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Butler leads PHHS class, Cheeley Chamber gets legislative update and Rossman are co-salutatorians

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

ASHLAND — Five members of Hanover County’s state legislative team updated members of the local business community and interested stakeholders on the recently completed Virginia General Assembly short session at a

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SHLAND – Levi Butler graduates on Saturday as valedictorian of the Class of 2017 at Patrick Henry High School with a grade point average of 4.63768.

Sharing the honors as co-salutatorians are Coleman Cheeley and Aiden C.

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LEVI BUTLER

COLEMAN CHEELEY

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PHHS co-salutatorian

Rossman. Their grade point average tied at 4.6363.

The son of Ron and Judy Butler, Butler is a member of the Latin Club, Science National Honor Society and Marching Band.

He will be studying general engineering at Virginia

Tech.

Cheeley is the son of Amy Mendelson Cheeley and Carl Cheeley.

He served as vice president of the Spanish National Honor Society and was a member of the National Honor Society, varsity soccer

recent breakfast meeting at Randolph-Macon College.

The Hanover Chamber of Commerce hosted the breakfast event at Estes Hall at RMC, an edition of its regular breakfast series.

All said the latest session was a fast and furious exercise see CHAMBER, pg. 7

team and varsity volleyball team.

In the community, Cheeley volunteers at the Rockville Center/Gym and works in the Service Garden for the Central Virginia Food Bank. see PHHS, pg. 4

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ECHANICSVILLE — Every year, Hanover County recognizes a number of its most outstanding volunteers at its “Spirit of Volunteerism” celebration.

The 2017 celebration was held on May 16 at Hanover High School.

Judges selected the following volunteers for a 2017 “Spirit of Volunteerism” award: Andrew Cunningham and Addison Raso won the “Spirit of Youth” award.

Cunningham could hardly wait until he turned 14 to become a Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Explorer and volunteer. He has contributed over 400 volunteer hours to the Sheriff ’s Office and hundreds of hours to Hanover’s fire department. He also helped raise money for the Lee-Davis High School Band. Raso is 16 and has been volunteering since she was 9. She volunteers, year after year, for multiple organizations in Hanover and the surrounding area, including Girl Scouts, Camp Hope Richmond, Miracles in Motion, Cool Spring Challenger Sports, Night to Shine Prom and Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant. She advocated for her church to establish the God Inspires Friendships Together (GIFT) ministry, which is designed for church members with special needs. The category’s sponsor, Virginia Credit Union represented by Glen

Birch, made contributions to charities designated by Andrew and Addison.

Alan Fearnow received the “Spirit of Dedication” award. He spearheads the Backpack Kids Program, which provides breakfast, lunch and dinner for low-income children every weekend. The program he began has grown from two schools and 20 children to 16 schools and 165 children.

Now housed at New Song Church, the program engages 16 other local churches. The category’s sponsor, Covenant Woods represented by Elizabeth Pace, made a contribution to the Backpack Kids Program.

Tommy and Jimmy Davis received the “Spirit of Family” award. The two brothers have devoted themselves to helping the people of Hanover and beyond by providing free and substantial home repair. They have worked almost daily to ensure that homes are safe and accessible for seniors, families and those with disabilities. Innumerable people have been impacted by both brothers.

Sadly, Jimmy Davis passed away in February during this year’s “Spirit of Volunteerism” nomination process. Tommy continues to honor Jimmy’s big heart, strong faith and willing hands in service to others. The category’s sponsor, Ashland Wal-Mart, made see SPIRIT, pg. 4

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

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

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny less than $200, not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 1020 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

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

Manufacture, sale or possession of a controlled substance was reported in the 8000 block of Elm Drive/Stonewall Park, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale or possession of a controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Adaline Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported on Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Destruction of property was reported in the 14200 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

Breaking and entering to commit larceny or assault was reported in the 13200 block of Woodside Lane, Ashland.

Grand larceny of $200 or more, not from a person, was reported in the 9000 block of Laurel Branch Circle, Mechanicsville.

Reckless handling of firearm was reported in the 13000 block of Fairway Lane, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Oak Trail, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6300 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Reckless handling of firearm was reported in the 4000 block of Fraley Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

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Unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage was reported in the 6200 block of Rolling Forest Circle, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from an auto was reported from the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Destruction of property

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Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Destruction of property was reported in the 14200 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

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Grand larceny of $200 or more, not from a person, was reported in the 10100 block of Leadbetter Place, Ashland.

ID theft to avoid arrest was reported in the 7600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud greater than $200 in six months was reported in the 9500 block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Commerce Boulevard, Ashland.

Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 17300 block of Level Drive, Doswell.

Concealment, price altering merchandise less than $200 was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road,

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Trespass after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7600 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from an auto was reported in the 8300 block of Marc Gregory Court, Mechanicsville.

An attempt to obtain money by false pretense was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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a contribution to Resurrection Disaster Relief.

The “Spirit of Team” award was shared by the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office Motorist’s Assistance Team and the Regional Hospital Accompaniment Response Team (R-HART). Since 2010, the Motorist’s Assistance Team volunteers have patrolled the county keeping an eye out for motorists in distress, conducting traffic, assisting with special events or helping patrol officers in other ways. This team has logged over 15,000 hours through December 2016. R-HART volunteers pro-

vide 24/7 support and a wide variety of services to survivors of sexual violence, including emotional support, education about the dynamics of violence and local resources, information about protective orders, referrals for follow up services like counseling, and trauma informed advocacy.

They respond to calls from six hospitals, including Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. Amy Hilliard of Battlefield Press, the award’s sponsor, made a donation to Hanover Safe Place.

There were two “Spirit of One” winners, Karen Altman and Susan Shearouse.

Altman serves on the John Gandy Elementary School

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Shearouse is the board chair and group coach for “Leaders” in the Circles Ashland organization. Circles is a partnership between community volunteers and individuals or families living in poverty or “Leaders” that reside in Hanover County. She dedicates 15 hours weekly to organizing and managing individuals and volunteers to work together through meaningful relationships that help end the cycle of poverty. She has helped to increase the awareness of her community on the issues of poverty, working hard to provide the necessary resources so that the families and communities will thrive and begin to resolve the issue.

Larry Schools of the category’s sponsor, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, made donations to John Gandy Elementary School and Circles Ashland.

Sgt. James C. Miles Jr. of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Reserve Deputy program received the “Spirit of Inspiration” award.

Miles has served in the program since 1989, dedicating hundreds of hours yearly in service of our community. As a volunteer law enforcement officer, he patrols the county, responds to natural disasters, helps with community events, and participates in the Project Lifesaver Program. Miles is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has received over 50 commendations for displaying outstanding character and dedication to the community. Award sponsor Grace Community Presbyterian Church, represented by Pastor Clint Dowda, made a contribution to the Project Lifesavers Program.

Chick-fil-A Mechanicsville received the “Commitment to Community” Award, which honors a Hanover business that exemplifies strong community values and a sustained commitment to supporting the community. The Baldwin Family and their Chick-fil-A

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Mark Fero, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Board on Service and chairman of the Virginia Service Foundation, delivered special remarks on behalf of the Governor’s Office and the Virginia Office of Volunteerism and Community Service.

During the recent National Volunteer Week, Gov. Terry McAuliffe presented the 2017 Virginia Volunteerism and Community Service Award, in the Small Business Category, to Pepicelli’s Pizza of Ashland.

Tom and Lisa Checkosky and Pepicelli’s Pizza won the 2016 “Commitment to Community” Award.

Attendees also were entertained by a special presentation made by the Hanover Youth Service Council and youth volunteers, the Hanover High School String Orchestra and the Hanover Concert Band.

In the program’s finale, Hanover Idols Alena Hicks, Sarah Hopkins, Raelyn McMillion, Audrey Kate Taylor, Patrick Warren and Kellie Watson performed “What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love.”

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Her community involvement includes serving as a volunteer coach for Hotshots field hockey and a volunteer member of Hands-on RVA. Rossman will be playing D1 field hockey at American University. She is considering a degree in psychology. She is going to take a gap semester in Germany before attending college.

She was enthusiastic about her high school experience.

“The PH pride that filled the school my senior year made me more proud than ever to be a patriot.”

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Last year, volunteers in Hanover collectively contributed over 468,000 hours of service. That total reflects the reported work of over 25,000 volunteers. These hours of service are calculated to have had a value of over $12.2 million!

Angela Kelly-Wiecek, chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, welcomed attendees to the event and made opening remarks.

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He plans to pursue a double major in Global Studies and Spanish at the University of North Carolina.

An IB Diploma candidate, Cheeley said about his high school years: “I look forward to broadening my horizons in college, and eventually making a difference in the world.”

Rossman parents are Adam and Abigail Rossman.

She has been a four-year varsity field hockey member.

She also was a member of the Beta Club and Emerging

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MECHANICSVILLE – A dream came true last week for about 80 immigrants when officially became naturalized citizens of the United States of America during a ceremony and federal court proceeding at the Historic Polegreen Church in Mechanicsville.

The Wednesday, June 7, naturalization ceremony was hosted by the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation, which hosts history-based tours, re-enactments, and specialized programs surrounding the rich narratives that the site preserves.

It was conducted under the auspices of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

An estimated 300 people, most of whom included family, friends and loved ones attended the sunny Wednesday morning ceremony to applaud and capture photos of the new citizens as they went through the official American naturalization process.

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Lori Jackson, standing at the podium, an Immigration Services Officer II with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), congratulates new American citizens June 7 during the end of a Naturalization Ceremony at the Historic Polegreen Church in Mechanicsville.

Those in line to receive their citizenships immigrated to the United States from different countries across the globe.

Doug Blue, director of communications for the historic foundation, said there were

people from every continent who were being naturalized at the ceremony.

“They were just from everywhere — it was unbelievable!

[There were people] from Asia, Africa, a number of Europeans

– Germans and [others] from a lot of different countries in Europe; but they were from all over the place,” Blue said.

Supervisory Immigrations see POLEGREEN, pg. 15

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Graduates, it’s your time — pursue dreams

Responding to Social Security and its woes

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor What do you want to be when you grow up?

Honestly, when I accepted my diploma 43 years ago, I didn’t have a clue.

I had a college preparatory degree, so on to higher learning was the path to take. I was accepted at Marshall University, but opted to stay in my hometown and attend the community college. I know — I should have had that experience.

Although I expect my parents would have pulled the financial plug after a semester, because I wasn’t especially serious about education.

I guess I’ve done pretty well over the years with this newspaper career. But I’ve wondered what if I had pursued my goal of becoming a psychiatrist. I know — who would have seen that one coming?

It started my freshmen year when we were

into the whole career studies mode. I became fascinated with Sigmund Freud and his theories.

I thought “I’ve found my calling.” Well, that was until I learned you had to become an M.D. before getting that specialty degree.

The visions of what takes place in a medical center weren’t acceptable to someone who was a regular blood donor but would never watch. I still won’t when I’m having lab work done.

Anyway, as the 2017 graduates of Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry prepare for their big day on Saturday, I wish them all the best as they prepare to fulfill their dreams.

The honor students have been highlighted the past four weeks and they are an impressive group representing our renowned public school system. Congratulations on achieving such a distinguished recognition.

Whether you’ll be attending college in the fall, preparing for a vocation made available to you through the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology Center, or serving your country in the military, this is your time to shine. Whatever your decision, chase it all the way to success. It’s yours for the taking.

Do I regret the career I often refer to as falling into? Not at all. The people I’ve met, the friends I’ve made, the opportunities to make incredible memories have paid off tenfold.

Graduates, as you look forward, take that chance. Go where your heart sends you. Sometimes the result of “going for it” really does pay off.

Hanover County Public Schools’ commencement schedule is: 8:30 a.m. L-DHS; 12 p.m. HHS; 3:30 p.m. PHHS; and 7 p.m. AHS. Here’s to your future, the Class of 2017.

There’s no doubt about it: Father always knows best

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist In the late 1970s, Hurricane Agnes leveled the small community located along Seneca Creek and left few remnants of what once occupied the peaceful stretch of land that nestled up to the still waters that ran off the Potomac River.

