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Grading scale issues top HCSB workshop session

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Hanover County School Board members have agreed to explore a change in policy that would replace the current grading system utilized in Hanover County Public Schools.

The board’s April agenda will include an informational item outlining just what that change could look like, but it will be based on a 10-point grading system that replaces the current 7-point scale used.

No final action on the mat-

ter is expected at the April 4 meeting, but it could be considered for a vote as early as May. School officials have said that any new policy would require an approval before graduation to allow staff to implement the new grading system before the start of next year’s school calendar.

The lack of data supporting or disputing the merits of a change was a sticking point for some members, but Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, said even extended research

may not provide solutions to those questions.

“For what it is worth . . .I do not feel confident that there is research out there that is going to give you the definitive answers that you want,” Gill said.

Board chairman John Axselle, Beaverdam District, was unequivocal regarding his position. “I think we should we keep the current system,” he said as his fellow board members opted to request Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local the superintendent to prepare Hanover County School Board members held a workshop session last week to discuss annual

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Montpelier commercial node proposal denied by HCBOS

Bob Johnsen, photo at left, attended the meeting and donned a “Keep Montpelier Rural” t-shirt. Developer Doug Harris, left, and Fred Pryor, photo at right, listen to a public hearing conducted by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Harris hoped to get approval to develop 39 acres in Montpelier for a gas station/ convenience store project, but supervisors unanimously denied the application. Pryor owns the 39 acres proposed for development.

see HCSB, pg. 4

goals, a legislative update and consider a change to the division’s current 7-point grading scale.

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — Sometimes, numbers do matter.

That was certainly true as a group of supporters filled a meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last week to express their opposition to a proposed

Comprehensive Plan change that created a commercial node near the village of Montpelier.

A plan to develop 39 acres located near the intersection of U.S. 33 and Wild Cherry Road failed to gain board approval after a public hearing revealed a number of see MONTPELIER, pg. 18

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Atlee Emerging Leaders host ‘Paws for a Cause’ 5K

By Julia Farrell Special to The Mechanicsville Local ECHANICSVILLE —The Atlee High School Emerging Leaders will host a 5K on Saturday, April 22, to benefit the Hanover Humane Society.

The Hanover Humane Society takes in homeless dogs and cats, educates the public on proper care for pets and strives to prevent the maltreatment of animals.

The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. at the Atlee football field.

The course of the race will follow the Atlee High School access road to Honey Meadows Road to Atlee Station Road and will surround Cool Spring Elementary, Chickahominy Middle and Atlee High.

Registration will be open to Saturday, April 1.

The price is $20 per runner and a T-shirt is included.

Atlee students can register during all three lunches in the Commons to March 31.

The public can register through SignUpGenius through the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C054CAAAB2EA3F85-paws.

Waivers and payment from the public can be mailed to Atlee High School Emerging Leaders 9414 Atlee Station Rd. Mechanicsville VA 23116 Checks can be made payable to Atlee High School.

The Atlee Emerging Leaders class is comprised of 27 seniors who have organized vari-

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ous events over the past year.

Recently, the Emerging Leaders hosted an inaugural Dance-a-Thon to benefit Camp Hope and will host the “Big Feet Meet” for special needs students throughout Hanover County on April 25 through a partnership with Special Olympics Virginia.

“As an avid dog lover and community volunteer, I am extremely excited for this event,” senior Jack Wilson said. “Animal adoption is a huge problem in America and even in our own backyard, making this event a great cause and idea.”

Participants are welcome and encouraged to run with their dog at the 5K. Dogs must have received their yearly rabies vaccination and owners are responsible for handling their dog and cleaning up after their dog.

A week of donations will take place from March 27 through March 31 and will be a competition between A1 classes to win a prize.

Donations also will be accepted on April 22.

The Humane Society is in need of Purina One Dog and Cat food, Beneful Dog food, Pedigree Dog food, Dog pill pockets, peanut butter, Fresh Step scooping litter, dog and cat toys and treats, Dawn dishwashing detergent, High Efficiency laundry detergent, bleach, gently used towels, trash bags, dog collars and leads, paper towels, copier paper, and gift cards from PetSmart, Petco, Food Lion, Target and Walmart.

MLB Opening Day walk to raise funds for ASK Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – For the third year in a row, a group from Gus’ Italian Café

in Mechanicsville will take a little over a mile walk to Gus’ on Monday, April 3, MLB’s Opening, to raise money for the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.

The opening day walk has been taking place for several years, but the involvement has grown to include more particisee ASK, pg. 4

5 EDUCATION OKMS principal receives R.E.B. Leadership Award.

CORRECTION An article about Bonchon inadvertently reported some incorrect information. The Korean fusion restaurant is a franchise containing 125 stores operating in the U.S., 22 in Virginia with the nearest locations in Richmond and Midlothian.

Unlike other franchises, Thynn San said Bonchon uses fresh chicken, made to order with the highest quality ingredients. They make all of their sauces in-house, and take special time and energy into the presentation of the food as it comes out of the kitchen.

Thynn said one of her favorite dishes is the salmon avocado ball, as well as the Japchae, a traditional Korean dish, filled to the brim with vegetables and glass noodles. This dish was a 17th century Korean Emperor’s favorite. Bonchon’s wings are double fried, super crunchy, and not dripping with grease, the perfect edition to any party.

Thynn said that the pork buns, the Japchae dish, and the kimchi remind her most of home in Myanmar, which is located near Thailand.

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Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½ ounce, was reported in the 6300 block of Pole Green Road/Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Meadow Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6100 block of Perryville Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 9400 block of Laurel Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 12000 block of Old Country Road, Rockville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 11000 block of Dude Ranch Road, Glen Allen.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Simple assault was reported in the 6200 block of Camille Road, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Trespassing on church or school property was reported in the 9000 block of Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 3400 block of Spring Run Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Missing person was reported in the 8000 block of Oakfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 11000 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 17000 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville.

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

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400

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Destruction of property,

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9100 block of Dickey Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9400 block of Selborne Circle, Mechanicsville.

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

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, , Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, , Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was reported in the 9200 block of Fetlock Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of Triple Creek Lane, Beaverdam.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 5000 block of , Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6300 block of Queens Lace Road, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 9000 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Prescription fraud obtained by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road,

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S pg. 4

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Simple assault was reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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possible policy changes and options within the 10-point grading scale for consideration as an informational item at next month’s meeting.

Axselle said in his conversations and communication with interested parents, one overriding theme sticks in his mind.

“The perception is that if we go to a 10-point grading scale my child’s current grade will go up,” he said. “If that is the case, I’m concerned about that. In the real world, if you want to achieve something, you work to achieve it. It’s not given to you.”

If the board adopts a new scale, they must select one of at least four varieties, some offering plus and minus grades and differing failing markers.

Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser said the superintendent could use his best judgment to decide those details.

The board also must decide if the policy change would be retroactive, an issue that has caused concerns in other localities that have made the change.

More than 90 percent of Virginia’s school systems employ the 10-point scale, and Hanover is the only area system still relying on the 7-point scale.

In some board members’ minds, that’s not a bad thing, and they point to the system’s reputation and near the top graduation and dropout rates.

And that lack of data doesn’t make the decision any easier.

A study convened to study the effects of the grading scales was finally disbanded after experiencing difficulty in obtaining accurate information on the effects.

Henry District representative Marla Coleman said she conducted her own research and suggested the board take the time necessary to thoroughly research the subject.

Vice chair Sue Dibble agreed and pointed to a Wake Forest study where some grade point averages (GPAs) were lowered after the transfer to a 10-point system.

Mechanicsville representative Roger Bourassa said the fact that Hanover students might be missing out on some scholarships due to the current system is enough for him to consider a change.

B ob Hundley, Chickahominy District, concluded the lack of data leads to an unclear solution.

“There seems to be as much reason to change as not to change.”

But, the fact that some admissions officers have expressed concern with differing systems in the Commonwealth and the lack of standardized grading scales does handicap students on the 7-point scale.

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positive effects a new grading scale would provide. They contend the policy would not only reward A students, but also would add low achievers to gain C status.

Last month, the group presented figures that supported their claim that Hanover students are losing scholarship money due to the grading scale that lowers GPAs. Assistant superintendent Jennifer Grief said her office had not been able to confirm those figures, but pointed out the figures did motivate her office to increase efforts regarding scholarship applications.

Ashland representative Ola Hawkins said she could support consideration of a change once she saw the details of the 10-point system selected. Coleman and Dibble agreed.

“It bothers me that there are possibly times when our college admissions do not understand that we are on a 7-point scale,” she said. “What if they don’t know it?”

Molly Poisant, one of the members of Hanover Parents Supporting a 10-point Grading Scale, left the meeting with guarded optimism.

“I am appreciative that the board gave this the level of consideration we think it’s deserved for some time,” Poisant said. “I think we’re pleased. If I understand correctly, there’s going to be a policy drafted for the 10-point scale and a vote seems imminent. I’m hopeful.”

She also responded to one board member’s assumption that these parents were motivated by a desire to improve grades for their children.

“As a parent, I was most frustrated by that sentiment,” Poisant said. “I have three children and this has never been about getting more A’s for my kids. This is about leveling the playing field for all Hanover students.”

Kelly-Wiecek sets town hall type meeting for April 3 overview of the county’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year as well as some MECHANICSVILLE information on related public — Chickahominy projects.

District Supervisor The Hanover Angela KellyCounty Board of Wiecek will hold Supervisors’ public a Community hearing on the Meeting on proposed budget Monday, April 3, will be held on starting at 6:30 Wednesday, April p.m., in the caf5. This meeting eteria of Pearson’s also will have a Corner Elementary specific focus on School.

KELLY-WIECEK transportation During the issues and funding town hall-style meeting, Kelly-

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ASK Continued from pg. 2

pants and a party for baseball at Gus’ after the event.

ASK is a local organization that aids helps local children and their families who are dealing with cancer.

The local donations go to a local organization to directly help local children.

Organizers said “It was a no-brainer. It was an easy choice to choose ASK.” Anyone can donate any amount they wish.

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see MEETING, pg. 5

The last two years have been described as a huge success without the pressure of setting donation goals.

Charlie Mingroni said, “We get together, raise some money for these awesome kids and we have a party at Gus’ to celebrate so many people coming together to put a little towards helping these local kids and families in need — not to mention the party and baseball chatter at Gus’ after the walk.

It’s absolutely a wonderful thing!”

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10000 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 9400 block of Crescent View Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9000 block of Fayemont Drive.

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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Claybird Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

OKMS principal receives Parsons’ R.E.B. Leadership Award Cause MECHANICSVILLE – Caroline Harris, principal of Oak Knoll Middle School (OKMS), is the Hanover County Public Schools winner of the 2016-2017 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership

by The Community Foundation.

As a recipient, Harris will receive a $7,500 cash grant, as well as an additional $7,500 towards a school project.

One principal from each school division in the counties of Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield, as well as the City of Richmond, receives the award annually.

It serves to “recognize the principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment.”

The school community and the public make the nominations.

“I am incredibly honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award. Now I can begin to transform our library into a flexible, interactive learning space for innovation where users can connect, explore, create, and collaborate with their peers and other

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challenges.

“I look forward to this town hall every year as it is a wonderful opportunity for citizen input and engagement. We want this meeting to be equally informative but more importantly interactive.

While most of the information we have to share is very positive, there are serious

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members of the learning community. This space will be called the ‘Libratory’,” said Harris.

“Ms. Harris is very deserving of this recognition, and I am proud of her accomplishment. Her commitment to her students and her staff is evident in all she does each day. I am grateful for her leadership and service,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent.

Harris began her career in education in 1990 as a fifth issues to be addressed in the coming years and out citizens deserve the facts so they can shape our priorities,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

“We want to share the whole story, long term impacts, and address everyone’s continuing concerns in less formal, more conversational way. Accordingly, the focus of my meeting will be determined by what the citizens wish to discuss that

grade teacher.

She has been employed

by Hanover County Public Schools since 1994.

She served as a teacher at Stonewall Jackson Middle School before becoming an assistant principal at OKMS in 2001.

She has been the principal of OKMS since 2007.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer. night,” she added.

Kelly-Wiecek said the majority of the meeting will be dedicated to a question and answer format.

Representatives and staff from various departments will be available to help answer questions.

While this meeting is targeted to Chickahominy residents, Kelly-Wiecek said all interested citizens are welcome to attend.

