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Vol. 32, No. 48 | Richmond Suburban News | April 6, 2016

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Hines: oďŹƒce faces challenges like nation By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

COL. DAVID R. HINES Hanover County sheriff

MECHANICSVILLE – As Col. David R. Hines looks to a new budget year, he is quick to point out that the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office “had a great year� in 2015 —“crime was down.� His tone then becomes more serious as he says, “We have challenges facing us;

we have the same challenges that are facing this nation.� Hines, as sheriff, is the top law enforcement officer in the county, and he quickly notes that his department has to consider the ongoing growth. “We also have to look at terrorism. To some degree, we probably have a little bit better experience than perhaps some localities across the nation, because,

back in 2002, we dealt with it.� He was, of course, referring to John Allen Muhammad, “the Beltway Sniper,� who struck in Ashland, just off Interstate 95. Hines was in charge of operations under the command of his predecessor, Col. Stuart V. Cook. Hines said the country is experiencing a similar methodology as they saw with the Beltway Sniper. “We saw what

two individuals with one rifle and a Chevrolet Caprice could do. They literally shut down commerce on the entire East Coast.� The shooting took place on the parking lot of the Ponderosa restaurant. Fortunately, no one was killed, but a customer was injured. Hines said see HINES, pg. 4

Oysters and tractor pulls draw folks from region to Shuknpul By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE — The excitement is building as Hanover County prepares for the 37th annual Shuknpul, sponsored by the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club in partnership with Hanover Habitat for Humanity. Gates will open at noon Saturday, April 9, at the Courthouse Ruritan Park in Hanover for the rain or shine event. Hours for the Shuknpul are 1 to 7 p.m. With a meal featuring fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, hot dogs, and raw, steamed and

fried oysters, the Shuknpul is a favorite throughout the region. Golden beverages also are available. The hours for food and drink are 2 to 4 p.m. The first event of the year for the Southern Virginia Tractor Pullers Association is part of the Shuknpul, so plan to watch the tractors “go Tom Haynie/file photo at it.� The smiles tell it all when it comes time for the annual Shuknpul, sponsored by the Mechanicsville see SHUKNPUL, pg. 4

Ruritan Club. Hanover Habitat for Humanity has been partnering with the civic club to present one of the region’s most favorite events. With oysters galore and tractors pulling, it’s quite a day.

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