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$440.3 million budget proposed Real estate and personal property tax remain unchanged in Hanover

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., county administrator, presented a budget proposal of $440.3 million Feb. 15.

HANOVER — Preparing a county budget is a yearround process that involves a number of staff, input from department heads, feedback from the public and a list of demands that almost always exceeds the means to address

School board OKs $180 mil budget plan

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Hanover County School Board members unanimously approved – with few changes — a $180 million budget as proposed by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, during a regular meeting last week.

It’s a budget that many

believe takes the first steps in addressing a technology deficit in Hanover County schools.

The proposal includes a $16 million five-year technology plan that provides laptops for teachers, upgrades and improves the system’s IT infrastructure and eventually provides devices for students.

“This budget is due to the

them.

But, this year’s Hanover County proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget comes about as close as a document can in fulfilling most critical requests and funding some vital functions of county government: education and public safety.

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Last week in a special budget meeting, County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented his $440.3 million proposal, a $12 million increase over last year’s budget or about 2.8 percent.

The county’s General Fund is proposed at $241.1 million,

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up $7.8 million from last year. The economic goals are achieved without raising the county’s real estate rates, currently set at 81cents per $100 of assessed value.

“This budget funds enhanced services for the sheriff and Fire/EMS budgets see BUDGET, pg. 4

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Players from the Chesterfield Heat and Henrico Lakers vie for a rebound. Three hundred fifty-four athletes from six school divisions — Hanover, Henrico, Goochland, Chesterfield, Richmond City, and Powhatan — partnered with Special Olympics and the Interact Club at LeeDavis High School for a basketball tournament. This included two hours of skills, 19 full-court teams, and 18 half-court teams. Student athletes from the Lee-Davis girls’ basketball team, as well as coaches, helped officiate and lead the event.

see SCHOOL, pg. 15

Wilson named to state board Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The former superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools has been appointed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to the State Board of Education.

Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, EdD, left the county school system to WILSON become the fifth dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) at the University of Richmond.

She earned a B.A. in English and an MT from the University of Virginia, a MA in see WILSON, pg. 4

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Students in Randy White’s fifth grade class at Kersey Creek Elementary School worked on X-Prize projects to give back to and improve the community. Students visited nursing homes, picked up trash, sold hot chocolate for charity, donated eye glasses, baked cookies for community members, gave out “You Matter” cards, rescued homeless animals, and even built bird houses. Students then presented their projects to Sean Davis, Henry District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. It was a great lesson for developing charitable mindsets for a future generation of citizens.

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Dr. Rubin becomes president of foot and ankle association Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com LAS VEGAS — Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS, recently took office as the 66th president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of more than 7,400 foot and ankle surgeons, during the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas.

Dr. Rubin practices at the Foot & Ankle Specialists of Virginia in Mechanicsville.

The 75th Annual ACFAS Scientific Conference, the largest educational meeting for foot and ankle surgeons in the U.S., draws attendees from around the world to discuss the most

DR. LAURENCE RUBIN current techniques and technology for treatment of deformities, diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle.

“ACFAS helps foot and ankle surgeons lead the way in

the profession,” said Dr. Rubin. ”I am honored to again join the board in a leadership capacity to see through the many innovative projects and initiatives we’ve launched this year. The college continues to instruct and guide the profession and we will continue our steadfast work for the best health of our patients.”

Dr. Rubin is board-certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He holds a podiatric medical degree from the Temple College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He also see RUBIN, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money, etc., false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 13000 block of Fairway Lane, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8400 block of Shady Grove Road, Landsdowne Road, Mechanicsville.

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Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Walnut Grove Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Raven Run Drive, Mechanicsville.

in the 9200 block of Totopotomoy Trail, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15000 block of Ashland Road/Abner Church Road, Glen Allen.

Simple assault was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

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Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 8300 block of Bink Place,

Destruction of property, monument, was reported

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WILSON Continued from pg. 1

English, Writing and Rhetoric from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from UVA. Wilson served as superintendent of HCPS from 2011 to 2015.

Before being appointed to

lead the county school district, she worked as a classroom teacher, a lead teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, and an assistant superintendent.

Her public education employment was in Hanover County.

In addition to Wilson, McAuliffe named appointed the Honorable Anne Holton, the 6100 block of Retreat Hill Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 14400 block of Augusta Lane, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Roosevelt Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Violation of protective order (violence), second within five years, was reported in

Simple assault was reported in the 9000 block of Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Knightly Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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She is the former Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia, First Lady of Virginia, and judge, Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.

A graduate of Virginia’s public schools, she received her AB from Princeton and

Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was

reported in the 13000 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

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Local solicitation for money, etc. (panhandling) was reported in the 9300 block of Crestfield Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9300 block of Totopotomoy Trail, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7300 block of Bluebird Way, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 7000 block of Senn Way, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 18000 block of Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.

Annoying phone calls was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Receiving stolen goods was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

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completed his residency in Philadelphia at St. Joseph’s Hospital, as well as a trauma and reconstruction fellowship at the department of

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and is the strongest five-year plan for Public Safety in over 20 years,” Harris said after the presentation.

The increase in this year’s budget is made possible by elevated revenues including: A 6 percent real property revenue increase of $6.1

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 8500 block of Lee-Davis Road.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Sherton Drive.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8700

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Personal Property increase of $2.9 million.

Ongoing General Fund revenue increases of about $10.5 million.

A slight increase in water and sewer rates of 2.5 percent that will increase bi monthly bills by about $3.11 or see 2016, pg. 15

block of Studley Road.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reportedin the 18600 block of Rolling Meadows Trail, Montpelier.

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Failure to stop for a school bus flashing lights was reported in the 7000 block of Marie Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Wilson and Holton join McAuliffe’s Administration, which is 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.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.

Credit card theft was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 11100 block of Lesfield Court, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9100 block of Pembridge Drive.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 16400 block of Estate Lane, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money, etc., by false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 6800 block of Joshua Aaron Court, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14300 block of Country Club Drive, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Stuart Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identification theft, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Brittewood Circle.

Habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported operating a motor vehicle in the 3400 block of Creighton Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 13200 Mountain Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Simple assault was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road.

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Arrest made in Ashland shooting ASHLAND – A Mechanicsville woman has been charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and shooting into an occupied vehicle following a Saturday night incident on the parking lot of Walmart on Hill Carter Road in Ashland.

Officer Chip Watts, , public information and community policing for the Ashland Police Department, said 24-year-old Brittany L. Wiggins of the 9000 block of Guenevere Place has been arrested in the shooting death of Ashley Fricke, 25, of Woodford.

Wiggins is being held at the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover.

Watts said officers were dispatched to the store around 11

BRITTANY L. WIGGINS p.m. Feb. 18 where they found a female dead in a vehicle. He said she had suffered from obvious trauma.

Speaking on behalf of Chief Douglas Goodman, Watts said, “We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the media for quickly broadcasting information related to this crime

as well as to the public in the effort to assist us in making this arrest.

“Ashland PD also asks our community to keep Ms. Fricke’s family in your thoughts and prayers.”

On Sunday, Feb. 19, Watts had sent out requests to the media seeking the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest in the homicide.

Surveillance images and a video were released showing the suspect as well as vehicles that may have been in the area of the shooting.

Early information from Watts said the suspect “possibly a female, appears to be wearing a white top, dark pants and boots. The vehicles of interest are a red SUV and a silver/ grey/gold compact four-door sedan. The person of interest depicted is believed to be the

driver of the sedan involved in the shooting seen leaving in the video.”

The video was posted at: https://www.dropbox.com/ home?preview=02.18.17+Inci dent.mp4.

As officers delved further into the case, Watts said, “Investigators also want to speak to the individuals in the red SUV seen in the video regarding anything they saw during the incident.”

“This incident is very troubling and we have dedicated significant amount of resources to investigating this incident,” Watts said.

Before Fricke’s identity was made public, Watts said, “At this time, we simply ask our community to keep this victim’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”

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Hear her story first-hand at the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society Thursday, March 2, meeting.

Virginia Treasures are identified by the state to preserve, protect and highlight Virginia’s most important ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational assets as well as its special lands.

The Quarry Gardens at Schuyler incorporates the preservation and exhibition of relics from the soapstone quarrying industry with the natural process of plant and

habitat restoration to showcase native plant communities for public education and enjoyment, and maintain records of plants and animals as a resource for study.

This free meeting is open to the public and takes place in the Education and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond.

Start time is 7 p.m., but the room is available at 6:30 p.m. so you can come early and get to know others with similar interests.

A short business meeting will follow the presentation.

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In addition to the monthly meetings, the chapter conducts field trips, holds a May picnic and wildflower walk, hosts the annual Virginia Native Plant Society Winter Workshop, and sends a monthly newsletter.

Membership in a chapter is available to anyone who joins the Virginia Native Plant Society.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

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‘Chasing the Dragon’ spotlights opioids

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor It’s purely coincidental that this week’s topic mirrors what was written last week. But the reality is that we have a serious — and growing — problem in our nation. And, as much as we’d like to think we aren’t susceptible to all the woes of the world, this demon is in our community.

Once again, we are going to address opioid abuse and what concerned citizens and officials are doing to combat the problem.

At 7 p.m. Monday, a documentary, “Chasing the Dragon,” will be shown in the Ellis Hall of the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. in Ashland. A question-and-answer session will follow.

In addition to the issue of opioid abuse, the program will delve into the horror of heroin.

Hanover Cares Coalition is the primary organization behind the evening’s film and discussion.

We’ve heard the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and Hanover County Public Schools will have representatives in attendance.

While we hear the word opioid more and more, for years we referred to the prescriptions as pain pills. And, I do believe there is a need for them — if used properly.

My father was of the generation that didn’t turn to medications to ease pain. That was his attitude until cancer took over his lungs. The oncologist couldn’t make any promises of any kind of recovery or life expectancy.

Dad was being given morphine to ease his suf-

fering. As a family we realized his agony when he requested more morphine.

I’ll admit I support marijuana as a relief for those with terminal illnesses and other conditions in which it can provide some comfort. But that’s a legal issue for those who make the laws.

Ashland activist Ragan Phillips is among those community leaders who organized next Monday’s program. He recently said that more people died in the Commonwealth from opioid overdose (800 deaths) than were killed in traffic accidents last year — for the second consecutive year.”

Phillips said the county is at risk. “The abuse of opioids is not limited to cities or to those families with low incomes. The risk is for everyone, regardless of race, culture, age, or economic status.

Opioid abuse is indiscriminate as to who it traps and kills.”

No one is immune, and consider those who may have a genetic disposition for addictions. I’ve seen this more in alcoholics, but addictions fall in many categories, including food.

Phillips compared the opioid addiction to a disease like cancer. “We must not allow this addiction to become stigmatized. We must not allow our community to ‘look the other way’.”

As a community, he said everyone is a stakeholder, noting that, from a prevention perspective, we are “gate keepers.”

Phillips said we must work together “to avert and alleviate opioid abuse in our community.”

“We are urgently trying to make our community ... your community ... aware of this risk.

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We intend to provide information on prevention and to inform families about the resources that are available, if needed, to those caught in this terrible addiction,” Phillips said.

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The only way to battle the demon is to help those who are afflicted. I’ve always urged that we work toward learning why so many fall prey to drugs. We’ve heard plenty of catch phrases through the years, but at issue is what draws people to feel the need to take drugs that could not only ruin their lives but end them.

Saying goodbye to a hero I did not know Henri G. Moore Jr., assistant chief of Hanover Fire-EMS, but, based on the response to our Facebook posting of his obituary, he was one of the most respected and beloved members of that very special “family.”

Our sympathies go out to his family and his brothers and sisters in Fire-EMS. His obituary included this: His passion was to always encourage, inspire and guide those he met with a compassionate, loving and selfless spirit.

Most significant in his obit was the fact that he had given his life to the Lord and served well.

In addition to Fire-EMS, he was involved with his children’s activities.

Assistant Chief Moore was laid to rest Thursday.

Now he rejoices with God. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

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Supervisor: voting record has been clear, consistent In response to Mr. Ken Essigman’s letter, there are a number of matters that should be clarified. We often have a predisposition to believe what we read. For this reason, and many others, I will attempt to correct the record.

I wrote an OP-ED in 2012 titled “I VOTE NO” which speaks directly to a few assertions made in Mr. Essigman’s letter.

Additionally, there is an easily accessible voting record for the public to view. My voting record is clear and consistent. I have voted against a number of proposed developments for valid reasons. In some of those cases the projects were still approved; however, many would argue that it did not come as a “green light”.

With regard to my statement on tax dollars coming from taxpayers — that is exactly what I meant. Far too long have we listened to politicians call a tax everything but a tax.

Often we hear about special funds, lockboxes, and State Aid to Localities (how our tax dollars go to the State and then a portion are returned to the locality, titled as “Aid”, is rather bizarre). None of this means a thing when you are notified that funding for projects has been reduced. At the end of the day, the government doesn’t have a single dollar that hasn’t come from a taxpayer.

The point I make is this, let’s call it what it is and then notify the citizenry. No smoke, no mirrors, no spin. We have a 90% reduction in State Funding for secondary roads in Hanover County.

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Emily Dixon, a fifth grade student at Mechanicsville Elementary School, was the overall winner of the Dare Essay and Poster Contest for MES. Shown are, from left, Jennifer Madison, Emily’s teacher; Emily Dixon; Deputy Leslie Trexler, DARE officer; and Dr. Amy Robinson, principal.

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Mechanicsville Relay For Life hosted a Business Kickoff Luncheon on Feb. 1 at Mechanicsville Christian Center. Over 50 business leaders, churches and schools were in attendance. Lunch was provided by Chick-Fil-A and Wegmans. Mechanicsville Toyota is the presenting sponsor this year. The Relay will be held from 6 p.m. June 2 to 6 a.m. June 3 at Lee-Davis High School. “We are thrilled to be going back to where it all started over 20 years ago,” said Lisa Goodall, community manager with the American Cancer Society. For more information, or to register your team, visit www.relayforlife.org/MechanicsvilleVA.

