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Rick Richardson, interim superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that the first day of school was as smooth as he’s seen in his 44 years in education.

cery store located on U.S. 360 will be located near the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Compass Point Drive, a stone’s throw from the store’s current location. Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved the site plan last Wednesday by a unanimous vote recorded at a public hearing. Jim Theobold, the attorney representing the applicant, said the 15-acre development is compatible with the county’s land use plan and will offer residents a variety of services not available at the present location. A drive-thru pharmacy, Starbucks, gas station and an express shopping service will see KROGER, pg. 4

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Rutland Commons was abuzz last Wednesday with festivities celebrating the 2015 UCI World Cycling Championships. In the photo above, some local young ladies took advantage of the sunshine to enjoy the races. They had a great location to watch the cyclists coming down U.S. 301. At right, one of the cyclists who took part in the Hanover County leg of the event makes his way along the route in the area of Georgetown Road. More photos, including some contributed by our readers, can be found on Community, page 9.

MECHANICSVILLE — Hannah Chenault of Mechanicsville was among nearly 300 people from 35 states who took part in a day of advocacy last week in Washington, D.C. The event was organized by human rights agency International Justice Mission (IJM). Participants met with more than 200 Congressional offices to build support for U.S. investments to combat modern-day slavery abroad. Chenault returned home last Tuesday, Sept. 22, after meeting with Virginia’s delegation in the U.S. Congress. In February, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, introsee SLAVERY, pg. 7

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be featured at the new Kroger Marketplace. The proposed tract currently belongs to Lillian Kreynus, whose family bought the property in the 1940s and farmed the property for years. “At 91 years old, she needs to sell the property so she can maintain her quality of life in the last days of her golden years,” said Stephanie Thompson, Kreynus’ great niece who spoke on her behalf. Jean Longest said people who bought homes in Summer Grove and Spring Meadows subdivisions were well aware they were living in an area designed to accommodate commercial growth. “I feel like it is, basically, an exercise in futility to move into a subdivision adjacent to a major highway that connects to an interstate and not expect growth to occur,” Longest said. But neighbors who live in

those subdivisions and others adjacent to the proposed development cited real safety concerns with a larger store and the increased cut through traffic in their neighborhoods. Joe Bidwell expressed those concerns with his 4-year-old Hayden at his side. “It’s going to mean more traffic coming through my neighborhood,” Bidwell said. The father of two said he would continue traffic monitoring in the neighborhood. Supervisor Sean Davis of the Henry District confirmed the concerns were legitimate, but said he would continue to monitor any problems in the area both before and after the facility was completed, and provide remedies through increased traffic enforcement measures. He moved for approval of the project and his fellow board members agreed unanimously with Elton Wade, Cold Harbor District, absent. “People often tell me they

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want development projects done right. In this case, it has been done right,” Davis said. In other matters, the supervisors approved a conditional use permit from Craig Realty Group for a five-story parking garage adjacent to the proposed site of the new Outlets Mall. The garage will provide 899 additional parking spaces when the development called Outlets at Richmond is built. William Shewmake, an attorney representing McGeorge RV Center, the nation’s largest RV retail outlet, whose property is adjacent to the proposed parking deck, asked that the consideration be deferred, allowing the parties time to negotiate their differences. Shewmake expressed safety concerns when non-professional RV drivers exiting the McGeorge facility encounter pedestrians crossing the street to access the mall. EMAC and McGeorge have

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filed lawsuits against the county and Craig in the past, and their representative said those suits are partially responsible for hesitancy on the part of his client to conduct further talks. “Our willingness to talk has been somewhat tempered by prior negotiations and the fact that we have been sued as has been the county,” Theobold, the applicant’s representative, said. Shewmake indicated more negotiations were needed. “We would very much like to work with the applicant so we can resolve the safety issues. If you were going to set this up from the beginning, this is not how you would design the shopping center, having RVs coming where people are crossing a walk,” Shewmake said. Attempts to negotiate between the two parties have not worked out, according to Shewmake. “We have tried to reach the applicant. He simply doesn’t talk to us. We want to resolve everything … (referring to the lawsuit).” Theobold, representing Craig, was not in favor of a deferral. “I don’t think a deferral would serve any purpose in this case,” he said. The supervisors unanimously approved the application and also approved a special height exemption for the new parking garage. In other matters, Dr. Rick Richardson interim superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, provided an opening day update on the 2015-2016 year. The news was all good. “It’s the best opening I’ve had in my 44 years of service,” Richardson said. The acting superintendent said recent Standards of Learning (SOL) test results confirm a positive path on which the system has embarked. Improved test scores, additional career and technical

training, physical improvements to facilities were all part of the good news. Richardson said he expects all Hanover schools to be fully accredited once those figures are announced by the state’s Department of Education. He also expects final approval from the DOE for the county’s pilot Governor’s School for Career and Technology that will serve 32 school divisions and serve as a model for similar projects nationwide. In other items, the supervisors added an item to its legislative list for the upcoming General Assembly. They adopted an item pertaining to body cams worn by law enforcement officers and what can be done with the video. Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy District, said she was concerned over citizens’ personal privacy. “I think this is well crafted,” she said. County attorney Sterling Rives told board members that he has submitted a request to the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Advisory Board requesting an opinion on whether citizens are currently protected under the current guidelines that provide exemptions. Davis said he was uncomfortable with government restricting access because of what could or might happen. The item requests the General Assembly “amend the Freedom of Information Act, as necessary, to assure that law enforcement agencies are not required to release video and audio recorded by body worn cameras that would disclose the identities and personal information of private citizens and to assure that agencies do not incur burdensome costs in responding to requests.” Davis cast the only dissenting vote.

Brat endorses Peace M E C HA N I C S V I L L E – U.S. Rep. Dave Brat (R-7) recently endorsed Christopher K. Peace and his bid for re-election as delegate to the Virginia General Assembly representing the 97th District. In his endorsement, Brat applauded Peace for his conservative leadership in Richmond, his thoughtful approach to representative democracy and respect for the Constitution. “I am proud to endorse my friend, Chris Peace, for re-election. Chris has served his constituents with honor, integrity and compassion, and his voting record shows a consistent focus on opposing tax increases, protecting family values, defending the Constitution, and promoting job creation with a high quality of life in Hanover, King William and New Kent counties. I strongly support his reelection and look forward to continuing to work with him.” According to the congressman, Peace’s priorities promote an atmosphere that will encourage job creation see PEACE, pg. 8

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on top of his other symptoms, he began to have trouble seeing. In December 2003, Brannan made an appointment with an eye doctor at St. Mary’s Richmond Eye Institution where he was told that he was experiencing the beginning stages of optic neu-

ritis, a symptom of multiple sclerosis. Shortly after visiting the eye doctor, Brannan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the brain and the spinal cord. Early MS symptoms include weakness, tingling, numbness and blurred vision. Other signs are muscle stiffness, thinking problems and urinary problems, according to WebMD’s website. After being diagnosed, Brannan’s MS continued to progress, making it so he had to begin walking with a cane. The MS made is so difficult for him to walk that he eventually he had to replace his cane with a walker. Now, the MS has affected Brannan so severely that he cannot walk at all and must rely solely on an electric scooter to get around. His mobility is not the only thing that Brannan’s disease has taken from him. When he was diagnosed with MS, Brannan was an electrical contractor running his own business. “In 2008, when the economy went real bad my business started to stumble somewhat, right around that same point

I went to walking with a cane,” Brannan said. … “I had to give up the business. … I had to go from making six figures to disability. We had land we owned and boats and would go to the river all the time with my mom,” Brannan said. “We’ve gone through a lot. … So basically, the financial downfall was due to the fact I couldn’t

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work.” After Brannan was diagnosed with MS, the doctors tried to treat him with a handful of different medications, but nothing slowed the progression of the disease. Brannan began seeing a neurologist at the University of Virginia (UVa) who rediagnosed him with progressive MS, a type of MS that has fewer treatment options than other types. “We are kind of at a standstill for our options,” Jeanne Brannan, Mark Brannan’s wife, said. “There are other types of research we are trying to get

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Timing was rather eerie based on the subject matter The subject line simply read “hi.” She’s a good friend so the news in the email was gut-wrenching. Her words followed: “Wanted to let you know. Had a mammogram a couple of weeks ago and had to go back for another and then a biopsy. I have to have surgery Sept. 30 but it is a very small spot and can be handled easily. The worst part was waiting for the test results. It is cancer but very treatable and small. Hope you are doing well.” I probably read it three times as I tried to absorb the magnitude of what my friend was facing. I called as soon as I could but it went to voicemail. When I got in from work that evening, I immediately grabbed the phone. To my relief, she answered and sounded like herself, repeatedly assuring me that the mammogram proved its worth in plenty of time. That two-week wait, however, was agonizing for her and her husband. They agreed not to say anything to any family members until they knew the results of the biopsy. And here we are on Sept. 30 as she undergoes surgery. It seemed ironic that she is confronting the disease the day before Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins. Without question, she is strong in faith and spirit — and she has the prayers and support of so many. When I was 34, my gynecologist noted that I would be 35 the next year. My response was “Yeah, and?” At 35, I had my first mammogram and at 40 it became an annual part of my life. As he told me all those years ago, a mammogram can detect a pencil point; it’s a lump when discovered during a self-examination. Wear the pink in October for the survivors, as well as those who sadly did not beat breast cancer. I believe — because she has been diligent with having her annual mammogram — that my friend will be a survivor. While we all too often think of breast cancer as a woman’s disease, that is not the case. Men also can become stricken. An annual mammogram is on the must-do list. As my friend can attest, early detection can make all the difference. Melody Kinser

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist As a child, the marvel of a mystery intrigued me, and the ones that were real life were even more interesting to an inquisitive young mind. A trip to the Outer Banks always rekindled one of my favorites in the form of “The Lost Colony.” Sitting on Roanoke Island in a waterside open-air theatre and wondering what happened to the settlers who walked these sands more than 400 years ago provided the perfect unsolved mystery. Hopes of a solution seemed distant as years passed and clues remained elusive, but persistent archaeologists and historians continued to pursue

long-hidden answers. Roanoke Island represents England’s first attempt to colonize America. More than 25 years before Jamestown, Englishman John White led 100 men, women and children to the outer banks of North Carolina. Once settled, White headed back to England for supplies, and his return was delayed due to a war with Spain. Upon his return some three years later, White found the site abandoned, the only clue left behind being the word Croatoa carved on a post. In the years that followed, finding out what happened to the settlers has puzzled those who have tried to solve it. The most widely accepted explanation is that settlers became hungry and assimilated with local Indians.

Croatoan was the name of an island south of the original landing site now known as Hatteras, occupied by an Indian tribe. Other theories linked the colonists’ demise to unfriendly Indians or Spaniards. Four hundred years later, scientists believe the surviving colonists’ possibly split in two groups and assimilated in different Indian populations. Two sites are being excavated and the finds have been spectacular. At Cape Creek, located some 50 miles southeast of the Roanoke settlement, a gold signet ring has intrigued diggers, and other items suggest English influence. see SOLVING, pg. 8

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Candidate opposes industrial sludge land application Debbie Agliano’s letter in the Sept. 16, 2015, edition of The Mechanicsville Local concluded with a call to action for residents to ask their legislators to err on the side of caution and refuse to permit the spread of industrial sludge on our lands. I am both a Hanover resident and a candidate for House of Delegates in this November’s election and I would like to take this opportunity to voice my absolute opposition to land application of industrial sludge. Like Ms. Agliano, I rely upon a private well for the water used by my family and livestock every day. On the other side of our hedgerow is a 17-acre farm field used for grain production. Farming is one of the few industries still heavily reliant upon the weather for success and those weather conditions can result in uncontrolled drift and spread of applied fertilizers and herbicides. We now know that herbicides can become volatile during hot Virginia summers and damage non-target plants and crops. There is a great deal we do not know about the behavior of industrial sludge, but there is data available about its components: slaughter waste from Tyson’s poultry and Smithfield’s pork processing and waste from RockTenn’s

paper production facility. I am not beholden to any of these companies in terms of stock ownership, income or campaign contributions; therefore, I have no vested interest in their ability to transfer waste products to a third party so that product might be spread here. The York River watershed already has fish consumption warnings due to PCB and mercury contamination. The manufacture of PCB was banned in 1979 and yet it continues to leach into the Mattaponi River and accumulate at such levels that the Virginia Department of Health recommends eating no more than two meals a month consee LETTERS, pg. 24

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Hannah Chenault of Mechanicsville took part in meetings last week concerning human trafficking. Shown are, from left, bottom, Chenault, middle, Sara Haubrock of Henrico and Heather Spivey of Richmond, and, top, Carrie Slease, IJM national director of strategic partnerships, Jessica Gaddy of Richmond; Paul Schmidt of Lynchburg.

