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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — Beginning July 1, Hanover County’s leave policy for all employees will change to a Paid Time Off (PTO) system that was approved at last week’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

The new policy replaces the c u r r e nt policy with a moreflexible and equitable banked time system.

Janet Lawson, LAWSON director of human resources, said an increasing number of localities are opting for PTO policies, and many new hires inquire as to the policy’s availability in

Hanover.

Under the new policy, all current accrued sick leave transfers to banked time reserve available for use after five days of PTO leave are used. The plan also provides short-term disability for all employees, an option currently available to those who opt in at their own expense or new employees hired under new VRS (Virginia Retirement System) guidelines, referred to as the hybrid plan.

The short-term disability plan would be implemented after 40 hours of PTO or sick leave were used, and employees would receive 60 percent of their salary.

Since the supervisors first considered the new policy two weeks ago, Lawson conducted four meetings with employees and responded to numerous inquiries regarding the new policy.

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Underground Railroad Patterns on quilts served as guidance for slaves

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

ALINDA UZEL explains the quilt patterns

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ECHANICSVILLE – Hidden in plain view is a way to explain the quilts used by slaves seeking freedom

through the Underground Railroad. The blocked off patterns each had a particular meaning for those trying to escape to places such as Canada.

Alinda Uzel, a King William County native who now makes her home in Mechanicsville, shared her passion for the quilts and what they represent last week at the monthly meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club. “Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad� by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard had been discussed on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

That piqued Uzel’s interest, so much so that the quilt on display at the Feb. 22 meeting was a result of her reading the book.

Uzel had been employed by the Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension Service for 20 years. As her fascination with the quilts became stronger, she contacted Tech, saying it was “a great see QUILTS, pg. 5

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ECHANICSVILLE — For over 20 years, Lynne Geisz has called Mechanicsville home.

She said she is “blessed to have two healthy children (Cameron and Bronwyn) – not every parent can say that.”

Lynne is organizing the CureChasers Family Fun Run/Walk 5K, which will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.

The race will benefit the Photo submitted by Lynne Geisz Leukemia & Lymphoma Lynne Geisz, center, is flanked by her son, Cameron, and daughter, Bronwyn. Lynne is a candidate for the 2016 Woman Society (LLS). of the Year for her work with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Each year, the Leukemia Society. She is spearheading the CureChasers Family Fun & Lymphoma Society Run/Walk 5K on April 2 at Pole Green Park. launches its Man or Woman Richmond, Bryant Hennessy, should do my part and help of the Year fundraising them win this fight. That’s who is 5 years old, and campaign. Lynne said she is why I am doing this.”

Savanna Anchell, who is 10 “honored to join this year’s Lynne said years efforts as a 2016 she has a team of old. Both Woman of the Mechanicsville were Year candidate.” friends that are diag“I am part of helping her “take nosed team working to on this big task with raise as much as of putting on this acute possible in a 10race.”

Lymweek period. Like pho“If this race is many people, we blastic successful, I plan have witnessed Leuketo host a 5K every first-hand the BRYANT HENNESSY SAVANNA ANCHELL mia year to help supeffects of these (ALL). port a different blood cancers. We Those with leukemia or charity,” she continued. “I want to make a difference. lymphoma, Lynne said, “are know the families of Hanover We want to help save lives my heroes. They inspire me so we decided to host a race [County] have big hearts and to make a difference by raisin Mechanicsville with the are driven to help others. My ing money to find a cure.” goal of bringing awareness goal is that this race will give Bryant and Savanna to blood cancers and to help everyone a chance to make a “both possess great strength raise funds to support blood difference.” and a winning attitude. I cancer research,” she added.

Lynne said there are two believe that if they can battle This race is being held in see LLS, pg. 4 this cancer every day then I honor of two local heroes in

3 CRIME Sheriff’s Office warns about phone scams.

9 COMMUNITY Winter Guard event being hosted by Atlee High.

12 EDUCATION Myers resigns from HCPS, returning to city.

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HCSO responds to multiple phone scams HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office responded to multiple phone scams Monday, Feb. 22.

According to Sgt. Christopher Stem, a phone scam is reoccurring in Hanover County where an unknown person(s) is contacting unsuspecting citizens claiming to be a representative with the Sheriff ’s Office.

The unknown person is claiming that the citizen has missed jury duty and/or a civil court case and now owes immediate payment.

The unknown person is

asking for citizens to purchase a pre-paid credit card from a local business to avoid arrest.

Multiple citizens received a call from someone claiming to be with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office or some other law enforcement agency that claimed the citizen or a family member missed jury duty.

The unknown male sounded very convincing and seemed to know a lot about the victim, and the caller ID may have been altered to appear as a local phone number.

The caller warned the victims that if they did not pro-

vide payment for missing jury duty or a civil court case they would be served with an arrest warrant.

As a reminder the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will never contact a citizen and demand payment. “Criminals will prey on unsuspecting citizens and attempt to legitimize their call by saying they are a deputy with the Sheriff ’s Office or even spoofing our telephone number,� Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “We want our citizens to know that the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office

will never call them about missed jury duty or missed court cases. If you ever have any question as to the identity of a caller representing themselves as an employee of the Sheriff ’s Office, please contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office immediately.�

If you are a victim of a recent scam related to claims that you have missed jury duty or a civil court case, contact the Sheriff ’s Office immediately by calling 804-365-6140.

Information submitted by Sgt. Christopher Stem, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

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Suspect damaged victim’s property on Folly Trail Place.

Suspect passed stopped school bus on Honey Meadows Drive.

Suspect recklessly handled firearm on Howard Drive.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Pinehurst Forest Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Camille Drive.

Suspect violated a protective order on Scotchtown Road.

Suspect stole items on Chamberlayne Road.

Feb. 18

Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Brikerton Road.

Suspect stole items on Virginian Crane Drive.

Feb. 19

Suspect threatened victim on Liberty School Road.

Suspect committed credit card theft on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect stole items on Atlee Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Woodbridge Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Stand Circle.

Suspect stole items on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Meadow Drive.

Suspect fled scene of an accident on Sliding Hill Road/New Ashcake Road.

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Essex Bank helping severe weather victims Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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SSEX COUNTY – Essex Bank is coordinating donations to the American Red Cross for victims of the Wednesday, Feb. 24, severe weather that hit much of Virginia.

Essex County was especially hard hit, leaving many homes and property destroyed.

To respond to the need, all Essex Bank branches are collecting monetary donations via checks made payable to The American Red Cross, with Essex Tornado Relief in the memo line.

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In other matters, the supervisors also approved a request Representatives of the bank to amend proffers on a sixwill deliver all check donations acre site located off Antique Lane. The property is currently to the local American Red zoned M-1, and an industrial Cross. furniture company is locating The community also may a warehouse and office on the donate non-perishable items site. such as canned foods, clothes Power Installations, which and toiletries by dropping is a local company that prothem off at their nearest loca- vides interior furnishings for tion. corporate headquarters, camFor those located in the puses and other businesses, area you can drop these items is seeking approval to build a off at the old Southern States 26,000-foot office warehouse.

The land is bordered by Building in Tappahannock. a Virginia Department of Essex Bank is donating Transportation (VDOT) site $2,000 to storm relief efforts. on one side and a residential For more information, property on the other. call Essex Bank at 1-800-443Charles Crossman, the 5524. owner of the adjacent home, voiced his objections to approval, citing a lack of height in required borders and the developer’s refusal to provide connectivity to adjoining properties, namely his.

The cross access issue also garnered discussion when the Planning Commission initially recommended denial, but planning staff agreed with the Friday March 4 • 9 pm developer’s position on connectivity.

“It’s a safety issue in that area,” said Scott Courtney, Jazz, R&B, Funk, representative for the plaintiff.

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Crossman insisted on that connectivity, citing concerns over the future of his property if access was not provided, but supervisors said the home’s access to Antique Lane would be viable even if the land was rezoned to M-1.

“I’m not aware in my experience where a property owner has not been able to obtain entrance, either for residential or commercial purposes,” said planning director David Maloney.

Chickahominy District supervisor Angela KellyWiecek met with Crossman and Maloney to resolve some expressed concerns from the resident.

Those meetings resulted in several resolutions, including restrictions on parking of trucks for long periods and noise concerns being addressed. An evergreen and tree border also was moved to provide more screening to Crossman’s property.

Changes made after the Planning Commission ruled are not the norm, and one supervisor questioned the timing of the amendments.

“I looked at this plan, and there were some significant changes here — basically positive changes, “Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, said. “As such, I think it’s an improved plan over what the Planning Commission had.

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(Feb. 19), and we have made changes after the Planning Commission reviewed it.”

Peterson said he viewed the changes as a benefit and would support the amendments, but questioned the process.

“For the future, I’d like to see this stuff worked out before it ever leaves the Planning Commission, so we don’t have the situation of making changes between the Planning Commission and this review,” Peterson added.

“That’s fair enough, but, again, part of these changes were in response to Mr. Crossman and his concerns,” Kelly-Wiecek responded.

She said cross-access is not required in this case, and the board unanimously approved the proffer amendments removing the connectivity requirement.

“I think it is correct that we not insist on this cross-access.

I think we have discussed that sufficiently such that we understand the Crossmans will continue to have access to their property should they wish to rezone or sell as is,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

The vice chair explained that decisions regarding adjoining properties with different uses are always a difficult call, but endorsed the resulting amendments.

“We addressed concerns in terms of a disruption to the Crossmans’ daily life…We did what we could with the tools we are given to address those concerns,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

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Ashland resident reappointed to state Board of Education Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – An Ashland resident has been reappointed to the state Board of Education

by Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

Diane T. Atkinson, JD, is a former special education and educational policy analyst.

She is among appointees in McAuliffe’s Administration focused on finding common ground with members of both parties on issues that will build a new Virginia economy and create more jobs across the Commonwealth.

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Feb. 21

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Ellerson Road.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Parsley Court.

Suspect was reported missing on Kiwi Lane.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Shady Grove Road.

Suspect stole items on Pole Green Road.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Echo Meadows Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Gun Barrell Road.

Suspect stole items on Eacho Meadows.

Suspect assaulted victim on Ashland Heights Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Cold Harbor Road.

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opportunity” to partner with Virginia State University and the Virginia State Fair.

Her goal was to design 10 posters representing each block on the quilt she helped create. She decided that her quilt would spotlight 10 basic quilt items that were used.

Tech helped by giving her access to a graphics designer for two days. The posters are a complement to the quilt in her presentation.

Uzel said the quilts weren’t made specifically to be used as messages for the Underground Railroad. But, when the time was right, the quilts were brought out to help slaves reach their destinations.

“If you have no power, no way to communicate, you will find a way,” Uzel said.

Songs also played a part in the Underground Railroad Movement. Uzel said owners did not realize that their slaves

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Alinda Uzel talked about quilts used by slaves fleeing their owners. Patterns provided messages to help them seek freedom. She addressed the February meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club.

would be using the verses as another method of sending messages.

Many quilts were used at that time. A popular pattern was called “Monkey Wrench,” because that term was used to refer to a blacksmith. “The Monkey Wrench was a valuable resource to go to from one plantation to another,” Uzel said. He would “know the

lay of the land; he knew where the rivers were, the hills were.

The Monkey Wrench got to be the source of information for a lot of communication,” including when an escape was planned and how the escape would be made.

When a quilt was ready to provide a signal, it would be hung on a bush or a fence. “If you were interested in running, you had to go see the Monkey Wrench, the blacksmith,” she added.

Since the slaves needed to travel light, they had to decide what items they wanted to take with them.

