concrete finishes division. For more information, visit web4hanover.com.

Spanish and French students need host families for summer Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Students from Spain and France – ages 13 to 17 – need host families for three to four weeks this summer. Hosts will have the opportunity to learn about the student’s culture while he/she will experience life in the United States. These students are coming to practice their English and be a part of an American family and taking part in dayto-day routines. A variety of programs are available that suit working and non-working families. Host families can choose an independent stay program where the students just live with you, a group stay program where the students live with you and go two days a week to activi-

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nesses.” He said he has a deep understanding and history of public service, which includes eight years in the United States Marine Corps. After serving as a Marine, he became a police officer and volunteer firefighter in Stafford County and later the City of Charlottesville (SWAT team officer) before settling in Hanover County. He said government should be open and available for scrutiny. The process and decisions of any governing body should be visible to the people, and those who make those decisions should be available to those same people.

Growers compete in six corn production classes, including non-irrigated (A and AA), notill/strip-till non-irrigated (A and AA), irrigated and no-till/ strip-till irrigated classes. “Pioneer brand hybrids have consistently provided top yields in the annual NCGA contest, and this year is no different, Steve Reno, DuPont Pioneer vice president, regional director – U.S. and Canada, said. “This demonstrates the

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ment practices, shows what is possible for sorghum growers in the United States.” “Our sorghum research program also helps ensure

ties, or the academic program where they are gone during the workday and spend time with families nights and weekends. Spanish and French students come to the United States to practice their English and be part of an American family, as well as take part i n daily routines.

Families receive stipends to help with expenses and the students bring spending money for recreation activities. Assistance can be provided for transportation or vacation concerns. For more information, contact Debbie Hardy at 804-9093190 or debbiehardy2003@ yahoo.com. value of elite Pioneer germplasm coupled with industryleading traits and technologies to attain peak performance.” “Pioneer is proud of all its 2014 Yield Heroes, and none more so than this select group of contest winners,” he said. “These growers set the example for what is possible when the best genetics meet the best management practices, including putting data to work in the field, and we can’t wait to see what Pioneer brand hybrids produce for U.S. growers in 2015.” that growers who use Pioneer sorghum hybrids experience strong performance year in and year out,” he said. “We continue to expand our investment in research to improve our products and the defensive traits that protect top yields.”

Virginia State Parks campgrounds to open Friday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — The opening day of camping season in Virginia State Parks is changing. Campgrounds will open Friday, March 6. “In years past, we opened campgrounds on March 1, regardless of the day of the week,” Craig Seaver, state parks director, said. “To better serve our visitors, we will open on the first Friday in March this year and in the future.”

Managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia State Parks offers more than 1,800 campsites, ranging from primitive camping to RV sites with electric and water hookups. Exceptions to the new schedule include Lake Anna, Pocahontas, Smith Mountain Lake and Staunton River state parks, where camping opened on Sunday, March 1, this year. Campgrounds at Fairy Stone and Twin Lakes state parks are scheduled to reopen May 1 after

bathhouse renovations in those parks. Because of elevations of more than 5,000 feet, Grayson Highlands State Park opens primitive camping March 6 and full service camping May 1. Full-service camping is available year-round at Douthat, Shenandoah River and Hungry Mother state parks. Also new this year, site-specific reservations are available for some sites in six campgrounds. Campsites are normally available on a first-

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The long-term plan calls for an additional 16 more firefighter/medic positions to be filled over the next four years. “We will work toward meeting the staffing and response goals we were not able to fully address in FY [Fiscal Year] 16,” Harris said. Fire Chief Jethro Piland told the supervisors that he needs an additional four positions to staff another ambulance adding to the county’s current total of two. Piland said he wants to correct call response times in rural portions of the county and said there is a discrepancy between response times in the Suburban Service Area and areas located outside of that zone. “We talk often about response times as a key indicator to measure our performance. In 2014, we did a good job. It is important to understand the differences and the challenges of our response times both inside and outside the SSA. While we do very well inside the SSA, we are challenged in the core rural areas,” Piland said referring to EMS response times. The chief said his department still depends on the dedicated group of volunteers who staff county firehouses, working in unison with career employees. “We have a great volunteer system,” he added. Piland said the 2016 proposal does not meet the amount he requested. “As the county administrator has recommended, there

This month’s dinner meeting will get underway at 6.30 p.m. on March 17. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and

are eight positions in his budget. I thought it was important for you to know that I requested 12,” he said. “If we had he opportunity for four additional persons, I would place another ambulance in service at a cost of $252,000.” Long-term, Piland said his department needs new Toughbook computers, a new pumper and two new ambulances.

