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ABC headquarters, warehouse moving here

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

MECHANICSVILLE — The Virginia Alcohol Control Board (ABC) announced late last week plans to move the department’s headquarters and warehouse to Hanover County, a preferred site chosen from more than 15 locations in the metro Richmond area.

The 315,000-square-foot facility and 95,000-squarefoot office building will be located on a tract near the intersection of Pole Green Road and Interstate 295.

No sooner had the news of the relocation been released, some were linking the announcement with a renewed effort to build a new baseball stadium near the Boulevard in downtown Richmond.

Although city officials have expressed a desire to open areas in the corridor to accommodate a new stadium, officials said Friday’s announcement was more about efficiency, expansion and ABC’s goal to continue its revenue-producing mission.“ Enhanced facilities will allow Virginia ABC to con-

tinue its steady increase in revenue, and, consequently, its significant contribution to the Commonwealth’s general fund,� Travis Hill, ABC executive, said in a prepared statement.

ABC contributed more than $2 billion in revenue to the state’s coffers during the past five years. In conjunction with the Department of General Services, the agency considered sites in Chesterfield and Henrico counties and the City of Petersburg but settled on the see ABC, pg. 19 }

Hanover Idols showcases best in juniors and adults

Photo courtesy of Chris Whitley, above, and Nick Liberante for The Local

The Hanover Idol 2018 competitions for juniors and adults were held Sunday at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland. For more on the even-year event, turn to page 15.

Deadline nears to nominate for Spirit of Volunteerism HANOVER -- Friday, March 16, is the deadline to nominate someone for a Hanover County 2018 Spirit of Volunteerism Award!

These annual awards recognize outstanding volunteer service throughout our county.

Anyone may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age, whether they serve small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faithbased community initiatives or civic-led community outreach. Self-nominations also are welcomed.

Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One (honoring an individual over 18); Spirit of Youth (honoring youth or youth group up to age 18 or still in high school); Spirit of Dedication (honoring an individual 60 see SPIRIT, pg. 18 }

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Atlee High School will be hosting the Atlantic Indoor Association Competition (AIA) Indoor Competition for over 50 percussion, above, and indoor color guard groups from across the Commonwealth Virginia on Saturday, March 17. Groups will start performing at 9 a.m. and are expected to finish around 9 p.m. Members of the community are invited to come for the day or an hour. Whichever is preferred, the competition is described as “a fun time for the whole family.” Tickets are $12 and children 4 and under are free. Concessions and bake sale items will be available all day. For more information, contact Paul Rozecki, band director, at 804-723-2126.

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The Episcopal Church of the Creator is getting ready for its annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will get underway after the 10 a.m. Easter service on Sunday, April 1. The event is open to the community. Refreshments will be served. For more information about the service or the other Easter activities, call the church at 804-746-8765, option 6.

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HANOVER -- Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office investigators have arrested and charged Darius Sharrieff Dowtin, 24, of Henrico County, in connection to the larceny from automobiles that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 20.

According to Sgt. James R.

Cooper, Dowtin was charged with two counts of grand larceny, two counts of motor vehicle tampering, one count of credit card theft, and one count of conspiracy to commit larceny.

The sergeant, in announcing the arrest on Thursday, March 1, said Dowtin was lodged in the Henrico County Regional Jail

East. “The Sheriff ’s Office would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the media and community partners for sharing the photographs of the suspect that ultimately led to the apprehension of Darius Dowtin,�

Cooper said, speaking on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County.

block of Oatman Court, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $200, in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Curnow Drive, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 18

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10200 block of Grand Hickory Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop for school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 8200 block of Sugar Wood Drive/ Huntington Woods Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8100

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 6000 block of Dugout Terrace, Mechanicsville.

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

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9400 block of Morrisdale Way, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 17

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8900 block of Mann Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 6400 block of Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, was reported

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway/ Lakeridge Green Drive, Ashland.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce, was reported in the 7900 block of Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10100 block of Ambys Lane, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6100 block of Pond Grass Road, Mechanicsville.

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

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the 9400 block of Crescent View Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 11000 block of Dude Ranch Road, Glen Allen.

Accusing person of an offense, intimidation for money, was reported in the 8100 block of South Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Industrial Park Road, Mechanicsville.

False alarm for ambulance or fire was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 15500 block of Coatesville Road, Beaverdam.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9000 block of Cudlipp Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Doswell.

Obtaining money, etc., by false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 7400 block of Rural Point Court, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Westchester Drive, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Camille Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Roseland Court, Mechanicsville.

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Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 12000 block of Harley Club Drive,

Feb. 23 Possession of marijuana,

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 13100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway/Cobbs Road, Glen Allen.

Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Cold Harbor

Convicted felon (non-violent) possessing firearm was reported in the 15100 block of Brown Pleasants Road/ Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 11300 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/ Georgerown Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 22

Road/Devonwood Road, Montpelier.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 10300 block of Colonial Estates Circle, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8000 block of Woodbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500 in the 16200 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 11200 block of Howards Mill Road, Glen Allen.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12300 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 18300 block of Mountain

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

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Threat to extort money was reported in the 4300 block of Armstrong Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9400 block of Deer Stream Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Newman Drive, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville.

Prisoner was reported to be making, selling and possessing Schedule III, marijuana, in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road,

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block

Feb. 24

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Marimel Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person,

Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 25

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8000 block of Emerald Pool Court, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Hertfordshire Way, Mechanicsville.

Inhaling drugs was reported

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OPINION

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Paying it forward has its own rewards

Supervisors acted properly planning for future

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor He was seated alone in the restaurant, looking up occasionally to see who was passing by his table.

After I caught a second glance, I knew what I had to do: Pay for his meal. There wasn’t any hesitation on my part -- and I had no idea what he had chosen for his late lunch/early dinner.

All I knew was that I was going to pay for it, as well as tip his server.

Maybe it’s the writer in me but I tend to consider the back story when I see someone alone, with the hope that they aren’t lonely.

While I nearly teared up trying to piece together in my mind what his circumstances might be,

my heart got the message loud and clear from the Lord. And, despite any emotions tied to my wandering mind about this man and his life, I received an incredible blessing for that decision.

I don’t know what was said to him when it came time to pay for his meal, but I do know you can’t put a price tag on the joy it brought to me.

We all hear the term “Pay it forward.” Well, how many of us actually live by those words?

This recent incident convinced me that I need to spread kindness as often as possible. God is good to me, I don’t do without, and helping others should be a priority for all of us.

What makes this story more personal to me is the fact that until my father died in 1992 I was a

very self-absorbed person. Not particularly pleasant either.

His sudden death changed me for the better.

He gave back to his church, his family and his community. The reality of his passing erased any self-centered notions I had.

I am blessed to have a job I enjoy and working with people who are like family. Mom and I have a good life here, with extended family in the area.

When Dad would address men’s meetings at our home church, he would often tell the group to take their wives out for a good dinner and tip the server well. I’d like to think some of his generosity finally landed on his youngest daughter.

Pay it forward -- you’ll be glad you did.

Artist’s story proves it is in the eye of the beholder

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

When it comes to art, I know what I like but have no idea why, or the theory that prompted the result.

On the rare occasions when I do find myself in a gallery setting, I approach the viewing casually, usually gravitating to the works that appeal to me on a visual level.

I do know enough to realize the real beauty of some of the greatest works are hidden in the stories of the

men and women who created them, and knowing the artist offers a new appreciation of their work.

When I heard the story of Emery Blagdon, I was intrigued by both his work and, probably more importantly, his life.

To those who knew Emery, describing him as an artist seems appropriate, but not exactly accurate when considering his creations, a collection of unique items that he called his “pretties.”

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Blagdon ended his education at an eighth grade level and spent the formative years of his life traveling and working a number of jobs, mostly at sawmills on the West Coast.

News from his Nebraska home was usually bad, and Blagdon eventually lost two of his siblings to cancer. He returned to his farm near North Platte, and began a simplistic existence that centered on self-reliance, and Blagdon was often seen tending to his two enormous gardens.

When he wasn’t working his hands in soil, Blagdon retreated to a small shed adjacent to his barn where he created what he described as magnetic machines with mystical healing powers.

The eccentric inventor and artist designed and manufactured more than 400 pieces, each strategically located in the small shack alongside a multitude of Christmas lights, aluminum foil and other reflective items. see EYE pg. 7 }

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On Feb. 14, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved the 2017-2037 Comprehensive (Comp) Plan for Hanover County.

The board did not expand the Suburban Service Area (SSA), reduced suburban maximum residential densities by 1.0 dwelling unit per acre, and eliminated a proposed bike-walk section (also known as the Active Living and Healthy Neighborhoods section).

Reduced maximum residential density is the logical and justified response to major changes in the development model.

Suburban development is predicated on the basics: adequate road, sewer/water, and other infrastructure.

The development model is broken.

Basic suburban infrastructure is inadequate in the SSA. m Traffic on Hanover roads is heavily impacted by major new developments and worsens daily. State funding for secondary road improvements has, however, largely dried up. m Sewer/water services are lacking in much of the SSA. Development only extends as far as the systems do. Sewer/water infrastructure grants have been phased out long ago.

Residential development does not pay for itself. The county must make capital investments.

Developers will no longer pay cash proffers for road improvements based on the number of dwelling units.

For 35 years, Hanover has planned for separate subdivisions and dispersed rural parks connected only by roads.

Changing the status quo for bikers and walkers requires a plan; but there is no plan and, again, no funds for bike-walk facilities.

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EYE Continued from pg. 6

Blagdon’s relatives would often visit and marvel at his healing machine. To others in town, the eccentric recluse was somewhat of a tolerated oddity, and he made lifelong friends, most of them boasting at least one visit to the machine.

Dan Dryden ran a small family pharmacy in North Platte, and encountered Emery when he entered the store and inquired about acquiring some “elements� for his machine.

He explained his theory to Dryden, a somewhat muddled approach to energy fields and the gravitational pull of the moon. The pharmacist became good friends with Emery and supplied the elements he

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Dryden moved away about a year later and pursued a dream of becoming a sound engineer in New York City, a path he credits to Emery’s insistence that people follow their dream.

