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New MRMC CEO: role like coming home By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

ECHANICSVILLE – Being named CEO of Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center is like coming home for Leigh Sewell. Her grandparents’ home of 45 years was on Meadowbridge Road. “I spent my whole life traveling to Meadowbridge Road, and I remember the field that became the medical park and then it became the campus today. I feel drawn to Memorial Regional,” she said Thursday. She also noted that her mother grew up in Mechanicsville and graduated from Lee-Davis High School. In addition to MRMC, Sewell, who has been serving as the senior vice presi-

dent of Strategic Operations for Bon Secours Virginia, also assumes the role of CEO of Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing today (Wednesday, Sept. 5). She said the transition is “going great.” She and outgoing CEO Mark Gordon “have worked closely together as members of Toni Ardabell’s leadership team for a couple of years.” She also said, “We have worked closely to ensure that we have a seamless transition.” Gordon’s last day is today. “I’ve been at Memorial almost every day for the last few weeks,” Sewell said, “and I really look forward to building on the camaraderie Mark and my predecessors created see MRMC, pg. 4 

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Applications for this year's Mechanicsville Rotary/ Ruritan Christmas Parade, which will get underway at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Village of Mechanicsville, are now online at Mechanicsvillerotary.org. Rules and regulations and all other forms also are available on the website. Applications must be U.S. mailed back by Thursday, Nov. 1. For more information, contact Ronnie Planz at mrcparade@aol. com or 804-244-1700. This photo, from the 2017 parade, shows the Grace Christian Church entry making its way along the parade route.

Largest entering class arrives at R-MC; over 1,480 enrolled By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND – The largest entering class in the history of Randolph-Macon College has arrived on the Ashland campus for the 2018 fall semester. Anne Marie Lauranzon, director of Marketing & Communications, said 469 new students – 422 freshmen and 47 transfer students – join in an overall historic enrollment of more than 1,480 students. President Robert R. Lindgren was out and about on Thursday greeting and

welcoming members of the freshmen class as they started settling into their dorms and college life. “This is the fourth consecutive year that enrollment numbers have exceeded 1,400,” Lauranzon said. Athletes returned to campus beginning Aug. 9, freshmen moved in on Aug. 30 and all other students returned on Aug. 31. Classes started Monday, Sept. 3. “We extend a heartfelt welcome to the Class of 2022,” Lindgren said. “The RandolphMacon College community is delighted that our newest

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Incoming freshman Cole Travia of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and his parents Kara and Todd are greeted by Randolph-Macon College President Robert R. Lindgren.

Yellow Jackets are joining the family. The excellence of our incoming class underscores

the attraction to this wonderful college and its reputation see R-MC, pg. 23 

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Fire marshal’s office: Don’t park in marked fire lanes Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Capt. K.H. Hartle Jr., deputy fire marshal, has issued a statement concerning fire lane enforcement with the start of a new school year. “As we enter a new school year, the Hanover Office of the Fire Marshal would like to remind you that parking in marked fire lanes is prohibited and is a citable offense. We understand that fire lanes may be convenient for parking; however, it is important that these areas remain clear of any obstructions (e.g., parked vehicles and pedestrians) that may hamper first responders’ ability to quickly access schools during an emergency.” According to Hartle, the fire marshal’s office is primarily responsible for enforcing the county’s ordinance regarding vehicles parked in fire lanes and blocking fire hydrants/fire department connections. “We encourage all Hanover County Public Schools visitors to please take notice of the locations of fire lanes, fire hydrants, and fire department connections to ensure they are not parked in or obstructing these locations,” he said. “If an unoccupied vehicle is found parked in or obstructing these areas, then a citation may be issued by a representative of the Office of the Fire Marshal. If an occupied vehicle is found parked in or obstructing these areas, the owner/ driver will be asked to relocate to an appropriate location. Please note that a citation for these violations may result in a $100 fine that can be prepaid or $150 fine if contested and convicted in court.” Hartle also included the specific sections of the county’s ordinance that are applicable to fire lanes, fire hydrants, and fire department connections.

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Sec. 15-43. - Parking in certain fire lanes. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to block, obstruct or park a vehicle within any fire lane designated and marked as such, on any parking lot, public street, private street or access roadway designed to allow access for emergency vehicles. (b) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (c) Any person receiving a citation for violation of this section may waive his right to trial upon voluntary payment of one hundred dollars ($100) pursuant to section 15-44 of this article. (d) A summons or citation for violation of this section may be issued by authorized personnel of the county sheriff ’s office or authorized personnel of the county Fire-EMS department. (e) This section shall not apply to emergency vehicles parked while responding to an emergency or other call for service, or to transportation vehicles belonging to Hanover County Public Schools parked on school property for the purpose of loading and unloading students at times designated by Hanover County Public Schools officials. (Ord. No. 14-13, § 1, 2-11-15; Ord. No. 16-09, § 1, 7-27-16) Sec. 15-43.1. - Blocking hydrants and connections. (a) It shall be unlawful to damage, deface, obscure from view, obstruct or restrict access to any fire hydrant or any fire department connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants and fire department connections on private property. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant or fire department connection in any direction.

