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Community remains key to successes in HCSO By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – For nine years, David R. Hines has held the title of sheriff and the rank of colonel. With those responsibilities, he has dedicated himself and his department to an open relationship with the community and the people they serve. In 2010, Hines succeeded his mentor, Col. V. Stuart Cook, in leading the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Throughout his tenure at the helm of the county law enforcement agency, he has been committed to working -or as he prefers to call it “partnering” -- with the community. Hines found himself in a new role in 2011 when he became a candidate for the seat. He ran again in 2015 and will be on the ballot in June. “We have the most outstanding support of the community,” Hines said, “and I’m

just blessed to have some of the most selfless and bright people that work at the Sheriff ’s Office. Together I truly think we’ve just made a great team.” “The team is not just the Sheriff ’s Office,” he continued.

COL. DAVID R. HINES “It’s our neighborhoods, it’s our businesses, it’s our churches, and it’s the partnership we share with other governmental officials – all of that is what has made Hanover County that safe place to live.” The word partnership comes up often when he talks

about his department and the community he, his deputies and staff serve. Sometimes, he said, “people use that term [partnership] and they don’t realize that partnerships are two-way streets; our community really does get it.” “When I talk to my peers about our relationship, I truly think some of them are in envy of what we have -and we’ve worked hard at it. We’ve worked hard at it with our Neighborhood Watch Program and our Business Watch Program. And, then, several years ago, we created our Worship Watch, which was structured on our Neighborhood and Business Watch programs, and now we have an active partnership with 150 churches in the county.” The partnerships Hines and his office have established cross state lines, especially with the program they built

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ANOVER -- Hanover County Treasurer Scott Miller will seek re-election

in 2019. “Serving the citizens of the County has been both an honor and an absolute pleasure,” Miller said. Miller points to specific accomplishments in his current term to include getting statewide legislation passed that allowed Hanover County to be the first locality in Virginia MILLER to implement life-time dog licenses. see MILLER, pg. 4

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ANOVER -- Register now to attend Hanover County’s largest resource collaboration for seniors brought to you by Hanover Council on Aging, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, AARP, Ashland Police Department, Hanover Triad and Hanover County Parks and Recreation. The deadline to register is Monday, April 1. Hanover’s 4th Annual Finding Value in Your Prime, Hanover’s Active Aging Event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Participants will enjoy breakfast; lunch; and presentations to promote active lifestyles and positive aging. Meet representatives of services and resources available to older adults, enjoy activities, door prizes and the honoring of Hanover’s “Nonagenarian” and “Centenarian” residents. Want to find value in your “prime” collectables or treasured heirlooms? Again this

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year, appraisers will be offering free appraisals of small table top sized items or jewelry. There will be a limit of two items per senior attendee. As an element of this year’s “Finding Value in Your Prime” Active Aging Event the organizing committee would like your help to invite and recognize residents of Hanover County who are 90 years young or above, particularly 100 years … and above!! Although free to attend, pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.hanoverparksrec.com and select special events, key word: Finding Value. Pre-registration for Hanover’s Nonagenarians (those 90 to 99 years old) and Centenarians (those 100 or older) residents, register by Monday, April 1. To register, call 804-365-4300 For more information, contact Hanover County Community Resources at 804-3654300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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ASHLAND -- Friends of Hanover Dog Parks (FOHDP) is celebrating its seventh anniversary this year. Caroline Cooke said, “Some pretty amazing things have happened because of the hard work and generous donations of so many supporters. And more will happen, but not without your participation.” “A non-profit organization such as ours depends on the willingness of individuals to take a bit of time to serve on its Board of Directors, a volunteer group,” she continued. “The time would be a minimum of two to four hours each month: first, to come to meetings; then to follow-up on tasks that you may have signed up for. These could be to help with: membership, fundraising, education, outreach, publicity, or planning and development.”

Volunteers are needed and, Cooke said, no experience is required. She also noted that dog ownership is not required. She asked those who may be interested in volunteering to check out the following Mission and Purpose. “The mission of the Friends is to enrich the quality of life in Hanover County through the establishment of recreational areas where dogs and people can interact in a safe, clean and pleasant environment. “The purpose of the Friends is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals and their owners through education and recreation. In cooperation with Hanover County -- to plan, promote, establish, operate, maintain, and regulate -- we will work to create and support public off-leash dog parks. We view the dog parks as community projects - in partnership with the county, local businesses and civic see DOG, pg. 4

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Florida juvenile charged in social media threat Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- A male juvenile from Orange Park, Florida, has been charged with communicating a written threat following a social media threat at Hanover High School. Sgt. James R. Cooper said deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office responded around 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, where they discovered an incident in progress when the threat was received. As a result of the threat, numerous deputies immediately responded to the school.

No suspicious activity was found at the school, but investigators continued to work throughout the evening and the following day to identify the suspect who sent the threatening message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Sunday evening, our investigators, with the assistance of our SHIELD partners with the Clay County, Florida Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, were able to identify and locate the juvenile suspect who sent the threatening message,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SHIELD is a national initiative designed to enhance law enforcement and community partnerships.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This crime was quickly solved due to the tireless work of our investigators and

strong national partnerships. We are very thankful for the quick assistance of the Clay County, Florida Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in locating the suspect. We encourage every parent to have conversations with their children regarding social media behavior and safety,â&#x20AC;? said Col. David R. Hines, sheriff. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804780-1000. Citizens also can download the â&#x20AC;&#x153;P3 Tipsâ&#x20AC;? app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 6200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 9500 block

Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was

reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 11200 block of Elmont Road, Ashland.

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reported in the 12100 block of Hanover Courthouse, Hanover.

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with the New York City Police Department. He said SHIELD is used “as an umbrella to communicate with those three programs, and what’s actually the beauty of that program is --we also can communicate with our civic organizations, as well as individual citizens who sign up to get the SHIELD newsletter.” “Last year we hosted the first National SHIELD Conference outside of New

York City,” he said with pride. As for the benefits, Hines said, “What’s so great about the program is our footprint in receiving good intelligence and information. We had people there from Canada, Australia, Belgium, and then we had people from across the nation from Seattle, Miami, Boston, Baltimore -- and these have quickly become our national and international partners, because we need to know what’s going on across the globe because of terrorists. We need to know what’s going on Mechanicsville

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 bliock of Figuly Road, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 18

Annoying phone calls were reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 4100 block of Interstate 295 North,

across the nation for the same reason. And we also realize that we’re not immune from some of the tragedies that have happened across the nation.” “When we talk about the safety of our community it really is a partnership of all that were doing but also what the community does right in step with us. And this year, in particular -- and the numbers are a little early -- but right now it looks like we’re going to report the lowest crime rate that we’ve had in Hanover County since 1975,” the sheriff

Petit larceny building was reported in the 12000 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10300 block of Cedar Lane, Glen Allen. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10900 block of Elmont Woods Drive, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Ashlar Place, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block f Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Old Keeton Road, Ashland.

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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 9000 block of Del-Ray Drive/ Landsdowne Road,

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added. According to Hines, the crime is based on the number of crimes committed within the county per 100,000 citizens (estimated 110,000 residents now). “With our crime rate, those numbers worked out to be 850.8, which would be that number of people would have been a victim of a crime out of 100,000, or, better said, that 8.5 individuals out of 1,000 would be a victim of a crime.” “At the same time,” he said, “we’re going to report a clearance rate of 73% -- this is the Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8100 block of Sawyer Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Johnson Town Road, Ashland.

highest clearance rate we’ve ever reported. None of this is by accident; it’s all about the community and the relationship that they share and accept some responsibility for keeping their community safe,” he continued. Hines said Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley and his office also takes part in that shared responsibility. “I’ve spoken with Mr. Chalkley, our Commonwealth’s Attorney, who I happen to think is the best Commonwealth’s

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“It was difficult for the decision-makers to get their arms around this idea, but once they did it has been well received and numerous locali DWI, second offense in 5 to 10 years, was reported ties have followed Hanover’s in the 16100 block of lead,” he said. Washington Highway/ “For years, the CommonMount Hope Church Road, wealth has required lawDoswell. abiding citizens who vaccinate Concealment, price their dogs to take an extra altering merchandise, step and annually buy a dog was reported in the 7400 license. We have never known block of Bell Creek Road, about unvaccinated dogs and Mechanicsville. probably never will, but this ID theft ID to defraud, $200, change is considerably easier was reported in the 5000 on the responsible pet ownblock of Crown Hill Road, ers,” the incumbent treasurer Mechanicsville. added. Possession of marijuana, Also during this term, subsequent offense, was Miller led an initiative of local reported in the 8000 Elm treasurers to have the State Drive/Stonewall Parkway, Treasurer create a new and Mechanicsville. longer term investment option Trespassing on church for local government funds. or school property was “This program allows reported in the 7000 block localities to better invest idle of Mechanicsville Turnpike, funds thereby improving Mechanicsville. investment returns with mini Larceny: less than $5 from mal risk. The State Treasurer a person was reported is a trusted advisor and no one in the 4200 block of understands the State Code Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. any better when it comes to

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 17300 block of Hewlett Road, Beaverdam.