Years later, Dryden returned to Nebraska and learned of Emery’s death in 1996. The fate of the farm, and the shack containing the machine, hinged on a hastily scheduled auction to settle an estate left behind without the guidance of a will.

Dryden knew the years of work that resulted in Emery’s pieces, and placed one of only two bids on the collection.

He won and, for the next 18 years, he exhibited the machine around the United States and the globe.

Enter the Kohler Arts

Museum in Wisconsin, which offered to take the collection and display it in a permanent location, ensuring the work would stand the test of time and be available to millions of viewers.

It’s a far cry from anything Emery envisioned, who described himself as an inventor, not an artist. But the works speak to a simplistic mastery of a medium, rough and unspecific, yet symmetrical and balanced.

As I viewed a PBS special telling Blagdon’s story and showing many of his works, I quickly realized the attraction and there was something about the machine that at least enlightened in an almost

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8200 block of Sawyer Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6900 block of Poteet Lane, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7400 block of Mook Court, Mechanicsville.

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

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the Assault and battery of a 9300 block of Marlbourne family member was reported Way, Mechanicsville. in the 7500 block of Pond Edge Court, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, Sale and distribution of was reported in the 7700 marijuana, ½-ounce, was block of Stand Circle, reported in the 3700 block Mechanicsville. of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Identity fraud use of Mechanicsville.

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LETTERS Continued from pg. 6

mum suburban residential densities and eliminating the unplanned and unfunded bikewalk section, the board properly responded to sea changes in infrastructure funding and developer proffers.

We are one county.

Expectations and differences in services between Hanover’s rural and suburban citizens should be minimized.

In its decisions, the board acted to unify the county and properly plan for Hanover’s future.

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Elaborating on previous laptop stance Several weeks ago, I wrote a letter expressing my opposition to our school system acquiring laptops for all middle and high school students beginning in 2020. I described the lack of research supporting an increase in student learning when divisions implement a 1:1 program.

In addition, I described a greater need for funding in the two areas of school infrastructure and human resources.

I would like to elaborate further on my argument.

The education sector is

quick to jump on technology as a “fix” for improving student achievement. There are numerous examples of school divisions getting caught up in the education technology frenzy, without first analyzing the original need for the technology.

Technology for technology’s sake is not prudent, nor is it effective. Case in point, if you were to stop by many of the classrooms in the Hanover division that contain mounted Smart Boards (approximate cost $3,000 each) and projectors, you would more than likely see them being used as a glorified whiteboard versus an instructional technology tool designed to reshape instructional delivery.

The teacher is not completely at fault. In order to effectively integrate instructional technology into improving classroom instruction and student learning, intensive and sustained training must occur.

This doesn’t mean a summer workshop or a few hours of professional development squeezed into a school year. It means a complete shift in the teaching paradigm, which would impact how university teacher preparatory programs prepare new teachers and how the divisions that hire these teachers expose them to robust and continuing professional development.

Just as mounting a Smart Board on a classroom wall doesn’t improve student learn-

ing, placing a laptop into the hands of teachers and students and expecting them to revolutionize the way they teach and learn is both foolhardy and wasteful.

There are more urgent needs in our school system. Currently, there are long-term proposals to replace three of our older elementary schools, including Washington Henry, Battlefield and Henry Clay elementary schools.

Recently announced was a plan to build a brand new elementary school in the next 10 years. Couple all of this new building with planned improvements to existing structures such as Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools and we’re

talking spending in the tens of millions of dollars.

Now, let’s get back to the laptop initiative and all of the expenditures that accompany the initial purchase of the laptops and their long-term upkeep.

First, and foremost, a stable funding stream, from local taxes for example, is needed for a full digital conversion such as the one being planned by our school division.

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It’s inspiring that the works were produced minus financial or personal gain, with no intention of recognition or worldly achievement. I suppose it’s truly art for the sake of art, created for the purest of reasons.

Experts will tell you there’s no real healing power in Emery’s reconstructed machine as it attracts thousands of visitors each year, but everyone who experiences it comes away

changed, some for minutes, others for a lifetime.

Now I’m not sure about the magnetic fields, or the therapeutic value of Emery’s machine, but I can attest that the work does have power and influence. And when I look at it, it makes me feel better and maybe that’s the real healing power in his work.

Learn more about Emery’s work and view his machine at www.pbs.org/program/emeryblagdon-healing-machine/ or www.kohlerfoundation.org/ preservation/major-collections/ emery-blagdon/.

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Creative people around the globe search lifetimes to find their voice, their unique niche in a world of overused, nonoriginal competitors. It’s a place many artists strive to achieve, but few actually realize.

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| Death Notices & Funerals JOYCE B. CHENAULT

Joyce B. Chenault, 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018.

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Joyce worked for Varina High School for 20 CHENAULT years.

She was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time at the beach. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Washington Memorial Park at 6217 Memorial Drive in Sandston.

Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of

arrangements.

MARY HODGES

Mary Ann Ballos Hodges, 91, of Richmond, formerly of Gloucester, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late James and Ella Shenault Ballos and the widow of Louis O. Hodges.

She had a great love of her Lord and was a member of Ware Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir and had a great love for animals. She also was preceded in death by her brother, E. James Ballos; and is survived by her son, Steve Decomas; brother, Tom J. Ballos; nephews, Tom Ballos Jr. Robert S. Ballos, Kenneth W. Ballos and Glenn Ballos.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, in Ware Episcopal Church Cemetery. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory

and Lilly Heartwell; his father, James Coley Hudson; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Sid was the forJAMES HUDSON James Sidney “Sid� Hudson, mer lead guitarist for country star, Barbara Mandrell. He 62, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday February was the president of Hudson 28, 2018. He was the son of the Properties and a member of Cold Harbor Church of Christ late Betty Lou Edwards. He is survived in Mechanicsville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. by his on Saturday, March 3, 2018, loving at Cawson Street Church of wife of Christ at 310 North 3rd Street over 32 in Hopewell. Interment folyears, lowed in Merchants Hope Carrie Memorial Gardens. In lieu of Lynn Hudson; flowers, contributions in honor of Sid may be made to Neoplas daughters, Innovation, 2001 Mallory HUDSON Jordan Lane, Suite 103, Franklin, TN Heartwell and husband, Matt, 37067, or World Christian Abby Hudson and future son- Broadcasting, 605 Bradley in-law, Jordan Clouse, and Ct., Franklin, TN 37067.

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of his five grandchildren, Sera, David, Samantha, Allison and Continued from pg. 10 Rachael; and his great-grandson, Christopher. He also is EDWARD G. LANDI survived by his two sisters, Elia Edward G. Landi, 89, of Arrighi of Richmond and Alice Mechanicsville, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, with Reed of Wilmington, Delaware.

On November 2, 1957, he family married Maryann Gravitt, and memthey recently celebrated their bers at his side. 60th wedding anniversary. Ed graduated from John Marshall He was High School in 1946, where born on he was part of Cadet Corps, F February Company. He then went on to 22, 1929, the University of Richmond, in Richgraduating in 1951. He served mond, in the U.S. Marine Corps, the son including active duty in the LANDI of the Korean War. Ed held positions late with the federal government Domenico and Serafina Landi for 30 years, retiring in 1986. and the youngest of three He also spent over 50 years in siblings. Ed is survived by his his true passion of selling real wife, Maryann Landi; daughestate. What really set Ed apart ter and son-in law, Suzanne was his kindness, his big heart and Dave Havrilla of Ellicott and willingness to help othCity, Maryland; and three ers, yet looking for nothing in sons and daughters-in-law, return. Real estate to him was Brett and Sharon Landi, Brian not about earning his comand Pam Landi and Stephen missions, but about helping and Christine Landi, all of families find the perfect home.

Richmond. Ed also was proud He spent 50 years as a member

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Ed spent countless hours supporting the Atlee Little League and was humbly honored in 2010 when they named one of their fields after him. He also had a real passion for watching college basketball. But above all, he will be remembered and missed for caring so much about his family and being a loyal and supportive friend to so many. A Celebration of Ed’s life was held at his visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Atlee Little League.

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Public Schools’ PTAs; she started the first Lee-Davis Choral Continued from pg. 11 Booster Club; president of Highland Park Women’s Club; 20, 1939, in Richmond and president of Hanover Towne attended John Marshall High Garden Club; and president School (Class of 1958), where of the Virginia and National she met and later married the love of her life, William Wayne Auxiliary of Postal Supervisors.

Lauterbach, in January of 1959. Anyone who knows her three In 1968, daughters recognize the skills Edna passed on to them in Wayne leadership, music, flower and arranging, cooking and enterEdna taining. For many years, Edna cleared enjoyed singing in her church land in choir and ringing bells at New Studley and built Hanover Presbyterian Church.

Edna also served as the posttheir master of Studley Post Office. home She retired as a branch man“Holly LAUTERBACH ager from Dominion Credit Haven�

Union and then volunteered in the country, where they her time at Memorial Regional raised three daughters, Kim Medical Center afterwards.

Dye, Julie Kay (Tim) Henry A Celebration of her Life and and Kristi Lauterbach Seay.

Eternal Homecoming were Edna also was blessed with held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, eight grandchildren and six March 6, 2018, at her church, great-grandchildren. Edna Cool Spring Baptist on Atlee used her talents in leadership Station Road in Mechanicsville. through numerous organizations, which included president Graveside services followed at Gethsemane Church. In lieu of several Hanover County

of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to the Hanover Education Foundation, 200 Berkley St., Ashland, VA. Edna’s passion for learning will be honored, as these donations go to support programs in Hanover County Public Schools. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MAXINE LEVEQUE

Maxine Leveque, 91, a long-time resident of Henrico County (Chamberlayne Farms and Glen Allen) and finally of Covenant Woods, died on March 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, G. Philip Leveque.

