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Discover Recreation brochures were distributed last week to Hanover County Public Schools students and available for pick up in libraries. Programs and camps also will be listed in the Hanover Review, arriving in mailboxes soon.

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School board shows hand regarding name change

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Discover Recreation, a brochure by Hanover Conty Parks and Recreation, were given to Hanover County Public Schools students.

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ASHLAND — Although no formal vote was taken at a Hanover County School Board workshop early last week, a clear consensus did evolve during a Friday afternoon session regarding the issue of changing or keeping the names of two county schools.

At least four of the seven school board members clearly indicated their intention to follow what they described as the will of the community clearly expressed in a public survey conducted by school officials last month and a fifth member indicated he also was leaning in that direction.

More than three-fourths of those respondents favored no change in either the names or the mascots of Lee-Davis High School or Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

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Marla Coleman, Henry District representative on the Hanover County School Board, said she did some reading to obtain facts surrounding minority education in Hanover County.

Cold Harbor District board member Norm Sulser, whose district voted overwhelmingly not to change the names of the schools or mascots, endorsed the survey.

“It was an excellent technique to get input from everyone who wanted to weigh in on

this,” Sulser said. “These people sat down and took the time to communicate to us how they felt.”

The second term representative left no confusion as to how he planned to vote.

“I represent the citizens of the Cold Harbor District. I’m

going to be responsible to those citizens. If we were not going to listen to them, we shouldn’t have done the survey,” Sulser said, declaring he would vote for no change in the names or the mascots.

Assistant superintendent for Instructional Leadership Jennifer Greif, managed the survey and said staff took measures to prevent abuse of the process. Electronic entries were matched with IP addresses to confirm multiple entries were not being sent from one suspicious location. There also were more than 400 paper entries and their verification was less precise, but those responses were required to adhere to the same criteria as the electronic entries in order to be included.

Board chair Sue Dibble, South Anna District, suggested the board collect information see NAME, pg. 4

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HANOVER -- The Hanover County Historical Society will present “Plantin’ Times a-Comin’ 17th Century Farming in Virginia,” featuring Andrew Rowand, an agricultural interpreter at Henricus Historical Park, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 8050 St. Paul’s Church Rd. in Hanover.

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Since its founding in 1720, Hanover County has been rural in nature with an agricultural base.

Two centuries after Jamestown and Henricus, Hanover County was the home of America’s “Father of Soil Science,” Edmund Ruffin.

From 1844 until his death in 1865, Ruffin pioneered methods in the improvement and preservation of soil productivity, which had far-reaching agricultural implications. He is buried at “Marlbourne,” the home he named for the marl, a lime-rich mud, that he used to chemically balance his soil.

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Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale set April 19-21 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- The Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on and

Saturday¸ April 21.

There will be a Preview Sale for Current Members Only from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April. 19 Those interested are welcome to join Friends at the door.

A huge selection of well sorted books and other media will be available at great prices.

All hardback books, CDs, DVDs and books-on-tape are being sold for $1 each. see BOOK, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue in the 4300 block of Sandy Valley Road/Stuarts Hollow Lane, Mechanicsville.

March 15

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Elm Drive/ Stonewall Parkway.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Interstate 295 North.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 13000 block of Winns Church Road/Mountain/ Road, Glen Allen.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3700 block of Interstate 295 North.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 14200 block of Three Oaks Lane, Montpelier.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9100 block of Craney Island Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road.

Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Hanover Green Drive.

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

Simple assault was reported in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard/ Caroline County.

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

March 16

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 9000 block of Wyndale Drive, Mechanicsville.

Carrying a concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Sandy Lane, Mechanicsville.

March 17

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

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

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 10200 block of Kestrel Drive, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 8000 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6200 block of Rolling Forest Circle, Mechanicsville.

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

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Colvincrest Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 9100 block Possession of marijuana, of Garrison Manor Drive. first offense, was reported in the 17200 block of Mountain Petit larceny, $200 not from Road/Sycamore Tavern a person, was reported in Lane, Montpelier. the 10800 block of Parmele Place, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, Possession of marijuana, was reported in the 8000 first offense, was reported in block of Studley Road, the 7400 block of Bell Creek Mechanicsville.

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Bomb/burn threat accused, 15, was reported in the 9000 block of Brigadier Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7300 block of Highland Place, Mechanicsville.

Vandalism was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard,

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Devils Den Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway/ Lewistown Road, Ashland.

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song today and know there are more of them than we have actually heard from.�

As the discussion progressed, other board members made their positions clear. “For me, whether we decide to have a cost estimate or not, my decision is to listen to the citizens of Mechanicsville ‌ to keep the names,â€? said Roger Bourassa, Mechanicsville

he said.

Axselle said he received a clear message from the survey responses. “I think the community has spoken very loud and very clear.

Now they are looking to us to see if we agree with them. How do you disagree with the community? The community has said leave it alone, move on, concentrate on the education of our children not just the politics of the day,� he added.

Ashland representative Ola Hawkins urged the board to consider inclusiveness when making their decisions. “How do we include the minority?� she asked. “I ask this board to look at the entire community, not just the majority and see how we include each and every person.�

Coleman pointed out that sometimes history and tradition are intermixed or even confused. She also addressed

the significance of a majority opinion. “I know we have majority opinion, and I think a majority opinion is important in any issue, but I don’t think our democracy says that we cannot listen to the voices of those who can never be the majority,� she said. “The challenge is not to achieve a majority vote because it won’t happen. I think it behooves us to listen to all the voices that are singing their

On Saturday only, you can each.

If you have your old library fill a paper grocery bag for only Continued from pg. 2 bag, you can fill it for $12. $5.

During the Spring Book All paperback books and Friends’ current smaller bags VHS tapes are only 50 cents can be filled for $10.

Sale, members of Friends will

be collecting nonperishable food, toiletries, paper goods, and cleaning products for the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions

(MCEF).

All proceeds from the Book Bring what you can donate Sale directly benefit Atlee to the library, and library rep- Library and its programs.

For more information, call resentatives will deliver all the the library at 804-559-0654. donations to MCEF.

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on how much the name or mascot changes would cost, but it became obvious that additional information would not be necessary. “It seems to me that we are not facing the basic question by asking about the cost first,�

Henry District representative Marla Coleman said. “I think we need to define as a board

what the answer is to the fundamental question. We need clarity as a board as to what our philosophy is and what we stand for.�

John Axselle, Beaverdam District, also said it was time for the board to come to a decision. “We turned to the community and said give us your thoughts. That implies that we are going to do something with that input. We seem to be staying away from the decision,�

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10400 block of Dellwood Road, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Ironclad Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13100 block of Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier.

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Larceny of bank notes, checks was reported in the 16400 block of Beaver Dam Road, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11100 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

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

March 19

Simple assault was reported in the 8100 block of Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 14400 block of Scotchtown Road, Doswell.

Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 300 block

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12300 block of Wildwood Boulevard, Ashland.

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Alicia Broughton was recognized as part of the ChamberRVA’s 4th Annual ICONS: HYPE's Emerging Leader Awards 2018 at the Science Museum of Virginia.

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OPINION | The Local Views

LETTERS

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There’s no grey area in respect and PC

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor For some reason, some folks seems to get a bit ruffled about the term “politically correct.” Now, I don’t think about being PC when I’m writing an article or talking to someone. My main consideration is being respectful.

I was a tough kid in terms of being ready to defend others or myself, but I didn’t go looking for trouble. Regardless of the situation, I wasn’t prone to seek out those who may have been less fortunate financially or didn’t have designer clothing.

Having been raised, as we say, up a coal mining hollow (holler), everybody was pretty much viewed equally. My parents provided well for my sister and me, but neither of us gave it much thought when it came to our fellow students.

So, here’s where I’ll say I was PC before it

became a common term in American society. It wasn’t a political notion, but rather respect, as well as fair treatment.

Being less fortunate, having a disability, or whatever the situation may be does not mean you should be a target for someone who probably would be questioning their own self-worth.

Bullies aren’t stronger, smarter or braver.

They’re weak, dumb and cowardly. Hide behind whatever shadow you can find, because the light of day is something you avoid.

If you want to call me politically correct, that’s fine. All I’m certain of is I’m not going to ridicule or try to deflate someone facing issues we may not have any knowledge of or what those circumstances may be.

Maybe I’m self-programmed to use acceptable and preferred terms when referring to anyone or

anything. I’m OK with that too.

Respect -- a powerful word and one we should always heed. No one says you have to worry about being politically correct in everything you say and do, but living a life geared toward respect will make all the difference in the world.

A few weeks ago, I saw what appeared to be a homeless man in the median with a sign stating his need and a nearby backpack that may have held all his worldly belongings. Without hesitation, I rolled down the window on my vehicle and gave him some cash.

I don’t know his circumstances but if that money helped him get a good meal or helped toward lodging then he knows he has respect.

These gestures have become my personal ministry based on what Christ would do and how I can show my respect for all.

Paying tribute to two dedicated public servants

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Good government is something that most of us take for granted, and we often ignore the efforts of the public servants who work hard to protect and serve their fellow citizens.

The last few months have been marked by the passing of two Board of Supervisors members in neighboring

counties. I had the pleasure of working with both of these men, but, more importantly, the honor of knowing them. Goochland board member Ned Creasey and Hanover supervisor Elton Wade both departed this life within months of each other, leaving a void in local governments that will be hard to fill.

Creasey was first elected to the board in 2008 and represented a new

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era in Goochland government, a period where things that had been the same for years began to change.

The mild-mannered Creasy displayed a quiet, dignified and solid sense of leadership through his subtle, but direct, style, always placing a premium on open government clearly displayed for the citizens it serves.