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the citizens. If there is no support for a funding plan, to make up for the lack of State funding, then let that be the choice of the citizens.

It is only prudent to prepare a plan before the Hanover County Board of Supervisors makes any decisions to stop road projects. This matter is simple, we were notified that funding has been reduced. You can expect a barrage of talking points and deflection. Again, all of that amounts to nothing when Hanover tax dollars aren’t coming back to Hanover.

Sir, I assure you that I do not think I am King, quite the opposite -- I believe in taking matters to the People.

In the fields of openness and transparency is where we harvest the crops of truth. I simply do not believe in keeping matters from the citizenry.

There is little doubt that I will stand up for what is right.

I will stand with the citizens as

we go through this.

This issue, like other issues, has facts that will become clearer as we move forward.

Until then, we keep up the fight and keep a record of what all players said and did.

I sincerely thank you for your concern over these issues.

As always, I can be reached at 804-439-2289.

With respect and gratitude, Sean Sean M. Davis Vice-Chairman Hanover County Board of Supervisors

Peace thanked for protecting seniors’ finances I am grateful that our state Del. Chris Peace is a true leader for older adults like me. One of the silent crimes of the 21st century is financial exploitation of older adults.

Thanks to legislation sponsored by Peace, the Department

of Aging and Rehabilitation Services studied the issue and determined the annual financial cost to Virginians. The study estimated that over $28 million was lost by the 1,016 Virginians who had a verified case of financial exploitation.

Virginia must do something and Del. Peace is leading the way. He sponsored legislation this year that has passed the House and Senate to strengthen our financial exploitation laws.

When the new law goes into effect, those who exploit older adults in Virginia are more likely to be investigated and prosecuted and we can only hope, convicted. Now, if we can only get citizens to report financial exploitation.

Since the perpetrator is often a family member, witnesses and victims tends to see it as a family matter and do not report the crime to law enforcement.

Thankfully, Del. Peace launched a state public education campaign to break the silence and raise awareness so

we older adults do not lose the assets we have earned over a lifetime of hard work.

Patricia Jones Scott Mechanicsville

Questioning omissions in fatalities articles Since the accident in Hanover County in which two young men lost their lives, I have been aware of TV and newspaper coverage. There is information not mentioned in reporting this story over the months since the accident.

Reports tell of lots of beer cans in the truck and the smell of alcohol but yet no DUI was ever issued. They also mention a marijuana smoking device found in the truck but not the lack of a drug charge.

In Virginia it is against the law for anyone 21 or older to buy alcohol for anyone under the age of 21. Who purchased or provided the alcohol for

these teens?

I realize two young lives were lost and I pray for their families every day. We all need to remember this was a tragic accident and say a prayer for Seth (Fleming). Not one of us would want to walk in his shoes.

I am sure he is struggling with this loss every day and wondering why he survived.

He is not a bad kid. He made a mistake, which will be with him for the rest of his life.

The Bible teaches us about love and forgiveness and we all can do a better job of spreading the Word each and every day.

Joyce Wade Mechanicsville

Clean-Up Day slated Friday ASHLAND — The Hanover Airpark Business Association invites members of the community to take part in the Hanover Clean-Up day from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24.

T-shirts, drinks and other safety supplies will be supplied.

All those interested in participating need to do is sign up, show up, and pick up.

For more information, call 804-523-2903 or email info@ haba-va.com.

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ers help out occasionally or support the society solely with their memberships and their interest.

All are welcome.

There are a lot of citizens in For more information, visit Hanover County that do not the chapter and state websites: agree with the current chair- http://vnps.org/pocahontas/ see LETTERS pg. 17 and http://vnps.org/.

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Space is limited, and only children who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 30, 2017, qualify.

In addition, families must reside in Hanover County and meet other eligibility requirements.

The program also requires that 10% of the enrollment opportunities be available to children with disabilities.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CAVITA L. BARNES Cavita L. Barnes, who just celebrated her 101st birthday, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2017.

Mrs. Barnes was born in Union City, Tennessee, on February 9, 1916. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alice Pate; and former husband,

Willis Barnes. Although Mrs. Barnes was the next to youngest of eight brothers and sisters, she was the longest surviving of all her siblings.

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She also is survived by her younger son, Ken BARNES Barnes, and daughter-in-law, Sharon Barnes of Mechanicsville; their two daughters, Deborah Lynn Ramoutar (Richard) of New York City and Kendra Lee Price (Chris) of Ashland; and six great-grandchildren, Megan, Aiden, Ethan, Noah, Canaan and Colton. Mrs. Barnes loved her family.

She lived a long and full life.

She will be missed by Allen and Ken, their wives, her grandsons and granddaughters, great-grandsons and great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Burial will be in Union City, Tennessee, at a later date.

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Doris Rose Carrier, age 73, passed away February 10, 2017. Her parents were Charles Carrier and Gladys Carrier.

She is survived by her CARRIER cousins, Petrina and Chris Weymouth, George and Brenda Zapantis, and several other cousins. Doris will be truly missed by her family and her wonderful friends from Harbor Square

Apartments in Mechanicsville.

Memorial services will held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Harbor Square Apartments. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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GEORGE CHALKLEY George Christopher “Chris” Chalkley, 50, died suddenly on February 15, 2017.

Chris was predeceased by his father, Ramon E. Chalkley Jr. He is survived by his mother, Marian C. Chalkley; his brother, Ramon E. Chalkley III (Stephanie); his sister, Lyndi Wells (Dave); nephews, Lathan Wells (Meagan) and Reece Chalkley; niece, Kendal Wilson (Tim); and great-niece, Eliza. Chris was a graduate of Benedictine High School and Virginia Wesleyan College. He worked as a salesman for Entec Systems. Chris was best described as “the one who was smiling when you entered a room and had you laughing when you left.”

A memorial service celebrating Chris’ life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017, at Benedictine College Preparatory Memorial Gym at 11 North Belmont Avenue. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Benedictine College Preparatory or Benedictine College Preparatory Coaches Club.

NANCY CLARK Nancy Coleen Clark, 70, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away on February 14, 2017, in Williamsburg. Nancy had a “quick wit” and a love for her family and all her associates and patients at Ashland Internal Medicine in Ashland.

She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband,

R. Daniel (Dan) Clark Jr.; her son, Mark D. Clark; stepson, Douglas R. Clark; her father, Frank J. Hailey; and brother, Frank J. Hailey Jr. She is survived by her 95-year-old mother, Eva Hailey of Amelia County; her sisters-in-law, Patricia T. Hailey of Farmville and Mary Lou Clark and Lin Teagle of Williamsburg; a nephew and several nieces and cousins. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in CLARK Williamsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society to further research and a cure. Nancy and the family would like to thank Riverside Hospice and the exceptional nursing staff who cared for her at her home in Williamsburg prior to her journey to be with those she loved so much, her family.

THOMAS DAVIS III Thomas Allen Davis III, 42 of Chesterfield, found peace on February 13, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas A Davis Sr. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Q. Davis; his children, Tyler, Tiffany DAVIS and Taylor Davis; brother, Martin R Quesenberry; sisters, Kathy Q Brewster (Edward) and Dana

Davis Sikon (Richard); and numerous extended family members. Private services have already been held. Please consider memorial contributions to The Healing Place 700 Diniwddie Ave Richmond VA 23224. Arrangements were handled by Monaghan Funeral Home.

DAWN DIMMETTE Dawn M. Dimmette, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Carolyn Dimmette. Dawn is survived by her devoted husband of 17 years, Christopher Bowyer; brother, Earl Dimmette Jr.; half-brother, Timothy Wilson; close friend, Karen Hughes; and many beloved cousins and friends.

Dawn was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church DIMMETTE of Sandston. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Antioch Baptist Church at 3868 Antioch Church Road in Sandston. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation; 1622 E. Parham Rd. Richmond, VA 23228. Arrangements are being handled by Monaghan Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Mechanicsville.

KEITH JONES Keith A. Jones of Hanover County, age 57, beloved husband, father, grandfather, see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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brother, uncle and nephew passed away suddenly on February 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Earl Jones Sr. and Dorothy JONES Armistead Jones. Keith was a previous employee of Richmond Refrigeration Service, Inc. Keith had a great love for muscle cars and collectibles which brought him enjoyment throughout his life. Keith possessed a loving, gentle soul and was very strong-willed despite his physical limitations. He is survived by his wife, Pamela H. Jones; children, Brennan Jones, Dane Jones, Amber Jones Stover and Jason Stover; and grandchild, Rylee Jones.

Keith also is survived by his brother, David Earl Jones Jr. (Debbie); and sister, Lori Jones Smith (Buddy). He leaves behind aunts and uncles, David Armistead (Shirley), Walter Armistead (Charlene) and Elsie Valente, as well as several nephews. Also to be mentioned is a devoted friend, Paul Matuscak. His beloved pets, Leonidas (Lele) and Sassy, will miss sitting by his side eating their snackies.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 22, 2017) at Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

STEPHANIE LANE Stephanie Ann Lane, 39, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017. She was preceded in passing by her father-in-law, Michael J. Lane.

She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Keith Edward Lane; daughter, Leah Morgan Lane; parents, Rev. Michael and LANE Susan Brown; mother-in-law, Toni Lane; grandmother, Shirley Brown; sister, Cheri Sheridan (Will); brothers-in law, Jimmy Lane (Cassie) and Kyle Lane (Rachel); two nephews and numerous other family members and friends. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the Shalom Baptist Church at 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leah Lane College Fund, 7047 Brooks Hollow Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT LAUGHTER Robert Gene Laughter, 84, husband of Nadine Nanney Laughter, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, after a brief illness.

He was born on August 20, 1932, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to the late Robert Edgar and Mae Irvin Laughter. After growing up in Albemarle, North Carolina, and graduating from high school there, Gene attended UNC Chapel Hill and Pfieffer College (now Pfieffer University), took graduate courses at the University of Michigan in Art and Design, and served in the U.S. Army at Camp Gordon, Georgia.

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of those years spent at HeiligMeyers Co. in Richmond. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by three daughters: LAUGHTER Kimberly L. Smith of Richmond, Leslie L. Ellmore (Roger), of Roanoke and Erin L. Philpy (Brooke) of Mechanicsville; son, Robert Bryan Laughter of Richmond; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Sara-Scott, Allie, Zachary, Maggie, Lawson, Camden, Olivia and Anna; two sisters; Janice L. Sullivan (John) of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Susan L. Meyers (Blue) of Givhans, South Carolina; and numerous nephews and nieces. Ever two romantics, Gene and Nadine married 62 years ago in Chester, South Carolina, in an early February ceremony with a Valentine’s theme. The two first met at Ocean Drive, where he was a lifeguard, and they always felt sentimentally attached to the area. For years they have enjoyed many friendships in the large local beach community, where Gene was known by the nickname “Swink,” and each summer he and Nadine brought the family to Ocean Drive for vacations.

In 1980, he and friend Tom Lilly, along with a committee of friends, with publicity help from Charlotte Observer reporters Jerry Bledsoe and Kays Gary, organized the S.O.S. migration as a reunion for “beach bums,” former lifeguards, and shaggers; a celebration which increased in size and is still ongoing.

After living in Richmond for most of their adult lives, Gene and Nadine moved to North Myrtle Beach almost three years ago. He explained the move in a metaphorical

way: “Like elephants, we’re returning to our old stomping grounds for our sunset days.”

He died there on Valentine’s Day. Through the years, Gene was a Renaissance man with a variety of interests and hobbies. In his younger years, he was an avid saltwater fisherman and tennis/squash player as a member at Westwood Racquet Club. Other longtime interests included collecting antique rubber stamps, sharks’ teeth and fossils, jazz music/posters and store mannequins (for use as photo props). His greatest artistic passion was photography and bromoil, an early-20th century photographic process that

uses a stippling technique.

For his mastery of bromoil he was known far and wide. Not only did he create and sell his own bromoil photography, but he also taught workshops in the technique to further the interest of it in America.

He published Bromoil 101, a guidebook to the process.

He was greatly influenced by British techniques of bromoil, and he was the first foreigner invited to be a member of England’s Bromoil Circle.

Most of all, Gene loved his family and life at the beach, both which he was reluctant to leave, but to the end he remained true to his oftenstated motto, “Onward!” At

11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Gene “Swink” Laughter at the Ocean Drive Pavilion at 90 South Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends to remember Swink by enjoying and supporting the arts and/or by donating to The Hall of Fame Foundation, P.O. Box 4070, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting the website of Lee Funeral Home at www. leefhandcrematory.com. Lee see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Rick Vaughan Lewis, 70, of Mechanicsville, passed away on February 16, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University and operated his own business, Spectrum Restoration Carpet Care and Dyeing. Prior to his recent retirement, he was employed as a sales specialist at Lowe’s.

Rick was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and served his country honorably in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star. Rick was a member of the New Song Methodist Church as well as the Sandston Masonic Lodge (#216). He was an avid big game hunter, achieving his life’s dream of a safari hunt in South Africa.

He was preceded LEWIS in death by his parents, Richard Vaughan Lewis and Grace Stone Lewis.

Rick is survived by his loving spouse of 12 years, Susan Collins Lewis; sister, Jean Lewis Askew; children, Rick Vaughan Lewis Jr., Meredith Danielle Lewis, Emily Korb Wickens; a niece, Kimberly Kramer; a nephew, Eric Askew; and his beloved Boxer, Jack. Funeral services were be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the New Song Methodist Church at 7450 Colts Neck Road in Mechanicsville. The family would like to express sincere

gratitude to the doctors and nurses at VCU Medical Center, Rick’s “A Team” -- Dr. Poklepovic, Dr. Harris, Dr. Tang, Dr. Hess, Dr. Nunley, Dr. Lee and Dr. Phan, and nurses Elizabeth, Kathy and Emily. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center at 401 College Street, Richmond, VA 23298, or New Song Church. Nelsen Funeral Home at 4650 South Laburnum Avenue in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenrichmond.com.