She was born November 18, 1926, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, and, in 1947, she graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Nursing. As a Registered Nurse, she worked at UVA, Duke, Medical College of see OBITUARIES, pg. 13 }

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garden volunteer at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Besides earning her nursing degree from UVA, she was a follower of their sports, especially basketball, where she was an avid fan highlighted by her attendance at Ralph Sampson’s last college home game (March 6, 1983). She is survived by her two children, Larry (Denise) of Mechanicsville and Sarah Daugherty (Bill) of Augusta,

Georgia. She leaves behind five grandchildren, Rachel Leveque (Justin Sexton), Stephanie Leveque, Patrick Daugherty, Mandy Sauder (Dwight) and Heather Daugherty; and one great-grandchild, Caroline Sexton. A major loss for all her family is Maxine’s baking of Christmas cookies. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Emmanuel Episcopal. In lieu

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HCSS presenting Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant

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ECHANICSVILLE – Hanover Community Support Services (HCSS) will present the second annual Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, in the auditorium of Atlee High School in Mechanicsville.

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McCullough, Amaris Stewart, Haley Woodward and Emma Wooten.

They will compete for the title of Miss Hanover Abilities 2018 in a series of four areas of competition: Interview, Casual Wear, Talent and Evening Gown.

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Sarah Chenault, Miss Hanover Abilities 2017, has had a memorable year representing the community.

She made over 10 appearances throughout her year, including both the Ashland and Mechanicsville Christmas parades.

Sarah recently wowed a crowd of Hanover County businesses at an employment symposium.

WOOTEN She talked about the importance of employing people of all abilities and her own personal employment experiences.

The video of Sarah speaking made quite an impact and currently has over 2,500 views online.

The event shines a spotlight on these young women and serves as a fundraiser for Hanover Community Support Services.

Hanover Community Support Services is a local nonprofit

that provides general and respite support to Hanover County residents who have a developmental disability, substance use disorder or mental health issues.

All funds raised from the event will be used by the non-profit to provide financial support to the population it serves.

Amy Gregory, president of HCSS, said, “I’m thrilled that Hanover Community Support Services is able to provide this opportunity for the young ladies in Hanover and the surrounding communities again this year.

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Miss Hanover Abilities 2017 Sarah Chenault said she had a memorable year representing the community, making over 100 appearances, including the Ashland and Mechanicsville Christmas parades.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 (children 3 and under admitted for free) or online at https://www.showclix.com/ event/miss-hanover-abilities-2018 For more information on Hanover Community Support Services, visit www.hcss-inc.org

Hanover County’s best talent takes to the stage for junior and adult Idols competitions

ASHLAND – Who is the Hanover Idols 2018 took to the March 4, for the even-year adult title, while won Madison competitions were: Duncan, Meredith Elliot, Faith best talent in Hanover County? stage of the Hanover Arts and competitions.

Cox for the juniors.

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was retired from the State of Virginia Highway Department.

Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at North Run Baptist Church at 2100 Lydell Drive in Richmond. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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John Crump Mayes, 63, died February 15, 2018, in Richmond. John was known for his passion for music and literature. From Beethoven

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negotiations and regional costs.

However, the list alone should give us pause when considering the ongoing cost to maintain the laptop program beyond its introduction: 1. Cost of each laptop with multimedia capabilities.

2. Insurance for each laptop.

3. Tool-based software.

4. Digital content (i.e., replacement of traditional textbooks).

5. Teacher Professional Development.

6. Technical support-skilled technology professionals at each school with the time to offer daily on-site support of day-to-day issues, including repairs, password/access issues, operational support.

7. Wireless network-adding wireless capability to network.

Many students surfing the Internet can severely strain a network.

8. Replacement costs -- typically after three years.

to Bowie. From Shakespeare to Philip K. Dick. John was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest R. Mayes and Rosa A. Mayes of Portsmouth.

Survivors include his three brothers, Joseph R. Mayes and wife, Sally, of Virginia Beach, James C. Mayes and wife, Elizabeth, of Ellicott City, Maryland, and Jeffrey R. Mayes and wife, Melissa, of Mechanicsville; his longtime companion, Annie Burns, of Richmond; seven nieces, Heather L. Mayes, Meridith A. Bright (David), Kathryn D. Mayes, Margaret O. Mayes, Erin R. VanLoon (Ryan), Jacqueline R. Sprehe (Justin) and Alexandra P. Nolde; and a nephew, Alexander W. Mayes (Amanda). A celebration of his life will be announced at

a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family and Annie suggest memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060, to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michaels Rd., Henrico, VA 23229, or to a charity of your choice.

I hope that The Mechanicsville Local readers will speak up at open Hanover County School Board and board of supervisors meetings when the issue of spending on student laptops arises. It will be time to ask serious questions and to demand transparency.

I also hope that many of you will look into how laptop initiatives have fared in other school divisions across the country, and join me in its opposition!

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Peace thanked for helping fund health care (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97.)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the State Budget.

While there are significant differences between the House and Senate version, I applaud the House version for stepping

Margaret Hattorf Miles, 93, passed away on February 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Ethel Katherine Thomas Hattorf; her husband, Gilbert L. Miles Sr. of Binghamton, New York, who was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. She is survived by two sons, Gilbert Jr. and George B.

Miles II, and his wife, Cathy; grandchildren, Ashley Miles Reynolds, MILES Brandon B. Miles, Megan L. Miles JD, Shelby DeFre-itas and her husband, Josh, of South Carolina; great-grandchildren, Amelia Margaret Reynold, Reese and Ford; nephew, Harry Robert Welch and his wife, Jean, of Chester and their two sons, Christopher R. Welch of Greer, South Carolina, and Scott F. Welch

of Germantown, Maryland; niece, Judy Lee Welch Woody of Mechanicsville and her two children, Dr. Mark Woody of Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Elizabeth Woody LaPensee of Ann Arbor, Michigan; niece, Ginger Leto of Libertyville, Illinois, and her three children, Bruce Migliaccio of Marble Falls, Texas, Erin Lalani of Rushden, Northhampton, United Kingdom, and Katherine Lee Weiker of Atlanta, Georgia. Margaret’s life is nearly impossible to separate from her devoted husband’s.

They loved, lived and worked together for 54 years until his sudden death in April of 2000.

Margaret and Gilbert owned and operated The Greenhouse in Glen Allen and Greenhouse II in Richmond, which is now

owned by their son, George, and his wife, Cathy Miles. The business has humble backyard beginnings in the early 1950s.

It grew to a substantial greenhouse operation in Hollywood Cemetery that Mr. Miles Sr. rebuilt and served a wide variety of Richmonders with plants for the yard and home.

Then they gradually moved the business to a purpose-built facility at 2500 Mountain Rd. in Glen Allen in 1964, where they grew and matured an expanded collection of highlydesirable seasonal holiday plants, tropical exotics for the interior and their signature gardening plants, including the iconic geranium. In 1973, they

up and moving to get some of our federal tax dollars back to Virginia to assist with health care.

As a conservationist working and serving with soil and water conservation programs over 50 years, I was pleased to see the engineering support in the House Budget for Department of Conservation and Recreation to assist our 47 local soil and

water conservation districts with water quality projects.

Thank you and Del. Steve Landes, R-25, for providing that amendment.

Also of much importance is the rehabilitation of one of our district dams in Augusta County.

Please continue to support that funding to match the federal assistance to bring that dam into

compliance with our Virginia Dam Safety Regulations. While the proposed Senate version of the budget did not include the engineering support and dam rehabilitation funds, it does provide for the unrefunded marine fuel sales tax revenues to be transferred to the Water Quality Improvement Fund Reserves for improvement of the Chesapeake

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In times of limited funding for the Water Quality Improvement Fund, the reserves provide assurances that the programs can continue to improve the Chesapeake Bay. Thank you for your continuing support, Donald L. Wells Mechanicsville

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Candidates announce plans to seek council seats Hodges pursues office he was appointed to in August Cook: sense of community, active citizens inspire run Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – John Hodges, who was appointed to Ashland Town Council on Aug. 1, 2017, is seeking election to one of two open seats in the May 1 General Election.

He is said he is fiscally committed to: l Being fiscally conservative in meeting the town’s financial responsibilities. l Practicing good planning that is environmentally sensitive and supportive of businesses with the goal of maintaining the town’s diversity, historic character and high quality of life. l Being a good partner with Randolph Macon College, Hanover County and all those organizations whose success is integral to the success of the town. l Supporting continued excellence by the

town in the provision of the public safety, staffing and facilities that serve its residents and businesses.

Hodges said major challenges facing the town include: l Maintaining a stable tax rate through HODGES the encouragement of appropriate economic development and new investment by existing businesses. l Addressing the need to upgrade or replace substandard public facilities like Ashland Town Hall and Carter Pool. l Supporting community groups such as see HODGES, pg. 17 }

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND —Terry L. “Les” Cook Jr., a candidate for Ashland Town Council, has been a resident of the town for 18 years.

He is seeking one of two open seats that are up for grabs in the May 1 General Election.

He is married to Dr. Patricia Cook, and together they raised their three sons in the Center of the Universe.

He holds a BA in Biology and a Master’s in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia.

He currently works as an educator and has served the last 21 years working as a teacher, assistant principal, and program coordinator.

“Ashland’s sense of community and the activeness of its citizens is what inspired me to run for Ashland Town Council,” Cook said.

“In Ashland, people are always willing to help when needed.”

As an Ashlander, Cook has served as a coach for multiple recreational youth sports teams, co-commissioner of the Ashland Youth Association Basketball COOK League, board member of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, and a Sunday School teacher at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church.

Now, he said, at this stage of his life, he has decided to seek a new town leadership role as a member of Ashland Town Council. see COOK, pg. 17 }

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ASHLAND -- For the fourth year in a row, The El Balderinos are going all out to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The event, which is free of charge, will be held from 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company at 11293 Air Park Rd. in Ashland.

Each year, this St. Baldrick’s team -- named after a Center of the Universe Brewing Company beer (El Duderino) -- partners with COTU to raise money for the annual shave event at the Church Hill Irish Festival.

The festival has welcomed St. Baldrick’s ambassadors and participants for 13 years to host

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a show of solidarity for cancer patients: a community headshaving. While the shaving is just one part of the big Irish Festival, it means a great deal to those who participate.

The El Balderinos are just

Bridgette’s efforts began in 2014 when, as a first year “Shavee,” she stopped into the brewery to celebrate her inaugural shearing. The Satellites and COTU crew were there to congratulate her and were

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The team started with just one Satellite: Bridgette Francine Kelly.