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HCPS using Raptor Visitor Management System this year ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) is using the Raptor Visitor Management System in all of its buildings this year as part of the system’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the safety of students, faculty and staff. This new addition allows staff to know who is in the building at all times, such as volunteers, contractors and other visitors, which is essential to maintaining a safe and secure environment. Upon entering the building, all visitors are being asked to present a valid state-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, which will be scanned

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into the system. The Raptor system will check the visitor’s name against a national sex offender registry database to prevent offenders from entering our buildings. The Raptor system only scans the visitor's name, date of birth, and photo for comparison against this database. It does not collect any additional data from the visitor’s state-issued ID (e.g. driver’s license number) and is not connected to any other system, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. Once entry is approved, the Raptor system will issue a badge that identifies the visitor

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office. In the event a person does not have identification, he/she may still be granted limited access to the building but must be escorted by a school staff member as time allows. “The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we appreciate your support of our continuing efforts,” Kerri Wright, safety and security coordinator, said. She may be contacted at 804-365-4500. To learn more, visit the Raptor Technologies website at www.raptortech.com. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, public information officer.

20th anniversary, Sewell said they are already looking to the 25th. “We really launched the [20th] celebration a few months ago. We have activities scheduled for the rest of the year to continue to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Memorial.” She also they were being “proactive, thinking about what we may do in five years to commeorate the 25th anniversary, which is seen as more special.” Michael Robinson was the CEO at MRMC before Gordon arrived. He described the hospital as a destination location. Sewell agrees with that assessment.

“Memorial is unique in that the area is really widespread -- from points as far north as Fredericksburg toward the Northern Neck, obviously Mechanicsville and Hanover County, but then east to New Kent and Williamsburg. We are really the only comprehensive acute care facility in Hanover County, and we have a very large patient population,” she added. Sewell said she plans to be very involved in the community, having been with Bon Secours about 12 years, the first four at Memorial. She said the hospital system has “worked hard across

Bon Secours Richmond to build strong relationships with our commuity leaders in Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield [counties] and the City of Richmond.” The leadership of Hanover County is supportive of MRMC, Sewell said, and understands the health care needs of the community. She doesn’t hesitate when asked what the strongest asset is at Memorial, saying, “our physicians and our employees. We have very, very strong specialists who have practiced at this campous for years, and the collaboration with our employees, especially the nursing staff, is phenomenal.

Their ommitment to delivering excellent patient care is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Sewell said the hospital functions “like a family.” As she takes the reins of Memorial, she said she wants “to understand our successes and the needs of the community. I’d like to hear from the staff, the nurses, the physicians.” She said is interested in “where they feel our needs are so that we can fill any gaps that we have and meet the needs.” During her first 90 days, Sewell said she will be on a listening tour, which will

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(f) This section shall not apply to emergency vehicles, county waterworks personnel, or service contractors using such fire hydrant or fire department connection for the purpose of firefighter training, recharging, maintenance, repair, or for other reasons designated by the Department of Public Utilities. (Ord. No. 16-10, § 1, 7-2716) Sec. 15-44. - Waiver and voluntary payment of fine; contest of citation. (a) Any person receiving a citation that he has violated section 15-41, 15-42, 15-43, or 15-43.1 may waive his right to appear and be tried for the

offense set forth in the citation. Such waiver shall be effective upon voluntary payment of the amount specified in the citation to the county treasurer’s office, within thirty (30) days from the date written on the citation, or upon voluntarily placing the amount specified in the citation in the reply mail envelope on which the citation is printed and mailing it to the county treasurer’s office, so that it is postmarked within thirty (30) days from the date written on the citation. Such person shall not thereafter be required to appear before the general district court for trial upon the charge set forth in the citation. Uncontested payment

of parking citation penalties shall be collected and accounted for by the county treasurer’s office. (b) Any person who wishes to contest the charged violation must appear in person before the Clerk of the Hanover County General District Court within thirty (30) days from the date written on the citation to have his case placed on the court docket for a hearing. The contest by any person of any parking citation shall be certified on an appropriate form to the Hanover County General District Court. (Ord. No. 14-13, § 1, 2-11-15; Ord. No. 16-10, § 2, 7-27-16)

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(name and photograph), date, and purpose of his/her visit. The visitor will be asked to display the badge in a prominent location so that it is easily recognizable by HCPS staff. During subsequent visits, visitors will only need to sign in by using the bar code reader and the state-issued ID at the kiosk. The Raptor system will automatically check the registry and issue a badge with the same identifying information. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit schools to simply drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork in the

(c) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (d) Any person receiving a citation for violation of this section may waive his right to trial upon voluntary payment of one hundred dollars ($100), pursuant to section 15-44 of this article. (e) A summons or citation for violation of this section may be issued by authorized personnel of the county sheriff ’s department or authorized personnel of the county FireEMS department.

see MRMC, pg. 27

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Hero is a word that should be reserved for those who merit it By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Describing someone as a hero seems to have been bandied about too often in recent years. Being a role model, in my opinion, doesn’t necessarily qualify an individual as a hero. On Saturday, Aug. 25, a man who exemplified a hero in every aspect of the word lost his battle with brain cancer. John McCain was a hero, a patriot, a veteran and a true American. He embodied what we all should strive for in our day-to-day lives.

Whether you agreed with his politics isn’t the issue, you knew he would stand up for what he believed in and represent the people of Arizona and the United States to the best of his ability. McCain, a Republican, crossed the aisle and worked with his Democratic colleagues for the betterment of the people of this country. We mustn’t forget -- and it was mentioned many times in the days following his death -- about the horrors of war that he experienced first-hand as a prisoner of war for 5 1/2 years in Vietnam. The fact that he served, following in the

footsteps of his father and grandfather, showed the character of the military man. I don’t know that we can fathom what he went through during that time. He was tortured and placed in solitary confinement. Despite that nightmarish time in his life, McCain returned to his beloved America and continued to devote himself to service. He proved time and again what a man of honor is in his statements and behavior. He was a class act in every sense. A video making the rounds after he succumbed to the cancer showed him disagreeing with a woman during a political campaign.

