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Proer debate gets local attention

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — The Virginia General Assembly is moving forward with its attempt to revamp and revise state regulations on Virginia proffer guidelines.

Bills have advanced through both the House and Senate addressing the issue, while many local leaders have expressed concerns regarding the legislation.

After approving a motion to add its disapproval to its legislative agenda, members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors joined a number of surrounding communities in opposition to a Senate

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approved plan that would alter the current proffer system in many localities.

In many cases, developments are approved due to proffers offered by developers for road improvements or utility upgrades.

Proffers are fees collected by localities to offset costs of specific developments for transportation and upgrades associated with the growth.

In many cases, developments are approved due to proffers offered by developers for road improvements or utility

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upgrades.

While the current guidelines are specific, the proposed bills tighten when and how proffers can be applied, and some have argued restrict local government’s input on growth and development in their communities.

Assistant County Attorney Dennis Walter outlined progress on several legislative items, including the proffer bill at last week’s regular board meeting. “These bills would restrict the ability of localities to deal with proffers, whether they be cash proffers or properties relatsee PROFFER, pg. 19

HCSB OKs $175.6 million budget Ashland District representative’s motion to increase funding for technology fails

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — By any measure, this year’s process to institute a new budget for Hanover County Public Schools moved along smoothly, and last week, Hanover County School Board members took the final step and adopted the $175.6 million docu-

ment.

The approved operating budget contained no changes from the original proposal presented by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, in early January, a budget he described as solid. “This budget addresses a number of things,� Gill said. “It’s not only the obvious things such as a 2 percent salary increase

for all of our employees, but also funds new projects like the Hanover Specialty Center, Advanced College Academies and it puts in new teaching and support positions.�

The Fiscal Year 2017 budget also provides for no health care cost increases for employees, funds the Summer Regional Governors Academy for Career

and Technical Education, covers increases for Maggie Walker Governor’s School tuition increases, and provides $1.5 million for 15 new buses.

In addition, the approved budget doubles the county’s current allotment for technology in an effort to upgrade

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Elizabeth Britton was surprised by members of the Hanover Woman’s Club in celebration of her upcoming 97th birthday.

Last Wednesday, club members hosted the event for their fellow member. Britton is known throughout the county for her knowledge of its history. For more about her life story, turn to page 7.

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MECHANICSVILLE — Charles Lindsey Jr., organist and choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Petersburg, and a composer, arranger, vocal coach and accompanist, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville.

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Two pieces by Bach will be performed in memory of the legendary Suzanne Kidd Bunting, his recently deceased University of Richmond organ professor.

Tickets, which are available at the door, cost $15 per person or $25 for two, and $5 for children under 12.

For more information, call the church office at 804-7793454.

A reception will follow the performance.

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ECHANICSVILLE — The Hanover Tomato Festival is in search of sponsors who have an interest to support this year’s event.

According to the organizers, the contributions by the festival sponsors help to make the community-wide event a success, and would not be possible without their support.

This fun-filled event highlights Hanover’s famous fruit and features children’s activities, crafters, artisans and live entertainment.

With so much to offer, Hanover’s most popular event exceeds 35,000 attendees, making it a great opportunity to reach thousands.

Sponsorship comes in many forms and with investments for every budget and interest, there is a level for

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CORRECTION An Atlee High School athlete’s name was incorrectly reported in an article in last week’s edition. Calista Mason placed second in shot put in Conference 16.

Her name was published as Calista Morgan. We apologize for the error.

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Pole Green Park is filled when the second Saturday of July rolls around and the Hanover Tomato Festival brings in folks from around the region.

your business or organization to be involved.

This year’s Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Pole Green Park located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

For more event information or to obtain sponsorship

information, visit: www.hanovertomatofestival.com, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email: parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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Sheri ’s OďŹƒce achieves reaccreditation HANOVER — The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has been awarded its fifth consecutive international accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, was presented with his reaccreditation certificate at the Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10, by Travis Parrish, CALEA director of Client Services and Relations. “Our continued success in the accreditation process is a tribute to the professional men and women of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and their commitment to excellence. It is also made possible by the tremendous support of the community we serve, as well as the exceptional partnerships we have developed over many years,� Hines said.

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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has received its fifth consecutive international accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Col. David. R. Hines, sheriff, and his department were honored during last week’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Shown are, from left, Hines, Travis Parrish of CALEA, Deputy Karen Godfrey and Aubrey Stanley, chairman of the board of supervisors.

compliance with 410 applicable standards.

The Sheriff ’s Office first achieved international accreditation in 2003 and is

dually accredited through CALEA and the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). Participating in

both processes is voluntary.

The lead assessor, Randall Cripe of the Elkhart County

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Suspect assaulted victim on Signal Hill Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Whispering Wind Circle.

Suspect stole items on Cobbs Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on West Patrick Henry Road.

Suspect obtained money fraudulently on Rock Hill Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on

Suspect assaulted victim on Hunters Club Court.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Library Drive.

Suspect fled scene of an accident on Wonderland Lane.

Suspect solicited victim on Cactus Road.

Suspect stole items on Pinhook Road.

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Feb. 4

Suspect damaged property on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.

Suspect trespassed on Winsmith Drive.

Suspect provided false information to law enforcement on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Bell Creek Road.

Feb. 5

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Dell Ray Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Creighton Road/Interstate 295.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Atlee Station Road.

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Suspect violated protective

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permission on Little Florida Road.

Suspect neglected victim on Egypt Road.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Winding Hills Drive.

Suspect stole items on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items on Ellerson Mill Circle.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect stole items on Pelot Place.

Suspect assaulted victim on Mountain Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Pole Green Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Ashley Manor Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Greystone Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Perryville Trail.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Atlee Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Peppertown Road.

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Suspect damaged victim’s

Suspect stole items on Bell

Suspect used victim’s information without

Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Chewning Road/Mountain Road.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Ashland Road/ Mountain Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Atlee Station Road.

Feb. 7

Suspect stole items on New Ashcake Road.

Feb. 6

Suspect assaulted victim on Beatties Mill Road.

Suspect stole items on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Cold Harbor Road.

order on Apple Blossom Drive.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Atlee Road.

ACCREDITATION Continued from pg. 3

Sheriff ’s Department in Elkhart, Indiana, said in his final report to the Commission, “The agency has achieved widespread support for the CALEA process demonstrated by the cooperation of all staff members, employees, and members of the community who offered comment to the assessment

team. All interactions with employees are positive, and the assessment team found the agency to be professional in respects in the performance of their duties. The agency remains committed to the delivery of elite law enforcement services as well as a valid, earned reaccreditation.”

To achieve reaccreditation, the Sheriff’s Office must undergo a rigorous on-site inspection every three years by multiple spe-

Feb. 9

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Ivey Springs Place.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Cold Harbor Road/Harbor Hill Drive.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Cedar Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Chotank Trail.

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cially trained, independent assessors, who examine all areas of the agency to ensure compliance with all applicable professional standards set forth by the Commission.

This requires the agency to maintain their accreditation files on an on-going basis and provide annual proofs of compliance.

Information submitted by Deputy Karen Godfrey, accreditation officer, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

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County administrator outlines goals

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER – Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., county administrator of Hanover County, provided a hint of what today’s budget presentation will include at last week’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

Harris presented his list of board initiatives for 2016, and the tally reflects a recovering economy and steady growth in the county. It’s an optimistic forecast of projects that address education, transportation, construction and technology.

“This is a normal ritual we go through before we start the budget. We try to outline some goals and initiatives for the board and staff and we transition into the next Fiscal Year,” Harris said. “The reason we start this at this time of the year

is so — if we decide we have initiatives — we have a chance now to make sure the funding for any of our initiatives is included in the budget.”

With much of the county’s software outdated and aged, Harris said it’s time to replace that infrastructure for several departments and agencies.

He suggested new systems for tax collection and financial management and an update for software in the Assessor’s Office.

“This is kind of a continuation because we made a commitment several years ago to invest in our outdated software and hardware programs, and this is the fourth year of that implementation,” Harris said.

The initiative contains new systems for the Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer to

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County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. addressed the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last week, providing a glimpse of what his budget presentation will be at today’s session.

assist in tax collection.

“Both of the systems being used by the Commissioner and the Treasurer are well over 20 years old,” Harris said.

He also included new vot-

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ing machines on the wish list in a plan that replaces half of the machines in 2017 and the remaining half in 2018.

The county’s current machines have reached an age where extensive repairs justify their replacement, according to Harris.

Regarding education, Harris acknowledged the technological challenges facing Hanover County Public Schools, and proposed an increase in funding for school technology from $1 million to $2 million annually.

“We are well aware that there are lots of needs out there, and $2 million is only the beginning of a program that is going to take the schools into the status we all want for them,” Harris said.

Harris also proposed initiating a review of the coun-

ty’s Comprehensive Plan in the upcoming months. That review, according to the county administrator, does not require a reworking of the current plan.

“Do we want an extensive background and review session, or do we want to open the cover and look at the table of contents? We need to think through what that process needs to be,” Harris said.

Also noted was a need to finalize courthouse transition to the new facility, and making plans on what to do with the old structures that currently house the courts.

Harris suggested advertising a bid for the Circuit Court building for renovations that will accommodate the county’s financial services. Plans for the current District Court building will come later.

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OPINION | The Local Views

Life’s lessons come with a high cost

From the editor

Congratulations on 25 successful years!

Wow! Hanover Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 25 years of providing affordable housing to the people of Hanover County.

To recognize this milestone, supporters, homeowners, volunteers and employees gathered Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Richmond Times-Dispatch plant off U.S. 301 in Mechanicsville. And what an evening it was!

We’re proud to acknowledge the efforts of Hanover Habitat. The work all of those associated do is remarkable and we can’t brag enough about their contributions.

I, like many of you, see the image of former President Jimmy Carter wielding a hammer as he and his wife Rosalynn have helped build countless homes through the nonprofit organization.

We are so blessed here to have individuals and groups who are as dedicated to the cause.

Tim Bowring led Hanover Habitat for many years and just last year handed over the reins to Linda Miller. Their cooperation with this publication and spreading the word of the incredible work they do finds its way into The Local often.

With great excitement, Habitat is continuing to build in its first community, Bailey Woods, outside of Ashland.

Those who receive the key to Habitat homes join in the building process. Through “sweat equity,” they really are making their dreams come true. And we applaud all who have realized that dream.

Here’s to 25 more years!

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Sometimes, the lessons learned in life are accompanied by an unimaginable cost, and, in the worst of cases, the tiniest mistake can last a lifetime.

That’s certainly the case when it comes to Nicole Lovell, the 13-year old from Blacksburg whose body was recently discovered in North Carolina.

In a news cycle where the sheer volume of bad news often immunizes its viewers to the worst of human nature, it sometimes seems that nothing can shock us.

But, somehow, this heinous murder hit too close to home for many, and the death of one innocent and challenged youth speaks volumes to the evil that does exist in the most unlikely of places.

When Nicole was young, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease and required extensive medical treatment that included a liver transplant.

She survived the countless hours of surgeries, recoveries and medications, and assumed her role as a normal teenager at an awkward age and realizing the cruelties that often accompany adolescence.

Nicole turned to the Internet to bolster her lack of confidence, and the social networks offered her the respect, loyalty and excitement that her cruel classmates could not.

As a parent, I’m all too aware that Nicole was not unique in her desire for acceptance and recognition, and too many children turn to social media to find validation they can’t discover in their everyday lives.

Nicole’s friends warned her of the dangers of contacting and communicating with boys she didn’t know.

They told her that online descriptions see LESSONS, pg. 8

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HCPS takes big step in right direction with 2016 budget The 2016 Hanover County Public Schools budget is a big step in the right direction. Teaching positions, while still not at 2008 levels, are being returned. Desperately needed technology upgrades are beginning to be funded.

New specialty programs that will give our students a broad array of choices to support a 21st century education and workforce are present.

However, the most important thing about this year’s budget process didn’t cost a dime: transparency. I’m not sure if Dr. Gill has decided to bring this element to his tenure as superintendent, or if the Hanover County School Board decided upon a New Year’s resolution for it.

Budget initiatives which admitted that teacher workloads are much higher than they should be and addressed woeful technological deficiencies in HCPS are most refreshing and honest assessments of where we actually are. Hallelujah! It only took three years!

Maybe my students and I will actually be able to get reliable WiFi at work in 2016-2017! I am hopeful that this superintendent and the school board will keep realistic assessments of HCPS as their new mantra for good.

We should celebrate our accomplishments, but we also need to address our challenges and let the elected officials and their appointees sort it out while considering public input. After all, that is their job.

While the technology upgrades will take time to fund and implement, some additions to funding are a good start. The big question is: Will the Hanover County Board

of Supervisors have the political will to keep their eyes on the prize?

