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Judge dismisses Davis v. Style Weekly case lication.

The group, many of them members of a group formed (Editor’s note: Since The to protect Hanover County Mechanicsville Local was Public Schools teachers from only able to publish the first undue political influence in day of testimony in their classrooms, the defamation suit clapped as Style filed by Sean Davis Weekly lawyer against Style Weekly, Conrad Shumadine we are includexited the courting coverage from room and told the Monday, Tuesday group the case was and Wednesday, July dismissed.

31 and Aug. 1-2. The “You were my chronological order star witnesses,” he is in the reverse with told them. But, as DAVIS the outcome in the it turned out, he lead.) didn’t need a single HANOVER — The hall one of them as Stafford County outside a Hanover County judge Michael Levy accepted courtroom was packed with a defense motion to dismiss potential witnesses for the the case. defense in a defamation suit It’s standard practice for brought by Hanover supervi- defense teams to seek summasor Sean Davis against Style ry judgments once a plaintiff ’s Weekly and Peter Galuszka, a case is completed, and Levy former reporter for the pub- addressed each statement in

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Residents of the Travellers Run Subdivision were able to check out the operations of a Hanover Fire-EMS ambulance during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1. More photos may be found on Community, page 14.

Kelly-Wiecek to lead Greater Richmond Partnership Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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RICHMOND – Angela KellyWiecek, chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, representing the Chickahominy District, has

been appointed chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Partnership, the regional economic development group serving the City of Richmond and counties of see KELLY-WIECEK, pg. 24

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Conrad Shumadine, an attorney representing Style Weekly and reporter Peter Galuszka, exits the Hanover County courthouse.

the article and ruled in favor of Style and Galuszka. see DISMISSES, pg. 22

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RICHMOND — Certified farmers can now use a modified Virginia Grown logo to promote their farm products as both locally grown and produced by U.S. military veterans.

For more than 15 years, the Virginia Grown label has helped promote locally-grown produce and farm products.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the new joint logo on Wednesday, July 26, as part of his administration’s efforts to support military veterans

and Virginia agriculture.

The Virginia Grown symbol has been added to the Homegrown by Heroes logo, which is the official farmer veteran brand image developed in 2013 by the national Farmer Veteran Coalition.

A sample image is available at vdacs.virginia.gov/vagrown/ homegrownbyheroes.shtml.

“There is a groundswell of support for veterans, and there is a dire need for new farmers,” said John Fant, chairman of the newly formed Virginia chapter of the FVC. “We worked with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Services to develop this logo to demonstrate that a product is grown by veterans here in Virginia.”

Fant, who also is a cattleman and retired U.S. Army colonel, said the joint logo is just one effort to support current veteran farmers and encourage more military veterans to begin farming.

“From a food security perspective, the average age of a Virginia farmer is 58½ years.

So as current farmers transition into retirement, we need to replace them,” he said. “We think many veterans have the see VETERANS, pg. 4

16 ASHLAND Trivett replaces Murray as town’s vice mayor.

ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ..........10-13 Community ............. 14 Calendar ................. 18 TV grids..............29-31 Sports ................33-33 Church directory .... 34

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10100 Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 12400 block of Verdon Road/Sleepy Hollow Lane, Doswell.

Simple assault was reported in the 9100 block of Stephens Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 13100 block of Auburn Mill Lane, Glen Allen.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 9500 block of Indianfield Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9400 block of Charter Creek Drive, Ashland.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 10300 block of Brickerton Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was eported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 17000 block of Killigay Lane/Vontay Road, Maidens.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15500 block of Ashland Road/Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7300 block of Highlander Place, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 400 block of South Washington Highway, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

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Disorderly conduct was reported in the 5500 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Protection order, family abuse violation, was

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½ ounce, 5 pounds, were reported in the 7200 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.

July 27

Simple assault was reported in the 14100 block of Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier.

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

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 6100 block of Pond Grass Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Craney Island Road/Tusing Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering to house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 15300 block of Beaverdam School Road/ Corker Road, Beaverdam.

July 28

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ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10200 block of Cabin Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 7000 block of Birchbark Court, Mechanicsville.

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

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specific skill-set to do that, and this marketing tool can help them. Anyone who’s ever

Defrauding a garage keeper was reported in the 11500 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

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Grand larceny of parts was reported in the 7300 block

sold something knows you can have a great product, but — if you can’t sell — you won’t succeed.”

There already are many veteran farmers in Virginia.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Pamunkey River Farms Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10200 block of Pollard Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 17400 block of Echo Meadows Road, Rockville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 11400 block of Jack Lane, Rockville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was

If the veteran farmers are interested in using the new logo, Fant said they need to become certified as former military personnel through the FVC. Then they can acquire

reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8500 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

the marketing tools from the Virginia Grown program.

Paul “Farmer Paul” Meyer is a Virginia veteran and urban farmer who plans to adopt the new joint logo for his prod-

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 6000 block of Green Haven Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 16o00 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Vandalism was reported in the 15000 block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

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

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 9900 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10200 block of Hanover Town Road, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road/Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Bomb/burn threat accused was reported in the 6400 block of Lantana Lane,

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Meyer raises cut flowers and produce in Petersburg and said he’ll replace the Homegrown

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“I’m always pushing local, but I’ve never had a customer say thanks for being a veteran,” Meyer said. “But I’m sure it doesn’t hurt. It’s still important see VETERANS, pg. 5

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to me, and I’ll be using it on the packaging for my salad mix and all my invoices.�

The first Virginia FVC training program for interested veteran farmers is scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28 in Halifax County at Hudson Heritage Farms.

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OPINION | The Local Views

LETTERS

From the managing editor

| Reader Views

A good education is the only path

97th District race attracts citizen request for debate

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor I was flabbergasted by a recent comment criticizing an advanced education. How can anyone be too educated?

To practically crucify someone for being highly educated is enviable but not an issue to vilify.

My sister achieved a Ph.D. in chemistry, while I, on the other hand, did not take advantage of the opportunities our parents afforded us in terms of higher education.

With a high school diploma in college preparatory studies, the obvious move was to apply to Marshall University. I was accepted.

There was a time when you had to be accepted; there were no guarantees that, because you

wanted to attend that university or college, you would be welcomed as a student.

While I don’t have any regrets due to the career I “fell into,” I chose to stay in my hometown and attend the local community college. Yes, there was a young man involved — but that’s not a story worth repeating.

I studied general courses my first year and then turned my academic attention to secretarial science. I had excelled at typing, so I took an advanced course and even learned shorthand.

As a matter of fact, I can still use shorthand. I think it’s gone by the wayside like cursive writing.

I graduated in the top 10% of my high school class, which, since I didn’t really apply myself to studying, made me wonder about the other 90%.

I was so proud of my sister’s accomplishments.

She went back-to-back with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and pursued her Ph.D. while employed by Philip Morris. I watched her accept that pinnacle in academia at the University of Delaware less than a year after our father had passed away.

The bottom line is I praise and respect those who continue their educations and attain whatever level they choose.

Hanover County Public Schools is an excellent start for any student to continue the path to success. Our school system continues to attract residents because of the education offered.

Dream the dream and pursue it.

As for me, this career has been most fulfilling.

Watch what you say because it is true that words can hurt

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s a universal irritant — those pesky phrases that are so overused that the mere sound of them makes us cringe. They happen in almost every avenue in life, whether it’s in the normal dialect of the office or repeated in almost every newscast known to man.

Lately, I’ve heard the term “get out over my skis” dozens of times when

a person being interviewed doesn’t want to go far with an answer. It’s a phrase that took the news industry by storm, and I’ve heard every variation of the phrase.

“I don’t want to out in front of my skis,” one commentator recently said as he attempted to reach a conclusion on a set of facts.

Wow, that’s a variation of the metaphor that draws some pretty frightening images, and I suppose if one

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is in front of one’s skis, he’s probably seconds away from being run over.

I recently read an article about banned or should be banned phrases in the office.

They included too often heard fragments like “go big or go home” or “circle back”.

In addition, single words like synergy and ping also were frequent winners in the contest of most obnoxious office phrases.

Terms like “peel back the layers of the onion” are no longer viewed as clever metaphors to motivate, but annoying attempts at cuteness that fall short of the mark.

Daniel Bukszpan of CNBC compiled the list and suggested some of the terms like “think outside of the box” have outlived their usefulness and I tend to agree.

Now, I’m no expert on office lingo, see WORDS, pg. 8

WE WANT TO PUBLISH YOUR ISSUE-DRIVEN LETTERS The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Mechanicsville Local.

Send letters to: The Mechanicsville Local 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: editor@mechlocal.com © 2017 by Richmond Suburban Newspapers. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without the permission of the publisher.

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The Mechanicsville Local is to be commended for printing contributed reports from both candidates for the 97th District seat at the Virginia House of Delegates months before Election Day. This is the first time in 10 years that the Democrats have nominated a candidate in a district that traditionally votes Republican.

Based on voting history, our respected incumbent, Del. Chris Peace, should be strongly favored to win.

The Democratic candidate, Cori Johnson, is making a courageous move to take on this campaign.

Del. Peace and Ms. Johnson are likely to share many similar values, but are equally likely to have differing views on the issues affecting the 97th District.

The 97th District, consisting of King William County, New Kent County, and the eastern half of Hanover County, is rich in history and American tradition.

The American tradition is this situation would be to have a public debate on pertinent issues chosen by the candidates, so that the citizens of our district can make a fully informed choice at the polls.

Del. Peace is well-known for his newspaper submissions to the Richmond Times Dispatch, printed side-by-side with those written by Democrat Jennifer McClellan, so this should be familiar ground for him, and candidate Johnson has publicly expressed her request for a debate.

Please join those who would also request such an open sharing of views.

Deanna Beacham Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge.

No coolers are permitted at the event.

Winners of tickets to the Crab Feast are: Amy Gordon, Angie Harding, Betty Poore, Bobby Call, Bruce Paulus.

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Citizen: Comp Plan needs infrastructure The current Comprehensive Plan has a section on Transportation.

WORDS Continued from pg. 6

but I’ve been around enough newsrooms to offer some recent phrases that I hope will be banned besides the previously mentioned “over his skis.”

If I hear the term “tick

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Robert Harris, Sarah Dunn,

The Virginia Department of Transportation has control of our roads.

When I attended the July 27 public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan, I asked the moderator how the Hanover County Planning Department deals with matters over which Hanover County has no control.

After some spin, it became clear: Because the Virginia Department of Transportation has

tock” used in place of timeline or what actually happened and when, it will affect my synergy.

And lately, the choice between any two well-defined options has become “binary”.

I’m not sure who used it first or who repeated it, but there’s little doubt it’s become

the latest version of cliché in the news business.

“It comes down to a binary choice,” one interviewee recently said. “Does that mean yes or no?” the host asked. “Yes.” The phenomena of overused phrases, euphemisms and metaphors are not limited to the office.

