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Phillips and Brown lead PHHS as valedictorian and salutatorian

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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SHLAND -- Grace Elizabeth Phillips, with a grade point average of 4.78378, leads the 2019 Class of Patrick Henry High School as valedictorian. Salutatorian is Samuel Brown, who follows with a 4.722 GPA. Commencement ceremonies for PHHS will get underway at 8:30 a.m. on GRACE PHILLIPS Patrick Henry 8:30 a.m.

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Grace is the daughter of Stephen and Nicole Phillips of Beaverdam.

At Patrick Henry, she has served as class president, president of the National Beta Club, vice president of

the National Honor Society, and president of the Science National Honor Society.

She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, 7th UP, and SODA. She also served as past president of the Latin Club.

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She was a coach for the All Star Basketball team.

Grace founded the Meadowgate Alpacas Therapy Animal Program.

In her community, she also has been involved with Empower RVA Teens as a youth leader/facilitator, volunteer for the Richmond Youth Philanthropy Program, volunteer for Greater Richmond HandsON, volunteer for Miracles in Motion, and a buddy for Night to Shine.

She plans to attend the College of William and Mary where she will study Biochemistry and International Diplomacy.

In looking back over her high school years, Grace said, “I could not be more grateful to the community of people who have surrounded see PHHS, pg. 10

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A wreath is placed during the Memorial Day ceremony at the marker at the Hanover Veterans Memorial.

Ceremony honors those serving and those who served HANOVER -- All are invited to honor the veterans who gave their lives defending our country and those who are currently serving our military to insure our freedom by attending a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at Hanover Wayside Park, on U.S. 301 about a mile north of Hanover High School. see CEREMONY, pg. 4

TLEE – As the June 11 Primary approaches, Angela Kelly-Wiecek has announced she is seeking another term on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

She has represented the Chickahominy District for eight years, and said she has made analysis-based decision making, citizen engagement, and open communications the focus of her conKELLY-WIECEK stituent service.

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- Washington Henry Elementary School recently held a community 5K, with about 80 entries for the 5K and 80 for the kids’ fun run (¼-mile).

Awards were given for the top three male and female finishers. Randy Mudd (46) took First Place Male, followed by Daniel Mudd (14) Second Place Male, and Matthew Worland (28) Third Place Male.

Top female finishers were Teagan Gilhooly (10) First Place; Mary Verasin (38) Second Place; and Courtney

14 COMMUNITY Emma Wooten named Miss Hanover Abilities.

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The top finishers are shown with Lisa Thompson, Washington Henry Elementary School principal, and Sarah Pike, assistant principal. Randy Mudd, #980, was the First Place Male finisher, while Teagan Gilhooly, #906, captured the title of First Place Female finisher. Second Place Female finisher was Mary Verasin, #964.

Mudd (14) Third Place.

Special thanks were extended to members of the Race Committee: Frank Gilhooly, race director, and

members Evan Bryant, Erin Hill, Beth Mayo, Michelle Gilhooly, Trish Muoio, Candace Hinkel and Katie Long.

AL Post 175 to sponsor Community Breakfast Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville.

Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice.

The cost is $8 per person. see POST 175, pg. 4

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Absentee voting for June primaries available HANOVER – Absentee voting for the June 11 Republican and Democratic Party primary elections is available.

Only the qualified voters registered in the 12th Senate District, Beaverdam, Chickahominy, Cold Harbor or Mechanicsville Magisterial Districts may vote absentee inperson at the voter registration office in the Wickham Building at 7497 County Complex Rd. in Hanover or vote absentee by mail.

Registered voters must meet one of the 20 eligibility

requirements to vote absentee.

The list of requirements can be found on the Virginia Absentee Ballot Application or at vote.virginia.gov.

Virginia citizens who wish to vote absentee must be registered to vote.

Citizens can register to vote online or by submitting a completed voter registration application to the voter registration office.

The last day to register or update personal information to vote in the June 11 primary elections was Monday, May 20.

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or postmarked by that date.

In-person absentee voting is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, in the voter registration office.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 4.

Apply as early as possible to avoid delays in mail delivery.

Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received in the office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can request an absentee ballot online at vote.

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Voters also can find information about the upcoming election and check their registration status on the site.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Circle, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

April 16

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12200 block of Darbys Road, Doswell.

Petit larceny building, obtaining money, etc., by false pretense, was reported in the 14200 block of Smith Field Lane, Beaverdam.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 16000 block of Coatesville Road, Beaverdam.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 13200 block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 7200 block of Brandy Hill Drive/Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

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

Threats or death or bodily injury letter or electronic means was reported in the 6000 block of Gibbsdown Place, Mechanicsville.

was reported in the 8000 block of Dominion Park Drive/Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville.

reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

April 15

Simple assault was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to was reported in the 9200 block of Howard Drive, Mechanicsville.

April 17

Larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 8200 block of Carneal Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was

Simple assault was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance

Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 15400 block of Bourne Road/Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Simple assault was reported in the 13000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance Schedule I and II was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7300 block of Penrith Drive, Mechanicsville.

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CEREMONY Continued from pg. 1

Guest speaker will be Robert L. Fitzgerald I. retired U. S. Army veteran and Gold Star Father.

American Legion Post 175 and VFW Post 9808 will lead in the laying of the Memorial Wreath. Veterans of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will perform the Rifle Salute.

Jim Kickler, Hanover County Veterans Memorial Committee chairperson, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Taps will be performed by the Hanover Concert Band.

Memorial and honorary pavers will be available for purchase at a discounted cost of

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Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community.

Youth programs include

$75 if purchased at the event.

Dedicated in 2007, the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial honors Hanover military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in hostile action from World War I to the present day, and those who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.

Parking will be available on the site.

For more information about this ceremony or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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School board considers solar options to save money

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

Jim Ridolphi for The Local

Seth Herman, a representative of Sun Tribe Solar, addressed the Hanover County School Board on Tuesday, May 14, about a proposal that may save $10 million in electricity over the course of 30 years.

ASHLAND -- Hanover County School Board members are scheduled to consider a power-to-purchase agreement with Sun Tribe Solar that could potentially save $10 million in electricity costs during the 30-year life of the contract.

The proposal being considered would place solar panels at eight county schools, either in roof-mounted arrangements or ground-based collectors.

Board representatives took Circle, Mechanicsville.

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Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8800 block of Thorneshire

SUPERVISOR Continued from pg. 1

these last eight years to ensure that any growth that must come to Hanover is high quality, provides amenities, and respects our rural heritage.

This often means reducing density and negotiating developer provided road improvements, “said Kelly-Wiecek. “I championed an initiative to reduce the allowable suburban density while maintaining our requirement that all new neighborhoods have a minimum of 20% open space.”

The Chickahominy District is one of three in the county entirely in the Suburban Services Area -- marked by access to public utilities and served by major road networks -- and designated for suburban resi-

a tour of a Middlesex campus serviced by Sun Tribe earlier this month and came away impressed with the operation and its potential long-term savings.

Seth Herman of Sun Tribe presented some highlights of the potential plan and its benefits at last week’s regular school board meeting.

“This is an opportunity to provide electricity to you at a rate cheaper than you are currently paying,” Herman said.

“It’s a way for the system to

save $100,000 in year one by purchasing electricity from Sun Tribe Solar, with cumulative lifetime savings of over $10 million.”

Sun Tribe, according to Herman, is the largest solar power provider in the state and is currently in relationships with communities like Henrico and Fairfax.

The key element of this plan is the power-to-purchase agreement that works like this: HCPS will receive two

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 3100 block of Westwood Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 16400 block of MLC Lane, Rockville.

dential and commercial uses.

Hanover is 80% rural and, per the Comprehensive Plan, will remain so for the next 30 years.

Hanover maintains an average 1.4% growth rate, which Kelly-Wiecek said is very low but healthy in terms of maintaining a healthy business climate.

“We’ve developed a reputation as a business-friendly county with an outstanding workforce and award-winning law enforcement.”

She opposed the elimination of cash proffers in 2012, and helped restore $15 million in “sliding scale” transportation proffers in 2013.

As Legislative Committee chair, she fought the 2016 Proffer Legislation in the General Assembly.

She also listed restoring

funds for the Atlee Library, passing the “Active Living Chapter” to improve amenities in future developments and provide connectivity in future developments, Phase 1 Atlee Station Road widening, and working with the school board to initiate the school technology/device program among her accomplishments.

“We delivered a balanced budget every year without raising taxes. Property values are up and Hanover remains in excellent financial shape as one of the smallest counties in the nation with a AAA bond rating,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

She hosts a budget town hall meeting every year, as well as “A Positive Vision for Hanover” to engage citizens on long-term plans for landuse and growth. As board chair in 2017, she published

see SOLAR, pg. 5

the County Checkbook online to show residents how tax dollars are being used.

She said she focuses on public safety, education, and state-mandated human services.

Raised in Central Virginia, Kelly-Wiecek is a 21-year resident of Hanover County.

She has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree from Averett University and graduated from the Hanover County’s Citizens Planning Academy.

With 25 years of communications and public relations experience in private industry and manufacturing, she is self-employed as an industrial marketing consultant.

Kelly-Wiecek and her husband Paul are the parents of an Atlee High School student.

SOLAR Continued from pg. 4

electricity bills a month, one from Sun Tribe and one from Dominion. Any excess electricity produced in the most active (sunny) months from the system would be sold to Dominion and the benefits credited to HCPS. Traditionally, electricity rates increase about 3% a year, but this plan locks the price paid by HCPS at a onetime rate.

“You receive the benefits by purchasing electricity at 2019 rates in years 2030, 2040, etc.,”

Herman said.

With government incentives for pilot programs and the purchase of solar panels, Herman said systems across the state are scrambling to take advantage of the current environment.

The rate suggested in the contract is 8.7 cents per kilowatt, 17% less than the rate the system is currently paying.

There is no capital outlay for HCPS and Sun Tribe owns and is responsible for maintaining the system.

“We cover all expenses for this,” he said. “There’s absolutely no cost to the district.”

If the system produces less than anticipated, and the Dominion bill increases, Sun Tribe would reimburse for those shortfalls.

“What we’re offering here is cheaper electricity. You want the system to produce 100% of your demand,” Herman said.

They also strive to produce 100% of their projections in order for them to pay the debt associated with installing the system. “We have an obligation to repay debt we invested in this system by the electricity you are purchasing from us,” he said.

The systems are monitored

to ensure 100% production.

“Is there flexibility in the length of the proposal?” asked vice chair Roger Bourassa, Mechanicsville District.