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infused autologous hematopoietic stem cells. … HSCT, when used to treat patients with highly aggressive multiple sclerosis, can reduce or eliminate ongoing clinical relapse, halt further progression, and reduce the burden of disability in some patients, in the absence of chronic treatment with disease-modifying agents,” according to the PubMed Central (PMC) website. There are a few HSCT clinical trials being conducted in the US, particularly in Chicago; however, they are only performing these trials on patients that can physically walk into a facility, according to Mark Brannan. The HSCT procedure is offered in other countries, including Mexico, Russia,

Panama, South Africa and China, Mark Brannan said, and it is in these areas that he is trying to get on a patient list. In order for Mark Brannan to qualify for the treatment, there is a certain disease progression rating that he cannot surpass. “Most facilities cut off at 7.5 [progression rating], and the reason is because most of the treatment is outpatient,” Mark Brannan said. “In order for them to do me, you know, in my condition, which I can’t just get up and walk around a facility, they are actually going to need extra people, like my wife, who is not trained, but we have gone through this together.” Currently, Mark Brannan’s disease progression rating is at a 7.5 to 8. He is working to get a little better so that he will be accepted for the procedure, his

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wife said. Not surprisingly, the sixweek HSCT treatment procedure is not cheap and is not covered by insurance. In Mexico, the cost of the treatment alone is $50,000, and does not include airfare or living expenses for the outpatient procedure. “I’m on a couple waiting lists now,” Mark Brannan said. “I’m not on a published waiting list yet, but I’m in their computer and they are talking to me in Moscow, Russia and Mexico. … The problem is the waiting lines are long now, I’m already in 2018 and I don’t really have time. We are trying to write to doctors and basically get in the fastest we can with whatever facility we can get into.” “In Russia, it’s more inpatient [treatment], so they would keep Mark in the hospital the whole time and the cost is $70,000,” Jeanne Brannan said. In an effort to raise the funds that would allow Mark Brannan to be able to pay for

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2015, at the Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, at 1020 Huguenot Road in Midlothian. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.azl.org. Condolences may be left at woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.

KENTON GIBBS Kenton Site Gibbs, 70, of Hinton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, at his home. Ken was born in Harrisonburg on April 26, 1945, and was a son of the late Frances Elaine (Sites) and William Blaine Gibbs Jr. He worked as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, a member of Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, and had served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant. On September 8, 2012, he was united in marriage to Shirley (Marshall) Gibbs, who survives. Ken also is survived by a daughter, Rebecca A. Gibbs, of Charles City; three sons, Kenton “Sy” Gibbs Jr. and wife, Lorinda, of Wirtz, Andrew S. Gibbs see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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of Mechanicsville and Paul K. Gibbs and wife, Ashley, of Charles City; a sister, Ann G. Mustain, of Richmond; a brother, William Blaine Gibbs and wife, Connie, of Georgetown, Texas; two grandchildren, Stone Grayson and Steele Easton Gibbs; a much anticipated granddaughter, Kinsley Elizabeth Gibbs; and the children’s mother and Ken’s first wife, Elizabeth R. Gibbs, of Charles Cit. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. September 29, 2015, at Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church in Mt. Solon, with Rev. Glenn Coleman officiating. Burial was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, 372 Kyles Mill Rd., Mt. Solon, VA 22843 and/ or Virginia Tech University Development, 902 Prices Fork Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24061. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. johnsonfs.com.

JOYCE GIBSON Joyce Stanley Gibson, 79, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2015. Joyce was preceded by her husband of 25 years, Dennis Lee Gibson; former husband, Allen Earl Stanley of 27 years; mother, Katie Marie Tate; and sister, Lena Henshaw. She is survived by her children, Doug (Linda) Stanley, Cyndi (Rosie) Sacra, Mark (Sandy) Fore, Allen Stanley Jr. and Michael (Gwen) Stanley; sister, Eunice (Ralph) Pegram; many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, friends and extended family; and caregiver, Lulu. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland, with burial at Mills Family Cemetery in Montpelier.

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EMMA GREEN Emma “Finny” Taliaferro Green, 87, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord September 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Green. She left to cherish her memory, son, Antonie Green; brother, Floyd “Rock” Fallie (Alberta); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015, at City of Refuge on Whiteside Road in Sandston, with Bishop Algenor Johnson, officiant, and Elder Marloe Fallie, eulogist. Interment followed in Green Family Cemetery in Hanover.

GINGER MACK Ginger Paige Mack, 45, surrounded by her loving family passed away on September 25, 2015. She was born on October 16, 1969, in Mechanicsville and resided in Richmond with her husband and daughter. She is survived by her loving parents, Howard Wyatt Layne and Mary Bobenia Layne; her husband, Elias S. Mack IV; precious daughter, Ava Layne Mack; and sister, Cindy Marie Wright. Ginger accomplished many things in life. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Virginia Western College in 1999 and enthusiastically practiced Hygiene for 15 years in the Richmond area. She was a very spiritual woman and was active in her church. She had many friends and enjoyed spending time with family. The achievement she was most proud of and that meant the most to her was the birth of her daughter, Ava. Ginger’s life work was to raise Ava to be a strong, faithful and loving person. Her four-year battle with cancer was courageous and inspirational. She fought harder and longer than anyone could have anticipated. She insisted on everyone maintaining a positive attitude and that life carry on as normally as

possible. Ginger will be terribly missed and her absence will be felt every day by those who love her dearly. A gathering of family and friends was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Bliley’s Staples Mill Chapel at 8510 Staples Mill Road.

DOROTHY MINOR Dorothy M. Minor, 79, beloved wife of Fred Douglas Minor Sr. for 61 years, entered eternal life on September 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elliott (Gladys) West. She was the devoted and loving mother of four sons, Earl (Eula) Thomas, Rev. Fred (Jean) Minor Jr., Franklin (Dawnamaria) Minor and Michael Minor, and five daughters, Ella (Wayne) Wood, Althea (Karl) King, Teresa Minor-Waddy, Sandra Jean (Harold) Scott and Marlene Minor. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and devoted friends. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Second Baptist Church at 26725 Ruther Glen Road in Glen Allen. The full obituary and online condolences may be found at www.owensfuneralservices.com. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

CORINNE NIMMO Corrine Akre Nimmo, 71, of Richmond, passed away on September 12, 2015. Corrine was born July 16, 1944, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. She moved to Richmond when she was 19 years old. It was in Richmond that she met and married Bobby, the love of her life. Corrine worked many years at Hartford Insurance Group, and was employed at Lansing Building Products until her passing. Corrine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where

she served in many capacities, her favorite being teaching the young children. Corrine was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Nimmo; parents, Maurice and Ruth Akre; brother, Vince Akre; and sister, Colleen Akre. She is survived by her niece and family, Laurie, Bernie, Allison and Ryan Girardeau of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada; her nephew and family, Bob, Rochelle, Emily and Hannah Akre of Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada; her stepdaughter and family, Tricia, Allan and Angelique Rudolph and Heather (David) Cox of Mechanicsville; and numerous cousins in Canada. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ building at 2500 Pump Road in Henrico. Interment followed in the funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer. org would be appreciated.

MARY AGNES SHAW Mary Agnes Sprouse Shaw, 96, of Montpelier, went to be with her Lord and maker September 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Shaw; daughter, Bernice S. O’Neal; son, Wayne A. Shaw; grandsons, David L. Alexander Jr. and Danny L. Shaw; granddaughter, Vicki L. O’Neal; great-grandson, Andrew S. Fisher; and an unofficially adopted son, Julian Howard Prince. She leaves behind four daughters, Evelyn A. Martinis (Rich), Judith S. Shortt (Hubert), Brenda S. Durrett (Stuart) and Linda F. Shaw; son, William M. Shaw Sr. (Anne); nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Mom loved being with her children and grands, picnics and reunions. She always enjoyed gardening and any see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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flower that bloomed. Her favorite, though, was picking and shelling butter beans. She enjoyed crafts after she quit working and her kids were grown. During her years with dementia, she continued her quilting and loved to play cards and work puzzles, working them many times, thinking it was a new one each time. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street. Interment followed at Dunn’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Montpelier. The family would like to thank St. Mary’s Hospital and Bon Secours Hospice for their kindness and care given Mom during her transition from this life to her new life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dunn’s Chapel

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TROOPER NATHAN-MICHAEL SMITH Trooper NathanMichael W. Smith, 27, of Mechanicsville, our beloved husband, father, son and friend, entered his eternal rest quietly and peacefully the morning of September 21, 2015, doing what he loved. A native of Suffolk, he was born on December 6, 1987, to Sandra L. Smith and Nathan W. Smith. Nathan-Michael’s precious memories will linger in the heart of his loving wife of four years, Jennifer Robinson Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy his two children, Nathan-Michael W. Smith II and Zoe Claire Smith; devoted parents, Sandra L. Smith of Smithfield and Nathan W. Smith (Terry) of Chesapeake; devoted siblings, Ariel T.

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Floreta Latae “Tay” Spurlock, 44, of King William County, passed on Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father George Elvin Spurlock, Sr. She is survived by her four sons, Dominic, Javon, Montae and Vontrell Spurlock; her mother, Bertha Washington Spurlock and William Pryor; five sisters, Charlene Spurlock, Treva Spurlock-Harris (Dewelt), Shawanda Pryor, Danita Darnell (Leon) and Latrice Bruce; one brother, George E. Spurlock, Sr.(Candace); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Union Baptist Church at 310 North Snead Street in Ashland, with the Rev. W. Daryll Leftwich, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Henrietta Brooks as the eulogist. Interment followed in

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GRACE TINSLEY Grace Wyatt Tinsley, 95, passed away September 11, 2015 at The Masonic Home of Virginia. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, George I. “Chucky” Tinsley; son-inlaw, Howard Fletcher (Warren Tinsley); and sisters, Alma Thomas and Hazel Tyson. Grace is survived by her son, Warren Tinsley; grandson, Christopher Tinsley (Lisa); and great-grandchildren, Carson and Alicen Grace Tinsley; her sister, Alice Rishel; numerous nieces and nephews; special family friend, Carol Lipes. Grace also leaves behind her many CoolWell friends and Masonic Home of VA friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed

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DONALD WALTON Donald Graham Walton Jr., 56, of Aylett, passed away on September 20, 2015. He was the son to the late Jack (Donald Sr.) and Kathleen Walton of Mechanicsville. He is survived by his son, Adam Graham Walton of Newtown; and sister, Rosemary WaltonKing and brother-in-law, Allen King, of Stafford; two nieces, Jessica Anne Soper (Charley) and Lauren Nichole Lehmuth (Chris) of Northern Virginia; three great-nieces, Kayla, Natalie and Corinne; one great-nephew, Alex; and aunt, Annie Mae Bond; and cousin, Sam Bond (Bonnie). He was an employee of Buckingham Branch Railroad for many years. He loved to fish and hunt.

A private funeral is planned. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES WELLS JR. James Brinkley Wells Jr., 73, of Mineral, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Henrico Doctors’ HospitalForest Campus in Richmond. He was a member of the Mineral Baptist Church. He was a welder with Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 10 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Joseph Benjamin Bloodworth, and his stepmother, Ruby Wells. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Wells; his sons, James Brinkley Wells III (Cheryl) of Mechanicsville and Robert Heath Wells (Cathy) of St. Louis, Missouri; and his four grandchildren, John and Ashley Wells and Jacob and Nick Wells. A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Mineral Baptist Church. Online guestbook may be found at woodwardfuneral.com.

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The Pole Green Dog Park officially opened on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. Thanks to the efforts of Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, 1.2 acres were designated. It took three years for the dog park to become a reality. In addition to Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Hanover County Animal Control, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and countless volunteers were involved. Among those taking part in the ribbon cutting were supervisors Sean Davis, Henry District, and Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam District. They are shown at the right.

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Fund (IRF) grant awarded to the town in

ASHLAND – During the last of four public input work sessions regarding the Ashland Theater, Jim Foley addressed Ashland Town Council Tuesday, Sept. 22, and asked a packed Town Hall how many in attendance supported the theater renovation plan proposed by Waukeshaw Development. No hands were raised. The proposed Waukeshaw Development plan, which is based on the already-completed feasibility study, seeks to utilize a $500,000 Industrial Revitalization

The proposed Waukeshaw Development plan seeks to utilize a $500,000 Industrial Revitalization Fund grant awarded to Ashland in conjunction with $500,000 of the town’s own money to turn the Ashland Theater into a for-profit, multi-use entertainment venue.