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no more money, the cost of road improvements will be passed along to Hanover County taxpayers.

Included in the new Comprehensive Plan is a new section. This new section covers alternative forms of transportation (bike trails).

Some people think this new section should be removed.

Bike trails are expensive and we cannot Every time I respond to something they’ve said with the expression “Really?” they tell me how far behind the times I actually am.

It seems the phrase has gone the way of “Ya think?” and other cute responses that make the rounds and then retire to a place of obscurity in

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afford them. The general population will get the bill and receive no benefit.

The revised Comprehensive Plan must contain strong provisions that require infrastructure be in place before a new development is approved.

Larnie Allgood Mechanicsville

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I’m sure you have your own list of those pesky phrases that drive you crazy, but, for now, we’re on a journey.

I was gong to make this last sentence include all of the annoying phrases I discovered in researching this project.

But once I ran it up the

see LETTERS, pg. 25

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals VERA G. BRAUER Vera G. Brauer, 97, of Powhatan, widow of P. Allen Brauer, passed away August 2, 2017. She is survived by three children, John and Pat Brauer of Midlothian, Mary and Carl Orange of Mechanicsville, and Liz and Jim Royall of Virginia Beach; two brothers, Acher Graham and Francis Graham, both of Powhatan; three granddaughters and their husbands, Pam and Dave Kobza, Julie and Scott Garner, and Heather BRAUER and Paul McIntyre; and six greatgrandchildren. The family

would like to thank the staff at Hermitage and At Home Care Hospice for their care and attention. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home at 3215 Anderson Highway in Powhatan. Interment followed at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery in Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hermitage Richmond, 1600 Westwood Ave., Richmond, VA 23227 or At Home Care Hospice, 2922 West Marshall St., Richmond, VA 23230.

Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

JUANITO L. CAMPOS Juanito L. Campos, 67, of Mechanicsville, joined the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Flordeliza Campos;

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three daughters, Jaydee Amargo (Percival), Nidjan Aquino (J.J.) and Janina Campos; six grandchildren, Rejina, Sam, Jacob, Kristina, Sofia and Francis; six brothers, one sister, as well as loving extended family and friends.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville.

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

JOYCE DURBIN Joyce Savage Durbin, 86, of Richmond, widow of Edward Leo Durbin, passed away July 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ruby Savage; and six siblings.

She is survived by five children, Debbie Yancey (O.B.), Terry Durbin DURBIN (Edie), Gerry Durbin (Kim), Tammy Diacont (Mike) and Kenny Durbin (Maria); 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Barbara Ann Chandler. The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Westport for their love and care over the past 13 years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

PATRICIA GAREY Patricia Eure “Trish” Garey passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 23, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Bud and Evelyn Eure; nieces, Stacey and Kelli Booth; and brother-in-law, Chip Booth.

Trish is survived by her husband and best friend of 43 years, Louis; son, Andrew; daughter, Kathryn; daughterin-law, Rachael, granddaughter, Charlotte; sister, Brenda Booth; grand-niece, Ashley Booth; brother, Thomas Eure; sister-in-law, Kathy; and niece, Jessica. Trish was a graduate of Hermitage High School and a member of the Stuart Circle School of Nursing class of 1966. She earned a BS from the MCV/ VCU School of Nursing in 1968 and an MS from the University of Maryland in 1973. Louis and Trish married in the Maymont Italian Garden in June 1974. Trish taught nursing at MCV/VCU until her retirement in 2004.

She was an original “Church Lady” at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered for Caritas and Habitat for Humanity. She was unbelievably devoted to her family, friends, and others, and exemplified inner strength, wisdom and kindness. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Woody Funeral Home at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Nature Conservancy, FeedMore or VCU School of Nursing.

MAX HILLMAN Max Donald Hillman went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2017. He was survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Gladys Hillman. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Covington

(Bill) and Susie Lewis (Bubba); five grandchildren and their spouses and 15 great-grandchildren. He had two surviving sisters, Phyllis Cassel and Lyndel Greir. Max was born in Scottsville, served in the Air Force, graduated from East Tennessee State with a degree in chemistry, and was employed by and retired from A.H. Robins.

Max enjoyed his family, hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed.

HILLMAN Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Entombment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

TROY HOCKELMAN III Troy Alan Hockelman II, of Mechanicsville, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 19 on August 2, 2017. Troy was exceptionally close to his family and loved his best friends as if they were family.

Above all, Troy was the best big brother imaginable.

He is survived by his HOCKELMAN father, Troy Hockelman; his mother, Rhonda Thompson; stepfather, Kenneth Thompson; his brother, Rhett Thompson; and his amazing grandparents, J.B.

Smith, Rita Kane and Sam Tuthill. He was preceded in death by his loving grandpa, Alan “Dink” Hockelman.

The family received friends from 2 to 4 and from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, where there was a ceremony to celebrate the life of our beloved Troy.

CAROLYN HUNTLEY Carolyn Jane Harrison Huntley, 96, of Mechanicsville, died on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Joseph Huntley, who died in 1997. Born in Cincinnati, Carolyn graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. She worked for IBM for three years prior to her marriage to Joseph Huntley, the last year of his life as a seminary stuHUNTLEY dent at Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary in Maywood, Illinois. Following his ordination, they served parishes in Chicago, Illinois; Lake Geneva and Pell Lake, Wisconsin; New Smyrna Beach and Lakeland, Florida, and Columbia, South Carolina, before he retired in December 1984. Moving to Ashland to be near their daughter, Susan Huntley Donavant, they joined Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond. Shortly thereafter, Pastor Huntley was invited to join the church staff as the Assistant to the Pastor to assist in calling on see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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the sick and also to form a group for the retired members of the church, as well as the community. The resultant Epiphany Leisure Time Group began the summer of 1985 with 12 men and women and grew to a membership of over 200. People commuted from Charlottesville and the Northern Neck to participate in the very active offerings of programs, support and travel.

Mrs. Huntley was always active in youth and older adult ministries in the congregations her husband served. When he suffered a traumatic stroke in 1992, she joined the staff of Epiphany Lutheran Church as coordinator of the Leisure Time Group to continue the work he had begun. Following his difficult but amazing recovery, they enjoyed five wonderful years together before his fatal stroke in 1997. He was buried on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Following the death of “Pastor Joe,� Carolyn continued as the Leisure Time Coordinator until her retirement in the spring of 2002. Because of her interest in young children, she was the originator of the popular Bible Spinners Games, the piano duet book Christmas Carols for Children and published articles pertaining to children. Mrs. Huntley is survived by her daughter, Susan H. Donavant, and son-in-law, Michael C. Donavant; niece, Martha Harrison Bentzen, and her husband, Mike; and her nephew, Charles Harrison, and his wife, Joan. Interment will be beside her husband in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio in the fall.

The memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Epiphany Lutheran Church at 1400 Horsepen Road in Richmond.

Interment will be in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be

made to Epiphany Lutheran Church or Randolph-Macon College.

URANI JONES Urani Bonica, Jones 63, a Certified Nursing Assistant of Apopka, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Virginia. Urani was born on May 13, 1954, to the late Robert Percival John and Amy Elizabeth Alert in Corriverton, Corentyne, Guyana. She was the wife of the late Lynton Persaud.

She is survived by her children, Roald Anthony JONES Persaud and Sasha Tenisha Persaud; her grandchildren, Shaneyha, Ashanti, Cameron, Ryan and Hailey; her sisters, Sandra Lorraine Smith, Yevette see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Delores Bishop and Janice Marva John; and brothers, Robert, Conrad, Wayne, Vernon and Ivelaw John; and several aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was a spiritual person and even when she was not able to make it to church she can be heard every Sunday morning, playing her gospels and praising the lord.

She loved to read her bible, praying for and with others, spending time with family laughing and always with a smile on her face. She was a loving, caring and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, always thinking of others first. Family and friends were Urani’s passion and delight. She loved to cook, host and entertain and frequently had guests over to her house.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. One of her favorite sayings was, “Leave it into the hands of God, because through him all things are

possible�. Funeral services were held at noon Monday, August 7, 2017, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.

RUTH A. MAY Ruth A. May, 72, of Mechanicsville, earned her wings on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard H. and Doris Timberlake Angle; nephew, W. Lennie Garrett IV; and son, Joseph Brock.

Ruth is survived by two daughters, Sherry Wells and Terry Hamby; sister, MAY Carol Crain; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was retired after over 30 years of service from Lucent

Technologies. Ruth was loved by everyone who knew her.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to In Touch Ministries, P.O. Box 7900, Atlanta, GA 30357.

DILLON McGHEE Dillon Seward McGhee, 26, of Mechanicsville, was born on February 15, 1991, and departed this life on August 4, 2017.

Dillon was a loving daughter, sister and a friend to all. From the time Dillon McGHEE was a small child, she had a love for animals, especially dogs, and she wanted to save them all. She had a huge heart for everyone

she met. She was easygoing, loved to laugh and always had a good-natured wisecrack that would make anyone feel welcome. She loved her family, hunting, fishing, being outdoors and her beloved dogs, Teal and Brant. Dillon was preceded in death by the love of her life, Wil Inge. She is survived by her parents, Ann and Seward McGhee of Mechanicsville; sisters, Kendall Martin of Richmond and Whitney Davison of Upland, California; her beloved nephews, William, Noah and Robert; and many close family and friends. A memorial service was held to remember Dillon’s life at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church at 2300 Dumbarton Road in Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society at bestfriends.org.

MARGARET PERRITT Margaret Catherine Perritt, 87, of Mechanicsville, went to

be in the arms of the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2017. She loved fishing, dancing, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Gene Perritt “Eddie�; daughPERRITT ter, Martha Ann Williamson; grandson, Thomas E L. Vaughan; a sister and two brothers. She is survived by the love of her life, Harry Machias; beloved children, Betty Perry, Ronnie Perry, Barbara Ricks, Mary Pfister (Dan) and Catherine Brockwell; grandchildren, Margaret, Robbie, Barbara Ann, Theresa, Jennifer, Nikki, Tracy, R.J., Tommy, Tori and Gracie; 16 greatgrandchildren, a brother and two sisters, numerous

nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, Hospice, 5008 Monument Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA 23230.

JAMES PHELPS James Michael Phelps, 69, was born on September 18, 1947, and passed away on July 29, 2017.

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father, James N. Phelps Jr.; and his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Byrum Jr. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Norma W. Phelps; his son, Matthew Phelps (Katie); his daughter, Jessica LaFlame (Jason); his granddaughters, Claire Phelps and Callie LaFlame; his brother, Scott Phelps; and his nephew, Ryan Phelps (Megan). He was employed

by Hunton and Williams as a fiduciary and tax accountant for over 40 years. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Interment followed at 3 p.m. in Dale Memorial Park at 10201 Newbys Bridge Road in Chesterfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.