The small restaurant, a hotel and the numerous bike or boat rental

shacks and the long line of small cottages that once lined the creek as it meandered to a three-tiered viaduct that opened onto the expansive Potomac with the faint sight of the distant shore of Virginia always visible were gone forever.

News quickly arrived from state authorities with the expected news that the small hamlet would not be rebuilt, the land declared too flood-

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The small stretch of creek and the community were quickly forgotten, another neglected piece of Americana lost to all but those who remember, or write about it.

Seneca Creek held a lifetime of childhood memories for me, and some of the happiest summer days were spent jumping off an anchored rowboat sitting smack dab in the mid-

dle of the Potomac.

If we were not renting a motorboat and heading out on an adventure with our Uncle Dudley, we were renting bikes and following the C&O Canal towpath along three locks that ended at the Great Falls of the Potomac.

A trip to Seneca always offered a unique look at something new or unusual, and never failed to mystify. see FATHER, pg. 8

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In response to Opinion, Congress, leave Social Security alone: Sorry that’s too late. In the 1970s Congress, while playing down the fact, funds were taken from Social Security.

A vulture was left to document the transaction stating the funds were being used for NASA to fund space flight at the time.

As time would go on, to my knowledge, those funds were never replaced, making it easier for those funds to continue to be redirected and no one would be aware of their action.

Yes, Congress needs to stand up to protect Social Security; replace funds that were taken; go back to basics.

Americans worked and paid into the program, with these funds being automatically taken from each paycheck.

I know of many individuals who worked most of their lives; however, they were taken from us too soon.

I know personally my father was a great man and because of him is why I became who I am. He had to drop out of school at a young age to help out on the family farm to help his family.

He did work over 30 years and would pass away at the age of 55 with lung cancer and an allergy from chemicals he was exposed to. He was a trucker, but he could not positively prove which company the chemicals would come from. A lot of trips were in the Norfolk area.

I traveled from Virginia Beach to take him to MCV for his chemo treatments. Then he became unable to work. He not only lost his income but his health insurance too. No one ever knew because it was just between him and me.

I used to give him my emergency money I kept on hand to help out.

Then he was forced to go to the VA hospital. At that time, because of his see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Heading to Boys State and Girls State

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These 10 boys and four girls will be attending Boys State and Girls State, respectively, June 18-24. They are being sponsored

by American Legion Post 175 of Mechanicsville and funded by that organization, the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville, the Lions Club of Mechanicsville and Post 206 of Ashland. The group received an orientation on Sunday, May 21, at Post 175 given by Ike Kelley, past commander of the Virginia American Legion, and Susan Lee, past commander of the Virginia American Legion Auxiliary. Both individuals have been long time counselors at Boys and Girls State. These rising high school seniors said they are excited about their upcoming experience.

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to address some pressing issues facing the Commonwealth.

Sen. Ryan McDougle cited the group’s successes in revamping a state budget that came up short by $1.5 billion.

McDougle said the efforts produced real results in the form of raises for State Police troopers, educators and local government employees.

“We focused on compensation for state and state supported employees, particularly money for law enforcement and areas where we have had a high turnover,” McDougle said.

He also noted the recent budget’s commitment to funding the VRS retirement system for state employees by almost $190 million.

The General Assembly also established a cash reserve fund of $35 million to meet any revenue shortfalls and increased funding for K-12 education.

Sen. Jennifer McClellan told the group her short term in the Senate has limited the number

of bills she’s introduced, but pointed to several important issues she confronted during her tenure in the General Assembly.

McClellan said her focus has always centered on education, and she fostered delegation that provides computer code training for K-12 teachers.

She also has worked on domestic violence issues The former delegate said her district is diverse, including everything from mansions on Monument Avenue to housing projects in Richmond.

“I think my district is a microcosm of the Commonwealth,” McClellan said.

She also is researching ways to modernize the state code to accommodate new business models like Uber.

“There are new businesses popping up everyday that our laws do not recognize or allow,” McClellan said, noting she had introduced legislation to allow new business models.”

Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant has served for two years in the see CHAMBER, pg. 19

Dillard honored at Randolph-Macon for outstanding academic success Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Olivia J. Dillard, a 2016 graduate of Atlee High School, recently

was included in RandolphMacon College’s Dean’s List for outstanding academic success.

Dillard is pursuing a double major in Religious Studies and

Sociology in R-MC’s A. Purnell Bailey Scholars for pre-ministerial students. Her summer internship will be leadership at the college’s “Convergance” program for high school stu-

dents who are interested in both faith and science.

Dillard, a rising sophomore, is the daughter of Tripp and Diane Dillard of Mechanicsville.

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age, I forced him into trying for disability, which, I’m sorry, was a joke.

Meanwhile, we continued to try to give him some hope with the disability process.

Then we did get the notice that he was declined. We kept it to ourselves; he never knew about being denied. Two days after that notice he died.

He served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II and was taken at the age of 55.

The question: Where are the funds he paid into the Social Security program?

My brother also served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He also was taken at an early age; he was 67. He also paid into the program. The question is: Where are his funds?

Instead of going to the families, Congress gives these,

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what they call excess funds, to support the refugees, welfare and our prisoners so they can be well cared for.

Welfare: That’s older than I am; however, I’m sorry it’s only applied to certain ethnic groups. I don’t put the blame on the people. During the early years the groups were encouraged to get on the program through Congress. However, they will never admit to it taking the easy way, taking credit for all the great work they have done.

You would not find it in the headlines but this became the easy way out for all the deadbeat dads with multiple children.

What angers me is the abuse of the system to help instead created a growing unsolved issue. Where are those funds really coming from?

I would love to audit these areas and replace funds back into Social Security and pass

a law that all funds go back to that division and are not wasted by government’s wasteful spending. Enough is enough!

Prison: The “Opinion” that was on target — again, centuries old.

My father had made delivers to some of the area prisons through his job. He didn’t really talk about it. I was a child so I don’t know exactly which ones. Here we are growing the food we eat and hunting for food on our table or do without, while inmates have all the amenities: TV, running water, hot showers, steak, pork, fresh bread – you get the message.

Not to be disrespectful, your opinion, while it is very truthful, it is centuries old.

Congress did not listen then; they choose to close that door now because they don’t see that it is an issue. Then, when they are up for election or re-election, they might touch it.

People see what they want

to see. Myself, I look at all sides before I make an opinion. The old Army solution, “Hurry up and wait.”

Thank you for your time.

One last thing: Retirement.

Hmmm? What planet does that exist on again?

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There was the strange combination of summer dwellers in the shabby cottages that

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Although most of the trips to Seneca were with Uncle Dudley, every child’s dream of an ideal uncle, the most special of those visits was a day spent six decades ago with my father.

I suppose he had heard more than enough about Dudley’s unbelievable talents, generosity, and willingness to take us to the most exciting places in our small world, and decided it was time for a father and son outing to Seneca.

We departed early in the day and arrived at the rental pier just as the weathered man was placing oars in the heavy wooden rowboats. I could have told him that Dudley always rented the motorboats located at the end of the lane, but I followed his lead and climbed in the small skiff.

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flashes of sunlight penetrated the large oak limbs that had long ago covered the creek.

The light made the white shirt he wore almost seem fluorescent. He always wore a white shirt, neatly pressed and starched, and rarely rolled up the sleeves — but on this day, he did. I noticed his well developed but normal sized muscles as they worked in coordination with the oars and the waves as I thought to myself how difficult rowing a boat must be.

The small gray hair that edged his short sideburns offered the only contrast to a jet black head of hair, neatly parted and rarely mussed. In the summer, he wore blue suits and a straw fedora, but, this day, his head was uncovered.

The anchor made a splash as we arrived in a channel near a small island located near the middle of the river closer to the Virginia side. The only sound was the ruffle of the small brown bag packed by my mother as he unpacked

the sandwiches. The smell of home-baked ham permeated the vanilla-covered wrappers as he neatly undid my mother’s handiwork.

A small thermos of iced tea provided the perfect accompaniment for a lunch with the perfect location, with the perfect company. We talked about a lot of things that day, sitting in that overused rowboat, bobbing in the calm waters of the Potomac as they gathered speed headed for the falls.

I was a small boy and didn’t know much about this quiet man who never spared words when prompted by his children. I didn’t realize then that I’d never heard him say a curse word or raise his voice in anger toward my mother or miss a day of work or a school play or baseball game.

The only thing I really knew was that I felt lucky to have this guy as a dad, and I liked spending time with him. It’s a relationship that he nurtured early in my life, a commitment

he didn’t talk about, only lived.

The ham sandwiches on soft white bread were almost gone, so we searched for a spot to throw our fishing line, both of us hoping for non-yielding results. The small fishing rod seemed small in his hands, a relic of a past birthday gift.

I didn’t know then it would be the only fishing rod I ever owned, but he wouldn’t be surprised.

The sun didn’t seem as bright or intense as the softer hues of afternoon painted the shoreline and gently rippling waves.

He rowed seemingly effortless across the open stretch that separated us from Seneca, each stroke exactly the same, each oar hitting the gentle waves simultaneously. The repetitive motion mirrored the way he lived his life with steady strokes and focused determination.

Less than a year later, he was gone and a young boy was left with only memories, faint

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Extension project includes detours Residents of Atlee Station Road area air their concerns at community meeting

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE — Expect delays.

That’s the word county officials provided to residents along Atlee Station Road and others who will be affected by the Atlee Road Extended project that began in March.

More than 200 concerned residents turned out last week for a community meeting to discuss the project and gather information regarding the detours planned for the project.

Director of Public Works Mike Flagg said the project should be completed by late summer 2018, and there will be numerous detours during the six-phase project that will ease traffic problems along the busy corridor. When com-

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Phase 1 construction began in March and the railroad crossing at Cool Springs Road will be eliminated when the project is completed in late summer 2018. Traffic will be routed on an overpass across the tracks.

pleted, motorists will have two options to reach U.S. 301 from the Atlee High School area.

The project will connect Atlee Road in the Rutland subdivision to Atlee Station Road near Warren Avenue.

Phase 1 began in March and does not require detours as crews install bridge pilings for the structure that will rise above the railroad tracks near Cool Springs Road.

Flagg said public cooperation is vital to minimizing the negative traffic issues surrounding the project and the simplest of measures will help.

Placing a child on a school bus versus driving them to school or planning alternative routes could make a significant impact on traffic levels.

Flagg wants to get the word out regarding the project and its different phases, including the detours and alternate routes.

While no detours are required for Phase 1, the following phase will require the closing of Cool Springs Road in the fall.

Some attendees questioned the timing, considering the start of a new school year and the many inexperienced drivers on the road during that period.

Flagg said the county is collaborating with the Virginia Department of Transportation to mitigate those concerns with tools that include a reduction in speed limit or increased fines for speeding through the detours.

Phases 3 and 4 also involve detours and the reopening of Cool Springs Road. Those detours will be announced as

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DORIS AMORY Doris Elizabeth Brand Amory, 88, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Henrico County, passed away June 3, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, George S. Amory; daughters, Kathy A. DeMoss (Mike) AMORY and Gail A. Cain (David); four grandchildren, Travis DeMoss (Kristina), Tracie Palmer (Drew) and Kyle and Abby Cain; three great-grandchildren, Reagan and Brycen DeMoss and Taylor Palmer; and her loving sisters, Theresa Kelley and Jean Jarvis. She

was predeceased by her parents, Joseph W. and Mayme J. Brand, and sisters, Kathryn Racine and Frances Drumm.

She was loved by her many nieces and nephews. Doris was a loving wife, mother and Nana who was loved deeply. She had many special talents, such as being a great listener, quilting, cross-stitching, upholstering, knitting, sewing and was never afraid to try her hand at repairing anything. She was a strong person all her life and this trait has been handed down to her entire family. The family would like to extend their love and gratitude to her caregivers, Brenda, Edith and Linda.

