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RPV: Wyatt is the 97th nominee By Jim Ridolphi for the Mechanicsville Local RICHMOND -- In what appears to be the final -- and perhaps definitive -- statement by the Republican Party of Virginia regarding a contentious 97th District House of Delegate nomination process, the GOP’s State Central Committee ruled on Saturday, June 22, to validate a May 4 Convention that selected Scott Wyatt as the party’s nominee. Party officials said they would submit Wyatt’s name to the state’s Board of Elections on Monday, June 24, eliminating any confusion as to who will represent the
Republican candidate this November. “I appreciate the SCC committee ruling today reaffirming what the 1st District Committee had already said,� Wyatt said after the vote. “This is a final decision by the 84 members from around the Commonwealth; their decision stands.� Jeff Adams, an attorney who sits on the SCC and is associated with the Wyatt campaign, said the ruling is the party’s definitive decision on the controversy. “Within the party, this is definitive,� Adams said. “There’s always the possibility that Mr. [Chris] Peace will bring legal action, but we believe the State Board of
Elections will now certify Mr. Wyatt as the Republican nominee,� Adams said. The ruling left 13-year incumbent Del. Chris Peace on the outside looking in regarding his party’s nod, but the Republican said he’s still not sure what would be his next move. The SCC is the final step in the party process regarding appeals or settling disputes, and the panel approved a resolution that accepted the results of the convention in favor of a Firehouse Primary won by Jim Ridolphi/The Local Peace on June 1. “Nearly 2,500 people voted on June 1. Scott Wyatt watched the see WYATT, pg. 5
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A Hanover tradition is all about county’s famous fruit
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ECHANICSVILLE -- Every year people ask: “Are these authentic Hanover tomatoes?� And every year, event staff and volunteers assure event attendees that “Yes, these are Hanover tomatoes.� Before the event kicks off
on Friday, July 12, boxes and boxes of tomatoes will arrive from two Hanover farms (Hanover Vegetable Farm and Rosa’s Garden). Unless you pick them off the vine in your own garden, there is no way to get them any fresher. This year, the festival invites visitors to not only
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purchase their Hanover tomatoes, but also try a slice of a Hanover Tomato at the Festival Welcome Tent on
Friday and Saturday. Official festival merchandise will be available on Saturday as well, with on-site screen-printing
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McDougle seeks return to Senate Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, R-4, formally announced his campaign for reelection to Virginia’s 4th Senate District on Friday, June 21. Having already secured the Republican nomination, McDougle will compete in the General Election on Nov. 5. “Over the past few months, I have received overwhelming support from neighbors all around the 4th McDOUGLE Senate District,� said McDougle. “While growing up in Hanover, my mother see McDOUGLE, pg. 4
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taxpayers to take advantage of the variety of filing options and complete their taxes before the deadline to avoid any penalties or delays in receiving their refund.” “We don’t want anyone who hasn’t filed to wait until the last minute to do so,” said Tax Commissioner Craig M. Burns. “In some cases, we may request additional documentation from taxpayers. We’ll need to get that extra information as soon as possible to quickly process returns.” Some factors could reduce the Tax Relief Refund including: If you owe Virginia state taxes for 2018 or for any previous tax years, the Department of Taxation will withhold all or part of the refund and apply it to outstanding tax bills; and If you owe money to Virginia local governments, courts, other state agencies, or the IRS, the Department of Taxation will withhold all or part of the refund to help pay these debts. Here are some other tips to help the Department of Taxation process your return more smoothly — ensure your name, address and Social Security number are correct on your return; file electronically; and include your Virginia driver’s license or Virginia identification card number on your return. For more information, visit the Department of Taxation website.
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ASHLAND, Ohio -Brian Letourneau, a teacher at Hanover High School in Mechanicsville, has been awarded a prestigious summer fellowship by the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University in Ohio. The center is a highly regarded nonprofit provider of educational programs and
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6 OPINION Looking to July 12-13 -it’s Tomato Festival time!
14 COMMUNITY Teeny Tiny Farm brings smiles to young and old.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Ashland.
May 6
Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.
Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 6100 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 18000 block of Level Drive/Verdon Road, Doswell.
Damaging public buildings, library matter, $1,000, was reported in the 8200 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Crestfield Drive, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 12100 block of Harley Club Drive,
Breedens Road, Doswell.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Walnut Grove Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 9600 block of Landcastle Drive, Ashland. Forging was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 9900 block of Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Full View Avenue, Mechanicsville. Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 15300 block of Washington Highway/
Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 7200 block of Crossings Oak Trail, Mechanicsville.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 19400 block of Sterling Creek Lane, Rockville.
May 7
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 13200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.
Tampering with vehicles, aircraft, etc., was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 4400 block of Pole Green Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card theft was reported in the 11000 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses
in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13500 block of Providence Run Road, Ashland.