HANOVER — The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. is pleased to present its Summer 2017 program of free performances at the Historic Hanover Courthouse.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

LETTERS

It’s true: You’re never too old to learn

| Reader Views

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Before my mother relocated from our hometown, where she had lived for nearly 79 years, she had minimal interest in a desktop my sister and brother-in-law had bought her. It was a start we thought. When she moved here, all that changed.

Despite an extra bedroom already being used as my home office with a desktop, Mom showed no enthusiasm for all a computer has to offer.

I didn’t pursue the matter until two years ago when I upgraded my personal mobile and received a tablet as part of the deal. I gave her the tablet. I know it isn’t collecting dust, because she is a neat freak. But it wasn’t being used, so she bought herself a laptop. Still no go.

A few months ago, her flip phone died, so we went to the service provider where the plan is in my name. I told her to look around and decide

what she wanted — and I stepped back, hoping she would finally join the world of the smart phone.

After walking around the store and looking at the possibilities, she chose an iPhone (I had to contain my glee).

But let’s back up a minute. When she got her laptop, I set up email and Facebook accounts for her — and hadn’t checked either since the initial start-up for them.

Ah, the iPhone. How did we survive without them?! There I go again — I still need a 12-step program. I wonder how I’d work out as a motivational speaker to “put the smart phone down,” “step away from the smart phone.” That’s not going to happen.

As usual, I digress. When Mom got home with her iPhone and I started selecting apps, we discovered she had 350 Facebook requests and I forget how many emails. The Facebook number

has since risen to 500. I think my mother has more Facebook friends than me. Good for her.

Facebook has provided for her, like so many of us, the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends.

She has taken a genuine interest and I am so pleased when I hear her listening to the pastor at hour home church or music from the Grand Ole Opry. She also enjoys the videos with babies and animals.

She is learning more each day and I am so very proud of her. Mom is 86 years old and, while technological changes have been a constant in my career, she retired as Macs and PCs were becoming an increasing presence in the workplace.

We do still have a land line in the house, but Mom is comfortable now using her iPhone to make calls. She’s taken a giant leap and proves you’re never too old to learn.

Another view

What’s next with health care? Will it be the way we were?

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist With the downfall of the Affordable Care Act imminent, it seems appropriate to examine what might replace he controversial program, and how that will affect everyday Americans like you and me.

In an attempt to gauge how the

repeal would affect my life and family, I thought back to the way it was before Obamacare was passed in 2010. After completing those reflections, I am more convinced that I don’t want to return to the way things used to be.

In my decades of covering local government, education and politics, the cost of health care has dominated almost every budget session

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in some form or fashion, and, before Obamacare, the situation was near critical.

Localities were struggling to match increasing rates for their employees, and co-pays for those covered increased each year. Personally, after reviewing my health care costs in years prior to the ACA, I couldn’t find a single year my rates did not increase

by less than 10 percent.

Since Obamacare, my rates have increased in far less severe forms, and, in the years since the program began combined, my family rate only increased 8 percent.

I suppose the uncertainly of what comes next is at the root of my anxiety see HEALTH, pg. 8

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Large vehicles prompt concerns on Pole Green Road I am writing about the concerns my husband and I have about the tractor-trailers, large regular trucks, large RVs and trash trucks (from out of state) that are becoming a big problem on Pole Green Road.

We have lived in our home on Pole Green for over 50 years. (Yes, if I lived east of U.S. 360 I would use Pole Green Road.)

We cannot believe deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office are watching or working this area like they should be. We had a very nice deputy come to our house in September 2016 and we talked to him about our concerns. He assured us that something would be done.

As we were talking we saw a furniture tractor trailer pass our house coming from U.S. 360. The deputy left our house to follow the truck. The deputy called us later in the evening and said he talked to the driver.

We would like to suggest that larger signs be installed on U.S. 360 coming from King William before you get to the stop light at Pole Green Road.

The signs that are installed when entering Pole Green must not be big enough or the drivers need glasses. I believe that the drivers do not care.

We believe the leaders of our county do not know what a problem we are having on this end of Pole Green. We welcome the Virginia Department of Transportation, Sheriff ’ Office and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to use our driveway to see what is happening to “Our Little Road.”

We would like to thank the Department of Transportation for the new turning lane at Walnut Grove Road and Pole Green. It is so nice.

We could use a large sign at the see LETTERS, pg. 8

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Jersey, 468430, is a 4-year-old (estimated) female hound.

She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Jersey is a sweetheart of a dog who has been at the shelter for two months now. She has a calm demeanor and loves to be around people. She also does well around other dogs. Jersey loves to run and play. She will make a very good family pet.

Peter, 473286, is a 3-year-old (estimated) male lop-eared rabbit. Peter is a rabbit that was abandoned in the eastern part of Hanover County. He seems to be a previous pet. He is very social around people he comes into contact with. Peter also is litter trained. He also does not mind being held. Peter would make a good pet for someone looking for a sweet bunny. For more information on this great pet, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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off ramp coming east off of Interstate 295 onto Pole Green Road.

I saw a tractor-trailer coming off the ramp onto Pole Green I had to follow it down the road hoping that he would turn left at Bell Creek Road.

I followed it all the way to

my house (I could not write the license down, I was driving). My husband has lived within one (1) mile from our home his entire life and I have lived in this area for sixty-three (63) years.

What changes have we seen!

We love Hanover County and are proud we live here.

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This tradition of excellence can be seen in four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President.

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Resident offers suggestions for new businesses After reading the article in the March 15, 2017, edition of The Mechanicsville Local, in reference to our newly appointed director of Economic Development, I felt compelled to send this letter.

There are three names in this article that hit close to home for me, which piqued my interest initially. The first is Linwood, which is my first name and the first name of a previous governor of our fine Commonwealth.

The next name is Harris, which was my grandfather’s middle name.

The primary reason for my letter is not about names, but rather economic development. My wife and I live in Mechanicsville, which we consider very convenient to most of our shopping, dining and entertainment.

I say most because there are some missing pieces, or, in this case, businesses.

Economics 101 teaches us to find the need and fill it; in this case, there are several businesses to which we must travel to Henrico County to spend our money.

When I mention these business types to friends and neighbors, they all agree. The

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first is a movie theatre, which has been mentioned many times and will produce substantial revenue and, of course, tax dollars.

Secondly, a store my wife and many, many people love: Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Third is Captain D’s, the best fast-food seafood business we’ve found and the only one that serves broiled seafood.

Fourth on the list is Denny’s: sit-down food at fastfood prices and they are always open.

I am sure there are other businesses that would do well in Mechanicsville. I think we have grocery stores, gas stations, drug stores and auto parts pretty well covered.

A heartfelt “Congratulations!” goes out to E. Linwood Thomas IV on his appointment! I’m sure he will do well and I certainly wish him all the best.

Linwood H. Scott Mechanicsville P.S. I really enjoy reading The Mechanicsville Local – keep up the good work!

Review grading system with an open mind (Editor’s note: The following was submitted as “An Open Letter to the Hanover County School Board:”) As the Hanover County

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School Board, I ask that you review the 10 point grading initiative with an open mind.

As a Hanover County resident, I expect my kids to get a fair education and compete on a level playing field with other students regarding college admissions, scholarships and GPA. As members of our school board, your interests should solely be based on how do we prepare our kids for the future, while certainly not disadvantaging them.

Consider this: There has been absolutely no data indicating our kids are gaining an advantage with the current 7-point scale; however, there is plenty of information indication that we are disadvantaged.

How many concerned parents have attended the school board meetings and spoken in favor of a 7-point grading scale — zero.

How much data have been presented indicating a 7point grading scale is actually helps our kids—-zero.

The concept of “Little Johnny” just wants A’s is ridiculous. With a 7-point grading scale, Little Johnny is bringing a knife to a gunfight when it comes to college admissions and scholarships.

Frankly, it makes no difference what the grading scale is; however, there is merit to it being standardized across school systems nationwide.

Clearly there is a movement nationwide moving towards

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a 10-point scale. We should always strive to keep our kids on level footing relative to the competition, rather than remaining stagnant for reasons unknown.

We should do everything in our power to enable our kids to compete at the highest level, and by arbitrarily using a more difficult grading scale, they are competing at a disadvantage.

Even if you believe all colleges take the grading scales into account, and even if you believe everyone knows Hanover kids are held to a higher standard and should be viewed more favorably, and even if you believe a tougher standard somehow makes kids work harder, why would we risk it.

Putting our kid’s fate in the hands of overworked dollege or trade school admissions officers doesn’t seem like a solid plan to me. Why not make it very clear and move to the 10-point scale thus making 100% sure our kids are competing on a level field?

I have yet to see one ounce of reason why the board would discount the research and compelling information that the Hanover 10-Point group has compiled, and the comments given to the board during the recent school board meetings.

It is undeniable that our kids are disadvantaged relative to GPA (grade point average) and scholarship dollars. Ninety

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Rep. McEachin to address 8th Annual Blue Moon Bash ASHLAND — U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4, will be the keynote speaker for the Hanover Democratic Committee’s 8th Annual Blue Moon Bash, which will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland.

McEachin is expected to talk about “what’s happening behind the lines.”

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percent of Virginia students are on a 10-point grading scale, and the momentum nationwide is certainly in that direction.

As you know, momentum equals energy, and it’s a very difficult thing to stop. Let’s jump on the train before it leaves the station.

I certainly appreciate making data-based decisions and I trust the school board to act accordingly. The data clearly supports the change, so let’s follow the data.

Bob Campbell Mechanicsville

Kindness in returning dog merits thanks On the night of Friday, March 10, 2017, my dog got away from me and ran off, seeking adventure. I called and called her, searched my immediate property to no avail, and was getting ready to get in the car to search the neighborhood when my phone rang. A kind

blue.com/contribute/page/bmb2017 By email to john@suddarth.net By phone to John Suddarth at 804-5505319 Profits from the Blue Moon Bash will be used by the Hanover Democratic Committee to support local Democratic candidates.

Last year, thanks to the contributors to the McEACHIN Blue Moon Bash, the Hanover Democratic Committee was able to contribute over $10,000 to Democratic candidates running to represent Hanover County.

voice asked, “Are you missing a dog?”

A father and daughter on their way home to King William saw my dog running on Route 360, dragging her leash. They stopped and called me, and then brought her home to me.

Though I thanked them that night, I wanted to share the story of their kindness. It was late, and I am sure they were anxious to get home, but took the time to reunite me with my adventurous dog!

The world needs all our kind acts these days, and this dad and his daughter are setting a good example of being kind. Many thanks to them!

Lindsay Ryland Old Church

Questioning other party’s signs comment Recently I began seeing signs crop up asking our leaders not to revoke the ACA. I welcomed those as a voice in the blowing wind of our Tea Party County.

This past Monday (March 20) I was able to see a feature

on a local news station providing background on these signs and the thoughts going forward. Great!

The segment had to include, for some reason, the words of Russ Wright of the Hanover Republican Party. Why? Got me.

However, I found his words condescending and simplistic at best. I’m sure he’d argue that all the Tea Party signs that are so prevalent, were erected gratis.

Rick Ciferno Mechanicsville

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Rose “Sissie” Edwards Bookman, 79, of Mechanicsville, transitioned from this life on Monday, March 20, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her BOOKMAN husband of 40 years, Herbert “Charlie” Bookman; her parents, Lillian Edwards and Herbert Edwards Sr.; as well as her brother, Herbert L. “Bunny” Edwards Jr. Sis leaves behind a host of family and longtime friends who will feel her absence for years to come. Rose was a graduate of John Marshall High School and a clerk for the General District Court of the City of Richmond for 40 years. She also spent time on the semi-pro softball team, the Blue Jays. Sis was quite an athlete and an avid sportsman. Learning to hunt as a young adult, fishing was her favorite pastime. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to New Century Hospice-Richmond or the Richmond SPCA. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge

of arrangements.

MADELINE BROOKS Madeline Parrish Brooks, 67, of Mechanicsville, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with our Lord on March 8, 2017.

She is survived by her husband, Norman J. Brooks; her BROOKS sister, Louise Wibright, and her husband Raymond Kruger; her brother, William (Billy) Parrish, and his wife, Jenny Parrish, all of Mechanicsville; as well as her nieces and nephews. Madeline attended Washington Henry Elementary School and LeeDavis High School. In her youth, she was very active in the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, including speaking at fundraisers. Madeline worked in bookkeeping at Safeway, Ukrop’s and Southern States before changing to the health care profession where she worked with the elderly in the community. Since her retirement, Madeline enjoyed traveling with her husband, Norman, gardening, and weekly lunches with her brother, Billy. Madeline was beloved by all for her nurturing, loving spirit and generous nature. She will be missed greatly by all those whose lives

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she touched. Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 11, at Signal Hill Cemetery. A celebration of Madeline’s life will be held later this spring. Anyone who would like to help her family in remembering Madeline, may email her brother at taosluckybill@yahoo.com.

