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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — After more than 30 years of service to Bon Secours Richmond Health System, Michael Robinson, chief executive

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

has yet to be named.

“It has been my pleasure to serve with Michael for nearly seven years,” said Toni R. Ardabell, chief executive officer, Bon Secours Richmond Health System. “Michael’s contributions have been many, and

“I am proud of what we have accomplished; perhaps the most rewarding has been the work in Richmond’s Church Hill and East End neighborhoods, surrounding Richmond Community Hospital.”

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ECHANICSVILLE -- During the month of September, a Mechanicsville woman celebrated an exciting milestone that many people do not get to experience: On Thursday, Sept. 3, Helen Yates turned 100 years old.

The lively and personable Yates was raised in the Hanover area, where her mother also grew up, and after her husband came home from World War II, they migrated from

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MICHAEL ROBINSON Chief executive officer, Memorial Regional Medical Center and Richmond Community Hospital Meredith Rigsby/The Local

Helen Yates celebrated her 100th birthday Thursday. She has a passion for genealogy and traced records throughout Hanover County.

Richmond to the Hanover/ Mechanicsville area during the 1970s.

As she sat in her reclining chair during the interview, see 100, pg. 28

officer of Memorial Regional Medical Center and Richmond Community Hospital, with oversight of Rappahannock General Hospital, will retire, effective Oct. 31. A new CEO

he has been instrumental in making Bon Secours the health system it is today. We are grateful for his commitment to our ministry, and will miss his presence.”

Ardabell said a transition plan is in place and the announcement about new leadership is forthcoming. She expects the transition to be seamless.

In addition to his role as CEO, Robinson also had oversight of the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, St. Francis Medical Center and see ROBINSON, pg. 4

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Ginger Topham’s video of a groom and his groomsmen performing for his ballerina bride recently went viral across several websites and social media platforms. The King William resident was humble about her role in gaining worldwide attention.

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“Thankfully, the groom, Kirk, he let me in on the surprise at the ceremony,” Topham said. “Of course, I had talked about a lot of ICHMOND — The week of Aug. the wedding day details with the bride, but 17, an 8-minute-long video of a she didn’t know about it [the dance].” groom, Kirk Henning, and his The reception venue was particularly groomsmen performing a choreospecial because the groom graphed dance for the bride, and the bride both danced Valerie Tellman, began to at Center Stage for the “The video going sweep the nation.

Richmond Ballet, according viral on YouTube The video, which was to Topham.

- I’ve never had so filmed by King William A few of the groomsresident Ginger Topham, many views, so that men also are professional received over 4 million views was really exciting.” dancers. on YouTube and was picked GINGER TOPHAM Topham, who has 10 up by CNN, Fox News, Good Videographer years of videographer expeMorning America, The Today rience, placed the video on Show, Entertainment Tonight YouTube and was surprised and Inside Edition, among other media after posting that the number of views continsources. ued to climb.

The groom and his groomsmen per“I mean, I’ve definitely filmed some great formed the dance for the bride at the recepdances, but this one was so unique,” Topham tion, which took place at Center Stage said. “The video going viral on YouTube Richmond following the wedding ceremony — I’ve never had so many views, so that was that was held at The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. see WEDDING, pg. 4

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Suspect assaulted victim on Academy Drive.

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Aug. 26

Suspect broke into listed location on County Club Drive.

Suspect uttered a check on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Sandy Valley Road.

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Aug. 28 Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Cold Harbor Road.

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Suspect stole items on Lucks Hickory Drive.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Christian Ridge Drive.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Kings Dominion Boulevard.

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Suspect damaged victim’s property on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Suspect stole items on Leadbetter Road.

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Suspect damaged victim’s property on Mantilo Creek Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Hanover Crossings Drive.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Mantilo Creek Road.

Suspect brandished firearm on Kings Dominion Boulevard.

Suspect assaulted victim on Bell Creek Road.

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“I think just being visible on so many well-known television networks and programs is always a good thing, so I think that’s — yeah, it definitely would help,” Topham said. “It’s always good in your business

to have your name out there so I think that’s definitely helpful.”

Topham works with her father, Mike Topham, at the family-owned business, Mike Topham Photography, which is located in Mechanicsville.

She did say she was unaware of the groom’s plans when she showed up to film the wedding and reception.

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He also serves as executive sponsor for service excellence, including customer, employee and physician engagement across Bon Secours Virginia Health System.

“It has been my distinguished honor to serve throughout Bon Secours Richmond and Bon Secours Virginia,” said Robinson. “I am proud of what we have accomplished; perhaps the most rewarding has been the work in Richmond’s Church Hill and East End neighborhoods, surrounding Richmond Community Hospital.

“It has been gratifying, both personally and professionally, to see the renewal of Church Hill and the East End in recent years. The life and energy that now exists has been tremendous to witness, and I am honored to have been a part of it.”

Robinson also served on numerous external boards, including the YMCA of Greater Richmond, CenVaNet and, through a gubernatorial appointment in 2009, the Mayor’s Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits.

Before taking the reins at Memorial Regional Medical Center, Robinson served as president of Richmond Memorial Hospital, a Health Corporation of Virginia facility.

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OPINION | The Local Views

Every step is viewed as a victory

From the editor

WDBJ7 loss stretched across the media world Incomprehensible. There was that kicked in the gut feeling. As soon as the alerts started dinging and chiming on the mobile phones, the words that came across were surreal. A WDBJ7 TV reporter and her cameraman had been shot — gunned down by a former co-worker.

For those of us who work in the media, we share a passion for reporting the news and hold that responsibility to the highest standards. Integrity above all else is a mission statement common among the various news companies that have employed me.

Such was the case with Alison Parker and Adam Ward. They were doing their jobs and, based on the videos and photos we have seen since Aug. 26, they thrived on the work they were doing and their roles in the communities they served These young lives were taken — all too soon — by a bitter, despicable individual who would not accept any responsibility for his own failings and flaws. He chose to blame others and take his revenge to the most horrific level imaginable.

It’s with disgust that his name is even written again. But Vester Lee Flanagan II, known as Bryce Williams when he appeared on the Roanoke TV station, got the notoriety he apparently craved. And, like many with such rage, he took the easy way out by taking his own life.

There is such sadness at the thought of the promise Parker and Ward had in their careers and personal lives. They left behind many loved ones.

And there was a kinship among members of the media with the losses.

Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I took a walk with my son on one of the beautiful days we’ve enjoyed in the past few days. It was a long sidewalk, and we covered the few yards slowly.

For a father, it seemed like an eternity as we passed slowly down the small path. I realize for most the joy of a walk with your son is something you assume will always be there, one of life’s small joys that, in most cases,

go unnoticed.

The numbered steps mean much more to me than that. It seems in life that when something you cherish is vanishing, you breathe in as much of that experience as you can.

With each step Jack and I take, a memory pops into my head. The joy of his birth, the happiness of his youth, the devastating news of his diagnosis with Duchenne [muscular dystrophy] and the countless acts of sheer bravery I’ve witnessed by this

little giant all tick off like the steps we take together.

Dealing with a child with a chronic disease forces one to re-examine priorities, and things that once seemed important become insignificant.

Victories arrive in the strangest forms and the smallest of accomplishments represent some of Jack’s most memorable moments.

I view each of those steps as a victory, a privilege afforded a dad who see STEP, pg. 8

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TEA Party chair’s comment questioned Running a TEA Party group is hard work as anyone who has done so knows. I admire and appreciate that most of these folks who got involved in the Patriot movement some six years ago are all volunteers, and many with only a superficial political body of knowledge. Naturally that then lends to an oftentimes discombobulated approach to just how they organize their meetings and speak to the general public.

Closing comments by the current MTP chair Rusty Ward that he appreciated the people that had come out that evening giving the MTP an opportunity to show that “we are not a bunch of radicals” fell from his mouth like a thud, at least to my ears.

Only Rusty knows exactly what he meant by those words, but they troubled me for obvious reasons. How does he define “radical?”

The obvious split in the Patriot movement, which I have described many times as the faction that are Republican party apologists, those that view a candidate winning that has an R next to their names, and those of us who want, even welcome the utilization of whatever effective tactics that need employed to further the very goals that we all set out to achieve in 2009 when this movement got underway.

Certainly after my departure at the end of 2013 the moderate elements of Hanover County politics were elevated to a status they would have never enjoyed during my tenure, both at the start of the group in the spring of 2010, or the return to chair the group in 2013.

I might remind readers of two relevant factors worthy of pondering over for a few moments 1. Things are economically bad, very bad, even at the local level of government. Another small locality in Kentucky filed for bankruptcy protection this week, $10 million in assets and $100 million in debt. How does a tiny local government allow this to happen? Perhaps it is because people quietly preside over a slow erosion of financial health into financial sickness, not wanting to rock the boat.

2. Unfunded public sector liabilities over the next 10 years, just healthcare and pensions, among the 50 states is now at $1.16 trillion.

Since the Feds are clearly broke and won’t be riding to the rescue anytime soon, what does that mean? Massive state and local tax hikes. And it is because these “moderate voices” remained silent, almost complicit in this slow but certain outcome, over a very long period of time. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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can’t imagine a life without the small moments.

Jack approaches it a little differently. He sees those steps as advances in a war against a foe he vows to fight each day. Each tiny step reflects his tenacity to maintain his independence, his dedication to life and love.

Jack enters sixth grade this year at a new campus with new physical challenges.

For the first year, he will depend on his wheelchair to take him from class to class and cover the distances that are no longer accessible to him by foot.

As his steps become more difficult and less frequent, the walks we share become even more important for a desperate parent who is frantically seeking solutions for a child who gives much more than he receives.

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want to do a fundraiser for your son,’ and they were just amazing. … It [the fundraiser] was so successful, it was a huge success. I know they sold out of tickets and I think they had 400.”

Take-out and dine-in tickets sold for $10 each.

In addition to the dinner, the event included a raffle, cornhole and live music.

Volunteers from the church sold out of tickets and also raised funds by raffling tickets for donated gift baskets and leftover spaghetti sauce, which, according to Pam Mentz, sold for $7 a quart.

Grayson was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April, when antibiotics failed to treat what was originally thought to be a urine infection.

By the time doctors fig-

Jack and I are not in this fight alone.

He has dedicated family members, siblings who love and respect him without limit, and community members who fight each day with him.

Earlier this summer, fire departments across the nation began filling the boot for MDA research and funds to send kids to camp each year.

Their selfless efforts, constant and reliable over years and years, not only provide the money necessary to continue important programs sponsored

by MDA. They also let kids like Jack know they are not in this fight alone.

The funds they raise are phenomenal. It means kids with MD will continue to attend a week-long camp each year, and research continues.

Through the efforts of countless fire and rescue companies across the nation, the promise of future steps remains for Jack and thousands of other

kids.

When you pass by a fire station in the next couple of weeks, I beg you to think of Jack and other kids who struggle with him.

Take the time to fill the boot and let these dedicated volunteers know their efforts are appreciated.

Words cannot express the appreciation that these efforts make to those of us engaged in this battle.

Sometimes, life’s greatest pleasures and moments of joy come in the smallest of doses, like those tiny steps we take each day on that walk down a sidewalk.

I’ll cherish each one and realize every step means another memory, another victory in a war where, so far, there are no winners.

With the help of the dedicated soldiers like the fire and rescue folks who raise millions annually, a victory is not far off.

ured out that Grayson Davis did not have a urine infection and sent him to an urologist, he had developed tumors that had spread to his lungs and lymph nodes, accelerating him to stage 3 cancer quickly, his mother said.

Grayson underwent his first chemotherapy treatment in May and also has received Bleomycin injections.

Bleomycin is a type of antibiotic that is only used in cancer chemotherapy to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells in the body, according to the MedlinePlus website.

“I had to stop my job, it throws in the whole career thing because you have to go into 24/7 care for your child,” Lei said. “Even though he’s an adult, he has his ups-anddowns. And they’re exhausted, you have you get their meals, they’re sick, and you have to get them to their appoint-

ments.”

Grayson’s diagnosis and subsequent treatment has made it so that he has not been able to see his friends for months at a time for fear of contracting pneumonia or other infection due to his weakened immune system.

Prior to his most recent computerized tomography (CT) scan on Aug. 2, a previous CT scan said that Grayson was 95 percent tumor-free.

He then underwent a chemotherapy session after the encouraging results and spent six days in the hospital in an effort to eradicate the last 5 percent of the cancer.

Grayson and his mother found out about the results of the Aug. 23 CT scan on Aug. 29.

The members of Black Creek Baptist Church are not the only ones helping to support Grayson and his mother

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Barry Goldwater said a long time ago … “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” How much different would America look today is more Goldwater’s had existed along the way?

Ponder his final words of advice: Had the Colonial Patriots taken a more moderate road, today perhaps we would have the pound as our national currency and the Queen as our titular head of government.

Thank God for those radicals.

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Most important role of officials I just do not understand the persistent expulsion of putdowns by teachers and educasee LETTERS, pg. 19

during this difficult time.

One of Grayson’s friends, Mitchell Kowarski, and other members of the Mechanicsville Hunt Club held a dog run fundraiser on Aug. 29 and a family friend, Linda Dickerson, has been donating the money she earns from the sale of her homemade bags toward the cost of medical bills.

“That’s the one thing about Hanover County I told the parents at Grayson’s fundraiser, we have great kids in this county,” Lei said. “We’ve got great kids that are doing great things.”

Grayson was working at CP&P Concrete Pipe and Precast LLC when he was diagnosed with cancer. He recently enrolled in night school and will begin heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) classes at the Richmond Adult Technical Center in the fall.

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Fairmount Christian Church celebrated the latest expansion project at its Mechanicsville campus with a Groundbreaking Service on Sunday, Aug. 30. This project will add a 900-seat worship center with baptistery to the facility as well as a new nursery and other classroom spaces. During the service, members of the congregation gathered at the construction site for a brief time of prayer and worship.

As part of the celebration, participants wrote their favorite names of God and Scripture references on rocks that will be included in the foundation of the new worship center as “a powerful reminder of the One on Whom we build all things.” In addition, special thanks were given to those who’ve worked diligently on this project, including two longtime Fairmount members who were instrumental in the vision and planning process and who were recently called home to the Lord, Bill Bosher and Charlie Horner.

