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Praise, concern aired over budget Jenkins repeats as

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Rachel Levy of Together Hanover spoke in favor of the budget but recommended increased compensation for teachers in order to retain good experienced teachers in Hanover County.

ASHLAND -- Most speakers at a public hearing last week regarding Hanover County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Gill’s proposed 2019 budget had high marks for his pending plan.

A majority of the people who took advantage of an opportunity for citizens and leaders of professional organizations to express their thoughts

on the recently introduced budget endorsed the $203 million proposal.

Citing Gill’s ability to present a comprehensive budget in the face of revenue challenges in state funding, an increased Local Composite Index (LCI) and rising health and retirement costs, the speakers also lauded the document’s commitment to a robust five-year technology plan that eventually see BUDGET, pg. 15 }

County faces increased costs for special needs kids

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

HANOVER -- Localities across the nation are experiencing increases in the demand for outside services for special needs children. In many instances, the requests for placement in expensive special needs schools have doubled.

Hanover County is not see COSTS, pg. 5 }

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Canova Peterson, left, Sean Davis, Scott Wyatt and Wayne Hazzard of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors listen to County Administrator Rhu Harris’ outline for 2019.

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SHLAND – After eight rounds, Blake Jenkins, an eighth grade student at Liberty Middle School, won the Hanover County Public Schools’ 2017-2018 Division Spelling Bee. This is Blake’s second year in a row winning the competition. The winning word was “parfait.�

Emily Ferlmann, a seventh grade student at Oak Knoll Middle School, and Matthew Powell, a fifth grade student at Beaverdam Elementary School, tied for the runner-up position.

The competition was held at the Hanover County School Board Office on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and is the second of four levels of the National Spelling Bee. As the division champion, Blake will represent Hanover County Public

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ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will hold a Teacher Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Hanover High School in M echanicsville.

According to Chris R. Whitley, public information officer for HCPS, school counselors, librarians, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and registered nurses also are encouraged to apply.

Individuals who are currently or soon-to-be licensed, have a V DO E Statement of Eligibility, or are currently enrolled in a state-approved teacher licensure program should visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hcps to apply and request an interview.

Interviews are by invitation only, and a limited number of slots are available.

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by Feb. 2 if selected for an interview.

Walk-ins also are welcome to attend.

Human Resources and school representatives will be on-hand to answer questions.

All candidates will be required to submit an application and supporting documents for any specific teaching vacancy posted for the 2018-2019 school year.

Additional information also will be available at this event, including: Benefits Athletics Summer School Extended School Year (Special Education) Substitute Teaching For more information, call the Human Resources Department at 804-3654519.

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educational Veterans Benefits Seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15.

K im G ain, a Veterans Services representative, will discuss a little known benefit called Aid and Assistance that is available to wartime veterans and their widows.

Information also will be available regarding income, assets, and when to file a claim for benefits.

The event is free and open to veterans and their families; seating is limited. RSV P by Feb. 13 by calling 804-746-7370.

C R E W Foundation hosting F ire ghter s B all Staff Report news@mechlocal.com M ECHANICSV ILLE – The Hanover CREW (Crisis Relief for Emergency Workers) Foundation will host a Firefighter’s Ball from 7 to 11

p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Richmond Times-Dispatch plant at 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. in M echanicsville.

The evening will include dinner, dancing, silent auctions and special guest speakers.

Tickets are $55 each and $100 per couple. RSV P by today (Wednesday, Jan. 17) at www. hanovercrewfoundation.org.

For more information, email hanovercrewfoundation@ gmail. com.

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Man charged with 5 counts of child porn Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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HANO V ER -- A 25-year-old M echanicsville man has been arrested and charged with five counts of reproduction/distribution of child pornography.

Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s O ffice, said Aaron

P. Woods was being held without bond last week at the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover.

Cooper said Wood was taken into custody on M onday, Jan. 22, after deputies with the HCSO executed a search warrant at his residence.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked

to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s O ffice at 804-365-6140 or the M etro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIM ES), using the keyword “iTip� followed by their tip.

Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Brashier Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10300 block of Sadisco Drive, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft obtaining ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Unauthorized use of a u Grand larceny, $200 or vehicle, boat or animal was more not from a person, reported in the 7700 block of was reported in the 16000 Stand Circle, Mechanicsville. block of Theme Park Way, u Possession of marijuana, Doswell. u Simple assault was reported subsequent offense, was u Possession of marijuana, in the 10300 block of reported in the 8100 block first offense, was reported in Chamberlayne Road, of Mechanicsville Bypass/ the 15400 block of Pouncey Mechanicsville.

Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Tract Road/Goochland u Petit larceny building was County, Rockville. u Trespassing after being reported in the 8100 block of forbidden to do so was u Possession of marijuana, Meadowbridge Road/Shady reported in the 7200 block first offense, was reported Grove Road, Mechanicsville. of Valley Creek Drive, in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville. u Obtaining money by false Hanover Wayside Road, pretenses, $200, was Mechanicsville. u Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block reported in the 8900 u Driver did not report an of Stonewall Parkway, block of Ringview Drive, accident with damages, Mechanicsville.

Mechanicsville. $1,000, in the 10300 block u Unlawful bodily injury of Washington Highway, Jan. 18 was reported in the 8300 Glen Allen. block of Silkwood Court, u Destruction of property, u Possession of Schedule I Mechanicsville. monument, was reported in and II controlled substances the 11300 block of Doswell u Dumping trash on the was reported in the 7900 highway or private property Road, Doswell. block of Meadow Drive, was reported in the 7400 Mechanicsville. u Possession of marijuana, block of Verdi Lane, first offense, was reported in u Breaking and entering into Mechanicsville. the 3700 block of Interstate a house to commit larceny u Manufacture, sale and 295 North, Mechanicsville. and assault was reported in possession of a controlled the 4300 block of Eldercreek u Possession of marijuana, substance, Schedule II Lane, Mechanicsville. first offense, was reported and II, third offense, was u Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of County reported in the 6300 block in the 8400 block of Times of Mechanicsville Turnike/ Complex Road, Hanover. u

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 12200 block of Shop Creek Drive, Rockville.

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Simple assault was reported in the 14200 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10200 block of Finlandia Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 10300 block of Lewistown Road/Carters Heights Road, Ashland.

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

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Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 9000 block of Mossy Brook Road, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway/Dellwood Road, Glen Allen.

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Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Jackson Avenue, Mechanicsville.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 5000 block of Pole Green Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 2100 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

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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.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Hope Haven Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Concealment, altering price, $200, third offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 11400 block of Farrington Farm Lane, Ashland.

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Man gets life for beating wife to death

By Sean Gorman Richmond Times-Dispatch

HANOVER -- A Hanover County man was sentenced to life in prison today for the 2016 beating death of his wife in a Mechanicsville neighborhood.

Harshadkumar Jadav, 34, was convicted of first-degree murder in June for the fatal beating of Reena Jadav with a JADAV hammer.

he jury at the end of that trial recommended the life sentence that Hanover Circuit Court Judge Patricia Kelly formally imposed today.

Shari Skipper, Hanover's chief deputy commonwealth's attorney, told Kelly at today’s hearing that if there ever was a case that merited a life sentence, it's this one.

Skipper noted Reena Jadav, 30, suffered at least 19 blows during the attack.

The victim was found by police on Sept. 5, 2016, on a lawn one street over from where she lived with her husband in the Honey Meadows neighborhood.

"The attack upon the victim in this case was particularly brutal," Skipper said at

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But defense attorney Charles C. Cosby Jr. asked for a lighter sentence, saying that before this case, his client's life was full of promise. Cosby noted Jadav had two master's degrees and no prior criminal record.

Cosby asked for the judge to throw out Jadav's conviction arguing his client did not get a fair trial and that jury instructions in the case were misleading and confusing.

But Kelly rejected those arguments.

The defendant declined to make a statement before he was sentenced.

Cosby said after court that Jadav is appealing his conviction.

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immune to that trend and is experiencing an uptick in the number of county students requiring off-site instruction.

Most of the kids fall into federally mandated categories with funding provided locally, coupled with matching dollars from the state.

Assistant county administrator Jim Taylor told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last week that the state’s Community Services Act mandates these services and his budget came up about $1 million short due to those increased expenditures. He asked board members to allow transfer of about $300,000 to cover those shortfalls.

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each of the 18 winners of elementary and middle school level spelling competitions who competed in the Division Spelling Bee: Battlefield Park Elementary School -- Kenleigh Stainker, Grade 3.

Beaverdam Elementary School -- Matthew Powell, Grade 5.

Chickahominy Middle School -- Jason Anderson, Grade 6.

Cold Harbor Elementary School -- Christopher D’Adamo, Grade 5 Cool Spring Elementary School -- Claire Martin, Grade 5.

Elmont Elementary School -- Ashton Cobb, Grade 5.

John M. Gandy Elementary School -- Octavia Floyd, Grade 5.

Kersey Creek Elementary

Pole Green Elementary School -- Will Hodges, Grade 4.

Rural Point Elementary School -- Kamden Fulcher, Grade 5.

South Anna Elementary School -- Lainey Farmer, Grade 4.

Stonewall Jackson Middle School -- Pippy Biondi, Grade 8.

Washington-Henry Elementary School -- Grant Wolford, Grade 4.

School -- Luke Wratchford, Grade 4.

Laurel Meadow Elementary School -- Gloria Cox, Grade 5.

Liberty Middle School -Blake Jenkins, Grade 8.

Mechanicsville Elementary School -- Mackenzie Halford, Grade 5.

Oak Knoll Middle School -Emily Ferlmann, Grade 7.

Pearson’s Corner Elementary School -- Xander St. Jean, Grade 5.

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CSA clients that require services that are not mandated are often referred by the courts, the Community Services Board or direct referral by families. State and local funding also provide services for these recipients.

“The practical impact of these requirements is that the state and the locality must appropriate the full amount of funding for those children in those mandated populations,” Taylor said.

Students who require services like the ones provided by the Faison School, an off-site provider that specializes in treatment and education of autistic students, can cost the county up to $70,000 per year.

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That shortfall is somewhat offset by a $350,000 balance for other services provided by CSA, leaving a deficit of about $671,000, a part of which is reimbursable from the state.

Taylor said the county has few options when it comes to providing federally mandated services and hinted the trend is Jim Ridolphi for The Local likely to continue.

County Administrator Rhu Those falling within the Harris presented his annual federally mandated services board initiatives for FY2019 at last week’s meeting of include children and youth the Hanover County Board with disabilities that require an of Supervisors. Harris is IEP (Individualized Education expected to present the Plan) and require off-site altercounty budget next month. native programs, as well as chil“Based on our analysis, dren who are receiving foster we have determined that our care services.

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K eep in m ind M ayberry was a ctional town

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor For those of us who grew up in the 1960s, Mayberry, North Carolina, seemed like the ideal community -- everybody knew everybody, the sheriff didn’t carry a gun, the economy appeared stable, and all seemed to be well in that small town.

OK, now for the reality: Mayberry was a fictional place supposedly based on actor Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy.

Sadly, that homespun neighborly concept seems to only survive in TV reruns. Ah, they were simpler times when I was young (yes, I’ve reached that age).

Last week, we published an article with two surveillance photos of men checking out vehicles in the Rutland subdivision of Mechanicsville.

The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating these larcenies, but a major issue in these incidents is the fact that residents left their vehicles unlocked.

As Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the HCSO, said, lock your vehicles and don’t leave valuables in them. In other words, don’t make yourself a target for those who may be roaming through our neighborhoods while we sleep.

Overall, we do reside in a safe county, but there

are those who target nice neighborhoods in search of items to steal. Don’t make it easy for them.

Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, and his officers will diligently pursue, arrest, and help in the conviction of those responsible for any break-ins of vehicles in our county.

Most of all, please heed the warnings from Col. Hines and Sgt. Cooper by protecting your property.

Lock your vehicle and take your valuables into your home.

Let’s keep Hanover County safe by doing all we can to protect ourselves and our neighbors.

Don’t put out a welcome mat for thieves.

R em em bering a eld and its m any hidden treasures

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It was always there and the first place we ran when we arrived at my grandmother’s house in Maryland.

She lived on a small dead end street.

Where the road ended, there was a huge wooden type fence that looked like it came straight out of a Western movie.

On the other side of the aged fence was the field, a large expanse of land that had sat open for I suppose eternity, a rolling meadow of wildflowers, cows and endless possibilities.

As youngsters, we were only

allowed to stop at the foreboding fence and watch, sometimes hoisted onto the rails by our father or uncle. We were much too little to confront a pesky looking bull that seemed much too interested in my sister’s red shorts than he did in my unsubstantial frame.

Numerous visits and years later, the field remained untouched by the development that seemed to surround it on all sides. A new interstate highway supplied a new far boundary for the acres of land, but, for little ones, it was still a field of dreams.

The cows and bull were now gone, and some enterprising farmer had

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turned the land into a turf farm, a theory that seemed foreign to me at the time. Later we learned that some of sod from that very field was used to patch holes at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C., and later supplied the turf at RFK Stadium, also located in Washington.

As pre-teens, we embarked on all sorts of exploratory jaunts to all corners of the field, always making a new discovery along the way. A new adventure always awaited us as we explored every nook and cranny of the acreage.

We once encountered a hobo taking a break from the adjacent tracks,

and brought him soft drinks and candy bars to cheer him up. It was a different time, to be sure.

As we got bigger, the field became smaller, infringed upon by some new development or strip mall, but it still remained, sitting silent at the end of that street holding a lifetime of memories for the children who surrounded it.

Even as a teenager, it was the first place I went when I visited by grandmother. A few minutes sitting on that fence and remembering that old cantankerous bull, the endless overnight see FIELD, pg. 8 }

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Civil War still being waged; called a draw (Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted in response to Ted Mentz’s letter in the Jan. 17, 2018, edition of The Mechanicsville Local.)

I appreciate the sarcasm. But your problem with the monuments as “trophies for the losers” has a flaw: The people that erected those monuments didn’t lose.

The South may have lost the formal armed hostilities, but if you study the history since 1865 (which most high school history texts gloss over, and were consciously designed to do so) it’s pretty obvious that the war has been and is today still being waged, and at best it can be called a draw.