NORMAN BROWN Norman Andrew Brown, 90, found peace on March 17, 2017. Norman was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 8, 1926, and was a resident of Mechanicsville for over 20 years. He was a retired steamfitter, a member of Mt. Ararat Masonic Lodge #44 AF&AM, a 32nd degree°Scottish Rite member and Harford Chapter #83 O.E.S. where he was a Past Patron in Bel BROWN Air, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dolores Engel Brown, in 2016.

He is survived by his beloved children, Shirley Edmonston of Edgewood, Maryland, and Darlene and husband, Jim Hesoun, of Mechanicsville; his grandchildren, V.J. Hesoun, Andrew and Tyler Bien, Jennifer Dempsey and Kimberly Squyars, as well as his great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Landon, Mason, Easton and Lucas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the McComas Funeral Home at 50 West Broadway in Bel Air, Maryland. Interment folsee OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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lowed in Bel Air Memorial Gardens.

. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Mechanicsville Baptist Church.

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Donald R. “Donnie” Crump Sr., 62, of Aylett, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2017. Donnie leaves behind his son, Donnie Ray Crump Jr. (Amber), and daughter, Shena Meyer (Jeffrey); six grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (Frank) Stanley and Debbie (Dennis) Evans; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Mae and Douglas Crump.

Donnie retired after 35 years working at Pfizer.

Donnie loved CRUMP being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his

ROBERT DODD Robert “Robby” Lee Dodd, 86, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, in Mechanicsville. Robby was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Ruby Dodd. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 64 years; two sons, Joe (Brenda) Dodd and Charles (Leeann) Dodd; one daughter, Robin (Danny) Luther; a foster son, Steve (Janice) Caldwell; grandchildren, Donnie (Amy) Shiflett, Felicia (Brett) Boland, Lisa (Joe) Davis, Chat (Roxanne) Dodd, Scott (Kim) Caldwell, Connie (Travis) Napier, Kenny (Casey) Caldwell, Samantha Luther, Madison and Zane Dodd, and Carlos and Andy Ordaz;

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and 13 great-grandchildren.

He also is survived by three sisters, Lucille, Dorothy and Cookie; and a brother, Joe. Robby enjoyed farming for over 60 years, and especially loved those workers who lived and worked with him on the farm.

He loved life and lived DODD it well.

His motto was, “You got to love what you are doin’. I don’t care what you are doin’! If you don’t love what you are doin’, it ain’t no need trying to do more of it!” Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in

Robby’s name to the church.

Online condolences received at woodyfuneralhomeatlee. com.

NADINE GARBETT Nadine Hazelgrove Garbett, passed away March 22, 2017, in Mechanicsville.

The daughter of John and Inez Hazelgrove, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Garbett; her sisters, Elizabeth Owen and Evelyn Friedhoff; and her brother, Marion Hazelgrove.

She is survived by her sister, Ann Scott; her sister-in-law, Maxine Hazelgrove; children, Renee and Dennis Balch and Michele and John Dunn; grandchildren, Mark Balch, Daniel Balch, Mary

Catherine Bernheart, Kaitlyn Garbett and John Dunn Jr.; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Whitley and Vedder. She was the most caring, loving, compassionate and generous person. She always made everyone feel special and will be truly missed by all who loved her. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Bliley’sCentral Funeral Home at 3801 Augusta Avenue in Richmond.

Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cool Spring Baptist Church.

MARGARET GREGORY Margaret Eloise Gregory, 84, of Mechanicsville, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

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Hallie Samuels Chenault, 105, of Varina, united with her heavenly family, on March 18, 2017. Hallie was born May 27, 1911, to the late Lottie and Willie Samuels of Caroline County. Hallie loved her family, cooking, gardening and especially rising early to watch the sunrise. She was the oldest memCHENAULT ber of the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Hallie married William B. Chenault on March 5, 1929, in Washington, D.C. They shared 31 wonderful years while raising five children until his death in 1960. Other loved ones who preceded her were her son, John; daughters, Ethel Gibson and Lois Hamlett; son- in-laws, Thomas Gibson, Emmett St. Clair and Jim Hamlett. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Alvin Chenault (Mary Lee) and Wayne Chenault (Sue), daughter-in-law, Joyce Chenault; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Anna Pitt and the staff at Covenant Columns Manor for the wonderful care they provided. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, in the chapel at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.

Interment followed at Washington Memorial Park.

family. Donnie found passion in providing for his loved ones and his animals. The family will host a small gathering to celebrate Donnie’s life at the home of Shena Meyer from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Please contact Shena Meyer for directions at 804724-7599. Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville is in charge of arrangements.

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MargaGREGORY ret’s kind and sweet smile will be missed by many. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral; interment was in Signal Hill. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Philoptochus Society in care of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Ave., Richmond, VA 23230. Bliley’s-Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES LONG JR. L. Charles “Chuck” Long Jr., 78, of Old Church, died March 19, 2017. He was born in Atlanta and moved to Richmond in 1956. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol, who was his love and best friend; and by their beloved pet, Bailey.

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Other survivors include his daughters, Tracy (Thom) and Cindy (Jason), who both live in Colorado; grandchildren, Ellie, Ben and Mitchell; and his brother, David (Anne) of Richmond. Mr. Long graduated from Princeton University in 1960 and Harvard Law School in 1963. He joined the firm of Hirschler Fleischer in 1963 and practiced there for over 46 years until his retirement in 2009.

His primary specialty was commercial real estate LONG and for 30 years he was included every year in the annual publication, “Best Lawyers in America,” from its first publication until he retired.

Chuck was an avid “shotgunner,” participating in various competitions, including “registered” skeet and sporting clays. He hunted waterfowl, pheasants, doves and quail locally and in locations around the world. His happiest days were afield or in duck marshes with a Winchester 21, good friends and Carol.

He was a long-time supporter of Ducks Unlimited and for years served as President of Conservation Park of Virginia.

For 20 years, he was a member of the Homestead’s “Green Jacket Club” of elite shooters.

With Carol’s instigation, they became serious waterfowl decoy collectors. His wife and daughters want to express special thanks to Charles Patterson, Gary Germain and Joyce Heath for their caring and special attention to Chuck during the last months of his life. There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Affinity Funeral Services at 2720 Enterprise Parkway in

Henrico. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org, or to a charity of your choice.

Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com.

RICHARD E. LUCCHESI Richard E. Lucchesi, 76, of Mechanicsville, died peacefully on March 5, 2017 and rejoined his beloved Mary V. Lucchesi in spirit. He LUCCHESI leaves daughter, Beth Lucchesi; son, Daniel Lucchesi; extended family and many friends. Life celebration to arranged by his children at a later date. He will be greatly missed.

GEORGE McCORMICK JR. George Washington McCormick Jr., 64, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Marguerite L. McCormick. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lisa D. McCormick; sons, Matthew K. McCormick and David K. McCormick; sister, Kay McCormick (Tom King) and Sarah Fry (John); niece, Katlyn Fry; and numerous other family members and friends. He was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church. George was a loving and generous husband and father. The love for his family and the Lord was boundless. He was employed with MCV for 40 years as a pharmacist. A memorial service will be held at Cool Spring Baptist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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donations may be made to Cool Spring Baptist Church Missions, 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116 or VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 843042, Richmond, VA 23284.

DANA PAUL NELSON Dana Paul Nelson, born in Rumney, New Hampshire, passed away at his home on March 20, 2017, at the age of 69. Dana inherited his entrepreneurial spirit from his father; his mother was his role model of strong Catholic faith.

But it was his wife, daughters, and combat service in Vietnam that further inspired the contributions he made to the many communities he was involved in over his lifetime.

Dana believed every lottery ticket would be the big winner, every yard sale find a rare treasure. It was because he saw this potential in even the most tarnished things that he recognized NELSON that everything held value. And, most of all, he saw the potential in people. He saw the potential in Church of the Redeemer Catholic Church from the early years when Mass was held on folding chairs. He saw the potential in young people when he taught CCD, refereed Atlee Recreation swim meets, built sets for the high school musicals, and mentored students.

He saw the potential in neighbors and was blessed with an abundance of friendships. He saw the potential for his fam-

ily when he started his own business. He saw the potential in his daughters, encouraging them to travel and live life to the fullest. Dana would want his accomplishments to be remembered. To name just a few, he was a proud alumni of Plymouth State College and Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity, as well as a U.S. Army combat veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the 30-year business owner of Commonwealth Wholesale Inc., through which he funded dozens of college scholarships and other philanthropies. He served on the Governor’s Rehabilitation Council, the Superintendents’ Business Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for the Hanover Education Foundation, receiving its first Superlative Supporter Award.

He founded and supported the Arts in Atlee scholarship program (1993-2008), co-founded the Hanover MS Support Group, served as President of the Atlee PTO, was a long-time brother in the 11042 Council of the Knights of Columbus, and co-founded Operation Hope to build handicap-accessible playgrounds in Hanover. But his true legacy is his unwavering outlook on life. Since he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1998, he never yielded his positive viewpoint or lost sight of the potential for a cure. Until the very end, he wanted to make an impact on the lives and community around him. On several occasions, he recounted walking on a beach as a teenager, thinking with wonder, with his whole life ahead of him - Where will we be years from now? Who knows how many lives we will have touched?

It’s fair to say Dana Nelson touched more lives than his teenage self ever could have imagined. His greatest achievement is that he was a witness of hope, a role model for perseverance and an

example of the amazing things we can do when see the beautiful potential in this world.

Dana is survived by the love of his life, wife Lee Richman Nelson; his daughters, Heather and Stephanie Nelson Russell (Jimmy); grandchildren James and Scarlett; his brother, Jack Nelson, sister-in-law Mary; brother, Kerk Cross; five nephews, two nieces and the Richman family – including Bob, Jackie, Chris, Carolyn, Jerry, Patrice and Phini.

Dana is preceded in death by his parents, John and Kay Nelson, and brother, Peter Nelson. His family would like to give a special thank you to Beverly Oxendine for her many years of help and support, and to the Bon Secours Health System, especially Dr. Vidya Raghavan. In his honor, donations may be made to the National MS Society, Virginia-West Virginia Chapter in c/o Team Hanover or Team Nelson (4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060) or to the Church of the Redeemer, (8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116).

Or spend an afternoon on the swings. The Operation Hope playgrounds at Pole Green and Poor Farm parks will stand long after him as a reminder that we all have the potential to touch more lives than we can imagine.

A funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Catholic Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville followed by military honors at the church. Interment was private.

Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

YVONNE STEVENS Yvonne A. Stevens passed away March 17, 2017. She was born July 7, 1938, to Beatrice and Lawrence Stevens. She

had a brother, Lloyd. Both her parents and her brother predeceased her. She graduated in 1956 from the NorwoodNorfolk Central School in New York State. She worked 14 years for the New York State Telephone Company. She was widowed after 28 years from Douglas A. Stevens, formerly of Bristol, England.

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He was the son of the late David Edward and Edna Lee TERRELL Terrell of Richmond. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lee Snellings Terrell, also of Chesterfield; brothers, Howard Bracey Terrell (Margaret), of Mechanicsville, Earl Edward Terrell (Shirley), of Smyrna, Tennessee, and Carroll Lee Terrell, of Richmond; and sister, Evelyn Terrell Conti (Gordon), of Richmond. He grew up on Church Hill and attended public schools in Richmond. He started his work at Friedman-Marks Clothing Co. in Richmond, where he met Mary Lee while in their teens. He entered the U.S. Army in October 1944 and served in the infantry in Europe during World War II as a part of America’s Greatest Generation. He was a flagwaving American Patriot all

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Rick Starling, right, president of the Mechanicsville Lions Club, is shown presenting a check for $30,000 to Winston Harrell, chairman of the Virginia Lions District 34B Mobile Health Unit. Harrell also serves as president of the South Boston Lions Club. The donation was added to those collected from the various Lions clubs in District 24B, Lions of Virginia Foundation, and Lions International and reflects the balance needed in order to purchase and equip a specialized van with hearing and sight machines. Members of the Mechanicsville Lions Club said they were eager to start in the community effort to identify and become involved with the needs within the community to improve hearing and sight.