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inspired by her dedication and passion. The team has grown every year since.

Last year the team raised $20,552 and was the second highest fundraisers at the festival. Their team leader Bridgette raised $10,347 and was awarded the medal as the highest indi-

vidual fundraiser.

This year, their goal is to top that and be the top fundraiser as a team.

There have been multiple friends within the Satellite community who have been affected by cancer.

“This is the third year in a row, we, the El Balderinos, are dedicating our shave to one of our own. The first year, it was for Elaine (still battling), the second year, to our dear friend, Larry (RIP July 2016), this year is for Michelle, an amazing mom, person, friend, and Satellite,” Bridgette said.

Susanne Barkhurst, a cancer survivor and El Balderino team member said, “I have heard those words. ‘You have cancer’. I can't imagine being a child and

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The Center of the Universe Brewing Company will be holding its annual St. Paddy’s Day party to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Saturday, March 10. This fundraiser is a St. Patrick’s Day party with a silent auction, live music, raffles, and lots of fun. The El Balderinos are “shavees” that raise money each year to shave their heads at the annual Church Hill Irish Festival.

hearing that statement. So I am from: The Satellite Jam Band, shaving my head so we can stop Gift Horse, VEXINE, The Royal this awful disease.”

We RVA, and Something Shiny The event will include: see COTU, pg. 24 } l Live music all day

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Main Street Association and the Ashland Theatre Foundation that are committed to keeping Ashland business friendly and a great place to live. l Pursuing minimally destructive, long-term alternatives to projected rail traf-

COOK Continued from pg. 16

Cook recently became more involved in town business by attending the meetings in town where the High Speed Rail and different track construction ideas were presented and discussed. “The town council worked hard at these meetings to help protect Ashland from potentially destructive track upgrades, and their leadership served as an example for me as I decided to throw my hat into the ring and run for Town Council,� he

fic increases anticipated by DC2RVA that threaten to destroy the downtown and split the community.

In 1982, Hodges and his wife and two sons moved to Ashland.

His sons attended Henry Clay Elementary School, Gandy Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Patrick Henry High School.

He worked in local government, including 16 years as Planning Director and 12 years as Deputy County Administrator for Hanover County, retiring in 2010.

Hodges is an active member of community groups, including Ashland Kiwanis, Ashland Museum, Hanover Habitat for Humanity and Ashland Christian Church.

added.

Cook said he believes in: l Continuing to monitor the decisions being made in regards to train track upgrades in order to protect Ashland from potentially destructive decisions. l Promoting a business friendly climate in order to attract new businesses and keep already successful businesses in town. l Bringing in new businesses that can provide jobs for our citizens. l Being economically responsible with the town’s

money in regards to tax burden and town projects. l Continuing the strong sense of community in the town (upgrading the town pool and responsibly monitoring the finalization of the Ashland Theater renovations). l Strategic and careful land development in Ashland. l Finding ways to involve everyone in Ashland in community events.

As a member of Ashland Town Council, Cook said he will strive to work not as a politician, but as a representative to all Ashlanders.

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Del. Peace appointed to House CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries Budget Conference Committee Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

RICHMOND -- The Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates recently appointed Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, to the House conference committee for the state budget bills.

Six members of the House of Delegates serve on the committee, which negotiates with the Senate conference committee members on the content of a 2019-2020 final budget.

“We have a dedicated team of conferees who work well together and understand the necessity of having a balanced and responsible budget,” said Speaker Kirk Cox. “This team will be able to articulate the House’s position clearly to our colleagues in the Senate as we begin to finalize the budget. I appreciate all of their hard work on behalf of the House and I encourage our conferees to begin work with their Senate colleagues as quickly as possible so we can reach a final agreement on the budget.”

Peace, who was selected as the lone Richmond regional representative, said, “[t]he problems we must solve together are great, but I am con-

fident that our team will put the needs of all Virginians first. I am humbled by the Speaker’s faith and Chairman [Chris] Jones’ confidence.

This further opportunity to serve our beloved Commonwealth is a great honor.”

At the beginning of session Peace was appointed chairman of the House General Laws committee.

The General Laws committee considers matters related to housing, real estate, alcohol and beverage control, Freedom of Information Act, as well as procurement maters.

In his capacity as chairman, Peace appointed his Hanover County colleague, Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, to his first chairmanship since being elected.

Fowler serves as chair of the General Laws Subcommittee #1 dealing with important issues related to veterans.

“Serving as chair of subcommittee #1, Del. Fowler has shown strong leadership and dedication to the work of the committee. Working with Buddy on this committee has shown to be a benefit to residents of our native county, Hanover,” Peace said.

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Mr. and Mrs. Dean Williams of Mechanicsville, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caleigh Anne Williams, to Troy Michael Worsham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Worsham of Mechanicsville, Virginia. A fall 2018 wedding is planned in Tappahannock, Virginia.

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and over); Spirit of Team (honoring two or more adult volunteers working toward a common cause); Spirit of Family (honoring two or more family members working together toward a common purpose); Spirit of Inspiration (honoring an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization); and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has demonstrated a

sustained commitment to supporting the community).

Award recipients will be selected from each category.

All will receive an engraved plaque and a financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree’s nomination form.

The county also will nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards.

All nominees will be recognized and award recipients

will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, in the Hanover High School auditorium.

The event is free and open to the public.

Online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

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

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Mechanicsville property based on several criteria.

Located about a dozen miles from its current location on Hermitage Road near the Diamond, the current warehouse is both outdated and over-capacity, and ABC said drive time for its current 500 employees was a consideration along with available nearby amenities, crime statistics, freight costs and proximity to nearby interstates. “Be assured, we are sensitive to the fact that moving the central office and warehouse affects each of us differently, and we are confident that with the selection of the Pole Green site, we have struck the best balance between taking care of our employees, while positioning the Authority to meet current and future business needs,� the agency said in a statement.

H&M Construction will develop the project. The

Tennessee-based company specializes in construction of distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Design for the project will begin in July and continue through April 2019, with construction beginning in late 2019. A move to the new facility is anticipated in the spring of 2021.

Local reaction to the late Friday afternoon announcement was guarded. Hanover County Board of Supervisors chairman Sean Davis, Henry District, expressed concern regarding a facility that would provide no tax dollars to the county. He also noted that jobs would not be created, only transferred from the Richmond location. “Additional traffic from tractor trailers as well as commuter traffic from the estimated 500 relocated employees is going to be an issue,� Davis said. “Pole Green Road has problems now, and will only increase with the reduced state funding for secondary roads as well as

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Davis also had other concerns. “Additionally, this property will be taken out of the private sector potential tax base,� he said. “Remember, the state won’t be paying taxes on the facility.�

Davis said he would continue to follow the state’s plans for the facility, but hoped some accommodation could be made to assist Pole Green Road. “I hope there is a plan for Polegreen Road. I’m very concerned at this point,� Davis concluded.

Hanover Economic Development director Linwood Thomas said he understood the reasoning behind ABC’s choice. “We do believe ABC has corroborated in what we have seen for some time in that corporations see the significant value of Hanover County’s strategic location from a logistics standpoint with easy access to both I-95 and I-295 and a very affordable cost to do business.�

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opened Greenhouse II at 5615 Patterson Ave. in Richmond, serving much of the same community they had served at Hollywood Greenhouse. It was not always work. Sixtyhour weeks were routine and no days off during seasonal peaks. Margaret and Gilbert were married for 54 years.

They enjoyed their friends and traveled worldwide. Family, too, was important spending precious time with their boys and their families. Spoiling their grandchildren became a serious hobby, yet more like an art form for MiMi and Papa.

Given their humble beginnings and life trials, they grew up in the The Great Depression.

Serving in and surviving WWII, raising a family and growing a successful business over 63 years defines what the “Greatest Generation” has

bequeathed to our nation.

Margaret always enjoyed her pets and loved them dearly.

Her favorite stories were about her youth or an experience she and Gilbert Sr. shared in their travels. Margaret is truly missed by her family, friends and Greenhouse customers alike. Rarely put-off, she was well-known for her kindly, cheery disposition and always readily happy to help. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 7, 2018) at Bliley’sStaples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Reception to follow at Virginia Cliffe Inn at 2900 Mountain Road in Glen Allen.

REV. ALLEN MINTER

The Rev. Allen Daniel Minter, 93, passed away on February 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Charles E. Minter Sr. and May B. Minter; a sister, Corinne Spencer; and a brother, Charles E. Minter Jr. He is survived by a son, Allen Minter Jr. (Trish); a MINTER daughter, Janet Minter; his wife, Shirley J. Minter, and her four daughters, Joyce Williams (Noah), Jadell McPherson (Bill), Adena Seitz and Jeanene Milanak; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Flora Grahm; and two brothers, Richard (Helen) and Jimmy.

He was a World War II Army veteran and served in India, China, Guam and Okinawa with B-29s. Upon graduation from Randolph-Macon College, he entered the ministry

of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he ministered for 38 years. He served Mechanicsville, Irvington-Lancaster, Westmoreland, McKenney, Parkview in Newport News, Providence in Richmond, Charles Wesley in McLean, and Dunn Loring. Allen was an Eagle Scout and served for two years as a District Scout Executive, serving eight counties in Virginia. After retiring from the ministry, Allen served as a police communication assistant with the Fairfax County Police Department for 14 years. A memorial service was be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Providence United Methodist Church at 901 South Providence Road in Richmond.

Interment was private in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence United Methodist Church.

DANIEL POWERS JR.

Daniel C. “Danny” Powers Jr., 84 of Richmond, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Danny attended Benedictine, graduating in 1952. He retired from Orkin after 30 years of service. He then retired from Virginia Builders after 19 years of service.