JOHN PETRAITIS John Wayne Petraitis, 57, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Joe Petraitis; and sister, Dorothea.

He is survived by his wife, Babette Petraitis; and brother, Joe Petraitis. John was a passionate hairstylist and owned the Kristoferjon Salon for 30 years. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fairmount Christian Church Onward campaign.

JAMES PLEASANTS James Roland “Jimmy” or “Jim” Pleasants, of Deltaville and Ashland, age 79, died August 5, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile

accident. During his last hours, he was surrounded with the love of his children and grandchildren. Jimmy was predeceased by his devoted wife of 57 years, Savilla Seay Pleasants; his parents, Roland and Marie Pleasants; brother, William Pleasants; and nephew, Andrew Pleasants. He is survived by his daughters, Garland Lynne Basye (Chris) and their children, Brent and Shelby Rae; and PLEASANTS Doran Elaine Hutchinson (Kirby) and their children, Taylor Lynn and Joshua; also, a brother, Benjamin Pleasants (Kathy); nephew, Michael Pleasants (Mandy); special cousin, Dorothy Major; and his “Seay” nieces and nephews, Chuck, Danny, Audrey and Diane and their families. Jimmy retired from C&P Telephone Co., after that, he enjoyed owning a small contracting business, traveling and playing golf. He and his wife were known and loved by many. Their home was always available for a good meal, friendship and even babysitting.

He was active at Zoar Baptist Church and the Donovan Lodge No. 5 and having served in multiple positions, was considered the Patriarch of the Lodge. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 9, 2017) in Signal Hill Memorial Park at 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Zoar Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1010, Deltaville, VA 23043. Bliley’s Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue was in charge of arrangements.

ROY ROOPE JR. Roy Hurley Roope Jr.; 62, of

Richmond, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy H. Roope Sr. He is survived by his wife, ROOPE LeeAnn; son, Jason (Crystal); stepgranddaughters Kaylee and Alexis Paler; his mother, Jean S. Norwood, and stepfather, Joseph Norwood. Roy loved spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved his canine companion Sophia Grace. He enjoyed fishing, watching old TV shows and The History Channel.

Roy was the all-time best husband, father and friend.

A Celebration of Roy’s life was held at 7 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2017, at Celebration Church at 5501 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Celebration Church.

Monaghan Funeral Home in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

CHRISTOPHER SMITH Christopher “Scott” Smith, an avid hunter and fisherman of Stafford County, died July 21, 2017, of complications from a cerebral aneurysm.

Scott was the son of Peggy Griffin Smith of SMITH Mechanicsville and Donald E. Smith of Alexandria. He is survived by his mother, father; stepmother, Anne Newbold Richardson; sisters, Anne Woodie Smith-Poole of Alexandria and Ruth Yeeling Anderson of Atlanta, Georgia; aunts, Alice Bradley of Ashland, Nell Winn of Dunnsville

and Linda Shirley of Aylett; and uncles, Alvin Winn of Dunnsville and William Shirley of Aylett. Scott was employed

by George Mason University in the university’s Information Technology Services Unit. He was a graduate of Lee-Davis High School Class of 1988 and held an associate’s degree from ECPI. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be private. Flowers are welcome, but, in lieu of flowers, donations in Scott’s name can be made to the Izaak Walton League of America, Virginia Division, Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter, 12400 Herndon Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22553.

RICHARD ST. GERMAIN Richard A. St. Germain passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

At the age of 69, he is survived by his two brothers, Robert S. (no family member left behind Marine brother) (Diane), Ronald R.( Yankee delegation of the family) (Irina), and his sweet, much younger sister, Nancy Storie (Jim), as well as his loved nieces and nephews; Austin, Lauren, Michael and Jill, Sasha and Maxim. He also leaves Bong Nguyn and his daughter, Thuy (Andi), and three grandchildren that he loved who live in Boston, Massachusetts. Included as well are cousins Lawson and David Shelton, Carol Irvin, Martha Combs and their extended families. Richard dedicated himself to the AA. He was a good friend of Bill W., who proved to be a great inspiration to him, Richard has been steadfastly sober for 22 years.

Richard was an Eagle Scout, a Vietnam veteran, American Legion member, and a compassionate and deeply spiritual man. Those close to him appreciated his intense strong

will, stubborn tenacity and vast philosophy on life. He applied those qualities to maintaining his sobriety and to his battle with cancer. Cancer proved to be a more formidable opponent. He lives on in the hearts of many. He now enjoys well deserved peace. In Richard’s words, he loved you all. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Quantico National Cemetery. A pot luck dinner and celebration of his life will be begin at 6:30 p.m. that day at the New Bethesda Church in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the McShin Foundation, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228 Link: http://mcshin.org/mcwp/.

GEORGE TATE SR. George Vincent Tate Sr., 83, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He served in the Korean War and retired

as a CW3 with the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne P. Tate; children, George V. Tate Jr., Barry D. Tate, Robert E Short Jr. and TATE Temple S. Womack; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and a brother, William C. Parkinson Jr. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Monday, August 7, 2017, at Mechanicsville Christian Center. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mechanicsville Christian Center, where he was an active see OBITUARIES, pg. 18

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Hanover observes National Night Out

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National Night Out brought out plenty of festivities throughout Hanover County. Col. David R. Hines, top photo on the left, is shown with a young resident at the opening ceremonies at Target in Mechanicsville. At right above, the Target parking lot was filled with activities. Below, at left, McGruff the Crime Dog gets some kisses for coming to the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department and, at right, below, Travellers Run Subdivision residents enjoy some treats at their observance. Story and more photos on page 26.

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Republican Committee to learn about crime prevention and public awareness Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — Terry Sullivan, a deputy with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, to the Hanover County Republican Committee on Col. David R. Hines’ initiative to prevent crime and keep the community informed of significant events, local crime trends and counter terrorism efforts.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which will be held in the Hanover County Board of Supervisors room at the Administrative Building.

Sullivan, who recently was presented the Community Builders Award by Masonic Lodge No. 9, said a primary goal “for the SHIELD Initiative is to inform the community about vari-

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ous threats and precautions citizens can take to protect themselves”.

Sullivan said, “I think the way citizens now can really contribute to help prevent these types of events is for Hanover County citizens to really make law enforcement aware of those things they might get a gut feeling that just aren’t right” in their neighborhood.”

He emphasized he wants county citizens to know that “they are not wasting law enforcement’s time” if they report suspicious activity in their community.

If a threat becomes an attack, Sullivan pointed out that, “Hanover’s partnerships with other jurisdictions, state and federal law enforcement agencies would provide a pooling of shared resources to come in and protect the people of Hanover.”

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Council approves relocation permit for business

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Two action items and one public hearing were the focus of the Aug. 1 Ashland Town Council meeting.

The action items included the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) that was issued to a business, Select Recovery Agents, for relocation.

Also, council gave the green light for some sidewalk priorities on construction.

In the public hearing, council approved an ordinance that dealt with drainage on public property.

In addition, Councilman Steve Trivett was elected vice mayor. He replaces James Murray, who resigned to attend law school.

Select Recovery Agents (CUP2017-0413) The applicant, Nicholas Ficarra, filed the application for a CUP to relocate his business, which sits at 12270 Maple St., to a vacant property on Hill Carter Parkway.

That parcel of land is zoned as “limited industrial” (M-1).

It has proffers and requires a CUP for automobile-distribution only TRIVETTE uses, which is what Select Recovery Agents is classified as. Ficarra’s company doesn’t fulfill the town’s technology zone recommendation for business type.

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supersede everything anyone else thinks we’re going to be.”

“We understand that we have covenants that we have to follow, and we’re completely on board with it, so I would recommend that [you] could go ahead and vote on this issue tonight,” he said.

After a motion that was made by former Councilman George Spagna and seconded by Councilman Trivett, town attorney Andrea Erard commented to make clear the legal conditions.

“That motion is with the 11 conditions as outlined in the staff report as well as the 12th condition stating that the architecture and landscaping be agreeable to the applicant and the Ashland see RELOCATION, pg. 17

Mayor’s wife accepts Main Street board seat and role of promoting beloved town

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local

The Town of Ashland took part in the National Night Out with officers joining in the observance. Kids of all ages enjoyed the Kona ice truck.

Town staff did recommend approval with 11 conditions because of proposed goals for Hill Carter Parkway, the including landscaping and building if quality can be reached.

The Ashland Planning Commission voted 32 to recommend the CUP’s approval to council with 10 conditions, in addition to four comments asking for the review of setbacks and screening for view from the road, the period that vehicles are stored be added to the conditions, the review of the quality of landscaping in the buffers, and to modify the plan to meet town staff ’s requirements for setbacks.

During the applicant’s turn to speak, Ficarra told Mayor James Foley and council, “I think we are all on board with everything that is expected.

I still think that our expectations are going to

ASHLAND – To Lorie Foley, the wife of Mayor James Foley, the Town of Ashland is everything.

She recently was appointed to the Ashland Main Street Association’s (AMSA) board, taking over a position that is responsible for handling promotions, including the association’s newsletter “Get Centered.”

The promotions chair requires someone who is website savvy and a strategic communicator who can handle

their social media efforts, as well as producing and sending out the Get Centered newsletter.

“They thought I’d be a good fit for that,” Foley said.

Ashland Main Street According to the website, which can be found at www. mainstreetashland.org, AMSA is a nonprofit organization comprised of leaders in the community who volunteer their time to represent town businesses and civic organizations, see BELOVED, pg. 28

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Lorie Foley was named to the Ashland Main Street Association to coordinate promotions and the newsletter.

Public workshop on county’s Comprehensive Plan to be held tonight at PHHS HANOVER — Hanover County is working on the Five-Year Update of the Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan is an analysis of

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Public workshops have been scheduled to solicit citizen input; comments from the meetings will be summarized and forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration when

formulating recommendations to update the Comprehensive Plan.

The scheduled workshops will consist of the see PLAN, pg. 28

Business Parks Association,” she said, referring to another condition that was added in addition with the planning commission’s earlier request.

The vote passed 3-2, Councilwoman Kathy Abbott and Councilman John Hodges held the votes in opposition.

Hodges was sworn in by Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk Frank Hargrove Jr. at the beginning of the night, marking his first meeting with a seat on council.

Abbot expressed concerns with the designation of the business type not matching up with the intention of the zoning classification, as well as a fact that Police Chief Doug Goodman mentioned at the meeting, in which there is a high number of police presence at that company due to the nature of the business.

Goodman explained how sometimes vehicles will be dropped off there that have contraband in them, so the owners must report that to the police, mentioning that they were nonemergency response calls.

Ficarra met or spoke to representatives who attended a previous public hearing and is working on providing them with information to address the concerns they raised. Some of the concerns were that it was supposed to be a business park under the technology zoning recommendation and that his company didn’t fit the description.