We were funded at $200 million in 2008, and $175.6 this year. That $25 million difference (not including inflation, which would make the gap even higher) would be enough to complete more of the technology upgrades we need and/or return teacher workloads to 2008 levels.

As is, the budget initiative to get all staff student loads at 130 or less was not met, so my colleagues and I dread another year of 150-plus students whom we cannot care for the way we used to.

As an employee, I will do my best with the cards I am dealt. As a parent, I just hope and pray that we get staff workloads back to normal before my three kids get to high school.

The Great Recession had a slash and burn effect on our see LETTERS, pg. 20

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Nearly 97, Elizabeth Britton looks back on a very full life

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ECHANICSVILLE – Elizabeth Britton, a member of the Hanover Woman’s Club, was the guest of honor for a surprise party last Wednesday as she prepares to celebrate her 97th birthday.

Members hosted the event for Britton, who will observe No. 97 on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Born in 1919, Britton, a direct descendant of the second Lord Delaware, has impacted Hanover County in many ways throughout her life and continues to do so through her volunteer efforts.

The lively soon-to-be 97-year-old attended school at the College of William and Mary, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics.

Following graduation, Britton taught social studies at Collegiate School for two years before founding and opening Fox Hill School in 1960.

Fox Hill School was built in Hanover on a 48-acre property owned by Britton’s father.

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She volunteered at the Valentine Museum for 15 years, during which time she repaired damaged and broken dolls.

Britton also taught various art classes for Hanover County, including candle-wicking and basketry.

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When Fox Hill School closed, Britton, eager to maintain involvement in the community, began volunteering at the Valentine Museum in Richmond.

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rarely resemble the reality of the person behind the chat.

Like many 13-year-olds, she ignored the warnings and continued meeting people online.

The outcome of Nicole’s online pursuits could not have been predicted, for — even in the worst of cases — no one deserves to lose their life due to bad judgment. But, in this case, the lessons are real and the message is clear.

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years, took a handful of graduate-level art courses just for fun.

Throughout her time in Hanover, Britton also has been very involved in the church.

For two years, she sat on the board of Episcopal Church Women (ECW), where she was in charge of financial distribution to missionaries.

As Britton progresses into the latter years of her life she continues to keep herself busy.

Evil lurks in the recesses of our society, and social media provides an avenue for the illicit pursuits of perverts and molesters ‌ and they come in the strangest and most unlikely of forms. The two Virginia Tech students charged in Lovell’s death seem like the most unlikely of suspects: talented students with bright futures and a lifetime of possibilities ahead of them.

Nicole’s death is a shocking reminder to all parents that monitoring a child’s online

activity is not only responsible parenting, it can sometimes make the difference between life and death.

It’s a message recently driven home at my house when my children listened silently to Nicole’s story. I was reluctant to share such a horrific story with them, but realized as soon as I was finished that it was a conversation worth its weight in gold.

In a world that seemed cruel and uncaring to Nicole, her death leaves a lasting legacy

She is involved in the Hanover Women’s Club, belongs to a knitting group called From the Heart, which meets twice per month, and is part of the Jamestown Society.

In addition, Britton does presentations for the Hanover Women’s Club and various church groups throughout the county, called “A Moment in History.�

During each presentation, Britton shares with the group antiques and other articles of historic significance that she

has collected and educates the group about the history of the items.

At her birthday party at the Hanover Women’s Club, Britton showed the ladies chamber sticks, a set of hurricane lamps and a whale oil lamp. She also provided historical background about each.

Although she has been an integral part of the Hanover community and touched many lives, Britton says her greatest accomplishment is being a wife and a mother.

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Suspect fled scene of accident on St. Peters Church Road/Walton Tavern Road.

Suspect was in possession of a concealed weapon on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico Line.

Suspect stole items on Bink Place.

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HEF raises over $17,500 in Bowl-for-Education Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) recently held its 13th Annual Bowl-for-Education fundraising event at AMF-Hanover Lanes in Mechanicsville where more than $17,500 was raised.

Thirty-nine teams representing area businesses and Hanover County Public Schools competed.

During this event, participants also brought cans of soup as part of the HEF’s “Soup-er-Bowl” theme, which were donated to Mechanicsville

Churches Emergency Function (MCEF) and Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) food pantries.

Trophies were awarded to the top bowlers:

First Place – Elmont Elite (Elmont Elementary School) Second Place – The Watch Dogs (Kersey Creek Elementary School) Third Place – Bender’s Bowlers (Atlee Photo submitted by Beth M. Godbolt Chiropractic Center)

Top Female Bowler – Vickie Rengers Elmont Elite from Elmont Elementary School took first place honors in the Hanover Education Foundation’s 13th Annual Bowl-for-Education. They are, from left, Kevin Pearce, John Evko, Joe with a score of 602 (Atlee Chiropractic Center) Conterino and Quinn Archer. The event raised more than $17,500 for the Foundation. Participants see HEF, pg. 19

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Lee-Davis High School students excel in artists and writers competition Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ECHANICSVILLE — The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has an impressive legacy dating back to 1923.

Over the years, the awards have grown to become the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S., and the nation’s largest source of scholarships for creative young artists and writers.

The following LeeDavis students are regional Scholastic Art Award recipi-

ents: Gold Key Winners — Lindsey Mechuta, Drawing, “Whiff of the Galaxy,” and Alexa Turner, Drawing, “Sea Lass.”

Silver Key Winners — Bridgette Beasley, Drawing, “Sweet Addiction;” Stephen Halphen, Sculpture, “Antonio’s Prototype;” Lindsey Mechuta, Drawing, “Falling;” Lindsey Mechuta, Printmaking, “Cat in Garden Store;” Maggie Morgan, Sculpture, “Dress;” and Adriana Pope, Printmaking, “Sweeeet Seeeea.”

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Moncure, Sculpture, “Hidden,” and Lauren Wolfgang, Sculpture, “Looking Tree.”

They are the students of Sheilah BeVille, who teaches Fine Arts at the school.

Lee-Davis High School was well represented in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards with a number of students being recognized. The photo above, “Sweeeet Seeeea,” was a winning entry for Adriana Pope in the Printmaking category. At right, the scultpure, “Dress,” proved a winner in the Sculpture category for Maggie Morgan. At left, Lindsey Mechuta’s “Cat in Garden Store” won in the Printmaking category. All three students were honored as Silver Key Winners. They are students of Fine Arts teacher Sheilah BeVille.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals HERBERT BATEMAN JR. Herbert L. “Bubba” Bateman Jr., 57, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert L. Bateman Sr.; halfbrother, Jason Bateman; and mother, Phyllis S. Caldwell; as well as other family members. He is survived by two sons, two grandsons; a devoted aunt, Gladys M. Shoemaker; and a host of other relatives.

Herbert had many devoted friends during his three-year battle with cancer. Herbert was a brick mason, and an avid sports fan, always cheering on the Minnesota Vikings.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church at 8016 Atlee Road Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations

in memory of Herbert to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

BERKELEY CAMPBELL Berkeley Brockman “Berk” Campbell Sr., 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his f a m ily, on Fr i d ay, February 5, 2016. He was preCAMPBELL ceded in death by his parents, Bernard Smith and Elizabeth Brockman Campbell; sister, Frances C. Babcock; and brother, Lewis Meyers Campbell. Berk is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Joan Campbell; children, Berkeley B. Campbell

Jr. (Carol) and Kim Lohman (John); four grandchildren, Brock Campbell, Stacey Schultz (Adam), Brandy Campbell (Jason) and Kristi Renee Mullins (Matt); two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Hudson; as well as a brother, Tom Campbell. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, worked 23 years for Northside Electric Co. (voted best electrician in Virginia, 1954), was an instructor at Richmond Technical Center, and retired as Maintenance Supervisor from Philip Morris in 1992.

Berk was a faithful member of New Found Church of Christ, where he was the first to sign the Charter. He was a life member of the NRA, member of James River Wood Carvers, as well as Richmond East Moose Lodge. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016, at New Found Church of Christ in Glen Allen. Committal servic-

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Robertson; brother, Charles W. Coker; and wife of 60 years, Rozelle Owen Coker. Bob is survived by his close cousin, Annie Warren Carman (Leo); three sons, Terry (Jocelyn), David and Charlie (Donna) Coker; and four grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2016, at Mechanicsville Christian Center. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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CLARA FLAHERTY Clara Dutton Flaherty, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles M. Flaherty. She is survived by her son, Robert Flaherty; brother, Eugene (Barbara) Dutton; sister, Barbara Holt; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Clara was a retired nurse from MCV. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016, in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Tapp Family Home for providing Clara with excellent care.

GEORGE HEINIG JR. George B. Heining Jr., of Mechanicsville, a retired employee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was loved dearly by his family.

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Charles Porter “Papa” Hickman Jr., of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at the age of 84. A proud veteran of the 508th Infantry regiment Red-Devils, Charles was among the last generation of service memb e r s from the HICKMAN Kore an War, receiving the Korean service medal with three bronze

stars, a national defense service medal, parachutist badge and good conduct medal. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ethel (Jo); daughter, Sandra (Miller) Jeter; son, Ronnie (Robin) Hickman; four grandchildren; one grandson in heaven; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Charles’ life was held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Richmond Fisher House Foundation www. richmondfisherhouse.org; 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 660, Richmond, VA 23236.

KATHERINE HICKS Katherine “Kitty” Keeton Hicks, 91, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey C. and Elizabeth S. Keeton; sister, Mary Maher; and brother, Dewey C. Keeton Jr., all of Richmond. Kitty is survived by her husband, William I. Hicks; d au g h ter and s o n i n - l aw, HICKS Carolyn and Michael Colvin of Brunswick, Georgia; son, Timothy Hicks of Richmond; grandchildren, Michele Colvin-Rogers, Ian Hicks and Ty Hicks; siblings, Janet Alston of Mechanicsville and Kenny Keeton of Richmond; and all of her nieces and nephews that she loved so much. Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, February 11, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 4650 South Laburnum Avenue. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park.

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HENRY HOLMAN Henry Melton “Boo” Holman said goodbye to this

earthly world on Monday, February 8, 2016, where he left behind the pain and suffering.He was born June 19, 1952, in Richmond, to the late James and Sallie Holman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherita Holman, and two brothers, Randal and James Holman. Henry attended Gandy Elementary school. He was baptized at Providence Baptist Church at an early age. He worked at Firestone Tire Co.; William Thompson Construction Co.; Stanley Construction Co; and Cary Hauling. He loved hunting and visiting family and friends. Henry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Martha Holman; four daughters, Maria and Nikki Holman of Caroline, Felicia Woodson of Richmond and Deborah Holman of Hanover; one son, Marcus Holman of King William; two sisters, Laura Stross (Casel) of Mechanicville and Peggy Holman of Ashland; two brothers, Shirley Holman (Evelyn) of Ashland and Larry Holman (Mary) of Ashland; 12 grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; three sisters-inlaw, Louise Berkely (Vivian), Catherine Watson (Paul) and Clara Garner (Christopher); five brothers-in-law, Eugene Wilkerson (Amy), Ricky Wilkerson (Barbara), Michael Wilkerson, Christopher Wilkerson (Doreen) and Vincent Wilkerson; a host of nieces, nephews and friends, including devoted friends Charles Burley and Michael Lewis. Home going services were held at 1 p.m.

Monday, February 15, 2016, at Providence Baptist Church.

Interment followed in the church cemetery. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN HUNT John “John H.” Harold Hunt, 80, a resident of Mechanicsville for 48 years, found peace on see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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February 8, 2016. John H. was born September 21, 1935, in Fairmount, North Carolina.

John H. worked and owned his own transportation business for many years. He loved working in his yard, loved his family, and was fondly remembered as being a great basketball player in high school and college.

John H. is survived by his wife, HUNT Joyce Hunt, whom he married in 1955; sons, Jeffrey Hunt (Sherry), Gregory Hunt (Suzie) and Michael Hunt (Bonnie); his six grandchildren, Rebecca Miller, Kevin Hunt, Gregory Hunt Jr., Ted Bowman III, Harrison Hunt and Jacob Hunt; as well as 11 great-grandchil-

dren. Services were private at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ.org) or Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

MARY JAMISON Mary Patricia “Trish” Jamison, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pyott and Beverly Jamison of Atlanta, Georgia.

Tr i s h gradua t e d from the University of JAMISON South Carolina and received her Master’s of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth

University. Trish is survived by her brothers, Curt Jamison and Larry Jamison; her nieces and nephews, Liza Davidson, Bingham Jamison, Walker Jamison, Cole Deming, Brett Jamison, Annie Jamison and Keri Jamison; her best friends, Diane Tiller, Courtney Jackson and Rhonda Anderson; and her beloved dog, Laney. Trish was an avid equestrian, and had a deep love for all animals.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Trish’s honor to The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.

A Memorial Service celebrating Trish’s life will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 17, 2016) at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church in Mechanicsville.