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The Pamunkey Woman’s Club is celebrating its 85th anniversary. It was organized on March 16, 1932, with eight charter members. It is part of the General Federation of Woman’s Club, an international organization. The Pamunkey Woma’s Club is known in the community for its Historic Hanover Calendar, which raises funds each year for scholarships at local high schools. In addition, the club supports the volunteer fire departments, Pamunkey libraries, Christmas Mother, and many other worthwhile causes. For more information, contact Debbie Walker at 804-730-2311.

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of dismantling the ACA, but the real impacts of a thoughtless repeal are even more severe.

Until lawmakers take a serious approach to healthcare costs in the United States, any system will suffer under unrealistic pricing and skyrocketing costs for the most usual ailments.

As the process works its way through an excruciating process, it seems more likely than ever that what Republicans really have in mind is a return to the way things used to be before the ACA took effect.

Considering the unbridled actions of insurance companies in taking unlimited windfalls and unlimited CEO salaries, in the old system, there’s a potential for a scenario that frightens many Americans.

While millions of citizens will lose coverage completely when ACA is repealed, many will find ourselves at the unenviable mercy of the corporate giants who put more priority on profit margins than good medical outcomes.

And if people think they are

paying too much for too little insurance under Obamacare, stay tuned for what may follow. Experts agree that private insurance plans and their costs will far exceed premiums currently being paid by ACA recipients. The simple truth is that -- even with the recent increases -- most subscribers pay under $100 a month for minimal coverage. It’s hard to imagine a private policy that could even come close to that value.

I have a sneaky suspicion that those intent on repeal and replace have more of a problem with the author of the bill than the content. No one would argue that the bill is perfect, and there are ample opportunities to improve, but eliminating returns our nation to a place that was also unacceptable with skyrocketing premiums and decreasing coverage.

Perhaps, the current discussion will finally focus on the real problem with American healthcare, a runaway system of unrestricted pricing that

embraces increasing premiums and rising costs for basic services.

I recently received a bill for blood work and noted the high cost of the most simple of procedures. The hundreds of dollars in laboratory fees didn’t surprise me but one line did catch my attention — a $25 fee to draw the blood. There’s a word for adding every conceivable charge to a medical bill, and expecting patients to pay higher and higher co-pays.

Until the government addresses rising costs in the healthcare industry, our national healthcare nightmare will continue taking more and more of our hard-earned dollars.

Elections have consequences, and Republicans have earned the right to fix what they consider a broken system. The sad reality of the challenge is there are no easy answers when dealing with high-powered insurance companies whose profits regularly top the nation’s corporate earning charts.

I’m certainly willing to examine and score the new

GOP healthcare plan, but at first light I’m not sure the nation will pay for a program that retains the positive portions of Obamacare minus the funding. Having said that, many reasonable Americans feel we can do better than the current ACA system. I’m not convinced.

A major criticism of the Obama-sponsored program was the lack of transparency surrounding its passage.

It seems Republicans have learned little from that misstep. Taking that a step further, perhaps the prudent path would involve a national discussion and input from the citizens who are affected by the changes. No matter the campaign promises, I would rather get it right versus rushing a bill through to appease some on the stump guarantee.

In my mind, most Americans favor a change in the current system or a total repeal and replace approach ‌ but few would opt to a return to the good old days of double digits benefit annual increases.

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ASHLAND/WESTERN HANOVER | Also serving the communities of Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville and Doswell

Town manager proposes about $15 million budget two funds: the general fund (GF) and the capital projects fund (CPF).

Farrar explained how the GF and CPF have revenues that flow directly into them, with the GF revenues mostly consisting of taxes that pass through the state and how CPF revenues are largely grants for specific projects.

The total budget proposal for the new fiscal year equaled $14,923,813.

“That’s a 9.2 [percent] increase, large-

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – In presenting his first budget proposal to Ashland Town Council, new Town Manager Joshua Farrar’s was open in expressing his excitement in going through the official processes.

Farrar proposed a Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget of about $15 million at the March 21 meeting.

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ly driven by the increase in capital projects,” Farrar said.

The town manager’s proposed GF budget increased 1.4% at $9,292,213, while the CPF budget proposal landed at $5,631,600, also marking another increase of 25.2%.

However, Farrar explained how they also transfer money annually from the GF to the CPF to cover any shortfall.

His proposed budget showed a

$1,175,777 transfer from the GF to the CPF for FY18, which would be a 17.2% decrease in funds transferred to the CPF from last year’s budget; meaning the town received enough grant revenues this year so they don’t have to use as many taxpayer dollars to fund capital projects.

Some of the capital projects the town would be using the funds for include: the Ashland Theater, the Carter Park Pool, Ashland Town Hall,

fiber optics, town parks and downtown sidewalks, as well as storm water and drainage.

“We have a big list of big projects.

It’s not just doing things here or there … it’s building new things, replacing generational projects when you talk about the pool, and theater, and Town Hall – these are large undertakings,” he said.

Finding a balance for that is not see TOWN, pg. 21

Economic development needs addressed

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Department heads and officials from the Town of Ashland met and brainstormed with a variety of the municipality’s business leaders Thursday during an economic development sum-

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mit at Town Hall.

Local business leaders who operate establishments within Ashland’s town limits were invited to the summit meeting in efforts to collaborate with government officials and focus on strategic planning for economic development at “The Center Of The Universe.”

Joe Topham, business retention and expansion manager; Nora Amos, director of planning and community development; and Senior Planner Garret Prior led the summit meeting in discussing important highlights from public documents that guide economic development.

These guiding elements for economic development included Ashland’s strategic and comprehensive plans and the strategic plan for the town’s Economic Development Authority (EDA), as well as Hanover County’s economic see ECONOMIC, pg. 25

Skate Park reopens

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Jim Foley and Ken Thompson rehearse for their role in the number called “Opera” in the Ashland Musical Variety Show, “Ashland Loves a Parade,” which will be presented at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. The ever y other year event is being sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. To purchase tickets, call 804 798 2881.

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ASHLAND – A “Save the Date” announcement has been released by Hanover Habitat for Humanity for an event that will be held in June.

Harvest of Hope From Farm-to-Table is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Oakdale Farm in Ashland.

Union Bank and Trust is joining with Hanover Habitat for Humanity in presenting the four-course meal, which will feature locally grown ingredients, local wine and live music.

Photo courtesy of the Town of Ashland

Last Wednesday, the Town of Ashland reopened the Skate Park. As shown here, residents were quick to take advantage of the sunshine (even though it was a bit cool that day).

Wagner named Officer of the Year by Col. Hines Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – With 14 commendations and being recognized twice as Officer of the Month, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, recognized Deputy Robert Wagner as Officer of the Year last week during the 17th annual A Salute to Our Heroes event at the Hanover Tavern.

The Officer of the Year Award is recommended to the Awards Committee by the sheriff. It is based on achievements gained throughout the year.

Wagner’s involvements with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office also include the Crash Team and Safe Streets initiative.

Andrew Cunningham received the Explorer of the Year Award, an annual award based on achievements and participation in Explorer Post 606. This youth training program with law enforcement officers provides community service while assisting deputies with crime prevention.

Cunningham recognition stemmed from his 488 hours of community service, being recently selected as captain of the 2017 team, and for assisting an officer in May of 2016 in apprehending a suspect after a foot pursuit.

The Silver Star award was awarded to Deputy Danny Pittman who was threatened with a 12-inch blade for taking enough time to properly transition from his weapon to his taser, saving the man’s life and possibly his own.

Hines said Pittman had the justification to pull his weapon and use it, but was able to detain the man with a taser, displaying his countless hours of training and teaching defensive tactics

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Col. David R. Hines, left, sheriff of Hanover County, congratulates Deputy Robert Wagner after he was named Officer of the Year.

regarding weapon retention and taser deployment.

Hines is recommending Officer Pittman for a Valor Award for his efforts.

Before the event at the Tavern on Thursday, 113 individuals and officers were honored at the Hanover County Administration Building for their efforts in making the county a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

Hines noted the importance of the stories told during the ceremony. “You’re not going to hear about a community that puts on an awards ceremony, followed by a party for its law enforcement.

You’ll hear about how communities hate their law enforcement, but nothing like this.”

Other award recipients include: Thomas White, the Ruby Turner Award for leadership characteristics of Mrs. Ruby Turner, who displayed dedication and devotion to the field of law enforcement; Officer Jenna Vitale, Animal Control Officer of the Year; Deputy Donald Murtaugh, Reserve Officer of the Year; and Deputy Cory Pope, Rookie of the Year.

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Historic Shelton House opening April 1 for tours Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The historic Shelton House, a dynamic link to Colonial, Civil War and Hanover history, opens to the public for weekend tours beginning

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Saturday, April 1.

Visitors are welcome for free tours of the house and surrounding area from 1 to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through October.

Volunteers from the Rural Plains Foundation will be on hand to provide insight into

the structure itself, and into the lives of nine generations of Sheltons who called the property home from the early 1700s to 2006.

The house now is being restored by the National Park Service to its appearance in May 1864, when

fighting raged around it during the Battle of Totopotomy Creek.

The Park Service preserves a total of about 100 acres there as part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park.

The location is Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield

at Rural Plains at 7273 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The Rural Plains Foundation is a nonprofit friends group for the National Park Service’s Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield.

For more information, go to https://

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The mailing address is P.O. Box 2754 Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Additional information also is available by calling 804277-4727 or visiting foundation@ruralplains.org.

his life. When he returned from the war, he married Mary Lee and joined Liggett

& Myers Tobacco Company, where he continued to work until the plant left Richmond.

He then joined Philip Morris Tobacco Company, where he worked his way into management and remained there until his retirement. He loved to travel and loved driving his automobile, always volunteering to do the driving on any trip in which he was involved.

He was a huge supporter of family gatherings and always enjoyed being with and supporting his extended family.

He enjoyed conversations, particularly about politics, and was always a passionate supporter of his point of view.

He loved country music and enjoyed dancing with his wife.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Terrell Waterfield of Chesterfield; granddaughter, Shannon Walton Miller (Phillip); great-granddaughter, Stevie-Lee Walton, all of Chesterfield; and brother,

Donald Terrell (Judy), of Camden, South Carolina.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Bliley’s-Chippenham at 6900 Hull Street Road. Interment followed in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, in memory of William V. Terrell.

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wrong location” themed objection.

But the project’s spokesman said the project had “majority” support among the neighbors most directly affected by the proposed development.

Harris representative Bob Williams contended that, of the nine properties that actually abut the site, seven of the landowners favored the creation of a commercial node and subsequent approval of the project.

That claim was not reinforced by zero number of supporters who showed up at the hearing. The only speaker present who supported the change was Fred Pryor, the owner of the property in question.

Williams said more than 300 homes are planned for that area, and the project would accommodate that projected growth. “This project has merit and value,” he said.

More than a hundred of the attendees identified with the Keep Montpelier Rural com-

munity group, and organizer Ed Gooding presented a fiveminute summary of why the group opposed the commercial node.

After the meeting, he said his family moved to Hanover to escape a commercial invasion in the Short Pump area of Henrico County.

“We moved here to get away from that,” he said.

Gooding said the group is not opposed to development but wants that evolution to be well researched and developed.

The Montpelier resident also expressed concerns regarding the number of shallow wells in the vicinity and effects a car wash and deep well might have on those drinking water supplies.

More than a dozen speakers all expressed a desire to maintain the rural nature of Montpelier followed Gooding.

Beverly Hall lives next to the proposed project and said

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citizen concerns regarding the project.

The panel opted to deny the application by a unanimous vote.

The project required a change in the current Comprehensive Plan that would have designated the acreage as part of a commercial node, a classification that would allow the construction of a gas station/car wash/ drivein movie theatre on the site.

While clearing the way for developer Doug Harris’ project, a commercial node designation concerned some adjoining neighbors, many of them present at Wednesday’s public hearing regarding the Comp Plan change.

After three contentious community meetings and a Planning Commission recommendation of denial, many spoke against the project, expressing a “right project,

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MONTPELIER AL Post 175 Ladies Auxiliary the board should deny the project because it does not comply sponsoring with the current Comp Plan.

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Ruby Donovan is chair of the Poppy drive.

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mous Planning Commission recommendation to deny as a reason to nix the project.

Resident Edward Hughes said his home is directly across the street from the proposed project.

“I would like for you to note everything that the Planning Commission considered and please, please consider it hard because we are the ones that have to put up with this. You guys don’t,” Hughes said.

Patricia Buzzard, another adjoining neighbor, said she wasn’t even contacted by the developers, but voiced her opposition at last week’s public hearing.

“I was never approached or spoken to in regard to this project. No one ever knocked on my door and I never heard a word,” she said.