Garden club reviews activities and programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Members of the Ashland Garden Club met Thursday, Sept. 10, in the home of Dr. Linda Magovern for their September business meeting. The club’s many activities and programs were outlined and discussed. The officers for 2015 are: Elizabeth Bickford, president; Mary Anne Griffin, first vice president; Michelle Hamner, second vice president; Margaret Douglas, treasurer; Dale Sayers, recording secretary; Nancy Wood, corresponding secretary; and Anne Cross, parliamentarian. The Ashland Garden Club is engaged in numerous community activities, including the planting, maintenance and overall beautification of the Ashland Train Station and Visitor Center.

conjunction with $500,000 of the town’s own money to turn the Ashland Theater

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Chopper Dawson, a member of the Ashland Main Street Association, addresses Ashland Town Council about the Ashland Theater. Also shown are Hugh Joyce, Jen Chambers and Clark Mercer, members of ASMA. They appeared before council with a joint presentation about their proposed theater renovation plan. Those seated are waiting to present their portion of the plan.

Residents get social media opportunity Ashland supervisor to showcase what they love about town candidates By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

SHLAND — When 34-year Ashland resident Shannon Jones noticed

that one of her friends was hosting the town’s community Instagram account, ILoveAshlandVA, she found it interesting and started following.

Photos courtesy of Shannon Jones

The photo at left shows Shannon Jones, who was the curator photos and host of the ILoveAshlandVA Instagram account during the week of Aug. 10. As for the photo above, she said, “Loving the bicycles all over #AshlandVA. This is my favorite so far – right on England Street at @ randolphmacon’s welcome center. Where is your favorite? #iloveashland #ico_cycling #uci2015 #bikesOfAshland.”

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into a for-profit, multi-use entertainment venue. The Waukeshaw plan also seeks to purchase the adjacent property to be used as a restaurant. In response to the public stance against the proposed Waukeshaw Development plan at the Sept. 16 public input work session, members of the Ashland Main Street Association Theater Committee, including Hugh Joyce, Jen Chambers, Clark Mercer and Chopper Dawson, developed an alternative plan for the theater, under which

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Instagram is a mobile photo and video-sharing social networking application that allows users to take photos and videos and share them both on Instagram, as well as a range of other social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. The application also provides users with a variety of filters they can place on both photos and videos to change the colors, lighting and exposure. After she began following the account, instructions were posted detailing how Ashland residents could sign up to host and create photos for the ILoveAshlandVA Instagram account for an entire week. Having an interest in photography, Jones decided

see SHOWCASE, pg. 26

to appear in forum Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The candidates seeking the Ashland District seat on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will express their views in a public forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the auditorium at Patrick Henry High School. Republican candidate Web Stokes and Democratic candidate Faye O. Prichard will share the stage and respond to a series of questions submitted by the sponsoring organizations and audience members. NBC12’s Heather Sullivan see FORUM, pg. 26

the theater would operate as a nonprofit entity to the benefit of many of Ashland’s community groups. “We think that the way to use this theater is to improve the quality of life for all the people in our town by letting the Ashland Theater be our home for film, our home for theater, our home for lecture and music — a place where we can all be together and share ideas and be inspired to make Ashland an even more special place than it already is,” Dawson said. The Ashland Theater Committee’s proposal, “The Ashland Theater: A Classic Reborn,” seeks to turn the theater into a multidimensional venue that is operated by the Ashland Theater Community Foundation (ATCF), a registered 501(c)(3), and run by a professional full-time staff. All funds and profits raised from theater events would go directly back into the theater’s operation, maintenance and restoration. “The Ashland Theater: A Classic Reborn” hopes to still leverage the IRF grant money and money set aside by the town for the theater project, as well as an additional $200,000 in privately raised equity that would be generated by the end of construction and would go towards theater operations and costs. The Theater Committee has already, over the last few days, soft raised $80,000 of that total, according to Mercer. In addition, under the new proposal, a diner would be placed within the current theater space that would feature a revenue-generating, enhanced concession stand operated by a full-time staff. A classic diner-themed kitchen also is included in the plans. Under “The Ashland

The other side aisle will be designated for American Disability Association (ADA) seating. Four tables with four to five patrons per table also will offer 16 to 20 dining spaces outside on the patio area of the theater. In total, the Ashland Diner would be able to accommodate 59 to 65 seated diners, according to the proposal. In order to make the Ashland Theater space more usable for a variety of different entertainment groups, including theater troupes, the Theater Committee’s proposal plans to push the film screen out by two feet to provide six feet of backstage space. The current mechanical room also has been cleared out and would be used as an additional backstage space for performers and prop storage, among other uses. There also is a possibility that the mechanical room will be expanded to provide house bathrooms for performers. To accommodate large bands and live performances, the Ashland Theater Committee proposal will purchase a removable stage extension that can be easily taken down and stored during events that do not require a large stage. To provide a green room space for various performances and music events, the Ashland Theater Committee would purchase a vintage Airstream trailer and update the inside to make it comfortable for per-

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Theater: A Classic Reborn” proposal, a diner bar and candy counter will be facing patrons when they enter the lobby of the theater, with the back display of the diner’s bar area decorated with a large selection of different candy. Servers will dress in vintage candy/drugstore clothing and The Ashland Diner also will feature a vintage soda fountain where drinks, including the famous Hughes Drugstore Limeade, will be served. The current projection room will be extended by 10 to 15 feet to allow for a kitchen in that area on the second floor. For food and drinks, orders would be written on slips and sent down the line to the kitchen, possibly by way of a pneumatic tube transport that would send the orders from the downstairs bar to the upstairs kitchen. When the diner is experiencing a high volume of traffic, food will be delivered down a flight of stairs; however, the committee is in the process of developing plans to deliver some food via dumbwaiter, which would be visible to all patrons. There will be eight to 10 seats at the bar of the diner, as well as cocktail tables with barstools in the area that is now used for concessions. In the actual theater space, the plan proposes that the first two rows of traditional theater seating be removed on one side aisle and in the middle to allow for bar-style seating.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Sept. 30 The Lee-Davis High School Band began its annual Yankee Candle Fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 28. The sale will run through Wednesday, Oct. 14. To make a purchase and support the students in the band program, contact any L-DHS Band student. A large portion of these proceeds is allocated directly to the student, making the sale for use in paying band fees, equipment, etc. Questions can be directed to Wyman Smith at wyman.smith@dom. com.

Friday, Oct. 2 The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education will present a free concert, Heritage Music Bluegrass Night, from 6:45 to 9 p.m., featuring The West Hanover Pickers.

Saturday, Oct. 3 A Fall Festival, featuring food; sports games; hay rides; fire department exhibit; exotic animals; tractor pull for kids; pumpkin, face and hair painting; bike raffles; and eating contests, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Shalom Church at 6395 Mechanicsville Tpk. in

Mechanicsville. For more information, call Lisa at 804-7467737 or Susie at 804-334-6521 Hanover High School Orchestra will hold a Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to noon at Hanover High School. The rain date is Saturday, Oct. 17. The Resource Connection Inc.’s Annual Mission Event, Celebrating Families Carnival, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event is designed for children and adults with special needs. Admission is canned goods for a local food pantry. For more information, call 804-746-4303, ext. 360. The website is www.resourceconnectioninc.org. Hanover Ruritan Bluegrass Festival will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. at 8145 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Gates open at 11 a.m. Proceeds will be used to update the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad crash truck. Music will be provided by Balsam Range, Nothin’ Fancy, Commonwealth Bluegrass Band and Southern

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TheGabrielPearceMemorial Scholarship Fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berea Baptist Church at 15421 Pouncey Tract Rd. in Rockville, featuring live music, a silent auction, vendors, crafters, kids’ games, a bounce house, raffles, booke and bake sale, yard sale and car wash. For more information, go to gpfundraiser@ weebly.com, call 804-437-8435 or email gpmsfinfo@gmail. com. A Political Jamboree, “Uthful Voters R Important,” featuring DJ Flip (Deitric Edwards), will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Pufferbelly Park at 601 England St. in Ashland (behind the Ashland Police Department). Voter Registrar Teresa “Teri” Smithson will be on-site to register voters. Free refreshments will be available. The event is being sponsored by the Black Caucus of the Hanover Democratic Committee.

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will hold its 8th Annual Blessing of The Animals from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Rutland Commons Shopping Center at U.S. 301 and Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event drew an enthusiastic and diverse group of pet owners who wanted to have their pets blessed and enjoy interaction with other pet owners. There also will be a pet look-a-like contest and a pet parade. This is a fun activity for all ages and no pet is too small or too large to join the fun. Everyone is welcome and the event is free of charge. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays followed by Christian Education at 10:45 a.m. The Blessing of The Animals is a community outreach project that exemplifies the mission of the church.

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Monday, Oct. 5 An EMT-Basic class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through March 12, 2016, at Station #13, Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad, at 8375 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. Mark Garnett will be the instructor. Registration is required, with a minimum of 12 students with no less than a maximum of 24 students required. The pre-requisite is CPR for Healthcare Provider. The course costs $300. Checks, cashier checks or money orders may be made payable to Hanover Fire-EMS. Payment is due no later than the first night of class. The textbook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured,â&#x20AC;? 10th Edition, published by AAOS, is available through www.jblearning.

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Tuesday, Oct. 6 The Clay Spring Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ashland. Brenda Gilman will orally judge flower arrangements in a friendly and informative way so members can learn how to improve their floral creations. Those interested in attending are urged to call Ricki Carson, publicity chairman, at 804-798-1782. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP.

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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 information 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

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past, there have been frauds and false leads. Dare stones found throughout the South that offered clues to the disappearance have largely been dismissed as not authentic. Sitting in the audience of the outdoor drama, “The Lost Colony,” one can almost feel the dismay and despair the settlers faced as supplies from England failed to arrive. The silence is deadening as the gentle waters of the sound provide the only background noise as an audience sits mysti-

Tuesday, Oct. 13 The Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 of AARP will meet at the Shalom Baptist Church, 6385 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville from 10 AM to Noon. The goal of the local chapter is to address the concerns of seniors in the Mechanicsville area. The featured speaker is Mr. William Weimer, New York Life insurance agent, who will be speaking on the new insurance regulations that will go into effect in January of 2016. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. For further information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347.

Saturday, Oct. 17 Lee-Davis High School fied, left to ponder what happened on the exact site four centuries ago. For the first time in years, we may one day know exactly what happened to 100 hearty souls who sacrificed everything to gain a foothold in the new world. Organizers admit more digging is necessary, but they are convinced the new finds at Site X may finally solve the longstanding question of what exactly happened to the Roanoke Island colonists. It may be possible that the seemingly unsolvable mystery of the Lost Colony could someday be solved.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 “Attracting Birds With Water” will be presented at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ashland for the Clay Spring Garden. Bob Schamerhorn will present the multimedia program. He is a member of the Richmond Audubon Society and an award-winning photographer. He shows over 60 species of birds filmed drinking, bathing and splashing. Refreshments will be served. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Ricki Carson, publicity chairman, at 804-798-1782, so the hostesses will have plenty of cookies. The event is open to anyone that is interested.

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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.

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more information, email Steve at steve@corporatelivingsolutions.com.

A friendly face and a helpful attitude in your time of need. Louise Dement, Bennett’s receptionist, greets and answers questions regarding services. The Bennett Funeral Home, now with four locations throughout the Richmond area, continues its tradition of excellence.

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ASHLAND – The State of the County Address will be delivered by Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., county administrator, and Edwin Gaskin, economic development director, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Birdsong Hall on the campus of RandolphMacon College at 306 Henry St. in Ashland. The program, presented by the Hanover Business Council and HARRIS the Hanover Chamber of

Open

Games/Practices are held Weekends Only • Oct. 25th & Nov. 1st are player evalution days www.hanoverbasketball.org, for specific details • Season Begins - Nov. 14, 2015 Register and pay at: www.hanoverbasketball.org

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Commerce, will be held from 7:15 to 9 a.m. RMC is serving as the host. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:15 a.m., with the program starting at 7:45 a.m. The event is scheduled to close at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 for Greater Richmond Chamber and Hanover Chamber members in advance. Non-members must pay $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The Greater Richmond Chamber GASKIN

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Voted Richmond’s Top Pediatric Dentists PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, P.C. We’re opening a 2nd office in October!

