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Hadra, Abbott named to planning commission By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

HANOVER — After 12 years of service, Harold Padgett, Chickahominy District member on the Hanover County Planning Commission, told Angela KellyWiecek, Chickamoniny District member on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, last year of his plans to retire when his current term expired. She began a search that culminated with the selection of Steve Hadra, who was appointed durhadra

ing last Wednesday’s meeting of the supervisors. A former postal inspector, Hadra acknowledged the responsibility of replacing such an esteemed and respected member of the commission. “I feel like I have big shoes to fill,” Hadra said as he briefly addressed the board. “I join Ms. KellyWiecek in thanking him for his service. … He’s quite a man.” In a related action, Ashland District Supervisor Faye O. abbott

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The lane expansion project on U.S. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) continues, with Virginia Department of Transportation workers progressing toward the completion date of summer 2017. For more details, turn to page 5.

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OKMS student takes second place at regional spelling bee By Meredith Rigsby News Editor HANOVER – A seventh-grader from Oak Knoll Middle School took the second place title at the 42nd annual Richmond Times-Dispatch

Regional Spelling Bee held Saturday, March 12 at the Library of Virginia. Delany Cotton advanced to the regional spelling bee after previously winning first place at the 2016 Hanover County Public Schools Division Spelling

Delany Cotton, a seventhgrader at Oak Knoll Middle School took second place at The Richmond Times-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee held Saturday, March 12 at the Library of Virginia. File Photo by Meredith Rigsby

Bee on Thursday, Jan. 14. “We are incredibly proud of Delaney. She represented Hanover County Public Schools and Oak Knoll Middle School exceptionally well, and I’m confident that all of Hanover is equally proud of her,” Dr.

Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, said. “Last year, she performed admirably during the countywide competition, but this year she took it to a whole new level.

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HANOVER – “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Situation” recently was addressed by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. About 200 members of the Sheriff ’s Office Business Watch, Worship Watch and Neighborhood Watch groups attended the program, which was held March 3 in the meeting room of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The presentation focused on historical case studies and current best practices. “This presentation was designed to make our com-

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munity aware of what they can do to be better prepared and develop a plan should an event like this occur,” Col. David. R. Hines, sheriff, said. “Partnering with our community to deliver this information and the favorable response is indicative of the great partnerships we share in Hanover County,” he said. “The Sheriff ’s Office would like to extend its sin-

cere appreciation to all who attended and made this presentation a success.” For more information about the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Watch Programs, call 804-365-3110 or visit www.hanoversheriff. com. Information submitted by Sgt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

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The meeting room of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors was filled with members of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s Business Watch, Worship Watch and Neighborhood Watch programs. They listened to Col. David R. Hines, below, talk about “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Situation.”

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ANOVER — 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. see BEES, pg. 4 

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ASHLAND – A 30-year-old Maryland man was found dead Tuesday, March 8, in a vehicle in the 11300 block of Cross Corner Road in Ashland. Kevin Tyrice Reynolds of District Heights, Maryland, apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Sgt. James R. Cooper of

the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Deputies had responded about 10 a.m. to a report of a suspicious vehicle sitting on private property. They discovered Reynolds, the lone occupant, in the driver’s seat. He was dead at the scene. Cooper said the sheriff ’s office is working with the

Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the actual cause of death of the decedent. Investigators working in conjunction with the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Police Department determined that Reynolds was charged in connection with a double homicide in their jurisdiction on Monday, March 7. Anyone with information

about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-7801000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

HCSO investigates fatal crash on Rural Point Road Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – On Sunday, March 13 at 11:19 p.m. the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the 8000 block of Rural Point Road in reference to a single vehicle

automobile crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2012 Infiniti four-door sedan, driven by 22-year-old George Schmetzer of Hanover was traveling east on Rural Point Road when it ran off the left side of the roadway and struck

a tree. The driver, Schmetzer, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators are still evaluating evidence in an effort to determine all factors leading up to the incident. Anyone who may have

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Suspect fled scene of accident on Bell Creek Road.

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Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Ashcake Road.

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Prichard appointed Alan Abbott to represent her district on the planning commission. Abbott replaces outgoing commissioner Claiborne Winborne. Abbott served on the Ashland Planning Commission for two terms. In other matters, assistant county administrator Jim Taylor provided a Public Safety annual report, an analysis that gauges the county’s efficiency in meeting needs in the county. Response times are slightly up and “off the target” for last year, but Taylor said those numbers are relative. Taylor said outcomes remain positive when citizens access emergency services in Hanover. Eleven of the 13 Tier I indicators were positive and two fell slightly under the county’s stated goals. “Our 911 center takes on average 600 calls every day,” Taylor said. One hundred of those are of the emergency nature and require immediate response. Calls for police service account for about 80 percent of the total calls to the emergency center with EMS required for about a fifth of the requests. Fire/EMS responded to a majority of

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able to Virginia Republican groups. He discussed what Elizabeth Bradford, president, referred to as “a positive plan for the upcoming presidential election and the need to work together for a win.” Findlay wrapped up his

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:

program with a question-andanswer session. Bradford said the members were pleased to have the opportunity to address several issues. The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship this year to a qualified Hanover

its calls that involved medical services, and car accident responses also represented a major portion of emergency calls. Taylor also addressed the ongoing problem of attracting volunteers for Fire/ EMS services, and the effect it can have on stations in the county. “We are seeing fewer volunteers and it is taking more time to train them,” he said, referring to decreasing volunteer numbers. Director of Planning, David Maloney requested authorization to advertise ordinances regarding the keeping of chickens and bees (not together) in residential districts. He also requested authorization for an ordinance regarding guest houses in the county. Detached single-family homes with lots of more than a third of an acre would be permitted to keep up to six female chickens under the new ordinance. The birds must be contained in an enclosure within the rear yard of the property, and owners are responsible for waste and odor control. The board also opted to advertise a public hearing for the keeping of bees in RS, R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning districts, the same designated area targeted for the keeping of chickens. Kelly-Wiecek voted for a motion to

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advertise, but made it clear she has concerns regarding the new ordinance. She is suggesting increased minimum lot sizes from the proposed one-third of an acre. Citing increased neighbor disputes, she pointed out that homeowners associations will not have any power to override the new ordinance and regulate the raising of chickens. Prichard questioned the need for an enclosure inside a fenced area, a measure designed to isolate the birds and prevent escape. Maloney said the requirement ensures security in areas where fences could be as low as four feet, and also protects the birds from predators. The public also will provide input on proposed new definitions to the term “guest houses” and restrictions regarding those designations. The board approved the request to advertise all three items unanimously and public hearings will be scheduled for next month. With the high-speed rail issue heating up in western Hanover, chair Aubrey Stanley said a meeting regarding the project will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

l 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Atlee Library. l 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Hanover Library. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a 30-minute slot, contact the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-752-4310 or send an email to lynnj67@vt.edu If you are a person with a disability and desire any assis-

tive 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.