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ELOISE MATTHEWS Eloise Spicer Matthews, 96, of Mechanicsville, joyfully completed the broken circle of her entire family on February 6, 2016. She is now in the loving arms of the Lord. She was born in Richmond on July 4, 1919, to the late Clarence Lee Spicer and Audrey Warriner Whitlock.

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Eloise will be missed by her daughter, Janette M Bridgers (Buddy) of Mechanicsville; her grandson, M. Warren Bridgers lll (Trish) of Mechanicsville; and her granddaughter, Amy Bridgers Grenevicki (Lance) of Indialantic, Florida; her greatgranddaughters, Katy Bridgers and Anna Grenevicki; and a great-grandson, Lance F. Grenevicki Jr. Eloise attended John Marshall High School, but met and married Robert

just before graduating. Eloise enjoyed sewing, cooking and gardening. She and Robert canned and froze the harvest of their garden. Eloise was a lifetime member of the Mizpah Chapter No. 32 of OES. She was a member of Fairmount Christian Church, the U and I Bible Class and the Morning Friendship Circle.

Eloise loved animals, especially her cat, Sweetie. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flow-

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MARIAN McGHEE Marian Norment McGhee, 95, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2016.

Born on October 5, 1920, in Essex County, Marian was a member of Hillcrest Baptist.

She enjoyed gardening, yard work and various crafts.

Marian is survived by her daughters, Anne Kaloski (Carl) and Debbie Corrada; four grandchildren and three great-

grandchildren; as well as her devoted s i s t e rMcGHEE in-law, Marjorie Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph McGhee and George Leslie Norment; and her siblings, Harold Edwin Bradley and Elnora Madison Ellis. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m.

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Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or alz.org.

JOHN MINTER JR. John L. “Pete” Minter Jr., 88, of Mechanicsville, passed a w a y February 10, 2016.

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Sr. and Nora Batterby Minter; and his daughter, Terry. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Agnes D. Minter; children, Peggy Minter Cantrell (Ralph), June Groves, John L. “Linny” Minter III and P. Lance Minter (Wendy); his sisters, Ann Hardy, Ruth Carreras and Betty Barnett; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pete was a loving, caring husband and father. He was a former vice president of B.W. Wilson Paper, Co., a longtime member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and Hanover Ruritan Club. The family would like to thank Robert Tapp and Rick Kokocinski of The Wayland Home for their compassionate care. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 17, 2016) at Washington Memorial Park in Sandston. Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 428, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 or Hanover Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

SHIRLEY MUCHA Shirley Russell Mucha, 89, entered her eternal rest on February 6, 2016. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on September 14, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Mucha; and is survived by a son, Rev. David R. Mucha (Kimberly) of Roanoke; a grandson, Timothy R. Mucha (Laura); and greatgranddaughter, Audrey of Mechanicsville; and a granddaughter, Erin M. Mucha of Alexandria. Other surviving family members include a very close cousin, Mrs. Ann McGee (Jack) of Williamsburg; as well as other cousins and loving inlaws and their families. As a United Methodist, she was a longtime member of the former McGuire Park UMC. She had many different interests, but

father, Lester Arnold Dunbar.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 59 years, John C. Shell; three children, Karen S i m s (Greg), SHELL Johnny Shell (Dee Ingram) and Stephanie Capaldo (Brian); four grandchildren, Sydney and Taylor Sims and Zoe and Niki Capaldo; and her three sisters, Sue Meade, Faye Harmon and Nelda Norbom.

In lieu and of flowers, the family is asking for donations in her name to the Episcopal Church of the Creator’s Alter Guild in Mechanicsville.

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RITA SHELL Rita Dunbar Shell passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016, after a heroic but brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Frances Dunbar, and her

Laurie Anne Tignor, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the age of 29. Her infectious smile and giving heart will be greatly and forever missed. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Cindy Tignor; sisters, Jessica Jones (Ken) and Katie Smith (Greg); nieces a n d nephe w s , Guinevere, Gregory, TIGNOR Karissa and Kal; grandmother, Joyce Tignor; aunts and uncles and cousins galore. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 17, 2016) at Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

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Over 300 vendors take part in the Strawberry Faire, which provides an opportunity to join in what is described as one of the region’s most exciting events.

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There will be two stages of continuous music and performing arts; stage sponsorships are available.

A Kid Zone with bounce houses, cake walks, raffles and new games will be featured.

The Strawberry Youth Pageant is open to those ages 3 to 16.

A Pet Pageant is available to mammals only.

There will be an Animal Zone.

Support of local artisans and businesses is part of the event.

For more information about the Ashland Strawberry Faire, contact Dani Pettit at 804-798-6548, ashlandstrawberryfaire@gmail.com or www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com

Parking and shuttle service will be available throughout the town.

As for the strawberries, those wishing to purchase them are advised to arrive early.

Last year, all were sold before 2 p.m.

The goals of the Strawberry Faire are: 1) Community Signature Event – family- and friend-oriented.

2) Promote artisans, local nonprofits and Hanover County businesses.

3) Nonprofit – collective venue for advertising and/or fundraising.

4) Scholarships – 10 scholarships are awarded annually to Hanover County Public Schools. The winners are presented with the scholarships on the Ashland Strawberry Faire stage.

Ashland Garden Club members reviews plans and successes Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Historic Garden Week in Virginia, plantings at the Ashland Train Station/Visitor Center and flower arrangements that were featured in the January 2016 issue of Virginia Living Magazine were among the topics discussed at the Jan. 14 meeting of the Ashland Garden Club.

Members met at the Fork Church in Hanover.

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“And,” she added,” it seems they are meeting with success! In fact, one of the weddings for which club members arranged flowers was the nuptials of Karen Miller and Dave Photos submitted by Elizabeth Bickford Ellsworth.”

The Ashland Garden Club created flower arrangements for the wedding of Karen Miller and David Ellsworth. The August

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infrastructure for the system’s aging network.

Gill described the $2 million allotment as “a good step to addressing those needs.”

Other board members agreed.

“I think the budgeted $2 million is what we need to spend this year,” Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser said. “I think next year we might have to look at increasing that budget from $2 million to $4 million. From what I heard, the $2 million will get us started.”

Earlier this month, technology director Terri Hechler outlined a list of system needs regarding technology.

They included infrastructure replacements and upgrades, bandwidth improvements and digital curricula.

The system’s five-year plan includes $10 million for technology in its approved Capital Improvement Plan for 20172021.

Prior to the operating budget’s approval, Ashland

District representative Hank Lowry made a motion to move $500,000 from bus replacement to the technology budget, a request that did not garner board consensus.

Gill said the budget attempts to address both the transportation and technology needs of Hanover schools, but understood Lowry’s concerns.

“I respect anyone who is trying to problem-solve and find a solution. I think the discussion is a sign that the board is doing positive work, and I like the fact that we are having this discussion in a public transparent manner,” the superintendent said.

Lowry said the $2 million annual allotment falls short of meeting technology needs in the county, including laptops for teachers, an issue not addressed in this year’s budget.

“What we are doing is kicking the can farther down the road,” Lowry said. “Of the systems that surround us, there are three don’t supply teacher laptops: Hanover, Richmond and Petersburg.”

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are necessary before system provided laptops for teachers could operate.

“The current system won’t handle them. Even if we had them, we couldn’t use them,” Lowry said.

Beaverdam District representative John Axselle noted the budget is not actually final until revised numbers from the Virginia General Assembly arrive, and suggested the board wait on any further allotments

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Lowry contended the time to request additional funds is now, and making adjustments later often results in no action.

“We’ve been down that road before,” he said after the meeting.

If funds become available, at least one board member said it’s not clear if those additional monies would be targeted for technology, but acknowledged it’s high on the priority list.

“It’s definitely in our top four areas,” South Anna representative Sue Dibble said.

Dibble favors devising a good long-range plan to address the pressing — and ever-changing —needs.

Lowry registered the only nay when the board considered the FY17 operating budget.

The board also unanimously approved a 41.5 million Capital Improvement Plan and a $10 million nutrition budget.

While the 2017 budget process ends for the school system, planning and research for next year’s document begin almost immediately.

“We realize our work is not done,” Gill said. “The one thing about budgets is once you finish one, you begin work on the next year.”

Gill will present the FY2017 approved budget to the Board of Supervisors at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 17) at the Administration Building at the government complex in Hanover.

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Top Male Bowler – Damien Parker with a score of 719 (Kersey Creek Watch Dogs) Established in 1998, the HEF provides grants and scholarships to students in Hanover County Public Schools, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers.

The HEF’s next fundraising event, a golf tournament, will take place on June 20. For more information, contact Margaret Hill, the HEF’s executive director, at mhill@hcps.us, or call 804-365-4565.

The 2016 Bowl-forEducation was made possible by the following in-kind donors: AMF Hanover Lanes, Apple Spice Junction, Bass Pro Shops, Bogeys Sports Park, Brunetti’s Express 301; Can Do Specialty Printing.

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The August wedding was featured in Virginia Living Magazine. Bickford shared the link to the article::http://www. virginialiving.com/weddings/ miller-ellsworth-wedding/.

Exhibits the January program featured boxwood, nandina and witch hazel, miscellaneous horticulture and house plants. The arrangement categories were Art Nouveau and Vegetative Designs.

Winners were: ARRANGEMENTS Art Nouveau – Jerry McKinney, Blue; Lauren

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Vickie Rengers, above, won the Top Female Bowler with a score of 602 in the Hanover Education Foundation’s Bowlfor-Education fundraiser. At right, Damien Parker was the Top Male Bowler with a score of 719.

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ed to in-kind improvements, or more specific purposes,” Walter said.

While some of the more controversial language has been removed from both the House and Senate versions, the impact on localities could be substantial.

“There is a much more direct relationship that will be required that has never been required …” Walter added.

Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, asked if the county’s current transportation proffer and process would pass scrutiny under the new laws.

“I think it would be more challenging. I think we would have to revisit the calculation for that,” Walter replied.

“Some of the improvements we include in those calculations may not be able to be included.”

Vice chair Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy District, said local homebuilders had assured her that the bill was not “aimed at Hanover County.”

While those local homebuilders might support Hanover’s current proffer policy, Kelly-Wiecek said the

stance of the state organization is driving the legislation.

“The problem seems to be that the state Homebuilders Association is pushing this and moving it forward,” she said.

“Yes, we might be able to make the cash proffer work, but I’m very concerned about, for example, intersection improvements. Oftentimes, we will get a cash proffer and an intersection improvement.”

She said the extras proffered by developers often are difference-makers in community acceptance of new projects.

“On a number of projects in my district, the applicant has gone over and above in response to citizen concerns in proffering improvements that the traffic study didn’t specify, but they made a good faith effort because they wanted to be good community partners.”

She said the new legislation would inhibit that flexibility. “I think this absolutely will pre-

vent us from creating those partnerships here in Hanover.

Not good.”

Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District, had concerns about the bill’s inability to address future needs. As stated, proffers could be only collected on existing conditions and current road capacities when rezoning occur.

“That’s not when the problem occurs,” he said. “The problem occurs after the subdivision is built, and — if you don’t get to take in the longterm impact — there’s no way you’re going to cover the costs.”

County Attorney Sterling Rives said the possibility of the bill being vetoed is slim, but the governor could make amendments and resubmit it to the General Assembly.

“The majorities by which it passed both houses would not give us a lot of hope for a veto. Also, it’s a bipartisan bill,” see PROFFERS, pg. 22

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This item about a collection of U.S. tax increases that were supposedly enacted as of

Jan. 1, 2016, due to the provisions of the Affordable Care Act has been circulated widely at the beginning of 2016, but it is merely an updated version of identical claims circulated in previous years that set Jan. 1, 2014, or July 1, 2014, as the imposition date for those tax increases.

Although the tax increases listed in this item did come to pass, they took effect at the beginning of 2013 (not 2014 or 2015 or 2016), were completely unrelated to the Affordable Care Act, applied only to very high-income earners, and most have been overstated. These tax hikes were enacted through the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a compromise bill pushed through Congress as a partial resolution to the then-looming “fiscal cliff ” crisis.

Under the provisions of that bill: The top marginal federal income tax rate increased from 35% to 39.6%.

The top marginal tax

rate on long-term capital gains increased from 15% to 20% (not 28%).

The top marginal tax rate on dividends increased from 15% to 20% (not 39.6%).

Estate taxes increased from 35% of an estate’s value in excess of $5,120,000 (in 2012) to 40% of the value above $5,340,000 (in 2014).

It’s important to note that the increase in marginal tax rates for federal income tax, capital gains, and dividends affected only those persons with taxable incomes over a $400,000 (single)/$450,000 (married) threshold. It’s also important to note that the previous estate tax rate of 0% was a special rule that applied only to the estates of persons who died in 2010 (the estate tax has since been increased to 35% for those who died in 2011 and 40% for those who died in 2012 and thereafter), and even today an estate tax filing is required only for estates with gross assets in excess of $5 million (indexed for inflation).

