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5-2 vote keeps schools and mascots the same By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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Wanda Burcham is a Lee-Davis High School graduate who supports keeping the names of the two schools. She cited other pressing financial needs in the school system that should take priority â&#x20AC;&#x201D; projects like renovations of aging facilities. She also said the public spoke clearly in the citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; survey and the board should follow their input. Avi Hopkins also is a graduate of Lee Davis but said his experience was not one of inclusion or community. He supports changing the names and said the move would not change history, only the name of a school. Both spoke at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hanover County School Board meeting where representatives voted 5-2 not to change the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

ASHLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Hanover County School Board voted to not change the names of Stonewall Jackson Middle or Lee-Davis High Schools by a 5-2 margin at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The panel also declined to remove the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mascots, the Rebels and Confederates. Chair Sue Dibbles, South Anna District, said the board had received a large number of emails and other messages regarding what she described as

an â&#x20AC;&#x153;emotional issue.â&#x20AC;? She also noted a citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; survey that indicated an overwhelming support to retain the names and mascots. More than 77 percent of respondents chose not to change the names. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the past eight months, we have received numerous emails, phone calls and personal conversations with our constituents during our travel in our communities,â&#x20AC;? Dibble said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of equal importance, we received significant feedback as a result of community input that we solicited a few months see SAME, pg. 15

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Into the Woodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; brings unique spin on Grimm fairy tales Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Atlee High School will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into the Woods,â&#x20AC;? a story that unifies classic Grimm fairy tales with characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 26-28. There will be alternating casts in a production with a unique twist: the characters will be forced to rectify the consequences of their actions while appearing in the same story.

Tickets are $5 for students and $6 for adults. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? cast will be performing April 2627, while the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? cast will perform April 27-28. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? cast will present a matinee performance of the first act for any elementary schools that wish to come. The matinee is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, April 27, for a special discount of $4 per student and chaperones/teachers attending free of charge. To reserve tickets, elementary schools need to contact cwax@hcps.us.

Parks & Rec offers tours of historic Hanover County HANOVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hanover County Parks & Recreation will lead a tour of the Road to Revolution, which includes significant locations in the life of Patrick Henry. The tour will get underway

at the Court House and head south and east through the area of the county where Henry was born and raised. Participants will travel by Slash Church, where Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncle was the minister and

Pole Green Church site where the young Henry often attended church. Visit Rural Plains, which is open especially for this tour and hear an older Patrick Henry, who on a return visit see TOURS, pg. 4

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SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORTS

Coerce, intimidate or harass a person by computer was reported in the 7100 block of Autumn Ridge Lane, Mechanicsville.

Violation of protective order, second within five years, was reported in the 8100 block of Ordinary Keepers Way, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6300 block of Gemstone Place/Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported on the Mechanicsville Turnpike/Interstate 295, Mechanicsville. Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 15000 block of Whitewood Lane, Doswell. Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park way, Doswell. Computer fraud obtaining SVC, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person,

and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

April 2

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 3300 block of Rose Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 200 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 600 block of England Street/North Washington Highway, Ashland. Breaking and entering building to commit larceny was reported in the 8400 block of Old Richfood Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 14100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 17100 block of Katy Lane, Beaverdam. Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7300 block of Normans Bridge Road, Hanover.

April 5

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Byway/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Washington Highway/ Henrico County, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported on Interstate 295 North/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of AMF Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Uttering was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10300 block of Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

April 6

Carrying a concealed weapon was reported on the 7400 block of County Complex Road/Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.

Defrauding hotels and motels, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Parkway, Doswell.

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

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 8000 block of Antique Lane, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Interstate 295, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 11100 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7200 block of Ford Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Assault on law enforcement was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 11100 block of Great Meadows Drive, Mechanicsville.

Violation of protective order, second within five years, was reported in the 7200 block of Carolyn Lane,

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7300 see SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, pg. 4

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Hazardous recycling, paper event set Saturday HANOVER -- Hanover County will hold a special household recycling and paper shredding event at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center (east side) from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 21. For liquids, aerosols and solids that are classified as household hazardous wastes, there will be no charge but a 5-gallon limit. These are based

night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

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Ted Warlick, left, Hanover Rotary president; Ed Via and Jerry Owen, former members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors; and Canova Peterson, who represents the Mechanicsville District on the board of supervisors, recently presented an award of recognition to the Hanover Rotary Club for 50 years of community service in the county.

Obtaining money, etc., under false pretenses was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Radford Mill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway/Sliding Hill Road, Glen Allen.

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will reminisce about his marriage there to Sarah Shelton. A box lunch and other Henry sites will be included. (Program Number 6650) Sit back and relax while exploring the towns of western Hanover. Many of the towns of western Hanover developed around the railroads as settlers moved away from the rivers. Explore the development from the mid-19th through early 20th centuries of Doswell, Beaverdam, Montpelier and Ashland with your guide. Visit the former Mt. Hope Methodist Church in Doswell,

on container size. Examples of household hazardous waste accepted include oil-based paints, flammables, organic liquids, aerosols, oxidizers pesticides, herbicides and corrosive liquids and solids including: pool, hot tub and spa chemicals, household cleaners, muriatic acid, acetic acid,

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11100 block of Brookhollow Drive, Glen Allen.

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

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Simple assault was reported in the 11100 block of Cobbs Road/Washington Highway, Ashland.

Reckless handling of firearm was reported in the 16300 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville.

Sycamore Tavern in Montpelier among others. Gain a whole new appreciation of western Hanover as you explore the many unique sites of the area. Lunch is included. (Program Number 6651) These annual tours of Hanover County are supported by Richmond Region Tourism and Hanover County and will take place on Saturday, May 19. Each tour includes a box lunch, snacks and water. Transportation for the day will be via chartered bus and tours are led by Richmond Discoveries. When registering for tours, be sure to note any special dietary needs. Meet the

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Simple assault was reported in the 7700 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

April 9

Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville.

Threat to extort money was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6300 block of Banshire Drive, Mechanicsville.

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

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 15100 block of Dunn Road, Montpelier.

bus at the Hanover County Government Complex at 7497 County Government Complex in Hanover. The tours are open to all ages. The fee is $20 per person. The Deadline to register is Friday, May 11, or as space permits. Pre-registration and payment is required. You must register for all trips through Hanover County Parks & Recreation at hanoverparksrec.com. For more information, call 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

Lieutenant governor to KUBOTA address Blue Wave Bash RIDE & DRIVE EVENT Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

MONTPELIER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax will be the keynote speaker for the Blue Wave Bash, the Hanover Democratic Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. This is the ninth year for the annual fundraiser, which originally was dubbed the Blue Moon Bash. Because of the November election landslide, the event has been renamed the Blue Wave Bash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name reflects the optimism we feel that Democrats will have another landslide election in November,â&#x20AC;? said Toni Radler, the chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lieutenant governor is an incredible speaker who is in step with the blue wave. We are so excited to have him as the guest speaker for our signature event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;

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drain openers, oven cleaners, grease and rust removers, glues, mold and mildew removers, art and hobby supplies and photographic chemicals. Mercury thermometers and switches also will be accepted. No water-based paints, batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives or radioactive materials will be accepted. Up to four boxes (10â&#x20AC;?x12â&#x20AC;?x18â&#x20AC;?) of documents also will be accepted for shredding.

In addition, Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan will serve as master of ceremonies. First Congressional District Democratic candidates seeking to replace Rep. Rob Wittman will be in attendance at the Blue Wave Bash. The Blue Wave Bash will feature a sit-down buffet catered by Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, drinks, a gospel solo FAIRFAX by Dr. Alphine Jefferson, and classical guitar music by Mark Brumitt. To purchase a ticket to the Blue Wave Bash, go to the Hanover Democratic Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (hvadems.com) or contact Joshua Briere at 804869-9298.

There will be no electronic waste recycling event this year but there is a drop-off trailer for computer towers, laptops and wires/cords at the Courthouse Convenience Center. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county materials will be accepted. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Help Atlee robotics team get to big event By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Impressive! That was the first word that popped into my head as I listened to the three students from Atlee High School talk about the upcoming world competition for robotics. A junior and two seniors -- Sabrina Chin, Tyler Smith and Maria Wass -- came by the office on Thursday, April 5, to talk about their successes as they set their sights on the big event in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 25. Now here’s where you can help: The team needs about $13,000 to go to the Motor City. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with fundraising efforts. The address to the tax-deductible site is GoFundMe.com/circuitree1599.

You also can send cash or checks to Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. This is so exciting for Atlee High and Hanover County Public Schools. The students’ entry is named Splinter and has advanced them to the world competition. As someone who wasn’t especially interested in science (despite having a sister who had a Ph.D. in chemistry), it was amazing to listen to Sabrina, Tyler and Maria. Their enthusiasm was contagious -- so much so that I gave them a donation for their cause. Talk about getting caught up in an interview. The three are intelligent, dedicated and personable. Their team totals 61, with nine making the trip to Detroit. So, let’s talk numbers. Building Splinter cost

about $3,000; registration for the competitions can range from $4,000 to $5,000. Any amount you donate will help send Circuitree to Detroit. Circuitree officially became a robotics club at Atlee in 2005. Another tax-deductible way to contribute is through the Atlee High School Robotics Boosters Club. It is a 501(c)(3) organization. I know -- you read this last week in a front page article, but the need is great and time is of the essence to raise the needed funding. This is a major educational opportunity for some Hanover County students. We pride ourselves on the quality of education provided. Let’s ensure Circuitree gets to Detroit. Please -- open your wallet or checkbook and donate today.

Restaurant boom in the metro area started quietly By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I recently read that Richmond has one of the most robust restaurant scenes in the entire nation featuring a variety of dining and entertainment choices, fine locally brewed beers and unique culinary experiences in all corners of the city. I’m not sure when the eatery explosion began, but I do recall days past

when picking a restaurant was more limited than the potpourri of experiences offered today. The evolution of the abundant restaurant base that currently serves the metro area was more of a transformation than a reformation. A major part of that awakening occurred when a historic area of Richmond called Shockoe Slip became a gathering spot for recently come of age baby boomers looking to fully take

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advantage of recently passed liquor by the drink laws. Even with the small conglomerate of local restaurants in the mid to later 1970s, the Slip was gentle and quiet compared to the hustle and bustle that marks the night on Cary Street on any given night today. Back then, the two blocks that comprised the slip were still a combination of abandoned buildings and crumbling tobacco warehouses, with

intermittent renovated spaces mostly occupied by restaurants. Eateries like Galligo’s, The Warehouse and Sam Millier’s dotted the dimly lit street, and getting to each of them was easy with only the passing of a lone car on Cary Street separating the trek. I’m not sure what attracted me or my friends to the area, but I can recall many a late night spent in an exposed see BOOM, pg. 8

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Resident: Keeping school names is a gutless position The fact that the Hanover County School Board chose to keep the existing names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School strikes me as a particularly gutless position. Those people are there to lead, and, rather than do the right thing, they opted to kick a festering wound down the road for someone else to deal with. This wound that divides will not somehow disappear with time by ignoring it. The truly gutless part of all this is their hiding behind the façade of “majority opinion.” I would hazard a wild guess that an opinion poll taken in Hanover County in the 17th or 18th centuries would have determined that slavery was a fine institution. It wasn’t. The same type poll in the early to mid-20th Century would have determined that segregation, separate but equal, was equally fine. It wasn’t. In this day we have people believing that names that divide somehow represent a proud past. Get real. Try looking at the situation from a minority viewpoint. If you choose to believe the blather that the Civil War was not about slavery, be my guest. That view ranks right alongside the tooth fairy. Even worse than the war itself was its aftermath, a most shameful and dark period in our societal development. After the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, white militias ran rampant throughout the region; thousands of blacks were murdered, homes and churches burnt, women raped, all with the intent of intimidating blacks and keeping them from voting (along with poll taxes and literacy tests). The flip side of black subjugation was extolling white supremacy. Hence came the revisionist interpretation of “The Lost Cause,” the South didn’t really lose the war, it was just see LETTERS, pg. 8

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brick basement that served as the bar for the situated above Sam Miller’s. The Slip had an atmosphere I hadn’t experienced in Richmond, sort of reminiscent of Georgetown in its pre-chic days. On those hot summer evenings, the sounds of George Benson trickled out from the basement at Sam Millers, while full tilt rock and roll slid through the open doors of Tortilla Flats. For months, it seemed as though we had found an undis-

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overwhelmed by an economically and numerically superior North. And, to provide everyday reminders of white supremacy, statues were erected of, and roads, buildings and schools were named after, the civic and military leaders of “The Lost Cause.” How is it that we suppose that our black populace finds pride of heritage in this degrading situation? So, here we have our Hanover County School Board, having had the chance to begin to heal the wound that divides, instead thumbing their collective noses at our American minority. Shame! It will take about two, maybe three years for the new identity to settle in for attending students; and the cost is nothing compared to what a unified student body will achieve. Dick Healy Mechanicsville