VDOT progressing with U.S. 360 expansion work By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – In spring 2015, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) began a $14.2 million construction project to increase capacity on U.S. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) from three lanes in each direction to four lanes between Interstate 295 and the proposed Bell Creek Road intersection. The project also will leave three lanes remaining in each direction between the proposed Bell Creek Road intersection and Wynbrook Lane, and add a continuous through/ right turn lane at the location. As of Friday, March 11,

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The eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. 360 are getting ever closer to expanding an additional lane on each side of the highway. Work is expected to be completed next year.

drainage was being installed on U.S. 360 and a curb and gutter are being placed in the westbound portion of the route in the vicinity of Sandy Lane, according to Brian Ramsey,

construction manager for the project. Widening of portion of the Interstate 295 ramps also see VDOT, pg. 28 

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Sunshine Week is all about your right to know

Your right to know — that’s the bottom line when it comes to observing, celebrating and embracing Sunshine Week. Our goal with every edition is to report the news. We do not generate it; we do not create it. We report it. And having the access to do so accurately is paramount to the news you need to know. Without hesitation, we question those who would try to circumvent the media in pursuing news that impacts you and your community. Again, your right to know is why we do what we do. Do you believe your county functions with an open government philosophy? If not, then we as voting citizens are responsible for allowing such misbehavior. It is not acceptable and, no matter how it may be spun, the transparency of government in action is the only way for us to prosper and enjoy success. Hiding behind the guise of a closed session has always been a sticking point with this writer. Is it legal? Are those doing business behind closed doors adhering to the exceptions to the Sunshine Law? Yes, we often wonder and will not accept an “I didn’t know” response. Those who are elected or appointed to serve have an obligation to learn all facets of the responsibilities associated with the office. Ignorance is not and never will be an excuse. We as taxpayers have rights and expect respect from those who are representing us. Don’t take for granted that we aren’t watching, because we are — and more often than you may realize. If we seek information about the inner workings of government, our expectation also is to receive whatever materials requested. Don’t shut us out — and the same goes for the citizenry. Don’t underestimate their interest and their involvement in the process. Conduct meetings in a responsible and legal manner and keep the doors open. We understand the exceptions to the law, but we also have seen abuses through the years. It’s simple: Let the sun shine in. As of Sunday, Sunshine Week marks its 11th year. Here’s to many more. Be open. Be transparent. Melody Kinser

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We have a right to feel safe at home By Dave Lawrence Richmond Suburban News

Tuesday, March 1, started out a good day for my family. Taking advantage of schools being closed because of the election, my wife, daughter and I headed to Belle Isle State Park for some hiking and bird watching. We had fun, and came home in a good mood. The good mood did not last. The problem was that somebody shot our house while we were out.

This wasn’t just a case of damaged siding. The bullet passed through the wall into my daughter’s room, ricocheted off the ceiling, and hit the far wall before falling to the floor. While I don’t own any guns now, I used to. I even used to be a member of the NRA – back when its focus was on gun safety and marksmanship. One of the things I remember from those days was the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety, particularly the one “Know your target and what is

beyond.” Somebody failed to live up to that commandment two weeks ago. We live in the High Point Farms neighborhood. From the path of the bullet, it could have come from McCauley Lane. It could have come from a swale behind the cul-de-sac on Wilt Lane. It could have come from somewhere beyond that. I don’t know and don’t much care, because see SAFE, pg. 8 

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Residents should help to keep Hanover clean As spring approaches, it is a good time to consider picking up trash and debris strewn along the streets and roads of Mechanicsville and Hanover County. It is disheartening to see the amount of trash that falls from vehicles going to the landfill off Pole Green Road and the amount that is tossed from vehicles. We have been here less than four years, and I do not remember seeing this amount of debris before. So, let’s do our part to keep Hanover County rural, clean and attractive! Spring is the time! Joe Nicholas Mechanicsville

HSFOIL disapproves of restricting materials Recently, the Virginia General Assembly passed HB516policy on sexually explicit instructional material. This bill forces teachers to send notification to parents whenever a material that is “sexually explicit” is to be used in the classroom. The parent may then request an alternative assignment if the decision is reached that they do not want their student exposed to such content. Sound familiar? While we are Hanover-based, HSFOIL (Hanover Students for Freedom of Information and Learning) greatly disapproves of this bill, for we believe that this is an obvious restriction of a student’s information and learning. The story of how this bill came to be is eerily similar to the story in our very own Hanover County. A parent

rejected to the use of the book “Beloved” in the classroom, due to a scene where a slave girl is raped by two school boys. While rape is, yes, an extremely sensitive topic, it is still a real thing. We can’t continue to shield our students from the truths of the world in the fear of what? That they might get the wrong idea? Let me ask: Where is a student more likely to get the wrong idea — in the classroom, in a piece of literature, under a teacher’s supervision, or out in the real world, where no such supervision exists? Why not use education to our advantage? Educate students about controversial topics and discuss with them what is right and what is wrong. Give our maturity the benefit of the doubt for once! As a senior in high school, I am shocked and embarrassed by how often my intelligence is undermined by those who are supposed to have the most faith in it. Controversial materials greatly enhance a student’s education, they do not hinder it. Allowing a vocal minorsee LETTERS, pg. 8 

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Familiar face welcomed back to handle schools’ finances By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

ASHLAND — The Hanover School Board approved two significant human resource items at the Tuesday, March 8, meeting. The first addressed the recent resignation of David Myers, assistant superintendent in charge of finance. The board accepted that notice of departure with regret. In an accompanying move, they also announced Myers’ replacement. Terry Stone is no stranger to Hanover County. She’s worked in county and school administration in past years, and most viewed her hiring to fill Myers’ assistant superintendent role as a homecoming

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Terry Stone is welcomed back by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, after last week’s meeting. Stone recently worked in Henrico County but is a long-time employee of Hanover County, beginning her career there in 1988. She is a VCU graduate and will assume her duties April 1 as assistant superintendent in charge of finance and see FINANCES, pg. 14  operations.

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— no matter where the shot originated — it had no business being fired. Residential homes, while not as tightly packed in our neighborhood as they are in places like Hoboken, are all around. The fact that our house was hit should suggest some pretty strong and irrefutable conclusions about the irresponsibility of what happened. If we had been home and the shot had been lower, my

the matter. If any of our readers have information about this incident, I would appreciate it if they would contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804365-6140 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. They also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. Dave Lawreence is sports editor of The Mechanicsville Local, The Hanover Local and The King William Local.