Fairmount invites the public to worship and grow with them. Traditional services are offered at 8:15 and 11 a.m. each Sunday and contemporary services are offered at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. Bible School classes and children’s classes also are available at each hour. For more information, visit fairmountchristian.org. In the photo above, more than 300 people gathered for the service. At left, Jace Shelton writes his favorite Bible verse and name of God. At right, participants wrote their favorite names of God and Scripture verses on rocks that will be placed in the foundation of the new worship center.

Fall 2015 Home Gardening Series topics, dates announced HANOVER – Topics and dates for their Fall 2015 Home Gardening Series have been announced by members of the Hanover County Master Gardeners.

Beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, a series of three free classes will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mechanicsville Library.

All classes will be held during those hours on Saturdays.

The dates and topics are: Sept. 12 – Fall lawn care.

Sept. 19 – Alternative plants for invasive, overused and problem plants.

Sept. 26 – Container and raised-bed

gardening.

All classes are free and open to the public, but the organization asks that you register for each class you would like to attend online at www.hanovermastergardeners.org or by calling the Hanover County Extension Office at 804752-4310.

The Mechanicsville branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library is located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call the Hanover County Extension Office.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals SADIE BOURNE Sadie Updike Bourne, 96, of Rockville, widow of David I. Bourne, passed away August 31, 2015, at her home in Rockville. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert William Updike and Mrs. Lollie Field Updike of Bedford. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lloyd Updike, and sisters, Lois Updike Milton and Laura Updike Wright.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Bourne (Lonzo Cornett); son, Walter Irby Bourne of Georgia; grandchildren, Christina Collier (Doug) of Rockville, Daniel Bourne (Kathleen) of Richmond and Mary Katherine Scott of Atlanta, Georgia; and greatgrandchildren, Leah Bourne and Kirsten Ann Scott. She

attended Bedford High School and Richmond Business College. She was employed for many years with the Railway Express Company. She was very involved in both community and church. She served as the 1971 Hanover Christmas Mother and received the honorary office of the Elder Emerita from Springfield Christian Church in Rockville in in October 2010. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Friday, September 4, 2015, at the Springfield Christian Church in Rockville. . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Springfield Christian Church, 18285 Vontay Rd., Rockville, VA 23146. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was

in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT CASSELL Robert Franklin “Frank” Cassell, 83, of Ashland, passed away on September 1, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estelle and Payton Cassell, and his brother, William S. Cassell. He is survived by his wife, Marie L. Cassell; sisters, Mary Lee Cassell Musulin (Steve Jr.) and Hannah Cassell Anderson (Frank). Frank was retired from Crawford Manufacturing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ashland, where he was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Ashland at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Bon Secours Hospice.

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Grace H. “Monkey” Coffey, 80, of Beaverdam, passed away on September 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conway S. Coffey, and grandson, Frederick C. “Freddy” Huffstetler. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Grace Coffey; sister, Helen Harris (Ralph); nieces and nephews, R. Matthew Hall (June), Dwyane R. Hall, Thomas L. Hall (Suzanne), Janie L. Hall, Don R. Harris (Ann), David G. Harris (Kim), Wendy H. Haupt (Butch), Bart Bass and Delores H. Harris (Alan); and numerous greatnephews and great-nieces.

Grace was a retired employee of Verizon (formerly C&P Telephone Company). She was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church

where she was very active in church activities and held a number of positions. Grace was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Shiloh United Methodist Church at 17420 Shiloh Church Road in Montpelier. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Shiloh Cemetery Fund.

JERRY COLGIN Jerry Lee Colgin, 56, of Aylett, died September 2, 2015.

He was son of the late Joseph and Esther Colgin. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Kimberly Colgin; two sons, Travis L. Colgin (Amy) and Jeremy D. Colgin (Christina); a grandson, Brayden M. Colgin; a brother, Charles E. Colgin (Karen); four sisters, Betty C. Williams (Archie), Lynda C. Capehart (Chip), Debra C. Houston (Donald) and Sandra C. Ramsey (Steve); numerous cherished nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Clinas Sweeney and Eunice Smith (Kenny); special family friends, Theresa Cause (John), Alan Evans (Brenda) and Ronnie Meador (Karen).

Mr. Colgin was a pressman for the Richmond TimesDispatch since 1977. He was an active member of Fairmount Christian Church and Babcock Masonic Lodge # 322 AF&AM. He was a lifetime member of Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad and also served with the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad. Other memberships include past president of Sandston Elementary School PTA, life member of the Virginia PTA, Old Dominion Umpires Association, Sandston Babe Ruth Baseball and Lee-Davis Athletics and

Band Boosters. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park with Masonic graveside rites. The family thanks all the staff at Bon Secours MRMC for their excellent care with a special thanks to the nursing staff of the oncology unit, as well as the physicians and staff of Virginia Cancer Institute. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5540 Falmouth St., Richmond, VA 23230 or The Wounded Warrior Project.

The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES DAVIS James Albert aka “Indian Jim” Davis, 66, of Henrico, began eternal rest on September 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph B. Davis and Alma D. Davis; and a brother, Roger D. Davis.

He is survived by his brother, Larry T. Davis; two aunts, Barbara Cameron and Dorothy Mitchell; four children, Sheila M. Swiney (Michael), Deborah A. Zabel (Charles), Gregory W. Davis (Stephanie) and Mandy L. Smith (Tony); eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a third on the way.

Jim served in the U.S Army. He received a National Defense Service Medal, was a First Class Marksman, and was honorably discharged in September 1972. Jim was an active member of The Upper Mattaponi Native American Tribe and a member of the Harley Owners Group, Richmond Chapter H.O.G. #1736 in Ashland.

Funeral services were held at

11 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Bennett Funeral Home West Chapel at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation and/or the American Cancer Society.

MARY DAVIS Mary Spotswood Davis, 87, departed this life Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at The Haven on Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. Spotswood was born in Martinsville on September 2, 1927, to George and Mattie Andes. She was predeceased by her parents and eight siblings. Spots loved God, family and her country dearly.

She attended Martinsville High School and Lynchburg College.

She lived and raised her family in Hickory, North Carolina, for almost 55 years. She is survived by four daughters, Lynn Hobbs (Forest) Rebecca Davis, (Alexandra), Suzanne DavisWeatherill (Jim) and Georgia Brown (David); grandchildren, Laura Thompson, Mara Erhardt, Samantha Stone (Matthew) and Jeffrey Giles; and great-grandchild, Cameron Thompson; and many loving nephews, nieces, great-nieces and nephews. Her memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Road in Rockville, with Florence Brooks, chaplain of Cedarfield Continuing Care Facility, performing the service. The family extended thanks to the staff at The Haven on Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville, Va. and the staff at New Century Hospice, both for their loving care and support to our mother and family during this see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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time. They also thanked their extended family and friends for their love and support during their mother’s illness. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to Berea Baptist Church Minister’s Discretionary Budget Fund.

SAM D. EVANS Sam D. Evans, 92, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord September 2, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline E. Evans; and siblings, Brantley, Dorothy, Emma, Woodson, Rosa, Joe, Edna and Willie. He is survived by two sons, Butch Pomfrey and Donnie Pomfrey (Celeste); three grandchildren, Cathy, Shannon and Danielle; three great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Amanda and Joshua; three sisters, Ruth Moogalian, Annie Peace and Ada Parsley; close friend, Brenda Pomfrey; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Evans was an Army veteran of World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

He was retired from American Tobacco Company and was a member of Mechanicsville VFW Post 9808. Sam loved giving and caring for people.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 6,

2015, at Dale Memorial Park.

Bliley’s-Chippenham at 6900 Hull Street Road was in charge of arrangements.

SHIRLEY B. GENTRY Shirley B. Gentry, 78, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2015.

She was preceded in death by husband, James C. Gentry. She is survived by her children, Michael C. Gentry (Cindy Gentry) of Henrico, Lisa G. Craig of Mechanicsville and Michelle G. Huffman (Mark Huffman) of Mechanicsville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Shirley was an employee of the Virginia Education Association for 33 years. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2015, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cullather Brain Tumor and Quality of Life Center, 5875 Bremo Rd., St. Mary’s Hospital, Medical Office Building South, Suite 108, Richmond, VA 23226 or Hanover Rescue Squad. The Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home at U.S. 301 and Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee. com. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Rhoda Glenn “Jane” Madson Ludeke, of Stanardsville, passed away on August 25, 2015, at the age of 92. She was born on September 14, 1922, on the family farm near Britt, Iowa, to Hans Martin Madson and Eleanora Frederickson Madson. She was predeceased by her husband, Lyle in 2005; sons, Neil in 2004 and Jim in 2000; sisters, Eunice Wyatt of Britt and Grace Sible of Bettendorf, Iowa; and brother, Holger Madson of Britt. She is survived by six sons, Steve and wife, Barbara, of Fishersville, Marty of Stanardsville, Scott of Charlottesville, Stuart of Richmond, Jack of New Kent and Jeff and wife, Beth, of Hanover County. She also is survived by sisters-in-law, Carol Madson of Britt and Marie Ludeke of Pecatonica, Illinois; one sister, Beulah Rumeliote of Mason City, Iowa; brother-in-law, Howard

Sible of Bettendorf; daughterin-law, Virginia of Richmond; 10 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews in the Midwest. Prior to becoming a full-time homemaker, she taught in a one-room school in Hancock County, Iowa. An early retirement allowed her and Lyle to move to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she enjoyed her love for nature.

She was a lifelong organic gardener, an avid watcher of birds and the local wildlife, and a still life painter. She volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, performed with the Greene County Singers, and took Tai Chi well into her 80s.

At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Medi-Home Health and Hospice of Charlottesville.

JIMMIE McCOY Jimmie Paul McCoy, 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 31, 2015.

He was retired from Hanover County Public Schools. Jimmie is survived by his wife, Joan W. McCoy; brother, Chuck McCoy; sister, Adele Baker; children, Linda Davis (Stuart) of Aylett, Susan Simpson (Daniel) of Mechanicsville, Kay Whitley (Wayne) of Old Church, Cheryl Dixon (James, “Jimbo”) of Ashland, W.D. “Bubba” Brooks (Susan) of Chester, Doug Brooks (Meg) of Glen Allen, Donald Brooks (Cheryl) of Champlain and Dean Brooks (Tammy) of Powhatan; grandchildren, Alexander Davis, Amanda Burnett (Frank), Laura Davis,

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Friday, September 4, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Advanced Heart Failure Center, 7001 Forest Avenue, Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23230; and East Hanover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

The family greatly appreciates all of the acts of kindness and support extended to Jimmie by the many friends, caregivers and staff at the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiovascular Care Unit, 4th floor. Jimmie will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and friend. Condolences may be made at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

ANN MOLLENAUER Ann King Coes Mollenauer, was born July 4, 1924, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Loring and Katherine Colton Coes, and departed this life August 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by a son, Henry Rolling Mollenauer, and a daughter, Susan Louise Bradley.

She is survived by a son, Russell Bradford Mollenauer of Ashland, and a daughter, Elizabeth Donley Owen of Turks and Caicos, British West Indies; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ann was an avid horsewoman, raising, training and showing with her daughters. She also was an active volunteer in hospitals, boy and girl scouting and the Red Cross. She co-authored a

book, “The Coes Brothers and Their Wrenches,” honoring her great-great-grandfather, Loring Coes, who came from Scotland in 1840. In later years, the Coes enterprises included the Coes Knife Company.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad, 201 Duncan St., Ashland, VA 23005.

HEATHER-JILL PATTERSON Heather-Jill McDonald Patterson, of Richmond, is finally at peace. She passed away at 4:13 p.m. on August 30, 2015, with family and friends close beside her. Heather was born on April 2, 1965, in Cali, Colombia, as the sixth child to Jack and Pat Patterson, who served as missionaries there.

Her home for most of her life was Richmond. Heather is survived by her mother, Pat Patterson of Mechanicsville, and her five siblings, Patricia Leighty and husband, David, of Richmond, John Patterson Jr. of Newport News, Leighanne Parrish of Waco, Texas, Michelle Patterson of Mechanicsville and Scott Patterson and wife, Suzanne, Waco, Texas. She also is survived by eight nieces and nephews, two great- nephews; as well as Heather’s longtime friend of 20 years, Robyn Goff, and their three furry friends, Pixie, Jimmy and Chico. A service celebrating Heather’s life was held at noon on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church at 2300 Dumbarton Road. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the following organizations: mcshinfoundation. org or happepets.org. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27 (New American Standard Bible) see OBITUARIES, pg. 28

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Historic Hanover The event will Courthouse over be held from 5:30 to the past decade, 7:30 p.m. at Historic including re-enactJaneway at 11538 ments of “The Old Ridge Rd. in Parsons’ Cause” with Doswell.

Hanover County’s The Patrick own Patrick Henry Henry Leadership and a mix of other Award will be prehistorical events DARNELL sented to Darnell for and characters. The her work with the Pamunkey Foundation operates under the Woman’s Club calendars leadership of John T. Tucker over the last 32 years. She has III, president. worked tirelessly in providCreated in 2010, the puring the wonderful sketches pose of the award is to recogand summary narratives of nize those who have worked to

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With the event being held at Janeway, those attending are being provided the rare opportunity of seeing and experiencing the historic house and property. It has been beautifully restored and the outbuildings offer additional perspective of this period of history. see HISTORICAL, pg. 21

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R-MC welcomes quadruplets Jake, Hannah, Lexi and Rachel Jones take school by storm in sports

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The Bowman Body, left, goes over the script with Sean Kotz, producer and director of Horse Archer Productions.

“Shock Theater” with Bill Bowman made a return to The Ashland Theater for a recent filming.

Bowman Body, ‘Shock Theater’ come back to life

By Natalie Miller at the time aired horror for The Mechanicsville Local film marathons with their own original short sketch SHLAND — “Hi segments inserted during there, horror commercial breaks. These movie fans!” sketches and the films were The Ashland presented by a horrorTheater had the honor themed host who acted as of hosting the filming of comedic relief for the audia recreation of the 1970s ence. cult classic show, “Shock “Shock Theater’s” host, Theater,” on Saturday, Aug. The Bowman Body, was a 8. ghoulish, corpse-like man Horse Archer played by Bill Bowman.

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ASHLAND — The incoming freshman class at Randolph-Macon College has something that no other school in the nation has: a set of quadruplets.