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covered treasure in those funfilled evenings on those two blocks of Cary Street. I suppose we were naive in not realizing this treasure would soon be discovered by a city, a state and a region. When months later, the doors swung open at The Tobacco Company, the slip immediately became brighter, busier and a destination where Richmonders took visitors to show off their city and its unique eateries. It didn’t take long for the good times to extend to Shockoe Bottom and beyond, and a place that seemed as familiar as an

old shoe became a showplace for entertainment and night life . . . and those cool evenings sitting around the fountain in a deserted cobblestoned circle are now just a memory. Now, it’s been years since I’ve visited that site of some of my adolescent indiscretions, but it’s no secret there are more bars and restaurants in that area to satisfy the most sophisticated of tastes. A recent internet search listed the top 30 bars in the area, a far cry from those first three or four establishments that ventured into an unknown part of the city and took a chance that customers would appreci-

ate the history and ambiance of the area. It worked. Like I said, Im not sure where the process began that has resulted in the multitude of unique eateries in the city and its surrounding counties, but I’m convinced some of it began along those aged cobblestones on a strip of Cary Street called Shockoe Slip. And I’ve certainly enjoyed the benefits of living in a city with an endless variety of places to eat, drink and party but never with the ease and sense of belonging that Shockoe Slip offered in those early days of its rejuvenation.

done, over and will never be repeated in the USA. There is not one person alive who was there nor is there one person alive that personally had anything to do with what happened back then. It seems there should be something to change having more of an impact on the future than changing a name on a building in Hanover County Virginia. How about spending the time and money to change slavery in countries where it still exists? Why not do something about the nightly killings in Chicago, Richmond and other cities. I’m not sure if it was me or someone else that once said, the past is like quick sand, if you don’t make an effort to get out you may be there for ever. If you are one of the few (of any race) who feel the Civil War, Confederate generals’ names on buildings, statues, racism, prejudice or just society in general is the reason for your failure to get an education, or get a job or had something to do with you being a criminal you should stay awake next February and pay attention to Black History month. There seems to be quite a few people profiled during the month who, in spite of the Civil War, Confederate generals’ names on buildings, statues,

racism, prejudice and society were able to live the American dream and as difficult as it may have been, succeeded in all types of professions? These are people who refused to use the past as a crutch and instead of blaming others made the sacrifice and effort to get out of the quick sand and make a future for their self and show others it could be done. See how easy it is, the sun shines on anyone with enough sense to get out in it! Here’s a question for our Hanover County School Board members: What would be next on the name changing agenda? Street signs, subdivisions, my relative’s names, your relative’s names and every person or thing with a name associated with Confederate such as Alexander, Anderson, Armistead, Beauegard, Bee, Bragg, Early, Ewell, Forrest, Hill, Hood, Jackson, Johnston, Lee, Longstreet, Mosby, Pickett, Smith and Stuart. I doubt changing the name of Mosby Court would solve anything there. Is it possible the school board and Hanover County Board of Supervisors could spend some time to figure out how to get the school day on a permanent two-hour morning delay and a permanent twohour extended day? This would

be of more importance to me and something that would be beneficial to all of us. I figure if the school systems and other government employees would get on the above schedule we would have 60 to 70% less traffic on our roads making taxpayers’ morning drive to work more enjoyable and the trip home faster giving us an extended happy hour. Ted Mentz Old Church

Current events in D.C. alarm local resident If anyone is concerned with the current events taking place in Washington, D.C., they should be alarmed as I am. The Judicial Watch has been in the forefront of uncovering evidence of a federal coupd’etat. If one-half of the information uncovered by Judicial Watch, which is substantial, is found to be criminal then we are witnessing the complete destruction of any credibility of justice from the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI, Intelligence organizations and the judicial system. The alleged fraud on the see LETTERS, pg. 15

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was a proud member of the Northside Lodge #292. He also Lloyd A. “Junie” Bryant Jr., served as a deacon at Northside Baptist Church. He was a 86, of Mechanicsville, went special man, who possessed to be with the Lord on April a generous spirit and a loving 11, 2018. He was born in Richmond on March 15, 1932, and kind heart. Junie loved prime rib and Captain D’s oysand ter platters, fishing with Ned graduStevens, and telling “to make ated from the a long story short” stories. old John He also loved taking trips to Marshall Atlantic City to play Baccarat and going to the Charles Town High horse races in West Virginia. School in 1949. Junie worked for over 30 years at Home Beneficial Life Junie Insurance. He always said he was a BRYANT never had a job he really liked, Navy but the insurance job was great man, spending four years in anyway because it gave him the service before his daughlots of free time to take his ter Valerie was born. He was proud of the fact that he landed wife and daughters on multiple vacations each year. From the a cushy job on the Admiral’s 1964 New York World’s Fair barge. Two years later his to Tijuana, Mexico, he made daughter Laurie was born. every road trip an adventure. A 32nd degree Mason, Junie

Junie was a fix-it man with a shed full of tools, all in perfect order. In fact, he liked to have everything in order. As a teenager Junie was known to drive fast cars and appreciate a good fist fight, jumping in occasionally if needed. Being the family man that he was, he visited his mother every day of his life. After she passed away, he visited both of his sisters every day. He particularly loved his cousins, Yippy Collier and Marvin Talley. The first thing people will think of when they remember Junie Bryant will probably be one of his funny stories. Junie lost his childhood sweetheart and wife Lois Anne in 1976. Ten years later he met Gloria Statton, who later became his wife and best friend. Lloyd “Junie” Bryant was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd A. Bryant Sr., and his mother,

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Nettie Godsey Bryant. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Stevens Bryant, and his sisters, Dahlia Bryant Marshall and Kathryn Martin Williams. Junie is survived by his wife, Gloria Owens Statton, and his daughters, Laurie Bryant Middleton and Valerie Dale Bryant, and stepson, Robert Statton. Junie also is survived by his grandchildren, Aaron Webb (Drew), Hayley Krevonick (Webb), Jordan Mantlo, Terasa Quesada and his future great-grandchild, Baby Reid Krevonick. Finally, Junie is survived by his niece, Kay Farley, and nephew, Mel Williams (Robin), his cousin, Marvin Talley (Mary Anne), and special friend, Betty Martinez. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.

including the Ledbetters and the Peroes. Junnie loved to watch NASCAR and lay around with his precious dog, Sandy. He loved to travel on his motorcycle and ride dirt bikes with his girls. He was known for joking and could make a joke of anything. He kept everyone laughing to tears. He was kind-hearted and caring, and you never saw him angry. He deeply loved his family and friends and will be truly missed by all. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association @ www.heart.org or 4217 Park Place Ct., Richmond, VA 23060. Online condolences may be left at www.monaghanfunerals.com.

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Armond “Junnie” Combs Jr., 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda D. Beazley, and his sister, Margaret Cassity. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivian D. Combs, three children, Deborah Combs, Joy COMBS Trexler (Steve) and Cathy (Suzie) Burnett; seven grandchildren, Shane and Amber Campbell, Sydney and Lisa Trexler, Haley Burnett, and CJ and Ben Beazley; a brother, Bobby Combs, and sister, Betty Kramer; as well as many other family and friends,

Libby Allen Cooper, 66, of Mechanicsville, departed this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Libby Cooper. He leaves to cherish his memory COOPER a loving and devoted wife, Cassandria Cooper; son, Danjuma A. Cooper; sisters, Barbara J. Cooper and Patricia A. Cooper; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Road in

Mechanicsville. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gateway Cancer Research, 500 East Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 or www.gatewaycr.org, 1-888221-2873. March Funeral Home at 2110 East Laburnum Avenue was in charge of arrangements.

NANNIE VIRGINIA GATES Nannie Virginia Lawrence Gates, age 91, of Mechanicsville passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018, in Mechanicsville. She was born in Plasterco to the late William and Ethel Galliher Lawrence. She is survived by her husband of 73 years ,Paul Gates; daughter, Brenda Spielman granddaughter, Victoria Spielman; grandson, Mark Spielman, and wife ,Carla Tierney Spielman; great granddaughters, Caitie and Meri Spielman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday April 16, 2018, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, with Rev. Tim Best officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose CemeGATES tery in Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box JJ, Saltville, VA 24370. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville served the Nannie Lawrence Gates family. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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JUAITA FAY JACKSON Juanita Fay Jackson, 64, of Mechanicsville, passed away on April 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances V. Sealock. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, William “Mike” Jackson; daughter, Deidra B. Snipes; JACKSON grandchildren, Austin R. Snipes and Erin M. Snipes; two greatgrandchildren; sister, Midge Main; her beloved nephew, David W. Main; and a son, Jon Lee and his children. Remains rest at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street, where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18.

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Charles Leo Klebert Jr., 87, a Richmonder for over 80 years, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Born in West Point, Charlie is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Norma KELBERT Culley; his three daughters, Debra McDearmon (George), Lynn McNeal (Jim) and Kathy Klebert (Elaine Olay); his treasured six grandchildren, Greg McDearmon (Steph), Hannah Segura (Rudy), Jennifer Seaton (Joe), Robert McNeal (Shiping), and David and Kathryn McNeal; and eight (soon-to-be nine) LOIS JEFFERSON great-grandchildren. He also Lois Jefferson, 88, of is survived by his sister, Dottie Mechanicsville, entered into Houck; niece, Tracy; two eternal rest on April 9, 2018, at Memorial Regional Medical nephews, J.C. and Tom; and Center. She was the daughter of his longtime devoted friend, Ben Henderson. Charlie had the late Grady and Lena Hart a passion for family, fishTucker. She was preceded in ing, boating and time at the death by her spouse, Charles river. At the time of his death, Jefferson. She leaves to cherCharlie lived in the Masonic ish her memory a loving and Village and belonged to devoted family: two sons, Fairmount Christian Church. Albert Boyce Quinn Jr. of He was a retiree of Carlisle Chester and Michael Bennett Food Systems and was a of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; five grandchildren, 15 past President of Travelers Protective Association. Most great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and recent memberships included a host of other beloved relatives Glen Allen Lodge 131 AF & AM, the Scottish Rite Bodies and friends. Funeral services and ACCA Temple Greeters will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, April 18, 2018) at (Past President). He is greatly Ebenezer Baptist Church, with loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Rev. Summerset officiating. interment will follow in Forest services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018, at Lawn Cemetery. Services of the Mechanicsville Chapel of comfort are entrusted to the

Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 In lieu of flowers, donations Blair; aunt, Sarah Corell; WALTER WILLIAM Lee-Davis Road. Interment folcan be made to the “Mandy grandparents, Ron and Faye ‘BILLY’ MYERS JR. lowed in Mt. Vernon Memorial Myers Nursing Scholarship Nicholls and Andrew and Ruth Walter William “Billy” Park. In lieu of flowers, please Fund” Attn. Karla Taylor, at Corell; uncle and aunt, Andrew Myers Jr., 59, of St. Augustine, make memorial contribuLee-Davis High School, 7052 and Kari Nicholls. Funeral Florida, went to be with the tions to the Masonic Home Mechanicsville Turnpike, services were held at 11 a.m. Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2018. of Virginia, 500 Masonic Mechanicsville, VA 23111. on Thursday, April 12, 2018, He was Ln., Richmond, VA 23223 or at Bethlehem Presbyterian preceded Monaghan Funeral Home at Fairmount Christian Church, Church at 2446 Old Church in death 7300 Creighton Parkway in P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville was in charge Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu by his VA 23111. of arrangements. Online conof flowers, please make donafather, dolences may be left at www. tions to the Down Syndrome Walter Association of Greater William monaghanfunerals.com. Richmond, 1504 Santa Rosa WILTON L. McLEAN “Doody” Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA Wilton L. “Mac” McLean, JULIA GRAY Myers 23229 or Children’s Hospital 89, Mechanicsville, went to be Sr., and NICHOLLS Foundation, 2924 Brook Road, with the Lord on Friday, April a sister, Julie Gray Nicholls, of MYERS 13, 2018. He was preceded in Mandy Mechanicsville, went to be with Richmond, VA 23220. Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Leedeath Myers. He is survived by his the Lord on Monday, April 9, Davis Road in Mechanicsville by his mother, Josephine Webb; and 2018. was in charge of arrangements. wife of step-father, Paul Webb; his son, She is 62 years, Paul Myers (Alaina); daughters, survived For information Dorothy Ciji and Lindsey Myers; grandby her on submitting Yeatts daughters; Adalyn and Amelia loving obituaries, McLean. Myers; step-mother, Bonnie parents, contact Mac is Myers; step-siblings, Kathleen, David Melody Kinser survived Jennifer, Susan and Paul Jr. and at 804-775-4622 by his ,and Kim Hall (Chris); and Jamie or daughstep-nieces; Alexis, Mckenzie Nicholls; McLEAN mkinser@mechlocal.com. ter, Cora and Raygan. Billy loved motorher NICHOLLS We do not charge McLean; son, Michael McLean cycles, bass fishing and huntbrother, to publish obituaries. (Linda); a granddaughter, ing. All services will be private. Jackson David; sister, Annie Michelle Haynie (William); A funeral service should be about memories, a great-grandson, Ethan Haynie, and many other famNOT HIGH PRICES. ily and friends. Mac retired after 15 years of service as building manager at Federal Reserve Bank. He was a World War II Navy veteran, 32nd Degree Mason, and an avid gardener, but his most important role was as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. Funeral Home and Cremation Service Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu Established 1905 of flowers, donations can be made to Enon UMC. Parham Chapel Huguenot Chapel Atlee Chapel Monaghan Funeral Home at 1771 N. Parham Rd., 1020 Huguenot Rd., 9271 Shady Grove Rd., 7300 Creighton Parkway in Richmond, VA 23229 Midlothian, VA 23113 Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Mechanicsville was in charge (804) 793-9591 (804) 269-8370 (804) 925-1471 of arrangements. Online conWoodyRVA.com dolences may be left at www. *Includes basic service fee, transfer of remains to funeral establishment and transportation of remains to cemetery only. Price quoted monaghanfunerals.com. does not include any merchandise, such as casket, or cemetery property or services. Charges may vary based on selections. **Price

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Supervisors OK budget Education and public safety get lion’s share of funding By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s $463.1 million FY2019 last Wednesday. The adoption closes a process that began in earnest in February, but, in reality, began many months before. “The budget process is not something that begins in January,” said Chickahominy supervisor Angela KellyWiecek. The budget includes a 41 percent share for education spending as well as 14 percent for public safety. The budget also allocates funds for a county-wide salary increase of 2 percent for all employees. The FY2019 budget funds five new Fire/EMS positions and an equal number for the Sheriff ’s Office and increases funds for Human Services.

