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Fall will bring new grading scale to county By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, Hanover County Public Schools students will be evaluated by the same grading scale that most of their counterparts in neighborJim Ridolphi for The Local ing school systems enjoy today. The Hanover School Board voted Hanover County School Board Vice Chair Sue Dibble 6-1 in a vote that scrapped the current explained her reason to 7-point grading scale in favor of a more support a change in the grading scale before she made commonly used 10-point system. A group of concerned Hanover para motion to make the change.
ents contended for months that the 7-point scale discriminates against their children regarding college admissions and scholarships. Ninety percent of Virginia schools currently employ the 10-point scale with two more districts making the switch for the upcoming school year. Hanover Parents supporting a 10point scale engaged board members with their concerns, and the group has attended board meetings for months to further its cause. Julie Stubblefield, one of the group’s
founders, said the tenacity of the group paid off in the end, and was pleased with the board’s action last week. “It took us a long time to get here, but we’re here now so I’m ecstatic,� she said following the Tuesday, May 9, meeting. “This shows that the community can make a difference by speaking up wisely and being polite with board members and others. When you approach it in a constructive and collaborative way, magical things can happen.� Vice Chair Sue Dibble, South Anna District, thanked the dedicated group
of parents for their input and patience during the process before she voted in favor of the change. Many in that group comprised an advisory committee that studied grading scales last year. “In going through this process, we identified some circumstances in which our students are possibly at a disadvantage when compared to other localities,� Dibble said. She said a move to the new scale was revenue neutral and added, “There’s
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Supervisors recognize longtime employees By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors collectively stood and applauded in a unified symbol of appreciation following last week’s Employee Service Awards ceremony. Each year, the board dedicates one session to recognize employees who have extended tenures with county
see GRADING, pg. 5
Sharlee Mills, a 35-year employee with the Hanover County Planning Department, received a special recognition from Angela KellyWiecek, chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, as her fellow planning department employees and County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu� Harris Jr., right, look on.
government, the Sheriff ’s Office or Fire/EMS. This year, director of Human Resources Janet Lawson presented a list of 87 employees who have worked for the county for as little as 15 years and as much as 35 years. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu� Harris Jr. thanked the honorees for their service and urged the see EMPLOYEES, pg. 8
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THCTT to hold Awards Night Thursday, May 18 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will be holding its Awards Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Hanover High School
auditorium. During the ceremony, principal Justin Roerink said any student who has earned a certification or industry credential this year or has placed in the top 3 in SkillsUSA competitions will be honored. “Additionally, we will also
honor students who have earned a cord to wear at graduation due to completing course specific criteria,” he said. All students should be aware of their status for any of see AWARDS, pg. 4
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Lane, Mechanicsville.
May 2
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7100 block of Fire Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7000 block of Sena Way, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11200 block of Rosemont Drive, Rockville. Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 12100 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of North Run Medical Drive, Mechanicsville.
May 3
Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 6200 block of Adams
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Sporting Lane, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3700 block of 3700
Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½ ounce, was reported in the 8200 block of Pleasant Grove Road/Moving Star Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 4200 block of Rockhill Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Ironclad Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Citizens Police Academy registration open HANOVER – Registration is underway for the 29th session of the Citizens Police Academy, which will take place from Sept. 12 through Nov. 14. The academy will be held at the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office every Tuesday between the hours of 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., and is free of charge. The deadline to apply is Saturday, July 15. The program is available to Hanover
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Circle, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6000 block of Northfall Creek Park, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10000 block of Patterson Park Road, Ashland.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Montpelier. Credit card forgery was reported in the 6100 block of Silverbell Lane, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8300 block of Beatties Mill Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400
May 5
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 5100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property,
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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Jennings Branch Court, Mechanicsville.
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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Atlee Station Road/Crescent View Drive, Mechanicsville. Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 14100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.
May 6
Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 11400 block of Sweet Hall Way, Mechanicsville. Violation of a protective order (violence), second within five years, was reported in the 6300 block of Greenback Drive, Mechanicsville. Unlawful use or injury to telephone lines was reported in the 7400 block of Lexington Drive, Mechanicsville.
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these items prior to the event. Roerink said students are asked to arrive by 6:15 p.m. in order to check in with their instructor and prepare for the event. “We look forward to celebrating the many fantastic accomplishments of our students this year during this event,” he added. not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13100 block of Greenwood Creek Road, Ashland.
Violation of a protective order (violence), second within five years, was reported in the 8300 block of Orchard Lane, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.
Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 16100 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
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reported in the 8500 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6200 block of Fishermans Way, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 5200 block of Mantilo Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Violation of emergency protective orders was reported in the 6200 block of Fishermans Way, Mechanicsville.
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Callie Loving, a rising senior and marine science major at Coastal Carolina University, is studying abroad this month in Oban, Scotland, at the Scottish Association of Marine Science. She took a copy of The Mechanicsville Local with her. Callie, on the right in the blue vest holding the newspaper, is shown with her fellow students in front of Dunstaffnage Castle.
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also no indication that a change in the grading scale is going to diminish the rigor in our classrooms.” Dibble also acknowledged her fellow board members for their due diligence and dedication to the process of researching the matter. The new grading system
contains plus and minuses within the 10-point scales and places the minimum passing grade at 65. Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser voiced his support for the parents and decided a change was necessary early in that process. As a former teacher, Sulser said he found no sound reason to maintain the 7-point system. “The passage of these two
regulations is a major victory for our students and they can now compete on an equal playing field and attend the college of their choice and obtain college scholarships,” Sulser said. Sulser said the benefits of the 10-point grading scale have been clearly demonstrated. “It has been proven that they (the see GRADING, pg. 7
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Congress, leave Social Security alone
Americans urged to speak up after firing
By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Retirement. Ah, it seems like a dream. While Social Security’s future always seems to be a threat for the chopping block in the United States Congress, let’s stop for a minute and think about what it really means to people like, well, me who have paid into it for more than 40 years. It seems that every time I get one of those updates about how many years I should continue to work Uncle Sam extends the time frame. It’s a given I’m not going to live forever, so the idea of a few years (at least) of retirement would be blissful.
The difference in retiring at 66 years and 4 months and 70 years is significant enough to serve as an incentive to continue working. It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that I could have considered retirement at 63 or 65. For those of us praying for a glimpse of retirement on the horizon, we obviously need to become more vocal, support AARP efforts, and contact our representatives in Congress. My opinion (note “my opinion”) is we need welfare reform. Why is it OK for some people to never work and yet receive benefits and health care? What about prison reform? How many of you think inmates are treated too well? I’m talk-
ing in terms of us paying for medications, dental work, eyeglasses — you get the idea. Let’s see, those on welfare probably vote. Imagine that. Can’t touch those benefits then — not if a re-election bid is of any concern. Same goes for the prison system. Family members “on the outside” may make it a point to go to the polls. Enough ranting. Bottom line is simple: Let’s do all we can to protect Social Security for generations to come. I do have other investments, but I’ve paid into Social Security since September 1975. Is it too much to ask to get something back on a program I’ve supported?!
Camptown Races once was the real ‘do-dah’ deal By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s always a sure sign of spring when the best thoroughbreds in the nation line up at Churchill Downs for the spectacle known as the Kentucky Derby. The current edition of an established Southern tradition has more of a semblance to the Golden Globes than the atmosphere most of us would associate with horse racing, but it remains a rite of spring most of us can’t ignore.
The week-long celebration attracts celebrities from across the globe, and the old-fashioned attraction of the workingman’s race is as long gone as moonlight and magnolias. It’s become a well scripted, overly covered Las Vegas type complete with red carpet appearances and the on-the-spot fashion commentary. It’s an evolution that is mildly acceptable to me, and probably aptly represents the entertainment state of our country. Things change. I get it. I usually try to tune in as close to
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the actual running of the Derby as possible, purposely missing the pregame hype and endless collection of decorative, term used kindly, hats. I’ve never bet on a horse race, even on the few occasions I was actually at a racetrack, occurrences I can easily count on one hand. The highlight of those few visits was a trip to the 100th running of the Preakness in Baltimore. Crammed in among masses in the infield, race after race progressed and I never saw the first horse.
However, many locals recall a race that did capture the attention of everyone I knew back in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Like Derby Week, the days leading up to Camptown Races was an endless stream of parties and cookouts, all simmering to the boil of race day, and a leisurely afternoon stretched out on a hill north of Ashland watching local horses compete on a grass track. Camptown was the event of the year for the younger generation, but see CAMPTOWN, pg. 8
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The president’s stunning firing of FBI Director James Comey is a shocking affront to our democracy and our system of laws. Without warning, without a replacement, the President terminated Comey in the midst of an investigation into the administration’s possible ties to Russia. Certainly, Comey’s firing was not because of the FBI director’s pre-election Clinton email debacle, as Trump’s termination letter states. Rather, the firing is obviously because the FBI investigation is getting too close to the truth, wherever that may lead. This goes way beyond party politics. Every American who realizes Russia poses a threat to our democracy, every Democrat and Republican who believes in the principals of our democracy, every citizen who cherishes our laws and system of government should speak out loud and clear so that there is no mistake about this obvious ploy to sidetrack the investigation into Michael Flynn and others with unseemly ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin. Speak now, Americans, or forever hold your peace as the nation we know and love begins to erode into a puppet state of the Kremlin. Toni Radler Chair Hanover Democratic Committee Ashland
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students) are at a disadvantage,” Sulser said. “While we did not want a ‘quick’ vote, neither did I want to see the vote process dragged out to a five-month time frame due to procrastination,” Sulser added following the meeting. Chairman John Axselle, Beaverdam District, posted the only dissenting vote, a position on which he has remained firm since discussions began last October. AXSELLE “After studying this in work sessions and meetings, I just couldn’t support it,” Axselle said. “I’m concerned about the rigor in the classroom. I’m not trying to open the discus-
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For Teacher Appreciation Week, which was observed May 8-12, the Virginia Lottery sponsored “Thank a Teacher,” which went hand-in-hand with the Thank a Teacher campaign sponsored by the Lottery, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia PTA. Students, adults and all Virginians were encouraged to send thank you notes to their favorite Virginia educators. On Tuesday, May 9, the Lottery hosted a thank you lunch for teachers at Kersey Creek Elementary School in Mechanicsville. The school was selected because Angie Dalton won the Lottery’s Thank a Teacher grand prize drawing last year. Along with Kersey Creek teachers, the lunch included Game Guy, Lottery brand ambassadors, games and giveaways to make it a visual story.
sion back up, but I disagree with the action the board took.” Molly Poisant, another founder of the Parents group said she breathed a sigh of relief after the vote. “I think this is, ultimately, the perfect ending that we asked for,” Poisant said. “Our goal from the very beginning was to put Hanover kids on an equal playing field and they will be next year,” she added. “There’s great satisfaction in that.” In other matters, the board adopted a final Fiscal Year 2018 budget that included: $180 million operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. $38.8 million capital improvement plan for fiscal 2018-2022. $7.4 million for food services. The board also accepted the resignation of assistant superintendent for Human Resources Michael Pasier who is retiring. Mandy Baker, a former Henrico County employee in a similar position, will replace him.
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employees to stay right where they are. “It’s been a great ride,” Harris said. “I hope the ones who are youngsters (15 years of service and under) will continue to work toward those numbers of 30 and even 40 years.” The employees recognized last Wednesday represent more than 1.685 years of total service to the county. “Your dedication to the citizens and customers of Hanover is so much appreciated by the board of supervisors and myself,” Harris added. Harris indicated successful government is a collaborative effort and each employee is special. “It’s been said that it takes a team to do this job and I couldn’t agree more. We’ve got an outstanding team here in Hanover County,” Harris concluded. Angela Kelly Wiecek, chair of the board and Chickahominy District representative, said the annual ceremony is a chance to get to know employees and
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the jobs they perform. “One of the great things about today is that we not only get to thank and honor everyone for their hard work, but we also get to hear about the specific and interesting jobs that you do,” KellyWiecek said. County employees are often the first
presentation from Smart Beginnings, a public/private regional program that assists at-risk youths in getting a healthy start in life. Brad Armstrong, chairman of the Smart Beginnings board, said it’s the collective responsibility of citizens “to provide every child with the opportu-
“It’s been said that it takes a team to do this job and I couldn’t agree more. We’ve got an outstanding team here in Hanover County.” CECIL R. ‘RHU’ HARRIS JR. County Administrator
contact for citizens when trying to solve a problem, and Kelly-Wiecek noted the importance of that service. “It is very important to us because you are out there every day interacting with the citizens and doing the hard work and doing it with commitment and dedication and we want to thank you,” the chair said. In other matters, the board heard a
it attracted fans from all generations, many of them quick to tell how many consecutive
nity to have a healthy and productive life.” “The sad truth is that way too many kids in this region simply don’t get that start. The results of that can be tragic,” Armstrong said. Once a child falls behind, it takes increased services and effort to catch up, and often trends formed early in life cannot be reversed.