The quadruplets include three girls, Hannah Jones, Lexi Jones and Rachel Jones, two of which are identical twins, and one boy, Jake Jones.

Initially, the quadruplets weren’t planning to try to attend the same college, but all of them, unbeknownst to the others, had ranked Randolph-Macon as their top college choice.

“We started out visits and one big factor was a high school teacher we had who played lacrosse here and graduated in 2000,” Jake said.” He “told us everything about it, how great it was, his memories, just all the fun he had, so we had to come down and see if for ourselves. We didn’t

even really plan it, but it was our number one school for all of us.”

What also attracted the quadruplets to Randolph-Macon College was the fact that it is a liberal arts school, a factor that they all agreed was something they felt was important when it came to selecting a school.

Rachel Jones was the first one in the group to find out she was accepted at Randolph-Macon. The siblings were at a high school football game when she received the email.

After telling the other three she had been accepted, they all promptly checked their phones, and — to their delight — also were all accepted.

All four of the quadruplets play soccer for Randolph-Macon and plan to play lacrosse as well.

In addition to going to the same school, see QUADRUPLETS, pg. 23

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Jack, Hannah, Lexi and Rachel Jones of Chestertown, Maryland, arrived in Ashland as part of the freshman class for the 2015 fall semester. The quadruplets didn’t plan to attend the same college, but discovered it was their first choice.

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER — While US Silica’s executives were visiting for the quarterly Town Hall company-wide meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, they invited the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education to the plant.

During the meeting, they presented the Center with a donation check of $2,500 and offered their volunteer efforts for upcoming community events.

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RICHMOND – Four representatives of the Town of Ashland will appear before the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission to discuss Ashland motels and issues associated with long-term residency at the Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting.

Faye O. Prichard, a member of Ashland Town Council who serves on the RRPDC Board, will be joined

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humor.

At times, “Shock Theater’s” ratings surpassed those of Johnny Carson on Friday nights in the area.

Horse Archer Productions producer and director Sean Kotz, who has taught at Virginia Tech and Radford University, previously created documentaries about Bowman and horror films.

Kotz’s team decided to recreate “Shock Theater” with Bill Bowman in his former role of The Bowman Body.

“We had the pleasure to watch him as kids,” Kotz said, “It’s great to be working with the man we made a documen-

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The original “Shock Theater” set was recreated for this filming by Richmond’s Behind the Curtain owner Arthur Brill. Details from stone castle walls to a hanging portrait of a vampire are included in the new set.

Horse Archer Productions wrote new sketches for this recreation, which were performed by current horror hosts from across America.

“Mr. Lobo,” the host of Sacramento, California’s, “Cinema Insomnia” and Virginia’s “Dr. Sarcofiguy” were among a few horror hosts who helped recreate the new sketches. “[Horror hosts] are a really tight group,” Chad Kotz, Sean

Kotz’s son and Horse Archer Productions technical coordinator, said.

During his interview, Kotz was approached by some of the horror hosts. They caught up on personal news and talked about previous hang-outs.

When the audience wasn’t in the area between filming, the cast and crew relaxed and ate pizza, chatting in their costumes.

These sketches were filmed before Bowman fans, just as “Shock Theater” was filmed before a live audience when it first aired in the 1970s. The occasional giggle or voice from the audience added to the fun, laid-back atmosphere of the filming.

“Great job, but this

time place the coffin is a little upstage” were common, humorous directions Kotz gave the actors.

Though the actors were obviously professional and took their roles seriously, there was much room for playfulness and humor.

As per the 1970s series, the new scenes were full of improvised acting and shot in very few takes.

When the cameras weren’t rolling, the actors joked together and interacted with the audience.

Few takes, dramatic acting and flexible stage directions added excitement like that of viewing a live play production.

The audience became particularly active when Bill

Bowman took the stage in full costume and makeup.

The theater came alive as viewers took out their phones and cameras to capture the icon reviving The Bowman Body.

Parents who attended the filming with their children became child-like themselves, craning over other audience members and inching towards the aisles to get a better view of The Bowman Body in action.

A few scenes were filmed outdoors around Ashland.

Residents knew of Horse Archer Productions’ presence when passing the spooky, skeleton-driven hearse parked on the sidewalk outside of The Ashland Theater.

Horse Archer Productions recently aired its previouslyfilmed documentary about Bill Bowman’s career at The Ashland Theater. The airing was popular with horror show fans who were excited to be near the infamous Bill Bowman.

The newly filmed sketches will be available on DVD, inserted into “commercial” breaks of the horror classic films “House on Haunted Hill” and “Horror Hotel.”

The premiere of the new additions to these films will be Sept. 26 at The Ashland Theater.

Another viewing will be held at The Byrd Theatre on Oct. 10 in conjunction with the Poe Museum.

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| News, Updates & Listings Friday, Sept. 11 The Western Hanover Relay For Life will hold a covered dish supper and luminary ceremony at Kings Dominion’s Camp Wilderness at 10061 Kings Dominion Blvd. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to share at 7 p.m. and any remaining luminary bags that teams may be saving from the June event. Luminary bags will be set out at 8:30 p.m. and the ceremony will be held at 9 p.m. For more information, contact Amy Swartz, amy. swartz@cancer.org or call 804527-3777.

Saturday, Sept. 12 The public is invited to take the 4th annual Pig Pickin’ at Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The day will begin at 2 p.m. with a bouncy house, volleyball, horseshoes, antique cars, games for kids and a dunking booth. A gospel music concert featuring the Down East Boys will get underway at 3:30 p.m. A BBQ dinner with all the fixin’s will begin at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com or call 804730-3226. Bring your lawn chair and spend the afternoon.

The event will be held rain or shine.

The Harvesters, a Gospel singing group, will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Road. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, and a love offering will be collected. For more information, contact the church at 804-550-9601 Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at the corner of Shady Grove and

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Meadowbridge Roads in Mechanicsville. Floral designer Diane Burgess will present the program, ““Fun with Leaf Manipulation.” She will be doing a mini-workshop using palm, aspidistra, lily grass and equisetum to braid into shapes to show what can be used to create interesting floral designs. Members will have the opportunity to braid some leaves. Bring a friend and learn new things.

First Union Baptist Church in Mechanicsville will present its 2015 Health and Wellness Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church at 6231 Pole Green Rd. in Mechanicsville.

In the true spirit of community fellowship, the congregation said its hope is to increase health awareness needs in a team–oriented manner to its congregations and the community at large. The event will include: free health screenings; activities/events; healthy food tastings; health sessions; onsite exhibits; physical fitness/ challenges and youth activities/ relays. For more information, contact the First Union Baptist Church at 804-746-4095 or email fubcmva@gmail.com.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Special Olympics Area 31 is planning a yard sale/flea market from 8 a.m. to noon at the old Eastern Hanover Fire Station at 8493 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville. Space is available for indoor and outdoor booths for a $20 donation to Special Olympics Area 31.

Tables are available for an additional $5 donation. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call Marcella at 804-3577058 or Sue at 804-559-5062.

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of five will compete in ageneutral, gender-neutral, skillneutral games, including Frisbee toss, water balloon toss, cornhole toss, basketball free throws and egg-inthe-spoon relay race. Teams check in at 8:30 a.m. at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. The fee is $100 per team and registration forms for teams and volunteers may be found at www.4MCEF. org. For more information, call 804-334-6590.

Monday, Sept. 21 Terry Cooper and her 2year-old mini Goldendoodle, Annie, will present the program on behalf of “Dogs on Call” at MCV and “Caring Canines” to the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Library.

Cooper and Annie will provide information on the benefits of therapy dogs, especially for the elderly and those suffering from illnesses. For more information about the meeting and about the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, contact www.

PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Sunday, Sept. 27 Gospel music event, featuring “Amy Ladd & Friends” will begin at 6 p.m. at the New Bethesda Baptist Church at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-7890443.

Saturday, Oct. 10 The Shady Grove United Methodist Women’s Annual Bazaar and Craft Show will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Members are currently booking vendors for this event. Those wishing to participate are asked to contact getz707@comcast.net for infor-

mation or call the church office at 804-746-9073. The United Methodist Men will be selling Brunswick stew. Flu shots also will be available. Proceeds from the bazaar go toward mission projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Members of the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 will gather at the Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club for their 45th Reunion. For more information, contact Sandy Robbins (sprobbins57@gmail. com or 804-723-5638) or access Lee-Davis Class of 1970 on Facebook to register.

Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1985 will gather from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Havana 59 at 16 N. 17th St. in Shockoe Bottom in historic Downtown Richmond for their 30th Anniversary Class Reunion.

The evening will include music, heavy hor d’oeuvres and photography. The cost is $40 for one person or $75 per couple and is due by Oct. 5. To download the registration form or for payment or other information, visit the Class of 1985’s 30th Anniversary Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ phhs19852015. Additional information is available by calling the Reunion Committee at 804-385-5110.

The Hermitage High School Class of 1995 will hold its 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. at The Broadberry at 2729 West Broad Street in Richmond.

All class members and their guests are invited (21 and older please). For more information, visit https://hermitageclassof95.wordpress.com/.

The J.R. Tucker High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 40-year reunion at “The meet-

ax submissions to calendar to 804-730-0476, email to events@mechlocal.com or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch, Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday 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.

ing place” in Innsbrook. For more information, email Steve at steve@corporatelivingsolutions.com.

Saturday, Oct. 17 Lee-Davis High School Class of 1985 will hold its 30-year reunion. For more information and to submit contact information, email LDHS85@hotmail.com or visit LeeDavisReunions.com/85.

Hermitage High School 45th Reunion of the Class of 1970 will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. The price is $59 per person. For more information, contact Bert Wilson at bertwilson@aol.com or phone 804-550-3246. Checks can be mailed to Bert Wilson, 10288 Perrins Mill Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Saturday, Oct. 31 Frog Level Fire Department will host a Fall Festival and Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Those wishing to become a vendor are urged to contact crozell@verizon.net or 804338-8697.

Ongoing 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 kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesdays DivorceCare is being offered for those who are separated, going through divorce, or have experienced divorce from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Atlee Community Church at 7171 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville.

DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids) also be provided at the same time. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. DivorceCare features nationally-recognized experts on divorce and recovery. The 13-week seminar sessions, which started Aug. 25, include topics like “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” Participants will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. DivorceCare is a Christ-centered, video-based, Divorce/Separation Recovery Program. For more information, or to register for the DivorceCare program, call the church office at 804-730-3676 or visit the church’s page at the DivorceCare website at http://www.divorcecare.org/ groups/59131 or at the DC4K website at http://www.dc4k. org/groups/59132 and send a message. see CALENDAR, pg. 23

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tional advocates.

How did they come to the conclusion that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the citizens of Hanover County were responsible for deeming that the non-governmental endeavors of medical care, contraception and providing sustenance to the individual more important than providing an education to the children of American citizens?

Randy Waters Montpelier

Reports about animal cruelty Vester Lee Flanagan II, who allegedly killed a reporter and photographer for WDBJ7-TV in Virginia during a live broadcast, reportedly had a history of cruelty to animals.

According to news reports, the suspect wrote that he killed his two cats and buried them in a forest because he was angry after being fired from the news station.

This is yet another example of the link between cruelty to animals and interpersonal violence.

Medical experts and top law enforcement officials agree: Cruelty to animals is a major red flag. Many serial rapists and murderers, including school shooters, have a background of abusing animals.

The FBI uses reports of cruelty in gauging the threat potential of suspected and known criminals, and the American Psychiatric Association identifies such crimes as one of the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorders.

It is vital to immediately notify police if we know or suspect that someone is abusing animals.

Animal abusers need intervention — including counseling and a ban on contact with

animals — to prevent their violence from continuing.

Visit www.PETA.org to learn more.

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Resident wants Obama removed A great sickness is gradually sweeping over our beloved country and — unless the Lord Jesus comes back quickly — we will soon be engulfed and destroyed.

We see the institution of marriage started by God in the Garden of Eden, where He gave Eve to Adam, one woman for one man, being terrorized by the immoral same-sex crowd and sanctioned by the leftists on the U.S. Supreme Court.

They have tried to con us with the lie that homosexuality is normal, just a different lifestyle and that people are born “that way.”

God’s Word, which never changes, has said plainly and unquestionably that homosexuality is a sin and a perversion that nobody, especially Christians, should engage in: I Corinthians 6: 9-11, Romans 1:26-27. This is one sickness that is about to destroy the very framework of our society, namely the family. Mark 10: 6-9.

And now we have sick men and women, boys and girls who are not happy with how God made them, mutilating their bodies, turning themselves into freaks and being called courageous as in Bruce Jenner’s case for behaving so foolishly.

School systems are allowing boys who feel like they want to be a girl to go into the girls’ bathroom and locker rooms and the same for girls who want to be boys.

Nothing is sacred anymore; nothing is truthful or honest anymore. The sick attitude

now is whatever you feel like doing – just do it! This is a sure atmosphere for anarchy!

Another sickness that, if possible, is even worse than the above mentioned sins is the murder of over 70 million babies since 1973 through abortion, most of them done

by Planned Parenthood.

And now the latest abomination done by Planned Parenthood is their callously selling body parts of the little babies they just killed. These atrocities were admitted to by top Planned Parenthood officials on secretly filmed tape.

Planned Parenthood is getting $540 million a year of taxpayers’ money to do these murderous and criminal deeds. This organization would have fit in real well with Adolf Hitler’s Holocaust death chambers where he experimented on live victims and murdered millions of Jews.

Planned Parenthood is murdering millions of children through abortion just like Hitler did in the gas chambers and they are profiteering on the body parts of these innocent little victims.

A vote recently was taken in the U.S. Senate to defund Planned Parenthood but it was defeated and guess by whom?

Almost all Democrats voted to keep funding these butchers so more babies could be murdered and more little body parts sold. Can you think of anything more disgusting and immoral than this and yet President Barack Obama and his liberal thugs, mostly all Democrats, see nothing wrong with any of this atrocious behavior inspired from the pit of Hell?

Terry McAuliffe our liberal, Democrat governor, has refused to investigate the Virginia chapters of Planned Parenthood to see if they too are selling baby body parts.

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Oktoberfest celebration set for the weekend Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Center of the Universe Brewing will be hosting a traditional Oktoberfest

celebration Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, featuring a beer garden, live music and German dishes under a big fest tent.

The event will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at 11293 Air Park Rd. in Ashland.