Attorney in the state, and he shares that same concept of how great it is to be able to work where community truly does care about its own safety and protecting their neighbors.” Hines never forgets the role Col. Cook has had in his career. “I admit that one of the greatest assets that’s been provided to me -- other than the relationship that we share with the community -- has been that I had the pleasure to work see HCSO, pg. 5

dog owners alike. We’re a team with a common goal as stated in the Mission.” For more information, email friendsofhdp@gmail.com or call Caroline Cooke at 804-513-1744. investing public funds,” Miller continued. Miller said he takes great pride in the customer service his office offers to folks in helping them understand and comply with county tax policies. Additionally, extremely high tax collection rates indicate that almost everyone is paying their fair share for county services. “We collect the funds that pay for schools, public safety and so much more that help make Hanover a great community,” Miller said. As for the future, Miller is leading an initiative for federal legislation that would allow local governments to levy IRS tax refunds for severely delinquent local taxes. “This project is probably going to take some time and work as it literally will require an act of Congress. Miller intends to seek the Republican nomination. He has served as County Treasurer since 1996. He has a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech and has worked in finance all of his professional career. He and his wife Jodi live in Ashland. They have two adult daughters.

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MECHANICSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Immanuel Episcopal Church will host a Fish Fry from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at 3263 Old Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. The menu will include fried fish, slaw, cornbread and brownies. Hot dogs will be available for the kids. Gluten-free options also will be offered. The cost is $15 for adults and $3 for kids under 12.

device but from what I understand they are seldom used,â&#x20AC;? she added. According to Smithson, the students were able to mark a ballot to see how easy it was to use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am really excited to train more students in the future!â&#x20AC;? Coincidentally, Smithson said she was walking out of her office to go to the VDBVI when she received an email for the Department of Elections promoting their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Voters with Disabilities Engagement Expoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. [Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s] pretty cool that the word is getting out about more accessible voting for our disabled citizens.â&#x20AC;? For more information, call 804-365-6080.

HANOVER -- Hanover County Director of Elections/ General Registrar Teresa F. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teriâ&#x20AC;? Smithson said her office recently had what she described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a wonderful opportunity I had to introduce our ballot marking machine (ExpressVOTE) to the students of the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VDBVI).â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I introduced the students to the availability of marking and casting their ballot independently when they visit their precinct on Election â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Crucibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; slated polling Day,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All polling precincts in the MECHANICSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Hanover Theatre Company is Commonwealth have such a preparing to perform Arthur Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic play, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crucible.â&#x20AC;? Family, friends and members of the community are urged to â&#x20AC;&#x153;save the date.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crucibleâ&#x20AC;? will be The Hometown Parkers presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Shannon & Cliff 804.201.8160 | 804.310.0398 Friday and Saturday, May 2-4, Shannon@HometownParkers.com at Hanover High School at Cliff@HometownParkers.com 10307 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville. If you or someone you know is ready Tickets are $8 each. to move, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to help you! Mechanicsville, VA | Licensed in the State of Virginia

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here isn’t any cancer.” And with those four words, a sense of peace -- and relief -- flooded over me. This, however, was not the first time that I was fortunate enough to dodge that life-changing bullet. In all honesty, in both instances of facing the “C” word, I wasn’t filled with dread and despair, fretting that my life would be ending soon. Rather, due to a strong faith, I put it in God’s hands. Last Thursday was the second time that a physician looked me in the face and said, “There

isn’t any cancer.” Oddly enough, this time, when I learned there was a cyst in my spine in October, my concern was more about having it removed. Despite a family history that is filled with cancer survivors and victims, I didn’t think about it. After two MRIs -- the first ordered by my orthopedist and the second by my neurosurgeon -- the existence of the cyst and no cancer in/on it, I count myself greatly blessed. Some female issues in late 2010 was my first encounter with “What if it is cancer?” A biopsy was done during surgery and that was the first time a physician -- a gynecological oncologist -- said those precious words: “There isn’t any cancer.”

I’ve watched family and friends undergo treatments for horrible and ravaging types of cancer. Sadly, some did not win the battle. My mother is a prime example of what acting quickly means to beating a cancer diagnosis. She noticed a change in her throat patterns and it was boom, boom, boom: ear/nose/throat doctor, family doctor, and surgeon. She had thyroid cancer -- the year was 1978. Mom is 88 years old and remains cancer-free. I half-jokingly refer to myself as a borderline hypochondriac. The truth is, if there is an issue involving my health, I want to learn what it is and move toward wellness. And, with the power of prayer, I’ll be OK.

‘A lie is as good as the truth if you can find someone to believe it’ By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I had a lifelong friend who approached life with an overly active sense of skepticism, and his comments were so often tinged with sarcasm it was sometimes difficult to decipher truth from banter. In his defense, his pessimism was more for show than a true frustration with the way things are, but, suffice it to say, he was always good for an eyebrow-raising comment or some witticism that perplexed and lingered

long after it was spoken. I distinctly remember one such episode when we were teenagers and discussing what it took to become successful in America. After pondering various paths to what seemed like sure success such as college or learning a trade, he ended the conversation with words I long considered one of his most outrageous declarations. “I’ll tell you one thing, Ridolphi,” he said. “A lie is as good as the truth if you can find someone to believe it.” Now, I’m sure he didn’t compose

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that bit of troubling wisdom, but I often thought of his comment at various times in my life when truth seemed stranger than fiction. I thought about his philosophical overview again when news of a college admissions scam hit the airwaves last week. After learning of parents who presented their children as scholarship-worthy athletes, or paid to have test scores increased, I joined many who questioned how people could stoop so low. I also thought of those outrageous

words spoken by my friend and, how, at many points of this scandal, parents, coaches, administrators and students must have have looked someone right in the eye and lied. “Yes, I am a talented crew member.” That’s not to say I hadn’t considered dozens of times when events warranted. Last month, it popped in my mind when news of an horrific attack in Chicago surfaced. The victim relayed a story that see LIE, pg. 8

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Well-intentioned idea passive, prone to failure The smart phone use solution suggested by letter writer and teacher Stuart Bernstein is well-intentioned, but very passive and prone to failure -- Ashland-Hanover Local, March 13, 2019, pages 6-7, and Mechanicsville Local, March 13, 2019, pages 6, 8, 15. These days, we are not dealing with “choir boys and girls” in today’s school classrooms. A sure-fire solution is to parallel the successful practice implemented at the Fairfax County Courthouse in Northern Virginia. Small lockers are provided at the building entrance, to store all smart phones, bluetooths, cameras, and even valuables. Large posted notices forewarn those arriving that any such devices found in the courtrooms will be immediately confiscated. For the schools, students can use their assigned hallway lockers, and the award-winning Hanover County Schools Superintendent Michael Gill needs to empower the teachers to immediately confiscate any such devices found in the classrooms. For the “helicopter” parents who insist upon immediate connectivity with their kids in school, simply telephone, text, email, or even fax the school office and leave your message. That effective method worked well for the past 100 years, and millions of kids survived and lived to tell! Donald E. White Atlee

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I have heard talk about “Del. Chris Peace getting challenged in a primary.” The truth is, there will be a convention at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Hanover High School. There will be no primary on the second Tuesday of June as usual. Due to a conflict of interest, Supervisor Scott Wyatt (a party in this selection process), engineered a convention. Loopholes need to be closed to forestall these future conflicts.

favorite Seminole apple treat. He has become her best friend and has filled her life with joy. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting a rescue horse is encouraged to visit www. userlrva.com or email userlrva@gmail.com. The United States Equine Rescue League is an equine rescue nonprofit organization.