The tax rate for dividends also has not increased from 15% to 39.6%. It appears someone has confused qualified dividends with nonqualified dividends. Qualified dividend earnings are tax-free for those in the 10% and 15% brackets, taxed at a 15% rate for those in the 25% up to 35% tax brackets, and taxed at a 20% rate for higher income taxpayers whose income surpasses the 35% tax bracket.

Nonqualified dividends only are taxed as ordinary income.

(Theoretically, a taxpayer with nonqualified dividend earnings who reached the top marginal federal income tax rate would be paying 39.6% tax on those earnings, but that’s a condition that only applies to persons earning over several hundred thousand dollars per year.)

There also is a reference to an “income payroll tax” increase from 37.4% to 52.2%.

This is something of a mystery, as this is not a standard term for any type of government see LETTERS, pg. 21

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The awards were established in 1988 to recognize public school teachers who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance.

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income- or payroll-related tax. The only adjustment to payroll-related taxes resulting from the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was that a two-year-old cut to payroll taxes, which had previously reduced the rate from 6.2% to 4.2% for 2011 and 2012 was not extended.

Additionally, though not in this letter, it is often claimed that “not one Republican voted to do these taxes,” which is completely false. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed Congress by a margin of 89-8 in the Senate with 40 Republican votes in favor, and a margin of 257-167 in the House with 85 Republican votes in favor. (The original claim undoubtedly refers to the House of Representatives’ voting in 2010 to pass the health-care reform bill without a single Republican vote in favor, but that association is moot because, as noted, the tax increases listed above had nothing to do with that bill.)

Please don’t confuse my letter as being in favor of the tax increases or the Affordable Care Act, but my wish is that the information in the letter would have been fact-checked before being published. It is easy to do through a variety of reputable Internet sites, such as “snopes. com”’ (from which most of the information above came) and “truthorfiction.com.”

Alan Crooker Mechanicsville

The R.E.B. awards are designed to identify, recognize, and support teaching excellence in the metropolitan Richmond public school systems.

Grants ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 each will be given to about 15 teachers to support professional development activities.

Recipients will be required to share educational ideas and experiences with fellow teach-

School system up to challenge The Hanover County Public Schools system is under new management.

The hire of the new superintendent, Dr. Michael Gill, has already shown evidence of a fresh approach to the direction of the county school system. With the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, under the seasoned leader ship of Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, and the 25–year-plus experience of Rhu Harris, the county administrator, working closely with Dr. Gill and the Hanover County School Board, citizens of Hanover should get world class school system results.

On Feb. 5, Dr. Gill, spoke to the Joint Education Committee concerning the 2016-2017 budget. The challenges of a budget with limited funds were clearly articulated.

At that time Dr. Gill stated, “Now every dollar counts.”

What did he mean? The most optimistic view would be that every taxpayer dollar will be wisely spent. Has this attitude been developed into a policy in which the employees, board and all school personnel get the message?

Has the attitude been communicated with the full force of all boards for enforcement in cases of mismanagement, gross neglect, incompetence and abuse?

The new format for school

budgets has a line item amount that means we can see where each dollar is to be spent.

Are we funding under the cover of “education” programs that are not really education?

Are the revenue streams in the budget sustainable? If not, will tax increases be required to cover the shortfall?

The new formats, new management team and citizens involved with process can insure the most effective and efficient solutions are being applied in our county school system.

While the management of the resources of material and facilities were the focus of this meeting, we should all be aware that an education for freedom is our goal.

Free citizens need to be taught to use their minds to cultivate their abilities and develop their personal gifts and talents.

The citizens need to know their heritage, to build upon it, and to pass on to the next generations the principles of freedom and liberty, which are the pillars of western civilization. Otherwise, our nation will follow failed nations down the path to destruction.

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Tax increase letter at issue I almost always enjoy the nearly weekly letters you publish from Ted Mentz — he’s

ers. This program has been developed by The Community Foundation and is funded by the R.E.B. Foundation.

The nomination process will continue as it has in the past – online at http://www.tcfrichmond.org/receive/nominate-an-individual-foran-award/ A fellow teacher, staff member, students or parents may nominate a teacher for the award generally half-right.

I was especially intrigued by his letter in the Feb. 10 edition where he claimed a long list of taxes was going up. I had to ask myself: Is that a fact or did he get that from Fox News?

So I did a cursory Google search, as any sane and thinking person would do before repeating something they’d read that might be nonsense.

Sure enough, a ton of sites returned, detailing how this bogus Internet meme has been making the rounds each January and July since before the ACA (Affordable Care Act) went into effect, always claiming the exact same set and amount of changes for each year and blaming them all on the ACA. The very first hit was the net’s most respected fact-checking site, Snopes.com, which called the information as listed in the meme categorically false.

Some of the various tax changes listed did occur, but they took effect in 2013 (predating the ACA) and applied only to the highest earners and/ or only income over a very high level. They were part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the compromise legislation pushed through congress by both Republicans and Democrats to avert the thenlooming “fiscal cliff” crisis.

And the amounts were different: The long-term top marginal rate on capital gains increased to 20%, not 28%; the same rate on dividends increased to 20%,

(school principals are excluded from nominating).

The nomination window is now open, with a deadline of 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22.

To be eligible, nominations for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence are invited from parents, students, educators and the community at-large. see R.E.B., pg. 22

not 39.6%; estate taxes increased from 35% of value over $5.12 million to 40% of value over $5.34 million.

None of the changes affects anyone making less than $400,000 a year (more if married), and the reference to a 0% estate tax was a special onetime case in 2010 for people who died in that year only; no

estate with assets of less than $5 million-plus gets taxed.

And none of the changes had anything to do with or were caused by the ACA. The ACA is a very convenient pinata for folks like Ted. Facts still matter. Honesty still matters.

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Eligibility for the award is limited to:

Full-time, classroom teachers in grades K12 employed by the public school divisions of the City of Richmond, counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico, and the Department of Juvenile Justice;

Teachers must have completed a minimum of three years of full-time service; Past winners become eligible at the beginning of the sixth year following their last award;

A teacher cannot be selected as an award finalist more than twice during a fiveyear period.

The qualities of an outstanding teacher may include, but are not limited to the following:

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Strong knowledge of subject matter;

Dedication to the teaching profession; Inspires students and peers; Motivates students to develop skills and form positive habits towards learning and discipline;

Utilizes creative methods to engage students in the subject matter.

For the nomination process, the R.E.B. Foundation will consider the following items in selecting final candidates: 1. Nomination Nominations must be submitted through The Community Foundation’s online system. No individual may nominate more than one teacher. Nominators are requested to obtain the nominee’s consent. Nominations are welcome from all individu-

p.m. Monday, Feb. 22.

2. Letter of Support A letter in support of the nomination from another individual must be submitted. This letter will be uploaded onto the online nomination. Obtain the letter of support before beginning the online nomination process. The deadline is 5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 22.

3. Nominee Response & Release Once the nomination is complete, the nominator will send an email to the nominee to complete the Nominee Response and

Release. You will be prompted to complete this email correspondence at the conclusion of the online nomination process. The Nominee Response and Release allows the teacher to provide a written response to three standardized questions concerning his or her accomplishments in education. The nominee also will be asked to allow the Foundation to request performance information from his or her principal. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, March 21.

4. Principal’s Evaluation The nominator also will send an email to the nominee’s principal to complete the Principal Evaluation, an assessment of the nominee’s classroom performance. You will be prompted to complete this email correspondence at the conclusion of the online nomination process. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, March 21.

Nominees whose online nominations do not contain these four elements by 5 p.m.

Monday, March 21, will not be considered further. Recipients of this year’s R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence will be announced in November.

Decisions of the Board of the R.E.B. Foundation are final.

Rives said.

Rives said the effects of the bill are far-reaching. “The effect of this bill will be to make it much more difficult for developers and localities to address the concerns of existing residents and to mitigate the impacts of new development,” he said. “In the long run, this will be adverse to the best interests of existing residents, developers and localities.”

It’s unlikely the bill would end up in conference committee, because there’s little disagreement on the two versions.

Rives did point out that any amendments made going forward are likely to be contained in the final version of the bill,

offering some hope to remove language that troubles Hanover supervisors.

Sen. Ryan McDougle, R4, voted against the bill, while Delegates Chris Peace, R-97, and Buddy Fowler, R-55, voted for it.

Peace said he and Fowler saw the issue “as a classic argument surrounding the rights of the private sector versus big government.”

He also made it clear that while some localities abuse the proffer policy and make unreasonable demands on builders and developers Hanover is not one of them.

“Hanover is not one of the bad actors in this regard. Still, while I represent three localities we are also a Commonwealth

and must look at the big picture,” Peace said.

He said the intent of the bill addresses an issue he has opposed for many years: cash proffers.

“The bill limits abusive and over-reaching proffer policies adopted by a few counties in Virginia. It will hold down housing costs,” Peace said. “If we express a commitment to limited government, that must also extend to local government.”

He also noted the bill will change as it progresses.

“I am committed to finding a reasonable solution to this problem. The bill will be changed through the process.”

als with the exception of the nominee’s principal who will be responsible for an independent evaluation. Nominations made by students in grades K-5 must be accompanied by an endorsement from an adult within the space provided online. Teachers may not selfnominate. The deadline is 5

Eligibility is limited to full-time classroom teachers employed by the public school divisions of the City of Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties, as well as the Department of Juvenile Justice Division of Education in these localities.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Friday, Feb. 19 Oak Knoll Middle School will have a Spirit Night from 4 to 10 p.m. at Brunetti’s Express 301. The restaurant has agreed to donate a portion of all orders, including takeout, that evening to OKMS. Those who eat at the restaurant or place an order to go are asked to point out their support for Oak Knoll.

Winn’s Baptist Church will host a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. at 12320 Winns Church

Rd. in Glen Allen. Smokey Wilson will be ministering for the evening. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 804-798-5512, 804-798-5513, 804-798-6179 or 804-651-4544.

Saturday, Feb. 20 Atlee Ruritan Club Brunswick Stew Sale will be available for pick-up at noon.

The price is $7 per quarter.

To order, call Tom at 804-7899365. Proceeds benefit the Hanover community.

Sunday, Feb. 21 New Hanover Presbyterian Church will begin an eightweek class on spiritual gifts oat 10:45 a.m. The class, “Everyday Gifts: The Gifts of the Spirit in Daily Life,” will focus on helping each participant identify spiritual gifts and then discover how to use them with family, church and the world. The class will feature an online spiritual gifts inventory, a study on the Biblical meaning of each spiritual gift and the opportunity for indi-

vidual counseling on using spiritual gifts with Dr. Robert Johnson, New Hanover’s pastor. Everyone is welcome, and you do not need to be a member of New Hanover to attend.

For more information, call 804-730-9700 .

Monday, March 14 The Hanover Humane Society and Marty’s at Rutland Crossing (Atlee Road and U.S. 301) are joining for a fundraiser. Those who dine during breakfast, lunch or dinner

ax submissions to calendar to 804-730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch, Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

will help support the Hanover Humane Society. Marty’s will donate a portion of the tab to the nonprofit. Customers are asked to mention Hanover Humane Society when they go to the register. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501( c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for resi-

dents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

Sunday, April 24 Washington Henry Elementary School at 9026 Washington Henry Drive in Mechanicsville will present its 7th Annual Earth Day Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. at the school. Local vendors are encouraged to participate.

AL Post 175 to host Basic CERT classes to be held in April Benefit Breakfast Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 has scheduled a Benefit Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville.

Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $8 per person.

Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community.

Veteran programs include: meals and financial assistance for needy veterans, veteran assistance to register for VA benefits they have earned and bi-weekly nutrition classes held at the Post by the Veteran’s Administration.

Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests and Junior Law Cadet program.

The Post 175 Honor Guard is now in high demand as part of all patriotic municipal ceremonies in addition to public school ceremonies and ceremonies at veteran funerals.

Center for Trades and Technology to hold Parent-Teacher Conference Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology invites parents and guardians to participate in Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday,

Feb. 25.

Principal Justin Roerink said conferences will be scheduled in 15-minute increments.

To request a conference, please call the main office at 804-723-2020 to schedule your see TRADES, pg. 26

HANOVER — Are you prepared for an emergency? Would you like to learn how to help your family and neighbors?

Then you are invited to become a member of Hanover County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Basic CERT classes will be held in April. The dates are April 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20.

On the three Wednesday dates, the class time is 6:30 to 9 p.m. On the two Saturday dates, the time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Classes will be held at the Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad at 8375 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville.

Subjects will include emergency preparedness, basic first aid, fire extinguisher usage, search and rescue, terrorism, and incident command structure.