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“They fall behind and they don’t show up prepared. They drop out and get angry,” Armstrong said, pointing to just some of the outcomes when early childhood issues are ignored. “Our job at Smart Beginnings is to help change all of that.” South Anna District supervisor Wayne Hazzard said he was impressed with the coordinated effort to offer a number of services from one platform. “I’m excited to see that we have a group that is willing to work together to get this job done,” Hazzard said. “We’ve lost a couple of generations because we are finally finding out that we started too late.” In other matters, the board will schedule a public hearing to determine if a change in the cost and issuance of dog licenses is necessary. Treasurer Scott Miller suggested scheduling a public hearing to consider a lifetime license fee of $10, eliminating the need for renewals and reducing paperwork and time required to process the applications.
horse gentry to compete and carouse, by the 1970s had become our local version of Woodstock. Buses, trucks and cars began arriving early on the second Saturday in May, and Manheim Farms rolling hills quickly filled with cars. Many carried coolers filled with fried chicken, potato salad and other goodies, while the stronger ones toted containers filled with iced down beer. No doubt, rules were being ignored on that one Saturday. I suppose that was part of the attraction, and the rule of the day was don’t be too outrageous and things will probably end well. It never rained on Camptown Race Day, and the sun always shined on the hill that quickly filled adjacent to the track. By the first call to post, not a green spot remained in the patchwork of blankets that, from a distance, resembled a huge quilt. The facilities were not fancy, and a lone cinderblock wall on the side of a hill separated the
men and women’s “restrooms”. Privacy was not an option and I often wondered if that portion of the hill was visible to anyone. Proceeds from the event benefited an Ashland group raising money to construct a World War II Memorial, and local deputies were quick to arrest the over-zealous partiers who, when exciting the event, jumped out of cars to relieve themselves in the woods. Hanover Judge Landram scheduled a special Camptown Day to hand out fines of $100 to the offenders, many making their first and only appearance before a judge. To the old-timers, the influx of long-haired college students threatened the country-flavored dignity of the annual event. Some race officials, owners and locals feared the infusion would ruin an event that had become Ashland’s signature since it began in 1953. I had not attended for some years when they ran the last Camptown Race on the track north of Ashland in 1977. By
Survey seeks input on walking running, biking Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Hanover County residents are being encouraged to take part in a survey designed to gather information on the current levels of walking, running and biking in the county, as well as residents’ attitudes towards these activities, and what prevents people from participating. The survey prepared by the Hanover County Bicycle and Pedestrian Engagement Committee (“Bike Walk Hanover”) can be found at https://qtrial2014az1.az1. qualtrics.com/jfe5/form/SV_ 3lL9pOI5ZHTfNXv. see SURVEY, pg. 9
then, many of the original organizers were no longer around to oversee the event, and, like many country races in Central Virginia, it just faded away. For most of us, Camptown ended with our college days; and the day the event ran its last race at Manheim in 1977. For years, the owners had offered the land for the event free of charge, but evolving liability issues forced them to no longer host the event. There was something about Camptown that would not, or could not, and probably should not change with the times. Its innocent approach to hosting one of the most popular events in Virginia also was the thing that attracted its devoted fans, and what eventually spelled its demise. A subtle mental signal reminds me each second Saturday in May of those days at Camptown, and my mind wanders to a place sitting on that picture perfect hill and enjoying the sweet Virginia breeze of spring.
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Residents are able to offer their comments and opinions on topics such as what makes it difficult for you to walk, bike
and get a pirate tattoo in the “Children’s Cove”. Taylor also will be bringing his large inflatable pirate ship for kids to play in — just in case the fish aren’t biting. Fishing professionals will be on-hand to assist all young pirates in their fishing adventures. No fishing license or registration is required for this family event for children interested in fishing. This catch and release fishing experience is the perfect way to get your child hooked on fishing or just to enjoy the beautiful eve-
ning casting with your loved ones. Bait and rods will be available on a first come, first served basis, but if you have your own, please bring it. Courthouse Park is located at 7232 Courtland Farm Road in Hanover. For event questions, contact Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.
or run in Hanover County today; what types of infrastructure improvements you want to see Hanover County develop in the future; and whether you think Hanover County should adopt pro-
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MECHANICSVILLE — The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 175 in Mechanicsville will be sponsoring a “Poppy donation” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 — Armed Forces Day — at Kroger at 6335 Mechanicsville Tpk. and Walmart at 7430 Bell Creek Rd. All donations go directly to veterans. Ruby Donovan is chair of the Poppy drive.
Taylor, center, will be joining in the June 3 fishing fun.
walking and biking policies in the update of the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The committee considers the survey to be important to developing a plan and that answers from the community
are even more important. Those taking part in the survey are urged to share it with family, friends and neighbors. To learn more about Bike Walk Hanover, go to https://
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HANOVER — Hanover County Parks and Recreation, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Fishing Adventures and Bass Pro will present the annual Taylor’s Pirate Fishing FUN event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at the pond at Courthouse Park. Taylor, the Parks and Recreation mascot, has his pirate costume on and is ready for some Pirate Fishing FUN. Pirates age 12 and under also will have the opportunity to make a craft project
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DEBBIE H. ABBOTT Debbie H. Abbott, 58, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. Debbie was a hard-working single mom, who loved the beach, laughing out loud and her dog, ABBOTT Puck. She is survived by her daughter, Lindsay Abbott; brothers, Christopher and
Jonathan Hudgins; nephew, Ryan Hudgins; father, Randall Hudgins; and stepmother, Teresa Hudgins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patty G. Hudgins. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Affinity Funeral Service at 2720 Enterprise Parkway in Richmond. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at affinityfuneralservice.com.
HAROLD BEARD Born on April 24, 1929, in Amherst, Harold Gary Beard of Henrico passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017, with his daughter by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Lawson Beard and Luna Cash BEARD Beard. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 66 years, Jean Brockman Beard; and two sons, Gary Beard of Houston, Texas, and Jay Beard (Kathy) of Glen Allen; and one daughter, Kay Rosenthal (Ellis) of Glen Allen; and his “adopted” daughter, Robin Dunn Gilbert (Tom) of Mechanicsville; and four nieces and one nephew. He graduated from Temperance High School in Amherst in 1948. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. After serving his country, he moved to Richmond and
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became Trailways bus manager from 1953 to 1965. In 1965, he became vice president of Blanton’s Package Delivery Inc. until his retirement in 1987. After retiring, he worked part-time for Metro Courier from 1987 to 1999. He was a graduate of Dale Carnegie courses and attended Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) for business. He was a longtime member of the Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for more than 60 years and an American Legion member. His hobbies included gardening, farming, splitting wood, and watching college basketball and pro football and his Baltimore Orioles. He and his family traveled to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Valley of Virginia on a regular basis during his lifetime. After retirement, he and his wife became “snow birds” and spent more than 20 years of their winters traveling to Florida and Texas. Anyone that knew Harold knew he didn’t like cold weather and if he was at home in Virginia, he would have his wood stove in his family room burning wide open. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church at 2300 Dumbarton Road. Interment followed in Greenwood Memorial Gardens at 12609 Patterson Avenue. Bliley’s Funeral Home at 8510 Staples Mill Road in Henrico was in charge of arrangements.
DOUGLAS F. BRYAN Douglas F. Bryan, 86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2017. He was born on March 11, 1931, in Severn, North Carolina, to the late Loki and Rosa Bryan. Doug
also was preceded in death by his son, Mark D. Bryan; brothers, Earl and Frank Bryan; and sister, Ella Lassiter. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Juanita E. Bryan; daughter, Dianne B. Klopp (Brian); his grandchildren, who were the love of his life, Matthew (Melanie) and Randi Bryan, Bryan Garbett, and Lisa and Lauren Klopp; brother, Junie Bryan; sisters, Shelby Bryan, Marie Beale and Betty Martin; many nieces and nephews; as well as best friends, Frank and Anna Volo and famBRYAN ily, Steve Wright, Bill Penny, Henry and Gloria Wood and Joe Condrey. Doug was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran, serving for 16 months in 1951 and 1952. He ran Shell, Citgo and Amoco Service Stations all on Mechanicsville Turnpike for a total of 40 years as an auto mechanic. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
BESSIE CLAY Bessie Ann, 72, of Powhatan, widow of Jerry A. Clay, passed away May 13, 2017. She is survived by
her daughters, Lisa C. Parks (Tim) and Lois C. Vogle, both of Chesterfield; two brothers, Gene Stump (Marion) of Florida and Frank Stump (Marsha) of West Virginia; sister, Barbara Poole (Jim) of Mechanicsville; two grandchildren, Taylor Parks (Hannah) and Sarah Parks. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 17, 2017) in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home at 3215 Anderson Highway (Route CLAY 60) in Powhatan. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. in the Powhatan Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
BRUCE COBB Bruce Orman Cobb, 80, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017, in Riverside Hospital. Bruce had retired after many years in sales with Proctor and Gamble. After retirement, he moved to Smithfield, a community that he dearCOBB ly loved. He enjoyed retirement and spent countless hours serving see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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the community. Bruce was on the Isle of Wight County Board of Equalization, a volunteer with the Isle of Wight Crime Line, the Isle of Wight Sherriff ’s Office, the Gimme Shelter and many youth sports and events in the county. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and working at the Cypress Creek Golf Club. Bruce is survived by his son, Mark Cobb of Hanover; a niece, Jo Carolyn Jones of Georgia; and his extended family, B.W. White and his wife, Sharon, and Barbara Spagnolli and her husband, Don; along with many other special friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Ila Jean Cobb; and his parents, Ernest Ralph Cobb and Etta Dover Cobb. A service in celebration of
Bruce’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in the chapel of Little’s Funeral Home in Smithfield, with burial to follow at a later date in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. The family will receive friends following the chapel service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bruce’s honor to the Isle of Wight Crime Line, P.O. Box 283, Smithfield, VA 23431; the Smithfield Police Department, 913 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23430; or the Gimme Shelter, 130 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23430. Condolences may be posted online at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.
PHILLIP R. FUNK Phillip R. Funk, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. A long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Phillip
retired from Toll Brother’s Home Builders. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joan B. Funk; sistersin-law, Gayle R. Beers and Norma F. Bliley; and two nephews, Kevin FUNK J. and Kyle F. Flynn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 17, 2017) at Bliley’s-Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens or to Meals on Wheels, where Phillip volunteered.
MARK HARRISON SR. Mark Oliver Harrison Sr., age 63, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Harrison; mother, Maud Brown; stepfather, Joe Brown; and brother, Greg Harrison. He is survived by his sons, Mark Jr., Jake and Alex Harrison; daughtersin-law, Olivia and Edith Harrison; and grandchildren, Camden and Samuel Harrison. Please contact the family for memorial service information.
RONALD JONES Ronald Cleveland Jones, 72, a resident of Moseley, author of “The Firescalds Road to the Sky”, died peacefully at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. His
death was due to complications related to kidney failure. Jones’ “Firescalds” is an inspiring account of his trail from boyhood to manhood while realizing the value of a personal relationship with God. He JONES recalls his early boyhood on an old farm situated in Barker’s Creek in the high mountains of the Appalachians and his family’s relocation to the flatlands of the eastern shore of Virginia. Jones was born August 10, 1944, to Elmer and Erma Buchanan Jones in Hampton. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Elmer C. Jones. Survivors include his mother,
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tion and log home business. He constructed and operated a restaurant outside Amelia. Later in life, he was employed by Brinks Security in security system sales. As one of Brinks Security’s top 10 regional salesmen, he was an awardwinning President’s Club, Mid-Atlantic and regional leading salesman. Ron was an extra in the motion pictures “True Colors” (1991) starring John Cusack and “Love Field” (1992) featuring Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Haysbert and Stephanie McFadden. His avocational interest was working on cars and traveling, but his heart was really in designing and constructing log homes and renovation. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2017, at Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium in Sylva, North Carolina. Dr. Michael P. Germano, his brother-inlaw, officiated. Burial followed at the Brown/Jones family cemetery at Barker’s Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
JAMES MARTIN SR. James Bartley “JB” Martin Sr., of Mechanicsville, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at his home. “JB” was born in Richmond on August 18, 1946, to James Edward and Mildred Ogburn Johnson Martin. “JB” served in the MARTIN U.S. Navy aboard the USS
Independence from 1967 to 1973 in the Mediterranean. Later he would become a Virginia Game Warden and Deputy Sheriff for Hanover County. “JB” worked alongside his father at Radio Communications until he retired. He later also retired as a Technician with Arcet Equipment. “JB” is survived by his wife, Grace Martin; five sons, James B. Martin Jr. (Katie), Brian M. Martin, Matthew N. Martin (Kim), Bobby L. Rivers and Eddie Clarke (Jennifer); one daughter, Michelle L. Smith (Bart); nine grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Mayers and Betty Jane Hughes (Bill); nephew, Chris Andrews; along with many other nephews, nieces and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover CREW Foundation. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, with military honors. Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.
DOROTHY SHAVER Dorothy “Dottie” Marlene Shaver, 63, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 4, 2017 after a valiant fight with terminal cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred SHAVER E. Tirrell of Richmond and William B. Tirrell of Dedham, Massachusetts; and brother, Parker W. Bates Jr. of Brockton, Massachusetts. Dottie is survived by her husband of 18 years, Bob Shaver, daughter, Tamara (Richard) Letter; her grandchildren, Katrina, Daniel and
Caleb Letter; and stepson, J.B. Shaver. She also is survived by brothers, Buddy Garnett and Harry Bates; sisters, Carolyn Austin and Melissa Morris; nieces, nephews and many friends. Dottie was a lifelong Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and was always the life of the party. She was a friend of Bill W. for nearly 25 years. A Celebration of Life service was held at 2 p.. on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Immanuel Episcopal Church in Old Church at 3263 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “Dottie’s Final Act of Kindness” campaign: https:// www.gofundme.com/dottieRAK
MARION SIMS Marion Waldrop Sims, 73 of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her long time companion, Pete Okamoto, and brother, Robert L. Waldrop. She is survived by her brother, Charles M. Waldrop Sr. (Kathryn); aunt, Eula O. Lucy (Calvin), and nieces and nephews, Chuck, Sheree, Rick, Steve and Sandy. She retired from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s SIMS Office after many years of service. She was a well-known and beloved member of her community and will be greatly missed. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Sunset Memorial Park at 2901 West Hundred Road in Chester. In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to see OBITUARIES, pg. 13
Track and Field Team hosting Parsons’ Cause Foundation Hanover Run Into Summer 5K lists schedule of performances Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — On Saturday, June 10, the Hanover Track and Field team will be hosting the 1st Annual Hanover Run Into Summer 5K. Race packet pick-up will be at 7:30 a.m., and the race will start at 9 a.m.