As a reporter, Ned was always accessible and — though his responses

were often short and straight to the point — his vision was timely and his mission clearly defined.

His colleagues at Company 5 knew that long before the remainder of the county was introduced to Creasey. He was a lifetime volunteer at the station, and continued his dedication to public safety once he took his seat on the see TRIBUTE, pg. 7

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Truth somewhere in between in Civil War talks (Editor’s note: The following was addressed “To the citizens of Hanover County.”)

It has become clear to me over weeks of reading letters to the editors that there are those in this county who believe with all too much certainty that the South waged the Civil War for the sole purpose of perpetuating the abominable institution of slavery.

It also is clear that there are those who believe with just as much certainty that the North waged the War of Northern Aggression for the sole purpose of perpetuating its tyranny against the people of the South. The former are convinced that any memorial to anyone from any part of the Confederate States of America is a memorial to slavery, racism, and white supremacy. The latter are convinced that any attempt to change anything about such memorials is an attempt to revise history and an attack on Southern heritage. I, for one, believe that the truth, as it does in so many situations, lies somewhere in between.

On the questions of the mascot of Lee-Davis High School, the name of the same, and the name of Stonewall Jackson Middle School, there are really only two options: change them or don’t. I only see two ways to answer questions like this where passions run high on either side: majority rule or compromise. Majority rule sounds nice, but neither side can be sure they’d prevail. Majority rule also has the unfortunate characteristic of being blind to minority rights. I’d like to propose a compromise: Allow the students of L-DHS to vote on a new mascot name. Change the name of L-DHS to Lee-Jackson High School. Rename SJMS whatever way the Hanover County School Board sees fit. see LETTERS, pg. 7

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board.

In the years that I covered Ned, he only asked me for two things, both requests to take a photo. The first was when the county received a new fire truck and parked it in front of the administration building. He wanted to make sure that I got a photo of that vehicle for the newspaper. Standing beside the new pumper, Creasey looked like a proud father.

Which brings me to the next time I made a photograph for him. After his re-election in 2011, he asked me to take a picture of his family as they celebrated his victory on the courthouse lawn.

As family members filed into the posed picture, I saw the family side of Ned Creasey, a love and dedication that truly recognized his kind and compassionate nature.

Looking back, those two photos tell the story of a dedi-

cated public servant who placed his family above all — a man who gave back to his community in so many ways it’s hard to imagine life without him.

In Hanover, Elton Wade Sr. passed away shortly before Christmas.

At the memorial service, most of one side of the church was reserved for family, and Elton had a big one. He and his wife were foster parents to more than two dozen children, lives impacted by the kindness of Elton and his wife.

For years, he served as a school bus driver and crossing guard at several Hanover elementary schools, and many children can’t remember a day of school when Elton wasn’t standing at the guard, making sure they arrived and departed safely.

For 24 years, Wade served as Cold Harbor representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. It was a period of great change for Hanover County, and Wade helped usher a new era for the county as it

grew and expanded to become a vital member of the Richmond metro community.

During my years of coverage of that board, Wade was always kind and cordial, choosing his words carefully and not wasting a single one of them.

The two passings represent more than just the loss of two public servants to me. It’s almost like losing long-time friends.

Both of them treated me with more respect than I probably deserved, and responded to my inquiries with a direct honestly that, quite frankly, you don’t always get with politicians.

I suppose the reason why is simple. Both of these men were citizen legislators — men who brought real life experiences to their public service and didn’t mind making sacrifices for their community.

Both will be missed, and both counties are better places to live today, thanks to the efforts of Ned Creasey and Elton Wade Sr. RIP, gentlemen.

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Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson were native sons of Virginia, and they were soldiers. It may seem a foreign concept to us now, but they lived in a time when many citizens still considered themselves Virginians first and Americans second. They were not politicians. They were not parties to Virginia’s decisions to secede or to align with the new Confederate States of America.

They were not parties to Virginia’s decision to call out its military for defense. However, as Virginians and as soldiers, they answered that call.

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Hooper receives scholarship from Emroch and Kilduff Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Ryan Hooper, a senior at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, recently won a $1,000 scholarship from Emroch and Kilduff.

He has completed seven semesters at JMU, and is in his eighth semester there. He qualified for the President’s List five semesters and Dean’s List two semesters. He said hopes to make President’s List this semester.

Ryan is majoring in Accounting with a minor in Political Science.

HOOPER He was raised in Mechanicsville and plans to move to Washington, D.C., to intern with Ernst & Young in its Commercial Audit Practice before returning to JMU in the fall for graduate school to earn his Master’s Degree in Accounting.

Ryan is the son of Lucinda and Michael Hooper of Mechanicsville. He has a brother and

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Emroch and Kilduff awarded the scholarship based on an essay Ryan wrote.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals MARY BARNES Mary “Jackie” Roberts Barnes, 93, of Mechanicsville passed away on March 20, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph N. Barnes, and her son, William “Larry” Lawrence Insley Jr. of Hanford, California.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Smith (Glenn) of Mechanicsville; stepson, Michael T. Barnes (Maggie) of Hampton; brother, Oliver D. Roberts (Dolly) of Hillsborough, North Carolina; daughter-inlaw, Ann N. Insley of Hanford, California; six grandchildren two of whom were devoted, Matthew A. Smith (Ferebee) and Bryan A. Smith (Bridget); and three great-grandchildren, Millicent, Mason and Jackson Smith, whom she adored. She

also had her extended family in North Carolina and California.

She retired from NASA and, afterwards, Jackie and Joseph spent years on their boat sailing up and down the Inter Coastal Waterway along with trips to the islands. She was self-taught in painting with oils and had many displayed pieces in art shows down in Florida. The family wishes to thank Heritage Green Assisted Living for the devotion and care that was extended to her. Per Jackie’s wishes, there will not be any formal services.

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

WILLIAM COX William Edwin “Joe” Cox, 75, of Mechanicsville, passed

away on March 16, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and COX Geraldine L. Cox; and a sister, Beverly C. Hodges. Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda H. Cox; his children, William Michael Cox and Karen Schandel (David); his aunt, Ann Graves; four grandchildren, Tyler, Cameron and Kendall Cox and Abigail Schandel; niece, Carol Blaylock (Mike); and nephew, Christopher D. Herren (Gina).

He attended Chowan College,

served in the Virginia National Guard and the Ashcake Rescue Squad, was a regular blood donor for over 30 years, and retired from Signet Bank. Joe was an avid sports fan and loved to watch the stock market. He was a man of faith who was dedicated to his church and family. He was a longtime member of Faith Landmarks Ministries. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Westhampton Memorial Park at 10000 Patterson Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, VA 23220 or chfrichmond.org. Bliley’sCentral at 3801 Augusta Avenue was in charge of

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the Tuckahoe Square Dance Club and an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

CATHERINE M. Visitation for family and CRITCHER friends will be held from 4 Catherine M. Critcher, 76, to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, of Mechanicsville, passed to eternal life on March 24, 2018. March 28, 2018) at Woody She is survived by her husband, Funeral Home at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

Jesse L. Critcher; Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018, son, at Hillcrest Baptist Church Reggie (Debbie) at 11342 Hillcrest Road in Hanover. Interment will follow Hart; in Signal Hill Memorial Park in two Hanover. Online condolences grandchildren, received at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

Taylor Rae CRITCHER Hart and ROSEANN HESTER Mitchel Hart; a great-grandRoseann Tatum Hester, 74, child, Kennedy Rae; and a of Mechanicsville, went to be brother, James Middlebrook. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 Catherine was a member of

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with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Tatum. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, George M. Hester; children, David Wright (Pam), Rick Wright (Tracy), Susan Giles (Paul) and George HESTER A. Hester (Sherrie); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Wade (Ralph); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Tatum, Linda Hester and Joyce White; as well as several nieces and nephews. Roseann retired with over 30 years of service with C.F. Sauer Co. She loved her kitties, Garfield and Miss

Gunther; brother, Frederick A. Jones (Susan); sister, Susan J. Murphy; as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A graduate of Highland Springs High School, he later graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. Baseball was his favorite youth pastime, a love of which he continued while playing at the high school and college ROBERT JONES levels.

JONES Robert Hunter Jones, 61, He was a lifelong hunting enthusiast. of Mechanicsville, departed Most weekends he and Kathy this life on Tuesday, March spent entertaining family and 20, 2018. He was preceded friends at their second home in death by his parents, Joyce on Gwynn’s Island. Having had and Marvin Jones. Robert is survived by his wife of 40 years, a long business career with The Reciprocal Group, he later Kathy Wright Jones; daughenjoyed success in home buildter, Karah Lange Gunther ing and remodeling. A memo(Geoff); son, Seth Hunter see WALKOUT, pg. 12 Jones; grandson, Easton Lange Priss, and spending time at the beach. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 28, 2018) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23235.

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McBrien (Chris) of Columbia, Maryland; and five grandchilContinued from pg. 11 dren, Madison L. and Thomas C. West, Calvin J. Geisbert, rial service was held at 2:30 and Drew and Alicia McBrien; p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Nelsen Funeral Home a brother, Leslie H. Dawson III (Elaine); and many aunts, on Laburnum Avenue. In lieu uncles and cousins. Mary of flowers, a donation may be Carol was a proud member made in Robert’s honor to the of the first graduating class Chesapeake Bay Foundation. of Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville. She subseMARY CAROL MULVANY quently attended Longwood On March 22, 2018, Mary College, where she was Carol Mulvany, of Coles Point, awarded an Associate of Arts left this life with the same grace in Secretarial Science. While and beauty that she lived it. attending Longwood, she met She was born in Richmond and subsequently married the on December 12, 1942, to love of her life, Jim, a student Leslie Howard Dawson Jr. and at the University of Richmond.