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wife and I could have been cleaning up more than sheetrock fragments from my daughter’s room. As it was, had the shot been even lower, it could have hit my next door neighbor or his young granddaughter. While my neighbor might have survived the impact of a .22, the prognosis would have been rather dismal for the kid. We all have a right to feel safe in our homes and on our property. The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating

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ity of parents to shield students from controversial topics hurts no one but the students themselves. Our students should be well-rounded and intellectually competent in all great works of literature, despite the “evils” the pieces might hold. Evils will exist in the world no matter if we shield our students from them or not, but it is much better for students to experience them for the first time in a book, rather than in real life. This is why I, and the rest of HSFOIL, urge the veto of Bill 516, and ask all those who agree to do the same. You can contact the Governor’s office at https:// governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/communicatingwith-the-governors-office to have your voice heard. Stephanie Mayle Mechanicsville

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The Windsor Subdivision of Hanover County had its streets resurfaced -- well, sort of resurfaced -- in the latter part of 2015. Since that time the resurfaced streets are in worse shape, in my opinion, than before this resurfacing job was started. You would only have to send one of your reporters to our subdivision to view the continuous deterioration of the resurfacing project. There are gaping patches where the resurfacing material has deteriorated. Tons of loose gravel is lying on streets throughout the subdivision and will continue to cover the streets until the streets are properly resurfaced, or, until the resurface job is completely deteriorated. Residents of the subdivision have filed numerous complaints to VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) and communicated with a member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and a Virginia legislator. I have sent a letter to Mr. Mike Cade, resident maintenance manager, VDOT, dated Feb. 15, 2016. I have not received a reply to this letter. I see LETTERS, pg. 19 

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Joanna Frank recently presented photographs (shown at right) to Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, and Sgt. Tim Sutton in honor of her two sons, Mathew and Tyler Frank. Mathew Frank was the first child enrolled in the sheriff office’s Project Lifesaver program at its inception in 2003. In addition, Frank also donated $400 to the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver program. “Ms. Frank, thank you for your donation, as well as for your friendship and your continued support of the Project Lifesaver program,” Hines said. For more information about the Project Lifesaver Program, call 804-365-6110 or visit http://www.hanoversheriff.com/232/Project-Lifesaver. Shown are, from left, Sutton, Frank, Hines and Maj. Tom Woody.

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ranked number one in Healthcare Services, to Virginia, ranked 47. For this family, the transition would not come without its fair share of challenges because the Franks had two young, twin sons, Mathew Frank and Tyler Frank, who both suffered from autism, intellectual disabilities and required a great deal of medical care.

Joanna Frank, a prior health care administrator, was surprised when she contacted the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office only to find out that there were very limited community-based services and programs in the area targeting kids with special needs at the time. After researching the cost to the county, required training and program materials,

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Charles William Adams, 73, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was predeceased by his brother, Oscar David Adams, adams and his parents, Dorothy Vernelle Adams and Charles Oscar Adams. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane West Adams; son, Charles Ellis Adams and his wife, Irma Bateman Adams; two grandchildren, Charles Ellis Adams Jr. and Irma Blanton Adams; six brothers and sisters, Miriam Estelle Hall, Lisa Ann Albouy, Peggy Adams Barksdale, Joseph

Earl Adams, Virginia Nell “Ginny” Matthews and Robert Edward Adams; and 11 nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong resident of Mechanicsville. He was a Virginian by birth and the grace of God. He served his country in the Army Reserve. He attended Gethsemane Church of Christ as a child, and worshipped at Mechanicsville Church of Christ and Ashland Church of Christ as an adult. He was a friend to many and a stranger to none. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery at 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

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Thomas a n d James Ta y l o r Fu lton; her sister, Alice Lee bruce Sheets; and long-time friend, Bob Hurley, also precede her in death. After graduating from George Washington High School, Mary Frances attended Strafford Junior College for two years and then entered the University of Virginia School of Nursing where she received her nursing degree in 1950. She will be remembered by many for her role in Bruce’s Riding Academy, which she and George Wallace operated. She had a very successful career as a nurse and spent most of her nursing career working with veterans in the VA Hospital in Richmond. She was very fond of a program called Feet First where she served as the director and helped established programs to help educate children about spinal cord injuries. Mary Frances was a long-time member of the Mechanicsville United

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Methodist Church where she taught Children’s Sunday School for many years, served on various church boards and committees, sang in the choir and was a member of the UMW. She also was a member of the DAR, Pamunkey Woman’s Club, and the UVA Nursing Alumni Association. She also served as a delegate to the state convention for the RNC. She was 1961 Hanover Christmas Mother of the Year and in 1990 was Federal Women’s Program Woman of the Year. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Harbuck, eight nieces and nephews as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Her family extends heartfelt thanks to Wanda Stephens, Ginger and Emily Edwards who were her faithful friends and devoted caregivers for over two years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church at 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville, with her pastor, Kerry Boggs, officiating. Mary Frances will be laid to see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 

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rest at Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville UMC or to the University of Virginia School of Nursing, Claude Moore Nursing Education Building, P.O. Box 800826, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0826. Monaghan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PHYLLIS A. CARTWRIGHT

Phyllis A. Cartwright, of Richmond, died February 8, 2016, in her home at Covenant Woods. She was born in Atlantic, New Jersey, on November 13, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. and Bessie Cartwright. She attended VCU and received her master’s degree from Indiana University. She was a proud member of The Guild. Memorial services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at Covenant Woods at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive in Mechanicsville. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond.

a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland, with the Rev. Lawrence Samuels, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in Signal Hill in Hanover. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

SCOTT FAULKNER

Scott Corey Faulkner, 61, of Chester, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, but grew up in Scituate, Massachusetts. He is a 1983 graduate of the Textile Sciences program at UMass Dartmouth (formerly Southeastern Massachusetts University [SMU]). Scott spent more than 30 years in various Textile Engineering roles with Allied-Signal/Honeywell’s Hopewell and Chesterfield textile processing facilities, and most recently retired from Dominion Fiber Technologies in Richmond. Scott loved music, riding motorcycles, and telling trucking stories. He was a lifetime member of

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and Carlton Shumaker; and one sister, Shirley Adams. Survivors include sons, John Douglas Goodman Sr. (Kara) and Christopher S. Goodman; daughter, Carol Ann Dickerson (John); grandchildren, John, Nick, Josh and Noah Goodman and Ashleigh, Emily and Elizabeth Dickerson; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Goodman retired from the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. A memorial service was held at noon Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little People of America, 250 El Camino Real, Suite 218,

Tustin, CA 92780 or Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

MARIAN F. GREBASCH

Marian F. Grebasch, 94, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She is survived by her son, Robert (Colleen); grandson, Justin; and grebasch daughter, Patricia. Marian was born July 16, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois. She resided in Chicago, married Alfred Grebasch in 1944, and moved to Virginia shortly thereafter. She was an active member of

the Gideons. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Burial will be private at a later date, where she will be buried next to her husband, Alfred. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons (www.Gideons. org) or an organization of your choice.

Margaret Kish

Kish, Margaret Ann, age 74, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in her home with family. She was an only child, born to KISH George and Anna Harkulich, in Sharon PA on Sept 9, 1941. Margaret

enjoyed cooking and baking for others and loved watching friends and family fight for Christmas cookies. She spent over 20 years in Henrico County School Food Service and loved entertaining people in her home during the holidays. She is survived by her two sons Ron (Deborah) and Chris Tamber, granddaughter Ashley Tamber, as well as her best friend Norma (Clay) Church, whom she loved like a sister. She lived a full life and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family invites friends to join in a celebration of her life at 11 am, Tuesday, March 15 at Monaghan Funeral Home; 7300 Creighton Pkwy; Mechanicsville. Margaret was not much for receiving flowers, so in lieu of floral arrangements please donate to your favorite charity or simply do something kind for a stranger.