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Hanover Humane Society, 12190 Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005.The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
MILLIE SPAIN Millie Swofford Spain, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2017, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thomas Spain. She was surived by her twin sister, Margie Minor; her son, Marion T. Spain, and his wife, Cheryl; daughSPAIN ter, A. Melissa Donovan; four grandkids, Jessie, Sean, Nikki and Scott; and five great-grandkids. The service was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clinician ll Living Donor, Kidney Transplant Coordinator, University of Virginia Transplant Dept.,
The course will start and end at the Hanover High School track, and will wind through the neighborhoods adjacent to the school. Individual registration costs $25, and family registration costs $50. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Hanover High School Track and Field team.
Online registration will be available at www.hanover5k.com. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female runners, the top youth male and female runners, and the top three runners in each age group. For more information, contact Tim Crytser at Hanovertrackandfield@gmail. com, or at 407-748-4663.
Box 800265, Charlottesville, VA 22908, phone (800) 543-8814 or (434) 9248604, or fax (434) 924-0017. Monaghan Funeral Home in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.
services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 17, 2017) at Welch-Marks Funeral Home at10300 Richmond Road in Warsaw. Interment will follow at Gibeon Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Callao Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 39. Callao, VA 22435.
THOMAS THRIFT Thomas Edison Thrift, 72, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his home in Mechanicsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Bertha Thrift of Village. Tom was a THRIFT successful businessman and owner of Computer Terminal Resources. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of 47 years; devoted son, Brian, Henrico; sisters, Donna Rae Thrift of Tappahannock and Glenda Harding of Virginia Beach; niece, Ashley Crooks (John); grandniece, Addison; grandnephews, Teddy and Cameron; mother-in-law, Leona Suit of Arlington; aunt, Evelyn Parks of Stone Ridge; as well as many cousins and longtime friends. Funeral
PAULINE WHITTINGTON Pauline Ruth Whittington, age 80, of Mechanicsville, passed from this life on May 12, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Jack L.; her daughter, WHITTINGTON Janet Brummitt of Highland Springs; sisters, Juanita Wilson, Betty Gallimore and Linda Durham; and brothers, Richard Thompson, all of Pulaski, Bob Thompson of Christiansburg, Junior Thompson of Wytheville and Gary Thompson of Richmond; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 15,
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. is pleased to present its Summer 2017 program of free performances at the Historic Hanover Courthouse. For more information, visit the website, www.parsonscause.org. The schedule includes: 11 a.m. June 24 — The Parsons’ Cause 2017, at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home at 16409 Court Street in Amelia. Burial followed in Rennie Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be posted at www.hillsmanhix. com.
THOMAS WINBORNE IV Thomas Parker Winborne IV, 52, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017, surrounded by family. He is survived by his mother, Glenda Winborne; his brother, Warner Winborne; sister, Sarah-Noble Winborne; sister-in-law, Pattie Winborne; and nephews Taylor and Ryan Winborne. “Parker,” as he was known by most, found fishing with his buddies the highlight of any day. He valued friendships. If you had WINBORNE interesting things to talk about and liked to hear him talk, nothing else stood in the way. Parker’s interest in the departments of justice and safeguarding the public connected him to lasting friendships that crossed county
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May 20, 2017, at Woody Funeral Home at 1771 North Parham Road in Henrico. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Richmond SCPA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA 23230 or Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, VA 23229, would be welcomed.
lines when he moved and continued this work. He served as Communications Officer for Henrico Police, Deputy for Henrico Sheriff ’s Department, Deputy for Hanover Sheriff ’s Office and Auxiliary Deputy for New Kent Sheriff ’s Department. He worked for the Virginia Operations Center (VEOC). VEOC responds to calls for disaster assistance from all 141 local governments in the commonwealth of Virginia. Parker was a skilled trainer who taught with extensive knowledge and compassion, that made new employees feel at ease to learn all the knowledge he had to share. A celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
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Creator Preschool wraps up 46th year of successes By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ECHANICSVILLE – Thousands of children have passed through the doors of Creator Preschool since it opened in 1971. Today, the successes of four decades will once again take center stage with the Spring Songfest and a graduation ceremony for rising kindergartners. The celebration will top off with hot dogs, drinks and chips in a picnic atmosphere. Today, however, will be different than previous years at the well-known preschool, which is located
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at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The nurturing and respected preschool closes today due to declining enrollment and what was described as a change in the community. Suzette Dismuke, church secretary, and co-directors Sherry Webb and Judy Myers talked about the pride they have for so many good years and the youngsters that passed through the program. According to Webb, Creator Preschool started as mother’s morning out program. Dismuke said, “All the mothers used to take turns -like once a week each mother
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would take turns watching one another’s children to go run errands, etc.” The program started with six kids. Webb and Myers have been sharing the co-directing duties for 18 years. The preschool program began in the fall of 1970, Webb said, by a member of the church, who asked for permission to use one of the Christian education classes on a two-day-a-week basis to provide a preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds. “Attendance the first year was eight children on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from a.m. to noon,” she said. “The following year the program
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Preparing 3- and 4-year-olds has been the standard established 46 years ago when Creator Preschool opened. Today’s closing brings an end to a learning experience in which thousands of children took part.
grew to four days a week, still providing a preschool curriculum for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds.” “There were at least 50 different children on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 50 different children on Tuesday and Thursday,” Myers said. “There were at least 100 children a week every year.” The ladies could not even estimate the number of children who have taken part in the preschool through the years. They could only agree that it was in the thousands. It started with two directors and the preschool board, Webb added.
As for closing, she said, “It was an agonizing decision, but it’s been coming for several
years. When we first took over in 1998, the direction at that see CREATOR, pg. 15
ASHLAND — On Wednesday, May 24, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will begin the process of updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan with a meeting in the Birdsong Hall Pavilion on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. Also participating in this meeting will be the Hanover Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority, as well as representatives of the Hanover County School Board and the Town of Ashland. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. and will be held for the purpose of discussing issues related to the 2017 update of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is expected to be
adjourned by 5 p.m. Hanover’s Comprehensive Plan guides growth and development over 20 years and is reviewed every five years. It
was last updated in 2012. Community meetings will be scheduled following the May 24 meeting, and it is expected that preliminary findings presented to the Planning Commission in September. The Planning Commission, which makes recommenda-
tions to the supervisors on land use issues, will hold work sessions and a public hearing. After receiving recommendations from the Planning Commission, the board will hold other public meetings and workshops prior scheduling a public hearing and adoption. A page on the county’s website (www.hanovercounty. gov) has been dedicated to the Comprehensive Plan update. That page is located at https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/704/ Comprehensive-Plan-Update2017 The May 24 meeting will be video recorded and made available on the county’s website. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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given their commitment, time, experience in education, so I think it’s a tremendous loss and Creator is better for them being here. And the children coming through Creator are better for them being here.” She said Webb and Myers were too modest about the success of the program. “We wanted to make a bigger deal of this; they still wanted to keep it for the kids. It’s about the children. They’re too modest to say anything about themselves, so I’ll say it: It’s going to be a tremendous loss to the community.” With over 60 years of education experience, it will be a difficult transition for the women who have operated the preschool. An email recently was received from a parent whose now 10-year-old had attended Creator Preschool and ques-
tioned the closing because a 3-year-old is ready to go. The ladies said they were saddened that they couldn’t accept the younger sibling. They are leaving with a great sense of pride in what they’ve done in 18 years. They know they have touched a lot of families, having encountered them in grocery stores, etc. “I remember you in preschool or run into children [who attended] that are now grown up.” Webb and Myers said they have been blessed by the feedback of former students years later. When approached, they are greeted with a “Thank you.” Humbly, their comment is just “You’re welcome.” Creator Preschool won’t be quiet and it won’t be sad today, though. There’s a celebrating going on as another class prepares for kindergarten.
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time was that we’ll probably get another five years out of this preschool – and we got another 18 years.” The three said that kindergarten readiness has been the No. 1 goal of the preschool, as well as “socializing the younger children and providing an educational place for the children to go in the morning.” “I know it’s a tremendous loss to the community,” Dismuke said, “I think, after 46 years of providing preparing our children to go to the next level of education.” She did say that she considers it “a triumph as well as it’s a great sadness.” Dismuke praised Webb and Myers, saying, “These women have devoted their lives to the school. They’ve
The meeting begins at 2 p.m. and will be held for the purpose of discussing issues related to the 2017 update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Shrimp Festival slated June 3 MECHANICSVILLE — A tradition of the Cold Harbor Ruritan Club, which is located in Mechanicsville, continues this year. The Shrimp Festival will be held Saturday, June 3. Hours are 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hanover/ Cold Harbor Ruritan Park. According to Keith Rigsby, Shrimp Festival chairman, Cold Harbor Ruritan Club, the festival is always presented the Saturday at Memorial Day. “We have been having this event for well over two decades and it’s bigger than ever,” Rigsby said. “This event has grown nearly 400% over
the last three years selling out each year,” he added. As far as the menu, Rigsby said, “We have shrimp, fish, hush puppies, cole slaw and all types of beverages.” This year’s entertainment will lead off with Infinite Monkey Theorem followed by Tony Jackson. “We have numerous sponsors that have their products on display,” Rigsby said. Tickets are available for purchase. For more information, visit the Cold Harbor Ruritan Club Facebook page. “This event usually sells out in under a month,” Rigsby said.
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(Editor’s note: The following letter, dated May 1, 2017, from Ashland Mayor James R. Foley was addressed to Ashland friends, neighbors and community members.) I write to you today to provide an update on the DC2RVA High Speed Rail project. We had a nice lull in the proceedings for the past five months, but the project is now moving forward. The Federal Railroad Administration
Street Parties to open with the Photography Kings of Swing workshop to Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Kings of Swing will kick off the 2017 season of the Ashland Street Parties on Saturday, May 20, at the plaza behind the Ashland Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Music, dancing and fun are on the agenda from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Additional street parties are scheduled in August with Premiere Band and September with The English Channel. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event. The Kings of Swing is a versatile dance and show band. They play beach music, Motown and everyone’s favorite music of the 1970s through today, as well as favorite tunes of the Swing era. More information about the band is available at www.kosband. com. Street Party tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the gate. They can be purchased online see PARTIES, pg. 17
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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — A photography workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at The Steward School at 11600 Gayton Rd. in Richmond, with money being raised for BARK for the completion of escape-proof kennels. Participants will learn: How to solve issues like why aren’t my photos sharp?; Techniques such as composition, awareness and distractions; Using equipment to improve photography such as camera settings and camera gear; Specialized photography including birds, macro, nature and landscapes; and improving with PhotoShop. The cost is $85 and includes a box lunch. To register, see WORKSHOP, pg. 17
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(FRA) has resumed editing of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which is anticipated to be released in June 2017. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has shared the following information: The FRA has not granted the DRPT’s request that the Ashland portion be pulled out of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a separate and distinct study. However, they have agreed to
allow further study of a preferred alternative for the Ashland area which will take place concurrently with the advancement of the Environmental Impact Statement The results of this concurrent Ashland study are not expected to be finished and included in the release of the DEIS in June, which will not contain a preferred alternative for Ashland. Rather, the identification of a preferred alternative will be expected by the release of the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) sometime in late 2017 or early 2018. To assist in the study of a preferred Ashland alternative, the FRA has authorized the DRPT to convene a communitybased stakeholder group. The stakeholder group will be made up of three representatives from the Town of Ashland, four representatives from Hanover County, three see MAYOR, pg. 17
Kiwanis club shows support for kids at Hanover Safe Place Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Kiwanis Club recently delivered 41 child welcome bags to the Hanover County Department of Community Resources. President Dan DiDandilo was joined by Shannon McClure and Rich Holt. The bags were to be distributed to children as they enter Hanover Safe Place. Club members responded to the need to provide comforting and nurturing items for children entering the Hanover Safe Place domestic violence shelter. These children, and usually their mothers, arrive at Hanover Safe Place without having had the opportunity to pack and bring many items with them. Each child welcome bag contains bath soap, shampoo, a toothbrush, toothpaste and two toys/books. The Kiwanis Club of Ashland was established in
1923 and has been providing community service to Ashland, Hanover and adjacent communities ever since. The Kiwanis motto is “serving the children of the world.” Kiwanis International includes 8,400 clubs with more than 270,000 members in 96 nations. Last year, Kiwanis clubs donated more than $100 million and almost 6 million volunteer hours for community service projects. The Ashland club actively sponsors Key Clubs at four area high schools (Glen Allen, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry), the CKI Club at Randolph-Macon College and the Ashland Aktion Club (for Hanover adults with disabilities). It also has a Reading Mentors program at Henry Clay Elementary School and a Perfect Attendance Program for students at four area elementary schools. The club provides scholar-
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Dan DiCandilo, left, president of the Ashland Kiwanis Club is joined by members Rich Holt and Shannon McClure in delivering child welcome bags to the Hanover Department of Community Resources on April 27.
ships for qualifying graduating Key Club seniors each year. Club service activities include Ashland’s annual Olde
Time Holiday Parade, volunteers for Train Day, and installation of playground equipment at Pufferbelly Park in Ashland.