Although he said he felt skeptical when first introduced with the application, Foley said that the result of the conditions, proffers and buffers making most of the site not visible to the eye is what lead to his decision to feel OK with moving forward.

Sidewalk Projects (Fiscal Year 2018) Town engineer Ingrid Stembjorn, focusing on the list of many projects on the sidewalk plan for Ashland,

property of the town.

The discharge from the pipes on sidewalks creates unsafe conditions.

Ashland previously requested for the pipes to be removed, but staff noted that the town ordinance gave them no authority to order the discharge pipe’s removal.

Collaborating with Andrea Erard, the town attorney, staff drafted a new ordinance.

It requires that property owners must apply for a permit if they are planning to install a drainage pipe which discharges onto town-owned property.

With the passing of the ordinance last week, town staff will be able to review, comment on and give the final go-ahead for any such project in order to assure a safe environment that contributes to the Center of The Universe’s well-being.

On a couple of recent occasions, there have been property owners who have installed sump pump pipes that dis-

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proposed to council that the construction of some new sidewalks next on the list begin taking place.

The locations being proposed for construction on the sidewalk plan include Caroline Street from Calhoun Street to Better Med Urgent Care on North Washington Highway (U.S. 1); and on Route 1 between the entrances of the current Martin’s Food Market shopping center.

Town staff recommended the proposal for beginning the construction of these sidewalks based on previous discussions with the council, and requests from citizens and RandolphMacon College (R-MC), as well as the simplicity of the project.

A petition was sent to the town from adjacent property owners to the site in discussion, and requested the sidewalk on Caroline Street along their road frontage.

R-MC also agreed to construct sidewalk that the public can access on Caroline Street to the west of Calhoun Street.

Goodman offered his input on the proposal, saying that he hears “a lot of those folks from those residential areas that have inquired with me that we need to lower the speed limit, because they have difficulty getting out of the subdivision [due to] the speed.” He also noted the safety concern that comes with not having sidewalks.

“I fully support what Ingrid has proposed here tonight, and that we could move forward with exactly how we did on the western side of town on Thompson Street,” Goodman said.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Friday, Aug. 11 The John Marshall High School Class of 1957 will hold its 60th Reunion from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Historical Society’s Bluford Room at 428 N. Blvd. in Richmond. Those interested in attending are encouraged to call Steven Pugh at 804-240-3443 or Judy Morris at 804-740-3030.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 Pastor David McNeill of the New Hope Baptist Church in Roanoke will speak at 7 p.m. at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Rural Point Rd. in Mechanicsville. The McNeill Family will sing. For more information, call 804-

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Thursday, Aug. 17 Heritage Green Assisted Living at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville is hosting a Hawaiian Luau Party at 5 p.m. for seniors. The sizzlin’ summer luau will be presented Elvis style. Those planning to attend are encouraged to wear their best Hawaiian outfit and enjoy a luau dinner with entertainment provided by Elvis.

Tours will be available of the newly renovated and expanded community. This event is free and open to seniors; seating is limited. RSVP by calling 804-746-7370. For member, at 8061 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA

more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370, or visit www. heritagegreenhanover.com.

Saturday, Aug. 19 Cub Scout Pack 555 will host a recruiting event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church located at 10058 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville. Attendees will have an opportunity to build and race a Lego pinewood derby car, decorate and launch a water rocket, construct and race a rain gutter regatta sailboat, make a bird feeder using recycled materials, and roast hot dogs and marshmallows.

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is to build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness through fun and exciting activities. Boys entering kindergarten through fifth grade, and their families, are encouraged to attend and take part in some fun and learn more about the upcoming Scout year. Pack 555 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesday each month (September through June) at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church, which is within three miles of Pearson’s Corner, Kersey Creek, and Rural Point Elementary Schools.

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David Dillard Williams Jr., of Prospect, formerly of Hanover, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2017. He was born December 15, 1941, and was preceded in death by his parents, David Dillard Sr. and Virginia Ruby Williams. David is survived by Sandra MartinWilliams and his four children and their families: David Dillard III, Amy, Amber and Hope of Montvale, Carrie, Charles and Austin of Mableton, Georgia; Heather, Zac and Evan of Hardy, and Charles, Rebecca and Charles Jr. of Ivor. David’s life will be celebrated at a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bedford Hospice House, 1025 Turning Point Rd., Bedford, VA 24523, whose staff provided wonderful, compassionate care during David’s final days.

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

group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. except for Labor Day weekend Sunday, Sept. 3, in Room G111 at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact shadygroveumc.org/griefsupport or 804-746-9073. Grief recovery topics, featuring nationally recognized experts, include “Is This Normal?”, “Grief and Your Relationships”, “Why” and other topics to help you through the feelings and chal-

lenges you face as you work through grieving your loss.

The sessions are self-contained, so you may join at any time. Walk-ins are welcome.

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years at Special Service Agency and went on to teach English as a second language. He and Alice were members of Trinity United Methodist Church for 50-plus years. Garnet was predeceased by his wife, Alice Page of 63 years; and is survived by their three children, Brenda Mullane (Gerry) of Wayne, Pennsylvania, Eric Winfrey (Martha Rogers) of Mechanicsville and Marsha Olander (Jay) of Richmond; two grandsons, five granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

Garnett was predeceased by his brother, Elwood; and survived

by Elwood’s wife, Janet White of Princeton, West Virginia; his sister, Wilma Reitz (Jack) of Greenville, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Edna Southern of Princeton, West Virginia; and sister-in-law, Alma Lee Eden (Gerald) of Roanoke. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Thursday, August 3, 2017, t Woody Funeral Home-Parham at 1771 N. Parham Road in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent in memory of Garnett to The USO at www. uso.org/Donate.

Garnett Burrell Winfrey, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the age of 91. Born on July 8, 1926, in Bramwell, Mercer County, West Virginia, Garnett was the eldest of three children born to Fred Howard and Virginia Eggleston Winfrey.

Garnett met his wife, Alice Page, on a blind date in 1942 before he traveled overseas in World WINFREY War II. Garnett rose to the rank of Sergeant and served in the 11th Airborne Division in the Philippine and Japanese Theatres. At the end of the war, he was chosen to serve on General Douglas McArthur’s Honor Guard. Garnett and Alice were married on January 20, 1948. Garnett worked at Life of Virginia and earned his CLU and enjoyed a career of 20-plus years. After retiring from Life of Virginia, he worked for several

Tuesday, Aug. 22 Pastor Kenny Baldwin of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Bailey’s Crossroads will speak and sing at 7 p.m. at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call 804-730-3226 or www.ruralpointbaptist.com. see CALENDAR, pg. 19

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Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-27 The 1977 Class of Lee-Davis High School has planned a weekend reunion. The classes of 1975, 1976 and 1978 are invited to attend. The main event will be held at the Omni Hotel in Richmond on Saturday, Aug. 26. For all the details, go to Facebook, Lee-Davis High School Class of 77. Classmates also may contact Mary Leber DeAtley at 804-525-0480 or marydeatley@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 Pastor John Smith of the Teays Valley Baptist Church in Teays Valley, West Virginia, will speak at 7 p.m. at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The McNeill Family will sing.

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

Thursday, Aug. 31 Colonial Supper & Musick will be presented at Historic Hanover Tavern featuring supper and musick. A genteel supper and liquor suitable for such an occasion will begin precisely at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $75 per person, with a cash bar and family style seating. Libations will be prepared by Frank Clark, master of historic foodways at Colonial Williamsburg.

After supper, a concert of Musick will begin at 8 p.m. with Scottish National Fiddle Champion Seán Heely, including tunes played by Hanover’s own Patrick Henry. The fee for Musick only is $20 per person.

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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.

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 9:15 a.m. with Christian Education at 10:45 a.m. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the Vicar. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org.

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Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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High school students are welcome with parents’ permission.

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

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Jan. 10, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in see CALENDAR, pg. 31

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Shumadine had no official comment for the press, but did provide background on how the judge ruled. He described the motion to strike and not allow the case to proceed to a jury as normal procedure.

In a defamation case with a public official, the burden of proof is higher than normal requiring clear and convincing evidence.

Also, the plaintiff has to prove malice on the part of Galuszka, meaning he knew the story was untrue when he wrote it.

Judge Levy ruled that some of the statements contained in the story were not defamatory, some did not refer to Davis and others were opinion, and there was no actual malice on the part of the reporter.

Reached by phone after the decision, Davis was brief, but expressed no regrets regarding his right to defend his reputation against what he consid-

ered false allegations expressed in the story.

“I am extremely grateful for the many witnesses who, while under oath, testified that the information contained in the article wasn’t true,” Davis said.

Davis also expressed concern regarding the abrupt outcome of the trial. “I do feel the jury should have been able to render a verdict — let the people decide,” he said.

“Holding the media accountable is tough. For those who think the system was short-circuited, I say ‘Don’t be discouraged’.”

Day 3 Style reporter stands by story, sources Former Style Weekly reporter Peter Galuszka took the stand in a civil defamation trial that pits the Richmond magazinze and Galuszka against Hanover County

supervisor Sean Davis.

In his complaint, Davis claimed a Dec. 8, 2014, article and two subsequent stories penned by Galuszka accused the second term supervisor of abuse of power and public malfeasance.

In earlier testimony, Davis’ attorney, Steven Biss, called facts alleged in the story “patently false.”

Called by Biss as an adverse witness, Galuszka testified that he utilized eight sources for the story and believed the story he produced was well sourced and accurate.

Biss asked Galuszka why his comments accused Davis of abuse of power and malfeasance.

“So, Sean was the target (of the article)?” Biss said.

“I wouldn’t refer to him as a target . . . I didn’t accuse Sean Davis of anything,” Galuszka answered.

Galuszka admitted first being contacted by Catherine Lee, the mother of two graduated Hanover students,

Subsequently, Cathy Easter shared a letter written by her to Attorney General Mark Herring outlining what she considered Davis’ efforts to use his position as a supervisor to influence decisions regarding Hanover County Public Schools teachers.

In the letter, Easter requested a Virginia State Police investigation of Davis for his interference in Hanover County School Board matters.

Biss contended that Lee had no personal “first-hand” knowledge of any of the accusations, and Galuszka admitted some of his sources “had strong opinions” regarding Davis, but defended his choice to pursue the story.

He described the letter to the Attorney General as “coherent and detailed. It was my responsibility as a journalist to look into it.”

But Biss said some of Galuszka’s main sources for the story, including Lee, Easter, Ragan Phillips and Phyllis Thoreaux were biased and had

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no first-hand knowledge of the allegations cited.

Asked about his reliance on sources that had not seen the acts they alleged, Galuszka said he “saw nothing wrong with that.”

And Biss said the sources were not properly vetted or verified, but Galuszka said he displayed due diligence in the story’s preparation.