He was an avid sports fan and was inducted in 1996 to the Central Virginia POWERS ASA Softball Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by a son, Bubba Powers; brothers, Billy, David and Johnny Powers; sisters, Kathy Bucker and Betty Allen. He is survived by his

loving wife of 62 years, Ann Williams Powers; children, Stephen Powers (Sharan), Chris Powers, Stephanie Burns (Mark) and Kelly Liptak (Dale); daughter-in-law, Debra Powers; sister, Mary Ann Baker; brother, Jimmy Powers (Helen); sister-in-law, Frances Powers (David); brotherin-law, Garland (Moose) Williams. He was a proud Papa to 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. A funeral ceremony was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Bliley’sCentral at 3801 Augusta Avenue. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. see OBITUARIES, pg. 21 }

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, March 7

All Souls Episcopal and Messiah Lutheran Churches invite the community for a meal of soup and bread at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville, followed by a special 2018 program, “The Way of Worship.” Long ago, those who followed Jesus were called followers of the way. This worship-based program will explore varied ways to worship Jesus, follow him, and grow in faith. Beginning at 7:15 p.m., Messiah Lutheran will present Reconciliation Service with Holy Eucharist. Participants will be led in a special guided service of reflection, confession, and reconciliation. Rev. Lou Florio is the pastor at Messiah

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Lutheran Church.

Saturday, March 10

The Shady Grove United Methodist Women’s Annual Yard Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The United Methodist Men will be selling Brunswick Stew.

There will be furniture, clothes, electronics, toys, kitchen items and much more. The Bake Sale tables will be filled with homemade fudge, pies, cakes and cookies. Breakfast and lunch items also will be available.

An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be hosted

by Independence Ruritan Club from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. at 14033 Independence Rd.

on Friday, March 2, 2018. She was the daughter of Fisher R. Continued from pg. 20 Harris and Abbie Self Harris; and the widow of Frank JOHNNIE A. SALYER Edward English Sr. and L. Johnnie A. Salyer, of Old Church, went to be with the Lord Wainwright Sanders. Frances was a member of Ebenezer on February 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Methodist Church and an active supporter of Cobham James and Nellie Salyer; sons, Park Baptist Church. She Wayne and Michael (Nancy) retired Salyer; sister, Ruby Sanders; from the brothers, James and David United Salyer. He was retired from the States American Tobacco Company. He Postal is survived by his devoted wife, Service Hannah Salyer. Left to cherish as posthis memories are his grandmistress children, great-grandchildren, of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Center Funeral services were held at Cross. noon on Friday, March 2, 2018, SANDERS Frances at Monaghan Funeral Home is survived by her sons, Frank at 7300 Creighton Parkway in E. English Jr. of Kinsale, Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Washington Memorial Thomas R. English (Jennifer) of Farnham and David F. Park. Online condolences may English (Anne) of Warsaw; be made at www.monaghanfuand daughters, Betty E. Lyons nerals.com.

(Mitch) of Mechanicsville and Connie S. Brooks (John FRANCES SANDERS A. “Dickie”) of Warsaw. Also Frances English Sanders, surviving are her grandchil91, of Warsaw, passed away

in Ashland. The event will benefit Hanover Safe Place.

Breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church, off Route 54. For more information, call 804-798-6579.

Sunday through Wednesday, March 11-14

Invitation to Grace focusing on the “Marvelous Grace of God” will be presented at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the dren, Katie Anderson, Richard English, Scott Lyons, Adam Lyons, Hollie Lewis and Jennifer Beck; and seven greatgrandchildren. She will best be remembered for her devotion to her family and church.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Cobham Park Baptist Church. Interment followed in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bethany Food Pantry, P.O. Box 641, Callao, VA 22435; Cobham Park WMU, P.O. Box 306, Warsaw, VA 22572; or to Ebenezer UMW, 144 Ebenezer Church Rd., Oldhams, VA 22529. Welch Marks Funeral Home in Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES STANLEY

James Waddell Stanley, 91, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. Stanley and Kathleen L.

Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ at 6856 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. Michael A. Bonner of San Angelo, Texas, information, call Larry Gooss at will be the guest speaker. For 804-839-2347. more information, call 804-7468224 or visit coldharborroad- Wednesday, March 14 coc.org.

All Souls Episcopal and Messiah Lutheran Churches invite the community for a meal Tuesday, March 13 The Mechanicsville of soup and bread at 6:30 p.m.

Chapter 5407 of AARP will in the fellowship hall at Messiah meet from 10 a.m. to noon at Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee the Episcopal Church of the Rd. in Mechanicsville, followed Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville by a special 2018 program, Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Debbie “The Way of Worship.” Long Thompson of ClearCaptions ago, those who followed Jesus will describe a phone available were called followers of the to hard of hearing seniors that way. This worship-based prohas a text screen to assist the gram will explore varied ways hearing impaired. Lunch will be to worship Jesus, follow him, served. All national members and grow in faith. Beginning at of AARP are invited. For more 7:15 p.m., All Souls will present Stanley; his brother, Gordon Stewart Stanley; and his sisters, Audrey S. Palmateer and Barbara S. Garbett. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Smith Stanley.

He spent his life as a testament to true love in his marSTANLEY riage.

He also is survived by two sisters-inlaw, Josephine Shelton and Barbara Jarrett; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jimmy was a World War II Navy veteran, Past Master of Henrico Union Lodge #130, member of Meridian Lodge #284 and Washington Henry Lodge #344 AF & AM. He was a member of the ACCA Shrine Chanters, the Scottish Rite Bodies, and was a life member of VFW Post #9808.

He also was a member of the Church Hill Gang and Past Commander of Coast Guard Flotilla #36. Jimmy retired as Regional Manager for BEAR Manufacturing Company and also Hunter Engineering Company. A member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, he had an appreciation of life and devotion to those he loved.

Graveside services, with Masonic Rites, were held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.

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

SHIRLEY WILCOX

Shirley Ann Crowder Wilcox, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was

an Instructed Eucharist. Ever wonder why we do what we do? This is a Eucharist where the different parts of the service and the meaning behind what members do will be explained.

Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty is the priest.

Saturday, March 17

New Song Church’s Student Ministry will host the Mission Possible 5K Run/Walk & Festival, to benefit Haiti Missions, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The race begins and ends at New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Road in Mechanicsville. see CALENDAR, pg. 27 }

preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wilcox; son, James Giddings; and grandson, Benjamin Harrington. Shirley is survived by four children, Cynthia Harrington, Tina Aman, Michael Giddings and Patricia Sorg; five stepchildren, Carl Wilcox, Catherine Jennings, William Wilcox, Nancy Beck and Sallyann Poates; 24 grandchildren, numerous great and greatgreatgrandWILCOX children; sister, Gloria Vaughan; brother, Raymond Crowder; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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

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Most of the course runs through Pebble Creek. To register, visit www.newsongumc.org. The fee is $30 until March 15 and $35 March 16 and 17. Family dis-

IDOLS Continued from pg. 15

Monday, March 19

The Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The title of the program will be “Creating Beauty

Baldrick's). l $2,000 worth of raffle Continued from pg. 16 prizes (all proceeds benefit St. Baldricks).

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Walker, the club’s membership chairman, at 803-730-2311 or visit the club’s website at www.

PAMUNKEYWC.org.

invite the community for a meal of soup and bread at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville, followed by a special 2018 program, “The Wednesday, March 21 Way of Worship.” Long ago, those All Souls Episcopal and who followed Jesus were called Messiah Lutheran Churches followers of the way. This wor-

and Freekin' Rican (a portion of food sales from Freekin’ Rican will benefit St. Baldrick’s). l Limited Irish Beer Release -- 100% of this beer's sales from the event will go to

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“It’s pretty amazing to see this event come together each year. Tons of local business owners and businesses donate items for the silent auction, 8 PM

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musicians donate their time and talents for the event, and volunteers make calls and reach out to their families and friends to raise funds. The Satellite community is a strong

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ship-based program will explore varied ways to worship Jesus, follow him, and grow in faith.

Beginning at 7:15 p.m., Messiah Lutheran and All Souls will present a Taizé Service, which is a worship service involving sung and chanted prayers, medita-

Johnson, Kennedy O’Hanley, Juniors: Rebekah Blackburn, Slopey, Molly Strange-Boston, Madison Cox and Lauren Hanover Idols shows benefit Roger Reynolds, James Watson Autumn Just, Iris Leffler, Sophie Savannah Whitley, Layla Moncure.

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Club members will be creating flower arrangements for the local hospital as well as local health care centers. For more information about attending the meeting or becoming a member, contact Debbie

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UPCOMING EVENTS

03

10 2018

Men’s lacrosse: Hampden-Sydney at Randolph-Macon 1:00 p.m.

03

10 2018

Women’s lacrosse: Goucher at Randolph-Macon 4:00 p.m.

For more information go to www.mechlocal.com

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R-MC falls in 2nd round of NCAA tourney

By Adam Culler Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – Coming into the season, Randolph-Macon coach Carroll LaHaye had plenty of questions about what to expect from a team returning so little experience and only one senior.

Picked to finish fourth in the preseason in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, the Yellow Jackets outperformed all expectations with a 23-win season and an ODAC tournament title.

Though the Yellow Jackets’ season ended Saturday with an 84-58 loss against Christopher Newport at Crenshaw Gymnasium in the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament, LaHaye had plenty to reflect on after another banner-raising season.

“We did have some adversity in the beginning of the season, but we had 10 strong young women that stuck with us, and we went with that,” LaHaye said.

“They believed in it, we believed in it, and we pushed them.

“There are a lot of players that go through the ODAC that wish they could win an ODAC championship, and for this young squad to have won one this early in their careers says a lot.”

Coming into the game, Randolph-Macon was aware of CNU’s pressure defense, as the Captains force an average of

Outside shooters take down Patriots

By Adam Culler Richmond Times-Dispatch

punched them in the mouth with our defense.”

The Yellow Jackets had 31 turnovers. And while Williams and Charlotte Woods had their way in the paint, combining for 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting,

ASHLAND – Jayla Wade scored all 12 of her points in the second quarter to spark a 25-4 run to end the first half, and Randolph-Macon’s women’s basketball team advanced past Valley Forge in the Ashland Regional of the Division III NCAA tournament Friday with a 67-56 win at Crenshaw Gymnasium.

After a shaky start that saw Valley Forge dictate play with a 5-0 lead from the opening tip, the Yellow Jackets eased in with a Kelsey Wisner 3-pointer that drew back iron and dropped in – a sign of things to come later in the half for Macon.