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All Souls Episcopal Church will hold its 8th Annual Blessing of The Animals from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Rutland Commons Shopping Center at U.S. 301 and Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Last year’s event drew an enthusiastic and diverse group of pet owners who wanted to have their pets blessed and enjoy interaction with other pet owners. There also will be a pet look-a-like contest and a pet parade. This is a fun activity for all ages and no pet is too small or too large to join the fun. Everyone is welcome and the event is free of charge. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays followed by Christian Education at 10:45 a.m. The Blessing of The Animals is a community outreach project that exemplifies the mission of the church. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

Women play an important role in the health of their

themselves taking care of their aging parents, learning

Join Bon Secours for Women’s My Health Café to learn where to turn for answers.

St. Mary’s Hospital Education Center 4:30pm: Registration

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Kiwanis Club of Ashland and Market Ashland Partnership will cohost an evening of fun, food

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Business Councils are championed by dedicated volunteers. The Business Councils serve as the Greater Richmond Chamber’s voice in the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Virginia Credit Union is the presenting sponsor. The Richmond Times-Dispatch is the annual sponsor. At their core, the Business Councils work closely with local business leaders and pub-

and beverages at their second annual Casino Royale at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Supply Room Companies on U.S. 1, just north of Ashland. see CASINO, pg. 24

lic officials to advocate for a first-rate business climate and quality of life. The Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast Seminars, sponsored by EVB, are created to provide a series of pertinent topics for local business owners, with the goal of keeping members informed about the technologies, policies and tools that could change/ improve how they live and do business. For more information, contact the Hanover Chamber of Commerce at 804-798-8130 or info@hanoverchamberva.com.

Aysha Habib, MD, Bon Secours Medical Group Clarifying normal signs of aging

to navigate these new responsibilities can be tricky.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Casino Royale set Saturday

You’ll hear from our panel of experts on a variety of topics, including:

entire family. When roles reverse and women find

5pm: Welcome and panel discussion 6:30pm: Door prize drawings, light refreshments and resource tables

Thelma Bland Watson, PhD, Senior Connections Social aspects of aging, including care management and finances Rebecca Gruszkos, LCSW, ACHP-SW, Bon Secours Medical Group – Logistics and advanced care planning Deborah Brokaw, PharmD, BCACP, Bon Secours Medical Group – Common medication concerns and taking medicine correctly

Call 804-298-3500 or visit bonsecours.com/womensevents Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.

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Thelma Bland Watson, PhD

Rebecca Gruszkos, LCSW

Deborah Brokaw, PharmD

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Those attending will be able to play roulette, blackjack, craps, horse racing and poker for fun and have a chance to take home door prizes and stage prizes.

Admission includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket. Proceeds support the Kiwanis children’s’ charities such as bicycles for elementary school perfect attendance, high school Key Clubs and college scholarships, read-

ing buddies, Aktion Club for intellectually challenged adults and more, as well as MAP’s Shop With a Cop and other civic activities. Get tickets online at www.shopashlandfirst.com and www.ashlandvakiwanis. org.

Tickets also are available at First Capital Bank, Pepicelli’s, The Caboose and Covenant Home Care or call Ken Miles at 804-305-2833 or George Smith at 804-883-6118. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $40 a person.

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eating. As I recently was reminded when my family went out on the Pamunkey, our rivers are a place for recreation, commerce, and nature. Alternative uses for industrial sludge as components in construction aggregate have been explored. With other soil fertility options available for

our farms, it’s time we looked this Synagro gift horse in the mouth and give a resounding “Nay.” Erica M Lawler Mechanicsville

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In 2014, IJM and IJMtrained partners brought relief to 4,376 victims of violence around the world. For more information about International Justice Mission, visit www.ijm.org.

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taining rockfish (striped bass) or perch. In the Pamunkey River, the river where I spent many a hot, humid afternoon swimming or hunting for fossils, mercury contamination makes catfish safe for only semi-monthly

Hanover County Election Guide Overview of the Candidates Update on Voting Procedures & Locations Election Day History Look for our comprehensive Election Guide, Publishing on Wednesday, October 28, Covering all Hanover County elections, PLUS General Assembly races. Advertising deadline: Wednesday, October 21, Distributed to 44,000 homes!

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L-DHS announces several events Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The start of the 2015-2016 year has already been a busy one at Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville. revenue stream has resulted a reduction of $52 million, which, if restored, can be used to add the vital resources provided by more teachers and deputies. Marty McDonnell Mechanicsville

Citizen supports Glenn Millican Resident: vote The purpose of this letter for Prichard is to voice support for Glenn Millican for the Mechanicsville District seat on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Glenn Millican has committed to a five-point campaign of Transparency, Safety, Education, Smart Growth and Financial Stability. I believe in all of these and feel especially strong about the following, which Mr. Millican supports: Restore the approximately 200 teaching positions lost since the recession thus reducing student-teacher ratios. As a retired teacher with 34 years of teaching experience in Hanover County, I can attest that smaller class sizes is one of the key components of excellent education. Increase the number of Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office deputies to meet standards set by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Government Center for Local services. Adding teachers and deputies will require additional funding and Mr. Millican is opposed to real estate or personal property tax increases. He has committed to restoring the proffers, which were removed by the current board of supervisors. The loss of this

I have known Faye Prichard for over a decade. She is intelligent, knows about the political process in Hanover County and has served as both mayor and town council member in Ashland for 14 years. S he is well qualified to serve the Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and has my complete support. Having a second female member on the board of supervisors, especially one with her knowledge, would be a positive change for Hanover. Voters need to understand the importance of voting in local elections. Our board of supervisors makes the important decisions that effect us directly every day. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is our guideline to when and how land is developed or not developed here. The Comp Plan designates where business and industry or apartments and town homes are allowed. Densities determine if single family homes or apartments can be built. Once a land use is allowed in the Comp Plan, refusing a landowner or developer from

“Mum’s the Word!,” the chrysanthemum sale, got underway on Sept. 14 and continues through Thursday, Oct. 1. Large plants are full of see L-DHS, pg. 26

rezoning the property can result in a court case/lawsuit in which the county will loose. Amending this plan is necessary if you don’t want to see our county becoming another Henrico or Chesterfield. The current board has not seen the need to alter this land use plan to reflect the wishes of the residents. That is why it’s most important for everyone to vote in local elections. We need someone like Faye on the board. I urge voters in the Ashland District to get out and vote on Nov. 3 for Faye Prichard. Kevin Damian Mechanicsville

Responding to critical thinking Mr. [Larnie] Allgood, I read your letter in The Mechanicsville Local of Sept. 23. After reading the first page, I thought “this seems a valid retort to the young lady you referred to.” Then came the generalizations and over-reaching statements that inhibit the “critical thinking” you espouse. Generalizations such as “liberal education policy, liberal social policy, liberal energy policy, liberal economic policy ...”. These are merely convenient labels to stop critical thinking. Say what you mean. Please stop labeling. I felt offended as a reader and a thinker at the barrage of generalizations and overreaching statements. Owen O’Malley Mechanicsville

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HANOVER – Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Hanover Fire-EMS is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 410, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. “In a fire, seconds count,” said Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro H. Piland III. “Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most

people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyone enough time to get out.” According to the latest NFPA research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half. Meanwhile, three out of five fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign includes the following smoke alarm messages: Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. This way, when one sounds, they all do. Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.

Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they don’t respond properly. Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it. If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. Go to your outside meeting place. Call the fire department from outside the home. An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Ashland Volunteer Fire at 501 Archie Cannon Drive in Ashland. The event will include food, games and live demonstrations. Residents will learn more about the importance of having a working smoke alarm in every bedroom at the educational, family-oriented event.

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or $5 when six are purchased together. The sale is being held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through MECHANICSVILLE – The Thursday (or sold out). Hanover High School OrchesA community blood drive tra will hold a Yard Sale from 7 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Hanover High School. in the school’s main lobby. The The rain date is Saturday, drive is being sponsored by the L-DHS DECA. Adult walk-ins Oct. 17.

are welcome. For more information, contact Donna Roush droush@ hcps.us or Chandler Gilmore cgilmore@hcps.us or call 804723-3400 and leave a message. On Friday, Oct. 9, the LeeDavis Choral Department invites the community to its Fall Concert at 7 p.m. The Choral Boosters meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Chorus Room, for all interested parents and supporters.

should contact the Hanover Fire-EMS Department at 804365-6195. If you live outside of Hanover County, you can call the Metro Richmond Smoke Alarm

Hotline at 1-888-537-5967. Information submitted by Battalion Chief Jason Williams, Hanover Fire-EMS public information officer.

by the Friends of Hanover Schools, the Coalition for Hanover’s Future and the Herald-Progress. The Ashland District

Supervisor race will be decided in the Nov. 3 General Election. For more information about the forum, contact Mary Anne Pugh at 804-347-3978.

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to sign up and see what she could add to the growing gallery of photos from around her hometown. “I think the concept is really cool, you know, having just a community account that allows people to really just go in and put what they want to out there,” Jones said. “I was fully expecting when they sent me the guidelines there was going to be this whole list of things, ‘Don’t do this, don’t do this, don’t do this,’ but it wasn’t. They gave you some tips on social media, but no restrictions. It was just what do you love about Ashland?” Jones’ first photo was chosen for her, as the instructions request that hosts of the ILoveAshlandVA Instagram account make their first photo a photo of themselves, allowing the community to put a face as to who is taking the photos. “I guess, you know, when I thought of what I wanted to take pictures of I tried to think of, you know, first, the things

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The club also works closely with the staff at Henry Clay Elementary School, Hanover Master Gardeners and the Ashland Kiwanis International to plant and maintain a garden for students at Henry Clay. This program, known as “Roots & Shoots,” is a long-standing effort on the garden club’s part and is extremely popular with children. “Fall Fantasy” is a fundraiser that will be held Oct. 13 at Birdsong Hall at RandolphMacon to benefit the garden club. Monies raised will go into the coffers for a statewide Garden Club of Virginia Lily Show put on by the Ashland Garden Club in 2019 and 2020.

that really mean Ashland to me. Beyond that, it was kind of also me introducing me, so it was kind of the combination of the two,” Jones said. One of the things Jones particularly wanted to showcase was her dogs, something that her husband jokingly gave her a hard time about. However, Jones’ dogs are very connected to the Town of Ashland. One of Jones’ dogs, Winston, is a beagle that was adopted from BARK, an Ashland rescue organization. Her other dog, Mele, is an 18-month-old Rottweiler that sported a polka dot bandana from Ashland business Bloom in her photo. Her name also was embroidered in pink on the bandana. Hosting the town’s Instagram account also gave Jones the opportunity to sift through old scrapbooks and reminisce about growing up in Ashland. One of the photos shows a cute, young Jones dressed in a vintage cheerleading outfit. She captioned the photo “#TBT My brief stint as an

Ashland Vikings cheerleader.” Jones also posted a photo of her and her husband in their high school graduation robes. The high school sweethearts both graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Ashland. Although she had fun and enjoyed hosting the ILoveAshlandVA Instragram account for a week, Jones, an admitted perfectionist, said she felt the biggest challenge was doing different things with the account and posting photos that had not already been posted from around Ashland. Challenges aside, Jones would recommend that fellow Ashland residents take advantage of the unique opportunity the town is providing its citizens. “I think just seeing the reactions, getting those ‘likes’ and stuff, it just shows how tight of a community [Ashland is] — small town America you gotta love it. It was like every time I logged in I a saw a bunch of likes it made me smile,” Jones said.

The Lily Show will be held in Hanover County. Garden club members said they were very excited about winning a Blue Ribbon in the Garden Club of Virginia’s statewide Lily Show that was held in June in Middleburg. Exhibits at this month’s program featured Dahlias, Sedum, Wildflowers and House Plants. The arrangement categories were Late Colonial arrangements and Parallel Design arrangements. Winners were: Arrangements – Late Colonial 8” – Blue, Miriam Green; Red, Lyde Longaker; Yellow, Dale Sayers; and White, Betty Carol Stevenson. Parallel Design – Blue, Marguerite Bruce, and Red, Dale Sayers. Named Horticulture –

Dahlia – Blue, Dale Sayers, and Yellow, Buffy Bickford. Wildflower – Blue, Felicia Glave; Red, Miriam Green; Yellow, Mary Lou Brown; and White, Ann Palmore. Sedum — Blue, Miriam Green; Red, Dale Sayers; Yellow, Marguerite Bruce; and White, Bebe Luck. Miscellaneous Horticulture – Blue, Venetia Redd, Mary Lou Brown, Miriam Green and Trish Heaton; Red, Sharon Stiles, Felicia Glave, Faye Joy, Dale Sayers and Brenda Gilman; and Yellow, Carol Owen. Houseplants – Blue, Dale Sayers. The Afternoon Favorite arrangement was Linda Magovern’s centerpiece of hydrangea and ornamental grasses.