The time she shared with them through the past years gave her great comfort. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of Virginia. A

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 8200 Woodman Road.

Burial followed at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Bliley’s Staples Mill Chapel at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements.

EVELYN L. BOWLES Evelyn L. Bowles, 100, of Goochland, passed away June 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Bowles Sr. She is survived by her son, Raymond E. Bowles Jr., and his wife, Maria Luisa Bowles, of Pinehurst, North Carolina; and three granddaughters, Kimberly Bowles Brummett and her husband, Clark Brummett, of Mechanicsville, Melissa Anne Bowles of Ft. Lee and

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Stephanie Bowles Antosiak and her husband, Chris Antosiak, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; her greatgrandson, Emerson Davis Antosiak; and dear friend, Janet Bowles of Midlothian. A graveside service was held at noon Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Greenwood Memorial Gardens at 12609 Patterson Avenue in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. Online condolences may be sent to woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.

The Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, at 1771 North Parham Road in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY BRIGHTWELL Dorothy Anderson Brightwell, 82 years old, of Mechanicsville, passed away on June 1, 2017. She was born to the late Frank and Margaret Anderson of Norge on July 26, 1934. Dorothy, known as Dot, was a retired Registered Nurse and a graduate of JohnstonWillis’ School of Nursing. She

enjoyed reading, studying scripture and spending time with family. She is survived by her two children, Diane Hylton and her husband, Ray, and Kevin Brightwell and his wife, Kim; three grandchildren, Kyle, Jenna and Mary; and one great-grandchild, Abby. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Trinity Christian Church at 8469 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville.

A private internment service for immediate family was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Trinity Christian Church.

RICHARD CECIL JR. Richard Colbert Cecil Jr., 81, a resident of Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, formerly of Henrico, died on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

Richard was born February 17, 1936, the son of Dr. Richard C. Cecil Sr. and Ruth Lloyd Cecil, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Nancy P. Cecil; his daughters, Karen Lee Cecil Noel and Janet Lynn Cecil Frick; son-in-law, Richie Noel; grandsons, Ryan Noel

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and Ben Frick; plus his loving dog, Holly. Richard graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill. He served in the Army Medical Corps during the Korean War for two years.

Richard graduated from Elon College where he met the love of his life, Nancy.

They CECIL were married in 1960 and settled in Richmond. He was an educator and guidance counselor at several schools in Richmond, including Byrd Middle School and Tucker High School.

Following his retirement, he continued to substitute teach at many Henrico County schools until 2015. Richard was an avid fisherman, softball player, Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan, loved spending time at their vacation home in Duck, North Carolina, and was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

They purchased one of the first homes in Park Terrace at Wellesley, where he was an active member of the community organization and enjoyed the swans and preservation of the lake. Richard will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, at Covenant Woods at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive in the Lodge Commons Room. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 1-800-242-8721 or www.heart. org. Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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ELMUS CROWDER JR. Elmus Leroy “Butch” Crowder Jr., a man who could never stop working, finally retired on the morning of June 3, 2017, peacefully in his home to be joined with his loyal fourlegged best buddy, Maggie.

Left to treasure his CROWDER memory are his wife of nearly 52 years, Donna Martin Crowder; his daughters, Michelle Vest (Mike) and Christi Barbour (Ricky); grandchildren, Allison, Michael Lee and Mason; a devoted cousin, David Carter; and a nephew, Johnnie Hansen. Butch’s career path was as long-winded and as colorful as his vocabulary.

He enjoyed learning new skills and passing along his knowledge. Butch could work magic with a roll of duct tape and a pocket knife. He worked endlessly to provide all he could for his girls and later his grandchildren. Butch loved Hanover tomatoes, pickin’ crabs, runnin’ his dogs, huntin’ deer, fishin’ and drinking beer. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off of his back for anyone. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his friends and family and relaxing in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

Butch wouldn’t like people to mourn his loss. With this in mind, the Crowder family asks that to remember him, gather your family together, spend quality time and reminisce.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Sharon Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (ncaquariumsociety.com/make-a-donation/) or to the charity of your choice in Butch’s name.

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

WILLIAM B. FERN JR. William B. Jr. Fern, 80, of Mechanicsville, passed away June 7, 2017. He was born February 19, 1937 in Pearisburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarice and William Fern; one brother Jerry FERN

(Lillian); and one brother-inlaw, Barry Albert. Survivors are his beloved wife of 57 years, Elsie A. Fern; brother, Andy (Mabel); sister, Brenda Polins; sisters-in-law, Doris (Eddie) Williams, Sonya (Boyce) Falls and Dixie Albert; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Bill, a graduate of Pearisburg High School, served nine years in the Marine Reserves and 40 years as a Boilermaker in Local #45, Richmond. He loved his family, pets, hunting, deep sea fishing, NASCAR and fast cars. The family will have no services. After cremation, a private entombment will occur later at Birchlawn Mausoleum in Pearisburg.

WILLIAM HARDING JR. William Robert “Bill” Harding Jr., who was born on

November 14, 1921, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2017. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 10 a.m.

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Saturday, June 17, 2017, in the Family Center at Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fairfield Presbyterian Church. For more information concerning the life of Bill Harding, the family invites you to visit affinityfuneralservice.com.

BERNICE C. HOGLE Bernice C. Hogle, 91, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior and with her loving husband of 60 years on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Delores H. Small and Edwina M. Hale; her grandchildren, Jennifer Lehman (Tripp), John Small III (Lara), HOGLE Phillip Vaughan (Sharon), Kathy Britton (Richard) and Christy

Horton (Steve); and 12 greatgrandchildren. She was a longstanding member of the Mechanicsville Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017, Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution in her honor to the Communion Fund of Mechanicsville Church of Christ, 8067 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

Floyd D. Longest, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd W. and Olive Longest; brothers, Willard and Melvin; and sisters, Geneva, Dorothy and Lula.

Floyd LONGEST is survived by his wife, Ann Longest; daughter, Deborah Matthews (Charles); his son, Floyd P. Longest; grandson, Michael Theisen (Avis); step-

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son, Brandon; his brother, Edmond; sister, Marie; and numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Floyd was a lifelong member of the VFW and avid hunter. He loved working on automobiles, gardening and sharing time with his friends and neighbors. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 14, 2017) in Signal Hill Memorial Park at 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES MACKEY Charles “Charlie” Mackey, 85, of Mechanicsville, departed this life on June 1, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Edna Mackey; and his aunt, Mary Burrows, who raised him after his parents’ deaths. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59

years, Mary; sons, Steve (Pam) and Greg (Kim); grandchildren, Alex, Kaylyn, Brandon (Samantha) and Cody; Butch Burrows and other beloved cousins; and special friends, Chuck and Stuart Page.

Charlie served in the U.S. Army and MACKEY was a retired electrician. He was a quiet, gentle soul who enjoyed spending time with family. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116 or Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 7161 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

NADINE MOSER Nadine Marcum Moser, of Mechanicsville, died Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born in New Castle, Indiana, and graduated from New Castle High School. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, James K. “Jim” Moser; mother, Margureite Trout Rohrbach; father, John Hall Marcum; and stepfather, Edward L. Rohrbach III. She is survived by her daughter, Terre Moser; and devoted family friend, LaVerne Snipes.

An informal service was held at 7:30 MOSER p.m.

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FeedMore/ Central Virginia Food Bank, 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond, VA 23220 or the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

CLIFTON NEWCOMB Clifton Lee “Cliff ” Newcomb, 74, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Audrey Adams Newcomb, and his father, Albert J. Newcomb. Cliff is survived by his mother, Ruby Berkley Newcomb; his daughters, Sharon DiLaura and husband Thomas of Chesapeake and Amanda Dover and husband Shawn of Mechanicsville; his granddaughters, Jessica, Megan, Stephanie and Taylor; his brothers, Johnny, Bobby, Hermie (Arlene); his sister, Brenda Lloyd; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cliff retired from Philip Morris in 1998 after

almost 30 years of service. He loved to play golf and spend time on Lake Gaston enjoying his jet skis. He especially enjoyed his time shared with family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 21, 2017) at the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church at 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville, where a Celebration of Life will be held following the visitation at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to either NEWCOMB the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church or the Bon Secours Hospice Program, online at www.bsvaf.org/supporthospice or mailed to the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, 7229 Forest Ave. Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226. Monaghan Funeral Home of Mechanicsville is in charge of arrangements.

RONALD NOVAK Ronald Novak returned to the Lord on May 24, 2017. Born on July 11, 1946, he lived most of his life in Connecticut. He resided in Richmond the past 20 years and was a longtime employee of a local Food Lion. Ron was an avid NASCAR fan and had a lifelong passion for music.

He especially loved family cookouts and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother NOVAK and father, Anna and Joseph Novak; and his sister, Nancy Novak Martin. He is survived by his children, Melissa Novak Cogan (Steve) and Michael Novak (Tracey), all of Mechanicsville; his grandchildren, Tiffany Cogan Hoyle (Wayne), Steven Cogan Jr., Michael Novak Jr. and Tori Novak; and a great-granddaughter, Lillian Hoyle. The see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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PRINCIPAL’S LIST (All A’s) Fourth grade – Olivia Barret, Nicole Clark, Cadence Coburn, Taegan Connell, Mackenzie Cooper, Cooper Early, Evelyn Frye, Shane Giles, Dante Guyah, Hannah Joly, Nathan Joly, Nathan Kelly, Rachel Lambert, Jude Lenhart, Ryan Meeks, Olivia Minton, Addyson Rice,

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FRANCES PARKER Frances Narron Parker went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2017. Born in North Carolina on April 27, 1939, to Nellie and Arthur Narron, she spent her entire married life raising her family in Mechanicsville. She is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Bobby Ray Parker; and her children, Deborah PARKER Parker Clark (Wayne) and Timothy Ray Parker (Kim); and only grandchild, Cameron Clark Cole (Brandon); and three great-grandchildren, Christian, Hunter and Charlotte. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Erdeen Eatman; and many wonderful

nieces and nephews, cousins and close family friends. She was devoted to her family and her church family at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, where she served many years as Elder and active member.

She was employed most of her life at several Richmond businesses: Overnight Transportation, Coca-Cola Company, Carmine Foods, and Joe Deal Brokerage. She was known for her accounting expertise throughout her life, and was a great mentor and caretaker for many. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville. Graveside services followed at Washington Memorial Park at 6217 Memorial Drive in Sandston.

Contributions may be made to the church.

EDNA POWELL Edna Robbins Powell, born October 4, 1928, departed this life to be reunited with her husband, Harold W. Powell, and daughter, Donna E. Powell, in the arms of our Lord on June 6, 2017. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her children, David H. Powell (Linda) and

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Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. A graveside service followed at 12 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

Mechanicsville Elementary School and Atlee High School before moving to Columbia, South Carolina. Ryan loved roller hockey and would often be found on Saturdays at the old Skate America roller skating rink in Mechanicsville.

Ryan is survived by the love of his life and soul mate, Morgan Short; his beloved dog, Bowser; his parents, Gloria Haas of Columbia, South Carolina, and Tim and Cyndy Walter of Hanover; sisters, Marianne Nicole Walter and Hannah Christine Corrado; brothers, Joshua D. Jones of Cambridge, England, and Jonathan D Jones of Aylett; grandparents, Frank and

PATRICIA L. WOODWARD Patricia L. “Patti” Woodward, 67 years young, of Ashland, passed away May 28, 2017, after a brief illness. Born November 5, 1949, to the late Maryanna and Charles Woodward Jr., she spent most of her life in Mechanicsville.

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JOSEPH WALTER Joseph “Ryan” Walter, 33, passed away on June 1, 2017, in Columbia, South Carolina, due to complications from having been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer 14 months ago. Ryan was born on June 29, 1983, in Fort Riley, Kansas, WALTER and lived most of his childhood years in Mechanicsville. Ryan attended

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Services Officer Linda Carter instructed the new citizens to stand and repeat after her in giving their Oath of Allegiance to the U.S. Everyone then was instructed to stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance together.