When the cause was lost by traditional military means, the South turned to guerilla tactics -- intimidation, subversion, and, all too often, physical attacks and murder -- to achieve the ends they couldn’t win on the battlefield.

In a social structure based on the ridiculous notion that the white man was ordained by God to rule, all necessary actions, both legal and extralegal, are considered acceptable to maintain that superiority. For them, equality of the races could not stand -- and it didn’t stand, as by 1878 most of the advances made around the war were wiped out, nullified or ignored.

By the time those monuments were erected, chattel slavery may have been gone but every other aspect of white dominionism in the South was back in full effect. From then to now, moral people have continued trying to achieve equality, and those that cling to that cowardly notion of white race superiority continue to fight it.

Those monuments aren’t trophies, they’re one side’s shots in an ongoing battle. The other side makes its return fire by removing them.

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camping trips, the daring runs across a rickety old railroad bridge that only scared us when a train crossed it and the entire structure began to shutter.

When the time came to sell my grandmother’s house, my sister and I were almost adults, and the few remaining visits to

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Taxpayers run out of support money for nation I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the U.S. taxpayers have finally realized we have a problem due to elected officials’ incompetent leading, over-taxation, vote-buying giveaways and other waste over the last 28 years.

The U.S. taxpayers have finally run out of support money as we continue to experience an overabundance of greedy, dishonest, untruthful and unqualified elected officials in all levels of government.

These officials have taken from the hard-working American taxpayers to buy the

the street were filled with melancholy thoughts.

On one of the last evenings before the final sale, we walked to the end of the street and took a familiar seat on the aging fence, old and battered but still steady as a rock.

We heard the distant whine of the trucks on the interstate, smelled the wonderful aroma of wildflowers taking another

chance at spring, and marveled at a sky full of stars, many of them seemingly close enough to touch.

Though unspoken, we knew it would be our last trip to the long-honored gathering spot at the end of Meem Avenue.

In fact, the field was slated for development and we were, maybe, the last group of kids who learned, loved, and played

on the old farm.

We sat and gazed out into the expanse. I surmised my sister was probably thinking about that worrisome bull that always seemed to pick her out of a crowd.

As we sat, a passenger train passed over the newly constructed bridge long away in the distance, its cabin lights providing the only illumination.

“It looks like a train in the sky,” my sister said.

And it did appear otherworldly as if it were suspended in air, anchored by nothing as it passed through the Maryland night.

I think about that image often – that train in the sky heading to who knows where crossing what would become our field of dreams.

In reality, I guess that train was a means to take us anywhere and everywhere we wanted to go in life, just like the field it crossed.

And late at night in the silence of the darkest part of the evening, I hear that whistle and can see that train in the sky passing, and, somehow, I’m back on that fence gazing out on life’s possibilities.

votes of those who could and should be working, but, thanks to giving them our tax dollars, they don’t need to work.

Why can’t they get it?

They’re taking potential taxpaying workers out of the work force with giveaways and, therefore, opened the gate for illegal immigrants to pour in and take jobs the freeloaders could be doing.

The government and freeloaders currently outnumber taxpayers and we can no longer afford either of them.

In a short while they will realize they need us more than we need them.

Elected officials, you are hereby notified that the U.S. taxpayer will stop paying taxes today and will no longer keep the government and freeloaders living in the manner you’ve become accustomed.

We are asking for a decrease in our taxes, a decrease in your salaries, a decrease in your benefits, a decrease in giveaways and an increase in taxpayer importance.

Otherwise, we will be forced to permanently cut the services you have come to expect from us.

The tax dollars you have used in the past for ridiculous perks, including sex changes, illicit affairs, early retirement, snow days, short days, big pay, no work pay, fake positions, holidays and bad hair days, will now be used for our own livelihood such as food, clothes, medical, heat, auto, education, retirement, insurance, our business, our homes and our families.

I didn’t mention entertainment as I figure we will be entertained enough just watching the news and seeing how bad things get for you guys as you struggle to make it without our support and as you attempt to get dates with the same or opposite sex without our money.

We certainly won’t expect to hear of any cuts to the number of government employees or paychecks, but we will expect you to continue with the minimum services we now get plus the elevated level of services we already pay for.

We really expected there would be more effort and sacrifice from government to make this economy work until we get back on our feet, but it looks like that will not be the case.

The richest country on earth and basically broke.

If you had not allowed the over-spending, over-perking, over-hiring and other waste, you would’ve had enough money left over to last the next 20 years without taxpayer help.

In any case, we are finished, figure it out for yourself, the government has always been smart enough to get our money to use for its own comfort but always too dumb to manage it for our benefit.

It’s time for a change, a time to start over and maybe we can all take advantage of a second chance.

And, just in case it doesn’t work this time around, would someone please send me the freeloading voters’ menu of available freebies?

Please send all three menus, Democrat, Republican and Independent as I can go either way and would like to see my options.

Ted Mentz Old Church

Congress, he has a record -- and not one that most conservatives get excited about.

Did you know, for example, that two years ago a bill that would have cut the fat subsidies Amtrak receives … the good congressman voted no?

What spending would Wittman cut -- if not this low hanging fruit? It’s a fair question.

Back to the letter.

The leader of the MTP stated that “my 401(k) was rising, my taxes were lower” … leaving me to wonder as I read it: Did this guy ever understand what the Patriot Movement was about?

Has the national debt decreased?

Has any spending been cut?

Did he ever have a clue of the magnitude of the fight we are engaged in?

Leadership requires a willingness to fight, to stand firm on principles that you refuse to compromise on.

This isn’t about our generation, (or our 401(k)s) but what kind of country our children and grandchildren will inherit, and he clearly demonstrates he doesn’t even begin to see the damage he does with this type of hero worship baloney.

This guy is the typical Republicrat establishment good ol’ boy who places a priority on winning, and everyone getting along, more than he does getting something of substance done.

You can’t sit back comfortable in your personal

goodstanding with the local Republicrats and pretend you actually achieved anything.

You can only ride the [U.S. Rep. Dave] Brat wagon for so long.

Anyone paying attention to Hanover County government already understands the harm that has come to the citizens of Hanover under this guy’s absolute pathetically weak leadership.

Has Hanover cut spending or shrunk local government?

Has Hanover spent less money or lowered taxes?

They re-elected the same people to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that openly attended their meetings back in 2010-2011.

The MTP turned not one of them out of office.

I founded the Mechanicsville T.E.A Party some eight years ago as a non-partisan grassroots civic organization to thwart the growth of local government, to drive out of office the good ol’ boys who are simple stooges for the developers and the crony capitalists they have imbedded into Hanover government.

What it has become under this type of vacillating weak leadership saddens me more than anything.

They have accomplished nothing of substance, unless, of course, you include carrying water for the very establishment network we started to dismantle eight years ago.

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MECHANICSVILLE – Interest continues to grow in how a skate park at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville is being operated by Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

Dan Smith, deputy director of the department, said a recent public meeting provided an opportunity for skaters to talk about the venue’s overall skate ability and its element, as well as the development of a skate area for beginners.

In addition to the public comment session, a survey was offered for the community. This was the second time such feedback was requested by Parks & Rec. The first survey took place two years ago.

“The goal is to create a dialog between the users and the department to make sure that users have a good experience using the park and meet the needs for all skill levels in the community,� Smith said. “Our initial survey two years ago was to determine what type of skating elements would replace older elements that needed to be replaced due to their age and condition,� he said.

The general flow of the skate park and ways that could help the skating experience also were addressed in the recent meeting. “Many of the survey respondents had similar concerns as the meeting participants concerning the flow of the skate

area and repairs to the surfacing,� Smith said.

He said Parks & Rec staff will review the information received in the meeting and through the survey to see how changes can be made to the flow and surfacing of the skate park with available budgeted funds.

Smith noted that the department will consider needed replacements moving forward, with the staff continuing to conduct surveys and meetings to insure the needs of the participants.

For more information on the skate park or other department projects and events, contact Hanover County Parks & Rec at 804-365-7150 or parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

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MECHANICSVILLE -- Four internationallyknown musicians -- three sopranos and a pianist -- will perform love songs from many countries at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Immanuel Episcopal Church at at 3263 Old Church Rd. in Mechanicsville.

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The school cannot guarantee that extra yearbooks will be available for sale at the end of the year. Yearbooks are a school fundraiser.

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| Death Notices & Funerals SONIA D. BAKER

Sonia D. Baker, age 90, died peacefully at her home in Mechanicsville on January 7, 2018. She was born in Wise, Virginia, to parents Nathan and Fronia Dean on April 3, 1927.

She was the eldest of seven children.

Sonia worked at various occupations BAKER after moving to Richmond, including the State of Virginia Comptrollers Office, Philip Morris, and, finally, as a food demonstrator at Sam’s Club. She is survived by two children, Sheena Haywood (David) and Dr. Roy Baker of

Mechanicsville; one grandson, J. Brad Haywood (Amanda); and two great-granddaughters, Caroline and Charlotte Haywood of Culpeper.

Surviving family includes two sisters, Betty Stewart (Don) and Thelma Salyer (Joe B.); one brother, Jim Dean of Wise; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Memorial Park at 1112 Nuckols Road in Glen Allen, where interment followed.

to attend the VCU School of Business and lived her entire adult life in Virginia’s capital city. She graduated from VCU in KAREN EVANS 1983 with Karen Riefner Evans, 57, a B.S. of Richmond, died January degree 25, 2018. Karen was born EVANS in finance. She remained a in Baltimore, Maryland, on devoted follower of Rams August 28, 1960 and grew up in Syracuse, New York, Fairfax basketball for the rest of her life. After graduation, Karen and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. worked for several years in the The fourth of five children of GLENN corporate world, until realizing Donald and Dorothy Riefner, BROUGHMAN JR. that her true calling was as an Karen’s heart belonged to Glenn Harold Broughman Pittsburgh, where she spent the entrepreneur. She started and Jr., 57, of Mechanicsville, ran four different companies majority of her youth. Along passed away on January 27, over the following 35 years. She with her four brothers, she was 2018. He was preceded in was especially proud of “The death by his mother, Catherine an avid sports fan, especially Corner: A Coffee Shop,” which of the Pittsburgh Penguins Bowles; and his sister, Sherry Karen opened and managed hockey team. Karen came to Bowles. He is survived by his with her partner, Maryann, sons, Glenn “Trey” Broughman Richmond at the age of 17 in Shockoe Bottom during the 1990s. She subsequently worked for several years as staff accountant with Salomon Inc., a Richmond-based tax, accounting and bookkeeping firm. In 2004, she launched her own accounting and bookkeeping business, Karen Evans LLC. Over the course of the next 13 years, she grew her client base to include almost 30 different businesses, from corporations III and Travis Broughman; father, Glenn Broughman Sr.; sister, Tina Adkins (Rex); three nieces, two great-nieces; and the mother of his children, Suzanne Broughman. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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to sole proprietorships. Karen will be remembered for her buoyant and positive outlook on life; her accepting nature and ability to focus on the good in everyone; her resilience, self-reliance and determination to learn from failure and misfortune; her drive and passion, both for her family and her work; and above all, for her beautiful, captivating smile and twinkling eyes. Karen found her soulmate in Jim, her husband of 15 years, who cared for her in declining health with devotion, love and tenderness. She also was a proud and nurturing mother to her three children, Louann, Carl and Joey. Karen is survived by her father, Don Riefner Sr. (Ina) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; brothers, Don (Debbie), also of Pittsburgh, Bob (Marion) of Reading, Pennsylvania, Kurt of Taos, New Mexico; and Willie (Laurie) of Mechanicsville; husband, Jim of Richmond; children, Louann (Joe) of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Carl of Richmond and Joey of New York City, New York; six nieces and nephews; numerous other relatives and her feisty little dog, Bella. Karen was a longtime member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the Oregon Hill neighborhood.

She served as the church’s treasurer, member of the Finance Committee and founder of the Gardening Committee.

Gardening was one of Karen’s many hobbies, which also included knitting, other arts and crafts, cooking, reading, music and dancing. Regular trips to Warm Springs were treasured experiences shared with family, friends and pets.

Karen’s family wishes to thank the many kind and loving friends and relatives who sent cards, letters, meals, flowers and daily encouragement to persevere in her battle with bile

duct cancer. Their sustained love and support brought Karen great comfort throughout her difficult journey. The family also wishes to thank the staff of Bon Secours Hospice for their compassionate care and service to Karen after her treatment options were exhausted. Marissa, Kim and their colleagues gave Karen and her family hope and assurance that Karen’s quality of life and comfort would be paramount to the very end. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 31, 2018) at Bliley’s-Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 236 South Laurel Street in Richmond. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Karen R. Evans Endowed Scholarship Fund at the School of Business Foundation, VCU, Box 844000, Richmond, Va. 23284-4000 or to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, www.cholangiocarcinoma.org.

ANDRES FRANCO JR.

Andres P. Franco Jr., MD, 84, died on Saturday, January 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife Patricia; his children, Aileen Lang (Wally), Don Franco (Meg), Michele Franco and Jenny Franco (Jun Borras); grandchildren, Megan Atkinson (Wes), Andrew FRANCO Tucker (Emily Joy), Emily Margaret see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 }

wife of 25 years, April Gilbert; his children; Joyann, Thomas Continued from pg. 10 and Abigail Tucker, Kiara Franco, Sarah Gilbert; Tucker Amy Franco; greathis grandchildren, Tinsley Tucker, mother, Blake Atkinson and other Joyce family members; Manolo Gilbert; Franco, Angelina Subesa, a sister, Ernesto Zingapan (Janice), Tammy Mary Theroux (William), Gilbert; Bruce Lovelace and Judy Roy. GILBERT and A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu many other extended family of flowers, please consider a and friends. Ritchie was an donation in his name to The avid outdoorsman. He loved Palliative Care Unit at Virginia sports, hunting and the beach, Commonwealth University. but his greatest love was for his Monaghan Funeral Home at family. The family will receive 7300 Creighton Parkway in friends from 11 a.m. to noon Mechanicsville is in charge of on Saturday, February 10, arrangements. Online con2018, at Monaghan Funeral dolences may be left at www.