May 8
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Tammy Lane/Brooking Way, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16100 block of Binns Road/Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported
Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 9300 block of Crossover Drive/Seward Way, Mechanicsville.
Dumping trash on a highway or private property was reported in the 12100 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200
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tite than just a slice, or can’t wait to get home to have your Hanover Tomato, visit a food vendor for their signature Hanover Tomato dish. Here is
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taught me the value of hard work while working for her small business, Sandy’s Plants. As a legislator, I apply that same work ethic in order to get real stuff done. “During my time in the Senate of Virginia, I have fought to keep taxes low, encourage businesses to stay and thrive in Virginia, protect our Second Amendment rights, and ensure access to quality educational opportunities for our students. I am humbled and energized by the support I have received, and I am running for reelection so we can continue to get real
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some of the delicious Hanover Tomato cuisine on the menus: Fried Green Tomato BLT and Tomato Gazpacho (Carytown Burgers & Fries), Fried Green Tomatoes, BLT, Tomato Sandwich and BLT wraps (Cool Concessions), Tomato/
Basil Hand pies (Espresso A Go-Go Catering), Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Island Smoothies, LLC), Fried Green Tomatoes and BLT (Nader's Events and Food Service), T, Fried Green Tomato Po'Boy and Fried
Green Tomato Plate (Simply Street Food). These vendors will be open on Friday and Saturday: Tomato Burger and Caprese Salad (LB Concessions), Tomato Pie, BLT, Fried Green Tomatoes
stuff done for the 4th District.” McDougle was elected to the Senate of Virginia in 2006 and currently serves as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Public Safety. As a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, he plays a key role in shaping the Commonwealth’s biennial budget. As chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, he joined Senate Republicans this year in the fight to pass a budget that includes nearly $1 billion in tax relief for Virginians. McDougle said he has worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities in Virginia. He sponsored legisla-
tion last year to attract quality teachers to Virginia by making licensure more streamlined, and he championed legislation in 2006 that created Virginia’s popular Sales Tax Holiday, which exempts sales tax on back-to-school items and emergency preparedness items over a weekend in August every year. He said he has been a consistently strong proponent for small businesses. His pro-business record includes legislation that created the small business investment grant fund to incentivize business growth in Virginia. His efforts have been applauded by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which recognized
him as Legislator of the Year in 2015 and as a recipient of the Free Enterprise Award on multiple occasions. McDougle also serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Commerce and Labor, Rehabilitation and Social Services, and Courts of Justice. He operates his own law practice in Hanover County, where he lives with his wife, Robyn, and their daughter, Reagan. The 4th District in the Senate of Virginia includes Caroline, Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, and Richmond counties, as well as portions of Hanover, King George, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland counties.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400
block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 4200 block of Hermitage Lane,
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ing the Buchwald Summer Fellowship. "During their week at Ashbrook, the summer fellows study the ideas that motivated the people who have shaped our nation's history by reading what these individuals said and wrote at the time," said Chris Pascarella, MAHG program director. "The fellows then engage in small, discussion-based seminars led by nationally dis-
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tinguished faculty, and engage with other teachers about the meaning and importance of the ‘core documents’ under discussion." The courses run from late June through July. This summer's course options include The American Founding; The American Revolution; The Civil War in American History and Literature; The Congress; Great American Texts: The Federalist; Indian Assimilation, Resistance and Removal; Race and Equality in America; The Supreme Court; and, The
Identity theft financial loss $200, was reported in 10000 block of Buck Trail, Mechanicsville.
Violation of a protective order was reported in the 16000 block of Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.
World Wars in American History and Literature, among several others. The Buchwald Summer Fellowships are named in honor of Jim Buchwald, founder of the Mount Vernon, Ohiobased Ariel Corporation, who provided funding support for the fellowships. The Ashbrook Center is an independent, non-partisan non-profit, the mission of which is to restore and strengthen the capacities of the American people for constitutional self-government.
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Libertarians have overthrown the will of real Republican voters,� Peace said in a statement following the decision. “This should not stand, and, therefore, I am keeping all options on the table.� With the June 11 deadline already passed regarding filing deadlines for Independent candidates, it’s unclear what those options would include. Wyatt claimed the convention victory with more than 470 delegate votes in early May, while Peace claimed a set of results supporting his candidacy from a canvass held on June 1, neither event officially sanctioned by the RPV at the time they were held. The 97th District Legislative District Committee cancelled the convention days before it was scheduled, and Wyatt’s campaign appealed that decision to the 1st Congressional
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and Tomato sandwich (Rosemary's), Tang Tomato Remoulade Sauce, BLT crab cake sandwich (Sherri's Crab Cakes) Even if eating Hanover Tomatoes isn’t your thing, there’s much more “MaterFUN� to be had on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s festivities include the Pizza Run and Relay (pre-registration required) and fun tomato contests. On Saturday, children can connect creativity and tomatoes by submitting an entry in the Best Dressed Tomato Contest, in the MaterFUN Zone. Vendor booths will be showing their spirit, as they compete for these coveted “Most Spirited� vendor contest. The Hanover Tomato Festival runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
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Mike Thomas, a supporter of Del. Chris Peace, asked RPV chair Jack Wilson to declare the motion out of order.