While some have questioned the existence of the quilts, Uzel said they were “just a means of communication.” They have been recognized as part of the cryptology records in the National Security Administration.

The Wagon Wheel pattern was tied to the song, “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel Way Up in the

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From the editor

Deadline to nominate volunteers approaches The clock is ticking. If you would like to nominate an adult, youth, group, senior, those serving 20 years or more with an organization, families, and businesses, then the time is now to get your submission in for Hanover County’s annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.

Monday, March 7, is the deadline to honor those who give of their time to make a difference in our community.

Lisa Adkins, with Hanover Community Resources, sent an email the other day issuing a reminder about these very special awards.

If you have a nominee in mind, now is the time to act. Nomination forms and details are available at www.Hanovervolunteers.org. The seven categories are listed above.

Here is an opportunity to honor your neighbor, community hero, or a group for dedicating their time to make our county the best place it can be.

And, don’t be shy. Self-nominations also are accepted.

At 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will recognize all nominees and the award recipients at the annual celebration at Hanover High School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

According to Adkins, award recipients in each category will receive a plaque and a donation will be made in their name to the nonprofit organization/program or school of choice Entertainment will be provided by the Hanover Concert Band, Hanover High School Orchestra and Jazz Band, and Miracles in Motion dance troupe.

A reception with light refreshments also is scheduled.

For more information, call Hanover Community Resources at 804-3654300. Mark your calendars and get those nominations submitted

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist My first days in Little League baseball were spent behind the plate. In those days, the least enviable position fell to the chubbiest kid on the roster — and I was it.

I didn’t mind it much and the anonymity the bulky equipment provided somehow removed some of the normal pressure of Little League sports.

It wasn’t along before coaches noticed that I threw the ball much better than I caught, and moved me to the mound. Patient coaches and dedicated volunteers worked with me until my skills improved.

I don’t recall much about those days, but the memories I do have involve seeing my Dad watching me play baseball.

He wasn’t one of those vocal parents who yelled and screamed with each pitch, but I could tell by the positioning of his eyebrows how I was doing.

I often glanced over at his regular spot in the bleachers to see his expression. And, once in a while, when that perfect fastball found the inside corner at just the right height, and the umpire yelled “Strike” … well, that was one of those moments in life that you relive hundreds of times.

Those good pitches were accompanied by a roar from those aforementioned parents who did live and die with each pitch.

But, it was the look on my Dad’s face that is forever burned in my memory — the sight of watching his son succeed and the look it produced provided an indescribable satisfaction for a small, chubby kid who needed every bit of confidence he could find.

I saw that same look when I won a spelling bee, or caught a pass, or earned a merit badge.

I suppose it’s the same feeling dads and moms get when their kids sink the game-winning shot, or when a child gets a scholarship, or any and all

of the accomplishments we enjoy with our children.

Things were not going well with Jack’s power soccer team last week when I found my regular seat in the small gymnasium.

It’s a weekly ritual that allows young people with disabilities like Muscular Dystrophy to enjoy the camaraderie of sport, the lessons of teamwork, and the joy of cutting loose and having fun.

Sportable of Richmond provides the volunteers who work patiently with kids who have limited mobility so they can enjoy a friendly game of soccer.

Jack’s team was held scoreless until late in the contest when Jack broke free and rolled his way to a final goal. A hearty round of applause followed Jack’s sprint to the goal, and I found myself enjoying that same feeling of pride that most have been on my Dad’s mind as he sat in those see SMALLEST, pg. 8

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Author of letter about tax increase responds First off, I would like to say to Alan Crooker and Steve Sneed, thanks for the facts and I take full responsibility for my letter to the editor.

Now that I’ve repented and have now been purged from any wrongdoing, I would like to say that the tax increase information was not the intended topic of my letter. That should make me half-right again, Steve.

Although in the article I did say the increases looked a bit ridiculous I didn’t check them out knowing that if they were true, there would be Obama followers ready and willing to justify them.

Something amazing just happened: My computer must be smarter than a fifth grader. When I type in Obama, it wants me to change it to Osama.

The intent of the letter was to suggest that continued election of unqualified and unsupervised people for the White House and other political positions will not be the

solution for America’s problems.

What I really said? If anyone wants to be part of America’s demise, all you have to do is vote another Clinton, Bush or Obama into the White House.

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Local man charged with three counts of possessing child porn Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – A 52-year-old Mechanicsville man has been charged with three counts of possession of child pornography.

According to Sgt. Christopher Stem of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, After executing a search warrant, investigators arrested Edward Jon Tillman of the 7100 Block of Bruce Academy Court on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Tillman was being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover.

“Anyone with additional information about

this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-7801000,” Stem said.

Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyTILLMAN word “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Businessman, former educator sentenced for having child porn when the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office traced sevHANOVER — A Hanover eral child pornography files County businessman and for- to a computer at Teegarden’s mer Lee-Davis High School home, according to the assistant principal was sen- Virginia Attorney General’s tenced a to 20 years in prison Office. with 16 suspended for possessAn investigator with the ing child pornogsheriff ’s office made raphy on Monday, the discovery while Feb. 22,. assigned to the Michael Carr Southern Virginia Teegarden, 52, Internet Crimes of Hanover, was Against Children arrested Oct. 8 for Task Force. trading child porA search warnography online rant was executed using a peer-to-peer on Teegarden’s TEEGARDEN file-sharing nethome in the work, Maj. Michael J. Trice of the Hanover AshCreek subdiviCounty Sheriff ’s Office said sion in October, and hundreds at the time. of child pornography images After working as an educa- were found on Teegarden’s tor and then school adminis- electronic devices, according trator, Teegarden more recently to the attorney general’s office, served as senior vice president which prosecuted Teegarden of The Main Street Group, a wealth management company and handled the computer with a corporate office in the forensics.

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Mobile food vendors now welcome in county parks ASHLAND — Hanover County Parks and Recreation is partnering with temporary food vendors to enhance park patron’s experiences on the weekends starting this spring.

While the department’s park concessions will be open, product sales will be limited to drinks and pre-packaged foods.

“We invite mobile food operators, including food trucks and a standalone set up concessionaires, to consider applying for a Mobile Food Vendor Permit through Hanover County Parks and Recreation,” Greg Sager, director, said.

Those wishing to obtain SAGER a seasonal or daily Mobile Food Vendor Permit must apply through the Parks and Recreation Department at least two weeks in advance of their first planned date of operation.

The application requires a Virginia Department of Health Permit, Hanover County Fire Inspection, Certificate of Insurance and applicable fee.

“Now is the time to plan for upcoming events in the parks,” Sager said. “Spring athletics season begins in mid-March with practices, games and tourna-

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ments. Keep in mind that a limited number of permits will be issued on a first come, first served basis.”

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“Spring athletics season begins in mid-March with practices, games and tournaments. Keep in mind that a limited number of permits will be issued on a first come, first served basis.”

GREG SAGER Director, Hanover County Parks & Rec

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Additional questions can be directed to parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov or call 804-365-7150.

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Atlee JROTC food drive underway Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The Atlee High School JROTC is holding a food drive for FeedMore’s Central Virginia hunger-relief organization through Friday, March 25.

The Central Virginia Food Bank provides over 200,000 meals a year and is often the center where a child may

faculty, staff and students “are hoping we can fill their food closet by donating non-perish-

able food items such as canned or boxed goods.”

Donations will be collected in Room 601 and outside the JROTC office in the cafeteria where a large box with the words “Food Drive” will be placed.

“Let’s show how charitable Raider Nation can be!” is the school’s theme for this event.

the next morning as I watched him wheel down a long walk and wait patiently for a ramp to lower so he could do what every other kid takes for granted: Get on a school bus.

Like every other person on that gymnasium floor last week, Jack’s a fighter. These kids score the winning run, catch the game-winning pass every day of their lives as the persevere and thrive under the

harshest of circumstances.

They take nothing for granted, and ask for little as they mount a daily struggle to live in a world with challenges we wouldn’t begin to understand.

And, they provide the moments of pride like the one I was blessed enough to enjoy last week.

I hope Jack saw the look on my face.

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Winter Guard competition

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The Atlee Outburst Winter Guard will host an Atlantic Indoor Association Competition on Saturday, March 12. Tickets are $12 for the all-day event featuring over 30 performances by color guard teams from all over Virginia. With concessions available, this musical extravaganza is fun for the whole family. For more information, contact Paul Rozecki, band director, at 804/723-2126.

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Zach Benson from “So You Think You Dan Dance” season 8, recently taught a master Hip hop class at School of Dance Arts in Mechanicsville. SODA dancers enjoyed learning Zach’s energetic signature moves and hearing his motivational message of the impact dance has made in his life. Valarie Simpson of School of Dance Arts said Benson flew into Richmond from Korea and taught a couple of other workshop classes in the United States, but her studio was the only one in the Richmond area that he visited.

Applications being taken for Leader-in-Training ASHLAND — Hanover County Parks and Recreation is accepting Leader-In-Training (LIT) volunteer applications.

“Summer is fast approaching and we want to help make it your best summer possible,” Greg Sager, director, said. “If fun is on your agenda while gaining work experience, the LIT program is perfect for you.”

To be eligible, you must be a rising ninth grader (or higher) for the 2016-2017 school year and be under the age of 18 as of June.

Not many volunteer opportunities allow you to help children paint masterpieces, make friendship bracelets, go on field trips, play dodgeball, or just be a positive role model to young campers.

Just imagine a day full of running around, sweating, singing songs, showcasing your own talents, and helping fellow recreation staff.

By being an LIT, you will gain knowledge to help you decide, when you come of age, if you want to be a recreation leader. You’ll gain responsibility on how to plan activities, how to organize a schedule and how to maintain professionalism around your peers, older staff and parents.

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Volunteer applications are now being taken for Leader-inTraining positions with Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

fill the limited number of LIT positions. Chosen applicants may be scheduled to volunteer for one, two, three or more sessions of either Summer Sneakers or Discover Camps.

Due to the high number of applicants and limited openings, not all applicants will be offered positions.

The application deadline is

Sunday, April 10.

To apply, visit www.hanovercounty.gov and search volunteer opportunities. Additional questions can be directed to parksandrec@hanovercounty. gov or call 804-365-7150.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals NELLIE BOSHER Nellie Blake Bosher, 83, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Murrell H .

Bosher Jr. She is survived BOSHER by a daughter, Lynn Smith (Joe); a son, Mark Bosher (Janenne); four grandchildren, Kristal Smith, Kellie Ferguson, Angela and Mark Bosher Jr.; six greatgrandchildren; a sister, Betty Bowman (Don); a brother, Garnett Blake; dog, Coco; and granddog, Ozzy. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m.

Friday, February 26, 2016, at Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD FURROW SR. Richard William Furrow Sr., 84, of Old Church, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at his home.

Born in Unity, Maine, to Gordon and Marion Furrow, he lived most of his life in Bath a n d Yo r k , Maine.

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passionate about his Boston Red Sox, hunting and Little League Baseball. He worked as a radiographer at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force in both, the U.S.A. and England in the early 1950s. He was a member of the American Legion Post #56 for almost 20 years. Richard is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 63 years, Sheila West Furrow.

Richard was extremely loving and proud of his three children, Richard Furrow Jr. of Cottonwood, Arizona, Robert Furrow of Bradenton, Florida, and Sandra Faith of Old Church; as well as, eight grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren and many loving family members in

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England. His kindness and love of family and friends will be truly missed. The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, February 29, 2016, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Richard W. Furrow Sr.’s name to the American Legion Post #56, P.O. Box 747, York, ME 03909-0747.