The board also approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan that includes funding for the new Atlee Library and a new park in the eastern portion of the county. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard heralded a budget that provides raises for all county employees, especially those serving in Hanover County Public Schools classrooms. “We run a lean, mean ship and I think we are moving in the right direction being able to do more with technology and bringing ourselves forward, but it’s a slow process,” Prichard said. “I hope the public recognizes that we are taking meaningful first steps forward, but these are not our last steps’ and we continue to be committed to our teachers and the folks who work for us taking care of our most important asset in this county which is our future.” Chair Sean Davis, Henry

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District, expressed concern over an ever-increasing local share for education spending, noting the state supplied only a $500,000 increase in funding. County taxpayers picked up the other $4 million in school increases. “When there’s a shortfall from the state or they decide they are not going to fund something that needs to be funded in the priorities of Hanover County and the citizens mandate that funding, then local dollars make it up,” Davis said. Cold Harbor supervisor Scott Wyatt approved a budget that will make a difference in his community, adding 24/7 coverage at two county fire stations, including Black Creek. “I know the volunteers came and requested 24/7 coverage due to problems with weekend staffing, so I really appreciate see BUDGET, pg. 13

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Cecil “Rhu” Harris, county administrator; Erik Smith, DCJS manager; Derrick Mays, VLEPSC program manager; Col. David R. Hines, sheriff; Investigator Karen Godfrey; New Kent County Sheriff Joe McLaughlin; and Sean Davis, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

Sheriff ’s Office recognized with fifth state reaccreditation HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has achieved its fifth consecutive state reaccreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). Col. David R. Hines, sheriff,

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was presented with his reaccreditation certificate at the April 11 meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors by Sheriff J.J. “Joe” McLaughlin Jr. of New Kent County, who also serves as a VLEPSC commissioner. Hines accepted the certificate on behalf of the men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office, saying that “without the strong partnerships we have worked so hard to establish within our community, this reaccreditation would not be possible to achieve.”

The Sheriff ’s Office had its on-site assessment on Jan. 29-30 and was found in full compliance with 189 applicable standards. The Sheriff ’s Office first achieved state accreditation in 1998 and is the only Sheriff ’s Office in Virginia to be dually accredited through VLEPSC and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Participating in both processes is voluntary. To achieve reaccreditation, see FIFTH, pg. 13

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44th Annual Festival of Arts and Sciences to be held Saturday AUDITORIUM PERFORMANCES 10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies All-County 5th Grade Chorus Caroline Crocker, Guest Conductor 11:15 a.m. All-County Middle School Concert BandDanielle Yonkers, Guest Conductor 12:15 p.m. All-County Middle School OrchestraMatthew Wilson, Guest Conductor 1 p.m. All-County High School Orchestra Allen Hall, Guest Conductor 2 p.m. Pearson’s Corner Elementary School Mara Smith, Teacher/Director 2:30 p.m. Mechanicsville Elementary School Abby Baird, Teacher/Director 3 p.m. Cool Spring Elementary School Michael Peterman, Teacher/Director 3:30 p.m. Washington Henry Elementary School Celeste Underdown, Teacher/Director

THEATER PERFORMANCES 11:30 a.m. Atlee High School: Uncharted Territory-Comedy Group Charles Wax, Theater Teacher 12 p.m. Atlee High School: “Into the Woods” Preview Charles Wax, Theater Teacher COMMONS Food and Snacks, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Provided by AHS Food Services) Middle School Art Robotics School Displays

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Master Gardeners ready for Spring Plant Sale Saturday HANOVER -The Hanover Master Gardeners Association will hold its annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, in the parking lot of Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville, which is located across the street from Lowe’s. Plants for sale will include annuals, perennials and over 20 different kinds of tomatoes. You can preview the plants for sale at http://hanovermastergardeners. org/from-our-garden-to-yours/. Proceeds from the Plant Sale go towards various projects in Hanover County to provide educational information to the residents and special projects with county schools. In addition to plants grown by the Master Gardeners, there will be multiple vendors with garden-related offerings. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. Hanover Master Gardeners are volunteers who have been

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The annual Spring Plant Sale of the Hanover Master Gardeners Association will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church in Mechanicsville.

trained by Virginia Cooperative Extension to work with the community to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM). Their mission is to enable people to improve their lives through an educational process that uses scientific knowledge focused on

issues and needs and provide tools and resources for people to solve their own problems. For more information about the plant sale and other Master Gardener events, visit http:// offices.ext.vt.edu/hanover/ or call 804-752-7310. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Are you a Fido-friendly vendor? If so, then Hanover County Parks and Recreation wants you to join Hanover County Parks and Recreation at the 6th annual K9 Heroes Day, featuring Pooch Pursuit event, sponsored by Friends of Hanover Dog Parks and Hanover Hounds K9 Search & Rescue. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Pole Green Park. This unique event honoring K9 Heroes offers demonstrations in the areas of command, protection, and tracking; pet-friendly vendors and a K9 Fun Zone with activities and games designed specifically for canines. The event kicks off with the Pooch Pursuit 5K run or 2K walk, where runners/walkers can team up with their four-legged companion or go solo. (Dogs are required to remain on secure leash at all times.) For more information, go to www.hanoverparksrec.com or call 804-365-7150.

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ago, both online and in print.” “Our primary focus throughout this process was to carefully consider and discuss the various perspectives presented to us in a dispassionate and civil manner and make the best decision possible,” Dibble added. Cold Harbor board representative Norm Sulser endorsed Dibble’s comments and moved to decline a name change, a move seconded by Mechanicsville representative Roger Bourassa. “We have studied this issue patiently for the past eight months during which time we have received much input from the community,” Sulser said. “I move that we decline to change the names and mascots of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School at this time.” A number of speakers addressed the name change issue during a public comment period earlier in the meeting schedule. Most spoke in favor of a name change, many of them Lee-Davis alumni. Even though groups supporting the change did not speak during the public comments, their support for the board’s decision to decline a name change request was evident. When the vote was completed, a round of applause erupted from what appeared to be an evenly divided audience. One speaker of the dozen or so who took a turn at the microphone did favor retaining the

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FISA court has permitted the issuance of seriously deficient warrants, and the disclosure of American citizens’ identity a violation of the law. The lack of checks and bal-

healing, although we are not completely healed.” Another L-DHD alum noted Hopkins’ experience is similar to many of her African American classmates. “If a simple name change would make everyone feel more inclusive, why wouldn’t we do that?”asked Sierra Williams, an L-DHS graduate and member of the Change the Name Coalition. “To those of you saying ‘It’s just a name and it doesn’t mean anything,’ then changing it shouldn’t bother you. Changing the name isn’t taking from anyone or trying to change our history.” Throughout the debate, a constant thread has been the dedication that both camps hold for their former school, despite differences regarding the names. One parent who supported a name change expressed her thanks for the education her children received at LeeDavis. “I am grateful for the fine education they received, particularly for the outstanding educators they’ve had,” said Amber Peacock, a 20-year county resident. Although the item was placed in the discussion section of the agenda, the board was ready to vote on the matter, a position clearly evident at last month’s workshop session where a lengthy discussion produced a distinct direction in which the board wished to move. At that meeting, board members Marla Coleman, Henry District, and Ola Hawkins, Ashland District, had indicated they would support

changing the names and mascots, but other board members stated they would not support the renamings. “I’m simply asking for inclusion,” Hawkins said. Coleman spoke of the message that could be delivered if the board did consider changing the names. “Should a name change occur, I think that would be the first and most significant step we could take in the community in saying that Hanover County welcomes all children of all races, colors and creeds to its doorstep and we attempt to educate each and every one who comes to us,” Coleman said. The vote came as no surprise to those in opposition, who vowed to continue to request a change in the names. Rachel Levy, a county resident, parent and member of Together Hanover, said the group is still considering her next move, but giving up is not an option. “Hanover County could have chosen to deliberate further or to change the names and mascots now and end their promotion of the Confederate and segregationist cause,” Levy said. “But, tragically, they chose instead to put students and community members through further grief. We will enter the phase of our efforts and continue our work until Hanover County Public Schools does the right thing.” Other groups supporting a name change have indicated they intend to continue their quest for a name change, including the local chapter of the NAACP.

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names, citing the cost of such a change in an atmosphere where teachers are often forced to buy their own supplies. “If you start changing the names, what are we going to do about banners? What about the DECA cost, the people who have already spent money on these things,” asked Wanda Burcham, an L-DHS alumnus and mother of three graduates of the school. “We have so many other things that this county could spend that money on,” she added. “It’s going to cost us an astronomical figure to replace the names … We have to stop and think about these things.” Julie Stubblefield is the parent of children who attend both schools in question, and said some who support a name change have been hesitant to come forward. She asked board members if they had spoken with African American students or families to gain their perspective on the issue. Several African American alumni voiced support for a name change and said they did not feel included in the LeeDavis community when they attended the school. Avi Hopkins, a 1994 graduate of L-DHD, addressed a point made by those opposed to a name change that expresses a fear that changing the names will somehow change history. “I hear rumblings of a history lost. There will be no history lost,” Hopkins said. “History is why we are here tonight, and the stories will be told. They are a part of the fabric of this nation. They are the wounds to which we owe the scars of

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Candidates tell voters why they should fill council seats By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – As the May 1 General Election approaches in the Town of Ashland, the three candidates seeking two seats on Ashland Town Council made their case for the voters’ support on Monday, April 9, during a forum at Ashland Town Hall. Seeking the council seats are Terry “Les” Cook, Daniel “Dan” McGraw and current council member John Hodges. Mayor James Foley decided not to run for re-election; his term ends on June 30, marking his second term as mayor. Hodges was appointed to council last year after former Vice Mayor James Murray resigned to attend law school in North Carolina. That seat expires on

June 3; Hodges announced his intentions early to retain the office he holds. The League of Women Voters and Randolph-Macon College joined in sponsoring the forum, with R-MC professor Laura Bell serving as moderator. She asked the candidates which issues they thought were the most important the town would have to deal with over the next five years. Hodges went first. He said the most significant issue is the replacement of the current Ashland Town Hall with a new one. He talked about how the town is “dealing with a substandard town hall … it is more expensive to repair than it is to replace – that’s an issue the council [has] been grappling

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Ashland Town Council candidates, from left, Terry “Les” Cook, Daniel “Dan” McGraw and John Hodges took part in a forum on April 9 at Ashland Town Hall. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1.

with and we’re to the decision of how to finance it.” Next, he said, was the town’s commitment to the community to support and renovate Carter [Park] Pool. He said it

will be done in phases, but the most significant phase has yet to occur. “I support both of these projects,” Hodges said. He explained how Town

Manager Joshua Farrar’s recent- support the town manager’s ly proposed budget shows tax budget.” increases in areas such as the Hodges said he’s focused on meals tax, real estate and lodg- “keeping the town the town, ing, and how he supports them. see COUNCIL, pg. 18 “Subject to public hearing, I

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Ashland’s Henry Clay Woman’s Club of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs once again is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention to spread the message that everyone can help great childhoods happen in our community. This year’s theme, “Building Brighter Childhoods”, promotes the idea that everyone has a role to play in helping to prevent child abuse and neglect in their community and the Commonwealth. The symbol of this effort is a “Pinwheel” – and these pinwheels will be “Planted” in a Pinwheel Garden on the front lawn of Ashland Town Hall. In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention through Pinwheels for Prevention®. By its very nature, the pinwheel connotes whimsy and childlike notions. In essence, it has come to serve as the physical embodiment, or reminder, of the great childhoods we want for all children. During April, they will be working in conjunction with other organizations to educate the public about how they are already helping to prevent child abuse, as well as offering some positive ideas about how we all can help children and families thrive.