Charlotte Woods gave Randolph-Macon its first lead of the contest at 12-11, and the Yellow Jackets traded leads five times with the Patriots, who built a 20-16 lead with 7:50 to

see NCAA, pg. 26

see SHOOTERS, pg. 26

Joe Mahoney/Times-Dispatch

Randolph-Macon’s Kelly Williams (50) takes the ball from Christopher Newport’s Sam Porter during the Captains’ 84-58 victory over the host Yellow Jackets in the second round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament Saturday.

30.4 turnovers.

It was evident from the gun that the preparation the Yellow Jackets went through wasn’t enough following the one-day turnaround after defeating Valley Forge on Friday.

“It is hard to simulate,” sophomore center Kelly Williams

said of the Captains’ defense.

“Our team isn’t full of players that are that fast, we’re full of players that play with our heart and go out there every night and just do what we can do.”

The Captains got out to a 7-0 lead and never trailed.

By the time it was 11-2,

LaHaye had already called two timeouts as her team made just one basket to go along with six turnovers in the first four minutes.

“I think that was the key to the game today,” Christopher Newport guard Bailey Dufrene said. “We just came out and

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play in the second quarter.

From that point in the half, it was all Randolph-Macon as Wade spurred the 25-4 run with 12 points, including a bankedin 3-pointer that sent a rowdy crowd at Crenshaw Gym into exaltation. The Yellow Jackets drilled four 3-pointers during the run.

Wade led a rare departure from Randolph-Macon’s regular reliance on Kelly Williams with her 12 points, and the Yellow Jackets had four players in double figures with Woods adding 13 points and Wisner 11.

“With a taller post player [in Valley Forge forward Jhanel Brown] that we usually don’t

NCAA Continued from pg. 25

it was the full-court pressure that buried R-MC’s youthful backcourt.

Williams scored 21 points to go with 15 rebounds, the final chapter of a season that has her

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University of Valley Forge forward Jhanel Brown (23) gets one of her 14 blocks at the expense of Randolph-Macon guard Becca Arrington (4) in the Yellow Jackets’ 67-56 victory over the visiting Patriots in the first round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament Friday. Brown finished with a triple-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds.

have, we had to obviously step up, and the shots were there in their zone,” Wade said. “It was just a matter of believing in the shot and taking it.”

The Yellow Jackets were content to trade baskets with the Patriots for most of the second half with a lead reaching as high as 21 points. But as Valley

in contention for national player of the year honors. She finishes the season leading the country in scoring and will likely finish second in rebounding average.

“I certainly think she has the statistics, and I think that she deserves several looks (for player of the year,” LaHaye said.

Williams said all year sta-

tistics meant very little to her.

What was important was raising a banner at Crenshaw Gymnasium — something to build on for her final two years.

“We only have one senior, so next year, we’re all going to be back, and we’re going to be better, hopefully, than we are now,” Williams said. “Maybe we’ll win

Becoming a Duke

Nick Liberante for the Local

Jack Chenault (seated, center) committed to continue his football career at James Madison University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on Feb. 7. He was joined by (clockwise, from left): his sister, Courtney Chenault; Hanover assistant football coach Dave Butler; his father, Rodney Chenault; Hanover head football coach Derek Stoudt; and his mother, Kelly Chenault.

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Forge threatened with a late run and cut the lead to 60-47 with 6:40 to play, RandolphMacon called on Williams to put the game away.

Williams struggled for the better part of the contest on 6-of-21 shooting as she was stifled by opposing center Jhanel Brown, who had 14 blocks in the contest. Brown finished with a triple-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds to go with her blocks total.

But Williams got the last word, as she made a shot while getting fouled by Brown and made the free throw with 6:28 to play to quell the Valley Forge comeback attempt and seal the win.

Williams, the leading scorer in Division III, finished with 17 points and 17 rebounds. Her

another ODAC championship or maybe we’ll get to host [an NCAA regional] again.”

Adam Culler can be reached at aculler@timesdispatch.com.

17 points were enough to set a single-season ODAC record for points with 715, eclipsing former Randolph-Macon guard Megan Silva’s 714 in the 200506 season.

With the win, RandolphMacon advanced to an allVirginia matchup against Christopher Newport, which defeated Haverford 63-50 in the other Ashland Regional game.

Micah Maloney and Kiana Kirkland scored 12 points apiece for the Captains, Anitra Thomas added 11 more, and CNU cruised past Haverford College (21-7).

Adam Culler can be reached at aculler@timesdispatch.com.

Nick Liberante for the Local

Parker Chenault (seated, center) committed to continue his football career at the University of Virginia in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on Feb. 7. He was joined by (clockwise, from left): his father, R.B. Chenault; Hanover assistant footall coach Dave Butler; Hanover head football coach Derek Stoudt; and his mother, Debbie Chenault.

100th victory

VALLEY FORGE (15-9) — A. Brown 15, Cortes 12, Mayforth 12, J. Brown 12, Conrad 2, Faison 0,

7, Thomas 7, Carroll 0, Hodges 0.

Totals 33 12-19 84.

RANDOLPH-MACON (23-6) — Wisner 6, Woods 14, Wade 7, Reynolds 0, Williams 21, Arrington 6, Green 0, Zimmerman 0, Knobloch 1, Shumate 3. Totals 19 16-28 58.

25 22 17 20 — 84 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT CNU 14 17 18 9 — 58 (25-4) — Tannor 7, Dufrene 16, R-MC 3-point goals — CNU: Thomas Fancher 5, Porter 19, Maloney 2, Wright 2, Kirkland 6, Bonivel 2, Byrd 2, Tannor, Fancher, Porter, Byrd; 7, Howdyshell 2, Norman 2, Daguilh RMC: Arrington 2, Wisner, Wade.

Cavalier-bound

Lesueur 0, Hess 1, Walker 2. Totals 19 15-17 56.

RANDOLPH-MACON (23-5) — Wisner 11, Woods 13, Wade 12, Reynolds 5, Williams 17, Arrington 7, Green 0, Zimmerman 0, Knobloch 0, Shumate 2. Totals 25 10-15 67.

Valley Forge 13 11 18 14 — 56 R-MC 12 29 17 9 — 67 3-point goals — VF: A. Brown, Cortes, Mayforth; R-MC: Wisner 3, Wade 3, Arrington.

Contributed by Melinda Adelstein

Robbie Adelstein, senior at Atlee High School, won his 100th career wrestling match at the Arrowhead Invitational at Powhatan High School on Jan. 27.

Wilcox picks JMU

Nick Liberante for the Local

Michael Wilcox (seated, center) committed to continue his football career at James Madison University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School on Feb. 7. He was joined by (clockwise, from left): his mother Kim Wilcox; Hanover assistant football coach Dave Butler; his father, Jason Wilcox; Hanover head football coach Derek Stoudt; and his sister, Laura Wilcox.

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

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, 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

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

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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, Rev. Randy Rains, Youth Director Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804) 781-0330

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations!

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

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

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

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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am.

Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services.

Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville.

Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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

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SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

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

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, March 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: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.49 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

CUP-1-18, CHRISTOPHER W. HARVEY Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.4 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit used automobile sales on GPINs 8704-830911 and 8704-73-9878, consisting of approximately 0.43 acres (CUP area is limited to 0.3 acres), zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the west line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 170 feet north of its intersection with Elm Drive (State Route REZONINGS 1108) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use C-31-06(c), AM. 1-18, ARLENE AND FRED SAUNDERS Plan Map as Mixed Use (High Commercial/Low Residential).

Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual (PUBLIC HEARING) plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-31-06(c), Mary Wells, on GPIN 7841-29-6289, consisting ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS of 5.4 acres, zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, and located on the east line of Scotchtown ORDINANCE 18-03, EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARDS Road (State Route 621) approximately 0.28 miles south of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, its intersection with Three Oaks Lane (State Route 1030) in Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-20, Conditional the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The proposed Uses in the A-1 Agricultural District; to remove the zoning amendment would amend the cash proffer and limitation in the A-1 District regulations which provide that modify the location of the proffered driveway. (PUBLIC a contractor’s equipment storage yard is allowed only as HEARING) part of a commercial landscaping operation as is currently allowed, and to allow contractor’s equipment storage yards with a Conditional Use Permit in the A-1 District as a C-14-17(c), PEARL J. HARRIS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to principal or accessory use.

RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on (PUBLIC HEARING) GPIN 7788-97-7837, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre, and located at the southwest corner of the intersection ORDINANCE 18-04, PLACES OF WORSHIP of Johnson Town Road (State Route 755) and Ashcake AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the Hanover Road (State Route 657) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, related to the DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the location of, and other regulations applicable to, places of General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 worship, as follows: units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would 1. By amending Section 26-6, to provide a permit the creation of one (1) building lot for a gross density definition of “place of worship”; of two (2) dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) 2. By amending Section 26-18 and Section 26-33, to provide that places of worship are permitted by right in the A-1 Agricultural District and the AR-6 C-27-17(c), STEPHANIE W. ROEDER AND DEBORAH S. BAIRD Agricultural Residential District on parcels or lots Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to that are (a) two (2) acres or greater in size and (b) AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, not located within recorded subdivisions containing on GPIN 8735-18-9556, consisting of approximately 4.98 three or more lots; acres, and located on the south line of Pole Green Road (State Route 627) approximately 0.30 miles east of its 3. By amending Section 26-20 to provide that places intersection with Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615) in of worship are permitted on parcels or lots less than The Hanover County Planning Commission has scheduled a Work Session at 6:00 P.M. and Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. to review the proposed FY 2019 through FY 2023 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), as recommended by the County Administrator, and to consider adoption of a resolution setting forth the Planning Commission’s recommendations concerning the CIP. (PUBLIC HEARING)

two (2) acres in size, or in recorded subdivisions containing three or more lots, in the A-1 Agricultural District with a Conditional Use Permit; 4. By amending Section 26-35 to provide that places of worship are permitted in a recorded subdivision of three (3) or more lots in the AR-6 Agricultural Residential District with a Conditional Use Permit; 5. By amending Section 26-45 to provide that places of worship are permitted in the RC Rural Conservation District with a Conditional Use Permit; 6. By amending Section 26-88, to clarify that places of worship are permitted in the MX Mixed Use District with a Conditional Use Permit; 7. By amending Section 26-107 and Section 26-110, to provide that places of worship are permitted by right in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District and, by reference, in the B-2 Community Business District, the B-3 General Business District, and the OS Office/ Service District; 8. By amending Section 26-163, Section 26165, Section 26-172, Section 26-174, and Section 26-183, to provide that places of worship shall only be permitted in the M-1 Limited Industrial District, the M-2 Light Industrial District, and the M-3 Heavy Industrial District with a Conditional Use Permit; and 9. By amending Section 26-24, lot size requirements in the A-1 District; Section 26-39, density requirements and lot size requirements in the AR-6 District; Section 26-59, conditional uses in the RS, Single-Family Residential District; Section 26-72, conditional uses in the RM Multi-Family Residential District; Section 26-243, regulations applicable to side yards; Section 26-248, modification of height regulations; Section 26-251, parking requirements; Section 26274, general requirements for signs in the residential districts; Section 26-295, regulations applicable to cemeteries; and Section 26-317, uses and activities which require a site plan; to replace references to churches, rectories, parish houses, convents, monasteries, temples, synagogues and other similar terms to “place of worship”.