WILEY JONES Wiley “Tootie” Thomas Jones, age 77, passed away peacefully, just the way he lived his life, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Weaver and Florence Ellen Jones; grandson, Joshua Thomas Benton; brother, Wilmer L e e Jones; a n d nephew, Gary Lee Jones.

JONES He is s u r vived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Hobbs “Pat” Jones; one daughter, Ellen Jones Abney and husband, Darrell, of Virginia Beach; and “Papa” to one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Anne Benton. He also is survived by a nephew, Keith Jones; and a niece, Alice Jones-McNett. Wiley graduated from Brunswick High School in 1956 and attended Smithdeal Business College.

He served six years in the Army Reserves, 80th Division Training, in Richmond, where he was honorably discharged as E-6, Staff Sergeant, in 1974.

Tootie loved the Lord, family and friends and never met

a stranger. He was passionate about giving back in the community he lived. He devoted his time and was a charter and life member of both Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department (member for 7½ years) and Triplet Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years. A celebration of his life was held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Williams Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Interment followed at James Square Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Greg Hand officiated. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to James Square Baptist Church, P.O. Box 643, 9440 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 or to Triplet Volunteer Fire Department, 3548 Triplet Rd., Triplet, VA 23868. Online condolences may be made at www.wmsfhva.com.

JUNE HALL June Ownby Hall, of Hanover, passed away on February 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Guthrie L .

HALL Ownby, as well as her second husband, Eugene F. Hall. She also was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Edna Meeks, and her siblings, Guy Meeks and Dorothy Brooks. She is survived by her daughters, Valerie Long (Steve) and Crystal Small (Wade); five grandchildren; siblings Margie Hughes, Arlene Adams and William Meeks; and numerous other beloved family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m.

Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the

chapel of Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.

Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park at 1000 Patterson Avenue in Richmond. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 2, 2016) at the funeral home.

SALMA HANDORF Salma Nora Handorf, 78, passed away on February 23, 2016, in Mechanicsville. Born December 28, 1937, Salma was a graduate of the University of Michigan. She married Howard H. Handorf, who preceded her in death. Salma will be remembered as a beloved piano teacher and as an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Creator. She is survived by her three children, Mary Handorf Salder, Sarah Han-dorf Harro v e r a n d Howard H e r m a n Handorf II. A meHANDORF mor i a l service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can take the form of a donation to the Choral Department at the Episcopal Church of the Creator. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com or www.monaghanfunerals. com.

DAVIE KEY SR. Davie Lee Sr. “Leeky” Key has gone back home. He was born January 28, 1930, in Roanoke, to Bain H. Key and Gladys L. Key. He lived see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

Hanover escapes tornado weather

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – Hanover County literally weathered the storm last week when strong winds, storms, thunder and lightning rolled through Central Virginia.

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in Roanoke during his early years, then, later as a young man, he was introduced to his future bride, Mary Isabell Spraker. After joining the U.S. Air Force and being stationed near Orlando, Florida, in 1951, they were married. When he was discharged, he and his wife returned to Roanoke to start a family. Between 1952 and 1958, they would have four children, Lynn Key Thorn, Davie Lee Key Jr. (Stephanie), Douglas D. Key and Michael B. Key (Carolyn). After being offered a job in Richmond, they all moved there in 1959. He started as an Apprentice, working for Richmond Engraving, after a few years he was offered a job for Richmond Newspapers, Media General. Working there, he became a Photo-Engraver and moved to Mechanicsville.

He loved his job with Richmond Newspapers and the camaraderie with his fellow employees. When the newspaper moved their operations from downtown Richmond to Hanover County, he retired.

He and Mary were married for almost 65 years, before both of their worlds started to unravel due to health problems. His son, Douglas, preceded him in death in 1990. Besides his daughter and two remaining sons and their spouses, he leaves behind eight grandchildren, Joshua, Dillon and Rebecca Key, Jessica (John) Judy, Kimberly Lucas, Terry

Hail also was reported in some parts of the county.

According to the National Weather Service, quarter-size hail was reported in the county.

Battalion Chief Jason Williams of Hanover Fire-EMS said his office had “nothing

significant to report.”

The same was true for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Sgt. Christopher Stem said, “No major incidents were reported.”

Stem did say there were areas of isolated road flooding and small debris across the

county.

WhileWaverly,Appomattox and Tappahannock suffered the brunt of the tornado-spawning storms, neighboring King William and Caroline counties also experienced worse weather conditions than Hanover.

(Jay) Witherell, Alan and Lewis Thorn; four great-grandchildren, Erik, Miranda, David and Ramses. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 5737 Airport Road, Northwest, in Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association or the ASPCA. Oakey’s (North Chapel) in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements.

almost over before it began, as she neglected to remember his name when he came calling for her. Despite this rocky start, they married on October 25, 1942, after Raymond’s completion of Officers Candidate School. The couple had their first child, Philip Charles, shortly before Lt. Lively was sent overseas to the Pacific Theater, but not before he went AWOL for a few hours in order to meet his new son.

After the war, the three of them moved to North Carolina, where they had another son, Thomas Lee, and then to Richmond, where the household was joined by Peggie’s mother, Mary Dougherty, and the addition of two more children, Jeffrey Alan and Mary Elizabeth. In the mid-1960s, Peggie returned to work as an Administrative Aide at George Wythe High School, supervising Study Hall and later working in the school office. She retired in 1982. Peggie enjoyed reading, knitting and sewing to keep her busy; and, while in her 80s, she began a new career with abcPetWear, sewing hundreds, if not thousands, of collar bandanas for pets. She continued churning them out until she decided she could no longer sit comfortably at her sewing machine for extended periods. For over 50 years Peggie enjoyed the warmth and kindness of her neighbors in Westover Hills and especially enjoyed the families, children and dogs, which regularly strolled past the house. She was

an avid patron of the Westover Hills branch library, visiting them often and reading four or five novels every week. She was preceded in death by her eldest child, Philip Charles, in 1991; her husband, Raymond, in 2001; and two of her younger sisters, Virginia Evans of Vermont and Elizabeth Tiemann of New Jersey. She is survived by her remaining sister, Eleanor Kirbach of Vermont; her remaining children, Thomas Lee Lively (Jane) of Midlothian, Jeffrey

MARGARET LIVELY Margaret Dougherty Lively, 95, of Richmond, died Thursday, February 25, 2016.

She was the widow of Raymond Lee Lively. “Peggie” was born August 19, 1920, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the oldest of four sisters, the daughters of Philip R. and Mary O. Dougherty.

She grew up in Roselle Park, New Jersey. Following her father’s death in 1937, when she was 16, Peggie graduated as a member of the Roselle Park H i g h School Class of 1938.

After h i g h school, she went LIVELY to work at the R.H. Macy’s Department Store in New York City. In the spring of 1942, at a dance for servicemen in Roselle Park, she met Sgt. Raymond Lee Lively of Portsmouth. Her first subsequent date with him was

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Assistant superintendent resigns, returns for third time to city

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

MYERS

ASHLAND — A recent job posting listed on the Hanover County Public Schools’ website provided the only hint of a shakeup in the system’s Central Office.

David Myers, assistant superintendent for Business and Operations, has resigned his position and accepted a position with Richmond City Schools.

For Myers, it marks the third time he

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Alan Lively of Richmond and Mary Elizabeth Ivanhoe (Mark) of Mechanicsville.

Survivors also include grandchildren, Zachary Forbes Lively of St. Augustine, Florida, Erin Dougherty Lively of Richmond and Philip Stephen Ivanhoe of Mechanicsville; and one greatgrandchild, Alanna Catherine

Lively, daughter of Erin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, March 2, 2016) at the Church of the Holy Comforter at 4819 Monument Avenue in Richmond, with interment in the church Memorial Garden. A reception at the church will follow.

EMMA SIMPKINS Emma Carlton Simpkins, of Mechanicsville, went home

has accepted positions in the city’s system.

He has vast financial experience and has worked in the state’s largest three school districts, and almost every system in the metro region, including Petersburg.

Myers left Chesterfield County Public Schools to accept his position in Hanover in 2012 after serving four years as assistant superintendent of budget and finance in Chesterfield.

“David Myers has been a valued memto be with her Lord and Savior February 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Simpkins Sr.; and is survived by her three devoted children, Edward D. Simpkins Jr. of Urbanna and Connie S. Jordan (Freddie) and Charles Michael Simpkins (Sharon), all of Mechanicsville; seven grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren; many caring

ber of the HCPS family,” Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of schools, said. “His leadership, especially in the areas of finance and operations, have greatly assisted the division over the past three years. We wish David and his family all the best, and I’m confident that he will excel in his new role with Richmond Public Schools.”

Norman Sulser, Cold Harbor representative on the Hanover County School Board, said Myers’ expertise will be missed.

nieces and nephews, especially devoted were Lynwood Heath and Virginia Finley. Emma was a lifetime member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday sSchool for many years.

She also leaves behind many friends who loved her dearly, some longtime, some new, but she touched a lot of lives and will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

ROBERT STEWART Robert B. Stewart, 89, of Richmond, found peace on February 27, 2016. Robert was born March 30, 1926, in New

“Mr. David Myers has done an outstanding job over the past four years for the Hanover County School Board,” Sulser said.

“He demonstrated his great skills not only on fiscal and budget issues but also in the capital improvement plan for all our schools.”

Sulser credited Myers for his work ethic and finance skills. “We were very fortunate to have a leader of his talent on our staff. We will miss him and wish him the best in the future.”

Kent County. He worked as a supervisor for the Henrico County Public Works until his retirement. Robert joined the U.S. Navy, and served his country during World War II. He attended and was a member of Shalom Baptist Church. Robert is survived by his sisters, Lucille Langston (Alfred) of King William and Mildred Holmes (Larry) of Mechanicsville; a special nephew and caregiver, Terry Langston; and a special niece, Valerie Temple (Billy), as well as five additional nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise R. Stewart who passed in 1997; and sister, Eileen Stewart. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 2, 2016) in the Washington Memorial Park Cemetery in

Sandston. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

JAMIE VAUGHAN Jamie (James) Vaughan, 63, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at her home in Mechanicsville.

She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her wife, Rose; ex-wife, Ellen; children, Tonya Roosa and James; and grandchildren, Dylan Roosa and Aidan Vaughan. A memorial service was performed at 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral HomeReid Chapel in Ashland by Ken Webb. She will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Jamie’s name to the Wounded Warrior see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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Ashland’s third annual Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover Black and White Experiences series uncovered some forgotten realities of the town’s past.

About six Ashland and Hanover County residents are selected to prepare and share stories of their experiences in the town before an audience. The speakers are nominated in advance by fellow residents.

The Untold Stories planning committee selects a balanced, diverse panel of Ashland and Hanover residents from different parts of the county to more accurately portray the area’s past.

The Untold Stories series grew from collaborative efforts of the Ashland Museum, the Ashland Main Street Association, the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, and the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Each local group wanted to promote Ashland’s history while celebrating black history — thus, the diverse, story-telling panel idea came to life.

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MARTHA WELLS Martha Jane Wells, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord as one of His angels on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Della Louise

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Anthony Keitt of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center’s Board of Directors served as moderator and introduced the guest speakers Sunday at Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/ Hanover Black and White Experiences..

life in Hanover County. This year, the series centered on work experiences and career advancement in the Ashland area.

Previous Untold Stories programs were so popular that the planning committee moved this year’s event from the Hanover Arts and Activities Center to The Ashland Theater.

Even this larger space barely contained Sunday evening’s impressive attendance.