Frances Lorraine Dawson.

Upon Jim’s graduation, she Her grandparents were Harry became a full-time wife and and Alma Phillips and Leslie mother, a vocation that she Howard Sr. and Annie Celeste loved dearly and at which she Dawson of Richmond. She excelled. Over the following is survived by her husband, years, she was involved as a James E. “Jim� Mulvany volunteer in many scouting, Sr.; son, James E. Mulvany youth sports and community Jr. of Quepos, Costa Rica; activities. She could never say daughters, Anne L. Mulvany no to an opportunity to conof Mechanicsville, Susan R. tribute and was always one of West (Brian) of Fruitland, the first asked to serve. Upon Maryland and Jennifer L. retirement, she and Jim found

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Sheffield of Richmond; six grandchildren, Kimberley Love RUTH THOMAS (Nathan) of San Luis Obispo, Ruth Talley Thomas, California, Thomas L. Dickens RN, passed peacefully in her III (Mackenzie) of Tallahassee, home in Mechanicsville on Florida, Nicole D. Smith Wednesday, March 21 2018, at (Lance) of Powdersville, South the age of 89. She is survived Carolina, Jennifer M. Britton by three daughters, Susan (Michael) of Mechanicsville, Thomas Reece, Nancy Thomas Jonathan M. Dickens (Marie) Austin (Philip) and Kathy of Clemson, South Carolina, Thomas Coleman (Mike); two and Amy M. Price (Jason) grandchildren; Aaron Wagner of Mechanicsville; and eight (Nevada) and Kristen Reece; great-grandchildren, Seth, and three great-grandchildren, Nolan, Colby, Joshua, Noah, Ella and Eric Wagner and Samantha, Molly-Gray and Sophia Monroe Cross. As a Drew. Funeral services were 1950 graduate of the Stuart held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Circle School of Nursing, she

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Mechanicsville Masonic Lodge #344 sponsors blood drive

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Virginia Blood Service’s Quanisha Perry talks with blood donor Lindsay Leavitt while her pint of blood is being drawn at Shady Grove Methodist Church. Some 27 units of blood were collected at the recent blood drive. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. About 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood. Much of today’s medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors. The rarest type of blood is the type not available when a patient needs it. In about an hour, donors give their medical history, get a quick physical, and spend 10 minutes actually having blood drawn, then get a “snack.” Mechanicsville Masonic Lodge #344, known for food, fun and friendship, sponsored the blood drive. Lodge members cooked a “snack” of eggs to order, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, apples with coffee, orange juice or milk for donors and family members that came with them.

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be able to respect that.

In contrast to Lee and Jackson, Jefferson Davis was a Mississippian and a politician, who was not only a party to, but a leader in, the decisions to secede and to go to war.

On the broader question of memorializing the Confederate States of America that is now being asked all over the South, I think it’s important to stress two points.

First, the notion of white supremacy, or of any kind of racial or ethnic supremacy, is one that should be systematically eradicated and in no way celebrated.

Second, it is possible to honor the CSA and simultaneously reject and despise the notion of white supremacy.

To suggest that one cannot honor the CSA and its heroes without condoning the atrocities committed against African Americans by its people and its government also is to suggest that one cannot honor the USA

and its heroes without condoning the atrocities committed against Native Americans by its people and its government.

No individual person, no collective people, and certainly no government throughout history is without sin.

For all of the above, it is important to remember the past and to learn from both the good and the bad. If you choose to stop remembering, you choose to stop learning, and you’re all too likely to repeat the mistakes of the past.

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Birthday wishes to those born on April 1 On Friday, April 1, 1938, I was born to Dorothy and Gilbert Lutz in Saint Joseph Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where my dad was notified that I was a girl. He said, “April Fool,” and my Aunt Marie said, “April Fool nothing, it’s a girl.”

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My dad bought a Pittsburgh Press newspaper for me to remember the day. It has 60 pages costing 3 cents. Bette Davis’ picture is on the front page; she made $2,500 a week.

Upright radios costing $24.95 half price; Kroger stores, chuck roast 12 1/2 cents a pound, rib roast 21 cents, fresh milk 13 cents quart, cauliflower 15 cents large head, Sunkist oranges 25 cents dozen, Ivory soap three large bars 25 cents, Easter coats $26.50 for ladies and straw hats also ladies $1.95.

What sales! Those days are gone.

It’s always a joy to look at the 1938 Pittsburgh newspaper -nothing like being able to hold a piece of history in your hands.

On Easter I’ll be stepping over to my 80th year with my paper in hand and giving thanks and God’s blessing to my Mom and Dad for memories I have and will treasure.

To all who have an April first birthday, God bless and have a happy day.

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these maneuvers to continue to take place knowing that the risk of a collision is exorbitantly higher by doing so? The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have been taking measures to decrease the number of left turn collisions by making left turns safer to perform.

A 2016 study published in the journal of Mathematical Problems in Engineering highlights some of the primary issues and discusses some solutions that are being implemented to help curb these risks.

One key signal they focused on in this study was the average maximum wait-time for both pedestrians and yielding cars.

Once the average maximum wait time was reached by either party, they became much more likely to engage in riskier behavior in order to cross traffic. This entails the pedestrian illegally crossing before the crosswalk light turns green, and the driver

waiting to turn left being more likely to try to squeeze through a small gap in oncoming traffic to make the turn, or hazardously run the light as it’s turning from yellow to red. These findings have led to adjusting the timing of traffic lights so as not to far exceed the determined maximum wait time for vehicles and pedestrians in an area. Another countermeasure has been establishing solely lefthand turn lanes with a green

arrow traffic light. This takes away a big factor in the riskiness of left turns, which is the driver getting impatient waiting at a green light without the rightof-way and jumping in front of traffic to make the turn instead of waiting for a safer time to cross traffic.

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James Foley said he doesn’t plan to run for re-election once he completes his term.

He said he had no regrets from his more than two years on Ashland’s Town Council and needs time to focus on his day job as director of pricing at a Richmond law firm.

“The rail situation took more time and effort than expected,” Foley said, referring to the town’s role in discussions on the federal rail project DC2RVA.

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Foley said he would eventually like to serve the town again when time allows for it. He served on town council from 2010 FOLEY to 2014 and was appointed to the Ashland town council in 2016 to replace Faye Prichard, who left to serve as the Ashland District representative on the Hanover County Board

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“There’s nothing better than being mayor of small town you love,” Foley said.

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HCPS to recognize PHHS seniors heading into military Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Patrick Henry High School seniors that are enlisting in the United States military, have received an ROTC Scholarship, or an appointment at a Military Academy are invited to take part in the 2nd Annual Hanover Salutes program.

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The Patrick Henry Tea Party Patriots held a candidate forum on Tuesday, March 13, at the Beaverdam American Legion Post in Beaverdam. The two candidates were Bishop E.W. Jackson and Ivan Raiklin, both running for the United States Senate. The forum was 1½ hours with the candidates stating their positions and answering the interested citizens’ questions.

Ruritans to sponsor Easter Egg Hunt Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Clay Springs Ruritan Club will sponsor its annual community-wide Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 (weather

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Schools will honor the seniors who have made a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces after graduation.

The program will get underway with a reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 18, followed by a ceremony at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.

For more information, as well as submitting the proper paperwork, contact Shannon Edwards, career counselor, in the Career Center or School Counseling Office as soon as possible.

Siegel Center providing tickets for HCPS graduating seniors this year Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – As Hanover County Public Schools prepares for the June 16 commencement exercises for Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools, the district has announced that individual high schools

The Siegel Center is now providing the tickets, and, this year, each school will only be given 4,000 tickets for distribution.

Based on the size of the Senior Class at PHHS this year, Metro Creative Graphics only 11 tickets per graduating are no longer allowed to pro- senior will be offered (this is a vide their own tickets for graduation. see SENIORS, pg. 18

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change from past procedures). distributed in early June, the Once all tickets have been school administration will reevaluate the ticket situation and will communicate to all if they will be able to offer one additional ticket per senior.

Each graduating senior will still receive two parking passes

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This tradition of excellence can be seen in four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President.

In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service – before, during and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring.

One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time.

Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.

years as a planning director and a deputy county administrator.

He said he was interested in issues coming before the town council like construction of a new town hall and improvements to Carter Park Pool.

“I’m also someone who enjoys walking and using the trails and parks in the town and want to be able to contribute to improving those,” Hodges said.

Les Cook, who has worked

However, due to space constraints, there will be a limit of VIP SEATING SECTION: six (6) reserved in that section per graduating senior.

All full-time Hanover To reserve six seats in that County employees may request section, email Leslie Nuckols seating in the reserved VIP at Ltnuckols@hcps.us between seating section.

Monday, April 9, and Friday, May 18.

Emails must come from the county email address for verification of employment.

The name of the graduating senior also must be listed.

in education for about 22 years, also is seeking one of the two council seats.

Cook works as a senior seminar and mentorship coordinator at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School and has worked at Patrick Henry and Hanover high schools in teaching and administrative capacities.

“I just felt it was time to do something for my community,” Cook said. “I want to keep the sense of community that Ashland has.”

Cook said it will be his first

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McGraw said he loves Ashland’s traditional familyoriented way of life, and looks to development of the town’s computer technology capacity to ensure a prosperous future.

Cook, Hodges and McGraw are running as independents as is typical for Ashland Town Council candidates.