(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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Hanover-Caroline SWCD announces two contests open

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Winners at the District HANOVER -- Hanoverlevel will be submitted to the Caroline Soil and Water state-level Virginia Association Conservation District of Soil and Water Districts announces the NACD/ (VASWCD).

VASWCD Poster Contest and State winning entries will the VASWCD Photo Contest then be sent to the NACD are now open for entries. where one overall winner will The theme of the 2018 be selected by Jan. 31, 2019.

National Association of Monetary prizes of $200, Conservation Districts’ poster $150 and $100 will be awarded contest is “Watersheds – Our national Water, Our winners Home.” for first, The second and contest is third place, adminisrespectively, tered at the in all grade local level categories. through The VASWCD Photo the Hanover-Caroline SWCD Contest also is open. The and is open to public, private theme is “Conservation and homeshooled students in Through the Seasons.” grades K-12.

Additionally, any girl or boy Participants of all ages are invited to submit photos online scout who submits a poster will receive a VASWCD Poster of how conservation looks in any season. Deadline for subContest Patch. missions is Aug. 15.

Deadline for local entry to Winners will be announced the District level is Sept. 28. in September in the following Posters may be dropped categories: Overall; People’s off at the Hanover-Caroline SWCD office at 13224 Hanover Choice (selected from nine honorable mentions during Courthouse Rd., Suite 201, public online voting); Young Hanover, VA 23069 or mailed Photographer (under 18 to P.O. Box 446, Hanover, VA years of age) and Honorable 23069.

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Jason Call, left, sings “Missing You” in the Hanover Idol 2018 competition held Sunday, March 4, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland. He won the adult title. At right, Alena Hicks performed the Natalie Simone song, “I Put a Spell on You.” She was named the runner-up. Hicks is a sophomore at Patrick Henry High School.

Heritage Green hosting HCTT welcomes students Irish Bingo on March 14 and parents to Open House MECHANICSVILLE – Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville is hosting a game of Irish Bingo at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14.

Play for a chance to score St. Patty’s Day-inspired prizes.

The last game is for a “pot of gold.”

Light refreshments will be

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served during game time.

Tours of the community also will be available.

This event is free and open to seniors aged 65 and older.

Space is limited. RSVP by calling 804-746-7370.

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

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com M E C HA N I C S V I L L E -- The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology is holding an Open House from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville.

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again. The style of prayer prac- Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, ticed at Taizé has attracted many priest of All Souls Episcopal Continued from pg. 24 worshipers from around the Church, will preside. tion, a period of silence, and globe and from many different readings. The prayers consist of denominations. Rev. Lou Florio, Sunday, March 25 short chants, repeated again and pastor of Messiah Lutheran, and Hanover Spring Fest

school students and parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers, learn about each program, and tour the building.

For more information about The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, visit its new website at http:// thctt.hcps.us/.

2018 will be held from 11:30 Organizers said the event will a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Knoll be held rain or shine.

Middle School at 10295 Chamberlayne Rd. (U.S. 301) Thursday, March 29 in Mechanicsville. There is The Atlee High School no general admission charge. Show Choir will present a free

concert for senior citizens at 2:15 p.m. in the Atlee High School auditorium. The auditorium is wheelchair-accessible.

Buses and buses are welcome. on the school parking lot.

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hether homeowners have a handful of tools or an entire collection of equipment, proper storage of these items means the difference between staying organized and safe or having to waste time looking for tools and running the risk of injury.

Tools often gravitate to other rooms of the house or become misplaced. When they’re brought out for use, tools may not be returned to the toolbox or shed, taking up residence in drawers or closets or just being left out in the open.

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also may create safety risks for the persons doing the renovation and other members of the household. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that hundreds of thousands of injuries treated at emergency rooms are related to power tools and workshop equipment. While the majority of these injuries occur while using the tools, improper tool storage can still cause injury.

By taking care of tools and keeping them orderly, homeowners can lengthen the life expectancy of their tools and reduce the likelihood of toolrelated injury.

Read the instructions In addition to providing operational guidance, owner’s manuals or product packaging may give insight on tool care and storage. Following the directions regarding cleaning and storage can prolong the life of tools.

Keep original cases and labels Many tools come in hard cases to protect the tools and reduce users’ injury risk. Paints, varnishes, stripping agents, and other chemicals should be stored in their original containers with labels intact.

pegboards or magnetic boards on the wall over workbenches.

Get a cabinet that can be locked Shop for a secure cabinet that can be locked so more dangerous items, such as sharp blades, saws and chemicals, can be safely stored. This helps keep these items out of the curious hands of children, as well as away from pets who may sniff around at new smells.

Buy sturdy containers If your space is limited but you still want to organize your tools, rely on sturdy, clear containers. Tools can be placed inside and easily transported from project area to project area. Clear containers enable you to see inside and know which tools are being stored within.

Ensuring tools are stored away properly means they’ll be easy to find when they’re needed again, and they’ll be kept in a manner that promotes the safe use and longevity of the tools.

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Store tools vertically Avoid tripping over large tools, including shovels or rakes, by storing these items on the walls of garages or storage sheds. Small tools can be placed on shelves or hung on

Keep items dry Address any moisture issues or leaks so that tools do not suffer water damage. Never operate power tools if cords are running through water.

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ermite swarms are often the first visible evidence that termites are a problem in and around a home. There are several different types of subterranean termite species, and many begin to take flight when weather conditions are favorable, such as in the spring and summer.

Swarming may be linked to the age and maturity of a termite colony. Swarms also may indicate the presence of other conditions, such as moisture in the air or abundant light.

Swarming termites are the winged alates that venture outside of the nest to mate and reproduce, forming newer colonies. Thousands of swarmers may be in the air. The termites will squeeze through cracks and crevices in the walls and foundations of homes. They also may be seen coming out of the ground outdoors.

The presence of a swarm of termites around a home suggests a strong likelihood that there is a well-established colony of termites living in or near the home. Over her lifetime, a termite queen can lay one million eggs, producing new swarms each year.

It is essential that homeowners recognize when termites are a problem in a home, as they can cause considerable damage. In the United States alone, subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites cause more than $5 billion in damage annually and can cost homeowners an average of $8,000 in treatment and damage repairs,.

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ain barrels provide an eco-friendly opportunity to repurpose rain water while helping homeowners conserve water and save money. But homeowners must exercise caution when using rain barrels in their lawns and gardens. Water collected by rain water should never be used for drinking, cooking or bathing. Pet owners should know that water collected by rain barrels also should not be used to bathe pets. Rain barrel lids should also be tightly secured to prevent mosquito infestations.

Secure rain barrels to also protect children and pets from falling in. Overflow valves should always direct water away from structures to prevent water damage to homes or sheds. In addition, to reduce risk of falls and injury, homeowners should be certain that water is not directed toward sidewalks, driveways or other areas where foot traffic is common. Before the arrival of winter, homeowners should disconnect their rain barrels from downspouts to prevent the formation of ice. -Metro Creative

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Termites feed on the inside of trees and wood boards.

length, while ants have wings of different lengths. It may require the eyes of a trained expert to recognize these subtle differences.

There are some other indications that termites may be in a home or nearby.

Termites shed their wings as they enter a new home. If wings are found around windows, vents, doors or pipes coming into a home, it may mean termites have entered.

Look for muddy, flattened tubes about the width of a drinking straw. Termites

are feeding below.

Termites eat wood from the inside out, so any damage may not be visible. Tap suspect wood and listen for a hollow sound.

Look for and mark any areas where termites are seen entering or exiting the house.

Then direct the exterminator to these areas.

Termites can cause substantial damage to a home, but their infestations are largely treatable. When a termite swarm is spotted, call a professional immediately.

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Exterior renovations may be high on homeowners’ to-do lists, and landscaping is oftentimes a key component of those projects.

When planning gardens, homeowners may benefit by considering more than just flowers and shrubs while giving thought to other elements that can breathe vitality into their landscape designs. Water features can do just that, as such features provide more than just visual appeal.

Remedy problem areas Rather than fighting with the landscape, homeowners can adapt it. An area of the yard prone to soggy conditions or flooding can be transformed into a pond or waterfall to work with natural surroundings

Aesthetic appeal Water elements stand out against the greenery and foliage and can be used to create focal points around the garden or yard. A single fountain can draw the eye, while a trickling stream or waterfall can deliver water to various spots in the landscape.

Add a personal touch Water features are as unique as the homeowners who create them. To set landscaping apart from neighbors’ homes, homeowners can add fountains, ponds or flowing water elements to their properties. Decorative water features also can be melded with pools and spas to help these manmade recreational areas seem like they were carved right out of the natural landscape.

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Soothing sound Rain drops on a rooftop or waves lapping on a shoreline elicit feelings of harmony and relaxation. Water features can bring that gentle sound close to home, further enhancing the ambiance.

Foster a passion Many people turn to water features so they can explore the hobby of nurturing an outdoor aquarium. Koi ponds are relatively easy to install and maintain, and the vibrant fish add visual appeal.