community service. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Ruritan has grown throughout the United States of America, and in doing so has become.”America’s

services assignments. The sheriff noted the lowest crime rate in four years, increased solve rates and the county’s position as one of the lowest crime rate areas in the state. “I’m proud of our record of fiscal restraint and good management. I’m proud of the excellent accreditation successes, the low crime rates and high clearance rates. I’m

Leading Community Service Organization.” Membership in Ruritan is an honor and privilege. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request an membership application or with

Hines said. “I’m here to tell you that we are going to make that work. I will also tell you that I need more officers in the courts, but I appreciate the four officers he found for January of 2016.” The sheriff reminded the board that he will return next year with additional requests for more personnel. “It’s not because I want to. It’s because we need it. I would never ask

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Jethro Piland, left, chief of Hanover Fire-EMS; Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County; and Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented their budget requests to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last week.

He pointed to an aging burn building and the need for new breathing apparatus systems as other long-range concerns. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, thanked the supervisors for their continued support, but pointed out several basic realities facing his department. With the opening of the new courthouse and staff demands for two additional courts established in 2014, Hines said additional positions would be necessary for court

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proud of our officers and their dedicated commitment to the safety and security of our community. I’m proud of those unique partnerships that are becoming the envy of our peers,” Hines said. Even though the proposed budget for his office falls short of his requests, Hines recommended approval of Harris’ proposed budget. “I needed six people in my budget, and Mr. Harris has been able to find me four,”

you for something we didn’t need,” Hines said. Harris said citizens’ surveys consistently rate education as a top priority in Hanover County and this year’s budget reflects that commitment. The new budget increases the local share for education by $2.5 million, about 3.4 percent increase over last year’s funding. Those local funds were necessary to compensate for lost state funds provided to the school system.

questions, call 804-746-5728 or by letter to Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To be a guest of the club, call the number listed above. Hanover Ruritan welcomes both men and ladies.

The county also is proposing committing $28.5 million in capital improvements over the next five years. This includes funds for building upgrades, technology purchases and replacement school buses. “At this level of investment, Hanover County’s commitment of local funds to our schools will be at the highest rate in our history on a per student basis,” Harris said in a prepared statement. Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, said she will continue to confer with Harris regarding the proposed one percent raise contained in this year’s budget proposal. The Virginia General Assembly has approved additional funding for localities focused on a 1.5 percent increase, but it’s not clear at this time if the county’s current plan will be adjusted. “We continue to await the final action of the General Assembly,” Wilson said. “There are two versions of proposed revenue adjustments, one in the House and one in the Senate. We’ll continue to work with Mr. Harris and his staff to understand what the final iteration is and make adjustments as appropriate,” she said. Several speakers pointed to increased class sizes and lack of salary increases as major concerns for the school system. Rachel Levy, a parent of three children in Hanover schools, spoke in favor of additional funding to reduce class sizes in Hanover schools, especially the ones that serve more

diverse student populations. “In order for the needs of such a diverse group of students to be met, class sizes need to be smaller,” she said, referring to classes at John Gandy and Henry Clay elementaries. “They were smaller five, six, seven years ago. Smaller class size was one intervention that the county used to boost achievement.” Levy said increased class sizes are a clear indicator of a system that is not providing the services it once did. “Both my husband and I volunteer in the schools and we have noticed a decline in the quality of education that our children receive since we moved here six years ago. Right now, my children’s learning conditions are not what they should be,” Levy said. While there are no increases to the county’s current tax rate of 81 cents per $100 of assessed value, county residents will see a slight increase in their monthly utility bills. A one percent increase is proposed, amounting to about a $7 increase on average utility bills. The proposed budget also establishes two new positions in the Public Utilities Department, both focusing on improved customer service. With revenues up and county unemployment down, Harris said the economic indicators point to a region in recovery. “The traditional measures we use to gauge the state of our local economy give us reasons to feels optimistic about the future,” the county administrator said.

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Young-Lushbaugh vows Miss Mantlo to become exchanged in October bride of Mr. Krevonick

r. Bernard Mantlo and Ms. Valerie Bryant, both of Mechanicsville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hayley Anne Mantlo, to Mr. Edwin Webster Krevonick, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Krevonick of Mechanicsville. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Lloyd Bryant and the late Mrs. Lois Bryant. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dixon, all of Mechanicsville. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hughes of Studley and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Krevonick of Richmond. Miss Mantlo is a graduate of James Madison University, where she received her Master of Arts in Teaching. She is currently an elementary teacher in Henrico

he wedding of Wendy Marie Young and Edwin Roy Lushbaugh Jr., took place on October 18, 2014. The ceremony was held at Kline’s Mill in Linville. The Rev. Stan Farthing officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bruce and Roxane Young of Mechanicsville, and the groom is the son of Ed and Linda Lushbaugh of Dover, Delaware. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lushbaugh, parents of the groom, also at the Barn at Kline’s Mill on Friday evening, October 17, 2014. Wendy was escorted by her father and then given in marriage by her parents. The bride’s bridal party consisted of Kim Andrews, Darci Bacigalupi, Tiffany Harris, Savannah Mayer, Jennie McNeilly, Kim Mitchell and Jenny Young. Jaxie Andrews was Wendy’s flower girl. Edwin’s groomsmen consisted of Mike Lushbaugh, Tom Lushbaugh, Barron Monroe, Matt Myers and David Young. Nathan Young and Noah Young were ring