During the official ceremony, which is a U.S. legal court proceeding and officiated by the Honorable David J. Novak, a Federal Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the new citizens listened as he explained what the legal status of being American means.

“You must remember that citizenship comes not with just tremendous opportunities for a better life with expanded freedom, but it also demands full participation in the democratic process,” Judge Novak told the

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Grayson Wright and Grace Zweckbronner.

Fifth grade – Grace

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Taxpayer Appreciation Day ignored Last year I designated June 5 and Oct. 5 (our tax payments deadline) as Taxpayer Appreciation Days.

Such a small thought for all for we do that make our employees’ lives so rich, weeks so short and paid retirements

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recollections of endless games of catch among a myriad of lessons learned in a short period

new American citizens.

“So we need you all to participate in the operation of what is now your country — we need you all to vote; we need you to serve as jurors when you are called upon to do so; and, most importantly, we need you to instill the ideals of this great nation and its true sense of patriotism into your children and their children.”

They were then individually called to rise from their seats, recognizing them by name and the country from which they came. One by one, they walked up to the front of the tent, where Judge Novak presented them with their naturalization certificates.

Miguel Escobar, who comes from Latin America, expressed his excitement in what it felt like to finally become a naturalized American citizen.

“I am a new man! I feel

great today,” the new American said while he was having his photo taken in front of the historic site, which was covered in every direction with star spangled banners.

Maia Bass, an immigrations officer with USCIS in its Norfolk field office, said this was their first time holding a naturalization ceremony at the Historic Polegreen Church.

“This is our first time doing it at Polegreen – this is the Richmond district, so we usually hold them in the federal courts in Richmond,” said Bass.

Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, presented the ceremony’s welcome speech. He is the founding executive director of the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation.

While Peace isn’t a board member, Blue said, “He was the guy who really pushed for

some grants and made things happen; he really led the organization for the first several years on a day-to-day basis.”

Polegreen’s historical site was a perfect fit for such a ceremony, with its deep American roots dating back to the colonial era. Patrick Henry, famous for his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech, attended church there.

The original church, which is now replaced with a silhouette structure of where it exactly sat in this place, finally met its destruction in the American Civil War during a battle where Confederate and Union troops who were positioned on each side of the building, eventually setting it ablaze.

That history was in the shadows last Wednesday as hand were raised to take an oath and walk away as Americans.

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Anderson, Juliana Bautista, Macey Beninghove, Cooper Blanchard, Chase Bonniville, Brooklyn Byrd, Juliana Christian, Madison Colley, Sophie Cruggs,

Maddox Dockman, Isabelle Eker, Joseph Evans, Kaden Finchum, Chloe Fry, Maddie Goad, Prestin Hall, Lucy Hills, Cole Hubbard, Sean Joyce, KayLee Keaton, Morgan

Kinney, Matthew Koenig, Mason LaPenna, Shayne Lawlor, Hannah Lewis, Sarah Grace Lewis, Carleigh Long, Brooke Magill, Ethan Miller, Bryce Motley, Emma Nelson,

Samuel Nicely, Makaylah Nixon, Ashley Owens, Gunnar Owens, Greyson Parker, Jayna Pendergast, Hailey Pierce, Kevin Preston, Madison Rawlings, James

Sadler, Heidi Schmidt, Marshall Shebelski, Lorna Spain, Ben Teller, Lucas Ulm, Connor Vincent, Josey Volles, Casey Wallace, Joshua Walters and Peyton Wells.

so long.

Although we do have (to name a few) pancake day, bacon day, fruitcake day, moonshine day, frog legs day, sushi day, whiskey day, corndog day, margarita day, meatball day, eat what you want day, national wine day and even gummi worm day.

More than enough food and booze days to keep us fat, happy and woozy, but no appreciation day.

How about we try reciprocating praises on our next tax

deposit day?

Politicians and government decision makers are known for “you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours” so give us a bit of credit and maybe we will continue to give some credit back.

Otherwise the only solution I see is to put the operation of the county/government out for bid.

This would not affect our services and we will have the ability to change drivers every three years.

As Donald Trump would say, “The savings will be tremendous, just tremendous”.

Actually a change would not be a bad thing as we have seen past department heads get replaced and their replacements get high fives, hand shakes and chest bumps for being the best the county has ever had.

If anyone feels the need to high five, hand shake or chest bump a taxpayer the best time to catch us is early a.m., noon time or late eve-

ning.

Another good time and place would be until midnight at the post office on Oct. 5

as the taxpayers’ lay another golden egg.

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of time.

And many years later, those few hours at Seneca seem more special than ever … and his influence still guides me as I attempt to parent, inspire, and

teach my children. On this Father’s Day, I’m most appreciative for having my father even if for only a short amount of time.

The memories don’t fade, and I suppose that I am some-

how continuing a journey that he began, a sort of continuation that confirms that the departed live on in the lives of the people who loved them.

I think he’d like that.

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needed and public message boards will inform motorists of the changes.

Phase 5 is scheduled for late spring 2018 when Atlee Station Road will close to all traffic except residents.

“It’s going to present some challenges,” Flagg said. “We expect a bit of havoc and we are planning for the worst, but hoping for the best.”

The changes will affect school bus pickup times, but campus starting schedules will not be altered. Flagg indicated the most affected areas would be the Craney Island and Atlee Manor subdivisions during the final phases.

Phase 6 features no detours.

Flagg indicated that staff intends to stay in touch with affected residences and offered

alternative routes such as Combs Road as options.

Rutland residents are especially concerned about Phase 2 construction when most traffic will be diverted through their neighborhood.

County and VDOT officials met with a group of Rutland residents several weeks ago to open those lines of communication and supply the homeowners an opportunity to voice their concerns.

Rutland Homeowners Association president Rick Watson said the meetings were productive.

“We met with the county and VDOT three weeks ago,” Watson said. “We asked Angela (Kelly-Wiecek) to set up the meeting to address our concerns before the big meeting because we couldn’t really have a conversation in a forum like see EXTENSION, pg. 39

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By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Ashland Town Council took further steps in a study taking place to build a new Ashland Town Hall or to renovate the existing one.

During the Tuesday, June 6, regular meeting, members listened to a presentation by Jeff Stodghill of PMA Architecture, who has been working with the Town Hall Planning Committee for several months on the project.

Matt Reynal, operations manager for Ashland’s Public Works Department, participated in part of the presentation as well. He also is serving on the Town Hall Planning Committee.

Stodghill presented two options for council members to consider in moving forward with the study, which are to either renovate and expand the existing Town Hall or to build an entirely new Town Hall that would be located in the same vicinity.

He advised council that the option to reno-

vate and expand the existing Town Hall building is the least favorable in terms of efficiency as it relates to meeting the needs of town staff and their adjacent departments as well as to the expense of the option, which Stodghill said would be the costliest.

“While this is an option, it would be the most expensive option and would not achieve the proper work environment and internal relationships that are needed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Town Hall staff and operations” read a portion of the evaluation performed by PMA Architecture that Stodghill presented at the meeting.

Turning to the second option of building a new Town Hall, Stodghill presented council with three alternatives of construction: an 11,000 square-foot one-story building on an open space Logan Barry for The Local west of Duncan Street (currently being used Architect Jeff Stodghill of PMA Architecture, standing at the podium, presents Ashland Town for the Farmer’s Market), a two-story building Council with an evaluation of Ashland Town Hall that was performed by his firm during the June 6 comprising the same amount of area located on regular meeting. The firm’s evaluation focused on estimating the current and future space needs see BUILD, pg. 17

over the next 20 years. Council members shown are, from left, Steve Trivett, Vice Mayor James Murray, Mayor James Foley and Councilwoman Kathy Abbott.

Strawberries take center stage and attract a large crowd to the town

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SHLAND — Fairgoers could not have had more beautiful weather to celebrate the region’s strawberry harvest on the streets of Randolph-Macon College (RMC) on Saturday, June 3.

The 2017 Ashland Strawberry Faire (ASF), a community- and family-oriented event, which is free to the public, saw a large turnout for this year’s event.

“Wow! What a Faire!

The 36th annual Ashland Strawberry Faire was one of the best ever,” said Sharon

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Chidsey, ASF president.

Thankful for the glorious weather, she said about 40,000 to 50,000 people attended.

“Many of whom rode a trolley into the Faire, thanks to our trolley co-sponsors, The Henry Clay Inn and The Mason Civic League,” Chidsey said.

With more than 350 booths setup throughout the R-MC streets, including many different varieties of arts and crafts, food, nonprofit, and product vendors; there was something for everyone.

“Many new vendors brought unique products; you could even create an aluminum mold with Stephen

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the Metallurgist. Some of our favorite vendors returned with products we enjoy every year! The Ashland Berry Farm strawberries lasted until mid-afternoon, [and] there were beautiful hanging plants and herbs from Lavender Fields Herb Farm,” Chidsey said.

Local musicians and entertainers performed for the crowds all day on the Blackwell Stage.

The bands and groups included in this year’s Faire were: the Hanover Concert Band, Beaverdam rock band “Mountain Road West,” see STRAWBERRIES, pg. 17

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Sunshine and low humidity made it a great day for walking, shopping, talking and enjoying all the booths and venues at the Ashland Strawberry Faire.

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the same space or a two-story building east of Duncan Street (on the corner next to where Town Hall currently sits).

While council didn’t commit the town to any of the options or alternatives presented by PMA Architecture at last week’s meeting, they did vote on a decision for town staff and the planning committee to move forward in developing conceptual designs with the architecture group for the option of building a new Town Hall entirely.

They did not vote on which alternative to go with for the construction of a new building, nor did they commit to a final decision in the matter.

However, a motion made

by Councilman George Spagna to authorize staff to develop conceptual designs for a new facility was seconded

by Vice Mayor James Murray.

The motion carried with a 4-1 vote.

Mayor James Foley said he had concerns that the town needed to offer additional public input opportunities for Ashland citizens to voice their opinion regarding the future of their Town Hall, which emphasized that this vote could be turned around if residents came forward with valuable reasons against their June 6 decision.

The mayor held the lone vote in opposition to deciding between the two options presented by Stodghill.

After Stodghill and Reynal concluded their presentation, the mayor turned the floor over to the public.

Ashland resident Caroline Cornato approached the podium and said that her “concern would be talking about the money – how is this being paid for? So, [I don’t understand] a vote to renovate or build a new building when I see no way at this point, no presentation as

to how it’s going to be paid for, where the money is coming from and what the impact will be to us as businesses [and] residents.”

“I don’t see the financial component, I see needs, design elements; but, with my own business, that’s just not enough

evidence that the large amount of data they’ve obtained through the study suggests.

Explaining his stance further, Spagna said whichever option they decided to go with would essentially be the construction of a new building, saying the term “renovation”

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Retiring Ashland Police Department (APD) Auxiliary Officer Sam Hollins, left, stands in the council chambers of Ashland Town Hall during a June 6 meeting of Ashland Town Council as fellow law enforcement officers line up to shake his hand in appreciation for his voluntary service to the APD for 20 years.

Michael Helbig shakes the outgoing officer’s hand and wishes his well and thanking him for his service. Mayor James Foley signed an official resolution commending him for his service to public safety within the community.

to go forward with any project and I don’t see the public input to this at all at this point. I have my preferences as far as the design goes, but I don’t think bringing that forward has any relevance at this point, this is about money, and a lot of money to a small town,” she told council.

Town Manager Joshua Farrar said he’s seen so much overwhelming data resulting from the Town Hall study that the path to move forward with the option of constructing a brand new building is clear.

Adding to the conversation by pointing out that this project has held past opportunities for public input and how it’s not suddenly being sprung on the citizens of the community, Spagna also agreed with the

was not an accurate description.

If that option were chosen, the town would be spending more taxpayer dollars to essentially expand the building while saving a few of the walls.

There also would be the extra cost of figuring out where to place town staff for the time period that the current Town Hall would be under “renovation.”

Before the vote was held

at the June 6 council meeting, Farrar told members that, regardless of their vote, town staff, including him, could hold public information meetings hopefully in the beginning of July that would discuss Town Hall options.