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Water features, such as ponds or waterfalls, can add a special touch to the landscape.

Brings texture Water has its own unique and fluid texture that can provide stark contrast to blades of grass or the hard lines of architectural elements, such as pergolas or retaining walls. A pond or fountain can soften lines.

Enhance the natural ecosystem Water features can attract wildlife to a property. Birds may visit to take a quick sip, and dragonflies are sure to dart and hover over the shimmering ripples. Inviting natural wildlife to the yard can add hours of entertainment by enjoying the animals and insects.

The arrival of spring brings early-blooming flowers

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he arrival of spring is a welcome occurrence for many people.

Budding flowers are among the harbingers of spring. Spring flowers can revitalize winter-weary people just when they need it most and provide reassurance that brighter, warmer and longer hours of sunlight are just around the corner.

Cold-tolerant flowers are hardy enough to start blooming before the last frosts have dissipated. Other flowers will begin to fill in as days warm a little bit more, according to Better Homes and Gardens. Home gardeners looking to warm up their gardens with early blooms can use these flowers in their early-season containers, window boxes and planting beds.

Pansy Pansies prefer cool weather, which can make them one of the best flowers to plant in early spring and late fall. Pansies come in a variety of colors, so there’s bound to be an

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offering that will blend with any homeowners’ landscape design.

Creeping phlox Also known ‘moss phlox,’ creeping phlox is a short ground-cover that is a herbaceous perennial. Phlox produces small, fragrant flowers in dense clusters, which can attract wildlife, such as butterflies, to their mats across the soil surface.

Snowdrops Snowdrops can peek out even when there is snow still on the ground sometimes as early as January and February. But their name is actually a reference to their appearance, as snowdrops have three white petals that hang down like drops dripping off the stem.

Violets These flowers are closely related to pansies and, as a result, prefer cool seasons. Violets are generally slightly smaller than pansy blooms,

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but they can be just as beautiful. But as with pansies, violets will start to fade when the heat arrives.

Crocus Crocus plants are relatively small, only reaching three to six inches in height. However, their grass-like leaves are some of the first sprouts that can be seen among bulb and corm plantings. Preferring full to partial sun, these gold, purple, lavender, white, or yellow flowers can be enjoyed during the earliest days of spring.

Daffodil Daffodil bulbs produce cheerful, yellow flowers in early spring. They’re one of the most recognizable flowers thanks to their familiar shape and fragrant aroma.

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Crocus blooms are some of the first seen in early spring.

Christmas rose, can tolerate light frosts. These blooms get their name from the time of year when they bloom, which is typically around the Christian Lenten season. Despite their name, these delicate flowers are not actually related to roses, however.

Early-blooming flowers give winter-weary gardeners hope that spring has arrived.

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An inviting entryway free of clutter can add substantial curb appeal to a property.

throughout the yard. A cluttered yard suggests homeowners do not care much about their home’s appearance, and that may lead buyers to think that indifference extended to maintaining the home’s interior as well. Many buyers will ignore properties without any external aesthetic appeal, but cleaning up the yard does not require much effort or expense on the part of sellers.

Make the main entryway more inviting. Creating a more inviting entryway won’t be as simple as cleaning up the yard, but it can help create a strong first impression without breaking the bank. To begin, remove plants and furniture from the front porch or area surrounding the doorway, as such items can create a cluttered feel. If the front door is old, replace it. Custom doors may be expensive, but they might add the wow factor buyers are looking for. If a new door is beyond your means or just unnecessary, repaint the door, ideally in a color that complements the color of your home and the surrounding landscape.

Address pavement problems.

Paving problems are not necessarily an expensive fix, but the cost of repairing

driveways and walkways can add up if it’s been awhile since these areas were refurbished. Still, one of the first things buyers will notice when getting out of their cars is the ground they’re walking on, so patch and repair or even replace driveways and walkways that have fallen into disrepair.

Add or upgrade outdoor living spaces. Outdoor living spaces also can set a property apart from others on the market. A recent study from the National Association of Realtors found that buyers would not hesitate to pay asking price for homes with outdoor living spaces.

When adding or upgrading outdoor living spaces, try to depersonalize the spaces as much as possible, as buyers want to picture themselves, and not the sellers, enjoying these areas. Include some comfortable furniture, adequate lighting and a dining area in your outdoor living space as well.

Curb appeal can add a lot to a home, while lack of such appeal can make a home difficult to sell. Homeowners who want to sell their properties for asking price or more should address curb appeal before putting their homes on the market.

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any people are familiar with the idea that a strong first impression can go a long way. While that idea is most often referenced in regard to personal interactions, it’s also applicable to real estate.

When selling a home, homeowners who emphasize curb appeal may find it far easier to sell their homes. Curb appeal refers to the impression a home’s exterior makes on people seeing the home for the first time. In 2014, the online real estate database Zillow¨ surveyed real estate agents and found that curb appeal was one of the five most important factors when selling a home.

Projects that improve curb appeal can be vast undertakings or simpler projects, and the following are a handful of projects to improve a home’s curb appeal that run the gamut from simple to complex.

Clean up the yard. Cleaning up the yard is among the simpler yet most effective projects to improve a home’s curb appeal. When selling their homes, homeowners should clear the yard of any clutter, including kids’ toys, grass clippings or items that might be scattered

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Spring home improvement

6 easy spring cleaning projects

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armer days are here and what better way to spend them than É cleaning? Although enjoying the great outdoors is probably high on many a to-do list come spring, by the end of winter, homes can probably do with a muchneeded overhaul. Owners and renters can rely on temperate days to throw open the windows and engage in some easy spring-cleaning projects.

The earlier one begins spring cleaning, the more quickly he or she will be able to head outside and bask in the warm spring sun.

Spring cleaning tasks can be stretched out across several days to make the jobs more manageable. While certain spring cleaning tasks can be time-consuming, many projects can be started and completed in 30 minutes or less.

Look up Start by looking up at ceilings, molding and ceiling fans. Chances are strong that some cobwebs and dust have formed in these areas. Always begin cleaning by working from the top downward so you don’t have to clean any tables countertops or floors twice. Static-charged dusting cloths work well to catch and contain dust. Use a pillowcase on ceiling fan blades to clear the dust and keep it from cascading to the floor.

Blinds and curtains Heavy window treatments can be removed and replaced with more gauzy fabrics. This lets in more light and warmth from the sun. Many curtains

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can be freshened up right in the laundry, but blinds may require a bit more effort. If the blinds can be snapped out of the brackets, place them in a tub full of vinegar, dish soap and water. Allow them to soak and then rinse with the shower nozzle. Stationary blinds can be cleaned with using an old sock over your hand dipped in a vinegar-andwater solution.

Change linens Remove and launder bed linens. While the linens are

as grout between tiles. Some light scrubbing and then subsequent rinsing can rid surfaces of hard-to-remove dirt.

Vacuum vent intakes Many houses are heated by forced-air systems. The air intake vents can become clogged with dust and other debris. Vacuum these vents so that air flow is not impeded.

Let the heat run for a few minutes to catch any small particles that become dislodged, and then change the furnace filter.

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Water features, such as ponds or waterfalls, can add a special touch to the landscape.

in the wash, thoroughly dust all furniture and vacuum the carpets. Move furniture so you can reach areas where dust gathers, such as under the bed or dresser.

Grout cleaner Grade school science lessons can be put to use as you look to remove stubborn dirt.

Combining baking soda and vinegar produces a reaction that causes the formation of gassy bubbles. These bubbles can help to break up dirt that clings to crevices, such

Clean out the refrigerator Now is a great time to remove any of those mystery containers growing fuzzy experiments in the back of the refrigerator. Take the food out of the refrigerator and use a food-safe cleaner to scour the shelves and inside of crisper drawers.

Spring cleaning is a necessary task, but it doesn’t have to be a headache. Break up the work into manageable chunks of time, and projects won’t feel like such a hassle.

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How solar electricity works

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olar panels are seen more and more on roofs of residential homes and even some businesses. Due in part to more aggressive marketing by solar energy companies, as well as greater awareness by customers, solar energy has become increasingly popular in recent years.

The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that solar energy in the United States is booming. The association offers that, since the passage of The Solar Investment Tax Credit in 2006, solar has experienced a compound annual growth rate of more than 60 percent.

While many might assume that environmental preservation is the driving force behind the growing popularity of solar energy, it’s actually the financial benefits of solar energy that are leading the way. One Block Off the Grid polled nearly 200 solar homeowners to learn more about their motivations for going solar. Roughly 75 percent would not have gone solar if there was no economic benefit to doing so. A number of people who have switched to solar say they are getting a high rate of return on the investment. The average electricity bill a person saw prior to solar energy hovered around $177 a month. After the conversion, bills were now as low as $55.

Those who are still pondering the decision to go solar may want to know more about how it works. Although the guidelines vary depending on location and the energy company issuing the bill, here are some of the basics.

Generating solar electricity Solar electricity is generated through a process known as the photovoltaic affect.

Sunlight shines on solar panels, which are

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mounted on the roof of the home or in another prominent location. Each panel typically has between 60 to 72 solar cells strung together. These photovoltaic cells use the irradiation in sunlight to stimulate the flow of electrons in the semiconductor material, which creates direct current, or DC, electricity. Systems that directly convert the DC to alternating current, or AC, the type of power voltage used in a house, do so by way of an inverter. The inverter feeds power to the circuit board.

Demand and excess When the demand from a home or business is equal to the amount of solar power being generated, the system is working optimally. When solar power falls a bit short, grid power will make up the deficit. There’s also the possibility that excess electricity will be produced.

In a grid connect system, certain areas may operate with a 1:1 net metering policy, states Solar Reviews, which offers consumer reviews of solar products. This means that the utility company will credit a homeowner 1 to 1 for every kilowatt hour produced in excess because the excess energy goes back into the grid system. This is called ‘back-feeding’ the grid. It’s handy for powering homes at night with standard electricity at no additional cost. If the production of kwhs exceeds what is purchased from the utility each year, some utility companies will continue to credit for the excess.

Solar electricity systems are changing the way people think about energy. With the financial motivation to do so, consumers who embrace solar energy are helping the environment while also saving money.

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