She insisted Barack Obama was an Arab. McCain, in a gentlemanly fashion, disputed her and praised the man who was at the time his fellow U.S. senator. I remain saddened by the loss -- almost feeling as if I knew him. He epitomized a man of the people and one you could trust. Our nation is at a loss without McCain and we can only pray that the example he set will inspire others. He was and will remain a true hero. Our country was a better place with his leadership. John McCain will be missed.

Search is on: What has happened to the Breakfast of Champions? By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I’m a sucker for a good mystery, but, when it hits too close to home, finding an answer seems almost critical. Last week, I strolled the cereal aisle of my local supermarket searching for a familiar orange box with an athlete on the front. Now, advancing age has taught me not to trust my first attempt at searching for anything. Countless searches have ended by moving a napkin and finding the

item I’ve been searching for an ample amount of wasted time. So, I double-checked the rows of cereal, but had no luck in finding my Wheaties. Well, stores often fail to restock and they must have missed my Breakfast of Champions. Earlier this week, I accompanied my daughter to another grocery store, another national player, and I immediately headed for the cereal aisle. Again, no success in a search that now was approaching frantic stage. Could it be that I had entered the only two stores in the area that didn’t

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have any Wheaties? A quick trip to the cereal’s website confirmed I was one among legions who could not find the cereal, but finding an explanation for the shortage was more elusive. Some posters claimed that General Mills, the parent company, had cut production of Wheaties to beef-up production of their best-selling Cheerios, but no official statement could confirm that theory. Another possibility that gained footing on the social media page pointed to a nationwide truckers

shortage that had affected distribution. In what was as close as an official statement as I could locate, the Wheaties social media team responded to inquiries stating there had been some problems, and some stores were experiencing difficulty in obtaining Wheaties. Finally, on Saturday, Aug. 25, a somewhat official-looking video popped up on the site announcing the Breakfast of Champions was back, coming off the sideline and starting in a store near you. That tidbit left me

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really confused as to what had really happened the past weeks to force the shortage. I’m not sure what to make of any of it. But I can empathize with the many posters that lamented the lack of a morning tradition in many households. There were numerous posts claiming a 50-year relationship with the tiny morsels. I suppose there are many products that are generationally tied to a certain age group, but further investigation enlightened me to the fact that the popular cereal is not only popular with senior citizens but also has a new generation of devotees. One woman lamented her 5-yearold cries when she returns home from the store without the wheat morsels. Founded in 1924 as Washburn’s Gold Medal Whole Wheat Flakes, company officials decided a year later that shorter was actually better when it comes to marketing and the name was changed to Wheaties. The iconic box has featured major athletes see CHAMPIONS, pg. 7

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like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. In recent years, the once cereal aisle champion has experienced declining sales, so, when the shortage struck, many predicted the cereal had finally succumbed to changing market preferences. One headline read “Is Wheaties dying a slow death?” Many think the shortage is just a preamble to an impending fate. It became apparent this mystery was going to require some serious legwork and investigation, so I set off to find the elusive box of cereal. Lo and behold, I found the long-absent box at a local grocery store with the same familiar look. But, I didn’t recognize an aging basketball player on the cover, someone called Uncle Drew. I was excited regarding my find, and headed to the checkout with my single purchase. “That’s $6.28,” the clerk said. Now, I’m not one who will

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September programs at Mechanicsville area libraries announced Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the upcoming programs at Mechanicsville area branch libraries. She also noted that all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3.

Atlee Branch Library Family Movie Marathon – 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

15, for ages 5 and up. See a great family movie on the big screen and make a fun craft. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Fun & Games – 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, for ages 18 and up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the

library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists -- 10 a.m. to 2p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, for ages 18 and up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit

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the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Movement Mondays – 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 and 24, for ages 2 and up with an adult. Get moving with your little one to music and exercises to benefit the mind and body. Bottled water will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Pajama Storytime – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10. Join in a special bedtime Storytime in your PJs. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Computer Basics Class – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Learn basic computer skills like how to use a mouse, examine the parts of a computer, explore and search the Internet, and create and save documents with Microsoft Word 2010. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit

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Registration – registration and testing begin promptly at the specified time. Students must bring a photo ID and class fees (cash or check). All registrations take place atThe Georgetown School 10000 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

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the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Atlee Library Book Club – 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14. Join in a discussion of books and authors and share reading recommendations. For more information, call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Family Movie Marathon – 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, for ages 5 and up. See a great family movie on the big screen and make a fun craft. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Community Collaboration Fun – 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, for ages 18 and up. Join in games, movies, music, and more with a different activity each month. September is Bingo. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd.

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PageTurners Book Club – 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. Join in a discussion of books and authors and share reading recommendations. For more information, call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Teen Crafting & Gaming Circle – 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, for ages 11 to 18. Bring your favorite crafts to work on and try out the craft of the month. Play Wii games with your friends too. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. .For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. LEGO STEM Expo – 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, for ages 3 and up. LEGO engineers are invited to build STEM creations with library bricks. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. .For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Paws to READ – 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. Call or visit the branch to sign up. .For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Make Your Own Fall Swag – 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, for ages 18 and up. Spruce up your home with a fall-themed swag for your front door or entrance way. Bring a friend. Call or visit the library to sign up. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. .For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Create Your Own see LIBRARIES, pg. 13