“If going through that effort is worth it, we have the time; we can do that and have that meeting. We still think that a vote or a consensus to move forward on a path [would] help [PMA Architecture and town staff] do their job … and if the public comes out and says ‘You’re a bunch of fools,’ then we’d bring that immediately back to council,” Farrar said.

In other business, Sam Holllins, who served his civic duty to the Town of Ashland for 20 years as an auxiliary law enforcement officer with the Ashland Police Department (APD), announced his plans for retirement.

Foley signed a formal resolution officially expressing and recording Ashland Town Council’s appreciation and respect for the dedicated manner in which Hollins pursued his role in the police department at last week’s meeting.

“We don’t do this often, but we need to give a little extra celebration this evening to a member of the Ashland Police Department, and, quite frankly, I hate to lose good people; but Officer Sam Hollins has been a good friend to this department, a good friend to this town and a good friend to law enforcement for many, many years,” said Ashland Police Chief Douglas Goodman.

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“To do this job as a volunteer is that much more special – and Sam did it with style,” said Goodman.

The chief praised Hollins for his commitment, and said he made himself available for duty whenever he was needed.

In part of the town council’s resolution, Foley read aloud: “Whereas, Sam has received many commendations for his contributions to the safety of community events such as the Strawberry Faire, Olde Time Holiday Parade, Train Day and the Railroad Run and exhibited a genuine interest for the community.”

The resolution also authorized Farrar and Chief Goodman to facilitate Hollins’ purchase of his service weapon in accordance with Virginia Code.

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Christian rock band “Weak Chain,” indie rock band “Saint Square” and rock band “Counterpoint.”

“The bands provided music throughout the day, thanks to the support of our stage cosponsors, Hometown Realty and R-CI Builders,” she said.

A doggy kissing booth, a place where visitors could donate $1 and in return kiss or be kissed by a lovable pooch, made its initial appearance at the Faire, courtesy of the Hanover Humane Society.

The kissing booth even had its own hashtag, #strawberrydogkisses2017.

In addition, the Humane Society returned to the 36th annual Strawberry Faire with dogs that were available for adoption. see STRAWBERRIES, pg. 18

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“There was much to do and see! Folks could kiss a dog, pet a pig, or even kiss a pony. Young attendees could ride the ponies,” Chidsey added.

There was a Kid Zone, set up with games and a moon bounce for children to jump around and play.

Fin & Feather of Ashland, a pet center, returned to the

Strawberry Faire with its “Pet Pageant” for the second year in a row. Applicants could register their canines in different categories to compete in, such as the “Cutest Dog,” “Best Costume,” or “Most Amazing Trick.”

“Folks were entertained at the Pet Pageant on the Welcome Center Stage with Mr. Sean Kennedy and his sidekick, VCU’s Rodney Ram,” Chidsey said.

Another addition to ASF’s

2017 festival was the annual “Miss and Mister Strawberry Pageant.”

This year, a new category titled “Spirit of the Faire,” was added to the pageant, with 3year-old Penelope Clementine Rose being the first-ever winner.

“Remember that the Faire is a proud supporter of our local nonprofits,” Chidsey said.

The main way that ASF contributes to nonprofits is through the Faire. Every year,

grants-for-work applications are offered by ASF directors to the nonprofit organizations, allowing them to work the day of the Faire to earn money for their groups.

However, the main longterm grants are designated for the work done by Ashland EMS and Fire and Boy Scouts from Montpelier who set up and close down the event, as well as Comfort Zone Camp, whose volunteers help run the Kid Zone.

Grants-for-work at the Faire also included trash pickup, signage distribution and collection.

Every year, the Faire has been providing scholarships to Hanover County High School seniors and one R-MC student, “and folks were treated to performances by our scholarship students on the Blackwell Stage,” Chidsey said One senior from each of Hanover’s four high schools (Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis

and Patrick Henry) who are planning to major in journalism were selected as the recipients of the J. Malcolm Pace III (Jay) scholarship. Pace was one of the original members who founded ASF and also was the editor/publisher of The Herald-Progress.

These students include: Margaret Claire Lewis of Atlee High School (AHS), Madeline Wheeler of Hanover High see STRAWBERRIES, pg. 24

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Celebrating 50th anniversary

Photo submitted by Jennifer-Leigh G. Hudson

Mr. and Mrs Frank W. Hudson III of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 10, 2017. They have four sons, Frank IV (Trish), Thomas (Jackie), Mike (Jennifer), and David (Caroline) and five grandchildren, Ian, Elizabeth, Daniel, Anna and William.

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Dunnavant supported efforts to establish a systemwide database for emergency rooms that allows patients’ information to be accessed by every facility in the Commonwealth.

Caseworkers follow up on that data by scheduling follow-ups in appropriate settings, increasing efficiency and controlling flows through the emergency room and saving money.

She noted challenges that still exist in the K-12 systems and noted that in some zip codes in Richmond, life expectancies are 20 years less than in surrounding zip codes within the city.

“That’s egregious and it’s unacceptable,” she said. “We need to look at educational savings accounts or some sort

of way that children who have a 300 percent poverty rate go to a school where they actually can undo the destiny that is made by them being born in a certain zip code,” Dunnavant said.

Virtual education has been adopted in 31 states and Dunnavant wants to include that as an educational option in the Commonwealth.

“We didn’t get it this year, but we’ll be back,” she said.

The physician noted that legislation has consequences and noted that new businesses often compete with established entities. Online car sales, home

rentals or banking is providing competition for brick and mortar operations.

“We have automobile dealers that have created an invented way of treading on the internet without all the regulations, but they are undermining the investment that our citizens have made to have businesses in Virginia over a long period of time,” Dunnavant said.

Del. Chris Peace told the assembled group that the new Smart Scale system has provided critical funding for critical state projects like Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia and see CHAMBER, pg. 39

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, June 15 The Colonial Farm Credit blood drive will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 7104 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The goal is for 20 people to donate and there will be a door prize drawing for those who do. Virginia Blood Services has a current dire need for platelets and type O Negative blood. Please consider donating if you can help with this need. To set up an appointment, call Megan Lawson at 804-746-1252 or visit the Virginia Blood Services website at https://vadonor.org.

Saturday, June 17 The Hanover Knitting Guild invites knitters, crocheters, yarn and fiber enthusiasts to a special presentation by Demian Savits, owner of Blue Heron Yarn Co. in Easton, Maryland, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church at 7339 Atlee Rd. at Signal Hill Road in Mechanicsville. Savits will share how he and his mother started the company; how the hand dying process results in gorgeous yarns; patterns and samples developed using the product; and have a veritable smorgasbord of yarns available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

Monday, June 19 The Hanover Education Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at 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

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Education Foundation, 200 Berkley St., P.O. Box 1297, Ashland, VA 23005. Phone 804-365-4560 business or fax 804-365-4675.

Tuesday, June 20 John Vick, RPV political director/unit coordinator, will address the Hanover Republican Women’s Club at at 6 p.m. at Anna’s Italian Kitchen at 7009 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. For more information about the meeting, or becoming a member ,of the HRWC contact Liza Bradford, president, at elizabeth.bradford@hrwomen.com or visit the club’s website at www.hrwomen.com.

Monday through Friday, July 10-17 New Highland Baptist Church will explore God’s good gifts from 9 a.m. to noon through Vacation Bible School. Registration for children and volunteers ends Saturday, June 17. You can register on the church website at www.newhighlandbaptist.org.

Registration ends early so that enough t-shirts for all pre-registered children and volunteers can be purchased. Make sure to sign-up early. Walk-up registrations will not include a t-shirt.

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

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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. The group does small and large reenactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.

Wednesday, July 12

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A Genealogy Research Trip to Washington, D.C., is scheduled with arrangements having been made to visit the National Archives, Library of Congress, Daughters of the American Revolution, and other sites. Those interested in making the bus trip may contact Anne Price at 804-8742613 or anprice23@gmail.com for additional details.

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.

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A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the

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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.

meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc.

Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.

Tuesdays

Third Mondays

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.

Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-7469073.

Thursdays

Second Tuesdays

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.

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.

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,

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

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

First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road.

The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a see CALENDAR, pg. 24

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Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Colonial Estates Circle, Glen Allen.

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snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville.

Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com.

Third Thursday MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets monthly for mutual support, networking

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from person, was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported on Interstate 295,

and social events at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. There are topical discussions, snacks and crafts, and childcare is provided. They also plan Moms’ Night Out, kids play time and other fun activities. MOPS is an international organization, created for mothers with children age 0 to 5. The WGBC chapter meets in the evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in order to accommodate working moms. For more informa-

ID theft, to defraud less than $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Bonniefield Drive, Mechanicsville.

The sale, distribution of marijuana greater than ½-ounce and less than 5 pounds, was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7400 block of Antique Lane, Mechanicsville.

Use of abusive language was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Elementary Drive,

Grand larceny of $200 or more, not from a person, was reported in the 13100 block of Rooney Lee Drive,

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Possession of marijuana was reported in the 700 block of Sporting Lane, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 24

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

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School, Ryan Brown of LeeDavis High School (LDHS) and Hannah Elizabeth Harman from Patrick Henry High School (PHHS).

Isaac Randall Nunn of AHS, Michael “Preston” Peters of L-DHS and Peyton Jacob

Gemmell from PHHS were selected by their high schools to receive a scholarship in memory of Gladys Yourtee (Tafi). All of these seniors plan to major in one of the performing arts when they become enrolled in college.

After performing on Broadway in New York, Tafi moved to the region, where

June 1

Possession of marijuana, first offense was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license, third in 10 years, was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, less than $200 not from person, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

for this scholarship, which is given in memory of Norman “Norm” Bugge.

Bugge, who worked for Verizon, volunteered his building and electrical skills for many organizations. He also donated his skills to the Faire in his spare time, being instrumental in building the Faire’s stage and wiring the

was reported in the 7400 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

was reported in the 6400 block of Midday Lane, Mechanicsville.

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she continued pursuing her career in acting within local theater groups. She also was a founding member of the Faire.

ASF continued to award a scholarship to a student who attends The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

Sarah Hoffman, who attends the trade school, was chosen as the 2017 award winner

Identity fraud, financial loss greater than $200, was reported in the 10200 block of Doncastle Court, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000 block of Delkin Circle, Mechanicsville.

Bomb/burn threat accused, 15, was reported in the 7400 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

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

Breaking and entering into a structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 9000 block of Tusing Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Defrauding hotels and motels, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

June 2

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 Lake Haven Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, auto theft,

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 15100 block of Kimbrough Lane, Doswell.

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

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 21200 block of Green Bay Road, Beaverdam.

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10400 block of Atlee Station Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7000 block of Civil Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of Sledds Lane Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12300 block of Lees Lane, Ashland.

imprint of the municipality being known as “The Center of the Universe.”

“All in all, it was a great day for the attendees, the vendors, Hanover County businesses, local nonprofits and the children,” Chidsey said.

The 37th Annual Ashland Strawberry Faire will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018. block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10000 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 6400 block of Chenault Way, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 16000

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Parkway, Doswell.

June 5

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8200 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8700 block of Hughesland Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Simple assault was reported in the 7300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny of a building was reported in the 16200 block of Gun Barrel Road, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11300 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 8100 block of Old Cavalry Drive/Thicket Run Way, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9000 block of Kings Acres Road/Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

June 4

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12700 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 8100 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging public records was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Lastly, a scholarship was awarded to R-MC student Jacob Stech, who is majoring in political science.

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Three times as sweet: Raiders three-peat St. George’s homer gives Atlee 1-0 win over C-feds for state title

By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch FAIRFAX — On April 28, Peyton St. George pitched a shutout and walked off the field with the ball she hit over the fence in a 1-0 victory over LeeDavis.

Saturday, she homered and pitched a 1-0 victory against Lee-Davis at Westfield High School.

This time she walked off the field with a third state championship.

St. George hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth and struck out six while pitching her third consecutive shutout in the Group 5A state championship, giving the Raiders the three-peat.