Anthony Keitt of the Arts and Activities Center’s Board of Directors moderated the event and introduced the six speakers: Pete Taylor, James Hilton Harris, Ginger Stanley, Joe Giles, Jean Folly and Brenda Gillman.

Before the guests of

honor shared stories of their career paths, WulfTeam Productions’ video highlights from last year’s program projected on the theater’s screen to recap previous discussion topics.

Pete Taylor began by sharing memories of playing in stopped train cars as a young boy. He recalled the appearance of the Henry Clay Shopping Center during his time in the U.S. Navy, and weekly “black versus white” football games.

Taylor was a police officer and remembers only rarely needing to make an arrest, as the residents were all close enough to settle any disputes among themselves before resorting to violence or illegal

Garrison, and her motherin-law, Hilda S. “Tillie” Wells.

She was a member of ACCA Temple Million Dollar Band Bandaids and also was an Acca Hillbilly. Martha is survived by her loving husband of four and a half years, David L. Wells; a son, Wayland Chandler; a stepson, David L. Wells Jr. and his wife, Leslie; a granddaugher, Cassidy Rae Wells; a

grandson, Tristan Holtzlander; and numerous aunts, uncles, friends and co-workers. A celebration of her life was held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ACCA Shrine Temple Transportation Fund, 1712 Bellevue Ave., Richmond VA 23227-2930.

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The panel’s stories revealed that the program’s even occurring at The Ashland Theater was a testament to social changes. The historic location apparently was once a “whites only” theater.

Jean Folly told stories of her work as a caregiver, wife, mother and nurse. She described her early education at the Wickham School, in which students were given second-hand books and the building had no running water.

Folly realized her dream to become a nurse and worked with fellow Ashland resident, Dr. Jerome Shalf. During her years as a nurse, Folly became close with many Ashland residents, patients and family members of coworkers.

“I thank God for my life

… all of these experiences and everyone allowed into my life,” Folly said, reflecting on her love for her six children, 13 grandchildren and her many friends in Ashland.

After each of the six speakers told their stories, Dr. John W. Kinney, dean and professor of theology at Virginia Union University and minister at Ebenezer Baptist Church, concluded with his own stories and words of advice.

“When you don’t know your own story and share your story, you don’t know who you are.” Kinney continued by expressing just how vital understanding one another is to understanding ourselves and our shared histories.

When all speakers left the stage, the Community Choir entered from the back

of theater singing “Highway to Heaven.” Bass, drums and keyboard accompanied the singing as choir director Bubba Johnson led the show. Clapping and swaying, the audience mirrored the choir’s enthusiastic performance. The choir sang two more songs on stage before the entire theater joined in singing “He’s Got the Whole World in his Hands.” “[The Untold Stories Series is] all about finding common ground but acknowledging differences, too,” Untold Stories planning committee member Sue Watson said. “This is really a community-building experience.”

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Sarah Hopkins is joined by Gracelyn, her band from school.

Members are, from left, Kristina Kee, Hopkins, Katie Squiric, Christopher McFadden, Tristan Justice and Andrew Roberts.

Hopkins also is shown at the right.

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These talented finalists have been practicing their songs and trying to figure out how to distinguish themselves to showcase their talented voices before the judges and the audience members. Choosing a song is a critical piece of their preparation, so they rely on the coaching skills of Patrick Warren, Kellie Watson and Sean Patrick Kennedy. Many of the singers will sing with music director, Fred Horn, who also gives musical advice. All of

this competition is done in a friendly, supportive way — trying to help every contestant be the best singer possible.

Tickets are $10 for each program and can be purchased online at www.hanoverarts. org. Tickets will be available at the door, as available.

The reigning Hanover Idol, Sarah Hopkins, who will crown the new winner Sunday, currently attends Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, as a student in the National Praise

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and Worship Institute (also known as NPWI).

At NPWI, Sarah has been studying leadership, music business, theology, voice, guitar and piano. In a couple of weeks, she will be going on an internship with five other NPWI students to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to serve as part of the worship band at a church plant.

Sarah will graduate with a two-year certificate in Praise and Worship in May 2016. Last October, she was a part of the Trevecca theater production, “Big Fish the Musical,” as the Witch.

Sarah said her experience as Hanover Idol has been phenomenal. Since the competition, she came home to be a part of many Hanover County events, including the Ole Time Holiday Parade, the Hanover County Volunteerism see HOPKINS, pg. 15

HCSO investigators seek to identify robbery suspect

Missing teen located safe Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – A 17-yearold female who was reported missing last week was located safe Saturday evening, Feb. 27.

According to Sgt. Christopher Stem of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Brooke Wiseman Murphy, 17, had been last seen in the area of Battlefield Green subdivision in Mechanicsville.

“The Sheriff ’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the media for their efforts in quickly communicating this information to the public,” Stem said, speaking on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.

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Celebration, and the Strawberry Faire in June 2014.

Sarah speaks fondly of all of those experiences, but was particularly enthusiastic about

Photos submitted by Sgt. Christopher Stem

The photo at left shows the suspect entering the 7-Eleven in Henrico County. Above, the gray minivan the suspect was seen leaving the 7-Eleven on Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville was caught on surveillance.

Ashland businessman pleads in tax case

By Frank Green Richmond Times-Dispatch An Ashland masonry contractor pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday, Feb. 23, for failing to turn over $800,000 in taxes withheld from employees to the Internal Revenue Service.

Michael Manning, 52, who operated two masonry contractor construction companies, was convicted of failing

to collect, account for and pay over employment taxes and faces a maximum of five years in prison when sentenced May 31.

According to court documents, Manning, the president of Manning Construction and ManningCarhen Construction, controlled the businesses’ finances and was responsible for filing the employer’s

quarterly federal tax returns and paying over to the IRS the federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from the wages of employees.

As part of his plea, Manning admitted that Manning Construction regu-

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“We would also like to thank all of the citizens who shared this information on social media,” he added.

the Strawberry Faire, saying, “I had been wanting to sing at there since I was little! I was tickled when they asked me!”

Sarah also was asked to sing the “National Anthem” (her favorite song to sing) at the Center’s 4th of July celebration

GLEN ALLEN — The Hanover Humane Society and Panera Bread at Virginia Center Commons at 9960 Brook Rd. in Glen Allen are joining for a fundraiser from 4

two years in a row.

Sarah’s message to the contestants this year is to just give it your all and have fun. “I was named Hanover Idol on my fourth attempt,” she said.

“If it’s not your year this time, maybe it will be in the future.

to 8 p.m. Thursday April 21.

A portion of a customer’s tab will be donated by Panera to the Humane Society.

Customers are reminded to tell the cashier when they pay.

It’s a really cool experience, and you’re working with really supportive, kind people.”

All proceeds from the Hanover Idol competitions benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a nonprofit organization.

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MECHANICSVILLE — A robbery at the 7-Eleven in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road is being investigated by investigators with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office.

Officers responded around 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.

According to Sgt. Christopher Stem, the male suspect entered the business, produced a firearm, and took an undisclosed amount of cash.

He was last seen leaving the area in a gray minivan.

Just prior to the incident in Hanover County, at about

1:59 a.m., the suspect entered a 7-Eleven in Henrico County on Nine Mile Road at Airport Drive and committed a larceny.

“The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a mask, dark colored jacket, dark colored pants and black and white gloves,” Stem said.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Members of the Pamunkey Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club created 36 Christmas floral mugs that were delivered to Mechanicsville residents by Meals on Wheels. According to Ann Barnes, a member of the club, the special Christmas gifts were made especially for the local residents who receive the benefits of Meals on Wheels. The garden club members designed the mugs during their December meeting.

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Those planning to attend are urged to arrive by 6:15 p.m. and stay until 9 p.m. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.

Russ Wright is seeking the committee chairmanship.

There is no cost to attend and citizens do not have to be Republicans, but they must be a registered Hanover County voter sharing the principles of the Republican Party.

The call for the Mass Meeting can be found at http://www. hanovergop.com/hanovercounty-call-for-mass-meeting/.

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Middle of the Air.” Uzel said it meant “start packing your provisions and pack sparingly.

The blacksmith and wagon people would have a fake bottom in the wagon; [the slaves] would have to hide with their belongings. They couldn’t take a lot with them.

Another song used by the slaves was “Sweet Low, Sweet Chariot,” which told the slaves that they would be leaving by wagon. For many, they set their sights on Canada as a new home.

With the Bear’s Paw pattern, runaways were directed to follow the trail of an animal since their footprints indicated the best path through the mountains. This also might lead them to food and water.

Signs included hibernation, rivers frozen during winter, and looking for animal tracks in the spring.

The Crossroads pattern meant that, once the slaves had safely gotten through the mountains, they were to travel to the “crossroads,” a city where they would find protection and refuge. The main crossroad was Cleveland, Ohio, which was referred to as “Hope.” According to Uzel, four or five overland trails and numerous water routes connected there.

Male slaves being delivered to safety were known as “hardware,” while the females were “dry goods.”

Another city that played a prominent role in the Underground Railroad was Detroit, Michigan, known as “Midnight.”

By using the word crossroads, the slaves knew that it was a time that their lives were going to change.

The Log Cabin pattern indicated stations where runaways were hidden along the way. In “Stitched from the Soul,” author Gladys Marie-Fry suggested that a log cabin quilt with a black center hanging in front of a house indicated it was a “Safe House.”

Uzel noted that lawn jockeys also were used a code. If one was holding a lantern that was lit, it was a safe house.

If no hunters were near, the owner either lit the lantern or tied a bright red cloth around the arm.

As for the Shoo-Fly pattern, it represented an actual person who might help escaping slaves. His “job” was to secretly aid and harbor fugitives – sometimes hiding them in churches or caves.

The song, “Steal Away,” served as “a directive to get ready to go.”

Uzel reviewed some of the verses, such as “Leave in the

summer; hide in a graveyard.

Lightning glow illuminates it enough that you can get from here to there.”

Bow Tie was another directive pattern, telling the slaves “to dress in a manner so attention would not be drawn to their style of dress.

When the ‘bow tie’ is turned on its side, it shows an hourglass which, to the African Secret Society, implies you are among friends.”

Uzel said that when it is turned on its side it shows an hourglass, which “means you are a friend of the African Secret Society.”

The Flying Geese pattern was used as a means of giving fleeing slaves direction, timing and behavior. “The geese fly North in the spring and their honking noises made following their flight easier,” Uzel said.

She also said slaves would follow the stars on their journey.

Drunkard’s Path “told escaping slaves to move in a crooked or zigzag path, avoiding major roads.”

Uzel shared the story of “Tice,” a pursued slave who was zigzagging his path and then disappeared. The slave holder tracking him went home and said “. . . an ‘underground railroad’ must have picked him up!”

Tice, she pointed out, is a

approach on the most difficult cultural conversations they will face.

The national speakers, via satellite, for the evening will be David Kinnaman, author and president of the Barna Group, and Andy Crouch, renowned author and speaker, whose writing has appeared in Time and The Wall Street Journal.

Three local speakers also will be featured at the event, including Dominic Barrett, director of United Methodist Urban Ministries, and the organic Shalom Farms in Goochland County.

true story, with the slave making his escape in 1831.

“Wade in the Water” was sung to instruct slaves to “get in the water, the dogs can’t follow your trail.”

In telling Tice’s story, he “got to a river and the slave holder kept chasing and chasing and chasing and it was really cold supposedly. They (the slaves) used hollow reeds to get underneath the water — all different kinds of methods to get to safety.”