Liter Steins will be on sale to fill up with three German beer styles, as well as a more traditional American pint glass.

The live music will be streaming out of a 12-person German-inspired band called The Sauerkrauts!

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Das Bier Run, featuring four-person teams participating in a one-mile relay race, will be included in the Center of the Universe Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest festivities Saturday and Sunday in Ashland.

Bratwursts, strudel and pretzels are just a taste of the cuisine being offered.

Families and leashed dogs are welcome.

There is no cover charge.

In conjunction with the traditional Oktoberfest, Sunday also will bring the return of “Das Bier Run,” with four-person teams taking part in a one-

mile relay race.

COTU has teamed up with the Richmond Road Runners

to present a fast, high-intensity, beer belly run.

Each member of the fourperson team is tasked with running/walking/crawling the one0mile loop located just a block away from the brewery in the Airpark.

Ridiculous costumes are encouraged and rewarded.

After the race, walk back to

the brewery where the party will already be started featuring more German food along with three different German Style beers.

The Sauerkrauts will be back at the brewery performing.

To sign up for the race, go to: http://www.raceit.com/ search/event.aspx?id=34176.

Cruise-In will be rolling into Mechanicsville, with memories of decades past M E C HA N IC S V I L L E — The Cruise-In will be rolling into Mechanicsville on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Automobile enthusiasts are invited to “make the scene” and take a step back in time to the cruising days.

The parking lot of Oak Knoll Middle School will be the place to be between 4 and 7 p.m. The school is located at 10296 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Classic automobiles (pre1990) will fill the parking lot

while the sounds of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s play in the background.

Food will be available to purchase at the free community event, which is being sponsored by Retallick’s Auto Parts.

Classic automobile owners

are advised to make sure to claim dibs on their space at the Cruise In. Door prize drawings and awards will be presented throughout the evening.

Automobile registration form is recommended to be mailed in prior to the event to

save a spot.

Registration will be offered at the event, but spaces fill up quickly.

To register a vehicle or to view photos of past events, go to http://www.hanovercounty. gov/2560.aspx For general information,

visit www.hanovercounty. gov; call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

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heart, no morality and no conscience. This is all the more reason why Democrats and liberals in general should never be voted for again!

Barack Obama not only wholeheartedly supports the Hitler-like atrocities of Planned Parenthood but, with his Iran treaty, he is putting millions of Jews in Israel in mortal danger and millions more in his own country in danger of destruction from the radical mullahs in Iran. Gov. Mike Huckabee said that this treaty puts Israel at the “oven doors,� meaning that the Jews will be set up for another Holocaust. Iran is getting nearly everything they want and we are getting very little.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said this is the worst treaty he has ever seen.

Iran, the number one sponsor of terror in the world, is getting billions of dollars from us, which they will certainly use to support much more terror around the world and specifically to kill many more of our military. This money also will be used to build bombs, which they have said many times will be used against Israel, the “Little Satan,� and against America, the “Big Satan.�

Barack Obama has greatly

put our country and Israel in grave danger of destruction because of this treaty, which he will sign with Iran if the U.S. Congress doesn’t stop him.

For this reason and many others, Barack Obama must be removed from office by the military. We don’t have time to wait for impeachment which the radical, liberal Democrats would block anyway. And we don’t have time to wait for the next election when Obama will leave office in January 2017.

Our top generals in our military must get together and decide to remove Obama from office immediately for the survival of our beloved country and the rest of our world. They should replace him with a true patriot who has our country’s best interests at heart in place of the traitor who has occupied the White House since 2009.

Then in 2016 we should have the election as scheduled for president and Congress. It is so important, however, for the voters to understand that they should never vote for a Democrat again for any office or for that matter never vote for a liberal Republican again.

These liberals have showed over and over again that they don’t care about our country, don’t care about the life of the unborn, don’t care about families and don’t care about preserving the Biblical and true

definition of marriage – one man and one woman for life.

Patriotic, Christian conservatives are the only men and women who should ever be voted for. The Republicans have a number of good patriotic, Christian conservatives who would make a great president, men and a woman, black and whites. The Democrats have nobody, candidates or prospective candidates who meet any of these good qualities.

Hillary Clinton is so corrupt and has engaged in so many criminal activities that if she were a Republican she would be in jail by now!

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is my personal favorite, a great courageous conservative who is not afraid to stand up to the wimpy leadership of his own party. Just recently he boldly stood up in the Senate chambers and called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell a liar for lying to him and other Republican leaders.

Not is the time to remove Barack Obama from office.

Our country has suffered enough under his corrupt, immoral and evil leadership.

His anti-Christian, anti-Israel and pro-evil Islamic religion is about to bring the wrath of a holy God against our beloved nation!

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A result of a joint effort between Family Lifeline and local government, this initiative aims to “ensure that all children, prenatal to 5 years, are healthy, well-cared for and have a good start on life.�

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Janeway Nathaniel Burwell Cooke of The Vineyard in Clarke County married Jane Mercer Winston, daughter of Edmund Winston of Woodgrove in Hanover County, on Nov. 28, 1867.

Edmund supervised the construction of Janeway for his daughter on property partitioned from the western side of Woodgrove.

The original house utilized a simple rectangular layout of two floors over a functional basement.

receive case management and home visitation services as well as mental health evaluation and treatment. “I’m here supporting parents not in an office, but in their own homes and communities,� Mona Berry, Family Lifeline’s Hanoverbased parent educator, said. “We empower parents to raise healthy and happy children who are ready to succeed in school and life.�

Family Lifeline partners with individuals and families at critical points in their lives to strengthen overall wellbeing and independence by delivering intensive home and community see LIFELINE, pg. 24

To accommodate a growing family, Nathaniel and Jane added two rooms on the north side by 1880.

The house was vacant from 1918 to 1937.

The Cookes’ oldest daughter, Jennie Winston Cooke, and her husband, Heyward Hunter, chose to remain at the cottage next door.

The Hunters updated the main house in 1937 and finally made it their home. The east and west wings were added at this time.

Jennie’s and Heyward’s daughter, Anne Middleton Hunter, married Donald

Macdonald in 1935. The couple retired to Janeway and lived there from 1961 until their deaths in 1998.

Recent renovations have produced a comfortable, functionally modern house while maintaining most of the fabric and ambiance of the earlier home.

In this renovation, completed in 2001, a two-story addition was made to the rear of the house.

Janeway continues to be owned by descendants of Nathaniel and Jane Cooke, and is today the residence of Scott and Linda Macdonald.

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CareShare, a faith-based support group for anyone who cares for a person with dementia 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.

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The Montpelier Center plans to use the donation for sponsorship of their upcoming Oct. 10 event, “An Evening of Celtic Music,” as well as provide children’s scholarships to future theater performances.

“We are incredibly excited and grateful for US Silica’s continuing donations and volunteer efforts. They are committed to education and empowering youth by providing them access to opportunities. Their donation enables us to both educate and celebrate our community in many different ways,” said Theresa Bowen.

by Police Chief Douglas Goodman, Town Manager Charles Hartgrove and Planning Director Nora Amos. They will introduce their comprehensive study of trends and possible regulatory solutions related to the 13 motels located along Route 54 and Route 1 within the Ashland’s boundaries.

The presentation provides background research from 2011-2014 on police calls and suggests possible zoning code changes and efforts the town has made to coordinate with community stakeholders to address the issue.

This subject matter relates to the following community indicators: public safety, economic development, public education and social stability.

Bringing the issue full circle, RRPDC staff will provide examples of alternative, more permanent and affordable housing options already being provided by nonprofit housing developers

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and playing on the same sports team, the three girls live in the same dorm hall. Hannah and Lexi are roommates and Rachel Jones is their suite mate.

Jake Jones also lives with someone familiar; his roommate is a friend from high school.

“We’ve been here for a week and a half and everybody already refers to us as quads,” Hannah said.

Although the quadruplets have not settled on a major for the course studies, they do have an idea.

in the Richmond region.

As part of the Regional Forum Series under New Business, lessons to be learned or key takeaways are: 1. How does your jurisdiction code define “hotel, motel, motor court, tourist court or motor lodge”?

2. What are the parameters for regulation expressly allowed for towns, counties or cities in State Code?

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4. What is considered decent, safe and affordable housing in your own jurisdiction, and how many residents may not have housing that meets these standards?

5. What are some possible more permanent solutions, and who are the partners who may be able to work together in making the solutions a reality?

The meeting will get underway at 9 a.m. in the RRPDC Board Room at 9211 Forest Hill Ave., Suite 200, Richmond.

Lexi would like to study English; Hannah would like to study pre-med or physical therapy; Rachel would like to study psychology; and Jake would like to study communications or business.

“Right now we are definitely spending time together, but, once classes start, we all have different schedules,” Hannah said.

Like most groups, each of the quadruplets has a different role to play and brings a different dynamic to the table.

According to the siblings, Jake is the leader of the group, Rachel is the responsible one and the organizer, Lexi is more laid back, and Hannah falls right in the middle between her two sisters.

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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. Cofacilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580.

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The quadruplets are from Chestertown, an area on the eastern shore of Maryland, and they have a 12-year-old younger sister.

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Hanover Education Foundation Laurel Meadow seeks donations awards scholarships to 45 seniors with ‘No Fundraiser-Fundraiser’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Scholarships totaling $116,500 were awarded to 45 seniors in Hanover County Public Schools as they continue to pursue training and educational opportunities beyond high school.

They are: Al Gardner Memorial Horticulture Scholarship — Alyssa Steuart, Patrick Henry High School.

Austin Brown Pleasants Memorial Scholarship — Carleigh Luck, Patrick Henry High School.

Beth O’Brien Hubbard Memorial Scholarship — Rachel Johnson, Atlee High School; Drew Houck, Hanover

High School; Olivia Fields, Lee-Davis High School; and Jordan Kittel, Patrick Henry High School.

Bette J. Harmon Memorial Scholarship — Carly Feyerabend, Atlee High School, and Jordan Martin, Lee-Davis High School.

Covenant Woods Community Outreach Scholarship — Justin Bayless, Atlee High School; Kendra Morris, Hanover High School; Jayla Kemp, Lee-Davis High School; and Jennifer Fenne, Patrick Henry High School.

Eleanor J. Sydnor Honor Award — Ranique Jackson, Patrick Henry High School.

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The Insurance Doctor — Elizabeth Wilken, Patrick Henry High School.

J.K. Samples Scholarship — Jamari Blackwell, Katie Turner, and Leanne Ward, Atlee High School; Michael Carlson, Michelle Knizner, and Ivie Petrus, Hanover High School; Colleen Birmingham, Samuel Hanny and Lauren Paolino, Lee-Davis High School; and Chase Buchanan, Susannah Gilmore and Luke Gomola Mullen, Patrick Henry High School.

Kevin Ritz Memorial Scholarship — Jordan Edwards, Lee-Davis High see SCHOLARSHIPS, pg. 26

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Laurel Meadow Elementary School will be holding a “No Fundraiser-Fundraiser,” with drawings scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2.

Principal Karen Carpenter said, “I would like to say a huge ‘Thank you’” to all of you who have participated in our fundraisers in the past. This year our school would like to try the ‘No Fundraiser-Fundraiser.’ ” “The ‘No Fundraiser-Fundraiser’ is a (taxdeductible) donation to the school without having to buy or sell expensive items,” she said.

“The school only receives 40 percent profit from these traditional fundraisers.

With the “No Fundraiser-Fundraiser,” Carpenter said, “One hundred percent of your donation goes straight to the school.”

“The school fundraiser is very important to our Laurel Meadow students. It helps us purchase important programs, such as I-Station (Reading Program) and Dreambox (Math Program). It also helps us buy SMART Boards and iPad carts for classrooms,” she added.

Auditions slated tomorrow for SJMS production M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – Auditions are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10, for the Stonewall Jackson Middle School Theatre Department’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

Sixth graders will be able

to audition from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and seventh and eighth graders can audition from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Auditions will be held in the Drama Room. Callbacks will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in the Drama Room.

Students planning to audi-

tion must bring a completed audition form at the time of the audition. Audition forms may be found outside of the Drama Room and on the SJMS Drama blog. Students will not be allowed to audition without a completed audition form.

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are privileged to work with Hanover County and with this partnership, we’ll now be able to provide more at-risk families with the tools and resources they need to create a better future for themselves and their community.”

“We’re excited to offer this Parents as Teachers program in Hanover County as parents are the child’s first teachers,” said Jim Taylor, deputy county administrator. “A goal of the county’s Human Services

Strategic Plan, this program offers support to families and is an investment in our future.

We look forward to building the program through referrals from county departments, the local hospital, doctor’s offices, churches, and others in the community.”

For more information, contact Family Lifeline at 804-2495414.

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Laurel Meadow currently has 13 SMART Boards. “We would love to see a SMART Board in every classroom in the near future,” Carpenter said. “To reach our goal we need to purchase 23 additional SMART Boards.”

The school’s goal is to raise at least $12,000.

Carpenter noted that there are other schools in the area that have brought in over $10,000 with that type of fundraiser, “and I know we can do it too. If not, we will have to reconsider other types of fundraisers.”

“Your donation of just $20 per child (taxdeductible) will help us reach our goal, but whatever you give matters … it all adds up,” she said. “With 100 percent of your donation going towards providing opportunities for your child at Laurel Meadow, you truly can make a difference.”

For each $20 donation, a child will be entered into a drawing for an iPad Mini.

“We hope you will join us in our commitment to providing your child with the best opportunities available at Laurel Meadow,” Carpenter said. “Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.”

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Family Lifeline provides education, wellness and support services that bring independence to the community’s most vulnerable children and parents.

“Since 1877, we’ve been providing vital ‘lifelines’ to families who need them most,” Amy Strite, president and CEO with Family Lifeline, said. “We

Sold-out crowd supports Hanover Firefighters at Crab Feast

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A sold-out crowd came out last month to support the 24th Annual Crab Feast, which is hosted by Hanover Firefirefighters. The event was held Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Hanover Cold Harbor Ruritan Park in Mechanicsville. With plenty of crabs and entertainment, the firefighters’ fundraiser achieved its goal of “No one went home hungry.” Music was provided by Baldy McGregor and Money Penny. Sponsors were Collision One Inc., RV Service Of Virginia, Nationwide Golf Car, Bud Light, BB&T, Fesco, RMC Events Staff, Sun Office Services, Adler, Hanover Emergency Center, Rick’s Auto, The Mechanicsville Local, Copy Cat, Mechanicsville Drug, Studley Store Hanover Café and West Store. Volunteers shown in the photo at left are, from left, Ellie Hubbard of King William and Emily Bell of Hanover Fire Academy #38. In the photo at right are, from left, front, Anthony Pritt of Culpeper and James Allen of Spotsylvania, and, back, Pamela Hart Hamilton of Glen Allen and Eleanor Allen of Spotsylvania.

