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Cultures and religions join in Gootee-Gassel wedding

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor hen two people exchange vows and become united in marriage, it is always a special occasion. Sometimes, however, the two becoming one brings a combination that adds to the newlyweds’ future.

Najeeba Gootee from Mechanicsville and Daniel Gassel from Lincolnwood, Illinois, which is near Chicago, became husband and wife on Oct. 7, combining Muslim and Jewish/ Christian traditions along with Bengali and American ones.

Afreen Gootee, mother of the bride, said, “It is the culmination of two families with very diverse backgrounds yet

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Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, welcomed attendees to the Fall Fellowship Festival his office hosted Saturday at the government complex in Hanover. Sean Davis and Angela Kelly-Wiecek, vice chair and chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, listen.

HCSO festival celebrates partners and volunteers

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local

Photo submitted by Najeeba Gootee and Daniel Gassel

Mechanicsville native Najeeba Gootee and her husband Daniel Gassel celebrated their wedding with two ceremonies that included their religions and cultures.

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HANOVER -Law enforcement officers and personnel, along with families and members from across Hanover County, turned out in large numbers on Saturday, Oct. 21,

to join in traditional autumn festivities at the government complex for the second Fall Fellowship Festival,” which was organized by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and designed to celebrate the many partnerships and willing volunteerism in the community.

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Hosting the Fall Fellowship Festival for the second year, Col. David R. Hines and his staff had a goal of celebrating those community attributes, because their continued contributions are what help to make the county a “safe place to live, see FESTIVAL, pg. 27

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Hanover County is preparing citizens to respond to emergencies in their communities by training them as a Community Emergency Response Team (“CERT”). Twenty citizens recently graduated from the 11th Hanover County CERT class.

Graduates of the most recent CERT training class were: Rachel Allgood, Elizabeth Berry, Shannon Butler, Alexis Capehart, Scott Courtney, Ron DeMilta, Shannon Evans, Bev Geiger, Bonnie Gouldin, Chip Hassell, David Jennings, Cathy McCarthy-Burke, Megan Nixon, Kenya Onyango, Chris Reed, Nicole Rodriguez, Doug Spain, Kevin Wood, Nerine Woodard and Bonnie Woolard.

These volunteers completed five sessions that covered various aspects of preparation for a disaster in their community, including providing medical assistance to victims and, light search and rescue operations and disaster psychology and team organization.

Classes are taught by professionals from Hanover Fire/EMS, the American Red Cross and other agencies that are active in emergency preparedness. The next CERT training class is tentatively expected to be held in the spring.

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Atlee Library Friends’ Fall Book Sale opens tomorrow with preview event MECHANICSVILLE -The Atlee Library Friends’ Fall Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday¸ Oct. 28, in the Atlee Library’s meeting rooms.

A Preview Sale for current members only, will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

A huge selection of well sorted books and other media

will be available. All hardback books, CDs, DVDs and bookson-tape are $1 each. All paperback books and VHS tapes are only 50 cents each.

If you have your old library bag, you can fill it for $12. The organization’s current smaller bags can be filled for $10. On Saturday only, you can fill a paper grocery bag for $5.

During the Fall Book Sale, the Friends of Atlee Library

will be sponsoring a Food Drive, collecting nonperishable food, toiletries, paper goods, and cleaning products for the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF). Bring a donation to the library, and all donations will be delivered to MCEF. All proceeds directly benefit Atlee Library and its programs.

For more information, call the library at 804-559-0654.

The article about the high-speed rail proposal from Washington, D.C., to Richmond in last week’s edition had an error about Randolph-Macon College.

The Ashland school endorses the western bypass, not the 3-2-3 alternative as was reported. We apologize for the mistake.

Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery to close for road paving Due to road paving, Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 2 (weather permitting).

According to Meredith Monaghan, if it rains on Nov. 2, the paving will be done the next dry business day.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8300 block of Wheeling Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of tobacco products, minor, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported

in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

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

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

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8300 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Commerce Boulevard, Ashland.

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

Passing a stopped bus loading or unloading was reported in the 13100 block of Waltons Tavern Road,

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 10100 block of Washington Highway/Henrico County, Ashland.

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Petit larceny building was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Receipt of stolen vehicle was reported in the 13100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Times-Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15400 block of Pine Green Lane, Montpelier.

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Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 11200 block

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 8400 block of Erle Road, Mechanicsville.

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WEDDING Continued from pg. 1

ously.”

They had two two weddings on the same day and a large reception afterwards.

“We met in August 2012 at George Mason University,” Najeeba said. “We lived on the same floor in our dorm building. I was walking around the hall asking people to sign a card for a girl on the floor (Amanda, who we are still best friends with!) when Daniel opened his door and we first met. It was love at first sight!”

The couple started dating on Sept. 15, 2012.

Najeeba said, “We fell in love pretty quickly -- it took us a few months to say ‘I love you’ -- and I think we both probably knew around then this was it.”

Daniel proposed on Sept.

15, 2016, in Washington,

D.C., at the George Mason Memorial.

“Our families have been incredibly receptive, open and accepting of each other and our cultures,” Najeeba said.

Daniel grew up in a Jewish household and Najeeba in a Muslim home, but, they said, “Our friends and families have always found our mix of backgrounds to be unique and wonderful.”

“We had a traditional Muslim/Bengali ceremony first complete with outfits for the bride, groom, parents, siblings, and bridesmaids, displaying an array of colors on everyone.

The girls all had henna on our hands,” Najeeba said.

“After appetizers and an outfit change, we had a Jewish ceremony complete with a big white dress for me and Daniel in his Coast Guard formal uniform (who then had yet another outfit change into a suit later on). We also had a ‘Chuppah’

Photo submitted by Najeeba Gootee and Daniel Gassel

Najeeba Gootee and Daniel Gassel were united in marriage in two ceremonies on Oct. 7.

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(pronounced hup-pah), which is a traditional Jewish wedding altar,” she said.

They had a large wedding party – nine bridesmaids (Najeeba said “half were hometown friends), nine groomsmen, two attendants, one usher, a flower girl and ring bearer.

“Our religions and cultures influenced how the ceremonies were conducted,” the couple said. “We tried to make them traditional according to what is typically done for a wedding ceremony.”

Each ceremony was officiated by a family friend who was knowledgable about that religion and able to conduct that particular ceremony.

“My mom and I planned the wedding, with a lot of help from friends and bridesmaids,” Najeeba said.

The bride noted that her maid of honor, Tori Johnson, who also is from

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Other forgery writing was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 3300 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 14000 block of Nursery Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 16200 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 6800 block of Turnage Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

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

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SHERIFF’S Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 13200 block of Woodside Lane, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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Mechanicsville, “was so helpful the whole time. We had about a year to plan and knew from the start we wanted two ceremonies as she and her sister both did it this way.”

Najeeba also bragged on her now husband’s role in the wedding. “Daniel was also great in providing feedback and insight as to what he wanted while we planned.”

She said it was pretty easy to figure out the timeline for the day: ceremony 1 -- appetizers, photos and mingling; and ceremony 2, reception.

“What I wasn’t expecting was the dance performance we watched during cocktail hour. I knew my cousin Jameel would be performing, but I was blown away when my brothers, another cousin, flower girl (young cousin), and all my bridesmaids jumped in too! It was one of my favorite parts of the day,” she added.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

see SHERIFF’S, pg. 5

Nominations being accepted for 2017-2018 R.E.B. Awards RICHMOND -- The Community Foundation, in partnership with the R.E.B. Foundation, invites nominations for the 2017-2018 R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership.

Started in 2004, this initiative seeks to recognize principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment.

Since its inception, the program has awarded a total of $780,000 to 52 public school principals.

The R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership will publicly recognize four principals, one each from Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond City public school districts.

Each winner will receive a $15,000 grant – a $7,500 unrestricted cash grant to the principal and $7,500 to be used for school-based initiatives of the recipient’s choosing.

Principals considered for this award should

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Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 18000 block of Taylors Creek Road, Montpelier.

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have held their position at the same school for at least three years.

Nominees must be principals who: Manage effectively to promote excellence in education Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment Inspire their students and are advocates for their school and their faculty Encourage team spirit Foster cooperation between the school and the community

Maintain dialogue with students, parents, faculty, and staff Nominations are solicited from the school community or from the public at-large.

(Principals may not submit their own names for consideration.)

Nominations should take the form of a one- to two-page typed letter explaining the

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

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 8400 block of Retreat Farm Lane, Mechanicsville.

Oct. 15

Stalking was reported in the 10300 block of Colonial Estates Lane, Glen Allen.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Kiwi Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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six months, was reported in the 6300 block of Midnight Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 11000 block of Sugarloaf Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

see R.E.B., pg. 7

Credit card fraud, $200 in

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6500 block of Nells Trace, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8000 block of Rutland Center Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

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

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Flannigan Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

LETTERS

‘Me, too’ kept posting last week

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor The posts kept appearing with an incredible frequency on Monday, Oct. 16. Two words: “Me, too” were being posted on Facebook.

After the multiple (and I do mean multiple) sexual harassment and abuse allegations against former Hollywood heavyweight producer Harvey Weinstein came to light, women from all walks of life started sharing their experiences. Well, sort of.

The “Me, too” represented the fact that each and every woman who posted those words had been a victim in some way of sexual harassment.

It was shocking to learn the number of friends who had been victimized at some point in their lives and/or careers.

I was on the receiving end of unacceptable comments early in my career. Without hesitation,

and being mouthy, my response was less than ladylike.

The man in question knew my parents, and my foul tongue was not language that Dad or Mom used. I did, however, make my point -- and he never said anything improper to me again.

I was saddened to learn of the number of friends that had been victims of some type of harassment. I’m not sure why they did not go public with their stories.

Yes, we live in a he said/she said world, and some victims fear repercussion.

Weinstein must have thought he was bulletproof in his behavior. But as the old saying goes, every dog has his day. Weinstein’s came in with a vengeance. The accusers are coming out of the woodwork now.

Hopefully as celebrities and those post-

ers spread the word, “Me, too” will become an empowering phrase.

No one, including men, has to take that kind of harassment or abuse.

I’d like to think I’m one of the lucky ones. My “Me, too” moment was short-lived. I was young but I handled the situation my way -- and came out the winner, in a manner of speaking.

That man is fortunate that I didn’t tell my father. He was a big man and imposing, even though he was very kind and gentle. But, when it came to his wife and children, that deep bass voice could be alarming.

Anyway, my “Me, too” story did not scar or traumatize me. So, yeah, I’m lucky.

If you have a “Me, too” story, share it with someone. Don’t let it haunt you. Talking can be therapeutic. You aren’t the guilty party.

Ignorance sometimes really can be blissful

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Columbus Day usually comes and goes around here with little hoopla, and this year was no different. The most forgotten and uncelebrated holiday of the year was uneventful here, and I’ll bet most places Oct. 9.

To be honest, I’m not sure if I would have known it was a holiday

until I saw the a sign on the bank that read “Closed for Columbus Day.” By happenstance, I had business on the other side of town and decided to take the Nickel Bridge to get to my destination. And, it was really by chance that I rolled past a statue of Christopher Columbus that sits near the entrance to Byrd Park.

Now, the monument controversy has received more than a fair amount

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of coverage lately, but I was certainly unaware that Christopher Columbus also has a hearty group of opponents who want his holiday nixed.

What’s the beef with the oftdescribed mild-mannered Italian explorer? A small poster positioned beside the monument tweaked my interest but provided few hints about the facts surrounding the complaints.

“Don’t celebrate Slave Traders”,

the poster read. Like most of us, I knew little of Christopher Columbus other than the thoughtless rhymes we learned as children. “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.”

I also recalled something about him disproving the theory that the earth was flat. Like most of what we know about Columbus, I discovered that wasn’t exactly accurate. see IGNORANCE, pg. 24

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VDOT report brings reality ro county roads At the Oct. 11, 2017, Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting, two people spoke at citizens’ time.

These nice people gave glowing commercials in favor of bike trails.

One member of the board encouraged these good people to attend the meetings on the new Comprehensive Plan and give the same commercial for bike trails. The chairman of the board gave her usual support and expressed her willingness to spend transportation money on bike trails.

Later on in the meeting reality showed up. Reality came in a report by the Virginia Dept of Transportation.

It seems the recent rains have caused numerous washouts and other damage to our severely outdated roads.

In a Road Project Status Report by Joe Vidunas, our county traffic engineer, we got the usual bad news. Much work needed. No money. What else is new? Pole Green Road is on hold.

Is it possible our board is going to continue to ignore the far more pressing transportation needs of Hanover County and spend road funds on bike trails? It would seem so.

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PETA: Going vegan reduces risk of some diseases Researchers at the American Cancer Society predict that there will be a quarter of a million new cases of invasive breast cancer this year in the U.S. alone. More than 40,000 women will die from the disease.