Although the number presented relied on a 30-year plan, a 20-year option also is available and board members asked to see numbers for that option.

Basically, the shorter the term of the contract, less are the savings. But even with the shortened terms, the savings are significant.

The cost per kilowatt hour would be higher under a shortened plan.

Terry Stone, assistant superintendent for Finance, presented savings associated with the differing time scenarios.

“When you go to 20 years, the savings is $4.5 million,” Stone said. “They have to recover their costs in a shorter period of time. Their goal is to produce as much energy as they can and sell us as much as they can to ensure that they are also profitable.”

The contract also contains an escape clause allowing the school system to withdraw from the arrangement at any time during the life of the con-

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LETTERS

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Congratulations to county’s top students

Remember to always honor ‘The Patch’

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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arpe diem! Having studied Spanish for three years, that is one of the few Latin phrases with which I am familiar. Seize the day!

Today we launch our four-part series recognizing the honor graduates representing Hanover County Public Schools’ four high schools: Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry.

Starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, members of the Class of 2019 will receive their diplomas in the E.J. Wade Arena of the VCU Stuart Siegel Center at 1200 W. Broad St. in Richmond. The day begins with Patrick Henry

and continues with Atlee at noon, Lee-Davis at 3:30 p.m., and Hanover at 7 p.m.

We’re always pleased to share the stories of those students who lead their class as valedictorian and salutatorian.

We appreciate the efforts of Chris R. Whitley, HCPS public information officer, in coordinating our coverage, which includes the big day itself.

The futures these extraordinary students plan for are impressive as they prove how they achieved their grade point average status and honors through their work in the classroom, as officers and members of school organizations, and contributions to their communities.

Motivated and ambitious are obvious words to describe them, but their successes prove much

more as the next chapter of their lives begins.

Their dedication and commitment to their own educations, as well as tutoring and mentoring other students, epitomizes the praise heaped upon our county school division.

While teachers inspire, so do student leaders -- and these honor graduates certainly merit the accolades and accomplishments they are sharing within these pages today through June 12.

This is the day when we offer our “Congratulations!” to the valedictorians and salutatorians. Thank you for exemplifying what students can and should be as they map out their lives’ direction.

Be proud. Enjoy your day. Look ahead. Seize the day!

The story of a mother’s love is one that endures

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist As I entered the gates at Fort Lee, I had a feeling of uncertainty, the type you get when you are preparing to do something that you really don’t want to.

I was interviewing a soldier who was retiring after a storied career as a medic in the U.S. Army, and I anticipated a long narrative of battlefield memories and stories of survival.

And this guy had seen all of those things, but he was much too humble to mention any of them as we talked about his many tours of duty. He had seen men die in his arms, and suffered through some unthinkable horrors in unspeakable situations.

“When they know they are not going to make it, they call for their mothers,” he said, wiping a tear from his eye. “Their mother?” I replied with some surprise.

He explained that, in that moment

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of total despair and surrender, battle-hardened heroes call for the one person that had cared for and healed them so many times in the past.

That interview took place more than two decades ago when I worked at The Hopewell News, but the soft-spoken medic’s words have stuck with me.

They resound with more intensity each year as Mother’s Day approaches, and we offer thanks and appreciation for the many sacrifices made by the ones who bore us.

My mother was forced into a dual role early in my life. When my father died at a young age leaving two small children and a-stay-at-home mom behind, she must have felt like the weight of the world had descended on her.

She didn’t shrink in the face of such an enormous challenge, and never shied from her mission to raise us the way my father would have wanted.

She was more familiar with the see LOVE, pg. 8

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It might only be a piece of cloth with different colored threads but it is an important piece of cloth with a very deep meaning and heritage.

I notice different patches on different uniforms and clothing and one particular one is on the uniforms of “Hanover’s Finest”.

How often have I heard our deputies say, “Remember The Patch”.

Remember the patch because it represents service, it represents caring, it represents character.

Each of us has a “patch” whether it is visible or not. We represent it by our words and deeds. It represents our character, it represents our family and the place we work.

When we say “I work for so and so”, we have a patch that we are obligated to respect regardless of our employment. When we fail to “honor the patch” we bring dishonor to ourselves, our family, our place of employment and our community.

Let’s us have the character to live a life of honesty, a life of commitment to helping others in need, a commitment to using today to make tomorrow better for the world.

Yes, Hanover’s Finest, how much better off Hanover County would be if we all followed your example.

“Remember the patch and always honor it.”

Dan Johnson Montpelier

Let’s all get together to solve mess in DC. Maybe everyone (Democrats and Republicans) and even us Independents in Hanover County could write our President and sugsee LETTERS, pg. 8

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On April 8, 2019, Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. (“VNG” or “Company”) filed an application (“Application”) with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) pursuant to § 56-603 et seq. of Chapter 26 of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia, the Steps to Advance Virginia’s Energy Plan (“SAVE”) Act, and 5 VAC 5-20-80 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Company filed this request pursuant to the SAVE Act, seeking approval to implement a SAVE plan (“Plan”) and an associated rider (SAVE “Rider” or “Rider”) (collectively referred to herein as “ SAVE Phase 3”), to recover the necessary costs associated with the implementation of the Plan. The Company’s proposed SAVE Phase 3 Plan contains amendments to items previously approved under its currently effective SAVE Plan (“SAVE Phase 2”), along with additional expenditures for improvements that were developed through the Company’s distribution integrity management program process that occurred post SAVE Phase 2 approval. The Company states that the SAVE Phase 3 Plan is designed to facilitate the cumulative replacement of approximately $370 million of eligible natural gas infrastructure through the year 2024, with the SAVE Rider commencing September 1, 2019. Included in this replacement schedule are: Aldyl-A and other plastic pipe installed prior to 1985, cast and wrought iron main, bare and ineffectively coated steel mains installed prior to 1971, bare and ineffectively coated steel service lines installed prior to 1971, and copper.

VNG’s 2019 SAVE Phase 3 Rider will consist of two factors: (1) an Annual SAVE Factor (“ASF”), to become effective with the first billing cycle in September 2019; and (2) a SAVE Actual Cost Adjustment (“SACA”) that will include any over- or under-recovered revenue from the prior year’s ASF and be adjusted for the carrying cost on the over- or under-recovered position. Per the Company, the SACA will also include a crediting mechanism that ensures SAVE Phase 3 eligible costs remain “…separate from and in addition to all other costs VNG is permitted to recover…”

The Company states that its SAVE Phase 3 eligible plan investment will have a six-year term, with a 2019 currently- approved Plan increase from $35 million to $40 million, and Plan extension for an additional five years, until 2024. In addition, proposed investments are requested in the amounts of $50 million in 2020, $60 million in 2021, and $70 million in 20222024, for a total six-year capped investment of $370 million. The Company has requested the Commission grant “…up to a $6 million variance in 2019, $8 million variance in 2020, a $9 million variance in 2021, and a $10 million variance in each year from 2022-2024, with a total program variance of up to $10 million.”

Per VNG, the SAVE Phase 3 Plan and Rider will increase customers’ bills through a monthly fixed fee (which varies by rate schedule) with residential customers paying $2.68 per month (2019-2020). Each year’s total revenue requirement will be allocated on a prospective basis, which VNG states will “…ensure customers of declining or growing rate schedules do not bear proportionately more or less of the overall revenue burden…”

TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents and may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents.

The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application and supporting exhibits for the details of these proposals.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Comment that, among other things, directed the Company to provide notice to the public and provided interested persons an opportunity to comment on the Company’s Application.

The public version of the Company’s Application, as well as the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment, may be obtained at no charge by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, and Andrea D. Gardner, Esquire, McGuire Woods, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219-3916. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means.

Copies of the public version of the Application and other documents filed in this case are also available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case.

On or before June 14, 2019, interested persons desiring to participate as a respondent in this proceeding shall file an original and fifteen (15) copies of a notice of participation as a respondent pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice of participation shall be filed with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above or filed electronically by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. The notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00061, and copies thereof shall simultaneously be served on counsel for the Company.

On or before June 14, 2019, any interested person may request that the Commission convene a hearing in this matter by filing a request for hearing with the Clerk of the Commission. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the request for hearing shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, at the address set forth above. Requests for a hearing shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00061 and shall include: (i) a precise statement of the filing party’s interest in the proceeding; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; (iii) a statement of the legal basis for such action; and (iv) a precise statement why a hearing should be conducted in this matter.

On or before July 12, 2019, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file written comments on the Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before July 12, 2019, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case.

Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00061.

A copy of any written comments and requests for hearing shall simultaneously be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above.

The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above.

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Yvonne Gibney said one should be available in about two weeks.

“I think we are very close,” Gibney said.

Superintendent Michael Gill said other systems are considering similar arrangements

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needs of my sister, and attending dance recitals or school plays to see her perform seemed much more comfortable than attending a Boy Scout function or Little League game with me.

I can recall many functions where boys showed up with their fathers, and I arrived accompanied by my mother.

Even more challenging was fielding questions from a young boy searching for answers in a world that seemed confusing after my father died.

Queries most times reserved for man-to-man discussions were routine questions, and the answers most guys got from their fathers I received from my mother.

She also provided that swift kick in the rear end that boys often need, often tempered with the soothing shoulder that only a mother can provide.

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gest that he use his powers and be the good MAGA (Make

and there is a limited amount of availability so, “time is somewhat of the essence so we hope to gain some direction from the board tonight.”

The item appeared on the discussion portion of the agenda last week, but will reappear as an action item at the June meeting.

Axselle said he would like

to see finalized documents before making a final decision.

“What we’ve seen here tonight looks good,” he said.

“I just want to make sure we have the final numbers before we say yes,” he added.

The board will receive the full contract for their inspection prior to next month’s meeting.

On her final day on this earth, I hurried to the bakery to get my sister a birthday cake on my way to the hospital. Somehow, every minute seemed important, and the long line of customers moved more slowly than usual.

When I arrived at my mother’s bedside, my sister rushed up to me and said, “She’s been asking for you.”

I grasped her hand as she tried to speak. “Don’t try to talk, just relax.”

Now, I’ve often wondered what those final words might have been, but I have a confident hunch it might have been a final lesson in life, one thing maybe she had forgotten to instill in all those years of single parenting.

With enormous effort, she took her other hand and placed it on top of mine, and looked at me and smiled.

Minutes later, she was gone.

As I sat in that hospital

room beside her bed long after she had left this earth, I looked at the woman who had been both mother and father to me and thought of the sacrifices, the selfless hours, the uncomfortable moments associated with raising a teenage boy and the infinite amount of patience displayed by this amazing mother who taught me how to be a man.

