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Vol. 34, No. 31 | Richmond Suburban News | December 6, 2017
STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN
Village filled with the sights and sounds of the season By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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MECHANICSVILLE – Jack Frost may have made his way onto the nice list this Christmas since he stayed away on Sunday as the streets of the Village filled with the holiday spirit for the Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade. Minor injuries were reported along the parade route when two falls took place. Hanover Fire-EMS Battalion Chief Gregory Martin, who serves as public information officer, said the incidents occurred in
separate locations. “One incident, at approximately 3 p.m. on Atlee Road, involved an adult walking in front of a parade float. Their pants leg was pulled by the fender of a parade float, causing them to fall. The initial report of the parade float running over the adult was incorrect. The adult sustained a leg injury and was transported to a local area hospital,� Martin said. “The second incident, at approximately 3:18 p.m. on
Strain Avenue, involved a child who was running, fell and sustained a minor injury. The child was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation,� he said. In both cases, Fire-EMS personnel immediately responded as many crews were taking part in the parade. Taking home trophies for their parade entries were: Kim’s School of Dance, Best in Keeping with the Theme (Christmas Eve Magic); Grace Christian School, Judges’ Pick; Silver Stirrups, Best Equestrian
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Grace Christian School was named the Judges’ Pick in Sunday’s Rotary/Ruritan Mechanicsville see SEASON, pg. 13 Christmas Parade in the Village.
New eastern Hanover park to be discussed Dec. 14 Same day access to Social Services started Saturday ASHLAND -- Hanover County Parks and Recreation has acquired new park property on the eastern end of the county. The 55-acre parcel will fill the service needs of residents and visitors alike and will include great amenities when complete. A community meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Grace United Family Church located at 7252 Beulah Church Rd. in
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Mechanicsville. “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential park amenities with the community and address any questions or concerns residents may have regarding the future park,� Greg Sager, director of Parks and Rec, said. “In addition, we would like to hear from you, our new park
neighbors, regarding your suggestions for park names.� Those with suggestions for a park amenity and are not able to attend the meeting are encouraged to contact Sager at 804-365-7150 or parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.
By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- In an effort to increase accessibility and efficiency, Community Service Boards across the Commonwealth are engaged in
efforts to offer timely services to its clients. Hanover County began those efforts earlier this year, and a plan to increase same day access to services was officially
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