But have hope. It doesn’t have to be this way. There’s an easy way to reduce see LETTERS, pg. 8

‘How Lutheran was Luther in 1517?’ to be discussed

Siblings raise funds for Harvey victims MECHANICSVILLE -Chase, 7, and Logan Hughes, 10, were touched by the stories and images they saw on the news about the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston.

According to their mother, Sherry, Chase quickly recruited his sister Logan to help him organize a lemonade stand to get donations to add to their allowances to make a bigger impact for help.

Chase and Logan stationed their lemonade stand outside of the Kroger on U.S. 301 on Saturday morning, Sept. 2.

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nominee’s distinguished educational leadership. It can be accompanied by up to three additional one-page letters of support.

Nominations must be received by The Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16.

This is a receipt deadline, not a postmark deadline.

Facsimiles or emailed nominations are not accepted.

For more information about nomination guidelines and criteria, visit www. tcfrichmond.org or contact Stacey Keeley, donor engagement officer, at The Community Foundation at 804-330-7400.

Nomination materials and additional information will be screened by each school district prior to final selection of winners by a committee consisting of the four school

“In four hours they were able to collect $900 in donations,” Sherry said. “They made their donation to the Red Cross that day at Walmart where they donated $2 for every $1 donation to make their efforts equal $2,700 of financial help for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

“This story touches me as a parent -- of course -- but also as a member of our community.

Chase could have used his last Saturday of the summer to do something for himself but he chose to help others and I think we can all use stories like this to renew our faith in the ‘good’ in our community,” the proud mom said. district superintendents, representatives of the two founda-

ASHLAND – “How Lutheran Was Luther in 1517?” will be discussed at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in Brock Commons, Dollar Tree Community Room, at 304 Henry St. in Ashland.

2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of

his “95 Theses.” But how close to the center of the mature Luther’s thought and reforming mission was this document?

The Rev. David K. Delaney will explore how the contours of Luther’s life and career have been viewed in differing ways over the centuries.

The free program is being presented by Randolph-Macon College.

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RICHMOND – Hanover County will be among three counties and the City of Richmond taking part in a Revive RVA regional summit “to explore solutions to heroin, opioid epidemic� on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Chesterfield and Henrico are joining with Hanover and Richmond in presenting the free summit “to examine and identify solutions to the alarming rise of heroin and opioid abuse in central Virginia.� “Revive RVA: Regional Solutions to the Opioid Crisis� will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3

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In-Person Absentee Voting Monday, Nov. 6 – 2 p.m. cut-off for voting an Emergency Ballot at the Registrar’s office.

Tuesday, Nov. 7 -- Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 -- Election Canvass will begin at 1 p.m. in the Wickham Bldg room 119 of the County Complex.

Smithson added, “You may register to vote or update your registration online at www.vote.virginia.gov.�

To check your voter status or polling place, visit www.vote.virginia.gov or contact the Hanover County Director of Elections | General Registrar at 804-3656080.

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now apply online for an Absentee Ballot at www.vote.virginia.gov.�

Monday, Oct. 16, was the last day to register or make changes to your voter registration.

Saturday, Oct. 28 -- Registrar office opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for In-Person Absentee Voting.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 -- Last day to request an Absentee Ballot by mail/fax.

Thursday, Nov. 2 -- Officer of Elections – Schools of Election Training will be held at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the County’s Emergency Communications Training Room 7501 Library Drive in Hanover.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Registrar’s office opens 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last Day of

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p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 403 N. Third St. in downtown Richmond.

The summit is open to the public, but registration is required. To sign up, go to https://regionalopioidsummit2017.sched.com/ by Thursday, Oct. 12.

The keynote address will be presented by Dr. Robert L. DuPont, president of the nonprofit Institute for Behavior and Health, and Dr. A. Omar Abubaker, professor and chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

DuPont, a longtime lead-

er in drug abuse prevention and treatment, served as the first director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, from 1973 to 1978, and was the second White House drug chief, from 1973 to 1977.

Abubaker, an oral surgeon, has spoken extensively about the heroin and opioid crisis after his 21-year-old son Adam died following an overdose in 2014.

The summit will continue with breakout sessions examining the issue from different perspectives: medical community and prescribers; addiction treatment; emergency medical services; law enforcement;

state policy; and youth and schools.

The program will conclude with a panel discussion led by individuals in recovery and an open dialogue on ways to address the problem.

An exhibit featuring more than 15 community service providers and agencies will take place throughout the day.

In addition, the summit will offer free training from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on how to administer naloxone following an actual or suspected overdose of heroin or opioids.

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people who go vegan reduce their risk of succumbing to any form of cancer by 18 percent.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals MARJORIE BLANKENSHIP Marjorie Landman Blankenship, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 15, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her BLANKENSHIP husband, Edward W. Blankenship Jr.; her sons, Ralph E. Blankenship and Edward W. Blankenship III; and by her granddaughter, Amanda Blankenship.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Alice F. Wray (Danny); and her son, John L. Blankenship (Sheri). She is survived by eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, each having a special place in her heart. The family wishes to recognize granddaughter, Marjorie FletcherToure, and great-granddaughters, Makayla Hooper, Alyssa Cook and Nadia Morou for their loving care given to Marjorie. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 4262 Studley Road in Mechanicsville.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to Pebblecreek Congregation, and sent to the Kingdom Hall at the address above.

MARGARET BROADDUS Margaret “Tutti” Collier Cuthbert Broaddus, 73, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017, at the Petersburg Home for Ladies with fam-

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ily by her side. She was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Cuthbert IV and Hibernia McIlwaine Hassell Cuthbert. After growing up in Petersburg and attending Sweet Briar College, she married and lived at “Marlbourne” in Old Church, where she was a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church for over 40 years. Margaret, at the age of 48 and after raising four children, completed a law degree and went on to practice with her brother BROADDUS at Cuthbert Law Offices, where she got great satisfaction out of helping her clients and working with her brother and other colleagues. She loved her family deeply, provided many opportunities for her children, and raised them to value excellence. She was proud of her heritage and the farm where she lived for many years, and was very fond of all animals. She took time to enjoy simple pleasures like sitting outside in the evening with a glass of iced water after doing yard work. She was affected with Alzheimer’s Disease for the last 10 years, but, even during that time, she remained strongly independent, including helping to care for her mother until she died a year ago. Throughout her illness, she retained her sweet personality and smile, and was so appreciative of the wonderful staff at the Petersburg Home for Ladies who took such loving care of her in her last three years. She is survived by her four children,

Susanna B. Hickman (Phil), D. Tilghman Broaddus Jr., Charles C. Broaddus (Kristy) and Sarah B. Pollach (Gideon); eight grandchildren, Hunter, Campbell, Alex, Charlotte, Pete, Woodford, Peyton and Tilghman; two brothers, Charles H. Cuthbert Jr. (Beth) and Nathaniel W. Cuthbert (Bridget); sister, Hibernia McIlwaine Cuthbert Langley (John); and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville. Interment was held at 3 p.m. at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg. The Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Petersburg Home for Ladies, 311 S. Jefferson St., Petersburg, VA 23803.

ELSIE CREASY Elsie Walden Creasy, 86, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord to play her violin Thursday, October 19, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin B. Creasy Jr.; and her dog, Millie Mae. Elsie is survived by three children, Alvin CREASY Brett Creasy III (Brenda), David H. Creasy (Nancy) and Janet Creasy; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, as well as see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, October 23, 2017, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville.

Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 or any Animal Humane Society.

ELEANOR FRYE Eleanor Miller Frye, 99, passed away October 18, 2017.

She was born in Bridgewater on March 31, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Frye; her brother and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dave) Jonker; and her son, Bill (Linda) FRYE Frye.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Lisa (Virgil) Meador, Amy (Steve) Harrison, Kim (Mike) Gunn and Scott Jonker; greatgrandchildren, Hunter, Parker, Sierra, Collin and Ava; as well as her sister-in-law, Elaine Liskey of Harrisonburg; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a Charter member of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 9808 in Mechanicsville and a member of Skipwith United Methodist Church at 2211 Skipwith Road in Henrico, where her Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017, followed by a reception. The family would like to thank her caregivers at Elizabeth Adam Crump Manor-Wing C, who cared for her the last 2½ years.

In lieu of flowers, she wanted donations to go to Skipwith

United Methodist Church or Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2810 N. Parham Rd., Suite 202, Richmond, VA 23294. Online condolences received at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

RAYNA GARATI Rayna Garati, age 64, of Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away September 29, 2017, after a courageous year battle, with family at her side.

She is survived by a loving famGARATI ily of sisters, brothers, nieces and a nephew. Her passion was providing a loving home to rescue animals. Donations may be made to any Humane Society or shelter in her name.

LINDSEY GREGGS Miss Lindsey Blair Greggs, 22, of Mechanicsville and West Point, passed away October 16, 2017. Lindsey was a bright nursing student at Rappahannock Community College and also had attended Radford University and J. Sergeant Reynolds. Lindsey worked part-time at the Gloucester Starbucks and was a member of the Poroporone Baptist Church, where she was loved by everyone. Lindsey was a caring young woman who was “full of life.” She enjoyed GREGGS spending time with her family and friends and always had a smile on her face. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Dolores Shockey and Lena Mae Greggs; and an uncle,

Fred Shockey. Lindsey is survived by her parents, Keith Greggs and Kimberly Simpson (Craig); a sister, Jennifer Greggs (Karl); a brother, John Wade Simpson; grandfathers, William E. Greggs and Hubert Shockey; uncles, John Shockey (Jennifer), Kevin Greggs (Cathy) and Paul Greggs (Tammy); aunts, Janice Lippy (Jimmy) and Bonnie LeRoy; her stepgrandmother, Sylvia Simpson; a nephew, Dennis Barker; and many other family members. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 2017, in the Poroporone Baptist Church at 30071 The Trail in Shacklefords. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Poroporone Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 400, Shacklefords, VA 23156.

Vincent Funeral Home at 417 11th Street in West Point was in charge of arrangements.

Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.

ARTHUR HINCKLE Arthur Garnet Hinckle, 69, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garnet and Muriel Hinckle. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Linda Dudley Hinckle; three children, Amy Hinckle Haggerty, John Steven Hinckle (Jessica) and Adam Christopher Hinckle (Catherine); eight grandchildren, Michael, Victoria and Dylan Haggerty, Allison Thomas, Audrey Hinckle, Adeline Brown and Zoe and Logan Hinckle; three brothers, John, Henry and William HinckHINCKLE

le; as well as many nieces and nephews. Art’s prized accomplishment came as the architect, designer and builder of his home, where he lived and raised his family for over 35 years. A proud family man, Art was a loving, devoted husband and cared very deeply about his children and grandchildren, each of whom had their own special place in his heart. His interests included traveling, golf and attending the activities of his children and grandchildren. Art retired in 2015 after a 45-year career in general construction. He spent most of those years as an estimator and project manager for electrical and general construction contracts. The last 12 years of his career, he was employed at York River Electric, handling federal agency projects located throughout Central and Tidewater Virginia. A celebration of his life was held from 5 to 8 p.m. on October, 2017, at his home.

PAUL LEED Paul Eric Leed, 65, of

Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was preceded in passing by his parents, LeRoy L. and Jeanie M. Leed.

He is survived by his loving wife LEED and best friend of 41 years, Patricia Thornburg Leed; daughter, Erica Lynne Leed; sister, Nancy L. Schneider (John); brothers, Lawrence Leed (his late wife, Sherri) and Stephen Leed (his late wife, Dolores); numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Paul loved all, but the love of his life was his daughter, Erica Lynne, whose birth was a blessing from God when the prayers of he and Patricia were answered after 25 years of marriage. Patricia

said to him, “How do you like this for a 25th wedding anniversary gift?” Joy was truly had, and joy was what people felt after meeting and knowing Paul. His hobbies included building his dune buggy, playing bass guitar in a band, hunting, fishing, and traveling to amusement parks with his family and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

BRENDA MAY Brenda May went to be with the Lord on the wings of an Angel on October 20, 2017.

She was preceded in death by parents, Avaunell Culp Gerheim and Vincent Daryl Gerheim Sr.; and daughter, Robin May. Brenda is survived by her husband, Ronald May; children, Sarah and Karrie see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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May; brother, Vince (Birgit) Gerheim; grandchildren, Aliya Nigro, Isabelle Armstrong and Deonte, Alex and Cierra May; and nephews, Vince and Chad Gerheim. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Signal Hill Memorial Park at 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover.

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SYLVIA PERKINS Sylvia Genevieve (Rose) Perkins, of Henrico, born in

New Castle, Pennsylvania, on June 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert H. Rose Sr. and Arnel Mann, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Neal Perkins Sr.; children, Neal Perkins Jr. and Kimberly Perkins, both of Detroit, Michigan, David PERKINS Perkins of Mechanicsville, and Tameka and Sean Perkins of Henrico.