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HAYLEY MANTLO and WEBB KREVONICK to be united in marriage in June County. Mr. Krevonick is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he received his degree in Accounting.

He is currently employed as an accountant in Hanover County. A June wedding is planned.

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MR. and MRS. EDWIN ROY LUSHBAUGH JR. the former Wendy Marie Young bearers. Soloists at the ceremony were Misty Newman and Bruce Young. Music was provided by Greg Cryszczon and

Justin Morris. A European honeymoon is planned for July 2015. Wendy and Edwin now reside in Stuarts Draft.

Introducing Lucy Mae Stewart Photo submitted by Carol Copple

For information on Celebrations, contact Michelle Wall at 804-746-1235, ext. 10, or mwall@mechlocal.com

Matt and Mae Stewart of Mechanicsville are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Lucy Mae Stewart. Lucy was born December 13, 2014, and weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces. She is shown with her big sister, Evie Kaye. Grandparents are Ray and Carol Copple of Mechanicsville and Eldridge Stewart of Alabama. Greatgrandparents include Marianne Butler of Mechanicsville; and Mary Stewart and Robert and Lenora Mozingo, all from Alabama.

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tional love and attention. Ruth’s ashes will be interred in the Memorial Garden at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church at 7000 Park Avenue in Richmond at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Donations may be made to Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, c/o Women’s Endowment Fund or to Covenant Woods Guild, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 231117025.

Frank F. Kay Jr. KAY, Frank F. Jr. “Bubba,”

85, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 18, 2015, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bubba was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Shirley Ann Kay; his parents, Frank and Louise Kay; and son, Kirby Frank Kay. He is survived by two daughters, Denyce Corzatt (Jim) and Terry Spiers (Scott); son, Tracy Kay; five grandchildren, Tabitha, Amanda and Blake Spiers, Dylan Kay and Tanner Spangler. Bubba loved his river cottage in Deltaville, where he fished and crabbed by the bay. He worked at Virginia Power for 41 years, where he

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retired at age 58. Bubba will be sorely missed by his friends and the staff at Heritage Green Assisted Living, who loved him dearly and took wonderful care of him. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. Visitation will be held one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation.

Keith D. Robinson Keith D. Robinson, age 78, went peacefully to his heavenly home on February 22, 2015,

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TIGNOR, Teddy Max passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oakley and Hazel Tignor; brother, John C. Tignor; sister, Bernice Rubarth; and his beloved son, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris Leake Tignor; grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Tignor; daughterin-law, Tina Tignor; brother, Harry D. Tignor (Ruthie) of 9:30

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Elkton, Maryland; sisters, Janice Hobson (John) of Lebanon, Joyce Cater (James) of Midway Tennessee, Martha Bates (John) of Marysville, Pennsylvania, and Shirley Urich (Ron) of Enola, Pennsylvania. Teddy retired with 25 years of service as a salesman and supervisor for Merita Bread. He enjoyed golf, fishing and NASCAR and collecting sports cards. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue in Richmond. Teddy was laid to rest at Washington Memorial Park in Sandston.

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of Woody Funeral Home at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

leaving his family and friends with many special memories. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Helen R. Robinson; three children, Cheryl and Chris Bouma, Karen and Jim Caskey and Neil and Shannon Robinson; four grandchildren, Joshua, Nathan, Loton and Jack. Keith had an extensive extended family who are cherished beyond words. A celebration of Keith’s life was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2015, at the New Highland Baptist Church. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolence may be made at woodyfuneralhome.com. The Atlee Chapel

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Road Sunday Worship 9:30am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed. We are a welcoming, inclusive faith community. Nursery Provided ∂ 804-559-9302 Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.org

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.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 10:55am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (children will join their families in church for Communion). Healing Service with Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays at 6:15pm. 779-3454 or immanueloc.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.gethsemanechristians.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 9am & 10:15am Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net

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

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LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sun. Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sunday. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service, 11am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm. Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9 am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) ; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:30 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Rev. Joe Kendrick, 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 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