Thank Heavens all is not lost for our current delegate, Chris Peace! We need to file as early as we can, to be delegates at this convention. If you want Chris Peace to continue as our delegate, May 4 is the day to make your voice heard! There will be no primary. The second Tuesday in June is 38 days too late. May 4th is the day to be with Del. Chris Peace and VOTE! Nancy Flippen Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 10

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seemed almost too violent and hate-filled to be real, an attack fueled by homophobia and racism. You can’t make this stuff up, right? Well, actually, you can, allegedly, choreograph even the most heinous of attacks. But, in order to make the lie stick, you have to find someone to believe it. Now, through years of experience, I have come to the cruel conclusion that there are people in this world who will look you right in the eye and lie, and developing a good sense regarding the difference between a certain substance and shinola is essential. But, even for the best detectives of truth, some episodes still confound the best judgment, and all of us have been fooled at one point or another. Shortly after the Chicago attack, I saw a special on a British runner who organized a well-covered run across

America in an effort to break the long-standing record. His team took off from California headed East, support members driving slowly in the van as the runner jogged along on the road behind the truck. It seemed like a great story, a challenge of endurance and commitment and a victory of the human spirit over seemingly insurmountable odds. It didn’t work out that way. Five days into the trip, the runner opted for nighttime running, and placed posters over the rear window of the van to prevent his teammates from seeing him — hanging on to the ladder on the back of the van for mile after mile. The trio was busted when a dedicated runner decided to join the group on one of these nights and run along the side to show his support for the effort. As he waited for the van with his video camera running, a van appeared from the shadows slowly moving along with see LIE, pg. 21

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ALEXANDER, Richard Morris “Junior,” age 67, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Junior loved the outdoors, walking and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Louise Alexander; brothers, Stanley, Russell and Ernest; and sister, Shirley. He is survived by his devoted brother, Melvin “Melray” Alexander. A private burial will be held at a later date. BELL, Martha, 87, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Bell; and her parents, Victor and Alma Greene. Martha is sur-

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vived by her children, Stephen (Liz), Fred, (Chris), Molly (Angelina) and Amy (Jeff); grandchildren, Laura, Matthew, Amy, Samuel, Thy, Peter and Alexander; and a sister, Mary Jo Moody. She was a longtime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and an avid pet lover with a soft spot for senior pets. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. March 30, 2019, at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 2446 Old Church Rd., Mech-anics-ville, Va. 23111. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church. BELL

FABISZAK, Mary, 74, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister. Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Lawrence Fabiszak; a brother, Bernard Samborski; and several nieces and nephews. Mary was a member of the “Stamping Angels” of the Church of the Redeemer. She enjoyed the fellowship with her church family and her quiet time watching TV with her beloved husband. The family received friends Sunday, March 24, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Due to renovations

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at her home church, a Mass of Resurrection was held at Our Lady of Lourdes, 8200 Woodman Rd., Henrico, Va. 23228 on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 10 a.m. Interment was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Fabiszak offers a special thank you to the entire staff at Bon Secours Hospice and their volunteer, June, for their kindness and care during Mary’s illness; and also, to his niece, Amy; and Pat and Jerry McCarthy, for their help during this difficult time.

HARRISON, Edith Carolyn, 77, of Mechanicsville, departed this life Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Lewis Harrison; daughter, Kimberly Jones (Nippsy); son, Tyrone Harrison (Sherlene); grandchildren, Teyana Harrison, Timothy, Kristian and Stephan Martin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Celebration of Life service 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries, 2501 Mt. Gilead Blvd. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. LEE, David Hampton, 55, of Mechanicsville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Survivors include his parents, Carol Hampton Lee and Mary Y. Lee; three sisters, Mary Jean Sanders (Sammy), Patsy Lou Worsham and Angela Marie Conley; two nephews, Chris

Sanders and Zachary Conley; a niece, Brandi Sanders; and two great-nephews, Kade and Draven Sanders. He was preceded in death by his beloved, “Pandy.” A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com.

Del. Chris Peace is a conservative man. Since 2006, he has served in the Virginia House of Delegates with a record that reflects this. As a conservative man, he supported Medicaid expansion to assist others in great need. Given the politics over this issue, Mr. Peace, no doubt, gave this matter much thought and careful deliberation. He resisted the easy route of WELLS, Catherine voting against expansion and Williams, 83, of Henrico, Va., moving on to a sfe renominapassed away on Thursday, tion. March 21, 2019. She was Mr. Peace has shown courpreceded in death by her husage. band, He did what he thought was Donald right. More of our elected leadWilliers should possess this virtue. ams; a Appearing at the Peace camdaughpaign kickoff rally was Mr. Paul ter, Galanti. Nancy Mr. Galanti was a Naval Williaviator who was shot down ams over Vietnam and spent almost Mosher; seven years as a prisoner of war. second WELLS He recognizes the difficulhusties, sacrifices, and strong charband, William Wells; and a acter required of solid leaderson, Barry Glenn Williams ship. So should we the citizens. and his wife, Erica. Catherine Voters of the 97th House is survived by her son, John District should quickly act to Williams (Robin) and daughbecome convention delegates ter, Carolyn Williams Lewis for Mr. Peace before early April (James); 12 grandchildren deadlines. and 17 great-grandchildren. This conservative man She loved to dance and deserves our gratitude for couspend time with her beloved rageously confronting the dififamily. The family received cult issues we face. friends Tuesday, March 26, E. David Adams 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu The Governor of Virginia is of flowers, donations can be at it again, marking him a glutmade to Lewy Body Dementia see LETTERS, pg. 11 Association at www.lbda.org.z

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Former Del. Frank Hargrove, left, who represented the 55th District, has endorsed Scott Wyatt for the 97th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. Wyatt currently represents the Cold Harbor District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am endorsing Scott Wyatt, the Cold Harbor supervisor,â&#x20AC;? Hargrove said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have met with Scott and he has the character and foresight to take on this job. He has done a great job serving as the Cold Harbor supervisor.â&#x20AC;?

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ton for notoriety. Not long after being publically vilified with allegations of racism and his stance on infanticide, he vetoed two important immigration bills designed to safeguard Virginians. Senate Bill 1156, introduced by Sen. Dick Black, R-Loudoun County, would have banned â&#x20AC;&#x153;sanctuary cityâ&#x20AC;? polices in Virginia. Such â&#x20AC;&#x153;citiesâ&#x20AC;? are, in fact, municipal jurisdictions that restrict cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration laws; a number of these jurisdictions in the United States have become popular shelters for illegal immigrants, some of whom are violent criminals. It follows that these dominions imperil

American society. In effect, Northamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veto assisted these districts to exist in Virginia, which is to a great extent contrary to his campaign promise to sign legislation prohibiting sanctuary cities if any locality in Virginia moved to become one. Northam also vetoed House Bill 2270, introduced by Charles Poindexter, R-Franklin County, which would have required officials in charge of local correctional facilities or regional jails to notify United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the release date for undocumented immigrants in their custody. The end result is that illegal, criminal immigrants in Virginia could be freed without notifying the federal agency that exists to control them. Irrespective of how any

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Coach honored for efforts in performing CPR on ball player ASHLAND -- On Thursday, Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-4) presented a commending resolution to Jacob Hummer, a young man from Hanover County who saved a boy’s life by administering CPR. The presentation was held at the Patrick Henry YMCA in Ashland. On Feb. 20, 2017, a 13-year-old boy had gone into cardiac arrest after suffering multiple seizures while finishing baseball practice. Hummer,

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Historic Garden Week will be observing its 86th year in 2019, with the Ashland Garden Club hosting a tour day on Saturday, April 27. Five homes, including, left, 304 College Ave. and 323 Duncan St., as well as an additional garden will be spotlighted.

Ashland Garden Day to be observed Saturday, April 27 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Known as “America’s Largest Open House,” Historic Garden Week in Virginia (HGW) is the oldest and largest statewide event of its kind in the nation. Beginning on Saturday, April 27 and running for the next seven days, HGW, now in its 86th year, is coordinated by 47 member clubs with 31 different tours across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Ashland Garden Club will be hosting its tour day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Five homes and one additional garden will be open for touring. Guests may purchase their ticket online at

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www.vagardenweek.org, ticket outlets, or on the day at Tour Headquarters. Ann Martin, who is with the Ashland Garden Club, said the club’s members “spend Friday creating spectacular floral arrangements using plant material from their own gardens.” “The Ashland ladies are known for their creativity,” she said. “The Town of Ashland is characterized by eclectic neighborhoods with houses both quaint and grand,” she added. Featured homes for this tour offer a variety of architecturally diverse homes, from newly restored or renovated to stately and historic. Martin pointed out that “Each reflects the vibrancy and energy of this Mayberry-like town.”