MONTPELIER – Hanover CREW Foundation Pars 4 Ours Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 20, at The Hollows Golf Course in Montpelier. There will be a noon shotgun start. A putting contest is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. see GOLF, pg. 27

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Washington Henry gets ready for 9th Annual Earth Day Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Washington-Henry Elementary School PTA will host its 9th annual Earth Day Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, on the grounds of the school. The community is invited to attend this free, family-friendly event featuring games, crafts, face painting, live entertainment, food trucks, basket raffles and vendors. The first 150 families to arrive will receive a free reusable shopping bag. Throughout the afternoon you are invited to learn, create, and play as you enjoy games and crafts for kids of all ages. Come play a yard-size version of Candy Land made with repurposed items, run through a recycled obstacle course, or help create a bottle top mural. Make a pinecone bird feeder, try your hand at plastic bag basketball, or create solar art. At the Education Station, you will be able to sign up for a Hanover County library card, have your gardening questions answered by a

Hanover Master Gardener, explore the importance of pollinators, and learn about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. For $1, you can purchase freshly-popped Pedal Power popcorn. Other delicious food will be available for purchase from Cool Concessions, Kona Ice, Cross Concessions, Gift baskets will feature gift cards and products from local businesses and attractions such as Dynamo Soccer Club, AMF Hanover Lanes, For Posh Sake, Early Bird Biscuit Company, Theater IV, Jumpology, Wegmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Richmond Flying Squirrels, and Hanover Sports Park.

Sweet Frog, and Curry in a Hurry. Enjoy live performances by the Chickahominy Middle School Jazz Band, The School of Dance Arts, The Dance Company, Richmond Urban Dance, The Dance Company, and Greater Richmond School of Music. Over 30 gift baskets, cumulatively valued at

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The grounds of Washington Henry Elementary School in Mechanicsville are filled with vendors and participants in the annual Earth Day event, which is scheduled for Sunday this year.

over $3,000, will be raffled off to lucky winners. The baskets feature gift cards and products from local businesses and attractions such as Dynamo Soccer Club, AMF Hanover Lanes, For Posh Sake, Early Bird Biscuit Company, Theater IV, Jumpology, Wegmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Richmond Flying Squirrels, and Hanover Sports Park. Tickets will be sold for $1 each, with discounts given for bulk purchases. This event is made possible through the gen-

erosity of many local businesses, including community sponsors Branch Furniture + Design, Five Star Car and Truck LLC, Hudson Group, R-CI Builders, Olive Ashby Bowties and Apparel, Truitt Oral Surgery, and the WHES PTA. The Earth Day Festival will be held rain or shine. For more information, email earthdaywhes@ gmail.com.

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Masons join in helping Supervisors urge safe boating as ushers at Raceway HENRICO -- Richmond Raceway recently called in its ushers to tell them how its $30 million infield upgrade would affect their usher duties. Ushers are the largest number of track representatives that fans see on race days. They are there to help fans better enjoy the many activities the Raceway has to offer. Masons have played a leading role in recruiting and supervising volunteers to serve as Raceway ushers. Among the Masons participating on Friday through Sunday, April 20-22, are members of Masonic Lodge #344 in Mechanicsville. Richmond Raceway uses many fraternal, church, civic and community volunteers on race days to help their groups raise funds. Masons volunteer to fund their many community services

like blood drives, child ID and speech improvement programs. For example, some off-duty law enforcement officers work traffic on race days. Those who also are Masons urged others to volunteer as ushers. Masons were readily able and willing to meet usher dress code and work requirements. As the Raceway grew, more and more volunteers were needed. Experienced Masonic volunteers easily recruited and supervised new volunteers. During a recent usher orientation meeting, all Masons were asked to stand. About 75 percent of the group was Masons. Race fans will see a lot of their friendly, smiling faces during the upcoming races. They’re there to both help the races go round as well as to have fun and fund many Masonic community service projects.

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Sean Davis, right, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, recognized May 19-25 as National Safe Boating Week and urged all Hanover County boaters to take a boating safety course, wear their life jackets, have their boats checked for other safety equipment, and practice safe boating. Receiving the proclamation were Brent Kemp, center, vice president of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #31, and David Paxton, a member of the organization.

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and small in scale – and the Center of the Universe.” McGraw said the town needs to improve on enticing businesses to move there. “We’re in a new age of how businesses decide where they go, and now they’re looking for places that are already ready for the business – not places that they have to develop or places that they have to wait for zoning.” He used examples of businesses the town would like to see within its corporate limits such as medical centers and restaurants. Another issue McGraw was passionate about dealt with Ashland’s poverty line that “We continue to face.” He talked about how many people residing in Ashland must spend 35 percent or more of their income to live in their house – “and

some people aren’t even living at home.” Cook touched on all sides of the issues that were mentioned previously by the other candidates. He started with pointing out how the two big capital projects coming up are the new town hall and the Carter Park Pool redevelopment. Cook also supports the tax increase in the town manager’s recently proposed budget, but expanded more on how he believed it should be analyzed. He said he thinks they should monitor the budget as best as they can while these projects move forward so the town can determine how to bring the tax back down to its normal levels, as soon as it would be possible to do so. As for the issues the town faces over the next five years, he said they must continue to focus attention to the DC2RVA

high-speed rail proposal. “Even though decisions were made on a 3-2-3 proposal … I think it’s really important we keep monitoring that to make sure no changes get made,” Cook said. Cook also talked about searching for ways to bring in more jobs to Ashland for economically disadvantaged residents and students living in town and the town’s sidewalk program, as well as to look at ways to cover rent costs for economically disadvantaged residents. “I also agree with poverty and housing … we could incentivize our renters in certain ways so that they could accept certain federal and state dollars to help those people,” he said. Those interested in watching the candidate forum can view the video on the town’s website at www.town.ashland. va.us/89/Town-Meetings.

First Aid & Hygiene Planning & Documents Fraud/Home Security/Identity Protection RICHMOND -- The Central Virginia Registered attendees who complete the entire Emergency Management Alliance (CVEMA) Survivor Day training will receive a free backwill host another Survivor Day program in pack with emergency supplies (limit one per 2018 on Saturday, April 21, at 11 locations, household, must complete training). including the County Board Room at the Those without internet access or Hanover County Courthouse at 7516 requiring assistance with registration County Complex Rd. in Hanover. should dial 211. Check-in starts at 8 a.m.; trainThe other locations taking part ing is from 9 a.m. to noon. in Survivor Day IX are: Charles Emergency and community City County, Chesterfield County, response professionals will teach Essex County, Goochland residents the best ways to prepare County, Henrico County, the for disasters. City of Hopewell, Powhatan Emergencies and disasters are County, Prince George County, a part of life in Central Virginia City of Richmond, -- hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, winter storms, and Policies for Survivor Day other hazards – the commonwealth events has them all. Central Virginia residents may Survivor Day attendees will learn how to sur- attend any Survivor Day event offered and are vive in their home without power for at least 72 not restricted to Survivor Day events in their hours, what to take with them should they need own locality of residence. to evacuate and more. Registration is online at www. Topics include: SurvivorDay.com. Those without internet Basic Active Shooter Awareness access may call United Way at 804-771-5874 Food & Water Safety or the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission at (804) 323-2033 to register. Household Safety

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Art Show on display until April 30 HENRICO -- The 2018 Reynolds Student Art Show will be on display until Monday, April 30, in the Conference Center Gallery in the Workforce Development and Conference Center on J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Parham Road Campus. Faculty, staff, students and the public are invited to view paintings, drawings, see ART, pg. 21

Mechanicsville Library Friends to hold Book Sale Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- The Mechanicsville Library Friends will be holding its annual Spring Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Shoppers will find a great selection of books, music, DVDs, puzzles and more. This includes fiction, fantasy, romance, mysteries, paperbacks and hardbacks, talking books, DVD, and VHS and a large assortment of non-fiction.

If you are looking for a deal, the Mechanicsville Library Friends will have it. No single item will be priced over $1 or fill a Friends tote bags for $10. Donations will be accepted at the library up until the day of the sale. Do not donate old encyclopedias or Reader’s Digest condensed books. Everything else is welcome. All proceeds will benefit the library and its programs. For more information, contact the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 804-746-9615.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings live a healthier, more sustain- 730 4956 or email at hootater@ able lifestyle. For more infor- comcast.net. “Bad Prayer, Basic Prayer, mation, email earthdaywhes@ Saturday, Oct. 20 Best Prayer ... Pruning Our gmail.com The 1978 Class of Lee-Davis Prayer Lives” is a free Prayer High School will hold its 40th Conference hosted by Cool Saturday, April 28 The Church of Creator will reunion at The Via Club at Spring Baptist Church at hold a Book Sale from 9 a.m. Pebble Creek in Mechanicsville. 9283 Atlee Station Rd. in Mechanicsville, and led by pas- to 3 p.m. in the “Yellow Room” As arrangements continue to tor, speaker and author Rick in the Parish Hall. There will be progress, invitations will be Astle from Lumberton, North a selection of popular books, arriving soon. For details, go Carolina. Friday night’s ses- both hardback and paperback, to Facebook (Lee-Davis Class of 1978), or contact Judi Craft sion runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and and books for young adults. Culver at judi.culver@gmail. Saturday’s session runs from 9 com or 804-387-6153. a.m. to 1 p.m. An optional din- Saturday, May 5 ner will be held from 5:30 to The semi-annual 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church Community Yard Sale will Ongoing prior to the conference session be held from 8 a.m. to noon Families Anonymous at 7 p.m. The cost of the dinner at the Trinity Christian Support Group meets from 7 is $12 per person and includes Church at 8469 Atlee Rd. in to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at pork loin roast, mashed pota- Mechanicsville. To rent a space, the Episcopal Church of the toes, green beans, corn pud- call 804-334-6590. The fee is Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville ding, salad, rolls, and desserts. $15 for one and $25 for two. Turnpike in Mechanicsville. Register for the free prayer Vendors also are welcome. Set The group is a self-help fellowconference and/or the optional up begins at 6:30 a.m. Food ship for the friends and famdinner by contacting Wendy at will be sold but there won’t be a ily members of addicts who wshaw@coolspring.org or 804- bake sale (that is scheduled for are in need of understanding 746-8983. the fall). and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ Saturday, April 21 Sunday, May 6 Honor Flight Mission Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at verizon.net. 18 will depart at 8 a.m. with 2217 Commins Rd. in Aylett Overcomers Outreach and two bus loads of World War is hosting its Annual Women’s II, Korean and Vietnam vet- Day Service at 3 p.m. with Women’s Codependency, a erans from VFW Post 9808 Minister Ellie L. Brown as the Christ-centered anonymous and proceed down Bell Creek guest messenger. Also taking support program offering hope Road to Interstate 95 North. part will be the St. Luke Baptist and healing for recovering alcoMechanicsville residents are Church from Ruther Glen. The holics, addicts and their families asked to line the road and wave theme will be “Forgiveness meet every Monday at 7 p.m., flags as the buses leave the Yields Beauty. Musical Tribute: at the Mechanicsville Christian VFW Post and travel towards Victory.” For more information, Center at 8061 Shady Grove I-95 escorted by the Hanover contact Sister Vernell Hall 804- Road in Mechanicsville. For 769-2275. County Sheriff ’s Office. more information, call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail. com. Friday, June 8 Sunday, April 22 The graduating class of The PTA of WashingtonCivil War re-enactors are Henry Elementary School will 1948 at Highland Springs High be hosting its 9th annual Earth School is planning its 70th wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Day Festival on the grounds Reunion at Covenant Woods. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they of the school from 1 to 5 p.m. A notice has been sent to all for are “a family-oriented unit dediThe community is invited to whom organizers have current cated to providing a high degree attend this free event featur- addresses but they still have a of authenticity while honoring ing live music, games, crafts, few they need to contact. If you our ancestors. The group does food trucks, basket raffles and have not received a notice and small and large re-enactments, vendors. Come learn, play and are a graduate of either 1948 or living history, and have a period create as you discover ways to 1949, ontact Bob Tate at 804- dance group. For more infor-

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Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

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Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 80465-4230.

The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com. celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will from 10 a.m. to noon the secbe available for infants and tod- ond Monday of each month dlers. Katherine G. Dougherty (Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the is the Deacon in charge of All Black Creek Baptist Church The Hanover County Souls. For more information, at 6289 McClellan Road in Historical Society will be conMechanicsville. visit www.allsoulsva.org. ducting free tours of the Old The WEB of Hope group, an Hanover Courthouse on the A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the extension of the American Red Historic Courthouse Green Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cross, meets to knit, crochet, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in sew and quilt for those that need second Tuesday through Mechanicsville. The class is assistance. Gifts are distributed December. The address is 13182 for adults 18 and over and is to such groups as the Pregnancy Hanover Courthouse Road in an extension of the NorthStar Resource Center, MCEF, Bless Hanover. For more informacommunity that also meets at 6 the Children, various Native tion, visit http://www.hanoverp.m. Fridays at the church. The American Reservations, etc. historical.org/index.html. Christian 12 Steps and Biblical Participants will learn how to wisdom are the basis of study knit and crochet if they don’t Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond and discussion to learn about know how. For more informaGod’s place in our lives. All are tion, Laurie Wagner at 804-781- Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will welcome. For more informa- 0338. host a caregiver support group tion, call 804-746-5081 or confrom 9:30 to 11 a.m. the sectact Craig Simpson at craigw- Third Mondays gbc@gmail.com. Alzheimer’s/Dementia sup- ond Wednesday of each month port group for caregivers and at the Hanover Adult Center others who want to help and at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band encourage those who have Mechanicsville. The meetings rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. loved ones with dementia ill- will provide an opportunity every Tuesday, mid-January nesses meets at 7 p.m. on the for caregivers of people with through mid December, at the third Monday of each month Alzheimer’s to exchange copHanover Arts and Activities in Room E106 at Shady Grove ing skills and give mutual supCenter at 500 S. Railroad Ave. United Methodist Church port. Co-facilitators are Vivian in Ashland, just south of U.S. at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Bagby and Barbara Allen. For 54. Membership is open to any- Mechanicsville. For more infor- more information, call the one who can read music and mation, contact Jennifer Bean Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s play a non-string instrument. at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott Association chapter at 804-967High school students are wel- at 804-746-8288 or the church 2580. see CALENDAR, pg. 21 come with parents’ permission. office at 804-746-9073.