For the last Town Council election in 2016, 7 percent of registered voters showed up on Election Day. Ashland has 4,266 registered voters split between its two voting precincts.

The terms of Ashland’s three other council members Steve Trivett, Kathy Abbott and George Spagna expire in 2020.

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time seeking elected office. He said he hopes to do what’s right for the town and businesses in the most economically responsible way possible and get more residents engaged.

Cook said he has lived in Ashland for about 19 years and got more engaged with town affairs at meetings last year on DC2RVA. Discussions with Foley helped persuade Cook that now was a good time to run.

Daniel W. McGraw, a town resident since 1992, teaches Latin at Patrick Henry High School. He said he has extensive knowledge of distance learning and computer technology. He also said he believes Ashland must improve its internet access

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The following documents are needed to reg- providing one of the following documents, which mentary school where their child is zoned to must reflect the resident’s name and physical ister: attend.

Child’s Birth Certificate (official or certi- address: To determine the correct school, visit www.

Deed hcps.us, click on the “New Student Registration” fied copy)

Current mortgage statement from the Photo ID of parent or legal guardian quick link, and select “Attendance Zone,” or call Proof of residency is required. This includes 804-365-4500. see KINDERGARTEN, pg. 22

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ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 19.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible.

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The Atlee High School Show Trinity Lutheran ChurchChoir will present a free concert for senior citizens at 2:15 p.m. in Ashland Campus invites the community to an Easter the AHS auditorium.

Sunrise Service and Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Sunday, April 1 Black Creek Baptist Church’s Church-Ashland Campus at Sunrise Service will begin at 11515 Ashcake Rd. in Ashland.

7 a.m. at Sweet’s Pond at 5463 For more information, visit McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. trinityrichmond.net.

Thursday, March 29

The Episcopal Church of the Creator will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt after the 10 a.m. service. 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

Saturday, April 14 A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Windemere Art Gallery Show at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. “The Annual Spring Judge Show” will feature the Lee Artists Association. All

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prior to the conference session at 7 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person and includes pork loin roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding, salad, rolls, and desserts. Register Friday and Saturday, for the free prayer conference and/or the optional dinner by April 20-21 “Bad Prayer, Basic Prayer, Best contacting Wendy at wshaw@ Prayer ... Pruning Our Prayer coolspring.org or 804-746-8983.

Lives” is a free Prayer Conference hosted by Cool Spring Baptist Saturday, Oct. 20 Church at 9283 Atlee Station Rd. The 1978 Class of Lee-Davis in Mechanicsville, and led by High School will hold its 40th pastor, speaker and author Rick reunion at The Via Club at Astle from Lumberton, North Carolina. Friday night’s ses- Pebble Creek in Mechanicsville. sion runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and For details, go to Facebook Saturday’s session runs from 9 (Lee-Davis Class of 1978), or a.m. to 1 p.m. An optional din- contact Judi Craft Culver at ner will be held from 5:30 to judi.culver@gmail.com or 8046:30 p.m. Friday at the church 387-6153. artists are invited to participate.

The show continues through April 28. For more information, call 804-730-0384.

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MECHANICSVILLE -- The stories of African-American men and women who have served in the military, as civil servants, and in nursing will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville.

Phillip Brashear, son of Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear, first AfricanAmerican master diver in the U.S Navy, is among the guests taking part in the program.

The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, in collaboration with The First Union Baptist Church - Mechanicsville - History Ministry, is sponsoring the program.

Anyone with a special physical or communication need that may affect use of library services may ask a staff member or call Tom Shepley, director, at 804-365-6211.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

For more information, visit www.pamunkeylibrary.org or ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

HHS Orchestra to host annual concert, dinner, silent auction MECHANICSVILLE -- The Hanover High School Orchestra is hosting its Annual Chamber Concert, Dinner and Silent Auction from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in the cafeteria.

Michele Johnson, left and Almon Shaw took along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local when they visited Spain during Shelby Rempe’s college year. Shaw said, “It was honestly such a fun experience full of culture, diversity, and great food! We can’t wait to see where our next travels take us!”

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Dibble also summed up her feelings with a defense of Robert E. Lee: “It seems that we are taking him and viewing him in the single lens as if all he ever was in all the days he walked this earth that all he ever did was lead that army in defense of slavery and forget about all the greatness that he did in addition to that.

It seems somewhat disrespectful to him that we would name something and then rescind it.

That whole concept to me is bothersome.”

Dibble said she also would respect the wishes of the community and vote not to change

and Fire, “Lady Madonna, How Far I’ll Go” (Moana), “Seven Nation Army,” Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” “Cake by the Ocean,” “Minnie the Moocher,” and Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror.”

All proceeds will benefit the Hanover High School Orchestra.

The cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults; checks may be made payable to HHS Orchestra Boosters.

HHS orchestra students will perform light classics and popular selections in small groups.

A pasta dinner will be catered by the Pasta House in

Mechanicsville, cookies will be available, and there will be an opportunity to bid on theme gift baskets valued over $100 each.

Basket themes include: “The Man Basket,” “Fitness,” “Glamour,” and “Kitchen.”

Some selections include “September” by Earth Wind

the names or mascots.

Some members indicated they were willing to vote on the issue at the workshop session, but Dibble said she favored placing the item on the April meeting agenda, following a longstanding board practice of not taking formal votes at daytime workshop sessions.

County attorney Sterling Rives said the item could be placed on the agenda as a discussion or action item, and the board will make that decision in the coming days.

He also indicated no action is necessary if the board decides not to consider the issue, a move that does not require a vote and, in effect, keeps the names and mascots unchanged.

Members of the Hanover County School Board, administrators and county attorney Sterling Rives met last week in a workshop to discuss the ongoing controversy involving changing the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

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Coleman indicated she favored a formal vote on the matter, and urged her colleagues to consider a name change.

“Are we going to become the board that maintained these Confederate trappings at all costs?” she asked. “Are we going to become a commu-

nity that embraces the past or move forward without those symbols?”

“We don’t need them to be who we are, but we cling to them even though they have no meaning to the quality of education here or the quality of life here,” Coleman said.

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must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Continued from pg. 22 Current landline telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service lender bill Current lease (signed) Voter registration card

Sales contract for the purchase of the Current DMV issued vehicle registration residence (signed by seller and purchaser) W-2 tax document for the most recent Two of the following also are required and

KINDERGARTEN

HOOPER Continued from pg. 15

transportation, such as UPS, are taking these measures as well.

In an interview with Business Insider, UPS’ Senior Director of Process Management explains that the reason UPS drivers are so efficient is that they rarely make left turns. Ten years

ago, UPS implemented a huge nation-wide reevaluation of their driving routes to minimize the number of left turns in them. Left turns were the number one cause of their trucks’ collisions. Waiting to make lefthand turns at busy intersections also took more time and burned more fuel, resulting in lost profits from delivering less packages

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and higher fuel expenses for the company. Today, less than 10% of the turns made by any UPS driver are left turns, and since these new routes have been implemented UPS has saved over $100 million in fuel costs due to utilizing more efficient right turns.

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tax year Combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes (paid within the current year) Bank statement, medical bill, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months A School Entrance Health Form and immunization record also is required before the start

manufacturers can design cars with fewer blind spots, and the public can be more wary of their actions and work to make safer driving decisions. Many tactics have been used to help avoid these collisions, but when it comes down to it, human drivers are inherently unsafe because we respond to emotion and

would take a collective effort from the government, traffic departments, car manufacturers, and the public, because no one group is solely at fault for the danger created by left turn intersections. Governments and localities can more properly structure intersections, traffic safety departments can educate the public, car 8 PM

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The Hanover girls tennis team lost just one senior, Stephanie Broussard (center), from a team that swept the Virginia High School League Group 4A girls tennis championships last year.

Hanover girls tennis team in reload mode

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Last year, the Hanover girls tennis team swept the Virginia High School League Group 4A state tennis championships.

The Hawks should not have to worry about rebuilding this year. With the loss of just one senior to graduation – albeit,

Stephanie Broussard, who won the Group 4A singles title last year – Hanover is well positioned to be a dominant force in Class 4 girls tennis again this year.

That does not mean they will go unchallenged in the county. Atlee’s top three – junior Allison Wandling, sophomore Katie Sarnowski and senior Emily Dages – should be able

to hold their own against Hawk Madison Moore and who joins opponents, as should Lee- Moore on Hanover’s No. 1 douDavis’ top two, juniors Casey bles team.

“Gaining her was a good Carnohan and Claire Davis. addition,” said Hanover head girls tennis coach Lindsey Hein.

Hanover Moore and Weis will be The Hawks are a clear case of reloading rather than joined by now-seasoned vetrebuilding, as they have just erans Mattie Moon, Brooke one newcomer, freshman Raine Kazelskis and Morgan Kazelskis Weis, who has earned the No. – all seniors – and junior 2 singles spot behind junior Georgia Temple.

The Hawk girls found they like being champions and are working hard to expand their trophy collection.

“I told them, ‘Once you’ve won it, you’ve got a target on your back,” Hein said.

“Everyone who comes in here, everyone everywhere we go, we’ve got the big target. – they want to beat us. They want to say they beat the defending

champs. … Every match we’ve got to be extra focused.”

So far, the talk has worked.

When the Hawks faced perennial postseason challenger Jamestown earlier this season, they won by a devastating 9-0 score.

The main challenges for Hein are keeping the girls

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Hawk boys hope to lead way to postseason McCracken, Casey Lenhart and Cameron Taylor.

While the Confederates lack anyone who might be classed as a superstar, they have solid journeymen who can never be counted out of a match.