Gone home before her was a son, Edward T. Perkins. She leaves to cherish her memory, one loving sister, Linda Jean Godfrey; one brother, Ronald Rose (Loretta); nine grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Sylvia was a member of the Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ in Mechanicsville. She

loved working with children and served as a foster parent for the City of Richmond.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, at 1771 Nort Parham Road in Richmond. Burial followed in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com

WALTER POWLES Walter F. “Pee Wee” Powles, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017.

He was a 1954 graduate of the John Marshall Cadets, being a Captain POWLES in Company C and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 with the Army National Guard, see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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with more than 40 years of service. He had a passion for trains and automobiles and was an avid boater and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Helen Powles; and is survived by his wife, Nancy G. Powles; daughter, Angel M. Culley (Mark); granddaughter, Jordan Culley; and very close cousin, Benjamin Willis (Judy). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, October 25, 2017) at Nelsen Funeral Home at 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue in Richmond. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southside SPCA, P.O. Box 66, Meherrin, VA 23954.

Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.

ELIZABETH ROANE Elizabeth Hornsby Roane, 84, of Midlothian, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Peach Roane Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Wyman J. Smith of Mechanicsville; and grandsons, Parker, Johnathon and Joshua; daughter, Lara E. Smith (Thomas) of Bolder, Colorado; son, George S. Smith (Tracy) of Richmond; and close friends and family, Sylvia, Susan, Sandy, Ed, Doris, Jane, Doc and Mina, the Dietz family and Bon Air Christian Church, where she was a long-time member.

She loved tennis, gardening and reading and was an avid history buff who would bend anyone’s ear on Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, or anything about Southern history. She enjoyed giving guided tours over the past 30 years on the Annabel Lee, St. John’s Church, Edgar Allen

Poe Museum, Hollywood Cemetery and Tuckahoe Plantation. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Bon Air Christian Church.

Woody Funeral Home at 1020 Huguenot Road in Midlothian was in charge of arrangements.

GAYLE SANDY Gayle Gray Sandy, 61, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Joseph M. Sandy; and her foster parents, James and Edith Sharpe.

She was an LPN for 26 years and worked in a lot of different SANDY areas,

including Hanover Health Care for over five years. She enjoyed singing and reading.

She is survived by children, JoAnna Sandy (Michael), Chris Sandy, Ryan Sandy (Kate) and David Sandy (Rachel); grandchildren, Jayden, Kasen, Shannon, Jasper, Henry and Parker; sister, Carol Gray; brother-in law, Frank Sandy (Terrianne); brother-in-law, Dennis Crumpler; nieces, Laura and Leslie Crumpler; nephew, James Gray; special friends, Susan Robertson, Virginia Hinson, Christine Harrison, James Michael and Meredith Lawson; and many other loving family and friends. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mechanicsville Churches

Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 604, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

JAMES THOMAS With heavy hearts, we share that James Burl “Jimmie” “Jimmy” Thomas passed into the hands of the Lord on October 15, 2017.

Born January 11, 1976, in Painesville, Ohio, and raised in Mechanicsville, he leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Cathy Bohn and spouse, Albert; father, James C. Thomas and spouse, Karen; sister, Crisha THOMAS Thomas; brother, Greg Thomas and wife, Melody and nephew, Gavin; stepbrother, Mason Shifflett-Bohn; grand-

mother, Imagene Simmons; and many other extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Geneva Artman; grandfather, Burl Thomas; grandfather, James A. Simmons Sr., whom we know greeted him at Heaven’s Door with open see OBITUARIES, pg. 43

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Marching Raiders pay tribute to military and first responders

Photos submitted by Jeff Huffman and Chris R. Whitley

The Atlee High School Marching Raiders paid tribute to members of the military and first responders during their 2017 field show, “Heroes Fallen Not Forgotten,� which was presented on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the school stadium. Those who have served and continue to serve our nation and community were honored. Over 850 people attended, including current and former members of the military and first responders.

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With performances by the Atlee Marching Raiders Band, attendees showed their support and thanks for the military and first responders who were recognized Tuesday evening at the stadium. At right, from left, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff; and Chief Jethro Piland of Hanover Fire-EMS address the crowd.

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HHS cheerleading teams take 1st place, heading to Nationals Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -The Hanover High School cheerleading teams competed on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the inaugural UCA Cheerleading Game Day Championship at Charles J. Colgan High School in Manassas.

Both the varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads placed first in their respective divisions, earning them both bids to the National High School Cheerleading

Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida.

This will be the first time ever that a Central Virginia high school team will represent Virginia at the NHSCC. The NHSCC is the most prestigious cheerleading championship in the country and is nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2.

The Hanover High School competition cheerleading team also competed at the Oct. 7 event and placed second.

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Hanover High School cheerleaders will be competing in the National High School Cheerleading Championship.

Hawks also placed first in the Capital District cheerleading competition held at Hanover

High School. They competed on Oct. 19 at the King William Invitational, followed by the

VHSL Regional competition on Oct. 28 at Caroline High School, at which the team will

vie for a berth to the State Championship on Nov. 4 at the Siegel Center.

Ashland Main Street Association to once again ‘Light Up the Tracks’ throughout town ASHLAND -- Ashland Main Street Association is planning for the 3rd annual “Light Up the Tracks.”

For the month of December through New Year’s Day, trackside homes, businesses and Randolph-Macon College are strung with twinkling lights

from one end of town to the other.

Within two years, “Light Up the Tracks” has received significant attention from the greater Richmond area and beyond (the Richmond Tacky Lights Tour added downtown Ashland and the Washington Post ran a story last year).

This holiday season,

spaces are limited, registration is encouraged as soon as possible. To sign up, go to surveymonkey.com/r/ZZC6V6X. Participants will leave the session with a complimentary dose of naloxone.

Revive RVA comes as the region’s localities and public school systems are taking steps to address the publicsafety threat posed by heroin and opioids. The potent, highly addictive drugs, which include prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, are threatening all communities and segments of

society. Virginia State Health Commissioner Marissa J. Levine designated opioid addiction a public health emergency in 2016.

The number of fatal opioid overdoses continues to rise sharply locally, across Virginia and throughout the United States.

In Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover, the combined number of opioid overdose deaths increased from 51 in 2010 to 79 in 2012 before jumping to 108 in 2014 and 189 in 2016, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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reverse the drugs’ toxic effects, allowing time to seek professional medical attention.

The training, developed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, is intended for family and friends of someone who is at risk of an overdose.

The class provides handson instruction on the administration of naloxone’s nasal form and is restricted to individuals age 18 and older. Because

Ashland Main Street is looking to expand “Light Up the

Tracks” for the entire month of December.

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By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- Ashland Town Council’s stakes are now raised regarding its position on a path for the DC2RVA high-speed railroad being proposed by the commonwealth in part of a larger federal rail project.

At a special recessed meeting on Friday, Oct. 20, council adopted a new resolution that endorsed an option that removes all threat to Ashland through a plan that routes the railroad tracks west of the municipality.

Earlier in the ongoing state-mandated process to decide the railway’s route through the project sector effecting the 23005 zip code, now of which is nearing its end, council members had rescinded a letter written by Town Manager Joshua Farrar

that recommended the “western bypass” option in efforts to explore alternatives partnering with Hanover County/Town of Ashland.

Council’s Oct. 20 official endorsement of the western bypass came after the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ passing of a resolution on Wednesday, Oct. 11, regarding its stance in the matter, which recommended supporting the “3-2-3” option.

After conversations concerning revisions needed with the resolution’s language and clarity, a motion was made to recess the Tuesday, Oct. 17, regular town council meeting to 6 p.m. Oct. 20, where a special council meeting was continued to finalize the document’s edits, so it could be adopted comfortably.

Town Attorney Andrea Erard for-

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Town Attorney Andrea Erard reads aloud Ashland Town Council’s resolution regarding a high-speed rail proposal at a Friday, Oct. 20, special meeting in Council Chambers of Ashland Town Hall.

mally read aloud the revised resolution.

“I want to make sure that the com-

munity doesn’t misunderstand that the wait [had] to do with our in fracture, but, instead, it’s about wanting to make sure that the wording satisfies us,” said Vice Mayor Steve Trivett.

One of the alternatives proposed by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the 3-2-3 option, if chosen as the designated route, would leave the two sets of tracks in Ashland as they currently are, but would be designed for three tracks both north and south of the town’s corporate limits.

This alternative, if the decision is to construct the rail through Ashland at-grade, was recently included in a list that was compiled of “least objectionable” options by a Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

DRPT established the CAC to engage in an analysis of alternatives

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ONTPELIER -- Nestled in the heart of Hanover County is a secluded oasis where folks escape to find balance in their spirituality, health and wellness.

Retreats With Annette, an independently-operated business, offers a weekly variety of massage and yoga services, as well as day spa retreats.

Annette Webb owns the business, which is located in her home on Tavern Estates Road off Waltons Tavern Road in Montpelier.

The property consists of

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a 10-acre parcel of land and contains an in-ground saltwater swimming pool, a stateof-the-art yoga facility and massage room.

Massage, yoga and Pilates, as well as improving overall health and wellness via natural means are among the offerings at Retreats With Annette.

Services also include meditation retreats “to get in touch with your soul,” couple’s retreats, celebrations and a bridal spa day.

Webb creates products, including essential oils and aromatic scents made from natural herbs. One healing potion contains a mixture of natural herbs that she said

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Teddy Bear Run to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation

Business offers balance in spirituality, health, wellness

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for achieving goals in the Ashland portion of the DC2RVA project. It was comprised of representatives from: Ashland, Hanover, RandolphMacon College and CSX. The committee engaged in this analysis of alternate route options for over six months.

Additionally, two other selections included in the list of choices that the CAC is least objected to was an option for a “three track trench,” if the decision is to construct tracks in Ashland below grade. They also listed an alternative for a western bypass “with requested modifications,” if the decision is to construct tracks through a bypassed pathway.

The committee’s recommendations were submitted to the Commonwealth Transportation

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Annette Webb shows one of the yoga moves she offers at her Retreats With Annette in Montpelier. She is standing by the in-ground saltwater pool.

helps to reduce inflammation

see BALANCE, pg. 17

ASHLAND – The 35th Annual Teddy Bear Run to benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Marks & Harrison Pavilion at Richmond HarleyDavidson at 12200 Harley Club Dr. in Ashland.

A $15 entry fee per participant entitles you to a Teddy Bear for

Children’s Hospital and a door prize ticket. The first 600 riders will receive a ride pin.

Door prizes and 50/50 drawings will be held before the ride departs Richmond HarleyDavidson.

Breakf a s t / lu n c h sales, vendors and family fun will be featured before the ride.

Registrations after 1 p.m. are not eligible for door prizes or 50/50 drawings.

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in the body.

Another remedy, which she referred to as “Fire Cider,” is a mixture of apple cider vinegar and other natural herbs including turmeric – which helps to boost the body’s immune system.

“It’s a recipe everyone’s great-grandmother would make for people [under the weather],” Webb said.

She even has her own version of bug spray, and it’s an all-natural version. “With this, I know what I’m putting onto my body, I know that my skin isn’t going to have a reaction because I know what

mances are being scheduled, in addition to family activities, crafts, holiday open houses and more throughout December with the goal of bringing more visitors to downtown Ashland this holiday season to shop,

dine and enjoy the lights.

To start off the month-long holiday celebration, there will be a “Light Up the Center: Holiday Open House” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at the

was put into it – there’s no alcohol used in it – I’ll never use [commercial] bug spray again,” she said.

She sells some products at the Ashland Farmer’s Market.

Out of all the services at Retreats With Annette, Webb said her customers favor hot Pilates. “It’s low impact, but high intensity interval training.”

Webb formerly was a vice president in the IT field at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

What inspired her to change careers? She said it was her passion to embark on a natural, healing journey.

“When you have a passion for something, it comes easy.”

Webb is holding a fund-

raiser at her home from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, to support donations for a friend’s dog rescue clinic. She said there will be Brunswick stew and prizes for those who donate. The event is open to those who do not donate too.

Webb graduated from the University of Richmond. She is a certified massage therapist, a Thai massage practitioner, a certified Bikram Yoga and hot Pilates teacher, has completed advanced Thai massage in the Chiang Mai Thai healing arts and has 15 years of experience as a leadership development professional and executive coach.

For more information about Retreats With Annette, visit www.retreatswithannette.com.

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE -With an ever-expanding list of class selections and special curricula opportunities, it’s imperative parents and students stay aware of what is available to Hanover County students.

School officials are committed to ensuring that information is available, allowing families to make good decisions regarding areas of study.