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Parkway in Mechanicsville, where a Celebration of Life RICHARD GILBERT JR. Service will be held at noon Richard “Ritchie” Gilbert Jr., with a reception immediately 50, of Aylett, departed this life following the service at the on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. funeral home. In lieu of flowHe was preceded in death by ers, donations can be made to his father, Richard Gilbert Sr. NORD (National Organization He is survived by his devoted for Rare Diseases) at www.

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GARY LIGON

Gary Holman Ligon, 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away suddenly at home on January 24, 2018.

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2004. In 1992, Gary opened Beaver Tree Farm at the family Continued from pg. 11 residence on Bell Creek Road selling Christmas Trees. He University of Richmond. He worked for 27 years at SunTrust was a lifetime member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Bank as a vice president in Church where he actively Database Administration. taught Sunday School. He is Following retirement in 2002 survived by his three children, he obtained his Real Estate Leslie Philip (Patrick), Terri License and worked at Napier O’Connor (Michael) and Ryan Realtors ERA. Gary had a big Ligon (Kelsey); his two brothheart for helping others. He volunteered as a paramedic for ers, David Ligon (Martha) and East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Cecil Ligon; six grandchildren, Catherine, Lindsey, Katelyn, Squad for many years and served as President from 1997- Devin, Nathaniel and Luke; 98. He was awarded Squadman and a host of nieces, nephews, sister in-law, other relatives and of the Year in 1986. He had many friends. He was preceded a love for model trains and in death by his high school antique toys. He was an active member of The Virginia Train sweetheart of eight years and wife of 49 years, Barbara H. Collectors Association where Ligon; father, Robert Holman he served as president from Ligon, and mother, Margaret October 2002 to September

Wells Ligon. His energy and love for life was contagious. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. The fond memories of those who knew and loved him will be held close. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today) Wednesday, January 31, 2018) at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. A reception will immediately follow the service. Interment will be private. Gifts in memory of Gary can be made to the following tax deductible organizations: East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, 8105 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville VA 23111 or Shady Grove United Methodist Church.

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Michael D. Nelson, 70, Mike retired after 33 years with passed away on January 24, the U.S. Postal Service, retiring 2018. He was preceded by his as a district manager. He had father, Roy M. Nelson; and a lifelong love of sports and his mother, Winnifred Sweet fishing. He especially loved to Nelson. Mike is survived by his speckle trout fish on the Outer loving Banks. He spent many years wife, offshore fishing for mahi-mahi Sandra and king mackerel on the M. Outer Banks with his friend, Nelson, Frank Wheeler, on Frank’s of 48 boat, the “Nervous Wreck.� years; Mike always said it was some sister, of the most exciting times of Linda his life. Mike coached for many Nelson years in the Mechanicsville Little League and was a League NELSON Director for a number of years.

Whetstine (Robert) of Newport He said he had more fun News; daughter, Lisa (Ryan) of coaching little league than he Oak Park, Illinois; son, Scott did playing. He loved going (Rebecca) of Mechanicsville; to UVA football games with son, Matthew (Joy) of Glen his friend, Bruce Baldwin, and crew. Mike loved to read.

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He completed a Master’s degree in Music from Richmond Professional Institute. As a long-time employee of the Henrico County Public Schools, he enjoyed a successful career as a music educator at the elementary/middle school level. Since 1978, Wayne resided in Hanover County, where he built his environmentally friendly solar home in his cherished woods. He was a

staunch environmentalist and lover of the outdoors giving liberally over his lifetime to various environmental organizations.

In his spare time, he enjoyed daily exercise, classical music, hiking in the NUNNALLY mountains, reading, church and environmental activism. “Dad was a unique and caring individual with deep beliefs, a passion for the environment and adored classical music. He was a kind, loving, generous man and extremely proud of his family. We will miss him dearly.� He is survived by his sons, Christopher W. Nunnally (Monica) and W. Keith Nunnally (Heather); grandsons, Sawyer and Landon; and other close family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations

may be given to Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Nature Conservancy.

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Teresa Darlene Edmonds “Missy� Pfeifer, 51, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018, at her home in King and Queen. She was born December 1, 1966, in South Boston. Teresa was a kind, ambitious woman who didn’t hesitate to help others and make them smile.

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Rotary Club of Hanover sponsoring annual essay contest Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

M ECHANICSV ILLE -- The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the fourth annual essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County.

The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It M eans to the Conduct of my Daily Life.”

The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of The Rotary 4-Way Test 24 words that can help create an atticonsists of 24 words tude and atmosphere in which to betthat can help create ter relate, share, and implement ideas. an attitude and atmosphere These four questions encourage the in which to better relate, application of principles of truth, jusshare, and implement ideas. tice and caring regard for neighbors in relationships with one another.

1. Is it TRU TH? The 4-Way Test asks to consider 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? these four questions when making 3. Will it build G O O D WILL and decisions about what is being thought, BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? said or done.

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

All fifth-grade students in Hanover County (public, private, and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate.

The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. It may either be neatly handwritten single-sided on white paper or typed.

If typed, use M icrosoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman

font; print size 12 point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½ x 11.

Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining.

The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition.

Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized.

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Technical School Night to be held tomorrow First Shiloh Baptist

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ECHANICSV ILLE -- The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will present its 8th Annual Technical School Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, at the school at 10002 Learning Lane in M echanicsville.

This unique night will give current students and parents the opportunity to meet with representatives from various post-secondary schools and businesses to explore the fantastic training and/or career opportunities available after high school.

These experts will be able to provide information and answer questions about how your student can enter lucrative careers with high income potential.

The following technical schools/organizations will showcase their information: Advanced Technology

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A representative of the Universal Technical Institute talked with a parent during the 2014 Technical School Night at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

Institute, Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., Atlantic Constructors Inc. Central V irginia Electrical

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Association, Coca-Cola, Comfort Systems U SA Colonial Webb. Conair/ BaBylissPRO ,

Cosmo Prof, CP& P, Curtis Home Improvements, Emerald Construction, Fire Solutions.

John Tyler Community College, Johnson & Wales U niversity, O hio Technical College.

Reynolds Community College, Richard Bland College, Southern Air, SportClips, Thairapy Salon.

The Apprentice School -Newport News Shipbuilding, The Art Institute of VA Beach -- Culinary Arts, Trane.

U niversity of Northwestern O hio, U niversal Technical Institute, and V irginia Department of Labor and Industry – Division of Registered Apprenticeships.

For more information, contact 804-723-2020.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, Hanover County Public Schools.

hosting Mardi Gras Party Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSV ILLE – The First Shiloh Baptist Church will host a M ardi G ras Party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, in the church’s Youth Center located at 8150 Walnut G rove Rd. in M echanicsville.

M ardi G ras is a French term that means “Fat Tuesday”. It is 47 days before Easter and is a time of celebration before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent.

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displayed in Faison’s capacity, which Taylor said is at nearly tapped out.

“In January, we had 15 more students in the same time the previous year at an annual cost of around $58,000 at a private specialty center,” Taylor said. “It adds up quickly.”

There are currently 22 Hanover students at Faison.

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supplies laptops and devices for teachers and students.

While most speakers also endorsed the plan’s 2% salary increase for all employees, some said it didn’t go far enough.

John Thoburn has two sons, one who attends Patrick Henry High School and one a recent graduate. Both siblings have selected German for their language, but Thoburn said the experience has had its share of ups and downs.

His son’s first German teacher left when an additional child expected in his household forced the experienced teacher to seek more compensation in another locality.

The replacement lasted only three years, citing an inability to pay back student loans on her

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Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work.

This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay.

Instructions and Cover

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tion, Mardi Gras games, music, line dancing and lots of food and desserts, including tradi-

Special education students enrolled at private educational sites are served at facilities around the metro area, including Faison, St. Joseph’s Villa and the Home for Boys and Girls.

“We are fortunate to have specialty schools in our community,” Taylor said.

In other business, county administrator Rhu Harris presented his List of Initiatives for FY2019, a precursor to his budget presentation scheduled for

next month.

Topping that list is the construction of the Atlee Library, a long anticipated project that is slated to begin in 2019.

“We’re well into the design process and we’ve held a number of community meetings, online surveys … and our fiveyear CIP [Capital Improvement Plan] anticipates the construction of the Atlee Library to begin next year,” Harris said.

“We would recommend that

funding be part of your proposed initiatives as we go forward.

Also included on the suggested priority list is the continuation of the renovation of the vacated court buildings.

The Circuit Court building is well into its construction schedule and the Commissioner of Revenue, the Treasurer, Internal Audit and Finance and Management are slated to move into that building in 2019.

Officials are now in the design phase for the former General District Court.

Harris said it’s never too early to begin planning for a birthday bash, and Hanover County is preparing to celebrate its 300th in 2020.

“We’ll be a brisk, young 300 years old,” Harris said. “We think that’s worth celebrating.

This is a major milestone and we would ask that the board consider a citizen committee to

work with staff and board to plan out the festivities.”

Harris also suggested the county complete its Community Development software.

“We are about to undertake the selection with a vendor.

The new system is dedicated to making our online capabilities for our citizens much easier to use,” Harris said.

Harris also urged the board

meager salary as the reason for her departure.

“While I am hopeful that another German teacher can be found, I am not overly optimistic that one can be retained,” Thoburn said. “It is not in the interest of our students to have our teachers turn over so quickly.”

He addressed the current proposal to raise salaries by 2%.

“While I am heartened to see a pay increase for our teachers in the budget, 2% is clearly too little to retain financially struggling teachers.”

Thoburn suggested assisting struggling teachers by paying off student debt, and lightening the current 6x8 teaching schedule.

“I urge you to inform our [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors of the very real consequences of falling behind in support of our teachers,”

Thoburn said. “Seek to negotiate a better deal with the supervisors for our children. Aim high,” he added.

Representing Together Hanover, parent Rachel Levy also addressed teacher compensation and the lack of step increases.

“We support the 2% raises for teachers and the funding of much needed new staffing positions as well as the absorption of increased benefits expenses,” she said. “However, teachers haven’t seen step increases in years and the problem of salary compression is a real one. We are losing veteran teachers because they can go to neighboring districts and make $8,000 to $15,000 more, even if starting salaries are comparable.”

The county has provided salary increases for its employees the past four years in an effort to

remain competitive in a shrinking teacher pool, but no step increases have been funded.

Step increases provide compensation for employees for the number of years worked.

Gill pointed out he wasn’t sure when the county last provided step increase funding for its teachers, but noted it would add a significant amount to the budget and was not possible this year.

Hanover County School Board member John Axselle, Beaverdam District, said he was around when the system was in effect and pointed to a scale that often pitted one employee against another regarding raises, and was burdensome to program administrators.

“You had someone in Step 7 getting a bigger raise than someone in Step12, so I distinctly remember discussion

among staff that became difficult because of that. It was quite a bit to manage,” Axselle said.

Another problem with the step system as currently written is that raises between steps are not uniform, and could be conceived as unfair by some.

“I think it would round out the picture if we had additional information on that piece,” Henry District school board member Marla Coleman said.

“Certainly, every speaker here tonight has addressed the need for compensation and I am in awe of the fact that we have been consistent in the years since we have recovered from the economy,” she added.

Gill assured board members he would collect that data and provide an estimate of how much it would cost to initiate a step increase program.

Board chair Sue Dibble, South Anna District6, was clear on where she stands on the implementation of step increases.

“The school board is not unlike any other business in our community,” she said. “We have to work within our means. At a point and time when we believe that we can afford it, we need to move in that direction but I don’t believe we are in a situation right now where we can afford it.”

Officers from the Hanover Education Association, Hanover Council of PTAs and Hanover Professional Educators spoke at the public hearing.

All endorsed the proposed budget and its intent to add eight positions to the CodeRVA Regional High School and supply all schools with a new visitor management system.

Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org. or by emailing Janice Henicheck at jhenicheck2@

gmail.com or 570-574-1481 or Clint Norris at cjnorris3@comcast.net or 804-221-7727.

Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. he first place winner will receive a $100; second place will receive a $75; third place will receive a $50.

Essays will not be returned.

Only one essay per student

will be accepted.

Entries must be postmarked by midnight March 16.

Send all submissions to: Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451 Ashland VA 23005.

For more information about the essay contest and the Rotary Club of Hanover County, visit the club’s website at www. hanoverrotary.org.

tional Mardi Grass dishes such as Shrimp & Grits, Shrimp & Chicken Etouffee, Pancakes, and Red Beans & Rice.

Advance tickets may be purchased in the church office

for $30 per person. Tickets also will be available at the door for $35.

Attendees may dress in costumes or masks and a prize will be awarded for the best

costume. Masks and celebration beads will be provided for everyone.

For more information, contact the First Shiloh Baptist Church office at 804-730-1348.

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C ouncil candidates m ay subm it ling inform ation Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson serves as Hanover County’s voter registrar.

The last day to register is M onday, April 9.

Those considering seeking office may go to the V irginia Department of Elections website at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/.

The deadline to submit filing forms to the Hanover County G eneral Registrar is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, M arch 6.

Section 5.3 has more information for candidates.

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ASHLAND – Candidates for two seats on Ashland Town Council may submit their filing information to The M echanicsville Local for publication.

To submit candidacy press releases, send them to M anaging Editor M elody K inser at mkinser@ mechlocal.com. For more information, call 804-775-4622.

Voters will cast their ballots during a G eneral Election on Tuesday, M ay 1.

Citizens also have the opportunity to run for town council.

Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. serves as the polling place.

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ASHLAND – Ashland Town Council recently approved O rdinance 2018-02 that authorizes the town manager to establish snow emergency routes.

According to the action taken on Jan. 2, the routes designated will be posted with appropriate signs indicating their designation as snow emergency routes.

In the event of snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain, ice, water, flood, high wind, storm, or the threat thereof, the Ashland Police Department may be authorized to remove any vehicle that is stalled, stuck, parked,

or abandoned on or along any highway or street designated as a snow emergency route.

The goal of the program is to allow Public Works crews to safely clear vital routes within the town for emergency vehicles and the general public.

O nce the designated streets have been completely cleared, the parking restriction will be lifted.

The streets highlighted in red on the map (shown to the right) have been designated as snow emergency routes.