“His owner got there, and, once he got to the river, he turns around and he goes back to Kentucky. That’s where the term Underground Railroad started,” Uzel said.

In Uzel’s presentation, which features 10 patterns, the North Star is her last to discuss. She said it “was the guiding light leading slaves north to Canada. This pattern advised runaways to use the stars and constellations as a map to freedom.”

By looking to the stars, she said the slaves would depend on what they called the Drinking Gourd, now commonly known as The Big Dipper.

The slaves also received help from a man known as Peg Leg Joe, who had a foot and a peg leg.

He would leave the peg signs as a path to a boat so the slaves would row to free-

Dominic helps to farm raise over 45,000 pounds of local organic produce each year that is either donated to Central Virginia Food Bank or parceled out to low-income neighborhoods that lack easy and reliable access to grocery stores and healthy food options.

This is a ticketed event and is not limited to but recommended for those 18 and older.

For tickets and for more information, go to www.qcommons.com/mechanicsville or call Cool Spring Baptist Church at 804-7460800.

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Another popular term used during the Underground Railroad Movement was “Go Down, Moses,” which referred to Harriet Tubman. The owner was known as Pharaoh and the Promised Land meant freedom.

In concluding her program, Uzel said mostly whites helped the slaves escape and would provide housing for

them.

Whether by messages on a quilt, songs with special meaning, crossing a river, or traveling through tunnels, the Underground Railroad proved successful as many slaves found freedom before President Abraham Lincoln issued a presidential executive order, the Emancipation Proclamation, on Jan. 1, 1863.

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Fire-EMS Station 4 promotes business partnerships Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Hanover Fire-EMS Station 4 recently hosted a luncheon with some of the local businesses of Doswell in an effort to connect with business leaders.

According to Hanover FireEMS Battalion Chief Jason Williams, educating the community on fire and life safety is a top priority for the Hanover Fire-EMS Department.

“One of the main goals of this luncheon was for the fire department to learn how it can better serve the Doswell business community,” Williams said. “Hanover Fire-EMS wants

to connect with businesses prior to emergencies or natural disasters to see how it can provide support and get them back to an operational state after an emergency happens.”

“The time to build relationships and make these connections is before the emergency ever happens,” said Lt. Walter Stephens of the Doswell Fire Station. “We work hard to embed ourselves in the community and appreciate a strong working relationship with many Doswell area businesses,” Stephens said.

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History of Patrick Henry Leadership Award detailed

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Sen, Ryan T. McDougle, R-5, right, welcomed Clark H. Lewis Jr. to his 2016 General Assembly Session Internship Program. Clark is a sophomore at RandolphMacon College and spent his January term supporting McDougle and his office.

“Our internship program continues to grow and allows students the opportunity to be directly involved with the legislative process,” McDougle said. “I have no doubt that Clark will excel in his future endeavors and it has been a pleasure getting to know such a fine young man.” Clark said he has always been interested in the legislative process and believes his time interning at the General Assembly Building has helped curve his thought to focus his studies in government.

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Hanover Fire-EMS Station 4 recently hosted a luncheon as an opportunity to meet with business leaders in the Doswell area.

Building relationships and making connections before an emergency occurs was the goal.

HANOVER — The Hanover County Historical Society Inc., founded in 1967, created the Patrick Henry Leadership Award in 2010 to recognize those who have demonstrated leadership in historical interpretation, education and preservation of Hanover County’s dense and diverse history and heritage.

The award is given annually at the Society’s Member–Guest Social. The event usually takes place at a Hanover historical site.

During the event, members and guests have the opportunity to experience Hanover’s historic places in detail.

This event doubles as an annual membership drive and fundraiser and is open to the public with the purchase of a ticket. It is advertised each year at the end of summer on the Society’s website http://hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

Including those honored this year, 12 individuals and organizations have been recognized since the creation of the award.

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2010 – at “Hickory Hill” — Helen Kay Yates and Lois W. Wickham.

2011 — at “Cool Water” — Hon. Frank D. Hargrove Sr. and (posthumously) Oriana Hargrove, along with Dr. Robert Bluford Jr. The Patrick Henry 2012 — at “Rural Leadership Plains” — Anne Award was Geddy Cross and created in 2010.

Richmond National Twelve individuals Battlefield Park and organizations (David Ruth, superhave received intendent). the honor.

2013 — at “Scotchtown” — Linda H. Marks and William E. Winfrey.

2014 — at “White Plains” — Barbara Duke Jones and the Blue and Gray Education. Society (Jim Davis, president, and Ben Buckley received the award on behalf of the Society).

2015 — at “Janeway” — Virginia S. Darnell and the Parsons’ Cause Foundation (John T. Tucker III, president, accepting on behalf of the Foundation).

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, March 2 A Community Blood Drive will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the AshCreek Clubhouse on Linderwood Drive in Mechanicsville. To make an appointment, contact Christopher Isabelle at 804550-3442 or email Christopher.

Isabelle@gmail.com.

All Souls Episcopal Church Lent Program, “Growing a Rule of Life,” will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Each week All Souls will join with Messiah Lutheran for “My Relationship with Self.” The evening will end with the liturgy of Compline.

All supplementary program materials are available at www.

SSJE.org/growrule For more information, call 804-955-5397 or visit oWWW.allsoulsva. org. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the vicar.

Friday, March 4 The West Hanover Band will perform from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Music Night at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. This is a free concert. For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit website www.montpeliercenter.org.

Sunday, March 6 An Art Reception, The Power of Places: Lois Shipley, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. The comprehensive selection of landscape oil paintings includes new works. Exhibition dates are March 3 through April 9.

For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit website www.montpeliercenter.org.

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Chapter 5407 of AARP will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shalom Baptist Church at 6395 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The goal of the local chapter is to address the concerns of seniors in the Mechanicsville area.

Lisa Adkins, director of the Hanover County Department of Human Resources, will provide information on local resources and help available in the local area. Charles Resnick, vice president of MECF (Mechanicsvillle Churches Emergency Functions), will describe the Rides-For-Seniors Program provided by MCEF. The public is invited to attend.

Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347.

The Hanover Historical Society offers free “open house” tours of the historic Hanover Courthouse on the second Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150.

The Captain William Latane Camp 1690, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will meet at the Cold Harbor Restaurant.

Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. A guest speaker will follow. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 804-909-4739.

Wednesday, March 9 All Souls Episcopal Church Lent Program, “Growing a Rule of Life,” will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Each week All Souls will join with Messiah Lutheran for “My Relationship with Others” The evening will end with the lit-

urgy of Compline. All supplementary program materials are available at www.SSJE.org/ growrule For more information, call 804-955-5397 or visit oWWW.allsoulsva.org. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the vicar.

The Hanover Retired School Employees Association (HRSEA) will hold its spring meeting at 10 a.m. at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. Dr. Michael B. Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will address the group.

Saturday, March 12 Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The program will be “Learning to Create Floral Arrangements.” The arrangements club members create will be taken to local nursing care facilities. Members are asked to bring pruners, a container and greenery. The club will purchase the flowers.

For more information, contact Liz Martin, president, at 804559-0898.

Battlefield Park Elementary School needs volunteers for its Spring Run for Fun & Health/Wellness Fair. To sign up, go to www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d4cabab22a3fc1bpes4. The event is being sponsored by the PTA. A Pork BBQ Dinner will rolls, baked beans, cole slaw, baked apples, dessert and beverages will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children

aged 4 to 10. Takeouts will be available.

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 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 residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

Wednesday, March 16 All Souls Episcopal Church Lent Program, “Growing a Rule of Life,” will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Each week All Souls will join with Messiah Lutheran for “My Relationship with Creation.”

The evening will end with the liturgy of Compline. All supplementary program materials are available at www.SSJE.org/ growrule For more information, call 804-955-5397 or visit oWWW.allsoulsva.org. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the vicar.

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Monday, March 21 Fred Facka, director of Planning Giving for Operation Smile, will address the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at 7 p.m. at the Atlee Library.

Operation Smile is an international medical charity dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children, especially those born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.

Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting Debbie Mitchell, club president, at 804-7302722, or by visiting www.

PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Saturday, April 9 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1977 is planning for its 40-year reunion. The first meeting will be held April 9.

For more information, contact Elaine Wren at 804-387-6390 or elainewren@verion.net.

in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner.

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.

For more information, visit WHESEarthDayFestival@ comcast.net.

Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology.

The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.

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Winn’s Baptist Church at 12320 Winns Church Rd. in Glen Allen will host a gospel music concert at 7 p.m., featuring True Harmony. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 804798-5512, 804798-6179 or Carlton at 804-651-4544.

Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept.

12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville.

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State’s 4 p.m. burning law in effect through April 30 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law went into effect Monday, Feb. 15, the start of spring fire season in the Commonwealth.

This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 through April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.

A violation of this law is a Class

3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine.

In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.

“Because people are the cause of more than 95 percent of wildland fires in the Commonwealth, the 4 p.m. burning law may be one of the most effective tools we have in the prevention of wildfires,” said John Miller, director of resource protec-

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American Legion Post 175 sponsors most of the delegates from Hanover County.

Candidates must be rising high school seniors as of the end of the current school year.

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10-year average of 1,100 wildfires, which burn a total of 11,000 acres annually.

“If not for the suppression efforts of VDOF employees and local firefighters, 901 homes and other structures, worth an estimated $150 million, would have been damaged or destroyed last year by these wildfires,” said Miller.

Fred Turck, VDOF forest protection coordinator, said, “The leading cause of wildfires in Virginia is carelessness. An unattended debris

burning fire, a discarded cigarette or a single match can ignite the dry fuels that are so prevalent in the early spring. Add a few days of dry, windy conditions and an escaped wildfire can quickly turn into a raging blaze.

People living in most rural areas of Virginia are especially at risk. To take a quote from Smokey Bear, ‘Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.’ ” For more information on what you can do to protect yourself and your property or to learn how to become “Firewise,” visit www.dof.virginia.gov.

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tion at the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF). “Each late winter and early spring, downed trees, branches and leaves become ‘forest fuels’ that increase the danger of a wildfire. By adhering to the law and not burning before 4 p.m., people are less likely to start a fire that threatens them, their property and the forests of Virginia.”

In 2015, there were 616 wildfires that burned a total of 5,906 acres of forestland in the Commonwealth.

This was significantly less than the

As in prior years, Boy’s and Girl’s Nation.

Participants are exposed to State, sponsored by the American Legion, will be at the rights and privileges, the Radford University in Radford. duties and the responsibilities Girl’s State, sponsored by the of a franchised citizen.

The training is objective American Legion Auxiliary, and practiwill be at cal with city, Longwood Candidates county and University in must be rising state governFarmville. high school seniors ments operatAmerican as of the end of the ed by the stuLegion Boy’s current school year. dents elected State and to the various Girl’s State offices. are among Activities include legislathe most respected educational programs of government tive session, court proceedings, instruction for high school law enforcement presentations, assemblies plus band, chorus students.

Each participant becomes and sports recreational proa part of the operation of his grams.

Candidates are not required or her local, county and state to attend a Hanover County government.

Two participants will be high school.

Students who do not attend selected to attend Boy’s Nation

a Hanover County high school, but reside in a Hanover County high school district also may apply.

Scholarships include complete tuition, room and board for the entire week.

Interested students are urged to visit the Boy’s and Girl’s State websites at www. vaboysstate.org and www. vagirlsstate.org.

Applications are available by contacting C. B. Arnett, Boy’s State coordinator, at boysstatepost175@gmail.com or Betty Flippo, Girl’s State coordinator at betflip1963@comcast.net.