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Jackets Badger rivals to claim ODAC title By Mike Barber Richmond Times-Dispatch SALEM — This year, Randolph-Macon College’s basketball team made sure it was the last one on the court at the Salem Civic Center. A year after being bounced in the quarterfinals, the seniorladen Yellow Jackets, the topranked Division III team in the nation, outlasted No. 10 Virginia Wesleyan 81-74 in overtime to win their third Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship in five years. The Yellow Jackets drew one of two first-round byes in the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament. They will host the winner of Thursday’s Alvernia-Catholic contest Saturday at 7 p.m. in Crenshaw Gymnasium. “We did not want to lose the last game of the ODAC tournament,” senior forward Joe Hassell said. Senior guard Marcus Badger, the tournament’s most valuable player, scored 19 points and had seven rebounds. Hassell, another of the team’s eight seniors, scored 15 points and had seven rebounds. “They showed this weekend that they’re the two best players in the league,” R-MC coach Nathan Davis said. “We’re fortunate to have them both.” After senior guard Breven Lyons hit a shot at the buzzer

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Left, Randolph-Macon’s Marcus Badger (3) brings the ball down court for the Yellow Jackets in their 67-57 victory over Eastern Mennonite in the semifinals of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament at the Salem Civic Center Saturday. Right, Badger, who was named the tournament’s most valuable player, slips through a gap in the the Royals’ defense. Randolph-Macon went on to win the ODAC championship with an 81-74 overtime victory over Virginia Wesleyan Sunday.

for Wesleyan to force overtime, Randolph-Macon (26-2) outscored the Marlins 15-8 in the extra period to win the title. Senior forward Akeem Holmes scored four of his 11 points in the overtime. Macon and Virginia Wesleyan (23-5) have alternated winning the ODAC champion-

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ship the previous four years. At least one of the two schools had reached the title game every year since 2008. This is the second time in three years they’ve met in championship game. “We enjoy playing against those guys,” Virginia Wesleyan coach Dave Macedo said. “They bring out the best in you.”

That was certainly the case Sunday, as the Marlins were aggressive and effective in the first half. When they opened play in the ODAC tournament on Thursday, Badger and Hassell said Macon’s collective experience meant it wouldn’t panic if it fell behind in a game.

Sunday, the Marlins put that theory to the test. Virginia Wesleyan seized a 31-18 lead with 6:26 left in the first half and prompting Davis to call a timeout. What did the ODAC coach of the year tell his players during that timeout? “‘Calm down,’” Hassell said

was Davis’ message. “‘Everybody is going crazy. Just take a deep breath. We’ve been here before and you guys know what to do.’” Out of the timeout, R-MC scored nine straight to cut the lead to 31-28 with 2:57 left in see BADGER, pg. 35

Home court gives Generals advantage over Hawks By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor DINWIDDIE — Hanover High School’s boys basketball team may have come to an end because of its long bus ride to Dinwiddie. At least that is what Dinwiddie High School coach Chip McCoull said after the Generals’ 77-71 victory over the visiting Hawks in the Conference 20 basketball tournament Monday night. In the girls tournament, Midlothian hammered Hanover 62-27. “Quite frankly, if the game had been played at Hanover, then Hanover would have won,” McCoull said. “That’s the difference in the game. Hanover drove 45 minutes. Neither of us practiced all week, you know. It was whoever was playing at home was going to win the game. … I think that drive is worth five to seven points for us – for both of us, particularly since neither of us could practice.”

a tough game, especially coming into their home gym,” said Hanover head coach Darren Thornton. “We just knew what kind of ballplayers they were and we knew they were going to be a team that could come after you for the whole 32 minutes.” Dinwiddie’s press, particularly late in the game, made it difficult on Hanover to run its offense consistently. “They were an aggressive team,” Thornton said. “You’ve just got to match their intensity, because that’s the type of basketball they play where they’re coming after you for the full 32 minutes, pressing you, playing man-to-man, pushing the ball on offense. I thought our guys battled them very well. It’s a good team.” Hanover was led by Alan Dabney with 20 points, Jason Dave Lawrence/The Local Wade with 17 and John Hanover’s Alan Dabney (4) drives around a Dinwiddie player in the Generals’ 77-71 victory over Castelow with 11. the Hawks in the Conference 20 boys basketball tournament at Dinwiddie High School Monday. Dinwiddie was led by Isaiah Hanover led 21-19 after the far behind they could be dis- final minutes to claim the right Gholson with 26 points. Jalyn first quarter, but the Hawks counted. They almost overtook to advance to the conference Jarrett scored 13 points and Raequon Hinton and Malik began to fall behind in the sec- Dnwiddie after a late run, but semifinals. ond – though they never fell so the Generals pulled away in the “We knew it was going to be Scott scored 10 apiece for the