Should the town manager declare a snow or other emergency, vehicles must be removed from the designated routes.

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Snow emergency routes are noted in red on this map of the Town of Ashland. An ordinance recently was passed by Ashland Town Council authorizing the town manager to establish them.

The town manager’s declaration will be posted on the town’s website, social media, and cable channel and will be shared with the news media when feasible.

As this is a new process, town staff will make every

attempt to facilitate a smooth transition should the snow emergency routes need to be enforced.

Residents may park on the designated snow emergency routes unless the town manager

has declared a snow or other emergency.

For more information, contact M att Reynal, Public Works operation manager, or M ike Davis, director of Public Works, at 804-752-6875.

N ew scholarships posted to career site for Patrick H enry seniors ASHLAND -- Several new scholarships have been O pportunities Spreadsheet option to view the applica AARP Hanover Chapter Scholarship ($500) posted to the Hanover County Public Schools Career tion process and deadlines for the scholarships listed) – Senior planning to major in special education; 3.0 G PA or higher; strong leadership and citizenship charCounseling website -- https://hcpscareercounseling. -- for seniors at Patrick Henry High School.

Scholarships include: wordpress.com/scholarships/ (click the Scholarship see SENIORS, pg. 17 }

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M O NTPELIER – A forum featuring Dr. M ichael G ill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will get underway at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the M ontpelier Center for Arts and Education at 17205 M ountain Rd. in M ontpelier.

Joining with the Arts and Education Center in sponsoring the event are members of the M ontpelier Ruritan Club.

The superintendent, school staff, principals and elected county officials will update the community on the GILL status of the school district, as well as what the future holds.

Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249.

HANOVER -- The final Hanover County Animal Control rabies vacation clinic of this season will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the East Hanover Rescue Squad at 8105 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $8 per dog or cat.

The veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your vehicle; do not bring pets into the building.

You will complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle.

Drive to the area designated for vaccination.

You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done.

Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated.

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acteristics; strong work ethic; compose an essay on why you have chosen to major in the field of special education.

Ashland Garden Club Scholarship ($500) – Student with a desire to continue their post-high school education study in the following fields: Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, Landscape Design and any other field of study relating to Conservation, 3.0 cumulative GPA, strong leadership/citizenship, demonstrated strong work ethic.

Austin Brown Pleasants Family Memorial Scholarship ($1000) – senior candidates should be active in their school/ community. Choral students are encouraged to apply.

GRASP 2+2 Renewable

No wolf or cat hybrids or animals other than dogs or cats will be vaccinated.

The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year.

Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination.

All dogs and cats (including so-called “barn cats”) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at four months of age.

You also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination.

For more information, call Animal Control at 804-3656485.

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

Scholarships ($1000) – seniors must plan to earn their associates degree at a Virginia Community College and then transfer to a 4-year school for their bachelor’s degree. Students must meet with their high school GRASP Advisor, Mila Spaulding (School Counseling Office) to be eligible.

Hanover County Council of PTAs Senior Scholarship ($600) – senior must be continuing on to either a two‐year or four‐year college or university. To be eligible, a senior or their parent must be a member of a Hanover County PTA/PTSA. The scholarship focuses not solely on academic achievement, but also on a commitment to and engagement in community service.

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SHLAND – Nominations are now being accepted for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Parents, students, educators and the community-at-large are invited to nominate an outstanding teacher by visiting http://www.tcfrichmond.org/Grantseekers/ Awards/REB-Awards-for-TeachingExcellence.

Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 26.

The R.E.B. Awards recognize public school teachers in the metropolitan Richmond area who have distinguished

themselves by their inspiring classroom performance.

Grants ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 each will be given to approximately 15 teachers to support professional development activities.

Recipients will be required to share educational ideas and experiences with fellow teachers.

Eligibility for the award is limited to full-time classroom teachers in grades K-12 who have completed a minimum of three years of full-time service and are employed by the public school divisions of the City of Richmond, counties of

Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico, and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

The program was developed by The Community Foundation and is funded by the R.E.B. Foundation.

Since its inception, $3.5 million has been awarded to over 800 public school instructors.

In the last six years, 15 Hanover County Public Schools teachers have received this distinguished award, including two recipients in 2017.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

Studley Ruritan selling ‘Super Bowl Chili’ Saturday Those wishing to purchase the chili are encouraged to place their orders early.

The price is $8 per quart.

MECHANICSVILLE -- The Studley Ruritan Club’s famous Proceeds benefit the community.

“Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pick-up at the Studley For more information, or to place an order, call Douglas Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Road and Williamsville Road) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Newcomb at 804-730-0570 or any Studley Ruritan Club member.

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Scholarship for Marketing Excellence ($1000) – strong marketing capabilities, future career in Sales and Marketing, well-rounded, strong leadership, school spirit, DECA Club participation a plus, strong academics.

James River Air Conditioning Company: Scholarship for Trade and Technical Excellence ($1000) – interest in Technical TradeHVAC, Plumbing or Electrical career, excellent academic and technical abilities, strong leadership and school spirit.

James River Air Conditioning Company: Outstanding Patriot Scholarship for Excellence in Athletics, Leadership & Citizenship ($5000) – Strong Academics (GPA and demonstrated effort), School Activities, Contributions to Community, Athletic

Performance, Leadership, Patriotism, Citizenship, Technical Capabilities & Career Path a plus.

J.K. Samples Scholarship ($3,000) – senior applicant must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, a commitment to participating in a post-secondary program, strong leadership and citizenship characteristics.

Patriots Athletic Teams Supporters (PATS) Scholarships (four scholarships of $1,000 each) – 3.3 cumulative GPA, full-time student taking at least 5 credits, lettered in two varsity sports, be a member of PATS, clean disciplinary record (see application page for additional criteria).

Thomas L. Purvis Scholarship ($1,000) – Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, senior who has been a scholar athlete while attending

PHHS, should possess high standards of character and leadership.

For more Scholarship Opportunities and upcoming Scholarship Fairs, go to https://

hcpscareercounseling.wordpress.com/scholarships/.

More information may be obtained by contacting Shannon Edwards, career counselor, at spedwards@hcps.us.

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ECHANICSV ILLE -M embers of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will be visiting and donating household items to Richmond’s Ronald M cDonald House at 10:30 a.m. on M onday, Feb. 19.

The Ronald M cDonald House provides a home away

from home for seriously ill children and their families who are being treated in Richmond area hospitals.

For more information about attending the meeting, or becoming a member of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, contact the club’s membership chairman, Debbie Walker, at 804-730-2311 or visit the club’s website at www.

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Social Services offers free tax help HANO V ER -- O n Tuesday evenings from Feb. 6 through April 10, the Hanover County Department of Social Services is offering free help with tax returns for qualified individuals and families.

To be eligible to receive the assistance, income cannot exceed $54,000. You must bring the following: original W-2’s, Social Security Card, dependent Social Security Card, photo identification, and any original tax documents regarding Affordable Health Care - Form 1095 A. When married filing jointly, your spouse must be

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The tax preparation services are available beginning at 5 p.m. on a walk-in basis.

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Weather makeup days announced Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hanover County Public Schools students will be going â&#x20AC;&#x153;fullâ&#x20AC;? days on Feb. 8, 19 and 22 to make up for the recent closings due to inclement weather.

Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, said the days were originally for: professional development, Feb. 8; a student and teacher holiday, now an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? day, Feb. 19; and an early closing for parent-teacher conferences, Feb. 22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In light of the recent inclement weather and loss of instructional time, we want to ensure you

are fully informed of how this currently impacts the school calendar to help eliminate any uncertainty or confusion, as well as help you plan in advance,â&#x20AC;? Whitley said.

Ten inclement weather days were built into the 2017-2018 HCPS school calendar â&#x20AC;&#x153;to recapture lost instructional time and meet state requirements. Some of these days are designated as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bankedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days where a makeup day is not required, while others are designated as makeup days.â&#x20AC;?

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Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The buffet includes: salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, grits, apples, waffles and beverage. The cost is $8 for adults.

Children 6 and under can eat free of charge. Proceeds benefit the Men’s Ministry projects.

Sunday, Feb. 4

All Souls Episcopal Church will hold an Epiphany 5 Service with Eucharist at 9:15 a.m. followed by fellowship and Formation for children and adults. During Adult Formation, the elements of the Daily Office found in the Prayer Book will be examined.

All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nurs-

fee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more informaSaturday, Feb. 10 Pamunkey River Garden tion, call 804-798-6579.

Club will host several clubs at 10:30 a.m. at the Northside Sunday, Feb. 11 Baptist Church at 7600 Studley All Souls Episcopal Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. The will hold an Epiphany 6 event will feature a large silent Service with Eucharist at 9:15 auction, door prizes and floral a.m. followed by fellowship designer Jane Vandenburgh. and Formation for children For more information, contact and adults. dult Formation Sharon Boyles, club president, will explore how Prayer beads at 804-723-4971. are used in many prayer and spiritual practices. All Souls The Independence Ruritan worships at Messiah Lutheran Club will host an All-You-Can- Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Eat Salt Fish Breakfast from Mechanicsville. A nursery will 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit be available for infants and The Arc of Hanover. Breakfast toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. includes: salt herring fillets, Dougherty is the priest. For scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced more information, visit www. apples, cornbread, grits, cof- allsoulsva.org. ery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty is the priest. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org.

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Tuesday, Feb. 13

All Souls Episcopal Church will hold a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Atlee House ta 9077 Atlee Rd. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, a day of penitence, to clean the soul, and a day of celebration and to feast before the beginning of Lent. Also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, it’s a fun way to bring attention the beginning of Lent. All Souls worships Sundays at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty is the priest. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

All Souls invites the Mechanicsville community to its Ash Wednesday Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. Ash Wednesday is the day Christians mark as the first day of Lent, a time for reflection, penitence, and for some fasting, leading up to Easter.

The ashes used are from the previous year’s blessed palms, placed on the foreheads of participants in the sign of the cross

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with the words “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” All Souls worships Sundays at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty is the priest. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org.

Thursday, Feb. 15

John M. Gandy Elementary School’s annual Talent Show will be held during the school day (time to be announced) and 6 p.m. All students are invited to perform. If your child is interested in participating, permission forms may be picked up in the front office, music room, or art room and are due back by Wednesday, Jan. 31. For more information, contact mellenberger@hcps.us, or whales@ hcps.us.

Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Carpentry, and Electricity. These courses will be three credits in the 20182019 school year and take three blocks in a student’s schedule. Transportation is provided to and from THCTT and lunch will be available for students travelling for Trade School classes. Consult with the school counselor during individual academic planning meetings in January/February if interested in Trade School courses. Applications are due

by Feb. 15.

Sunday, Feb. 18

The application period for The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology is open. Trade School classes are open to rising juniors and seniors, including courses in Automotive Technology,

All Souls Episcopal Church will hold a Lent I Service with Eucharist at 9:15 a.m. followed by fellowship and Formation for children and adults. Adult Formation will explore Ageing Issues in the community. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty is the priest. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org.

ology as a Rhodes Scholar at the Queen’s College in Oxford. He received a master’s in divinity and an honorary doctorate in divinity from the Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church in 1966 and has lived in Church Hill since 1970.

The program is a free community event sponsored by Reynolds

Multicultural Enrichment Council for the purpose of encouraging cultural diversity throughout the Reynolds campuses and communities.

For more information, contact Lisa Bishop at lbishop@ reynolds.edu or 804-523-5220.

Information submitted by Steve Vehorn, Reynolds assistant director of public relations.

“It’s important that this stays Hanover County Public Schools designed to upgrade infrastruc- on the board’s priority list.”

Continued from pg. 15 The board will take action ture and provide laptops for to continue its commitment to teachers, and, eventually, stu- on the proposed list of initiatives in April. a five-year technology plan for dents.

OBITUARIES

Ashworth; grandson, Robbie Ashworth; mother-in-law, Ethel Continued from pg. 13 Pitchford; and niece, Janie Bleeker. She is survived by her Teresa befriended just about husband of 57 years, Rob-ert everyone she encountered.

W. PitchKnown as “mom” to many, ford; Teresa shared her love with daugheveryone she met — even takters, ing in someone in need and Amy caring for them as if they were her own. The most important Ashthing to her was spending worth time with family and loved and BARBARA PITCHFORD ones. Teresa was preceded in Donna Barbara Ann (Blanchard) death by her father, Thomas SpringPitchford, lovingly known as PITCHFORD Edmonds Sr., and her daughter, “Nana,” passed away unexpectfield Misty Jung. Left to cherish her edly on January 18, 2018. She (Case); memory are her husband, Don was born in Richmond on grandchildren, Jamie Pfeifer; mother, Peggy Neece November 28, 1940. She gradu- Ashworth, Beth Dickson (Hewey); sons, Richard Jung ated from Saint Vincent DePaul (Evan), Emily Ashworth and Jr. (Melinda) and Hewey Jung Catholic School and attended Andrew Springfield; brother, (Angel); two grandchildren, Breanu College. She retired W.B “Bud” Blanchard Jr. Cheyenne and Tempest Jung; from VEPCO after 23 years.

(Carolyn); sister, Jeannine siblings, Thomas Edmonds She was preceded in death by Blackburn (Bill); motherher parents, Beth Blanchard, Jr., Michael Neece and Jewel in-law, Becky Pitchford; and Ruby and W. Boyce Blanchard numerous nieces and nephews.

Neece; a host of beloved extended family; as well as her Sr.; sisters, Betty Burton and A Celebration of Life was held devoted friend, Jon. A memori- Annette Freed; brother, Ernie at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January al service will be held at 2 p.m. Blanchard; son-in-law, Steve 27, 2018, at Trinity Christian on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the March of Dimes (www.marchofdimes. org). A remembrance website has been created in honor of Teresa at www.forevermissed. com/teresa-pfeifer.

Church at 8469 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.

The family wishes to thank Dr. J. Provenzano for his excellent care.

ANN RUDACILLE

Ann Bryant Rudacille joined her beloved Rudy in heaven on January 20, 2018.