JUDY McEACHERN Judy Gail Iglehart McEachern, 72, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 9, 2017, with her husband and daughters at her side.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, E.U. and Mary Leath Iglehart McEACHERN of Port Neches, Texas. Judy is survived by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) Thomas McEachern; and their beautiful children, Andrea Gwyn McEachern Johnson (Stephen) of Ruckersville and Karen Jo McEachern Martin (Christopher) of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Jordan Andrea Martin, Hunter Austin Martin and Nathan Pierce Johnson; and sister, Mary Jo Iglehart Johnson (Dale) of Granbury, Texas.

Judy was born in Kilgore, Texas, on March 4, 1944. Judy grew up in southeast Texas, and as a young girl attended First Baptist Church in Port Neches, Texas. It was there she felt the call to missions

while participating in their GA missions organization. She remained faithfully surrendered to that call for the rest of her life. In junior high school, she was drum major and on the drill team at Port NechesGroves High School. On her first day at PN-G, she met her high school sweetheart, Bobby, whom she married four years later and with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. After high school, she attended Lamar University, East Texas Baptist University, and other schools. She worked while husband Bob pursued a seminary degree for four years in Fort Worth, Texas. Upon Bob’s graduation, they relocated to Riverton, Wyoming, with two small children, where Judy served as a mother and pastor’s wife. In 1973, Bob and Judy were appointed as Southern Baptist missionaries and moved to South Korea, where they faithfully served as missionaries until 1987. Judy engaged in fruitful ministry introducing women and youth to Christ and raising two children. While living in Korea, she attended the University of Maryland extension program, graduating cum laude with a degree in Business Administration and East Asia Studies. She also was an active volunteer with the American Red Cross. Upon return to the United States and moving to Richmond, she faithfully served at the Baptist General Association of Virginia and International Mission Board in the West Africa office until retirement in 2007 due to cancer. After retirement, she continued to serve as a pastor’s wife at Fair Havens Church (SBCV) in Chesterfield until 2014, investing herself for most of those years in the lives of many women who attended her women’s Sunday School class. When speaking of Judy, most people mention her smile and fun-loving laugh. see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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She has always been accepting, warm, and had a gift for making people feel special.

She was a true Southern lady, and a fighter who battled cancer for 12½ years. She received her strength from her faith in Jesus Christ. Judy loved to travel, and did travel around the world, mainly in Asia and Europe, most often to share Christ. Her favorite places were Hawaii (22 times) and Hong Kong. She was a devoted “Nana/Neena” to her grandkids. Judy was an active member of the Staples Mill Road Baptist Church. A celebration of her life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Staples Mill Road Baptist Church located at 10101 Staples Mill Road in Glen Allen. To honor her passion for sharing Christ with the nations, in lieu of flowers, it is requested that

donations be made to the Southern Baptist International Mission Board Lottie Moon Offering in her name at the following link: https://netcommunity.imb.org/Donation/ imb/LMCO Judy loved God’s Word. The following passage was special to her, sustaining her throughout her disease: “The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”

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HENRI G. MOORE JR. Henri G. Moore Jr., 47, of Mechanicsville, left this world into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, on February 10, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carol and Stanley Moore and Leola and William Wirtz. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Wendy W. Moore; daughter, Madison

Moore; son, Ryan Moore; sister, Tammy (Bill) McCarter; and his parents, Betty and Henri G. Moore Sr. Henri was Assistant Chief, Hanover Fire & EMS. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and as professional firefighter and paramedic. He also served with the Virginia Air National Guard and Henrico County Fire and EMS units.

He loved and cherished the friendMOORE ship of every brother and sister in Fire & EMS. His passion was to always encourage, inspire and guide those he met with a compassionate, loving and selfless spirit. He served as a deacon at Fairmount Christian Church, where he found peace and fulfillment in

serving his Lord. He enjoyed making barbeque and ribs on his portable cooker for his many friends and family, loved hunting and fishing with his children and was active with Atlee Girls’ Softball and Hanover Sports 8U Travel Ball. He had wonderful memories of marching with the Garfield Cadets, World Champion Drum Corps, in 1986 and 1987 and recently joined the Fairmount Christian Church Orchestra as a tuba player. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville.

Interment followed at Washington Memorial Park at 6217 Memorial Drive in Sandston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairmount Christian Church, Onward Campaign or Hanover Fire & EMS.

JOHN MOLTER John Joseph Molter, 75, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Saturday, February 11,, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. John was born July 22, 1941, to the late Paul and Elizabeth Molter.

John owned and operated as the “Fuel Man” and served as a proud Navy man in the Vietnam War. He received the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device Navy Unit Commendations, as well as the Vietnam Service and National Defense Service medal. John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sheryl Molter; and survived by his children, Michael (Deborah) and Chad (Bethany) Molter; grandchildren, Justin, Cru, Kai and Bodi Molter; great-grandchild, Cameron Molter; siblings, Richard Molter and Doreen Wildrick; significant other, Peggy Naggy; and a host of

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RONNIE O. RUSTIN Ronnie O. Rustin departed this life February 7, 2017. He is survived by his son, Ronnie O. Rustin Jr.; three brothers, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home at 700 North RUSTIN 25th Street in Richmond where funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017.

ELIZABETH SMITH Elizabeth Davis Smith, 89, of Studley, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February see OBITUARIES, pg. 22

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| Education, Business & Celebrations

L-DHS ’77 grads reuniting Aug. 25-27 MECHANICSVILLE – Members of the 1977 Class of Lee-Davis High School will gather Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-27, to celebrate their 40th reunion.

Old friends and classmates are invited to attend. Also invited are the classes of 1975 and 1976.

Those wishing to take part are urged to respond by March 30 to make reservations for the Saturday event at the Omni Hotel in Richmond. The early bird special has been extended to that date. To register, go to Facebook Lee-Davis High School Class of 77.

For more information, contact Mary Leber DeAtley at 804-524-0480 or marydeatley@ yahoo.com or Elaine Wrenn at 804-387-6390.

Guest from Lesoto to address Mt. Sinai AYLETT — Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at 2217 Commins Rd. in Aylett will celebrate its Annual Black History Month program at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, with special guest Wycliffe Moshoeshoe, who is from the Kingdom of Lesoto in South Africa. Moshoeshoe is the author of “What I Would Leave for My Family Before I Ship Out.” The Rev. Dr. Charlene Gresham is the pastor-elect.

For more information, call 804-769-4879.

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‘Three Baritones Community uniting to and a Tenor’ to help ‘Caring for Caleb’ perform March 4

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

ECHANICSVILLE — In December of 2016, members of the Lambert family – Courtland and Kimberly and their children, Rachel, 9; Sarah, 13; and Caleb, 3 – were experiencing the trip of a lifetime to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Little they did know that their world would be turned upside down with the news that their young son had been diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma. He will be receiving treatments at VCU Health Systems (formerly MCV) for six months in an attempt to shrink the tumor in order for surgeons to operate.

Kimberly is a nurse at Lee Davis Medical Center and Courtland is a firefighter for the City of Richmond.

As well-known members of the Mechanicsville community, the Lamberts are receiving what has been described as an amazing response through a Go Fund Me page. A recent total was $15,000, most of which had been donated by fire depart-

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Caleb Lambert, 3, of Mechanicsville is in the fight of his life afterr having been diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma.

Facebook and Go Fund Me pages have been set up to help the Mechanicsville family with medical and related expenses.

ments, police departments, and EMS providers from around the U.S. Caleb is receiving videos of these public servants and the apparatuses they use in their work. This is his bedtime ritual with his dad when Courtland is on duty.

As is typical for Mechanicsville, the community support has been overwhelming, ranging from

5Ks, fundraisers, prayer and offerings, for the family.

The community is being asked to rally once again to help this young resident.

Caleb has a Facebook page, “Team Caleb,” for updates and progress in his fight.

The Go Fund Me page is “Caring for Caleb.” see CALEB, pg. 17

MECHANICSVILLE — “Three Baritones and a Tenor” will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville.

The program will consist of classical songs, spirituals and Broadway music.

The performance in the historic church is part of the Music in the Old Church outreach music ministry.

A reception featuring pies follows the hour-long performance.

For more information, visit immanueloc.org or call (804) 779-3454.

Tickets, which support community music enrichment, are $15 per person at the door; $7 for students.

Performers are DeVonté Saunders, a Virginia

Commonwealth University senior who has sung leads in the VCU Opera Theater and who studied at the University of Vienna in Austria; and baritones Chase Peak, a VCU graduate who has performed with the Virginia Opera and the Capitol Opera; John Tyndall, a VCU graduate who was a staff soloist at the Riverside Presbyterian Church in NYC and who now sings with the Virginia Chorale, and Jim Smith-Parham, who has sung many musical and operatic roles at the Virginia Opera, Barksdale Theatre and Swift Creek Theatre. He was stage director, accompanist and teacher at Operafestival di Roma, in Rome, Italy. He teaches voice at VCU and at the University of Richmond.

The accompanist is wellknown organist and pianist Charles Lindsey, music director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Petersburg.

Democratic Women meeting tomorrow The Hanover Democratic Women’s Coffee will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Sonya Arrington’s home at 7110 Kella Way in

Mechanicsville. For more information or to RSVP, contact Diane Neergaard at daneergaard@comcast.net or 804-299-2399.

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$18.66 annually.

The Sheriff ’s Office will receive six new positions under the proposed plan, including five law enforcement officers and one administrative assistant.

“That fully funds the law enforcement budget request,” Harris said.

In addition, eight new Fire/EMS positions will allow the department to fully staff stations in Beaverdam and Rockville with 24/7 service.

In addition to the 16 new public safety positions, the proposal calls for 8.2 non-public safety positions and eight new school positions.

A large chunk of this year’s budget proposal, about 43 percent, is dedicated to education with specific focus on technology upgrades in the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Harris said that was challenging with a $1.2 shortfall in state funds for a salary increase, and a $2 million payment to the Virginia Retirement System.

“Having to absorb this loss while also providing a compensation increase presented a major challenge in the FY2018 budget,” Harris said. Local funding for schools increased $3.2 million from last year’s allotment.

The proposed budget also makes a huge commitment to a five-year technology plan for the schools, with a $5.4 million investment in FY19 and FY20.

Harris’ proposal also provides capital improvement funds for roads and includes a $900,000 grant that allows the county to begin and design on the new Atlee Library with funding for construction in 2019.

Following Harris’s presentation, a number of department heads presented their

budget requests.

Col. David R. Hines highlighted crime statistics from the past year, most of them citing lowered figures.

Response times are down and solve rates are up.

His office received an 8 percent increase in calls for service last year.

Hines did point to several pressing issues in the county, including a growing opiate addiction and thieves taking

plans together,” Hines said.

“Today this budget planning process is even more reflective of balancing dollars with the needs of our community.

In short, this is a budget process that we can all be proud of.”

Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented his recently approved $180.4 million 2018 budget, a plan that focuses on instruction and

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Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, left, and Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented their budget requests to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday.

advantage of unlocked cars and stealing items that are visible from the outside.

Hines pointed to the many successful programs in which his office participates, including SHIELD and other support projects.

The sheriff said a program outfitting Hanover deputies with body-worn cameras will be completed this year.

The sheriff said cooperation between his office and county staff resulted in projected five-year plans that are “in sync.”

The proposed Capital Improvement budget outlines a plan that supplies the Sheriff ’s Office with 27 additional positions during the five-year period.

“I would like to sincerely thank the Sheriff ’s Office staff and Mr. Harris’ staff for working very hard to bring these

technology.

Gill said the technology upgrades will allow Hanover students to take advantage of the new literacy, and stressed that advanced technology can do more than just replace pen and paper.

He explained how programs allow teachers to provide more individualized instruction, and students are now capable of holding conversations with students all over the world.

Gill’s budget supplies a 2 percent increase for school employees, funds six new positions, including school safety coordinator, and funds VRS (Virginia Retirement System) increases for employees.

The five-year school capital budget provides more than $16 million in funding for technology, a plan that includes lap-

tops for teachers and student devices in 2021.

Gill told the supervisors he was hesitant to speculate on what type of device that might be considering the quickly changing technological environment.

“That could be a laptop, a iPad , or something that hasn’t been invented yet,” Gill said.

Even with the optimistic proposal and improving figures, Harris said there are areas where the county is still not fully rebounded from the economic downturn of 2008.

“Real property assessments are not all the way back,” Harris said. He explained that’s true when comparing actual land and property values in 2008 from those same samples in 2016.

“The gross number may be higher than the starting point was, but it’s got all the new construction,” he said. “If you took the homes and businesses that were here in 2008… and then

you look at the Land Book for 2017 and you took only those homes and businesses, you would not have the same total value yet.”

But, overall, Harris was pleased with the proposal and the advances achieved.

In a letter addressed to board members, Harris said: “This budget focuses on the future,” he wrote. “We bolster our support for Public Safety and Education.

We provide additional resources to help the schools implement their Five-Year Technology Plan. We make important investments in roads and other capital projects. We reward our County and School employees for demonstrating the continued excellent customer service that is a hallmark of Hanover County.”

Department budget presentations continue this week, and a public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for next month.

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great cooperation between county leadership and school leadership,” board chair John Axselle, Beaverdam District, said. “Over the years it seems that the state funding has continued to dwindle while local funding has continued to increase, and that partnership has allowed us to do this.”

The budget now moves forward for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ consideration with final approval expected in April. Final figures could be adjusted due to Virginia General Assembly action before final approval.

Gill’s proposal also provides six new positions, a hefty Virginia Retirement System payment that finally brings the system up-to-date financially, and a 2 percent salary increase for all school employees.

Gill joined Axselle and several board members in pointsee SCHOOL, pg. 23

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‘Keep Montpelier Rural’ gets planners’ support

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local

Logan Barry for The Local

Rob Williams addressed the Hanover County Planning Commission on behalf of Douglas Harris, the applicant.

ASHLAND — Citizens hoping to “Keep Montpelier Rural” were given some hope Thursday night after the Hanover County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend denial of a proposal to change the designation of the general land use map near the community from its current agricultural designation to commercial.

The property in question is located near the intersection of Mountain Road (U.S. 33) and Locust Run Drive.