Generals. Injuries did not help the Hawks’ cause, as several impact players such as Nicholas Zona and Ryan Madison were forced to sit out. “That hurt – him, [Ryan Madison], not having Mac Patrick all year,” Thornton said. “Injuries are just part of the game. I definitely would love to have those guys out there so that we could have a full arsenal. But I felt comfortable with the guys that we had able to play that we could get the job done. We just came up a little short. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. HANOVER (6-16) — Boisseau 0, McAndrew 5, Dabney 20, Wieckmann 2, Caler 5, Castelow 11, Plummer 8, Wade 17, Payne 3. Totals: 25 18-37 71. DINWIDDIE (11-11) — Hinton 10, Hall 1, Jarrett 13, Gholson 26, Ince 8, Branch 0, Robinson 9, Scott 10, Graves 0. Totals: 27 17-22 77. Hanover 21 13 18 19 — 71 Dinwiddie 19 17 23 18 — 77 3-point goals — HAN: Caler, Wade, Payne. DHS: Hinton 2, Jarrett, Gholson 3.

Patrick Henry’s boys, girls ousted in conference semifinals By Brandon Lloyd For The Daily Progress C HA R L O T T E S V I L L E – After a five day layoff that saw their matchup with Patrick Henry get postponed three times in as many days due to weather, the Albemarle girls basketball team showed little rust as they routed the Patriots 63-39 in Monday night’s Conference 16 semifinal. “We did a couple of things that were going to bring our girls together if we aren’t going to be in the gym,” Albemarle head coach Rachel Proudfoot said. “That had a sleepover which was a bonding experi-

ence and when we did practice, everybody was just very alert.” Albemarle led 17-11 after one quarter as senior KK Barbour knocked down a threepointer at the buzzer to kick start her big night. Barbour poured in 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the win while teammate and fellow senior Kendra Hairston scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds. “They wanted this, a month ago,” Proudfoot said. “After they [Patrick Henry] beat us by one at their place it was one of those games that just hurt.” Albemarle used a 13-0 run to open up a 27-11 lead mid-

way through the second quarter before Patrick Henry scored their first points in more than seven minutes with 4:08 left before halftime. “Our defense was tenacious tonight,” Proudfoot said. “At one point we had 13 assists and to go along with our defense, that was big.” Albemarle would take a 3618 halftime lead into the locker room. Patrick Henry scored the first four points of the third quarter to pull within 14 but was never able to get any closer than that. Boys The Albemarle boys’ team also showed no sign of the long

layoff as they also took care of Patrick Henry to advance to Tuesday night’s Conference 16 final. The Patriots knocked off Patrick Henry 56-37 for the second time this season behind another big night from Austin Katstra. “I think you could tell in the first quarter that we hadn’t played in a week,” Katstra said. “I thought we played pretty well and I think we started executing really well on offense in the second half.” Katstra scored a game-high 26 points and finished off the double-double by grabbing 11 rebounds. “We hadn’t played in ten

days but we weren’t going to use that as an excuse,” Albemarle head coach Greg Maynard said. “We got a few practices in and I was really disappointed that we couldn’t play this game last week, that’s just my opinion.” Patrick Henry scored the first four points of the game but saw Albemarle use a quick 9-0 run to take a 9-4 advantage before leading 12-7 after one quarter. Albemarle’s defense limited Patrick Henry to just 11 halftime points as the Patriots led 18-11 after 16 minutes. Patrick Henry would not go away quietly as they scored the first four points of the third quarter to

pull within three. Albemarle would then use a 6-0 run that was capped by a Juwan Carter three-pointer to give the Patriots a 24-15 lead. “I thought we were really impatient in the first half,” Maynard said. “We did play great defense and rebounded really well so I was happy with that.” Carter scored eight points on the night. Albemarle would keep the defensive pressure on as they forced four-straight Patrick Henry turnovers to extend their lead to 30-18 late in the third quarter before leading 34-20 after three quarters.

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Wasps sting R-MC women in ODAC quarterfinal By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Randolph-Macon’s women’s basketball team has had its ups and downs this season, but, despite a late-season loss to Emory & Henry on Feb. 14, the Yellow Jackets finished the regular season with two straight wins to claim the No. 2-seed and a first-round bye in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament at Salem Civic Center in Salem. Unfortunately for the Yellow Jackets, they stumbled once again when facing the Wasps in the quarterfinals. No. 7 Emory and Henry became the first team to shoot better than 50 percent from the floor and score more than 90

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Randolph-Macon women’s basektball coach Carroll LaHaye (center), shown in a home game agaiinst Guilford on Jan. 17, said the Yellow Jackets have struggled on defense all season.