“What happens with the tennis team here is that every once-in-a-while we’ll get what I call the ‘tennis-club kids’ that have been playing since they were 5 or 6, usually in some kind of tennis club – but that’s very rare to get that type of kid at Lee-Davis. … What we have are kids who probably started playing in middle school, a little bit later than the others, and they won’t play the tournaments in the off season as much.”

Butler looks forward to meeting with Atlee this season.

“We haven’t beaten them in years,” he said. “It should be a god match this year.”

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover has been the county’s perennial boys tennis powerhouse for much of the past few years with Hawk individuals or the entire team making the trip to the Virginia High School League Group 4A state championship tournament.

This year, they are well positioned to again be present in the final days of the season, with Turner Cole – a two-time state tournament competitor – leading the way.

His team may have the depth to be as dominant within the county as Hanover’s girls are. The main question will be how far he and the rest of the Hawks can go in postseason.

Hanover Cole made the VHSL Group 4A state tournament in doubles in 2016 and in singles last year, where he reached the state semifinals in Salem. Hanover head coach Bill Wheaton said the taste his No. 1 got of state play has made him hungry, very hungry, for more.

He isn’t the only Hanover player who wants to finish the season on top. Among the others are junior Ross Violi and senior Andrew Loce. They have a freshman, Carson Brooks, who would like to start his high school career strong.

“The seniors, particularly Turner and Ross, they’ve gone so far in individual tournaments that they’re setting the tone,” Wheaton said. “They have seen what it’s like to be good at high school tennis and that should translate over to the freshmen.”

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Hanover’s Turner Cole, who reached the Virginia High School Leauge Group 4A boys singles semifinals last year, returns this year.

with experienced seniors, Atlee could go far – if the Raiders find a way to meet the challenge posed by loaded West End teams.

“We’re top-heavy as we have seniors with a lot of previous experience leading the way,” said Atlee head coach Zach King. Those seniors are Josh Durbin, Jack Emerson Atlee and Avery Loinette. Another The Raiders might con- returning senior who should tend with Hanover for the best see plenty of playing time is boys team in the county. Laden Spencer Aitken..

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That core of experienced players will be supported by some not-necessarily young, but still new, talent.

“We have three new players in Spencer Talley, Hayden Helmick and Justin Sarnowski that will play a lot of matches for us,” King said.

Talley is a senior. Helmick and Sarnowski are freshmen.

One big challenge for the Raiders will be in doubles competition, with only one team from last year – their No. 2

team of Durbin and Emerson – returning intact.

“We have only one returning doubles team, so we’ll need to develop chemistry between new doubles partners,” King said.

Lee-Davis The Confederates did not lose anyone to graduation last year. The intact return of an experienced lineup should bode well for them this season.

“We look like we’re going to be as strong, maybe a slight

bit stronger than usual,” said Lee-Davis head coach Jason Butler. “It’s a very upperclassmen-heavy team this year with a lot of playing experience. We might not have any superstar players at the top; but they’re really, really solid players at the top and we have pretty good depth all the way through our top six positions.”

Butler expects his top three – all seniors – to provide the leadership the team needs. Those top three are Riley

Patrick Henry The Patriot roster is pretty thin this year, both in terms of numbers as well as in senior leadership – they have only one senior in Gavin Roland.

Roland is one of three captains of the team, along with juniors Benjamin Oley and Blake Boschen.

Oley and Boschen are the Patriots Nos. 1 and 2 and form the No. 1 doubles team.

Still they have a lot of talent among their younger players, which includes three freshmen: Bradley, Lance Finnegan and Holt Oley.

“We have two freshmen playing the 5-6 spots and the third doubles. They’re looking pretty strong,” said Patrick Henry head coach Cameron McCleary. “Our 3 through 6 are all pretty interchangeable right now.”

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Track teams transition into outdoor season petitive.

“We have a small number of girls running sprints and distance. We have some capable throwers and pole vaulters on the girls’ side. We’re kind of in the same mode that we’ve been before: We can be pretty good, but we’re piecing some things together.”

Mathews said the boys, on the other hand, returned largely intact a team that finished ninth at the Class 5 indoor championships It is also benefitting from an influx of athletes that played other sports in the winter.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The big challenge for Hanover County high school track and field teams is retaining athletes from the indoor season to outdoors. Some years, teams do well. Other years, teams lose a lot to spring sports.

This year, county teams are a mixed bag in terms of retention. While almost every team has done well on the boys side – some even benefitting from an influx of athletes who play other sports in the winter season – a couple of county girls teams were hit hard by an exodus of athletes to other sports in the spring.

Of all county teams, Atlee may be best placed to continue the momentum of a successful indoor season, with Hanover coming in a close second. LeeDavis, on the other hand, may struggle to fill events because of a loss of girls to other sports.

Atlee The Raiders plenty of current or former state champions, including pole vaulter Will Chapman and high jumper Cason Gardner, back for the outdoor season. Given that they lost relatively few athletes to other sports for the spring, so the momentum that led the Raider boys to a top-10 finish in the Virginia High School League Class 5 indoor championships this year should carry forward.

“We’ve lost a few girls with lacrosse … and soccer as well,” said Raider head coach Tyler Busch. “We haven’t really lost any boys. We have actually gained a few from basketball, some younger guys who we’re going to see what they’re going to be up to do this next couple of weeks. … Overall, I think we’re going to be looking just as

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Above, Lee-Davis pole vaulter Sam Patterson is one of a number of younger athletes who need to step up as Confederate lead pole vaulter Alex Slinkman, a state champion last year, recovers from a nagging injury that has plagued him this year.

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Hanover’s Morgan Ferguson, seen here in the VHSL Group 4 indoor championships this year, will return for the outdoor season to give the Hawk girls team a boost in field events.

good in outdoors.”

Atlee’s girls will be hit hard in the sprints, but some of the athletes who have moved to other sports may be able to

Lee-Davis contribute on weekends. The Both Confederate boys Raider girls also lost some field athletes, but they still be pretty and girls teams had a decent outing in the Class 5 indoor good in field events overall. championships, but Lee-Davis

head coach Neil Mathews has a severe numbers problem on the girls side as the outdoor season begins.

“For the girls, we barely have any,” Mathews said. “Each year it’s a repeating theme in that we have less girls than we had before. You think that eventually it’s going to turn and the numbers are going to go back up, but track and field, in this area is kind of hard. I guess it’s a hard sell.”

With less than a dozen girls on the roster, Mathews said he will have a hard time filling out the 17 events usually held at a track meet. That doesn’t mean the Confederates won’t be com-

Hanover The Hawks had one of their best outings in team history at the Class 4 indoor championships this year. Losses to other sports and from other causes have deprived them of some of the depth they relied upon, however, which may cost them some in the outdoor season.

Some of the losses may be offset by the arrival of D.J. Sims from basketball “He can give us something that we haven’t really had in the past. He’s a legitimate threat in the 100 and 200,” said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “And he’s got range. He can move up to the 400 if he had to, in the relay, and we think he can be a good long jumper and potentially a high jumper as well. So he’s a real good addition.”

Firth also benefits from the retention of an athlete who played soccer last year.

“Cole Meyers, who took seventh indoors in the 1,000 in the state meet and has come out of nowhere, he’s going to have a real good year in the mile and 800 this year. I expect him to be really, really strong. … He was a soccer player last year, but decided to keep running this year because he realized how good he was.”

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Last stand preserves Hanover win over Varina

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – It might have taken a determined last stand in the final minutes, but Hanover’s boys soccer team did what it needed to do to hold off a much improved Varina team and hold on to a 1-0 win over the visiting Blue Devils Friday night.

Josh Lambour, who plays left midfielder/left wing for the Hawks, got the game’s only goal after a scoreless first half.

“He’s fantastic,” said Hanover head coach Laurent Body. “The way they got the goal, it was just a pass-andcut – three pass-and-cuts in a row with the same player. And [Lambour] ends up, like, just passing delicately in the net. It was nice.”

But Varina wasn’t ready to roll over for the Hawks afterward. The Blue Devils fought furiously to equalize, and came very close to doing so when they earned a penalty kick with less than four minutes to go.

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healthy – and helping them keep the edge that led them to the sweep of Jamestown.

Atlee The Raiders won the last – as in final – Conference 16 team championship last year, and Allison Wandling won the conference singles and doubles titles. This year, in the absence of conference play, she might find it more challenging to earn more postseason metal in a region dominated of late by

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Varina’s defense did fairly well itself. One of the Blue Devil weapons was Chris Gardener.

He anchored the right side of the Varina line, where he gave Hanover fits on both offense and defense. But he wasn’t the only one pushing the Hawks to work harder, as this year’s Blue Devil team displays better technical skills than it had done in the past.

“They are very physical,” Body said. “I was surprised by the way they shoot so far.

They have good kicks. Usually … they don’t have good shots, the free kicks, the goal kicks.

Usually, it’s very flat at Varina.

This year, they’ve got physical.

They’ve got some techniques, some shooting techniques.

“They look a lot better. …

They were pressing. They were attacking. They had very beautiful combinations on offense.

They were impressive.”

Body might have played a role in creating an improved Varina team. The Blue Devils’ head coach, Emmanuel Dave Lawrence/The Local Asiamah, is one of Body’s forHanover keeper Austin Garrett blocks a Varina penalty kick with less than four minutes left to preserve the Hawks’ 1-0 win Friday. mer assistants.