“I confirmed they were all involved with the school system. Nothing in my research made me doubt them,” Galuszka testified.

The veteran reporter told jurors the story “would have been better” with Davis’ comments and said he attempted to obtain answers from Davis.

Galuszka testified he attempted to call Davis the Friday before publication to get “his side of the story.”

When those attempts were unsuccessful, he sent an email the next day that included 12 questions for Davis to answer.

“I gave him ample opportunity to respond,” Galuszka said.

Davis did not address the specific questions in the email and responded with a short response.

Biss introduced emails from Style Weekly publisher Lori Waran and editor Jason

Roop that indicated some concerns with the story before it was published.

“Peter seems all over the place on this one,” Waran said in the email.

Asked why he connected Davis to the complaints he was hearing from parents and students, Galuszka said the facts he gathered were consistent.

“All of my sources kept referring to Mr. Davis,” Galuszka said.

Style Weekly attorney Conrad Shumadine questioned his client in regard to the accuracy of his sourcing for the story.

“Did you believe your sources?” Shumadine asked.

“Yes,” Galuszka replied.

Earlier in the session, Biss called several school board members who testified they were unaware of any interference by Davis in teacher discipline cases or other school matters.

Bob Hundley, Marla Coleman and Norman Sulser testified that Davis had not contacted any of them; and they were not pressured by the Henry District supervisor regarding school-related personnel or discipline issues.

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character witnesses, including Sheriff David Hines and Hanover NAACP vice chair Robert Barnett.

His final witness was Lisa Davis, wife of the plaintiff, who testified the article had caused stress and anxiety for her husband. “He chokes up when he talks about the article,� she said. “He takes his reputation very seriously.�

Day 2 Davis takes stand, denies intervening in school issues Sean Davis, a member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, spent three hours on the witness stand as the second day of a weeklong trial began earlier today at the courthouse.

Davis is the plaintiff in a defamation suit filed against

Style Weekly and reporter Peter Galaszka.

Plaintiff ’s attorney Steven Biss began his case in earnest by questioning Davis regarding his role in disciplining teachers, banning movies, or other school-related issues.

Davis said he often receives comments from constituents regarding incidents at Hanover County Public Schools, but described his role as more of a facilitator by directing the complaints or comments to those best equipped to handle them, namely school administration of the Hanover County School Board. “If it’s important to a citizen, then it’s important to me,�

Davis said in response to his attorney’s inquiries.

He denied ever taking any action to ban movies or have teachers disciplined, suspended, or removed.

He also said he did not attempt to ban or discipline a teacher for showing the film “Roots of 9-11� as part of a 9-

11 lesson plan that also included footage of the attack and President George Bush’s speech at the site. “Many of my constituents were upset about it,� Davis said. “The film indicated it was something America did that caused 9-11 ... and the film was trying to justify those actions.�

Biss also asked Davis about a letter he sent to county attorney Sterling Rives that outlined allegations against another teacher in 2012.

The Henry District supervisor said, again, he was reflecting the concerns of his constituents. “Yes, I wanted the allegations investigated,� Davis said. “I didn’t want the complaints to fall on deaf ears.�

In reference to a story by Galaszka published on Dec. 7, 2015, in Style Weekly that alleged Davis’ involvement in several censorship type issues, the father of three said the damage to his reputation was

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almost immediate.

“Your good name is everything in America,” Davis said.

“You took something from me that was not yours to take, he said while glancing at the defense team. “At some point you have to stand up for yourself.”

Davis said he was called a “book burner” and once the story was published it became increasingly difficult to unring the bell. “It doesn’t stop,” he said.

Asked why he did not take advantage of offers from Style Weekly to respond or correct the story, Davis said he felt like the story was already written and described those efforts

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accused him of censorship.

Davis said he did receive immediate feedback after he showed a portion of the film at the board meeting, and some of it was negative.

Regarding some claims that Davis was instrumental in the removal of questionable art in a teacher’s classroom, the plaintiff denied any involvment in that process or subsequent disciplinary action.

Davis did admit taking photos of questionable art displayed in the classroom of teacher Michael GoodrichStuart during a Back to School night at Hanover High School, but denied requesting any action be taken regarding the art.

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“I wasn’t going to try to deny a negative,” Davis said.

“You can’t get dragged down into that trench.

Davis did demand a retraction and full apology for the story.

“That would go a long way, but you cannot unring a bell.

It’s impossible.”

Defense attorney Brett Spain questioned Davis regarding an overwhelming feeling in the community that Davis had meddled in school affairs by commenting on the 9-11 film at a board of supervisors meeting on Sept. 24.

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where Davis inquired about a meeting with school board chair Bob Hundley, but Davis said that meeting was requested by his wife who did file complaints against the teacher.

At one point, Davis described the film as “trash.”

Spain asked whether that characterization served as a warning or form of intimidation to other teachers. He contended that many people did not like the fact that a supervisor was “accusing a teacher of teaching trash to their students.”

Davis defended his position on the film and said he corresponded with constituents who felt like school officials were not addressing some of their concerns. “Some felt their voice was not being sufficiently heard,” Davis said.

Supervisor Canova Peterson testified that he also was concerned with the content of the “Roots” film, but, after further investiga-

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tion, learned the teacher had included other material in the presentation to better balance the subject matter.

“I still think it was a lousy film but I didn’t find any fault with the teacher.”

Biss also called a list of school employees in an attempt to bolster his claim that Davis did not intervene in school matters, including superintendent Michael Gill, former school board member Hank Lowry, former Hanover High School principal Dana Gresham, former Del. John Cox and former superintendent Jamelle Wilson.

The plaintiff ’s case is expected to conclude tomorrow with defense witnesses scheduled to begin testimony on Wednesday.

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Basic is better for students’ dress code Enough is enough . . . get your heads out of the clouds.

Let’s band together as one stepup and make Hanover County Public Schools lead the way and prove that what you wear or don’t wear does not make the person. It’s the equal and honest education each and every student should receive.

“Basic is better” instead of this so-called dress code, which is such a disappointment that this solution was the

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best solution that the Hanover County School Board could come up with; make us think another looks needs to be taken at them?

What needs and should happen across the country — and I know it will be a hardship for some — is a uniform style dress attire, something that should have already been in place. To ease into that, start with high schools — simple transition for all boys (young men) and girls (young women) standard hemline for all no shorter than two (2) inches above the knee; a basic shirt (golfer shirt) or plain t-shirt style with school colors (optional).

If you choose to adopt what we called Dress Down day, most choose Friday and

special holidays.

“Yes” leggings with a shirt at the hip line. Sorry, no yoga pants or tank tops. Keep those for the fitness centers. This one’s for the girls.

For boys who choose to show their underwear, there is a great accessory to help called “suspenders,” a pair of bands passed over the shoulders to hold up trousers. In doing this, it will empower students to concentrate on what’s important: their education.

In the long run, it will cut down on some bullying and shaming. This does not pick up the genders Boys v. Girls.

We need all students to be the best they can be.

Starting with the high school also will help our young

men and women be better prepared for the workforce. In the long term, this will be more cost-effective.

Reach out to local businesses that can help in the transformation . . . a “no-brainer.”

Health factor: Allowing clothing finger-tip length that should be outlawed. That was truly dumb. The average person with that length standing but in a sitting position that length will rise at least another three (3) inches, leaving more exposed skin cells, bacteria and germs to generate.

Germs, as a rule, remain on most surfaces for at least 24 hours.

I’ve seen boys so many times with a runny nose or sweat tend to use their unwashed

hands to wipe across their nose, then wipe whatever on the backside of their leg.

Yes, there are doctors who might say that’s not a health risk (time to get a new doctor), so why are so many of our children getting ill?

That’s why we need more scientists in the field not depending on people from other parts of the world to solve what we can do here wth simple steps.

Getting back to basics. In today’s market just learn new shopping techniques.

Sometimes it is cheaper to buy slacks than shorts. Wear the slacks during the winter; in the spring cut them to the required length and hem them.

Reserve that fabric if you want.

As the child grows, you can add inches back at a later time or donate it to a group that could refurbish those pieces into quilts for our homeless.

We need more young men and women to step it up but we need to give a better set of tools. Clothes do not make the person, but a closed mind gets them nowhere.

So, to the school board members who made the dress code, be brave enough to introduce the mandated code “Basic is better.” It’s simple and no reason why it cannot be fully implemented by the fall and then carried into middle school by the new year.

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Ukrop, president & CEO, Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods; and Charlene Whitfield, vice president – Customer Service, Dominion Energy.

Alternate representatives include:Selena Cuffee-Glenn, chief administrator offi-

cer, City of Richmond; Rhu Harris, county administrator, Hanover County; Dr. Joseph P. Casey, county administrator, Chesterfield County; and John Vithoulkas, county manager, Henrico County.

Dominion Energy’s

Charlene Whitfield is the newest member of the Board and replaces her colleague Dan Weekley.

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The Partnership impacts the Richmond Region by

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Sheriff: National Night Out in county a success HANOVER – Last week’s National Night Out observance was declared a success

by Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County.

He said over 60 communities took part “as we shared in great food, fun and fellowship” on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

“National Night Out is an official night where law enforcement agencies celebrate partnerships within the community. Fortunately for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, this is something we celebrate daily,” Hines said.

“Partnering together and developing a shared vision of community has always been the key to a successful law enforcement agency. We are blessed to have such great community partners in Hanover

County,” he added.

The sheriff also extended his thanks to all the participating communities “for the hospitality shown throughout the evening.” The event kicked off at 10 a.m. at the Target in Mechanicsville.

Throughout the day, Hanover deputies and first responders visited Neighborhood, Business and Worship Watch communities.

Hines said, “Partnerships were strengthened, and the outpouring of support reflected the great relationships we share with our community.”

National Night Out in Hanover County is organized by the Sheriff ’s Office, and, Hines continued, “signifies our

unified stand against crime.

It is formalized through our SHIELD program in partnership with our community watch programs: Business Watch, Neighborhood Watch, and Worship Watch.”

Those programs connect the Sheriff ’s Office with the county’s neighborhoods, businesses and faith communities through continual communication, education, and working together.

In these programs, citizens are afforded an opportunity to learn more about their Sheriff ’s Office, partner together and become better aware of events in their community.

To learn more about the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office watch programs, contact Deputy Jim McLaughlin at 804-365-6110

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A helicopter used in serious medical situations was on display at the National Night Out kickoff at Target on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The helicopter is utilized by personnel with Hanover Fire-EMS in critical health cases.

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HYSC school supply drive continues until Aug. 23 HANOVER — In the middle of their summer vacation, members of the Hanover Youth Service Council (HYSC) are coordinating a county-wide school supply drive.

All supplies benefit Hanover’s elementary, middle, and high school students in need. This signature service project has been conducted by HYSC for the past 18 years.

This year, the drive will be held through Wednesday, Aug. 23.