The words of that medic have never left me, and, somehow, it seems totally fitting that the first face in a man’s life is also the last one he seeks when the end comes.

It’s also the reason we pay homage to the women who raised us on this important day of recognition. Simply put, it’s called a Mother’s Love.

And when those last minutes of life come to us all, we’ll probably be no different from those brave men on the battlefield and call out for our mothers.

Chances are, she’ll be there.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DAVID LIPSCOMBE David E. Lipscombe, 89, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. Lipscombe and Mary Archer Lipscombe; five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Bernice Perrin Lipscombe; and a sister, Mary Virginia Penuel; six children, daughter, Malinda, sons, Dave (Suzanne), Mark (Tracey), Barry (Deniese), Keith (Chris) and Troy (Brooke); 13 grandchildren, Ashley (Michael), Cynthia, Davis (LauRae), Lawson, Max, Sierra, Spencer (Mady), Simon, Sage, Case, Gage, Perrin and Rivers; four great-grandchildren, Aeron, Isabelle, Asher and Lillian.

David served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean

War and was of Lipscombe which is still today. He had

the co-owner Service, Inc., in operation many talents.

His curious mind l e d him to numerous hobb i e s , including antique GOULDIN c l o c k restoration, collecting Shelby Mustangs (a Ford man through and through) and antique toys, including pedal tractors. If ever asked about any of his interests, there was

never a short conversation.

David attended Gethsemane Church of Christ for 89 years and especially enjoyed his role as door greeter, which gave him the opportunity to teach the art of a proper handshake.

His father served as the minister at Gethsemane Church for 35 years. Visitation for family and friends, with a memorial service to follow, was on Thursday, May 16, 2019, 10 a.m. at Gethsemane Church of Christ, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike. A private burial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the church building fund.

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Running at-large laws in county apply until June 30 HANOVER -- Every year, from April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed.

The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it is extended to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1-June 30 time frame.

Any dogs caught running off their owner’s property will be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued.

Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved.

If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-365-6140. Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7.

For more information about Hanover County’s running atlarge laws, call Animal Control at 365-6485.

Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any time of year without a current county license tag affixed to their collar.

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

Discount for Virginians riding Amtrak within state RICHMOND - Beginning Tuesday, April 30, the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is rolling out the Virginia Anytime Fare allowing Virginians to receive 15% off Amtrak travel within Virginia and Washington D.C. Customers will be able to book any time, on any Northeast Regional train, using the promo code V552. The Northeast Regional provides daily service within Virginia originating from Norfolk, Newport News, Richmond, and Roanoke.

This new in-state discount

reinforces DRPT’s mission to facilitate and improve mobility of its citizens.

“The Commonwealth is proud to offer the Virginia Anytime Fare to our passenger rail customers in Virginia,” said DRPT Director Jennifer Mitchell.

“We know how much our citizens enjoy taking the train, which is why creating a discount solely for Virginians and rewarding train travel within the state is important to DRPT. This discount is for Virginia. From Virginia.”

With the new Virginia

Anytime Fare taking effect in time for summer and holiday vacations, Virginians now have the perfect excuse to skip traffic congestion and discover a new favorite Virginia destination on the train.

And as a reminder, early planners are able to receive an even better deal.

When booking at least 14 days in advance, travelers can save up to 25% with the Saver Fare.

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finish line of a goal that has inspired me to push myself academically for many years,” she added.

“I am very excited to attend William and Mary next year, but I know that it will be tough saying goodbye to a school which has had such a lasting impact on the person I have become,” Grace said Samuel’s parents are Daniel and Margaret Brown of Montpelier.

While at PHHS, he was

a four-year member of the marching band, three years in the Beta Club, two years in the National Honor Society, and two years as an officer in the Spanish National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

His community interests include being involved with his church youth group.

Samuel will be attending the University of Virginia, where he will pursue a degree in Statistics.

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me throughout high school, encouraging me every step of the way to reach for my goals.

“The journey wasn’t always easy, but I am blessed to have constant support from my family, teachers, and friends, who have encouraged my voice in serving my community and reaching my academic goals.”

“I feel so rewarded and grateful to have reached the

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| News, Updates & Listings A yard sale and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Hermon Methodist Church at 12637 Mount Hermon Rd. in Ashland. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks also will be sold. The sales are being held to raise funds for the small church.

A Spaghetti Dinner featuring homemade meat or veggie sauces, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert, and beverages will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

Takeout will be available.

James Doran, candidate for the Cold Harbor District seat on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, will hold a campaign kickoff and candidate meet and greet from 10 a.m. to noon at Cold Harbor Elementary School at 6740 Cold Harbor Rd. All county residents are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Louise Smith-Evans at 804-896-5370 or submit the contact form at jamesdoranforsupervisor.com

Saturday, June 8 The American Legion and Auxiliary of Post 125 in Lakeside will be holding a membership drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding

and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study

and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous

group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http://

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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 re-enactments, living history, and has a period dance group. For more information, call 804-512-2621.

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

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Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. see CALENDAR, pg. 20

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Mollie Anderson, left, Cheryl Collie, Paula Dove, Betsy Farley, Judge Shannon O. Hoehl, Sandy Flick, Pam Flippin, Andrea Jones, Nellie League, CASA coordinator Melanie Baker, and Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor recently took part in the swearing in ceremonies for the volunteers.

Hoehl swears in 8 as CASA volunteers HANOVER -- Hanover County’s newest class of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently was sworn in by Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Shannon O. Hoehl.

The newest CASA members are Mollie Anderson, Cheryl Collie, Paula Dove,

Betsy Farley, Sandy Flick, Pam Flippin, Andrea Jones and Nellie League.

CASA volunteers advocate for the interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in cases being heard by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Last year, 32 children were served by 15 volunteers who contributed nearly 1,100 hours.

“It literally is the first report I look at when I review one of these cases,” Judge Hoehl told the graduates, who added the CASA reports make it “much

easier for me to understand what is going on in the life of the child you are serving.”

Judge Hoehl asked the family members of the new CASA volunteers in attendance to “give them an extra hug at night, because what they are doing is very hard work and very important.”

The volunteers also were thanked by Jim Taylor, deputy dounty administrator, and Melanie Baker, CASA program coordinator.

Each new CASA volunteer received about 43 hours of

intensive, specialized training that will enable them to speak for children and seek the best outcome for them.

They also receive about 12 hours of in-service training a year.

For more information about Hanover’s CASA program, call Melanie Baker, coordinator, at 804-365-4296 or e-mail her at mdbaker@ hanovercounty.gov.

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

County: Don’t place signs in VDOT right-of-way HANOVER – Residents are reminded that it is illegal to place signs within the Virginia Department of Transportation’s right-of-way and that violations of this law can result in fines.

The VDOT right-of-way typically includes median strips, utility poles, street signs

and the area between the road and ditch line. Hanover County actively enforces this state law throughout the county, and violators can be assessed a $100 fine per illegal sign.

Signs illegally placed on private property also are subject to civil penalties.

David Maloney, director of

Planning, said his office continues to receive complaints about illegally placed signs over the years and has assessed a number of fines.

“A majority of these illegal signs are constructed of inexpensive materials and they remain within the public rightsee VDOT, pg. 13

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of-way or on private property and are neglected,” Maloney added. “They are very unsightly and become a form of litter.”

He also said that signs within the public right-of-way present many nuisances and dangers to motorists.

“They become visual dis-

tractions to drivers and they can block sight lines, especially at intersections and driveways,” Maloney said.

“The county’s goals are to keep our county beautiful and achieve compliance with state sign laws,” Maloney added.

“We do not have a goal of collecting fines, but we will do so where necessary to discourage businesses and individuals

a better understanding of law enforcement.

Those interested are urged to download an application at https://hanoversheriff.com/198/Citizens-Police-Academy or contact Lisa Hancock at 804-365-6112 for an application or additional information.

Please note, the application needs to be notarized.

The deadline to apply is July 15.

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This academy is designed to give participants an inside look into law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office.

The training will consist of a variety of law enforcement topics, as well as proactive crime prevention presentations, which will give citizens a better understanding of what members of the Sheriff ’s Office do on a daily basis.

The goal of the academy is to foster productive relationships with citizens in our community and for them to develop

from posting illegal signs.”

In an effort to enforce the regulations, the zoning enforcement staff periodically performs sweeps of the county’s roads to remove illegally placed signs with the right-ofway, and notify property owners of illegal signs placed on private property.

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The academy will be held every Tuesday between the hours of 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the Sheriff ’s Office. There will be no cost for the participants.

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Emma Wooten captures Miss Hanover Abilities crown Cheyenne Jones and Ashley d’Evegnee take first and second runner-up spots in pageant Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ECHANICSVILLE – Emma Wooten captured the crown and title of Miss Hanover Abilities 2019 during the third annual Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant, which was presented by Hanover Community Support Services and sponsored by Good Neighbor, Cobb Technologies, and Dominion Energy.

First runner-up was Cheyenne Jones and Ashley d’Evegnee was second runner-up.

The event was held as a fundraiser for Hanover Community Support Services.

HCSS will utilize the proceeds from the fundraiser to provide financial support to Hanover County residents with developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and mental

health issues.

Contestants competed in interview, casual wear, talent, and evening wear.

“It was an amazing evening! We were excited to see over 300 people supporting the girls during the pageant,” Ashley Gregory, HCSS secretary and pageant co-director, said.

“Our first two years were absolutely amazing and I wasn’t sure if we could top it but we did!” she added.

“The contestants were phenomenal.

The talents were very unique, dresses were stunning and smiles were even brighter! We had over 50 sponsors this year and cannot thank them enough for making this event possible.”

To learn more about HCSS or to follow Emma’s journey as Miss Hanover Abilities you can “like” them on Facebook (Hanover Community Photos submitted by Ashley Gregory Support Services) or check out the Amaris Stewart, Miss Hanover Abilities 2018, crowns Emma Wooten, Miss Hanover Abilities 2019, in the hoto at left. website at hcss-inc.org.

At right, Wooten, center, stands with second runner up, Ashley d’Evegnee, left, and first runner up, Cheyenne Jones.

Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes to offer free American flag exchange

Hanover Salutes to honor high school seniors entering the military Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – High school seniors who are enlisted in the military, have received an ROTC Scholarship, or an appointment at a military academy are invited to take part in the 3rd Annual Hanover Salutes program.

Hanover County Public Schools wants to

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honor those with career plans involving the military.