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12, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Covenant Woods on Lee Davis Road in Mechanicsville.

Presented by the VCU School of Pharmacy Student Association of Consultant and Geriatric Pharmacists along with their professors, the students will screen the documentary, “Age of Champions,” and host the health fair with topics, including: -- Heart health including blood pressure testing.

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AHS Alumni Band forming to celebrate 25th Anniversary MECHANICSVILLE — Atlee High School is forming an Alumni Band in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Atlee High School.

Participants will perform on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the home game against Lee-Davis High School.

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HANOVER — The Hanover Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is now accepting applications for the next volunteer training scheduled to begin Sept. 22.

The Hanover CASA program trains, recruits and supervises volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process.

CASA Volunteers come from all walks of life. They have a variety of professional, educational and ethnic backgrounds. No special experience is required to become a CASA Volunteer – just a desire to advocate for children in our community.

Potential volunteers have extensive preparation for their role through a 37-hour training see CASA, pg. 28

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Exercise class starting Monday at church MECHANICSVILLE — An exercise class will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., starting Sept.

14, at the Black Creek Baptist Church Firehouse/Fellowship Center at6229 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. Tammy Poore

will be leading the class, which will continue through Dec. 14.

The fee is $5. Those planning to participate are urged to contact Pam Mentz at 804-8731797 or email PMM1002@aol. com so that organizers can get an accurate head count.

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Joseph Sandler, Lindsey Swietnicki, Briana Woody and Raleigh Zook, Patrick Henry High School.

Serve and Learn Scholarship — Kayla Johnson, Atlee High School; Teagan Cassity, Hanover High School; Eric Ryan Price, Lee-Davis High School; and Carleigh Luck, Patrick Henry High School.

Thomas L. Purvis Scholarship — Briana Woody, Patrick Henry High School.

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Mario Colon Rivadeneria Memorial Scholarship — Jacob Sanford, Hanover High School; David Boyle, Lee-Davis High School; and Justice Smith, Patrick Henry High School.

Robert W. and Helen M. Parker Scholarship — Samantha Adams, Lydia Hall, Erin Kitchens, Emily Kurtzweil, Sarah Kyle, Paige Mitchell,

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Jacob A. McCann recently worked on his Eagle Scout project at the Fire Training Center in Ashland. He and others built much-needed benches for firefighters.

The Pamunkey Woman’s Club contributed to the project. Jacob, the son of Terry and Tracy McCann, is a Life Scout and holds the position of assistant senior patrol leader with Boy Scout Troop 544, which is chartered to Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He is a freshman at Atlee High School. He is very active with the church, serving as an acolyte. He also is a member of the youth group and the church youth group drama team. He helps with CARATIS and Vacation Bible School. He is a former vice president in his 4-H Club. He said he enjoys swimming, riding his bike, and going camping with his family. His father is a captain for Hanover Fire-EMS. After talking about needs at the fire training center, Jacob decided to build some benches for the new classrooms being built at the training center. Then, after observing a fire class his father was teaching, he decided to also build some benches that the firefighters could sit on after coming out of the burn building. These benches needed to be backless so the firefigthers could sit down with all of their equipment on.

MECHANICSVILLE — Terry Cooper and her 2-yearold mini Goldendoodle, Annie, will present the program at the Monday, Sept. 21, meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club.

The meeting will get underway at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville.

Cooper and Annie have teamed up to make visits on behalf of “Dogs on Call” at MCV and”Caring Canines.”

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Through the program, they will provide information on the benefits of therapy dogs, especially for the elderly and those suffering from illnesses.

For more information about this meeting and about the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, contact www.PAMUNKEYWC. org.

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Yates proudly shared a red photo album named “Helen’s Brag Book” that was littered with clippings and articles from the local paper about her and her life’s work.

A certified genealogist, Yates began doing research about people in her family and her ancestry, which led her to become interested in Hanover County records and the Hanover County Historical Society.

Hanover County does not have any records before 1981, Yates said, because they were sent to Richmond during the Civil War and burned when the warehouses were destroyed.

“Hanover doesn’t have the marriage records and they don’t have land records and it’s difficult to do any research,” Yates said.

Yates became editor of the Hanover Historical Society Bulletin and held that position for 30 years.

During that time, she traveled all over the county, going to private cemeteries, documenting the people and families that had lived and died in Hanover and Mechanicsville -- effectively filling the gaps in the area’s history that had been lost during the war.

While conducting her research, Yates also made a note of marriages that were no

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program.

CASA Volunteers are appointed by the juvenile court judge and spend an average of 10 to 15 hours a month working on a case. Support for all CASA Volunteers is offered by program staff, as well as thorough ongoing training.

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longer documented and was able to put together a book listing a good portion of the marriages that occurred in the area before the fire in 1981.

She also wrote a book about the history of Prospect United Methodist Church.

Dedicated to her community and volunteer work, Yates was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and helped with Meals on Wheels for over 20 years.

“As I look back, I don’t regret anything I have done; I just wish I could have done more,” Yates said.

Yates has been a resident of Covenant Woods since the senior housing facility opened in 2001.

The Saturday before her birthday, Yates’ in-laws arranged a birthday party for her in the all-purpose room.

“I had my big party Saturday,” Yates said. … “It was really nice, I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Over 44 people showed up to celebrate Yates’ big day.

On the actual day of her birthday, Yates kept things low-key and was visited by some of her friends from church.

“I like to keep my mind busy, I think that helps, keep your mind active,” Yates said. … “I think that’s what has kept me going, because I didn’t have time to die. I had something to do; I had too much unfinished business.”

Relations Courts in both Hanover and Caroline counties.

If interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer or in having a representative speak to your church, group or civic organization, contact Melanie Baker at 804-365-4296 or at mdbaker@co.hanover.va.us.

Applications are being accepted until Sept. 15.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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DAVID THOMAS SR. David E. Thomas Sr., born in Milford, on May 16, 1934, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015, in Palm Harbor, Florida, after a brief illness.

David was the president and sole shareholder of M.W. Cosby Transfer and Storage Co. Inc. in Richmond before retiring and moving to Florida. In addition to his working career, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force, as Chairman of the Chesterfield County Virginia Planning Commission and in various positions with other nonprofit and religious entities in Virginia and Florida.

He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in accounting.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Nancy Dodson Thomas of Dunedin, Florida; son, David E. Thomas Jr. of Dunedin, Florida; grandson, David Glen Thomas of

Sausalito, California; sister, Margaret Thomas Mayo of Gloucester; aunt, Virginia W. Thomas of Athens, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews, including Col. (Ret.) Stephen G. Thomas, Gregory A. Thomas, Michael C. Thomas, Pamela Mayo Rogansky, MaryBeth Mayo Johnson, Mark E. Thomas, Matthew K. Thomas, Margaret B. Mayo and Nell Thomas Cochran. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Francis G. Thomas and Dorothy Head Thomas, both of Mechanicsville; and two brothers, Col. (Ret.) Francis G. Thomas Jr. and Edward G. Thomas. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.

Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Empath Suncoast Hospice, 2675 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34684.

Online condolences www. mossfeasterdunedin.com.

THEODORE WOODS SR. Theodore Welker Woods Sr., age 70, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2015. He was surrounded by the love and support of his family at home in Mechanicsville. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Ann Bush Woods; one son, Theodore Welker Woods, Jr. of Roanoke; two daughters, Carrie Ann Noonan and husband Jim of Glen Allen and Holly Gene Waltemyer and husband Allan of Asheville, North Carolina; two sisters, Billie Lee Jarrett and Sally Woods Burton and husband Brown of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Virginia P. Woods of Lexington; brother-in-law, Charles E. Bush and wife Carolee of Williamsburg; four grandchildren Mason Allan and Landon Reed Waltemyer and twins, Sylvia Holly and James Welker Noonan. Ted was the son of the late H & C Coffee co-founder Nevin Woods Sr. Ted was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Reedy

Woods and his brother, Nevin Woods Jr. Ted was married in 1966 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Roanoke and has been a member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Richmond for the past 20 years. Ted was an Eagle Scout, University of Virginia BCE (1966), Pi Kappa Alpha, University of Pittsburgh MBA (1967), Beta Gamma Sigma, Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Computing Professional (CCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Virginia Commonwealth University MSIS (2010, Dean’s Scholar). He retired from Virginia Housing Development Authority where he served as Information Technology Director and retired as the IT Director of Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority in 2012. Ted was employed by Union Carbide from 19671973 in Charleston, West Virginia, and by Dominion Bank in Roanoke 1973-1993. see OBITUARIES, pg. 40

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Chenault-Wells Miss Allen to wed nuptials planned Mr. VanLoon

Married 50 years

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Vernon and Jeannette Talley of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 4, 2015. They have two children and three grandchildren.

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RYAN VANLOON and ERIN ALLEN to be united in marriage on October 24, 2015 Photo courtesy of Mike Topham Photography

JOSHUA WELLS and MORGAN CHENAULT to be united in marriage in March r. and Mrs. Michael Barry Chenault of Mechanicsville, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Wray Chenault, to Joshua Ryan Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Wells, also of Mechanicsville.

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Morgan is a 2015 graduate of James Madison University and Josh is a 2014 graduate of James Madison University.

The couple met in high school at Hanover High and currently reside in Jacksonville. Florida.

A March wedding is planned.

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eff and Melissa Mayes of Mechanicsville and Jim and Judy Allen of Lehigh Acres, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Erin Rachael Allen, to Mr. Ryan Dale VanLoon, son of Donald and Kathy VanLoon of Denver, Colorado.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Edith Allen and the late Elwood E. “Sonny� Allen of Old

Church, Virginia, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John R. Warwick of Mechanicsville.

Erin is a graduate of Radford University and is currently employed with Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk.

The groom-to-be is a graduate of Regent University and is currently employed with the Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach.

An October 24, 2015, wedding is planned.

Married 30 years

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Brad and Conde Bivins of Mechanicsville recently celebrated 30 years of marriage at Kalapaki Beach on Kauai Island, Hawaii. They took along a copy of The Local.

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ReeseStrong 5K & Gold Ribbon Kid’s Run set Sept. 19 Foundation is an all volunteer organization, dedicated to helping families stay strong in the battle against childhood cancer.

The foundation is inspired by its namesake, Julia “Reese” Klauer, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January 2009.

Programs are being developed for families, fundraisers are planned, and aware-

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Sponsors for the 5K and Run include HHHunt, Kroger and Dominion Orthodontics.

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Those comfortable on the

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The fee is $60 per person.

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Raiders dominate Wildcats in opening win

By Jacob Downer For The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Despite their 2015 football season opening one night earlier than they are accustomed to, the Atlee faithful enjoyed a very familiar outcome Thursday night: a dominant win.

Quarterback Rasharrd Harris threw for more than 300 yards, with four touchdowns, defensive back/wide receiver J.J. Givens had two interceptions and scored twice, and the Raider offense rolled up over 500 total yards en route to a 5213 thrashing of Conference 11 rival Deep Run. Atlee struggled to put Deep Run away early, giving up two touchdowns to the Wildcats to allow them to stay within striking distance in the first half.

The Raiders took care of business in the second half, steadily stretching their lead throughout the third quarter so that Deep Run was all but out of contention in the fourth quarter.

Head coach Roscoe Johnson, who is entering his ninth season at the helm of the Raiders program, was pleased with the adjustments his team made coming out of the locker room for the second half.

“In the first half we didn’t play that well, we made a lot of mistakes both offensively and defensively,” Johnson said. “But

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Atlee free safety Kamari Davis (3) upends Deep Run’s Joshua Duimstra (8) while breaking up a pass in Atlee’s 52-13 win Thursday.

the kids put things together, we had a talk about intensity at halftime and they turned it up a notch and came out and played well.”

It was all the J.J. Givens show

early.

The senior South Carolina commit picked off Deep Run quarterback Callaway Sigler on the Wildcats’ fourth play of the game, and reeled in a 48-yard

touchdown pass from Harris three plays later to stake the hosts out to a 7-0 lead 60 seconds into the new season.

Harris added a six-yard rushing touchdown and a nine-

yard passing score to Justin Hall to stretch the Atlee lead to 21-7 before a frenetic final few minutes of the first half. see RAIDERS, pg. 32

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RICHMOND – It has all come down to one last race.

Well, for the drivers looking to make it into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chase for the Sprint Cup, anyway.

The Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway Saturday marks the final race before the Chase begins and represents the last chance for drivers that haven’t gotten a win yet this season or are on the bubble for being in the top 16 in points to make the postseason grid.

Prior to the Southern 500 at Darlington Sunday, which ended after this edition went to press, Clint see CHASE, pg. 34

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Hanover grinds path to victory over Generals

But 12 times, Cheatham attempted a pass. He completed seven of them, and that was enough to spread out the Dinwiddie defense.

“That’s what I like about the pass,” Cheatham said. “We can

lull them to sleep with the run, and we can go over the top with the pass.”

The aerial game is an added dimension to the Hawks’ offense. Last year, Hanover’s offense went almost completely

by land. But Cheatham spent the offseason working with a quarterbacks coach, and the receivers got a year older.

“That’s a huge step forward for us,” Stoudt said.

Altogether, Hanover (1-0)

couldn’t be stopped. The Hawks scored their fifth touchdown early in the fourth quarter.

While Dinwiddie (0-1) didn’t hold a lead after the 3:59 point in the second quarter, it never let Hanover feel comfort-

able.

The Generals were poised to strike back early in the fourth quarter, but turned the ball over on downs on the Hanover 13yard line. On Dinwiddie’s next series, it reached Hanover’s 4-yard line. But a pass from Dinwiddie’s Bryce Witt was deflected by Hanover’s Justin Williams, again causing Dinwiddie to turn the ball over on downs.

Stoudt called it a “huge fourth quarter” for the defense.