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Joseph W. and Ruth W. Giles celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Friday, August 31, 2018. They have two children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Corrick of King William celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, August 30, 2018. They have two children, Jarrod Corrick and Melinda Amos, and one grandson, Brandon.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals VIVIAN MARTIN JOHNSON Vivian Martin Johnson, 90, of Mechanicsville, to her great gain and our great loss, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Leslie Martin; and her husband, Earl Maurice Johnson. Vivian will be forever loved and remembered by her daughters and their husbands, Debbie and

ily, faith, community, music, bowling and chickenfoot. Vivian loved to be at the river, fondly watching thunderstorms from the porch. Her Celebration of Life was held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Church of Christ at 8067 Atlee Road, where she was a charter member. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in

Butch Olphin and Cindy and Page Pigg; her grandson, JOHNSON Spencer Pigg, and his wife, Carson; and her sister, Rebecca Martin. Vivian had a passion for her fam-

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ROXIE LASSITER Roxie Lassiter, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Roxie was born August 1, 1939, in Abbeville, Georgia, to Alver and Edna Smith. She raised four daughters, Nancy, Diane, Marie and Sandy. She retired LASSITER from the County of Henrico after many years of service. Roxie had a passion for cooking and shared that with her family,

especially during the holidays. Roxie is preceded in death by her father, Alver Smith; mother, Edna Smith; and two brothers; David and Jimmy Smith. She is survived by her husband, Paul Lassiter; her daughters; Nancy Lamurey, Diane Horne, Marie Osborn and Sandy Ghafary; her sister, Sandra Chaney; brothers, Otis Smith, Charles Smith and Paul Smith; grandchildren, Wayne Lamurey, Shane Wilson, David Roush, Hannah Ghafary and Sara Ghafary; and a great-grandson, Dylan Lamurey. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left at www.monaghanfunerals.com.

CONSTANCE â&#x20AC;&#x153;CONNIEâ&#x20AC;? JONES MARTIN Constance â&#x20AC;&#x153;Connieâ&#x20AC;? Jones Martin, 79, of Mechanicsville, received her wings on August 8, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Steve Martin; two sons, Todd Martin (Pam) and Troy Martin (Carol); three grandchildren, Shaun Brown (Victoria), Brittney Brown and Katherine Martin. Connie loved her family and her precious cat BT, tending to her flower gardens, and knitting beautiful blankets. She was a special wife, mother, grandmother, and to those who knew her, a special friend. Funeral services were private.

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Beehive distribution program closed; demand outpaces allocation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) recently announced that the Beehive Distribution Program is closed for the year due to the extraordinary number of applications received by VDACS. “The Beehive Distribution Program generated overwhelming interest from Virginia’s citizens,” said Commissioner Jewel Bronaugh. “We have received nearly 2,700 applications since the opening of the application period on

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is survived by his wife of 59 years, Agnes Woodfin Mathews; one daughter, Susan Mathews Sinkiewicz; two sons, Michael P. Mathews (Connie) and Mark F. Mathews; six grandchildren, Susan Hayes, Chase Mathews, John Mathews, Kristin Sinkiewicz, Berkeley Mathews and Thomas Sinkiewicz; brother-in-law, Earl Woodfin of Mechanicsville; sister-inlaw, Georgianne Matthews of Powhatan; family aunt, Mildred Heizer of Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews. He was a retired brick mason and masonry contractor, 20-year memMATHEWS ber of the Richmond James River Lions Club and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a devoted father and loving husband, forever and always. Graveside ser-

July 1. Based on the number of applications received to date, we anticipate that the cost of the equipment to fulfill the current applications will exceed available funding for the program.” VDACS is reviewing applications and those applicants who will receive beehive equipment will be notified this. Once all funds have been exhausted and beehive equipment distributed, VDACS also will notify those individuals who submitted an application but did not receive beehive equipment. The Beehive Distribution Program resulted from action by the 2018 General Assembly and provided fund-

vices were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018, in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 6277 Cartersville Rd., New Canton, VA 23123. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home at 3215 Anderson Highway in Powhatan was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

CARRIE ADAMS TRIBBLE Carrie Adams Tribble, 97, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Z. Tribble; and daughter, Margie Cowan; and is survived by two children, Ray Tribble (Gayle) and Gayle Francis; sonin-law, Mike TRIBBLE Cowan; six grandchildren, Greg Russell

ing for the hive units. The legislation provided equipment directly for up to three beehives per eligible individual. VDACS will register all individuals who receive a beehive unit, allowing for periodic inspection of beehives by the agency. "I am thrilled at the overwhelming response to the program,” said Commissioner Bronaugh, “and sincerely hope that it helps increase our populations of these vital pollinators." To learn more about the Beehive Distribution Program, go to the VDACS website and search for “beehive distribution program.”

(Dana), Lauren Hummel (Shaunn), Amy Jones (Matt), Emily Hite (Ryan), Melissa Baughan (Lee) and Justin Francis (Megan); 12 greatgrandchildren, one greatgreat-granddaughter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Carrie was a 1941 graduate of Sheltering Arms Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

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and Catherine Gruebl; as well as nieces and nephews. Ralph was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the City of Richmond Fire Department. His great loves were his family,

country, hunting and baseball. A reception was held at noon on Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, followed by graveside services at 2 p.m.

at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

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RALPH WILLIAMS Ralph Williams, 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams; daughters, Debra Smith and Lynn Williams; two grandchildren, Kimberly Kirby (Trey) and Gregory Boyette (Teresa); four greatgrandchildren, Summer Kirby, Garrett Kirby, Ty Boyette and Lane Boyette; two sisters, Margaret Mihalcoe (John)