301 and Hillcrest Road. The contact hanovertownegc2@ morning will include the sing- gmail.com. Continued from pg. 20 ing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, Third Thursday Third Wednesday MOPS (Mothers of PreThe Mechanicsville call 804-730-1500. Schoolers) meets monthly for Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. mutual support, networking at Calabash and the first Second Thursday If gardening is your passion and social events at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday of the month as a volunteer opportunity to or hobby, consider attending at the Walnut Grove Baptist help with a bingo game for the the Hanover Towne Gardening Church. There are topical disveterans at McGuire Medical Club. The Hanover Towne cussions, snacks and crafts, Center. For more information, Garden Club meets the sec- and childcare is provided. They ond Thursday at 7 p.m. at the also plan Momsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out, contact Pam Bartle at 804-730Hanover Evangelical Friends kids play time and other fun 0427 or Rick Starling at 804Church at 6420 Mechanicsville activities. MOPS is an interna550-1112. Tpk. (back entrance) in tional organization, created for Mechanicsville. Educational mothers with children age 0 to First Thursday programs on a variety of gar- 5. The WGBC chapter meets Hillcrest Baptist Church will dening topics are presented in the evenings from 6:30 to host First Thursday Hymn Sing monthly. Guests are welcome to see CALENDAR, pg. 27 at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. attend. For more information,

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digital media, mixed media and photographs created by Reynolds art students. Show awards will be presented at a public Awards Reception to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, in the Conference Center Gallery. The reception is free and the community is invited to join in the celebration of the artistic accomplishments of Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; students. Reynolds is pleased to have Professor emeritus and former Assistant Chair of

the Communication Arts + Design Department at Virginia Commonwealth University Chuck Scalin and his wife, artist Mim Golub, as this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show judges. Additionally, Reynolds is pleased to have a body of Scalinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuck Scalin: creative pursuits 1971 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2017â&#x20AC;? exhibited during the Awards Reception. Eventually these works will become part of Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; permanent collection. His collection will consist of 47 examples of work produced in various mediums over the past 47 years. Scalin has been a practicing professional artist for over 50

years and also is a designer, collector and curator and project producer. His work has been included and received recognition in over 300 exhibitions, with 25 solo exhibitions and has works in many public and private collections both in the US and abroad. He has been involved with the local galley scene since he moved to Richmond in 1967 and has sat on boards of nonprofit galleries, including 1708 and Artspace Galleries. Information submitted by Steve Vehorn, assistant director of public relations, Reynolds Community College.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Titus, 506048, is a 4-year-old (estimated) male neutered pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Titus is a sweet boy who has been at the Shelter for over two months. He is a very active and playful dog, but also is strong. Titus seems to do well around other dogs. He loves to run and play in the yard. Titus might do best in a household with no small children.Bandit, 510730, is a 2-month-old male neutered domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Mr. Bandit is one of the first kittens the Shelter has received this year. He will be one of many. Bandit is full of playful energy. He loves to run and explore. He also is very social. Bandit will be a great addition for anyone looking for a new pet. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/ Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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Nomatinations for Hometown Heroes now being accepted Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is accepting community nominations for its 9th annual Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes awards. The awards recognize the positive impact of individuals who are giving back to their communities across the Commonwealth. Trent Kerns, president of Allen & Allen, said, “Our firm was founded over 100 years ago on the ideals of service and community, and these

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BRITTANY DIANE LEWTER and KYLE VINCENT FARKAS to be united in marriage on December 19, 2018, in Riviera Maya, Mexico

reg and Stephanie Lewter of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Diane, to Kyle Vincent Farkas, the son of Vince and Cyndi Farkas of Sandston. Brittany is the granddaughter of John Heath and Tammy Weston of Mechanicsville, Ray and Diane Lewter of

Mechanicsville, and the late Cathy Heath and Joe Gilbert of Mechanicsville. Kyle is the grandson of Jane and James Bland of Varina and Paul and Sue Farkas of Sandston. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hanover High School and is set to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from South University in June. The groom-to-be is a grad-

uate of Freeman High School and will graduate April 28 from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a degree in Exercise Science. Kyle will continue his education pursuing his doctorate of Physical Therapy at Murphy Deming College of Health Science at Mary Baldwin University starting in June of 2018. The couple will marry on December 19, 2018, in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

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Ashley W. and Ann S Weatherford happily announce their 50th wedding anniversary. Ashley and Ann were married on May 10, 1968, in Danville. They have been blessed with three children, Michelle, John, Nicole, and six grandchildren. Ashley is retired from Weyerhaeuser’s & International Paper’s Recycling businesses and Ann is retired from TLA Inc. Both are members of Gethsemane Church of Christ and Hanover Golf Club. Both enjoy traveling and plan several celebration trips during this 50th year.

10th annual Ashland National Day of Prayer set for Thursday, May 3 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The 10th annual Ashland National Day of Prayer Celebration will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, on the lawn of Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. Prayer, praise and music will be included in the program. Live pre-service music

begins at 6:15 p.m. Special guest musicians performing at the celebration are members of the award-winning trio “4 the Lord”. The community is invited to join in loving and praising God through prayer and music. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, www.info.andp@yahoo.com.

values continue to guide our practice today. Honoring these Hometown Heroes is our way of celebrating Virginians doing good things. We want to recognize those who give back to their communities because they are true champions.” Nominations for the 2018 Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes awards are being accepted through Monday, April 30. The public is encouraged to visit www.allenandallen.com and complete a short nomination form. “It only takes a minute to recognize the heroes in your life. Help us celebrate the neighbors, first responders, teachers, coaches, and other heroes who make our community better,” said Courtney Allen Van Winkle, an Allen & Allen trial attorney and partner. see HEROES, pg. 27

R-MC buys Coventry Farm equestrian facility Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Founded in 2010, Randolph-Macon College's equestrian program is growing by leaps and bounds, attracting student-riders from across the United States. To continue to grow and expand this outstanding program, the college recently purchased Coventry Farm. Coventry Farm, located fewer than three miles from the Ashland campus, boasts 70 acres of pasture, has space for 33 horses, and includes an

indoor riding arena, two large outdoor areas, and space for cross-country fences. "Our equestrian program has flourished in the past eight years," R-MC President Robert R. Lindgren said. "With Coventry Farm now a part of the college, our students will have an even more robust equestrian experience as part of their full Randolph-Macon academic and residential college experience."

the equestrian program, says the farm offers riders a topquality facility in a beautiful setting. “Coventry Farm is wonderfully maintained, spacious and located just minutes from campus," said Lesesne. "Our students have been training at Coventry and boarding their horses there for several years. It is one of the finest equine facilities in the area, and it gives us the ability to position R-MC as one of the most desirable Training + Boarding colleges for the student who is Dana Lesesne, director of committed to pursuing a liberal

arts education and achieving his or her goals in the show ring. Our location in the heart of USEA (United States Eventing Association) Area II means that we can offer event riders, as well as hunt seat riders, the best opportunities."

he brings both expertise and enthusiasm to the program. Ashley Adams brings a wealth of experience to her role as head eventing trainer. Adams, who has recently competed and coached in Australia, is highly skilled in all levels of horse management and in Expert Trainers training horses and riders, and John West, who serves as has ridden at the international head hunt seat trainer, has been 4-star level. instrumental in bringing many riders up through the levels of Community Connections both hunt seat and equitation Coventry Farm will conriding. A fixture in the Virginia tinue to operate a communityriding scene for many years, focused boarding and teaching

facility. Lessons and boarding are offered for riders interested in either hunt seat riding or eventing. The farm also will continue to host the Central Virginia Show Jumping Association (CVSJA) shows that have become an important part of the local show schedule, and it will be adding clinics and camps to its community offerings. For more information about Coventry Farm or the equestrian program, contact Dana Lesesne at danalesesne@rmc.edu.

HCSO warns residents about another scam telephone scam Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is making the public aware of another, but similar, phone scam. A male subject has been calling citizens and falsely claiming he is with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. He also is identifying himself as a member of the “Hanover County Sheriff ’s Department’s Civil and Criminal Warrant Division.” He is telling the call

taker that they have missed “Federal Grand Jury.” Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said, “Please know that this is a scam. The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office does not have a ‘Civil and Criminal Division.’ These criminals will prey on unsuspecting citizens and even spoof county telephone numbers to attempt to legitimize their call. If you ever have any question as to the identity of a caller representing

themselves as an employee of the Sheriff ’s Office or any other reputable organization, please contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office immediately.” Cooper emphasized that the Sheriff ’s Office “will never call our citizens and leave messages about them missing ‘Federal Grand Jury.’ ” If you are a victim of a recent scam related to this particular event, contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804365-6140.

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May 1 is deadline to declare all business tangible personal property in Hanover County For more information, call 804-365-6129 or e-mail commissioner@hanovercounty.gov The Commissioner of Revenue’s office is located in Room 112 of the Wickham Building at the Hanover government complex at Hanover Courthouse. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 Monday through Friday. May 1 also is the deadline this year for applying for the high mileage discount on car taxes, available through the Commissioner of Revenue’s office. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Deadline set to file for William M. Weimer named member of high-mileage discount New York Life Million Dollar Round Table HANOVER -- If your vehicle has a high amount of mileage, you may apply for a reduction in your personal property assessment. The qualification is based on NADA mileage tables. Tuesday, May 1, is the deadline to apply for this reduction, which is offered by the Hanover Commissioner of Revenue’s office. Proof of mileage at or near Jan. 1 of each year must be included with your application. Acceptable proof can consist of a state inspection receipt; an old change receipt; a repair bill; or a detailed mileage log. The form can be filled out

online at https://www.hanovercounty.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/1392. The discount does not apply to motorcycles, motor homes, large trucks or trailers. The Commissioner of Revenue’s office is located in Room 112 of the Wickham Building at the Hanover government complex at Hanover Courthouse. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about this program, call 804-3656129 or e-mail commissioner@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – William M. Weimer, an agent for New York Life in Mechanicsville, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 2018. Achieving membership in MDRT is a distinguishing life insurance career milestone, attained only by those who have demonstrated superior professional knowledge, experience and client service. MDRT membership represents the top life insurance and financial service professionals worldwide. MDRT is an international, independent association of the world’s best life insurance and financial services professionals. In addition, this is the 63rd consecutive year that New York Life has dom-

inated the MDRT in the United States. Weimer has been a New York Life agent since 1995 and is associated with New York Life’s Richmond General Office in Richmond. He has a degree from the University of Virginia where he achieved a B.S. in Math Education and M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision. His work background includes five years as a mathematics teacher and 16 years as principal or assistant principal in middle and high schools. Each of his first three years as an agent, Weimer earned the New York Life New Agent Award for the Richmond General Office. Since then he has received the Richmond General Office Agent of the Year Award twice and Runner-up Agent of the Year twice. This year is Weimer’s 20th year as

a Qualifying Member of the Million Dollar Round Table* and 19th year as a Member of the New York Life President’s or Chairman’s Council. Weimer has resided in Mechanicsville for 28 years. Founded in 1927, the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is an international, independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of sales excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

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HEROES Continued from pg. 22

Previous recipients of the award include community leaders, foster parents, disability advocates, small business owners, teachers, police officers, and fire fighters. Allen & Allen has honored more than 400 Hometown Heroes since the award was created, all of whom represent a unique and inspiring story of service.

Genealogical society explores families a page at a time Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

p.m. on Friday by experienced VGS researchers at the Library of Virginia at 800 E. Broad St. in Richmond, http://www.lva. virginia.gov/. This event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, VGS invites family history enthusiasts to spend the day at the Four Points by Sheraton-Richmond Airport

at 4700 S. Laburnum Ave. in Richmond with Tina Beaird, MLS; Tim Pinnick and Sharon Hodges. Attendees will have three tracks from which to choose. After registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, the following lectures will begin. 1) Finding Your Ancestors

-- Doing It Right the First Time (Track 1); 2) African-American Research (Track 2) -- Tim Pinnick, author and national speaker with more than 30 years overall experience; 3) Researching Presbyterians & Their Scottish Connections (Track 3). The cost is $54 for VGS

members/$65, non-members. The price includes a buffet lunch on Saturday (vegetarian available by request). Register at the VGS website at http://www.vgs.org. Click on EventBrite. For more information, contact the Virginia Genealogical Society at http:// www.vgs.org.

Prizes include: 50/50 raffle information, contact the church office at 804-746-5081. and five-day cruise for two. Continued from pg. 21 Continued from pg. 16 Register online at https:// Fees are $75 for individual www.hanovercrewfoundation. 8 p.m. in order to accommo- First Saturday org. and $300 per team. date working moms. For more A buffet breakfast includ-

ing salt fish, bacon, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, hash browns and apples will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. (October through March) at the Enon UMC at 6156

Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 for adults. There is no fee for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Men’s Ministry.