Applications also are available from counselors or Social Studies Department at the Hanover County high schools.

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 18.

Hanover CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and how this great team of volunteers can be beneficial to the community.

Williams said the luncheon “was a great opportunity for members of Hanover FireEMS to better understand the needs of the business community, understand their concerns and find areas where we

could possibly partner in the future.”

Some of the businesses in attendance included: Ashland Berry Farm, Branscome, Buckingham Branch Office, Champion Saddlery, DLP, Fine Metals, Kings Dominion, Martin Marietta, New Line Hardscapes, PCS Power Train Solutions, and Specialty Coating and Laminating.

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able information on several different aspects of the Hanover Fire-EMS Department, including the Community Risk Reduction and Operations Divisions and volunteer opportunities.

Joy Oliver and Lisa Davis presented information on the

ASHLAND — The Hanover Virginia Cooperative Extension office is offering a training course to become certified as a Private Pesticide Applicator in the State of Virginia.

In order to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides on your land, you must have a Private Pesticide Applicator’s Certification through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

This training class will review the over 500-page Virginia Core Pesticide Manual in detail and then the certification exam will be administered.

This certification is normally a suggested certification for people who work in agriculture, greenhouses, and landscape companies.

Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley

Kersey Creek Elementary School finished second in the national Scotties Trees Rock! Contest. The school’s award-winning video led to a $7,000 prize. Students wrote, produced, and starred in a three-minute video explaining why “Trees Rock.” Parent volunteers Julie Hendricks and Krista Loucas helped lead the effort. The money will be used to buy new books, as well as start a school garden at Mechanicsville Elementary School. Shown in the photo above are, from left, Julie Hendricks, Dr. Lisa Thompson, Sarah Hendricks, Niko Loucas, Lieschen Burkhardt, Leah Sager, Joey Dalton, Lindsey Turner, Amanda Campbell, Lexie Ibarra, Madison Arambula, Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Grace Foley, Meadow Messerschmidt, Jessica Hendricks and Krista Loucas. Parents volunteers Loucas and Hendricks are shown at right.

see PESTICIDE, pg. 28

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Atlee performing for seniors

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Nate Berenshteyn, the choral director, and the entire Atlee chorus decided a great way to give back to the community of Hanover County would be to do a free concert for the senior citizens. Danette Fulk said, “The three competitive show choirs will be performing, right in the middle of their competitive season. The show was planned to be convenient to seniors in our community. We hope community churches will coordinate transportation and come enjoy a fabulous show.” The concert, which is for all seniors in Hanover County, will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Atlee High School. Choir groups performing include Elegance, Serenade and Illusion. Intermittent solos also will be performed. Groups are encouraged to start arriving by 2 p.m. For more information, contact Fulk at danijed@reagan. com or 804-317-8565.

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Deputy Sam Dunkley, 26 years; Deputy Mark Hottle, 27 years; and Deputy Mark Segal, eight years; recently were honored on their recent retirement from the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office family. Combined, they have over 60 years of service to the citizens of Hanover County. “We will truly miss these gentlemen and appreciate their dedication to help keep our community safe,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “Thank you and we wish you all the best!”

Shown are, from left, Dunkley, Hines, Hottle and Mark Segal.

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OKMS physical education classes going to Y, bowling alley MECHANICSVILLE — As part of Oak Knoll Middle School’s physical education instruction, seventh grade students will be going to the YMCA Rutland Atlee location and the eighth grade students to Hanover Lanes in Mechanicsville (three days of instruction for each class) March 18 (B Day), March 21 (A Day), March 22 (B Day), March 23 (A Day), March 24 (B Day), and March 25 (A Day).

All seventh and eighth grade gym classes will be going during their physical education block.

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cation teacher by Friday, March 11. If your child has a membership to the YMCA they are not excused from payment. In addition, the YMCA is required to fill out their permission slip.

The sixth grade PE classes will participate in a skating unit. They will stay at Oak Knoll and the skates are rented and delivered to the school.

Permission forms also are required. In order to participate, the student must return the permission slip and money to their physical education teacher by Friday, March 11.

Permission for either event will not be granted by phone or by a written note.

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ECHANICSVILLE — Katie Pierson, an eighth grade student at Chickahominy Middle School, recently received an invitation to a U.S. Soccer Training Center to be held outside of Washington, D.C. Her father, Steve Pierson, said, “This is Katie’s fourth invitation and each one she attends helps get her closer to her goal of being named to a full national team roster.”

U.S. Soccer conducts training sessions in conjunction with local clubs and state associations to identify players with Youth National Team

KATIE PIERSON invited to soccer training center

potential.

Training Centers are conducted by a member of the

U.S. Soccer National Team staff.

“Katie says that she has been inspired by many of the former and current U.S. Women’s National Team players that her motivation is to eventually provide inspiration and be a positive role model for the next generation of female soccer players,” Steve added.

Katie trains with former U.S National Team players Jillian Loyden and Nicole Barnhart, who is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Katie resides in Kings Charter and is playing two years up as the starting goalkeeper for the U16 Fredericksburg FC Elite team.

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Atkinsons celebrating 60 years of marriage

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Ed “Nat” and Alice Mae Atkinson of Studley will celebrate 60 years of marriage on March 3, 2016. They have four children, eight grandchildren, one step-grandson and four greatgrandchildren.

Buzzing With the Bees workshop to be held at libraries HANOVER — Hanover Master Gardeners will present “Buzzing With the Bees,” a workshop for children and adults, held at several of the Hanover branches of the Pamunkey Regional Libraries to coincide with Spring Break.

The hands-on experience will teach participants about pollination and the role of native bees and honeybees in our environment.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants will make mason bee “houses” and will begin the germination of sunflower or bean seeds to take home.

The workshops will be held every half hour at the following times and locations: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, see BEES, pg. 28

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Glenn Tuck, third from the right, recently officiated his last football game, retiring after 40 years. He is a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and, according to his wife Cindy, “we have lived in Mechanicsville almost all our lives.” He said he “went out with a bang” as he worked the VHSL (Virginia High School League) Division 6 state championship game played at the University of Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 12. The temperature that day was 72 degrees and the game was a triple overtime thriller — “not a bad way to walk off the field for the last time.”

Menzies license plate meets requirement with pre-sells

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND — A special license plate commemorating Meg Menzies, a late Ashland resident and mother of three who was struck and killed by a drunken driver while running along U.S. Route 54 in January 2014, met a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requirement for manufacture and distribution by pre-selling more than 450

plates. The action was taken on Sunday, Feb. 28.

Sponsored by Del. Christopher K. Peace (RHanover), Bill HB1312, which seeks to create the memorial license plate for Menzies, recently was passed by the Virginia House of Delegates in

a 99-0 vote and is scheduled to General Assembly, the DMV go before the Virginia Senate provides a profit sharing program that eventually will allow today (Wednesday, March 2).

“My reaction was a sense the proceeds from the sale of the plates to go of overwhelmtoward a charity that ing honor that we will offer a scholarwere able to stay ship in Menzies’ focused and finish honor to students at what we started,” Atlee and Hanover Ryan Hudson, orgahigh schools. nizer of the initiaThe license plate tive behind the bill, design features a silsaid in an email. “As houette of Menzies I was sitting at my MENZIES running in front of computer I shed a a backdrop of the few tears as I texted Meg’s mom (Pam Cross) to tell Richmond skyline. her that we’d reached our goal.

Hudson met with Menzies’ This has truly been a marathon mother to help come up with with so many hills and twists a design idea for the memorial and turns along the way.” license plate and artist Frank Following Menzies’ passing, Engler brought the idea to county residents and members life. of the running community The Menzies memorial banded together and created license is available for $35.

“Meg’s Miles,” a memorial run For more information and social media effort aimed about the memorial plate or at raising awareness of drunk how to purchase one, contact driving.

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Richmond Area Vegetable Production Conference set DOSWELL — Specialists from Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension will be holding the Richmond Area Vegetable Production Conference on Wednesday, March 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Park at16433 Washington Hwy. in Doswell.

This conference will provide current research-based information for managing vegetable and other produce production.

The topics will include Produce Handling Safety, Disease, Weed, and Insect Control, Current Vegetable Production

Practices, Soil Health and Fertility Management, and Pesticide Label updates and Management.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will be onsite during the conference to certify Farmers’ Market Scales.

Farmers may bring produce scales used at farmers’ markets or roadside stands to be certified for use by VDACS. A sponsored lunch will be provided for all attendees so pre-registration is requested.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has two wonderful pets available to a good home. Adele, 430907, is a (estimated) 3-year-old female hound.

She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Adele is a lovely girl with a beautiful bark. It almost sounds like she is singing, hence the name. She is super friendly around everyone and gets along well with other dogs. Adele would love to go to a home where she will be able to run and play. Daisy, 432041, is a (estimated) 1-year-old female domestic short haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Daisy is a sweet, mild-mannered cat. She loves to sit on her bed and observe.

She also is very friendly with new people she meets. Daisy looks to be litter box trained too.

She will make a great house cat. For more information on these two great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/ Adopt-a-Pet/.

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If you are interested in becoming trained and certified, make plans to take part in the training from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland.

Space is limited so preregister by calling Laura Maxey-Nay at 804-7524310 or email at lmaxeynay@vt.edu.

Information submitted

by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

March 28, at the Lois Wickham Jones Montpelier Library.

6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the Richard S. Gillis Jr. Ashland Library.

1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Cochrane Rockville Library.

1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the Mechanicsville Library.

1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Atlee Library.

1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Hanover Library.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

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To reserve a 30-minute slot, contact the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-7524310 or send an email to lynnj67@vt.edu If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact the Hanover County Cooperative Extension Office at 804-7524310 (TDD number 800-8281120) during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

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

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Principal announces important dates at Cool Spring MECHANICSVILLE – Dr. Paula Brown, principal of Cool Spring Elementary School, has released a listing of important dates for students and their parents/guardians.

Included are: March 4 – Interims.

March 7 — SCA Skate Night.

March 8 — Grade 5 DARE Graduation.

March 15 — PTA meeting; Curriculum Fair and Celebrating Culture Event — 6:30 p.m.

March 17 — CSES Barnes and Noble Night.

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

a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate, call 804-752-4310 by

VEGETABLE

8 PM

March 21 — Papa John’s CSES Staff Delivery Night.

March 22 — Statewide Tornado Drill.

March 25 — CSES Celebration of Learning Event.

March 28 – Apr. 1: Spring Break.

April 8 — Full instructional day for students and staff.

April 11 — Theatre IV; Grades K and 1.

April 14 — Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017 school year.

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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

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

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

Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds.

Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am.

Worship Service, 11am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

UNITED METHODIST

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9 am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) ; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:30 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Rev. Joe Kendrick, pastor 781-0330, Rev. Chris Thomas, Minister of Music. www.blackcreek.org

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500.

Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Chrissy Vaughan, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org

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

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Lee-Davis boys take second in state meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor HAMPTON – After the first day of the Virginia High School League Group 5A indoor track and field championships, there was little doubt that Bethel – most recently in Group 6A – was going to win the boys and girls championships at Boo Williams Sportsplex Friday and Saturday. The real fight was going to be over which team would come in second.

Lee-Davis’ boys had a shot, but they needed a near flawless performance in the final event of the meet, the 1,600-meter relay, to reserve their slot.

Sam Franklin, Brandon Brooks, Jeremiah Hankerson and Christian Gilliam delivered. Running against a dogged Deep Run team in the second heat of the event, the Lee-Davis runners won the heat, earned a fourth in the event overall, and finished in a three-way tie for second with Douglas Freeman and Hickory.