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Sapp replaces Ruth as Park Service superintendent Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com PHILADELPHIA — National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Doyle Sapp as the next superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond. He succeeds Dave Ruth, who retired at the end of 2017. Sapp currently serves as superintendent of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in North Carolina. “Doyle Sapp has the experience of running distinct, com-

plex Civil War and military history parks,” said Vietzke. “He knows how to give the exceptional parks in Richmond the attention and care that they both richly deserve, so that they can reflect the stories of our nation.” “These special places, the focal point of the Civil War and the home of a pioneer for advancement and progress, are enduring symbols of struggle, hope, pride, courage, and triumph — all universal themes in the complete American story,” said Sapp. “I’ve had the good fortune of spending the greatest amount of time in my

NPS career in Virginia. Its rich history and friendly people have drawn me back time and again. I am looking forward to working with both staff and partners to build upon their strong foundation.” Sapp, a 25-year NPS employee, led two parks in the summer of 2017: Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in South Carolina. He previously served as superintendent at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in Alabama. He served as a police officer in his hometown of Americus, Georgia, in the 1990s. It

was there he began his NPS career as a seasonal interpretive ranger and co-op student at Andersonville and Jimmy Carter National Historic Sites. Upon graduating with a bachelor of science in history from Georgia Southwestern State University, he received his first permanent job on the National Mall in 1997. From there, he held various positions at Death Valley National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Sapp will move to Richmond with his wife Noelle

and their two rescue cats. In his free time, Sapp enjoys hiking, exploring historic sites, reading, and playing golf. About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 417 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/

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About: Mosquitoes have been known to transmit several diseases in the U.S., including West Nile Virus, La Crosse Encephalitis, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. They also has the potential to transmit other diseases, such as Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, and Zika. The Asian Tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is one of the most common and widespread mosquitoes in our area. Compared to some other mosquitoes that thrive near marshes and ponds, the Asian Tiger m o s quito has adapted to human h a bit at s and lays its eggs in containers of standing water (for example: tires, t r a s h cans, flower pots, rain gutters, and bird baths). Protect & Prevent: Prevent

mosquito bites by remembering to tip, toss and cover! Once a week, tip or drain standing water from containers around your home that are possible breeding sites for mosquitoes and scrub birdbaths and pets’ water bowls. Toss outdoor items that are no longer being used that collect water (like bottles, buckets, trash, broken appliances, and toys). Cover your skin while outside by wearing long, light-colored clothing, along with shoes and socks. Carefully apply insect repellent according to the label’s directions (some approved active ing re dients are D E E T, Picaridin, Metro Creative Graphics a n d IR3535). To prevent mosquitoes from entering your home, check for and repair damaged screens on

windows and doors. If You Get Bit: Most people bit by an infected mosquito will have no symptoms or just mild symptoms. Occasionally, an infected person may develop more serious symptoms (e.g., fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, mental status changes). If you become sick, it is important to inform your healthcare provider of your symptoms and share any insect bite history as well as your travel history. Also, prior to a trip outside of the continental U.S., do your homework and visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Travelers’ Health website, which details destination-specific health risks and recommendations: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.

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diseases like Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Rickettsia Parkeri Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Borrelia Miyamotoi, Babesiosis, and Powassan virus. Ticks typically climb on people’s feet as they walk through a tick habitat. Tick habitats include: shady leaf litter, dead branches/vegetation

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Coloring Pages – 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, for ages 15 and up. Judy Thomas, Art in the Garden instructor at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, will show you how to create your own coloring pages to share with friends and family. Call or visit the library to sign up. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Storytimes -Wednesdays (Sept. 12, 19 and 26) – 10 a.m. Mother Goose; 10:45 a.m. Toddler; and 11:30 a.m. Preschool; and Thursdays (Sept. 13, 20 and 27) – 10 a.m. Mother Goose; 10:45 a.m. Family; and 11:30 a.m. Preschool, 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd.

Hanover Branch Library LEGO Back to School – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, for ages 3 to 10. Bring a friend and have a fun Saturday morning build. Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Book Club – 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13. Join in a fun and friendly book

on the forest floor, and grassy fields/lawns, edges of trails, and tree lines. It’s important to remember that ticks do not only live in the forest -- they can be found in your backyard. Protect & Prevent: Ticks do not fly or drop out of trees, so protection is done from the ground-up! Cover your skin while outside by wearing long, light-colored clothing, along with shoes and socks. Tuck pants into

socks and shirts into pants to prevent ticks from crawling under the clothes. Carefully apply insect repellent according to the label’s directions and consider treating your clothing with special repellent (permethrin). Perform whole body tick checks by looking closely for them -they may be trying to hitch a ride (check yourself, friends, family, pets, clothes, backpacks, etc.). If You Get Bit: If you find

a tick attached to your skin, remove it as soon as possible to reduce the chance of disease transmission. Use tweezers to remove the tick. Grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Remove the whole tick by pulling gently without twisting the tweezers. After removal, wash and disinfect the tick bite site with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of a tick bite, contact your

health care provider and be sure to tell them about your recent bite.