RICHMOND -- The Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) will hold its annual spring conference April 27-28, with a pre-conference research day of guided research being conducted from 10 a.m. to 3

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Zona throws pitches, plate punches in win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover pitcher Nick Zona was feeling pretty good Friday night. The Hawks pitching rotation – Zona included – has been plagued by nagging injuries all season, injuries that limited their time on the mound. But Zona felt good enough to go the distance, albeit in a shortened six-inning game, and felt better afterward as he played a key role in shortening the game with three hits and four RBIs – including the gameending RBI – in Hanover’s 11-1 victory over cross-town rival Atlee Friday night. He said he and his fellow banged-up teammates are feeling better now. “I had, maybe, a little bit of nagging injuries here and there, but I fought through them and played through them. They healed as the season went on,” Zona said. “I know Cam [Grimes] and Jack [Dragum] and [Will] Lopez are battling through stuff, too. As time goes on with the preseason injuries, they came back in … helped themselves out and got healthy quick. “It was a struggle at the beginning of the year, but we’re all healthy now. We’re good to go. It’s full-blast Hawks’ time right now.” The Raiders managed only

Saints overcome Raiders By Parker Cotton Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Hanover’s Nick Zona (9) raps a single up the middle past Atlee pitcher Adam Jewell in the Hawks’ 11-1 win over the Raiders Friday.

two hits against Zona, but that to a Hanover fielder. “I feel like our guys hit the wasn’t for lack of contact. They hit the ball hard several times – ball as well as they did, but it but more often than not, right was just right at somebody,” said

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Atlee head coach John Corbin. somebody.” Zona, a middle infielder – “I thought we swung [the bat] well. We hit – I don’t know – six to eight balls hard right at see ZONA, pg. 33

RICHMOND – No. 1 Atlee and No. 4 St. Christopher’s had fought evenly through the first 24 minutes on a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon, but in the third quarter, the Saints asserted themselves and dictated the pace of play. Two third-period Atlee goals were disallowed for crease violations, and St. Christopher’s, with newfound momentum after each call, scored shortly after each instance. The halftime score was 6-6, but the third quarter swung decidedly in the Saints’ favor, leading to a 13-9 home victory. “I think we were able to play more offense,” St. Christopher’s coach John Burke said of the second half. “That sounds simple, but we won a couple see SAINTS, pg. 32

Raiders, C-feds win close softball contests By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor McKenzie Terrell Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover County’s four softball teams have repeatedly demonstrated themselves to be among the best in their respective regions as well as the state. Cross-county contests are often exciting, close-fought affairs. Friday night was a case in point, as a mere three points – total – separated the victors from the losers. Atlee edged host Hanover 2-0, and LeeDavis just avoided extra innings with a 4-3 walk-off victory over visiting Patrick Henry. Atlee 2, Hanover 0 The game began as a pitcher’s duel as neither Atlee nor Hanover could get a run across in the first three innings of their game Friday. Raider pitcher Rachel Davis went the distance, yielding just three hits while striking out nine. While she dominated the Hawks, she feels she has room to improve as a pitcher. “It’s not exactly where I want it to be,” she said of her pitching. “But I know as the season progresses that it’ll get better and better.” While Davis was in the pitching rotation last year, she felt a bit daunted having to fill the shoes of Atlee ace Peyton St. George, who graduated last year after winning three state championships as a Raider. “To watch her win all those state championships, I knew I had some big shoes to fill,” Davis said. “I tried to take the advice that she was always giving me and what I saw in her, use it and try to play the game.” One of the key reminders St. George gave her: softball is a game.

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Lee-Davis pitcher Savanah Henley allowed just six hits Friday as the Confederates beat visiting Patrick Henry 4-3 on a walk-off single by Katie Bareford in the seventh inning.

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Atlee’s Rachel Davis launches a fly ball to center field for a single and an RBI in the Raiders’ 2-0 victory over host Hanover Friday.

That being said, she prefers to win, and she helped herself with an RBI single to center field that scored Kelly Ayer in the fifth inning. Davis and Ayer accounted for four of Atlee’s five hits, each going 2-for-3 on the night. Atlee got its first run in the fourth inning. Emily Friel opened the Raider fourth with a double to center field. Kara Hammock laid down a sacrifice bunt, reaching on an error and allowing courtesy runner Rachel Green – running for Friel – to reach third. Green scored on a pickoff attempt that

went awry. The loss marred a strong pitching effort by Hanover starter Ellen Palya, who struck out eight over five innings. One of the Hawks biggest mistakes was a failure to adjust to the umpire’s strike zone. “We watched a lot of the same pitch go by and we didn’t adapt to what was being called,” said Hanover head softball coach Rebecca Parramore. “There’s not really much you can do when you’re not adapting to what the umpire is doing.”

Lee-Davis 4, Patrick Henry 3 The Confederates needed a walk-off single by Katie Bareford to avoid extra innings against the Patriots. “It was a battle. [The Patriots] have a very good, young, athletic team,” LeeDavis head softball coach Jackie Davis said of the Patriots. Patrick Henry turned to freshman Riley Dull for the start on the mound, and, while she gave up four runs in a complete-game effort, only two of those runs were earned. Dull and her Lee-Davis counterpart,

Savanah Henley (five strikeouts), kept the game scoreless until the fourth inning. When the scoring started, it was more of a slow drip than a drizzle. Both teams scored in the fourth inning, but the Confederates took a 3-1 lead with two runs in the bottom of the fifth. Lauren Taylor reached on an error and scored one out later on a double by Logan Hawker. After another out, courtesy runner Sidney Gentry – in for Hawker – scored on another Patriot error. The Patriots responded in the top of sixth when Charlotte

Mitchell singled in Caroline Quigley with two outs. They added another run with two outs in the top of the seventh to tie the game on Dull’s single that scored courtesy runner Lindsey Cooper, who was running for Patrick Henry catcher Saxon Radcliffe. Davis liked her team’s chances when they came to the plate for the bottom of the seventh inning. “We had the top of our order up,” she said. “I felt like we had a good shot at it and we were able to get the go-ahead run.” Taylor opened the Lee-Davis seventh with a single. Two outs later, the Patriots intentionally walked Jesse Gentry – who already had two hits, including a double. That brought up Bareford, who rapped a single down the left-field line to end the game. Lee-Davis 14, Mills Godwin 2 MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis defeated Mills Godwin 14-2 on Wednesday, scoring 9 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Lee-Davis’ McKenna Mehlbrech effectively ended the game with a walk-off grand slam Wednesday night.

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Young Hawks shut out rebuilding Raiders By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – It took the Hanover’s girls soccer team a while before it established its dominance over visiting Atlee, but once it got its second goal in the second half, the Hawks could focus on possession and ultimately victory in a 3-0 shutout of the Raiders. Forwards Sarah LePeter and Lauren Didlake and midfielder Maggie Sobel all scored for the Hawks. “I have good forwards, good midfielders, a great defense and a young goalie,” Hanover head girls soccer coach Manny Tavares said of his team. “My hat’s off to my attacking mid, Maggie Sobel; my forward Lauren Didlake – my workhorse – and Rachel Andrzejewski up front. The three of them were just incredible attacking.” But he had good things to say about his back line, too. “I’d like to point both defenders out: Summer Hansen and Olivia Adams,” Tavares said. “They’re so solid, I trust them with my life.” Tavares said the Hawks weren’t daunted, however, by facing the long-dominant Raiders. “To beat a quality team like Atlee is truly a big honor,” he said. “They’ve been a dominant force for years, putting away Hanover teams from Lee-Davis to us and Patrick Henry.” The Raiders graduated a large number of key seniors. Atlee head coach Bruce Lovelace said his young team is improving every week. “We’re progressing,” Lovelace said. “We just ask that they improve every match. That’s the important thing.” Tavares, a long-time assistant coach for Hanover’s boys team, is enjoying working as the

Hawk girls’ head coach. “They’re a great group of girls. They’re fantastic,” Tavares said. “I really couldn’t ask for a better group of people. They give me everything they have. They don’t want to disappoint. Honestly, you can’t come into a better situation than what I’ve come into. … They don’t give up. They push hard. They train hard. And they just trust in their coach. They believe in me and I believe in them.” Tavares is bullish on his team overall. “I think it’s our time now as far as the girls go,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of young girls on the team. I’m not graduating many, so I look forward to the future.” Patrick Henry 1, Lee-Davis 1 MECHANICSVILLE – Despite two overtimes, neither the Patriots nor the host Confederates could manage an advantage in a 1-1 tie. The keepers shined in the knotted contest. Victoria Robinson had 11 saves for Patrick Henry, while Lee-Davis keeper Ashlyn Doane had nine for the Confederates. Rian Pecci-Young scored the Patriots lone goal, while Lauren Schenack scored for Lee-Davis. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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The Confederates (3-0) held the Eagles at zero for the first five innings. Pitcher Savanah Henley threw all six innings for Lee-Davis, earning her third win for the season. For Lee-Davis, Jesse Gentry hit solo home runs in the fourth and fifth innings.

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Lee-Davis defender Katie Davis works to get the ball away from the goal area after a Patrick Henry corner kick

Hanover 3, Atlee 0 Atlee 00—0 Hanover 1 2 — 3 HAN: Lepeter, Sobel, Didlake. Records: Atlee 3-3; Hanover 5-11.

Patrick Henry 1, Lee-Davis 1 P. Henry 1 0 0 0 — 1 Lee-Davis 0 1 0 0 — 1 PH: Pecci-Young. LD: Schenack. Saves: Robinson (PH) 11. Doane (LD) 9.

Going into the sixth inning, score at 5-0, the Eagles (4-2) attempted to rally with a few strong hits resulting in their two runs. But in the bottom of the inning, the Confederates managed to load the bases for Sidney Gentry to drive in three runs with a double. Lee-Davis then filled the bases again, including Jesse Gentry, who was intentionally

walked. As Mehlbrech stepped up to the plate and the count became 1-0, coach Jackie Davis of LeeDavis said, “That’s a lot of balls, it has to be perfect.” Mehlbrech found her perfect pitch and crushed the ball to deep center for her grand slam. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

No rubbernecking!

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A wreck between turns 1 and 2 ties up traffic during on of the heat races in the first weekend of racing for the 2018 season at Virginia Motor Speedway Saturday night. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia, won the 60-lap Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth Ultimate super late model feature. Ross Bailes of Clover, South Carolina, won the 40-lap Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth FASTRAK Ultimate Super Late Model feature.

Patriot girls shift gears for win over C-feds Dolan also scored for the Confederates. For Patrick Henry, Flinn and Brockwell finished with three goals each and Natalie Nichols also scored a goal. Peebles added two assists. Patriots keeper Emily Barker finished with eight saves in the victory.

By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Despite holding a 5-2 lead going into the halftime break of Thursday night’s girls lacrosse contest between Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis, Patriots junior Ryann Peebles said her team was frustrated with its performance. “Going into that halftime we took deep breaths and started motivating each other,” she said. Whatever was said worked wonders. Patrick Henry (5-1) doubled its goal production in just seven minutes of secondhalf action and went on to defeat homestanding Lee-Davis 13-6 in a battle of Hanover County rivals. Peebles scored five goals in the victory, including four in the game-changing second half. “We started motivating each other saying good ball or good check,” she said. “Little things are the things that count, so celebrating those little things leads to goals.” The Patriots dominated the draw to gain possession early and often in the second half, and used it to their advantage to score on Harley Stegner, who entered the game as the keeper for Lee-Davis (2-3) in the second half. Emily Flinn started the second-half scoring just 42 seconds into play with a goal from the top of the arc following a penalty. Peebles added to the lead shortly thereafter, as the junior received a pass after the draw, and streaked straight down the field to score. “One of the most important things is taking control of the draw ... learning where it’s going, where it’s going to be positioned and placing it game is in the middle of the exactly where it needs to go,” circle. If you control the draw, said Patrick Henry coach Anna you’re on point.” Mason. “The most important Peebles added another goal

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Above, Patrick Henry’s Ava Smith (24) defends against Lee-Davis’ Madison Gowin (23) in the Patriots’ 13-6 win over the host Confederates. Left, Atlee’s Jessica Peffer (7) makes a charge toward the Hanover net in the Raiders’ 16-7 win over the host Hawks.