BARBARA JONES

Barbara Bruce Duke Jones, 74, of Montpelier, passed away on March 5, 2016, at home. She was predeceased by her father, L. Andrew jones Duke Sr. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J. Ernest Jones Jr.; mother, Lillian Moody Duke of Beaverdam; brothers, L. Andrew Duke Jr. (Rebecca) of Glen Allen and J. Michael Duke (Jeanean) of Beaverdam; children, Anne Noel Jones Dawson (Alec) of Greenwich, Connecticut, John E. Jones III (Krista) of Montpelier and B. Sagle Jones Purcell (Tup) of Montpelier. Barbara also is survived by seven grandchildren, Katherine Dawson, William Dawson, Jack Jones,

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Italy. Barbara’s involvement in her local community included the Henry Clay Woman’s Club, where she served as president, the Ashland Junior Woman’s Club, the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, the Scotchtown Chapter of the DAR, Shiloh United Methodist Church and The Newfound River Garden Club. Barbara also served on the Hanover County Planning Commission for 16 years, including as vice chairman and chairman. Barbara worked through these organizations to ensure that growth in Hanover County was mindful of both the unique qualities of the area and its history. Following her tenure on the Planning Commission, Barbara, with a group of other concerned citizens, worked to save the old Montpelier High School and convert it to The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. Her efforts and vision since 1987 have significantly contributed to the success of the

in Farmville. American Legion Boys State and Girls State are among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his or her local, county and state government. Two participants will be selected to attend Boy’s Nation and Girl’s Nation. Participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative session, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies plus band, chorus and sports recreational programs.

Center as an important community institution. Barbara has served in numerous roles at the Center, including as its president. In honor of her contribution, the Center’s art studio was named for her. In 2014, she was a recipient of the Hanover County Historical Society’s Patrick Henry Leadership Award, recognizing her efforts in preserving Hanover’s rich history and heritage. Barbara’s warmth, kindness, common sense and sense of humor drew people to her and she was a loyal and supportive daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed her time with others and treasured her many relationships. A memorial gathering celebrating Barbara’s life was held from 2 to 4 p.m., with brief remarks at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, 17205 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA 23192. A private graveside service will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Montpelier Center for

Candidates are not required to attend a Hanover County high school. Students who do not attend 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 Boys and Girls 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.

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Edward Joshua Jr., 88, of Mechanicsville, departed this life March 3, 2016. A private memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, in the March Funeral Home Chapel at 2110 East Laburnum Ave. in Richmond, with the Rev. James Johnson Jr. officiating.

several nieces and nephews. Esther loved to travel. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

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1968 graduate to address commencement ASHLAND – Haywood A. “HAP” Payne Jr., Class of 1968, will be the 2016 commencement speaker on Saturday, May 28, at Randolph-Macon College. President Robert R. Lindgren said the ceremony will get underway at 10 a.m. at the R-MC Frank E. Brown Fountain Plaza on Henry Street. (In the event of rain, commencement exercises will be held in the Randolph-Macon Brock Sports and Recreation Center at 400 N. Center St.) “I am delighted to share this wonderful news,” Lindgren said. “HAP

Payne is a successful businessman, a steadfast community leader, and a dedicated alumnus whose meaningful connection to R-MC spans 50 years. We are honored that he will serve as commencement speaker, and we look forward to having him share his insight and life lessons with our graduates and their families.” A native of Richmond, Payne earned a B.S. in chemistry from RandolphMacon College, where, in 1966, he became the college’s first African

American student. He earned an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and he completed post-graduate work in Carnegie-Mellon University’s Program for Senior Executives in 1994. He joined Gulf Oil Corporation in 1970 as a systems analysis chemist and remained with the company after it merged with Chevron in 1984. Throughout his career, Payne held several management positions, including general manager of research

services for Chevron Oil Research Co., general manager of technology support, and general manager and laboratory director for Chevron Petroleum Technology Co. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, American Management Institute, American Petroleum Institute, International Facility Management Association, and the National Technical Society. Payne retired in 2010 as president of see COMMENCEMENT, pg. 17 

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PHHS Voter Registration Drive

Katie Dodson, seated in the photo above, helps Scott Toms and Amanda Gilman register to vote. Libbie Stone and Kim Smith, at right, supervise the registration table. Nancy Rodrigues, left in the photo below, Secretary of Administration for the Commonwealth of Virginia, congratulates George Stiles, the 100th student to register.

Students at Patrick Henry High School recently hosted a Voter Registration Drive, led by Sydney Tinker, a senior and SCA vice president. The week-long event resulted in 105 students registering to vote, and included a visit from Nancy Rodrigues, Secretary of Administration for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Shown are, from left, front, Katie Dodson, Libbie Stone and Ms. Rachael Pinkard, and, back, Garry Ellis, Sydney Tinker, Nancy Rodrigues, Theresa Matthews, Shea Burch, Taylor Melton, and Dr. Wanda Bibb, principal.

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HARRISONBURG – Hanover County was well represented by James Madison University students on the President’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. Local residents honored are: Ryan Hooper of Mechanicsville, majoring in accounting and is scheduled to graduate in 2017; Victoria Balducci of Hanover, majoring in athletic training and is scheduled to graduate in 2018; Kathryn Leary of Mechanicsville, majoring in communication sciences and

disorders and is scheduled to graduate in 2016. Alexis Haas of Mechanicsville, majoring in communication studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Sarah Prevost of Mechanicsville, majoring in communication studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2017; Bryan Elliott of Mechanicsville, majoring in computer science and is scheduled to graduate in 2016. Sarah Anderson of Mechanicsville, majoring in Earth science and is scheduled to graduate in 2018; Charles Joseph of Montpelier, majoring in English and is scheduled

to graduate in 2016; Taylor Farmer of Mechanicsville, majoring in health sciences and is scheduled to graduate in 2016. Allison Tingler of Doswell, majoring in health sciences and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Austin Link of Glen Allen, majoring in hospitality management and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Laura Yates of Glen Allen, majoring in integrated science and technology and is scheduled to graduate in 2017. Olivia Balducci of Hanover, majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Chelsie

Blunt of Glen Allen, majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2017; Danielle Dolecki of Glen Allen, majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2016. Lauren Greenberg of Glen Allen, majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Emily Pennington of Mechanicsville, majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Malik Holmes of Glen Allen, majoring in international affairs and is scheduled to graduate in 2018.

Tiffany Reynolds of Mechanicsville, majoring in kinesiology and is scheduled to graduate in 2017; Drew Dyer of Rockville, majoring in marketing and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Faith Whittemore of Mechanicsville, majoring in media arts and design and is scheduled to graduate in 2017. Sarah Ratchford of Mechanicsville, majoring in nursing and is scheduled to graduate in 2018; Brayton Spicer of Glen Allen, majoring in nursing and is scheduled

to graduate in 2018; Travis Henley of Glen Allen, majoring in political science and is scheduled to graduate in 2016. Alexandra Moore of Mechanicsville, majoring in political science and is scheduled to graduate in 2017; Rebecca McCallister of Beaverdam, majoring in psychology and is scheduled to graduate in 2016; Emily Agliano of Montpelier, majoring in public policy and administration and is scheduled to graduate in 2016.