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insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevent Mosquito Bites: https://www.cdc.gov/features/stopmosquitoes/index. html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ticks: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/ index.html Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

discussion. Bring a friend. For more information, call 804365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

tion, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. PRL Genealogy Club – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13. Interested in researching your family tree? Enjoy sharing tips with other researchers? Need access to research materials or occasional help? Join the Genealogy Club. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Building Expo – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, for ages 3 and up. Explore all sorts of building materials - blocks, Lincoln logs, Tinkertoys, LEGOs, and more. What will you build? For more information, call 804-7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Mechanicsville Book Club – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Bring your ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagination. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Learning Microsoft Word – 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. Learn how to complete basic tasks in Microsoft Word 2010, like editing and saving a document, how to add formatting, and more. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood

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Mechanicsville Branch Library Knitting & Crochet Club – 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Are you a knitter or crocheter looking to expand your fiberrelated circle and have a bit of fun? Grab your needles, yarn, and patterns for conversation and stitching. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information, call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Hula Dancing Class – 10:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, for ages 16 and up. Exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Tai Chi Class – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, for ages 16 and up. If you’ve never tried Tai Chi, now’s your chance. Described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi can be a gentle way to fight the stress of everyday living and may have a number of health benefits. Try it and see. For more informa-

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Harvest Day provides look at 300 years of local history Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to experience 300 years of history at its second annual Harvest Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Offered in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust and the Rural Plains Foundation, the event features the Trust’s signature Generations program, games and crafts, artisans, living history and historic weapons demonstrations, and more. The event is free and open to the public. “We appreciate the outpouring of support we received from the community for Harvest Days last year and are excited to bring it back,” said Andrea DeKoter, the park’s Chief of Interpretation and Education. “Rural Plains holds a special place in our local and national history, and we look forward to seeing everyone there again.” With roots dating back to the 1700s, the Rural Plains property witnessed the birth of America, experienced the ravages of civil war, and transitioned from working plantation to 124-acre National Park Service site. Throughout Harvest Day that rich history will be reflected in a variety of living history

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demonstrations and activities. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with Revolutionary War and Civil War camps and historic weapons demonstrations. At 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the American Battlefield Trust will conduct Generations programs where adults and kids can experience the lives of American soldiers and civilians by building fences, learning how to charge on a battlefield, and exploring battlefield tactics. Visitors also will have the opportunity to meet Patrick Henry and learn about his connection to the Shelton family. Kids can enjoy crafts and

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Harvest Day on Sept. 15 will bring the historic Rural Plains back to life with several activities. The Richmond National Battlefield Park will present participants attired in period clothing and explaining life at the site over the course of 300 years.

play popular games of the 18th and 19th centuries. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full schedule of activities can be found at www.nps. gov/rich. Free parking is available at Rural Point Elementary School, located at 7161 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville, with free shuttle bus service running continuously from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accessible parking is available on-site at 7273 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. Food and drink are not

available at Rural Plains, so visitors are encouraged to bring their own snacks or pack a picnic lunch. For more information, contact Richmond National Battlefield Park at 804-2261981 or visit www.nps.gov/ rich or www.Facebook.com/ RichmondNPS.

About Richmond National Battlefield Park Cold Harbor is one of 13 Civil War sites protected by Richmond National Battlefield see HISTORY, pg. 15

Eight slots open for county’s Fall Senior Law Day Session hold: $3,782/month or less). Appointments are limited to 16 persons. All participants must complete and submit preliminary documents to Senior Connections in order for paperwork to be prepared prior to the event date on Sept. 18. It will be held in the Mechanicsville area; participants will be notified of the exact appointment time and location. (One-hour appointments will be scheduled from 1 to 3

p.m.) If Mechanicsville location slots are full or another date is needed, similar sessions are being offered throughout the Greater Richmond Area. Senior Connections will provide details on options. Interested parties must contact Pat Giesen with Senior Connections at 804-343-3059 or email pgiesen@youraaa.org for registration forms. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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fields is available at any of the park’s sites. The main park visitor center is located at Historic Tredegar (470 Tredegar St. in Richmond) and provides museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and orientation services to help plan a visit to the battlefields.

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Park in Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties. Experiencing the park’s 13 battlefield sites and five visitor centers usually takes a full day. A driving tour of the battle-

The Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) advises the HCPS School Board regarding needs of students with disabilities. It also assists HCPS in formulating plans for improving the performance and outcomes of all students with disabilities in the division’s schools and community. Throughout the year, the HCPS SEAC conducts public meetings. The SEAC encourages and welcomes public comment during the public meetings from individuals or organizations about suggestions, concerns, or experiences regarding the education of students with disabilities. Written public comment is also welcomed and may be sent to SEAC-Secretary@hcpsv.com.

class is 17 and requires a parent/guardian attending the sessions. There is no physical requirement for this hands-on class. To sign up, email HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. The registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 24. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

The HCPS SEAC will meet on the following dates, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET during the 2018-2019 school year. SEAC chairpersons/officers will hold planning meetings 30 minutes prior to all business meetings. All meetings will be held at the HCPS School Board Office located at 200 Berkley Street, Ashland, VA 23005.

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HANOVER -- Are you prepared for an emergency? Do you want to learn how to help your family and neighbors when and if an emergency strikes? Join your friends and neighbors in receiving Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training this fall. In October, Basic CERT training classes will be held at the Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad at 8375 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. These classes are free. Sessions will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the five Monday nights in October. The dates are Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

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HANOVER -- Eight slots remain for Hanover’s Fall Senior Law Day Session. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, the Hanover Council on Aging is partnering with Senior Connections and Williams Mullen to provide free preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives for persons over 55 or those with a disability. Individuals or couples must meet low income guidelines (1-person household: $2,792/ month or less; 2-person house-

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For more information about the HCPS SEAC or if you are interested in consideration for membership, contact Allison Thurman (Chair) at SEAC-Chair@hcpsv.com, Christie Sumner (Vice Chair) at SEAC-Vice-Chair@hcpsv.com, or Jennifer Rice (Secretary) at SEAC-Secretary@hcpsv.com. Membership applications will be located online at Hanover County Public Schools website: http://hcps.us under the tab Department/Instruction/ Special Education. Applications are due by March 31, 2019.