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“The beautiful house at 304 College Ave., built in 1912, is one of the most ornate Neoclassical Revivals in Ashland.” Martin continued. In the 1930s, she said, the owners converted the house into separate apartments, removing the central stairway and creating a side entrance for the second floor apartment. Purchased in 2006, the new owners returned the house to a single family dwelling, rebuilding a spiral central stairway that was constructed off-site and installing it by utilizing the second floor French doors. According to Martin, the current owners, the Rowes, purchased the home in 2011 and continue its revitalization.

Full of charm is the house at 323 Duncan Street. Originally only 110 square feet, this traditional Cape Cod built in 1939 has been expanded twice. The most recent additions include an enlarged kitchen where the open shelving and cabinets from the original kitchen were restored and relocated. Other additions include a first floor master bedroom and a spacious screened porch. In 2006, when the house was purchased by its current owners, the Franklins, mature English Boxwoods and hydrangeas were brought from the family farm in Tappahannock and relocated to the gardens. To learn more about the tour, visit ashland@ gardenweek.org.

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Ashland Town Council learned during last week’s regular meeting that the newly renovated and reopened Ashland Theatre is enjoying great success.

ASHLAND -- When the Ashland Theatre opened its doors late last year, the response from the movie-going public was overwhelming, and -- if first impressions are a good indicator of future success -the $2.1 million renovation project appears off to a roaring start. Last week, Douglas Love, theatre president and CEO, updated Ashland Town Council on the first few weeks of operation, and outlined plans to ensure accessibility to the new facility for all Ashland residents. Love combined the update with the theatre’s budget request for the upcoming year. “We saw our 11,000th

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Ashland resident Don Barth was named the First Congressional District Grassroots Award Winner for his volunteer activities supporting local, statewide and national Democratic candidates. He was chosen among nominees from 13 county committees in the First Congressional District. Don’s wife, Donna Barth, also is active in campaign activities. They are described as “a dynamic duo.” At a recent Hanover Democratic Committee meeting, they were presented with complimentary tickets to the Hanover Democratic Committee’s upcoming Blue Wave Bash, which will feature U.S. Sen. Mark Warner on Thursday, April 25, at the Montpelier Center on Mountain Road.

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Meeting set today on intercity bus needs State Fair debuts net logo, looks Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – A public meeting designed to identify unmet intercity bus needs across the Commonwealth will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at the VDOT Ashland Residency at 523 N. Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) invites all interested members of the public to attend. Created under the Federal Transit Administration’s 5311 (f) program, Virginia launched its first intercity bus service, known as the Virginia Breeze

in 2017. The daily round-trip service connects passengers from Blacksburg to Washington, D.C., along the Interstate 81 and Interstate 66 corridors, with stops along the route in Christiansburg, Lexington, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Front Royal, Dulles International Airport, and West Falls Church Metro. The DRPT vision is the creation of a statewide network of connected public transportation services. Intercity bus program goals include: Improved linkages between the state’s rural areas and the services available in the state’s urban areas,

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to nurture, preserve and celebrate Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL — State Fair of Virginia organizers have re-focused their energies to celebrate all things Virginia. The event’s leadership has adopted a new mission to “nurture, preserve and celebrate the best of Virginia’s culture: past, present and future.” “There’s nowhere like Virginia, and no event quite like the State Fair, and we’ll be planning this year’s fair with attention to three core values: inspiration, joy and preservation,”

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Parks & Rec trip to Fredericksburg set April 18 Tour of mansion, dining at German restaurant, Trolley ride among events planned for the day

ASHLAND -- Spend Thursday, April 18, with Hanover County Parks and Recreation in the historic, quaint town of Fredericksburg. Enjoy a guided tour of Kenmore Mansion, one of the

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onions), Schweine Schnitzel (crispy hand breaded pork, sautéed and served in burgundy sauce or traditional style), Bavarian Sausage Platter (selection of weisswurst, bauernwurst and bratwurst over homemade sauerkraut), Meeres Fruchte (fresh fish of the day served over wild rice) or Rumsteak (grilled 10-ounce sirloin steak served with krauterbutter). After lunch, board Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg for a unique way to tour the historic district. You'll see over 25 monuments, markers and attractions, Confederate and Federal Cemeteries, America's oldest Masonic Cemetery, the city's oldest churches, the Court House, City Hall and the river front area. After your tour, explore the many boutiques and specialty

stores, including a four block "antique row". The motor coach will leave Courthouse Park at 7232 Courtland Farm Rd. at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. Preregistration and payment is required, as space permits. The cost $153 per person and includes all motor coach fees, trolley tour, lunch, admission to Kenmore, tax, gratuity and refreshments. Register online at www. hanoverparksrec.com, search “Fredericksburg.” For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department at 804-365-7150 or email at parksandrec@hanovercounty. gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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most, a celebration, and there is an incredible bounty of things to celebrate about Virginia,” she added. “This includes artists, entertainers, craftspeople and generations of farmers who showcase what they raise, create and revere. Bringing all that together each year is what the fair is about,” she said. Accompanying the new mission is a new State Fair logo, created by Richmond-based Siddall Communications Inc. The 2019 State Fair of Virginia will run from Sept. 27 through Oct. 6 at its permanent home at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County (Doswell area). Additional information about the State Fair of Virginia is available by going online to StateFairVa.org.

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patron for movies on Sunday, and we’ve only been open a few days less than three months,” Love told council. An additional 1,500 people streamed through the gates to see concerts and other special events during that period. “We are thrilled with where we are and what we’ve accomplished so far, especially launching and figuring out what should go on inside this theatre,” Love said. “We’ve done nine first-run movies. We are the only movie theatre in Hanover County, which I say as often as I can.” The Concert Series and Classic Movie Festival is well underw a y and the reception has b e e n positive LOVE to both programs. Memberships to the theatre have exceeded 130. “We’re going to be looking at a Hitchcock weekend coming up – and, during Spring Break, we are doing a Bugs Bunny Film Festival,” Love said. The theatre also launched a series called Ausome Movies focusing on children with autism and their families. Kids and parents are admitted free to this series. “We’ve had great response to that,” Love said. He said revenues for the first three months are on target even with the unknowns like the cost of utilities or how great the response would be. The first movie, “Mary Poppins Returns”, sold out for 17 consecutive screenings when the theatre opened. “It has been a wild and exciting ride” for the four fulltime staff members and eight see THEATRE, pg. 21

Grandmother shares grandchildren’s joyous adventures

Photos submitted by Sandra Favaro

Brooks and Nora Favaro are shown taking advantage of the warm temperatures during a recent visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Nolan Favaro is shown at Freeman’s Mill Park in Georgia. Their grandmother, Sandra Favaro, enjoys sharing the adventures and fun times these three get into in this area, as well as other states.

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Thursday, March 28

Hanover Cares Family Education Series will feature Hanover County prevention specialist Laura Robertson with the film “More Than Sad,” which focuses on how to recognize the signs of depression in teens and where to get help. The program will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. in Ashland. This series is free to the public.

Gus’ 5th annual ASK Children’s Cancer Foundation MLB Opening Day fundraiser will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Gus’ Italian Cafe and Sports Bar at 7358 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Celebrate the opening day of baseball and take part in a party to raise funds for local children with cancer and their families. There will be food and beverage specials, 50/50 raffles, a silent

auction, T-shirt giveaways for donations of $50 or more. All proceeds will go directly to the ASK Foundation and almost 75 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to programs, help, and aid that benefit the children with cancer. Donations are now being accepted.

Saturday, April 6 Scout Troop #553 will host a 2019 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m.

at American Legion Post 175 at 8700 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. The menu will include spaghetti, Italian sausage, salad, rolls, iced tea and desserts. The cost is $9 for adults; $8 for seniors, ilitary and college students; and $6 for 4 to 10 years of age. Children 3 and under are admitted free of charge.

Tuesday, April 9 The Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 of AARP will

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.

meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Rd. in Mechanicsville. Diane Dillard, executive director of the Hanover Adult Center, will describe the functions provided by the organization. Lunch will be served. All national members of AARP are invited to attend. For more information, call Larry Gooss at 804-

839-2347.