Although the current proposal only seeks to change the general land use designation, and to

determine whether a commercial node would be appropriate for the location, the applicant, Douglas Harris, also identified specific uses in his application.

Harris’ specific uses he included in the application were a convenience store with gas pumps, a restaurant, drive-in movie theater, and an area for special venues.

These uses would not be consistent with the current agricultural designation for the area.

Residents against the proposed development, sporting green t-shirts that read “Keep Montpelier Rural,” showed up in high numbers at the Feb. 16 public hearing. This specific agenda item was an individual public hearing during a regular

Planning Commission meeting.

One of the arguments against the proposed location for the commercial node is the fact that it is in a residential area of Montpelier, and that there is a commercial-designated land use area in Montpelier that already exists less than two miles west on Mountain Road.

Other arguments that opposed the proposal were concerns with traffic and the potential negative impacts that it could have on the environment.

“One of the biggest concerns is well water. We talked to people when we canvassed the neighborhoods around here; there are people who live in see MONTPELIER, pg. 18

Growing up black and white to be shared Sunday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — In 1960, John F. Kennedy is elected President. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have A Dream speech in 1963. President Lyndon Johnson pushes through the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Vietnam War intensifies. Hippies replace the Beatniks of the 1950s.

The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show.

These are just a few of the events that changed the course of the 1960s and life in Ashland and Hanover County.

At 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry St. in Ashland, the public is invited to come hear stories about growing up in

our area during the 1960s and how national events affected our local life.

Lewistown ramp to close overnight Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Weather permitting, the ramp from Lewistown Road (Route 802) to Interstate 95 north will be closed from 9 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 22) through 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, to complete pipe installation as part of the

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Krystal Brooks, Minister of Music at the Shiloh Baptist Church, will lead a Community Gospel Choir.

The program is free of charge.

For more information, call 804-368-7314 or visit www. hanoverarts.org, awjefferson@ rmc.edu, www.ashlandmuseum.org and www.mainsee GROWING, pg. 19

Opioid abuse to be addressed

Lewistown bridge reconstruction project.

Drivers are encouraged to use the following detour route: Take Lewistown Road (Route 802) west to Washington Highway (Route 1) north to England Street (Route 54) east back to I-95 north. see RAMP, pg. 9

There will be a panel discussion with participants from around our county, includ-

ing Carolyn Hemphill, James Henry, John Newell, Betty Carol Stevenson, Katherine Tinker and Avon White. The moderator will be Anthony Keitt.

Tom Wulf will provide a video overlay.

Closing comments will be provided by Rev. Dr. E. Richard Swan of the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The documentary “Chasing the Dragon,” with the “dragon” referring to opioid abuse, will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in the Ellis Hall of the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. in Courtesy of VDOT

Ashland.

A question-and-answer session will follow.

Taking partin the panel will be Dr. Jeffery Reihl, Hanover Emergency Center, Risk; Rosalind Watkins, JHW Foundation, Prevention; and Chandra Bailey, Hanover County Community

Services, Resources. see OPIOID, pg. 18

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person [Angela Kelly-Wiecek] of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors definition of quality of life.

Those of us who believe happiness is a balanced budget and low taxes were very disap-

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for more information.

The application will be available to print online and

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Celebration and Girl’s Bathhouse Ribbon Cutting will get underway at noon March 3. Lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. along with the recognition of the 75th Anniversary and experiences over the decade.

Previous campers from each

pointed.

The current chairperson refers to herself as a conservative.

Her actions prove she is anything but.

If she wants to improve our quality of life, work on getting broadband to all residents. This would help every-

one.

Bike trails will cost a fortune and will benefit very few.

The current chairperson is more of a tax and spend liberal than a conservative.

She has never seen a tax she did not like or a dollar she would not spend.

All of Her “Quality of Life” plans will only benefit very few citizens.

We need county-wide broadband more than anything else.

Larnie Allgood Vice president Mechanicsville Tea Party

It was with a great gale of laughter that I read the letter condemning the Women’s March in the Feb. 15, 2017, issue of The Mechanicsville

completed applications will be accepted on the following dates: 8:30 a.m. to noon today (Wednesday, Feb. 22) — Henry Clay Elementary School at 310

S. James St. in Ashland.

8:30 a.m. to noon today (Wednesday, Feb. 22) – Mechanicsville Elementary School at 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive in Mechanicsville.

Noon to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 8, at the Hanover County School Board

Office at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, at the Hanover County School Board Office at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland.

9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Hanover County School Board Office at 200

Berkley St. in Ashland.

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, at Henry Clay Elementary School at 310 S. James St. in Ashland.

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, at Mechanicsville Elementary School at 7425 Mechanicsville Elementary Drive in

Mechanicsville.

Noon to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26, at the Hanover County School Board Office at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland.

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

CALEB

said that spending family time and providing for others defines them.

They are considered role model parents and citizens of the community.

While many in our

neighborhoods are looking forward to the spring and the sports such as baseball and softball that are associated with the change of season, days on the river, or mornings on the porch enjoying

the birds and a cup of coffee, the Lamberts will continue to focus on getting Caleb cured.

Adam Mesco, one of Courtland’s co-workers, contributed to this article.

decade will be recognized.

The event is free of charge.

Reservations are required.

To reserve your lunch and Continued from pg. 14 designate which decade you Any funds raised will go will be representing, call the 4-H Center at 434-248-5444 or toward medical and related RSVP at www.holidaylake4h. expenses for the family.

Courtland and Kimberly com.

I’m gonna get that bear.

Explaining why women opted to march in DC

Local. It was a letter about women’s issues by a man (“mansplaining,” anyone?) who apparently did not attend.

The event was transcendent, loving, and all about community. The “felons” the writer mentions were accepted by marchers who understood see LETTERS, pg. 19

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Smithson teaches Scouts about voting

Photo submitted by Sheila A. Frattini

Teri Smithson, Hanover County’s Director of Elections, recently visited Doug Dompkowski’s Boy Scouts of America Webelos II Den, Pack 503, at the Church of the Redeemer. Members of the Pack are working on their “Building A Better World” requirement. Smithson said she was happy to spend time teaching the boys about the importance of voting, and the difference voting makes in our community.

Heritage Green providing help for Cyber Seniors Photo submitted by Ronnie Bolton

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OPIOIDS Continued from pg. 16

Anthony Keitt will serve as the moderator.

The committee includes: Keith Cartwright, Randolph-

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this neighborhood who have 40-foot shallow wells,” said Ed Gooding, a life-long resident of Montpelier.

The applicant has proposed to drill an 800-foot deep well.

“We had a pretty tough drought a number of years ago, and what happened was the deep wells dried the aquifers down, so the people with the shallow wells had to drill new

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Mechanicsville.

The event will include the documentary, “Cyber Seniors,” to help learn how to enhance computer skills.

Heritage Green and students from Lee-Davis High School will be available to help seniors learn more

about Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Coffee and pastries will be available while participants pick up some tips on how to stay connected in your senior years.

Attendees are invited to tour the newly renovated and

Macon College; Maureen Early, Hanover Cares.

Doug Goodman, Ashland Police Department; Emily Haswell, Herald-Progress.

Anthony Keitt, Ashland resident; Octavia Marsh, Hanover

Cares; Ragan Phillips, Ashland resident.

Kierstin Streitel, Hanover County Public Schools; and Maj. Michael Trice, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office.

Hanover Cares Coalition

expanded community.

An Ashland Beekeepers Association (ABA) beekeeper teaches While you’re visiting for how to inspect a bee colony. this meeting, take a tour of our newly renovated and expanded community.

For more information, or to RSVP, call 804-746-7370 or visit www.heritagegreenhaCourse,” running from 6:30 to Contributed Report nover.com.

9 p.m. Mondays, from March news@mechlocal.com 6 to 27, at Family Life Baptist ASHLAND — Do you have Church at 206 S. Washington is presenting the community- a desire to keep your own honey Hwy. in Ashland. driven event will focus on the bees? Help the environment?

Class topics include: state-wide crisis in the abuse of Enjoy your own raw honey?

Honey Bee Biology, Beekeeper prescription opioids and heroin.

The Ashland Beekeepers Equipment, Seasonal Hive To register and get free tick- Association (ABA) is offer- Management, Pest & Disease ets, go to http://tinyurl.com/ ing a four-session class, “A Management, and much more. zc6wh3v.

Beekeeper Introductory Short see BUZZ, pg. 19

wells,” he said.

Gooding also pointed out to the Planning Commission that a resident he’s been in contact with has claimed that he was offered money to sign a petition in approval of the proposal, and Gooding presented a “sworn, notarized affidavit” from one of the residents who claimed he was offered $100 to sign his support.

In other comments, residents who favor the proposal expressed how they felt bullied by others in the community

and were afraid to come forward with their support for Harris’ plans.

“People are feeling bullied in our community, [they have a] fear of speaking out and I wanted to use this opportunity to speak for me and other people who agree with this proposal,” said Kelly Schips.

“I truly believe that this development is for the better outcome of the community; yes, it will affect a few. But I’ve always been taught that what benefits the most, rather than

what’s affecting the few, is the better outcome,” Schips said.

After hearing all of the public input provided during the meeting, the commissioners announced their decision to recommend denying the proposed application to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

“One thing that gets my attention in this country and this county … is that we vote on things, and when we have a turnout like tonight — that opposes something to this

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degree — that gets my attention. I believe that when you vote, you show up to vote,” said Commissioner Frederic McGee Jr., who represents the Cold Harbor District.

The fate regarding the applicant’s proposal will fall in the hands of the board of supervisors, who will make the final decision whether to approve or deny the application.

“Keep Montpelier Rural” is a recently formed group of residents who disagree with

the proposed change in land use designation for the area in question, as well as the development that would follow it.

Offering more information about the group and its mission, its website also includes a section where people can sign a petition to oppose the comprehensive plan amendment (CPA-1-16).

Anyone interested in learning more about the group can visit www.keepmontpelierrural.com.

Deadline nears for Spirit of Volunteerism nominations County officials: awards recognize to community’s ‘unsung heroes’ who help make Hanover County such a great place to live

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demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community).

Award recipients will be selected from each category.

All will receive an

ANOVER — Nominations are now being accepted for Hanover’s 2017 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.

March 17 is the deadline to submit nominations recognizing outstanding volunteer service throughout our county.

These awards allow the community to acknowledge the work for those whose efforts change the lives of many.

County officials are asking the public to help them recognize these “unsung heroes” who help make Hanover

County such a great place to live.

Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One (honoring an individual over 18); Spirit of Youth (honorzing youth or youth group up to age 18 or still in high school); Spirit of Dedication (honoring an individual 60 and over); Spirit of Team (honoring two or more adult volunteers working toward a common cause); Spirit of Family (honoring two or more family

members working together toward a common purpose); Spirit of Inspiration (honoring an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization);

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Beekeeping book, handouts, and one-year ABA membership).

Any additional family members of same household are $30 per person (includes handouts, one-year ABA family membership, no book).

To register, visit the website

(preferred) at www.ashlandvabeekeepers.org, and look for the class Continued from pg. 16 announcement under “Buzzings.”

If you have questions, e- streetashland.org.

Showcasing the rich hismail (preferred), contact mail@ ashlandvabeekeepers.org or call Ronnie at 804-651-3504 and leave a message.

ful behavior through his life (remember why we wore p--- hats), mocking the disabled and women he deems unattractive, and the racism and violence at his rallies, there was no comparison.

And #45 continues to be a dangerous buffoon postinauguration, validating the Women’s March.

As for abortion, we differ.

I cannot tell a woman what to do with her body, but I believe we must gain some common ground and promote comprehensive sex education, make pregnancy prevention available and affordable, and do a better

job at supporting women who are pregnant and after they have children.

“Pro-life” does not end at birth. It starts with pro-women and pro-family policies, including affordable child care, preschool, and healthcare.

After all, it is a common good to have an educated and healthy populace.

If we have $100 billion to build a foolish wall, and more than that to fight an ill-chosen war, then we have plenty of money for these programs.

Judy M. Thomas Mechanicsville

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An optional visit to an apiary for an actual hive inspection will be offered as part of the course.

The cost of the class is $60 per person (includes Simple Smart

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the (Christian) concepts of redemption and grace, perhaps unlike the writer of the original letter.

To correct a misunderstanding, “equal pay for equal work” means that a male and female engineer, for example, with equal training and experience, deserve equal pay.

The writer mentions “hateful” signs. Oh, I will concede that there might have been a few among the 500,000 marchers (though I did not see any), but compared to #45’s hate-

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Anyone with questions

about the project can call VDOT’s customer service center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800367-7623).

All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, i n the Hanover High School auditorium.

and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has

engraved plaque and a financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization

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designated on the honoree’s nomination form.

The county also will nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards.

All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, in the Hanover High School auditorium.

The event is free and open to the public.

The goal of the celebration is to pay tribute to all volun-

teers within our community, as well as honor award nominees and announce the 2017 award recipients.

Nomination forms for Hanover’s 2017 Spirit of Volunteerism awards became available on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

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

torical and cultural heritage of Ashland, Untold Stories is sponsored jointly by The Hanover Arts & Activities Center, Randolph-Macon

College, Ashland Museum, and Main Street Ashland.

Also supporting the program is the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday through Thursday, Feb. 22-23 Faith Promise Revival will be held at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville, with special speaker Evangelist Max Alderman. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. , with Monday through Thursday worship beginning at 7 p.m. There will be an International Banquet following the Thursday evening service in the Fellowship Hall.

For more information, call 804-730-3226 or visit www. ruralpointbaptist.com

Thursday, Feb. 23 The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will be hosting its Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Conferences will be scheduled in 20-minute increments. To request a conference, call the main office at 804-723-2020 to schedule your time. If someone does not answer and you leave a voicemail, leave your name, number and a preferred appointment time and the school will call you back to confirm the conference. You also may email your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment. All appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep in mind that a parent-teacher conference can be arranged any time throughout the school year.

For more information, contact the school office at 804723-2020.