“We had to have a good showing,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “We felt like if we came and we ran like we’re capable of, we could maybe do second out of the slower section. … We had a lot of tired legs on that relay.

Most of those guys have done two or three events week after week now, and they were pretty tired.”

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By Vic Dorr Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Sam Franklin (right) gets Lee-Davis’ boys 1,600-meter relay team off to a strong start at the Virginia High School League Group 5A state indoor track and field championships at Boo Williams Sportsplex Saturday.

Gilliam was the wild card.

He was fresh, and because of that, he was assigned the anchor leg. It proved a fortunate assignment.

The Confederates were running against Deep Run in the second leg.

“I haven’t seen a Deep Run kid yet that won’t fight you all the way to the line. They’re well coached and they want to win,”

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Mathews said. “I knew having them in our section was going to make us better. It was like a blessing in disguise.”

The Wildcats were as determined as Lee-Davis to do well in that heat, and they started in front. Carter Giles and Tony Mosca kept Deep Run ahead the first two legs of the relay, but Franklin and Brooks were never farther than a footstep

or two behind. On the third leg, Hankerson overtook Deep Run’s Bradley Wyatt, but on the final leg, Wildcat Cole Giles slipped ahead of Gilliam. But Gilliam had plenty of energy in reserve for the final lap.

“He’s just a cool customer,” Mathews said. “You really can never tell if Christian’s nervous, excited, sad, happy – you really don’t know. He just keeps that

plain, calm demeanor all the time. So when he got the baton and the guy came up and went by him a little bit, you saw the expression on his face change, like, ‘Oh, not today!’ and he changed gears.”

Across the board, the Confederates did well in the pole vault. Jordan Lipinski

ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon produced points and passion in equal quantities in its first appearance in the 2016 ODAC men’s basketball tournament.

The defending champion Yellow Jackets received 16 points and 12 rebounds from Daniel Noe and 15 points apiece from Mike Silverthorn and Jon Nowell in Tuesday’s 84-68 victory over Eastern Mennonite.

Randolph-Macon did what it always does when playing the Royals in Ashland. It won. Eastern Mennonite is 0-26 in Crenshaw Gym. “The biggest thing was our urgency — especially see R-MC, pg. 31

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Atlee girls earn berth in state basketball tourney

By Laura Fien Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE -- The Atlee girls basketball team is peaking at the right time.

After starting its season 2-9, Atlee won its 13th consecutive game on Tuesday night, beating visiting Wakefield 58-50 in the 5A North quarterfinals. With the win, the Raiders clinched a spot in the state tournament.

“It feels good to turn it around, because more than anything I had to make sure the girls believed we were better than our record,” said Atlee coach Michael Rawlings. “I just wanted them to believe, and kept pushing that.”

Tuesday night’s win didn’t come easy. Atlee never trailed, but Wakefield had a chance to tie it with just over a minute to play and the Raiders leading 5350. But a missed 3-point attempt ended the Warriors’ threat.

Wakefield trailed 39-34 at the start of the fourth quarter, when the Warriors started to apply a full-court press.

Still, it wasn’t enough to stop Atlee’s Ashley Weaver and Alyse

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on defense,” said R-MC coach Josh Merkel. “I was very proud of our effort. We won the 5050 balls. We were the first to the floor” when pursuing loose balls. “We won the offensive and defensive glass. It looks like we’re peaking at the right time.”

The Yellow Jackets (13-13) have posted two solid victories after a late-season slide during which they lost four of five.

They advanced to the Salem Civic Center for Friday’s quarterfinal appointment with No. 2-seeded Virginia Wesleyan.

Merkel said his team’s

attempts and 5 of 6 free throws.

She also grabbed 10 rebounds.

Armentrout followed Weaver with 21 points, sinking 9 of 13 field goal tries and 3 of 9 free throws. She added a game-high 14 rebounds to secure her 12th consecutive double-double.

“I think I have a height advantage on a lot of teams, which is a big help,” Armentrout said. “I think just overall our team work and intensity, we have really picked it up since Ashley has been back.”

Weaver was out during the first half of the season, nursing a foot injury.

Since her return, the Raiders have lost just one game.

“It honestly makes me feel good, I just hope they can feed off of my energy going forward,” Weaver said.

Atlee traveled to Potomac for the 5A North region semifinals in Dumfries Thursday, Dave Lawrence/The Local where it fell to the Panthers 49Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout (center) gets the rebound despite the efforts of Wakefield’s Olivia Bayne 22. Potomac (18-7) was led by (5) and Lyrin Hatcher (11) in the Raiders’ 58-50 victory over the visiting Warriors in the first round Imani Wheeler with 12 points of the Region 5A North girls basketball tournament Tuesday. and Bailey Taylor with 10 as it advanced to its first region title Armentrout from adding to the tried to do that more, because if down low,” said Rawlings. scoreboard. they extend the court that gives Weaver had a game-high 22 game since winning a region “I wish they would have Ashley and Alyse more room points, hitting 8 of 11 field goal title in 2012.

approach to Friday’s game — and any that follow it — will be simple: “Just take them as they come, one at a time, and do everything we can to win every possession.”

The Jackets didn’t win every possession on Tuesday, but they won them when they counted.

R-MC led 45-37 at intermission and maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half. Eastern Mennonite crept to 9 behind at the midpoint of the half, but R-MC responded with an 11-3 surge.

Jamie Wilson’s 3-pointer from the right-hand corner produced a 17-point advantage with 7:12 remaining.

The pace was fast and at

times frantic. Each team reached deep onto its bench.

Bursts of elegant offense — the Yellow Jackets rang up 22 assists on 34 made baskets — were followed by spasms of clumsy inefficiency.

“We’re capable of playing that way,” Merkel said. “We’re a very good transition team and we like a fast tempo.”

Silverthorn’s impact was as significant as it was swift.

Silverthorn, a sturdy 6-foot-4 sophomore reserve, crammed all of his points into 12 first-half minutes. He did so on 5-of-5 marksmanship from behind the 3-point stripe. He bagged his first two 3-pointers before he had accumulated 30 seconds of

Atlee next hosted Tuscarora in a third-place game Saturday. Despite Weaver and Armentrout’s double-doubles, the Raiders fell to the Titans 60-43. Weaver scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Armentrout had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Tuscarora was led by Chloe Roach with 30 points and Rachel Nibbelink with 13.

Despite finishing fourth in the region, the Raiders still have at least one game left: they will play Region 5A South champion Princess Anne in a state quarterfinal Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Center.

No matter what happens, it’s been a great ride for the Raiders.

“We have already reached all of our goals for the season, so anything we do going forward is gravy,” said Rawlings. “I knew these girls had it in them all along. And it is just like I said before, it was getting them to believe that they were better than our record.”

Laura Fien can be reached at lfien@timesdispatch.com.

Randolph-Macon 52 Randolph-Macon beat No. 10 SALEM – Khory Moore Shenandoah 78-53 on Feb. 22 scored a game-high 22 points in the first round of the Old and the Marlins rolled past the Yellow Jackets in the quarterfisee R-MC, pg. 32 nals Friday.

Khalil Barnette and Kaelin Poe each added 11 points for CORRECTION: The Virginia Wesleyan. story “Hanover boys secLamont Moore led ond in Group 4A swimRandolph-Macon with 12 ming” incorrectly reported points. Daniel Noe added 11. the names of one of the The Marlins shot 55.2 permembers of the Hawks’ cent from the field and held the record-breaking boys 200Yellow Jackets to 33.3 percent. yard medley relay team.

Marshall Brooks was the Women fourth member of the First Round team along with Patrick ASHLAND – Katie Townsend, Jonathan Moss Anderson scored 29 points and and Garrett Gauntt.

78, grabbed 17 rebounds as No. 7

playing time.

Silverthorn was the Yellow Jackets’ anchor throughout the first half. His fourth 3-pointer — a rainbow from the top of the circle at 3:40 — nudged R-MC into an 11-point lead.

The Royals pared the deficit to 6 before Silverthorn buried another 3-pointer with 50 seconds remaining.

RaShawn Latimer led Eastern Mennonite (9-14) with 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting.

Randolph-Macon rolled to an 88-59 homecourt victory in its only regular-season encounter with Virginia Wesleyan.

Quarterfinal Virginia Wesleyan

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Lodge, Miglorini drive home win for Jackets

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Cole Miglorini hit a two-run single to tie the game in the sixth inning and Travis Lodge rapped a two-run home run in the eighth to lift the Yellow Jackets to a 8-7 victory over Rowan in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Estes Park Sunday afternoon.

The win gives the Yellow Jackets a series sweep over the Profs – Randolph-Macon had beat Rowan 7-2 Saturday – and improves their season-opening win streak to nine.

The Profs (0-3) looked set to spoil the Yellow Jackets’ spotless record by jumping out to a 6-0 lead after three and a

half innings in the nightcap.

Randolph-Macon was struggling on offense – a couple of good scoring opportunities ended in line drives to Rowan third baseman Jason Clapper – but the Yellow Jackets weren’t ready to yield.

“Our coach [Ray Hedrick] is always on us about winning each and every inning,” Lodge said. “So once we lost a few innings, it was our turn to win … and that’s what we did. We knew that back half of the game had to be ours.”

Randolph-Macon scored a run in the fourth inning, and added another in the fifth. But they still trailed by four until a two-out rally in the bottom of the sixth.

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and Yomna Soliman finished first and second, respectively in the girls pole vault. Lipinski finished with an 11-foot leap.

Soliman PR’d twice to finish at 10 feet, 6 inches.

The finish was the fulfillment of a season-long goal for the two.

“That was our goal at the beginning of the postseason, was to go one and two for all the postseason meets. we did that for conference, but we didn’t accomplish it for regionals,” Lipinski said. “Now we accomplished our main goal, which is awesome.”

Lipinski noted how big a personal accomplishment it was for Soliman to reach her second-place mark.

“She did great. Her [personal record] before this meet was 9-6,” Lipinski said. “We knew that she could jump 10-plus for a while now. But she’s had trouble taking it from practice and applying it during meets.

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Lee-Davis’ pole vaulter Jordan Lipinski celebrates as she clears 10 feet, 6 inches to take the Group 5A girls state indoor championship.

I’m really happy for her that she jumped 10-6 today. It’s a big accomplishment for her. She’s really happy.”

Soliman was more than just happy.

“I was really happy. I was shocked. It surprised me,” Soliman said of clearing 10 feet.

“Then I went into the next bar, I cleared it, and I didn’t believe it.”

Not to be left out of the honors, fellow Confederate Josh Grant finished second in

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Christian Sanderson opened the uprising with a bunt single.

Jeff Butler was hit by a pitch, and Herminio Azor singled to center field to drive in Sanderson.

Back-to-back walks to Mitch Keeler and Lodge brought in Butler and left the bases loaded for Miglorini.

A single should bring in two runs, but all Miglorini was thinking was to put the ball in play. He did, with a soft lob into right field that brought home Azor and Keeler.

“I hit it so soft, I didn’t think it could break a pane of glass,” Miglorini said. “I was happy it went through.”

The game remained knotted at 6-all until one out in the eighth. Keeler was hit by a pitch

rel on it and that’s what happened.”

Keeler took off from first on contact, hesitated just before second, and took off around third to home after the ball cleared the 16-foot tall left field fence 320 feet from home plate.

Lodge knew he had a chance at a homer when he saw Rowan left fielder Eric Oliver turn his back to the infield.