Hanover Salutes is an evening to recognize students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces after graduation.

The program will be held on Friday, May 31, at Hanover High School, beginning with a reception (including a full dinner) at 5 p.m., followed by a ceremony at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.

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Properly disposing of American flags can be difficult With Memorial Day and Flag Day coming up, and the Fourth of July just around the corner, Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes are once again

offering families the opportunity to exchange their old, torn or soiled American flag for a new 3’ by 5’ flag. In exchange, your retired flag will be given proper disposal in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.

Bernie Henderson, chief executive officer of Nelsen and see FLAG, pg. 15

Doswell Ruritans to recognize all county veterans with July program

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL – Members of the Doswell Ruritan Club are inviting all Hanover County veterans to take part in an

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Woody Funeral Homes, said the five Woody and Nelsen Funeral Home locations in the Richmond area are offering the free flag exchange as a service to the community. “Many people are unaware or confused about the proper way to dispose of an old American Flag,� Henderson said. He referred to the Flag Code of the United States, which suggests that the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

Today nearly 90 years since the Flag Code was originally written there are localities that

have laws prohibiting burning. Moreover, the fabrics used to make flags are now mostly synthetic fabrics and have the potential of giving off toxic fumes when burned. “Disposing of a used American Flag in the proper way is not as easy as it sounds,� he said.

Last year, the Nelsensponsored flag exchange resulted in over 600 used flags returned to Nelsen Funeral Home locations and exchanged for new flags. The returned flags were delivered to the Virginia War Memorial for proper disposal.

Henderson said you can stop by any of the Woody or Nelsen Funeral Home locations listed below to exchange your old flag for a new one. The

evening of celebration as they honor those who have served their country.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at the see DOSWELL, pg. 17

old flags will then be delivered to the Virginia War Memorial, which will have them disposed of in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.

Woody Funeral Homes are located at: 1771 N. Parham Rd. in Henrico County; 1020 Huguenot Rd. in Midlothian; and 9271 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville Nelsen Funeral Homes are located at: 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. in Richmond, and 412 S. Washington Hwy. in Ashland. “Our goal is to help Richmond area residents showcase their American spirit on Memorial Day, Flag Day and the Fourth of July,� said Henderson. “Our deepest thanks and appreciation go out to those who serve and have fought in defense of our freedom.�

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Theatre honored for preservation efforts in revival Art McKinney stewardship award to be presented for improvements Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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SHLAND – The Ashland Museum and the Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA) are proud to announce that the Ashland Theatre will be the third recipient of the Art McKinney Historic Preservation Stewardship Award.

The award honors business and property owners who have demonstrated good stewardship of historic struc-

tures by rehabilitating them for continued commercial use.

It is named for Art McKinney, who purchased the former D.B. Cox Department Store and restored it to host his engineering firm and the Iron Horse restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. At the 100th anniversary of the D.B. Cox building in 2013, McKinney talked about his efforts to be a “good steward” of historic buildings and his desire to “leave things a little bit better than I found them.” McKinney passed away in 2016.

Then and now . . . The Ashland Theatre is shown on its original opening day on Aug. 10, 1948, in this vintage photo shared courtesy of Jennifer Chambers. The more recent photo, also submitted by Chambers, shows the newly-renovated theatre, which is fast becoming a favorite venue for entertainment.

Jake’s Place and Sweet Frog were previous recipients of the Art McKinney Historic Stewardship Award.

“We wanted to pay tribute to a wonderful business owner who is a great role model for other owners of historic build-

ings,” said Betsy Hodges of the Ashland Museum. “The Ashland Theatre is a worthy recipient of the Art McKinney award because the current owner and operator, the Town of Ashland and the Ashland

Theatre Foundation, have made significant improvements to the historic structure.”

The Art McKinney see THEATRE, pg. 17

Youth Strawberry Pageant still a beloved Ashland tradition

By Lorie Foley Special to The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – The Ashland Strawberry Faire is celebrating its 38th year this summer. One of the most beloved traditions is the Miss Strawberry and Mister Strawberry Youth Pageant.

The Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, along the streets of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

The Strawberry Faire Youth Pageant is a free, non-competitive pageant. Winners are selected as their names are drawn from a strawberry basket. Kids as young as 3 can sign up to participate, and are grouped by age categories.

For the third year in a row, the pageant organizers will select one special child as the

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Age categories for Miss Strawberry: Little Miss Strawberry -- 3 to 5 Jr. Miss Strawberry -- 6 to 9 Miss Strawberry -- 10 to 16 Age categories for Mr. Strawberry: Little Mister Strawberry -- 3 to 5 Jr. Mister Strawberry -- 6 to 9

“Spirit of the Faire.” The first winner in 2017 was Penelope Rose, and last year’s winner was Matilda Womble.

The Pageant takes place on the “Fountain Stage,” which is sponsored this year by the Town Photo submitted by Lorie Foley of Ashland.

Shelly Perkins, former radio personality part- “Little Mister Strawberry” Marcos Mowry, left, “Little Miss Strawberry” Kerri Waters, “Junior

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Mister Strawberry” Trace Henry, “Spirit of the Faire” Matilda Womble, “Miss Strawberry” Maybelli Sumner and “Junior Miss Strawberry” Ellie Wilson take a moment to pose for the camera.

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Historic Preservation Stewardship Award will be presented to the Town of Ashland and the Ashland Theatre Foundation during a brief ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m on Wednesday, May 29, at the Theatre.

Main Street and the Museum also will unveil a bronze historic marker installed on the building.

Art’s wife, Jerry McKinney, will be recognized at the award presentation, as well as the many contributors to the renovation effort. The public is encouraged to attend. “The Ashland Museum is excited to continue its com-

Photos submitted by Lorie Foley

munity outreach and recognize efforts that help preserve Ashland’s rich history,� said

Pageant organizers select one child as the “Spirit of the Faire.� Matilda Womble, left, is the 2018 “Spirit of the Faire,� and she will crown the 2019 winner. Tiaras for the 2019 Faire are being donated by Sheila Tompkins of Tompkins Jewelers.

England St. was first opened in 1948 and continued to operate as a movie theater until 1996. It was purchased by local developer A.D. Whitaker who made some initial restorations and generously gave the building to the Town of Ashland in 2013.

The Main Street Economic Development Committee reopened the theater in “popup mode� in November 2014, while the Town of Ashland worked to secure a $500,000 Industrial Revitalization Fund Grant from the state to help with renovation expenses.

Town Council voted in 2016 to give operational responsibility to the nonprofit

Ashland Theatre Foundation, which coordinated with the town to make extensive improvements to the building.

The Ashland Theatre reopened in December 2018 to extensive public acclaim.

Main Street President Lorie Foley noted that “the Ashland Theatre is beautifully restored and hosts a wide variety of performances including first-run film screenings, live music, and community events.

We are proud to bestow the Art McKinney Award on the newly renovated Ashland Theatre.�

For more information about the Ashland Main

Street Association and the Ashland Museum, visit www.

MainStreetAshland.org and www.AshlandMuseum.org.

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Those who contributed to the nation’s history will be recognized and thanked for their service.

A meal will be served and entertainment will be provided.

Veterans who are able to attend are asked to RSVP by July 8 to Betty Stanley at 804368-0035.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Friday, April 19 Good Friday service, “Were You There?”, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. The drama combines music with a series of short monologues written from the point of view of characters who would have been witnesses to the last hours Christ’s life. For more information, call the church office at 804-781-0330.

Saturday, April 20 A Huge Easter Egg Hunt will get underway at 11 a.m. at Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event, for ages 0 to sixsth grade, will include an egg hunt, activities, and lunch. For more inform-

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Hanover Courthouse Rd, Hanover, VA 23069.

SULLIVAN, Jacob Reilly, 19, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, April 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary J. Stock; and his SULLIVAN paternal grandfather, William Sullivan.

Jacob is survived by his loving and devoted parents, Kristi and Kevin Sullivan; his brother, Zachary “Zak” Sullivan; paternal grandmother, Frances Sullivan; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jacob was a 2018

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tion, call 804-730-3226 or visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com or www.facebook.com/RPBCVA.

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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.

be closed on Easter.

An All-You-Care-to-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell.

The meal includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee, and juice.

The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Take-outs will be available. Proceeds support the Doswell Community Center. This will the Ruritan Club’s last breakfast until September.

Sunday, April 21 Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers will graduate of Lee Davis High School. He was always “the man with the plan!” He had tons of great ideas. He loved video games, landscaping, animals, woodworking and just tinkering with things. Jacob was known for his brilliant smile, kind, gentle soul and his huge heart. He was presented numerous challenges in his short life, all of which he conquered with grace and pride.

His memory will live forever in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him. The family received friends Friday, April 12, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A memorial service followed at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hanover County Humane Society.

WINGFIELD, Dorothy Tate, 84, of Hanover, Va., departed this life Saturday, April 12, 2019. She was pre-

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The Black Creek Baptist Church will hold its annual Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at Sweet’s Pond at 5463 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. As the sun rises, the congregation will celebrate the Risen Son of God on Easter morning. Breakfast will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday School (Bible Study) will follow at at 9:45 a.m., with Easter morning worship service beginning at at 11 a.m. at the church at 6289 McClellan Rd. For more information, call the church office at 804-781-0330.

Church will present an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at 6411 Heatherwood Drive in Mechanicsville. Pastor Evan Wildhack will lead prayer and worship. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Easter services will start at 9 a.m. with breakfast in the Fellowship Hall of Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The worship service begins at 11 a.m. For more informtion, call 804-730-3226 or visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com or www.facebook.com/RPBCVA.

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ceded in death by her husband, William A. Wingfield Jr.; her daughter, Diane Wingfield; her grandson, Scott Wingfield; her parents, Jesse and Julia Tate; and seven siblings.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Debra WINGFIELD N. Williams-Ramsey (Steve), Eddie Newbill, Lester Wingfield (Debbie), Donna Thornburg (Kelly); and many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star and a charter member of Shalom Baptist Church. The family would like to express a special acknowledgement to her granddaughters, Lorrie W. Colbert and Nikki Williams,

for their exceptional care of their grandmother in her final days. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. April 17, 2019, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., 23111, with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m.

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50th anniversary

WIGHTMAN, Mary Alice Shipley, 91, of Richmond, formerly of Mechanicsville, VA, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

She was born May 20, 1927, in Richmond, VA. Mary Alice is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, W.A. Wightman Jr.; sons Jeffrey S. Wightman and Cary A. Wightman; her parents, Mary F. and John A. Shipley; brother, Stuart A. Shipley. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet W. and Bruce Eppers; daughterin-laws Jean M. Wightman and Cindee P. Wightman; three grandchildren Eric see OBITUARIES, pg. 35

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Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Station 12, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at 6397 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. A ceremony and awards presentation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. The event also will include tours of the station and equipment, as well as a fire safety area.