HYSC is collecting generic backpacks, composition books, supply boxes, 2-pocket folders, glue sticks, erasers, dividers, durable binders, supply boxes, pencil pouches, notebooks, hi-lighters, crayons, pencils, markers, colored pencils, loose

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Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond’s website, http:// gotrrichmond.org/.

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Randolph-Macon College and Ashland residents.

Their mission is to “preserve, enhance and promote downtown Ashland through cooperative efforts,” while their vision is to “make Ashland a ‘destination location’ by offering a diverse mix of business-

leaf paper, scissors, sanitizing wipes, dry erase markers, hand sanitizer, tissues, index cards, and any other school supplies for all grade levels.

Donations can be dropped off at the follow locations: Ashland Ashland Library –201 S. Railroad Ave.

Community Resources – 12310 Washington Hwy. Chenault Veterinary Center – 351 Hill Carter Pwy. Mechanicsville Mechanicsville Library – 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place Atlee Library –9161 Atlee Rd.

Church and Atlee Community Church, also are supporting this effort.

Families needing school supplies for the coming school year should contact their school’s guidance counselor.

HYSC is comprised of 35 middle and high school students from throughout Hanover who plan and lead various service projects to address local needs.

For more information about this project or HYSC contact Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300 or email volunteer@hanovercounty.gov.

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

Space is limited to 20 girls.

The season will start the week of Sept. 18 and will meet from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The season will end with

a celebratory 5K event on Sunday, Dec. 10.

Girls are expected to come both days for practices.

Lessons build on each other, therefore only attending one

day a week is not allowed.

Due to the generosity of community sponsors, the site will be able to offer a reduced registration fee to all participants.

The $85 registration fee includes: Participation in a 10-week, 20-lesson program, conducted by certified GOTR coaches (practices of an hour

and thirty minutes each) Research-based curriculum and materials used over the course of the season Parent resource guides

es, cultural and community attractions, pedestrian-friendly streets and attractive public squares.”

From updating AMSA’s website to keeping the community updated on Ashland events and news, Foley’s position focuses on promoting the “Center of the Universe.”

“Part of my job is reaching out to the community, looking

for ways to spotlight businesses and individuals like artists and writing them up in the newsletter – basically [what I’ll] be doing is promoting Ashland,” she said.

Part of that is to inform Ashland residents of what’s going on in the town, like events and other current news stories that are taking place, including the DC2RVA highspeed rail proposal to construct a third set of railroad tracks through Ashland.

“I’ll be updating the weekend events every week on Tuesday, and keeping the Facebook page updated.”

She’ll also be promoting the

town’s nonprofit organizations.

AMSA’s newsletter “sends out at the beginning of each month and includes a calendar, business and artist spotlights, and upcoming meetings and events,” Foley said.

Examples of upcoming “meetings” featured in the newsletter include the ongoing sessions between Ashland government leaders and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) regarding the third rail, or other meetings such as two recent public input ses-

sions that took place between Ashlanders and town staff to brainstorm on the new Ashland Town Hall study.

The third rail, which Foley described as the town and organization being “knee-deep in,” is one topic she said they certainly are trying to keep folks updated.

“It’s a big thing for everybody – it’s like taking over Ashland right now – it’s the most important thing going on.”

Get Centered reported in its “DC2RVA Update” that the last Town of Ashland/ Hanover County area community advisory committee

meeting regarding the future of the DRPT’s high-speed rail proposal was on Wednesday, July 26.

The newsletter is delivered to its subscribers through an email marketing software called “Mail Chimp,” which is popularly used to send out newsletters to a mass audience.

“We have a really large subscription database, so a lot of people get the Get Centered newsletter,” Foley said.

Those who are interested in being kept up-to-date on Ashland events and news can subscribe to the newsletter on AMSA’s website.

at Patrick Henry High School, 12449 West Patrick Henry Rd., Ashland.

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at Lee-Davis High School, 7052 Mechanicsville Tpk., Mechanicsville.

Copies of the current Comprehensive Plan and information on the 2017

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contact the Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The number is 804365-6171.

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Heartbreak in Kirkland: Atlee team DQ’d Snapchat post gets team ousted before World Series title game

Opinion: League has a failure to communicate

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

By Dave Lawrence Mechanicsville Local Michael Phillips and Paul Woody Richmond Times Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee Little League’s dream run through the Junior Softball World Series ended in nightmare Saturday morning just hours before they were to take the field in the World Series championship game in Kirkland, Washington.

Little League officials disqualified the team from the championship game because of an inappropriate social media post.

Atlee, which had been undefeated all week in the tournament in Kirkland, prevailed 1-0 on Friday in a feisty semifinal game against the host team from Kirkland. The event is for the best 12-to 15-year-old girls teams in the world.

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Atlee Little League found a host of supporters awaiting their return from the Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington, on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Atlee manager Scott Currie said that seeing the support was “very, very good for the kids.”

play in the championship, woke up to find out they had been disqualified and that Kirkland would play in the championship in their place.

Atlee manager Scott Currie disagreed with the decision to disqualify his team.

“It’s a travesty for these girls,” he said Saturday afternoon.

“Yes, they screwed up, but I don’t think the punishment fit the crime.”

Before Friday’s game, a member of the Atlee team posted a photo on Snapchat show-

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ing six members of the team extending their middle fingers.

The caption made it clear the gesture was intended for the Kirkland team.

Atlee coach Chris Mardigian said the post was a challenge to some members of the host team who had treated the Atlee girls with less-than-ideal hospitality – primarily taunting, which, like the photo itself, also is not in keeping with Little League’s pronouncements regarding good sportsmanship.

Friday’s game ended in a

double play shortly after a baserunner from the Kirkland team was ejected for stealing signals from the Atlee team while on second base and relaying them to the batter. Stealing signals is against Little League rules.

A Kirkland coach was ejected as well.

Currie and his coaches learned of the post from tournament staff after the semifinal against Kirkland. They took action right away. see HEARTBREAK, pg. 33

The only undefeated team in the Little League Junior Softball World Series came home without a championship.

Some members of Atlee Little League made a tragic decision to make an inappropriate social media post.

The post was used by Little League officials to disqualify the girls from participating in the Junior Softball World Series championship game Saturday.

Here was Little League’s statement regarding the decision: “After discovering a recent inappropriate social media post involving members of Atlee Little League’s Junior League Softball tournament team, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has removed the Southeast Region from the 2017 Junior League Softball

World Series for violation of Little League’s policies regarding unsportsmanlike conduct, inappropriate use of social media, and the high standard that Little League International holds for all its participants. The Tournament Committee will advance the Host Region from Kirkland American/National Little League to participate in the championship game, scheduled for Saturday, August 5 at 3 p.m. eastern time in Kirkland, Wash.”

The photo in question involved some extended middle fingers. The post was directed toward the host team from Kirkland, Washington.

Some of the Kirkland players had not been as hospitable as a host should, so there were some negative feelings. I get that.

I have no doubt that the post violated some Little League policies. But what, see FAILURE, pg. 33

HEARTBREAK Continued from pg. 32

“When we saw the picture, we gathered all the girls immediately in one room, asked them about it and told them that anyone who had anything referencing it or posting it to remove it immediately,” Currie said. “Of course, by then it was too late.”

Currie then arranged for the team to deliver an apology in person that night to the Kirkland players.

“We wanted to do it faceto-face,” he said. “One of their coaches had a very gracious speech about how this is what the Little League is about, learning life’s lessons.”

Kirkland manager Mikal Norman confirmed to the team’s hometown newspaper, the Kirkland Reporter, that they had accepted the apology.

Not everyone happy At least one on the Kirkland side, however, seemed to have lingering issues with the incident.

Sometime overnight Friday, Curt Towey sent the following email – which contained an attachment featuring the photo in question – to, among others, Junior Softball World Series tournament director John Chadwick.

“Found this on the internet after today’s game,” Towey wrote. “What do you plan on

FAILURE Continued from pg. 32

specifically, are those policies?

I have thrice asked Little League spokesman Kevin Fountain what they are: twice by email, once by phone. I have yet to get a response.

I have (thrice again) asked the Little League spokesman what the stated penalties are for such infractions. Any proper policy, rule or regulation speci-

for youths feeling more than enough pain as it was.

“The bad thing about the whole thing is just the ignorance that people on social media are spewing against 12- to 14-yearold girls,” Batten said. “Many people are just lynching these girls. I’m trying to refrain as much as possible from putting myself in the middle of it. …

It just fuels the fire for people that have nothing better in their lives to do.”

Aftermath (so far) While Kirkland was falling to a team from Poland, Ohio, in the championship game Saturday afternoon in a 7-1 loss, the Atlee girls were dealing with the realization that they had disappointed their supporters.

Batten released a statement late Saturday night about the softball team’s disqualification due to an inappropriate Snapchat post.

“We are very sorry for the social media post resulting in the disqualification of our softball team contending for the 2017 world championship,” he wrote. “We are deeply disappointed this social media post did not reflect the core values of Little League International or Atlee Little League. We expect Little League International will take the time to fully investi-

gate the matter, and we will comply with this investigation by providing all information about unpleasant interactions including the social media post and the time leading up to that event – not all of which were on the part of those on the Atlee softball team. We desire to protect all youth who are recipients of inappropriate behavior both on and off the field, as we take very seriously our charge to impart the value of good sportsmanship.”

Batten continued the statement with a plea for understanding.

“It is important to remember the young women athletes involved in this unfortunate event are minors who are part of the fabric of this community that supported them and which they were honored to represent,” he wrote. “Those involved feel very deeply this lapse in judgment, and wish your consideration for their privacy at this time. These young athletes are part of Atlee Little League.

As all young athletes are trained to do, they will brush themselves off after a loss, and try again – after having learned a most valuable lesson.”

Despite Batten’s plea for understanding, internet savants were eager to lambaste the kids on various social media platforms and in the comment sections of news sites around the country that picked the story up. It proved painful reading

And whether Atlee was given a chance to file said appeal?

Again, three more – oh, two questions, so six more – nonanswers from Little League officials.

Keep in mind that Atlee’s infraction was not the sort that affects a game’s outcome, like the presence of an ineligible or juiced player.

Certainly not like the infraction that got a Kirkland baserunner and the team’s manager tossed in the seventh inning of

their World Series semifinal against Atlee: They were stealing and transmitting Atlee signals – another no-no among Little League’s policies and procedures (at least I think they must be, but given the league’s lack of response to my other questions, I can’t be sure).

I am appalled by Little League’s lack of transparency in this matter.

In any event, a game was held, and the Central Region champion – from Poland, Ohio

– defeated Kirkland 7-1. The Poland kids earned their spot in the championship game, and I’m happy for them that they are the ones who won.

As for next year, Little League needs to review how it handles such matters and clearly spell out what can and cannot be done – and spell out what the penalties will be for those who violate the rules.