The classes will be taught by FEMAcertified CERT members as well as Hanover Fire/EMS personnel.

If you would like to sign up for the class, pleae email your contact information (name, cell phone number and email address) to HANOVERCERT@ comcast.net.

The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, March 30.

Over 130 Hanover residents have taken this class and 35 have gone on to

join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Those Unit members assist in events and, with higher training, also can be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc.

Hanover CERT team members have assisted with the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant drill, the search for a missing boy around North Anna Battlefield Park, water and ice distribution after tornados and the Louisa County earthquake.

For more information, email CERT at the address listed above.

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

Eastern Virginia Forage Conference to be held at government complex HANOVER — Specialists from Virginia Tech and local agencies are conducting The Eastern Virginia Forage Conference, beginning at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Hanover Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room at 7516 County Complex Road in Hanover.

This conference will provide you with current research based information for managing hay land and pastures.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Chris Teutsch, Extension Forage Specialist, Southern Piedmont Research Center.

Topics will include rotational grazing, pasture management and rejuvenation, soil fertility, and weed control.

Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

After lunch, attendees are given the opportunity to take a pasture walk with the specialist to ask one-on-one questions.

For more information, call the Hanover Extension office at 804-752-4310 or email lmaxey-nay@vt.edu.

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

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Joseph Winfree graduates from Bluefield College BLUEFIELD – A Mechanicsville resident was among 110 Bluefield College seniors who accepted diplomas during the school’s 24th Annual Winter Commencement, on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Joseph Demetrius Winfree received a baccalaureate degree.

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HANOVER — Representatives from Mechanicsville Toyota presented a check to Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, Friday to support the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Project Lifesaver Program.

The amount of $5,000 will be utilized to support the program’s current and future clients.

Established in 2003, the Project Lifesaver Program was developed to quickly locate and rescue individuals with cognitive disorders who are at risk due to life threatening behavior of wandering, including those with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and Down syndrome.

Residents enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal.

If an enrolled client goes missing, a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. Most who wander are found within a few miles from home, and search times have been reduced from hours or days to minutes.

As of Feb. 12, the Sheriff ’s Office has about 100 clients enrolled in the Project Lifesaver

Photo submitted by Deputy Karen Godfrey

Tanner Hulette, left, general manager of Mechanicsville Toyota and chairman of the Greater Richmond Car Dealers Association, and Sean Davis, right, Henry District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and executive director of the Greater Richmond Car Dealers Association, joined in presenting Col. David R. HInes, center, sheriff, with a check for the Project Lifesaver Program.

Program.

Because of program funding through donations, the services are provided at little to no cost to Hanover County residents.

The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office would like to thank Mechanicsville Toyota

for their support of the clients, families, and friends who rely on this program to keep their loved ones safe.

The donation from Mechanicsville Toyota is an example of a strong partnership with our business community.

Five Course Craft Beer Dinner set at Tavern Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – The Hanover Tavern will present a Five Course Craft Beer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, hosted by head chef Mary Catherine Ortolano of the Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub and brewmaster Jack Trammell.

Local ingredients in the five-course dinner will be paired with five hand-selected Virginia craft beers.

Seating, which will be traditional family-style, is limited so those planning to attend are encouraged to make their reservations today.

To make a reservation, call 804-537-5050.

The cost is $60 per person and includes tax and gratuity.

No discounts will be given or coupons accepted for the special event.

Reservations are required.

The Hanover Tavern is located at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover.

These partnerships allow us to better serve our citizens and directly impacts the success of the Project Lifesaver Program, said Hines.

Information submitted by Deputy Karen Godfrey, accreditation officer, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

Spring Run for Fun & Health and Wellness Fair set Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com M E C HA N I C S V I L L E — The Battlefield Park Elementary School Spring Run for Fun (5K Run/Walk) & Health and Wellness Fair see RUN, pg. 26

Black and white experiences to be shared in ‘Untold Stories’

Married 70 years Photo submitted by Rebecca M. Miller

Richard W. and Kathleen C. Miller of Glen Allen celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

They have three children, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

ASHLAND – “Untold Stories” Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover Black and White Experiences” will be presented from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Ashland Theater at 205 England St. in Ashland.

These personal stories will include how different people decided what job they wanted after school and how they found that job. Barriers that different people faced in seeking work or in finding work opportunities that matched their skills and interests also will be addressed.

Some of these stories will make members of the audience laugh, cry and better understand another person’s character and life.

Local storytellers will be sharing their “untold stories” in the program, which is free of charge and open to the public.

A panel composed of Jean Folly, Joe Giles, Brenda Gilman, James Hilton Harris, Ginger Stanley and Pete Taylor

will join Anthony Keitt, MC, to tell their stories live.

Tom Wulf and Andy Lynne will share short video clips of other storytellers.

Dr. John W. Kinney, dean and professor of Theology at Virginia Union University and minister at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam, will be the closing speaker.

Dr. Kinney will bring the central points of the stories together and leave the audience with thoughts and ideas to consider.

Bubba Johnson will lead a community gospel choir to

close the program.

This is the third annual program of Untold Stories, always presented during Black History Month, and always sponsored jointly by the Center (the Hanover Arts & Activities Center), the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Main Street Association, and the Ashland Museum. Sue Watson, one of the organizers, said, “These nonprofit groups would like to continue to sponsor and film these important stories. The see UNTOLD, pg. 26

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November 18, 1931, passed away February 9, 2016. In the end, she was diagnosed with an enlarged heart, but friends a n d family a l w ay s knew that her heart w a s much TURNER bigger than average. While admittedly far from perfect, she had the traits of a true angel on earth.

She exuded empathy, compassion and generosity with grace and humility. Whether it was a heartfelt note to a

friend who was going through a rough patch, embracing the hand of a nursing home patient or providing a meal to a total stranger in need, she walked through her days sharing an unparalleled kindness. In many respects, she had a tough life.

She was placed in an orphanage as a young child, fought cancer multiple times, battled polio, lost two children, and even survived Pearl Harbor, but her hardships did not define her.

In fact, she often said that she was “so blessed.” Her personal misfortunes shaped her into someone who cared deeply and who gave unselfishly to others.

A dedicated teacher for almost 40 years in Hanover County, she helped shape young minds both in and out of the class-

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of life was held at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Doswell Community Center at16433 Washington Highway.

Delores Ann Washington, 78, born July 7, 1937, in Hanover and later residing in Henrico County, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 8, 2016. One of nine children, she received her education in the public schools of Hanover County. At an early age, she accepted Christ, was baptized and joined First

Union Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. After marriage, Delores became a fullt i m e homemaker, mother of four WASHINGTON a n d doting grandmother. She was a gentle, quiet woman who lent an ear to all who called. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, James Sr. and Alease Bagby; husband, Herman J. Washington; son, Rodney Washington; brother,

Raymond Bagby; and sister, Barbara Jean Bagby. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Erickson; devoted daughter, Teresa Washington; son, David Washington; grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan, Hannah, Devonne and Marcus; devoted sister, Virginia Murray; devoted brothers, James Jr. and Roland (Janet) and Anthony, Alvin (Sonja) and Gary (Carolyn); devoted niece, Sherita Murray; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2016, at the

gious life, financial-banking areas, travel, medical care, life in a college town, how changes occur and are managed, and government and cultural and non-profit leadership and leaders. Other topics could be determined based upon community interest.”

She invites the community to “come to the Ashland Theater for this unique program of living history. We do not need to wait until a century from now when people will come to a museum or read a history textbook to learn about the lives of our fellow citizens.

It is exciting that for the first time the program will be held in the Ashland Theater, which will hold our large audiences more comfortably.”

For more information, call Sue Watson at 804-798-5686 or Barry Green at 804-7988609.

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Packets can be from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 11 and 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. March 12 in the BPES café.

Entry fees are: Ages 12 and under: $15 Ages 13 and older: $20 Family: $50 (parents and students under age of 18 — up to four members; each additional member $10).

Proceeds from the race will be used to fund instructional technologies and improvements to BPES building and grounds.

Donations will be gladly accepted.

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The race is open to all ages and abilities; children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants registered before Feb. 22 are guaranteed an event t-shirt (designed by Jamie Cosley).

All elementary finishers will receive a finisher ribbon.

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time. If someone does not answer and you leave a voicemail, leave your name, number and a preferred appointment time and a representative of the school will call to confirm the

see OBITUARIES, pg. 29

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Appointments also may be made by email the student’s instructor. All appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parent-teacher conferences also may be arranged any time throughout the school year.

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33

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NBA Basketball: Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder. (N) Postgame

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College Basketball: Duke at Louisville. (N) (Live)

College Basketball: Baylor at Texas. (N) (Live)

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7

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11

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(57-PBS) Ready Jet Go! Premiere

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Full House

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Beyond Scared Straight

39

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“Saving Private Ryan”

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How/Made

How/Made

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Rangers

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60

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Little Women: Atlanta

Little Women: Atlanta

56

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320

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Law & Order Matrimony

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Rules Blue Bloods Brothers ’

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College Basketball: Delaware at James Madison.

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College Basketball: Purdue at Indiana. (N) (Live)

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Real Time, Bill

College Basketball: Oklahoma at West Virginia. (N)

NHL Hockey: New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals. (N)

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TMZ (N) ’

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The Siege Bluegrass

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Masterpiece Classic ’

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NCIS Kill Chain ’

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Old House

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“The Da Vinci Code”

››› “A Time to Kill” (1996, Drama) Sandra Bullock. Å (DVS)

35

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Friends

Broke Girl

37

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Beyond Scared Straight

39

(SPIKE)

44

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SpongeBob Game

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OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 26

First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville, with the Rev. Lewis Yancey, pastor and the Rev. Joseph Brown officiating. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Scott’s Funeral Home at 115 East Brookland Park Boulevard was in charge of arrangements.

EARL WITT Earl Reese Witt, 75, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Huddleston, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. He

was preceded in death by his parents, E a r l J. and WITT Lillian L. Witt. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy P. Witt; children, Tony R. Witt (Nancy) and Kelly W. McDonald (Mark); two granddaughters, Kasey and Krista McDonald; and foster sister, Kathryn Hill.

He was retired from Don’s Trucking Inc. He was a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, at 1771 North Parham Road. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial and Cremation Park.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 17, 2016) at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham. com.

For more information about including obituaries in The Mechanicsville Local, contact Melody Kinser at 804-775-4622 or mkinser@mechlocal.com.

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HPI now accepting applications ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will begin accepting applications for the Hanover Preschool Initiative (HPI) for the 20162017 school year today (Wednesday, Feb. 17).

HPI is a free, full-day preschool program with experienced teachers that enables students to engage in an exciting curriculum and a stimulating learning environment.

Interested residents can call 804-365-4506 or visit www.hcps.us. Dates to apply are: Feb. 17 – 12 to 4 p.m. — Hanover County School Board Office: 200 Berkley St., Ashland.

Feb. 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Henry Clay Elementary School: 310 S. James St., Ashland.

Feb. 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Mechanicsville Elementary School: 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville.

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March 9 – 12 to 4 p.m. — Hanover County School Board Office: 200 Berkley St., Ashland.

March 12 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Hanover County School Board Office: 200 Berkley St., Ashland.

March 15 – 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Henry Clay Elementary School: 310 S. James St., Ashland.

March16–8:30a.m.to4p.m.—Mechanicsville Elementary School: 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville.

April 14 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Mechanicsville Elementary School: 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville.

April 14 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Henry Clay Elementary School: 310 S. James St., Ashland.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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›› “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (2008) Å

REAL Sports Gumbel

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Together

››› “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) Tom Cruise.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community.

Nursery Provided o 804-559-9302 The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor, Vicar allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com

On the web: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454.

3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments and Adult Christian Ed. immanueloc.org.

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

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

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Sun. Sch. 9:15am: Worship: Sun. 10:30am; Wed. Night Ministries @ 6:30pm

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

Ask how you can reach over 63,000 households in Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterfield!

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall).

Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club.

Family oriented & God-centered.

Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior.

798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295.

"The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter.

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

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Hanover wrestlers take fourth in regional

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor PORTSMOUTH – Hanover wrestlers headed into a Region 4A East field loaded with talent, especially among teams from the far northwest and southeast reaches of the region.

While teams from the two corners ended up dominant, by the time the action wrapped up at Churchland High School Sunday afternoon, the scrappy Hawks held their own, earning two individual championships and a fourth-place finish – the highest of any team from the metro area.

Hanover, with 157.5 points, finished behind Eastern View of Culpeper (235), Smithfield (185.5) and Great Bridge of Chesapeake (171). Louisa County, Grafton, Powhatan, King George and Midlothian rounded out the top 10.

The Hawks sent four wrestlers to the finals, with two – Tyler Flora and T.J. Allen – walking off the mat as region champions.