“I’m not opposed to growth in Hanover, but I am opposed to where this is proposed,” Buzzard said.

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Patricia Buzzard was one of about a dozen speakers who expressed opposition to the project during a public hearing.

Buzzard voiced concerns over the disruption of the character of the village and issues regarding the safety of well water and runoff associated with the proposal.

the decision, and pledged that he would not support the project if the residents didn’t endorse it.

In making his motion, Hazzard indicated he heard the many voices of opposition, and noted the lack of supporters who showed up for the public hearing.

“It’s very obvious from the amount of time this audience has taken to come out and voice their opposition that they are adamant. They don’t want the character to change in this area,” Hazzard said.

He reiterated his support for commercial development and land use rights, but said he could not overrule the wishes of the community.

Chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy District, also noted the intense opposition to the proposal, and said she was hesitant to make any Comp

Plan changes with an update scheduled to begin in less than two months.

“What disturbs me about this is that it’s a one parcel Comprehensive Plan change when we are literally eight weeks away from taking up our Comprehensive review process,” she said.

According to reports, Pryor intends to return to his original plan to convert the property to a hog farm.

In other matters, the board approved a motion to install The Mechanicsville Local as the county’s newspaper of record. Legal notices regarding upcoming meetings and other important announcements will be posted in The Mechanicsville Local and also will be printed in The Hanover Local, providing countywide coverage for Hanover citizens.

hearing, South Anna District supervisor Wayne Hazzard motioned for the denial, making good on a commitment he made during the initial discussions regarding the project.

Hazzard was on record as for allowing the people most affected by the project to make

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Three county students serve as legislative pages

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Being selected to serve as Senate and House pages at this year’s session of the Virginia General Assembly was the chance of a lifetime for three Hanover County Public Schools middle

year olds from across the Commonwealth arrive in a Richmond for a busy, seven- or nine-week session where they assist legislators with various tasks and errands.

Stephen Kelly-Wiecek from Chickahominy Middle School and Emily Swisher from Stonewall Jackson

For Stephen Kelly-Wiecek, the program was a perfect fit for his interests and provided him the perfect opportunity to pursue his dreams.

school students.

With the session completed, the three were recognized earlier this month by the Hanover County School Board.

Each year, 13- and 14-

Middle School participated in the Virginia Senate’s Page Leadership Program, a college preparatory-themed curriculum that provides professional training in

addition to their duties as a Senate Page.

Those duties might include answering telephones, staffing committee meetings or speaking to the public regarding their experiences.

For Kelly-Wiecek, the program was a perfect fit for his interests and provided him the perfect opportunity to pursue his dreams.

“I’ve always been interested in politics,” Kelly-Wiecek said following the recent presentation.

For Swisher, she welcomed the opportunity to meet people and learn more about how government works.

Henry Atkinson from Oak Knoll Middle School worked on the House of Delegates side of the General Assembly and

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Hanover County School Board chairman John Axselle, left, and Dr. Michael Gill, right, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, recognized the division’s three students who worked as pages in this year’s session of the Virginia General Assembly. They are, from left, Stephen Kelly-Wiecek, Henry Atkinson and Emily Swisher.

said his duties were varied and provided a good overall view of how things work in the legislature.

“Each person is assigned a different job each week,” Atkinson said. “When you’re

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not working a job, you are on call in the page room. If a secretary calls down and needs something, you’re there.”

The trio spent seven weeks in Richmond, working a full day five days a week and spending the night at a local hotel with chaperones.

Excused from their home campuses, the students kept up with assignments online. “We had a two-hour study hall each evening,” Swisher said.

Participants in the program receive a paycheck and are reimbursed for meals and other expenses.

Classes provided for Senate Pages include seminars on money management and a mock legislative session.

Atkinson spent his days running bills throughout the Capitol or performing other errands for state delegates.

Kelly-Wiecek, who hopes to pursue a career in Foreign Service, said the program’s benefits were far reaching. “It gave me a lot of great skills and contacts,” he said. “I have so many friends from this experience. It really opened

up doors.”

Swisher agreed and said it’s an experience she will remember. “You meet a lot of new people and you learn from those people.”

Atkinson said some of the benefits were basic in nature, but still important. “We definitely learned a lot about manners and common respect for adults and everyone.”

Swisher, a future forensics pathologist, said she’ll take the lessons learned with her as she returns to her regular schedule.

“I’ve learned so much and I can apply that to school and everyday life.”

Atkinson is eyeing a future in sports medicine, and said he gained a more practical view of government during his tenure in Richmond. “I learned how state government works – how a bill becomes law in Virginia.

I also think it opened some doors for the future.”

The two programs accept about 80 students each year and applications are available online at http://capclass. virginiageneralassembly.gov/ PagePrograms/PagePrograms. html.

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Thursday, March 30 Atlee High School choirs will present their Second Annual Free Choral Concert for Senior Citizens at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The Atlee Show Choirs Elegance and Illusion will perform.

They will sing and dance their competition program. Doors open at 2 p.m. with plenty of room for wheelchairs in the spacious auditorium. The concert should end around 3:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are encouraged to “reach out and provide transportation to shut-ins in your organization.”

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easy, Farrar added. He said he’s been using the council’s prioritization that was given to him over time to figure out how to fund those projects the best way possible.

He also said that there had been an internal goal to decrease the transfer from the unreserved fund balance, and they had successfully decreased it by 22.2% with a budgeted transfer of $727,441.

To show a little bit of history, he explained how the town

The Doswell Ruritan Club is offering a night of music and dancing featuring Patsy and The County Classics from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Doswell Community Center at16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The admission fee is $10 at the door.

The music of the William & Mary’s Women’s Chorus will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Formed in 1923, the ensemble consists of about 50 undergraduates from different backgrounds, concentrations and interests, all brought together by their love of music. There is no admission charge.

The women of Lebanon United Methodist Church will hold a yard/bake sale from 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church at 8492 Peaks Rd. in Hanover.

Proceeds support ongoing missions of the church.

Windemere Art Gallery Show, “Something About Spring,” will run through April 29. The show opening will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The show will feature members of the Lee Artists Association. All artists are welcome to participate. For more information, call 804730-0384.

The First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville will present real estate, lending, and credit workshops for young adults, starting at 11:30 a.m., in the Youth Center. Guest speakers include Pat Moore, Pat Moore Real Estate Services, Alison Cougill, Mortgage Loan Originator, and Prime Lending. A free lunch will be provided.

Brunch with the Bunny will be presented at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Court House Rd. in Hanover.

An All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet with the Bunny will include scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, sausage

has its budgeted transfer each year, and its estimated transfer that is put together when preparing the next year’s budget.

“And then the actual [transfer] that gives us that trend that I think council is well aware of, but it’s important for the community to know that we do typically budget a fairly large transfer from the unreserved fund balance,” Farrar said.

He said “that nine times out of 10, we don’t really come anywhere close to actually having to transfer that because we budget conservatively in both our revenues and expenditures.”

Summarizing the presentation, the town manager informed members of council that his proposed budget: meets their goals and priorities, identified no tax increases, and reduced the budgeted transfer from the unreserved fund balance.

Lastly, he concluded that his budget proposal strives for a balance of operations, economic development and quality of life for the Town of Ashland.

Looking forward in terms of the remaining timeline for Ashland’s budget process, Farrar suggested to council members that a sched-

Hanover Presbyterian Church at 10058 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville. One hundred percent of funds support A Stepping Stone, which provides long-term shelter and aid to women and children who have escaped domestic violence. For more information, call Terry at 540-455-4186.

Saturday, April 1

links, buttermilk pancakes, hashbrown potatoes, fresh fruit, quiche, chicken salad in pastry cups, biscuits, and turnover pastries. The event also includes photos with the Easter Bunny during lunch, an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., spring petting zoo, and photos by Amelia B Photography with baby bunnies and chicks.

Buffet seatings will be held at 10 a.m. and noon. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kisd. Children 2 and under will be admitted free of charge.

For reservations, call 804-5375050.

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.

The next quarterly meet-

New Highland Baptist

Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville will begin offering two worship services on Sunday mornings. There will be a contemporary worship service at 8:30 a.m.; coffee, donut and fellowship time at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; and a traditional worship service at 11 a.m. For more information, call 804-5509601 or visit www.newhighlandbaptist.org.

An Easter Egg Hunt will get underway at 3 p.m. at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville for children ages 1 year old to 5th grade. Children will be hunting Easter eggs, learning the reason Easter is celebrated, and get lots of candy.

For more information, call 804-550-9601 or visit www. newhighlandbaptist.org.

Palm Sunday Services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville.

uled public hearing on May 2 regarding their effective tax increase doesn’t need to be advertised because they aren’t changing their rate and assessments have not gone up to the extent where they’re required to hold one.

“That allows us some flexibility time-wise,” he said, referring to how they also had scheduled the budget public hearing for the same meeting, but a vote couldn’t be taken the same day to adopt it.

Council agreed to Farrar’s suggestion, and the public hearing for the Town Budget

was moved up to April 18.

Department heads previously submitted their budget proposals to Farrar and council during three special work sessions since February.

Also following up on two separate conditional use permits (CUP) that the Ashland Planning Commission recently recommended for approval, council members listened to the applicants and opened the floor for public input during the beginning of the March 21 meeting.

Council unanimously voted to approve both applicants’ requests and issued con-

ditional use permits for: C U P 1 7 - 0 2 0 3 (Maumentum): Robert Mau, the applicant, was issued a permit to operate an automobile repair and sales business focused on specialized mechanical work at 10437 Dow Gil Rd. CUP17-0214 (BP/Circle K): Town Council granted approval to issue the applicant, Jay Desai, a permit to operate a BP gas station and an accessory convenience store located at 10281 E. Patrick Henry Rd. (U.S. 54), a fueling site that has been vacant for nearly three decades.

ing of the Hanover Human Services Network will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the large meeting room behind the Hanover Human Services Building at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP and bring program flyers and business cards.

Saturday, April 8

The Hanover County Department of Social Services will conduct a Local Board Member training (presented by the director of the Central Regional Office-VDSS) for members of the Social Services Advisory Board at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room of Hanover County Social Services at 8475 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. The meeting is open to the public.

The Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in Rooms 111-113 at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Meadowbridge Road just off Interstate 295.

The program will be “Flowers for the Community.” Club members will be creating floral arrangements to take to local nursing homes. They are encouraged to bring pruners.

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

Thursday, April 6

Sunday, April 9

Tuesday, April 4

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Get moving — Pooch Pursuit is back / $15 for 2K). All dogs are required to remain on a secure leash and have current license and rabies vaccination.

To register, go to www.hanoverparksrec.com and search “Pooch Pursuit” to complete your registration. Registration deadline is Friday, April 7.

Immediately following the Pursuit, the K-9 Heroes Day kicks off at 10 a.m.

This free event, open to the pub-

Pooch Pursuit 5K Run or 2K Walk receiving a t-shirt and a pet friendly goodie bag.

Awards (5K only) will be presented to the top finishers in both overall and by age group.

No on-site registration available.

Participants must be 12 or older to run the course by themselves with their dog. Youth under 12 can register for free with a paying adult ($30 for 5K

MECHANICSVILLE — Start your Saturday morning off with the Hanover County Parks and Recreation’s Pooch Pursuit 5K Run or 2K Walk happening on Saturday, April 15.

The Pooch Pursuit, part of the K-9 Heroes Day celebration, is a fitness fun run and walk held at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.

The start time is 9 a.m., with the first 100 registered participants for the

see POOCH, pg. 35

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Kennedy’s Karnival fundraiser to help 13-year-old, family with medical bills Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Kennedy’s Karnival, a fundraiser to help Kennedy Estes and her family meet large medical bills, will be held from

ECONOMIC Continued from pg. 16

development.

The way the summit worked was through the idea that goals from each of the above plans fall into different categories, which was used to

noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The carnival will feature games (a cake walk and face painting, etc.), food (Chick-fil-

A and funnel cakes), vendors, a silent auction, and lots of family fun.

Members of the Dovetail Ministries’ family and friends are holding the fundraiser as a means of helping one of their

own. Kennedy, 13, is in her second year at That Dance Thing (TDT) ballroom dancing cotillion, centered in Richmond and Mechanicsville.

Kennedy’s Karnival will be a day of fun and fellowship.

Her entire family is walking with her, fighting for her, and praying for her.

Dovetail Minstries is “going to join the war, join the fight, add our prayers, and help with overwhelming medical expenses.”

Tickets are $1.