“I don’t have the words to describe that kid,” Atlee coach Tom McIntyre said of St. George. “Talk about toughness, and not just standing in that circle pitching.

“Twice this year, we win

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Atlee’s softball team forms a dogpile for the ages after the Raiders won their third straight Group 5A state championship with a 1-0 win over Lee-Davis Saturday.

a one-run ballgame against a Atlee loaded the bases in game scoreless. inning still scoreless. lead off the Atlee side of the great team, and she’s the one the top of the first inning, but Ella Alvis singled with two Both teams were retired in fourth. driving in the run on a home the Confederates got out of the outs in the second for Lee-Davis’ order in the third, before St. run. She’s amazing.” inning unscathed to keep the first hit, but a flyout ended the George stepped to the plate to see SWEET, pg. 30

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Dave Lawrence/The Local

The Hanover High School girls tennis team enjoys its first state championship trophy after earning it with a 5-1 victory over Sherando in the VHSL Group 4A girls tennis team championships at Roanoke College Saturday. Stephanie Broussard (center) won the Group 4A singles championship Thursday. She and Madison Moore (to Broussard’s left) won the doubles title Friday.

Hanover girls win trifecta of tennis titles

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – Hanover’s girls tennis team showed up at Roanoke College’s Elizabeth Campus courts Saturday morning looking to complete a trifecta: Thursday, Hanover’s Stephanie Broussard won the VHSL Group 4A state singles championship. Friday, she and teammate Madison Moore won the state doubles championship.

That left just one more state title to complete the sweep: the Group 4A state team championship.

Broussard and Moore each

claimed three wins – one in each of their respective singles matches and a third in their clinching doubles match – to defeat Sherando 5-1 and return to Mechanicsville with a vanful of state trophies.

For team members like Moore, the victory was a long time in coming, as the Hawks ended their previous two seasons in losses to Midlothian in the state championship match.

“The third time’s the charm.

We’ve been waiting for it,” Moore said. “It feels really good – finally.”

Hanover head coach Lindsey Wyeth Hein – who have led the team to those two runner-up

finishes – was happy the girls who had to those prior state finals finally got the win.

“They worked hard,” Wyeth said. “A lot of those girls have been on the team through those two state losses. I think this one is icing on the cake for them.

It’s hard being on the other end that many teams. Finally getting that win is very rewarding.”

Broussard made easy work against Sherando’s Alexa Venturato, defeating her 6-0, 6-1 for the Hawks first win of the day. Moore defeated Abigail Sears 6-4, 4-6, 6-1; Moon defeated Sarah Blaney 6-3, 67, 6-1; and Brooke Kazelskis defeated Meredith Gregg 6-1,

6-1 to give the Hawks a 4-1 lead (Hanover’s Georgia Temple fell to Sherando’s Kathryn Robertson 5-7, 7-6, 6-2 in the other completed singles match) over the Warriors going into doubles play.

Moore said that she and Broussard were hoping to help out teammate Morgan Kazelskis, who was locked in a tough battle against Madilyn Woolever.

“We were like, ‘We got this, Stephi. Let’s finish fast!’ and then we’re done. … We didn’t want Morgan to go through any Dave Lawrence/The Local more.”

Hanover’s Stephanie Broussard returns a volley in her 6-1, 7-6 see TRIFECTA, pg. 32

(7-5) win over Eastern View’s McKinley Smith in the VHSL Group 4A girls singles championships at Roanoke College Thursday.

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Hawks stumble early, fall in title rematch

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – When Hanover took the field against Liberty Christian – their second straight meeting in the VHSL Group 4A state championship game and the third meeting the past two years – the Hawks knew the Bulldogs were coming out for Hawk blood.

Unfortunately for Hanover, Liberty Christian got a lot of it.

The Bulldogs took advantage of an uncharacteristically shaky outing for Hanover starting pitcher Antonio Balducci, tagging him for eight runs in 1-1/3 inning and coasting to an 8-5 victory over the defending champions.

It was Liberty Christian’s first win over the Hawks in three tries.

The big deficit – 8-1 after two innings – put Hanover off its game.

“We just put ourselves in a hole getting down a two- and a six-spot there in the first two [innings]. That’s baseball,” said Hanover head coach Charlie

SWEET Continued from pg. 28

“It was in the back of my head, she’s going to come with a change-up one time or another at the at-bat,” she said. “I loaded early and just kind of waited on it.”

St. George got the changeup and sent it over the left-center field wall to give Atlee the 1-0 lead.

Jesse Gentry leadoff the bottom of the fifth with a single, but was thrown out by St. George at second on Ella Alvis’ bunt in the next at-bat. Alvis was thrown out trying to steal second, and a flyout ended the inning.

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Dragum. “It was tough to play our game because we couldn’t run as much, couldn’t bunt as much. It just took us out of our stuff. … When you’re down that many, you don’t want to get thrown out on the bases and give them outs. It just makes it really difficult.”

Balducci left in the second inning with one out, one runner – Liberty Christian’s Kyle Horton – on and the Hawks down 7-1. Nick Zona was called in for relief and became one of the bright spots on the Hawks day. While he walked the first two batters he faced and gave up a sacrifice fly that scored Horton, that run – credited to Balducci – was the last run the Bulldogs would score in the game.

Zona gave up four hits and three walks, striking out three while getting Liberty Christian to hit into three groundouts and three flyouts.

“I was just trying to put zeros on the board all day, just trying to give us a chance,” Zona said. “The only way I could win out there today was to put up

zeros.”

He kept it simple on the mound.

“It’s just you versus the bat-

ter, and you try to get him out,” If he gets a hit, it’s bad for your more runs, and then getting them through the third without he said. “It’s the only way to guys.”

Getting the Hawks out of dumb it down. … If you get him out, it’s good for your guys. the second inning without any see REMATCH, pg. 33

The Confederates greatest threat came in the sixth. Katie Bareford and Hayli Wagner drew walks with the first two atbats. A flyout ended the next atbat before Lauren Taylor drew a walk to load the bases.

“I kind of got ahead of myself and just kind of started trying to throw harder instead of throwing with my mechanics to the spot. So then it just created a snowball going downhill,” St. George said. “Ball after ball, and it just kind of got in my head.

“It took me a while to kind of recoup and get back into knowing my arm’s going to go where I tell it to throw, and I just have to trust it.”

A strikeout and a ground-

out ended the inning and the Confederates went silent in the seventh.

“This one is down to the wire, and it’s about as awesome as it gets,” McIntyre said.

St. George will head to Duke next year, where she’ll help the Blue Devils establish a first-year softball program.

Asked what she’ll remember when in Durham, N.C., and thinking about her high school career, St. George said she’ll always have the memories made with her teammates.

She’ll also have the experience that comes with winning three state championships.

“Just knowing what it feels like to win a state champion-

ship and now go on to an ACC championship or even a NCAA championship,” she said.

Her goal will be the same at the next level.

“Just bigger championships.”

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Dave Lawrence/The Local

Hanover’s Nick Zona scores on a Brian Sisson groundout in the fifth inning of the Hawks’ 8-5 loss to Liberty Christian in a VHSL Group 4A championship rematch at Salem Memorial Ballpark Saturday.

Big fourth boosts Atlee to championship game FAIRFAX — Atlee scored seven runs in the fourth and then cruised to a 7-1 win over Nansemond River in the VHSL Group 5A semifinals on Friday at Westfield High School.

Peyton St. George struck out nine in five innings, Rachel Davis pitched a hitless sixth and seventh and the Raiders took advantage of Warrior mistakes

to break open a scoreless game with seven runs in the fourth.

Amanda Bohannon was hit by a pitch to start the inning.

Erin O’Flaherty then reached on an infield single. With one out, Emily Friel reached with a single to load the bases for Victoria Bernardini, who singled to shallow left to make it 1-0. Atlee scored three runs via error before Casey Barrett drove in a run with a single to increase the lead to 5-0. Two more runs crossed the plate when St. George reached on an error in the next at bat.

“We talked about that coming in,” Atlee coach Tom see SWEET, pg. 31

Daniel Sangjib Min/Times-Dispatch

Atlee’s pitcher Peyton St. George celebrates after hitting a solo home run against LeeDavis in the fourth inning of the Raiders’ 1-0 victory in the VHSL Group 5A championship game Saturday.

No joke: Hawks score 31 runs in semifinal

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – Hanover might have been winning its way through the playoffs, but the Hawks’ offense seemed anemic a lot of the time. After winning the Region 4A South title last week, head coach Charlie Dragum said they needed to work on their hitting if they were going to keep winning in the VHSL Group 4A state tournament.

Apparently, Dragum and his coaching staff injected quite a bit of iron in the Hawks batting lineup this week, as Hanover erupted for 28 hits in a 31-3 rout of Harrisonburg in a Group 4A semifinal at Salem Memorial Ballpark Friday afternoon.

Hanover earned a state championship rematch with Liberty Christian, a 7-4 winner over Great Bridge in the other semifinal. The Hawks beat the Bulldogs 13-12 in the title game last year.

Hanover head coach Charlie

SWEET Continued from pg. 30

McIntyre said. “Put balls in play, force them to make plays, and sometimes force them into mistakes.”

The sudden lead also allowed the Raiders to rest St. George and give Davis, a sophomore, valuable state tournament experience, a possibility they had considered before first pitch.

“It really fell right into the game plan, coming into this game” he said. “It’s always nice when that happens.”

Atlee had managed four base runners and one hit prior to the fourth. Barrett spoke in the team’s huddle before the inning began.

Dragum warned his team not to let such a lopsided victory go to their heads.

“I told them, ‘We’re probably not that good and they’re probably not that bad,’ ” Dragum said. “They lost to LCA … a few days ago one-nothing. So they’re a lot better than that.”

The Hawks batted around in each of the first four innings as the Blue Streaks struggled to get outs. They found gaps in the infield and holes in the outfield, and sent the ball into those voids almost at will.

“Everything we hit landed,” Dragum said. “We hit it hard, it landed. We hit it soft, it landed.”

The newfound prowess at the plate was the product of preparation.

“We had really good approaches at the plate,” Dragum said. “We prepared for that left-hander [Harrisonburg pitcher Cade Templeton] all week. We were going to work the center of the field so that we didn’t roll over, and I thought

that that paid off.”

But the hitting was only part of Hanover’s success.

“We ran the bases fantastic,” Dragum said. “I think they were, like, ‘What’s going on here?’ We stole, I think, 10 bags in the first two innings. Of course, we’re not stealing first base, we’re getting hits to get on. That was just a really good display of what we’ve been trying to do offensively for a long time.”

Individually, the Hawks had plenty of opportunity to excel at the plate. Hanover batted around in each of the first four innings before Dragum started substituting liberally. The score could have been even more lopsided, but he clearly began holding runners at third midway through the game.

Nick Zona led the Hanover offense, going 4-for-5 with a triple, a double, three runs and eight RBI. Nolan Caler went 5-for-5 with a double, five runs and four RBI. Josh Plummer went 4-for-5 with four runs and three RBI, and Jack Chenault

“I was like, ‘We can not let this team hang around, because they’re a good team. They hit the crap out of the ball, they just didn’t get a chance to score, and we could not let them hang around,” Barrett said.

“I told them that we needed to play Atlee softball.”

to their first state championship game since winning the Group AAA title in 2011.

Jesse Gentry and Ella Alvis hit back-to-back RBI singles with one out to give Lee-Davis a 2-0 lead in the first inning.

Hudson then blasted her threerun home run over the left-field wall to make it 5-0.

“I saw it and it was waist high and I knew as soon as I hit it that it was going to go over,” Hudson said. “I wanted to keep the rally going.”

Hayli Wagner led off the bottom of the second inning with a single to shallow center field. The Bulldogs brought in a new pitcher and with two outs, Logan Hawker drove in Wagner

Big blasts lift Lee-Davis over Stone Bridge FAIRFAX — E.B. Hudson and Sydney Guess each hit three-run home runs, Kayley Scott held the Bulldogs to four hits and Lee-Davis jumped out to an early lead before rolling to an 11-1 win over Stone Bridge in the Group 5A semifinals on Friday at Westfield High School.