“We didn’t come in worrying about the team race,” said Hanover head coach Aaron Bradley. “We were focused on our individuals and performing to the best of their abilities. The rest of that is going to fall where it may.”

Flora, a senior, defeated Deep Creek’s Keith Trochelman 6-3 in the 132-pound title

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Hanover’s T.J. Allen lands on top after Dinwiddie’s Canaan Mills gets him in a headlock and tries to throw him down in a 182-pound match in the Region 4A East wrestling championships at Churchland High School Sunday. Allen went on to win the title.

match.

“It’s always good to go out first place your senior year,” Flora said. “We worked hard in the room. It feels good to see it pay off in the finals.”

Flora has advanced to the Group 4A state tournament twice, finishing sixth in his first appearance as a sophomore and third last year as a junior. He would like an even better finish

this year.

“Hopefully the progression keeps on going,” Flora said. “I know what I need to do now.”

Allen beat Dinwiddie’s Canaan Mills 7-3 for the 182-

pound title. The outcome was touch-and-go for a while, with Mills – powerful, but with a low center of gravity – tough to get see HANOVER, pg. 33

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MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee has named Matt Gray, an assistant at Randolph-Macon, its new football coach.

He’s been on the Yellow Jackets’ staff for 11 years, serving as defensive coordinator the past seven.

Growing up in Adrian, Michigan, his dream was to coach at the University of Michigan. He played linebacker at Albion College. When he came to Randolph-Macon, he was young and single.

Instead of moving from college to college, climbing the coaching ladder, he put down roots in Hanover County. There he met his wife, Carrie, and they had a see COACH, pg. 35

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Atlee sweeps L-D in basketball doubleheader

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Two teams’ seasons came to an end Friday, while two others will move on to the post season.

Atlee and Lee-Davis closed out the last of the season’s regular-season boys and girls basketball doubleheaders on the Confederates’ home court, with Atlee’s boys and girls getting away with two wins – and appearances in the Conference 16 tournament, while both LeeDavis teams ended their 201516 season.

In both games, the teams started out hanging tough.

But as the games wore on, the Raiders tood advantage of big quarters to sweep the evening, with the Atlee girls winning 6344 and the boys winning 72-48.

The key for the Atlee girls – led by Ashley Weaver with 19 points, Alyse Armentrout with 14 and Emily Jacob with 10 – was a 16-7 first quarter that gave them a comfortable lead, then a second half during which they increased their advantage.

“Today, I think I committed my team and all of my players to try to execute the game plan,” said Atlee head girls coach Michael Rawlings. “We were

not concerned by … point differential. What we were more concerned with was everybody executing the game play appropriately because playoffs start Monday.”

The Confederate girls held their own against the Raiders in the second quarter, matching Atlee’s point production at 14 apiece, but they could not overcome their decided size disadvantage which played into the strengths of the Atlee defense.

Lee-Davis head girls coach Alvin Puller hopes to work on that for next year.

“We’ve got more girls coming in next year – eight graders who are going to help us as ninth graders,” Puller said.

“We’re going to work with the big ones on the JV to see if we can make them more aggressive.”

In the boys game, the Raiders rode a blowout second quarter to victory. In the first, third and fourth quarters, the Confederates scored nearly as many points as Atlee did. But in the second quarter, the Raiders outscored Lee-Davis 21-7 and the Confederates could never catch up.

The difference in the second quarter was a change in Atlee’s defense.

“They came out in man,

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Atlee’s Robert Jenkins Jr. (34) gets a shot off despite the defense of Lee-Davis’ Cole Schlothauer in Atlee’s 72-48 win Thursday.

which surprised us – they played a very good zone the last time we played them. … We never took apart their man,” Atlee

head boys coach Phil Reynolds in the game.” hands. said of Lee-Davis. “We created Lee-Davis head boys “They changed it up, started a lot of turnovers in our press, coach Chad Bishop said the and that was the turning point Confederates played into Atlee’s see SWEEPS, pg. 34

County wrestlers advance to state 5A tournament

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor VIRGINIA BEACH – Three of Matoaca’s 13 wrestlers won titles, but the Warriors came up just short of their third consecutive 5A South Region title Sunday at Green Run High School.

The Warriors earned second place with 164 points behind

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Hickory at 177. Lee-Davis finished third with 118.5.

“I thought it (Matoaca’s performance) was outstanding.

They gave it all they had and I’m very proud of them — very proud of them. We have six going to states and I have some high hopes for them,” first-year coach Hal Miles said. “Hickory had a really good, outstanding performance today. They

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outdistanced us, but that’s why we’re going to continue to work hard so we can make up the difference, hopefully in states.”

The Warriors started the finals with two wins. Sophomore Sam Braswell (106) won a 16-4 major decision over Dominick Abbondante (Salem). And Brandon Woody (113), tied 2-2 after the second period, earned 3 more points in the third to

defeat Anthony New of Salem in a 5-2 decision.

Several of Matoaca’s wrestlers dyed their hair red as a way to bring the team closer together.

“We wanted to change things up because we noticed everybody they were just bleaching it, so we were just like might as well dye it red because we have red singlets, red everything

else,” Braswell said.

In the 120 weight class, senior Hayden Keener (LeeDavis) reached the region final for the second and final time of his high school career.

Lucas Brunelle of Hickory sent Keener home from region meet last year.

With less than 30 seconds see WRESTLERS, pg. 34

CORRECTION: The story, “Lee-Davis wins conference indoor track title,” in the Feb. 10 edition of the Mechanicsville Local incorrectly reported the name of the Atlee athlete who finished second in the girls’ shot put in the Conference 16 track and field championships. Her name is Calista Mason, not Calista Morgan as originally reported.

County gymnasts advance beyond regional VIRGINIA BEACH – Douglas Freeman dominated the competition in the Region 5A South gymnastics championships at Salem High School Saturday, but all four Hanover County schools will be sending competitors on to the state tournament.

The Rebels put up solid scores in all four events to finish with 141.55 points, with Kameryn Shears leading the way with 36.925 points to claim the all-around title.

Salem was the other team to advance out of the region with a 138.55-point performance.

Great Bridge (137.6 points), finished third, followed by LeeDavis (134.8 points) and Patrick Henry (131.8 points).

Patrick Henry, the combined Conference 12/16/20 champions, was missing two of its top gymnasts, and a third – Keion Greenhow – was hampered by injury. Head coach Austin Beazley was pleased with what they could accomplish.

“We had a great day, I would say,” Beazley said. “The girls

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off his feet.

“I think we’ve wrestled each other three or four times, so we know each other’s style,” Allen said. “He threw that headlock in the beginning and put me up 2-nothing. I was able to kind of sit on that and capitalize on his mistakes.”

Hanover’s other finalists were Reggie Mouton, who fell 1-0 to Great Bridge’s Jacob Curling in the 138-pound title match; and Aaron Gallagher, who was pinned by Smithfield’s

but she got it together and did excellent on the rest of the three events, which is hard to do,” Beazley said. “Sometimes you can get down and it’s hard to pick yourself back up. She did a great job of getting it together and finishing strong, so I was really proud of her for that.”

Madison Godsey, with thirdplace finishes in the vault and balance beam and a seventhplace finish on the floor, will advance to the state tournament – which will be held Friday and Saturday at Floyd Kellam High School in Virginia Beach – in those events. Her teammate Kylie Stonebreaker will join her in the vault and floor exercise.

Stonebraker finished fifth on the floor and seventh in the vault.

Dave Lawrence/The Local Like Baxter and some other Lee-Davis’ Madison Godsey appears to stand on the ceiling as she comes off the balance beam Patriots, the Confederates had during the Region 5A South gymnastics championships at Salem High School Saturday. problems on the beam.

“The beam hadn’t been what Baxter put herself in a hole didn’t let the mistake get the came in with, like, an attitude to we had hoped for and what come and just do their best. … in the first event of the day, fall- best of her. ing on the balance beam, but “She fell on her back tuck, we had been doing all year,” They did just that.”

Sierra Baxter led the Patriots two wins – in the vault and floor exercise – a fifth-place finish in the uneven bars and a third-place finish in all-around standings.

said Lee-Davis head coach Cy Witherow. “We had no bad performances anywhere. We just had a couple of falls on the beam that we were hoping not to have.”

The Rebels’ Kameryn Shears placed first in the all-around, the uneven bars and the balance beam.

Atlee’s Elizabeth Bosley also earned a trip to states, with a third-place tie with Godsey on the vault. Hailey Hulser also earned the right to represent the Raiders with a sixth-place finish on the balance beam.

Katelynne Gillis will represent Hanover at states. She finished sixth in the region on the uneven bars.

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

All-around: Shears (DF) 36.925; Vault: Baxter (PH) 9.325; Bars: Shears (DF) 9.2; Beam: Shears (DF) 9.575; Floor: Baxter (PH) 9.55

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Ross Manfred in 5:06 in the heavyweight match.

Their fellow Hawks Carson Allen and Daniel Gray also advanced to the state tournament with a third-place finish in the 152-pound bracket and a fourth in the 170-pound bracket, respectively.

Powhatan’s Colin Gerardi won the 120-pound title by pinning Louisa’s Austin Mills in 1:20. Elijah Jordan was pinned in the 106-pound match in 4:42.

Samuel Jordan also qualified for states with a fourth-place finish in the 138-pound class. see HANOVER, pg. 35

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Hawk, L-D swimmers make waves in regions

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – How much can a group of shaved legs help a swim team? A runner-up trophy for Hanover might be evidence for its impact.

The bare-legged Hanover boys finished second and the girls finished fourth at the 4A East swimming and diving championships at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center Saturday night.

The evening was highlighted by a slew of personal- and school-record times.

“This year we made the region meet our focus meet,” coach George Massey said. “It showed by the way they swam in the pool itself. It was fantastic. I can’t say enough about their effort.”

The backstroke of sophomore Patrick Townsend powered the Hawks throughout the early stretches of the meet. In the opening 200-yard medley relay, he jumped out to a massive lead as the first-leg swimmer. He set the foundation for a second-place finish in the event, despite the group entering as the fourth seed.

The foursome’s time of 1:40.78 also was a school

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left and down by 2 points in the third period, Keener took down Brunelle to earn 2 points and send the match into overtime.

“Usually when I’m losing by points, I break a lot and end it.

But you know senior year, I just dug deep, found where my heart was and just kept pushing,” said Keener, who earned 2 points in overtime to avenge his previous loss and win 7-5 to become the

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record.

Townsend then got his chance at the 200 individual medley, eventually finishing with seconds of open water behind him.

He notched his second individual title in the 100 backstroke, cruising to victory with a time of 51.24, breaking his school record by a hair.

“It’s great going to meets, breaking team records and everyone getting best times,” said Townsend, a NOVA swimmer. “That’s why I love this sport.”

Junior Jonathan Moss and sophomore Ross Newton helped bolster the boys team with scoring finishes. Moss jumped from the fifth seed in the 100 breaststroke to finish third (1:03.43), and he finished fourth in the 100 freestyle. Newton took a fourth-place finish in the 200 freestyle.

The girls had their own seed-hopping success in the 200 medley relay, in which the sixthranked group finished third.

Freshman Maddie Walters led the girls in the individual races with a pair of top-four finishes.

She was third in the 200 IM and fourth in the 200 butterfly.

After a triumphant day for the Hawks boys, does the shav-

ing come back for the state meet next week?

“Yeah, one more week, Massey said.

“Then we’ll let them grow back for another nine months.”

Region 5A South NEWPORT NEWS – Sophomore Lacey Kramer and senior Molly Sheffield led LeeDavis to a fourth-place finish at the region 5A South swimming and diving championships.

Kramer won the 500-yard freestyle and she finished second in the 100 free. Sheffield took first in the 100 butterfly, just short of her meet record, and second in the 200 individual medley.

Both contributed to a victory in the 400 free relay and a second-place finish in the 200 medley relay.

The Lee-Davis boys finished sixth.

Virginian-Pilot correspondent Todd Spencer contributed to this report.

Dylan Garner can be reached at dgarner@timesdispatch.com.

region champion.

Senior Darrell Woodard, a 160-pounder from Varina, won a 4-3 decision over Victor Ferguson (Indian River). Glen Allen’s Chip Sturek (170) won his second consecutive region final with a pin over Andrew Anthony of Lee-Davis in 1:23.

Two local seniors — Jaret Moneymaker (Prince George) and Jamal Tuppince (L.C. Bird) — battled for the 220-pound championship. Moneymaker defeated Tuppince 6-4 in the second overtime.

Matoaca heavyweight Anthony Helm pinned Joshua Cuffee of Norview in 0:42.

“We had a whole lot more effort in this one tournament than I had been seeing a whole lot throughout the year. People really started doing the things they should have been doing all year. And they’re doing it now, and I’m glad because that got us even more points and got them further,” Helm said.