For more information, call Shannon Harrell at 804-8365064.

TheFacebookpageishttps:// www.facebook.com/events/ 281599032274069??ti=ia.

guide the discussion in a direction for how the town and the local businesses can work together in accomplishing economic development goals in the growing community.

On the meeting’s agenda, these categories were described as “buckets,” and included

downtown revitalization, Exit 92 revitalization (Interstate 95), the Holland Property (U.S. 1 Corridor redevelopment) and the branding campaign (marketing).

The business leaders and town officials attending the meeting were assigned into

five groups.

Comprising the groups of local business leaders were the Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA) and the Market Ashland Partnership (MAP). Members from the Ashland EDA, Planning Commission, and town staff

made up the government groups.

Each group was instructed to take two minutes to highlight what their organization’s mission is and what they do.

Facilitators then provided the groups with a piece of paper, a writing utensil,

and three Post-It notes; asking them to complete a quick assignment.

The assignment, “Game Plan,” asked that each group take 10 minutes to complete the following four tasks, start-

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C-fed boys hope to close deal on state title

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The Lee-Davis boys came oh, so close to winning a Virginia High School League Group 5A indoor track title in March.

The Confederates turned in a fine performance at the state meet, but Bethel, turned in a flawless performance to leapfrog the field on the second day of the championships and eke out a less-than-3-point victory for the team championship.

Obviously, Lee-Davis would prefer to close the deal on the championship in the outdoor season, and – despite some losses of athletes to other spring sports, will be in a good position to complete its mission.

“We didn’t really lose any boys. [Jumper] Dallas Jackson went back to baseball, but he’s going to part-time it with us and train a day or two a week,” Mathews said. “Hopefully he’ll be able to participate in our postseason meets if the baseball playoff schedule matches up with our playoff schedule.

“Other than that, most of our group stayed. We picked up a few, actually, from basketball – and from football who have been lifting weights for most of the [winter] season.”

Mathews said the additional athletes, along with two addition events, helps the Confederates out.

“We actually got a little bit stronger in outdoors. Adding in discus and another hurdle race helps us this year because they’re events we’re really strong in,” he said. “We’re not too sad about that.”

Mathews said his boys are eager to improve on their second in the indoor championworked that we might get some lot of stuff. But our guys are on that [second] day.” ships.

The girls team had a strong “Our guys are hungry from senioritis since we’re so senior- hungry. We are motivated by laden.

We’ve been through a the fact that we did not do well finish at the state tournament, that,” he said. “I was a little

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Nicholas Corbin (left) and Brandon Brooks will help LeeDavis see if the Confederates can claim the VHSL Group 5A state track and field championship they missed by a few points at the indoor championships in February.

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Atlee’s Cason Gardner will try to repeat his feat as winner of the boys indoor high jump championship in the outdoor season.

but spring sports took a toll on the Lee-Davis roster as a number of track athletes moved to the softball and girls soccer teams.

Atlee The Raiders’ lineups on both the boys and girls sides is pretty stable, with the notable

exception of CeeCee Harris, who moved to girls soccer – the sport she will play next year at Seton Hill University in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Head coach Jim Triemplar is feeling pretty good about the spring, which features a lot fo new growth.

“We’ve got a real good ninthgrade group,” Triemplar said.

“A lot of them we really didn’t get enough done with them indoors as far as their development and teaching things and what have you. You’re going to start seeing them play a bigger role in outdoor and hopefully kind of compensate.

“Of course, losing CeeCee hurts a little bit, but we’ll try to make it up with depth in numbers, maybe with a few more kids contributing to the scoring.”

With such a stable lineup – including Cason Gardner, who won the Group 5A boys indoor high jump title in February and Laney Owen, leader of the girls distance-running crew, Triemplar is looking forward to postseason.

“I certainly hope we’ll be in the hunt for the [Conference 16] title,” he said. “I’m not going to say ‘region’ yet until I see how much progress we make. We’ll be one of the top schools, but to challenge for the title, we’ll have to let a little bit of time go by and see how we progress.”

Hanover The Hawks sent their biggest contingent yet to the Group 4A indoor championships in February, and – despite the loss of distance runner Grant Davis, who was injured in the Hawks first boy soccer game of the season and will be out for the rest of the year, Hanover should be in a good position to repeat the

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Raiders weather Deep Run rally for lacrosse win

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN – Atlee went into halftime with a 14-4 lead in its boys lacrosse contest at Deep Run Wednesday night.

The Raiders, however, nearly blew it.

The Wildcats returned from the break fired up and on the attack, scoring three unanswered goals before Dylan Rice put another one in for Atlee and regained the Raiders’ momentum.

The outing was the inverse of Atlee’s typical performance.

“We tend to be a team that starts slow and then, sort of, gets our legs about us, gets our wits about us as the game goes on,” said Atlee head coach Fielding Crawford. “I thought that we did a great job of starting off strong.

“We struggled a little bit in the second half. We were trying to get some new personnel on David Lawrence/The Local and we just made some mis- Atlee’s Will Stockhausen (28) scores a goal late in the first half of the Raiders’ 19-11 win over host Deep Run Wednesday. takes and turnovers.”

Crawford said Deep Run their faceoff man in the second Raiders’ hands.

Wildcats’ attack. a momentum killer for them,” did a good job of isolating half to keep the ball out of the But Rice’s goal blunted the “It was a little bit of, I guess, Crawford said. “A lot of times,

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Rachel Crytser, shown at right coming in for a victory in a cross country meet at Pole Green Park in September, will be one of the leaders among the Hawks’ distance runners in the outdoor track and field season. She finished the indoor track and field season with a top-10 at the VHSL Group 4A state meet at Roanoke College in February.

achievement in the spring.

“On the girls side, we have everyone back,” said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “We finished seventh in the [indoor] states – the highest finish ever.

All those girls are back and more, so the girls team looks really, really strong. We’re a little thin on the distance, but we’ve have some really good athletes leading the way there.”

One of those leaders is freshman Rachel Crytser, who has been one of the most consistent performers all year long, from cross country to indoor track.

“She finished sixth in the

1,600 in the state meet as a freshman, and just gets better each time she races,” Firth said.

“She’ll be a dominant force in the distance.”

Makenzie Joiner, who finished second in the 500-meter run at the indoor state meet, will anchor the middle-distance contigent.

Firth added that the Hawks should do well in sprints and jumps also, with Deysia Oakcrum leading the way.

Senior Sophie Kinney, who took second at the indoor states in the 55 hurdles, is also returning.

While Hanover’s boys lose Davis, they will still have Nathaniel Good to lead their distance team.

lacrosse games, especially high school games, tend to be momentum back-and-forth. If you can get some – like when we started the game off – I think that can be a big factor in the game. So it was nice to get that [goal] and weather the storm.”

Rice finished with six goals and an assist on the night. Will Stockhausen had two goals and three assists, and Drew Miller had three goals and an assist.

Deep Run was led by Murfee Flickinger with three goals and two assists.

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

Atlee 9 5 3 2 — 19 Deep Run 3 2 4 2 — 11 ATL: Dunne, Miller 3, Edwards, Stockhausen 2, Rice 6, Cook, Tribble 2, Shirley, Shields 2 DR: Kowal 2, Flickinger 3, Wheeler 2, Fischer 2, Herkins, Van Horn Assists: ATL– Miller, Stockhausen 3, Rice, Cook, Tribble, Shirley, Shields, Linder DR– Flickinger 2, Wheeler, Fischer, Herkins, Van Horn 2 Saves: ATL – Wilson 2, Baitinger 5 DR – Rodriguez 3, Peterson 4

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Nathaniel Good, who earned a personal record at the VHSL Group 4A state meet in February, will be a ‘stalwart’ for the Hawks’ boys distance contingent in the spring.

“Nathaniel is our stalwart on the boys side – in everything from the 800 to the 1,600 to the 3,200,” Firth said. “He had a big [personal record] at states and

we expect him to keep improving.”

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

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L-D finds offense late in win over Jaguars

By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Heather Childress scored on a passed ball, Logan Hawker drove in Sydney Guess with an RBI single, and the No. 2 Confederates defeated No. 3 Glen Allen 2-0 on Thursday at Lee-Davis in an early-season matchup between two top-five teams.

Kayley Scott and Savanah Henley combined to hold the Jaguars to one hit.

Scott struck out six in four innings. Henley entered in the fifth and struck out two for the win.

Glen Allen pitcher Julia Fritz held Lee-Davis hitless until Ella Alvis singled through the infield with one out in the fifth.

Elizabeth Hudson followed with a single before the Jaguars turned a 4-6-3 double play to keep the game scoreless.

Henley pitched a three-up three-down top of the sixth before Lee-Davis grabbed the lead in the bottom of the inning.

Lauren Taylor singled with one out before Childress drove an outside pitch deep to right.

Taylor was thrown out at the plate, but Childress advanced to third on the throw.

“My mindset was just to be clear because I had missed those two bunts that I should have got down,” said Childress.

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Above, Lee-Davis’ Heather Childress celebrates after scoring the first run of the game in the Confederates’ 2-0 win over Glen Allen Thursday. Right, pitcher Kayley Scott gives the Confederates’ a strong start in four innings on the mound.

“I kept a clear mind, and I was thinking right field the entire time, because she was pitching (outside). And (I) just relaxed.”

She came home for the first run of the game when a pitch got to the backstop with Guess at the plate.

Childress was just waiting for a chance.

“I was looking to go home

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over anything.”

Guess then doubled herself and came home on Hawker’s single in the next at-bat.

Hawker also was anticipating an outside pitch.

“She was pitching outside, so I was thinking right field, right side,” Hawker said. “I just had to keep my weight back, stop pulling my head out, because that’s

what I keep on doing whenever it’s outside.”

“I saw it kind of bloop over (the second baseman) and I was like, ‘all right, that’ll work.’ ” Both Childress and Hawker agreed that the quality win would give the Confederates confidence moving forward.

Lee-Davis coach Jackie Davis showed she has confidence in

both Scott and Henley in the circle. She said the plan was for both to see action in Lee-Davis’ two games this week.

“They both seem to like the combos, so I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, you never know, but I think they work well with each other,” said Davis.

“I’ve got a righty. I’ve got

a lefty. I like the combination right now.”

Scott had surrendered just one hit in the 0-0 game when Davis pulled her for Henley to start the fifth.

“It’s hard, though. I think she’d (Scott) given up one hit when I pulled her, and I was like, ‘man,’ ” Davis said. “You go into it, and you’re like, all right, you know this is what’s best, you’re going to stick to it, even though it’s 0-0. I’m like ugh, this could be the stupidest thing I’ve ever done, but then Savanah (Henley) came in and pitched well.

“I think it’s good to keep hitters off balance.”

Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com.

Glen Allen 000 000 0 — 0 1 2 Lee-Davis 000 002 x — 2 6 2 Fritz 6. Scott 4, Henley 3 W: Henley L: Fritz Records: Glen Allen 1-1; LeeDavis 2-0

2 girls tennis teams avoid seasonal turnover

By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Graduation took a toll on most county high school tennis teams this season. But two teams this year will be the envy of most area coaches as they didn’t lose any starters from last season to graduation.

Both are on the girls’ side: Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis will be fielding lineups in 2017 that are identical to what they had in 2016.

Patrick Henry Patrick Henry girls’ head coach John Bland considers himself very fortunate to have a team that didn’t lose any players from last year.

“We have experience all through our team,” he said. “We can be competitive from the one spot to the six. We hope to be able to challenge the Hanover schools this season.”

Last year’s team gave more than a few teams a challenge, ending 2016 with a 9-6 record and losing to Patrick HenryRoanoke in the Conference 16 semi-finals.

Junior Erika Kurtzweil will once again be in the No. 1 spot for the Patriots, which should give Bland some leadership at the top of the ladder.

Looking ahead to 2018, it bears mentioning that there is still not a senior on this Patriot girls squad.

Unlike the girls’ team, the Patrick Henry boys lost three starters to graduation, leaving the Patriots with a mix of four sophomores and two seniors.

But that’s a mix that head coach Jeremy Brown likes.

“We have several really good sophomores on the team with a strong senior presence to provide leadership,” Brown said.

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Above, Emily Kurtzweil will be one of the leaders of the Patrick Henry girls tennis team this year. Right, Hanover’s No. 1 Turner Cole serves in a recent singles match at Patrick Henry Wednesday.

Cole won the match 6-0, 6-1.

sophomores to watch is the team’s No. 2 player, Ben Oley, who played the same position last year as a freshman. Together with his brother Luke, a senior who is slotted in the No. 1 position, the Oleys give the Patriots a potent 1-2 punch at the top of the order. But with three newcomers among the top six, it remains to be seen what this year’s team is capable of.