The Confederates advance

see SWEET, pg. 33

Dave Lawrence/The Local

Hanover’s Josh Plummer (21) slides safely home in the Hawks’ 31-3 victory over Harrisonburg in a VHSL Group 4A semifinal at Salem Memorial Ballpark Friday.

went 3-for-5 with a run and four was a double.

“LCA’s been hoping that RBI. Brian Sisson and Michael But now, the Hawks have we win because they want a Warley each went 2-for-4 four to focus on a Liberty Christian Hanover. One of Sisson’s hits team eager for some payback. see NO JOKE, pg. 33

Shaban Athuman/Times-Dispatch

Lee Davis pitcher Kayley Scott held Stone Bridge to four hits in the Confederates’ 11-1 win over the Bulldogs in a VHSL Group 5A softball semifinal at Westfield High School in Chantilly Friday.

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Raiders foiled again in quest for state title

By Wayne Epps Jr. Richmond Times-Dispatch FAIRFAX — In its third consecutive 5A state final, the Atlee boys lacrosse team had to play catch up as it trailed Patrick Henry-Roanoke by three at halftime Saturday.

Searching for their first state championship win, the Raiders clawed back in the second half, before sophomore Andrew Cook scored with 7:53 left to tie it at 9.

Later in the fourth quarter, senior Frank Hancock’s goal put Patrick Henry back on top with just 1:50 left.

With time winding down, the Raiders had one last opportunity to tie it again — and it was in a man-up situation after an offside call on Patrick Henry with 37.7 seconds left to play.

But another equalizer didn’t come. Patrick Henry held on 10-9 at Robinson Secondary School. It was the third year in a

TRIFECTA Continued from pg. 29

They were confident they could defeat their doubles opponents, Abigail Sears and Kathryn Robertson, as they had defeated the duo easily in the state semifinals the day before.

For Broussard, who had plenty of USTA tournament experience, but who had never played high school tennis before this season, it has been a valuable way to prepare for West Virginia University.

“In USTA, you don’t really have a team,” Broussard said.

“Being on a high school team, I really got to experience what it was like to be on team with everyone supporting you. It was definitely a really cool feeling.”

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row that the Raiders lost by one goal in the state final.

“They kept battling,” Atlee coach Fielding Crawford said.

“That’s sort of the mentality of this team. ... But, it doesn’t change the way I feel about them. They’re great kids.”

In Atlee’s first state title game appearance in 2015, Stone Bridge won 10-9. Last year, Briar Woods beat Atlee 9-8 in overtime.

Patrick Henry coach Josh Wilkinson said he knew Saturday’s game was going to be tough. The teams split their two matchups this season. Atlee beat the Patriots 11-9 on March 25. In the 5A South final June 9, Patrick Henry won 11-3.

“It really was just going to come down to who was going to make a couple plays in the fourth quarter,” Wilkinson said.

Atlee (16-3) took its lone lead of the game less than a see FOILED, pg. 33

Broussard takes singles title SALEM – Hanover’s No. 1 girls singles player, Stephanie Broussard, played her first year of high school tennis this year.

The senior is also playing her last year of high school tennis this year. But, for a newcomer to the Hawks’ team, she wasted no time making history.

Broussard had to dig deep, but she found what she needed to overcome a resilient McKinley Smith of Eastern View 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) the final of the VHSL Group 4A girls singles tennis championships at Roanoke College Thursday.

Hanover’s Turner Cole fell to Rock Ridge’s Momin Kahn 6-3, 6-2 in the Group 4A boys singles semifinals.

Broussard beat Millbrook’s Celia Crest 6-0, 6-1 in the semifinals. She had beaten Smith

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Atlee’s Aidan Shields (10) gets pressured by Patrick Henry-Roanoke’s Teddy Harris in the Raiders’ 10-9 loss to the Patriots in the VHSL Group 5A state championship game at James Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax Saturday.

fairly easily the previous week in the Region 4A South tournament.

She said she might have lost some composure when Smith proved more resilient in the state final.

“It kind of, like, got in my head a little bit,” Broussard said.

“I kind of got a little mad too much.”

In the second set, Smith was placing her shots with precision, forcing Broussard to chase the ball back-and-forth across the court and settling for lobs to get it across the net. Much of the time, Smith controlled play and waited for Broussard to make a mistake.

Broussard expressed frustration with herself when she did make mistakes, but as she and Smith were heading to a tiebreaker, she was showing

signs of easing up on herself.

Her adjustments clearly worked – she began to control shot placement while Smith began making more mistakes.

“I was able to change up my game when I needed to and cool down when I needed to – not get too mad,” Broussard said.

“My serve helped me through a lot of it.”

In the boys singles, Cole said his semifinal opponent had every shot one needed in his arsenal. Cole fought hard, most points were bitterly contested, but Kahn prevailed.

Still, the junior was happy with the progress he’s made in postseason play.

“Last year, losing in conference, and this year, winning in conference and the region was a big boost – and I’ve still got another year to come back,”

Dave Lawrence/The Local

Hanover’s Turner Cole returns a shot in his 6-3, 6-2 loss to Rock Ridge’s Momin Kahn in the VHSL Group 4A boys singles championships at Roanoke College Thursday.

Cole said. “Just knowing the ers and now some of them are competition [helps]. Last year, I didn’t know any of the playsee TRIFECTA, pg. 33

REMATCH Continued from pg. 30

allow a Liberty Christian score gave the Hawks some momentum, but there was still a lot of work to do.

“You’ve got to get the job done offensively, too, and stop the bleeding somehow,” Zona said.

He did his part, going 2-for3 with two runs scored.

Third baseman Camden

FOILED Continued from pg. 32

minute into the second quarter when sophomore Drew Miller scored. However, led by junior Brooks Waskey’s three goals, the Patriots (20-1) netted five of the last six scores of the quarter to take a 7-4 advantage into halftime.

But 47 seconds into the second half, senior Will Stockhausen scored to make it 7-5.

“Once we were able to get that goal by Will Stockhausen, we knew we could chip back at them,” Atlee senior Dylan Rice said.

In the fourth quarter,

SWEET Continued from pg. 31

for a 6-0 lead.

Scott and the Confederates defense held Stone Bridge scoreless until the sixth when Allison Kreyer broke up the shutout with a RBI single.

The Confederates responded with five more runs in the bottom of the sixth. Wagner and Heather Childress each had RBI singles, then both crossed the plate on Guess’ three-run homer.

“I knew I was going for the first pitch, because I hadn’t got a hit yet,” Guess said. “I was really anxious. I just wanted to

Grimes also played a big role in helping Hanover mount a comeback. In the fourth inning, he caught a pitch off Liberty Christian starter Austin Roach and drove it over the left field fence to score himself and Parker Chenault, a courtesy runner for catcher Michael Warley who had walked.

Hanover will lose a number of starters to graduation, but Dragum feels good about what he’ll be getting back.

“I think next year we’re going

to be really tough,” he said. “I think we’re going to be legit on the mound. I think we’re going to have a bunch of arms and a lot of our offense back. I think we could have a really nice year next year.”

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

Stockhausen scored again with 10:04 to play before Cook’s goal tied it about two minutes later.

With both teams trying to jump ahead, Patrick Henry junior Grayson Rech intercepted an Atlee pass. Kenyon John fed Hancock for his game-winning goal.

Wayne Epps can be reached at wepps@timesidspatch.com.

NO JOKE

Hanover 010 210 1 — 5 5 0 LCA 260 000 x — 8 11 2 Balducci 1.1, Zona 4.2. Roach 7.

W: Roach. L: Balducci.

Records: Hanover 22-3, Liberty Christian 23-2.

Continued from pg. 31

rematch,” Dragum said. “We’ve just got to keep our momentum. Keep the same approach.

Dave Lawrence/The Local … We’re not going to score 30 Hanover’s Madison Moore returns a shot in her and Stephanie Broussard’s 6-1, 6-2 victory over runs, obviously, but I would Midlothian’s Julia Deaver and Grace Clarke in the Group 4A doubles championships Friday. love to think that we’re going could do it – and we did it.” to have some hits and put some Elizabeth Campus courts.

The two teams were quite pressure on them.”

The Trojan pair was deterAtlee 2232— 9 Continued from pg. 32 familiar with each other by Dave Lawrence can be mined not to go down without PH-Roanoke 2 5 2 1 — 10 ATL: Cook 2, Miller 2, Rice 2, reached at dlawrence@mechlothe time they reached the state a fight.

Stockhausen 2, Tribble. cal.com.

“The games were definitely final, having played three times still sophomores, juniors, and PHR: Churchill, Privott, Hancock even, ” Moore said. “The score before.

I’ll see them next year. ” 3, Waskey 5.

0 2 1 000 0 — 3 5 1 “We knew who we were doesn’t show how the games Assists: ATL - Cook, Miller, HAR 8(11)6 420 x — 31 28 2 Rice 2, Shirey. PHR - John 2, Harris, HAN going against,” Clarke said. “We went. ” Hawks take doubles Templeton 1.0, Stewart 0.1, Hancock, Rech 2. didn’t play as great as we did Broussard picked up the SALEM – Stephanie Saves: ATL - Wilson 9. PHR - Hook 0.2, Navedo 1.1, Simmons last time, but we still had a good point.

Broussard made history for 0.2, Rocha 2.0.

Dragum 4.0, Lopez Smith 17.

“The points were, like really match.”

Records: Atlee 16-3; Patrick 1.0, Anderson 2.0. W: Dragum. L: Hanover’s girls tennis team by Templeton.

Henry-Roanoke 20-1.

The Hawks and Trojans winning their first state champi- long and they were really well onship in the VHSL girls singles played at points,” Broussard have had a run of great matches finals Thursday. She and team- said. “I think it could have gone against one another the past few years, with Midlothian having mate Madison Moore extended either way, pretty much.” get a hit.” pitcher in the sixth inning.”

Broussard said she wasn’t the upper hand – even defeatGuess may have been anxBrad Bess can be reached at that history by winning the girls doubles championship at feeling any added pressure ing Hanover in the Group 4A ious before stepping up to the bbess@timesdispatch.com. because of the singles champi- team tournament final the past Roanoke College Friday. plate, but as a whole, Lee-Davis Group 5A championship Broussard and Moore onship she won the day before. two years. entered the must-win game Atlee 000 100 0 — 1 4 0 While the Trojans did not “I was just excited to play defeated Midlothian’s Julia relaxed, according to coach Lee-Davis 000 000 0 — 0 0 0 St. George 7. Scott 7. W: St. Deaver and Grace Clarke 6-1, with my doubles partner,” she advance to the team final this Jackie Davis.

George L: Scott. year, the Hawk duo felt a bit of “We’ve been loose all week,” Records: Atlee 25-1; Lee-Davis 6-2 to claim the doubles cham- said.

Broussard had moments of satisfaction beating a subset of pionship.

Davis said. “They were excited, 21-4 Broussard and Moore hope doubt in her singles champion- their long-time nemesis in the but loose, and that’s when they Group 5A semifinals to extend the Hawks’ his- ship tournament Thursday, but, doubles final – and said it bodes play best.”

N. River 000 010 0 — 1 3 5 000 700 x — 7 6 1 tory-making run by winning with the steadying presence of well for Hanover’s future.

The commanding early lead Atlee Even 1, Rhoads 5. Davis 2, St. “It feels good,” Moore said. the team championship today. her doubles partner who helps also took pressure off Scott.

George 5. W: St. George L: Rhoads They are one of four area teams her laugh through the rough “I think the next few years will “[The early lead] definitely S: Davis. relaxes your pitcher, and gives Records: Nansemond River n/r; – including the Deep Run girls, patches, had nothing but con- be good.”