Glen Allen finished fifth with 101§ points, Prince George (72) was ninth, Mills Godwin

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Hanover’s Ellie Sherry swims in the girls 500-yard freestyle in the Region 4A East swim championships at Collegiate School Aquatics Center Saturday.

pressing us, and we did what they wanted us to do – started turning the ball over and not doing the things that we were supposed to do, almost like a broken record,” Bishop said.

“We practice for it, we prac-

tice for it, we practice for it. … They’ve got to go out and execute it. We just didn’t.”

Bishop wraps up his first season at the Confederates’ helm down in the win/loss column, but this first season has been good.

“The kids, they like being around each other now,” Bishop said. “When we had the snow

break, they were calling and texting and asking, ‘When can we get back? When can we get back? When can we get back?’

That’s a positive thing, especially for a four-win team. They really wanted to get back together and learn and grow together.”

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

(70) 10th, Highland Springs (60) 14th, J.R. Tucker (58§) 15th, Varina (46) 17th, L.C. Bird (42) 18th, Henrico (34§) 20th, Hermitage (27) 22nd, Douglas Freeman (22) 23rd, and Deep Run (7) 28th.

Region 5A North ORANGE – Patrick Henry finished seventh and Atlee 11th in the Region 5A North wrestling tournament at Orange County High School Friday and Saturday.

Patrick Henry 170-pounder Tanner Kump was the only

wrestler from either school to reach the finals, where he lost to Mountain View’s Ronnie Wilson 13-4.

Two of Kump’s teammates finished third: Jeremy Roop defeated Massaponax’s Danny Klein 16-4 in the 145-pound consolation match and Scott Toms pinned Albemarle’s Nikolas Swoopes in 5:26 in the 182-pound consolation match.

Atlee had two wrestlers reach the consolation round. Mariano Hornedo fell to Tuscarora’s Spencer Reed 7-5 in the 113-

pound consolation match and Brick Haynie lost to Broad Run’s Cameron Jackson 6-1 in the 120-pound match.

The top four wrestlers in each weight class advance to the Group 5A state tournament, which will take place Feb. 19-20 at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake.

Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star Assistant Sports Editor Justin Rice contributed to this report.

Katrina Spinner-Wilson can be reached at kswilson@timesdispatch.com.

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Anderson breaks rebound record at R-MC

her reach as her senior season winds down.

Speaking of individual performances, Anderson was responsible for the Jackets’ first rebound, first basket and first steal of the game. She also recorded her 16th double-

double of the season, notching a career-high 31 points in addition to her 10 rebounds. In addition to going 11-18 from the field, Anderson was a perfect 9-9 from the free throw line.

This game marked the 15th

consecutive contest in which Anderson has recorded doubledigit points.

Senior guards Hannah Livermon and Khajae Hester joined Anderson in doubledigit scoring with 22 and 12 points, respectively. The Jackets

made an impressive seven 3point shots on the night, with Livermon going 4-9 from behind the arc. Those baskets added to Livermon’s existing school record for 3-pointers, which now stands at 247.

Hester led the team with seven

assists on the night.

Randolph’s Wildcats seemed out-gunned from the start.

The Jackets jumped out to an early 12-point lead before the Wildcats mounted a comeback.

They got within 5 before the break, but the second half was all Randolph-Macon.

The Yellow Jacket defense held the Wildcats to 15 points in both the third and fourth quarters, while the offense put up 21 and 24 points during the same periods.

“We have some great individual talent on this team,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Carroll LaHaye. “I think the girls have done a great job of wanting to be coached and wanting to be part of a team.

One statistic that stuck out to me tonight was how much we shared the ball.”

The Jackets finished the day with 23 assists.

“I’ve always been a coach who says that you don’t accept in victory what you don’t accept in a loss,” LaHaye said. “Randolph out-rebounded us tonight, and they’re a scrappy team that can take advantage of that. And we had way too many turnovers and fouls,” LaHaye said. “Going forward, we need to work on improving our rebounding and our defensive skills.”

Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Louisa County’s Zeph Frankart finished third at 113 pounds and Monacan’s Ian Baker finished fourth at 120.

The Virginia High School League Group 4A state tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at the Salem Civic Center.

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

COACH

Raiders for nine seasons and went 56-42. He won more games than any coach at the school, which opened in 1991.

His best season was 2013, when the Raiders went 11-2 and reached the third round of the 5A South playoffs.

Johnson stepped down after the season to take an administrative post at Chickahominy Middle School.

Football is competitive in Hanover County. Its four schools, Atlee, Hanover, LeeDavis and Patrick Henry, had a combined record of 29-18 last year.

Each team has a different offensive identity. Hanover runs the veer, Patrick Henry the triple option and Lee-Davis a prostyle offense. Under Johnson, Atlee used a no-huddle spread

attack that scored points in short order. In 2015, Atlee passed the ball more than any Richmondarea public school team.

It’s too soon to say what Atlee football will look like under its new coach.

“Everything’s going to be evaluated,” Gray said. “Things that are really good, we’ll keep.

Things that need to be changed we’ll change.”

By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Katie Anderson put in a recordbreaking performance for Randolph-Macon Saturday afternoon, becoming the school’s all-time rebound leader in a 90-66 victory over visiting Randolph College in Crenshaw Gymnasium.

Anderson, a former standout at Patrick Henry, grabbed 10 rebounds to surpass the record of 1,005 set by Molly Ariail in 2010.

“It’s an honor to have achieved this record,” Anderson said. “I’m so happy that I am able to represent my team in that way.”

Anderson officially set the new record with her second rebound, which came 2:15 into the first quarter. But she and her fellow Yellow Jackets didn’t stop to mark the record-breaking moment.

“We like to focus on a team win and not ourselves as individuals,” Anderson said.

She finished the game with 1,014 boards for her career, leaving her 32 shy of the alltime Old Dominion Athletic Conference record of 1,046 held

by Washington and Lee’s Jessica Hunsinger from 2003 to 2007.

With Anderson averaging 14.7 rebounds per game, the ODAC record is within

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Midlothian had the area’s other finalist, Michael Dunn, who fell to Eastern View’s Bret Shurina in the 145-pound title match. Shurina won with a pin in 5:12. Dunn’s fellow Trojan, Will Sayegh, finished fourth in the 126-pound class.

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Randolph-Macon’s Katie Anderson (center) comes down with one of her rebounds in a record-breaking performance Saturday.

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daughter, Myah Rose. Becoming the Atlee football coach, he said, was a no-brainer.

“I’ve been residing in Mechanicsville,” Gray said.

“Now I live in Mechanicsville.”

Gray replaces Roscoe Johnson, who coached the

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VFW Post 9808 to host 7th annual Car Show in May Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

M Photo courtesy of Jack Ward

These automobiles were among the participants in the 2015 Car Show presented by VFW Post 9808.

ECHANICSVILLE – VFW Battlefield Post 9808 will host its 7th annual Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville.

Car registration is $10 and the registration cutoff time is noon.

The event is free to spectators.

Proceeds from the car show benefit the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital, the Fisher House and Wounded Warriors Project.

Trophies are awarded by official judging. Additional awards include the Commander’s Choice and People’s Choice.

There will be first and second place trophies for each

of the following seven classes (modified and stock classes combined): New generation all makes (1995 to present); pre-1994 Fords; pre-1994 GMs; pre-1994 imports; pre-1994 MOPAR; pre-1994 trucks; and Rat Rod. The day also will feature door prizes and drawings, McGruff the Crime Dog and Hanover K-9, Ident-a-Kid ID cards, DJ music by Fre-Ray Sounds, EMS vehicles and a

fire engine display, and free blood glucose and blood pressure readings with a pharmacist on duty, as well as other vendors.

Food and drink will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. inside VFW Post 9808.

To register as a vendor or for the car show, contact Vic Weaver at 804-746-9808 from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday or email vickimcewen@comcast.net.

Local woman struck, Snow, sleet and rain slow county travel killed on Brook Road Staff Report Richmond Times-Dispatch HENRICO — A 38-yearold Mechanicsville woman died Saturday when she was hit by a vehicle in Henrico County, police said Monday.

Wendi R. Mayhew of the 7400 block of Studley Road was hit about 2:30 a.m. by a vehicle traveling southbound on Brook

Road near New York Avenue.

The vehicle was in the center lane when it struck Mayhew, police said.

The driver immediately stopped and called police.

Mayhew was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Neither speed nor alcohol was a factor in the crash, police said.

Deadline nears for county’s real estate tax relief program Hanover County residents who are elderly or permanently disabled with a net worth of $200,000 or less are invited to sign up for the county’s real estate tax relief program. March 1 is the deadline to apply for this program in time for the relief to be applied to the tax bills sent out later this spring.

Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31, 2012. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased.

The $200,000 net worth fig-

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ure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted.

If an applicant qualifies for 100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel.

To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 365-6128.

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

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February 17, 2016

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

ECHANICSVILLE — Snow and sleet that began in the late evening hours of Sunday, Feb. 14, and continued into the daytime hours of Monday, Feb. 15, dropped about 2 inches of accumulation in Hanover County, according to The National Weather Service’s website.

Snow was forecast for Monday in the hours before noon, and was expected to change to freezing rain and sleet, continuing until about 3 p.m.

After 3 p.m., the wintry mix was predicted to turn to rain.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews began preparing for the expected accumulation on Sunday, treating some roads with anti-icing materials.

Following snowfall throughout Sunday evening and into the early morning hours of Monday, VDOT said that most roadways in

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Bell Creek Road was covered with snow Monday morning, while the grassy areas also had more than a dusty when winter rolled through, leaving about 2 inches. Sleet and rain added to the weather system.

the Commonwealth were in “minor to moderate condition,” according to the website, but urged motorists to stay off the roads.

Crews planned to continue to work toward removing

snow and ice throughout the county as long as conditions exist.

A winter weather advisory was issued for Hanover County until 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15.

Hanover County Public Schools were closed on Monday due to the inclement weather. Students had a holiday scheduled, but the weather prompted officials to close schools for employees too.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 How far you come this week depends on your attitude, Cancer. If you keep an open mind, you will find success. Keep a positive attitude and reap the rewards.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, everything seems like it will be rather ordinary this week. That’s a good thing, as you can use a few laid-back days with not too much on your schedule.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you’re looking to fill the void in your calendar, sign up for a class that will challenge your creative or mental abilities. Try an arts or dance center as a start.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this is a great week to just kick back and be yourself without feeling the crunch of deadlines or responsibilities. You’ll get a few free moments to do whatever you like.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will have the opportunity to work on a personal problem that has gotten the best of you before.

Work through all of the angles before you put a plan in motion.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, shopping is on your mind but you may have to put that idea off for a little while longer. More pressing purchases for the home or business take priority.

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VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 You may find yourself in the position of middle man this week, Virgo.

Others come to you with their concerns, and you put their minds at ease.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your finances are a bit difficult to decode at the time being, and that can lead to trouble. Better to bring in someone who knows what he or she is doing to help you work it out.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 You may find yourself teaching a coworker some of the intricacies of the job. Don’t feel threatened; it may help lighten your own workload.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Your sense of time management and practicality come to the forefront this week, Aries. You want to get down to business, and your no-nonsense attitude will shine through.

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

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

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

HOMES FOR SALE Rancher at 8115 Lee Davis Rd. 3-bedrooms , 1.5-baths , 2064 sq. ft 1.04 acre lot, listed at $179000!

Call Chip at Remax 804-314-4719 or www.chipknowshomes.com

Residential for Rent Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area.

Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

APARTMENTS UNFURN. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/ dryer, excellent location. From $755/mo. Open 7-days a week by appt. Call 804-769-0867, colonial-squareapartments.com

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APARTMENTS UNFURN. Mechanicsville Now Leasing 2-bdrm/1-ba. spacious apts.

Starting at $790/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. No Smoking!

Additional discount for seniors.

Available Immediately.

Call 746-5525 for details! signalhillapartments.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

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE Handicap Apartment Mechanicsville area -1 Bedroom, kitchen. Stove, refrigerator included. Heat, lights and cable included. Private deck, handicap ramp, handicap bathroom. Small pets okay.

Any questions, please call 804-789-0125

HOUSES UNFURNISHED Beautiful Country Charm in this house on McClellan road. 4br, 2ba, 2 car garage, hardwood floors, central h/a,1 acre lot, well & septic, w/d, stainless steel stove, fridge, d/w, separate den, huge patio, and great front porch. 1 year lease.$1275 per month plus security deposit and credit check. A must see! Avail. March 1. Please call or text at 804-218-2844 for questions or to see.

Springdale Area - 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Eat in kitchen, large living room, large back yard. $850. per month + security deposit. Call 804-314-9978.

HUNTING & FISHING PLACES WANTED: LAND TO RENT FOR HUNTING!!

PLEASE CALL KEITH , 804-363-5182

ADULT CARE Experienced CNA looking to care for your elderly loved one in your home. 16 years of experience.