‘Flea Market’ &Yard Sale ‘Preventing Falls and Injuries’ to benefit county’s dog parks to be addressed on Tuesday ASHLAND – The 6th Annual Friends of Hanover Dog Park’s “Flea Market” & Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20, at 351 Hill Carter Pkwy. In Ashland (the Chenault Vet parking lot). Community members are invited to bring their discards into treasure and sell them at the event. Sellers are encouraged to reserve their spaces now. Spaces are available for $20 each, with proceeds benefiting Hanover’s dog parks. Sellers may arrive to set up at 7 am. If you would like to reserve a space, please call Sheila Wactor at 804-467-6615. The first yard sale was held in May of 2012
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representatives from Randolph-Macon College, three representatives from CSX, and one representative from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The three representatives from the Town of Ashland will be myself, our Town Manager Joshua Farrar,
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(a $1 service fee is added) at www.ashlandstreetparties.com or at all Hometown Realty locations, Minuteman Press (Kings Charter), EVB-Ashland office, Hickorycreek Antiques, Ronald Toombs Insurance Agency, The Caboose Wine & Cheese, Dew Realty, Ashland Ace Hardware and Cross Brothers Grocery.
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when several dog park patrons decided to form a nonprofit organization to improve and support dog parks in Hanover County. Friends of Hanover Dog Parks was incorporated in April of 2013 and recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in September of 2013. Successful fundraising resulted in the construction of Pole Green Dog Park, which had its grand opening in September 2015. T he Annex - intended for dogs who are older, who may have physical limitations or are of a quieter, more timid nature - was attached to Pole Green Dog Park in 2016. Several improvements have been made to Taylor Dog Park in these past six years. For more information, or to donate to Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, visit the website at www.FriendsofHDP.org. Contact FOHDP at FriendsofHDP@gmail.com.
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – How can you make sure your senior loved one stays safe and avoids falling at home that could cause an injury? Heritage Green Assisted Living will provide help and answers at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at a special presentation and brunch. A Bistro Brunch Series will focus ton “Preventing Falls and Injuries.” Physical therapist Patsy
and Kristin Reihl, who is a Center Street resident and has been active in the No Third Rail group. The current plan is for the stakeholder group to meet once a month for six months starting in May. All of these meetings will be open to the public, but since these are working sessions, public comment will likely be limited at some of the meet-
ings. Dates, times and locations have not been identified yet, but as soon as they are we will alert the community. While it is important to follow along with the process we understand there is a lot happening, and your schedule may not permit you to attend all the meetings. We have added a page to the Town website which has been and will continue to be
updated throughout the process. Follow along there and let us know if information you would find helpful is missing. www.ashlandva.gov/505/ DC2RVA-Information Finally, the release of the DEIS in June (without a preferred alternative chosen for Ashland) will launch a 60day comment period. It will be important for Ashland community members to take advan-
Tickets for the May 20 party are on sale now; tickets for the other parties will be available 30 days in advance of each party. Proceeds from Ashland Street Parties help local nonprofits in the county and have provided funds to maintain the Library Plaza and purchase equipment, such as a tent, crowd-control fencing and a cooker that can be used by other nonprofits.
In more than a decade of sponsoring parties, ASP has contributed more than $50,000 back to the community. Other 2017 street parties include: Aug. 19 – Premiere Band, a high-energy, variety band. Premiere plays a wide variety of music: Motown/Soul, today’s hottest hits, Classic Rock, country, jazz, and music from the 1950s to 1980s. For more about this
band, see www.premiereband.com. Sept. 16 – End of Summer Party, featuring The English Channel. The band authentically and meticulously recreates British rock and pop from the mid-1960s to the mid1970s. Each song they play sounds “just like the record” and just like you remember it. For more about The English Channel, see www.thenglishchannel.com.
send a check to Nature’s Image, to Linda Lane, 15325 Mountain Rd., Montpelier, VA 23192 or call 804-
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Ray will discuss easy and important ways to prevent falls, some of which you probably never even thought of doing. Bring a friend and ask any questions you may have or just listen and learn from others as you enjoy a Starbucks coffee paired with brunch. Those attending are invited to take a tour of the newly renovated and expanded community. The event is free and open to seniors, butseating is limited.
tage of this comment period to express opposition to a third set of tracks through Town, and our concerns for safety and rail traffic congestion. The Town Council and staff will alert the community when the comment period opens. Thank you so much for your continued interest and
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MECHANICSVILLE – The 2017 series of “Lectures on the Lawn� will get underway on Thursday, June 1, at Rural Plains. A free outdoor event, “Lectures on the Lawn� features three talks from leading scholars. The opening program will take a look at how Patrick Henry’s argument of the “Parsons’ Cause� helped pave the way for revolution. The talks, organized by the Rural Plains Foundation, are on successive Thursday nights — June 1, June 8 and June 15 — at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Shelton House, part of the Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield at Rural Plains in Mechanicsville. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and food. Chairs will be available as well. Richmond lawyer and historian John T. Tucker III opens the series on June 1 with “The Parsons’ Cause — Prelude to Revolution�. He is
a history teacher-turned-lawyer who has served as Chief Staff Attorney for the Virginia Court of Appeals since 1990. He also is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Richmond (where he received his law degree) and the College of William & Mary. His talk at Rural Plains will focus on the fateful 1st of December 1763, when a young Hanover attorney, Patrick Henry, stepped from obscurity to challenge King and Clergy in open court. As Tucker will discuss, the effect from that argument not only changed Henry’s life, but also echoed through the Colonies and provided an early spark for independence. Next, Native American historian and scholar Buck Woodard appears on June 8 to present “Native Peoples in Virginia during the Civil War and Reconstruction.� Woodard is an Affiliated see LECTURES, pg. 19
Planners hold public hearings held on three issues By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Members of the Ashland Planning Commission considered actions on an auto distribution use ordinance, a conditional use permit (CUP) and a rezoning application at last Wednesday’s regular meeting. Public hearings were held on the matters. The cases are: REZ16-1220 — Yancey Jones, the applicant who filed the rezoning application, is seeking to rezone about 52.5 acres of property from a planned unit development that is zoned as “rural residential” and “neighborhood commercial.” The current zoning allows for 5.12 units per acre with a plan of development. Jones is requesting that the property be rezoned to
a planned unit development that will be zoned to allow for 2.82 units per acre to be constructed. The property’s current use is open space and farmland, and is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 54 and Chapman Street. Town staff had recommended to defer any action on the rezoning and continue the public hearing so that the applicant can have time to provide answers to the questions raised by the staff; as well as to review any recommendations for improvements and to draft the rezoning ordinance. The purpose of a planned unit development is to permit a variety of housing in an orderly fashion, with the largest amount of open space and the least amount of disturbance to natural features as
possible. In efforts to fulfill the town’s zoning requirements, Jones submitted the following items: a concept plan (or a plan of development), the landscaping statement, a phasing plan with cost estimates, a comprehensive plan compatibility statement, and a traffic impact analysis. Although it wasn’t required by zoning, Jones also offered development and architectural standards that would govern the property’s development that are in accordance with a planned unit development. Commissioners voted to defer the public hearing until next month. CUP17-0413 — Nicholas Ficarra, the applicant who submitted the CUP application, would like to relocate his existing business, Select Recovery
Agents, to a vacant parcel of land that is located on Hill Carter Parkway. Ficarra’s company is currently addressed at 12270 Maple St. in Ashland. According to the company’s website, Select Recovery Agents is a full-service repossession business that offers recovery services on vehicles in Virginia and Wisconsin. It has two offices, one of which is located within Ashland’s corporate limits. The property on South Hill Carter Parkway is zoned as “limited industrial,” with proffers. A CUP is required for uses that are solely designated for automobile distribution. Its future land use classification is “office/industrial.” His business use, however, does not exist in the Town of Ashland’s zoning code, which
is the reason for the third public hearing during the May 10 meeting regarding the automobile distribution ordinance. The ordinance is needed in order for the town to permit the relocation. Commissioners voted to defer the CUP until next month to allow time for the applicant to submit revised elevations on the property that conform with the proffers, as well as to address any questions that were raised in the application review of the CUP. ORD2017-04 — Moreover, a text amendment to add “automobile distribution with accessory service” as a use with a CUP being issued in areas that are zoned as “limited industrial” was filed with the town’s government by Tom Evans. Definitions for automo-
bile distribution alone do not exist in the town’s zoning code. Only definitions for automobile manufacturing, sales, rental and service businesses currently exist. Senior Planner Garret Prior said they would be excluding from the definition any storage of tires, used parts or engines. “We want this to be used as a distribution business and not as a junk yard,” he said, referring to businesses that would fall under this definition in the text amendment. This ordinance also was recommended for deferral to the Planning Commission, as it runs concurrently with the CUP application that was reviewed the same night. Commissioners voted unanimously to defer action on the ordinance.
County’s dogs running at-large laws continue through June 1 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 12-month 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
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an ongoing conflict that threatened their fragile existence. Finally, the National Park Service’s own David Ruth and Bob Krick present “Rural Plains — Then and Now” on June 15. They will look at the past ten years of renovation and improvement at the Shelton House and Rural Plains, and what the future may hold. The two men have spearheaded efforts here since the property came into the hands of the
Richmond National Battlefield Park after the death of the last Shelton resident in 2005. Their insights, and the surprises they’ve uncovered, are all part of the “second life” for this historic property. All three “Lectures on the Lawn” are free, and will be held (weather permitting) at the Shelton House, Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield at Rural Plains at 7273 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville,
The rain location will be the Enon Church at 6156 Studley Rd. The Rural Plains Foundation is a nonprofit friends group for the National Park Service’s Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/ RuralPlainsFoundation. The phone number is 804277-4727 and the website is foundation@ruralplains.org.
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Scholar at the American Indian Resource Center in the College of William & Mary’s Department of Anthropology. He specializes in the history and culture of Native peoples of the Eastern Woodlands. He presentation will examine the intense pressures on, and divided loyalties of, a population caught between factions in
whether or not the same dog is involved. If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications
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Hanover Senior Rides celebrates 1,500 rides Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — The Hanover Senior Rides program just celebrated the completion of 1,500 rides for seniors in Mechanicsville and Ashland areas.
This program provides transportation for seniors aged 60 or older who can no longer drive but need rides to medical appointments, the grocery store, the bank and other personal business. Since there is no public
transportation, and very limited taxi service in Hanover, many seniors who cannot drive depend on families or friends for rides. But there are times when families and friends can’t take time from work to provide the rides when
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seniors need them. This program allows seniors to have more independence and live in their homes longer. Hanover County is considered a great place to live but if you’re a senior and can’t drive, you may need to move from your home to an assisted living facility. The Hanover Senior Rides program is a ministry sponsored by (MCEF) Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions and
(ACES) Ashland Christian Emergency Services. It began in 2013 and has grown as more seniors have become aware of the service. The program design is simple: Volunteer coordinators receive the ride requests, confirm the appointment and then email the ride request to our volunteer drivers. Drivers volunteer their time and use their own vehicles to handle the transport requests. While the rides are free, the
riders are given an envelope and asked to consider a donation for the service. Hanover Senior Rides averages 50 to 70 rides per month. Thirty volunteers operate the program, which is currently serving 105 seniors. Riders must be ambulatory and able to walk with use of a cane or folding walker. The volunteer drivers must first have a good DMV driving
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make a donation to Hanover Senior Rides, PO Box 604, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. In late March the volunteers from Ashland and Mechanicsville came together for lunch to celebrate the completion of 1,500 senior rides and for the leaders of ACES and MCEF to say, “Thank you” to all the Hanover Senior Rides volunteers. Pat Hubert, president of MCEF, shared a letter from one of the senior riders, which included these comments: “Following a cerebral hemorrhage … Senior Rides assisted me. The positive impact of this transportation service has been dramatic and crucial for me and my family as well.
Doctor and therapy appointments were met. My and my family’s stress level reduced … self-sufficiency and ‘normalcy’ returned. Now, I am being sustained at age 83 by rides to maintain independent living alone in my dwelling. Without exception, each of the eight different drivers I enjoyed in all of the 2016 trips, were considerate, cheerful, and, of course, on time. They have been delightful and feel like friends.” If you are a senior who is in need of rides, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver for Hanover Senior Rides, call ACES in Ashland at 804-798-2784 or MCEF in Mechanicsville at 804-357-9063.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, May 17 The Lee-Davis High School Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble will present their Spring Concert from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Commons. They will be joined this year by the Stonewall Jackson Middle School Jazz Band. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public.
Friday, May 19 The Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be coming to Shady Grove United Methodist Church to present a program entitled Dementia Conversations. The program will take place ofrom 6 to 7 p.m. in Room E-206. This program is designed to help you talk with your entire family, including the person with signs of dementia, about some challenging and often uncomfortable topics related to Alzheimer’s and dementia. You will receive tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans. There also will be an opportunity to ask questions during the program. To register, call the church office at 804-746-9073. For more information on this program or the Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, call Margie Ashburn at 804-5592708.
Friday and Saturday, May 19-20 An Enlighten Prayer Conference, described as “A prayer conference that will open the eyes of our hearts (Ephesians 1:18),” will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday
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at the Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, with Rev. Rick Astle, noted speaker and author of “The Priority of Kingdom Focused Prayer.” Learn to: pray powerfully for the needs of your family members; pray effectively for unbelievers; overcome hindrances to your prayer life; have intimacy with God through prayer; see the connection between prayer and spiritual warfare; learn important spiritual truths about prayer; and pray in agreement with God’s heart. Contact Nicole at ncall@ coolspring.org or 804-7468983 by Friday, May 12 (no conference fee; childcare will be provided).
Saturday, May 20 The Atlee High School Band will be at the Applebee’s located at 10151 Brook Rd. (Virginia Center Commons) between 8 and 10 a.m. For $10, you will be served pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Kristy Cosley at 804387-1955 or kristyc@jonescorporations.com. Sixth Annual Flea Market and Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Chenault Vet parking lot at 351 Hill Carter Parkway in Ashland. Interested sellers are asked to call Sheila at 804-467-6615 to reserve a $20 space. Raffle baskets also will be available. The events will benefit the Friends of Hanover Dog Parks. Henrico High School Class of 1967 will hold its 50th year reunion. Friends from other dasses of the 1960s are invited. For more information, visit //www.classc~eator.com/ ~ichmond-~irainia-~enricol967/class index.dm.