Representatives of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will be joining in the celebration. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call Station 12 at 804-781-0519.

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ed to the complaint with a letter to all parents alerting them of the incident and explaining the county’s policy on controversial or sensitive material.

That policy has been revised in recent years, but basically requires teachers to obtain pre-approval for supplementary lessons or materials that might be controversial or considered sensitive from the principal or a designee. If the lesson is approved, a letter is sent to parents making them aware of the impending presentation and allowing their children to opt for alternative assignments.

The child’s mother cited religious reasons for her concern and stated that some of the artwork in the book confused her daughter.

Hanover County Public Schools officials issued no opinion regarding the book, but the letter indicated the

county’s policy was not followed in this case.

“In this case, the book, which tells the story of the rainbow flag becoming a symbol of equality for the LGBT community, was not vetted through the appropriate process at our school,” Keck wrote in the March 31 letter. “It is also not a part of our curriculum.”

The letter also noted that parents were not pre-notified of the lesson as required by the policy.

But some parents who also have children enrolled in the class objected to the sensitive or controversial label being applied to this selection, and they took advantage of a public comment period at last week’s Hanover County School Board meeting to express their concerns.

Colleen Berry, the parent of a Hanover County graduate and one child still in the public school division, asked why the book in question would see BOOK, pg. 24

Supervisors OK budget $492.1 mil aids public safety, education and hikes pay

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER -- After a long and detailed process that began in January, it almost seemed anti-climactic when the Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY20 proposed budget without dissent or discussion at last week’s regular meeting.

The now approved $492.1 million budget continues the county’s trend of strengthening public safety and education while providing a 3% salary increase for county employees.

A strong economy with increased sales and personal property tax revenues, combined with bolstered real estate assessments, fueled the 6% increase over this year’s budget, and there are no increases

in local real estate taxes included in the approved budget.

Seven new deputies and one court services specialist are included in the approved budget, as well as six new FireEMS positions are approved, allowing full-time staffing at the Ashland station.

Supervisors also approved a 2020-24 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $262.5 million over the next five years.

Capital projects in this year’s budget include a new terminal at the airport, a new burn building for Fire-EMS training and new air packs for firefighters.

Supervisors seemed more willing to talk when it came to a resolution providing raises for board members for the next four years.

State law forbids sitting

boards from providing raises for themselves, but allows increases for future boards when they are seated. “As you are aware, the Commonwealth of Virginia does not allow sitting boards to modify their salaries with pay raises for the term for which they are serving,�

County Administrator Rhu Harris said. “That presents us with the problem of trying to address any of those potential items prior to the upcoming election.�

Those adjustments must be made by July 1.

Hanover County supervisors currently make $27,060 annually, with an additional $2,000 additional stipend for the chairman.

The county administrator said that’s not the highest

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Supervisors Scott Wyatt, left, Canova Peterson, Sean Davis and Wayne Hazzard listen as they prepare to take action on the 2020 fiscal year budget for Hanover County.

in the region, or the lowest.

Richmond Council members earn $25,000 annually, while Chesterfield supervisors earn $37,008. Supervisors in Henrico County receive $55,819 annually.

Harris proposed a 2% raise for each of the upcoming four years, amounting to about a $600 increase annually.

Chairman Canova Peterson

asked if the board had options pertaining to the raise, or an option to reject the increases. “The board has declined in years that the staff did not receive any raises, or has declined to a lower amount if the play raise was less than 2%,� Harris saidd. “They have that flexibility on a year-byyear basis — to implement the 2% raise or not implement it.�

Cold Harbor supervisor Scott Wyatt is not running for re-election on the board so the raise would not affect his salary. But, he expressed resistance regarding the proposed increases in supervisor compensation. “When I began serving the Cold Harbor District, I truly got into it to serve the commusee BUDGET, pg. 20

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Officials break ground on new Atlee library site

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE -- It’s been a long time coming but the finish line is clearly in sight for a much-anticipated project.

Hanover County officials, Pamunkey Regional Library administration, and Friends of the Atlee Library gathered last Wednesday afternoon at the site of the new Atlee Library for a groundbreaking ceremony.

The start of that construction is the culmination of years of dedicated work by a committed group of supporters of the new facility.

First approved in 2008, the project fell victim to a downturned economy and the project was delayed.

The renewed efforts were spearheaded by a $1 million donation from the Pamunkey Regional Library for the design phase of the project.

Canova Peterson, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, welcomed supporters of the new

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Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January

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library, and told the audience the Atlee Library in its current location is the second busiest library in the county.

Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy District supervisor, was instrumental in supporting funding for the new library and said the site at U.S. 301 and Rutlandshire Drive is the perfect setting for the facility.

She said the scenic property not only provides the perfect setting for library users, but also anchors a commercial hub that should become the “centerpiece” of the community.

Kelly-Wiecek thanked the Friends of the Atlee Library, the Pamunkey Regional Library Board, and the Timberlake family.

“As many of you know, Don Timberlake . . . left a bequest for the library,” she said.

That bequest will allow the library to tell the story of Carrie Crenshaw, one of the original residents of the Rutland Farm.

Crenshaw was a woman

well ahead of her time, serving as a professor and traveling the world and bringing “that knowledge back to her community.”

A center at the library will be named in her honor.

The two-story structure will feature a reading garden, study centers, collaborative spaces, and a dedicated student and children’s area.

“We have designed this library with the community in mind,” Kelly-Wiecek told the gathering.

She acknowledged the efforts of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office in assisting to ensure the library is safe and designed to serve community needs.

Joe O’Connor, chairman of the Pamunkey Regional Library, reminded the crowd that a wealth of resources is available at the library and at a bargain price.

“I would like to remind everyone that library cards are free,” he said. “You can just go to the library and get one.”

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

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Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnes-

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Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and

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Canova Peterson, left, Scott Wyatt, Angela Kelly-Wiecek and Faye Prichard of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors; Tom Shepley, director of the Pamunkey Regional Library; Joe O’Connor, chairman of the Pamunkey Regional Library Board; Sean Davis of the board of supervisors; and Rhu Harris, county administrator, had their shovels ready as they took part in groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Atlee Library.

The Pamunkey Regional Library system is comprised of Hanover, Goochland, King William and King and Queen counties.

“Our library board is ecstatic that we have finally gotten to this point,” O’Connor said.

He acknowledged the efforts of County Administrator Rhu Harris and

his role in opening the current Atlee Library in the early 1990s, recognizing the growing needs of a community.

“With an extensive community process that gathered a great deal of community input and considered a great number of constituencies, the new Atlee Library was designed with our community in mind and with the ever-changing

and ever-important role our libraries play,” Kelly-Wiecek said after the ceremony.

Once funding for the library was restored, the project was moved up by a year.

“We were even able to bring this to fruition a year earlier for the benefit of our residents,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

Construction is expected to be completed by next summer.

their families, meets at 7.p.m. at 7446 Adams Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3666524 or email mjfaith1@gmail. com.

so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-7810338.

Second Tuesdays

Second Mondays

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,00 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are

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

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

For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804675-4230.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be consee CALENDAR, pg. 21

July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Karen Fritter is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.

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

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

Second Tuesdays The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of

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Tompkins Jewelers is this year’s Strawberry Pageant sponsor.

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Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 804-967-2580.

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

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The Strawberry Pageant registration form is available online. Parents can register their children through Saturday, June 1.

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Rotary honors essay winners

VFW Post #9501 to present Veterans Memorial Service Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Photo submitted by Janice Henicheck

Students who captured first, second and third place in the Hanover Rotary Club’s essay contest recently were recognized with a celebratory dinner at Roma’s Restaurant in Mechanicsville. The winners read their winning entries and received certificates of achievement and monetary awards from the Hanover Rotary Club. Several local businesses provided “goodies” for the students’ achievements. Also taking part in the event were the winners’ parents and teachers. Shown are, from left, Jada Davis, first place, Battlefield Park Elementary School; Alli Lynch, second place, Pearsons Corner Elementary School; and Jamya Drew, third place, Battlefield Park Elementary.

KING WILLIAM -- The annual VFW Post #9501 Veterans Memorial Service will get underway at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, at the VFW Building on Route 30, four miles north of Route 360 at Central Garage in King William, Virginia.

This year’s primary speaker will be Caroline County resident Scott Moser, chief deputy sheriff for the Caroline County Sheriff's Department.

There also will be two local youth speakers: Jesse J. Sanchez, a senior at King William High School, who won the VFW Post #9501 “Voice of Democracy” essay, as well as being named the Third Place District winner, and

Alphonso Edwards III, a sixthgrader at Hamilton Holmes Middle School, the “Patriot’s Pen” winner.

An invocation and the benediction will be delivered

by Minister Helen M. Zottoli of the Epworth United Methodist Church in Aylett.

VFW Post Commander James Brown will introduce special guests and make presentations along with VFW Auxiliary President Frances Gwathmey and Gladys Hickman, past president.

The National Anthem and closing selection will be led

by Melissa Hauser of King William County.

King & Queen and King William Schools' JROTC units have been invited and are scheduled to participate.

In addition, special presentations will be made to recognize a Teacher of the year from one of the participating counties and selective students who are scholarship winners.

Colleen Williams and Cecelia Johnson will be “reading the names” inscribed on the park’s memorial stones.

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Also, Cheryl Vessels will provide the bell chiming for each called name. The “names” (over 200 currently inscribed) include veterans from Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King & Queen and King William counties.

These counties, on a rotational basis, have each had primary speakers since 1999.

And, as in the past, the VFW Auxiliary will provide refreshments at the end of the service.

For more information, contact Percy Pollard, program chair, at 804-769-2222.

“This is our 21th year, and the theme is "Character Matters" in recognition of what our speaker's role is with the sheriff's department. He has an extensive background in law enforcement and community service,” Pollard said.

“The extended community committee representing the VFW, and other residents have established a legacy in conducting this service,” he added. “We are very thankful for all the local contributors who have support us through the years.”