On Thursday, Hanover County Public Schools hosted more than 450 students and parents at an Education Expo held at Lee Davis, and there’s another one scheduled for

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Before the concert, those taking part will enjoy lunch at Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant. Lunch consists of a Caesar salad, choice of grilled Mahi fillet, beef tenderloin tips, grilled chicken or the signature 10-ounce cheeseburger with garlic fries (other entrees include starch and seasonal vegetable), New York cheesecake for dessert and coffee, tea or soda.

Parks & Rec invites senior adult travelers to embark on the tailored trip. Preregistration and payment ($130 per person) is required in advance for the trip. Spaces are limited, so don’t delay in registering at www.hanoverparksrec. com.

For more information, contact Hanover County Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

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

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The next adventure will be to Washington, D.C., to see the U.S. Air Force Band perform its Holiday Concert at the DAR Constitution Hall.

The trip, offered through Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department, is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 9. Grab your friend, family member or neighbor and enjoy this amazing performance.

The Air Force Band was originally formed as a men's chorus in 1945 from the rank and file of the U.S. Army Air Forces Band.

The Singing Sergeants became the first premier military chorus to integrate women in 1973.

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Eight team members competed. At the end of the day the team won 10 matches and lost four. There were teams from Maryland, D.C., Fredricksburg, and the Taekwondo Works Competition team in Mechanicsville.

Jarret Schrecongost, Amber Jingluski, Wynn Jingluski and Mark Connelly earned gold medals. John Michael Jingluski, Kaydynn Staley, Emily Tayman and Gene Tayman placed second.

Taekwondo is an Olympic sport. “There have been a lot of rule changes in Olympic Style Taekwondo in the past year. I thought our team did a much better job of understanding the new rules and using them to our benefit.� said Coach Alexa Oswald, a former USA Taekwondo National bronze medalist. “Our team always competes hard and today we

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competed both smart and with a lot of energy.�

Taekwondo Works brought in Stephen Lambdin, a 2016 U.S. Olympic Taekwondo member in May. “Without a doubt, having Stephen come coach our team was an amazing experience that made us better,� said Craig Simpson, team coach. “He was

both an awesome Taekwondo athlete but also an inspiring person who helped us all work harder and smarter.�

Taekwondo Works Competition Team is comprised of athetes from Mechanicsville, Midlothian, New Kent and Richmond.

Taekwondo Works is located in Mechanicville.

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There also will be musical performances from “Hanover Harmony� and dance selections from the Nutcracker

by Central Virginia Dance Academy. Those attending may visit with Santa and Rudolph, and enjoy punch and cookies. To top off the evening, enjoy the lights and activities in downtown Ashland.

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The Whistle Stop Theatre Company will present an exclusive preview of its newest adaptation, The Little Match Girl. Audiences will delight as the classic work of Hans Christian Anderson is brought to life just in time for the holi-

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downtown, consider booking an event or two under the umbrella of “Light Up the Tracks.”

Ashland Main Street will help promote your holiday events and activities. Not sure what to do? Ashland Main Street has suggestions, resources and contact information to share.

The Gingerbread Trail will be returning, and the goal is to have more gingerbread creations to showcase in the businesses and restaurants this holiday season.

Wendy Yohman from Jake’s Place is organizing the Gingerbread Trail. She may be contacted at wendy@yohmansgarden.com or 804-798-3287 for more information about the Gingerbread Trail.

For more information, visit www.MainStreetAshland.org.

For questions and resources regarding “Light Up the Tracks,” contact Lorie Foley at loriefoley@comcast.net or 804-3396175.

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Post 175 Casino Night funds help community Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – American Legion Post 175 on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville hosted its Fourth Annual Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 14, with proceeds going toward funding several programs in the community.

Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Post 175 members extended their thanks to the followCindy Adams/The Local ing sponsors: American Legion Post 175’s Fourth Annual Casino Night Venue Sponsor – SMGproved to be successful, with proceeds benefiting programs in Richmond and Over the Top the community.

Catering.

Collision One-Mechanicsville, Giovanni’s.

Virginia Gold Sponsor – Peoples RV Service of VA Inc., Opera, Monaghan Funeral Community Band and Bass Pro Shops.

Home& Cremation, Kurt Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson Silver Sponsor -- Sona Butler/Let It Go, 301 Auto Jr., Hermitage Automation Bank, Bennett Funeral Home, Repair, Gary Chapman Auto & Controls Inc., McCaul, John Hobson, The Crossings Repair, Kurt Butler-Let It Go, Martin, Evans & Cook, at Hanover, Woodfin Oil-Your Attorneys,YMCA-Greater Pups’n Sudz.

Home Team, Kelly Auctions, Home Depot/Ashland, Richmond.

Commonwealth Construction Windemere Art Gallery, Atlee Wawa, Signal Hill Mgt. Auto Service Inc., Richmond Memorial Park, Edward Atwood Printing, Essex Jones-Laura Service, and C&F Ballet, Tractor Supply Store, Bank, Heritage Richmond Symphony, Lin Bank.

Green Assisted Campbell-State Farm Ins. Stage and Living, Anna’s The 2018 Casino Agent. door prizes and Restaurant, John Night will be Lube Tech/Mechanicsville, auction items presented by Wash, Bojangles, Rick’s Tire & Auto, Winters were provided by American Legion Accounting By PC Oliver Ins. Agency Inc., the following: Post 175 on Inc., Sean Davis, Franco’s Italian Restaurant, Canova Saturday, Oct. 13.

Primerica-Pollard Coleman Florist, Virginia Associates National-Network.

Heritage Foods.

Architecture, Scott Wyatt Volunteers of Post 175, and Texas Roadhouse, , Covenant Woods, Marty’s DeGoffs Inc. Robert Balie, Angela KellyGrill/Riverbound/Brewville, The American Legion was Wiecek, Marty Martin.

Woody Funeral Home, chartered by Congress in 1919 Bellcreek Pharmacy, AAppliance, Mechanicsville as a patriotic, mutual help and Julie Whitaker-State Farm, Drug Store, Del. Chris Peace. community service organizaDominion Orthodontics, Bell Fink’s Jewelers, tion. It has a worldwide memCafé, Glasco Jewelry Service, W.C. Hutchinson Real bership of 2.8 million.

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Pets of the Week Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Archie, 493275, is a 4-year-old neutered male hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Archie is a nice guy who has been in the shelter for a month. He is well mannered and does well with people. Archie is housebroken too.

He will need an owner who likes to stay active.

He has a lot of energy. Archie also does well with other dogs. Percy, 495802, is a 2-year-old male domestic middle hair feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Percy has only been in the shelter for a few days but he’s already made an impression. He is super playful and cuddly. He loves to impress. Percy also can be a lounge cat when he wants.

He will do best as an indoor house cat. For more information on this great pet, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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Council action moves construction on Wawa

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Ashland Town Council approved two action items related to developments on a Wawa gas and convenient store during the Tuesday, Oct. 17, regular meeting.

Construction of the Wawa was given the go-ahead by council in March.

Action taken by council included a subdivision and easement plat (SUB2017-0821) and a resolution “To Accept Easements and Right of Way from Wawa.”

Council voted unanimously to approve the subdivision and easement plats, as well as the resolution.

Nora Amos, Ashland’s and the town-owned property director of planning and com- at the site. In order for that munity development, present- to be accomplished, the agreeed information from the staff ment requires Wawa to conreport and town staff ’s rec- struct a southbound right-turn ommendation for lane on Route 1. council to approve This subdivision SUB17-0821. plat, which now The Wawa has town counbeing planned for cil’s approval, will construction is vacate the internal located at the corlot lines and dediner of Washington cate land for the Highway (U.S. Route right-of-way to be 1) and Thompson created.

Street (State Route Additionally, AMOS Logan Barry for The Local 54). Previous occuthe easement plat Members of Ashland Town Council unanimously approved more aspects involved in the pants at the site were and deed of the easement’s construction of a Wawa during the Oct. 17 regular meeting. Shown are, from left, John Hodges, BP and Kangaroo. agreement, a part of SUB17- Vice Mayor Steve Trivett, Mayor James Foley, George Spagna and Kathy Abbott.

Part of the agreement is 0821 which council approved sidewalks and public art. pending that certain com- addressed. that there must be a right-of- at the meeting, will codify the A separate public hearing Staff ’s recommendation ments concerning language way formed between Wawa easements for “the gateway,” to council was for approval, specifics in the plat were see WAWA, pg. 43

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Oct. 25 The monthly gathering of the Hanover Democratic Men’s Forum will be held at 7 p.m. at the home of Gordon Silver 12281 Goddins Hill Rd. in Ashland. The speaker will be Sen. Jennifer McClellan.

Cori Johnson and Morgan Goodman or their representatives also will speak. To RSVP, contact Nelson Vaughan at vnvaughan@aol.com or call cell phone and text messages 201-826-7093; home 804-4966217.

Saturday, Oct. 28 Enon UMC will hold its Fall Fun Day at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. Men’s Brunswick Stew will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $8 a quart or $3 a bowl. A Women’s Bake Sale will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Children’s activities, including a bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn, funnel cake, gift card cake walk,

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three-legged race, egg toss, and painting pumpkins will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. A free dinner -- stew or hot dog -- and story begin at 6:30 p.m., with a costume contest following at 6:45 p.m. and Trunk or Treat.

To pre-order stew, call 804746-4719 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday or 804-723-5971.

Sundays, Oct. 29 to Nov. 19 GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 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”,

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“Why” and other topics to help you through the feelings and challenges 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.

Sundays, Oct. 29 to Nov. 26 The New Bethesda Baptist Church will host The Truth Project from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville. The 13-week study is open to the public.

The one-hour video lessons will answer such questions as: Why are we here? Who is God? Who decides what’s right and wrong? To see a brief video introduction, go to http://www.thetruthproject. com. Online registration is recommended but not required.

Plan to arrive at 6:10 p.m. for light refreshments and seating.

For more information, call the church at 804-779-2101.

Saturday, Oct. 28 A BBQ Fundraiser to aid the First Baptist Church of Rockport, Texas, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6229 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. One pound of BBQ will be sold for $12.

Tickets are available, with a limited amount being sold.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, contact the church at 804-781-0330 or office@blackcreek.org.

Black Creek Baptist is hosting the fundraiser to help the Rockport church, which received extensive damage from Hurricane Harvey. All funds from the BBQ will go directly to the First Baptist Church of Rockport to assist with rebuilding and repairs.

A church representative said, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to FBC of Rockport and to the many that were affected by the recent tragic storms.”

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.

Life Church Annual Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat & Car Show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at 8378 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Games, food, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, costumes, a car show, music and candy will be included. The event will be non-scary. For more information, call 804-746-5933 or visit www.lifeRVA.org.

Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department Fall Festival & Parade will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call 804-3388697.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Black Creek Baptist Church will host Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. Come

out in your non-scary costumes and have lots of fun as you go trunk to trunk filling your bag of candy. The evening will include a giant slide, hot dog dinner, and games. For more information, call 804781-0330 or visit www.blackcreek.org.

Saturday, Nov. 4 An Evening of Blues will be presented at 5:30 p.m. at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education, featuring music by Triple B Better Blues Band and The Forrest McDonald Band, food, wine and beer. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door $25, advanced $20, members $15, and children 12 and under $10. Proceeds will go to The Montpelier Center’s matching grant fund (grant provided by The Cabell see CALENDAR, pg. 23

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The Enon UMC will sponsor a Community Salt Fish Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.The breakfast includes salt fish, bacon, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, hash browns and apples. The cost for adults is $8 and children 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Proceeds support the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mission Projects.â&#x20AC;? The breakfast is held the first Saturday of November, December, January, February, and March.

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The Hanover Towne Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Dr. Elaine Bolte will present the

The Richmond Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and Shady Grove United Methodist Church will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Out There?

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A Craft and Bake Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christian Village at 7105 Brooks Farm Rd. off Lee Davis Road in the Bosher Center in Mechanicsville. Grilled hot dogs also will be sold.

6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The program is for families and friends of someone living with dementia.

To RSVP and for more information, visit shadygroveumc. org/dementiasupport.

Saturday, Nov. 18 Lee-Davis High School will present its 36th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school at 7052 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The Lee-Davis Band Boosters will sponsor the event, which features handcrafted items, jewelry, candles, a bake sale and silent auction. Vendors interested in particiating may email LDcraftsshow@yahoo.com.

Church of the Redeemerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36th Annual Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. see CALENDAR, pg. 43

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Community Breakfast to be held Saturday at AL Post 175 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville.

Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which includes scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon,

breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice.

The cost is $8 per person.

Proceeds go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program.

The public is welcome.

Master Gardener Training application must be submitted to by Monday, Nov. 6 HANOVER -- Do you love gardening? Do you enjoy helping others learn? Do you feel a commitment to community service in Hanover? If so, you are invited to take 2018 training classes for Hanover

Masters Gardeners. Monday, Nov. 6, is the deadline to apply.