Broussard agreed. the Maggie Walker girls and the fidence in the doubles competithem a little bit of confidence Atlee 24-1 “I feel like it will only go up Goochland boys – in a position tion. out on the mound,” Davis said. Stone Bridge 000 001 0 — 1 4 1 “I really think we just stuck from here,” she said. to sweep their respective state “Tough to not get complacent Lee-Davis 510 005 x — 11 12 0 Osborne 1, Sappington 5. Scott 7.

Dave Lawrence can be tennis championships this year. to it and played our game,” the rest of the game. But they W: Scott L: Osborne. did a good job of fighting back Records: Stone Bridge n/r; Lee- Hanover will play Sherando at Broussard said. “We believed in reached at dlawrence@mechlo10 a.m. at Roanoke College’s ourselves and we knew that we cal.com. and figuring out that second Davis 21-3

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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices.

Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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.

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The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

William Clay Nuckols, Partner Floyd Ray Swink, Partner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200

LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ELIZABETH JEAN TILLSON, Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. CL17001364-00 ASHLEY ELLSWORTH GORDON, Defendant.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled suit is to obtain a final divorce from the Defendant on the grounds that the parties have lived separate and apart without any cohabitation and without any interruption for a period of time in excess of one year.

IT APPEARING, by Affidavit filed according to law, that Defendant’s last known address is known only to be in Virginia and that Defendant’s present whereabouts are unknown, and diligence has been used by or on behalf of Plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city Defendant is without effect, it is therefore ORDERED that said Defendant, Ashley Ellsworth Gordon, appear before this Court on or before the 26th day of July, 2017 at 9:00a.m., and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit.

And it is further ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Mechanicsville Local, a newspaper published in and having general circulation in the County of Hanover, Virginia.

Enter: 5/26/17 J. OVERTON HARRIS, Judge of the Circuit Court I ASK FOR THIS: Alex R. Phillips VSB # 90150 SMITH | STRONG, PLC 5803 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Virginia 23228 (804) 325-1245 Phone (804) 482-2661 Fax Counsel for Plaintiff

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 28, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption:

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption:

ORDINANCE 17-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS, ARTICLE II, ANIMAL CONTROL, DIVISION 3, LICENSING, OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE TO ABOLISH ONE, TWO, AND THREE YEAR DOG LICENSES AND REPLACE THEM WITH A LIFETIME DOG LICENSE PURSUANT TO §§ 3.2-6527, 3.2-6528, 3.2-6530, AND 3.2-6532 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND TO MAKE OTHER AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY THE DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FEE PURSUANT TO § 3.26540, PROPOSED TO BE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Sec. 4-59 – Taxes Imposed (a) A license tax is hereby imposed on dogs required to be licensed under this division, in the following amounts: EXISTING PROPOSED (1) For each dog: One (1) calendar year, if issued on or before June 30 6.00 not available One (1) calendar year, if issued on or after July 1 3.00 not available Two (2) calendar years 11.00 not available Three (3) calendar years 15.00 not available Lifetime (for the lifetime of the licensed dog) not available 10.00 (2) Private or commercial kennel, 20 dogs or less 35.00 35.00 (1 calendar year) (3) Private or commercial kennel, 21-50 dogs 50.00 50.00 (1 calendar year) Sec. 4-70. – Dangerous dog registration certificate fees.

Owners of dangerous dogs shall obtain a dangerous dog registration certificate for the following amounts: EXISTING PROPOSED (a) Initial dangerous dog registration certificate 150.00 150.00 (1 calendar year) (in Sec. 4-59) (in Sec. 4-70) (b) Annual dangerous dog registration certificate renewal 85.00 85.00 (in Sec. 4-59) (in Sec. 4-70) A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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ORDINANCE NO. 17-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-1 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, “DEFINITIONS,” TO BRING THE DEFINITION OF “DANGEROUS DOG” INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-75, “DANGEROUS DOGS” TO REQUIRE THE OWNER OF A DANGEROUS DOG TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY NOTICE AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ANIMAL BEING FOUND TO BE A DANGEROUS DOG, AND TO MAKE OTHER AMENDMENTS TO BRING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set June 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning disposal by quitclaim deed of the following interest in real estate: 0.273 acres of rightof-way located at the end of Brooks Farm Road in the Mechanicsville District, Hanover County, Virginia, and affecting GPINs 8715-72-0292 and 8715-72-5953.

All persons desiring to be heard on this matter may appear at the above time and place. A plat of the subject property is available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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improvement to the Port of Virginia.

He also acknowledged that the new system has forced some localities “to adjust on the fly.”

Peace indicated the ultimate solution to local road funding challenges could come in the form of a transportation authority similar to models in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.

This year’s approved budget includes $6 million for programs like Hanover Safeplace that provide shelters, court accompaniments and hotlines for individuals, a budget amendment introduced by Peace.

He also introduced bills to enhance government transparency and strengthen elder abuse laws.

Peace also voiced a desire to address new forms of business that threatens existing companies.

“We need to find a way to form partnerships,” Peace said.

“If we adapt, we can have a much brighter, better, more successful future than we had before.”

Del. Buddy Fowler also addressed road funding issues, but from a slightly different angle. He indicated the rapidly increasing cost of road construction is making it difficult for officials to combat the challenge.

Fowler cited a need to decrease the effects of Federal sequestered spending on the Virginia budget.

“We are dependent on federal spending,” Fowler said. “The budget sequestration causes disproportionate negative effect on the Commonwealth.”

Fowler said the state has “lost 150,000 jobs and approximately $9 billion in economic activity due to sequestration and other changes in federal spending.”

MaterFUN Zone offers so much for kids at festival MECHANICSVILLE — The Hanover Tomato Festival, presented by Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Herald Progress, The Mechanicsville Local and Hanover County Parks and Recreation, is all about community, family and fun.

Plan to bring your children and visit the MaterFUN Zone where there will be rides, petting zoo, and community partners offering free activities, games and crafts for children of all ages.

Dynamo Soccer Club - Face Painting; The Game Patrol - Video Gaming; Macaroni Kid; Sport Clips – Hair Painting; Advent Christian Church - Games.

Bricks4Kidz-Tri-Cities-LEGO Build and Demonstration Table; Choot’em Up Marshmallow Tactical Supply-Marshmallow Battle Area, Life-Size Connect Four, Empress FarmTomato-Seed Planting and Planter

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University of Richmond, something of which she was extremely proud. Patti loved reading and enjoyed the arts, including everything from ballet to drawing and painting.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Woodward III (Janice) of Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Judith Sharp (Willis Sr.),

Decorating; Hanover County Fire & EMS - Smoke House; Homestead Creamery Inc.-Baby cows (calves), farmer and milkman.

Kingdoms Lawn Game-Lawn Bowling. Martial Arts World-Prize Wheel; Master Cho’s Tae Kwon DoSpinning Wheel, Punch and Kick Target.

Paparazzi-Bag toss game; Richmond KickersSoccer Juggling; Romp & Roll-Tomato-Toss, Hula Hoops and Bubble Dance Party; Shady Grove United Methodist Church-Tomato Play-doh.

Spotlight Acro and Cheer-Fun Fitness Stations; The Hanover Optimist ClubBest Dressed Tomato Contest (ages 12 & under) and Tomato Walk.

Virginia Emergency Nurses Association-Bike Helmet Safety; Vector Security-Coloring Contest; and Washington and Henry Lodge #344-Child IDs. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome at the

of Mechanicsville; nephew, Charles “Shay” Woodward IV (Sandy); niece, Kelley Bass (Patrick); as well as great-nieces and nephews, Kennedy and Charles “Chase” Woodward V, and Neil and Allen Bass, all of Jacksonville, Florida. A celebration of Patti’s life was held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond.

JUNE L. YATES June L. Yates, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and M.C. “Monk” Lowry; her husband, James “Leroy” Yates; a sister, Shirley James; and her brother, Snookie Lowry. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Yates Porch (Mike); and her sons, David W. Yates Sr. (Kim)

Hanover Tomato Festival and invited to visit Friends of Hanover Dog Parks at Bow-Wow Beach, pet cooling station. Check the event map for location.

The Hanover Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Pole Green Park located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

Check out the new Hanover Tomato Festival website at www.hanovertomatofestival.com for the most upto-date information about free children’s activities in the MaterFUN Zone, as well as everything you need to know about the kickoff event and Papa John’s 4K Pizza Run in Friday, and the entertainment, vendors, sponsors and history about the Hanover Tomato Festival.

Information submitted by Marcy Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

and Kilroy Yates (Ann); 8 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and 4 greatYATES great grandchildren. June had a

special affection for her family, especially all of her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping at Thalhimers and decorating her home.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.

Interment followed at Beulah Presbyterian Church cemetery.

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Director of Public Works Mike Flagg updates an interested group of citizens at Atlee High School last week. A project to extend Atlee Road began in March and will cause detours and delays for the next year. The detours begin in the fall.

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this.” Kelly-Wiecek is chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and represents the Chickahominy District.

At that time, residents presented officials with a list of

concerns.

Asked if those concerns had been addressed, Watson said, “The county, the Sheriff ’s Office and the board of supervisors have been very supportive of us, but, unfortunately, VDOT controls the roads.”

Watson said the Combs Road alternative would increase traffic in a pedestrian friendly neighborhood.

“Our pool and playground are located on that road so there’s heavy children traffic crossing that road.”

Flagg said the county awaits

VDOT’s decision to lower the speed limit on Combs Road or employ other methods to control the traffic.

The $20.9 million project is being managed by the county and VDOT. Abernathy Construction will be the contractor on-site

and the project will be managed by deputy Public Works director Randy Hardman.

Flagg urged residents to visit the project’s website for updates and additional information, www.virginiadot.org/ projects/richmond/default. asp.

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1,860 sq ft, 4 BR’s, 2 baths, living room w/ corner gas FP, eat-in kitchen w/ appliances, country front porch w/ vinyl rails, large rear deck, dimensional roof, walk-in crawl space, 3 detached garage w/ electricity & water sitting on a 5 acre lot w/ plenty of room for EVERYTHING!! $219,950

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FRESH TO THE MARKET IN FOX HEAD MOVE-IN READY Colonial in Fox Head w/1,863 square feet, 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. First floor offers foyer w/wood floors, formal dining room w/wood floors, large great room w/wood floors, crown molding & stone FP w/gas logs, half bath w/wood floors & full size laundry room.

Gorgeous kitchen w/wood floors, granite counters, backsplash, stainless steel appliances & breakfast nook w/bay window, recessed lights plus built-in cabinets. Second floor has master bedroom w/walk-in closet plus 14’ x 9’8” dressing room w/ built-in shelves, 2 addt’l bedrooms, hall bath & walk-up attic. Other amenities include maintenance free vinyl siding & windows, dimensional roof, electric heat pump/central air w/dehumidifier, huge screen porch, full front porch, paved drive & fenced backyard. Located on a corner lot in the Hanover High School District. THIS HOME WILL NOT LAST! $272,500

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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. $399,950

BASEMENT HOME IN ASH CREEK E OM TY

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. $458,000

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END UNIT – JUST A YEAR OLD IN THE ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT! Open floor plan – 1st floor offers foyer w/wood floors, half bath, coat closet & utility closet, eat-in kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances w/gas cooking, blending into the FR w/a door that leads you out to the concrete patio which is great for grilling or just to relax. 1st floor owner’s suite offers a private bath w/shower w/seat, dual vanity & large walk-in closet. The 2nd floor gives you the loft area which creates a second living space w/a pull down attic, storage closet that also has a walk-in storage area, 2 spacious BRs w/(both w/walk-in closets) & full bath.

Other amenities include 1.5 car attached garage w/automatic opener, concrete drive & walkway, natural gas heat/central air & vinyl siding. Quaint community of only 72 homes. $285,950

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”. $465,000

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Colonial home w/ 2,300 sq ft, 4 BR’s, 2.5 baths, formal rooms, FR w/ brick fp, eat-in kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, new Granite & backsplash, new carpet, new dimensional roof, new interior paint, front porch, rear deck, 2 car garage & fenced backyard sitting on almost half acre lot. $259,950

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