points against the Yellow Jackets this season as the Wasps eliminated the Yellow Jackets 93-81. Randolph-Macon head coach Carroll LaHaye said a combination of shaky defense on Randolph-Macon’s part and hot shooting on the Wasps’ part

did the Yellow Jackets in. “It’s no secret that we’re not the best defensive team and that we don’t always get the stops that we need,” LaHaye said. “But Emory & Henry played exceptionally well. I mean, they were on fire. They were totally

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focused and in control. They really dominated the game. They beat us in all facets of the game.” Emory & Henry (14-12) had five players in double figures: Chloe Harris led the Wasps with 21 points, followed by Tamara Brewster with 17, Kristie Langley with 15 and Asia Jenkins and Amanda Stanley with 10 apiece. Randolph-Macon (20-4) had four players in double figures: Hannah Livermon with a gameand career-high 24 points, Sarah Parsons with 17, Khajae Hester with 15 and Amber Lee with 11. Emory & Henry outshot Randolph-Macon from the floor: 33 of 64 (52 percent) to 27 of 73 (37 percent); and from 3-point range: six of 16 (38 percent) to six of 29 (21 percent). Emory & Henry outrebounded Randolph-Macon 50 to 41.

Finally, the Wasps had more assists than the Yellow Jackets 18 to seven. “You pick up the boxscore and you look and you as a team have four double-figure scorers, you’d like to believe that you have a good chance of winning the game,” LaHaye said. “They had key players come off the bench – Megan Jacoby, their point guard and their key leader, she fouled out. She only played 26 minutes in that game, and they were able to beat us and beat us soundly. “I attribute that to great opportunities for people coming off the bench to step up and do whatever [Emory & Henry coach Anne] Crutchfield asked them to do.” The Yellow Jackets led early, but their last lead was 9-8 with 15:13 in the first half. Emory & Henry then went on a 18-0 run to take a 26-9 lead with 9:04 left

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than .500 – but we had some quality wins,” said King William head coach Joe Harper. “We did some good things. I’m looking forward to next year.”

The Cavaliers’ inexperience this year caught up with them in the third quarter, when an inadequate presence on the boards left them with only seven points

to show for that eight-minute effort. “When we looked at the breakdown of scores, it was the second-chance points when we

didn’t box out,” Harper said. “They missed the first shot, and our bigs simply were not boxing out and getting that rebound. [Greensville] got two shots, three shots, and that extended their lead. … “We did nothing to take that away. Their big kid tips in, tips, tips. They were jumping over us because we weren’t boxing out. All we were doing was jumping, and that’s not going to get you anything with leapers like they’ve got. You’ve got to put a body on somebody.” Another factor was the Eagles’ getting warmed up enough to run their press after a long weather-related break that prevented practice, much less games. “We had not touched a basketball since last Monday,” Greensville County head coach Les Young. “The kids were just trying to get back into the swing of things in that first half – not that they weren’t aggressive or that the press wasn’t successful. … By the third quarter we got back into the swing of things.” Harper will miss the ser-

away. I was trying to get away from the defender. I was just trying to get a shot off. Once it left my hands, I knew it was going on.” Lyons was one of five Marlins in double figures Sunday, led by junior wing Nick Doyle, who scored 16. But sophomore guard Khory Moore, the team’s leading scorer this season, was held in check. Moore scored five points on a 2-for-13 shooting performance. “I left my teammates hanging tonight,” Moore said. “I just think I was mentally out of it from the jump and left my teammates hanging. The pressure got to me and I wasn’t finishing my layups I usually

finish, wasn’t hitting 3s and I was letting my man get by me on defense. I just played a horrible game.” The Marlins are expected to join the Yellow Jackets in the field of 62 when the NCAA Division III tournament brackets are announced today. The tournament starts Thursday.

minutes of the game before the Yellow Jackets overtook them on a layup by Trent Walker to take a 25-24 lead with 4:14 left. The Royals closed to within a point once more – with 12:22 left in the game – but never led again. Badger also had seven assists and Hassell six rebounds in the game. Chris Hamilton scored 11 points for the Yellow Jackets, while Akeem Holmes led the team with eight rebounds. Eastern Mennonite also had a pair of 13-point scorers: David Falk and Ryan Yates. Falk finished with a double-double with 10 rebounds as well, while Yates had seven of his own. Marcel Crump scored 12 points

for the Royals. James Williams Jackets back on top 63-58 with led Eastern Mennonite with 3:01 left, and Badger, Christ Hamilton and Lamont Moore seven assists. added five more points to give Randolph-Macon a 68-58 lead Quarterfinal A career-high 26 points by with 34 seconds left. Hassell finished with 20 Marcus Badger and a late 10-0 run allowed Randolph-Macon points and five rebounds and to get away with a 72-63 victory Hamilton with 10 points for the over eighth-seeded Randolph in Yellow Jackets. Evan Jackson led the quarterfinals of the ODAC Randolph-Macon with seven tournament Thursday at the rebounds. Randolph was led by Salem Civic Center. The Wildcats proved a Desgain with 21 points and determined foe, nipping at the five rebounds. Gordon Rogo Yellow Jackets heels until they finished with 10 points for the tied the game 58-58 on a pair Wildcats, and Seth Wimbish of free throws by Zach Desgain had seven rebounds. Mike Barber can be reached with 4:40 left in the game. Joe Hassell scored five at mbarber@timesdispatch.com. straight points to put the Yellow