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Rich and Emily Rice Joyner are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Cameron Naomi, born at 3:59 p.m. August 7, 2015, weighing 6 pounds 14.9 ounces. She was 19.25 inches long, Cameron was welcomed home by big brothers Kaden and Colin and big sister Ketyn. Proud grandparents are Richard and JoAnne Joyner of Quinton, Tommy and Hazel Rice of Mechanicsville and the late Lisa Evans Deane.

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CERT application deadline nears on Tuesdays and Saturdays in October. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6, 13 and 20 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 with a lunch break at the Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad at 8375 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. The CERT program edu-

cates citizens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their neighborhood. Participants are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical opera-

Full-Service Hospital • Preventative Medicine Routine and Elective Surgery • Radiology In-house Laboratory • Dentistry Boarding • Laser Pain Treatment

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tions. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. To register by email, or request additional information, send an email to HanoverCERT@comcast.net with your name and contact information. You also may register by phone at (703) 3078520. Applications must be received no later than Friday, Oct. 2.

The classes are free and will be taught by FEMA-certified CERT members as well as Hanover Fire/EMS personnel. Over 150 Hanover residents have taken this class and 50 have gone on to join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Members assist in events and, with higher training, also can be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc. Hanover CERT volunteers have assisted with the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant drill, the search for Robert Wood Jr, water and ice distribution after tornados and the Louisa County earthquake. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Music in the Old Church performances attract regional singers and musicians M E C HA N IC S V I L L E — When historic Immanuel Episcopal Church in Hanover County’s Old Church area announced its upcoming Music in the Old Church community concert, 56 skilled singers and 11 professional musicians from 25 Richmond and surrounding churches immediately signed up to participate. Two performances will be held – at 2:30 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 – at Grace & Holy Episcopal Church at 8 N. Laurel St. across from Monroe Park. Musicians want to perform the music centered on the Paul

Winter’s “Missa Gaia Earth Mass.” They also want to work with conductor Jimmy Hicks, Immanuel’s minister of music and a specialist in choral music and theater. Soloists at this concert are among Richmond’s best-known singers, Mechanicsville’s own Wendy Fox-Williams, as well as Desiree Roots Centeio, Kelly Kennedy and Stephanie Hill. The concert also includes Paul Halley’s “Freedom Trilogy,” the Hicks-arranged traditional music “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” and Dolly Parton’s “Light of a

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Jimmy Hicks conducts a previous performance of Music in the Old Church.

Clear Blue Morning.” For tickets, which cost $15, call 804-779-3454 or visit

www.immanueloc.org There are parking decks for nearby parking.

Celebrating Families Carnival set at Mechanicsville Christian Center Pick up a FREE copy at the Following Locations 23005

ASHLAND COFFEE AND TEA ASHLAND LIBRARY ASHLAND VISITOR’S CENTER CROSS BROTHERS GROCERY HANOVER PARKS AND RECREATION PATRICK HENRY YMCA RITE AID RISE N SHINE DINER SHEETZ / ASHLAND SHEETZ / LEADBETTER 10037 Sliding Hill Road SKATELAND 516 North Washington Highway STARBUCKS 704 England Street

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Trooper remembered as kind family man

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Admission is canned goods for a local food pantry.

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way home from work and stopped by the Anderson house. Smith met a friend of the Anderson family, a 12year-old intrigued with police equipment. “He showed my little buddy the cop car and how it works, let him try on the bulletproof vest and gave a presentation. ... He spent time with this 12-year-old from my church — just saying hi, being nice,” Anderson said. “He was a very happy-go-lucky guy. Very loving.” ----The initial crash in Dinwiddie and the one in Prince George that killed Smith remain under investigation. Smith, a trooper since June 2014, was responding about 7:20 a.m. Sept. 21 to the Dinwiddie crash on U.S. 460. He lost control and drove off the left side of the Interstate 295 exit ramp to Interstate 95 in Prince George, said state police spokeswoman Corinne Geller. Smith was flown by Medflight helicopter to VCU Medical Center in Richmond, where he died later that morning, Geller said. Geller said Tuesday, Sept. For more information about the event, call 804-746-4303, ext. 360. The website is www. resourceconnectioninc.org.

Southside Regional Medical Center, where he later died that morning. ----Smith graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy on June 6, 2014. A Suffolk native, he was assigned to the Richmond Division Area 7 Office, where he patrolled Prince George. Senior trooper James Shehan was Smith’s field training officer when Smith graduated. “He had a very strong work ethic,” Shehan said Wednesday, Sept. 23, adding that Smith quickly earned respect in the community and was well-liked by residents he interacted with and those who served in the criminal justice system. “I think it was the way he carried

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C-feds stay unbeaten with win over Varina cepted Wilson twice in the second half after Varina threw just three times in the first two quarters, when the Blue Devils were getting better results from their misdirection-heavy rushing offense. Jones finished with 95 yards on 75 carries, with the bulk of his production coming in the first half. “That’s always tough to prepare for,” Turnage said. “They’re a counter team, and they get big plays. We limited their big plays in the second half. Our kids did a good job running the football, and we made some adjustments at halftime defensively to take away some of the things they were trying to do.” Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Even without one of its key cogs up front, a physical LeeDavis team imposed its will on visiting Varina in a rainy 28-12 home victory on Friday night. Running back Nathan Evans ran for 183 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries and quarterback Chase Mummau stayed upright the entire game as the Confederates (4-0) showed no ill effects from the loss of starting right guard Jeb Boswell in their first win over the Blue Devils in 18 years. “They buckled down,” LeeDavis coach Ryan Turnage said. “Having Jeb out didn’t help us, but Grant Johnson and Taylor Waitman stepped up in his place and did a great job. We still rushed the ball like we wanted to.” Evans had all but one of the Confederates’ rushes as they doubled their win total from last year’s 2-8 season. It wasn’t always easy on a rainy night, as each team turned the ball over three times and Varina recovered three of its own fumbles. “Turnovers were a factor with the wetness of the grass,” Evans said. “The ball was slipping around. But we talked about handling adversity before we came in here. We turned the ball over three or four times tonight. We handled it well,

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Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans breaks free for a big gain in the Confederates 28-12 victory over visiting Varina Friday.

though, and we fought back.” The turning point came in the final minute of the second quarter with Varina (1-3) up 12-7. The Blue Devils nearly had Lee-Davis stopped when Nick Reisenweaver was tackled a yard short of the end zone on third down, but Mummau rolled right and waited patiently for Sam Tanner to come open in the end zone. He then found

Billy Kemp on a similar play for a two-point conversion and a 15-12 lead the Confederates wouldn’t relinquish. Varina’s early success on the ground dried up from that point. The Blue Devils only got inside the Lee-Davis 40-yard line once in the second half after taking advantage of a pair of turnovers to score on quick drives.

Mike Wilson found Denzel Mallory for a 19-yard score on the Blue Devils’ second possession, one play after an Evans fumble gave them the ball inside the Lee-Davis 20-yard line. Evans atoned for the mistake with a two-yard plunge that capped an 11-play drive, but C.J. Jones put Varina back on top with a 10-yard, fourthdown run.

That score was the last highlight for Varina, while Evans added a second touchdown for Lee-Davis, hurdling Varina defender Brydon Carroll at the goal line. Mummau provided the coup de grace late in the fourth quarter, hitting Reisenweaver for a 19-yard touchdown with just over two minutes remaining. The Confederates inter-

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V – Mallory 19 pass from M. Wilson (kick blocked) LD – Evans 2 run (Hudnall kick) V – C.J. Jones 10 run (run failed) LD – Tanner 1 pass from Mummau (Kemp pass from Mummau) LD – Evans 3 run (run failed) LD – Reisenweaver 19 pass from Mummau (Hudnall kick) RUSHING V – C.J. Jones 17-95, M. Wilson 7-26, Richardson 7-11, Mallory 2-4, team 6-(-60). LD – Evans 31-183, Kemp 1-0, team 2-(-4). PASSING V – Wilson 4-12-2-64. LD – Mummau 14-27-1-183. RECEIVING V – Mallory 2-26, Pleasants 1-27, Pinchback 1-11. LD – Reisenweaver 5-63, Tanner 3-43, Winston 3-28, Kemp 2-39, Johnson 1-10.

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3rd quarter burst gives Atlee edge over Hawks By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – It was a wild and crazy ride, a long, strange trip, and an incredible reversal of fortune. The Atlee Raiders, trailing Hanover by 19 points at halftime on a cool, rainy Friday night, exploded for 31 points in the third quarter, then held on to defeat the fifth-ranked Hawks 44-40. “Unbelievable,” said winning coach Roscoe Johnson amidst the celebration on the turf that had become quite slippery as the evening progressed. “We told the kids at halftime that we had forget about the first half and come out and play Atlee football. “We needed to keep our composure and deal with adversity.” Playing on the road, the Raiders (3-1) faced little but adversity in the first 24 minutes. During that stretch, Hawks’ quarterback Marcus Bazala led a grind-it-out attack that consumed 20:06 of the clock and amassed 243 yards on 39 offensive plays to 26 yards on 13 plays by the Raiders. “I always tell the kids that they can’t be too high or too low,” said Johnson. “They were too high, too pumped for the game. “In the second half, they got their emotions under control. They were ready to play.” On the first play of the third quarter, Atlee quarterback Rasharrd Harris threw a quick screen to J.J. Givens, who was split wide left, and the 6-foot-2, 165-pound senior sprinted 67 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. “The defense was playing back,” Givens said. “My quarterback saw the right read. He threw it to me, and I did what

Raiders shut out Patriots By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee’s Hayley Anna proved a bit more than Patrick Henry could handle. The senior forward scored two goals against the Patriots to help lead the Raiders to a 3-0 field hockey victory over Patrick Henry at Atlee High School Monday evening. But that did not mean that the Raiders had it easy. “It was a competitive game. They played strong,” said Atlee head coach Alyssa Farling. “We played a whole lot of offense and didn’t score for a while. We couldn’t quite finish.” Twenty minutes elapsed in the game before freshman midfielder Reaghan Kolb scored Atlee’s first goal. Anna added another goal four minutes later, then finished the scoring 20 minutes into the second half. Patrick Henry head Dean Hoffmeyer/Times-Dispatch

Atlee’s A.J. Zollar finds a hole between an official and a Hanover defender in the third quarter of the Raiders’ 44-40 win Friday.

I do best, which was run and score.” Harris began Atlee’s next series with a 36-yard strike to Givens. On the ensuing play A.J. Zollar crashed in from the 2, and Ethan Ratke’s point-after cut the Raiders’ deficit to 25-20 at 8:13. The Hawks, 3-1 and No. 5 in the Times-Dispatch Top 10,

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answered quickly. Following a 76-yard Bazalato-Kirkland Shaffner connection, Bazala followed his blocking over the left side for a 1-yard score, and John Dustin’s PAT gave them a 33-20 cushion. Their excitement was shortlived, however. Clifton Woody fielded the ensuing kickoff on the bounce

on the 18, saw an opening up the middle, and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown at 6:57 of the third period. “First thing I had to do was adjust the ball,” Woody said. “Then I found a hole and hit it. “The only thing I saw was daylight. I had to make a bigtime play for my team.” The next Hanover drive

ended with a fumble recovery by Atlee’s Jake Benson, and after the Hawks held fast, Ratke drilled a 41-yard field goal. The Raiders took the lead, 37-33, on a 15-yard run by Zollar at 1:22 of the third period. Hanover responded with a drive that ended with a 1-yard TD run by Bazala 9:08 from the

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end, but Zollar’s third score, a 3-yard run at 7:42, provided the margin of difference. “We believe in ourselves,” said Harris, the quarterback. “We came out fighting. “It was a great game.” Weldon Bradshaw can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Soroka, Wright lead L-D to sweep over Patriots By Jacob Downer For The Hanover Local ASHLAND – Tuesday night saw rivals Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis square off for the first time this season, with Confederates emerging victorious with a straight-set victory 25-18, 25-19, 25-10 on the Patriots’ home court. Anna Soroka led Lee-Davis with two aces, one kill, 22 assists, three digs and one block while Mackenzie Wright added four aces, seven kills and two blocks. Grace Bullock paced the Patriots with two aces, three kills and 11 digs and Laura Williamson recorded 17 assists, five digs and one block. Confederates head coach Sharon Gaston was pleased with the way her team performed on defense, as well as the progress they have shown as the season has gone on. “We’ve been fighting hard this year and we have a lot of young girls that we’re trying to ease into the rotation, but they’re coming along really well. Our two middles are sophomores that have been working hard and the results are showing.” The win moved Lee-Davis to 5-5 on the young season, while the loss dropped the Patriots to 5-2. Dave Lawrence/ The Local

RandolphMacon’s Courtney Lowers (23) slams the ball over the hands of Lynchburg College’s Amelia Dalton (10) and Gabby Myers (15) in the Yellow Jackets’ 25-20, 25-15, 25-20 victory Wednesday.