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Gandy, Training School classes gather for reunion

1966 Photos courtesy of Lorie Foley

The 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 classes of John M Gandy/Hanover County Training School gathered on Saturday, Aug. 25, for a reunion. The 1969 class was the last to graduate from Gandy.

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The John M Gandy/Hanover County Training School Reunion was held on Saturday, Aug. 25. Among those attending was Ollehi Ross, the oldest graduate, who was a member of the Class of 1941 at the Hanover County Training School. She was born in 1923 and started school when she was 6. Ross is shown with her niece, Jacqueline Tate.

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‘Pruning Trees and Shrubs’ to be discussed Monday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Town and Country Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, at the First Baptist Church in Ashland. Joel Koci, of Arborcare Landscaping, will

discuss “Pruning Trees and Shrubs.” A non-federated club that allows for less intense projects, the club welcomes new members and guests. For more information. call Tish Iorio, secretary, at 804-227-2036.

HCSO maintaining high visibility with new school year HANOVER – As the school year begins, and throughout the year, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will maintain high visibility to ensure the safety of children being transported to and from school. “With school buses, motorists, pedestrians, crossing guards, and cyclists added to the daily commute, motorists are reminded to be alert, slow down, and allow for extra travel time to ensure a safe start to the school year,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said.

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school zone and bus safety. As a result, motorists are remind-

ed that: School zone speed limits are reduced when the yellow lights are flashing. Bus safety: Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped and that children are getting on

or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving. Drivers are required to stop for a school bus when they are headed towards it even when approaching from a cross street. Drivers are not required to stop when approaching a stopped school bus when the roadways of the driver and the school bus are divided by a

physical barrier or an unpaved area. “Please join us in our efforts to ensure this school year is safe for everyone,” Hines added. For more information and tips on back to school safety, visit http://hanoversheriff. com/162/Back-to-SchoolSegment---Bus-Safety. Information submitted by Sgt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Friday, Sept. 7 A Soaking Prayer service will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Healing Place Center for Counseling and Spiritual Formation. The Healing Place is located at the First Shiloh Baptist Church (Youth Center) at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Soaking Prayer service provides an opportunity to pray in a quiet beautiful setting and is open to the community. For more information, contact The Healing Place staff at 804-7301348. A Soaking Prayer service will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Healing Place Center for Counseling and Spiritual Formation. The Healing Place is located at First Shiloh Baptist Church (Youth Center) at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Soaking Prayer service provides an opportunity to pray in a quiet setting and is open to the community. For more information, contact The Healing Place staff at 804-730-1348.

Saturday, Sept. 8 Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at the corner of Meadowbridge Road and Shady Grove Road off Interstate 295. Designer Janet Minock will discuss “Fairy Gardens.” Refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, call Diane Kennedy, president, at 804-559-0898.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 The Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 of AARP will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the at the First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville.

George Puchovich of Southland Insurance will present a program about the 2019 Medicare plan, including its history, recent developments and each individual’s options. Luncheon will be served. All national members of AARP are invited to attend as the local chapter’s guests. For more information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347.

Saturday, Sept 15 Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville will hold its “Annual Giant Indoor Yard and Bake Sale” from 7 a.m. to noon. All proceeds fund the church’s ministry with Haiti. Donations and extra help are always welcome. For more information, call or text 804357-9494.

Sunday, Sept. 16 Senior Solutions of Virginia will present a free Educational Seminar on health insurance, life insurance, and retirement planning at 1 p.m. at the Meadowbridge Seventhday Adventist Church at 7400 Antique Lane. Everyone is invited to come and find out what resources are available for planning their retirement. To reserve a space, call 804-7462788 .

Monday, Sept. 17 The Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent for Instructional Leadership for Hanover County Public Schools, will be the keynote speaker. For more information about the meeting or becoming a club member, go to facebook.com/ pamunkeywc. Financial Peace University

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will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for nine weeks at the Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Loraine Tracy at the church at 804746-4911 or ltracy@churchredeemer.org.

Saturday, Sept. 22 Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Trinity Christian Church at 8469 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. To rent a space, call the church at 804-746-4838 or Lynn at 804-334-6590). The fee is $15 for one and $25 for two. Vendors also welcome. Set-up will begin at 6:30 a.m. Lunch will be sold as well as baked goods. All Stewed Up will make Brunswick stew onsite; advance orders are being taken for pick-up on the day of the yard sale. The stew costs $8 a quart. The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1988 will hold its 30-Year Reunion at the Historic Hofheimer Building in Scott’s Addition. For more information, go to www. LeeDavisReunions.com or send an email to ldclassof88@ gmail.com.

Saturday, Sept. 29 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1973 will hold its 45th reunion at Creamfield Farm in Mechanicsville. Contact Dale Carter Anderson at 804-6433509 or email danderson@ cfpm.comcastbiz.net or Mary Pusey Cox at 804- 781-0508 or email ccoxjr10@aol.com. Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville will hold its Annual Steak Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with an auction following. Take-out will be available. Tickets for steak,

$18, and hot dog, $5, are available from church members or at 804-746-4719 or 804-7235971. This year’s event will benefit Otto Williams, who has always given of himself to help others. While battling leukemia, he continues that “selfless service and living witness” for Christ with his big smile. The congregation hopes “to be a blessing to him as he has been to so many!”

Saturday, Oct. 20 The 1978 Class of LeeDavis High School will hold its 40th reunion at The Via Club at Pebble Creek in Mechanicsville. As arrangements continue to progress, invitations will be arriving soon. For details, go to Facebook (Lee-Davis Class of 1978), or contact Judi Craft Culver at judi.culver@gmail. com or 804-387-6153.