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May 22, 2019

Essay contest winners honored

Photo submitted by Gordon Johnson

Members of the Hanover Ruritan Club invited first place winners and parents of the “It's Why I Love America” essay contest as guests to a recent meeting. Elementary schools in Mechanicsville took part in the contest. After dinner, first place winners read their essays and received a cash award. Shown are, from left, Caroline Fretwell, Cold Harbor; Jackson Lawlor, Battlefield Park; Brooke Eubanks, Mechanicsville; Ryan Palmer, Pole Green; and Gym Coleman, club president. Ruritans agreed that the “essays were outstanding in content and excellently presented.” They congratulated all the students that took part. The Hanover Ruritan Club was organized May 1936, becoming the 20th Ruritan Club chartered in the nation. For more information about the club, or to become a member, call Gordon Johnson at 804-746-5728.

June 1-16, 2019 • River Mill Located in Glen Allen

Open Wednesdays-Sundays 11am-6pm Thursdays & Fridays Extended hours until 8pm This year’s show features 7 designer-furnished, new homes within the natural beauty of River Mill in Henrico County. Each home showcases the latest in design and decorating, today’s hottest trends and the newest home technology.

Enjoy special events, exhibits, and live entertainment. Tickets are $10 online or at the gate.

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Brannon Mantlo recently caught this 8-pound, 6-ounce bass in a pond in Hanover County. Later that day and one his best friends, Bryce Chapman, pitched a shutout for Atlee High School against Varina.

Edward Talley, who lives in the 9100 block of Williamsville Road in Mechanicsville, can proudly say he submitted a photo of the first ripe Hanover tomato for 2019.

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The Mechanicsville Local

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May 22, 2019 25

Remaining programs for month of May at local libraries listed HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the remaining programs for the month for Mechanicsvillearea branch libraries of the Pamunkey Regional Library

system.

She also noted that all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holi-

LETTERS

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Songs a double

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Atlee Branch Library

Paws to READ – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. Is your child a reluctant reader?

standard to Northam photos (Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor was submitted in response Jim Ridolphi’s column, which appeared on the Opinion page in the May 8,

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804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd.

Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. Call or visit the branch to sign up.

For more information, call

Knitting & Crochet Club – 10 a.m. to noon

see LIBRARIES, pg. 35

2019, edition.)

Kate Smith’s statue and music were removed from national sports venues for her singing songs that were not considered bigoted when she was trying to make a l ving 88 years ago.

Yet Ralph Northam is still

in public office despite yearbook photos that were certainly bigoted when published 35 years ago, long after the nation’s landmark Civil Rights era.

Perhaps if Ralph Northam had sung “God Bless America” to raise the hopes of an entire

dispirited nation for all of its people and all their skin colors, maybe then he would have been forced to resign.

This is much worse than a matter of a double standard. It is insanity.

Lawrence Cogut Glen Allen

8 PM

8:30

Tuesday, May 28. Are you a knitter or crocheter looking to expand your fiber-related circle and have a bit of fun?

Mechanicsville Branch Library

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R-MC headed to softball World Series Whittemore pitches 21 innings to lead Yellow Jackets to first D-III super-regional title

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Randolph-Macon’s Candace Whittemore gets around for a single in the fourth inning of the Yellow Jackets’ first 4-3 win over Christopher Newport in their NCAA Division III super-regional Saturday.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor NEWPORT NEWS – As of two weeks ago, RandolphMacon’s softball team had never won an NCAA Division III regional. They fixed that. As of last weekend, the Yellow Jackets had never advanced to the D-III

softball World Series. Thanks to some timely hitting throughout the lineup and a gutsy pitching effort by Candace Whittemore, they fixed that, too.

After dropping an 8-3 contest to host Christopher Newport in their super-regional opener Friday, the Yellow Jackets rallied, taking two from

the Captains Saturday to stun their hosts and earn the right to head to the University of TexasTyler for the World Series.

Whittemore had pitched six innings in Friday’s loss to Christopher Newport, which was the home team in game one. She was supposed to just be designated player in game

two Saturday afternoon, but Ali Celiberti, who was supposed to be in the circle that game, was injured in a freak throw-around accident before the game and had to leave early in the first inning. Whittemore came in, pitching eight innings in that game before scoring on a Shelby Hill single in the bottom of the

eighth to force a winner-take-all game.

Whittemore (Patrick Henry) then stepped in the circle again for the decider, holding on despite giving up a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh for a 4-3 win. She pitched 21 innings in 24 hours.

“I’m a little sore, but that’s all

right,” she said Saturday night.

“It’s worth it. … It feels great! It’s awesome!”

Of the more than 400 Division III softball teams in the country, the Yellow Jackets join seven other teams in the World Series: Emory, Saint

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Hanover sweeps Region 4B tennis titles coach Lindsey Wyeth Hein.

“Four, five and six have kind of been – at least the four and five – have been watching from the sidelines the past year and I think they have gained a lot of knowledge doing that. They knew what it took and they knew the hard work that had to be put in. They’ve put it in and they’ve come through phenomenally.”

For Hanover No. 2 Madison Moore, who has been a part of the past two Hawk championship teams, she’s hoping to win out as her senior season comes to an end.

“It’s my last year. It’s pretty sad,” she said. “We’ve got to win it – make the last one count.”

By Dave Lawrence and Rob Witham Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover’s boys tennis team got to the state final last year, but finished just short of a state title.

While being a state runner-up is quite an accomplishment, it’s not as good as finishing a champion, and the Hawks are working hard to amend that situation.

They made a bold claim to improve their status with a sweep of visiting Powhatan in the Region 4B championships Friday. For a team that has repeatedly reached the region finals and finished runner-up, leaving the court with a championship trophy felt good.

“It does feel very, very good, especially for our group of seniors that we have,” said Hanover head coach Bill Wheaton. “Ross has been out here. He’s gone about as far as he can go without getting and actual trophy of any kind, so he’s on cloud nine. And all the young guys – this is their first real success. They’ve won something for sure, and they can say they are champions of the region.”

Violi, a 6-1, 6-1 winner over Powhatan No. 1 Brendan Pfab, was feeling pretty good afterward.

“It feels good. I mean, I like winning,” Violi said. “We’re in states no matter what, so it didn’t really matter to get us farther in the tournament, but it feels good. It feels good to finally win it.”

The top-seeded Hawks proved a buzzsaw against the seventh-seeded Indians, who had to defeat second-seed Courtland and third-seed Patrick Henry to reach the region final and earn their first bid to the state tournament.

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Hanover No. 1 Ross Violi returns a volley in his 6-1, 6-1 win over Powhatan’s Brendan Pfab in the Hawks’ 5-0 sweep of the visiting Indians in the Region 4B team boys tennis championship Friday. Both teams advance to the Class 4 state tournament.

beat Jacob Pfab 6-3, 6-3. Hawk Charles Adams won the No. 3 match against Ryan Steinruck 6-1, 6-1. Hanover’s James Woolard defeated Ben Wojcicki 6-1, 6-3 in the No. 5 match and Hawk Noah Cole beat Michael Washburn 6-0, 6-3 in the No. 6 match.

Despite the sweep Friday, Powhatan head coach Lee Kelley had no complaints.

“Every coach wishes to get

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the best out of their players. This was their best,” he said. “During the training, we could see it. We could see the improvement over and over and over. We could just see it on a weekly basis. So I’m happy. I’m thrilled.”

The boys weren’t the Hawks’ only championship team Friday.

The Hanover girls tennis team began the day with a sweep of their own of visiting Courtland to earn their third straight

region championship. They hope to continue that streak in the Class 4 state tournament as they make a bid for their third straight state title.

They won in dominating fashion, winning four of five matches in straight sets and dropping just two sets in the other win. The victors were Raine Weis at No. 1, Madison Moore at No. 2, Georgia Temple at No. 3, Nina Violi at No. 5 and

Kaylee Moore at No. 6.

The Hawk lineup featured three veterans in the top three positions and three varsity newcomers – including a freshman, Kaylee Moore, at No. 6 – in the other three. But even the newcomers had a chance to prepare from the sidelines.

“I knew my one, two and three, that they could do it because they had been there and done it,” said Hanover head

Hawks sweep Midlo MECHANICSVILLE – There is nothing flashy about Hanover Hawks tennis, especially when the postseason begins. They’ve been there and understand it fully.

With Region 4B rival Midlothian coming north to face Hanover in Thursday’s boys and girls region team semifinals, the Hawks approached the critical matches with businesslike precision. A victory clinches a return to the Class 4 state championship tournament. A loss ends a season.

The boys took the court first, grabbing first set victories in five matches quickly, then built upon them to take a 5-0 victory over the Trojans that sent the Hawks to both a regional final and, in two weeks, a state quarterfinal. Strangely, it was Hanover’s first meeting with a traditional rival in Midlothian – they did not meet in the regular season.

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Lamb leads Confederates to Region 5B top seed

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Losing the majority of their offense to graduation, the big question mark for Lee-Davis softball entering 2019 was simply, who would score the necessary runs?

While the Confederates continue to work out that question, they’ve used the excellent pitching of Savanah Henley and top-notch defense to earn a 16-3 record and the top seed in the Class 5, Region B tournament which begins Friday. It was the formula to their final regular season triumph, a 1-0 nail-biter at home over rival Patrick Henry, their second win over the Patriots in just over 48 hours after survived a nine-inning, 5-2 win in Ashland two nights earlier.

Through it all, a quiet, unassuming senior, who didn’t play at all a year ago, and who’s overcome more than most to simply be on the field and play the game she loves, has provided the senior leadership and, more

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Lee-Davis first baseman Kirsten Lamb dives back into first base in the Confederates’ 2-1 win over rival Patrick Henry Friday. Despite a medcal condition that left one leg longer than the other, the determined senior came back to play and is one of the keys to Lee-Davis’ success.

importantly, the confidence this young Lee-Davis team has needed in order to grow up this season.

She’s Kirsten Lamb, who may be small in stature, espe-

cially for a first baseman, but symbolically stands as the tallest figure on the Lee-Davis roster.

“At first, I didn’t think I was going to be able to play this year.

The doctors basically told me

don’t. It’s going to hurt you. Try to find another sport,” Lamb recalled. “But I’ve played softball all my life, so I can’t really do that.”

It wasn’t one injury that

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Thomas (Minnesota), Eastern Connecticut State, Texas Lutheran, Williams, Illinois Wesleyan and Trine. RandolphMacon’s first opponent in the double-elimination tournament is a familiar foe – Emory. They will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

“At the beginning of the season we didn’t think we would be where we are now, but we worked hard,” Whittemore said.