Atlee 16, Hanover 7 MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee Kellyn McGlamery and Kate Miller combined for 11 goals in the Raiders’ 16-7 victory over host Hanover Thursday night. McGlamery scored six goals and Miller five in the contest. Miller also had a pair of assists while McGamery had one. The Raiders were consistent, netting eight goals in each half. The Atlee offensive output was successful despite a staunch Hawk defense. Goalkeepers Olivia Hunter and Abi Long combined for 10 saves, with Hunter getting seven and Long three. The Hawks offense was led by Natalie Willett with two goals. Brandilyn Williamson had two assists. Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Patrick Henry 13, Lee-Davis 6 P.k Henry 5 8 — 13 Lee-Davis 2 4 — 6 PH: Peebles 5, Brockwell 3, Flinn 3, Mullins, Pelham L-D: Lutton 2, Dolan, Gowin, Rooke, Varner Assists – PH: Peebles 2, Pelham shots in the first half. But the Saves: Barker (PH) 5; Gibson sophomore was not immune (L-D) 11.

two minutes later and was joined on the scoreboard by Molly Strange-Boston before five minutes had passed. The

scoring flurry led Lee-Davis coach Robin Loving to re-insert starting keeper Brynn Gibson, who stopped five Patrick Henry

to the run the Patriots were on, as Eleanor Brockwell found the back of the net at the 18:41 mark to give the visitors a 10-2 lead. Lee-Davis would go on to find some scoring punch late in the second half from Lilly Lutton, who scored twice. Bailey Rooke, Madison Gowan, Ashley Varner and Virginia

Atlee 16, Hanover 7 Atlee 8 8 — 16 Hanover 4 3 — 7 ATL: McGlamery 6, Miller 5, Kolb 3, Anna, Peffer HAN: Willett 2, Ashworth, Quinn, Je. Yeager, Ju. Yeager, Wayne Assists — ATL: E. Karn 2, Miller 2, McGlamery; HAN: Williamson 2, Ashworth, Kasper, Je. Yeager Saves: Harrison (ATL) 7; Hunter (HAN) 7, Long (HAN) 3

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Randolph-Macon continues winning ways on diamonds

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Right, Randolph-Macon’s Kerstin Roth hits into a groundout to send the game to an extra inning in the Yellow Jackets’ 2-1 eighth-inning victory over visiting Bridgewater in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 10. The Yellow Jackets, with the help of a no-hitter by pitcher Candace Whittemore, won the opener 4-0. Whittemore struck out eight, allowing just one baserunner on a walk. Above, Randolph-Macon’s Cole Migliorini makes contact in the Yellow Jackets 6-5 win over visiting Virginia Wesleyan on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Migliorini went 2-for-5 with a run scored. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Marlins 15-1 in a rematch at Virginia Wesleyan Thursday.

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faceoffs, and we were able to keep them playing defense. On a hot day like this, the team that ended up playing defense longer was going to suffer a little bit.” St. Christopher’s Will Tazewell scored to open the third quarter, and Atlee’s answer came a few minutes later, but it was overturned because of

the crease infraction. Instead of a 7-7 tie, it remained 7-6, and Luke Valentine made it 8-6 shortly after. Porter Lewis scored for the Saints with 3 minutes left, and Atlee’s second goal of the quarter was waved off once more. Hartley Jordan scored with 33 seconds left to make it 10-6 in favor of St. Christopher’s by the end of the quarter. Atlee coach Fielding Crawford was animated in his displeasure of both goals being

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overturned, but he recognized St. Christopher’s (5-4) presented a beneficial challenge for his team. “You never like to lose, but we lost to a classy team of quality players,” Crawford said. “We’re going to try to get better from that, build on that. Hopefully, we get a positive out of this negative.” In the fourth quarter, Valentine scored once, and Tazewell scored twice more to put the game out of reach. In

the final 2:42, Atlee notched its final three goals, showcasing its offensive prowess that had led to a competitive first half. The Raiders led early thanks to two goals from Andrew Cook and one from Kevin Dunne. Dunne’s main contribution, however, was winning 17 of 25 faceoffs. “It’s such an important position now, to control tempo and control momentum, and Kevin’s a great player,” Burke said.

Burke said his team aimed to limit Dunne’s effectiveness, along with that of Cook and Mason Walczak. “Those kids can shoot really well,” Burke said. “Andrew Cook’s a great athlete. He’s one of the best kids we’ll see on any team. We play some pretty elevated teams on our schedule, but he’s fantastic. If you let him get time and room, he’s going to bury them.” Cook finished with three goals, and Walczak had two.

Drew Miller also scored three times for the Raiders (5-1). But once the Saints’ defense settled down in front of goalie Michael Chapman, the offense followed suit and found its openings. Tazewell led with four goals, and Valentine tallied three. Jordan and Brooks Council recorded two each, helping the Saints avenge a 9-8 loss to the Raiders last season. Parker Cotton can be reached at pcotton@timesdispatch.com.

Legion Baseball wants you!

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Lee-Davis baserunner Trey Karnes steals second base while Patrick Henry shortstop Hunter Hart jumps for the throw from the catcher in the second inning of the Confederates 5-4 victory Friday.

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usually at second base – when not on the mound, likes to keep his defense involved in the game. “I love getting my guys active, getting ground balls, fly outs – to pay baseball out there,” he said. “That’s what I live and strive for.” Zona led the Hawks with his 3-for-3 performance at the plate. His first at-bat resulted in a successful sacrifice bunt. The second time he stepped up to the plate, he knocked in a pair of runs with a single up the middle to bring home Caleb Gorman and Lopez and put the Hawks up 6-1. The third time, he outran a throw to first, driving in Dragum for another run and a 9-1 Hanover lead. The last time, he singled with a line drive to right field to drive in Lopez and end the game. Lopez went 2-for-3 for the Hawks with three runs and an RBI, and Dragum scored two runs with two RBI.

Lee-Davis 5, Patrick Henry 4 MECHANICSVILLE – The Confederates and Patriots found themselves in one of their traditional scraps Friday night, but host Lee-Davis, by virtue of a two-run fourth inning, eked out the runs it needed for a win over its oldest county rival. The Confederates got the two runs in a burst after their second out. Jack Rice hit a solo home run over the right-field wall. Carter Rice doubled to left field, then Zach Lass doubled to right field to drive in Trice to give Lee-Davis a 5-3 lead. But the Patriots weren’t about to give up. They scored an additional run in the sixth. Terrance Oxendine reached on an error and advanced to second on the play. He advanced to third on a single by Chase Mills, then scored on a sacrifice fly by Hunter Hart. But Patrick Henry could not get an additional run to extend the game. “Both teams battled. We kind of have the same mentality on both sides – we’re going to battle to the end,” said Lee-Davis head baseball coach

Tyler Johnson. “They’re very well coached. Their guys throw strikes. They make plays. They put the bat on the ball. They’re very similar to us.” Both teams finished with eight hits. The difference was that the Confederate hits were more timely. “We got a few more hits, a few more baserunners and opportunities at the right times,” Johnson said. “But it was a great game.” Lee-Davis got another strong start from freshman Brett Allen, who struck out five in 5-1/3 innings of work. And he had plenty of offensive backup: Rice scored another run in addition to his homer; Trice had two hits, including a double, with two runs scored; and Lass went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI total. Patrick Henry was led by Scott Gilman with a 2-for-3 performance that included a double, and Hart, who finished with two RBI. Lee-Davis 11, King William 1 MECHANICSVILLE

Submitted by Bob Marsland after the end of high school playoffs – we play other Mechanicsville Post 175 American Legion posts’ teams American Legion Baseball in the Department of Virginia’s has been around since 1925, 11th District against teams as a community service and from Richmond, Henrico, a part of the Americanism Powhatan, Chesterfield and effort of the American Legion. Colonial Heights. After the The goal of the program is to end of the regular season, teach the youth of America the we play in the 11th District importance of sportsmanship, tournament to determine good health, active citizenship, who will represent the team as well as promoting a team in the Virginia state tournament. Beyond that, there are spirit. American Legion Post 175 the regional tournament and in Mechanicsville has spon- then the American Legion sored teams off and on since World Series in Shelby, North 1949, most recently since 2004. Carolina. There is no cost to the playPost 175’s Senior Baseball program is open to players up to ers to play for Post 175. They 19 years of age. 19-year-olds are issued uniforms provided must have turned 19 after the by the Post, which makes us first of the season year to qual- stand apart from other sumify – for this 2018 season, after mer baseball programs. The cost is completely covered by Jan. 1, 2018. We draw our players from Post 175. American Legion Baseball several high schools – Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis, Patrick has produced many Major Henry and King William – as League Baseball players, and well as some returning col- many who have gone on to lege freshmen and 2017 high the Major League Baseball school graduates, as long as Hall of Fame, including this they meet 19-year-old age year’s inductees Chipper Jones and Jim Thome. Other Hall of restriction. During the regular sea- Famers who played American son – which usually starts Legion Baseball include Ted

The Confederates took advantage of an uncharacteristically shaky Cavalier defense to win in an 11-1 romp at Lee-Davis Tuesday. King William committed six errors allowing five unearned runs. “We gave them plenty of outs, and when you give a good team outs, they’re going to make you hurt,” said Cavalier head coach Phil Leid. “We had been very solid up to this point. We’re going back to work. We’ll iron it out for sure.” That did not mean Lee– Davis wasn’t hitting: The

Confederates mustered 13 hits overall. “We’ve been playing well. We’ve been hitting the ball well. We’ve been throwing strikes – which is a big thing. And we’ve been making plays in the field,” said Johnson of his Lee-Davis team, which, with the win, climbed above the .500 mark on the season. “We’ve limited our errors. We’ve had one or less errors the last three or four games. Definitely in the ones we’ve won. “So we’re catching the baseball. We’re hitting the baseball hard and we’re finally getting it

Williams, Stan Musial. Yogi Berra, Frank Robinson, Johnny Bench, Steve Carlton, George Brett, Tom Glavine, Mike Piazza and Greg Maddox, just to name a few. Many of other fan favorites played American Legion Baseball, including Roger Clemens, Joey Gallo, Bryce Harper, Matt Holliday, Rick Porcello, Albert Pujols and Justin Verlander. In 2017, we had a player from Hanover High School, Antonio Balducci, who we submitted to the American Legion Department of Virginia as a candidate for an American Legion Baseball Scholarship. He not only received a scholarship award from the Department of Virginia, but also won an AllAcademic Team Scholarship from the American Legion National Organization. We will be announcing tryouts in the Spring for the 2018 season, so watch for the dates on our website, www.post175. org, and click on the “Legion Baseball” tab on the left. Bob Marsland was Post 175’s 2017 American Legion Baseball chairman.

together on the mound.” Freshman pitcher Jalen Strattman earned the win, notching nine strikeouts in five innings. He also helped his cause with 2-for-3 hitting with two RBI. Trice led the Confederates at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Lass went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, three runs scored and two RBI. And Rice went 2-for4 with a double and two runs scored. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community. Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Katherine G. Doughery, Priest allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com

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

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

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

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Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

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

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

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 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

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

"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM For info, call 335-6728 Web: graceunitedfc.org Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

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Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

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

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 7446 Adams Farm Road (church office) 746-7737 Sunday Activities will be held @ Pole Green Elementary School 8993 Pole Green Park Lane 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Tuesday Night Activities will be held @ Broadus Baptist Church 5351 Pole Green Road 6:15 pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist .net

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-31-06(c), AM. 1-18, ARLENE AND FRED SAUNDERS Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-31-06(c), Mary Wells, on GPIN 7841-29-6289, consisting of 5.4 acres, zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, and located on the east line of Scotchtown Road (State Route 621) approximately 0.28 miles south of its intersection with Three Oaks Lane (State Route 1030) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The proposed zoning amendment would amend the cash proffer and modify the location of the proffered driveway. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-14-17(c), PEARL J. HARRIS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7788-97-7837, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre, and located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Johnson Town Road (State Route 755) and Ashcake Road (State Route 657) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) building lot for a gross density of two (2) dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-27-17(c), STEPHANIE W. ROEDER AND DEBORAH S. BAIRD Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8735-18-9556, consisting of approximately 4.98 acres, and located on the south line of Pole Green Road (State Route 627) approximately 0.30 miles east of its intersection with Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615) in the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.49 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-1-18, CHRISTOPHER W. HARVEY Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.4 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit used automobile sales on GPINs 8704-83-0911 and 8704-739878, consisting of approximately 0.43 acres (CUP area is limited to 0.3 acres), zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the west line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 170 feet north of its intersection with Elm Drive (State Route 1108) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Mixed Use (High Commercial/Low Residential). (PUBLIC HEARING) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE-15-17, CENTRAL VIRGINIA HISTORIC FOUNDATION INC. (HANOVER RURITAN CLUB) Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-275(c)(5) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an off-site general advertising sign and Section 26-338 to permit a sign that is larger than permitted on GPIN 8735-02-3538, consisting of approximately 5.55 acres, zoned B-2(PUD), Community Business District (Planned Unit Development), and located on the west line of Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615) approximately 0.25 mile south of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE 18-03, EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARDS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-20, Conditional Uses in the A-1 Agricultural District; to remove the limitation in the A-1 District regulations which provide that a contractor’s equipment storage yard is allowed only as part of a commercial landscaping operation as is currently allowed, and to allow contractor’s equipment storage yards with a Conditional Use Permit in the A-1 District as a principal or accessory use. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-04, PLACES OF WORSHIP AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, related to the location of, and other regulations applicable to, places of worship, as follows: 1. By amending Section 26-6, to provide a definition of “place of worship”; 2. By amending Section 26-18 and Section 26-33, to provide that places of worship are permitted by right in the A-1 Agricultural District and the AR-6 Agricultural Residential District on parcels or lots that are (a) two (2) acres or greater in size and (b) not located within recorded subdivisions containing three or more lots; 3. By amending Section 26-20 to provide that places of worship are permitted on parcels or lots less than two (2) acres in size, or in recorded subdivisions containing three or more lots, in the A-1 Agricultural District with a Conditional Use Permit; 4. By amending Section 26-35 to provide that places of worship are permitted in a recorded subdivision of three (3) or more lots in the AR-6 Agricultural Residential District with a Conditional Use Permit; 5. By amending Section 26-45 to provide that places of worship are permitted in the RC Rural Conservation District with a Conditional Use Permit; 6. By amending Section 26-88, to clarify that places of worship are permitted in the MX Mixed Use District with a Conditional Use Permit; 7. By amending Section 26-107 and Section 26-110, to provide that places of worship are permitted by right in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District and, by reference, in the B-2 Community Business District, the B-3 General Business District, and the OS Office/Service District; 8. By amending Section 26-163, Section 26-165, Section 26-172, Section 26-174, and Section 26-183, to provide that places of worship shall only be permitted in the M-1 Limited Industrial District, the M-2 Light Industrial District, and the M-3 Heavy Industrial District with a Conditional Use Permit; and 9. By amending Section 26-24, lot size requirements in the A-1 District; Section 26-39, density requirements and lot size requirements in the AR-6 District; Section 26-59, conditional uses in the RS, Single-Family Residential District; Section 26-72, conditional uses in the RM Multi-Family Residential District; Section 26-243, regulations applicable to side yards; Section 26-248, modification of height regulations; Section 26-251, parking requirements; Section 26-274, general requirements for signs in the residential districts; Section 26-295, regulations applicable to cemeteries; and Section 26-317, uses and activities which require a site plan; to replace references to churches, rectories, parish houses, convents, monasteries, temples, synagogues and other similar terms to “place of worship”. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-05, STANDARDS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-279, standards for home occupations, to provide greater flexibility on conditions related to the floor area, the number of nonresident employees, the number of required parking spaces, and the permitted vehicles for such use. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