In addition to her husband of 58 years, Glenn Smith “Rudy” Rudacille Sr., she was preceded in death by her parents, Hilda Beane Schaum, James Bladen Bryant and RUDACILLE

Katherine Garrett Bryant; and her sister, Martha Browning

Bryant. She is survived by her five loving children, Melanie Rudacille Norwood, Allyson Rudacille Stumbo (Brian), Susan Rudacille Lawton (Tim), Glenn Smith Rudacille Jr. (Elizabeth) and James Byrne Rudacille (Wendy); 11 beloved grandchildren, Sarah Norwood, Ryan Norwood, Mark Norwood, Bryson Stumbo, Kelly Lawton Webster, Cary Lawton, Scott Rudacille, Jordan Rudacille, Collin Rudacille, Rachel Rudacille and Jessica Rudacille; six great-grandchildren, Campbell Norwood, Keller Russell, Owen Webster, Rosie Webster, Noah Rudacille and Brooklynn Rudacille; her sister, Cynthia Lacy Bryant; several nieces and nephews; her special friend, Linda Dudley; her work family; and her former son-in-law, Walter Norwood Jr. Born on July 9, 1935, Ann grew up in Fredericksburg. She graduated from James Monroe High

School and earned her degree in nursing from the Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing. She and Rudy were married on February 17, 1956.

After working a short time in Ashland, she put her career on hold to raise their family and enthusiastically support her husband’s coaching career. In her late 30s, Ann re-entered the workforce as an R.N. at Stuart Circle Hospital, working her way up to nurse manager on 2 North. She had a passion for nursing and will be remembered for her kind and caring bedside manner, warmhearted interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. In 1984, she was awarded the prestigious Walter Cooley Distinguished Service Award given for outstanding employee service to Stuart Circle Hospital, an honor she treasured. She was highly respected in her field. Upon the see OBITUARIES, pg. 22 }

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Joshua Huff, Jordan Hendrick, Ty Hendrick and Rachel Huff; Continued from pg. 21 and three great-grandchildren, closing of Stuart Circle Hospital, Easton Hendrick, River Hendrick and Rylan Detrick.

Ann worked part-time in the Mr. Taylor served for over 33 office of Drs. Titus, Hendrix, years in the Fire Department Turner, Pahle and Christensen for the City of Richmond until the time of her death.

Ann was a strong, independent and retired as a Division Chief. He was a deacon at woman with infinite wisdom and a gentle demeanor. She was Knox Reformed Presbyterian Church, a member of the selfless, always putting others’ Richmond Retired Firefighters needs before her own. She was generous, thoughtful, support- Association and more recently ive, devoted and a great listener. the Three Chopt Road Church of Christ. He was an avid golfer These are among the qualities and was a longtime member that made her the beautiful of the Hollows Golf Course in wife, mother, grandmother, Montpelier. He enjoyed fishing, great-grandmother, daughter, helping others in their time of sister, friend and nurse that need, she was. Ann was the heart and of the family and always had loved their best interests in mind. She being a took pride in her meticulous grandrecordkeeping and organizadaddy. tional skills. She enjoyed readThe ing, shopping, watching her family backyard birds, vacationing at thanks the beach, playing Canasta and, his lovabove all, spending time with ing careher loved ones. Funeral services givers, EVERETT TAYLOR were private. Memorial contriNancy butions may be made to Poplar Gresham, Berkise Roker and Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Gloryah Smith from H.E.L.P.S. Charles City Road, Henrico, Home Health Care and Lisa VA 23231. Monaghan Funeral Kirby from At Home Care Home at 7300 Creighton Hospice. A Celebration of Life Parkway in Mechanicsville was service was held at 11 a.m. on in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Online condolences can be left the Three Chopt Church of at www.monaghanfunerals.com. Christ at 9500 Three Chopt Road. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the EVERETT TAYLOR Alzheimer’s Association or Everett D. Taylor, 82, Fighting More Than Fire Inc. while resting peacefully in Bliley’s Staples Mill at 8510 his home in Glen Allen, Staples Mill Road was in charge went to be with the Lord on of arrangements.

January 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his JAMES TAYLOR parents, Everett Sr. and Clara James Andrew Taylor passed Bennett Taylor of Richmond; away peacefully with family by and his grandson, Nathaniel his side on January 19, 2018.

Huff of Mechanicsville. He He was born on November is survived by his wife of 62 27, 1929, near Barnesville, years, Esther Mundie Taylor; three daughters, Terry Detrick Georgia, to the late Lawrence and Iris Taylor. He was a loving (Mark), Sherri Huff (Steve) husband, dad and pawpaw. He and Marjorie Hendrick; sonwas married to the love of his in-law, David Hendrick; eight life, Ruth Belton Taylor, for 64 grandchildren, Corey Detrick (Erin), Glenn Detrick (Kayla), years. The two began their lives together in Burlington, North Corporal Dylan Hendrick (Hannah), Jesse Hendrick, Carolina, where their three chil-

dren were born and raised till 1977. He began his career at Western Electric, which transitioned into AT&T and eventuJAMES TAYLOR ally Lucent Technologies. It was his career with them that brought him and his family to the Richmond area, where he settled in Mechanicsville. Upon his retirement, he worked at the Missionary Learning Center in Rockville. No matter where his path took him; his family, church and faith were at the forefront of his life. He enjoyed taking family vacations, hiking, exploring nature, sailing, reading, gardening, and talking about any topic that may interest someone. He wore the hat of “handyman extraordinaire” with much pride. Children include Annette Taylor of Wilmington North Carolina, Linda Zimmer and husband Scott of Henrico, and Robin Wring and husband Tom of Aylett. Grandchildren consist of Brandee Cheatham and husband Jamie of Sandston and Andrew Wring of Aylett .

Great-grandchildren consist of Quinton and Chase Cheatham of Sandston. Extended family members include Steve Dial and Ray Whitt. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Britt. Jim had many additional relatives and friends that were a part of his life. He had a deep love for his family, as well as his church family. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville VA 23111. Please note “Roof Fund in memory of Jim Taylor” on the memo line.

NANCY TAYLOR

Nancy Gale Tignor Taylor, 78, of Mechanicsville went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born Friday, January 26, 1940, in Richmond, she was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Wilson Tignor Sr. and Martha Jennings “Jane’” (Deaner) Tignor; NANCY TAYLOR and her brother, Aubrey Wilson Tignor, Jr. Nancy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert William Taylor, three sons, Barry William Taylor, Stuart Wayne Taylor (Kim) and Travis Wray Taylor (Anne); two grandchildren, Justin Ryan Taylor (Kathryn) and Alexa Nicole Taylor; and two stepgrandchildren, Chelsea Marie Stabler and Ian Kendall Waite.

She loved being “Nannie” to her grandchildren. Nancy also leaves to cherish her loving memory, her double first cousin, Fay Tignor Moss (Calvin); her sister-in-law, Peggy Eanes Tignor; her best friend Beverly Sutton (Tommy); and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nancy graduated in 1958 from John Marshall High School.

She was a “band girl” during high school and again 50 years later for the John Marshall Alumni Band in support of her husband. Nancy was a housewife following the birth of her first son. She was active in PTA from the time her first child entered school until many years after her last child had graduated. She held many PTA offices at the local, district, and state levels, serving as Virginia PTA President from 1991-1993 and having as the theme of her presidency “All Children-Our Children”. She was active in supporting the adoption of “May the Month for Children” at the state level. Nancy also see OBITUARIES, pg. 25 }

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was, for many years, a fixture at the Hanover County School Board meetings, attending to advocate for all children and their education. Nancy enjoyed supporting and being involved in the sports her children and grandchildren participated in including; swimming, basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Nancy was an expert seamstress, loved sewing and making clothes, including doll clothes for family and friends.

She enjoyed crocheting baby blankets and other items for family, friends, her doctors, dentists, and nurses; giving

others warmth and a reminder of her love. Nancy was known for her unending generosity, dedicated love for others, and her clever and quick-witted sense of humor. She possessed an unrelenting will to fight even during the most challenging times that serves as an inspiration to those she leaves behind. She was a trusted confidante who listened and provided honest feedback without judgement to many throughout her life. Those who sought to comfort her during her many physical challenges were comforted themselves by simply being in her presence.

She will be greatly missed by the many lives she touched.

Nancy loved her Lord and

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GREGORY WOODFIN

Gregory Scott Woodfin, 58, went home to be with his Lord after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty P. Woodfin, and his sister, Melody W. Harris.

Greg is survived by his loving family: wife, Dale E. Woodfin; daughters, Kelly H. McCray, (Eric) and Stacy A. Henry; and son, Gregory Scott Woodfin Jr. He also is survived by his father, Lennie Earl Woodfin; and grandchildren, Madison and Austin McCray. Frank M. Harris, brother-in-law to Greg, has been a true brother.

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Teresa Lloyd, (Tom). He leaves his niece, Rachel H. Prokmen; (Adrian) and nephew, Travis M. Harris (Angela); and other family members. Mr. Woodfin was an Eagle Scout and a Mason. He was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville. Greg loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He was a lover of history and had a wealth of knowledge. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He will be dearly missed. His Shih-Tzu (Patches) was his best friend and companion. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville, VA. The family wishes to thank the church for their prayers, love and support over the years.

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days are “banked” days that do not require a makeup day.

Days five, six and seven are designated as makeup days. The remaining inclement weather days (eight, nine and 10) are designated as banked days that do not require a makeup day.

“To date, we have used a total of six inclement weather days,” he added. “The first four days were ‘banked’ days (no makeup required), and the remaining two days (Jan. 17-18; days five and six) are required makeup days.”

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community.

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

www.allsoulsva.org

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

Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454. 3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11:15a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments & Adult Formation. immanueloc.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

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

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

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!

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

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

Family oriented & God-centered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Family comes through for Hall of Famers

By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Family was the theme Friday night as the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed its fifth class in a ceremony at the school. Four multi-sport standouts and one successful coach officially entered the ranks of the Lee-Davis athletic elite, and one of last year’s inductees served as a common thread.

Buddy Gregory, the school’s football coach from 1968-1976 and a 2017 inductee, introduced one of two former quarterbacks of his who was inducted Friday night – Doug Melton. Gregory’s son, Greg, was also inducted Friday, with his sister, Tammy Kelley, introducing him.

Family was everywhere even when you took the Gregorys out of the equation. The late Ron Wooddy, a three-sport standout in the early 1960s, was represented at the podium by his son, Tyler. Kenny Lewis, who coached the Confederates to two baseball championships, discussed meeting his wife through his work at Lee-Davis.

But it was former football standout Jock Jones who told the most poignant family story, detailing growing up without his parents after his father killed his mother.

The Hall of Fame Committee also honored the late Mickey Byrd, a 35-year educator who

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The Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was honored in an induction ceremony at Lee-Davis High School Friday. Those accepting awards are (left to right): former head baseball coach Kenny Lewis; multi-sport athlete and former NFL player Jock Jones; multi-sport athlete Greg Gregory; multi-sport athlete Doug Melton; and Tyler Wooddy, who accepted the award for his late father, multi-sport athlete Ron Wooddy.

Greg Gregory coached baseball at Lee-Davis Gregory started at quarterfrom 1979-1982 and died last back for his father for two and February.

Here are the stories of the a half seasons, taking over midway through his sophomore class of 2018.

year. He was an all-state selection and led the Confederates to the Central Region championship as a junior in 1974 before graduating in 1976 and playing

quarterback for the University his playing career wrapped up, coaching at numerous colleges, of Richmond.

Gregory also starred in most recently as the offensive basketball and baseball, but he stuck with football even after see FAMILY, pg. 30

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Patriots hold off L-D challenges in sweep

By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – The jumpers weren’t falling for the Lee-Davis boys, while the layups were going down for Patrick Henry. Those factors told the story as the Patriots won 62-51 on the road Friday night.

Patrick Henry (5-11) got off to a quick start and led by double digits for most of the first half before an Adonis Carroll dunk touched off a 12-3 run that brought the Confederates within six points late in the third quarter.

But Devyn Coles, the Patriots’ lightning-quick junior point guard, scored the next six points to spark a 13-2 run that effectively put Lee-Davis away.

Coles had 10 of his 27 points in the first quarter as Patrick Henry jumped out to a 16-5 lead with the Confederates (4-10) starting off cold from the outside. He and backcourtmate Jamel Jackson heated up again in the late stages, combining for 11 of the Patriots’ 21 fourth-quarter points to salt away the game.

“We tell them every night, ‘Don’t tell yourself short. You guys are two of the best guards in the area,” said Patriots head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson. “Both of them are explosive. They played well tonight. They stuck to the game plan and kept attacking.”

Sophomore center Chris Osuanah, who spent time on the junior varsity earlier in the year, chipped in five points to solidify the interior for the undersized Patriots. But the key factor in the game was how consistently Coles and Jackson were able to join him near the Anderson said. “Tonight, they rim. gave us the paint, so we took it.”

“We tell them to take Dontae Baker led Lee-Davis what the defense gives them,” with 12 points, while Carroll,

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Top left, Lee-Davis’ Adonis Carroll (33) clears the crowd for a jump shot in the Patrick Henry boys’ 62-51 victory over the host Confederates Friday. Top right, Patrick Henry’s Chris Osuanah (24) forces a shot through the block attempt by Carroll. Left, Patrick Henry’s Ava Smith (25) eludes the block attempt by Lee-Davis defender Corinne Leonard (32) in the Patriots’ 50-42 overtime victory Friday. Smith finished with 16 points.

pened had the Confederates spent more time playing like they did near the end of the third quarter.

“It’s obviously frustrating to lose a game when we played the way that we played,” LeeDavis coach Chad Bishop said.

“They made some runs. They show how well they can play in spurts, but they’ve got to do it for the entire game.”

James Wallace III and Avery Fusco chipped in 10 each. But coach Chad Bishop was left to wonder what would have hap-

Patriot girls win in overtime Ava Smith scored six points in overtime as the Patrick Henry girls made good on a late rally to pick up a 50-42 road victory over Lee-Davis in a back-and-forth game Friday

night.

The Confederates (3-11) led by three in the final minute, but the Patriots pressed effectively enough to get opportunities to tie the game at the free-throw line. They continued to tighten the screws defensively in overtime, shutting out Lee-Davis from the field and allowing just three Codie Heilig free throws.