“It’s a testament of the grit of this team,” he said.

Witt completed 20 of 31 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown. Dakarai Wilson had eight catches for 56 yards and a touchdown, and K’Vaughan Pope had five catches for 122 yards.

Late in the fourth quarter, Cheatham was hit as he carried the ball up the left side. He lay on the field for a minute or two, grimacing in pain, before getting up under his own power. He sat the last series of the game, but said he’ll be fine.

Cheatham missed two games because of an injury last year, and Stoudt said he’s concerned about the number of hits his quarterback takes every game.

The coach said he’s working to find ways to work more people into the offense and take some of the pressure off his star junior quarterback.

Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch.com.

The high-octane Atlee offense nixed that.

Harris marched the Raiders 65 yards in six plays, capped off by Givens’ second touchdown catch of the half on a 36-yard pass from Harris. The score pushed the lead back to 28-13 and set the tone for the second half.

The Wildcat offense was only able to pass the 50-yard

line once in the second half, while the Raiders added touchdowns from A.J. Zollar, Ethan Ratke and Clifton Woody as well as a second from Hall to reach the 52-13 final.

Johnson credited at least part of the team’s offensive success to the fast pace that his team has learned to play so well.

“We try to run a play every

seven or eight seconds at most, something we’ve been doing my last six years here. We don’t have a bunch of athletes but we’re trying to put our kids in the best situations to succeed,” Johnson added. “Coach [Claude] Hataway does a great job of substituting and rotating well to make sure we get fresh legs in.”

An exhausted but elated

Givens, who also added two tackles for loss and a 65-yard kickoff return, also spoke about the benefits of playing in such an up-tempo offense – particularly for a two-way player.

“It’s definitely tiring for sure but it’s a blessing as well. We score and then I get back out there on defense and try to get the ball back for the offense again.”

The win was Atlee’s seventh straight in the series with the Wildcats, a run that was preceded by five consecutive Deep Run wins from 2004-08.

It was also the Raiders’ seventh straight in season openers.

They are back in action Friday with a home game against Mills Godwin.

Jacob Downer can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch DINWIDDIE – It was a matchup of two divergent offensive philosophies, one old-fashioned and one modern. And it was a game between two masters of their offensive craft.

For three quarters, Hanover and Dinwiddie traded touchdowns, scoring back and forth.

But it was Hanover’s traditional, run-first attack that prevailed.

The Hawks scored touchdowns from beginning to end, while Dinwiddie’s spread offense sputtered in the fourth quarter, sending the No. 6 Hawks to a 38-27 victory over No. 8 Dinwiddie on Friday night.

“It’s what we needed,” Hanover quarterback Clayton Cheatham said. “We knew it would be a dog fight.”

The junior rushed 21 times for 154 yards and two touchdowns. He also passed for 88 yards and another score.

The offense Hanover operates is a veer option, a decadesold running-based approach.

Forty-two times Friday night, either Cheatham or running back Marcus Bazala (91 yards) carried the ball. And the offense moved up and down the field with ease behind the blocking of Hanover’s mammoth offensive line.

“They played outstanding up front,” Hanover coach Derek Stoudt said.

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Wildcat senior receiver Joshua Duimstra recorded his second touchdown of the half on an 87-yard reception from Sigler, cutting the Raider advantage to 21-13 with 2:18 left in the half and seemingly setting up a competitive game.

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Hanover’s Clayton Cheatham (10) runs for a touchdown past Dinwiddie’s Reggie Williams (82) in the Hawks’ 38-27 victory Friday.

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Hawks survive test by Powhatan challengers

By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News MECHANICSVILLE -Hanover girls volleyball head coach Karl Lippa said that the test the Powhatan Indians gave to the Hawks Wednesday was welcome.

The test included an epic second set and runs from both teams, and ended in a 3-1 (2521, 29-31, 25-22, 25-9) win for Hanover.

“They are the best team we have seen so far this season,” Lippa said. “They definitely out-passed us, and their setter had awesome, awesome sets.

The thing is, our setter had an awesome game and our offense was just on point.”

Powhatan got out to a lead in the first set, but the Hawks were able to come back from an 11-7 deficient to pull away and take set one.

Then came the grind that was the second set.

Hanover jumped out to an 18-12 lead, when Powhatan called timeout down and made a crucial adjustment.

“I told them ‘you need to close the gap’,” Ortolano said.

“We made an adjustment, I pulled my middle hitter and my outside hitter, and had my

middle hitter hit from the outside. When the pass isn’t there, she wasn’t getting the passes to execute. We made some adjustments and I told them to just look for the ball.”

The adjustment worked as Powhatan went on two separate five point runs that gave the Indians the lead in the set.

After the set was tied at 24, both the Hawks and Indians would get out to set point, but the other would tie it up on the next point.

It wasn’t until back-to-back kills from Julia Goodman, who had eight in the match, and Kelli Nee (24 digs) that put the Indians over the top in the second set.

“Game two was just fun to watch,” Hawks coach Karl Lippa said. “I don’t care who you are, that was just fun.”

Set three was time for the Hawks to make an adjustment.

“We moved our middle blockers over,” Lippa said. “We wanted to slow them down.”

The adjustment helped hitters such as Kylie Tuxford and Leila Haynesworth really open up their games and begin to take apart the Indians’ defense.

Tuxford finished with 23 kills, along with 5 digs. Haynesworth had 16 kills and four aces, three

Dave Lawrence/The Local

Hanover’s Leila Haynesworth hits the ball through the arms of Powhatan defenders Abby Nee (1) and Jordan Davis (12) in the Hawks’ 25-20, 29-31, 25-20, 25-9 victory over the visiting Indians Wednesday.

of which came in the final four points to seal the win.

Lippa said that the competition the Indians provided was needed for his squad.

“We needed a team to neutralize our attack,” he said.

“And they did. Although we were ahead in the first set, they played a little bit better. Our

difference in this whole match was our offense. Mentally, we aren’t used to having a big hitter coming at us. It’s awesome to play them.”

Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today.

He can be reached at wfellin@ powhatantoday.com.

Confederates succumb to Prince George

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Dave Lawrence/The Local

Lee-Davis’ Brandon Halphen (22) and Cole Schluthauer (10) try to block a shot by Prince George’s Jose Zepeda Tuesday.

MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis’ boys volleyball team hosted a high-energy opponent on their home court Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Confederates, they could not match Prince George’s intensity.

The Royals outhit, outblocked and otherwise out played Lee-Davis in every phase of the game to beat the

Confederates 25-19, 25-17, 2521 in a non-league contest.

Lee-Davis head coach Nick Brown had been in something of a slump coming out of the weekend, and it carried over into the game.

“We came out flat. We didn’t have a good practice yesterday and it just rolled right over into today,” Brown said. “We had two players that have been hurt all week long, and it seemed to be a mental void without having

them in the loop all week long, but it’s something that we’ve got to work through.”

One of the key missing pieces was Aaron Milstead.

Milstead, one of the injured players, offered plenty of energy from the bench, but not enough of it spilled over onto the court where his teammates seemed overmatched by the Royals.

Prince George was led by Alex Flickinger with two aces, eight kills and 11 blocks; and

Neil Marks with four kills, five digs and two blocks. Ryan Albright added 23 assists and three digs, while Trevor Greene had four digs and Jose Zepeda had five kills, three digs and two blocks.

Prince George coach Mayes Marks credited his hitters with picking the Confederates’ apart.

“They did a nice job.

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Raiders’ ‘good stuff ’ yields county quad victory

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Hanover may have had the day’s medalist, but Atlee put together the four scores needed to finish as the top team in the Hanover County Quad golf match at Hanover Country Club Monday.

Altee’s golfers carded a 152, followed by Hanover at 155, Patrick Henry at 175 and LeeDavis at 181.

Hanover’s Ward Wilkinson claimed medalist honors with an even-par 35 on the front nine at Hanover. Atlee’s Spencer Talley was second with a 1-over 36, followed by the Hawks’ Cole Hodges at 27.

“We had a surprise with No. 3 coming in at 36. Spencer Talley just played a phenomenal round. That really helped us,” said Atlee coach Steve Thompson. “Solid No. 1 and 2 [Erica Whitehouse and Timmy Shields] at a 38. And then 40 coming up out of our five-spot from Freeman. That’s good stuff.”

Freeman finished in a threeway tie with Hanover’s Robert Martin and Patrick Henry’s top

CHASE Continued from pg. 31

Bowyer is the last driver in on points, with Kasey Kahne just a few points behind him. A poor run at Darlington for either driver could end their aspirations for a chance at the Chase.

Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch lead the Chase grid prior to Darlington with four wins each. Busch just needs to avoid disaster at Darlington and Richmond to stay in the top 30 in points to assure his standing in the Chase.

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Hanover’s Jack Proctor hits a sand wedge out of a bunker at Hanover Country Club in the Hanover County Quad Monday.

finisher, Andrea Dill, at 40.

Hanover’s coach, Chris Pace, never likes finishing lower than first, but it was hard to be disappointed with his team’s score.

“We rolled a good number.

Atlee rolled a better one,” Pace said. “Hat’s off to them, man.

If you come out here and shoot three kids in the 30s, and the next kid’s at 40, that’s tough to beat. It’s a nice win for them,

no doubt.”

Even though the front nine at Hanover County Club is par 35, it’s not the most forgiving of courses. Thompson struggled to explain the Raiders’ results,

which surprised even them.

“We’ve played some easier courses and struggled,” Thomson said. “They just putted around and made some shots. The greens were just aer-

ble next week or the week after or the week after that, it doesn’t matter as long as it comes postrace Richmond,” Busch said after his win at Indianapolis.

“That’s all that matters.”

Joey Logano, who has won two of the last three races after being winless since the Daytona 500, is in third, with Matt Kenseth (also three wins) fourth, followed by Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kurt Busch, all of whom have two wins. Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex Jr., Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards all have one win each.

Keselowski dominated last season’s Federated Auto Parts

400 and Kurt Busch also won in dominating fashion at RIR in the spring.

“We’ve had a great year.

Statistics-wise, it’s been one of my best years,” Kurt Busch said recently at an appearance in Richmond in August. “It’s that point in the season where you have to grab another gear and push harder when the Chase starts.”

Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman, Paul Menard, Jeff Gordon and Bowyer are the drivers in the Chase (prior to Darlington) that are in on points and have not won a race. But, if a driver without a win wins at Darlington or

Richmond, that driver would leap ahead of those just in on points.

Of the drivers not locked in to the Chase, Bowyer has won twice at Richmond, most recently in 2012. Kahne also has won at Richmond in 2005.

Tony Stewart, one of the drivers needing to win for a Chase spot, has two wins at Richmond, the last of which came in 2002.

Regardless of what happens at Darlington, the sparks will be flying in Richmond this weekend for those crucial last Chase spots.

Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland

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They’ve actually been hitting well,” Mayes said. “We’ve only had one game under our belt so far. We’d hoped to have one scrimmage. But we were actually warming up pretty nice, so we looked good tonight.”

The Royals’ hitters had a nearly free hand in firing the ball over to the Confederates’ side.

“We didn’t adjust,” Brown said. “They had a lot of guys that were consistently hitting in the same spots. For whatever reason, we couldn’t make those

ated, too, so I don’t know. I have no answer for it. I was just as shocked as they were, pretty much – especially coming out of my No. 3. That just came out of nowhere.”

Thompson hope that bodes well for Talley’s and the team’s future efforts.

“He’s been solid all year, but nothing like this,” Thompson said. “Hopefully, it’s a breakthrough where he’ll just keep going, because we’re solid one through three. If we can get another score out of four through six, we’re good.”

Pace praised Wilkinson’s effort.

“Shooting even par out here is tough to do, especially when you birdie nine to do it, which is not an easy hole,” Pace said.

“He hit a gap wedge to, like, four feet and kicked it in for a nice, end-your-day-with-abirdie three.”

He went on to praise everybody’s effort.

“Good golf out here today,” Pace said. “Any prep golf in the 150s is solid.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

adjustments on the fly to pick up the angles they were hitting.”

Conversely, Lee-Davis hitters had a hard time finding a way around Prince George’s defenders at the net.

“Not seeing the block: We work on it every day in practice, work on seeing the block, knowing where the block is,” Brown said. “That’s what happens when you hit right into the block. We’ve got to do a better job of seeing the block and hitting around it rather than just going up and swinging.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Hanover controls pace, space at Patrick Henry

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Despite having a case of the Mondays, Hanover’s field hockey team found a way to win.

The Hawks, led by Kora Kane, with two goals, and her sister, Keri, with another, pressed host Patrick Henry almost the entire game, holding the Patriots to one goal to claim a 3-1 victory.

“Monday games are difficult coming back from the weekend,” said Hanover head coach Sarah Rowe. “We didn’t even have practice on Friday because the girls went on a camping trip. It’s hard to be as intense as we want to be. … It was a little scrappier today than we wanted it to be.”

But Hanover was intense enough, controlling the pace and, for the most part, the space of the game, keeping Patriots goalkeeper Taqiyah Chernesky and the rest of the Patrick Henry defense occupied in front of their net.

Chernesky stopped nine shots, but Hanover – after Keri Kane broke a scoreless deadlock 25 minutes into the first half – kept coming and coming.

Wolfgang scores two as C-feds beat Atlee

By Jacob Downer For The Mechanicsville Local

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Hanover goalkeeper Rachael Weis stops a Patrick Henry shot in the second half of the Hawks’ 3-1 victory over the Patriots at Patrick Henry High School Monday.

Kora Kane scored a few minutes after Keri to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead.

“I don’t want us to get tentative,” Rowe said. “I want us to still think it is zero to zero. I don’t want us to think that just because we scored, just because it’s two to zero, that we can win.

They can always come back.”

As if to illustrate Rowe’s point, Patrick Henry’s Diana Sagal scored in the final min-

utes of the second half, but the Patriots could not make up enough of the ground they had already lost – and the Hawks’ offense returned with even more pressure on the Patriots defense.

“I think we need more communication and more fluidness in the defense,” said Patrick Henry head coach Abbie Rossman. “We need to generate our attack from the defense,

and there wasn’t a lot of communication back there. … We’ll work on that some more.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Hanover 3, Patrick Henry 1 Hanover 2 1 — 3 P. Henry 0 1 — 1 HAN: Ko. Kane 2, Ke. Kane PH: Sagal Saves: Weis (HAN) 1, Chernesky (PH) 9 Records: Hanover 2-0.

MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis’ field hockey team allowed a goal just two minutes into its home game against Atlee, but senior Lauren Wolfgang answered with two of her own and the Confederate defense locked down over the rest of the game to lead the hosts to a 3-1 victory.

Raider sophomore Faith Anna opened the scoring, but Lee-Davis wasted little time knotting things back up, with Wolfgang tying the game with her first goal two minutes after Anna’s via a penalty shot, drilling the ball into the upper corner of the cage.

The senior captain added her second goal just eight minutes later, sneaking the ball past the Atlee goalie to give her Confederates a 2-1 lead that they would not relinquish.

“It feels great not only

because we won but because we played such a complete game. I was honestly a little surprised with how much energy and intensity we came out with,” Wolfgang said. “We communicated really well, it was one of the best games we’ve played.”

Lee-Davis improved to 1-1 with the victory after dropping a tough triple-overtime decision to Prince George on Aug. 26.

Atlee drops to 0-2 after a loss against region powerhouse Gloucester.

Sophomore midfielder Ciarra Ashworth chipped in a second-half insurance goal for Lee-Davis after she took a rebound and drilled it past the keeper to extend the lead to the 3-1 final.

Lee-Davis coach Merridee Gibson was pleased with her team’s performance, especially considering the added emotion see WOLFGANG, pg. 36

Local powerlifter breaks Va. record in first meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

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Powerlifter Luke Herndon, who grew up in Mechanicsville, deadlifts more than 400 pounds during a workout at Mike’s Olympic Gym on Aug. 21. In June, Herndon, in his first powerlifing meet, set a state record with a squat of 551 pounds.

MECHANICSVILLE – Luke Herndon did not take long to make a name for himself in the powerlifting world.

In his first powerlifting meet, Herndon broke a state record with a 551-pound squat en route to winning both the open class and junior class titles at the 100% Raw American Challenge on June 13.

Herndon, competing in the 242-pound weight class, also

finished with a 330-pound bench press and a 600-pound dead lift. His 551-pound squat broke the junior state record.

“It was my first [meet],” Herndon said. “Going into it, I was extremely nervous from the time I went to bed the night before until I finished my last deadlift. It was very nervewracking, but my adrenalin was pumping. It was an awesome experience.”

He did it all just nine months after having surgery to repair a bilateral hernia.

Herndon, who was a defensive lineman at Hanover High School and Southern Virginia University, said powerlifting came naturally to him.

“I was always pretty strong growing up, and then playing football, that really transitioned well into powerlifting,” Herndon said. “After I was done with my college career, I needed to do something to keep me focused, just keep me going, that I really enjoyed doing.”

He said he likes powerlifting because now he is competing

with himself.

“It doesn’t matter what anybody else does or where their numbers fall,” Herndon said. “It just matter what I put up on the platform. That’s what counts.”

Herndon also likes the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation because of its emphasis on raw – that is, non-chemically enhanced – training. He just worries about his own training, though.

“I’m going to do the best I can do to outperform myself,” Herndon said.

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Yellow Jackets stumble against Johns Hopkins

and then the wheels just came off.”

The Yellow Jackets (0-1) scored on their first two possessions, first on a 27-yard field goal by Seth Yurgel, then on a 28 yard pass from Joseph Vairo to Eric Hoy. Their next appearance in the red zone, on their

fifth possession, ended in a missed field goal from 36 yards out.

“That missed field goal was crucial,” Arruza said. “We’re a better football team that what we showed and what that scoreboard showed.”

The Yellow Jackets reached

the red zone just one more time in a drive that spanned the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth, managing their final touchdown on a 4-yard run by Dom Kaopua.

Johns Hopkins was led by junior quarterback Jon Germano. Germano, in his first

start for the team, completed 18 of 23 passes for 320 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions; he ran the ball 13 times for 66 yards and one more touchdown.

His favorite passing target was Bradley Munday, who finished with 10 receptions for 150

yards and two touchdowns.

“Our offense played pretty well,” said Blue Jays’ head coach Jim Margraff. “We’re starting a new quarterback, but we are veteran up front on the offensive line. We’ve got some good backs and some good receivers.

Those guys all play well.”

Arruza, on the other hand, expected some growing pains on his offense this year as Vairo, a freshman, grows into the job along with a number of other offensive starters.

“It was a complete offensive overhaul,” Arruza said. “Did we made some mistakes, yeah. …

I expect the guys to make mistakes.

“We had one where [Vairo] looked at the field with a clear way to the boundary with the tight end wide open – the whole design on this, on the screenand-go is to hit the tight end on the sidelines. … Why did he look down field? I don’t know. … He’s going to grow and he’s going to learn and he’s going to figure it out.”

Vairo accounted for most of the Yellow Jackets’ offense, completing 19 of 35 passes for 215 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Eric Hoy and Christian Redman were his favorite targets. Hoy caught eight passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. Redman caught seven passes for 70 yards.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

did a great job of really playing as a team.”

The matchup featured two young teams that each play a number of underclassmen.

Atlee, which advanced to the state semifinals a year ago, lost six seniors to graduation and start two players that were not on the team a year ago.

Lee-Davis only lost two

starters from last year but the Confederates start six sophomores.

Each coach acknowledged that youth played a role in their team’s performances on Monday, although the two teams are at different stages in the “bonding as a team” process.

“One of the great things

about having such a young team last year is that a lot of these girls got to play 60 minutes a game together,” Gibson said. “They’re a very tight team.”

Raider head coach Alyssa Farling talked about how a lack of communication and aggressiveness hampered her team.

“I think we had a hard time bringing it together tonight and

that’s the feedback the girls were giving each other (at halftime) as well,” Farling said. “We need to communicate better and trust each other a little more.

We played well in spurts but we have to be more consistent.”

Atlee senior Haley Anna talked about the need for the team to focus on their own issues and to not worry about

other teams.

“We just need to take care of our own problems and not concern ourselves with what other teams might be doing,” Anna said. “We need to have better communication, gel as a team and work on our placement on the field.”

Jacob Downer can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Once Johns Hopkins’ offense warmed up, there seemed almost nothing Randolph-Macon could do to stop it. The Blue Jays scored on eight of 12 possessions to roll over the Yellow Jackets 52-17 at Day Field Saturday.

Of the four possessions on which it failed to score, Johns Hopkins had time run out on two of them: at the end of the first half and at the end of the game.

The Yellow Jackets defense managed just two stops the entire game.

“Embarrassingperformance.

I thought we were terrible on defense,” said Randolph-Macon head football coach Pedro Arruza. “We’ve got eight guys back on that side of the ball. I think that [Johns Hopkins has] a good offense. … They’re really good on offense, but I did not think that we responded to the challenge.”

The Blue Jays (1-0) mixed up their offense well, amassing 621 yards total offense – 327 yards in the air and 294 yards on the ground. Those totals were aided by coverage miscues and miscommunication.

“We’ve got some veterans [in the backfield] that did not do a good job of communicating,” Arruza said. “We should have been in that ball game. We were in that ball game for a while,

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that comes with playing a rival.

“I thought we came out and played a very solid game today,” Gibson said. “It would be easy to get a little over-anxious playing in a big early-season game like this but we stayed level and

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Randolph-Macon quarterback Joseph Vairo (15) scrambles to get away from Johns Hopkins defenders in the Blue Jays’ 52-17 victory over the Yellow Jackets at Day Field Saturday. Vairo completed 19 of 35 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown.

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Nursery Provided ∂ 804-559-9302 Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.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

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

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

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Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org

Ginter Park United Methodist Church warmly welcomes you to worship with us at either our contemporary, praise service at 9:30 am or our traditional service at 11 am. Sunday School is at 9:40 am w/nursery provided for the whole morning. Please join us at 1010 W. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond VA 23227, (804) 2628651. www.ginterparkumc.org

New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30am & 11am, Bible Study for all ages: 9:45 am, 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org

Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am.

Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org

Immanuel Episcopal Church Welcomes You! 3263 Old Church Road.

Sun. 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Nursery 10:00 - 11:00 am Refreshments at 11:15 am 779-3454 immanueloc.org.

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am.

Sunday School 9:30-10:15am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 8:30 or 11am, Sunday School @ 9:45.

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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: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45am, Sunday School 9:15am 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

PRESBYTERIAN Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Prayer Time 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org Rev. James E. Salyers, Pastor Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional Service

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, Rev. Chris Thomas, Minister of Music. www.blackcreek.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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Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday Activities: 8:30am Worship 9:20am HE Brews Cafe 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Wednesday Night Activities: 5:30pm Supper (Sept- May) 6:15pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist.net

Info: 335-6728 / graceunitedfc@gmail.com

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Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116

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Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org

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OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 28

Ted also taught night classes at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Rappahannock Community College and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community

STATION 2 Continued from pg. 27

Members of the community are urged to help with the Blood Bank’s current needs.

A Burger & Dog lunch will available for purchase.

The event also will feature

College in Richmond.

Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Matt Kiehl officiating. A graveside service followed in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery.

The family suggests memorifire truck and ambulance displays, kids’ games and entertainment, safety education, snack foods and a bake sale, a silent auction and family fun.

For more information, call Brandy Hall at 804-387-8464 or Scott Mallory at 804-2415252.

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als be made to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church of Roanoke; American Heart Association; CurePSP; or Leukemia Society. Oakey’s Downtown Roanoke Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made on the Obituaries page at www.oakeys.com.

SUEWICKHAM Sue Ware Wickham, 71, of Ashland, passed away on August 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, William “Frankie” Wickham; sister, Janice Roberts; and brother, William Everett Ware Jr. She is survived by her hus-

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band of 43 years, Herbert F. “Bucky” Wickham Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Wickham Daniels (Kevin); grandchildren, Caroline and Megan Wickham, Kaitlin, Chase and Emma Daniels; siblings, Joyce Hicks, Donnie Ware (Louise), Linda Balsley (Jamie), Hallie Hicks (Stewart) and Anita Cone (Doug). Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, U.S. 301 and Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Burial was private. Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhome.com.

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Annual Chamber Dinner to be held Sept. 29 at Carriage House HANOVER – The Hanover Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner 2015 and Networking Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

29, at the Hanover Tavern Carriage House at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover.

Officers will review the past year and forecast the coming, recognize retiring

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and incoming board members, and present the newest member recognition award recipients.

Tickets are $45 per person for chamber members through Sept. 25. Non-member registration, chamber member late registration and at the door tickets are $55 per person.

For more information, call 804-798-8130 or email info@ hanoverchamberva.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS Homes for Sale Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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HOMES FOR SALE Geneva Getties O - 804-417-1255 M - 804-837-3344 F - 804-559-4585 ggetties@ ERAWoodHogg.com

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Minutes to Hanover/King William Line Nice rolling acreage with brand NEW 1400 sq ft home to be built. $159,900!

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HOMES FOR SALE 8333 Oxfordshire Place This 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom, 2-story transitional home sits on a cul-de-sac lot with a fenced rear yard. Living room with gas log fireplace. Beautiful eat-in kitchen, Fireplace. Large master suite, master bath with garden tub. Recently painted throughout! Just minutes to 295. This home is completely move-in ready and located in a quiet community. Convenient to restaurants & Shopping! Sarah Lambert, Fathom Realty 804-921-5707

Windmill Way, 2-bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher in the island, balcony or patio.

From $835. www.windmill-way.com Open 7-Days a week by Appointment 804-340-2828

ROOMS FOR RENT FREE Room Rent - Clean Modern Mechanicsville home. Small pets ok.

Call for more info 804-730-3378

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CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Cleaning By Gina - Quality Work @ Affordable Rates. Home or Office. Licensed & Insured. References available upon request. Call Gina Lumpkin, 804-822-1040

GARDEN EQUIP. & REPAIR American Outdoor Power Equipment Service & Repairs on all makes & models. Engine Service & Rebuild. Kohler, Kawasaki, Briggs & Stratton, Honda & Tecumeseh. Specializing in lawn & garden tractors, residential zero turn, commercial zero turn, portable generators & compact tractors. Pick up and delivery available. Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm, Sat. by appt, 804-737-0900. 805 East Nine Mile Road. Highland Springs.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Piano Lessons Beginner students only Call Susanna Harlow, 804-937-8934 Refernces Available Tractor work, garden tilling, driveways, drainage, grading, landscaping, yard work, topsoil, mulch, rock, demolition, concrete & small lots & asphalt. 804338-5898.

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Education & Instruction ARTS & MUSIC

PIANO LESSONS Challenging, yet fun !

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced BA Degree Music 25 Years Experience Jeanette H Harrison (804) 746-0062

Transportation AUTOS FOR SALE 1974 Dodge B100 Window Van, 6 cylinder. Standard Shift. Asking $3,000 OBO. Call 804-789-0125

Recruitment ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK

Announcements YARD & ESTATE SALES Estate Sale - Furniture, Collectibles, Glass, June McKenna Collections, Jewelry, Seasonal. Basement & Garage Full.

Sept. 11-12, Fri & Sat. 8-1, 12027 Cady Lane, Hanover, Va. 301N, left Stumpy Rd, right Peaks Rd, left Cadys Mill Rd, left Cady Ln.

SAVE THE DATE - COMING SOON !!!!!!

Catholic Church of the Redeemer Huge Annual Indoor Yard Sale Sat. SEPTEMBER 19TH, 8 - Noon.

YARD SALE Independence Christian Church 14023 Independence Rd, Ashland Saturday, September 12th 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Household items & lots more.

Grocery bag of adult clothing just $5!

(804) 746-1235 ext. 2

P/T with possibility of F/T Clerical Position available with a service company.

Computer skills & proficiency with Microsoft Office & Quickbooks preferred.

E-mail resume to: mckeever.office@gmail.com

ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK Zip Corvette has an immediate opening for part time office assistant. Duties to include general office duties as well as answering the phone. The hours are Monday- Friday 2:30-6:00. Email your resume to bleague@zip-corvette.com or apply in person at 8067 Fast Lane, Mech. 23111.

CONSTRUCTION & TRADES Comfort Systems, Inc. is seeking Sheet Metal Mechanic with 5+ years’ experience. Pay based on experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation and 401k. Apply in person at 11081 Air Park Road Ashland, VA 23005.

Electrician and Electrician Helper Plumber and Plumber Helper Now Hiring for an immediate opening. Excellent Benefits.