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The Mechanicsville Kids Clothes Swap will host a Swap Day from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville for ticket holders and from 11 a.m. to noon for non-ticket holders. Bring baby to teen clothing, coats, shoes and accessories that are untorn and unstained on a designated “donation day” and receive a

Donation days are Tuesday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; and Thursday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. All remaining items will be donated to local charities. Refrain from donating undergarments and socks. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mechanicsvillekidsclothesswap.

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Chevron Business and Real Estate Services. The unit is responsible for managing the energy company’s facilities, office strategies and property dispositions, and laboratory support. It also provides business services to Chevron’s operating companies throughout the world. Payne also is the first African American to serve on the college’s Board of Trustees, where he has served with distinction, both from 1988-2000 and after rejoining the

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com M E C HA N I C S V I L L E – The deadline for ordering yearbooks at Pole Green Elementary School has been extended to Friday, March 25. The cost is $26. For the order number, go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter 13874 or call 1-866-2873096. Students purchasing year-

Board in 2011. He currently serves as vice chair. He also served on R-MC’s Society of Alumni from 2008-2009, and is a member of the college’s Heritage Society and Presidents Society. In 2011, Payne was awarded the Society of Alumni Distinguished Service Award. Dedicated to community service, Payne is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the pre-eminent membership organization for the development of global black leaders, and serves on the boards of

books are advised not to send money to the school. They also should keep the receipt until they get the yearbook in June. For more information, contact Shannon Dorton at 804-365-4703 or sdorton@ hcps.us. The school cannot guarantee extra yearbooks for sale at the end of the year. Students are encouraged to place their orders now to reserve a copy.

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the National Eagle Leadership Forum, the American Symphony Society, the Orange County Pacific Symphony Orchestra (California), and other cultural and educational (STEM) organizations in Southern California. Payne and his wife, Alice Myers Payne, also a Richmond native, are the proud parents of three children and live in Fullerton, California. Information submitted by Anne Marie Lauranzon, director, Marketing & Communications, Randolph-Macon College.

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Bags & BBQ cornhole tourney set April 2 ASHLAND — Whether you call it cornhole, bean toss or soft horseshoes, played a hundred times or never before, it doesn’t matter because this game is fun for everyone. Hanover County Parks and Recreation invites you to participate in the first annual Bags & BBQ Doubles Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 2, at Poor Farm Park at 13400 Liberty School Road in Ashland. Sign up now for your team’s spot in a tournament bracket.

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sion. Food vendors, selling local BBQ, will be on hand, so make plans to attend. Registration may be done online at www.hanoverparksrec.com and use search word “Bags” to find the two age divisions for Bags & BBQ or, register in person at 13017 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. For more information, call 804-365-7150 or email at parksandrec@hanovercounty. gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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MECHANICSVILLE -- “Holy Saturday enjoy the music and join in all of the activities, at Creator is an annual favorite,” parishio- which includes a scavenger hunt and lunch. ner Katherine Earls said. “This year, we are Bring a picnic blanket and/or a chair and excited to add a musical touch with be ready for a morning of fun and a local Christian worship band, celebration. Generation.” “Holy Saturday is just another IF YOU GO . . . Holy Saturday activities will be 9:45 to 12:30 p.m. opportunity for us to come togethheld from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Episcopal Church er as friends and families to celHoly Saturday, March 26. The day ebrate this most joyous occasion,” of the Creator will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a gathEarls added. ering in the courtyard, followed by Episcopal Church of the Creator an outdoor Easter scavenger hunt. is located at 7159 Mechanicsville An Easter Story will be told by Father Bill Burk Turnpike in Mechanicsville. and the Youth Group. There will be a hunt For more information, call the Church of for treat-filled eggs and a picnic lunch also is the Creator at 804-746-8765 and press option scheduled. 6 to RSVP. One of creator’s mottos is always “the more Those with questions may call Katherine the merrier,” so everyone is encouraged to come Earls at 804-569-6023.

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Her hours of preparation, support at home and excellent classroom instruction all contributed to her accomplishment, and we celebrate her success.” Cotton lost the first place spot at the regional spelling bee to Tejas Muthusamy, a seventhgrader from Moody Middle School in Henrico County, after failing to correctly spelling the

word “cataclysmic.” About 30 spellers, ages 8 to 13, competed in Saturday’s bee, which consisted of more than 13 rounds and lasted over two hours. Spellers represented Richmond-area school systems, as well as districts from around the region. “She faced a lot of stiff competition and we’re really proud of how well she did,” Delany Cotton’s mother, Jodi, said.

Daniel P. Finnegan, vice president for news and digital audience at the Richmond Times-Dispatch moderated the spelling bee. Muthusamy, the winner of the regional spelling bee, will continue on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Md. at the end of May and also will receive a $1,5000 scholarship from The Richmond TimesDispatch and sponsors.

mitter that emits an automatic tracking signal every second, 24 hours per day, enabling law enforcement to easily identify the location of the missing person. It took about six months, according to Joanna Frank, but the sheriff ’s office implemented Project Lifesaver and Mathew and Tyler Frank were the first in the county to receive the watches. Since then, Hanover has taken the initiative and trained all surrounding counties with Project LifeSaver, Joanna Frank said. Following the successful rollout of Project LifeSaver in Hanover, the Franks also became the first family in the county to receive a waiver service. A waiver service allows families to waive the placement of their child in a longterm care facility and instead opt to receive state support for in-home care. A waiver service is granted when a child has a need for long-term care but their needs

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Allen, supervisor of school counselors, updated the school board on efforts underway to ensure equity for all students in Hanover County Public Schools. She said all students are required to fill out a Google request form in order to see a counselor. The completed form allows counselors to more ably track students, requests and needs. Students in Hanover also have access to a free SAT preparatory program called Khan Academy, an online tutoring service designed to improve scores. Allen said this service provides all students with access

to assistance and enhances career and college choices for all students. She explained how curriculums across the county have been examined to make sure all students are receiving the same opportunities. In another matter, a policy review committee has not reached a final conclusion regarding possible revisions to the county’s current policy on controversial subject matter aired in Hanover classrooms. The committee is actively examining recommendations presented by students in January, but was hesitant in reaching conclusions pending Virginia General Assembly legislation that could affect any modifications.