Lee-Davis Just like their counterpart at Patrick Henry, co-coaches Nancy Sheridan and Tom graduation from last year’s LeeWhen you consider that last same young ladies went 13-1 Bryant didn’t lose any players to Davis girls’ team. year’s team made up of these in the regular season, it is clear

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that the Confederate girls will be on every coach’s radar all season. And something that should give those other coaches nightmares going forward is the fact that Lee-Davis’ top two girls are just sophomores.

In fact, there is only one senior among the Confederates’ top six.

“We have a very strong group of returning players,” Sheridan said, “and we’re looking forward to working with them this season. Right now, our main focus is on improving our doubles strategies, as that is where we need the most practice.”

The Confederate boys should be a team that could prove a challenge, despite the loss of their top two players.

Junior Casey Lenhart will assume the leadership role in the lineup at the No. 1 slot.

But head coach Jason Butler said it’s the bottom of the ladder that could give other teams fits.

“The strength of this team is the bottom of the order,” Butler said. “While we don’t necessarily have a powerhouse player in the lineup, there really isn’t much drop-off from the number-one spot to the number six.

We will win some matches this season based on the play of our four-through-six players.”

Hanover The Hawks are coming off an incredibly successful 2016 on both the boys’ and girls’ teams, and the coaches are looking to carry last year’s winning tradition into 2017.

The boys’ team returns four of the top six players from last year’s 13-2 squad.

“We should be strong from the top to bottom this year,” said Hanover head coach Will Wheaton. “In addition to havsee TENNIS, pg. 30

Hawks overpower Indians in boys soccer contest

By Ellis Hopson For the Mechanicsville Local POWHATAN – If their convincing victory over Powhatan is any indication, this year’s edition of the Hanover Hawks will be an exciting side to watch.

Pace and technique in the attack combined with physicality and savvy at the back end made for a dominant performance on the night, and one that coach Laurent Body and his players will certainly look to use as a foundation for their season going forward.

Powhatan opened the match on the front foot, pressing into the final third as Hanover absorbed pressure. However, the Hawks quickly settled into a counter-attacking style in the opening minutes. The game started to open up as they moved the ball quickly up the flanks, often through junior Jacob Mast, who enjoyed a sensational evening.

“Our two wingers are really, really fast,” Body said of the team’s style of play early in the game. “That really helps. Today they started to speak on the field. This is a team that is experienced, so when they communicate on the field it opens everything.”

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ing four returning starters, the players have shown a lot of growth from last year.”

As for the Hanover girls, they, too, are bringing back the core of their team, losing only one player to graduation.

Unfortunately for the Hawks, that player was the team’s No. 1 Caroline Hare. But Stephanie Broussard, a new addition to the Hanover lineup, will be replacing her in the top spot,

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Hanover’s Austin Stover (13) maneuvers past a sliding Powhatan tackler during the Hawks’ 4-0 win over the Indians Thursday.

An Indians’ corner kick in the 13th minute was well defended and sprung the Hawks on the counter-attack once

more, which culminated in the Hanover doubled their lead opening goal by senior Carson on the stroke of halftime when Harris in the 14th minute to Jacob Mast picked up the ball give Hanover a 1-0 advantage. on his own half and embarked

and head coach Lindsey Hein called Hare “a strong addition to our team.”

Given that the Hawks were the runner-up in the state tournament in 2016, this year’s squad will be confronted with some lofty expectations from their fan base.

The Raiders did lose two players to graduation this year, so they’ll be looking to junior Spencer Atiken and senior Nathan Sebring to fill those empty slots.

“We have a strong team from top-to-bottom,” Campbell said.

“One of our biggest strengths this year will be doubles. We do have some new players in the top six, so we’re hoping to get them acclimated to the pressures of conferences matches quickly.”

On the girls’ side, the Raiders lost two starters to graduation.

Atlee Atlee boys’ head coach Russell Campbell is optimistic about the 2017 season, with seniors Jack Snider and Jacob Deaton leading off in the oneand two-spots, respectively.

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“Today we had very good connections, we could pass and cut really well,” Body said. “The players were fantastic.”

The final nail in the coffin came in the 68th minute, when Carson Harris chipped the ball over a Powhatan defender and rounded the goalkeeper. The keeper was forced to reach out and grab Harris by the foot, gifting the Hawks a penalty kick and earning a red card in the process. Connor Gilchrest stepped up to the penalty spot and slotted the ball into the bottom right corner, making the score 3-0 in favor of Hanover.

Harris tacked on an insurance goal just two minutes later to seal a 4-0 margin of victory.

“We need to stay constant, because sometimes we play low and stop passing,” Body said.

“But when we get our composure back, we can play fast and find openings and see through balls. I expect great things. I’m very happy and proud of them.”

The victory contributed to a 3-1 start to Hanover’s season.

Ellis Hopson can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

on a solo run, beating a handful Hanover 1 3 — 4 00—0 of Powhatan players and coolly Powhatan HAN: Mast 2, Lepeter, Dustin slotting home to put the Hawks Saves: Bartal (HAN) 7, Palmore up 2-0.

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But that doesn’t seem to worry third-year head coach Steve Emerson.

“We will miss those two, but we have a strong returning core of players,” Emerson said.

Last year’s Raiders advanced as far as regionals, and Emerson hopes that the combination of experience with the returning players and the addition of freshman Katie Samowoski will take this year’s Raiders even further in postseason.

Nick Liberante for The Local Andrew Spencer can be Luke Oley will provide Patrick Henry’s boys tennis team some reached at sports@mechlocal. senior leadership. With his brother, Ben, the Patriots will have a powerful 1-2 punch in its singles. and doubles’ lineups. com.

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LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church 8154 Atlee Road 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45 am Sunday School 9:15 am St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

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

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

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

Worship Service, 11am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) Youth Bible Study, Children’s Choir 4:00 pm; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 6:00 pm, Children in Action Missions Time, Adult Bible Study and Youth 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:30 pm, Rev. Joe Kendrick, Pastor. www.blackcreek.org or call 781-0330

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

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

Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations!

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM For info, call 335-6728 Web: graceunitedfc.org Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am.

Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday Activities: 8:30am Worship 9:20am HE Brews Cafe 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Wednesday Night Activities: 5:30pm Supper (Sept- May) 6:15pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist.net

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am.

Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services.

Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville.

Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

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

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

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

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING

YARD & ESTATE SALES

House Cleaning - Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly openings. Affordable rates.

Please call Candy at 804-572-4924

Job’s Daughters LuLaRoe and paparazzi Fundraiser & Membership Drive.

April 1st, 1:00- 3:00 pm West Hampton Masonic Temple 9290 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond 23229 Shop while you get information on our organization!

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

HAULING A & N Hauling, LLC Gravel, Mulch, Top Soil & Sand Call 804-876-2887 Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices.

Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 JUNK /YARD DEBRIS REMOVAL Attics, Basement, Garages, Furniture, Appliances, Brush Piles, Old Wood.

Almost Anything!

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 804-514-2938

POWER WASHING Mechanicsville Now Leasing 2-bdrm/1-ba. spacious apts.

Starting at $820/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. No Smoking!

Additional discount for seniors.

Call 746-5525 for details! signalhillapartments.com

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 2-BR, 1-BA 800 sq ft home. Electric Stove & Refrigerator. Central Heat/Air. Rural Point Elem, Hanover High District. No pets. No smoking. Available now. $850. per month + one month deposit.

Credit Check. Call 746-9084.

BRAND NEW in King William 1,400 sq.ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home. Appliance include range, over the range microwave & dishwasher.

W/D hookups. Granite in kitchen & bath. 10 x 14 rear deck. $1200/month. Immediate possession.

Credit Check Required.

Call Dennis Balducci 804-241-7123.

VACATION & RESORT Ocean Front Condo Myrtle Beach, SC 3-bedrooms, 2-bath, 2-balconies, with pool. Great Location. Excellent Condition. Call to book your vacation today at 804-304-1781.

Business & Service Directory CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Absolute Cleaning Tailored to your Needs! Res/Comm. Wkly, BiWkly, Monthly, One Time.

Bonded/Insured. A+ Rating BBB. 305-4068. LandLCleans.com

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Affordable Pressure Washing Offering house washing, gutter cleaning, concrete cleaning & deck cleaning Free Estimates. Call 901-8802

TAX PREPARATION

LuLaRoe Multi-Consultant Event 6 Consultants in 1 Location Saturday, April 1st, 2-4 PM 8500 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Multiple Giveaways to Include a GRAND Giveaway!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Beautiful double mausoleum with gable roof & fluted columns for sale. Hanover Memorial Park Cemetary located at 4447 Mechanicsville Tpke. The mausoleum with 4 additional gravesites are available for the 2007 purchase price.

Please call Tom or Betty at 730-0886.

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Davis Financial Services, LLC Tax Preparation Serving Hanover & Surrounding Areas Convenient - I can come to You Henry Davis III, CPA - Call 914-6233

Ain’t it Nifty Jimmy Edmunds

March 29, 2017

PIANO LESSONS Challenging, yet fun !

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced BA Degree Music 25 Years Experience Jeanette H Harrison (804) 746-0062

ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK Clerical/Data Entry Part-Time (Hanover Industrial Park Area) Flexible hours, 20-25 hrs/week. Tasks include data entry, entering of payables, and misc office work. Must have good organizational skills, be able to communicate frequently, and have knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Please submit resume to tec. jobsnow@gmail.com

CUST. SERV. & CALL CENTER Part-Time Counter Clerk Position.

Looking for friendly, hardworking, reliable person to join our team.

Call 550-2991

Toddler University Is Now Accepting Applications!

Full time & part time positions.

Must be 21. Previous child care experience preferred.

Apply within or call 569-0301 9001 Dickey Drive, Mechanicsville Behind the McDonalds on 301

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN HandCraft Services is currently seeking candidates who are qualified for an industrial maintenance technician opening. The company is an automated laundry facility located at 2810 Cofer Rd, Richmond, Va 23224. Applicants must have a background in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, installation and removal of defective parts i.e. bearings, conveyor rolls, belts, motors, electrical and pneumatic systems. Please send resumes to jim@handcraftservices.com.

Now Hiring for a Lifeguard!

Childtime Learning Center is hiring a Lifeguard. M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Must have exp. maintaining a pool and ability to supervise multiple children at once.

To apply: www.careerswithkids.com keywords: 32681BR. Come join us. EOE Pet Boarding Facility looking for PT Kennel Assistant Pet experience helpful.

Early Mornings & Afternoons.

Includes weekends & some holidays. Call 730-4616 Plant Order Puller - S a n d y ’ s Plants in Mechanicsville is hiring seasonal employees to work outside 40+ hours per week March through June pulling plant orders.

Must have a strong work ethic. Drug test required. 804-746-7092

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS Driver - Local Richmond Area Delivery of Portable Storage Units Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm Flatbed wrecker experience or CDL is Required. Please send Resume to: Applicant, 10487 Washington Hwy. Glen Allen, Va. 23059 Or email to hubblec@hotmail.com

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES 30 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in hand-harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables in Hanover County, Virginia, for Kirby Farms, LLC with work beginning on or about 05/07/2017 and ending on or about 11/24/2017.

The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.27 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day.

Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment.

Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States.

Applicants should report or send resumes to Melanie Wright at the Virginia Employment Commission, 5240 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860, (804) 541-6548, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #VA1012902. EOE. H-300-17066-305007.

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GENERAL Clubhouse Staff Mattaponi Springs Golf Club is seeking enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our team as (part-time/seasonal) Wait Staff (must be at least 21), Cook, Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff. Playing Privileges on an Award winning course, Discounted meals, Uniforms provided.

Apply in person at 22490 Penola Road, Ruther Glen, VA.

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HUGE Indoor Church Yard Sale, Sat., April 1st, 8am-12 noon, Newbridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road, Sandston. 23150

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Battlefield Green Subdivision Community Yard & Vendor Sale with Chili Cookoff Sat. April 1st, 8 am to 12 noon.

Club House Parking Lot Rain Date: April 29th

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Nu Kitchens & Baths by Windmill Homes - Kitchen & Bath Remodeling 804-640-5144 ∂ Class A Contractor Est. 1992 ∂ Lic & Ins ∂ BBB A+ www.nukitchensandbaths.com

Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 19 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

PERDUE’S POWER WASHING Est. 1995 - Full Service Pressure Washing. Resid. & Light Comm.