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

Kirkland team did not respond to requests for comment.

The Mechanicsville Local reached out to Little League officials to request an explanation of the range of penalties for infractions like Atlee’s, of the policies for handling such infractions, of why Little League International headquarters got involved so quickly, and whether Atlee had any avenue for appeal.

Fountain, the Little League spokesman, referred back to the league’s statement. No more information has been forthcoming.

Communication breakdown Both Currie and Atlee Little League President Jamie Batten said that Little League officials in Williamsport did not contact any Atlee Little League official – either in Kirkland or in

Mechanicsville – prior to handing down the decision to disqualify the team. Atlee officials were not allowed to contact Little League itself until after they were told the team was disqualified.

“I have not heard one word – not at the district level, state level or Little League International,” Batten said.

Currie said he wasn’t sure what rule Little League officials invoked to justify the disqualification. Codes of conduct used by some Little League organizations recommend that discipline for unsportsmanlike offenses be handled first by a team’s coaching staff. Repeat offenses are generally handled at successively higher levels.

There was no repeat offense in Atlee’s case.

In addition, the tournament information packet for participants includes a statement of social media policy, but does not specify how violations are to be handled, or what the range of penalties is for infractions.

Junior Softball World Series Tournament Director John Chadwick, when reached by cellphone, said his organization will not be commenting on the decision. Chadwick is based out of Kirkland. (Currie made it clear that Chadwick and his tournament staff were very supportive throughout the week, including after the disqualification.)

Coaching staff on the

fies the relevant penalty for a misdeed. (I’ve been to one court or another enough times in my life to know that.)

Even in sports, we specify the rules – and, more important, the penalties for breaking them.

In football, unsportsmanlike conduct is worth 15 yards. In ice hockey, a foul deed is worth two, maybe five minutes in a penalty box – maybe less if the other team scores a goal while your penalty-killing unit is on ice.

So, again, where does it say

that what the Atlee kids involved did merits a disqualification?

I did note that some Little League codes of conduct specify that unsportsmanlike behavior should initially be handled by the coach. Repeat offenses are handled by folks higher up the Little League food chain.

I pointed that out to the Little League spokesman.

Again, no answer so far.

Likewise, I asked (thrice yet again), what are the provisions for appeal of such a penalty?

doing about it? This is very disturbing and cannot and should not be simply swept under the carpet. It’s out there and everybody has seen it. A simple ‘We’re Sorry’ ....because we got caught......doesn’t cut it.”

The message was passed on to Little League International headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Saturday morning, Chadwick informed the Atlee team that it would not be participating in the championship game.

In response to a request from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Little League spokesman Kevin Fountain issued the following statement: “After discovering a recent inappropriate social media post involving members of Atlee Little League’s Junior League Softball tournament team, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has removed the Southeast Region from the 2017 Junior League Softball World Series for violation of Little League’s policies regarding unsportsmanlike conduct, inappropriate use of social media, and the high standard that Little League International holds for all its participants.”

Homecoming The team returned to Richmond International Airport Sunday afternoon – to a sizeable crowd of supporters.

Currie, his coaches and players were grateful.

“I think it was a huge, huge help for all the community that was there at the airport to meet us,” Currie said. “I think the girls really, really, really appreciated that. I know I did. I know the other coaches did. It was awesome to see that support out there.

“After sitting up all night and all day reading all the stuff on the internet, all the posts, all the negativity behind it, to see these people at home that know these girls and know that they’re not bad girls … for them to come out and support us was very rewarding – very, very good for the kids.”

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

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

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Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall).

Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club.

Family oriented & God-centered.

Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior.

798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295.

"The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter.

Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

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

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. 746-5496; www.MechPresVA.org Rev. Nancy Clark Sunday Schedule: 10 am Sunday Worship Service Thursday Night Worship 6:30pm (Food Truck 5:30pm on Thursday)

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

Worship Service, 11am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations!

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

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

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

Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Bible Study for all ages: 9:15 am, Blended Worship 10:30 AM, 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 7446 Adams Farm Road (church office) 746-7737 Sunday Activities will be held @ Pole Green Elementary School 8993 Pole Green Park Lane 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Tuesday Night Activities will be held @ Broadus Baptist Church 5351 Pole Green Road 6:15 pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist .net

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Summer Sunday Worship 10am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School for all ages 9 am. www.lebanonumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services.

Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville.

Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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

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SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

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

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Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500.

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

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HOME SITES, LOTS, LAND 48.72 +/- Acres Beautiful Pond & Creek Front 3-Parcels Being Sold Together For Only $350,000!

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HOUSES UNFURNISHED Pole Green/295 Area - 3 BR, 1.5 BA Central heat and air. Washer/dryer, refrigerator included. Screened porch, one car garage, shed. 2.5 acres wooded. Very private. No lawn maintenace.

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ROOMS FOR RENT Room for Rent in clean Henrico home.

No smoking, drug and alchohol free atmosphere. Own bath, access to full kitchen. Utlities included. $700. per month. Text to 804-283-1488.

CONSTRUCTION & TRADES CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC -Asphalt co. seeks Mechanic exp. in Heavy equip. Must have good driving record.

Yr round employment. Good pay & benefits. 401K plan. Fax resume to 804-3643073 or call 804-364-3015 for appt. Lee Hy Paving, 2100 Quarry Hill Rd., Rockville, VA EXPER. APPLICANTS ONLY. EOE/Drug & Alcohol free workplace

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You have been gone from us for 15 years.

I was “Holding a Good Hand” and I still am.

There are things in life I would like to do but having you and your love, I had it all!

You mean the world to me and all your family & friends.

We miss you and love you so much!

24 Hr. Care for residents in our home, 20 yrs of experience. References available. Specializing in Alzheimers patients Call 804-559-3316

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Openings available. Please call Candy at 804-572-4924 Kathleen’s Cleaning Service, LLC Call /Text 804-729-7401 kathleenscleaningservice.com

DRIVEWAYS -SEASON SPECIALLoad of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $250.

Screened Top Soil $250/ per load.

Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 804-400-9957

Love you, Debbie, Doug, Tom, Family & Friends

Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices.

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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 `

SPORTSMAN ADVENTURE EXPO Aug. 12, 2017 10 am-4 pm To Benefit Am. Legion Post 215 Youth Programs 3386 River Rd. West, Goochland $7. entry fee. $5. for Veterans & First Responders. Age 16 & under are Free Hunting, Fishing, Archery, Hand Guns Contact Jim 804-543-0359 @Goochland Post 215

YARD & ESTATE SALES 23116 - ESTATE SALE. Antiques, tools & misc. Sat, 8/12, 9 a.m. until. 8315 New Ashcake Rd., Mechanicsville

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GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES

Cheering on Atlee

in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while

By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com 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 firstCountySocial Services Advisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

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Compensation based on experience. Please submit a resume and include a contact phone number to dennis@smartwire360.com Job Type: Full-time Smartwire 360 804-746-0035

Groundperson - Medek Tree Service, Inc. is seeking groundperson to assist with clean-up. Must have valid VA D/L with excellent driving record , be able to pass a pre-employment as well as random drug test. Benefits available, pay based on experience. 804-746-8580 Pet Boarding Facility looking for PT Kennel Assistant Pet experience helpful.

Early Mornings & Afternoons.

Includes weekends & some holidays. Call 730-4616 Toddler University is hiring for a full time cook.

Must have previous experience.

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

VETERINARY ASSISTANT GENERAL Bucket Operator/Crew Leader Medek Tree Service, Inc. is seeking experienced Bucket operator/Crew Leader to perform residential tree care operations. Must have valid VA D/L, CDL a plus, excellent driving record , be able to pass a pre-employment as well as random drug test. Benefits available. 804-746-8580 Call Tree Service, Inc. is currently seeking a tree climber with at least seven years experience. Must have a good driver’s record, CDL preferred. Starting salary if all requirements are met, including driver’s license $27.00 per hr.

Please call 804-387-6762 or email calltreeservice@yahoo.com

or VET TECH. Mail resume or apply in person to : Lee Davis Veterinary Hospital, 6049 Mechanicsville Tnpk, Mechanicsville, 23111. or email: leedavisvh@gmail.com Wanted Residential Plumber & Helper.

Good Pay, Paid Holidays, & Vacation.

Must have 3 years in the field experience. Please call 804-746-5030 if interested or fax resume to 804-746-5185

HEALTHCARE CMA - Certified Medical Assistant needed for busy Medical Practice in King & Queen county. Applicant should have knowledge of both Front Desk and Clinical procedures, Phlebotomy skills necessary to perform job duties.

Please email resume to mdonaldson@priviamedicalgroup.com

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation.

According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status.

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development.

VACo received 60 entries been recognized by the Virginia Association of for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient administrator of the 2010 Achievement assistant Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator.

The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor of the Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ELIZABETH JEAN TILLSON, Plaintiff/Mother v. CASE NO. CL17001758-00 ASHLEY ELLSWORTH GORDON,

Defendant/Father IN RE: ANNABEL LEE WISSLER GORDON, DOB 10/17/2011 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled suit is to obtain a name change for Annabel Lee Wissler Gordon on the grounds that the Plaintiff is requesting the name change and the Defendant’s whereabouts are unknown.

IT APPEARING, by Affidavit filed according to law, that Defendant’s last known address 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 the Court on or before the 1st day of September, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in CC #2, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit.

TRANSPORTATION Class A CDL Driver Medek Enterprises, LLC. is seeking highly skilled Regional CDL Class A Driver. Driver will be responsible for hauling wood chips, must have excellent driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment as well as random drug test. Hourly or Commission 804746-8580

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TRANSPORTATION Drivers: Dedicated Openings!

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Driving buses at local Universities. Full / Part-time. Days & Evenings Available.

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ENTERED: 7/11/2017 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 NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CLEANUP AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE There has been a release from an underground storage tank system at: Crutchfield Property 5449 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, VA 23111 The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring The Crutchfield Family Trust to develop a Corrective Action Plan to address cleanup of gasoline contamination at the site. If you have any questions regarding the cleanup, please contact: GeoEnvironmental Services, Inc. Attn: Robert T. Fleet P.O. Box 1555 Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 730-8220 The Corrective Action Plan was submitted to the Piedmont Regional Office of the DEQ on August 5, 2017. If you would like to review or discuss the proposed Corrective Action Plan with the staff of the DEQ, please feel free to contact Mr. John Spangler on (804) 527-5004. The DEQ Piedmont Regional Office will consider written comments regarding the proposed Corrective Action Plan until September 11, 2017 and may decide to hold a public meeting if there is significant public interest. Written comments should be sent to the DEQ at the address listed below: Department of Environmental Quality Storage Tank Program Piedmont Regional Office 4949-A Cox Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Comments must include the writer’s name, mailing address, phone number, and must be received before the end of the comment period. Written comments can also be submitted via electronic

mail to john.spangler@deq.virginia.gov. The DEQ requests that all written comments reference the tracking number for this case (PC# 15-4442).