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large reenactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.

Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804-746-4734.

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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All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigw-

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Thursdays 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 jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com. Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families, meets at 7 .pm. at 7446 Adams Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3666524 or email mjfaith1@gmail. com. see CALENDAR, pg. 19

Three SCORE workshops set this month RICHMOND -- Funding Your Startup will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Meadowdale Library at 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. in Richmond. SCORE Workshop: Funding Your Startup. Funding an entrepreneurial startup or sourcing cash to grow your established small business has never been easy. What can you do if you can't get a bank

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Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.

Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

loan? Join a local financial sourcing expert to explore what it takes to get a bank loan, alternative funding sources, how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages. Registration is $25. To register, www. Richmond.Score.org, 804-350-3569. “How to Start Your Own Small Business” will be presented from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, at Stratford University at 11104 W. Broad St. in Glen Allen. SCORE Workshop: “How to Start Your

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 804675-4230. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.

Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity

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for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 804967-2580.

First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m., including singing old hymns and a snack lunch, on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. For more information, call 804730-1500.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com.

Third Tuesday The Mechanicsville Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. at Calabash and the first Wednesday of the month as

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MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets monthly for mutual support, networking and social events at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. There are topical discussions, snacks and crafts, and childcare is provided. They also plan Moms’ Night Out, kids play time and other fun activities. MOPS is an international organization, created for mothers with children age 0 to 5. The WGBC chapter meets in the evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in order to accommodate working moms. For more information, contact the church office at 804-7465081.

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Beazley leaves legacy with AHA support MONTPELIER -- Carol Beazley, former physical education teacher at South Anna Elementary School, is leaving behind a legacy. Beazley, who retired at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, taught for 32 years. During 22 of those years, she engaged her students with the American Heart Association’s youth programs such as Jump Rope for Heart and helped to raise over $200,000 for the association’s life-saving research and programs. For her outstanding service, the American Heart Association recently presented her with a Lifetime Achievement award. “Jump Rope for Heart is a wonderful educational program for the kids and the community, but it is so much more

“At our school,” she continued, “everyone participated in heart-healthy activities.” “The program also teaches students that if everyone does a little bit, you can really accomplish a lot as a whole and make a much larger imprint.,” Beazley added.

Beazley’s work with the American Heart Association’s youth programs will live on through her daughter, Austin Powell, a physical education teacher at Cool Spring Elementary School in Mechanicsville.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Cutz for Guys Inc., a salon providing grooming services for men and boys, is opening a third location in the Hanover Village Shopping Center in

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Terence Brick Haynie, second from left in the front, of Troop 503 was recognized on Aug. 22 by Angela Kelly-Wiecek, right in the front, Chickahominy District representative, and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for attaining his Eagle Scout rank. Haynie spearheaded a community project by leading a workforce of 19 people and totaling 136 volunteer hours in the construction of two picnics tables for Giuseppe Verdi Lodge in Mechanicsville. Also shown are Brick’s brothers James Braden Haynie and Thomas Gene Haynie Jr., who also are members of Troop 503 which meets at the Church of the Redeemer, and parents Tom and Teresa Haynie.

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Golf tourney to raise funds for MS Society Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Inaugural “18 To End MS” Dana Nelson Memorial Tournament will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Hunting Hawk Golf Club 2018 to benefit the National MS Society. The tournament is hosted by the BikeMS team Team Nelson. Inspired by Dana Nelson, who battled primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years, family and friends joined together to form the Bike MS Team Nelson cycling team in 2014. Led by Dana’s daughters, Heather Nelson and Stephanie Russell, Team Nelson has cycled a combined 7,350 miles in Bike MS fundraising rides and raised more than $70,000 for the National MS Society. “It’s a cause near and dear to our family and the funds are going to critical research,” said event organizer Stephanie Russell. “In fact, the first FDA-approved drug for Primary Progressive MS, the

type of MS my dad had, was just made available last year. So I know we’re making a difference.” “Registration is now open and we’re thrilled with the outpouring of support we’re receiving from local sponsors, prize donors and players,” said event organizer Heather Nelson. Sponsors committed to date include Capital Interior Contractors, South State Bank and The Goddard SchoolAshland. All proceeds from the 18 To End MS tournament will go directly to the National MS Society to fund groundbreaking research and life-changing programs. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central

nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. The cause of MS is still unknown and the progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are leading to better understanding. Bike MS is the fundraising cycling series of the National MS Society and raises more money than any other cycling event for any other cause. Last year alone, the National MS Society invested $54 million to advance more than 380 research projects around the world. Through its comprehensive nation-wide network of services, the Society also invested $122.2 million to help more than 1 million individuals affected by MS connect to the people, information and resources needed to live their best lives. For more information, contact event organizer Heather Nelson at heather. bikems@gmail.com or (312) 316-3966.

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Enrollment period for Land Use Program open HANOVER -- Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed. The application period for this program began Sept. 1 and extends through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period of Jan. 1 to Feb. 1, 2019. Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space uses for at least five years can qualify for the land use program. The minimum qualifying acreages are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and open space and 20 acres for forest use. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program. If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years. In November 2013, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors modified the

program to allow property rezoned for specified, more intense, uses to remain eligible for land use. Under this change, property rezoned for manufacturing; transportation and warehousing; professional, scientific and technical services; hotels and motels; and professional offices can still be in the land use program. Rollback taxes would not apply until the actual use is changed. About 3,540 parcels and 152,754 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program. This represents about 52% of the county’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.1 million. For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6125 or visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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