“I always look at the outDave Lawrence/The Local fielders,” Lodge said. “Once I Randolph-Macon’s Mitch Keeler (9) congratulates teammate see them turn their backs and Travis Lodge after Lodge’s home run over the left field fence they’re running toward the drove the pair home in the Yellow Jackets’ 8-7 win over Rowan fence I always know it has a in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Estes Park Sunday. chance. Once I hit first base I saw it go over the fence.” for the second time that game. get the ball up.

Dave Lawrence can be Lodge came to the plate with a “I knew if I could get it up in strong wind blowing out to left the air, it would travel,” Lodge reached at dlawrence@mechlofield. All he needed to do was to said. “I just had to put a bar- cal.com.

the boys pole vault, with teammates Alex Slinkman and Chris Vincent finishing seventh and eighth, respectively.

In other Lee-Davis results, Connor Scott finished third in the boys shot put. Nicholas Corbin and Brooks finished third and fifth in the boys 55 hurdles, respectively. Hankerson ran seventh in the 500 dash and Franklin finished eighth in the 300 dash. Maggie Morgan finished eighth in the 1,600 run for the girls team, which ended the day tied at 10th place with Mills Godwin.

Atlee, which finished 16th in the boys championships and 18th in the girls, had a number of athletes scoring points for the Raiders. Cason Gardner finished third in the boys high jump; William Chapman was fourth in the pole vault and Jake Dehetre was sixth in the 1,000 run.

Raine Wilson and Megan Godsey led the Raiders’ girls with fifth-place finishes in the shot put and pole vault, respectively. Numa Rehmani finished seventh in the pole fault.

Atlee finished 16th in the boys championships and 18th in the girls. Patrick Henry finished 34th and 23rd, respectively.

Patrick Henry had two athletes scoring points for the Patriots: Tiffany Harris, who finished fourth in the girls 500 run; and Grant Davis, who finished eighth in the boys 1,600.

Group 4A championships LYNCHBURG – Jeremy Davis, with second- and thirdplace finishes in the long jump and triple jump, respectively, single-handedly lifted the

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Dominion Athletic Conference tournament.

Hannah Livermon added 13 points for the host Yellow Jackets (13-12). Erin French led the Hornets (7-18) with 17 points.

Anderson broke the ODAC career rebounding record with 1,049.

Hawks to a 15th-place ranking at the VHSL Group 4A indoor track and field championships at Liberty University Friday and Saturday.

Davis cleared 21 feet, 8-1/4 inches in the long jump, five inches short of the winning leap of 22 feet, 1-1/4 inches by Jamestown’s Jordan Willis. In the triple jump, Davis cleared 44 feet, 10 inches. Chancellor’s Chris Greene won the event with a jump of 45 feet, 8-3/4 inches.

Leila Haynesworth had the top finish for the Hawks’ girls,

coming in fourth in the triple jump with a 36 feet, 2-3/4 inch leap. Caroline’s Alantra Mines beat the nearest competition by more than a foot with a 38 feet, 11-3/4 inch mark.

Carter Unger cleared 10 feet, 6 inches to claim sixth place in the pole vault; and Sophie Kinney finished seventh in the 55-meter hurdles in 9.02.

Richmond Times-Dispatch sports producer Dylan Garner contributed to this report.

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

Quarterfinals SALEM — Guilford led by 5 points at halftime, and then pulled away in the second half to defeat Randolph-Macon 86-67 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the ODAC women’s tournament at the Salem Civic Center.

Katie Anderson (Patrick Henry) recorded her 19th double-double of the season for R-MC with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Hannah Livermon

(Powhatan) added 14 points, making 3 of 5 3-pointers, and eight rebounds.

The Yellow Jackets (14-13) were 39.7 percent from the field, including 25 percent on 3-pointers.

The Quakers (20-4) shot 50.8 percent from the field and made 50 percent of their 3pointers.

Vic Dorr can be reached at vdorr@timesdispatch.com.

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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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

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achieved with inexpensive mulch and some vinyl edging. While cleaning up the yard, use a pressure washer to clean stains off of siding and patios and create a like-new appearance.

End-of-season sales can also be the ideal opportunity to purchase big-ticket items like a pool, a hot tub or an outdoor fireplace/fire pit. Shoppers can learn when stores discount their merchandise to make room for new inventory and then use these sales as opportunities to save.

Sometimes saving means repurposing antiques or items found at garage sales. Thanks to the Internet, people can easily advertise items they no longer need or desire. A person can search for backyard items they need at a deep discount if they are fine with previously used materials. From patio furniture to masonry blocks to above-ground pools, patient homeowners can find just about any item they Metro may need to upgrade their backyards.

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Homeowners may not need to replace patio furniture, even if chairs and tables have seen better days. A can of spray paint can cover up any rusted areas or spots where paint has peeled off due to exposure to the elements.

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Spring home improvement

Shopping for a permanent or portable fire pit

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eople have sat around an open fire outdoors for centuries. Not only does fire provide warmth and light, but also it offers a relaxing setting for conversation and socialization.

The outdoor fire pit has transformed the concept of backyard entertaining. Homeowners understand how a fire pit can add value to a home and make their yard an inviting place to be on a summer evening or a chilly autumn night.

Outdoor fire pits are a relatively new creation that continue to grow in popularity. Once available strictly through specialty retailers, fire pits can now be found on the shelves of many home improvement and big box stores as well as online.

Fire pits can add a lot to a home’s exterior entertaining area. Some fire pit styles and materials will last longer than others.

Homeowners should assess their needs and the space available before choosing a fire pit for their home.

First, homeowners must decide if they want a permanent or portable fire pit. If you are ready to make an enduring change to your yard and landscape, then a permanent fire pit is the way to go. These can be made of stone or brick and are often very durable. Permanent fire pits can be incorporated into landscape designs to create a professional patio look. They’re also some of the safer types of fire pits because they cannot be knocked over and the bricks or

retaining wall construction provide a barrier around the fire.

Portable fire pits are freestanding units that can be moved around the yard on a whim.

They also can be loaded into the car and taken to a neighbor’s house or even to the beach.

Portable fire pits are made of metal and usually coated with a fireproof paint. Over time, exposure to the elements can cause the metal to rust or weaken, something homeowners should consider prior to purchase.

Homeowners also must consider a fuel

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Once you have chosen a fire pit, safety should prevail.

Portable fire pits are less expensive than permanent models, and some homeowners prefer a trial run with a portable pit before deciding to install a permanent structure.

source. Wood is a common fuel source for fire pits. Wood can be inexpensive, especially when gathered from around the yard. However, a wood-burning fire will constantly have to be

fed with new branches. If you want to have a roaring fire but don’t want to maintain it, then a gas-fueled fire pit is better. Natural gas fire pits can run off of a portable propane tank (think barbecue tank) or be directly connected to a home’s natural gas supply.

Now you can decide on the style. Gas fire pits will give you a greater number of design options, but there are still plenty of choices with wood fire pits. From bowl-shaped pits to rectangular-shaped pits to barrel-style pits to chimineas, there are designs to fit most preferences and size constraints.

Once you have chosen a fire pit, safety should prevail. Here are some tips to consider.

Keep the fire pit away from the home and objects that can burn. Maintain a safe distance from the fire pit at all times.

The best place to have the fire pit is on hard stone, cement or tile. Portable fire pits can be placed on patio stones in the lawn.

Use a screen to keep embers and sparks from escaping during use.

Keep children a good distance away from the fire pit and always supervise when the pit is in use.

Make sure the fire is completely extinguished before going in for the night.

Do not use any accelerants to make the fire bigger or light faster.

Buy a vinyl cover to protect the fire pit from the elements when not in use.

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What to know when repairing your lawn mower

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very lawn mower requires routine maintenance to keep it running with efficiency and maximum performance. If a breakdown occurs or parts wear out, it’s much more cost-efficient to simply replace the worn parts than it is to buy a whole new mower.

To keep your mower functioning optimally, consider the following.

Regular Maintenance Follow your manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule. Check your owner’s manual or your mower brand’s website for information on when and how to maintain your machine, including checking and changing engine oil and filters, hydraulic filters, belts, air cleaners, spark plugs and

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more. This upkeep on your mower can prevent unscheduled downtime and costly repairs.

Replace Parts Wisely “Modern mowers are designed to function as a system; they aren’t just a collection of parts,” says David Martin, customer service manager at Exmark, a leading mower manufacturer.

While virtually any company can sell parts that are almost right for your machine, Martin advises using original parts from the mower manufacturer. Brands such as Exmark, for example, extensively test every part and accessory for hundreds of hours to ensure they won’t compromise the safety, productivity or durability of the mower, or the quality of cut

it provides.

“There is great value in using genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, as opposed to cheaper “will fit” alternatives, when replacing belts, blades, filters, lubricants and other mower parts,” says Martin.

To learn more about the differences between using generic replacements from an aftermarket company and OEM parts, visit www.exmark.com/OriginalParts.

Whether you mow your lawn often or just a few times a season, be sure to take good care of your mower, paying attention to the suggested maintenance routine. It’s always better to prevent a problem before it becomes an issue. And doing so will improve the quality of each cut and extend the life of the machine.

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Spring tips to attract beautiful birds to your yard

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hen hosting neighbors and friends for spring gatherings, your thoughts may dwell on accommodating guests. But how often do you consider your animal visitors?

“During spring, flocks of birds migrate and are looking for places to refuel and rest,” says Spencer Schock, founder of WindowAlert, makers of bird-friendly products for homes. “A few small tweaks to your yard, is like placing out a welcome mat.”

Unfortunately, migration is not without peril or hardship, but Schock says turning your home into a refuge for birds can be fun and add Sumikophoto - Fotolia.com beauty to your yard. He offers these tips to keep feathered Homeowners can trim home improvement costs by buying their own materials before hiring a contractor to complete the project. travelers safe during their migratory journey. but will help keep birds safe. Study found that the more give birds the energy needed For example, those from WindowAlert decals that were to continue their flight.

Protect flight Remember though, bird WindowAlert have patterns applied to a piece of glass covMillions of birds die annu- that give the appearance of ering the departure point of a strikes are often a problem ally by striking glass, making slightly frosted translucent flight tunnel, the more birds near bird feeders, as feeding windows a hazard to birds glass, but glow like a stop- avoided it (a net protected all birds are easily frightened and in flight. Try applying special light for birds. The brand the birds in the study from are apt to take wild, evasive decals that reflect ultraviolet also makes a high-tech liq- actually getting hurt, no mat- flight; position feeders closer sunlight to your home’s win- uid called WindowAlert UV ter where they chose to fly). than three feet or farther than dows, particularly those win- Liquid, which can be applied 30 feet from windows. If your dows that are highly reflective between decals. feeder is close to the window, Bed and Breakfast of open sky.

Birdfeeders come in all birds fly away from the house.

Such ultraviolet decals The decals won’t affect have been scientifically prov- shapes, sizes and styles, and Believe it or not, the safest your view because they’re en to keep birds safer. A 2015 simply adding one to your type of feeder is the kind that virtually invisible to humans, American Bird Conservancy yard can help beautify it and attach to the window itself.

You can also make your home’s outdoor spaces more bird-friendly filling your garden with the right plants and flowers for pollinating bird species.

• Watch and record: Grab a pair of binoculars and a field guide book and take note of the types of birds you see and when. This will help you become better prepared for next season. In addition, consider becoming a “citizen scientist” by submitting

your observations to The Audubon Society and Cornell University’s database at ebird. org.

For more tips on making your home and garden a bird haven, visit WindowAlert. com.

“By making a few simple modifications to your yard and home, you can assist birds on their long journey,” says Schock.

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