Patrick Henry standout JaBryah Havercamp had 21 points and 11 rebounds, but the Confederates held her to two points in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Patriots 11-5 to force overtime. Smith took control in the extra period and finished with 16 points and 10

rebounds.

“Lee-Davis did a great job taking [Havercamp] away in the second half. It gave us a hard time to deal with that,” said Patrick Henry girls basketball head coach Phillip Cobb. “With them taking JaBryah away, Ava Smith really stepped up when we needed her at the end of the game.”

Jamie Hughes had 15 rebounds for the Patriots (5-8).

Heilig had 10 of her 14 points from the free-throw line.

Boys PATRICK HENRY — Coles 27, Jackson 10, Ailor 6, Foster 6, Brown 8, Keller 0, Shelton 0, Franke 0, Perry 0, Osuanah 5. Totals 21 17-28 62.

LEE-DAVIS — Christian 4, Wallace 10, Baker 12, Keech 0, Berry 5, Fusco 10, Sparks 0, Carroll 10.

Totals 18 13-19 51.

P. Henry 16 11 14 21 — 62 Lee-Davis 5 12 16 18 — 51 3-point goals — PH: Coles 2, Brown; L-D: Baker, Berry.

Girls PATRICK HENRY — Rhodes 5, Draper 0, Miceli 0, Hughes 2, DeShazo 0, Mullins 0, Havercamp 21, Radcliffe 6, Smith 16. Totals 17 16-34 50.

LEE-DAVIS — Talley 6, Sweeney 0, Huber 0, Bassett 7, Harding 3, Heller 6, Bond 3, Brooks 3, Heilig 14.

Totals 10 19-33 42.

P. Henry 11 11 12 5 11 — 50 Lee-Davis 9 10 9 11 3 — 42 3-point goals — L-D Bassett 2, Harding.

Atlee boys, Hanover girls earn split in DH

By Andrew Blair For The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover and Atlee, two high schools separated by less than five miles, couldn’t have played a pair of games that looked and felt more different in boys’ and girls’ basketball action at Hanover High School Friday.

After Hanover’s girls’ clobbered Atlee by 30 points in a game that was basically over before the end of the first quarter, the Raiders’ boys’ used strong play late in the third quarter and into the fourth to best the Hawks 80-70 in the nightcapper that was close most of the way.

Atlee’s boys’ withstood a brilliant performance by Hanover junior Will Fahed, who couldn’t miss on his way to a game-high 37 points.

Instead, the Raiders relied on a strength-in-numbers approach to ultimately wear down the Hawks. Five players tallied a combined 68 points, led by senior point guard Carson Miller’s 23, including 16 in the pivotal second half.

Sophomore Tyler Warren (15 points) and senior Cameron Smith (12 points) also reached double figures.

Fahed tallied 19 first half points and continued his torrid shooting after intermission as Hanover clung to a one-point lead (49-48) late in the third quarter.

Atlee stayed close, though, enduring a more than two-minute drought without a point.

Following a timeout late in the third quarter, the Raiders immediately went on a 9-0 run to take an eight-point lead that they would never relinquish.

Miller supplied six points in that decisive span.

A Fahed basket in the closing seconds of the third got

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Above, Hanover’s Trevor Brooks fouls Atlee’s Dennie Oliver in the second quarter of the Raider boys’ 80-70 win over the host Hawks Friday. Oliver made both of his free throws, tying the back-and-forth game at 16-16 with 7:05 left in the second quarter.

Right, Atlee’s Kelly Ayer is trapped in the corner by Hanover defenders Shelby Walker (left) and Rachel Metzger (right) as Hanover head coach Mike Rohr watches from the sidelines in the Hawks girls’ 53-23 win. Metzger was able to strip the ball from Ayer.

Hanover within five, but Atlee surged again, turning their initial blitz into a 17-5 charge that pushed their advantage to double digits, 65-54. Miller supplied 12 points in those momentumaltering moments.

The Raiders’ defense also intensified. The ball was humming on offense. They turned seemingly every Hanover error into an easy transition basket.

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section was in a full-throated roar. Atlee fans knew what everyone else was witnessing: Game. Set. Match.

First-year Atlee coach Rally Axselle got a good sampling of an emotional and fiercely fought rivalry contested between two schools in such close proximity to one another.

“It was pretty cool to be a part of the rivalry, see how intense it is and how both teams

really got after it. It’s a great rivalry and both teams played hard. It was fun to be a part of this atmosphere,” Axselle said.

“We need to keep after it and play 32 minutes and not let up at all.”

Amid all the excitement in an intense, tangy and physical game, Miller seemed the most poised of anyone. He is a player who any coach or program would love to have at the

controls – one who knows his role, is an effective facilitator, sets tone, dictates tempo and, as he proved, can score when necessary.

“My teammates have a lot of faith in me to score and our offense is run through swinging the ball a lot,” Miller said.

“Really, coach [Axselle] did a great job of putting plays in to give everybody a chance. I tried to dish and create for others,

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For his part, Fahed maneuvered himself brilliantly when Hanover’s offense was at its best, finding his sweet spots on the perimeter and using his feathery jumper to nearly set the nets ablaze, knocking down six triples. But in the late stages when Atlee took control, they did a better job of locating him.

The Raiders outscored Hanover by 10 points (44-34) in the second half.

Fahed and freshman guard D.J. Sims (10 points) supplied more than 65 percent of Hanover’s scoring. The Hawks were without the contributions of senior guard Jaylin Ross, who sustained an elbow injury in an early-week loss to Patrick Henry.

It’s obvious that Hanover (1-12) is a better team than their record indicates. Three of their losses have come by two points or less. After losing four starters from last year’s Group 4A state semifinal team, it is also, at times, apparent that the team’s margin of error is so minute that the squad can’t afford much of a letdown.

“We’re getting better and better each game, so we have to keep plugging,” said Hawks’ head coach Darren Thornton. see SPLIT, pg. 31

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R-MC’s Turner draws a foul

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coordinator at Texas Southern.

While he discussed fond memories of his time as a pitcher at Lee-Davis and the long leash he enjoyed u n d e r c o a c h S t e v e Fo r n a s h , he looked back most wistfully at his time on the footGREG GREGORY ball field.

“Our group of guys who came through in my class, I think we kind of set a standard,” he said. “The whole community got behind us. I don’t know if it’s ever been like that since then, but that place was packed a lot – a lot. There was electricity in the air.

“We had a good football team, a really good football team. I don’t know if we’re the best football team that ever played here, but I know in my junior and senior years will at least be in the conversation.”

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but it was football where his star shone brightest. His talent on the gridiron carried him far away from Mechanicsville – first to Virginia Tech, where he was a centerpiece on Frank Beamer’s first defenses at the school, and later to the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, where he played for a first-time head coach, soon to be fired, by the name of Bill Belichick.

Jones played five years in the NFL before an injury forced him into retirement, but those heights were a far cry from his time playing football, basketball and running track at Lee-Davis.

He was an all-state performer Jock Jones at tailback, but had his greatJones, a 1986 graduate, was est success as a linebacker at a three-sport star at Lee-Davis, Virginia Tech and in the NFL.

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Randolph-Macon guard Korey Turner (1) draws a fouls as he pulls up for a jump shot in the Yellow Jackets’ 68-47 victory over visiting Randolph College Saturday. Tuner was one of four Yellow Jackets in double figures with 10 points.

They were even farther from his early childhood, when his father killed his mother when Jock was just two years old, scattering him and his three siblings to the houses of different family members.

“We had a very strong support system in our family,” he said. “Our family rallied behind us and they took us all in and they made sure that we were cared for and loved just like we were their own kids.

“My grandmother made sure that everybody knew what they were doing, and she made sure that these four kids were going to stay close together. We didn’t go to the same house at

nighttime. We did go to the same school, and we lived right beside each other, and she made sure of that.”

Jones described a childhood that was difficult in some ways, detailing his family’s outhouse and having to chop wood for heat in the winter.

But his extended family and his coaches at Lee-Davis kept him focused on the path that led him to the NFL. “All through that time, I never knew I was poor. I never knew it,” he said. “I thought I was one of the richest kids in the neighborhood because my family had so much love and support. I didn’t always get what

KENNY LEWIS

I wanted, but I always had what I needed.”

Kenny Lewis Lewis is the only 2018 inductee who didn’t attend Lee-Davis, but his love for the school runs just as deep as his classmates’. He remains at the school as a social studies teacher and coached the Confederate

baseball team from 1993-2015, winning Group AAA state championships in 1997 – the first state title in school history – and 2001. He was named the Virginia High School Coaches Association coach of the year in 2002 and compiled a 350-125 record as a coach.

Lewis also coached the LeeDavis golf team from 20042015 and served as an assistant football coach from 1987-1996, but had his greatest success on the diamond. He was quick to give credit to all his former players and the way they created a family in the Lee-Davis see FAMILY, pg. 31

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Hanover’s Sarah Johnson grabs a rebound over Atlee’s Laci Miller in the Hawks’ 53-23 victory over the host Raiders Friday.

Johnson had seven points in the game.

Continued from pg. 29

“One of the main things we talk about is to have four or five guys in double figures. Some other guys have to step up—and I do think we have those guys. It just didn’t happen tonight.”

On the girls’ side, Hanover pummeled Atlee, building a 29-point lead at halftime and went on to a 53-23 victory.

Hawks’ senior point guard Rachael Metzger led everyone with 17 points.

FAMILY Continued from pg. 30

baseball program.

“Baseball is a numbers game,” he said. “I don’t recall anyone’s batting average. I don’t recall anyone’s earned-run average. I don’t recall slugging percentage, on-base percentage.

But I do recall the time that we spent together. I can remember the highs of state champion-

Hanover, despite enjoying huge leads, sustained their effort level, had active hands on defense and their constant Dave Lawrence/The Local activity created plenty of scorRandolph-Macon’s Becca Arrington (4) goes up for two oin the Yellow Jackets’ 73-43 victory over Roanoke Saturday. ing opportunities, many of which came within close range 15-27 70.

0, Fowler 0, Palya 0, Long 0. Totals of the basket.

Boys ATLEE (8-8) — Miller 23, Warren 15, Smith 12, Catterton 9, Cook 9, Williams 6, Baitinger 3, Claiborne 2, Oliver 1, Karabiac 0.

Totals 28 18-26 80.

HANOVER (1-12) — Fahed 37, Sims 10, Wallace 6, Hudson 4, Bunch 4, Brooks 4, Luck 2, McCormick 2, Murphy 1, Stephens 0. Totals 23

ships and the lows of any loss.

I’m grateful that the game of baseball brought us together.”

That wasn’t the only relationship Lewis got out of his coaching career. When he first came to the school, he hadn’t yet found a place to live, and longtime Lee-Davis football coach Mac McConnell invited him to do laundry at his house. That invitation turned into much more when Lewis came over and met McConnell’s

18 14-20 53.

ATLEE (9-7) — Maxson 6, A.Youssef 6, Ayer 3, Babbs 2, Rucker 2, Miller 2, N. Youssef 2, Anna 0, Green 0, Puttkammer 0, Raso 0, Vandenhoff 0. Totals 9 2-2 23.

Girls Hanover 12 24 16 1 — 53 HANOVER (10-5) —Metzger Atlee 2 5 6 10 — 23 17, Mardigian 10, Davis 8, Johnson 3-point goals — HAN: 5, Walker 4, Casey 3, Russell 2, Mardigian, 2, Casey; ATL: Maxson, Jacobs 2, Carbone 0, Carr 0, Miller 2, Ayer.

Atlee 13 23 21 23 — 80 Hanover 16 20 16 18 — 70 3-point goals — ATL: Miller 4, Smith, Baitinger; HAN: Fahed 6, Wallace 2, Hudson.

daughter, Kimberlee, to whom Mechanicsville of the early he’s been married for 28 years. 1970s “wasn’t the thriving metropolis it is today” by way of thanking his siblings for spendDoug Melton Melton, a 1973 gradu- ing so much time at his games. ate, was a four-year starter at He also had kind words to say quarterback and also lettered about the coaches who helped in basketball and baseball. He him realize his potential.

“I wasn’t blessed with a lot of graduated as one of the most prolific passers in Virginia High natural ability,” he said. “I wasn’t School League history, passing big, I wasn’t strong, I wasn’t fast for 3,815 yards and earning all- or quick. If there were videos of state honors.

Melton noted that the see FAMILY, pg. 32

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FAMILY

Datovech, Patriots get the win

Continued from pg. 31

me, you’d be able to see that.

“All the success I had as a football player or basketball player or a baseball player was based on skills I learned from the coaches here at Lee-Davis.

In all the games I played in, I don’t ever remember going into a game where I didn’t feel like I was prepared, that I didn’t have a chance of winning that game. And that says a lot of the coaches.”

DOUG MELTON

Ron Wooddy Hall of Fame Committee described Wooddy, a 1964 President Russ Abernathy graduate, as perhaps the greatest all-around athlete in the school’s history, and it’s hard to argue with the assessment.

He played football, basketball and baseball, earning all-region honors as well as the nod as team MVP in football and basketball as a senior.

Wooddy continued his multitasking ways in college at Richmond Professional Institute, now Virginia Commonwealth University, where he played basketball and Dave Lawrence/The Local baseball. (It’s worth pointing out Patrick Henry’s Paul Datovech swims to victory in 1:00.03 in the boys 100-yard backstroke in a win over Goochland Saturday. that like now, the school didn’t have a football team.) He played point guard on the court and ling even after college, earnshortstop and catcher on the ing induction into the Amateur RON WOODDY diamond, and continued excel- Softball Association Richmond Hall of Fame in 1986.

Wooddy died in 2004 and was represented by his son, Tyler, who seemed a bit surprised at just how accomplished his father truly was.

“He never really spoke much about his accomplishments when he was here, but he did speak a lot about his friends,” Tyler said. “I think we’ve heard over and over how important that is. These are all team sports, but it doesn’t start when you join the team. It starts in backyards, it starts at home, and it starts with the support of your family and friends.”

Courtesy of Lee-Davis High School Chip Knighton can be Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Jock Jones (55) is shown in NFL action against the Minnestota Vikings. reached at sports@mechlocal.