DRIVEWAYS Grading and Gravel Driveways GRAND IMPROVEMENTS, LLC 804-229-0381 www.grandimprovements.org

ELECTRICAL Affordable Electrical Installations For your home or business. Lic./Ins. BBB 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

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HANDYMAN Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Low Cost Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. Home Owner and Realtor Punch Lists George at 804-690-2767

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

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GARAGE A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.! Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Custom Builder Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Homes & Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 35 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available.

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HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

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13. Traveling entertainers 15. Small island 17. A way to sing 18. __-bo: form of exercise 21. ‘The Bard’ 23. The best player 24. Male parent 27. Harm the reputation of 29. Allow for the tare of 32. Grand __: wine classification 34. Soak 35. Bother 36. Ophthalmologist 39. Preceded 40. __ Francisco, California 43. Touch gently 44. Lithuanian given name 46. Matched 47. Stomach 49. Mother of all gods in Scots’ Celtic mythology 51. Partner to cheese 54. Fit of irritation 59. Visit 60. Suffragist Wells 61. Swearing to the truth of a statement 62. Old Red Sandstone 64. Sacred Hindu syllable

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 You may find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role, Cancer. Do not hesitate to jump onboard because this can be just what’s needed for your career.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Some sort of breakthrough in your life is soon to become a reality, Libra. It may be a financial windfall or a new job opportunity. Keep your eyes open to any and all possibilities.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is easy to get carried away with an idea. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Pisces, you may think that you have missed an important opportunity, but don’t get too worried just yet. With a few new strategies, you can regain your momentum.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Responsibilities will soon be easier to handle, Leo. Not because the tasks are less difficult, but because you have more people on your side helping you out.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 You can achieve great things this week, Scorpio. Ultimately, your accomplishments depend on how much you can focus on the tasks at hand. The ball is in your court.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 You may need to postpone something you had hoped to finish this week, Aquarius. As long as it does not get pushed too far onto the back burner you should be fine.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may be easily swayed this week by someone who is smooth-talking. Figure out if this person can be believed or not, but give them a chance.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Planning a vacation can be almost as fun as traveling, Virgo. When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, put all of your effort into the task.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are on the move this week, but it is best to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead to all the possible scenarios that have the potential to trip you up.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a setback of some kind may occur this week. Don’t get too worried just yet. Adversity can be a learning experience.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Maintained possession of 5. Dropsy 10. Type of music 12. One who is deliberately cruel 14. 411 16. Rhode Island 18. Follows sigma 19. Baked dessert 20. Craftsman 22. Austrian river 23. Distributed 25. Close 26. Midway between east and southeast 27. Thunderstorm code 28. Where wrestlers work 30. Away from (prefix) 31. Canadian law enforcers 33. Shade 35. Sir Samuel __, Brit. statesman 37. Della __, singer 38. Existing in fact 40. Tennis matches have at least two 41. Reunifying Chinese dynasty 42. Not just ‘play’ 44. Angry

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to admit that the master plan you have set up has a few flaws. You don’t have to abandon it, just modify. These modifications may be relatively simple.

Kindergarten to graduation

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Taylor Epling and Connor Vest, Lee-Davis High School seniors, celebrated their friendship since kindergarten and their senior year on a Caribbean Cruise during Spring Break. They enjoyed visits to Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan and the Grand Turks.

Historic Hanover tour planned HANOVER – Hanover County Parks & Recreation will lead a tour of the Road to Revolution, which includes significant locations in the life of Patrick Henry. The tour will get underway at the Court House and head south and east through the area of the county where Henry was born and raised. Participants will travel by Slash Church, where Henry’s uncle was the minister and Pole Green Church site where the young Henry often attended church. Visit Rural Plains, which is open especially for this tour and hear an older Patrick Henry, who on a return visit will reminisce about his marriage there to Sarah Shelton. A box lunch and other Henry sites will be included. (Program Number 6650) Sit back and relax while exploring the towns of western Hanover. Many of the towns of western Hanover developed around the railroads as settlers moved away from the rivers. Explore the development from the mid19th through early 20th centuries of Doswell, Beaverdam, Montpelier and Ashland with your guide. Visit the former Mt. Hope Methodist Church in Doswell, Sycamore Tavern in Montpelier among others. Gain a whole new appreciation of western Hanover as you explore

Earth Day program to be presented to Prime Timers Nancy Drumheller, public affairs manager of the Central Virginia Waster Management Authority. In celebration of Earth Day, come hear how you can do your part to protect the earth and save the environment. “The Journey to the MRF (Material Recovery Facility)” also will be presented. It’s free to attend, register today. For more information and to register visit the Hanover County Parks & Recreation website at www.hanoverparksrec.com or call 804-3657150. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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SHLAND -- Seniors ages 50 and better are invited to join the Prime Timers for some great activities and lots of laughter and fun as they socialize and meet new friends. The Prime Timers meets monthly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday at the Hanover County Parks & Recreation Administrative Office located at 13017 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Bring a covered dish to share for lunch during the months of April and June. On the alternate months, the group visits a local restaurant to continue the fellowship. On Thursday, April 19, the Prime Timers welcomes

the many unique sites of the area. Lunch is included. (Program Number 6651) These annual tours of Hanover County are supported by Richmond Region Tourism and Hanover County and will take place on Saturday, May 19. Each tour includes a box lunch, snacks and water. Transportation for the day will be via chartered bus and tours are led by Richmond Discoveries. When registering for tours, be sure to note any special dietary needs. Meet the bus at the Hanover County Government Complex at 7497 County Government Complex in Hanover. The tours are open to all ages. The fee is $20 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, May 11, or as space permits. Pre-registration and payment is required. You must register for all trips through Hanover County Parks & Recreation at hanoverparksrec.com. For more information, call 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

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Brick Front Transitional w/ over 2,600 Sq Ft w/ 4 BR’s, 2.5 baths, formal rooms, FR w/ gas FP & builtin bookcases, kitchen w/ Granite counters, island & stainless steel appliances, vinyl siding & windows, wood f & crown molding on 1st flr, new carpet on 2nd flr, gas heat/central air, 2 car garage, walk-up attic, rear deck & fenced back yard. $359,950

Transitional Style Home In Highly Sought After Ash Creek Community! Over 2,300 Sq Ft, 4 BRs & 2.5 Baths. Two story foyer, living & dining rooms w/ wood floors, kitchen w/ appliances conveying & breakfast nook w/ bay window opening to the family room w/ gas FP. Second floor offers a master suite w/ a large walk-in closet plus deluxe bath w/garden soaking tub & separate shower, 3 addt’l bedrooms, hall bath & utility room. Other amenities include vinyl siding & windows, 2 zone heating & cooling, 792+/- sq ft ready to finish walkup attic, screen porch, fenced back yard, all new carpet on second floor, 2 car attached garage, irrigation system & paved drive. $339,950

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Brick Rancher w/basement sitting on almost an acre lot w/1,860 finished sq ft plus 840 unfinished sq ft. Living room w/brick fp, formal dining room & 3 BRs; all with refinished wood flrs. Kitchen, baths w/vinyl floors. Basement gives you the huge FR w/new carpet & brick fp. Other amenities include a 20’x24’ detached garage, two car carport, central air, replacement windows, and updated electrical. $219,000

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Beautiful Brick Front w/Stunning renovations throughout w/top of the line fixtures and finishes! Features 4,061 sq ft, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, all wood flooring refinished in Foyer, FR, LR, DR & kitchen. Stunning kitchen w/new granite counters, marble backsplash & brand new stainless appliances. Master suite w/tray ceiling, sitting room & huge walk-in closet plus new master BA. $462,500

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Well Maintained Colonial Home Featuring 2,660 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. First Floor offers Formal Dining Room with Hardwood Floors Opening to the Formal Dining Room with Wood Floors, Crown Molding, Chair Rail and Bay Window, Family Room with Newer Carpet (about a year old), Brick Fireplace and Crown Molding. Eat-in Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances Conveying, Breakfast Nook with Bay Window, Door to Rear Deck, and Stairs to the Second Bedroom. The Second Floor gives you a Master Suite with a Walk-in Closet plus Deluxe Bath with Jetted Tub and a Separate Shower with Glass Door, Second Bedroom with its own Full Bath, Two Additional Bedrooms, and Hall Bath. Other Amenities Include New Carpet on Second Floor, Vinyl Siding and Windows, Dimensional Roof, New Interior Paint, Full Size Utility Room, Two Car Attached Garage, Fenced Back Yard, Rear Deck, 2 Zone Heating and Cooling, and Detached Shed Sitting on an Acre Lot. This Home Is “MOVE IN READY!” $280,000

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PRICED $110,000 UNDER ASSESSMENT! Victorian Style Home w/ almost 3,700 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & large bonus room w/ its own entrance /exit plus a finishable walk-up attic. Large eat-in kitchen offers custom cabinetry, tiled counters & floors, stainless steel appliances, ceramic farm sink w/ a keeping room w/ an entry to a room w/ a 4ft heated pool w/ skylights. Formal living & dining rooms with wood floors & custom trim, family room w/ wood floors & stone fireplace. Master bedroom features two walk-in closets, entry to its own private balcony, large sitting room & a deluxe bath w/ a claw foot tub, separate shower w/ glass door & dual shower heads. There is also a wrought iron spiral staircase from the master bath to the pool room. Other amenities include two car attached garage, 2 zone heating & cooling, whole house generator, irrigation system, wrap around front porch, detached shed, gazebo, Victorian playhouse w/ patio, 28’x22’ stone patio overlooking the wooded acre lot. Patrick Henry School District. $500,000

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Almost 2,700 Square Feet Transitional This Home Offers 4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths. First Floor Offers Formal Living & Dining Rooms w/ Wood Floors, Eat-In Kitchen w/ Wood Floors, Corian Counters Plus all Appliances Convey Opening to the Family Room w/ Gas FP & Door to the Screen Porch. The Second Floor Features Large Master & French Doors Leading to the Deluxe Bath w/ Walk-In Closet, Garden Soaking Tub, Shower w/ Glass Door & Separate Water Closet, Three Additional Nice Size Bedrooms, Hall Bath & Full Size Utility Room w/ Washer & Dryer. The 15’x12’ Screen Porch, Rear Deck & Fenced Back Yard Is Perfect For Entertaining Your Friends & Family. Other Amenities Include Maintenance Free Vinyl Siding & Windows, Walk-Up Attic, 2 Zone Heating & Cooling, Detached Tool Shed, Two Car Attached Garage & Fresh Paint Throughout Most of the House Plus Irrigation System.$330,000

Colonial Home in Kings Grant Subdivision Featuring 3,204 Square Feet. First floor w/formal living & dining rooms w/wood floors & crown molding, large family room w/brick FP, builtin bookcases & cabinets, half bath plus entry to screen porch. Eat-in kitchen w/Granite counters, tile backsplash, breakfast nook, all appliances convey, entry to second staircase, door to screen porch & attached garage. The second floor offers a Master Suite w/ entry to walk-up attic, deluxe bath w/ tile floors, walk-in closet, jetted tub, double vanity & separate shower w/ glass door. There is also a second master w/ a full bath plus a potential kitchenette area, two additional bedrooms, hall bath & full size utility room w/ built-in cabinets & washer & dryer. Other amenities include vinyl siding & windows, two staircases, 2 zone electric heat pump & central air, detached tool shed, large screen porch, front porch, aggregate concrete rear patio, sidewalk and driveway, two car attached garage w/ openers, privacy vinyl fencing back yard sitting on a 3/4 Acre Corner Lot in the Hanover High School District! $425,000

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