The 2018 Course will offer two separate fees categories.

Traditional Master Gardener training (includes 50 hours of volunteer service

before Master Gardener status is obtained and volunteer service thereafter) is $125 payable after acceptance into the program.

Individuals interested in see MASTER, pg. 30

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Turns out, many astronomers and scientists of the era agreed that the earth was, indeed, round, but there was ample dispute if it was possible to sail around the world.

After some research, it seems Columbus’s motivation may have been more financially or religiously based as he searched for a trade route to the riches of Asia and the Far East, and sought to spread Christianity in the New World.

In any case, it seems that Columbus did discover the New World on his 1492 voyage with the three famous ships — the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria.

Well, sort of. Most experts agree Columbus probably landed in the Bahamas on that voyage before heading back home. He made four more voyages each time conquering more lands in an effort to spread Christianity and search for gold and other valuable minerals.

Along the way, the indigenous people of Hispaniola and other Caribbean Islands were forced to dig for that gold, or serve as servants, or even worse,

shipped back to Spain as slaves.

The inhumane treatment of what Columbus called Indians eventually cost him his governorship of what is now the Dominican Republic, but he continued his conquests in the New World. Groups of men he led are accused of horrific atrocities that almost eliminated an entire culture.

According to many historians, what he left behind was a ravaged and diseased group of once proud natives, stricken with Western diseases for which their bodies had no immunity. It seems the controversy regarding the national holiday honoring a man with such a questionable past is not new, and many groups have pushed for its removal from the list of recognized holidays.

If nothing else, I learned something on this Columbus Day. Like every story in history, there are two sides to this one, and, sometimes, well-worn stories of our history appear more glamorous than the actual events would warrant.

I suppose it would be difficult to question Columbus’

bravery or sense of adventure, and, perhaps, he was just a creature made of his own time in history. Many countries were seeking to conquer other lands, spread religion and discover wealth in the New World.

My research did provide one final insult to the story I’d learned in elementary school.

It seems the names we associate with the three famous ships are not exactly accurate either, according to some researchers.

Sailors in that time regularly referred to ships by their nicknames and the Nina was actually the Santa Claira, the Pinta also was the nickname of the second ship whose real name has not been discovered.

But, the Santa Maria was the official name of the flagship proving that at least one of the things I thought I knew about Columbus was true.

Now, this whole enlightenment has me wondering about George Washington throwing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River and the enormous challenges of that well-known fable. Sometimes, it’s better to let sleeping dogs lie.

Application period for Land Use Taxation Program extends to Nov. 1 HANOVER -- Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

The application period for this program began Friday, Sept. 1, and extends through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2018.

Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space uses for at least five years can qualify for the land use program.

The minimum qualifying acreages are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and open space and 20 acres for forest use.

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Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program.

If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years.

In November 2013, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors modified the program to allow property rezoned for specified, more intense, uses to remain eligible for land use.

Under this change, property rezoned for manufacturing; transportation and warehousing; professional, scientific and technical services; hotels and motels; and professional see LAND USE, pg. 30

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Seven years ago, these three kids were among the participants in the Mechanicsville Rotary/ Ruritan Christmas Parade in the Village of Mechanicsville. The 2017 parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.

Santa will arrive Dec. 2 to take part in Village Christmas Parade Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Those wishing to take part in the Mechanicsville Rotary/ Ruritan Christmas Parade need to apply if they want to join in the festivities on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Village of Mechanicsville.

The annual parade will officially kick off at 2 p.m. and follow a route throughout the Village.

Bands, floats and officials among the 100 entries featured in the parade.

The Christmas Parade is the winter counterpart to the excitement known during the

summer at Hanover Tomato Festival time.

Santa Claus also will make an appearance in the Village on Dec. 2.

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HCSO investigating similar larceny incidents DRPT HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating two similar larceny incidents that appear to be targeting the elderly.

On Sept. 21, in the 13000 block of Verdon Road, a white male, possibly Hispanic, made contact with the homeowners and indicated he was doing tree work at a neighbor’s resi-

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Board, which will make the final call on which alternative route to go with in the Ashland area of the DC2RVA proposal’s project corridor.

It is expected that the DRPT will make a recommendation in December and the Federal Railroad Administration will

dence. He indicated that he needed to verify the property lines and asked the homeowners to step outside and assist him.

While outside, the homeowners noticed another white male, also possibly Hispanic, standing near their residence.

After the suspects left the resi-

have a final record of decision in early 2019, serving as the end of the current draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) review process.

While the 3-2-3 option would have the least shortterm impact on both communities, council’s resolution states that the 3-2-3 alternative would “In fact, leave a cloud of uncertainty over the Town of

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On Sept. 28, in the 15000 block of Pouncey Tract Road, a similar incident occurred. A white male, possibly Hispanic, told the homeowner he was a contractor for a power company and needed to survey the tree line. When

the homeowner returned to his residence, cash was missing.

The suspects in both incidents are described as white males, possibly Hispanic, between 30 to 40 years of age.

In one incident, the suspect was see LARCENY, pg. 43

Ashland.”

The document cites the following reasons for council’s rejection of the 3-2-3 alternative:

Increases the average automobile delay for the Thompson Street/England Street crossing from its 2015 status of 12 hours per day to a year 2045 status of 41 hours per day.

An operations simulation concluded that the infrastructure of having two main tracks in Fredericksburg and/ or Ashland would result in a capacity insufficient for the number of trains projected to operate in the corridor in 2045.

The inevitability of a

third track through Ashland due to increased development in the suburban service areas surrounding Ashland which will severely limit any opportunities for reasonable consideration of bypass alternatives in the future.

Not being viable according to the DEIS, and only postponing an inevitable decision that will ensure downtown Ashland’s destruction by a putting a third track through the center of it.

In addition, CSX owns the rail lines and publicly stated how it would attempt a veto on the 3-2-3 option due to its belief that it would negatively

impact on-time performance of freight deliveries.

Lastly, the resolution states, “We strongly request that all community, state and federal entities continue to explore any and all alternatives that limit the impact of the project on the community, and identify viable and minimally destructive alternatives to meet project needs in the Ashland-Hanover portion of the DC2RVA project.”

One fact that hasn’t changed during the ongoing process to decide an alternative route for the state department’s proposal is that the project remains unfunded.

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Ronnie Planz, chairman of the parade, said, “We are also

looking for additional talent and groups like majorettes, bands, musical groups, and patriotic and/or military groups.”

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RICHMOND - Michael McLaughlin has joined the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) as the Chief of Rail Transportation.

He will provide executive management and strategic direction in the development and execution of all DRPT freight and passenger rail initiatives.

McLaughlin comes to Virginia after 20 years of service with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the United States Congress.

As the Deputy Chief of Staff at CTA, McLaughlin helped the CTA President oversee the Infrastructure, Planning, Finance, Government Relations, and Communications see DRPT, pg. 30

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work and raise a family.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe, and we know, strong partnerships create safe communities,â&#x20AC;? Hines said.

The festival offered an opportunity for Hanoverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations to emphasize the beneficial services, ministries and opportunities for partnerships that are regularly offered throughout the county every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our most positive endeavors will always be the ones where, as a community, working and partnering together, we can achieve those goals which serve the needs of our citizens,â&#x20AC;? Sheriff Hines said.

He also said the Fall Fellowship Festival is a way for citizens to experience firsthand what the HCSO experience every day.

The HCSO-hosted event offered folks the enjoyment of live music, food, activities and games for people of all ages that were available all-day long.

Live music was sponsored by the E.J. Wade Foundation, and included an opening with the national anthem by 22-year old singer and songwriter Bethany Gates from Richmond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Arise Band,â&#x20AC;? based in Mechanicsville, followed.

A passionate musician and vocalist, Gatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page on Facebook says she donates a lot of her time to assisting charities, and that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much of [her] life has been dedicated to using the arts to touch lives.â&#x20AC;?

The Arise Band was founded as the lead worship team for Arise Ministries, a Christianbased ministry located in Mechanicsville whose mission is dedicated towards 18to 30-year-olds, according to their Facebook page.

In addition to Gates and The Arise Band, Kevin Mac and The Richmond Filipino Class (dance group) performed as entertainment for the festival.

Sgt. James Cooper, public information officer for the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, said he was proud of the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success and turnout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the second time weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it -- we did it in 2014 as well,â&#x20AC;? Sgt. Cooper said.

In explaining what influenced the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office to coordinate and host this seasonal event for the public, Cooper rewinded back to 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sheriff was looking for a way to basically celebrate all the partnerships that we enjoy within our community. A lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what our partnerships are, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who they are, [or] what

they do,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said.

He continued to praise the partnerships they have in the community, and how they support the police in Hanover County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody knows what the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office does on a daily basis, but nobody knows what the people do behind the scenes to help us,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something he did to bring all of our partnerships together within the community as a way to say: one, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thank you to [our partners],â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and two, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;For them to give a showcase of what they do for the community on a daily basis.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

In 2014, Cooper said the HCSO had a little over 70 vendors, and this year it rose to 100. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grown quite a bit,â&#x20AC;?

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One of the event-goers, Dena Reynolds Currie, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a great event.

Thank you for having this. I was volunteering today. And everyone was [first] class all the way. [You all] helped me unload the car and had my tent and table set by the time I finished parking. I hope you have this community event every year.â&#x20AC;?

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It’s the third year for the expos that explain various programs available to students as they enter high school. Getting the jump on those decisions is important, according to Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.

“It’s never too young to start thinking about the future, to get them thinking about what

those questions.”

Hanover County Board of Supervisors members Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor, and Wayne Hazzard, South Anna, attended the event, and both noted the importance of good communication from the school system to parents and students allowing informed choices.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for kids in middle school to get exposed to the opportunities whether it be advanced placement, IB (International

opportunities,” he said.

“For too long parents have assumed there is only one path for our children. I don’t think you can start too early,” he added, pointing to some programs that are introduced to students as early as fifth grade.

Jill Stanley and her son John, an eighth grader at Chickahominy Middle School, attended the expo and said they found the information helpful.

“I think it’s been very informative and very organized,” Jill

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is possible and what is next, Gill said.

In addition to the specialty programs, the superintendent said there are opportunities for every student in the system.

“You don’t have to go through a special program to get a great education in Hanover County,” Gill said.

“We have added instructional specialists from our comprehensive programs so if you have questions in general about math, English or science, there are specialists here to answer

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Baccalaureate), vocational training, as well as CodeRVA and Maggie Walker Governor’s School, so it gives them time to start choosing a career path,” Wyatt said. “It’s good to see such a great turnout and parents taking advantage of this.”

Hazzard said these types of events are vital to the success of Hanover students and stressed the importance of parents knowing what is available.

“It’s just as important to educate the parents as the students when it comes to these

said, adding that she was somewhat familiar with some of the programs offered through experiences with an older child. “The middle school has also done a good job keeping us informed on the programs we need to look at before high school.”

John is interested in law and government but also is focused on architecture. “I’m going to try for Maggie Walker and definitely IB classes in case I don’t get in to Maggie see EXPO, pg. 33

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

MOMS Club is not religiously affiliated.

The Open House, where prospects can meet current members and find out more about the organization, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Ashley Borders said, “I’m ever so thankful for all of the activities, parties, and moms-only events that I’ve been afforded the opportunity to participate in. I’m thankful for the friendships I’ve made and for those both my children have made.”

Kelley Carlsen said, “I have developed close ties with several members and made lasting friendships for myself and my children. I am grateful to be part of the caring, supportive, remarkable women in MOMS Club.”

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Departments and served as the point person on projects such as the $2 billion Red-Purple Modernization Project, which recently received a $1 billion grant from the United States

Department of Transportation.

Before moving to the CTA President’s Office in the summer of 2015, McLaughlin spent four years as the vice president of Planning and Federal Affairs at the CTA, where he managed the planning efforts for the CTA’s long range mega projects and doubled as the CTA’s liaison to Capitol Hill and the USDOT in Washington.

Prior to the CTA, McLaughlin worked on Capitol Hill in Washington,

D.C., for 12 years as a senior House and Senate transportation aide to three different members of Congress and as the transportation director at the Metropolitan Planning Council in Chicago.

McLaughlin earned an undergraduate degree in History and Political Science

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About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation DRPT’s mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

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offices can still be in the land use program. Roll-back taxes would not apply until the actual use is changed.

About 3,552 parcels and 159,173 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program.

This represents about 55% of the county’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.3 million.

For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6125 or visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov.

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

increasing the horticulture skills and knowledge but who do not intend to volunteer may take the class for an increased fee of $225. This fee is payable after acceptance into the program.

The Hanover Master Gardener course will be offered two separate times in 2018.