Dave Lawrence can be could not completely clear it. ball and Garrett deflected it easy score. it came back and he still did After a scrum, another Varina over the goal. That was the Blue “He took the right position. another stop,” Body said. “He reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. player got a solid foot on the Devils last chance at a relatively He didn’t punt it enough, so did very well.”

powerhouse Deep Run. But Atlee should still be in the mix, as she, Sarnowski and Dages have a talented supporting cast, including seniors Peri Ercelebi and Liz Plum. Right now, junior Grace Baker occupies the No. 6 singles spot, but Raider head coach Chuck Wandling said several other team members have the talent to battle her for a place among the top six.

Still, his No. 4, 5, and 6 players need to rachet up their game to give the Raiders a chance against dominant West End teams.

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last year at 4, 5, and 6,” Chuck Wandling said. “So far, so good – the three that I’ve got this year are stepping up. This week is going to be a big test for us. We play Hanover and Lee-Davis this week. That will tell me a lot about the 4, 5 and 6 positions.”

Lee-Davis First-year head coach Mark Davis expects the Confederates will have a decent regular season. Postseason may be another matter, as Deep Run will be as dominant as ever. Their ultimate success may hinge on how far Carnohan and Claire Davis can carry the team.

They will get plenty of support from their fellow returning starters: senior Mary Crawford (No. 3 singles), junior Sydney Johnston (No. 4) and senior Abbey Taylor in either the fifth or sixth spot. The remaining place among the top six is held by freshman Brianna Velasco.

Junior Gabrielle Davis may also find herself among the top six from time to time.

Mark Davis expects his team to do well during the regular season.

“Other than Hanover, we could go undefeated,” he said.

“Hanover is going to be tough, but we could probably win all

our other matches. We don’t play the top ends: the Deep Runs, the Mills Godwins, the Douglas Freemans. It’s just how the schedule works out.”

Patrick Henry The Patriots have a talented No. 1 player in senior Ericka Kurtzweil. The problem, however, is that she has spent the last year recovering from an ACL injury and they have to be gentle with her until she is at full strength.

“She tore her ACL in the last match of the year last year,” said head coach John Bland. “She’s just coming back from that. So

we’re struggling right now.”

Of course, that is not as bad as it could have been: she initially wasn’t expected to return to the court at all this year.

Among the returning players are junior Alaina Stickler, and seniors Adela and Nikki Novak.

Among the returning players are junior Alaina Stickler, and seniors Adela and Nikki Novak, but Patrick Henry lost three potential starters to various causes this year, so the Patriots will have a pair of new players, freshman Madison Shaw and sophomore Lindsey Jones, among their top six.

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

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

Family oriented & God-centered.

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

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

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

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

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

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 a.m. (Nursery Prov.) Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 p.m., Youth 6:15 p.m. Children in Action Mission Time and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Randy Rains, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations!

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

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

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

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

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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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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Recruitment CONSTRUCTION & TRADES Electrician/industrial/PLC $25/hr Machinist/ mills/ lathe or CNC $20/hr Mechanic/Machine Assembler $20/hr Blasting Tech/sand or bead $19/hr Construction laborer/flagger $13/hr Resume to: bs@shspersonnel.com Details/visit: www.shspersonnel.com

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Town of Ashland Citizens ONLY IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING NOW AVAILABLE! If you qualify to vote by absentee, ballots are now available in the Voter Registration office in the Wickham building at the County Complex Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm & Saturday, April 28th from 8am to 4pm.

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RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Anna’s Italian Restaurant in Mechanicsville, 730-7203 is looking for Fulltime/Part-Time Servers, Hostesses & Busboys. Apply in person at 7017 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mech. 23111.

DELIVER TO: Postal Patron Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Need for help grows

Local teen taking talents to Texas

see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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

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

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

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

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

Tuesday, April 24

Last day to request an Absentee Ballot by mail/fax

Thursday, April 26

Officer of Elections – Bell Creek warehouse at 6:30pm.

Saturday, April 28

Registrar office opens 8am-4pm for Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting

Monday, April 30

2pm cut off for voting an Emergency Ballot at the Registrar office

Tuesday, May 1

Polls open at 6am and close at 7pm

You may register to vote or update your registration online at www.elections.virginia.gov.

Cheering on Atlee

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

Last day to register or make changes to your voter registration

PRSRT. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Mechanicsville, VA Permit No.141

Vol. 27, No. 15 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | August 11, 2010

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

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

Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

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

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

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

Monday, April 9

Wednesday, May 2 Election Canvass at 1pm in the Wickham Bldg room 119 of the County Complex

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County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development.

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

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

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

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First Lady Pam Northam supports Hanover High Hawks

Photo courtesy of Kristin Cole Jones

First Lady Pam Northam stopped by Hanover High School on Saturday to support the Hawks football team’s fundraiser. They were selling Brunswick stew made by All Stewed Up Catering.

Easter Egg Hunt

Nick Liberante for The Local

A young boy breaks away from the crowd as he searches for Easter eggs at an event held Sunday at RandolphMacon College in Ashland.

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March 28, 2018

Tiger Trot supports two Ashland schools

Nick Liberante for The Local

The 11th Annual Tiger Trot was held Saturday in Ashland, featuring a 5K run and a 1 mile and 1/2 mile kids’ fun runs, to support the PTAs at Henry Clay and Gandy Elementary Schools. Monies are provided to purchase classroom materials outside of the regular budgets, as well as special events for students, teachers and staff.

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10. Where kids play ball 11. Roman judge 12. One who endures hardship without complaint

14. Cover the sword 17. ‘Frozen’ actor Josh 18. Eyeglasses 20. Metal-bearing material 23. Primitive persons 24. Wild ox 25. Group of countries (abbr.)

26. Before 29. Spanish be 30. Opposite of the beginning 31. With three uneven sides 32. Gives a permanent post to 35. Actors’ group (abbr.)

36. Cavalry sword 38. Gland secretion 40. Marine invertebrate 41. Hybrid citrus fruit 42. Pairs 43. Used to serve food 44. English broadcasting network 45. Calendar month 46. Comedic actress Gasteyer 47. Company that rings receipts

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your performance at work is a topic of discussion this week.

Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations, Libra. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you are serious about your goals, you have to hunker down this week and draw out a plan. Seeing things in black and white will help you set your course.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Communication between you and close friends this week is a breeze, Leo. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive. Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although it may seem foolish at this point to scale back on your workload, doing so will enable you to focus more intently on specific details and do your best.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, teamwork is the name of the game in the days ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your week starts out on solid footing. All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are tempted to color outside the lines and break all sorts of boundaries. But at this juncture in time, it may be better to play things a bit more moderately.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t be afraid to go off on your own this week. Sometimes you need some time to think for yourself to get into a zone.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Latin American dances 7. European viper 10. Finch-like birds 12. Civil rights college organization 13. A person who organizes 14. Small carnivorous mammal 15. City in Sweden 16. Grayish-white 17. Google certification (abbr.)

18. Six (Spanish) 19. The highest adult male singing voice 21. Political action committee 22. Exterior part of a home 27. And, Latin 28. Where pirates hide their bounty 33. Six 34. Cores 36. Diego is one 37. __ Carvey, comedian 38. Aromatic plant 39. Carry with great effort 40. One point east of

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things may seem to be going smoothly when something unexpected pops up out of the blue.

Thinking quickly will ensure you do not miss a step.

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Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and a full bath! 1 year ERA buyers warranty! $197,500 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Mansfield Woods Subdivision This home has 3 bedrms + bonus room over garage, 2½ baths, 1958 sq ft, eat-in kitchen that opens to a large family w/gas fireplace, formal rooms, and 2-car attached garage sitting on a little over 3 acres. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, 42 inch cabinets, tray ceiling in master, and much more! Home can be ready in 45 days. $299,950 Please call Bradley 363-2731

This Gorgeous Home in Cool Spring West was previously the HHHunt Model and features 3BR, 2½BA plus 1st flr office, second flr loft & 2418 SF! Across from open community field the exterior offers stone & vinyl siding w/ lovely front entry way, 2-car garage, fenced rear yard & rear deck. Pristine living w/open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen w/huge island w/ bar seating, granite counters, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, recessed lights, pantry & opens to morning rm. Large master suite on 2nd flr w/tray ceiling & crown molding, huge walk-in closet and en suite full bath with tile floors, double vanity & custom tile shower with bench seat. This one is ready to move right in! $364,950

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Hermitage High School 3 bed/ 2 bath, well-maintained rancher, ready for you to come in and update it to your liking. Nice covered front porch, a large backyard w/potential to add a garage and great for entertaining. The interior has replacement windows, and hardwood floors throughout. Master bedroom w/full master bathroom. Galley kitchen w/ potential to be opened up to the dining room. $154,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Great weekend retreat! Community access to Piankatank River. Boating, fishing and all water sports. Convenient to the Chesapeake Bay! Completely remodeled. New roof, windows, kitchen, bath, floors, appliances and heat pump!

Picnic area and playground! Convenient to golf and great local restaurants! $149,500 Please Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Shady Grove Forest 3 bed/2 ½ bath, 1,514 sq.ft. vinyl sided 2 story home w/ paved drive & attached garage. The rear yard is fenced!

Attached deck for grilling out or relaxing! The seller is leaving all appliances including the refrigerator, washer and dryer! $239,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 Honey Meadows BEAUTIFUL END-UNIT 3 bed 2½ Bath ENJOY YOUR OUTDOOR OASIS and RELAX on YOUR LARGE CUSTOM PAVERSTONE PATIO or take a walk on the many nature trails throughout the neighborhood. -- Great spacious open floor plan with an attached morning room and hardwood floors throughout the first floor.