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor EMPORIA — King William’s boys’ basketball team is done with its season, but the young Cavaliers have had a good year. Because of the weather last week, Conference 33 cancelled its basketball tournament, but King William, as one of the top four seeds in the conference, advanced to the Region 2A East tournament. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers drew Greensville County, which had only three losses this season, in the opening round of the regional tournament. King William held its own against the Eagles into the third quarter but Greensville County took advantage of a 24-point third quarter to pull away for a 72-49 victory Tuesday night at Greensville. The Cavaliers end their season at 9-10, but it is a significant improvement over last year for a team with just two seniors – Gray Shannon and Nick Byrd – on the squad. “A good year – one game less

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the half. “There’s nothing you can do to replace experience,” Davis said. “These guys have had a lot of downs. They’ve had a lot of ups, obviously, with the success we’ve had. But there’s been a lot of downs. They’ve been through it all.” Sunday, that included losing a four-point lead in the final 1:25. The Marlins forced overtime when Lyons flung in a fallaway jumper at the buzzer. “I just took the shot and it went through,” said Lyons, who scored 11 points. “I was fading

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King William’s Will Stewart (15) slips through the Greensville defense for a layup attempt in the Eagles’ 72-49 victory over the Cavaliers at Greensville County High School Tuesday.

Semifinal Marcus Badger and Joe Hassell each scored 13 points to lead the Yellow Jackets to a 67-57 victory over fourth-seed Eastern Mennonite in the semifinals of the ODAC men’s basketball tournament at the Salem Civic Center Saturday. The Royals led for the first 15

vices of Shannon, a starter, and Byrd, who gave the Cavaliers quality minutes off the bench. Shannon, while he would have loved to prolong his basketball career, appreciated the progress his team made this year. “Compared to last year, when we had around a three and 15 season, I think it’s been a big improvement,” Shannon said. “I would have liked to go out positive for this year, but nine and 10, I’ll take that. … I’m pretty proud of what we have accomplished.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. KING WILLIAM (9-10) — Micken 7, Robinson 4, Shannon 5, Stewart 6, C. Parker 1, Brown 4, Gaines 0, S. Parker 0, Leach 14, Byrd 0, Longest 4, Mathews 4. Totals 17 12-25 49. GREENSVILLE COUNTY (213) — Robinson 3, Jones 2, Astrop 2, Anderson 8, Patrick 5, Gillus 0, Peebles 8, Jordan 9, Harding 14, Mason 3, Meredith 4, Gordon 8, Muhammad 2, Clayton 2, Young 2. Totals 32 2-10 72. King William 15 12 7 15 — 49 Greensville 16 19 24 13 — 72

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Social Services oﬃcers discuss beneﬁts, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Special thanks were extended to the staff at Autumn Care. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Arline W. Turner TURNER, Arline W., passed away on February 24, 2015, at the age of 78. She is survived by her sons and their families, Tony Loyall (Robin) of Sandston and Neil Turner (Bonnie); and two grandchildren, Evan and Katelyn Turner of Mechanicsville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015, at Billups Funeral Home. Dr James R. Colvin officiated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leigh Street Baptist Church.

Emma Wade WADE, Emma, 93, of Mechanicsville, departed this life February 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Stewart Wade; and brothers and sisters. She is survived by

government. brand tax preparation software products of their All of the software choice. made available through “Free File is an incred“In addition to saving the Free File program uses ible resource for eligible taxpayers time and a simple, interview-style Virginians to receive money, Free File format to help taxpayers the full amount of their provides valued savings well-earned tax refund,” identify all the credits and deductions for which to Virginia’s government McAuliffe said. “Free File is a tremendous example they are eligible, such as with lower processing of a public-private partnerthe Earned Income Tax costs and fewer ship that provides imporCredit (EITC). errors than manual tant services to Virginia Virginia is one of 20 paper returns.” without costing the govstates plus the District of CRAIG BURNS ernment one dime, and Columbia that sponsors a Tax Commissioner in fact saves Virginians State Free File program, money at tax time.” allowing eligible residents “In addition to saving taxpayers time and to easily and accurately complete both their federal and state taxes with the trusted name- money, Free File provides valued savings to

her daughter, Janis Wilson; two granddaughters, Kerri Salmon and JoAnn Wilson; three great-grandchildren, Shayne, Shannon and Shelbie Salmon; sister, Hester Edson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Homes at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park.