A “winter course” will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Monday and Thursday, Jan. 4 through March 29, 2018, in the Department of Social Services meeting room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

A “fall course” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday, Sept. 6 through Nov. 15, 2018, at Covenant Woods at the Lodge at7900 Covenant Woods Dr. in Mechanicsville.

Applications for the Winter Course must be received by Monday, Nov. 6, 2017.

Applications can be found at http://hanover.ext.vt.edu/ If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Extension Office during business hours or note it on your application.

The Extension Office is located at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. The phone number is 804-752-4310.

A limited number of scholarships may be available for traditional Master Gardener trainees.

If you have questions about the course or becoming a Master Gardener, contact Angelette Pryor, Extension Volunteer Coordinator, at hanovervolunteer@vt.edu. Her phone number is 804-752-4309 or you can call the help desk at 804-752-4310.

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

Citizens Survey available online through tomorrow HANOVER -- Every three years the Hanover County Board of Supervisors authorizes a Citizens Survey, which is formulated, distributed and tabulated by the National Research Center Inc. Last month, 1,500 surveys were mailed to randomlyselected households and 700 other households received invitations to take the survey online.

If you did not receive a mailed copy of the Hanover County 2017 Citizens Survey, or an invitation to take it online, you can still take the survey.

Go the county website at www. hanovercounty.gov and look for the story under Recent News.

The survey is expected to be available online through Thursday, Oct. 26.

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

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EXPO Continued from pg. 28

Walker,” John said.

Jennifer Greif, sssistant superintendent in charge of instruction, presented an overview of the available programs, and added brief descriptions of each one. Booths representing each program were set up in the auxiliary gym and other locations for break-out sessions with more detailed information on individual programs.

Sessions for CodeRVA and Hanover’s Specialty Center were filled to capacity, but crowds were good at all of the

sessions.

Norman Sulser, Cold Harbor representative on the school board, said programs like the Advanced College Academy give parents options that were not available in the past, and he thought the expo was a great opportunity for students and parents.

In addition to Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes that have been present in Hanover schools for some years, the expo also highlighted newer programs including: • The Specialty Center at Hanover High School

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Hanover County School Board members Roger Bourassa, Mechanicsville District, and Norman Sulser, Cold Harbor, made their way through Lee-Davis High School last Thursday evening to listen in on the various programs being offered at the first of two Education Expos being presented by Hanover County Public Schools. There was a good response in attendance at the Mechanicsville school.

The next Education Expo will be held this evening at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

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Region field hockey: Lee-Davis vs. Godwin at River City 6:00 p.m.

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Prep football: Lee-Davis at Henrico 7:00 p.m.

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Patriots stay sharp in win over Armstrong

By Daniel Fritz For the Mechanicsville Local RICHMOND – Patrick Henry’s football team knew it was going to be playing Armstrong this week. It turns out however, the team didn’t know when or where that game was going to take place.

The team had already loaded the buses Friday and was ready to depart for Armstrong High School, when the players and coaches were informed several hours before kickoff that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the game was going to be postponed.

“Once we found out, we stuck around and watched some extra film. Then the team just hung out together and relaxed,” quarterback Hunter Hart said of the unusual situation that prevented the game from occurring at its regularly scheduled time.

An initial announcement from Richmond Public Schools said the game would be played Saturday at 1 p.m. at Huguenot High School. It was right about the venue. But Armstrong and Patrick Henry athletic staff were still seeking an officiating crew to work the game. When the definitive announcement came out late Friday night, kickoff at Huguenot was set for 4 p.m.

– nearly 24 hours after it was originally scheduled.

The Patriots looked com-

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Patrick Henry’s Devyn Coles leaps over an Armstrong defender in the Patriots’ 58-12 victory over the Wildcats Saturday.

pletely unfazed by the confusion. They cruised to a 58-12 victory over the Wildcats, giving Patrick Henry its fifth win of the season.

“We stressed that we needed to be ready to play,” said Patrick Henry head coach Keith

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Braxton. “[Armstrong] has players who can make plays.

We did a good job of staying focused and staying in the game.”

Patrick Henry faced a similar situation earlier this season, when weather caused their

opening game to be delayed.

The team looked eager to get going, and didn’t need much time to settle into a rhythm.

The Patriots received the opening kickoff and marched right down the field. Hart capped the drive with a short

touchdown run, and tacked on a 2-point conversion for an early 8-0 lead.

On their next possession, Hart hit receiver Devyn Coles on a quick pass over the middle. Coles did the rest, going untouched into the end zone for

a 37-yard score.

Meanwhile, the Patriot defense gave the Wildcat offense little room to work. Heeding coach Braxton’s advice, they neutralized the speedy playmakers and setting up Patrick Henry’s offense in good field position.

On the final play of the first quarter, and with the ball once again, Hart stood in the pocket and threw a deep pass over the top of the defense to Terrance Oxendine for the team’s third touchdown.

Everything seemed to be going the Patriots’ way.

Quarterback Alex Sikkar, who split snaps with Hart, entered the game and moved the offense to within 10 yards of another score. Two sacks later, however, forced the Patriots into a fourth and very long situation.

Sikkar threw an interception to Treyshaun Bailey, who returned the pick all the way to the 50-yard line.

Bailey, who hauled in two interceptions in the game, gave a spark to the Wildcats. On the subsequent possession, Armstrong executed a double pass for a big gain and got to within a few yards of their first score. The Patriots’ defense stiffened. Hunter Hart tipped a pass which fell into the arms of Brandon Sullivan for an interception of their own. see PATRIOTS, pg. 36

Blue Devils haunt Confederates in big win

By Daniel Fritz For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Disappointment. That was the look on the faces of the LeeDavis players and coaches following the lopsided defeat at the hands of the Varina Blue Devils on Friday night.

The Confederates never really had a chance in what was deemed one of the area’s top matchups of week. Varina jumped on the hosts early and never let up, handing Lee-Davis a 42-3 defeat to start off a tough three-game stretch for the Confederates.

The Blue Devils executed a well-organized game plan, keeping Lee-Davis off balance with a solid passing game and prolific downhill rushing attack.

Meanwhile, the defense stuffed Josh Rice and company forcing the Confederates to rely heavily on their own passing game. Lee-Davis quarterback Zach Lass looked sharp, but numerous dropped passes, as well as sustained pressure from the Varina defensive line proved to be too much to overcome.

“We’ve got to focus on fundamentals” said Lee-Davis coach Ryan Turnage. “Bottom line, they made plays and we didn’t.”

The Varina offense didn’t take long to get going. On the first play of the game quarterback Brion Logan found a wide-open Floyd Jones for a 63-yard gain, down to the Lee-Davis 3-yard line. One play later, R.J. Coles went up the middle for the game’s first touchdown.

After a quick three-and-out by the Confederates’ offense, the Blue Devils’ second possession yielded similar results.

Again, Varina needed just two plays to find the end zone. This time Logan faked a handoff and

make some noise in the post season this year. Next week’s opponent will prove to be another daunting challenge for the Confederates, who travel to Henrico to take on a red-hot Warriors team. Just one week earlier, Henrico knocked off the same Varina squad that shut down the Confederates Friday night.

Daniel Fritz can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Varina Lee-Davis

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Above, Varina wide receiver Auston Howey (19) finds running room down the left sideline in the Blue Devils’ 42-3 win over LeeDavis Friday. Right, Varina wide receiver Samond Pinchback makes the touchdown grab despite the efforts of Darius Kelly (4).

threw a deep pass to receiver Stephen Richardson, who had gotten well behind the nearest Lee-Davis defender for a 40-yard touchdown.

“We blew some coverages tonight” Turnage said of his secondary’s performance.

“People were lined up wrong.”

Down two scores early, the Lee-Davis defense finally looked like it was starting to figure the Varina offense out. The Blue Devils were kept scoreless on their next two possessions.

At the start of the second quarter, it appeared as though

the Confederates were going to get the break they needed to get back into the game. Following a Varina three-and-out, a punt return by Kemar McCauley set up the Lee-Davis offense inside the Varina 20-yard line.

After managing one first down, the Varina defense held firm, keeping the Confederates out of the end zone. Lee-Davis was forced to settle for a Joseph Hudnall 24-yard field goal, closing the deficit to 14-3.

From that point on, Varina imposed their will on LeeDavis. The two-headed rushing

attack of Coles and Richardson moved the Blue Devils steadily down the field. Logan then threw up a jump ball to receiver Samond Pinchback. The 6-foot, 4-inch receiver easily positioned himself to make the catch over the top of the LeeDavis defender, even fighting through a pass interference call to do so.

The touchdown catch gave the Blue Devils a 21-3 lead, breaking the game open for good. Varina would add two more scores in the first half.

The second of which was a

90-yard run by Auston Howey.

A majority of the second half was played with a running clock. The Confederate offense continued to sputter. Josh Rice, who had rushed for 212 yards the previous week in a victory over rival Atlee, managed just 23 yards in the contest.

Quarterback Zach Lass did protect the football, never turning the ball over and completing 11 of his 28 pass attempts for 106 yards.

As the playoff race heats up, Lee-Davis will need to bounce back strong if they want to

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VAR – Coles 3 run (Barrett kick) VAR – Richardson 40 pass from Logan (Barrett kick) L-D – Hudnall 24 field goal VAR – Pinchback 26 pass from Logan (Barrett kick) VAR – Coles 9 run (Barrett kick) VAR – Howey 90 run (Barrett kick) VAR – Jones 18 run (Barrett kick) RUSHING VAR: Coles 7 carries 36 yards, Richardson 7-42, Logan 3-(minus 3), Reid 2-15, Howey 1-90, Jones 2-21, Hayes-Nelson 4-37, Brown 2-(minus 1). L-D: Rice 13-23, Anthony 2-4, Johnson 9-38, Lass 7-8, McCauley 2-(minus 4).

PASSING VAR: Logan: 4 completions 9 attempts 134 yards 0 interceptions, Brown 2-4-24-0. L-D: Lass 11-28106-0.

RECEIVING VAR: Jones 2 receptions 68 yards, Richardson 1-40, Pinchback 1-26, Howey 1-28, Epps 1-(minus 4).

L-D: McCauley 3-13, Anthony 3-37, Rice 4-32, Hargrove 1-12, Walczak 1-12.

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Warriors too much for Hanover to handle

By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Henrico proved to be too much for Hanover when the Warriors visited the Hawks Friday night.

Henrico put up 523 yards total offense – a number that does not include a 103-yard interception return – more than doubling Hanover’s output of 223 yards, and streaked to a 54-14 victory over the Hawks.

The Warriors wasted no time starting the rout, receiving to start the game and scoring on their first possession. By the end of the first quarter, the Warriors had scored on their first four possessions, the last of which followed a Hanover fumble, and had more points on the scoreboard (27) than the Hawks had total yards of offense (19).

After a promising first play from scrimmage by Hanover – a 17-yard strike from quarterback Tyler Elrod to running back Eric Rankin – the Hawks found out how good the Henrico defense was.

“Henrico is a very good football team,” said Hanover head coach Derek Stoudt. “They’re extremely fast and they execute well. I think it was a shock to us how good they really are when we first came out.”

The second quarter wasn’t much better for Hanover. After going four-and-out on their first possession of the quarter,

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adversity. We got punched in the face by adversity, and how you react to it says a lot about who you are. The team didn’t quit. They kept fighting. That’s who we are as a team. We got steamrolled at first, but we came back and fought.”

Hanover came out of that halftime speech with what looked like a new attitude. The Hawks took the opening kickoff and marched 73 yards on seven plays, ending with a 2-yard touchdown run by Rankin. But the hole the Hawks had dug for themselves was too deep.

The Warriors weren’t done fighting, either.

Just when it seemed like the Hawks defense had stopped the potent Warrior attack, Henrico lined up in punt formation on fourth-and-7 from their own 38. But Jaelen Adkins took the short snap and ran for 20 yards and a Henrico first down. Two plays later, Christian Quirley took a pitch for 9 yards into the end zone. It marked the last score of the game for either team.

Stoudt questioned whether he had prepared his Hawks adequately.

“I think I took for granted that they weren’t going to be Nick Liberante for The Local able to do things that were able Hanover running back Eric Rankin drives into the end zone after going between Henrico defenders Rasheed Jackson (11) and to do,” he said. “And that’s on Daijhan Anthony (10) for the Hawks’ second and last touchdown in their 54-14 loss to the visiting Warriors Friday night. me. I’m not happy with the way the Hawks drove down to the by Henrico’s Ja’Had Carter 3 the field for another Warrior to be men,” Stoudt said. “We I prepared for this game as the told them they were going to coach.”

Henrico 10. Elrod dropped yards in the end zone. Carter touchdown.