Upgraded kitchen includes granite countertops with maple espresso cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. $269,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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In-Law Suite W/Private Deck Honey Meadows countertops and a separate shower and soaking tub. The basement is an in-law suite with an open floor plan. The living room/kitchen has recessed lighting and granite countertops. The full bath has a large tiled shower and granite countertops. The exterior has vinyl siding with a stone front and front country porch. $465,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Updated 4BR w/2 full & 2 half BA on oversized lot overlooking the city! Low traffic street. Rear yard is fenced! Updated kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances! Hdwd flrs in foyer, living and dining rm. First flr w/fourth BR that can be used as a den.

Second flr w/3 BR w/master w/balcony! Third flr is a loft rm w/ many possibilites! Basement w/washer & dryer (both convey)!

One year ERA Buyers Warranty! Approx. 5 years left on a City of Richmond tax abatement! $259,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Brickshire This is a gorgeous 5 bedroom/4 Bath home ready for you and your family to move in! This popular plan features a 1st floor master with a luxury bath and custom cabinets! There is also another 1st floor suite with a bedroom, full bath and a sitting room! Perfect for an in law suite! The third bedroom is perfect for a nursery or a 1st floor office! The second floor offers another bedroom plus a full bath! The another real bonus is a large theater room that has a wet bar plus a huge walk in closet! The great room has vaulted ceilings plus beautiful hard wood floors which continue through the first floor! This home is nestled on a lot that offers privacy in the rear! Your family will love this active community where they can enjoy the Curtis Strange designed 18 hole championship golf course! In addition there is a lovely club house where meals are served! There is also a pool, playground and tennis courts! Enjoy walking, running and riding bikes! The location is conveniently located between Richmond and Williamsburg with just minutes to both! If you head to the River, it is 30 minutes closer from Richmond! Don’t miss this one! $379,950 Please call Woody Hogg 357-0969

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Adorable 3 BR, 2 BA Rancher with 1,500 SF on almost 3 acres! Offering large FR with laminate floors & surround sound, bright eat-in kitchen w/black appliances & lots of cabinets & huge Florida Room w/vaulted ceiling, laminate floors & gas fireplace w/stone surround. Master BR w/en suite full bath. Large deck, 2 detached storage sheds, privacy fenced rear yard & 2-car carport. $199,950.

Castlewood 2-story colonial w/4BR, 2.5BA, 2,241 SF on large, level wooded lot! Paved driveway, replacement windows, fenced rear yard w/storage shed w/electricity & additional covered storage space & rear deck. Inviting & cozy flr plan w/FR w/hdwd flrs, crown molding & WBFP, eat-in kitchen w/ wood flrs, granite counters, custom cabinets, tile backsplash & breakfast nook. 1st flr bonus/rec rm w/built-in bookcases.

Master BR w/walk-in closet, custom shelving & en suite BA. Move-in ready home in great location. Atlee High School District! One year Home Warranty included! $285,000

2 Acres in Hanover High District Colonial w/3BRs 2½ BAs, 1,536 SF w/tons of space & privacy on partially wooded lot. Country front porch, rear deck and 2 detached storage sheds. Interior w/spacious FR w/NEW laminate flrs, gas fp, bay window, crown molding & chair rail. Eat-in kitchen w/new laminate flrs, granite counters, stainless appliances & pantry. Bright formal dining rm w/new laminate fls, crown molding & chair rail.

Upstairs master suite w/carpet, walk-in closet & en suite full bath. Additional two BR are nicely sized and include carpet, ceiling fans and large closets. $279,950.

Glen Allen Estate

All brick rancher with oversized detached garage & out buildings, hardwood floors throughout, updated eat-in kitchen with granite, backsplash & new microwave & dishwasher, formal DR, FR w/gas fireplace, huge master BR with walk-in closet & updated en suite bath. BR w/ en suite, 2 Florida Rooms & much more! $258,500.

Stunning & Stately One-of-a Kind home on 11 acres with 6 BRs, 6½ BAs, over 7900 SF and all the space you could want! 3-car garage, rear yard that is an outdoor dream – enormous deck & patio w/outdoor kitchen & custom pool & hot tub w/wrought iron fence. Breathtaking 2-story FR w/marble floor & stone WB fp, gourmet kitchen w/Viking Appliances, island, pantry & morning rm, 1st flr office, Library, 1st flr BR w/BA, Atrium, 3 BRs w/walk-in closets & en suite full baths & rec room, & Luxury master BR w/ vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets & luxury bath. Full basement w/tons of storage space, additional bedroom, bath & rec room w/stone FP. $999,995

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Gorgeous likenew two-story Craftsman style home w/4 BRs 2½ BAs & 2,576 SF. 2-car garage, rear deck, open floor plan w/FR that opens to eatin kitchen w/hardwood floors, granite counters, tile backsplash, maple cabinets & breakfast nook, formal dining room w/hardwood flooring & bay window & bright formal living room w/carpet. Large master suite w/carpet, walk-in closet & en suite bath w/tile flooring, double vanity sink, garden tub & separate shower. Just around the corner from shopping, restaurants & some of the best schools in Hanover County. $343,500

Two - S t o r y Transitional with 4 BRs, 2½ BAs & 2,050 SF w/2car garage, large & fully fenced rear yard w/ rear deck & patio, open floor plan w/spacious FR w/hdwd floors, gas FP, vaulted ceiling & ceiling fan, updated eat-kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless steel appl., pantry, recessed lighting, breakfast bar & large breakfast nook. Master suite offers vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & en suite full bath with double vanity sink, soaking tub & stall shower. Newer heating system & hot water heater. Enjoy tons of communities amenities including pool. $289,950

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Treed, elevated lot in established area. Gorgeous river views, sand beach, good boating, good water depth, community boat landing. 3 bedroom perk with conventional septic. Must see — not many left. $195,000

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Camp Hanover Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance 6906 Cold Harbor Rd. Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-730-1740 www.accsdance.com

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Beautiful 8.58 acres on headwaters of Hoskins Creek above Tappahannock. Area has 2 large building sites, if desired; young pines 8 years old around building area; elevated, overlooking creek with pier to 2 ft water depth; excellent for hunting, very private, lots of wildlife including deer, turkey and ducks next to a conversation easement. $112,000

Summer Sneakers and MEGA Middle summer camps sessions at various school locations throughout Hanover County.

July 8, Tomato UnCookoff and the Papa John’s 4K Pizza Run at Pole Green Park, 6 to 8 p.m. July 13, Tomato-Palooza, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

July 9, Hanover Tomato Festival at Pole Green Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

August 13, Ice Cream Race at Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

August 26, NFL Punt Pass Kick at Sports Reality 8137 Pine Ridge Road, Mechanicsville 23116

804-365-7150 www.hanoverparksrec.com May 7, Classic Car Cruise In at Hanover High School, 4 to 7 p.m. May 12, at 10307 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville.

May 30, Memorial Day Veterans Day Ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park at 10 a.m. May 28, at 8225 Hanover Wayside Road in Hanover.

June 4, Taylor’s Pirate Fishing Day at Courthouse Park, 4 to 7 p.m. June 2 at 732 Courtland Farm Road in Hanover.

June 20 – August 19, week long (Monday – Friday) Discover camps June 18 through August 24, week long summer camps at various locations throughout Hanover County.

June 27 – August 4, two week (Monday – Thursday)

3163 Parsleys Mill Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-779-2811 www.camphanover.org Camp Hanover offers Christian summer camps — both day and overnight programs — for elementary, middle and high school youth. In our half-week, 1-week and 2-week sessions, opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from the world and around the corner, learning, and practicing outdoor living skills, developing individual talents and leadership abilities, taking responsibility for and care of God’s world, and having barrels of fun! Sessions begin June 19 and continue through August 13. Day Camps are offered at our Mechanicville facility as well as other locations throughout central Virginia.

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Help kids find hobbies in their own environment activities. Afford youngsters this chance, recognizing that it might take some time before kids find an activity that genuinely sparks their passion.

uch like adults can benefit from participating in hobbies, children can reap rewards from engaging in hobbies. According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies give children a chance to express themselves. The CDI also notes that hobbies can play an important role in children’s self-discovery and boost their self-esteem.

Some children may discover hobbies on their own, requiring little if any assistance on the part of their parents. For example, some kids may display an interest in music that parents, even those with no such musical inclination, can foster by purchasing certain instruments. But some children may need a little more prompting, and parents of such boys and girls can take certain steps to help their youngsters find rewarding hobbies.

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Be a source of encouragement Some hobbies may prove more difficult than kids first imagined, requiring some perseverance before they can be enjoyed fully. In such instances, observe youngsters while they engage in the activity. If they appear to be enjoying themselves but are periodically frustrated, encourage them to keep trying. If kids appear to be disinterested in overcoming any struggles, then they might benefit by pursuing another hobby.

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Involve kids in your own hobbies Kids look up to their parents and often want to emulate what their mothers and fathers do. If possible, involve children in your own hobbies. Gardeners can teach their youngsters how to grow and tend to a garden, while painters can host family painting nights where everyone is encouraged to create their own masterpiece. Parents whose hobbies are more adult-oriented, like woodworking, can still involve their children. For example, work with children to design a new item, then show them how the item

There is a wealth of affordable family-friendly activities the whole family can enjoy.

goes from paper to finished product; just avoid allowing them to use any unsafe tools or machines.

Let kids choose an activity While some children might take to hobbies their parents favor, others might need to be given some freedom to find their own

Don’t hesitate to focus on fun Hobbies can teach kids valuable lessons and provide a sense of fulfillment, but it’s important that parents not overlook the importance of fun in regard to their children’s hobbies. Hobbies can provide children with the same respite from busy schedules that they do adults, and that break should be as fun as possible.