A few years after Mathew Frank’s passing, Tyler Frank began having seizures. Tyler Frank was having about 30 seizures a day, was in a wheelchair, was wearing diapers and was having trouble swallowing. On March 13, 2015, Tyler Frank, 18, had a seizure and passed away. Joanna Frank’s husband, Keith Frank, who had been watching their son that day, had stepped into the garage for a moment when the seizure occurred. He took his own life later

that day. Once again, the community of Hanover County came together to support Joanne Frank. “What a community does to get someone through is just so powerful and, you know, it was tremendous, — people just showed up,” Joanna Frank said. Although community members showed up in droves to help Joanna Frank through this difficult time, they had already been supporting her and her family for years. When Tyler Frank was 3

years old, Hanover County Public Schools created a backward training program specifically for him that allowed him to go to school at the end of the day when the other kids had left. Each day, 15 minutes were added to the time that he was at school, eventually enabling him to be able to be in public school every day from 12 to 2 p.m. “Hanover County schools really thought out of the box with Mathew and Tyler,” Joanna Frank said. Walgreens Pharmacy, every month for six years, bought

Tyler Frank’s over-the-counter medicine, such as his vitamins, so that the Franks could purchase it through their insurance. Following the passing of her son and husband, church organizations came together to be with her 24 hours per day for the next three months, rotating shifts and hours. Local paint companies came to paint her house, while others helped clean the yard to help Joanna Frank sell her home. In addition, Hanover High

LETTERS recently learned that Mr. Cade has retired. These efforts seem to have had minimal support. I am determined to continue efforts to receive appropriate response on this issue. The very least the contractor should be required to do, at the contractor’s expense not the taxpayers, is to sweep up all of the excess stone and immediately thereafter fill in the gap-

ing patches that may be found throughout the subdivision. My future communications may be forwarded to Mr. Aubrey Lane, secretary of transportation, as well as Mr. Charles Kilpatrick, commissioner of VDOT and perhaps others. I have considered writing a letter to Channel 12, “On Your Side” and/or Channel 8, “Investigative Reporting” in the hopes of preventing such terrible road work being done elsewhere.

This is an issue that can affect many other residents of Hanover County as well as residents of other counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Department

of Transportation has done and is doing a great job; however, this contracted job leaves much to be desired. Roger Early Frankey Sr. Mechanicsville

HB 516 has passed both houses and awaits Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s signature. It would address parental notification and sexually explicit materials, as well as other items regarding controversial sub-

jects in the classroom. Presenters Julie Tate and Debbie Arco provided the committee’s report and said final conclusions will be available once action is finalized on the pending bill.

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are deemed too tremendous for one person to take care of. “We’ve been integrated into the community and started a lot of programs,” Joanna Frank said. “We started Saturday Sitters here; we started Hanover Quickstart, which is a way to register your children in the system in early intervention. So, if you have a child and you’re just getting a diagnosis of something, you can register your child and it goes into the EMT first responders system. Everything we did we did because we needed it for our children.” In 2006, Mathew Frank unexpectedly passed away. Mathew Frank had been the stronger of the twins and the family was not prepared for his passing. “We were blown away by the community outreach [following his passing],” Joanna Frank said. “There was a fire truck on every street corner; the sheriff ’s deputies were his pallbearers. There were churches; there were so many people that, you know, were there that we didn’t know how to absorb that because we had only lived here six years.”

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RICHMOND -- More than 100 veterans, legislators and others attended a ceremony Monday evening, Feb. 29, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Virginia War Memorial and to name a portion of the grounds after longtime advocate Frank D. Hargrove Sr. In 1956, state leaders and war heroes gathered on the hill overlooking the James River and the City of Richmond when they dedicated a memorial that included glass and marble walls etched with the 10,342 names of Virginians who died in World War II and the Korean War, a statue called Memory and an eternal flame. The memorial now includes an education center, an amphitheater and the names of more than 12,000 of the state’s war dead since World War II. “We could not be prouder

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Frank Hargrove Sr., seated, gleefully greets Cessie Howell on Monday, Feb. 29, at a ceremony for the 60th anniversary of the Virginia War Memorial. The ceremony also honored Hargrove for his work as chairman of the board of trustees of the Virginia War Memorial. Howell, a close friend of Hargrove’s and Hargrove’s deceased wife, Oriana, told Hargrove that Oriana “Would be proud of you.” Hargrove responded, “She’d tell me my grammar wasn’t right.” Behind Hargrove are his grandsons, Graeme Alderman, left, and Mark Hargrove.

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board, the memorial was stabilized and refurbished, the eternal flame reignited and an amphitheater and the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Educational Center were built. On Feb. 29, as the etched names of fallen Virginia servicemen and women glowed golden on the memorial’s glass

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School put together a memorial graduation to remember Mathew and Tyler Frank. The twins would have graduated in 2015. Approximately 250 people showed up for the graduation

wall, the plaza outside the education center was dedicated in Hargrove’s honor. “I have never received more of an honor than to be associated with all these ladies and gentlemen out here,” Hargrove said. “This will be here for generations, thanks to the work of all the good people involved. I know that you will carry on in a fashion that will make this an even greater memorial to those

who’ve sacrificed.” The memorial is in the midst of another expansion. Plans call for a new wall to hold the names of Virginians who have died in war since 9/11, a 200-spot parking garage and a new education wing. The memorial hosted more than 50 programs last year, and its staff continues to document veterans’ stories on videos that are used in educational films sent

to schools across Virginia. More than 71,000 people visited the memorial last year. Del. John M. O’Bannon, RHenrico and chairman of the Virginia War Memorial board, urged people to stop in for a history lesson or a moment of silence. “It’s yours. It belongs to the people of Virginia,” O’Bannon said, “and I hope you’ll treasure it and use it.”

and the Hanover High School choir performed. “There were hundreds and hundreds of people that were there in every part of this journey,” Joanna Frank said. In 2006, the Mathew Frank Memorial Scholarship program was created in Mathew Frank’s name and has given out

14 scholarships to high school seniors in the community. A new scholarship also will be created this year in Tyler Frank’s name called the Tyler Frank Memorial Scholarship for first responders. “I think the most important thing is we are coming up on their anniversary and really

thanking the community for really carrying me through this year,” Joanna Frank said. Mathew and Tyler Frank had an immediate impact on the Hanover community and its residents when they moved here 15 years ago and continue to have a lasting impact today.

America, Hanover GYSD unites dozens of local agencies and individuals to create opportunities for young people to serve. In conjunction with Hanover GYSD, RandolphMacon College’s Macon a Difference Day (April 23) engages college students to give back to the Ashland community through outdoor projects that benefit the environment. Community Resources is currently seeking project proposals to occur in April that engage youth and serve the community. For more infor-

mation visit www.hanovervolunteers.org. To register a service project, visit www.surveymonkey.com/ r/HanoverGYSD2016 The Patrick Henry YMCA is located at 217 Ashcake Road in Ashland. For more information, contact David J. Duck, Youth Services Specialist with the Hanover County Department of Community Resources, at djduck@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-4180. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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ASHLAND — A kickoff party and volunteer fair for Hanover’s Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Patrick Henry YMCA in Ashland. The party will introduce the community to many of the local agencies and projects involved with GYSD. Come enjoy music, free food, door prizes, games, face-painting and special on-site projects to get everyone excited about GYSD. Hanover will celebrate its ninth annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on April 15-17. GYSD serves as an opportunity to engage young people in volunteerism and kindness towards others. Organized by the Hanover County Department of Community Resources and sponsored by Youth Service