Barbara Williams WILLIAMS, Barbara Lehman, of Henrico, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Helen M. and George R. Lehman, and is survived by her husband, Lewis L. Williams Jr.; son, Lewis L. Williams III; daughter, Penny L. Williams; four grandchildren, Heather, Fallon, Lewis IV and Dallas; and a large, extended loving family and friends. She was the glue of the family and she loved the beach and animals and she adored each and every one of her grandkids. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Fairmount Christian

Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA.

Raymond Williams WILLIAMS, Raymond Neal “Buddy,” 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away on February 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Bertha P. Williams; brother, Edward J. Williams; and sisters, Margaret Crouch and Veta Ellis. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara P. Williams; daughters, Raymi Catron and her husband Mike and Julie Moore and her husband Alan; grandchildren, Lauren Simmons and her husband Phillip, Luke Catron and his wife Melisa and Ryan Moore; great-grandson, Brooks Catron; sister, Dot Woodson; brother-in-law, Benny Powell and his wife Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant from 1952 to 1956. Buddy worked as a wholesale drug salesman for McKesson-Robbins from 1959 to 1978 and retired from Owens & Minor in 1994. After retirement, he delivered flowers

part-time for Stranges Florist. He was very active in church at the Windsor Hills Baptist in Roanoke and the Cool Spring Baptist in Mechanicsville. He was a lover of sports and was a standout athlete in high school and the Air Force. His favorite team was the Virginia Tech Hokies. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2015, at the Cool Spring Baptist Church at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. Burial followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Buddy’s honor to Cool Spring Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

George Willis WILLIS, George Clifton Jr. “Rootie,” age 67, of Varina, passed away suddenly on February 23, 2015. He was the son of the late George C. Willis and Ruby June Trainham. He is survived by his wife, Susan Peters Willis; children, Tricia, George III, Gregory, Geoffrey

Virginia’s government with lower processing costs and fewer errors than manual paper returns,” Craig Burns said. “These software products make the annual filing process quick and easy. Our hope is that every eligible person takes advantage of Free File and gets every credit and deduction they deserve this tax season,” said David Macklin of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA). Following the briefing, community leaders participated in a demonstration to gain firsthand experience with Free File. To access the Virginia Free File program, visit www.tax.virginia.gov and search for “Free File”. For the IRS Free File program, visit www. irs.gov/freefile. More information about the program also is available at CCIA’s Free File website, www.taxprephelp.org.

(Carley) and Sarah; grandchildren, Crissi, Cullen and Garrit; brother, Philip (Cindy); and sister, Beverly (Wilfred). George founded GW Sound and for 49 years of his life provided sound reinforcement services and established many meaningful friendships among his colleagues and customers who came to trust and depend on him. His three sons will proudly carry on the legacy of the same quality of service for GW Sound that he continued to teach them through the years. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, in Washington Memorial Park. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Adrian Werengowski for his generous support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity in memory of George, who never refused to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

Curtis Wingfield Sr. WINGFIELD, Curtis Sr.,

passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at the Manor Care Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Doris W. Wingfield; three children, Curtis Jr., Shirley Ann Wingfield and Sabrina W. Fitz; three grandchildren, Rida La’Chea Heyward, Terrie Wingfield and Sierra White; five great-grandchildren, four stepchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, five stepgreatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to the Manor Care Nursing Home staff for the special care provided to Mr. Wingfield during his stay. Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the Greater Nazarene Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. Pastor Earl B. Hall Sr. officiated. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover County. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. A full obituary and online condolences may be found at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

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All brick rancher w/3 beds, 2 full baths, over 1,800 sq. ft and 1-car attached garage. Completely renovated gourmet kitchen w/new everything! Huge Master Suite w/WIC & Luxury En Suite Bath. Fully Fenced Rear Yard. $234,950. For More Information Text 275661 to 35620

Immaculate 3-story transitional w/5 bdrms, 3 ½ baths, 2-car garage & almost 4,000 sq. ft. Open floor plan w/ large family rm & kitchen, master suite w/walk-in closets & en suite & finished 3rd floor w/5th bdrm & full bath. Hanover High School District. $399,950. Text 109549 to 35620 for more information.

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Farmhouse w/new exterior everything & stunning interior w/open floor plan. Kitchen has all new granite counters, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets & pantry. Master suite w/walk-in closet & en suite bath. Sitting perfectly on 2 acres. $235,000. For more information Text 111827 to 35620.