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Overnight Camps Partial Week, Full Week, and Multi-Week programs for campers entering grades 2-12.

Day Camps Mechanicsville Location For campers entering grades 1 - 6 Weekly sessions, June 17 - August 10 8:15 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Extended care available.

Sign up for one week, or all eight!

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Leading the way for youngsters to go green hildren often aspire to emulate their parents.

Young boys who see their fathers shaving might reach for dad’s shaving cream, while young girls may find their way into mom’s closet in an effort to dress up like their mothers.

Kids’ curiosity may be similarly piqued when they see their parents going green.

Parents who reduce, reuse and recycle are setting positive examples for their kids, who may inquire about the ways they can follow suit. While going green might not seem like the most kid-friendly activity, there are myriad ways for parents to involve children in their efforts to live eco-friendly lifestyles.

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Donate clothing and toys.

Bike to school Stay-at-home parents, telecommuters or those who have time to escort their children to and from school can bike to school with their children. Teach them how biking in lieu of driving helps to conserve fuel and how such conservation benefits the planet.

If biking is not an option due to weather or distance, parents can organize carpools, teaching kids how traveling together instead of individually helps to conserve fuel.

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Spending time with kids in the great outdoors can instill a love of nature in youngsters that compels them to embrace eco-friendly practices throughout the rest of their lives.

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Children outgrow their clothing pretty quickly.

Rather than discarding items kids can no longer wear, parents can take tots along to

donation centers or thrift stores to show them how their clothes can be reused.

Use this as an opportunity to teach kids how donating or recycling old items cuts down on the need to use natural resources to create new items.

Do the same with toys, which kids tend to outgrow almost as quickly as their clothing.

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might seem more convenient because they don’t need to be washed after using them, but the environmental organization Clean Up Australia notes that plastic bottles, many of which are derived from crude oil, generate enormous amounts of waste that ultimately end up in landfills. In addition, the transportation of such bottles from factories to store shelves requires the burning of significant amounts of fossil fuels. Take kids along to the store to purchase their own reusable water bottle, explaining to them how they’re doing their

part to protect the planet by choosing reusable bottles over bottled water.

Visit the library Young children who love to read can borrow books from the library rather than asking mom and dad to purchase their own copies at the bookstore. Explain how borrowing cuts down on the need for paper, which helps preserve forests and reduce waste.

Spend more time in the great outdoors Many parents want their children to spend more time

outdoors and less time on the couch playing video games or watching television. Parents can make an effort to spend more time outdoors with their children engaging in fun activities like hiking, camping or fishing. Such excursions can instill a love and appreciation for nature in youngsters, and that love can compel them to a lifetime of protecting the planet and conserving its resources.

Kids who want to follow their parents’ example and go green can do so in various ways, many of which are as fun as they are eco-friendly.

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What to know before going camping ing something done from their climate controlled RV. Camping ranges between sleeping under the open stars and glamping Ñ a style of camping with amenities and potentially resort-style services. No matter how one defines camping, information is the key to becoming the proverbial ‘happy camper.’ The following list is a general starting off point for planning a camping adventure.

Not all campsites are equal When choosing a campsite, seek an area that offers the amenities you desire. Popular places like lakeside spots or those close to trails tend to book up early. Also, consider proximity to bathrooms, showers and ingress/egress spots.

People who desire solitude will pick different campsites than those who want to be near the family action.

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Gaffigan notes that the idea of burning a couple of vacation days sleeping on the ground outside isn’t his idea of fun.

But the comic may be in the minority.

Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in North America.

The statistics resource Statistica says the revenue of campgrounds and RV parks was estimated at $5.8 billion

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in 2015. More than $2.5 billion was relegated to camping equipment spending. In Canada, National Park attendance is typically indicative of camping stays. Parks Canada said there was a 4 percent increase in overall visitation between 2009 and 2014.

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snacks will keep you fueled for day trips along the trails without making you thirsty. Dried berries and high-fiber trail mixes also can keep energy levels up.

Invest in an insulating pad A good insulating pad will keep you comfortable when sleeping on the ground. Such a pad also will serve as an extra moisture barrier and will help keep you warm or cool.

Use the moon If this is your first time camping, schedule the night out to coincide with a full moon. There will be extra light at night to chase away

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any fears and make navigating a bit easier.

Be an early bird To see wildlife, hit the trails as early as possible. Early morning hours also are cooler

for working.

Remember that camping involves getting in touch with nature. Leave the campsite how you found it, taking trash along with you.

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Choose a tent for the weather Supplies will differ depending on the temperatures when you plan to camp. Select a tent with a sun-protection sealant to prolong its longevity.

Opt for a location with partial afternoon shade to keep the campsite and tent cool. Face the tent door into the wind for a breeze (and also to keep mosquitoes from camping alongside you). Speak with a camping supply retailer about your camping needs.

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Get prepared for summer camp season ummer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends.

Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children without their parents for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activities. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp. America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps.

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that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment.

Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda.

Attend an orientation seminar Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience.

Fill out the enrollment package completely Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This

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may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses.

Establish payment schedules

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Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means. If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject.

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entary nature of winter. Such preparation can prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities.

Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sed-

Shop for supplies.

Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.

Keep children in the loop Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp.

Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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How outdoor enthusiasts can protect the environment ecreational activities can be made even more enjoyable by incorporating the great outdoors into the proceedings. Fresh air and sunshine can increase energy levels, and many people find their mood is boosted simply by spending time in nature.

People who routinely spend time in the great outdoors also can serve as environmental stewards. When camping, hiking or enjoying other activities outside, outdoors enthusiasts should make an effort to impact the surrounding environment as little as possible. In addition, outdoor enthusiasts can do a number of things to protect the environment while basking in the great outdoors.

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Keep groups small.

The smaller the group, the lower the likelihood of producing waste and the less wildlife may be disturbed.

Large groups can be noisy, even when they’re trying to be quiet and respectful. This may startle animals away from their homes. Small groups also can be contained more easily, which means camp size will impact the least amount of habitat possible.

Carry in and carry out.

Nature enthusiasts should dispose of trash properly when spending time outdoors.

Campers and hikers can bring along an extra bag for garbage, preferably one that can be sealed to reduce the chances of attracting wildlife. Dispose of

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Stick to the beaten path.

The primary goal of a trail system is to provide enjoyment of natural environments with little impact on surrounding areas. If hikers or campers start venturing off the trail in large numbers, the human impact to ecosystems increases. This may result in soil erosion, disruption to wildlife, widening of trails, muddiness, contamination of bodies of water, and much more, according to hiking resource The Hiking Life. The impact of one individual may be minimal, but that impact increases dramatically with each person who veers off course.

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It may be tempting to set up a lakeside camp. However, there’s a good chance that wildlife uses it as a source of water and as a place to bathe. The presence of humans alongside bodies of water may scare away wildlife. Give animals space in the early morning and late evening and keep camps away from the water.

Be aware of youngsters.

Young animals in nesting grounds can be cute to observe, but overprotective parents may be nearby. Impeding on a nest may spark aggression in parents, while some parents may abandon their young if they have been touched by humans.

Good nature stewards will keep the environment in mind when enjoying the great outdoors.

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5 reasons why summer camp is a good choice for kids

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ummer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends.

But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.

Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape Ñ summer camp Ñ remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.

Although kids needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.

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Explore talents. Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents.

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Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere.

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Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

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Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decisionmaking skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students.

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ackyard barbecues are a warm weather tradition. While some brave men and women grill year-round, many reserve their outdoor cooking to those times of year when the weather fully cooperates.

The laid back vibes of spring, summer and early fall can make it easy for grillmasters to overlook safety when cooking outside. But grilling requires that cooks prioritize safety.

While both charcoal and gas grills can cause fires, the National Fire Protection Association says gas grills contributed to four out of five gas grill fires. The NFPA also notes that many of those gas grill-related fires can be traced to leaks or breaks in the hoses. The following are a handful of ways cooks can safeguard themselves, their families, their grills, and their homes against leaks or breaks in their gas grill hoses.

Inspect hoses at the start of each grilling season.

Leaks, breaks or cracks in the hoses may occur when moving grills into the garage or shed for the winter. So it’s a good idea to inspect the hoses at the start of each season before using the grill for the first time each year.

Employ soap and water if you suspect but cannot find any leaks. Travelers Insurance recommends that men and women who suspect a leak is present but cannot find one apply a light solution of soap and water to the hose. If there is a leak, bubbles will appear.

Do not turn on the gas if the grill lid is closed. If the gas is turned on while the lid is closed, gas can build up inside and potentially ignite, causing the lid to blow off. So men and women should always make sure the lids of their grills are open before turning on the gas.

Stop grilling if you smell gas and see no flame. If there is no flame, but you still smell gas, turn off the tank and grill immediately. Some leaks may cease, at which time men and women can take their tanks to be serviced. If the leak persists, contact the local fire department.

Turn off the grill and cease cooking if you smell gas while food is on the grill. The odor of gas while cooking is another telltale sign of a leak, even if there is a flame and food appears to be cooking. Contact the local fire department if such a situation presents itself.

Close the valve after cooking. Always make sure the valve is tightly closed after cooking.

Store tanks away from the house. Propane tanks should always be stored away from the house. Near the end of each grilling season, homeowners may want to use what’s left of the gas in their propane tanks so they don’t have to store tanks over the winter.

Grilling with gas can make for delicious meals, but men and women must prioritize safety around their gas grills to prevent fires and other accidents. -Metro Creative

Campers may spend their time swimming, kayaking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more.

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Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools.

Camps benefit children in a variety of ways. Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends. -Metro Creative

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