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Prom which is an intergenerational celebration with dancing and games that’s held at a senior apartment complex, and served as shopping guides for the YMCA’s Bright Beginnings program. Applications are available at the Department of Community Resources, in the guidance departments of all Hanover County middle and high schools, and online at. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ HYSC_2016. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 15. Since its inception in 1998, HYSC members have volunteered more than 15,000 hours in the community and are sponsored through the Hanover County Department of Community Resources, Hanover’s volunteer center. For more information about HYSC, contact David J. Duck, Youth Service Specialist, at 804-365-4180 or email djduck@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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ASHLAND — The Arc of Hanover and Hanover Community Support Services (HCSS) invite the community to join them in celebrating the 12th annual “A Taste of Hanover,” which will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World at 11550 Lakeridge Parkway in Ashland. In 11 years, the two nonprofits – through the festive food and libation tasting event — have raised over $200,000 for Hanover County’s citizens with disabilities. A Taste of Hanover continues to grow each year and the two organizations said they are proud to highlight the very best in culinary delights and liba-

tions from some of the area’s finest restaurateurs, caterers and chefs. The Arc of Hanover and HCSS’s goal is to raise $25,000 individuals with disabilities. Funds raised will improve the lives children, adults and their families by providing

services and support to help with adaptive equipment, respite care, recreational and educational programs along with financial assistance to live independently. To be successful, the event depends heavily on commusee TASTE, pg. 26 

State, county workers and volunteers join to clean up county HANOVER — Roadside litter is an ugly and expensive problem in Hanover County. Last year county work crews and mechanical sweepers collected more than 778,615 pounds (389 tons) of roadside litter. This astounding number doesn’t include what was picked up by the Virginia Department of Transportation and its Adopta-Highway volunteers. Much of the litter on Hanover’s roadways comes from trash being blown out of trucks and utility trailers on their way to solid waste convenience centers or commercial landfills. Secure your loads so this doesn’t happen. Inexpensive tarps are available at most hardware stores. Perhaps even more of the

litter is thrown from vehicles by careless individuals. Just look along almost any interstate ramp to see how litter can ruin the beauty of an area. If you are one of those individuals, refrain from carelessly throwing trash out your window. Roadside litter is a problem that everyone can help solve. You also can help by joining the “Adopt a Highway” program. Spring is a good time to enroll because VDOT encourages Adopt-a-Highway participants to schedule one of their two yearly pickups in April to coincide with “Earth Day.” Adopt-a-Highway volunteers agree to pick up litter at least twice a year for three years over a two-mile stretch of highway. In return, VDOT

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Employees of the Department of Public Works recently picked up enough trash in the ditches along a few hundred feet of Kings Acres Road to fill 40 trash bags.

provides trash bags, vests, important safety information, and highway signs that recognize your group. More information about the Adopt-a-Highway program can be obtained by calling 1-800-PRIDE-VA or going to VDOT’s website at www.virginiadot.org Another way that everyone can help keep Hanover beautiful is by not placing illegal

signs alongside the road or within a median strip. Any area inside a ditch line would almost always be within the VDOT right-of-way. Manual roadside litter pick up is a cooperative program between Hanover County Public Works, Pamunkey Regional Jail and VDOT. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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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 Road 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 804955-5397 or visit oWWW.allsoulsva.org. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the vicar.

Thursday, March 17

Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care at 7080 Brooks Farm Road in Mechanicsville invites seniors to try their luck at a St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Bash at 2 p.m. Those wishing to take part are urged to wear their lucky green outfit and play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win gift card prizes, as well as a pot of gold jackpot. Light refreshments will be served. Visitors are encouraged to check out the progress of the community’s expansion. This event is free and open to seniors aged 65 and older; however, space is limited. RSVP by calling 804-746-7370. For more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370 or visit www. heritagegreenhanover.com. Hanover Tavern will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a sampling of lively traditional Irish music by Turf Fire in the E.J. Wade Coach House. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Turf Fire’s music is inspired by The Clancy Brothers, The Corries, The Dubliners, and the Kingston Trio. Hanover Tavern & Pub will be offering a limited menu featuring traditional Irish

dishes. To make a dinner reservation, call 804-537-5050. The concert is free to the public. For more information, visit. www. hanovertavern.org.

Friday, March 18

Winn’s Baptist Church at 12320 Winns Church Road 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 804-798-5512, 804798-6179 or Carlton at 804651-4544.

Saturday March 19

An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Highway in Doswell. The meal will include scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

Sunday, March 20

New Highland Baptist Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt, starting at 3 p.m. The hunt is open to all children, ages 1 to fifth grade. It will be held rain or shine. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, visit www.newhighlandbaptist.org or call 804-5509601.

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

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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 804-730-2722, or by visiting www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Tuesday, March 22

Jamie Radtke will address the Mechanicsville Tea Party at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library. The topic will be “How to GEt Millenials Involved in Politics.” The meeting is open to the public. Hanover County Department of Social Services board meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Hanover County Social Services at 12304 Washington Highway in Ashland. The meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday, March 23

The Hanover High School Orchestra will present its annual Chamber Concert at 6 p.m. at the school. The cost is $8, which includes entry to silent auctions, food, and music. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any member, their instructor, Lucretia Davis, or at the door. Orchestra members will be playing a wide range of music from “Uptown Funk” to selections by Adele to “Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins.”

Thursday, March 24

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 2446 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville will present “The Living Last Supper” at 7 p.m. The service, which is part of the Maundy Thursday Communion Worship, is being presented

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local. free of charge. The church will offer a live retelling of one of Christianity’s most significant events which was portrayed by Leonard Da Vinci in “The Last Supper.” “The Living Last Supper” will come to life with the dramatic story of this lifechanging event. It will be presented by members and friends of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. For more information, call 804-779-3775 or visit www. bethpreschurch.org. New Highland Baptist Church is having a Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road. For more information, visit www. newhighlandbaptist.org or call 804-550-9601.

Thursday, March 24

Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7 p.m. at the New Bethesda Baptist Church at 9019 New Bethesda Road. Colonial Farm Credit will sponsor a blood drive from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The goal is for 20 people to donate. A door prize drawing will be held for those who donate. To set up an appointment, call Megan Lawson at 804-746-1252 or visit the Virginia Blood Services website at https://vadonor.org.

Sunday, March 27

New Highland Baptist Church is hosting three Easter Sunday services at 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road. For more information, visit www.newhighlandbaptist. org or call 804-550-9601.

An early morning Resurrection Service for the Mechanicsville community will be held at 6:30 a.m. at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. The service will serve as a time of reflection and prayer in celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Communion will be served. An Easter Sonrise Service will begin at 7 a.m. the New Bethesda Baptist Church at 9019 New Bethesda Road. The Easter Worship Service will start at 10:45 a.m.

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.

Saturday, April 16

The Mechanicsville Kids Clothes Swap will host a Swap Day from 8 to 11 a.m. at Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville for ticket holders and from 11 a.m. to noon for non-ticket holders. Bring baby to teen clothing, coats, shoes and accessories that are untorn and unstained on a designated “donation day” and receive a ticket for each item. Donation days are Tuesday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; and Thursday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. All remaining items will be donated to local charities. Refrain from donating undergarments and socks. For more information, visit the

Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mechanicsvillekidsclothesswap.