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted:

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REZONINGS C-42-04(c), AM. 1-17, GODSEY PROPERTIES, INC. (THE VILLAGE AT PEBBLE LAKE SECTION 2) Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-42-04(c), Am. 1-09, Godsey Properties, Inc., on GPINs 872458-0598, 8724-58-1529, 8724-58-1640, 8724-58-1671, 8724-58-1692, 8724-58-2613, 8724-58-1783, 8724-58-1785, 8724-58-1786, 872458-1778, 8724-58-1861, 8724-58-1852, 8724-58-0678, 8724-58-0760, 8724-58-0762, 8724-58-0754, 8724-58-0746, 8724-58-0738, 872458-1836, 8724-58-1838, 8724-58-1920, 8724-58-1912, 8724-58-1914, 8724-58-1916, 8724-58-0822, 8724-58-0824, 8724-58-0816, 872458-0808, 8724-58-0809, 8724-48-9991, 8724-58-0999, 8724-59-0090, 8724-59-0082, 8724-59-0074, 8724-59-0066, 8724-59-0067, 872448-9984, 8724-48-9976, 8724-48-9978, 8724-49-9070, 8724-49-9062, 8724-49-9053, 8724-59-0114, 8724-49-9193, 8724-49-9162, 872449-9141, 8724-49-9110 and 8724-49-8099, zoned R-4(c), Residential Cluster Development District with conditions, and located on the west line of Creighton Parkway (State Route 1015) approximately 1,200 feet south of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The proposed zoning amendment would amend the cash proffer. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-16-13(c), AM. 1-17, PLEASANT GROVE INVESTORS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-16-13(c), Pleasant Grove Investors, L.L.C., on GPINs 8705-747730 and 8705-74-7491, consisting of approximately 1.25 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, and request to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8705-74-9412 and acquired property that was formerly part of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) right-of-way, consisting of approximately 1.21 acres, which will be added to the area of the original rezoning. The property is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) and Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a medical office building. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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C-10-17(c), NERA L. HUNT Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8715-99-2588, consisting of approximately 2.98 acres, and located on the northeast corner of the intersection of McGregor Farm Drive (private road) and Lee-Davis Road (private road section) in the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 1.49 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-13-17, ALBERT L. RICHARDSON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from B-1, Neighborhood Business District to A-1, Agricultural District on GPIN 7830-92-4149, consisting of approximately 15.12 acres, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) at the northern border of the South Anna River in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural.

The proposed zoning amendment would permit one residential lot. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-3-17, GWATHMEY BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit expansion (accessory garage) of an existing church on GPINs 7779-52-5865 and 7779-52-5429, consisting of approximately 3.48 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Center Street Road (State Route 663) and Gwathmey Church Road (State Route 707) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1-4 Dwelling Units per Acre). (PUBLIC HEARING)

SE-8-17, JILL T. AND THOMAS G. VOEKLER Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a private garage for more than four (4) automobiles, on GPIN 7778-32-8843, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) approximately 550 feet west of its intersection with Elmont Road (State Route 626) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-9-17, LINDA H. AND JOHN H. FOXWELL Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.25 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an accessory family housing unit on GPIN 8744-09-4266, consisting of approximately 3.08 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Hobby Horse Lane (private road) approximately 500 feet south of its intersection with Sandy Valley Road (State Route 635) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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

FLOORS Flooring Installation Sand & Finish Licensed & Insured ∂ Free Estimates Accepts Credit Cards Call 804-640-1153

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

Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351

Affordable Powerwash - Houses, Purcell Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Construction Serving Mechanicsville & HanoHunter Purcell 804- ver for over 20 years.

972-2215

CHIMNEY CLEANING

DRIVEWAYS

HOUSEWASHING

www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Homes & Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 34 yrs exp ∂ BBB ∂ Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available.

Central Virginia Powerwashing July Offer $169 any house under 3,000 sq. ft. includes brick stoop 8 steps and under. Small Upcharge for larger home.

Lic/Ins. Call 804-397-6195

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

HANDYMAN Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Low Cost Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. Home Owner and Realtor Punch Lists George at 804-690-2767

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544 Indoor/Outdoor Handyman: Sheetrock Repairs, Painting, Hardwood Floor Installation & Refinishing, Plumbing, Light Electrical & Landscaping.

Call Bryan Henley 804-980-5324

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

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

20 years experience.

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

Clean & Dependable.

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

KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair.

Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

PAINTING

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

LAWN CARE

Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com PERDUE’S POWER WASHING Est. 1995 - Full Service Pressure Washing. Resid. & Light Comm.

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

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

Call Chad Perdue 804-306-2214

LAWN CARE A Superior Landscaping - Landscape Design, Installations, Hardscapes, Irrigation installation and maintenance , Mowing, Pruning, Leaf removal and Clean up, Mulching, Fertilizing, Aerating, Seeding. Call 804-746-2605.

Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding FREE Estimates Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Lawn Care services at an Affordable Rate: starts at $35. MOW ∂ TRIM MULCH ∂ LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential.

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

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

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

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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

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

ROOFING

TREE SERVICE FINE PRUNING

Committed Experience Over 20Years!

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

Tree Services, LLC Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Est. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv.

Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434

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

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

Licensed / Insured.

Call 804-347-3812

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

Call 264-9352

TREE SERVICE

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

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

24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood.

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

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

Free Estimates. Mulch.

Call 730-2163.

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

Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!!

MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable.

Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

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Tripp Hogg

Proudly Serving Mechanicsville Since 1991

585120-01

When You Want to Move, Call the Market Expert!

804-382-5022

www.tripphogg.com PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER

BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL, 4 ACRE WOODED CUL-DE SAC LOT!

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Just under 3,200 sq ft,4 BR’s, 3.5 baths, formal rooms, kitchen w/ Granite & stainless steel appliances, rec rom w/ wet bar, pine wood floors thruout most of the home, tons of crown molding, 2 garage, detached workshop w/ electricity and more sitting on a huge lot w/ trails in the back yard & basketball court plus 10 to 15 minutes to Short Pump. $445,000 PERFECT WEEKND GETAWAY COTTAGE WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS RIGHT ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER SITTING ON OVER AN ACRE LOT– across from Urbanna and Waterview. This cottage is perfect place to unwind and totally relax from the grind of the week. Pier with boat and jet ski lifts with electricity and water plus NEARLY 180’ of sandy beach WITH NO BULKHEAD OR SEAWALL. The interior gives you family room opening to the kitchen, two bedrooms, a 10’x24’ conditioned sunroom, and full bath.

The exterior offers vinyl siding, dimensional roof, HUGE rear deck, two detached tool sheds with electricity, and outside shower. Private setting, conveniently located to Kilmarnock and short ride to Whitestone Bridge. Don’t Miss Your Chance to Own a Quiet Getaway!! $278,500

COMING SOON IN THE HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT-ALMOST 3 ACRE LOT

In the Rural Point Elementary & Hanover High School District, sitting on almost 3 Acre Lot Colonial Home with 2,136 square feet, 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen baths, all kitchen appliances convey and fireplace with wood stove.

Beautiful Setting & Close In!!! $315,000

IMMACULATE CAPE COD W/4,850 SQ. FT. IN CROWN COLONY E OM TY

Immaculate Cape Cod home situated a Huge Beautiful Landscaped Lot. 1st level features S H RAN dining room w/built-in shelves & cabinets H A AR w/lighting & brick fp w/gas logs, FR openW ing to the rec room w/brick fp w/gas logs, sunken living room, breakfast nook w/ large picture window, kitchen w/tile floors, Granite counters & island w/bar overhang.

1st floor master w/large jetted tub, 2nd BR, hall bath w/shower, laundry room w/builtin cabinets & half bath. 2nd level offers the 2nd master w/large sitting room w/wet bar, full bath & walk-in closet. Two addt’l bedrooms, play room, storage room & hall bath. Oversized detached garage offers a full apartment plus its own heating & cooling. This home has extensive wood floors, moldings & ceiling fans throughout!

Other amenities include a total of 4,850 sq ft (which includes 720 sq ft for apartment), vinyl siding & windows, irrigation system, dimensional roof, 3 zone heating & cooling, central vac system, all appliances convey, huge rear deck w/large covered portion & fenced back yard. $475,000

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ALL BRICK RANCHER IN BRANDY CREEK ESTATES ME Y HO ANT A ER RR

LIKE NEW TOWNHOME IN MARLEY POINTE

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED IN RUTLAND

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”. $458,000

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Great Starter All Brick Rancher w/ 1,404 sq ft, formal LR, FR w/ brick FP & built-in shelves/cabinets, eat-in kitchen w/ tile backsplash & entry to the full size utility room w/ built-in cabinets & half bath, 3 BR’s plus a hall bath, fresh interior paint, refinished wood floors, new carpet in FR, huge screen porch, newer heat pump/central air & paved drive w/ covered carport sitting on almost Half Acre Lot. $187,000

BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL IN ASH CREEK

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Almost 3,500 sq ft, 5 BR’s, 2.5 baths, two story foyer, formal rooms w/ wood floors, FR w/ gas FP, kitchen w/ wood floors, new Granite & backsplash, 1st floor office, jetted tub, utility room w/ washer & dryer, vinyl siding & windows, huge composite rear deck, fenced back yard, 2 zone heating & cooling plus 2 car attached garage. $399,950

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED TRANSITIONAL IN BROOKS HOLLOW ME Y HO ANT S M R

Stunning Well Maintained Transitional Home w/ 2,904 Sq Ft Sitting On a Quiet Cul-De Sac Lot! The 1st floor offers you a spacious two story foyer w/ wood floors & extensive H AR trim work, formal living room w/ wood floors & crown W molding which flows into the dining room w/ wood floors, bay window & tray ceiling. Beautiful kitchen w/ ceramic tiled floor, Granite counters, tiled backsplash, recessed lighting, appliances convey w/ gas cooking plus plenty of cabinetry w/ pull outs opening to the family room w/ wood floors & gas fp & the vaulted sun room w/ ceramic tiled floor & tons of windows w/ access to rear deck. The 2nd floor gives you the master suite w/ two walk-in closets plus the deluxe bath w/ double vanity w/ Granite counter, custom ceramic tile floor, oversized garden tub & separate shower. Three other spacious bedrooms, walk-up attic, utility room & hall bath. Other amenities include vinyl siding, natural gas heat & central air, rear deck w/ retractable awning, brick paver patio, irrigation system, central vac system, Vector security system, 2 car garage, exterior 12x12 studio or home office w/ electricity, AC & wired for cable TV. Don’t Miss Out On This One-MOVE IN READY!$329,950

Where do you want to live?

CALL ROBBIE TYLER

804-641-6650

And Let’s Figure It Out! RTyler@ERAWoodyHogg.com