Randolph-Macon head coach Kevin Proffitt had included Whittemore in the planning for Saturday. His senior pitcher Frank Strauss for Randolph-Macon College The Yellow Jackets celebrate with their well-earned tropy after winning the Newport News super- knew she might be called upon in case Celiberti got in trouble. regional against Christopher Newport in the NCAA Division III softball tournament Saturday.

shelved the senior nicknamed “Scoots”, but a condition discovered in sixth grade. Lamb’s legs were different lengths.

Corrective measures were taken, and Lamb was enjoying a season playing travel softball her eighth grade year when an opponent slid into her knee. Later, she stepped on a base awkwardly affecting a screw.

Subsequent seasons became a battle just to play. As her teammates advanced to the 2018 Class 5 state semifinal against Prince George last June, Lamb could only watch.

With just one more chance to play for her school, Lamb made her decision.

“I played field hockey (last fall), then thought, you know what, it’s senior year, I’m going to go after it and do my best,” Lamb said. “I can’t complain if I strike out here or there because of the year off. My outcome this season has been pretty decent.”

Whether compiling putouts at first from fellow senior, shortstop Lauren Taylor, or underclassmen Kiley Lamberth and Leanna Bartrug, a fresh-

men who has played solidly at third base during the absence of regular second baseman Carlee Harding, forcing Lamberth, also a freshman, to second, or adding a few words in conversations inside the circle, Scoots has gained the utmost respect from her teammates, and her coaches.

“Being here this year and play her senior season and with her teammates is huge,” LeeDavis head coach Jackie Davis explained. “She’s always making sure everything is done, helps out her teammates, does whatever she has to do. She’s a quiet leader.”

Lamb and her teammates matured quickly this season thanks to one of the toughest regular season slates in the area.

Once again, Henley sparked the Lee-Davis offense Friday with a fourth inning double. Courtesy runner Sheridan Lambert scored on a Lamberth single to provide the game’s only run.

Blair Rhodes had both of Patrick Henry’s hits in the contest, and was stranded at

No one expected that to happen before the game even got started.

“It couldn’t have worked out any better. She’s been ridiculous for four years and she was able to finish it off,” Proffitt said.

“She made the one mistake in the last inning, but she – in typical Candace fashion – she kind of took a deep breath and got herself together and knocked out the nine, one and two hitters and we were good to go.”

Christopher Newport was home team for the winner-takeall game. Randolph-Macon had a 4-0 lead going into the seventh. Whittemore was pitching her 15th inning of the day. She started by giving up a double to the Captains’ Caitlin Abernathy,

then walking Emerald Cheesbrew. Then pinch hitter Krista Jasak stepped up to the plate.

Whittemore served Jasak a changeup – put the ball where she was aiming, she said – but Jasak did what a good hitter does, making contact and driving the ball over the left-center field fence to make it 4-3.

Christopher Newport’s elation did not last long, however.

Whittemore struck out pinch hitter Calah Savage, dealt a groundouit to Maddie Hool and got Grace Wild to pop up to shortstop for the win.

For her efforts, Whittemore was named Newport News

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Hanover girls handed loss by Monacan

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Maybe it was simply an off night. Maybe they were caught looking ahead to the postseason. Either way, the Hanover Hawks ran into a more opportunistic, more hungry team in the form of the Monacan Chiefs Thursday night, losing their regular season finale 2-1 in a match where Monacan had fewer shots than Hanover, but cashed in when it mattered.

“Our challenges were soft.

We could’ve gotten to the ball quicker,” said Hawks head coach Manny Tavares. “Obviously, their second goal was scored because of not getting to the ball.”

That tally was from an aggressive Emily Wells, who found an opportunity and seized upon it, scoring in the 63rd minute to retake the lead for Monacan (10-3-1).

Just eight minutes earlier, off, arguably, the best Hanover

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Super Regional Pitcher of the Tournament. Hill, who hit the game-winner in game two, was named Newport News Super Regional Player of the Tournament. The Mechanicsville resident finished 5-of-9 for a run and two RBI. Celiberti hit a two-run home run in the opening loss to Christopher Newport – also driving in Whittemore. Brittany LaPrade hit a double with one RBI in that game, and Kerstin Roth had a sacrifice.

In the second game, Savannah Wood, Kaitlyn Deeter and Sami Davidson also knocked in Yellow Jacket runs, with Wood connecting on a sacrifice fly, and Davidson and

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Hanover’s Sarah LePeter is met by the Monacan goalkeeper and a defender in the first half of the Hawks’ 2-1 loss Thursday.

charge of the evening, a shot rebounding off the Monacan goalkeeper landed in the possession of sophomore Ronin von Ofenheim, who blasted the ball into the back of the net to even the match at one for the Hawks.

The first half saw the majority of the action in the middle of the field, save one push nearing the halfway point, where Monacan scored their first goal thanks to their talented sophomore Sydney Clayton. When Hanover got first-half pushes, the Chiefs defense did most

Taylor Sanderford (Atlee) each laying down a sacrifice bunt.

In the final game, Wood had two RBI and Hill one. LaPrade connected on a double, and Maddie Stone and Whittemore each laid down a sacrifice bunt.

The super-regional win had Proffitt busier than ever on a Sunday, coordinating communications with the team and paperwork with the NCAA in preparation for the upcoming World Series.

“I’m sending out emails to the girls giving them information and I’m getting more emails giving me more information I have to pass on to them. It’s been kind of crazy,” he said. “But it’s fine. It’s a good crazy.”

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of the work, limiting true shot opportunities.

The other key to the Monacan win was their defensive work on Hanover senior standout Rachel Andrzejewski.

She was limited in the first half, and, despite plans drawn up at halftime by Tavares and his staff, her impact in the second half, to their frustration, was even less.

“[The second half] was our own fault,” Tavares explained.

“At halftime, we told them they were focusing on Rachel, but we kept feeding Rachel. We should have kept the ball to the outside.

If you move the ball to the outside, you eliminate what they’re trying to do.”

A bright spot was the work in goal of Tallulah Miller for Hanover, who, several times, ensured the deficit stayed at one late, hoping her teammates could find the equalizer. They did not, and now, entering the Class 4, Region B playoffs at 13-1-2, Tavares is hopeful its response to the regular season’s only hiccup will produce a long, fruitful postseason run.

“One loss does not make a season,” Tavares noted. “These girls are fantastic and deserve their ranking. They know what they need to do.”

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third base due to a great play

by Bartrug on a low liner she snared before it went into left field.

Atlee holds off Patriots MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee took an early lead and, with the help of a two-run sixth inning, held off visiting Patrick Henry 4-2 in a make-up baseball game Thursday night.

Both of the Raiders’ sixthinning runs came with two outs.

After a pair of walks to Joey Turner and Tucker Bratton, Turner stole third then scored on a wild pitch to give Atlee the go-ahead run. Bratton move to third on the wild pitch. Zack Beach walked, then Bratton scored on an error.

Patriot mistakes proved costly in the first inning, too.

Atlee leadoff batter Jayce Catterton reached on a dropped

third strike, moved to second on a Bratton sacrifice that was mishandled by the Patriot defense, moved to third on defensive indifference, and scored on a Beach groundout.

The Raiders added another run in the fourth, opening their part of the inning with three straight singles to Eric Haynes, Gavin Bralley and Turner to load the bases. One out later, Haynes scored on a sacrifice fly

by Bratton.

Patrick Henry got on the scoreboard in the fifth inning.

With one out, Seth Keller walked, moved to third on a single by Timmy Matthews, and scored on a groundout by Eoin Rossman.

The Patriots scored the final run of the game in the seventh inning. Mathews reached first and advanced to second on an error, advanced to third on a passed ball, and scored on a Cameron Reed sacrifice fly.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Hanover’s girls tennis team poses with their trophy after winning their third straight Region 4B title with a 5-0 sweep of Courtland.

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nents, but seeing players in past seasons also plays a role in preparation.

“I knew their No. 1 was Jack (Williams), but I didn’t know who else would be in their top

six,” Violi, last year’s No. 2 for Hanover, said. “We had some good competition. Some of the drop shots were good today.

Usually, it’s not the best.”

Violi’s 7-5, 6-4 win in a battle of seniors was one of the last to go final. Charles Adams, James Woolard, Carson Brooks and Noah Cole, all sophomores or

freshmen, each won in straight sets.

The ladies followed suit, clinching a Class 4 state tournament bid in their quest for their third consecutive state title with a 5-0 sweep of Midlothian.

Top-seed Raine Weis defeated Lily Anderson 6-0, 6-0 in a 30-minute-long match, while

senior Georgia Temple dominated Navilia Gottipati 6-0, 6-2.

In five straight set victories, the Hawks only lost ten games to improve to 15-0.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN

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 www.creatorchurch.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; 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

PRESBYTERIAN

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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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Grace United Family Church

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

"Where Grace Unites Us"

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

7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For info, call 335-6728 "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

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

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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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 `

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

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

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

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

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

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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GENERAL Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia is a Bible-believing church with two worship services in search of a part time (20 hours per week) Minister to Children. This person will work alongside parents, volunteers and a children’s committee on discipleship programming and events for children in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELOCATE INTERMENTS WITHIN THE LOVING FAMILY GRAVEYARD ON THE PLEASANT GROVE COMMERICAL PROPERTY IN HANOVER COUNTY. VA APPLICANT:

2. PROPOSED WORK AND NEED FOR RELOCATION: At the request of the surviving family members, the applicant seeks to relocate the graves of James W. and Sarah P. Loving from a public commercial development at 8120 Pleasant Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA to a more private dedicated cemetery across Shady Grove Road (diagonally across from Shady Grove Methodist Church).

The graveyard contains 2 marked graves of James W. Loving and Sarah P. Loving.

Pleasant Grove Investors, LLC through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 1969as amended (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.), and in coordination with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR), has determined that the graveyard is within a commercial medical development and the surviving family has requested the relocation of the graveyard to an existing family cemetery plot on the other side of Shady Grove Road. Pursuant to the requirements of VA Code §10.1-2305, the applicant intends to apply for a burial permit through the DHR to allow the archaeological excavation and relocation of the aforementioned cemetery. A copy of the application may be requested from DHR. The exhumed human remains and funerary objects will be temporarily curated at the Radford University Forensic Science Institute, and will be respectfully reburied at the location chosen by the families involved.

3. COMMENT PERIOD: Comments on this project should be made in writing, addressed to the following: Pleasant Grove Investors, LLC, Attn: James Stanley, P.O. Box 35745, Richmond, Virginia 23235 or by email at PleasantGroveInvestors@ gmail.com ; and Joanna Wilson Green, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221 or by email at Joanna.wils on@dhr.virginia.gov

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER

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CRYSTAL S. BYARS, Plaintiff

William Hensley, Defendant ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to change the last name of a child in common.