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Patrick Henry’s McKayla Washington (left) tips the ball away from Lee-Davis’ Kimberly Penzer (center) and Anna Soroka (right) in the Confederates’ 25-18, 25-19, 25-10 girls volleyball victory over the Patriots Tuesday.

Patrick Henry trailed 19-13 midway through the first set before winning four of the next five points to close the gap to 20-17. However, a few unforced errors by the Patriots and some timely aces helped the Confederates close on a 5-1 run and take the first set by the

25-18 final. The second set saw Lee Davis race out to a huge 18-3 lead, but Patrick Henry was able to claw its way back to 2012 before the visitors were able to win their second set 25-14. Patrick Henry once again dug itself into a hole early in the third set, trailing 11-3 and

“We lost three key players from last year’s team but we’re trying not to focus on that, we want to move forward. Our defense is very tough, which has been our trademark the last few years, but we’re attempting to diversify our offense,” Gaston said. “When you bring young-

16-4 before the Confederates ultimately closed out the match with a 25-10 win. Gaston, who led the Confederates to the state semifinals last year, also spoke about how it will be important for her team moving forward to dwell on the accomplishments of last year.

Yellow Jackets sweep Hornets By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – After dropping its first two sets against Randolph-Macon, the Lynchburg College women’s volleyball team found some fight in their third against the Yellow Jackets. Unfortunately for the

Hornets, Randolph-Macon rose to the challenge and defeated Lynchburg 25-20, 25-15, 2520 in Crenshaw Gymnasium Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets (13-1, 4-0 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) were led by outside hitter Courtney Lowers with 17 kills and seven digs, but she was modest about her accomplish-

ment. “I couldn’t do it without my team,” Lowers said. “If it wasn’t for my team and our passing – from libero to DS’s to everyone else whose setting – and having everyone there after every point it’s all about my team. Without them, I couldn’t do it.” see SWEEP, pg. 34

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er girls into the mix there is undoubtedly going to be some nerves but it’s still September, I feel good about where we are right now.” Patriots head coach Billy Farmer was frustrated with the way his team started in each of the last two sets, but still found plenty of positives to take away from the performance. “I would’ve been much more pleased if we could’ve played all three sets like we played the first one but I’m really happy with this team. It’s a great group of girls,” Farmer said. “We’ve played a few good sets here and there and we certainly need to work on our consistency.” He also noted how the Patriots have had a much lighter schedule to this point, as the Confederates played four games before Patrick Henry played their first and had 10 to the Patriots’ seven entering Tuesday’s contest. “We really just need to get some more game experience under our belt,” Farmer said. “Playing these elite teams like Lee Davis, Hanover and Deep Run will help us down the road but we need to get up to that level of competition. We’ve seen flashes of it but we need to have it for an entire match.” Jacob Downer can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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coach Abbie Rossman said the Patriots need to make some adjustments on defense. “We need to work on our defensive marking and anticipating a little bit more,” Rossman said. “We’re not anticipating where the ball is going to go.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Hawks sweep Raiders in big volleyball battle By Laura Fien Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Going into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Atlee Raiders, the Hanover Hawks had given up only one set all season. That streak continues. The visiting Hawks (10-3) defeated the Raiders 25-15, 2517 and 25-21. “This was our time to see what we can do,” Hanover coach Karl Lippa said. “We came out very focused. “We were determined, and there was a look that you could see in the huddle and it made all of the difference.” Atlee (10-2) led Hanover to start the first set. But the Hawks came back to take a 6-5 lead and led the Raiders for the rest of the set. That was just one of the three leads Atlee had over Hanover in the entire series, but senior Lauren Stanford kept the Raiders alive. “Lauren played really well for them, really well,” Lippa said. “There were balls that we probably would have had a kill

if it wasn’t for Lauren Stanford on the other side. I have a lot of respect for her and how hard she worked tonight.” Stanford finished the game with 17 digs. Hanover libero Rebecca Hoover had an impressive night as well with 14 digs. “I definitely think our greatest strength is offense,” said Hoover, a first-team All-Metro player. “We have some really big hitters and we just work really well as a team.” Most of Hanover’s players have been playing together since they were eighth-graders. “Four of them have started since they were freshmen and five of them have started since they were sophomores. Now we have a very experienced team, and the fact that they are used to each other has been great,” said Lippa. “I just look at Rebecca Hoover for timeouts. We don’t even have to say anything and I think that’s the best part about being together for so long. So you can kind of look and tell if something is wrong.” The Hawks must now prepare to take on another rival.

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Atlee’s Kyra Walden tries to get a shot past Hanover’s Miranda Hall (left) and Ashton Hughes (right) Tuesday.

“This win sets the tone, considering we have another big match against Lee-Davis next week,” said senior Leila

Laura Fien can be reached at Haynesworth. “This means everything to us, especially lfien@timesdispatch.com. because we have been pushing Hanover 25 25 25 so hard.” Atlee 15 17 21

Wolfgang’s goal lifts Lee-Davis SWEEP By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover’s and Lee-Davis’ offenses hammered away at each other for most of the game, but the Confederates’ Lauren Wolfgang ensured that LeeDavis walked off its home field with a victory. Wolfgang’s second-half goal with 9:04 left in the game gave the Confederates a 2-1 victory over Hanover Monday evening. The game featured aggressive offenses countered by scrappy defenses. Wolfgang’s

goal was a long shot from just left of center that seemed to paralyze the Hawks as the ball went into the net. The game was knotted at 1-1 at halftime when Lee-Davis coach Merridee Gibson had a talk with her team. “We sat down at halftime and talked about what we needed to do to settle down, settle ourselves down and stop playing into their kind of game,” Gibson said. “We’re a little messy right now. We’ve got to stop doing some things: playing one-handed defense and reaching around, things like that.

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We’ve got a little bit lazy, and we’ve got to stop the lazy.” Justine Anneveld scored the first goal for the Confederates. Kora Kane scored the equalizer for Hanover. Hanover coach Sarah Rowe said the Hawks fought hard. “That’s what we do, we put up a challenge,” Rowe said. “I thought we played so well. We’ve improved so much, and we really wanted to win. … We definitely gave them all we have.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Lowers had plenty of help. Setter Erin Quinn finished with 10 digs and 16 assists. Middle hitter Katie Rossberg had eight kills and seven digs and setter Riley Martin had 14 assists. The first two sets were a back-and-forth affair until the Yellow Jackets gained traction late in each. “We kind of made a run at the end,” Quinn said of the first game. “It happened the same in the second game. We jumped on them early in the second game, but they still came back a

little bit, so at the end we made a little push.” The Hornets (4-9, 1-3) began the third set with determination, taking and holding the lead for a time. “We came back with some passion and some fire and we exposed some of their holes and we tried to attack them,” said Lynchburg head coach Elizabeth Ellinger. “[RandolphMacon is just a big team. … With a team like this, you have to be real strategic. It’s not just going out there and hitting as hard as you can.” But the Hornets could not keep Randolph-Macon at bay for long enough. Lowers cred-

Highlights: Rebecca Hoover (HAN) 4 aces, 1 kill, 14 digs; Kylie Tuxford (HAN) 19 kills, 4 digs. Lauren Stanford (ATL) 1 ace, 16 digs

ited Quinn with sparking the Yellow Jackets’ change in fortune. “Erin Quinn came in to serve and she went on a serving run that got us back into it,” Lowers said. “Our hitters just played smart. Passing was on point when we were servereceiving and we were just picking balls up. We were scrappy to tie it back up. But if it weren’t for Erin’s serving and her serving run, then we probably would not have gotten back in it that easily.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

PH gets individual wins; L-D, Atlee get team ones By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Patrick Henry had the individual winners, but Lee-Davis and Atlee took home the team titles. Runners from all four Hanover County teams were on deck at Pole Green Park Tuesday for a Capital District cross country meet hosted by the Confederates. Lee-Davis’ boys and Atlee’s girls won by similar margins. On the boys’ side, the Confederates edged the Raiders by 12 points 40-52; while on the girls’ side, Atlee’ edged Patrick Henry by 13 points, 27-50. Hanover came in third in the boys race with 93 points, followed by Patrick Henry with 98. Lee-Davis came in third in the girls race with 55 points, followed by Hanover in a distant fourth with 97. “We ran pretty solid for a Wednesday meet,” said LeeDavis head cross country coach Neil Mathews. “We didn’t run completely at full strength. We had some guys that were still out, but I was real excited that we could do that.” Since the Confederates were

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Above, Patrick Henry’s Grant Davis leads Lee-Davis’ Jack Ikenberry in a Capital District cross country meet at Pole Green Park Tuesday. Davis won comfortably in 16:22. Right, Patrick Henry’s Morgan Ray leads Henrico’s Ashley Brown. Ray kept Brown at bay to win with a 19:11 finish.

going to host a nighttime meet – the RVA Relays – Saturday, Mathews rested some of his runners, a common practice among cross country coaches. “We’ve been training real heavily, and the guys are feeling

a bit tired right now,” Mathews said. The Raiders did a good job of pack running, with four runners in the top 10 in the girls race. “I don’t think we have any-

body who’s a real standout on either team,” said head cross country coach Jim Triemplar. “Laney [Owen] is pretty tough in the girls and Caitlin [Donovan] is when she’s healthy. On the guys, Connor [Moses] and

Chad [Foltz] are up there.” He said a quite a few of his runners have potential to make it in the top spots. “We always try to coach the kids that the competition is in the other color uniforms,” Triemplar said. “But naturally, there’s going to be some competition between each other for the fifth, sixth and seventh spots, and it looks like that’s what we’re going to have a lot of.” In the boys’ race, Patrick Henry’s Grant Davis won with a commanding 40-second lead over second-place Jack Ikenberry of Lee-Davis, 16:22 to 17:02. He finished more than 20 seconds ahead of his previous personal best of 16:45. “About half mile, three-quarters of a mile in I realized that

[Ikenberry] wasn’t going to go the pace that I wanted, so I just went my own way,” Davis said. “I was feeling really good. I felt like this was going to be a race I could PR in. I was just hoping that my body would agree.” Patrick Henry senior Morgan Ray won the girls race in 19:10 – not bad for the Steward School transfer who was just running in the second meet of her life. “This is my first year running cross country,” Ray said. “I started running just kind of on my own, just going out on long runs on the road about two years ago and fell in love with doing distance.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Cross country teams race under the lights By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Nearly 20 teams from around the state descended upon the cross country course at Pole Green Park for something of a novelty event: the first RVA Relays. They raced under lights – Dave Lawrence/The Local and sometimes in darkness – on Patriot’s Rachel McArthur takes off on the anchor leg in the RVA a modified course in the park Relays cross country meet at Pole Green Park Saturday night. vying for race wins and overall McArthur recorded the fastest split among the girls runners. titles in something of a party Potomac’s won the girls team overall championship, while Maggie Walker’s girls won the A race. atmosphere, with speakers play-

ing music into the night and an inspired Lee-Davis coach Neil Mathews broadcasting play-byplay during each race. By the time it was done, Patriot and Deep Run had been crowned overall girls and boys team champions, respectively, while Maggie Walker won the girls A race and Midlothian won the boys A race. Awards were given out for fastest splits, too. Patriots’ Rachel McArthur won in the girls competition, while Ryan Bascaglia of Maggie Walker won in the boys.

The darkness and near constant drizzle failed to dampen on the runners’ enthusiasm. “At first I was kind of apprehensive,” said Emma Call, who anchored Maggie Walker’s team to victory in the girls A race. “It’s at night and it’s raining. But I got here and the music was awesome and there were so many people here that were really excited. I think it was a great meet.” Unlike a typical cross country meet in which individual runners run 5,000 meters for

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the best time, teams of five runners for each team run legs of half that distance, which gave teams like Midlothian’s boys more time to overtake race leaders. Randy Hahn was the Trojans’ key weapon. “Fauquier, when Randy Hahn [took over], had a 21 or 23 second lead,” said Midlothian head coach Stan Morgan. “Randy’s a good athlete, a very good athlete. I didn’t know if he could make that up. … He’s a tough individual and ran a great race.”