The Hanover Democratic Women’s Coffee will be held at 7 p.m. at Sonya Arrington’s home at 7110 Kella Way in Mechanicsville. For more information or to RSVP, contact Diane Neergaard at daneergaard@comcast.net or 804-299-2399.

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Sunday, Feb. 26 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at 2217 Commins Rd. in Aylett will celebrate its Annual Black History Month program at 10 a.m. with special guest Wycliffe Moshoeshoe, who is from the Kingdom of Lesoto in South Africa. Moshoeshoe is the author of “What I Would Leave for My Family Before I Ship Out.” The Rev. Dr. Charlene Gresham is the pastor-elect. For more information, call 804-769-4879.

Wednesday, March 1 Bringing Ash Wednesday to the streets, meeting people where they are, is a movement that began in 2010 in Chicago.

Since then, Episcopal Churches in 11 or more states now take to the streets in the USA on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent with “Ashes to Go.” This year, All Souls Episcopal Church will participate in this movement, offering ashes and a blessing from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Rutland Shopping Center. The Reverend Amelie Wilmer Minor, Vicar of All Souls, said the imposition of ashes on one’s forehead signifies how we begin and end in our creator, and initiating a time of return and rest in God for healing and wholeness in anticipation of Easter. “Ashes to Go” offers this ancient rite to those in the community who do not have time to worship in a traditional service during a weekday.

All Souls Episcopal Church will have a traditional Ash Wednesday service with Holy Communion at 5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, and all are welcomed to attend.

Saturday, March 4 Hanover County Model Congress (HCMC) will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

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Atlee High School. HCMC is a student-run Model Congress designed to give local middle school and high school students a hands-on opportunity to learn about government processes and to practice public speaking skills. The cost is $20 per student (lunch included). To ask questions, email hanovercongress@gmail.com.

Register at http://hanovercountymodelcongress.weebly. com/.

Friday, March 10 A Soaking Prayer service will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Healing Place Center for Counseling and Spiritual Formation in the Youth Center at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Soaking Prayer service provides an opportunity to pray in a quiet setting and is open to the community. For more information, contact The Healing Place staff at 804-7301348.

Saturday, March 18 New Song Church’s Student Ministry will sponsor its second 5K, the Mission Possible 5K Run/Walk, to benefit its second mission trip in July to Haiti. The race begins and ends at New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville. To register, visit www.newsongumc.org.

Wednesday, March 29, to Tuesday, April 18 Grand Prix Auto Wash is supporting the Atlee High School Band Boosters through customers using the “Fundraiser” option to automatically donate $2 to the Atlee High School Band program.

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Festival will be held in the Community Room at the Richmond Times-Dispatch at 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. in Mechanicsville. Authors are encouraged to register soon as there are only 11 tables remaining. For more information and registration form, go to www. hanoverbookfestival.com.

For those interested in writing, there will be workshops.

Information on the workshops and registration forms also may be found on the website.

This is a free event for readers to meet authors and discuss and purchase books.

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 804-7304812 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.

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church will be celebrating Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 9:15 a.m. with Christian Education at 10:45 a.m. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in

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

Mechanicsville. Nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the Vicar. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org.

All Souls Episcopal Church will look at the history of the various denominations of Christianity and the ecumenical movement through the season of Epiphany. Special guests will highlight the conversations. All Souls worships at 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist and 10:45 a.m. Adult and Children’s Formation meet at Messiah Lutheran Church located at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Vicar is Amelie Wilmer Minor. For momree information, visit the website at http://allsoulsva. org/.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets

from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Jan. 10, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) 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 804781-0338.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

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 see CALENDAR, pg. 21

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their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804365-4145.

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 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. Cofacilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 804967-2580.

Third Wednesday The Mechanicsville Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. at Calabash and the first Wednesday of the month as a volunteer opportunity to help with a bingo game for the veterans at McGuire Medical Center. For more information, contact Pam Bartle at 804-7300427 or Rick Starling at 804550-1112.

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.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com.

Third Thursday MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets monthly for mutual support, networking and social events at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. There are topical discussions, snacks and crafts, and childcare is provided.

They also plan Moms’ Night Out, kids play time and other fun activities. MOPS is an international organization, created for mothers with children age 0 to 5. The WGBC chapter meets in the evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in order to accommodate working moms.

For more information, contact the church office at 804-7465081.

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First Saturday A buffet breakfast including salt fish, bacon, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, hash browns and apples will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. (October through March) at the Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 for adults. There is no fee for children 12 and under.

Proceeds benefit the Men’s Ministry.

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16, 2017. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Patrick Henry Smith Sr. She is survived by her children, Garland B. Smith, Patrick H. Smith SMITH Jr. (Charlene), Edwin M. Smith (Terry) and Sandra S. Berry (Billy); grandchildren, Patrick, Jason, Ryan, Gregory, Phillip, Elizabeth Ann, Julie Marie, Christopher and Brandon; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Pitts; brother, Edward Davis; and numerous other family members and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 20,

2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed at Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Studley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 35, Studley, VA 23162.

EDITH SPIRO Edith Talley Spiro, of Henrico County, went to be with the Lord after a short illness on SPIRO

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Edith had a passion for fishing and was known as an outstanding flounder fisherwoman on the Buckroe Fishing Pier. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m.

Monday, February 20, 2017, at Westhampton Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23226.

FRANCES STERLING Frances Lee Sterling, age 91, left this life to her “Blessed Assurance” with her heavenly father on February 16, 2017, after several months of medical complications. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester County and was the daughter of the late Carroll and Dora Foster.

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Botetourt High School in 1943. A woman of deep and abiding faith, she was a longtime member, Sunday School teacher and organist for 40 years at Newington Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who loved her family, church,

music, sewing, quilting, reading, cross word puzzles, scrap booking and cooking, as well as participating in many community and church activities.

She is survived by her son, David Foster Sterling, and wife, Judy, of Gloucester; and her daughter, Frances Ann Sterling Minor of Mathews; grandchildren, Robert Minor (Tina), Bruce Sterling, Barry Sterling (Tiffany) Christina Minor, Josh Sterling and Jessica Sterling; and four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Carter, Mallory and Brandy.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Carter Sterling; her sister, Helen Edwards; and her son, Jackie Sterling. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 22, 2017) at Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral and graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Newington Baptist Church followed by a celebration of her life in the church fellowship hall. All services will be led by Rev. Mike Gray of Newington Baptist Church in Gloucester and Rev. Glen Bohannon of Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Newington Baptist Church Building Fund, 6169 Main St., Gloucester, VA 23061, or Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061. Online condolences may be sent to andrewsfuneralservices.com.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the many caregivers at Gloucester House who lovingly cared for her.

ELVIN TALLEY Elvin Leith Talley, age 86, of Mechanicsville, went to join the heavenly choir with his mandolin and guitar on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret

Talley; three sons, Elvin L. Talley Jr. (Ginger), Randal L. Talley (Robbie) and Jeffrey L. Talley (Andrea); and daughter, Karen T. Pittman; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Anne T. Johnson; and a host of other relatives and close friends.

TALLEY Leith was preceded in death by his parents, Cabel Benson and Ida Hott Talley; and eight siblings. Leith was a loyal member of the Enon United Methodist Church all of his life. He had a love for music and singing and playing his guitar and mandolin. He also loved the outdoors. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhome.com. Woody Funeral Home - Atlee Chapel, at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

WILNET WALLACE Wilnet Jones Wallace, 75, of Richmond, departed this life Thursday, January 12, 2017. She leaves to cherish her loving memory estranged husband, Eugene Wallace Sr.; three daughters, Rosalind Yvette Rustin (Eugene Jr.), Beatrice Wallace WALLACE and Dianett Wallace; son, Eugene

Wallace Jr. (Joyce); four grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Bettis (Kenneth) and Bessie Shelton (Roy III); two brothers, William Jones, Elmer Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, in the March Funeral Home Chapel at 2110 East Laburnum Avenue in Richmond. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Bon Secours Community Hospice Home.

MARVIN WHITLOCK JR. Marvin H. Whitlock Jr., 54, of Aylett, lost his battle with cancer on February 8, 2017. He was a dedicated employee of Hill Electric Inc. in Mechanicsville. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Marvin Sr. and Doris WHITLOCK Whitlock; and his brother, Jimmy Whitlock. He is survived by Bernard (the wonder dog); Sonny, the bunny; Tracey, Tyler and Kyle Jennings and Matt Hebert.

Also surviving are his son, Justin Porch (Jodi); stepdaughter, Crystal Padgett (Dan); seven grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Teresa) and Jerry (Teresa) Whitlock; and aunt and uncle, Alice and Oscar Kemp. A celebration of his life was at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017, at St. Stephens Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. see OBITUARIES, pg. 30

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe has declared February as School Board Appreciation Month. Superintendent Michael Gill presented certificates of appreciation to Hanover County School Board members at last week’s meeting. Above, Gill recognizes Mechanicsville representative Roger Bourassa.

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ing to a collaborative effort in creating this year’s plan that includes the board of supervisors and the citizens of Hanover County.

That’s because a larger share of the proposed budget is derived from local funds. That represents a growing trend of lowered state revenues and an increased burden on localities to balance budgets.

The school budget’s local

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In other business, a group of Hanover parents are asking how soon is soon enough regarding a recently studied 10-point grading system. see SCHOOL, pg. 24

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Program volunteers help people file basic tax return forms, including the 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040, and Virginia state returns.

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The group is seeking to conclude a two-year process and have the board consider a change in policy that would bring Hanover’s grading system in line with 90 percent of Virginia schools.

Kyle McMahon, parent of two Hanover students, began his efforts to reform the county’s grading system in March 2015.

County school officials and McMahon and other concerned parents waited on results from a VCU Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC) study that focused on impacts of a conversion to a 10-point scale. Information for that study centered on Chesterfield County, but data was not available and the study was eventually shelved.

Since then, a steady stream of parents has petitioned the board to conduct further study.

Many of those parents were involved in a study committee whose findings overwhelmingly supported a change. The board received those results in January.

McMahon expressed his frustrations at the Feb. 14

teer-run tax assistance service.

The Mechanicville site is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and accepts walk-ins but appointments are preferred. Call 804-417-6721.

The Tax-Aide office is located at the Goodwill Employment Center at 7147 Brandy Run Drive in Mechanicsville. The site is one of nine Tax-Aide locations in the Metro Richmond area.

The program, sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the Internal Revenue Service, began in 1968.

This is Kirk’s third year with the AARP Tax-Aide program; he helped to open the Mechanicsville Tax-Aide office in 2016. He says it’s his 19th year doing taxes. He spent

meeting during a public comment period.

“I am the person who started the petition in March 2015, almost two years ago,” McMahon said. “Waiting for the MERC study was a waste of time for us.”

That petition was suspended, according to McMahon, because concerned parents were assured the board was addressing and considering the 10-point scale.

“Two years has gone by and nothing has happened,” McMahon said. “I know things take time, but two years?”

McMahon said that, in a long line of speakers who have addressed this issue, not one has defended the current seven-point scale.

“For the most part, there’s been nothing but support from the community,” he said.

He also noted the lack of recommendation or list of next steps contained in January’s committee findings presented by assistant superintendent Jennifer Greif.

Axselle dismissed any appearance of delay tactics as some parents have contended.

“This is not a delay game. We are just taking this very seriously. We just don’t want to react, but be responsive and

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Those seeking assistance from TaxAide should bring the following documents or information: photo ID, (for both taxpayer and spouse), Social Security card for everyone on the tax return, tax information such as W-2s, 1099s, any yearend health insurance coverage-related documents, checkbook with bank account numbers for direct deposit, and a copy of last year’s tax return and supporting documents, if available.

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very deliberate and methodical.”

Axselle defended the timeline and questioned the need for immediate action. “What’s the urgency?” he asked. “When we go through the process, we make a better decision.”

For parents like Molly Poisant, the wait for action has become excruciating, and she’s concerned that county school officials are employing delay tactics in their inaction.

Poisant represents a group called Hanover Parents Supporting a 10-Point Grading Scale, and is perplexed at the lack of action once the committee recommendation dropped.

“I’m frustrated,” she said following last week’s meeting.

“The reality is that this has been a two-year process. Kids that were freshmen when this conversation started are going to be seniors next year.”

She responded to Axselle’s urgency question. “Every year that this gets pushed off is a year that their constituents are leaving dollars on the table for scholarships and that some of the students currently struggling in the system continue to struggle.”

The school board has scheduled a full discussion on

the grading scale on its March 20 workshop agenda.

Gill said that still allows ample time for implementation in Fall 2017 should the board opt for a change during its upcoming work session.

“If the board adopted a new policy at any time during the school year, then, yes, there would be time to implement it,” Gill said.

He said predicting the board’s final action on changing the grading scale is not part of his job.

“I have to believe the board will consider all sides of that issue during that work session.

In terms of predicting what the outcome would be, I’m not in the prognostication business,” Gill said.

Cold Harbor school board representative Norman Sulser said he would support a change to the current grading system.

“I would support this and I think we should approve it.

We are here to represent our constituents and this is something that the public supports,” he said.

Asked about the timeline, Sulser said, “I’m frustrated that we have studied this issue for two years and still haven’t made a decision. I think we should act.”

KCES named 2016-2017 RAMP School of Distinction MECHANICSVILLE – Kersey Creek Elementary School (KCES) has been named as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) School of Distinction by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).

KCES is one of the first schools in the region to receive this honor, as well as one of only six schools in the nation to achieve School of Distinction status for 20162017.

The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program, and an exemplary educational environment.

KCES school counselor Paige Abasolo, said, “My primary goal is to ensure that the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students at Kersey Creek Elementary

School are addressed.

Receiving RAMP designation confirms that the school counseling program is comprehensive and data-driven. It is a privilege to be afforded the opportunity to spotlight the role of the professional school counselor and the outstanding efforts of all school counselors in Hanover County Public Schools.�

Lisa Thompson, KCES principal, said, “We are excited and honored to have Paige Abasolo recognized for her exemplary school counseling program. Through extensive research, data analysis and collaboration with a local university, she has created a comprehensive counseling program that positively impacts our students’ lives.