“We went in at halftime and face adversity all their lives, and back to pass on fourth-and- went blazing up the Hanover goal. His pass was picked-off sideline, running the length of told the team that they needed they’d need to overcome that see WARRIORS, pg. 37

by Samuel Williams. The score gave Patrick Henry a 30-0 lead.

The lone bright spot for the Wildcats’ offense came when quarterback Jaris Stewart found an open Oliver Basnight on a huge 65-yard touchdown pass for their first points of the game.

The momentum swing was very short-lived. On the ensuing kickoff, Oxendine broke off

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to the outside behind his blockers and returned it all the way for a touchdown.

“As soon as I picked up the ball I saw a hole. Once I broke through, I knew they weren’t going to catch me,” Oxendine said.

Daniel Fritz can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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P – Sullivan interception return (run failed) P – Hart 23 run (run failed) P – Hart 1 run (Hart run) A – Thomas 55 pass from Stewart P – Coles 37 pass from Hart (run (run failed) failed) P – Newell 1 run (Miller run) P – Oxendine 32 pass from Hart RUSHING (Hart run) P: Williams 7 carries 38 yards, P – Williams 10 run (Hart run) Hart 8-67, Oxendine 4-19, Sikkar A – Basnight 65 pass from Stewart 3-(minus 13), Coles 2-28, Miller (run failed) 2-12, Newell 2-2, Guerrero 5-36, P – Oxendine kickoff return (Hart Roth 1-1. A: Marlin Osborne 6-21, run) Graham 6-(minus 5), Stewart 4-0,

Steward 2-(minus 6), Basnight 1-(minus 3), Thomas 1-4.

PASSING P: Hart 2 completions 5 attempts 69 yards 1 interception, Sikkar 2-4-49-1. A: Stewart 12-17-186-0 Graham 3-10-23-1.

RECEIVING P: Coles 3 receptions 86 yards, Oxendine 1-32. A: Jackson 1-4, Myles Osborne 2-21, Basnight 6-124, Thomas 2-26, Marlin Osborne 2-21, Bailey 1-4.

Seip, Cook win qualifer, head to Girls Open

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor PETERSBURG – For Hanover senior Bella Seip, the reward was a long time in coming.

For Glen Allen sophomore Gabrielle Cook, it was just her following in her sister’s footsteps.

Seip and Cook both shot an 86 on Oct. 17 to finish atop the field in the Virginia High School League Central Zone qualifier at Dogwood Trace Golf Course. They, along with Thomas Dale’s Anna White (87) and Cosby’s Abby Gschwnd (88) advanced to the VHSL Girls Open at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, which finished Tuesday after this edition went to press.

Seip will join another Hanover County golfer, Patrick Henry’s Jessica Rathbone, who had previously qualified for the Girls Open by winning the Region 4B golf championship at Mattaponi Springs Golf Club in Ruther Glen on Sept. 26.

Seip was looking forward to competing in the final VHSL event of the season.

“Finally!” Seip said of qualifying for the Girls Open. “It feels really great. It’s good to know the four years of hard work have paid off.”

Like many of the competitors in the zone qualifier, she had a solid front nine at

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Despite the lopsided outcome, Stoudt was optimistic about the future of his Hawks team.

“We’ve got a bright future ahead of us,” he said. “Of course, we want more for our seniors,

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Left, Hanover’s Bella Seip chips up to the 17th green in the Central Zone girls golf qualifier at Dogwood Trace Golf Course on Oct. 17. Above, Glen Allen’s Gabrielle Cook putts out on the 17th hole while Thomas Dale’s Anna White watches. Seip and Cook and Hanover’s Bella Seip finished first with an 86.

White finished one stroke behind at 87. Cook, Seip and White, along with Cosby’s Anna Gschwind (88) all advanced to the Virginia High School League Girls Open at Independence Golf Club Monday and Tuesday.

Dogwood Trace – carding a 41 – but struggled on the back nine, bogeying the 10th and 11th holes and double-bogeying the 12th.

She changed her mindset, and down the stretch reaped the benefits.

“I just kind of concentrated on the next shot instead of

worrying about the score,” Seip said. “That helped a lot.”

She found some other things to work on, too.

“I definitely need to work on putting when getting ready for states,” Seip said. “I was pretty much fine on long shots. It was just the putting on the back was a lot worse than the putting on

the front. It happens.”

Cook followed her sister, Cameron Cook, who qualified for the Girls Open in her senior year last year.

“I was thinking I would never be as good as her,” the younger Cook said of her sister.

“I never thought I would be first – never thought I would

but I honestly believe this team has a very bright future. We’ve just got to get better as a group and we need a birthday so this team can be a year older.”

Next up for the Hawks are the Armstrong Wildcats, a game that Stoudt said was very winnable for his team. “But,” he added, “when you’re oneand-seven, you can’t look past

anybody.”

Hanover will wind up the season against county rival Atlee.

“We’ve got two more weeks together as a team, and we’re going to make the most of those two weeks,” Stoudt said.

Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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get this far. … It’s pretty exciting.”

Like Seip, she also struggled on the back nine, but she outdid herself overall.

“I shot my all-time low today. It felt good to shoot under 90 – that was my goal,” Cook said. “I didn’t think I would shoot that well, and I

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sion failed) HEN — Ellison 64 run (Bryant kick) HAN — Rankin 2 run (Rankin run HEN — Chambers 2 run (Bryant 2-pt conversion) kick) HEN — Carter 6 catch from HEN — Quirley 46 catch from Chambers (Bryant kick) Chambers (kick missed) HEN — Quirley 9 run (kick missed) HEN — Chambers 21 run (Bryant kick) RUSHING HEN — Burrell 1 run (Bryant kick) HEN: Ellison 15 carries 181 HEN — Carter 103 pick-6 (Bryant yards, Chambers 9-95, Quirley 9-31, kick) Burrell 1-1, Adkins 1-20. HAN: HAN — Rankin 3 run (2-pt conver- Rankin 31-164, Elrod 9-27, Johnson

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was blown away. I didn’t think I would shoot that low this season.”

No matter what happens, both Seip and Cook are trying to keep it all in perspective.

“For states, I’m just happy I’m going,” Seip said. “I hope I do well, but I’m just glad I’m going.”

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

1-(minus 7).

PASSING HEN: Chambers 10 completions 19 attempts 191 yards 2 touchdowns, Vozar 3-3-13-0. HAN: Elrod 4-1539-0.

RECEIVING HEN: Quirley 3 catches 59 yards, Stewart 1-1, Jackson 2-21, Booker 1-29, Ellison 1-(minus 1), Satterwhite 2-18, Anthony 1-0.

HAN: Rankin 2 catches 29 yards, Chenault 1-9, Robinson 1-1.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 11:45am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community.

Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Katherine G. Doughery, Deacon allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com

On the web: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454.

3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments & Adult Christian Ed. immanueloc.org.

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered All Are Welcome 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website creatorfamily.net

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

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 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

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional

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. Sunday Bible Study for all ages, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) Youth Bible Study & Children’s Choir 4:00 pm; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time, Adult Bible Study and Youth 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7pm, Youth Director Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804) 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 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.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

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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

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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GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES Central Virginia Coin Club Show Saturday November 4, 9:30-5:00 John Tyler Community College 13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy Chester, VA 23831 Free parking, admission, and appraisals Raffle prizes all day Contact: Bill Scott 804-350-1140 Centralvirginiacoinclub.org

If you knew him way back when, Call or text 804-833-1533 and give him a grin

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 years of equipment repair experience, with a strong mechanical aptitude in diesel engines, electrical, hydraulics, A.C., and computer technology. Candidate should be a team player, detail oriented, and committed to superior customer service.

BENEFITS Paid Time Off Plan Paid Holidays Profit Sharing 401K with Company Match Family Health Plan

Tool Reimbursement Plan Company reimbursement for safety equipment Great work atmosphere with a team attitude

Please contact or submit resume to Dawn Ball at dwball@hoober.com. Please visit the Employment page of www.hoober.com to complete an application form.

CONSTRUCTION - PARTS RUNNER AND YARDMAN Lee Hy Paving, located in the far west end seeks parts runner and yardman.

Good Driving Record Required. Call 804-364-3015 for appointment or fax resume to 804-364-3073. EOE/Drug and alcohol free workplace.

YARD & ESTATE SALES 20 OUTDOOR VISITING DEALERS 8 am Saturday October 28 ANTIQUE VILLAGE’S 46th ANNIVERSARY Please Join Us! Free Pancake Brunch Sat, 9-11 am SALES - DOOR PRIZES - CONTESTS Free Appraisals Sun, 1 - 3 pm 10203 Chamberlayne Rd, US 301 Call 804-746-8914 Leading the way since 1971

Estate /Yard Sale - Indoors /Outdoors Spring Meadows Sub, 7955 Kenmore Drive, Sat. October 28th, 8am - 2pm.

Antiques, misc furniture, household items & other misc.

Yard Sale - Sat. October 28th, 8am 2pm. 7017 Burchbark Lane, 23116.

Strawhorn Sub. off Rural Point Rd. Books, CDs, Clothing, Household Goods, etc. Rain Cancels.

Kathleen’s Cleaning Service, LLC Call /Text 804-729-7401 kathleenscleaningservice.com L & L Cleaning Services - Cleaning Tailored to Your Needs! Res/Comm. Wkly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time. Bonded & Insured A+ Rating with BBB. 305-4068 LandLCleans.com. Oct. is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ∂ Now Partnered with CleaningforaReason.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform repairs and service to a wide variety of farm equipment in an efficient and professional manner.

CONTACT

AUCTION SALES REAL ESTATE AUCTION STUNNING LAKEFRONT ESTATE 2627sf All-Brick Home on 10.64+-AC 6318 Lake Point Dr Mechanicsville VA SAT. OCT 28th, 10AM ONSITE More info at www.isgettauction.com W. O. Isgett, Jr. Va AL 2426 804-338-3458

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FT Position-Ashland, VA

BOAT SLIPS & STORAGE WINTER STORAGE under cover for RV’s, trailerable boats, big rig motorhomes; any length/width/height, $80/month. Senior Citizens discount.

Olverson’s Marina, Callao/Lottsburg area. Fred Olverson’s cell 804-456-0251

INSTALLATION & REPAIR

HOOBER INC.

Recreation

Recruitment

HAULING

JUNK /YARD DEBRIS REMOVAL Attics, Basement, Garages, Furniture, Appliances, Brush Piles, Old Wood , Leaf Piles - Almost Anything!

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 804-514-2938

(804) 746-1235 ext. 2

FAX: (804) 730-0476 or classifieds@mechlocal.com

DRIVEWAYS

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 2-bedroom house in old town Mechanicsville. $950 per month + security deposit. Available November 1st.

No Smoking, Call 387-1076

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

Pets & Animals DOGS DOG WALKING / PET SITTING

by Pet Buddies, LLC Serving Mechanicsville exclusively Call to schedule 804-283-0109 or online www.pet-buddies.net

EDUCATION & TRAINING Assistant Teacher - All Aboard is seeking a caring, qualified and dependable assistant teacher to work M-F, 2:306:00pm. Applicants must be at least 18 and have previous experience working with 2yr old children in a group setting.

Apply in person. 559-0101.

FINANCIAL SERV. & BANKING

ACCOUNTANT Mechanicsville / Hanover CPA seeking Part-Time /Full-Time Tax Accountant.

Must have 3 years+ experience in tax & accounting services. College degree required. CPA preferred. Send resume to: P.O. Bbox 596 Mechanicsville, VA 23111

GENERAL 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

Call 746-1235 to find out about advertise with The Local in print and online!

GENERAL Pet Boarding Facility looking for PT Kennel Assistant Pet experience helpful.

Early Mornings & Afternoons.

Includes weekends & some holidays. Call 730-4616 Tax Preparer: A local Mechanicsville company is looking for individuals to prepare and review individual income tax returns. Skills needed are computer abilities, problem solving, logical thinking and the drive for quality work.

Some tax preparation experience is beneficial but not mandatory. These are seasonal jobs beginning February 1 through April 17. One position is day time (9 AM to 5 PM) and the others are evening (5 PM to 9 PM) and Saturdays.

Tax preparation classes are beginning now to teach tax rules and regulations and the mechanics of our tax software.

Call 804-746-4009 for an interview.

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 LPN - PRN Community Health Center in King William looking for LPN to work on a PRN basis. Flexibility to cover peak periods or other staff absences. Experience with electronic health records a plus.

Previous experience in a primary care medical office preferred. Please send resume to HR@cvhsinc.org or fax to administrative offices at 434-581-1704

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

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INSTALLATION & REPAIR Electricians, Electrician’s Helpers and Generator technicians. Generac training certification would be a big plus.

We offer good pay, an enjoyable work environment, health insurance and opportunity for advancement. Must have valid VA driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.