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF ACTION VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HANOVER COUNTY IN RE: SARAH LOGRETA J. MUTCHIE Case No: CL17003307-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to establish the Last Will and Testament of Sarah Logreta J. Mutchie, deceased.

It appearing that the suit requires notice to Sarah Logreta J. Mutchie’s heirsat-law and the named beneficiaries and successors in interest under her purported Will, and it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the current residence address and location of Alan Newman, it is hereby ORDERED that the said Alan Newman, son of the deceased Shirley Ann Mutchie Holter, if living, and his heirs or successors in interest if he be deceased, appear on or before February 13, 2018, at 9:00 A.M., in the Clerk’s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect his interests.

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HANOVER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 1-17 Five Year Update An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted September 11, 2013, pursuant to Section 15.22204, 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendments will include text changes as well as changes to Comprehensive Plan maps.

In general, changes to the text include: • Update population growth forecast assumptions • Update Community Facility planning based on new population growth forecasts • Addition of information from various studies, data sources and new policy initiatives • Addition of a reference to corridor alignment specifications for Atlee Station Road (Route 637) • Addition of a new section, Active and Healthy Living, with a goal of Hanover County being a community that supports the physical, social, and mental well-being of all its citizens to help create vibrant and safe places to live.

• Change the Agricultural designation to Commercial for an area on the south and west line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) between its intersection with Mile Branch Road (State Route 703) and the Goochland County Line • Change the Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre) designation to Industrial for an area north of Virginia Crane Drive (State Route 821) at its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) • Change the Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre) designation to Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre) for an area on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) east of its intersection with Meadow Drive (State Route 1120) • Enlarge the Commercial node designation at the intersections of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156), Beulah Church Road (State Route 633), Crown Hill Road (State Route 632), and Rockhill Road (State Route 619)

Major Thoroughfare Plan • Eliminate a proposed Major Collector (100-ft ROW) from Woodside Lane (Town of Ashland Road) to Interstate 95 • Eliminate a proposed Minor Collector (60-ft ROW) east of the Chickahominy River from Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) to Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) • Eliminate a proposed Minor Arterial (100-ft ROW) east of the Chickahominy River from Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Growth Management Conservation & Suburban Development Route 360) to Creighton Road (State Route 615) Plan Map • Expand the Suburban Service Area on the south and west line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) between its All other Comprehensive Plan maps have been updated to reflect intersection with Mile Branch Road (State Route 703) and existing conditions and proposed community facilities. the Goochland County Line The proposed changes are contained in the draft document dated November 16, 2017. Citizens may view the draft General Land Use Plan & Major Thoroughfare Plan Map Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, including all accompanying maps: General Land Use Plan • Density range for the Suburban General designation The office of the Hanover County Planning Department, changed from 1-4 dwelling units per acre to 1.5 to 3.5 located at the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover dwelling units per acre and the Suburban High designation Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, Monday through Friday, between changed from 4-8 dwelling units per acre to 3.5-8 the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or: dwelling units per acre • Eliminate the Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per The Hanover county website at https://www.hanovercounty. acre) designation; areas with this designation on the 2012 gov/879/Comp-Plan-Update-2017-Draft-Items General Land Use Plan map re-designated as Suburban Facebook at www.facebook.com/2017CompPlan/ General with a recommended density range of 1.5-3.5 Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning dwelling units per acre Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The changes to the Comprehensive Plan maps include amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission following a series of community meetings and work sessions.

The changes to the Comprehensive Plan maps are generally summarized as follows:

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Cheering on Atlee

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

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

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

Local teen taking talents to Texas

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

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

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

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

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 been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator.

The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development.

VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-28-15(c), AM. 1-17, C FALLS II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to amend the conceptual plan for C-28-15(c), C Falls, L.L.C., et al., zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-07-4029, 778706-0802, 7787-06-0279, 7787-05-0774, 7787-161009, 7777-96-4624, 7777-86-8580, 7777-85-7641, 7777-87-3089, 7777-97-2718, 7777-98-9007 and 7777-98-4439, consisting of approximately 179.38 acres, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Holly Hill Road (State Route 713) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit changes to the conceptual plan west of Holly Hill Road. The total number of dwelling units would remain at 404 units with a gross density of 2.25 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-30-05(c), AM. 1-17, KRICKOVIC & ZIEGLER, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-30-05(c), AM. 1-15, Lindsay Meadows Homeowners Association, on GPIN 8717-91-3017, consisting of approximately 1.14 acres, zoned RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions, and located on the south line of Constance Hill Lane (State Route 2090) near the terminus of the cul-de-sac HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would add Hardi-Plank exterior siding to the list of exceptions to the requirement for use of brick or stone on 50% of the exterior. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-9-17, THE MCGURN COMPANY, INC. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fast food restaurant with a drive-through on GPIN 7787-34-0478 (part), consisting of approximately 0.82 acres, zoned M-2, Light Industrial District, and located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Greentop Center Drive (State Route 1024) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial.

(PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE 18-02, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-275, general requirements for signs in the business districts, to provide that general advertising signs may be permitted in the B-2, Community Business District as a Special Exception.

(PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-03, EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARDS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-20, Conditional Uses in the A-1, Agricultural District; Section 26-21, Special Exceptions in the A-1, Agricultural District; and Section 26-36, Special Exceptions in the AR-6, Agricultural Residential District, to provide that equipment storage yards are permitted as a Special Exception in those zoning districts, and to remove provisions permitting such use in the A-1, Agricultural District as a Conditional Use as part of a commercial landscaping operation.

(PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-05, STANDARDS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-279, standards for home occupations, to provide greater flexibility on conditions related to the floor area, the number of nonresident employees, the number of required parking spaces, and the permitted vehicles for such use. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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Mechanicsville native joins in launching insurance startup Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHM O ND – A M echanicsville native recently launched Pogo Insurance, an online commercial insurance agency for the self-employed.

Hannah G ormanlove Sullivan and Jade Sullivan offer Pogo Insurance, which they said helps freelancers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone in between, find the right kind of insurance for their business.

G ormanlove Sullivan grew up in M echanicsville, graduating from Atlee High School in 2008. She attended V CU for undergrad, double majoring in Sociology and M ass Communications.

In 2012, Hannah met Jade at V CU Brandcenter, while attending an innovation and design graduate program.

The two graduated in 2014 with their M aster’s degrees in Business.

With both women’s back-

ground in design, launching a business insurance startup doesn’t seem like a natural connection.

Steve Love, Hannah’s father, has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, owning several companies and brokerages. His industry expertise, paired with Hannah and Jade’s design and user experience skills, allowed Pogo to come to life in December 2017.

Hannah said that starting Pogo was a greater challenge than she or Jade anticipated. She said there were many moving parts, none of which they had experience handling.

“In school, you come up with a great idea, pitch it, and think, ‘Wow, I did it. It’s complete.’ After grad school, we worked at a creative agency.

O ur job was to come up with the creative. You present your work, the team likes it, boom -- your work is done. We have never dealt with the logistics that happens after the creative,” Hannah said.

Because the pair recently just launched their own startup, they said that the struggle of getting things going is still fresh.

That’s why Hannah said they are especially dedicated to making things as painless as possible for their users.

“Self-employed business owners have many responsibilities. Handling clients, invoices and deadlines can be stressful enough on its own. But attempting to understand the complexities of commercial insurance, let alone if you need it, or what coverages are best for your business, can sometimes feel impossible,” the two said “O ur goal is to make insurance more accessible. Stuffy terminology and unclear advice doesn’t help anyone.

Simplifying the information, simplifying the process-- that’s what makes insurance more accessible” Hannah added.

Jade said she believes that “being able to communicate to people in a way that’s approachable, but still informative, is key.

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Jade Sullivan, seated, and Hannah Gormanlove Sullivan have joined in launching an online commercial insurance agency for the self-employed.

And through carefully considered design and user experience, I think we’ve accomplished that.”

She said many of the larger insurance companies don’t choose to work with small businesses, “because they don’t see it as worth the hassle. Because of that, the little guys aren’t getting the help they need.”

“That’s why we’re here. We want to help out the smaller, newer, underdogs -- because they deserve to succeed. And we can help them succeed by making sure their operations are protected,” Jade said.

Hannah and Jade defined their brand as “not hard insurance.”

They said that Pogo may be

new, but their team is made up of experts with 30-plus years of industry experience.

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANO V ER -- Two 2018 scholarship opportunities are available to Hanover and Caroline County high school seniors through the Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District and the V irginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD).

The Hanover-Caroline SWCD announces two $5,000 scholarships to be awarded to outstanding high school seniors in each of Hanover and Caroline counties, respectively.

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a field of conservation-related study and rank in the top 20% of their class.

The VASWCD Educational Foundation awards four $1,000 scholarships on a statewide basis to aid students who wish to pursue studies in a conservation or environmentallyrelated field. An applicant may be either a graduating senior ranking in the top 20% of the class or a college freshman.

Deadline for both scholarship submissions is M arch 9.

To receive instructions and applications for either or both of these scholarships, contact K aren Fetty at the Hanover-Caroline SWCD at 804-5373009 or email kifetty@ hanovercounty.gov.

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NASHV ILLE Ramsey Solutions’ Financial Peace U niversity (FPU ) will present a nine-week course, starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, at the M echanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady G rove Rd. in M echanicsville.

For more information, or to register, go to www.fpu. com/1053393.

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The course provides families with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success.

als with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success.

Through common-sense principles, FPU gives people the tools they need to change their behavior and succeed

financially.

Along with Ramsey personalities Rachel Cruze and Chris Hogan, Ramsey teaches lessons on budgeting, relationships and money, getting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing.

An FPU membership includes access to online video lessons, a one year subscription to the EveryDollar Plus budgeting tool, member workbook for all nine lessons and other additional resources. G o to DaveRamsey.com/FPU for more information.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, in attempt to stay calm, you may be suppressing feelings that really should come to the surface. This may only lead to a blowout later on.

Transparency is key.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 A current situation has you feeling a bit pessimistic, Libra. But that outlook can be adjusted by looking into the future. Let upcoming plans restore your sunshine.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Feeling needed this week can quickly recharge your levels of motivation, Capricorn. Helping others is a surefire way to realize personal satisfaction.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may do a bunch of sitting around and waiting at work in the days ahead. Stay patient and rest up, as you’ll need energy reserves when things pick up again.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it may be tempting to put on an overly cheery attitude, even if things are bugging you. Masking your true feelings may lead to miscommunication. Better to keep things honest.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this is a good week to discuss an important issue with that special someone. It’s fine to have differing opinions, just be sure to respect each other’s point of view.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have an opportunity to further your education by doing some traveling. Don’t let responsibilities at home clip your wings this time around.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need to work on communicating with some coworkers. Mixed messages can lead to delays, so convene a meeting to clear the air.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your ego is strong enough to withstand some criticism this week.

Use the feedback to develop an even better version of yourself, which will only benefit you in the long run.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your energy levels may start off very high at the beginning of the week, but they may quickly fizzle out. Roll up your sleeves and try to trudge through.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a busy work week is on the horizon, but you are set to make the most of every situation. Your confidence can make a difference.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you give everyone the benefit of the doubt, and that’s commendable. Such a positive outlook will serve you and your relationships well.

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The advantages of doggie daycare

any working parents arrange for childcare to ensure their youngsters are taken care of while parents are at work. The same level of care has now been extended to other members of the household, namely the four-legged variety.

Spending and attention directed toward companion animals continues to grow. The American Pet Product Association says that in 2017 an estimated $69.36 billion dollars is expected to be spent on pets in the United States alone. Canadians spend a lot on their pets as well, as the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada says pet owners are increasingly treating their dogs and cats like people. Pet spending in that country is expected to rise from $6.6 billion in 2014 to $8.3 billion by 2018.

Some of the fastest growth in spending across North America includes eco-friendly pet services, premium food, puppy daycare, pet spas, and dogwalking services. Pet owners want to ensure that their pets are happy and healthy, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to spend to make that a reality.

Doggie daycare is growing in popularity and can benefit dogs in various ways. ÂĽ Reduced boredom: A dog who is left home to his own devices may quickly become bored and then mischievous. Doggie daycare offers stimulation and the company of other dogs, which is ideal for breeds that thrive on companionship.

Reduced anxiety Separation anxiety is very real among some dogs. When anxiety strikes, dogs may become

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destructive or engage in incessant whining or barking. Daycare can alleviate these feelings of isolation.

Added exercise Dogs need ample exercise to maintain healthy weights and stay sharp. Daycares provide plenty of play throughout the day. They may even have obstacle courses and other toys that stimulate dogs.

Alleviated ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns Pet owners may experience stress wondering what their dogs are doing all day at home. When an unexpected late night at the office arises, owners whose dogs are in daycare do not need to worry about feeding their dogs or letting them out for bathroom breaks.

Flexible plans Many facilities offer packages or alternative plans that let people decide just how many days or hours their dogs spend at the daycare.

Healthy socialization Daycare provides opportunities for dogs to socialize with many dogs and people, reducing their propensity to be territorial or dog-aggressive. Good socialization can help dogs develop well-rounded temperaments.

Doggie daycare presents a healthy option for socialization and exercise for pets that live in busy households. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Metro Creative

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n Walk, run or ride to the gym. Many people get the bulk, if not the entirety, of their exercise at a gym. For those who live outside of major cities, that likely involves driving to and from a gym before and after workouts. Instead of driving, consider walking, running or riding to the gym. Each option provides great cardiovascular exercise that can reduce or replace the time people spend on treadmills or elliptical machines. And cutting back on driving reduces fuel consumption and auto emissions, greatly benefitting the planet. n Exercise in the great outdoors. Fitness enthusiasts can reduce their energy

addition, opt for workout gear made of organic or recycled materials. Such items can be found online or at sporting goods stores or retailers that cater to outdoors enthusiasts.

Fitness enthusiasts can take various steps to make their workout routines more ecofriendly, benefitting themselves and the planet along the way.

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consumption by exercising outdoors whenever possible.