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Sunday, May 21 Relay For Life of Mechanicsville is hosting a Get Ready to Relay Spirit Night from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Sports Page Bar & Grill at 8319 Bell Creek Rd. Come out and show your support for Relay For Life. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the relay. A traditional three-course afternoon tea with the music, dance and authentic tastes of Scotland will be presented at at 2 p.m. at Hanover Tavern. The event, which costs, $30, is being hosted by Hanover Tavern Foundation and Engaging History Productions. Tickets may be purchased at www.hanovertavern.org/events.
Sunday through Tuesday, May 21-23 Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (across from Lowe’s) is holding revival services with Rev. Terry Knighton from New Life Community Church in Ridgeway. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. All are invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 804-7309512 or visit www.friendlychurch.org.
Thursday, May 25 Atlee High School Band is raising funds to participate in New York City’s America’s Parade on Veteran’s Day. For $30, you get four vouchers for general admission tickets to any 2017 regular season Flying Squirrels game (excluding July 4th) and a 10% off coupon to the Squirrels’ Nest Team Store.
That’s a $6 savings off game day tickets. The Atlee Band will get $10 for each book sold. To purchase, contact Kristy Cosley at 804-387-1955 or kristyc@jonescorporations. com by May 25.
Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3 Members of the faculty and staff at Rural Point Elementary School will be participating in the Mechanicsville Relay for Life in memory and honor of many co-workers, family members and friends. Teams walking from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. Students will receive 10 purple feet and a little flyer explaining how the Relay for Life fundraiser works. Donations are due by May 30.
Saturday, June 3 Bake and Craft Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christian Village Apartments at 7105 Brooks Farm Rd. off of Lee Davis Road in the Bosher Center. Grilled hot dogs also will be sold.
Friday, June 9 A Soaking Prayer service will be held on from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Healing Place Center for Counseling and Spiritual Formation at First Shiloh Baptist Church Youth Center at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Soaking Prayer service provides an opportunity to pray in a quiet beautiful setting and is open to the community. For more information, contact The Healing Place staff at 804-7301348.
Monday, June 19 The Hanover Education Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at
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the Hanover Country Club at 14314 Country Club Drive in Ashland. Players’ names are needed by June 9. The Hanover Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID#54-1573406). Funds support educational initiatives of Hanover County Public Schools. For more information, contact Hanover Education Foundation, 200 Berkley St., P.O. Box 1297, Ashland, VA 23005. Phone 804-365-4560 business or fax 804-365-4675.
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com. Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while
honoring our ancestors. We do small and large re-enactments, living history, and have a period dance group. There really is something for everyone. Find out more by calling 804-512-2621.
Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 9:15 a.m. with Christian Education at 10:45 a.m. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the Vicar. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.
Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrusee CALENDAR, pg. 23
ment. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804789-0536.
Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.
Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Jan. 10, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more
Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.
Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Cofacilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 804967-2580.
Third Wednesday The Mechanicsville Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. at Calabash and the first Wednesday of the month as a volunteer opportunity to help with a bingo game for the veterans at McGuire Medical Center. For more information, contact Pam Bartle at 804-730-0427 or Rick Starling at 804-550-1112..
First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804730-1500.
order to accommodate working moms. For more information, contact the church office at 804-746-5081.
First Saturday A buffet breakfast including salt fish, bacon, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, hash browns and apples will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. (October through March) at the Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 for adults. There is no fee for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Men’s Ministry.
HENRICO — Henrico High School Class of 1967 will hold its 50th year reunion on Saturday, May 20. Friends from other dasses of the 1960s are invited. For more information, visit //www.classc~eator.com/ ~ichmond-~irainia-~enricol967/class index.dm.
MECHANICSVILLE — The Mechanicsville Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Calabash and the first Wednesday of the month as a volunteer opportunity to help with a bingo game for the veterans at McGuire Medical Center. For more information, contact Pam Bartle at 804-730-0427 or Rick Starling at 804-550-1112.
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Third Thursday MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets monthly for mutual support, networking and social events at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. There are topical discussions, snacks and crafts, and childcare is provided. They also plan Moms’ Night Out, kids play time and other fun activities. MOPS is an international organization, created for mothers with children age 0 to 5. The WGBC chapter meets in the evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in
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Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com.
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HABA urges members to help with Cleanup Day Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Hanover Airpark Business Association encourages members of the community to take part in Hanover Cleanup Day from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 26. The organization will provide T-shirts, drinks and other safety supplies. The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office also is requesting that those businesses that
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utilize tractor-trailers for delivery/pickup to make sure they are off the road before loading, unloading or parking. That creates hazardous travel conditions, so please have them stage in a safe, offthe-road location. After the cleanup, participants will gather at Center of the Universe, which will be offering $1 off beers to those that helped in the cleanup. For more information, call 804-523-2903 or email info@ haba-va.com.
Civil War re-enactors wanted Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. They take part in small and large re-enactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804-512-2621.
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Senior travel opportunities close to filling up fast as first trip nears ASHLAND — The bus is filling and the Hanover Parks and Recreation Department has some very unique senior travel opportunities in the upcoming months. Grab your friend, family member or neighbor to join you on one of these great day trips. Adventure is everywhere as the first trip of 2017 is to the quint Historic Occoquan in northern Virginia. The former mayor, Ernie Porta, will be your guide during a riding tour of the town. You’ll learn of the town’s long history and how it has grown into a popular tourist destination today. Enjoy lunch overlooking the water at the popular Madigan’s Waterfront Restaurant, followed by a sightseeing boat tour aboard the Riverloop operated by the Rivershore Charters. On this two hour narrated cruise, you’ll travel down the Occoquan River
Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville. Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, bis-
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features the songs as dialogue between five performers as they develop their personalities and express their perspectives on relationships. A plated lunch will be enjoyed before the matinee. This trip lasts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is $131 per person, and includes all motor coach fees, lunch and refreshments. Registration deadline is June 9, or as space permits. Senior travelers are invited to embark on these tailored one-of-a-kind trips. ‘Preregistration and payment is required in advance for all trips. Spaces are limited, so don’t delay in registering at www.hanoverparksrec. com. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks & Recreation.
AL Post 175 to sponsor Music and arts will Community Breakfast be celebrated at fair
Officer (Ensign), he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy and in May 2015 attended U.S. Navy Primary Flight School in Pensacola, Florida. Connerley then graduated from Primary Flight School in November 2016 at which time he transferred to Corpus Christie Naval Air Station for Secondary Flight School Wilson. Training.
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as your captain shares history, environmental and real estate facts along the way. You’ll make a loop into the Belmont Bay section of the Potomac River with a good chance of seeing some American bald eagles. This day trip is from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19. Trip cost is $138 per person and includes all motor coach fees, lunch and refreshments. Next on the itinerary is a musical excursion sound to celebrate the songs that have become part of our lives. Broadway shined with the wholesome appeal of “Carousel,” “The King and I,” “South Pacific,” “The Sound of Music,” “Oklahoma!” and more. On Wednesday, July 12, jump on the motor coach to Fredericksburg to the Riverside Center Dinner Theatre for Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein productions of glorious, genuine hits. You’ll hear more than just a stunning collection of over 30 iconic compositions, this show
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cuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program.
DOSWELL — The State Fair of Virginia will celebrate Virginia music and the artists who produce it during this year’s fair. In an effort to showcase the best of Virginia, the State Fair will feature Virginiabased music and artists for the concert lineup. The State Fair is looking for professional performers of all genres of music, including
rock, bluegrass, gospel, country and rap. For those interested in performing, or for more information, contact AO1 Productions at perform2017SFVA@ ao1productions.com. The 2017 State Fair of Virginia will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 8. Information is available at StateFairVa.org. The State Fair is held each fall at its permanent home at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
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ECHANICSVILLE — Looking to get a few extra steps on your fitness tracker, while spending time with your canine companion? Fluffy and Me Pack Walk and Basic Obedience offers both of these, along with coaching from a dog trainer as well. Designed to help pet owners understand their dog and form a closer bond through weekly structured pack walks through the scenic trails at Pole Green Park. Watch your dog’s leash manners improve with each walk. Class starts with a 45-min-
ute pack walk on the nature trail and ends with 30 minutes of training/relaxation under the direction of Amanda McKenna of Alpha Love Dog Training. Upcoming session will meet from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Saturdays, June 3 through June 17, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The cost is $55. Pre-registration is required online at www.hanoverparksrec.com or contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcie G. Durrer, rec-
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Hanover County Parks and Recreation is offering an ideal opportunity for dog owners to join in a walk and obedience class next month at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.
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In 1912, Grace Hospital School of Nursing opened for nursing students. Despite the closure for 10 years during World War II, the school graduated 603 registered nurses until it closed in 1978. Today, there is a very active alumnae association, which meets monthly focusing on a mission to maintain and elevate the standards of the profession. The association strives to promote the advancement of the nursing profession by offering financial assistance to students enrolled in a registered nurse program. This photo shows alumnae proudly wearing the capes they received in their second year of training. It is a full length wool cape, navy blue lined in red. The hospital is located at 401 W. Grace St. in Richmond. Although it is not being used as a hospital, it provides a residence for the community.
MECHANICSVILLE – Members of the 1977 Class of Lee-Davis High School will gather Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-27, to celebrate their 40th reunion. Old friends and classmates are invited to attend. Also invited are the classes of 1975 and 1976. Those wishing to take part are urged to respond by March 30 to make reservations for the Saturday event at the Omni Hotel in Richmond. The early bird special has been extended to that date. To register, go to Facebook Lee-Dais High School Class of 77. For more information, contact Mary Leber DeAtley at 804-524-0480 or marydeatley@ yahoo.com or Elaine Wrenn at 804-387-6390.
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Kids to Parks Day set Saturday at Virginia State Parks The annual event helps kids and families develop more active and healthy lifestyles create lifelong memories and learn about nature. A complete list of programs by park can be found at http://bit.ly/ KTP2017. Programs reflect a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and the natural and cultural features of the park. Choose from a combination of ranger-led and self-guided programs for a day filled with fun for the whole family. Find out more about the nationwide Kids to
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — All 37 Virginia State Parks will offer kid-friendly programming in conjunction with National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 20. Visitors also also receive a coupon for a free future visit to any Virginia State Park. Now in its seventh year, Kids to Parks Day is sponsored by National Park Trust and 19 national collaborators. Kids to Parks Day urges kids across the country to discover science, history, nature and adventure.
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Parks Day movement at www.kidstoparksday. org. Visitors may use the free pass any time before Dec. 31. Kids to Parks Day also kicksoff the third annual Get Outdoors! Challenge. Visitors log visits to five different Virginia State Parks between May 20 and June 30 and earn a family annual pass for free parking statewide. A park visit can start with a stop at a local library where a Nature Backpack can be checked out. To find a participating library, visit http://bit.
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ly/NatureBackpacks. In addition to supplies to enhance a park visit, the Nature Backpack includes a parking pass for free entrance to any state park. Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks activities and amenities or to make a reservation for one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Care Center at 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks. gov.
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C-feds hold off Cavs in neighborly scrap By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor CENTRAL GARAGE – When the Lee-Davis baseball team traveled to play King William, its smaller neighbor to the north, the Group 5A Confederates avoided the trap of failing to take the Group 2A Cavaliers seriously. Good thing for the Confederates that they did so, too, for King William proved a tough out. In the end, however, timely hits and timely defense carried the day as Lee-Davis held off their hosts 3-1. “We told the guys today that we were going to take a trip down 360 and play a good ball team,” said Lee-Davis head coach Tyler Johnson. “And we did. I like the energy between both teams … its like a natural rivalry right there just because we’re off one street. It takes about 20 minutes and we’re playing each other.” The two teams were closely matched: Lee-Davis had seven hits to King William’s five. Only one team – the Confederates – recorded an error. But that same Confederate defense caught King William runners, including two gunned down at the plate, to nullify most Cavalier scoring threats. Johnson said it was a good warmup for postseason. “We had a great game with
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King William’s Ryan Huffman (sliding) looks up to the umpire for the call after being tagged out at home by Lee-Davis catcher Zack Lass in the Confederates’ 3-1 victory over the host Cavaliers Wednesday.
them,” he said. “It gets us ready for the playoffs. It was a perfect atmosphere – the type of game we want to be in. … I’d rather be in this type of game than a blowout against a lesser opponent. I’m glad we played: a lot of pressure, but that’s what we need.” Lee-Davis (14-2) got its first run with two outs in the second inning following back-to-back
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walks to Matthew Holler and Jake Stanley. No. 9 hitter Sam Lyttle then singled in Holler. What would be the Confederates’ winning run came in the fifth inning. Stanley opened the inning with a single. One out later, Dallas Jackson sacrificed him to second. Logan Davis then drove Stanley home with a single to left field. The Cavaliers (12-3) closed
the gap in the bottom of the inning. Travis Shumate walked. One out later, Jake Duresky – another No. 9 hitter – tripled to center field to score Shumate. Lee-Davis added an insurance run with one out in the sixth. Braden Lambert singled, advanced to third on a double by Carter Trice and scored on a sacrifice fly to right field by Holler.