Call H. O. Feild Electric Co. 804-365-0263 to set an appointment.

Legal Notices NOTICE OF ACTION I, Genera Lea Slater, resident of Hanover County, Virginia, will be changing my daughter’s name from Akira Jade Hurt to Akira Jade Slater. She was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on December 3, 2010.

Objections should be filed with the Hanover County Circuit Court of Virginia by 3:00pm on December 11, 2017.

I, Genera Lea Slater, resident of Hanover County, Virginia, will be changing my daughter’s name from Deja Kiara Hurt to Deja Kiara Slater. She was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on December 3, 2010.

Objections should be filed with the Hanover County Circuit Court of Virginia by 3:00pm on December 11, 2017.

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

Ask how you can reach over 63,000 households in Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterfield!

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

GUTTER

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

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

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

746-1056

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

FENCING

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

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

HOME REPAIR

**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

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

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

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

Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804972-2215

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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

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

Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance Fall Leaf Clean Up and Yard Preparation Free Estimates & Insured. 804-629-4826

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

Complete Care Lawn Services Aeration special most for $79. Grass cutting special most for $55. Friendly & Professional. Lic & Ins. Other services: seeding, fertilization. Call 804-833-4539.

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Lawn Care services at an Affordable Rate: starts at $35. MOW ∂ TRIM AERATE∂ LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287

Irrigation, Installation, Service, Winterizations. $45 up to 6-Zones.

Aerating & Seeding. Affordable Rates.

20 yrs. of experience David Franz 804-908-1054 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.

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

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TREE SERVICE

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

Call 264-9352

TREE SERVICE

E.J. Hornung Excellent References.

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

746-5613

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

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

FINE PRUNING

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

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

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 ∂ A+ Rating with BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Avail.

HOUSEWASHING

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 R.H. Lawn Care - Grass Cutting - Trim Hedges - Leaf Collection - Small Tree Removal - Hauling Yard Debris - Prices Starting From $35.00. Res/Comm Russ Hoffmann (804)-332-4873

PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016

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

Licensed / Insured.

Call 804-347-3812

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

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

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

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

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

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

MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable.

Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

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Cheering on Atlee

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand 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

Local teen taking talents to Texas

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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

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

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

County administrator, and The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor 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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‘One Stop Shop’

Local goes along to NYC

Photo submitted by Sandra Favaro

Sandra Favaro recently traveled to New York with her sister, Joanie Lane. She took along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local. The sisters attended a broadcast of “The Today Show,” where they met Hoda Kotb. Sandra said the journalist liked her sign.

Submitted photo

Representatives from MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions) are shown in front of their new “One Stop Shop” where most of their services are located in one building.

The 2016 No Room at the Inn nativities exhibit donated $8,000 to the MCEF emergency housing fund, which helps people in temporary financial distress stay in their home. The 10 annual No Room at the Inn Gala will be held on Dec. 1. Special Nativities are being accepted on loan for the weekend ever-changing exhibit. Every nativity is special for some reason.

MCEF will benefit again from the proceeds of No Room. Details may be found at www. churchredeemer.org/no-room. Shown are, from left, Lynn Barden, Karen Tucker and Pat Huber, MCEF board members, and second from left, Martha O’Keefe from No Room.

Fun and philanthropy

Fun and philanthropy

Photo submitted by Dale King

Just days after Hurricanes Irma and Maria wreaked havoc on the islands, these women packed up their suits and floppy hats to head for Punta Can, Dominican Republic. They said the resort was still in good shape and a good time was had by all. They all took along some school supplies to help the locals get back on their feet. Mary Fuller, Heather Haskins, Tammy DeLeo, Cindy King, April Ware and Chi Dzienny all dressed to impress for a night out.

Nick Liberante for The Local

The 14th Annual 10K/5K Ashland Harvest Run presented by the GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club Inc. was held Saturday in the Town of Ashland. The event got underway at Carter Park.

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FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Wolverines 51. Chinese 52. Gives a hoot 54. Emaciation 56. ‘Sam Malone’ 60. Horses do this 61. Hillsides 62. River in Florence 63. Republic of Ireland 64. Lapse 65. Blemished 66. Backside 67. Woman (French) 68. An edict of the Russian tsar CLUES DOWN 1. The Bird of Paradise 2. Emit coherent radiation 3. Above 4. Passover feast and ceremony 5. Commercial 6. Rome is on its banks 7. Kershaw and King Felix are two 8. Seaman 9. Stores an electronic charge 10. Teething babies need _ __ 11. Threaten persistently 12. Not fresh 14. Presides over 17. Astronomical period

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20. Harding’s selfproclaimed mistress Britton 21. Nocturnal primate 23. Patriotic American women 25. Vietnamese river 26. Suspect 27. Heroic tales 29. Fences of wooden stakes 30. Venzetti’s partner 32. Outermost parts of an area 34. Type of student 35. Noncoding RNA gene 37. Frocks 40. Sunscreen rating 42. Opposite of women 43. Needed to play games 47. A partner to carrots 49. Absolute 50. Disgraced French aristocrat Antoinette 52. End 53. Food eaten between meals 55. Cold wind 56. Streetcar 57. Soluble ribonucleic acid 58. Singles 59. Intersecting point 61. Beats per minute 65. Gold

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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 It is impossible to change the past unless you have a time machine, Taurus. Instead of dwelling on what shouldÕve been, make new things happen for the better.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take a fresh approach to a problem that has been puzzling you. A new perspective might be just the thing you need to crack this nut and move forward.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, just when you thought things would quiet down for the time being, change is coming. This may catch you by surprise Ñ but change can sometimes be good.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Too much time on your hands is not always a good thing, Libra. Look for some hobbies to keep you busy and productive way so you donÕt feel as if youÕre wasting time.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 It may take a few practice tries before you get things right, Capricorn.

This lesson is applicable to various things, so donÕt shy away from some trial and error.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you donÕt have to be the center of attention at all times. Take some time to relax and allow others to be the focal point. Welcome this much-needed respite with open arms.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, make a list of priorities and then check these items off one by one. A tangible list will help you to stay more organized and reduce stress.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Look inward when you want to sort out why others are reacting to you in a certain fashion, Aquarius. You could unknowingly be putting out vibes that are making others uncomfortable.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, offer your help when a loved one seems to need it. Make some time for this person in your busy schedule. It will be worth the effort.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a family reunion might be just what the doctor ordered.

Gather your relatives and enjoy the time spent together, resolving to gather more often in the future.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, financial matters make take center stage in the months ahead.

Get your ducks in a row and make an effort to save more.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. River herrings 6. Body art (slang) 9. Taxis 13. Covered with asphalt 14. Mineral found in granite 15. Assist 16. Handled 17. Not drunk 18. Home to a famous tower 19. Songs 21. A way to designate 22. More infrequent 23. Medical man 24. Tellurium 25. Cycles/second 28. Neither 29. Home to a famous tower 31. Former Ravens tight end Todd 33. One who helps 36. Tries to persuade 38. Israeli city __ Aviv 39. Political distance (abbr.)

41. Emergency first aid worker 44. Canadian law enforcers 45. Fathers 46. Drain of resources 48. An awkward stupid person 49. Home of the

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, donÕt get caught up in too much gossip, as it can only negatively impact your relationships.

Take the higher ground whenever possible and you will stay above the fray.

LARCENY Continued from pg. 43

observed operating a light green pickup truck. In another incident, the suspects were observed operating a black van.

Sgt. James R. Cooper said, “The Sheriff ’s Office strongly encourages the public to not step outside of their home to speak with individuals they do not know. It appears that these individuals are victimizing senior citizens in our community. Please contact the Sheriff ’s

Office immediately if this type of situation occurs at your residence or if you observe any suspicious activity in your community.”

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-7801000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by your tip.

Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

WAWA Continued from pg. 22

and action will be taken by town council to formally accept the land dedicated to construct a southbound right-turn lane on Washington Highway, as well as to issue the maintenance easement to Wawa – to upkeep the alleyway next to the currently vacant building.

Town staff is preparing these items for Nov. 7 council meeting.

Amos also presented an overview of the resolution, which laid out what council would be accepting as it pertains to the Wawa easements and right-of-way.

The parcel of land at the corner of Thompson Street and Route 1, which is planned for redevelopment, also will include the Town of Ashland acquiring the several easements and a piece of land.

Virginia Code requires town council’s approval on resolutions accepting an interest in land.

In that resolution, the plat containing the easements in which council accepted was enti-

OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 13

arms. Jimmie was a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and throughout his life was a hard worker. Jimmie’s smile and heart of gold sparked and touched many lives. He was laid-back, genuine, faithful, giving and selfless. He loved and embraced his family and friends, who meant everything to him. He loved the Lord and we know now is in a better place. Jimmie loved nature, fishing, playing pool and the Cleveland Browns. Making people smile and laugh was

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 23

at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. Mechanicsville across from Memorial Regional Medical Center. Over 120 craft vendors will be takig part. The event also will include a bake sale, Santa Claus, $1 donation/ door prize, and a raffle. Bring a can of non-perishable food for a bonus door prize ticket.

Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, email Bazaar@churchredeemer.org.

tled, “Plat Showing Several Easements Located on the Northwest Corner of Washington Highway and England Street.”

These easements include: an art easement located at the corner of Louisiana Street and Thompson Street, a sign easement, and a variable width sidewalk easement extending along Route 54.

Council’s resolution, read by Mayor James Foley, also accepted the parcel of land located at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 54, which consists of approximately half an acre, for a public use of right-of-way.

This plat that council accepted for the rightof-way is entitled, “Plat showing a street consolidation of several parcels of land lying on the northwest corner of England Street and Washington Highway.”

In other business, council meeting focused on a request made by the Ashland Police Foundation (APF) and a Town of Ashland community grant program.

Chief Douglas Goodman of the Ashland Police

truly his gift. Not a day will go by that the memories he created and left for us will be forgotten. A celebration of Jimmie’s life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville.

ROBERT TREXLER JR. Robert Earl “Robbie” Trexler Jr. 56, of Hanover, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Trexler;

and a sister, Tammy Trexler.

He is survived by his children, Brandon, Bradley, Casey, Brittany and Jennifer; his parents, Robert Sr. and Ann Trexler. He also is survived by his siblings, June, Dale, Glenda, Donna, David and Crystal; also many devoted nieces, nephews, family and friends. Robbie worked all his life for R.E. Trexler Plumbing Co., he was a diehard fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr., he also loved country music and fishing. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017, in the West Chapel of Bennett

Sunday, Dec. 17

Ongoing

The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale will present G.F. Handel’s Messiah and Ola Gjeilo’s Song of the Universal at 3 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland.

Artistic Director Ryan Tibbetts will conduct the Chorale and the orchestra. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $5 for students. For more information, visit the Chorale’s website, www.cvamc.org, or contact Becky Severin at 804-798-3999 or email rvseverin@gmail.com.

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

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

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Department appeared before council regarding a request addressed to the town from the APF. APF submitted correspondence to the town outlining the request, which Goodman presented in the form of a memorandum.

Goodman explained the purpose of the request was to convey the intention of the APF to donate $23,500 to the Town of Ashland for the direct benefit of the APD’s law enforcement officers through enhancements in their safety and wellness.

APD was granted approval from council to accept the donations from the APF to fund two important initiatives: $13,330 to fully build out the APD’s patrol rifle allocation and approximately $10,000 to construct a small fitness facility for law enforcement personnel.

“I’d like to applaud the Ashland Police Foundation for an extraordinary job … I’m very excited to see them apply to something that will be useful [in their support],” council member Kathy Abbott told the police chief.

Replying to Abbott’s compliment for the APF’s Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen.

Interment followed in Mount Vernon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

GLADYS WATSON Gladys Irene Swann Watson, born on March 31, 1926, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Edgar and Elsie Swann; her husband of 70 years, Marion K. Watson Sr.; and two sisters, Rosa Catlett

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accomplishments, Goodman said, “That was their intent – to continue their support, not only in their safety, but also in the wellness of our officers.”

Town Manager Joshua Farrar briefly discussed the municipality’s community grant, a town-operated grant program designed for the benefit of its citizens, which was discontinued at the peak of the Great Recession.

Prior to last week’s meeting, council had asked staff to review the community grant, also asking them to develop a new policy to reestablish the program.

In a memo addressed to council members from Town Clerk Joseph Collins, who also serves as the local government’s management analyst, it states that a decision was made during a discussion on Sept. 5 to reduce the program’s application to only a few questions.

It was a recommendation of staff that a discussion would be beneficial to hold during the Oct. 17 meeting of Ashland Town Council for which the conversation be focused on the community grant program’s application. and Helen Payne.

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Caldwell (Casey) and Kenneth Watson (Jaimee); 13 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Childress. Gladys retired from C&P Telephone Co. after 30 years of service. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.

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