Saturday, April 13 The community is invited to a Spring Tag Sale and Vendor Event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church located at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Among the items that will be

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part-timers, Love said. “We’re very excited about the future.” That future includes plans to offer the use of the theatre to nonprofit groups in the Hanover area to showcase their special programs or events. Included in the theatre’s budget request was a proposal to establish a fund that would assist agencies unable to pay the rental fee and allow some programs to use the theatre at no charge. Love said about $20,000 annually is budgeted for revenue from nonprofit rentals and suggested the town create a fund of about $10,000 to offset those charges for qualifying groups. “Even at our bare bones rental rates for nonprofits, which is well below the

rates for profits, we are finding that the neediest of nonprofits or serve the neediest members of our community who can’t even afford our lowered nonprofit rates,” Love said. “We wanted to make this theatre somehow accessible to those nonprofits and their constituents.” Council will consider the theatre’s request with other departmental funding during the budget process that continued with a special workshop session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Director of Planning Nora Amos presented a summary of actions taken by the Planning Commission in 2018, and an annual review called Ashland by the numbers that included vital updates regarding the local economy, population, housing, education, health, and transportation. Amos also began a conversation

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regarding the town’s upcoming 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update emphasizing the need for council and public input to ensure an effective update. Amos said she expected approval of the plan in late 2021. In other matters, council approved a resolution in support of the Secretariat Heritage Center at Meadow Farm Event Park. The center is currently involved in a project that would elevate the birthplace of Triple Crown winner Secretariat and bring national attention to the site. Plans include an equine educational hub that would highlight the importance of the Meadow Stable and the Chenery family’s contribution to the sport. The resolution designated March 30, 2019, the champion’s birthday, as Secretariat Heritage Center Launch Day.

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the most obvious piece of the picture missing. There was no sign of the runner. Puzzled, the young supporter finally approached the stopped van, surprising the three team members comfortably seated in the heated cab. The reporter covering the story travelled to England to interview the runner and ask the difficult question regarding his cheating on the run.

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But, the runner remained defiant in his claims of innocence, looking the camera right in the eye and telling the reporter he ran every step of the journey. Now, most who have researched the story agree the record effort wasn’t legitimate, and I was left reflecting on those stupid words my friend uttered decades ago. And, after all these years, I suppose that maybe a lie is as good as the truth — as long as you realize the difference.

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, Priest Rev. Karla Hunt, Deacon allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org

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

Immanuel Episcopal Church Worship @ 10AM on Sundays 3263 Old Church Road www.immanueloc.org 804-779-3454 The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered All Are Welcome 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website creatorfamily.net

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 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

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 St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com

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Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org

FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org

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Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 SUNDAYS: 8:30 am Worship 9:20 am HeBrews Café 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship WEDNESDAYS: 5:30 pm Fellowship Meal 6:15 pm Children, Youth, Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday - Bible Study for all ages, 9:45am10:45am; Worship 11a.m.-12 noon (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 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

"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 Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM 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 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

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST 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

UNITED METHODIST Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Kerry Boggs, Pastor Join us in our Hospitality Room at 9:15 am for coffee and donuts Worship Service is at 10:00 am Nursery provided from birth to 3. Kids Crew ages 4 thru 5th grade. Wednesday night dinners 6 pm www.mechumc.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

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

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

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development. VACo received 60 entries been recognized by the Virginia Association of for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient administrator of the 2010 Achievement assistant Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator. The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor ofthe Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Ex Lee-Davis star Nathan Evans killed By John O’Connor Richmond Times-Dispatch Nate Evans, a sophomore running back at the College of William & Mary and a graduate of Lee-Davis High School, was shot and killed Thursday night in Norfolk. After Norfolk police received a call related to a gunshot disturbance about 11:50 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of West 43rd Street, just a couple of blocks from Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center, and found Evans with a gunshot wound. Evans, 19, died at the scene, police said. Detectives have not released suspect information or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. A Norfolk police spokesperson said the department would have no additional comment Friday. “Nate’s is a loss we are feeling deeply within our program. Faith and family are the foundations of our program. We value relationships first,” W&M coach Mike London said in a news release. “Our team has gathered together to support each other as we deal with the grief that comes from this tragedy. Additionally, we will do all we can to support and comfort Nate’s family and loved ones through this difficult time.” Evans starred at Lee-Davis High in Hanover County and

members and others close to him.” The Tribe began spring football practice March 16, and the team’s spring game is scheduled for April 13. Evans has not been involved in spring football, according to a W&M spokesman. The reason was not provided by W&M. According to W&M, Evans was interested in a career in public or global health and aspired to major in kinesiology. He was studying geology, American studies, film studies and history this semester. Athletics department leadership and coaches, as well as student-affairs staff, have been offering support to those closest to Evans, a school release noted. In a statement issued by Hanover Public Schools, LeeDavis football coach Ryan Turnage said, “Nathan was a tremendous player and a great teammate, and I was proud to be his coach. Nathan had a huge impact on the success of our football program. He was a special player that loved to compete, and his teammates looked up to him. He will always have a place in the Lee-Davis football family.” John Beebe for The Local According to Lee-Davis Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans (2) breaks through the Hanover defense for a touchdown in the Confederates’ 20-12 win on Principal Charles Stevens, the Oct. 23, 2015. Evans, a sophomore running back at William & Mary, was shot to death in Norfolk Thursday night. school will provide “extra supwas William & Mary’s leading played in nine games last sea- W&M President Katherine A. young man. I extend condo- port to our students and staff rusher in 2017 as a true fresh- son and gained 208 yards on Rowe said: “William & Mary lences and the deepest sympa- as they begin dealing with this grieves today the death of Nate thy on behalf of the community man. He gained 476 yards on 70 rushes. In a school statement, Evans, an immensely talented to Nate’s family, friends, team 119 carries that year. Evans see EVANS, pg. 25

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Confederate softball gets revenge on Royals By Rob Witham and Dave Lawrence For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – While on paper it was a rematch of the 2018 Virginia High School League Class 5 state softball semifinal won by Prince George in June, the rosters for both the Royals and the homestanding Lee-Davis Confederates had very different looks. One constant, however, was the presence of left-handed junior Savanah Henley in the circle for Lee-Davis. Striking out Rachel Blumenshine in the top of the first inning began a run of nine consecutive strikeouts for Henley, as the LeeDavis offense did its damage in the third inning for a 7-0 victory last Tuesday night in Mechanicsville. While Henley kept the Royals off the bases, Lee-Davis would score a run in each of the first two innings. Lauren Taylor began the first with a walk, stole two bases, then scored on a sacrifice fly by Madison McLaughlin. In the second, Karla Mehlbrech singled, advanced to third on a throwing error as Prince George tried to get the ball back into the infield, then cruised home when Carlee Harding singled into right-center field. Lee-Davis flexed its muscle in the third, thanks to a oneout triple from McLaughlin, who scored on a wild pitch. After Kirsten Lamb walked, third baseman Kylie Lamberth cranked a pitch over the left field fence for a two-run homer, and, suddenly, the lead was 5-0. Fans wondered how head coach Jackie Davis would replace the graduated offensive power from the likes of Logan Hawker, Sydney Guess and Jesse Gentry. Lamberth, who just missed a second home run with a sacrifice fly to deep left in the

fifth to plate McLaughlin again, helped give the Lee-Davis faithful a glimpse into their future. “I couldn’t have been more happy with the way Madison and Kylie hit the ball tonight,” Davis said. “The whole team, the last week I’ve been happy with their progress. We’re not where we need to be yet. We still have some growing to do.” Prince George’s best chance to score was aided, in part, by some Lee-Davis miscues in the sixth inning, including an error, a third strike-passed ball that put Alaysha McKnight aboard, and a Blumenshine ground ball to third that could have been a fielder’s choice save a decision to hold the ball a bit too long. The bases were loaded. Henley, who fanned 14 on the night, responded by retiring both Cameron Vohun and Kyla Nase, the heart of the Royals order, and the shutout was preserved. “They can’t get complacent, with a 7-0 lead, when Savanah throws as many strikeouts as she has,” Davis said of her defense. “They have to be ready to play defense on every pitch.” The then top-ranked Confederates continued a strong early season schedule the next day, traveling to No. 3 Cosby, where pitching dominated, save the third inning, when Lee-Davis (3-1) scored once, but the Titans scored twice, counting on the pitching of Taylor Norton for a 2-1 victory. It doesn’t get any easier, as the next game on the docket is a trip to archrival Atlee on Thursday evening. Davis doesn’t mind the early gauntlet. “Even Savanah, when she came off the field after the bases loaded situation, she said it was a good test for her,” Davis explained. “I think the more you put these kids in competitive games and test them, the better

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Above, Lee-Davis pitcher Savanah Henley held visiting Prince George to one hit, striking out 14 in the Confederates’ 7-0 win over the Royals on March 19. Right, Lee-Davis center fielder Jack Rice (30) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the Confederate baseball team’s 11-2 loss to visiting Prince George the same night.

we’re going to be in May. That’s Davis found the tables turned Tuesday when visiting Prince when it’s important.” George scored seven runs in the first inning en route to a 11-2 Baseball: Royals get jump thrashing of the Confederates. on C-feds The Royals amassed 12 hits MECHANICSVILLE – After winning its first two games by blowout margins Leesee REVENGE, pg. 25

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R-MC softball shocks top-ranked Marlins a seed as possible for the ODAC championship tournament, which is only a month away. That climb begins with the longest trip in the conference this weekend, with a doubleheader Saturday with Guilford in Greensboro, North Carolina, followed by a pair at Emory and Henry Sunday.