Must have valid Drivers License.

Call: 804-747-9987 or send resume to mckeever.office@gmail.com HVAC Company looking for an experienced/dependable person to install HVAC equipment and ductwork.

Applicant must have a good driving record. Contact Boyer’s Heating and AC at 804 769 3435

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Preschool teacher assistant needed.

Please call 804-746-3062 for more information.

GENERAL

It’s Beauty Time Hair Salon in Mechanicsville seeking Stylist for booth rental. Clientele required.

Call 804-239-6704.

Pet Boarding Facility looking for PT Kennel Assistant Pet experience helpful.

Early Mornings & Afternoons.

Includes weekends & some holidays. Call 730-4616 Production Workers Wanted Apply at Merchants Fixture 11218 Hopson Road Ashland VA 23005 Toddler University is now hiring for part time, 2-6 pm positions. Must be at least 18 and a high school graduate. Apply within.

9001 Dickey Drive, behind the McDonalds on rt. 301.

Wait Staff & Golf Staff Mattaponi Springs Golf Club is seeking enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our team as (part-time/seasonal) Wait Staff (must be at least 21), Cook, Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff. Playing Privilege on an Award Winning Course, Discounted Meals, Uniforms Provided.

Apply in person at 22490 Penola Road, Ruther Glen, VA.

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CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Absolute Cleaning Tailored to your Needs! Res/Comm. Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time.

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Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Mattress Truck Load Sale - Twin $89; Full $99; Queen $129; King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.

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INSTALLATION & REPAIR Comfort Systems, Inc. is seeking installation and start-up technician with 5+ years’ experience. Need experience with anything from Liebert Systems to 100 ton rooftop units and everything in between. Pay based on experience.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation and 401k. Apply in person at 11081 Air Park Road Ashland, VA 23005.

Hill Electrical Inc. is seeking Service Truck Electricians, Generator Installers, & Helpers. You must have a valid driver’s license. Pay & Benefits are based on experience.

Apply in person at 8553 Meadowbridge Road, Mech. 23116.

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Hospitality- Servers & Culinary Staff Seeking enthusiastic, customer service oriented individuals with positive attitudes for part time and full time positions. Must be able to work various shifts to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Please call 804-592-5866 or submit resume to lonnie@richmondcountryclubva.com

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RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Part Time Line/Prep Cook Days and Nights. Experience preferred.

Call Tuesday and Wednesday, after 5:00pm, 746-8630, ask for Vickie.

SALES Permanent full time Sales Associate to join our team with established locally owned and operated retail Floor Covering Store.

Commission based pay structure with salary, expenses, and benefits. Prior Floor Covering experience a plus, but not necessary; retail experience helpful. Good customer service skills, positive attitude, and a friendly disposition are a must. Good basic math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment are important. Salary with additional commission and bonuses. Please email Resume’ to: mattshelton@lmcarpet1.com or mail to L&M Carpet One 6156 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

TRANSPORTATION Drivers: No-Touch! Get Home, Get Paid!

Excellent Pay Per\Wk! Strong Benefits Package Including Bonuses! CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-454-0392

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS

TRANSPORTATION

Petroleum Operator F/T High school diploma or equivalent.

Able to pass drug & MVR screen, & background check. 21 years of age or older. Licensed CDL. TWIC card preferred. Solicits, sells and delivers diesel product. Performs simple maintenance on trucks. Loads and unloads product.

If you are interested please visit www.southernstates.com Requisition # 3226. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Disabilities/Vetera ns/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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

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HANOVER COUNTY 2015 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE SECOND HALF Due October 5, 2015

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

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CONCRETE & BRICK Mechanicsville Masonry Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Residential Projects Brick, Block & Stone (804) 754-6722

DRIVEWAYS 5% off with this ad DRIVEWAY SEAL COATING Hand Applied - Commercial Grade Call Seal This! LLC 248-1654 www.richmondsealing.com

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Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices!

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

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

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small.

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

Clean & Dependable.

Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellCons truction.Biz Custom Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Home Repairs ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 31 yrs exp ∂ BBB ∂ Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available.

GUTTER Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 16 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136 Congratulations Mech. Little League!!

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

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HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

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

SERENITY MAINTENANCE, LLC Commercial/Residential Asphalt Sealing & Striping. Free Est. 10% discount with this ad. Call us (804) 912-6283 Like us on Facebook!

Notice is herewith given that all second half 2015 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before October 5, 2015. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to www.hanovercounty.org to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2015; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2015, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2015, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you.

If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. For questions, phone 804-365-6128 or 804-730-6128.

M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County

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Maintaining plant life on a property won’t cost homeowners a lot of money, but such an effort can add substantial curb appeal to a home.

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Many homeowners focus on improving the curb appeal of their property during the daytime hours, but you can take steps to make a home more appealing at night as well. Solar spotlights placed around trees and other attractive features in your yard can shed light on those areas of your property you’re most proud of, even after the sun has gone down. Solar spotlights won’t add to your energy bill, as they are powered by the sun, and they can make certain accents on your property stand out at night.

Improving curb appeal may sound like a significant undertaking, but there are many ways budget-conscious homeowners can make their home’s exterior more appealing without going broke.

Another inexpensive way to make a home more appealing is to plant some colorful flowers around the property.

Line walkways with flowers native to your region, as such plants will last longer than exotic alternatives that may not be capable of adapting to the local climate.

In addition to lining walkways, hang window boxes filled with colorful flowers or plants outside naked windows. Doing so can make windows seem larger and add some color to your home’s exterior.

Another creative way to make use of colorful flowers is to place a few planters at the foot of your driveway and painting the numbers of your address on the planters.

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A helpful guide to replacing home siding and availability. Research how well particular brands of siding stand up to conditions and which are the least likely to crack, warp or discolor. Find this information from online reviews or through consumer advocacy groups.

Also remember, vinyl and other synthetic materials have improved and can now mimic the look of many other materials for a fraction of the cost.

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Built on your land or improperly installs the siding may void a manufacturer’s warranty. Always ask family members and friends for recommendations before choosing a contractor, and check out each prospective contractor’s work for yourself.

Interview more than one contractor and compare both their costs and what they offer.

Ask plenty of questions of the contractors, and avoid those who try hard-sell methods.

Questionable contractors may try strategies like a promise of a considerable discount if you “act now� or scare tactics that your home is unsafe in its present condition.

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Safely clear gutters of grime omeowners have many responsibilities synonymous with certain times of year. For example, pool maintenance must be a priority in the summertime, but such a chore is unnecessary in the heart of winter.

Cleaning gutters is a household chore that many homeowners associate with both spring and autumn. Cleaning gutters prevents water damage on the roof while protecting your home’s siding and foundation. In addition, cleaning gutters in the fall gives homeowners a chance to ensure they are firmly secured to the house, an important precaution when potentially harsh winter weather is just around the corner. so you will need a secure ladder that Unlike many household chores, does not teeter back and forth each cleaning gutters can be quite time you reach for the gutter. dangerous, as it often requires homeowners to climb up and down on ladders or spend ample time on Keep the ladder the roof. As a result, safety should reign supreme when cleaning gutters, on stable ground, and homeowners should take the and ask a friend or following precautions before gutting family member to their gutters of grime.

utumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes the fall to-do list that must be completed before the arrival of winter weather. Many outdoor jobs are best completed before temperatures drop, while others can be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for increased time spent inside the home.

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Inspect the stability of your ladder Ladders play a key role when cleaning gutters of leaves, dirt and grime, so homeowners should inspect their ladders before they get to work.

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The ladder should always be planted on a flat and secure surface before you climb up to clean the gutter. And much like you might have a spotter when lifting weights, have a friend or family member hold the ladder as you climb up to ensure the ladder remains stable.

Move the ladder frequently It can be tempting to reach as far as possible when you’re on the ladder, as you can save time by covering more ground on each trip up the ladder. But overextending yourself is a considerable safety risk, so move the ladder frequently, even if the job is taking more time than you had expected.

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Clothing donations

It’s time to pack away summer clothing and once again fill closets and drawers with sweaters and jeans.

Before packing away your summer wardrobe, conduct an inventory to determine if there are any items you no longer use. Donate these items or use them as rags when cleaning.

Outdoor cleanup Keep some short-sleeved shirts Autumn means leaves are falling accessible so you can layer them under from trees and littering landscapes. sweatshirts and sweaters. The heat Cleaning up leaves can be a time- from layering will be trapped against your body and keep you cozier, reducing your reliance on HVAC systems to stay warm.

Loose clothing when cleaning gutters can easily get stuck on shutters, tree branches or other items when climbing up or down the ladder. If you aren’t paying attention, clothing that gets snagged can throw off your balance when you start to move, increasing your risk of falling.

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In addition, gloves keep your hands warm, which will come in handy as you clear the gutters of materials that are often wet. When choosing gloves, be sure to choose ones that give you some grip so you can firmly grasp the ladder as you climb up and down.

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This helps to reduce weed problems and protects root systems from harsh temperature fluctuations.

consuming task, but it’s necessary to promote the health of lawns and other plants. Grass that is completely matted down with leaves can become starved for light and moisture, and lawns may even rot when forced to spend winter beneath fallen leaves.

One eco-friendly timesaver is to shred leaves with a mower (a manual mower is preferable) and leave them as topdressing for the lawn. As long as the grass blades can be seen within the leaves, the lawn should be fine.

Shredded leaves will decompose and add necessary nutrients and organic matter to the soil naturally.

Leaves also can be used in annual flower and vegetable gardens to improve the soil. Mulch made from shredded leaves can be placed on the soil around trees and shrubs.

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Check the roof for any missing shingles.

In addition, look for spots where animals or insects may be able to gain Metro entry into your home. Seal these areas and repair any leaks. This will make your home more efficient later on when winter hits its stride.

Remove window air conditioners for the winter. If they canÕt be removed, seal them with caulking or tape and cover them with an airtight, insulated jacket. If you have forcedair systems, move furniture away from the vents so that air can flow better around the home and keep it comfortable.

Check weatherstripping around windows and doors and make the necessary adjustments. Installing additional insulation also can help reduce energy consumption.

A few tips can help homeowners prepare for autumn in eco-friendly ways.

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Make the most of fall sale season projects during these long weekends. Paint, rollers and other supplies may be Manufacturers typically discounted on such weekends, introduce new stoves, cooktops and you also may find and other cooking supplies discounts on power tools. in advance of the holiday season. Older models may be Vehicles discounted to make room for If you are in the market for a the new arrivals, and you may new SUV or truck to transport be able to score even bigger your home improvement savings on floor models. If project supplies, autumn is a renovating the kitchen is in the good time to visit a dealership. works, wait until early autumn Many dealerships liquidate to start appliance shopping. their inventory in autumn to free up space for new model releases about to hit the market.

Painting Come autumn, you may find supplies it easier to negotiate financing The weekends surrounding and leasing deals.

Labor Day and Columbus Day Homeowners can save on are also great times to find home improvement projects and deals on home improvement, other needs by taking advantage as retailers know customers of late-summer, early-autumn have extra time to complete discounts. - Metro Creative

all can be an ideal time of year for homeowners to tackle home improvement projects, as the moderate temperatures make for ideal conditions to work in and around the house. In addition, many retailers offer consumer-friendly sales in autumn, helping homeowners to save money.

As early as September, many stores begin stocking their shelves in advance of the holiday season. As a result, stores look to unload summer and fall seasonal items. The following are just a few types of items homeowners might find at reduced prices this fall.

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If you want to revamp your backyard, wait until late summer or early autumn to do so. At this time of year, you can find great deals on patio furniture, lawn mowers, perennials, shrubs, sheds, and many other lawn and garden items. In addition, check with local contractors to see if they will offer discounts late in the season. Tree-removal companies, landscapers, fence installers, masons, and others may cut prices in mid- to lateautumn as they look to earn a bit more money before the arrival of winter.

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Fall Home exterior painting pointers fresh coat of paint on a home’s exterior can give a property a vibrant new look.

Whether you decide to go with a bold new color or repaint a house in an existing color, new paint can add some life to the exterior of your home.

Summer has long been considered the ideal season to paint home exteriors, but advancements in technology have made it easier to paint home exteriors later in the year.

According to paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, traditional latexbased paints need temperatures above 60 F to cure properly. SherwinWilliams also notes that one of the more common mistakes homeowners make when painting their homes’ exteriors is to paint during times of the year when temperatures fluctuate greatly between the days and nights.

When nighttime temperatures dip considerably lower than they were in the afternoon, dew will form and the paint can stop coalescing.

When that happens, moisture gets into the uncured paint and surface staining and adhesion problems may result. So even if the temperature is a comfortable 60 F during the day, homeowners should avoid painting if the nighttime temperatures figure to drop considerably.

In addition to choosing the right time of year to paint, consider the following painting pointers to ensure your homeÕs exterior gets the fresh look you are aiming for.

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Monitor weather reports.

It’s not just the temperature at night after you paint that should be monitored. Sherwin-Williams advises that the temperature should be in the suggested range and above the dew point for at least 48 hours after application so the paint film can form properly. So applying a fresh

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coat of paint on a beautiful autumn Saturday is not ideal if Sunday figures to bring the first hints of winter.

Don’t skimp on quality.

Some paints are cost more than others, and homeowners working on a budget may be tempted to choose the least expensive option available.

While price and quality are two different things, it’s important that homeowners avoid choosing a paint solely because it is the least expensive option. Research paints before buying a particular one, emphasizing quality over cost. Today’s paints last longer than the paints of yesteryear, so you likely won’t need to paint your home’s exterior again for a long time.

A budget-friendly yet low-quality paint will not only make your home less appealing, but you will likely need to paint again sooner than you will if you go with a higher quality paint.

Don’t paint to cover up a problem Rotting wood or siding is unsightly, and some homeowners think paint can cover up such a problem. But paint will not stick to rotten wood and siding, and the problem will still be noticeable after you paint. A fresh coat of paint is not the solution to rotten wood or siding.

Consult a professional contractor if your home is experiencing such a problem.

A fresh coat of paint on your home’s exterior can be a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal.

But it’s important homeowners follow some of the same rules the pros adhere to when painting the exteriors of their homes.

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A fresh coat of paint on a home’s exterior can give a property a vibrant new look.

A Special Supplement to The Mechanicsville Local & The Hanover Local September 9, 2015