King William head coach Jay Blanton said the Cavaliers missed some opportunities to upend their visitors. “We ran ourselves out of a couple of chances at third base, getting tagged at home twice on balls that we should have been staying and we took off,” Blanton said. “That kind see C-FEDS, pg. 31
MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover High School’s boys and girls tennis teams will have to wait until this afternoon to find out if they will earn their respective Conference 20 team tennis championships. In both cases, the Hawk teams were to face their primary conference rival – Midlothian – in team finals that were postponed first on Thursday and again on Friday because of weather. The finals are now scheduled for this aftersee TENNIS, pg. 34
Fritz shuts down Patrick Henry offense in Jaguar win after (the home run), because I know they’re a good team,” she said. “Once we got that lead, I felt more comfortable.” The Patriots managed to get runners in scoring position in the top of the second and third, but a double play in the second and an inning-ending strikeout in the third kept Patrick Henry off the scoreboard. The Patriots got a runner to third base in the sixth, but a ground out again ended a scoreless inning.
By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch GLEN ALLEN — Glen Allen’s Julia Fritz doesn’t like inside pitches. That doesn’t mean she can’t hit them. Fritz, a senior pitcher, proved it by pulling an inside pitch over the right-field wall for a two-run homer in the No. 3 Jaguars’ 3-0 win over No. 4 Patrick Henry on Wednesday. “I hate inside pitches, actually,” Fritz said with a smile. “Sometimes it just happens. “It felt really good because it was the first one I’ve had in a while.” Fritz also pitched a shutout, striking out six and holding the Patriots to four hits in Glen Allen’s third win in as many days. She scored the Jaguars’ third run on Brittany Street’s RBI single in the bottom of
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Patrick Henry’s Charlotte Mitchell pitched a complete game in the Patriots 3-0 loss at Glen Allen Wednesday.
the sixth, but it was the early lead that keyed another stellar pitching performance from Fritz, who has committed to East Tennessee State. “It definitely relieves a lot of the pressure, and (makes it) not
as tense,” Fritz said of grabbing the early lead with her homer in the first. “Since I know a lot of the girls on the team I was like, ‘I have to beat them. Can’t let them win.’ ” “I definitely loosened up
Saxon Radcliffe drove a one-out single up the middle in the seventh for Patrick Henry. Hailey Thomas grounded into a fielder’s choice before Delaney Nuckols added another single to give the Patriots runners on first and second, but Fritz’s sixth strikeout ended the game. Fritz said she focused on pitching mostly breaking balls and change-ups to the outside part of the plate to the Patrick Henry hitters, many of whom
she noticed were standing away from the plate. “A lot of them were standing on the outside of the box, so I was trying to go outside, because a lot of them were having trouble reaching it, or they didn’t really hit it solid,” Fritz said. “Going into this game, we knew if we played well, if we played defense, hit the ball well see FRITZ, pg. 33
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of hurt. But we played well. I thought our pitchers did a great job.” Ryan Huffman and Shumate each went three innings on the mound for the Cavaliers. Adam Schools pitched the seventh. Huffman struck out four and Shumate struck out two. “We haven’t seen this type of pitching since Atlee, which was two weeks ago,” Johnson said. “I think we came out with big hits at the right times.” Stanley struck out five King William batters in a five-inning, one-run start. Holler struck out three and gave up no runs in two innings of relief to earn the save. “Pitching has been our strength all year,” Johnson said. Dave Lawrence can be
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R-MC reaches regional softball title game By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Just before the first pitch in the win-or-gohome losers’ bracket final in the Ashland regional of the NCAA Division III softball tournament, a Randolph-Macon fan was overheard wondering which team was going to show up. Would it be the Yellow Jacket squad that managed a single hit in the first-round game against the Averett Cougars? Or would it be the Yellow Jacket team that notched a 35-10 regular season record en route to a birth in the NCAA tournament? Fortunately for the Randolph-Macon faithful, it was the latter. Facing the Diplomats of Franklin and Marshall in an elimination game, the Yellow Jacket bats came to life, and the pitching helped to quiet the Diplomats’ offense. “Saturday was definitely just an off day for me,” sophomore pitcher Candace Whittemore said of her performance against the Cougars the day before. “Today I came in and told myself that I couldn’t have another off day.” Whittemore only allowed four Franklin and Marshall hits and recorded four strikeouts. “Today wasn’t an off day, thankfully,” she said. Helping out with Whittemore’s efforts, the Jackets put up three runs on eight hits to take a 3-1 victory. The offensive highlight of the game was a rocket of a home run sent to deep left field by junior Harley Jones in the sixth, which gave the Jackets the two-run lead they would hold until the final out. But the Yellow Jackets’ day wasn’t over. The team had little more than an hour to prepare to play another elimination game,
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Averett’s Nicole Cauthen slides safely into third as Randolph-Macon third baseman Jen Balcom reaches for the throw. Cauthen later scored, giving Averett a 2-0 lead. In her next at bat, Cauthen doubled, getting two more Averett runners across the plate for a 4-0 Averett lead in the Cougars’ 8-0 win over the Yellow Jackets in the first round of an NCAA Division III regional Saturday.
this time against the team that had shut them down completely just a day before. “Averett hit the ball really, really well,” said RandolphMacon head coach Kevin Proffitt. “They hit it well yesterday and they hit it well today. So I don’t want to take anything
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away from them. But we played in a funk yesterday.” Whatever it was that affected the Yellow Jackets on Saturday was nowhere in evidence on Sunday, as the Jackets equaled their hit total from Saturday’s game with their first batter. Lead-off hitter sophomore
Kerstin Roth belted a two-strike pitch up the middle and into center field, then stole second. It looked like the same Yellow Jacket team that had beaten Franklin and Marshall was on the field for an encore. The Averett defense held strong, though, and Roth was
eventually tagged out at home plate on an excellent throw by Cougar third baseman Taylor Long. When it was the Cougars’ turn at bat, questions about which R-MC team was on the field began to swirl again. Averett batters belted offerings from Whittemore, pitching her
second consecutive game of the day, and third game in two days. With the bases loaded and two outs, freshman Casey Cook launched a shot to deep center that looked sure to bring in a few Cougar runs. But freshman Shelby Hill, a Mechanicsville resident who just last year was a standout at St. Margaret’s School, made a highlight reelworthy catch to end the inning. And it wouldn’t be the last time Hill would make her presence known. With the Yellow Jackets leading 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Cougars were desperate for a spark to get a rally started. Cook hit a fly ball to shallow left, which Skylar Toth easily corralled. Then, with just two outs left in their season, the Cougars sent junior Amanda Wright to the plate. And Wright sent a ball to deep center that brought the Averett faithful to their feet. But Hill was ready. “I’ve been waiting for something like that to happen all year,” she said. A ball that looked destined for the parking lot on the other side of the fence was stopped short by an improbably high leap from the center fielder. “I love playing outfield,” Hill said. “It’s always been my home since I was little. And I just live for the moments when I can make big plays like that.” The catch crushed the hopes of the Averett Cougars and sent the Yellow Jackets to the regional finals, where they’ll face a familiar nemesis in the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins. The final took place Monday while this edition was going to press. The two teams have met three times this season, all ending in losses for Randolphsee REGIONAL, pg. 34
Remembering the Lee-Davis team that did Confederate baseball alumni, family gather to celebrate 1997 state championship squad By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – The 1997 Lee-Davis High School baseball team didn’t have the most talent. The team didn’t win its district tournament, nor did it win the Central Region. It did, however, rally to bring home the school’s first VHSL state title in the sport. The memories of the special season were enough to last a lifetime. Those memories were relived on Friday night, as more than 100 former players, coaches, friends and family members gathered in the Lee-Davis Commons to honor the 20th anniversary of the feat. Athletic Director Tripp Metzger, who was a sophomore pitcher and first baseman on the team, helped organize the event, along with his mother, Lynette. “It’s nice to be able to get everybody back,” Metzger said. “It was neat getting everybody’s RSVPs and seeing everybody with wives and kids. It’s going to be great reminiscing and catching up.” The night began with socializing, followed by a night-at-theballpark themed meal. Metzger served as the night’s master of ceremonies, while current LeeDavis Principal Charles Stevens, former Principal Dr. Carol Cash and Kenny Lewis, the head coach of the 1997 team, gave short speeches. A video tribute was also shown with highlights from the area newscasts of the time. Lewis said he could not remember statistics from his team’s 20-6 season, but could easily remember the effort his team put in on a day-in and day-out basis. “They were willing to make some sacrifices in terms of time.
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Above, members of the Lee-Davis 1997 Group AAA state championship baseball team and their families and friends look at photos and recall old stories from their championship season during a ceremony at Lee-Davis Friday night. Left, team members gather for a group photo.
These kids were very focused. They were baseball junkies and they were willing to put in the time,” Lewis said. “Everyone was willing to give a little bit of themselves for the good of the team.” Kevin Elrod, who was Capital District, Central Region
and Metro Player of the Year in 1997, recalled it was the offfield chemistry that led to the team’s ultimate success. “The cool thing about this team is the things we did on and off the field. Even off the field we always hung out together,” Elrod said. “We had meals
together, we were at each other’s houses. We had a good family atmosphere and that’s key to being a champion.” Noting the team’s cohesiveness, Elrod remembered a game on a rainy day in which he and teammates collected sofa cushions from the dump and used
them to dry out the field. “We were the only game in Hanover County that day,” he said. The team’s run to a state title took off after a spring break tournament. Metzger recalled the team dropping two games and having four total losses following the tournament. After that, the team began to jell, and held the top seed in the Capital District, earning an automatic bid to the Central Region tournament. After being upset by Varina in the first round of dis-
trict play, the Confederates fell to Mills Godwin in the Region final. What followed was a string of one-run road victories and a state title win over Lake Braddock. “As we got into the post-season, we started winning close games on the road; one-run games. We got good pitching and played solid defense,” Lewis said. “We were perhaps not the most talented team in the state, but we were the smartest, perhaps the most disciplined. By the end of the year we were the best team in the sense of the word.” Neil Brinson, a senior infielder on the team, said their work ethic carried them through. “We were a hard-working team. We had a lot of players that worked very hard in practice and gave it their all,” he said. “The fact that we were underdogs the entire time made it a little sweeter in the end.” Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
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and stayed on top of our game, if all the hitting, pitching and fielding came together, and it did tonight,” said Glen Allen coach Layne Nuckols, “and the scoreboard ended the way we wanted it to.” Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com. Patrick Henry 000 000 0 — 0 4 1 Glen Allen 200 001 x — 3 7 0 Mitchell 6. Fritz 7. W: Fritz L: Mitchell. Records: Patrick Henry 13-3; Glen Allen 14-2
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Patriots pick alumnus to head football program By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – Keith Braxton, a Patrick Henry alumnus from the Class of 1993, has been named the school’s football coach. For the past two years, Braxton has been the defensive line and assistant head coach at Norfolk State University. If he was ever going to make the jump to high school coaching, he said, Patrick Henry was the place to do it.
Hanover’s Wayne threads the needle
“I think it’s a tremendous opportunity,” said Braxton. “For me, it’s kind of a dream come true.” Two seasons after Braxton graduated, Patrick Henry won a state championship. Braxton played for VMI, then returned to the school for his first coaching job. He made stops at Edinboro University (Pa.) and Virginia State before heading to Norfolk State. Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch. com.
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Hanover’s Taylor Wayne (7) fires a shot at the Lee-Davis goal in the Hawks’ 15-11 victory over the host Confederates on Thursday. Atlee defeated host Patrick Henry 13-2 in another cross-county girls lacrosse contest Thursday.
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noon: the girls final is scheduled to begin a 3 p.m. and the boys final is at 5. Both championship matches are at Hanover High School. It will be a long week for the Hawk teams, as the Conference 20 singles and doubles championships began Monday. “The weather’s always a little odd. It always makes things a little tricky … because you can’t
thing to do with it. “They’re not going to be us Continued from pg. 32 four times this season,” Hill said of the Marlins. “They’re just Macon. But history won’t be not. We’re not going to let that repeating itself if Hill has any- happen.”
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really practice the way you want to practice and everybody’s just ready to actually play the match,” said Hanover boys tennis head coach Bill Wheaton. “But, I think, given the week of the individual tournament, that everybody will have enough so that they can play and get ready to play to the point that they’re playing the best they can.” The weather-impaired week last week may, in fact have given the Hawks a useful respite. “The week before all the rain hit, we played four matches in
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five days, so by the end of last Monday (May 8), they were all exhausted anyway,” Wheaton said. “We were playing tennis every day, and by the end it was just clear that everybody was beat. So I really don’t mind too much having all the rest.” Both Hawk teams were seeded No. 1 in their conference tournaments and drew a bye in the first round. The Hanover boys shut out Powhatan 5-0 in a conference semifinal Tuesday, while the girls shut out Monacan 5-0 the same day.
Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Boys Hanover 5, Powhatan 0 Singles: Cole d. Pfab 6-0, 6-0; Violi d. Lindhjem 6-1, 6-0; Meade d. Wojcicki 6-0, 6-0; Loce d. Steinwruck 6-2, 6-0; Scholz d. Washburn 6-3, 6-0. Girls Hanover 5, Monacan 0 Singles: Broussard d. Tarsovich 6-0, 6-0; M. Moore vs. Sargeant DNF; Moon d. Pang 6-0, 6-0; Temple d. Biggers 6-0, 6-0; Kazelskis d. Updadhyaya 6-0, 6-0; Kazelskis d. R. Moore 6-0, 6-0.