By Rob Witham and Dave Lawrence For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – After a 1-0 defeat in game one of their Old Dominion Athletic Conference softball doubleheader with unbeaten and two-time defending national champion Virginia Wesleyan Wednesday, Randolph-Macon head coach Kevin Proffitt had a simple message for his team: “What we said was we’re playing for a run until we get one, unless we go behind,” Proffitt said. “As long as there’s zeroes on the board, we’re playing for a run.” The Yellow Jackets did just that in the nightcap, and did better than a run, outscoring the top-ranked Marlins 5-1 for a split with the visitors. The motivation could have been, in part, the frustrations of the Yellow Jacket offense in the first game, stranding five baserunners in a game where starter Candace Whittemore (Patrick Henry) struck out four and scattered five hits, but surrendered a solo home run – the game winner – to Kaylah Duplain in the third inning the game winner. Duplain’s home run in the top of the third inning followed Randolph-Macon frustration in the bottom of the second. Maddie Stone doubled to the center-field fence, Sami Davidson walked. Stone advanced to third on a passed ball while Davidson stole second. But Virginia Wesleyan pitcher Hanna Hull struck out Kaitlyn Deeter and Sam Scifres to end the threat. Failing to take the lead first in game one, however, would prove to impact the start of game two. After Madi Rhoads set the Marlins down in order in the top of the first, Kerstin

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Randolph-Macon second baseman Maddie Stone (2) fires toward first base to get an out in the Yellow Jackets’ 5-1 victory over visiting Virginia Wesleyan Wednesday.

Roth sent a seeing-eye single between the first and second basemen into right field. Stone, who was deftly moved to second in the batting order for the nightcap, reached base on a sacrifice attempt via an error by Marlins starter Carla Hall. Whittemore then sacrificed both runners into scoring position with one out. Shortstop Savannah Wood stepped to the plate, capable of one swing to create a 3-0 lead. But the sign to the senior in the batter’s box was different, and the versatile Wood answered, laying down a perfect bunt on the squeeze play, Roth racing home to beat the throw. There was the run Proffitt was playing for. But he wasn’t done. “I’m going to go as hard as I can, and if the catcher’s in my way, then I’m going for it,” Roth said of her mindset knowing a squeeze play was coming.

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With Stone on third, Davidson sent a grounder to third baseman Julia Sinnett. When Sinnett threw to first, Stone took off, using her left hand to graze the plate on the slide home to beat the throw from first base. It was 2-0 Yellow Jackets as they took control of the game early. “The throw was coming from first, so I had to go really wide and just get my hand barely in there,” Stone explained. “I did my best to just sneak in.” The Marlins scored one run in the third, then the Yellow Jackets put the game away in the fifth, as Roth reached on an error, then scored on Stone’s second double of the day. Wood later singled, scoring Stone, then Davidson singled home Wood. In all, the Yellow Jackets collected eight hits off Hall, while Virginia Wesleyan made an uncharacteristic three

errors. When the win was clinched, there was no big celebration like the one following their game two win in last year’s doubleheader in Norfolk, ending Virginia Wesleyan’s 41-game winning streak. This year, they expected to win. “I told them in practice, I’m telling you now you have to play a good game to beat them. Well, they’re saying they have to play a good game to beat us,” Proffitt said. The Yellow Jackets weren’t able to stretch that momentum into the weekend as the surprise team early in the ODAC, Lynchburg, with just 10 hits on the day, swept a doubleheader from Randolph-Macon Saturday 4-1 and 7-2. Now 1-3 in conference and 11-6 overall, the team Proffitt calls “a work in progress” knows it has work to do if it wants to earn as high

Baseball: Marlins hold on for 6-4 win ASHLAND – No. 5 Randolph-Macon looked like it might mount a comeback after falling behind visiting Virginia Wesleyan 4-1 after five innings of their game at Estes Park Wednesday, but the Yellow Jackets gave up two runs in the top of the ninth to fall 6-4. Randolph-Macon lost despite its pitching staff recording 16 strikeouts – five each by starter Matt Nickles, who was tagged with the loss, and its first

two relievers, Tommy Barron and Patrick Solomita. The Yellow Jackets were hurt by what head coach calls “free 90s,” in this case six bases on balls – five by Nickles – and three errors. Despite the errors, only one of the Marlins’ runs was unearned. Shawn Nickles had the highlight of the day for Randolph-Macon’s offense, belting the game’s only home run. Zach Evans went 2-of-3 with a double and a run score and Ryan Duphorn was 2-of-5 with two RBI. Randolph-Macon swept a doubleheader with Bridgewater 15-5 and 12-4 Saturday, but closed out the weekend with a 7-3 loss to Tufts Sunday. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Longwood bound

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Lee-Davis softball player Lauren Taylor (seated, center) signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Longwood University in a ceremony at Lee-Davis High School on Feb. 6. She is joined by (clockwise, from left): her mother, Teresa Taylor; Jim Simpson; Lee-Davis head girls volleyball coach Kristy Porterfield; Lee-Davis principal Charles Stevens; Lee-Davis assistant softball coaches Cam Byers and Crystal Byers; Lee-Davis head softball coach Jackie Davis, travel softball coach Jason Ellis; Lee-Davis head track and field coach Neil Mathews; Lee-Davis athletic director Clyde Metzger; Lee-Davis junior varsity volleyball coach Kim Aldous; and her father, Lamont Jenkins.

Raider lacrosse sweeps Rapids By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MIDLOTHIAN – Atlee head girls lacrosse coach Christina Dobson will be the first to tell you the 2019 edition of the Raiders are, at this point, a far cry from the 2018 team that fell just short in the Class 5 state championship game. But with Kate Miller, Ashley Karn and Stella Harrison, the nucleus is there for yet another run, and, with their 19-5 victory Friday night over James River, Atlee remained unbeaten at 4-0. The record has been hard earned. “We got hit with the flu, plus injuries, and there’s a sickness going around they’ve kind of been rotating,” Dobson explained of her Raiders, a team that has yet to experience who they are at full strength.

That makes it challenging to get a team into the rhythm you know they are capable of keeping. In a 13-8 win over an improved Mills Godwin club the previous Monday, Dobson was watching errant passes out of the zone, an inability to push into the offense zone consistently, all the while just trying to keep the Raiders calm. Friday, after a wind and lightning delay which sent teams and fans scurrying for cover, the match began, ironically, as the sun reappeared low on the horizon, in a position which practically blinded the James River defense. The Atlee offense was aggressive from the first draw control, with Miller scoring twice in the first 2:01, part of a 5-0 run in the first five minutes which included goals from Karn and Reaghan Kolb. While the Raiders built a

12-1 halftime lead, it afforded Dobson and her staff the chance to observe improvements, continue to make adjustments, and see just where this young team stands after the first two weeks of the regular season. “A lot of girls got to gain a little bit of confidence in their play, but there are things that we need to take ownership of and accountability on, and that’s handling the ball. Our unforced errors have been an issue this year,” Dobson said. Despite a lack of practice time during the week, Dobson noted that she was happy to see many players taking strides forward. Kolb, Miller, Madeline Tomaszewski and Ariana Lanzo each had three goals in the victory, while Karn and Julia Freeman both scored twice. Of note, every player mentioned is either a sophomore

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Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans (2), surrounded by teammates, celebrates his touchdown against host Henrico in the Confederates’ 21-14 loss to the Warriors on Oct. 30, 2015.

incredibly sad loss.” At Lee-Davis, Evans was a three-year captain. He finished his career with more than 4,000 all-purpose yards and a schoolrecord 56 touchdowns. Evans ranks fifth in school history with 3,466 career rushing yards. He was named to the All-Metro football team his junior and senior years. Evans received permission to accelerate the completion of his final academic requirements at Lee-Davis, which enabled him to report to W&M in late May 2017. That year, he became the first W&M true freshman to play running back since Jonathan Grimes in 2008. In addition to leading W&M in rushing in 2017, Evans averaged 21 yards on 11 kick returns and made 20 receptions for 161 yards.