It is ORDERED that William Hensley appear at the above-named court and protect his interests on or before May 31st, 2019 at 1:30pm.

ENTERED: 4/10/2019 J. OVERTON HARRIS, Judge

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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices.

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

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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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 `

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

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

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

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

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator.

The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development.

VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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27. Relaxing period 29. Calls balls and strikes 31. Decorative scarf 34. Korean family name 36. Antagonizes 37. Buenos Aires capital La __ 38. Exhibit grief 40. Gadolinium 43. Half-tamed horse (slang) 45. American conglomerate 48. Cape near Lisbon 50. Quantum physics pioneer 51. Medieval England circuit court 53. To the highest degree 54. Spanish city 55. Saturate 57. Female sibling 58. British thermal unit 59. Scandinavian wool rug 61. Sports highlight show (abbr.)

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, open a dialogue with someone close to you. Doing so will reveal that much is in store for your future. Tame your excitement and remember to be patient.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 You have a strong network of friends and family who are willing to pitch in whenever you need them, Libra. Keep this in mind and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Find a way to unwind this week, Capricorn. If that means taking a day off from work or just sleeping in on the weekend, then do so without feeling guilty.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, letting go is the approach to take in the days ahead. Retire a plan that isn’t working and come up with a new way to reach your goals A fresh perspective will benefit you.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t sell yourself short, Leo. You have many great attributes, and when you put your mind to things, you can accomplish anything. Set some specific goals.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, something you have not experienced before arises in the days ahead. Try not to jump to conclusions or overreact. Take a step back and assess the situation calmly.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Some new opportunities are coming your way, Aquarius. Even though your first inclination is to pass them by, embrace the chance to try something new.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, focus on all of the happy memories you have shared with those closest to you. This is a great way to make sure you don’t take anyone for granted.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Although you can’t narrow down the source of your apprehension, if you keep investigating you can get to the root of the issue, Virgo. Once you get there, you will handle it.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, stay open to suggestions and welcome others’ unique perspectives. This is an effective way to stay ahead of the curve and better yourself.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Gemini, you’re heading for a crossroads, and some decisions will have to be made. Look to Gemini for some guidance.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Partially burn 5. Mind 11. Those who build again 14. Small chapel 15. Hot fluids 18. Makes beer 19. It can be done 21. Take to court 23. Line the roof of 24. Middle Eastern peoples 28. Longtime film critic 29. University of Dayton 30. Coat with plaster 32. Wife 33. Famed NY opera house 35. Health insurance 36. Inches per minute (abbr.)

39. Longtime London Europe Society chairman 41. Pa’s partner 42. Lump of semiliquid substance 44. Grasslike plant 46. Large, wild ox

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 You may feel as though you are not measuring up in other people’s eyes this week, Aries. Thankfully, this is a misperception on your part.

Don’t be so hard on yourself.

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LIBRARIES Continued from pg. 26

Grab your needles, yarn, and patterns for conversation and stitching. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library.

For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Playdough Party

– 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 22, for ages 3 to 10. Roll, flatten, squeeze, and sculpt to your heart's delight at the Playdough Party. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Tenth Anniversary Party – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 30. Join the library staff for cake

Photos submitted by Judy Kilgour

Judy Kilgour, a professional real estate agent with Long & Foster has been serving the Richmond region for 30 years, continues to be recognized as a Top Producer in representing purchasers and sellers in making one of the largest investments most will ever make. She has been awarded Second Place Top Producer of the Year by Settled Units, Top Producer of the Year by Sales Volume, the Richmond Association of Realtors, Outstanding Production by Units Platinum Award, and Outstanding Production

by Volume Emerald Award.

Kilgour said she “has a true passion for the real estate industry” and extends her thanks to her customers and clients. In the photo at left, Kilgour is shown with Gary Scott, president of General Brokerage. At right, she is shown with Brian Haug, senior vice president, Real Estate and Mortgage, Southern Virginia Regional Office.

and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Mechanicsville Branch Library building.

Memorabilia from the move and grand opening will be on display. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

To contact Carolyn Garner, email cgarner@ pamunkeylibrary.org or call 804-746-3176.

Applications being accepted for seasonal Hanover County part-time jobs ASHLAND -- Hanover County, an equal opportunity employer, is accepting applications for the following seasonal part-time positions: concession park attendant and groundskeeper.

The positions offer a maximum of 29 hours per week. They seasonal, part-time, non-benefited positions through October with a starting pay of $10.25 to $13.84 hourly.

Requirements include: high school graduate or GED with experience working with small tools and proficiency on at least one piece of related equipment preferred or a minimum of 17 years of age with studies in landscaping or horticulture-related education program.

Positions will require a criminal records check, including fingerprinting.

Selected candidates may be assigned to work one or more parks.

Concession park attendant duties include: perform routine cleaning and housekeeping, including cleaning and stocking the restrooms;

picks up and disposes of trash, keep concessions, and other areas where work is performed and equipment is stored, in a clean and orderly condition, open and close facilities, monitor activities and field usage, and may provide information to park patrons concerning use of a park or other public facility, including park rules and regulations.

Groundskeeper duties include: performs safety checks of county grounds and recreation facilities, provides grounds maintenance, such as cutting grass, litter control, weed eating, seeding, and edging.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hanovercountyjobs.com.

For more information, call 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

Spanish and French students need host families Host families are needed for students from Spain and France, ages 13 to 17, for three to four weeks this summer.

As hosts, families have the opportunity to learn about the students’ cultures while he or she learns about living in an American family.

The students are coming to practice their English and be a part of an American family doing what they do and going where they go. In addition to students eating fast food or

shopping at big box stores and malls, there also is the chance to expose them to a holiday meal like Thanksgiving. The students also may cook food from their country.

“We have a variety of programs that suit working and non-working families,” local organizer Debbie Hardy said.

“You can choose an independent stay program where the students just live with you, or our academic program where they are gone during the work-

day and spend time with families nights and weekends.”

According to Hardy, families receive stipends to help with expenses and the students bring spending money for recreation activities.

“We can help work out transportation or vacation concerns. This will be a rich experience for your family.”

For more information, contact Debbie Hardy at 804-9093190 or debbiehardy2003@ yahoo.com.

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Madison Springs 4 bed, 2½ bath 2,350 SQFT Balducci built home w/formal dining & living room w/hdwd flrs, updated eat-in kitchen w/granite, back-splash and oak cabinets. Spacious master w/bath & walk in closet. 9ft ceilings, crown molding, gas fp, laundry rm on 2nd flr, 2 car garage, walk up attic, huge deck, well maintained yard w/irrigation. $359,950 Call Ryan Mabie 683-4026

COMING SOON Honey Meadows- 4 Bed, 2½ Bath Rutland- First Floor Master Call or Text Ryan Mabie for details 804-683-4026

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3 Bed/1½ Bath, New dimensional, shingled roof! New kitchen with stainless appliances! Replacement windows!

New baths! Recently replaced heat pump! Beautiful, refinished hard wood floors! 1 Acre lot! Ready for immediate occupancy! $169,950 Call Woody Hogg 357-0969

Great opportunity. Recently appraised and appraisal available. Property sold “as is” and to be conveyed by a “special warranty deed.” $102,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Updated 1,900 Sqft brick rancher w/ a whole house automatic start generator! 3 bed/2 baths. Updates include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and vinyl. Replacement Windows, new heat pump. The kitchen has a new countertop & stainless-steel appliance. Fresh paint inside & out. Detached garage fenced in back yard. $245,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

3 Building Lots Soil has been approved for all 3 lots to be built on! Lot 2 can be built on immediately. Lots 3 & 4 can be built on once the road on the right of way is complete! Once the road is constructed, either build on them, sell them or hold for investment! This price includes all three lots! Great opportunity for a family compound, hunting or investment! $289,900 Call Woody Hogg 357-0969

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•Screen Tenants with Credit Report •Advertise Property and Collect Rent •Inspect Property and Protect Your Investment Contact T.D. Burford www.ERAWoodyHogg.com 804-334-2725

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2. We can represent you in the purchase of your new home at no cost to you.

3. We can offer to buy your home or GUARANTEE the sale of your present home.

4. We have a portfolio of rental homes that we will rent to you on a short-term basis while you are having your new home built! We will rent as little as 3 months or longer, if needed!

Call me about our EXCLUSIVE new home buyers’ program.

Please call Woody Hogg 804-357-0969.

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Lovely remodeled 3 bed/ 1 bath rancher on 1 Acre lot!

INVESTOR SPECIAL Handicap accessible with ramp and wheelchair sized doors!

Completely renovated with new heat pump, appliances and House needs total rehab. Value is in the 1 Acre bath! Ready to move in. Buy this house cheaper than rent! lot primarily! Sold “as is and where is”! Cash buyers only! $37,950 $119,950 Call Woody Hogg 357-0969 Woody Hogg 804-357-0969

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4 Bed/3 bath home in Westmoreland County.

Tremendous value for someone that will give this some “TLC.” Way below assessment! Sold “as is” and inspections are for informational purposes only! This is true value! Features a large addition plus a partial basement! $89,950 Call Woody Hogg 357-0969

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! $389,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Nice 2-story colonial that features 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, family room with fireplace, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and rear deck. It has a brand-new roof, new interior paint, some new flooring and more! Seller is installing new stainless-steel appliances. $255,000 Call Bradley Boykin 363-2731 S Y A H A NT RR A W

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This home boasts 1,555 square feet, 3 bedroom and 2 full baths. The kitchen has new stainless appliances, new countertop and a tile floor. It is open to the family room, which has a tile floor and a wood burning brick fireplace. The formal living room has new carpet and a large picture window that brings in great natural light. There is also a formal dining room with a chair rail and is open to the kitchen. The three spacious bedrooms have new carpet. There is a utility room/ mudroom with a side entrance with cabinets with countertops and a washer and dryer included. The whole house has been painted inside and out. The crawlspace has a new vapor barrier, insulation and a French drain with a sump pump for extra precautions. The backyard is fenced and has a patio, great for dog lovers and entertaining. $229,900

Call Bryan Boykin 467-8637 or Woody Hogg 357-0969

10 ACRES Spacious 4 Bed/ 4 Bath rancher designed by Frank Betz on 10 acres in Chestnut Hills Estates. Bonus room on second floor, 2 car attached garage, eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances, family room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace, formal dining room, master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and much more. $525,000 Call Bradley for more information. 363-2731

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Please Call Bradley Boykin 804-427-5104 to Schedule an Interview!