The KCES community supports building the whole child and her program promotes this vision. Through guidance

lessons, small group sessions, and parent workshops, she has created opportunities to support staff, students and families. She demonstrates excellence in her role as she has crafted a program that will impact our children beyond their years at KCES.�

Karla Allen, coordinator of Counseling Services, praised the effort. “One of the goals we set for Hanover counselors when coming into this position in 2014 was to have a RAMP school designation. Paige took on the challenge and spent a year documenting and collecting data in order to accomplish this lofty goal. I could not be more proud that she achieved it and now Kersey Creek is listed as one of the top school counseling programs in the country.�

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Celebrating school counselor Paige Abasolo’s recent honor are, from left, Lisa Thompson, principal; Abasolo; and Karla Allen, coordinator of Counseling Services.

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Babies went “red” recently in support of heart month at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville. Mark Gordon, CEO of MRMC, joined with nurses from the Mother Infant Unit in celebrating with some of the newborns in the nursery.

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Design public hearing set March 7 on roundabout MECHANICSVILLE – At 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, Hanover County will hold a design public hearing on the proposed plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville.

Proposed intersection improvements also include sidewalks and bicycle accommodations.

The design public hearing will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium/cafeteria of Cold Harbor Elementary School at 6740 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Citizens and other interested parties will have the opportunity to review the project materials which include the plans, schedule, right-of-way information, funding, and environmental documentation in the form of a Categorical Exclusion (CE).

These materials are available for review prior to the hearing at the Department of Public

Works, County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Rd, at the Hanover County Government Center Complex. Call 804-365-6176 to schedule an appointment to review these materials.

The hearing will be conducted largely in an open forum, with a brief presentation and question and answer session at 6 p.m. followed by the opportunity to engage oneon-one with county representatives. Comments will be accepted at the hearing or they may be submitted to Joe Vidunas, Project Manager, Deptartment of Public Works, P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA 23069.

Comments also may be submitted by email to jevidunas@ hanovercounty.gov. Reference “Creighton Rd/Cold Harbor Rd Public Hearing Comments” in all correspondence. Comments must be received by March 17 see DESIGN, pg. 27

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to be included in the public hearing record.

Anyone requiring special assistance to attend and participate in this hearing may contact the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Division at 804-524-6091 or TTY/TDD 711.

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

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On Saturday, March 11, the Central Virginia Emergency Management Alliance (CVEMA) will host its 8th Disaster Survivor Day, inviting residents

to learn how to prepare for disasters.

Hanover County’s event will be held in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the class will begin at 9 a.m., concluding by noon.

Seating is limited, so sign up today. You can register online at www.

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children. The recommended lower age limit for attendees is 12 years.

One member from each household completing the training will receive a free survival kit bag loaded with valuable tools.

TheHanoverCountyAdministration Building is located at 7516 County Complex Road in Hanover.

“Survivor Day” is presented by CVEMA with funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

CVEMA is a collaboration of local emergency managers and partner organizations from 25 localities in central Virginia who voluntarily partnered together after federal funding of the Central Virginia Urban Area Security Initiative ended. Planning and basic staffing services for CVEMA are provided by the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission.

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

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OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 22

NORMA YAMAKI Norma Shimaura, 92, of Mechanicsville, born in Haleiwa, Hawaii, widow of Yoshio, died February 7, 2017.

She leaves behind her daughter, Georgia Terwilliger (Dave) of Mechanicsville; sons, David (Julie) of New Jersey and Bob (Carol) of San Diego; and grandsons, Jacob, Noah, Forest and Glen. After being a homemaker, she returned to work as a secretary for SUPSHIP in Newport News. Later, she received her AA degree from TNCC at the age of 68. She

loved to travel, fish, eat Japanese food, and to play slots and bingo.

YAMAKI Her family wishes to thank staff at Memorial Regional Medical Center (MRMC), Heritage Green AL and Hanover Health and Rehab, who helped her get well multiple times, brought her joy and provided compassionate care. As per her wishes, no funeral is planned and her ashes will be spread by her family.

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Spring Book Sale dates changed Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The dates of the Atlee Friends Spring Book Sale had to be changed due to schedule conflicts with the rooms at the library used for the sale.

The previous dates were March 30, 31, and April 1.

The news dates are March 23, 24, and 25, 2017.

Donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, and VHS tapes are still

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needed for the Spring Book Sale.

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Atlee Library needs to have the books in bags or boxes.

If you have more than two

bags or boxes, call the library at 804-559-0654 to make an appointment to drop off your books.

The organization needs to be assured that members can take care of moving all the books.

Those who donate may receive a receipt to acknowledge contributions for tax purposes from the staff.

The biggest need for the sale is for hardback and paperback fiction.

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Hawks boys take second in 4A swimming

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Both Jefferson Forest’s and Hanover’s boys swim teams claimed one event win, one relay apiece, in the Virginia High School League Group 4A swimming and diving championships at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday night. But both teams fielded sufficient depth otherwise to finish on top of a tight field.

With almost all of the top 10 places at stake going into the evening’s final event – the 400-yard freestyle relay – the Cavaliers and Hawks swooped in for a one-two finish, respectively, in the boys standings.

The Cavaliers maintained a slight, though not insurmountable, lead throughout the latter half of the meet. Their 400freestyle relay team of Ben Davidson, Brian Grimmett, Brendan Murray and Josh Hankey clinched the event and team championship with a 3:15.42 finish.

“The last three events we had two swimmers in each of the individual events and then the relay, and I felt like, once we got through those events we had a good chance,” said Cavaliers head coach Marty Ponder. “I really wanted them to win the relay. I mean, to go out as the team champion, but to do it in style and win that

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Atlee boys second in region track

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

John Beebe for The Local

Hanover’s Patrick Townsend swims the butterfly portion of the boys 200-yard individual medley in the VHSL Group 4A state swimming and diving championships at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday. Hanover’s boys finished second.

final relay.”

While Jefferson Forest had few individual champions, it had many who scored. That depth helped the Cavaliers stay a few strokes ahead of the competition.

“We have a lot of swimmers that contributed,” Ponder said.

“We scored in every event but the 50 freestyle, and we had multiple scorers in most events.

So that’s really where [the championship] came from.”

Hanover had more of a challenge. The Hawks were seventh with three events to go. But Hanover head coach George Massey felt pretty good about their chances.

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“I knew all along that our only competition was Jefferson Forest and Kettle Run,” Massey said. “I knew we would finish strong because we had two competitors in the backstroke final, two competitors in the breaststroke final, and we were seeded real high in the 400 freestyle.

“After backstroke, we were down by three. After breaststroke, we were down by one to get into second place. There was one team we needed to beat for second place, and we did it.”

Hanover’s 400 freestyle relay team of Marshall Brooks, Jonathan Moss, Ross Newton and Patrick Townsend came in

fourth in 3:19.09 – a 59-second cut off their best time to date.

Kettle Run came in seventh in the relay, leaving the Hawks 11 points ahead of the Cougars, 155 to 144. Jefferson Forest finished with 198.5 points.

Townsend, Moss, Newton and Brooks gave the Hawks their only win of the night in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:38.27.

The girls meet had plenty of excitement, but much less drama as Jamestown dominated all night to claim its fourth straight state championship.

The Eagles, led by Abby Larson and Joelle Vereb, beat secondplace Rock Ridge 287-258.

Larson and Vereb each had two individual wins, and both shared parts of two relay wins.

Larson set two meet records along the way: in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Vereb won the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. They were each part of the Eagles’ winning 200 medley relay team (with Ashley Adam and Carter Catherine Roerhle) and 200 freestyle relay team (with Roerhle and Kaitlyn Pegram).

Jamestown head coach Molly Sandling said the Eagles set themselves up for a good night early. see SWIMMING, pg. 35

HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Led by victories from juniors Cason Gardner and William Chapman, the Atlee boys totaled 61 points, good for a runnerup finish behind Potomac at the 5A North region championships at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex.

Gardner won the high jump, clearing 6-4, and Chapman won the pole vault, clearing 15-7.

Nick Turochy finished second in the pole vault for the Raiders. Kameron Helmlinger finished second in the 1,000-meter run and Cameron Foreman finished fifth in the 55 dash.

All three Atlee boys relay teams finished in the top five. The 1,600 relay see TRACK, pg. 34

L-D’s Aldridge takes time to win state title

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor CHESAPEAKE – Lee-Davis head wrestling coach Craig Spruill was overheard telling Andy Aldridge’s mother that Aldridge “likes drama.” From the evidence of the 160-pound championship match at the Virginia High School League Group 5A wrestling championships Saturday at Oscar Smith High School, the statement was accurate.

Aldridge, a freshman, waited until two seconds were left in his match to get the winning points and defeat Mountain View senior Rodrigo Silva 5-1 and claim what he hopes is the first of many state titles.

Neither wrestler made it easy for the other. Several times Silva grabbed one of Aldridge’s legs and kept the Confederate hopping. Any time one wrestler got what might at first look like a takedown, the falling wrestler would find a way to spin out of it, nearly turn the tables on the other and end up in a position where neither one scored.

Until the final seconds, the only points awarded were for escapes after the start of a new round. Aldridge knew he had to make a move in the final minute.

“I saw I had 40 seconds left.

I knew I’d either run the clock out and go into overtime or go ahead and take a shot and finish it right there,” Aldridge said. “So I decided I was going to take a shot and try to finish it. … After I took that shot, I knew I had him. I reached around the hip, pulled him down, and got him on his back.”

Aldridge might have pinned Silva had the round not ended, but a championship medal is a championship medal.

Aldridge’s win helped LeeDavis finish fourth. Teams north of the Rappahannock

wise wrestled a scrappy match, pulling off a 5-2 decision over Brooke Point’s Joseph Knight.

He credited his win to his ability to outlast his opponent and to stop his attacks.

Two other locals made the finals. Lee-Davis 152-pounder Fisher Evans fell to Stone Bridge’s Arsam Jafaryzad.

Jafaryzad pined Evans in 1:35.

Atlee’s Evan Buchanan dropped a 5-1 decision to Patrick HenryRoanoke’s Theo Taxton in the 113-pound championship match.

Patrick Henry’s Brendan White won his opening match, an 8-3 decision over Salem’s Charles Szcar in the 160-pound division. He fell to Aldridge 3-2 in his second match of the tournament, then defeated Patrick Henry-Roanoke’s Calvin Paige 2-1 before being eliminated by Brooke Point’s Roger Pierce 4-2 Dave Lawrence/The Local one match shy of the consolaLee-Davis freshman Andy Aldridge gets the takedown he needs to win the 160-pound state title in the VHSLGroup 5A wrestling tion rounds. championships at Oscar Smith High School Saturday. Aldridge’s win helped propel the Confederates to a fourth-place finish.

Atlee finished 11th in the 45-team field with 44 points. top 10 finish.

The Warriors, with the 120- The area’s other top-20 teams pound champion in Brandon were Hermitage (18th) and Woody, and the 132-pound Mills Godwin (19th). champion in Noah Roulo, finGroup 4A Championships ished sixth with 74 points.

SALEM – Hanover’s David Woody, a senior, was happy to return to the ranks of the Hoover won the 138-pound state champions. He won his championship in the VHSL first state title as a sophomore, Group 4A championships at the but said he didn’t take the com- Salem Civic Center Saturday petition seriously enough last with a 7-3 decision over Liberty year as a junior and finished Christian’s Justin Phillips in the third. He wasn’t going to make final.

Hoover’s teammate, Carson that mistake this year.

“I thought I had to give it all Allen, finished third in the 152I’ve got, all I had, especially after pound division as the Hawks placing third my junior year,” finished 15th in a 42-team Woody said. “I knew I had one field. more year to go get it.”

Group 2A Championships He faced another local, Mills Natalee Waters for The Roanoke Times SALEM – King William’s Godwin’s Carson Tinsley, in Hanover’s David Hoover (right) tips Liberty Christian’s Justin Phillips during their 138-pound David Jones won the 182-pound the final, and won a 4-2 scrap championship match in the VHSL Group 4A championships at Salem Civic Center Saturday. to cap his high school career championship as the Cavaliers ruled, however. Two of the and the runner-up, Mountain ished with 115 points, followed with another title. He said this finished 11th out of 37 teams in top three teams hailed from View 1ith 134. The third spot by the Confederates (91) and championship felt better than the VHSL Group 2A champiStafford County: the champion, went to Potomac in Prince Broad Run 88.5. Matoaca was his first.

Roulo, a sophomore, likeBrooke Point with 143 points, William County. Potomac fin- the only other local team with a see ALDRIDGE, pg. 34

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Hanover wins in OT for Conference 20 title

By Jonathan Howard for The Times-Dispatch MIDLOTHIAN – Hanover boys basketball coach Darren Thornton felt like his team ended the regular season on a roll, even if it didn’t show in the win column. Now, he’s got a very noticeable ‘W’ to prove it.

The Hawks erased a 13point second-half deficit, forced overtime and knocked off No.1 Monacan, 66-64 in the Conference 20 final on Thursday night. Senior Ryan Payne hit one of two free throws with 8.2 seconds to play to give Hanover (10-13) the two-point cushion. Rashard Blathers’ corner jumper rimmed out for Monacan (14-8) and a tip in attempt came up short. Payne finished with a game-high 27 points, including 7 of his team’s 10 in the extra session.

“Our conference championship was our goal. We just took it personal,” Payne said. We played with a lot of pride. We’ve been playing as a team the last three games and it’s been working.”

Hanover led 11-9 after the first quarter, but Monacan was able to take control in the second quarter with their half-

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team of Gardner, Helmlinger, Conor Helmick and Buddy Northington finished second.

The 800 relay team of Cameron Foreman, Kendall Haley, Tim Willis and Ahmad Richardson finished fourth, and the 3,200 relay team of Helmick, Nathan Welles, Jake Dehetre and Helmlinger finished fifth.

Patrick Henry’s Corbin Turner finished third in the pole vault. Noah Campbell finished fourth in the 3,200 run.