References Available.

Call Mary, 804-512-9622

APPLIANCE REPAIR The Appliance Guy Serving Richmond & surrounding areas.

We service most major appliances.

Locally Owned & Operated.

License & Insured. Call 804-442-2088

CHILD CARE In-home daycare starting in Mechanicsville. I will offer a safe, fun loving, homelike atmosphere for your children. Accepting newborn - kindergarten, full time only. CPR certified. 7 years experience working in an inhome preschool/daycare. References available. Please call Jeri, 540-550-5546.

OFFICE & DESK SPACE Office / Condo Space for Rent 1 - 3 Rooms $400 to $1300 per month Elm / Windmill (Stonewall Office Park) GREAT LOCATION! Clean / Professional/ Furnished AVAILABLE NOW! Call 804-647-4746 for details!

RETAIL PLACES FOR RENT Artistic Hair Salon Plaza 10360 Leadbetter Road, Ashland 23005 158 sq. ft. Hair Salon Suite available in the Airpark District surrounded by most prestigious neighborhood. Last One Left! Please call 804-514-7462

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February 17, 2016

YARD & ESTATE SALES Indoor Estate Sale - Sat. Feb. 20th, 8am3pm, 6019 Northfall Creek Parkway, 23111. All remaining contents of house will be sold. Furniture - Kitchen, Dining & Living Room, Home Decor, Linens, Women’s Clothes, Luggage & TOO MUCH TOO LIST! No Early Birds Please!

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

New Dining Room Table with 4 Chairs Call Gary for details 804-901-3986.

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

Bonded & Insured. Member BBB. Laurie, 305-4068.

Organizing & Decluttering Service Overwhelmed by stuff? Relocating, downsizing, spring cleaning?

Help is here - Call Ms. Marie Free Consultation 804-654-1370 Declutter Your Space, Bring Peace to Your Life. Gift Certificates Available!

GUTTERS Drake’s Lawn Care GUTTER CLEANING - FREE ESTIMATES Mention this ad and receive 15% OFF a gutter cleaning! drakeslawncare.com Tim Drake (804)837-1555

Davis Financial Services, LLC Tax Preparation Serving Hanover & Surrounding Areas Convenient - I can come to You Henry Davis III, CPA - Call 914-6233 John Redd, CPA Tax Preparation & Bookkeeping QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor 746-7112 www.reddcpa.com

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

(804) 746-1235 ext. 2

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

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Recruitment CONSTRUCTION & TRADES Foreman/Equipment Operator - To run a 5-7 member crew & operate equip..

Exp in asphalt, concrete & pipe work.

Pd holidays, Vacation & med ins avail.Drug test req’d.EOE Call Simons Contracting Co.,Inc.9a- 5p. 804-648-4600

GENERAL Hair In The Ville Salon looking for a full time hair stylist/booth rental. Must be established with a clientele, convenient location on 360 near Lowes. Contact Lisa Young (804)387-7565 Mechanics wanted to perform maintenance on road construction equipment and vehicles. Great pay and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, disability, paid vacation, 401(k) etc. All tools provided, uniforms and company vehicle! Weekly travel required. Submit applications at Slurry Pavers, Inc., 3617 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223. www.slurrypavers.com 800-449-3662 Slurry Pavers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer & a Drug-Free Workplace.

GENERAL 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

Zip Corvette has a Full Time Warehouse Position available.

Benefits offered. Apply in person or call Robin Brooks at 746-2290.

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

or call us at (804) 746-1235

INSTALLATION & REPAIR Electricians & Electrical Helpers Good Driving Record & Own Transportation Required. 746-3122

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS ROUTE DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER Route truck driver for deliveries Monday-Friday. Must be able to lift heavy objects, possess a good driving record and CDL, non-smoker, previous experience preferred. Send Resume’ to: ROUTEDRIVERJOB@OUTLOOK.COM

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

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

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.

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

746-1056

ELECTRICAL Affordable Generator - Installations, Sales, Service & Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured Free Estimates Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668 Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 16 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Low Cost Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. Home Owner and Realtor Punch Lists George at 804-690-2767

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 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

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544 JAY-M’S POWER WASHING Houses, Decks, Driveways -- Small Handyman Services -Free Est/Lic & Ins 730-4969/363-6988

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

KEIL PLUMBING & HEATING, INC A Local Family Owned Business Providing Quality Service Since 1930 Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning - Complete Remodeling Free Estimates on Replacements & Bathroom Remodeling. 804-746-3355

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

LAWN CARE

A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351

R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Services & Turf Care Packages 798-0492 www.RJDavisLawnCare.com

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES

PAINTING

Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

GUTTER

HANDYMAN

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

HOUSEWASHING

Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

LAWN CARE

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

Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 E.J. Hornung Excellent References.

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

746-5613

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

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

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

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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

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

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

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

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

TREE SERVICE

Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

FINE PRUNING Tree Services, LLC Tree Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments.

Insured. For a free estimate, Call 240-308-1948 or 804-779-2170 Jim Baker Certified Arborist and MD LTE

Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience.

Licensed / Insured.

Call 804-347-3812

L&J Landscaping And Tree Service, LLC (804) 229-2694 1 Call For All Your Tree Needs Tree & Stump Removal, Bucket Truck and Climber 24 Hr Emergency Service.

Free Est. Fully Insured.

SIDING VINYL SIDING, WINDOW REPLACEMENT & EXTERIOR PAINTING Call Jacob’s Ladder, 804-230-0627 info@jacobsladderinc.com

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured.

Call 264-9352

TREE SERVICE

Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates.

Call 550-3260

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

It Fitz Plumbing 30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979 Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

ROOFING A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705133754. Ins. BBB. Call 226-9293

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

Clean & Dependable.

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

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

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

For a free estimate call, 804-779-3464

24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood.

Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm.

Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580

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

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured.

Free Estimates. Mulch.

Call 730-2163.

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

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Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!!

MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable.

Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 janeswallcovering.com

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Custom Brick Rancher W/ Loft 5,678 sq ft, 6 bedroom, 5½ bath home located on 10 acres off Fire Lane. Attached garage and 2nd detached garage! Entering the foyer you will immediately note the vaulted ceilings! There is a brick fireplace and built-in bookcases! This open plan invites you into the kitchen with custom cabinets with granite countertops and a large center island for additional storage space! A spiral staircase takes you up to the loft area that makes a good den/study/ game room! Perfect for a large family or an in-law situation as one wing offers privacy plus its own private bath! $839,950 Call Woody Hogg 357-0969

3 bdrm, 2 ba. Fresh paint. New carpet & vinyl Spacious eat-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. $194,950 CALL WOODY 357-0969

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8729 Hollyhedge Lane

This lovely 4 Bed/ 2½ Bath home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac lot with a private rear yard! The neighborhood has walking trails, community pool and other amenities! This home offers a walk-out basement with a large rec/game room! There is a large unfinished room and bath in the basement that can easily be converted into an in-law suite!

Beautiful hardwood floors, formal rooms, a great room with a gas fireplace and a custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and a large breakfast nook! The spacious master bedroom features his-and-her closets and an elite master bath suite! $445,000.

The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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This 3 BR, 2½ BA home features hardwood floors downstairs, upgraded 42” Cabinets, SS appliances, 9’ ceilings and gas fireplace. Nice sized master bedroom, walk-in closet and en suite master bath with 60” shower.

Paved driveway and two-car attached garage. $269,000.

Call Kathy Carmichael 804-683-0011

3 bed, 2 bath brick rancher on over an acre corner lot. Family room, Eat-in kitchen & Living room!

The attached garage has been converted into a large game/rec room! This home offers a great deal of space and is an excellent value! Needs a little “TLC” but is priced to sell! $219,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

5195 Danes Run

4.2 wooded acres in the beautiful established Glenharbor subdivision. This property is in the culde-sac and offers lots of privacy. This is the last lot available in this neighborhood. Bring your plans and your builder. $65,000 Call Kathy Carmichael at 804-683-0011 for more information.

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Impeccably kept 3BR, 2.5 BA Colonial with lots of upgrades. Entering the home you will find hardwood floors throughout the downstairs, dark espresso cabinets, Granite countertops, SS appliances, recessed Please Call Bradley Boykin 804-427-5104 lighting, gas fireplace and sunroom. $315,000

ALMOST NEW IN RUTLAND

to schedule An Interview!

Call Kathy Carmichael at 804-683-0011

2 Bed, 2½ Bath. New kitchen cabinets and appliances!

Some new Pergo Flooring and all other areas except the baths have brand new carpeting!

New double pane windows too! Freshly painted and looks like new! Nice deck with a privacy fence and an attached storage shed. This one is great for an empty nester or a first time home with no exterior maintenance $129,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Townhouse In Ashland

4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home features a family room w/ brick fireplace, large Kitchen W/NEW Granite countertops, large master bedroom with double closets & the private master bath with a tub and a separate shower! When you exit through the French doors onto the freshly painted deck you will view an amazing back yard. $282,950.

Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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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 perfect Equine Center! Also a new, vinyl sided chicken coop! Property can be divided also! $399,500 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

LARGE ACERAGE PARCELS IN HANOVER Studley Road Great location! Has been soil tested for septic system and driveway has been put in. 12.22 wooded acres $89,999

High 3BR, 2 ½ BA Tow n home w/1,776 sq. ft., 1 car garage, fenced yard w/patio, open floor plan w/hardwood flooring, kitchen w/ granite, stainless, pantry & island & formal LR & DR. Master w/walk-in closet & en suite bath w/soaking tub. Community pool & clubhouse.

Offered for $224,950.

Two 40 Acre Parcels in Old Church 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

Five Lakes on the Golf Course

Close in New Kent – Charming 3 BR, 2 BA, rancher w/1,902 sq. ft. & on the 16th hole of Brookwoods Golf Course. Features paved driveway, rear deck, detached storage shed & newer heat pump. Family rm w/brick fp 3 BR, 2½ BA, Garage Townhome in Atlee School District! & built-ins, eat-in kitchen w/granite, pantry & tile flrs, Granite, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring. formal DR & Office. Master w/en suite. Move-in ready.

Luxury Master Bath & $2,500 in Closing Costs!

Offered for $214,500.

Move in This Year for Only $228,990!

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

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High Point Farms

Beautiful Cape w/4 BRs, 2 BAs & 1,596 sq. ft. & HUGE 3 car detached GARAGE! Paved drive, partially fenced yard, new deck & detached storage shed w/electricity. Interior w/ family rm w/laminate flr & brick WB FP, updated kitchen w/granite, stainless appliances, & tile backsplash. 2 bdrms on 1st flr & 2 bedrms on 2nd flr. Both bathrms updated.

New carpet on 2nd flr. Move-in ready! $219,950.

Over 2,600 sq ft, 3 BR’s, 2½ baths, formal living & dining rooms, kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, family room w/ brick fp, jetted tub in master, refinished wood floors, new HVAC system, new 30 yr dimensional roof, 2 car detached garage, privacy fenced back yard, in ground pool w/ new liner & pump plus One Year Home Warranty. $259,000.

Call Sonny Haynes at 804-357-3921

February 17, 2016

Hickory Hill

New Construction w/4 bds, 2.5 ba’s, & 2,952 sq. ft.

2-car garage & irrigation system, open floor plan, lg family rm w/gas stone fp, gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ quartz counters & stainless, Butler’s pantry, 1st floor office, master retreat w/his & hers walk-in closets & luxury en suite bath. Hanover High School - Offered for $429,950.

3 + Acres in Hanover

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Brick Tri-Level w/in Ground Pool – Lee Davis District

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.

First Floor Master Suite

2 story 4 Bed/2½ Bath transitional on a park-like lot, oversized 2-tiered deck w/hot tub! Patio of stamped concrete w/built in stainless gas grill and a Green Egg smoker! Family rm has vaulted ceiling w/gas fireplace! Eatin kitchen updated w/granite countertops & new stainless microwave, dishwasher, range! Downstairs has refinished hwd floors. 3 other bedrms. Located in Atlee High School and Chickahominy Middle School district. $365,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

12 Private Acres in Hanover

4 BR, 2 ½ BA & 2,066 sq. ft. 2-story transitional w/2 car garage, rear deck & 12 private acres. Open floor plan with hardwood flooring, family rm w/gas fp opens to kitchen w/custom cabinets & island and formal LR & DR. Master suite w/walk-in closet & en suite & 4th BR w/his & hers walk-in closets. Offered for $339,950.

Like-new 3-Story w/5 BR, 4 ½ BA & 3,396 sq. ft. Includes 2-car garage, custom stone patio, deck & screened rear porch. Open floor plan w/hardwood floors, kitchen with custom cabinets & island, formal DR w/moldings & 1st floor office. Master w/walk-in closet & en suite bath w/Jacuzzi tub & finished 3rd flr rec room w/full bath.

Offered for $445,000