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Atlee’s Kate Miller (21) scores one of three goals to help Atlee build a 12-1 first-half lead en route to a 19-5 victory over James River Friday. The Raiders improved to 4-0 on the season.

half to lead Atlee (3-0) to a 13-5 triumph. Andrew Cook, Richard Hancock and Mason Walczak each scored twice for the Raiders. Walczak scored his 100th career goal in the victory. James River tied the match at two late in the first before Hancock’s first tally gave Atlee a 3-2 advantage. Cook’s first goal upped the lead to 5-2 with 6:25 In September 2017, Evans left in the first half, but the told the Richmond Times- Rapids’ defense stiffened, Atlee Dispatch, “I love this game and spent some time a man down, I never wanted to skip a beat. I wanted to see the field as early as possible, just because I don’t know how I would fare having Continued from pg. 23 to watch. It’s just the competitor in me that always wants to try and help. Whatever the situa- – six in the first inning in which tion is, my mindset is always, ‘I they took a 7-0 lead. The five can help.’” Confederate pitchers managed Evans, a 5-foot-10, just two strikeouts over the 190-pounder, orally com- seven innings of play. mitted to Navy, and then the It was a disappointing turn University of Richmond, before for a team that won its season signing with William & Mary. opener against Hermitage 11-1 A campus-wide memo- and its second game – against rial was planned on William Douglas Freeman – 11-0. & Mary’s football field at Zable “We had a good start to the Stadium for Monday after this year,” said Lee-Davis head baseedition went to press. ball coach Tyler Johnson. “This Norfolk police said there is a little disappointing because were no updates on the inves- the way we played is not who we tigation available as of the time are tonight. this edition went to press. “Prince George, they’re John O’Connor can be a solid team. They don’t beat reached at joconnor@timesdis- themselves. We kind of hurt patch.com. ourselves early in the game with or freshman. Harrison, also a sophomore, made three saves in goal for Atlee (4-0). In the nightcap of the varsity doubleheader, the Raider boys began to seize control of their match with James River in third period as Drew Miller tallied three goals in each

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and James River cut the deficit to two by halftime. The Raiders’ biggest stretch came in the third when Walczak scored the milestone goal, then, seconds later, Walker Everhart fired an assist to Miller for his fifth goal on the evening. It was then 8-3 with 9:01 left in the third, and the Rapids never recovered. Jackson Baitinger registered seven saves in goal for the Raiders.

some walks, and good teams are going to take advantage of that – and they did.” Prince George’s first baserunner, Quincy Sippio, reached on a walk. It did not help the Confederates that two of the Royals’ first-inning hits were home runs: a three-run shot by Michael Dolberry and a tworun shot by Caleb Russell. “This doesn’t really show who Lee-Davis is this year,” Johnson said. “The guys, we’ll be fine. We have a great group. They all get along. They all work hard. This is not going to define who Lee-Davis baseball is.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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YARD & ESTATE SALES 23227 Moving Sale - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, March 26th, 28th -30th, 10am-6pm daily, 7406 Griffin Avenue. Antiques, Collectibles, Large Screen TV, Furniture, Lawn Equipment, Aluminum Walk Boards, & Much More!

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 32nd scale Slot Cars, 30 in collection, excellent condition; 4-adjoining cemetery plots, Forest Lawn, will sell for $5,000. Call 804-746-7681

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Recruitment GENERAL Comfort Systems, Inc. in Ashland Va. is seeking HVAC /Sheet Metal Helpers for Full Time employment. Applicants must have good driving record and valid VA driver’s license. Helper experience is not required. Apply in person at 11081 Air Park Road Ashland, VA. 23005. Need full-time care giver, Mechanicsville No Agencies! Call 804-994-7339 Plant Order Puller - S a n d y ’ s Plants in Mechanicsville is hiring seasonal employees to work outside 40+ hours per week March through June pulling plant orders. Must have a strong work ethic. Drug test required. 804-746-7092

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Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA., is seeking a nursery worker for Sundays, 10:30 am 12:30 pm. Salary is $30.00 per week, paid monthly. The person in this position will be responsible for supervising approximately four children under the age of 5 years old. Call the office 804-746-4838 or email your resume to trinitychristianchurchd oc@comcast.net . Two references required (not a relative).

INSTALLATION & REPAIR Plumber Needed : 20 - 40 hours per week for service and repair. Must have at least 5 years experience. Must have Valid Driver’s License, be Responsible and the Ability to run own truck. Pay commensurate to experience. Call 804767-0979 for more information.

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TRANSPORTATION Part-Time: Seasonal Truck Driver with overtime opportunities, CDL, Drug Test, DMV Records required. Retired person welcomed. Please apply in person E.O.E. Aylett - 804-769-9200. Nutrien Ag Solutions.

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HAULING Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices. Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 JUNK /MULCH BED CLEANUP Available to trim scrubs & mulch flower beds along with cleaning junk from attics, basements, garages, hauling brush piles, & appliances. 804-514-2938

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Legal Notices ABC LICENSES TAP26 LLC, trading as Tap26, 11126 Air Park Rd. Suite E, Ashland, Hanover, Virginia 23005. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Beer Wholesale License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Jon M. Lintvet, President NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200.

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25 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in hand-harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables in Hanover County, Virginia, for Kirby Farms, LLC with work beginning on or about 05/04/2019 and ending on or about 11/22/2019. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $12.25 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to Crater Career Center, 22 West Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803, (804) 862-6155, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #VA1604869. EOE. H-300-19062-911468.

A-1-19, LEONARD ZANNIN Request(s) a Variance from Section 26-257(c)(2) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. The request is for an 8 foot variance to permit a 10 foot wide two-way traffic access width for a commercial dog kennel and training facility. The request is made for GPIN 8764-02-9621, consisting of approximately 19.66 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, located on the east line of Westwood Road (State Route 619), south of its intersection with Cattail Run Drive (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor A-2-19, OLD CHURCH HOMES, INC Request(s) a Variance from Section 26-26. 1.(b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. The request is for 50 foot front yard variance to permit a building lot to have a front yard setback of 50 feet from the ultimate right-of-way, as designated on the Major Thoroughfare Plan, 2017. The request is made for GPIN 7890-40-7138, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, consisting of approximately 0.518 acre, located on the North line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) east of its intersection with Leonard Lane (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam

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Summer opportunities fair set Saturday at Life Church Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- Looking for a summer job, internship, or volunteer opportunity? Students and graduates, ages 14 to 24, are invited to attend the Hanover InspireYouth@ Work Summer Opportunities Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at Life Church at 8378 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. The InspireYouth@Work

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featured are: small appliances, dishes, toys, and clothing for the entire family. Vendor tables also are available for rent. For table rental information, contact the church office at 804-730-1348. All proceeds from this event with support the church’s 2019 Women’s Day Celebration.

Wednesday, April 27 The semi-annual 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

Summer Opportunities Fair connects young people living in Hanover with local businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations looking for summer help. Pick up helpful tips for job-hunting in workshops that include interviewing skills and resume writing. Admission is free of charge. Attendees will discover numerous summer opportunities. Previous employers space, call 804-746-4838. The fee is $15 for one and $25 for two. Vendors also are welcome to participate. Set-up begins at 6:30 a.m. Food will be sold.

Saturday, May 4 Laurel Meadow Elementary School will host its annual LMES 5K and Color Splash 1 Mile Dash. To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/ VA/Mechanicsville/LMES5k. If you are registering for a family of four online, scroll down on the registration page until you see the multi-family discount. If you are registering for a family of five or more, ask your child’s teacher for a

Friends of Atlee Library to hold Book Sale Friday and Saturday

include Applebee’s, Army Recruiting, HomeGoods, Four Points Sheraton, Kings Dominion, Publix Supermarkets, Red Lobster, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia Job Corps, Quality Moving Services, Walmart, VCU Health Sciences Pipeline, and the YMCA of Greater Richmond. For more information, or to register for the Hanover InspireYouth@Work Summer Opportunities Fair, visit inspireyouthatwork.net. paper copy. For more information, email laurelmeadow5k@ gmail.com.

Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 Third Union Baptist Church at 452 Walkerton Rd. in King William County will celebrate its 150th Church Anniversary, with a two-day event that will begin with a banquet at 5:30 p.m. at the King William Ruritan Club at 156 Ruritan Lane in King William County. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children 5 to 12 years old. The fee will include a meal. Guest preacher for the banquet will

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Friends of the Atlee Library will sponsor a Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Many categories will be available for every age. There will be children’s, adult fiction, historical, cooking, and crafts. All are conveniently sorted, Hardback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Paperbacks are 50 cents. be the Rev. Dr. Leo Whitaker, the executive minister of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. On Sunday, May 19, the celebration will continue with the 11 a.m. worship service. Rev. Dr. Wilbert D. Talley, pastor of the host church, will deliver the morning message. The theme for this very special occasion is “He has been with us from the beginning, we’ve got a testimony,” with the scripture reference coming from John 15:27. For a banquet ticket, contact the church office at 804-769-3123.

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A grocery bag may be filled for $5 on Saturday. A Preview Sale is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, for Contributors Only. To become a Contributor, pay $10 or more at the door. You also may visit the Friends Book Corner Shop any day of the week in the Atlee Library. Books, DVDs, and CDs are always changing. A Food Drive for MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions) also will be held during the sale.

Attendees are encouraged to bring any nonperishable food items, cleaning supplies, or toiletries. There also will be a raffle of a small quilt and Jane Austen collection of books with tickets for each item priced at $1, which you may be purchased at the Book Sale. The drawing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. You do not have to be present to win. All proceeds from the Book Sale and Raffle directly benefit the library and its programs.

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.

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.

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

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 has a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.

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Waterfront! Way below assessed value! This is the perfect 2nd home or will make a great place to live permanently! Dock your boat or jet skis in your own dock just minutes from the Potomac River and with access to the Chesapeake Bay! This home offers 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor and 2 baths! The upstairs features a huge suite with a full bath (could be easily a 5th bedroom). There is a spacious great room with fireplace! The open plan also has a kitchen with a large nook or Florida room which is great for relaxing or enjoying the view! There is a 2 car attached garage. All appliances convey! If the electricity should go off, your Guardian generator will automatically kick on, as it is served by an in-ground propane tank! Don’t miss this one! It has been freshly painted and has new carpet! Ready for you to take possession and enjoy the River Lifestyle! $399,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Get prepared for summer camp season ummer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends. Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children without their parents for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activities. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United

States attend camp. America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps. Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda. Attend an orientation seminar. Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp

employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience.

Fill out the enrollment package completely Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses.

Establish payment schedules Summer camps vary in

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

Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter. Such preparation can prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities.

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

Keep children in the loop Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp. Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive. - Metro Creative

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Spur kids’ interest in the arts rt can enrich the lives of people young and old, male and female. The arts can introduce adults and children to different cultures and traditions, while also helping them to develop more fully as human beings. While some may feel the benefits of the arts cannot be measured, the nonprofit organization Americans for the Arts notes that kids who are involved in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than kids who are not involved in the arts. And though mathematics and science may not be the first thing people associate with the arts, kids involved in the arts are four times more likely to participate in math and science fairs than kids who are not involved in the arts. Parents can do a lot to make art a bigger part of their kids’ lives. The following are some simple ways parents can bring more art into their kids’ lives, courtesy of Americans for the Arts.

Join in the fun Parents can make art more fun for kids by playing music around the house and singing and dancing alongside their youngsters. In addition, read a book to or with your children and join in when they pursue other artistic endeavors, such as drawing or painting.

Find local events Many school districts have slashed their arts budgets in recent years, but parents can still find local arts events for kids in their communities. Peruse the local newspaper and other community-based

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periodicals for cultural events for kids. Support local theater groups by attending performances with your children and explaining to them that the performers live in the community just like they do.

Pitch in with local arts organizations. Local arts organizations typically rely on donations and volunteers to support their programs. Parents who want to instill a love of the arts in their children can help local organizations’ fundraising efforts and even volunteer their time if the opportunity presents itself. If possible, take kids along when volunteering so they can get some firsthand experience with the arts.

Encourage kids’ artistic pursuits Some kids may decide to pursue artistic endeavors on their own, and parents can encourage such pursuits. Celebrate kids’ participation in arts-based activities in school and in the community, recognizing their hard work in the same way you would acknowledge their successes in the classroom and in sports. The arts can benefit youngsters in various ways, but it’s often up to parents to instill a love of the arts in their children. - Metro Creative

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How parents can help children make friends ocial connections are important for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and development. Some children have a hard time fitting in and making friends, and these kids may just need a little extra help fostering friendships. According to the resource Parenting Science, decades of research indicates that parents play a key role in teaching children how to make friends. But some parents may be concerned before they need to be. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and author, says that parents begin to be concerned about whether their kids are making friends before it becomes an issue for the children. Psychologist Fred Frankel, author of the book, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Friends Forever: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make and Keep Good Friends,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; say girls may have a harder time making friends because of

the cliques that can form among young girls. Children often become conscious about friends around age seven, say experts. Both sexes can struggle making friends between elementary and junior high because of the many changes, including puberty, that occur during this period in their lives. The following are some ways parents and other caregivers can help youngsters to make friends more readily. Invite friends over and be a good host

difficulty greeting others Parents can help kids practice making eye contact, smiling, engaging in conversation, and other techniques as they are applicable to the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation and personality.

Parents can be friends.

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Children can initiate social opportunities through their parents The play date is a great way to introduce kids to other children in a comfortable setting. Parents can help model good host/hostess behavior, which includes putting guests before oneself and paying attention to

friends being entertained.

Try role-playing. Shy kids may have

Sometimes childhood friendships develop when kids are brought together through their own parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; friendships. This can be helpful if everyone gets along. But parents should not force the situation or sacrifice their own relationships if their children and their friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children no

longer get along.

Be supportive but not too involved Children need to learn to find their own way. Parents can be a sounding board, but they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meddle too much. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendships that are seemingly on the rocks may rebound the next day. So long as bullying or hurtful behavior is not present, letting kids work things out is often the best bet. Parents can help their children make friends by setting up social opportunities and being good role models. - Metro Creative

Find fun activities Kids often make friends when socializing with other kids who share common interests. Parents can facilitate this by signing children up for sports teams, clubs or taking them to play groups.

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6 things to know about pitching a tent amping provides the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature and disconnect from the daily grind. Camping is a timeless tradition forged by cooking over portable stoves, foregoing indoor plumbing and sleeping under the stars. A 2015 survey from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) said camping attracts people looking for an opportunity to explore the many wonders of the environment. The great outdoors affords people an opportunity to recharge in the peace and quiet of natural surroundings. Results from the 2017 North American Camping Report found an increasing number of people say they plan to camp more, and camping is helping to add more balance to a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Currently, 75 million households in the United States include active campers. Households in western Canada are likely to go camping, and data from Statistics Canada points out that camping rates increase with income. Although there are many ways to camp, tents are often key components of camping trips. Learning to pitch a tent correctly is an important part

of successful camping. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to become a tent-pitching pro.

Purchase a freestanding tent While there are many variations to tent designs and ultralight backpackers may prefer a tarp or another nonfreestanding device, tents that are able to stand on their own are easier to set up. Many tent designs have two poles and fabric that creates a dome shape and are relatively easy and straightforward to set up in just a few minutes.

Practice at home Before arriving at the campsite, learn to recognize the parts and instructions for your particular tent. Make sure all equipment is present and in working order.

Buy a footprint Many tent floors are sturdy, but campers can always use a little extra protection against the ground. Footprints are essentially a tarp that fits underneath the floor of the tent as an extra layer of protection, advises REI. They should be slightly smaller than the area of the tent.

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Scope out the tent location Avoid sites littered with sticks, stones, roots, or branches. Stay away from low-lying areas that may get soggy in rain storms. Look for natural windbreaks, and place the tent so the side that has the strongest pole structure is facing the wind.

Make it a team effort. Enlist a helper or two to set up the tent. Ensure all zippers are closed when erecting the tent. Try to push poles through openings instead of pulling on them. Allow for some wiggle room when extending the poles. Guylines should follow the seams of the tent where possible, and lines should be pegged down back to front. Guylines help keep tents sturdy and also keep a rainfly away from the tent body to minimize leakage, according to the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Use daylight to your advantage Set up the tent while it is light outside, and outfit it with anything that will be needed in the middle of the night, such as a lantern and other gear. Camping is easier when people can erect a tent swiftly and accurately. - Metro

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