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court offense and a varyinglevel press defense. Hanover struggled to find good looks while Monacan patiently waited for cuts under the basket and soft jumpers. The Chiefs took a 28-20 lead into the halftime break, and pushed the lead to 13 in the third quarter.

Looking for a change in pace, Hanover answered with a pressure defense of its own, seeking the more up-tempo style the team favors.

That’s one of the adjustments we wanted to make because we know they’re a very efficient team and they’re a good halfcourt basketball team. We didn’t want them to get settled, run their offense and get comfortable,” Thornton said.

The plan worked. The Hawks were able to cut the Chiefs’ lead to single digits and even a single possession on multiple occasions. But at every turn, Monacan’s Greg Parham answered. The senior guard finished with 24 points, including 10 in the third quarter alone. A pair of 3-pointers by the senior turned a 3-point lead into nine with 2:14 to play in the period.

Monacan was able to keep a lead for the majority of the fourth quarter, but Hanover

Potomac finished with 96 points. Mountain View was third with 57. Thomas Edison (54) and Brooke Point (50) rounded out the top five. Patrick Henry finished in a tie for second with seven points.

Atlee’s girls placed seventh with 38 points. Senior CeeCee Harris won the 55-meter dash in 7.21, a personal best. She also finished fourth in the long jump.

Two of the Raiders’ girls relay teams finished in the top five. Their 3,200 relay team of Cabell Franklin, Jessica Faulk, Emma Sudol and Laney

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Hanover’s Ryan Payne (25) is fouled by Monacan’s Gregory Parham (5) in the second half of the Hawks’ 66-64 upset victory over the Chiefs in the Conference 20 boys basketball championship game Thursday. Payne finished with 27 points.

stayed within striking distance.

A Payne basket brought the see HANOVER, pg. 36

Owen finished second. Owen, Cornelia Brower, Amber Kaplan and Maddie Radolinski ran to a third-place finish in the 1,600 relay.

Olivia Demattia led Patrick Henry’s girls with a third-place finish in the girls 55 hurdles and a fourth in the 300 dash.

Her teammate, Logan Phillips, finished fourth in the 55 hurdles. Alayna Richardson was fourth in the pole vault and Jean Woodrum finished fifth in the shot put.

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

Springs 13; 27. Prince George 11; md. Walker (Gloucester) 15-6; 285: 32. Glen Allen 6; 34. Deep Run; 35. Montalvo (Brooke Point) d. Gray Continued from pg. 33 Henrico 4; 37. Douglas Freeman 3; (Nansemond River) 3-2.

37. J.R. Tucker 3; 37. Patrick HenryConsolations Ashland 3; 41. Meadowbrook 2.

106: Murshidi (Briar Woods) onships at Salem Civic Center Championships p. Jones (Salem-VA Beach) Saturday.

106: Sweeney (Potomac) d. 4:34; 113: Braswell (Matoaca) d.

Jones won an 11-4 decision Browning (Princess Anne) 6-2; 113: Abbondante (Salem-VA Beach) 11Thaxton (Patrick Henry-Roanoke) 4; 120: Montague (Brooke Point) over Lebanon’s Logan Smith. d. Buchanan (Atlee) 5-1; 120: p. Sizemore (Hickory) 1:14; 126: Jones’ teammate, Shane Woody (Matoaca) d. Tinsley (Mills Bangura (Potomac) d. Altorfer Shannon, fell to Tazewell’s Godwin) 5-2; 126: New (Salem-VA (Mountain View) 3-1; 132: Moaz Derrick Young 10-2 in a third- Beach) d. Gootee (Massaponax) 10- (Potomac) d. Horowitz (Hickory) 56; 132: Roulo (Matoaca) d. Knight 3; 138: Taylor (Broad Run) d. Sausser place match.

(Brooke Point) 5-2; 138: Garnett (Norview) 3-2; 145: Inserra (North Dave Lawrence can be (Edison) d. Sindihebura (Patrick Stafford) d. Conrad (Lee-Davis) 3-2; reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Henry-Roanoke) 4-3; 145: Mitchler 152: Colza (Lee) d. Garcia (Potomac) (Mountain View) d. Giglio (Broad 4-3 (TB-1); 160: Neice (Hickory) cal.com.

Run) 4-2; 152: Jafaryzad (Stone d. Pierce (Brooke Point) 5-1; 170: Group 5A Championships Bridge) p. Evans (Lee-Davis) 1:35; Mohsin (Edison) d. A. Anthony At Oscar Smith High School Team scores: 1. Brooke Point 160: Aldridge (Lee-Davis) d. Silva (Lee-Davis 8-5); 182: N. Anthony 143; 2. Mountain View 134; 3. (Mountain View) 5-1; 170: Battista (Lee-Davis) md. Jardine (Princess Potomac 115; 4. Lee-Davis 91; 5. (Broad Run) md. Williams Jr. Anne) 11-3; 195: Phares (Mountain Broad Run 88.5; 6. Matoaca 74; 7. (Mountain View) 20-8; 182: Vasquez View) d. Baldwin (Princess Anne) Salem-VA Beach 73; 8. Hickory 69; (Mountain View) md. Gamboni 1-0; 220: Adelstein (Atlee) d. Saddler 9. Princess Anne 68.5; 10. Patrick (Hickory) 13-3; 195: Pierce (Brooke (Hermitage) 3-2 (TB-1); 285: Isaac Henry-Roanoke 62.5; 11. Atlee 44; Point) d. Shifflett (Orange County) (Potomac) d. Chang (Mountain 19. Mills Godwin 24; 26. Highland 8-3; 220: Birchmeier (Broad Run) View) 5-1.

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Raiders repeat as Conference 16 champions

By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Alyse Armentrout continued her run of superlative evenings with a double-double to lead Atlee to its second straight Conference 20 girls basketball championship with a 62-42 victory over visiting Albemarle Friday night.

Armentrout recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight blocks as she made herself a constant thorn in the side of Albemarle players.

Despite her statistics, Armentrout credited the effort of her teammates.

“It is just amazing to come out with all of these girls and win the conference two years in a row,” she said. “We’re a really connected team and we all work so well together. I’m just so happy that everyone on this team is able to contribute in so many different ways.”

The chemistry Armentrout described was evident from the opening tipoff as the Raiders controlled the game from the start. Atlee put up 20 points in the first quarter alone, while the Patriots found themselves

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“In the prelims they swam really well and got themselves placed really well – better than we thought we would be coming into tonight,” Sandling said.

“They just turned it on. We’ve got a lot of sickness on this team, and they just kind of put that aside and swam through it.”

VHSL 5A Championships FAIRFAX – Atlee finished fifth and Lee-Davis sixth in the VHSL Group 5A girls swim-

with six team fouls, one technical foul on Patriots’ head coach Rachel Proudfoot, and only 9 points during that same first quarter.

“Our shot selection was poor at the beginning of the game,” Proudfoot said. “And then when it got better, the shots just weren’t falling. We dug ourselves a hole in the first quarter and couldn’t get out of it.”

Things got worse before they got better for the Patriots, who only managed 5 points in the second quarter.

“We played dominant basketball on both ends of the court,” said Atlee head coach Michael Rawlings. “We had too many turnovers, but we did shut them down pretty well tonight.

On a night like this, I have to work pretty hard to find something to ride them about.”

In the second half, the Patriots showed new spark.

They came out and scored the first 4 points of the third quarter with Armentrout on the bench.

“Fatigue is her kryptonite,” Rawlings said of his star player.

“I wanted to give her some rest, so I kept her out most of the third.”

Without number 12 on the on the court for the fourth floor, the Raiders gave up 13 quarter, and the rout was on. points while only scoring 10.

But Armentrout was back see RAIDERS, pg. 36

ming and diving championships at George Mason University Saturday night.

The Raider girls were led by Sonora Baker and Olivia Fisher, who scored 33 and 32 points, respectively, for Atlee. Baker had a second-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke, thirdplace finishes in the 50 freestyle and as part of the 200 freestyle relay team (with Fisher, Jaelyn Jones and Ashley Zicafoose), and a fifth-place finish as part of the 200 medley relay team (with Fisher, Jones and Zicafoose).

Fisher also finished second in the 100 freestyle and fourth in the 50 freestyle. Zicafoose

scored five points with a 12thplace finish in the 100 freestyle.

The Confederate girls were led by Sara Gaston with 32 points and Molly Sheffield with 30.5. Gaston was second in the 500 freestyle, third as part of the 400 freestyle relay team (with Sheffield, Morgan Boyle and Lacey Kramer), fourth in the 200 freestyle and seventh in the 200 medley relay (with Sheffield, Kramer and Katelyn Vieni). Sheffield was third in the 100 butterfly and fourth in the 200 individual medley.

Kramer earned 10 points with a 10th-place finish in the 100 freestyle and 14th-place finish

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Atlee’s Kylie Eastman (10) and Alyse Armentrout (12) battle for a rebound with Albemarle’s Aiyanah Tyler-Cooper in the Raiders’ 62-42 victory over the visiting Patriots in the Conference 20 girls basketball championship game Friday.

in the 200 freestyle.

Lee-Davis finished 11th and Atlee 17th in the boys championships. Ryan Griffiths led the Confederate boys with 27 points. He finished fourth in the 50 freestyle, seventh in the 100 freestyle, and he was part of the sixth-place 400 freestyle relay team (with Tyler Carneal, Brendan Farrar and Collin Marks), and also part of the seventh-place 200 freestyle relay team (also with Carneal, Farrar and Marks). Farrar scored 26 points with sixth-place finishes in the 200 and 500 freestyles.

Heat are champs!

Submitted by Anthony Davis

The Heat won the 7th/8th grade Pro Division of the Hanover Youth Basketball League. They are (front row, left to right): Chase Flora, Mason Williams and Kyle Woodall; (back row): Anthony Cisternino, Bronson Davis, Chase Hustead, Tre Simms, Micah Schneider not pictured, Coach Pete Hustead, Anthony Davis, and David Woodall.

see SWIMMING, pg. 36

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Hawks within three, 56-53 with 1:21 remaining in regulation.

When the defense held strong, Nolan Caler hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 48 seconds remaining, to ultimately force overtime.

“I was in there for defense, but I happened to get the shot in the corner. As soon as I shot it, I knew it was going in,” Caler said.

Hanover scored the first four points of the overtime session and never relinquished the lead, but things would get dicey at the end. Trejvon McFail knocked down a late 3-pointer and hit a layup and was fouled with 21 seconds remaining to bring the Chiefs within one.

When the free throw missed, Payne’s effort at the line became the game’s final points.

The victory capped an improbable conference tournament run for the tournament’s fourth seed. Victories over Conference 20’s top two seeds were not going to be easy, but

The Raiders matched their firstquarter total with 20 points in the closing frame to capture the last Conference 16 championship trophy with ease.

Despite the point difference, the Patriots never gave up.

“This team doesn’t get intimidated,” Proudfoot said.

“They don’t get intimidated and they don’t quit. They’re very young, and they have got a great attitude. They always come out and work hard for me. It’s just a matter of playing smarter basketball, and that comes with experience.”

Given that the core of this year’s team returns next year, Proudfoot is optimistic for the future.

The Raiders begin their Region 5A North campaign Tuesday night. Armentrout is ready.

“Knowing how close I came to a triple-double is really motivation to go out and get it for real,” Armentrout said.

If she did, it wouldn’t sur-

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Ryan Reutti led Atlee’s boys with 17 points. He finished sixth in the 100 backstroke and 13th in the 100 freestyle. He was also part of the ninth-place 400 freestyle relay team (with Logan Amatruda, Trevor Gammon and Will Schroeder). Amatruda scored six points with a 11thplace finish in the 500 freestyle.

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

VHSL 4A Championships At Collegiate School Aquatics Center Boys Team scores: 1. Jefferson Forest 198.5; 2. Hanover 155; 3. Kettle Run 144; 4. Jamestown 137; 5. Loudon County 133; 6. King George 128; 7. Courtland 118; 8. Lafayette 116; 9. Freedom 111; 10. Salem 108; 11.

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Hanover’s Nick Zona (24) is fouled by Monacan’s R.J. Johnson (4) in overtime in the Hawks’ 66-64 upset victory over the Chiefs in the Conference 20 boys basketball championship Thursday.

Thornton said the team’s tough schedule prepared them for the moment, and their recent level of play was enough to make it happen.

“We always felt like we could beat any time we play,” Thornton said. “It’s just a matter of putting it together and having that purpose. That’s the piece that really changed for us and made our defense that much better because we had that purpose.

Conference 16 ORANGE – Tyler Warren’s 23 points wasn’t enough to lift the No. 3 Raiders past secondseed Orange in the quarterfinals of the Conference 16 tournament on Feb. 13.

Orange was led by Zack Willaby with a double-double – 15 points and 10 rebounds – and Kaeshawn Braxton with 18 points.

Patrick Henry fell at Halifax County 75-52 in another quarterfinal on Feb. 13.

John Champe 100; 12. Park View 92; 13. Rock Ridge 74.5; 14. Sherando 64; 15. Liberty Christian 61; 16.

Charlottesville 57; 17. Woodgrove 54; 18. Dominion 50; 19. Loudon Valley 46; 20. Heritage 41; 21. William Byrd 40; 22. Bassett 36; 23. Deep Creek 33; 24. Chancellor 30; 25. Harrisonburg 20; 26. Fauquier 19; 27. Millbrook 11; 28. Eastern View 7; 29. Grafton 4.

200-yard medley relay: Hanover (Patrick Townsend, Jonathan Moss, Ross Newton, Marshall Brooks) 1:38.27; 200 freestyle: Matthew Popovich (DOM) 1:39.79; 200 IM: Sean Conway (LV) 1:48.70; 50 freestyle: Jacob Miller (KG) 21.20; 1meter diving: Jack Fleming (HAR) 311.20; 100 butterfly: Khalil Fonder (WB) 48.41; 100 freestyle: Matthew Popovich (DOM) 46.31; 500 freestyle: Sean Conway (LV) 4:32.42; 200 freestyle relay: Jamestown (Austin Smith, Matt Williams, Corey Shideler, Taylor Watson) 1:29.34; 100 backstroke: Khalil Fonder (WB) 49.52; 100 breaststroke: Michael Burris (HER) 55.93; 400 freestyle relay: Jefferson Forest (Ben Davidson, Brian Grimmett, Brendan Murray, Josh Hankey) 3:15.42.