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Cycling world comes to region for UCI races excitement of the fans along the course. Some even beat the barriers as I and other photographers walked by and told us we were doing a good job – that’s never bad to hear. Others were clowning around – one almost [accidentally] hit me with a flag – but they were fun to watch. One group especially fun to watch were the fans of the Eritrean rider Mekseb Debesay. They waved their flag and dressed in its colors, danced, sang, and stood out wherever they gathered along the parts of the road race course I frequented. When Debesay finished, a group gathered by the finish line as someone hoisted his bicycle up as an object of joyful veneration. They let me in their crowd to get a picture of their ceremony, but I think I got a lot more than a few image files. I got a sense of the welcome we had set out for them, and it was a good one. Maybe we can do it again sometime. We proved we know how. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The world came to Richmond and the surrounding area this past week, and I think we helped put on a pretty good show. The show was the UCI Road World Championships, featuring the premier racing cyclists in the world. While Richmond bore the brunt of the effort to host the event and racing fans from around the world, Hanover and Henrico played no small role in the week of UCI-related events – and other neighboring counties offered their share of support: hotels, restaurants, and places and things to see as well as contributing fans who joined the throngs along the race course routes to cheer on the cyclists as they passed by. Intellectually, I understood the international nature of the event. But that fact never truly sunk in until the men’s elite individual time trial Wednesday. From my perch along Georgetown Road in Hanover County, I allowed six riders to pass before noticing Estonia’s Rein Taaramae and Kazakhstan’s Danill Fominkyh flying by and realizing, “Oh, yeah! This is a global thing!” I may be trained as a geographer, but I can be a slow learner at times. The men’s elite individual time trial began at King’s Dominion in Hanover County, took a jog through Caroline and then came through the center of Hanover along Route 301 and Georgetown and Rural Point roads. It continued on through part of Henrico into Richmond where it ended. The Hanover stretch was not a Hanover-only operation. Hanover police and emergency response personnel were certainly on hand to lend assis-

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Above, a Team USA cyclist gives fans lined up along Broad Street low fives as he approaches the finish line in the Men’s Elite road race in Richmond Sunday. Left, Russia’s Ilnur Zakarin leads an entourage down Georgetown Road in the Men’s Elite individual time trial Wednesday.

tance as needed and to escort the cyclists along the course, but Richmond and Henrico County police did their part, too. For a region more notable for its internecine squabbles, the level of cooperation struck me as pretty impressive. For practical reasons – shut

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down roads – I saw relatively little of how Hanover residents responded to our part of the UCI show. But, as I drove to the location I had previously scouted along Georgetown Road, I saw little viewing parties spring up as residents (and presumably some of their visitors) gathered

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to see what for many of us will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Such a party gathered where I planned to photograph the proceedings. While I only remember one of the dogs’ names – yes, I find it easier to remember dogs’ names than people’s names (Sorry, folks!)– we, the members of the local rescue squad and county sheriff ’s deputy posted there enjoyed our afternoon. While I focused on doing my job as a sports reporter, the small group made plenty of noise as the rid-

ers went by. One of those people I met again Sunday in Richmond on the course of the men’s elite road race – that was cool. Those who traveled to Richmond to see the road races Friday, Saturday, and Sunday brought a whole new level of energy to the proceedings. I began Sunday exhausted – it had been a long week – and contemplating turning in my photo bib and leaving. But I stayed and could not help but get fired out by the

UCI Road World winners Team Time Trials Women’s Elite: Velocio-SRAM, 47:35.72 Men’s Elite: BMC Racing Team, 42:07.97 Individual Time Trial Women’s Juniors: Chloe Dygart (USA), 20:18.47 Men’s Under 23: Mads Wurtz Schmidt (Denmark), 37:10.96 Men’s Juniors: Leo Appelt (Germany), 37:45.01 Women’s Elite: Linda Melanie Villumsen (New Zealand), 40:29.87 Men’s Elite: Vasil Kiryienka (Belarus), 1:02:29.45 Road Race Women’s Juniors: Chloe Dygart (USA), 1:42:16 Men’s Under 23: Kevin Ledanoi (France), 3:54:45 Men’s Juniors: Felix Gall (Austria), 3:11:09 Women’s Elite: Elizabeth Armistead (Great Britain), 3:23:56 Men’s Elite: Peter Sagan (Slovakia), 6:14:37

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HHS Marching Band fundraiser set Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN – A fundraiser for the Hanover High School Marching Band will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at the Chipotle at 1070 Virginia Center Parkway in

TROOPER Continued from pg. 29

himself.” “One of the first things I could tell when I met him, right off the bat, he had a really, really strong sense of family.

IF YOU GO . . . 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Chipotle, 1070 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen

Glen Allen. The band will receive 50 percent of the proceeds during those hours. Customers need

to present a printed version of the flyer or show it on their smartphone. The link is http:// www.hhsband.net/index.html.

His wife and two kids were absolutely his entire world,” said Shehan, who was also one of Smith’s close friends outside of work. “He was happy all the time. He was just one of those people who was always a joy to be around. If you felt bad or

were in a bad mood, you came up and started talking to him and he would just switch that right around.” Trooper Jessica Shehan, James’ wife, added: “He was an incredibly hard worker, but he did it with a smile

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Smith is the first trooper to die on duty in the Richmond region since the March 7, 2013, slaying of master trooper Junius A. Walker, 63. Walker was shot in his police cruiser on Interstate 85

on his face, which is really, really difficult to do in our line of work sometimes. He was always happy. I’ve never met somebody who was that laid-back and that happy and ready to go to work and do a great job at it.” 8 PM

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in Dinwiddie after the officer rolled up to a man’s stopped vehicle on the shoulder to see if he needed help, according to authorities. Smith is the department’s 61st sworn employee to be killed in the line of duty. OCTOBER 5, 2015 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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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.”

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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. 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

APARTMENTS UNFURN. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/ dryer, excellent location. From $735/mo. Open 7-days a week by appt. Call 804-769-0867, colonial-squareapartments.com 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

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 2 Bedroom, 1-bath with fenced yard, deck, storage shed & A/C. Available Nov. 1st. $900/month. Call 804-789-9253 Mechanicsville - 7070 Drinkard Way, Lee Davis High School District. 4bedrooms, 2-full baths with heat pump. $1,400/month + $1000 security deposit. Available October 1st. 804-640-3175 Walkerton area on the Mattaponi River. Beautiful and quiet location. 3 BR 2 BA Cape. All appliances included. Detached garage. No smoking. No indoor pets. Available Nov. 1st. $1050. per month + one month deposit. Call 804-380-2238.

ROOMMATES Rooms for Lease in Mechanicsville on Signal Hill Road. Friendly atmosphere. All utilities, parking space, TV in each room. Kitchen, Bathrooms & Weight Room for workouts. Call Kent, 804-439-8604.

Business & Service Directory ADULT CARE Are you in need of an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate Private Duty Caregiver? If so, please call 804-925-7388

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

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 Tractor work, garden tilling, driveways, drainage, grading, landscaping, yard work, topsoil, mulch, rock, demolition, concrete & small lots & asphalt. 804338-5898.

Announcements ADULT SERVICES 24 Hr. Care for residents in our home, 20 yrs of exp, refs avail, 804-559-3316

LOST LOST- Large Fossil Beach Bag (pink & orange) with Prescription Glasses inside bag on 301 at Atlee Road, 9/23 during bike race. Please call 559-5461.

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FAX: (804) 730-0476 or classiﬁeds@mechlocal.com YARD & ESTATE SALES Moving Sale - Sat. October 3rd, 8am1pm. 9478 Hartford Oaks Drive, 23116. Furniture, Household Items, Tools, Clothing & Much More!

Oakley Hill Community Yard Sale off Cold Harbor Road. Oct. 3rd, 8 am - 1 pm. Rain date 10/10.

Yard Sale Sat. Oct. 3rd, 8am- 12noon 7229 Fairview Drive, 23111 Rain Date Oct. 17th Yorke Pointe Neighborhood Yard Sale - Sat. 10/3, 8am-12pm. Cold Harbor Rd. & Lighthouse Pl.

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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23111 -The Villas at Rose HIll Community Yard Sale. Sat 10/3. 8am-1pm . 1 mi east of Memorial Regional Hosp off Atlee Rd. Something for everyone. Foxwood Barn Sale - Huge Antique Sale. Great Vintage Fines, Primitive, Industrial, Shabby Chic, Advertising, Man-Cave, Repurposed, Handmade, Food and More! 3483 Spring Run Road, Mech. 23111, Sat. 10/3, 9am-4pm www.facebook.com/foxwoodbarnsale

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AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN We have an immediate opening for class "A" auto-body technician. Need ICAR qualifications, up to date tools, able to repair heavy hits. We deal in collision repair only, no restoration light duty vehicles, no big trucks. We are a busy shop with several DRP’s Dealing in retail repair. Good benefits; hospitalization, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, open 8-5 Monday / Friday. Email resume to paul@colonialgroupltd.com or call 804-746-2590 to schedule appointment for interview . Ask for Paul Dorn or Paul Woods.

CONSTRUCTION & TRADES 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

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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

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Customer Service Representative This position is responsible for providing assistance to the county insurance staff in the solicitation, processing and servicing of our insurance products. Qualifications include: ∂ Previous administrative support experience ∂ Outstanding technical skills including MS Office applications ∂ Previous insurance experience preferred ∂ Outside/Inside sales experience a plus! We offer an excellent benefits! For consideration please visit www.virginiafarmbureau.com

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Staff Accountant Mechanicsville, VA Job ID: HAN-08172015-5501 BH Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking enthusiastic candidates for a Staff Accountant position within our corporate finance team located in Mechanicsville, Virginia. BH Media Group, Inc. is a growing media company with operations throughout the United States. Duties of the Staff Accountant include: ∂Manage invoice review process. ∂Approve employee expense reports. ∂Manage fixed assets and track capital expenditures. ∂Review and process newsprint invoices. ∂Complete standard monthly journal entries. ∂Complete account reconciliations. ∂Assist with consolidation reporting. ∂Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS: ∂Strong written and verbal communication skills. ∂Ability to prioritize work in order to meet established deadlines. ∂Mid-to-high level proficiency in Microsoft Excel. ∂Attention to detail and high quality of work is necessary. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance is seeking a CSR/Member Service Specialist for our Mechanicsville office.

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GENERAL Ashland area White Oak Equipment is looking for full-time experienced Construction Equipment Service Technicians. Must have own hand tools and a valid driver’s license. Good working environment & benefits. Please call "Happy" Thompson at 804798-9281. Bookkeeper - Part-Time. 4 to 8 hours every Wednesday in my office in the Hanover Air Park. $20 per hour. Please email resume to: JayDavis@RJDavisLawnCare.com FRIENDLY CARE DAY SCHOOL, in Mechanicsville, is accepting applications for Afternoon Teaching Positions 2:15-5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Must have experience and be at least 18 years old. Please call 746-0692. House Keeping - Looking for dependable people. Good pay + bonus. M-F Days. Use our car while on the job. Call 550-7171.

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Certified CNA’s for personal care and private duty. Call 804-437-4930. 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. Wanted Residential Plumber & Helper. Good Pay, Paid Holidays, & Vacation. Must have 3 years in the field experience. Please call 804-746-5030 if interested or fax resume to 804-746-5185

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Servers & FT/PT Kitchen Help Nights and Weekends. Call Tuesday and Wednesday, after 5:00, 746-8630, ask for Vickie.

INSTALLATION & REPAIR Electricians and Apprentices for family owned company located in Hanover, VA. Commercial and Residential work. Must have 3-5 years experience, good driving record, background check, dependable and honest. Great benefits with vacation time. Please call 804.730.8525

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A Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) has been prepared to evaluate the environmental impacts of replacing the intersection at Studley Point Road and Rural Point Road in Hanover County with a roundabout. The purpose of the project is to improve capacity, geometry and safety at the intersection.