Gutter Cleaning. Lic. & Ins. Free Est. Ernie Perdue 328-1668

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

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

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

746-1056

ELECTRICAL

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

HAULING SHED MOVER, Over 30 years of experience Shed move and set up Call David Crowder for an estimate 804-314-8111

HEATING

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

FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices!

Licensed & Insured.

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GARAGE A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.!

Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

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

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small.

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

Clean & Dependable.

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

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Affordable Powerwash - Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville & Hanover for over 20 years.

We Clean/Remove Black Algae Stains, Moss And Mildew Growing On Your Roof Without Using A Power Washer.

Call Chad Perdue 804-306-2214

LAWN CARE Affordable Lawn Care Cuts starting at $40.

Mulching. Free Estimates Call 901-8802 Ashland Lawn Care Let us mow for you! Free Estimates.

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Call 258-0212 BASHAM LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Lawn Care services at an Affordable Rate: starts at $25. MOW ∂ TRIM MULCH ∂ GUTTERS ∂ CALL 398-8287 Complete Care Lawn Services. Friendly & Professional. Grass cutting special most for $50. Free estimates. Other services: mulching, aeration, seeding, weed control. Lawn programs available. Local resident 40+ years.

Lic & Ins. Call today, 804-833-4539.

FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Light Moving, Mulch, Property Clean Up. No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917

Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding FREE Estimates Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair.

Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing

Purcell Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 Construction www.hanoverhandy.com Hunter Purcell 804972-2215

www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Homes & Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 33 yrs exp ∂ BBB ∂ Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available.

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

Mechanicsville Lawn Care Offering affordable lawn care for Hanover residents. Free Estimates.

Starting as low as $25. Cutting, Mulching & Trimming. Call 804-239-3079

Short Cuts Landscape, LLC Grass Cutting, Pruning, Trimming, Mulching & Leaf Removal. Lic./Ins. Call 804-218-8780 Todd’s Lawn Care Grass Cutting, Mulching, Leaf Removal Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185 PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential.

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

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

746-5613 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700

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TREE SERVICE Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663

Committed Experience Over 20Years!

New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144 Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

FINE PRUNING Tree Services, LLC Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Est. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE

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

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

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Call 804-347-3812

SIDING EXTERIOR PAINTING & CARPENTRY REPAIRS Call Jacob’s Ladder 804-409-2856 info@jacobsladderinc.com

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

Call 264-9352

Tree Services: Deadwood/Thinning, Weight/Height Reduction, Tree/Stump Removal, Emergency Services.

Hardscape Services: Patio Installs/ Designs, Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Repairs. For free estimates call, 804-779-3464. Fully Insured. hanoverpruningandhardscapeinc.com

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Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates.

Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

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

Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600 24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood.

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

Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580 A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured.

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Jean C. Harris Award nominations being accepted

H

ANOVER — The Hanover Community Services Board is accepting nominations for the 2017 “Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence,” named for a founding

board member who was a strong advocate at both the local and state level for persons with disabilities.

The award is designed to recognize Hanover County citizens who

have made an outstanding contribution to the mission of the organization or who have distinguished themselves in meeting the needs of the population we serve.

Those who know an individual

who deserves to be recognized for contributions in this area are encouraged to submit a nomination by Friday, April 7.

More information about the award as well as the nomination

Kindergarten registration slated ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will hold Kindergarten registration on from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 20.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible.

Parents are required to register at the elementary school where their child is zoned to attend.

To determine the correct school, visit www.hcps. us, click on the “New Student Registration” quick link, and select “Attendance Zone,” or call 804-365-4500.

The following documents will be needed in order to register: Child’s Birth Certificate (official or certified copy).

Photo ID of parent or legal guardian.

Proof of residency is required. This includes providing one of the following documents, which must reflect the

resident’s name and physical address: Deed.

Current mortgage statement from the lender.

Current lease (signed).

Sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser).

One of the following also is required, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Current landline telephone, cable, internet, or satellite service bill.

Voter registration card.

Valid DMV issued auto registration.

Tax document for the most recent tax year (income tax return, W-2 form, receipt for personal property taxes paid within the current year).

A School Entrance Health Form and immunization record also will be required

form can be found at www.hanovercounty.gov on the Community Services Board departmental page.

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

‘Leash law’ goes into effect April 1

Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley

Hanover County Public Schools kindergarten students are excited for their first day of school.

prior to the start of school.

For more information, parents can call their child’s assigned school or visit http:// hanover.k12.va.us/instruction/

newstudentregistration.htm.

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

HANOVER — Every year, beginning April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed.

The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area.

Between April 1 and June 30, it is extended to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1 to June 30 time frame.

Any dogs caught running off their owner’s property will be impounded.

Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12month period, including a $5 per day boarding fee.

Violations also can result

in uniform summons or a written warning being issued.

Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved.

If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-365-6140.

Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7.

For more information about Hanover County’s running at-large laws, call Animal Control at 804-365-6485.

Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any time of year without a current County license tag affixed to their collar.

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

Cool Spring Area MOMS Club invites prospective members Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ECHANICSVILLE – All moms and kids living in the Cool Springs Elementary School district are invited by the MOMS Club of Mechanicsville - Cool Springs Chapter to its annual Spring Open House, an afternoon of socializing, snacks, fun activities and playground time.

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The 40-plus member group, a local chapter of the International MOMS Club, offers support and activities to enrich the lives of mothers and their families, including playgroups, a monthly mom’s night out, a book club, holiday parties, community service opportunities, and more.

MOMS Club is not religiously affiliated.

The Open House, where prospective joiners can meet current members and find out more about the club, will be held

from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 31.

For more information, contact coolspringmoms@gmail. com.

At-home and working mothers of any age children are welcome; the only requirements for membership is residing within the CSES district and a $25 annual membership fee.

For more information, contact coolspringmoms@gmail.com, or visit http://coolspringmoms.weebly.com.

‘Steel Magnolias’ to be presented Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Fairmount Christian Church will present “Steel Magnolias” at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday in the new Worship Center that has 900 stadium-style seats.

All shows are free and open to the public.

The play by Robert Harling, which was made into a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis, is described as both hilarious and heart-warming.

Doors will open one hour before show time.

Show-goers are encouraged to arrive early, as previous productions have often resulted in large crowds.

“This is Fairmount’s first drama in our new Worship Center and our first with an all-female cast,” said Karen Smith-Will of Fairmount’s Women’s Ministry. “Men and women of all ages can relate to this play’s themes of every day life, friendship, conflict, grief, and compassion. We can’t wait to share it with the community.”

This adaptation of “Steel Magnolias” is the

latest in a line of musical and theatrical productions done by Fairmount. Previous shows include “The Sound Of Music,” “A Most Beautiful Plan,” “Four Tickets to Christmas,” “Tuesdays With Morrie,” “Scrooge: The Musical,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “The Submitted photo Christmas Ouiser, Clairee, M’Lynn, Post,” “The Shelby, Annelle and Truvy Choice,” and are the cast in Fairmount Christian’s production of “Bow The “Steel Magnolias.”

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Fairmount Christian Church is located at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville, just off the interchange of Interstate 295 and Creighton Road (east). For more information, call 804559-8070 or visit fairmountchristian.org.

DMV 2 Go to visit county on April 3 HANOVER — Can’t get to the Department of Motor Vehicles? On Monday, April 3, DMV is coming to Hanover County.

DMV’s Mobile Service, “DMV 2 Go,” will be at the county government complex at Hanover Courthouse from

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 3.

DMV 2 Go is a full-service DMV office on wheels.

The mobile office is handicapped-accessible and provides all DMV transactions, including applying for and renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards

and applying for Virginia’s veterans ID card.

The county government complex is located at 7497 County Complex Rd. in Hanover.

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

Spanish, French students need host families in July Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Hosts for students from Spain and France (ages 13 to 17) are needed for the summer months in Hanover County.

The students will be staying three to four weeks, with the goal of learning about life with an American family. Host families also experience another culture.

These students are coming to practice their English and be

a part of your American family doing what you do and going where you go.

A variety of programs are available to suit working and non-working families.

You can choose an independent stay program where the students just live with you, a group stay program where the students live with you and go two days a week to activities, or the academic program where they are gone during the workday and spend time with

families nights and weekends.

Families receive stipends to help with expenses and the students bring spending money for recreation activities. Assistance is available for transportation or vacation concerns.

For more information, call Debbie Hardy at 804-909-3190 or email debbiehardy2003@ yahoo.com.

Hardy is the Compass USA regional manager. More details may be found at http://compass-usa.net.

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ing with reviewing their missions.

The next step was to list out all their actions, functions, value added services and strengths of their organization on their pieces of paper. After completing that list, the groups were asked to break it down and identify what they consider to be their top three on the notes.

The final stage of the “Game Plan” was to place the notes into the category buckets they deemed fit.

AMSA’s notes were placed into the “downtown revitalization” bucket and noted their events that drive economic activity and their identification of downtown business opportunities.

The EDA emphasized its funding of investments for development in town, as well as their restaurant/hotel redevelopment, which fell into the “Exit 92” bucket category. They also noted that part of the way they receive funds is through their issuance of bonds.

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ognized for their excellent service to Law Enforcement.

Unit Citations, awarded to those within a unit of the Sheriff ’s Office for excellent performance, included the Court Services Unit, Midnight Shift, and Safe Streets Unit.

The Meritorious Award, for employees of the Sheriff ’s Office sworn or non-sworn, for their contributions to the safety of the citizens of Hanover County included: James Brockenbrough, Brian

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lic, honors K-9 veterans.

Throughout the morning, demonstrations in the areas of command, protection and tracking will be presented. The day also includes K-9 friendly

“They fund economic development projects – not just in the town, but they’ve worked with Goodwill and the YMCA on projects throughout the region . . . they’re able to make income off of that so that’s a great way that we can market the town and bring new investment,” said Nora Amos.

The planning commission’s group wrote “listen to citizens and provide structure in order for the layout of town, [and] open discussions to ensure the best town – economically and quality of life.”

Town staff chose their functions of implementing goals as set through the strategic plan and the comprehensive plan, “and, in Joe’s case, the economic development strategies,” Amos said.

AMSA also had one note in the “marketing” bucket.

“Marketing and promotions – mainly in downtown, but if you see their map, they go outside of their boundaries.

Pepicellis does a huge amount with the Main Street Association and they’re not within the

boundaries, and I think they understand that Chik-fil-A . . . their success helps Main Street just as well,” she said.

As the productive meeting came to a close, Town Manager Joshua Farrar made a final comment after viewing the summit exercise.

“I did not pre-plan this, but seeing your buckets up there . . . the town is going to take another stab at the comprehensive branding, marketing, advertising exercise – so we’re going to do a pretty comprehensive presentation,” Farrar said, referring to a similar meeting to be held in the future.

“Let’s all get a base level of knowledge and understand what it is we’re looking to do, on April 4. So we’ll put it on Facebook, we’ll put it on all that stuff – keep an eye out, but with that being so important to so many in this room I figured I’d take the opportunity to try and grab as many of you as possible,” he said, emphasizing his newly-focused attention towards their interests in the summit’s goals.

Carlucci, Adams Clarke, Seth Mahler, Stephanie Pegram, Cory Pope, T.J. Claytor, Ryan Dumond, Matt Gathright, John Jordan and Raymond Quinn.

Excellent Service, the third highest form of recognition, was presented to: Jason Bonifacio and Kathleen Russell, James Brockenbrough, Tyler Cary and Shawn Dover, Justin Hall, Justin Hall, Andy Luellen, Darrell Macy, James Miles, Travis Powell, Joseph Strohman, Michael Tilley, Steven Tomlinson, Leslie Trexler and Jeremy Williams, and Tony Wayne for their intel-

ligent and lifesaving activities.

Citizens and volunteers also were honored during the ceremony. Volunteers of the Year include David Fuller and Karen Winston for their exceptional service to the Sheriff’s Office.

Citizens who voluntarily risk their lives for the safety of Hanover County received recognition for their efforts.

These citizens included: Pete Albert, Ryan Bumgarner and Dontae Muse, Robert Cash and Andrew Darr, Spencer Lee Fisher, Delayne Holt, William Sylva Jr., Jim Rosalez and Rick Rust, and Christopher Sprouse.

vendors, along with a K-9 Fun Zone packed with activities and games for you and your canine companion, including the doggone egg hunt.

Proceeds from this dog friendly event benefit Hanover Hounds K-9 Search & Rescue and Friends of Hanover Dog Parks.

For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-3657150 or email parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov.

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

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