Girls Team scores: 1. Jamestown 287; 2. Rock Ridge 258; 3. Lafayette 199; 4. King George 191; 5. Woodgrove 157; 6. Dominion 107; 7. Heritage 102; 8. (tie) John Champe, Jefferson Forest 101; 10. Freedom 94; 11.

Kettle Run 91; 12. Chancellor 60; 13. Salem 57; 14. Grafton 53; 15.

Louisa County 50; 16. William Byrd 48; 17. Courtland 38; 18. Hanover 35; 19. (tie) Powhatan, Fauquier 31; 21. E.C. Glass 30; 22. (tie) Sherando, Millbrook 12; 24. Loudon Valley 9; 25. Smithfield 8; 26. John Handley 7; 27. Loudon County 6; 28. Charlottesville 5. 29. Liberty Christian 4; 30. Harrisonburg 3; 31. (tie) Great Bridge, James Wood 1.

200-yard medley relay: Jamestown (Joelle Vereb, Ashley Adam, Carter Catherine Roerhle, Abby Larson) 1:46.05; 200 freestyle: Nicole Fye (RR) 1:50.25; 200 IM: Colby Hurt (LAF) 2:02.60; 50 freestyle: Abby Larson (JAM) 23.47; 1meter diving: Shyanne Morris (LC) 230.15; 100 butterfly: Joelle Vereb (JAM) 55.50; 100 freestyle: Abby Larson (JAM) 50.69; 500 freestyle: Nicole Fye (RR) 4:54.52; 200 freestyle relay: Jamestown (Joelle Vereb,

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Kaitlyn Pegram, Carter Catherine Roehrle, Abby Larson) 1:36.82; 100 backstroke: Joelle Vereb (JAM) 56.52; 100 breaststroke: Tara Enneking (JF) 1:05.06; 400 freestyle relay: Rock Ridge (Gabby Zhang, Emerson Davis, Allie MacMillan, Nicole Fye) 3:31.47.

VHSL 5A Swim Championships At George Mason University Boys Team scores: 1. Princess Anne 236; 2. Briar Woods 212; 3. Thomas Jefferson 174; 4. Menchville 171; 5. Mills Godwin 156; 6. Douglas Freeman 146; 7. Hickory 119; 8.

Stafford 115.5; 9. George C. Marshall 113; 10. Patrick Henry-Roanoke 112; 11. Lee-Davis 103; 12. North Stafford 87; 13. Falls Church 86; 14.

Stone Bridge 84.5; 15. Albemarle 82; 16. Potomac Falls 78; 17. Atlee 17; 18. Kecoughtan 36; 19. Lee 22; 20. J.E.B. Stuart 20; 21. (tie) Broad Run, Halifax County 18; 23. (tie) Wakefield, Salem 15; 25. J.R. Tucker 14; 26. Deep Run 13; 27. Hampton 11; 28. (tie) Maury, Warwick, Glen Allen 7; 31. Kempsville 3; 32.

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Hanover’s Sarah Wright (31) drives toward the basket for a layup in the Hawks’ 72-44 loss to the Midlothian Trojans in a Conference 20 semifinal Wednesday night.

rebounds to lead them to a prise her coach.

“I call her Wonder Woman,” 72-44 victory over Hanover Rawlings said. “There’s really Wednesday.

Lindenfield’s teammate, nothing she can’t do out there.”

Kaylee Rathbun, scored 12 points, all coming from 3Conference 20 MIDLOTHIAN – Hanover’s pointers.

Rachael Metzger led the girls reached the Conference 20 semifinals, but the Hawks’ play- Hawks with 10 points.

Andrew Spencer can be off run ended at Midlothian as the Trojans’ Tina Lindenfeld reached at sports@mechlocal. put up 18 points with eight com.

Anne (Sam Westmont, Eric Fuhs, Joshua Jung, Tyler Hill) 1:35.55; 200 freestyle: Jonathan Pollock (TJ) 1:38.90; 200 IM: David Dixon (MG) 1:49.61; 50 freestyle: Brandon Hamblin (NS) 20.73; 1-meter diving: Aidan Jones (STU) 303.45; 100yard butterfly: David Dixon (MG) 48.86; 100 freestyle: Jonathan Pollock (TJ) 45.21; 500 freestyle: Caleb Smith (ALB) 4:33.95; 200 freestyle relay: Menchville (Miles McAllister, Brandon Brnich, Kade Younger, Alex Moore) 1:27.06; 100 backstroke: Noah Bowers (PH-R) 49.73; 100 breaststroke: Thomas Moore (BW) 56.84; 400 freestyle relay: Briar Woods (Jack Moore, Jackson Lucas, Stuart Piluskaitis, Thomas Moore) 3:10.55.

Girls Team scores: 1. Patrick HenryRoanoke 328; 2. Briar Woods 211; 3.

Douglas Freeman 195; 4. Menchville 175.5; 5. Atlee 130; 6. Lee-Davis 128.5; 7. Mountain View 121; 8. Princess Anne 111; 9. Stone Bridge 108.5; 10. Albemarle 95; 11. (tie) Potomac Falls, Thomas Jefferson 78; 13. Deep Run 74; 14. Falls Church 72; 15.

Mills Godwin 60.5; 16. (tie) Broad

Run, Tuscarora 59; 18. Hickory 54; 19. Edison 38; 20. Kecoughtan 37; 21. Glen Allen 17; 22. (tie) Stafford, J.E.B. Stuart 14; 24. Kempsville 13; 25. George C. Marshall 12; 26. Lee 11; 27. Maury 10; 28. Wakefield 6; 29.

J.R. Tucker 5; 30. Gloucester 4; 31.

Indian River 3; 32. Potomac 2.

200-yard medley relay: Patrick Henry-Roanoke (Cabell Whitlow, Ella Higgins, Whittney Hamilton, Shelby Stanley) 1:43.62; 200 freestyle: Caroline Kulp (PH-R) 1:49.81; 200 IM: Abby Harter (BW) 2:00.26; 50 freestyle: Whittney Hamilton (PH-R) 23.08; 1-meter diving: Olivia Francella (PA) 366.55; 100-yard butterfly: Whittney Hamilton (PH-R) 53.51; 100 freestyle: Camryn Barry (BW) 50.79; 500 freestyle: Caroline Kulp (PH-R) 4:52.64; 200 freestyle relay: Patrick Henry-Roanoke (Caroline Kulp, Cabell Whitlow, Taylor Summerlin, Brooke Knisely) 1:36.31; 100 backstroke: Charlotte Fieeiki (PF) 55.48; 100 breaststroke: Anna Landon (FCH) 1:03.35; 400 freestyle relay: Patrick HenryRoanoke (Caroline Kulp, Shelby Stanley, Brooke Knisely, Whittney Hamilson) 3:25.98.

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CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t let other people get in the way of your success, Capricorn. It is not being rude if you ask someone to step aside so you can get the recognition you deserve.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 You have been spending quite a deal of time sorting out the lives of other people that it is time for you to get a handle on the situations that affect you, Scorpio.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Big changes are in store and you may not expect all of them, Aquarius. As new information comes to light, you will have to adjust your situation accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 You may need to join in when others ask you this week, Sagittarius. It’s not the time to veer off in your own direction, especially at work. Show you can be a team player.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Romantic endeavors come to the forefront during this week, especially after love was rekindled earlier in the month, Pisces.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may take a little while this week, but you will come to the answer you need to solve a puzzle that has been hounding you. It’ll free up space in your mind, then.

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Fallen snow can equate to several pounds of pressure placed on a residential roof.

Roofs do not often collapse under heavy snowfall. But adverse winter weather conditions can compromise roofs in other ways. Water leakage and damage to the roof ’s interior are just two of the potentially problematic issues that can arise when roofs are battered by cold, blustery weather. That’s why many home improvement specialists advise homeowners to conduct roof inspections prior to the start of winter.

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Curled, cracked or missing shingles may prove troublesome. Inclement weather can test the strength of even the most durable roofs.

Even though many roofs are designed to last up to 30 years, some may need to be replaced early, particularly when they have been exposed to harsh weather over a period of years.

Individual shingles can be replaced as spot treatments, but if the damage is widespread, a new roof may be necessary.

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Inspect a roof each fall to get an idea of the potential damage and any necessary repairs that may be needed before nasty weather sets in.

Attic leaks or water elsewhere might signal issues with the roof. Figure out if water inside the home is coming from the roof. Water stains do not always indicate problems with the roofing, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Look for protective granules wearing off. If gutters are filled with the sandy granular material that coats roofing shingles, that may be a sign of an aging or damaged roof.

Inspect flashing.

Professional roofers can recognize properly installed flashing, the material that connects the roof to other parts of the house that adjoin the roof, like skylights or a chimneys.

Poorly installed flashing can cause leaks. Stains that appear below chimneys or near attic windows may indicate new flashing, and not new shingles, is needed.

Gutters and downspouts should be in good condition.

A roof is the sum of its parts,

and that includes downspouts and gutters. If the gutters are clogged or damaged, they cannot direct water away from the house properly. Snow, leaves and other debris needs to be cleared from gutters to help them function at optimal capacity.

Animals and insects can cause damage, too. It’s not just poor weather that homeowners need to consider with regard to roof damage. Boring insects and animals may cause problems with roofs as well. A roof inspection may shed light on potential pest problems.

Holes or nesting materials may indicate that an animal or animals are using the attic as a shelter from the elements.

Get to the root of issues with your home’s roof before they become bigger problems once winter arrives. A thorough inspection can reveal problems that may prove costly if ignored.

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The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating.

Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners who want to put their homes on the market should use winter as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.

lated over the winter, can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home.

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thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging inside the home.

Conquer clutter Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won’t have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their ‘spring’ cleaning, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter. Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit,

and the same approach can be applied to open houses.

Buyers, like appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable. In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well maintained.

Eliminate odors A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house. Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late-winter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumu-

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Perhaps it’s time to create that master bedroom suite you long have admired or install that wrap-around porch? What is the first thing that should be done before getting down to business?

The correct way to begin a home remodeling project is to obtain the necessary permits for the job. Many municipalities request individuals obtain permits for a range of work on homes or other structures, such as office buildings. Permits are generally required for all new construction as well as specific modifications that will affect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical

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systems. It’s important to check with the local building office prior to beginning work to see which permits you will need before the project can begin. Permits are necessary whether a homeowner is doing the work or hiring an outside contractor.

Due to the cost and time involved with securing permits, some homeowners skip this step so they can begin a project promptly. However, this can end up being a costly mistake. Permits might seem like a nuisance, but they actually protect homeowners in various ways.

Permits ensure safety Permits provide a blueprint by which contractors and do-it-yourselfers must complete renovations.

Because inspections will take place, there is no wiggle room.

Shortcuts often translate into

subpar work that may lead to malfunction and injury in the long run. Safeguarding against poor workmanship means homeowners can feel confident in the work being done.

Permits reduce costly mistakes As inspectors go through their checklists, they may notice things that were done incorrectly and will offer advice about how to mend the problem before it becomes a larger headache. If left unchecked, an electrical error could lead to a fire or another dangerous situation. Repairs that are not structurally sound may pose problems or deteriorate more quickly than structures that are constructed correctly. Furthermore, catching improper technique early on eliminates having to tear down and redo work, which can be a costly and

time-consuming endeavor.

Permits protect against fines Sometimes work goes as planned even for homeowners who did not obtain the necessary permits. However, years later, when other work needs to be done, inspectors may discover homeowners never secured proper permits and inspections years earlier, leading to fines.

Furthermore, if work is done without a permit and an accident occurs, any damages or injuries may not be covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy.

Permits are an important part of the home improvement process. Homeowners should not skirt the responsibility because the permit and inspection process is in place to provide protection to occupants.

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A trial and error approach can work with various projects and problems. But applying such an approach to home improvement projects is risky and potentially dangerous, not to mention costly. Experienced professional contractors with strong track records (seek recommendations from friends or neighbors) won’t have to go through trial and error and are therefore more likely than DIYers to complete a project on time and on budget.

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Homeowners without specific ideas in mind can ask contractors to come up with various scenarios before committing to a particular one. Veteran contractors can draw on years of experience to create designs that DIYers might be incapable of coming up with and/or incapable of seeing through to completion.

Cost Conventional wisdom suggests it’s less expensive to do something yourself than to hire someone else to do it for you, but that’s not necessarily true of home improvement projects.

Labor costs typically account for a substantial amount of professionally contracted projects, but homeowners can cut those costs by volunteering to do some of the simpler tasks themselves. In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a much lower cost than individual homeowners because con-

tractors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be lower on DIY projects, the cost of materials can offset those savings.

Resale value Many homeowners renovate their homes with eyes on improving the resale value of those homes. But if homeowners want to showcase a newly remodeled kitchen when selling their homes, they should be prepared for prospective buyers to ask who worked on

the project. Fearing potential problems down the road, some buyers might be put off by homes that were remodeled by DIYers and not professional contractors.

Renovating a home on your own can be a rewarding project for homeowners. But it’s important that homeowners recognize the many benefits of working with professional contractors before making any final decisions with regard to who will tackle their next project.

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Consider installing gutter guards to ensure your gutters remain functional and free from debris.

Inspect windows and doors and re-caulk where necessary. Because a proper seal is essential in both heating and cooling seasons, this job should be performed twice a year to protect against drafts and moisture, and to keep insects out. Worn weather stripping should also be replaced.

product that is water repellant and fire resistant, like Roxul Comfortbatt. Don’t forget to ensure that your basement headers are insulated properly to prevent overworking your furnace and air conditioner.

Other simple jobs include fixing leaky faucets, repairing and resealing decks, inspecting the foundation and scheduling a check-up for your HVAC system. The key is being honest about what you can handle and, when in doubt, call in the pros.

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