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On the web: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454. 3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments & Adult Christian Ed. immanueloc.org. The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am. Sunday School 9:30-10:15am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net
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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Kevin Tucker, Associate Worship Minister; Josh Smith, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
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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
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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"
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
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
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
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Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development. been recognized by the VACo received 60 entries Virginia Association of for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement assistant administrator Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield Incubator. County administrator, and The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor ofthe Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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6th Annual Flea Market & Yard Sale. Saturday, May 20th, 8am - 12noon. Chenault Vet parking lot, 351 Hill Carter Pkwy., Ashland. Interested seller please call Sheila, 804-467-6615, to reserve a $20 space. Come to support the sellers. Will also have raffle baskets! Benefits Friends of Hanover Dog Parks. Big Estate Sale Sat. May 20th, 9am-4pm, 13491 Lakeview Farms Place, Ashland, 23005. Antiques, Garden Equipment, Tools & Much More! Estate Sale - Sat. May 20th & Sun, May 21st, 8am-4pm both days. Meadowgate Sub, 7237 Mayetta Drive. John Deere Tractor, Bowflex, Refrigerator, Furniture, Hunting Items, Clothes & Much More! Ridiculously Low Prices Everything Must Go!! Extra Large Sale 9065 Williamsville Road Fri 5/19 and Sat 5/20, 7am until ? Rain or Shine Something for Everyone. Some perennials.
Summer Walk Subdivision off Atlee Road Neighborhood Yard Sale Sat. May 20th, 8 am - 1 pm. Rain Date - Sat, May 27th
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Cheesecake Sale directly from Production facility - Daystar Desserts! Stock up and buy them by the case for a Huge discount. No pre-orders or Special orders available Location: 10440 Leadbetter Rd, Ashland, VA 23005. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
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PIANO LESSONS Challenging, yet fun ! Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced BA Degree Music 25 Years Experience Jeanette H Harrison (804) 746-0062
Recruitment GENERAL Bucket Operator/Crew Leader Medek Tree Service, Inc. is seeking experienced Bucket operator/Crew Leader to perform residential tree care operations. Must have valid VA D/L, CDL a plus, excellent driving record , be able to pass a pre-employment as well as random drug test. Benefits available. 804-746-8580 Call Tree Service, Inc. is currently seeking a tree climber with at least seven years experience. Must have a good driver’s record, CDL preferred. Starting salary if all requirements are met, including driver’s license $28.00 per hr. Please call 804-387-6762 or email calltreeservice@yahoo.com Cleaning Positions open immediately for mature, honest, reliable people. Valid Va. Drivers License & Experience Required. Call 730-2664.
Groundperson - Medek Tree Service, Inc. is seeking groundperson to assist with clean-up. Must have valid VA D/L with excellent driving record , be able to pass a pre-employment as well as random drug test. Benefits available, pay based on experience. 804-746-8580 Hiring Now, No Exp. Neccessary Full time employment, will train in Bakery Production facility. Apply in person: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Great Benefits. Apply: 10440 Leadbetter Rd; Ashland, VA. 23005 Looking for a summer job? Comfort Systems, Inc. is hiring HVAC Helpers for the summer of 2017 to work at Atlee High School in Mechanicsville. You will assist in performing a wide variety of duties related to removing and installing HVAC systems. Must have reliable transportation and be the age of 17 years or older by June 16th 2017. The position pays $10 per hour and work begins on June 17th, 2017. Apply in person at 11081 Air Park Road Ashland Va. 23005. EOE Pet Boarding Facility looking for PT Kennel Assistant Pet experience helpful. Early Mornings & Afternoons. Includes weekends & some holidays. Call 730-4616 Pro Maids is looking for dependable people who take pride in their work. Good pay + bonus. M-F Days. Use our car while on the job. Call 550-7171.
INSTALLATION & REPAIR Electrical Helpers Good Driving Record & Own Transportation Required. 746-3122
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
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in racks and boxes at the following locations in Ashland, Hanover, King William and around Mechanicsville. MECHANICSVILLE 23111
360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr. Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke. EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke. Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke. Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200 Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke. Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke. Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke.
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Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road BB&T Atlee Station 9186 Chamberlayne Road
Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road
EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive
Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road
Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road
Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road
301 BP 9159 Chamberlayne Road
Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd Hanover Deli 8161 Atlee Road
Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.
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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
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
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Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 North Railroad Ave.
Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.) 10030 Sliding Hill Road
Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.
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M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy Manquin Post Office 2171 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy.
KING WILLIAM 23086
Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.
UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway
One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.
Hanover Parks & Recreation 13015 Taylor Complex Lane Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54 Patrick Henry YMCA 217 Ashcake Road Rise & Shine Diner 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. . Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy
GLEN ALLEN 23059 STUDLEY 23162
Studley Store 5407 Studley Road
Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road
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Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke.
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Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812
Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road
Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road . West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke
Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd
La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105
Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road
Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.
Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road
Notice is herewith given that all first half 2017 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before June 5, 2017. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to www.hanovercounty.org to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2017; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2017, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2017, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you. If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. For questions, phone 804-365-6128 or 804-730-6128. M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County
Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056
ELECTRICAL 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.
FLOORS Flooring Installation Sand & Finish Licensed & Insured ∂ Free Estimates Call 804-640-1153
Purcell Construction 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.
GUTTER Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 19 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136
HANDYMAN
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.
Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Low Cost Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. Home Owner and Realtor Punch Lists George at 804-690-2767
Central Virginia Powerwashing May Special $149 any house under 3,000 sq. ft. Lic / Ins. Call 804-397-6195
HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544
Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com
HAULING SHED MOVER, Over 30 years of experience Shed move and set up Call David Crowder for an estimate 804-314-8111
HANOVER HANDY SERVICES
Keaton’s Pressure Washing House Washing, Decks, Driveways, Gutters, and More. Call Chris 804-512-0793
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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS HOUSEWASHING
Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com PERDUE’S POWER WASHING Est. 1995 - Full Service Pressure Washing. Resid. & Light Comm. Gutter Cleaning. Lic. & Ins. Free Est. Ernie Perdue 328-1668
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 Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance Mowing, Mulching, More! Leaf and Debris Clean Ups Hauling and Clean Outs Free Estimates 804-629-4826 Affordable Lawn Care Cuts starting at $40. Mulching. Free Estimates Call 901-8802
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CLARK IRRIGATION, LLC New System Installs. Repairs on Exisiting Systems. Mowing & Mulching. Free Estimates. Call 804-393-2914 or email clarkirrigation03@gmail.com
Outdoor Outlaws offering Spring Lawn Service at Affordable Rates. Mulching, ReSeeding, Mowing, Planting, Aerating and Fertilizing, Hedge & Shrub Care. Free Estimates and Consults 804-837-5554, Tyrice Smith. Lic. & Ins.
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
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.
Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding FREE Estimates Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Lawn Care services at an Affordable Rate: starts at $25. MOW ∂ TRIM MULCH ∂ LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287
Johnson’s Lawn Service Retired, looking for lawns that need TLC. Lawn Clean up. 543-8627 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.
Affordable Yard Work. Average size yard, $35 Cut & Trim. Call 804-402-8918 A Superior Landscaping - Landscape Design, Installations, Hardscapes, Irrigation installation and maintenance , Mowing, Pruning, Leaf removal and Clean up, Mulching, Fertilizing, Aerating, Seeding. In Business since 1998. Call 804-746-2605
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R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Services & Turf Care Packages 798-0492 www.RJDavisLawnCare.com
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
Short Cuts Landscape, LLC Grass Cutting, Pruning, Trimming, Mulching & Leaf Removal Lic/Ins. Call 804-218-8780
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 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
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
TREE SERVICE
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. Free Estimates. Mulch. Call 730-2163.
Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com
Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663
Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. Call 804-347-3812
Tree Services, LLC Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Est. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE
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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
Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600
Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!! MC/VISA/Discover.
WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com
EXTERIOR PAINTING & CARPENTRY REPAIRS Call Jacob’s Ladder 804-409-2856 info@jacobsladderinc.com
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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Try something new, Taurus. What is the worst that can happen? If you find you do not like the activity, then check it off your list and embrace a new opportunity. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, think about reconnecting with an old flame. Even if the connection is purely platonic, the stroll down Memory Lane might be good for you.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, this week may be a turning point for you in your life. Although you feel ready for the changes that are in store, you may have to adapt a bit more once they’re here.
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, weigh all of your options before making a major commitment. Once you move forward, you may not have much room to turn things around.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Mistakes are a key to learning, Capricorn. Don’t let minor hiccups derail you from the larger plan. Otherwise, your momentum may get seriously stalled.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even if you stumble, you will have an opportunity to regain your footing. Do not shy away from taking a few chances here and there. You can handle what’s in store.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, someone is trying to tell you something but you may not be receiving the message just yet. Settle in and the message may dawn on you at a later time.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Confidence is the key to just about anything, Aquarius. This week you have it in abundance. At this point, you can probably sell ice to eskimos, so put your luck to good use.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 This may be one of those weeks when nothing seems to bother you, Virgo. The bad stuff just rolls off your back, and everything seems to keep you smiling.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Talk about big plans with someone close to you, Sagittarius. This person might have some wise words to share, or may just be the sounding board you need right now.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 A career move may be imminent and it could be worrying you, Pisces. After the first few days, things will be smooth sailing.
THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS
CLUES ACROSS 1. Baby’s first words 5. Expression of creative skill 8. Reddish-brown coating 12. Spanish province 14. Stinging insect 15. Greek temple pillars 16. Refurbish 18. Cave-dwelling amphibian 19. Millisecond 20. Removes something 21. Trendy 22. The Buckeye State 23. ‘Taken’ actor 26. Of the skull 30. Made a mistake 31. Malignant tumor 32. Not night 33. German heavyweight boxer 34. Indicates weight 39. Businessman 42. Charged negatively 44. Indian instrument 46. Helps you know where you’re going 47. Written works 49. Kate and Rooney’s last name
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, as long as you keep trying your best, you will come out on top. Now you just have to have a little more confidence in yourself. Choose a motivational song as your anthem.
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Beautiful Brick Front Transitional w/Almost Half Acre Lot w/ 5,273 S HRAN M Sq. Ft, Finished Basement, 6 BRs H AR W & 3.5 Baths. 1st Floor Features Two Story Foyer w/ Formal Living & Dining Rooms w/ Refinished Wood Flrs, Eat-In Kitchen w/ New Granite Counters, & Backsplash, Countertop Top Range w/ Gas Cooking, New Stainless Steel Stove, Microwave & Refrigerator. Two Story FR w/ Gas FP Plus 1st Floor Office. 2nd Floor Offers A Spacious Vaulted Master Suite w/ Sitting Area, 2 Walk-In Closets, Deluxe Bath w/Jetted Tub & Tiled Shower. There Are 3 Additional Bedrooms & Hall Bath. Finished Basement Gives You A Huge Rec Room, Full Bath, Craft Room & 2 Additional Bedrooms. Vinyl Siding& Windows, Central Vac System, Newer Dimensional Roof, 2 Car Attached Garage, 2 Zone Heating & Cooling, Rear Deck & Fenced Backyard. $474,000
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Brick Front Transitional In Highly Sought After Ash Creek Community! Well Established Community Includes A Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness, Playground Facility, Basketball & Tennis Courts. Almost 3,500 Sq Ft w/ 5 Bedrooms. First Floor Offers Two Story Foyer, Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Family Room w/ Gas FP, Eat-In Kitchen w/ Appliances Conveying Plus Office. Other Amenities Include Maintenance Free Vinyl Siding & Windows, Utility Room w/ Washer & Dryer, Two Car Attached Garage, Huge Composite Rear Deck Overlooking The Fenced Back Yard, and Two Zone Heating & Cooling. The Seller Is Also Offering One Year AHS Home Warranty. $400,000
Over 2,200 sq ft w/ 4 BR’s, 2.5 baths, two story foyer, formal rooms, FR w/ gas FP, eat-in kitchen w/new Granite counters, new carpet & interior paint, vinyl siding & replacement windows, front porch, 2 car garage, rear deck, privacy fenced backyard plus natural gas heat/central air. $309,950
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Well Maintained with Over 3,200 Square Feet with 5 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. First Floor Features Formal Living and Dining Rooms, Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Double Pantry and Breakfast Nook Opening To The Family Room with Gas Fireplace and YV Niche Plus Half Bath. The Second Floor Offers a Master Suite with a Large Walk-In Closet, Plus Deluxe Bath with Garden Soaking Tub and Separate Shower with Glass Door. There Are Three Additional Bedrooms, Hall Bath, and Full Size Utility Room. The Finished Third Floor Could Be Used As The Fifth Bedroom or Rec Room. Other Amenities Include Vinyl Siding & Windows, Wood Floors Throughout First Floor, All New Carpet (Except Third Floor), All New Interior Paint, Two Zone Heating & Cooling, Two Car Side Entry Garage, Front Porch, Rear Deck, Fenced Back Yard, Paved Drive and Aggregate Concrete Walkway. Just in Time to Enjoy the Awesome Neighborhood Pool for the Summer! $382,950
Meticulously Maintained Brick Front w/ Almost 4,000 Sq Ft, 5 BR’s & 3.5 Baths. 1st Floor Features Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Family Room w/ Built-In Bookcases & Gas FP, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Granite Counters w/ Tile Backsplash, 42” Cherry Cabinets, Double Wall Oven, Countertop Range, Microwave, Dishwasher & Refrigerator Plus 1st Floor Bedroom w/ Full Bath. The 2nd Floor Gives You The Huge Master Suite w/ Sitting Area, 2 Walk-In Closets & Deluxe Bath w/ Garden Soaking Tub & Tiled Shower, 3 Additional Large Bedrooms & Full Bath. 612 Unfinished Sq Ft on the 3rd Floor & Rough In for Full Bath. Other Amenities Include 2 Zone Heating & Cooling, Custom Patio w/ Fire Pit, Full Irrigation, Brick Front Porch, Rear Deck, Wood Floors Throughout First Floors, Vinyl Siding & Windows, 2 Car Garage & More. This Home Is “MOVE IN READY”. $479,950
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Contest Rules You must be at least 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary to vote. All entries must be received in our office by Friday, June 16, 2017, 5:00 PM. Limit one vote per category per person. The 2017 Local’s Choice Contest includes Hanover County and the town of Ashland businesses only. The 2017 Local’s Choice Contest winners will be determined by the highest number of votes from the entries received, by the contest deadline. The 2017 Local’s Choice Contest results will be published in The Mechanicsville Local and The Hanover Local on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. The contest results do not reflect the views of The Mechanicsville Local and The Hanover Local. View complete rules online at www.richmond.com/tncms/admin/action/main/preview/site/news/local/hanover/mechanicsville-local/ local-s-choice-contest-rules-hanover-county-virginia-richmond-suburban/article_27c77944-374c-11e7-8976-43097117fda4.html
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7255 Hanover Green Drive Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 www.vaphysicians.com
At the stoplight near Bass Pro Shops 11670 Lake Ridge Parkway, Ashland, VA 23005
804-840-6201
Genevieve Bush, FNP
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Our convenient location, caring and highly skilled professional staff, and modern facility reflect our commitment to providing the highest quality of health care to the community. We provide comprehensive care for the entire family: children, adolescents and adults. • • • •
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Gynecological exams Laboratory testing X-Rays Allergy injections
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Ryan Williams D.O.