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RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. CATERING PT. Flexible schedule. Energetic, dependable & good people person. Drivers license & good driving record a must and able to drive delivery van in Richmond area. Non-smoking. 804-553-0700 The Dairy Bar Restaurant, family operated for 70 years, now hiring PT/FT Experienced Servers. Off major holidays.Weekends a must. Perfect for those who need the afternoon & evenings off! Call Bill or Tricia, between the hours of 7 am & 11 am only. 355-1937. dairybarrestaurant.com

TRANSPORTATION Drivers-Company/Owner Op’s Flexible home time. Excellent Money & Benefits. We’re hiring. Loads of work! No touch freight. CDL-A 800-588-7911 x125 Drivers Wanted - CDL Required. Drive Buses at Local University. Call Bill 804-396-5796

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

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

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

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

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

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

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Comments on the PCE should be sent to Bob Breckenkamp, PE at P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA 23069 or rrbreckenkamp@ hanovercounty.gov on or prior to October 11, 2015.

State Project: 0606-042-813, P101, R201, C501

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

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Review the PCE that was prepared in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration’s Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (23 CFR 771). The PCE is available for your review and comments at Hanover County’s Administration Building located at 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069. Please call to schedule a time to review the documentation at 804-365-6181.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you have questions or concerns about your civil rights in regards to this project or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager listed above.

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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.

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL Affordable Generator - Installations, Sales, Service & Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com CRH Electric - Class A Contractor - BBB Excellent w/Troubleshooting, Panel Upgrades, Recess Lighting, Anything Electrical. Master Electrician. Lic / Cert. www.crh-electric.com or 804-439-3470 Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

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

GARAGE A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.! Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

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.

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

FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

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

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Affordable Powerwash - Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville for over 18 years. BL&G Powerwashing - Lic/Ins. Houses, Decks, Fences etc. Deck Sealing & Staining avail. Free Esimate, Donald Cassity 317-9156, 779-0349. www.BLGPowerwashing.com

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 Lee-Davis Powerwashing Homes, Decks, etc. Free Estimates. Licensed/Insured Call Keith Lowry 690-9387

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

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

BELL CREEK Heating Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. Call 559-1045. TONY’S HEATING and AIR APPLIANCE REPAIR Certified - Lic & Ins Handyman and Electrical Services Very Reasonable Rates. 804-727-9436 www.hvacmechanicsville.com 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

LAWN CARE KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair. Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Services & Turf Care Packages 798-0492 www.RJDavisLawnCare.com Todd’s Lawn Care Leaf Removal, Mulching, Grass Cutting and Aerating Also, seasoned firewood for sale. Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185

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HEATING Electrical Services Whole House Generators Sales - Service - Installation Authorized Generac Dealer 804-296-0067 www.minsonpower.com

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Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com PERDUE’S POWER WASHING Established 1995 - Non-Pressure Roof Cleaning, Home Exteriors, Deck/Wood Restoration, Wood/ Concrete Sealing, Fences, Gutter Cleaning. Lic. & Ins. - Free Est. Ernie Perdue 328-1668

LAWN CARE A Custom Landscaping -Done RightPruning, Grass Cutting & Powerwashing (Partial House Cleaning avail.) Locally Owned/Operated. No contracts. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 543-1287 A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Landscaping Including design installation & maintenance, 12month contracts, irrigation installation & maintenance, hardscapes, driveway stone, drainage issues, outdoor lighting, mulch delivery & leaf removal services with curbside pickup. Lic/Ins. Call (804)746-2605 FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Light Moving, Mulch, Property Clean Up. No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917

Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding FREE Estimates Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321

Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

ROOFING

Committed Experience Over 20Years! New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144 Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. Free Estimates. Call 804-347-3812

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

TREE SERVICE A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL SERVICES Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Services & Grapple Trucks available. Certified Arborists, Free estimates, Licensed & insured. 804-746-2605 Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663

Patio Design, Retaining Walls Deadwood/Thinning, Weight/Height Reduction, Tree/Stump Removal, Property Maintenance, Insured.

For a free estimate call, 804-385-7864 hanoverpuningandhardscapeinc.com Major Credit Cards Accepted Pay it Forward Tree Service - Log Split & Storm Damage. Pay what your budget will allow. Minimum climb price. Credit Cards Accepted. 22 yrs. exp. Ins. Troy 387-3434

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E.J. Hornung Excellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700 Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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Hanover High School

Lovely vinyl sided 3 bed/2 bath home on a quiet cul-de-sac lot w/large rear yard, rear attached deck for grilling out or entertaining and large first flr master bdrm! Large Addition on back–perfect for 2nd Family Rm! Two spacious upstairs bdrms! Ready to move into. The sellers are providing a One Year ERA Buyers Warranty to protect against the working components in the house! $214,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

New to Market

HHHunt’s beautiful Oakham row house design home available in Rutland. This 2-story open Atrium foyer offers hardwood & crown molding, laundry rm, kitchen, formal DR, family rm, huge master with ensuite owners bathroom, two large guest rooms and loft/office area. Wonderfully landscaped backyard, paved driveway and 2-car attached garage. Fully irrigated on all sides. $334,950. Call Kathy Carmichael 804-683-0011

Available in Rutland

Beautiful three-story town home located in Rutland in move-in ready condition. This home boasts hardwood flooring, ensuite owner’s bathroom with garden tub, separate shower walk-in closet, sunroom, formal dining room, ceiling fans, wood blinds, back deck and attached one car garage. Close to shopping, restaurants and the community YMCA. $249,950. Call Kathy Carmichael at 804-683-0011

Milestone

Features 4 bedrooms and 2½ baths! The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast nook! The great room has vaulted ceilings and is set up for a theater. There is a home office on the first floor and a formal dining room! Enjoy the pool and all of the community amenities such as the playground, tennis courts and the clubhouse! Located in the Atlee High School District! $358,950 The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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7239 Minie Ball Ave Bluffs at Bell Creek

Spacious 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath brick front colonial with family rm, formal dining rm, morning rm, 3rd floor entertainment room, 2 car attached garage sitting on a nice corner lot. This home features hardwood floors throughout most of the 1st floor, all new carpet, gas fireplace, crown molding, rear deck, fenced backyard, irrigation and more. $329,950. Melvin McCormick 334-1067

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LARGE ACERAGE PARCELS IN HANOVER Studley Road

Great location! Has been soil tested for Close In King William!! septic system and driveway has been All brick 3 bdrm/2 ba. rancher on an acre lot! Conveniently All Brick Rancher put in. 12.22 wooded acres $89,999 3 bdrm, 2 ba. Fresh paint. New carpet & vinyl Spacious eat- located off Route 30 near Central Garage! Lovely home that has been updated. Brand new 13 seer heat pump w/ central air! Kitchen w/brand new stainless steel range & dishwasher! Brand new lighting! The carpet and vinyl are brand new! Freshly painted throughout and ready for an immediate occupant! $154,950 The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

HORSE LOVERS DREAM!!

50 plus acres w/25 in fenced pasture! The barn has over 8,000 square feet w/6 stalls & a huge loft! There is also a separate hay barn! There is 1300 square feet of finished living space! There are 2 baths, his & hers, and the drain field is approved for 308 people! This would make a Yorke Pointe 4 bed/2 ½ bath 2100 sqft transitional with a 2 perfect Equine Center! Also a new, vinyl sided chicken car direct entry garage on a lovely park like coop! Property can be divided also! $399,500 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 lot. Great entry foyer with hardwood floors that lead you to your formal dining room with chair railing and crown molding. A huge den w/ gas fp. A bright eat in kitchen with tons of counter space, pantry and all the appliances stay. New paint, carpet and vinyl throughout. Low maintenance exterior. $264,950

Hanover High School

3 Bed 1½ Bath All brick rancher w/attached carport located on a quiet dead end street! Screen porch w/deck! Wood floors have been refinished. new carpet in the family rm, new vinyl in kitchen & utility rm! Replacement windows and a heat pump and central air added. Electric baseboard heaters back up heating source. $178,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Battlefield Green

Lovely lofted Cape Cod in Hanover High School District! Vinyl-sided home w/country front porch & large deck! Rear yard is fenced! 2 bdrms down & lg 2nd story master bdrm! A 2nd story loft area is perfect for office or den! Eat-in kitchen w/good cabinets & workspace. Community amenities include pool, tennis courts, playground areas, walking trails & clubhouse! $189,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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in kitchen w/new appliances including refrigerator. Formal dining rm for entertaining or for the family on those special occasions! Paneled family rm has a wood burning fp w/wood stove. Master bdrm offers a full ba. with a shower! The rear has a large deck/patio for cooking out or entertaining. $199,900 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Great Starter Home!

4 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home w/ low maintenance aluminum siding and a dimensional shingled roof! Nice, large utility shed for storage! There is a great room, dining room and an enclosed porch for an office or study! A heat pump serves the downstairs living area and a window unit for upstairs. the seller is leaving all of the appliances including the stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer! $139,500 Please call he Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

September 30, 2015

Bell Creek

3-Story Transitional w/5 BRs, 3.5 BA & 3,444 sq. ft. 2-car garage, paved driveway, rear deck & patio & lot that backs up to 100 acre protected preserve! Open floor plan w/2-story foyer, spacious family rm w/surround & gas FP & opens to eat-in kitchen, formal rooms w/hdwd flrs & moldings. Master w/his & hers WIC & en suite & finished 3rd floor w/rec room, full bath & bedroom. $339,990

Creekside Village Luxury Townhome

Two 40 Acre Parcels in Old Church

End townhome for $202,810 w/$2500 in closing cost. Hanover County’s bestselling garage townhomes Gourmet Kitchen featuring upgraded maple cabinetry, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Upgraded Master Suite w/maple cabinets & Shower w/ seat 1560+ sq. ft. w/3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath & garage. Hwd Foyer, walk-in laundry room & more!

Lovely rolling land! Perfect for horses! Picture perfect! Nice pasture plus wooded acreage! Potential to divide! There is another 40.5 acre parcel available for purchase that abuts this property and has large frontage on McClellan Road! $375,000 EACH

Mechanicsville/Hanover High g vinyl windows, detached storage shed & huge private yard. The interior offers hardwood flooring throughout, family room w/woodstove, eat-in kitchen with new vinyl flooring, new countertops, glass backsplash, new stove & chair rail. This home is adorable and would be great for a first time home buyer! Conveniently located and in the Hanover High School District! $159,950.

Rutland Townes

3-story townhome boasts 3 BRs, 2.5 BA, 2,320 sq. ft. & 1 car garage! Maintenance free w/ huge rear deck. Open floor plan w/gourmet kitchen w/hdwd flrs, granite, island with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, breakfast nook and opens to a light & bright sun room. Master suite w/vaulted ceiling, WIC & en suite luxury bath. Full finished basement. Atlee High. Offered for $249,950.

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18.5 Acres Fronting on Mountain Road Great opportunity. Recently appraised and appraisal available. Property sold “as is” and to be conveyed by a “special warranty deed”. $120,000 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

Brickshire / New Kent

Beautiful 3 story Transitional w/over 3500 sq ft, 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs, & 24x24 side entry garage. The exterior is w/ rear deck, irrigation system, storage shed, and large lot. Features open floor plan w/ family room w/gas fireplace & surround sound, gourmet kitchen w/ butler’s pantry,& large morning/sunroom area, master suite w/his & hers closets 7 luxury en suite & finished 3rd floor w/5th bedroom & full bath. Offered for $359,950.

Close in New Kent

2-Story Transitional w/4 bds, 3 ba, 2,954 sq. ft., 2 car attached garage, security system, concrete driveway, fully fenced rear yard rear deck & huge rear paver patio w/fire pit. Open floor plan w/fm rm w/hwd, gas fp & opens to the eat-in kitchen w/granite, stainless, & Butler’s pantry. 1st floor master w/tray ceiling w/crown, walk-in closet & en suite bath. Offered for$334,500.

W NE ICE PR

Crown Colony Amazing 5 Bedroom, 3 full bath 3,700 sqft Transitional Ranch W/ Beautiful apartment above the garage. All Appliances convey. Atlee High School. 1 year warranty. $429,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Gorgeous Transitional, 5 bdrms, 3½ ba. & 3,502 sq. ft. 2-car attached garage, concrete driveway, rear deck, irrigation system & private fully fenced rear yard. Open flr plan w/ hdwd flrs. Family rm w/gas fp, eat-in kitchen w/granite, stainless & Butler’s pantry. Sun Rm w/vaulted, formal dining rm & 1st flr office. Master suite w/walk-in closet & en suite ba. & finished 3rd flr w/en suite ba. Atlee High School. $415,000.

Mechanicsville/Atlee High

Completely renovated all brick rancher with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 2,300 sq. ft. Hardwood floors throughout, upgraded kitchen w/granite countertops and tile flooring. Offered for $265,000.