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.

Saturday, April 30

Atlee High School will sponsor a Run For Hope, a 5K run supporting Hope for Families, an organization that hosts a summer camp for underprivileged teens in Richmond at 9 a.m. The school’s goal is to raise money to send as many kids to camp as possible. For more information, contact Tracy Keister with Emerging Leaders at Atlee High School, 9414 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville, or email tkeister@HCPS.US.

Monday, May 16

The Hanover Industrial Airpark Business Association (HIAPBA) will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Hanover Country Club at 14313 Country Club Drive in Ashland. The event will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by announcements and lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon, rain or shine. At the close of the tournament there will be dinner and awards. Golf fees are $100 per player or $400 for a foursome. Reception and dinner is an additional $25 per person. To sponsor the event, make check payable see CALENDAR, pg. 26 

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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. Layla, 418099, is a (estimated) 1-year-old female Hound mix. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Layla has been in the shelter for over six months and is now the longestheld animal there. She is such a good dog. She does well with people and is very playful. Layla is good with other dogs once she warms up to them. Please consider taking her home with you today. She would love a new home! Cav, 432992, is a (estimated) 2-yearold male neutered domestic medium-haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Cav is a bigger cat who loves to lounge. He came to the shelter a few weeks ago. He looks to be an indoor cat. Cav is very clean and does well with the litter box. He 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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and mail to Hanover Industrial Air Park Business Association 2415 Westwood Ave. Suite B Richmond, VA, 23230. All proceeds from the golf tournament will be donated to the Air Park’s Security Cameras Campaign.

Thursday, May 19

A planning meeting for the 50-year reunion of the Class of

1967 of the Maggie L. Walker High School will be held at 1 p.m. at the Fifth Baptist Church at 1415 W. Cary St. in Richmond. For more information, call Marvin Harris at 804240-1418.

Ongoing

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

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

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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.

Second Mondays

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. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

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Each vendor donates food, beverages, staffing and invaluable time. Local businesses and private individuals donate items to be used for the Duck Pluck and Raffle for prizes, which are held during the event. Last year, well over 400 people attended the event. All vendors will receive gifts of appreciation along with publicity throughout community announcements. Awards will be presented

Second Tuesdays

Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

Second and fourth Tuesdays

Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology.

in three categories: Best Taste, Best Dessert and Best Display. Winners receive will a oneof-a-kind award plaque along with other tokens of thanks. Representatives of the Arc of Hanover and HCSS said they truly value the support, not only for the individuals in need, but for the community at large. If you would like to helping with A Taste of Hanover this year with either a sponsorship, auction donation or food/libation vendor, contact Elisabeth Cannon, event coordinator for The Arc of Hanover, at Info@

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Second Wednesday

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

First Thursday

Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

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If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the secsee CALENDAR, pg. 34 

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Applications being accepted for HCPS preschool initiative INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE Four Rivers-Fredericksburg Project / Pinewood Switching Station Project DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER plans to rebuild an existing transmission line that extends approximately 34 miles from the Four Rivers Substation in Hanover County to the Fredericksburg Substation in the City of Fredericksburg. The line, constructed in 1957, must be rebuilt to ensure its continued safe and reliable operation. All of the work will occur within the existing right of way. Dominion also plans to build a new switching station in the North Doswell area. The new Pinewood Switching Station will be located east of I-95 off Washington Highway where the Four Rivers-Fredericksburg line delivers electricity to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC). In addition, Dominion plans to build a new “tap” line that connects the Four Rivers-Fredericksburg line to the Pinewood Switching Station, and rebuild a tap line from the Pinewood Switching Station to the REC delivery point. Both tap lines will be constructed within the existing right of way. Stop by our open house events to learn more about what these projects will mean for you and the community. We want to share our plans and answer your questions.

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the summer of 2017. VDOT previously held a citizen information meeting about the project on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Lee-Davis High School. For more information, visit www.virginia dot.org.

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For more information regarding the Four Rivers-Fredericksburg Project, visit our website at www.dom.com, keyword: Four Rivers. Or call 888-291-0190 Monday– Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. For routine business or reporting an outage, please call 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357).

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The application is available online and HPI has been accepting completed applications. Upcoming dates are: March 16 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Mechanicsville Elementary School: 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville. April 14 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Mechanicsville Elementary School: 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary

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In addition, families must reside in Hanover County and meet other eligibility requirements. The program also requires that 10 percent of the enrollment opportunities be available to children with disabilities. Interested residents can call 804-365-4506 or visit www. hcps.us. Find “More Quick Links” on the upper right side of the page, and click on “Hanover Preschool Initiative” for more information.

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ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is accepting applications for the Hanover Preschool Initiative (HPI) for the 2016-2017 school year. HPI is a free, full-day preschool program with experienced teachers that enables students to engage in an exciting curriculum and a stimulating learning environment. Space is limited, and only children who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 30 qualify.

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To review the 2013 documents and provide feedback on the Implementation Plan, please visit bonsecours.com/CHNA.

Snare makes Dean’s List Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Shannon Snare, a 2012 graduate of Hanover High School, has earned Dean’s List for the fall semester at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. She will graduate in May with a degree in Civil Engineering. After travel to Hawaii and

Europe, Shannon will return to the Richmond area. She has accepted an Engineering position with Dominion Virginia Power where she has interned the past two summers with the Electric Transmission Department. Shannon is the daughter of Steve Snare and Jenny Gills of Mechanicsville.

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Eagle Scout Jacob A. McCann, the son of Terry and Tracy McCann of Mechanicsville, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 544. He is a freshman at Atlee High School. Photo submitted by Tracy McCann

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The photo booth fee is $3 for an individual or group photos. MECHANICSVILLE — Cotton candy will be sold The Oak Knoll Middle School for $1. Strings Department will sponDonations of napkins, sor a Hollywood theme dance paper plates, cups, bottled Friday, March 18, featuring water, juice, music, pizza, popcookies, browncorn, cotton candy, ies, popcorn and IF YOU GO . . . a prop-filled photo chips are need5:30 to 7:15 p.m. booth ($3) and ed. They can be Oak Knoll Middle a red carpet for dropped off in the School cafeteria students to make main office. No their entrances. peanut products The dance will are allowed. be held from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. For more information, in the school cafeteria. contact Lucretia Davis, Students are encouraged to orchestra director at Hanover come dressed as their favorite High School and Oak Knoll celebrity or make a statement Middle School, at lldavis@ with their own style. hcps.us. The cost is $5 for entry, with All proceeds will directly the fee including pizza, refresh- benefit the OKMS Strings Department. ments and music.

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Brandon Jenkins has joined Long & Foster as a real estate agent. He was born and raised in Mechanicsville and has been making Mechanicsville his home for 24 of 27 years. Jenkins said he loves spending time with his wife Kelley and daughter Hallie.

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Atlee chorus to perform for seniors in community Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

MECHANICSVILLE — Choral director Nate Berenshteyn and the entire Atlee chorus will present a free concert for senior citizens in the Hanover County community. The concert 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 Danette Fulk at danijed@reagan.com or 804-317-8565.

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