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Braces for adults and children.
Dr. Elizabeth W. Mei www.rvado.com 804.427.7420
Sleepaway Day Camps Camps
Your Hometown Collision Center
Retreat Center
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804.559.7990 www.HealingConnectionsVA.com
7380 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville VA 23111 • (804) 993-4567
QUALITY LOCAL VALUE We Are a Full Service Salon and Spa Offering Specialty Hair and Massage. building well crafted homes in Hanover since 1999
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Mechanicsville Animal Hospital 7044 Lee Park Road
559-9800 Rutland Animal Hospital
IN THE RUTLAND COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER
Call 730-9620
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DRY CLEANING
Handled with care.
Chuck Jenkins
Your results-driven Long & Foster Realtor.™
Hawthorne Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Inc.
www.soldbychuck.net | 804.397.9389
8005 Creighton Pkwy (Beside 360 Kroger) 804.559.0633
Mechanicsville’s Favorite Barber Shop
There’s always something going on at EST!
FADEZ & BLADEZ BARBER SHOP Men’s Haircut, Shampoo & Hot Towel $19 7225 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville (In the PetSmart Shopping Center)
804.723.4694
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
730-1009
• 10 pool tables • 18 flat-screen TVs • Dartboards
• Wings, Burgers & Seafood • Live music
528233-01
Take the Stress out of Buying or Selling a Home
8044 Mechanicsville Turnpike
318766-01
Located In Downtown Mechanicsville
Celebrating 40 Years in Business G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist Bill Foreman on site. Craftsmanship at its finest. EST. 1977
10388 Leadbetter Rd. Located in the Hanover Air Park
550-2505
Judy Kilgour A TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL Long & Foster Realtors Serving the Richmond Region since 1989 Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia License # 0225167623 Direct: 804.569.0238 Cell: 804.363.1753 judy.kilgour@LNF.com judykilgour.com
407 England Street Ashland, VA 804-798-0941
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Auto Dealership: _______________________ Bookstore: ____________________________
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Address:_______________________________________________
Travel Agency: __________________________________
Tractor & Lawn Repair: ____________________
Tree Service: ____________________________
Tattoo: _________________________________
Tanning Salon: ___________________________
Tailor: __________________________________
Storage: _______________________________
Senior Living Community: __________________
Siding & Window: ________________________
Roofing Service: _________________________
Real Estate Company:_____________________
Pool/Spa Company:_______________________
Plumbing Company: ______________________
Photographer: ___________________________
Pet Grooming: ___________________________
Pet Boarding: ____________________________
Pest Control: ____________________________
Paving:_________________________________
Painting: _______________________________
Nail Salon: ______________________________
Moving Service: __________________________
Landscaping: ____________________________
Insurance Company: ______________________
Bring in or Mail to: The Mechanicsville Local 8460 Time-Dispatch Blvd. Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Powerwashing: __________________________
Car Wash: ______________________________
Builder: ________________________________
Barbershop: ___________________________
Assisted Living Facility: ____________________
Auto Body Shop: _________________________
Auto Services: ___________________________
Attorney/Law Firm: _______________________
SERVICES
Wings: _________________________________
Thai:___________________________________
Steak: _________________________________
Sports Bar: _____________________________
Seafood: _______________________________
Pizza: __________________________________
Mexican: _______________________________
Lunch: _________________________________
Korean: ________________________________
Italian: _________________________________
Ice Cream: ______________________________
Hot Dog: _______________________________
Home Remodeling: _______________________
Home Improvement: ______________________ Dinner: _________________________________ Hamburger: _____________________________
Heating & Cooling:______________________
Hair Salon: ______________________________
Gutter: _________________________________
Funeral Home: ___________________________
Flooring Company: _______________________
Fence Company: ______________________
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Financial Institution/Planning Firm: ___________
Electrician: ______________________________
Dry Cleaner: ____________________________
Daycare: _______________________________
Adult Daycare: ___________________________
Contractor: ______________________________
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Computer Repair Services: _________________
Caterer: ________________________________
Carpet Cleaning: _________________________
Dessert: ________________________________
Deli: ___________________________________
Coffee: _________________________________
Chinese: _______________________________
Buffet: _________________________________
Breakfast: ______________________________
Barbecue: ______________________________
Bar & Grill: ______________________________
Bakery: ________________________________
Name:_________________________________________________
Historical Landmark: ______________________
Golf Course: ____________________________
Dance Studio: ___________________________
Children’s Party Spot: _____________________
Bowling Alley: ___________________________
Band (Local): ____________________________
Art Gallery:______________________________
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Yoga/Barre Studio: _____________________
Veterinarian/Vet Hospital: ________________
Physical Therapist: _____________________
Pharmacy: ____________________________
Pediatrician Office: _____________________
Optometrist: __________________________
Orthodontist: __________________________
Massage Therapist: ____________________
Hearing: ______________________________
Gym: ________________________________
Family Physician Office: _________________
Dietician: _____________________________
Dentist: ______________________________
Day Spa: _____________________________
Chiropractor: __________________________
HEALTH & FITNESS
Thrift Store: ____________________________
Jewelry Store: _________________________
Hunting Supply Store: ___________________
Hardware Store: _______________________
Grocery Store: _________________________
Furniture Store: ________________________
Flowers/Gifts:__________________________
Fishing Supply Store: ____________________
Comic Book Store: _______________________
EATS & DRINKS
Music School: ___________________________
Appliance Store: _______________________
Boutique: _____________________________
Live Music Venue: ________________________
Karaoke: _______________________________ Antiques: _____________________________
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804.746.0035
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Hanover’s most comprehensive selection of craft beer to-go with 40+ rotating taps for growler/crowler fills.
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9357 Atlee Road, Rutland Commons
804.442.2989
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Rowe Furniture, Flexsteel, Broyhill, Lane, Liberty, TEI Oak and much more!
Mechanicsville
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Funeral Home and Cremation Service
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Adult Day Health Services
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804-746-4470
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2017 Local’s Choice Contest Rules – Hanover County, Virginia – Richmond Suburban News 1. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE ONE’S CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS CONTEST IS INTENDED FOR PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND WILL BE GOVERNED BY U.S. LAW. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE OR NOT LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. Employees of the Richmond Suburban News and its affiliates which are owned by BH Media Group, Inc. (“Sponsor”), and members of their immediate families (spouse, parents, children, and siblings and their spouses) are eligible to vote but are not eligible to win prizes (if any) associated with this Contest. Void where prohibited. 2. Agreement to Official Rules. By participating in the Local’s Choice (also referred to as the “Contest” or “Promotion”), participant fully agrees to and accepts these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in disqualification from the Promotion. This Contest is not intended to be used for gambling purposes. If it is determined that a participant is using the Contest for gambling purposes, that participant will be disqualified. 3. Eligibility. Voting under this Promotion is open to United States residents who reside within 100 miles of the Richmond Suburban News office located at 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116 who are the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of participation, and who have the capacity to enter into legally binding contracts and satisfy all eligibility requirements. Nominated business contestants are only eligible to participate in the Promotion if they have a physical storefront within Hanover County, Virginia or the town of Ashland, Virginia. 4. Voting Process. Participants may vote for business contestants Wednesday, May 17, 2017 through Friday, June 16, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. by writing in the business contestants on an official Local’s Choice ballot. Official Local’s Choice ballots will be located in the Sponsor’s publications (The Mechanicsville Local or The Hanover Local) on May 17, May 24, and May 31, 2017. Official ballots may be mailed or personally delivered to The Mechanicsville Local, 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116. Entries must be received by Sponsor by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 to be eligible. Only one ballot per person, and only one vote per category per ballot is allowed. All ballots must include name, address, email address and telephone number and must list a minimum of ten (10) business contestants to be counted. Ballots that are incomplete, illegible or damaged are void and will not be accepted or eligible. Any participant suspected of using a proxy for voting, concealing one’s true identity, using the name of a fictitious person or a real person without such person’s authorization will be disqualified. All registration information submitted by voters to the Promotion must be valid. In the event the Sponsor believes a ballot was not valid or violated these rules, any votes related to such ballot will be disqualified. Votes may not be sold, bought or paid for. 5. Business Winners . Winners will be determined by the total number of votes received during the voting period. The business contestants that receive the most, second most, and third most votes in a category will be the First, Second and Third place winner, respectively, for that category and will be published in The Local’s Choice publication on July 26, 2017. In the event of a tie, the tying businesses will all receive the award. All prizes are non-transferable. 6. General Conditions. By participating in the Promotion, participants agree to comply with and to be bound by the Official Rules and by all interpretations of the Official Rules by the Sponsor. Decisions of
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Sponsor shall be final in all matters relating to the Promotion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value. Prizes are non-transferable. Each winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes and may be required to complete an IRS form W-9. Sponsor reserves the right to withhold prizes until a completed form W-9 is received. If a dispute arises regarding who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the person in whose name the entry was made. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries. The Sponsor reserves the right to withdraw the transmission of the Promotion and award the prize from among the eligible entries received prior to the date of the withdrawal. Entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification from this Contest. The Sponsor reserves the right to permanently disqualify from this Contest any person they believe has violated these Official Rules. A participant grants to the Sponsor and its affiliates the right to use and publish his/her proper name and address online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest. By accepting a prize, a winner grants the Sponsor the right to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without further compensation. Participants agree (a) to release and hold the Sponsor and all of its respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including death, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prize or participation in this Contest; (b) that under no circumstances will participants be permitted to obtain awards for any punitive, incidental or consequential damages; (c) all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (d) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of- pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys’ fees and court costs. 7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in this Contest, each participant assumes all liability for any injury or damages caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Contest and/or the acceptance and/or use of any prize and releases the Sponsor from any such liability. The Sponsor is not responsible for Internet crashes or slowdowns caused by network congestion, viruses, sabotage, satellite failures, phone line failures, electrical outages, natural disasters or acts of man or God, lost, late, misdirected, postage-due, unintelligible, returned, undelivered entries or email, or for lost, interrupted or unavailable satellite, network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Website, or other connections availability, accessibility or traffic congestion, miscommunications, failed computer, network, telephone, satellite or cable hardware or software or lines, or technical failure, or jumbled, scrambled, delayed or misdirected transmissions, computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic or network. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of this Contest or Website, or act in violation of the Official Rules, or act in any manner to threaten or abuse or harass any person, or violate Website’s terms of service, as solely determined by the Sponsor, will be disqualified. The Sponsor is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information whether caused by Website users, tampering, hacking, or by any of the programming or equipment associated with or used in this Contest, and assumes no responsibility for any errors, omission, deletion, interruption or delay in operation or transmission or communication line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized Website access. Any use of robotic, macro, automatic, programmed or like methods of play will void all such plays, and may subject that participant to disqualification.
The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual (and all of his or her submissions) who tampers with the submission process. The Sponsor is not responsible for injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer or property related to or resulting from participating in this Contest. Should any portion of Contest be, in the Sponsor’s sole opinion, compromised by virus, worms, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor, corrupts or impairs administration, security, fairness or proper operation of this Contest, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SPONSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE DAMAGES. IN ANY EVENT THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SPONSOR TO ANY PERSON DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATING TO THIS CONTEST, THE PRIZES, OR USE OR ENJOYMENT OF ANY PRIZE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $10.00. By entering this contest, each entrant agrees that (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the drawing or the prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs, directly or indirectly associated with entering this contest, but in no event will attorneys’ fees be awarded or recoverable; and (iii) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby knowingly and expressly waives all rights to, any damages other than actual out-of-pocket expenses. The Contest and the rights and obligations of the Sponsor and participants associated therewith will be governed and controlled by the laws of the State of Virginia, applicable to contracts made and performed therein without reference to the applicable choice of law provisions. All actions, proceedings, and litigation relating to the Sponsor in connection with this Contest will be instituted and prosecuted solely within Hanover County, Virginia, and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Hanover County, Virginia. Participants in the Contest hereby waive any right to jury trial relating to this contest against the Sponsor. With respect to any claim against Sponsor relating to this Contest or any prize, any acceptance, possession or use of any prize, valid service of process and proper filing of any claim in a court of competent jurisdiction must occur within three (3) months of the date such claim accrued, or such claim shall be forever waived, barred and discharged. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. 8. Sponsor. The decisions of the Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Contest shall be final and binding on all persons in all respects. The Sponsor is not responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the contest. 9. Notice. The Mechanicsville Local and The Hanover Local logo, are respective trademarks of BH Media Group, Inc. and are registered in the U.S.
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