Replace running in place on a treadmill with running through a park or on a beach outside. Men and women who work out in their homes can take the free weights outdoors to the backyard on nice days, allowing Mother Nature instead of the electric company to supply the lighting. n Eco-friendly exercise equipment. More and more gyms are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprints, and eco-friendly fitness enthusiasts can look for such facilities before purchasing or renewing their gym memberships. Some efforts gym owners make to reduce the carbon footprint of their facilities include using

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When possible, exercise outdoors to reduce energy consumption and green up your workout routine.

only eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning products; installing low-flow toilets, faucets and shower heads in facility restrooms and bathing areas; and installing user-powered cardiovascular machinery that consume considerably less energy than traditional machines. Inquire about a facility’s carbon footprint before purchasing a membership. n Purchase eco-friendly accessories. Another way to make a fitness routine more environmentally friendly is to purchase workout accessories that do not have large carbon footprints. Instead of singleuse plastic water bottles, purchase a reusable water bottle made of recycled materials. In

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any people aspire to live as healthy a lifestyle as possible, and regular exercise is an essential component of such a lifestyle.

One of the hidden benefits to regular exercise is that it presents numerous opportunities to benefit the planet. Going green with a fitness routine can create a healthier planet, which can only benefit fitness enthusiasts and their families in the long run. Creating a fitness routine that benefits people and the planet is simple and can even make workouts more rewarding.

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any adults admit to having little or no time to exercise, and statistics support the notion that men and women simply arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exercising enough. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, only 21 percent of adults ages 18 and older met the physical activity guidelines for aerobic and musclestrengthening activity (Note: The World Health Organization recommends that healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, while also performing muscle-strengthening activities involving the major muscle groups at least two days per week.)

Commitments to work and family can make it hard to find time to visit the gym or exercise at home. But the benefits of regular exercise are so substantial that even the busiest adults should make concerted efforts to find time to exercise. The following are a handful of ways to do just that.

Embrace multitasking Many professionals are adept at mult-tasking in the office, and those same skills can be applied when trying to find time for exercise. Instead of plopping down on the couch to watch television, bring a tablet to the gym or the basement and stream a favorite show while on the treadmill or the elliptical.

When running errands around town, ride a bicycle or walk instead of driving.

Cut down on screen time A 2016 report from The Nielsen Company revealed that the average adult in the United States spent more than 10 hours each day consuming media. That includes time spent using

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In lieu of traditional date nights, couples looking to find time to exercise can enroll in classes at the gym or exercise together when they would otherwise be dining out.

smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other devices.

By reducing that screen time by just one hour per day, adults can create enough free time to meet the WHO-recommended exercise requirements.

Make it a group effort Involving others can make it easier for adults to find time to exercise. Instead of hosting work meetings in a conference room, take the meeting outside, walking around the office complex while discussing projects rather than sitting stationary around a conference table. At home, take the family along to the gym or go for nightly post-dinner walks around the neighborhood instead of retiring to the living room to watch

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Redefine date night Adults who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find time for exercise during the week can redefine date night with their significant others. Instead of patronizing a local restaurant on Friday or Saturday night, enroll in a fitness class together. Parents can still hire babysitters to look after their youngsters while they go burn calories instead of packing them on at local eateries.

Finding time to exercise can be difficult for busy adults.

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n Stick to a routine seven days a week. People tend to alter their sleep routines based on the day of the week, with many going to bed later at night and sleeping in later in the morning on weekends. But the National Sleep Foundation

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notes that going to bed at the same time each day, including weekends, helps people feel more sleepy at bedtime and fall asleep quickly. n Avoid alcohol in the hours before going to bed.

Alcohol can make people feel sleepy, but that effect is shortlived. The sleepiness many people feel after consuming alcohol wears off quickly, and that can lead to interruptions in sleep. n Avoid stimulants in the late afternoon and at night.

Alcohol is a depressant that can affect the quality of sleep a person gets. But stimulants can also make it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Nicotine acts as a stimulant in small doses, so smokers should stop smoking that last cigarette before bedtime if they’re not getting decent or adequate sleep.

Caffeinated beverages also should be avoided in the late afternoon and at night because caffeine stimulates the nervous

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n Take short daytime naps. Some people find that daytime naps improve the quality of their nighttime sleep. That might be due to the link between naps and stress. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that short naps can reduce stress. Reduced stress levels can make it easier to fall asleep at night. Limit naps to between 20 and 30 minutes, as naps that stretch on too long may interfere with nighttime sleep.

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Numerous studies have found that the effects of a good night’s sleep go beyond boosting energy levels and improving alertness. A better sex life, less chronic pain and an improved mood are just a handful of the documented benefits that a good night’s sleep can provide.

As important and beneficial as sleep is, many adults in the United States simply aren’t getting enough rest. A 2016 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than one-third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Those findings are based on guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society that recommend adults between the ages of 18 and 60 sleep at least seven hours each night.

Getting a more restful night’s sleep requires concerted efforts on the part of adults who are falling short of seven hours each night. But the following are some simple ways for adults to start getting more rest.

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ity dwellers and suburbanites have flown the coop, so to speak. A growing interest in raising chickens has enabled coops and nesting birds to spring up in neighborhoods one would not typically associate with chickens.

Sometimes dubbed ‘urban homesteading’ or ‘urban farming,’ these homegrown operations enable people to enjoy fresh eggs from the comfort of home. Henhouses are just another extension of methods to reap the benefits of fresh, local and nonfactory-produced foods.

Although advocates insist that raising chickens on a small scale makes the birds less likely to carry disease

than factory-farmed chickens, anyone raising chickens needs to be aware of the potential for disease Ñ particularly salmonella. Also, it’s important to care for chickens in a manner that is humane and in line with local laws.

What is salmonella?

Salmonella is a common bacteria that lives in the intestinal tract of humans, other mammals and some birds, including chickens. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths

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are attributed to salmonella annually in the United States.

The illness causes diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps between 12 and 72 hours after infection and can last between four and seven days.

Salmonella can cause death when not properly treated with antibiotics.

Spreading salmonella Although humans cannot catch salmonella from chickens the way one would contract a cold, they can catch it through handling or consuming eggs of infected birds. The rural newsletter and farming resource Grit says salmonella can then be transmitted to humans who eat improperly cooked meat or eggs from infected birds or from putting their hands in your mouths after touching chickens or eggs that have come in contact with contaminated rodent or chicken feces.

The elderly, people with weakened immune systems and young children are at the highest risk for salmonella infection than others.

Children who help gather eggs and do not thoroughly wash their hands afterward can be at increased risk.

Reducing risk Maintaining clean conditions and routinely inspecting chickens for good health can help lower the risk of salmonella infection. Chicks and adult chickens that have salmonella may produce loose

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yellow or green droppings; have a drop in egg production, increased thirst and decreased feed consumption; and show signs of weight loss. Look for rodents in the henhouse, as infected mice or other small rodents may transmit salmonella as well.

Chickens also need safe, roomy clean conditions to remain healthy and content.

According to the resource MyPetChicken, a diet of whole grains and seeds also may be associated with decreased salmonella colonies.

Some experts warn against washing eggs as a preventative method. According to a report written by Diane Schivera, an organic livestock specialist for the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, thoroughly cleaning egg

shells can remove a protective ‘bloom’ that prevents bacteria from entering eggs. Eggs shouldn’t be scrubbed, but some suggest a warm water rinse that will push dirt away from the shell’s pores.

Old eggs are more susceptible to bacteria penetration.

Storing eggs at room temperature may cause them to degrade faster. Once eggs are gathered, individuals should wash their hands and make sure the eggs are chilled.

Salmonella can be prevented in backyard chicken coops.

Plus, it’s important to note that risk of infection is very small.

The American Egg Board’s Egg Safety reference says an average consumer might encounter a contaminated egg once every 84 years.

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Weight loss food choices come out on top

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Although both diet and exercise are important components of healthy lifestyles, for those strictly looking to lose weight, a healthy diet seems to offer greater results than physical activity.

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rying to avoid certain foods during a weight loss regimen is more difficult than one would imagine.

Although a healthy combination of healthy eating and exercise is essential to successful, sustainable weight loss, research indicates that one component of the weight loss recipe holds more power: diet.

A 2015 study from the Loyola University Health System found that, contrary to popular belief, exercise does not help a person lose weight.

The researchers responsible for that study examined the link between physical activity and obesity for years. They initially believed physical activity would serve as a catalyst for weight loss. But the evidence indicated otherwise. Exercise increases appetite, which can

lead to increased caloric intake.

Furthermore, it seems that people who are extremely active burn a similar number of calories as moderately active people. Increasing physical activity to burn calories works up to a certain point, but eventually the body will adjust to keep energy use stable. According to Herman Pontzer of Hunter College at the City University of New York, who studied people in subsistence farming or hunter-gathering societies against those who live in developed countries who are more sedentary, less active people’s energy expenditure increased alongside increases in physical activity. But at higher levels of activity, calorie burn plateaued. Pontzer found that the body works hard to maintain balance. Calories being burned by exercise will not

equal the same level of calorie reduction offered by eating or drinking less.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus states that jogging or swimming laps for 30 minutes can burn as many as 350 calories.

It’s much easier to achieve the same calorie reduction by skipping two large sodas one day. That’s important to note, as many people do not sustain the level of exercise needed for consistent weight loss.

According to the study ‘Prevalence of physical activity and obesity in US counties, 2001Ð2011: A road map for action,’ published in Population Health Metrics, the percentage of people who became more physically active in the United States increased between 2001 and 2009.

However, this increase in level of activity was matched by an

increase in obesity in almost all counties studied during the same period. The study showed that increased physical activity alone has a small impact on obesity.

But exercise should be not abandoned in favor of making smarter food choices. Physical activity is important for much more in terms of personal health. For example, physical activity reduces the burden of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Many studies and reviews also point out how physical activity can improve outcomes in pulmonary diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological diseases, and depression.

Diet is an effective tool for weight loss, more so than

even exercise. However, exercise remains an important component of a healthy life-

style. Both diet and exercise are keys to long-term health.

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When moles are worrisome

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kin cancer is one of the most pervasive types of cancer, and just about everyone is at risk of getting it. The American Cancer Society says that, over the past 30 years, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.

Melanoma, while not the most common form of skin cancer, is the deadliest form of the disease. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, if melanoma is recognized and treated early, it is almost always curable. One way to detect melanoma early is to be aware of moles and new growths on the skin.

Brown spots, growths and moles on the body are often harmless, but they may be indicative of skin cancer. Experts say that anyone who has more than 100 moles is at greater risk for melanoma than others. Knowing one’s skin and being aware of any changes is key to detecting skin cancer much more promptly.

Understanding the ABCDE’s of detecting melanoma and the ‘Ugly Duckling’ sign are important strategies for detecting skin cancer.

Here’s what a person should know.

Ugly Duckling sign This concept was introduced in 1998 and

relates to the observation that nevi, or moles, on the body tend to look like one another, much like all the ducklings in a flock will resemble one another. However, a mole that is unlike the other, or an ‘ugly duckling,’ may indicate the presence of melanoma. Nevi may present in different patterns, which are deemed ‘normal’ to a particular person. An outlier, or a mole that doesn’t fit the pattern, could raise a red flag. The outlier may be darker than surrounding moles or it may be smaller.

ABCDE The Ugly Duckling sign is often used with another diagnostic tool called ABCDE. This is an acronym for the detection steps: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving. n Asymmetry: If an imaginary line is drawn through the middle of the mole and the two halves of the mole do not match up, this could be a warning sign. Normal spots tend to be symmetrical. n Border: The borders of early melanoma tend to be jagged or notched, while regular moles have even borders. n Color: A mole with multiple colors might be melanoma.

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n Diameter: Melanomas tend to be larger than the diameter of a pencil eraser. Large spots should be investigated. n Evolving: If a mole starts to change all of a sudden by growing or changing color, or even if it simply feels different, see a doctor.

‘When in doubt, check it out’ can be applied to detecting skin cancer. It is better to be safe than sorry, especially when considering that early detection can save lives in the event of melanoma.

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The benefits of quitting smoking outweigh continuing habit Smoking has been linked to a number of negative side effects, including raising smokers’ risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Quitting smoking can greatly reduce the likelihood of both of those outcomes, but the additional benefits of kicking tobacco to the curb may surprise smokers.

According to the American Lung Association, smokers’ heart rates drop to normal levels within 20 minutes of quitting smoking. While not all side effects of quitting smoking are so immediate, many are just as impactful.

The health benefits of quitting smoking are seemingly endless. The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General says quitting smoking is the single most important step smokers can take to improve the length and quality of their lives. The health benefits of quitting smoking are too numerous to list them all, but the following are some of the ways that quitting can improve smokers’ overall health. n Quitting benefits blood pressure. Smokers’ blood pressure levels can return to normal levels within two hours of quitting. Smokers may also notice their fingers and toes starting to feel warm shortly after they quit. That sensation occurs because quitting smoking also improves circulation.

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n Quitting decreases levels of carbon monoxide in the body. When smoked, lit cigarettes release carbon monoxide, which compromises smokers’ ability to absorb oxygen into the bloodstream. That makes it difficult for red blood cells to carry oxygen. Body tissue that does not receive an adequate supply of oxygen can cease to function. But according to the American Heart Association, after 12 hours of smoke-free living, the carbon monoxide levels in smokers’ blood return to normal. n Quitting reduces risk of stroke. Stroke is another of

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the myriad of cardiovascular diseases that has a connection to smoking. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or when blood vessels in the brain burst and cause brain tissue to die. Smoking increases the buildup of plaque in blood vessels, which can block blood from getting to the brain. Smoking also causes blood vessels to thicken and narrow, again compromising the body’s ability to get blood to the brain.

Within five to 15 years of quitting smoking, smokers’ risk of having a stroke is the same as that of nonsmokers. n Quitting can make it easier to exercise. Many smokers experience shortness of breath, which can make it difficult to commit to the kind of exercise that promotes short- and long-term health. Smoking damages the cilia, which are tiny structures that push mucus out of the lungs. Cilia damaged by smoking begin to repair within one month of quitting smoking, resulting in fewer coughing fits and instances of shortness of breath.

Smokers interested in quitting can visit www.smokefree.gov for more information and support.

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