District Committee. On May 20, the District Committee ruled in Wyatt’s favor and declared the canvass null and void, effectively handing the nomination to the Cold Harbor representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Both campaigns have expressed concerns regarding the process, and Peace supporters claimed the system was rigged and officials had failed to secure appropriate clearance for the convention held at Atlee July 13, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information about the festival, including the stage schedule and vendor list, visit www.
High School. At Saturday’s meeting, committee members seemed intent on making a final decision and supplying the Board of Elections with a nominee. Election officials had requested that RPV officials provide a single name for nomination approval. Following the introduction of the resolution that named Wyatt as the nominee, committee member and Peace supporter Mike Thomas asked RPV chair Jack Wilson to declare the motion out of order, but the committee overruled the chair’s decision to not hear the motion. Peace did not attend the meeting, and supporters of the incumbent left the Richmond Convention Center en masse following the decision. But Peace, in his statement, made clear his objection to the process, a flawed system from start to finish in his mind.
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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor
Tomato Festival always brings back fond memories By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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here’s a constant reminder for this writer when Hanover Tomato Festival time starts to dominate our headlines. I always think of Oscar Watson, who, along with his beloved Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, launched what has become the biggest event in Mechanicsville 41 years ago. Since Oscar’s passing in 2012, Hanover County Parks and Recreation -- with Greg Sager, Marcy Durrer, their staff, and countless volunteers -- has kept the festival on track as it continues to grow in activities and attendance.
In 2008, I traveled from Winchester to check out that year’s events. I had already been hired by what was then Media General as editor of The Mechanicsville Local, with a start date of July 14. When I entered Pole Green Park around 1 p.m., people and vehicles were in what seemed to be every direction. Obviously, my first impression was “Wow!” I don’t know what I expected -- but it wasn’t to that magnitude. Fast forward to 2009 when many lessons were learned by the overwhelming crowd, which set a record at 42,000. That record was broken last year with 43,750 attending the 40th annual festival.
I believe the Hanover Tomato Festival Committee, working with Parks and Rec, is committed to making improvements every year if needed. These folks put in so many hours so people can fill the park for a variety of events and entertainment Friday evening and Saturday. And let’s not forget the star of the day: the Hanover Tomato. Yummo! is the word. Make a point to stop by the area where tomato creations compete in an artsy atmosphere, and also make your way to the site of many tasty recipes prepared with Hanover’s favorite fruit. This year’s Hanover Tomato Festival will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12,
and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. Stay tuned to The Local for more information heading into the big weekend. Also, the festival’s website is https://www. hanovertomatofestival.com/. When Oscar and the BCVFD started the festival in the old fire station location, I’m sure they had no idea that it would become “the” event in Mechanicsville. In 1978, a seed (no pun intended) was planted. Oh, how it has grown. To all involved, thanks for bringing us #41. This is a tradition everyone can enjoy. See ya there.
Father’s Day prompts thoughts of being at Seneca Creek with dad By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist In the late 1970s, Hurricane Agnes leveled the small community located along Seneca Creek and left few remnants of what once occupied the peaceful stretch of land that nestled up to the still waters that ran off the Potomac River. The small restaurant, a hotel and the numerous bike or boat rental shacks and the long line of small
cottages that once lined the creek as it meandered to a three-tiered viaduct that opened onto the expansive Potomac with the faint sight of the distant shore of Virginia always visible were gone forever. News quickly arrived from state authorities with the expected news that the small hamlet would not be rebuilt, the land declared too flood prone for occupancy or business. The small stretch of creek and the community was quickly forgotten,
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another neglected piece of Americana lost to all but those who remember, or write about it. Seneca Creek held a lifetime of childhood memories for me, and some of the happiest summer days were spent jumping off an anchored rowboat sitting smack dab in the middle of the Potomac. If we were not renting a motorboat and heading out on an adventure with our Uncle Dudley, we were renting bikes and following the C&O Canal
towpath along three locks that ended at the Great Falls of the Potomac. A trip to Seneca always offered a unique look at something new or unusual, and never failed to mystify. There was a strange combination of summer dwellers in the shabby cottages that appeared perpetually unfinished on one side of the creek and the small rental shops and small eateries on the other. Although most of the trips to Seneca were with Uncle Dudley, every
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child’s dream of an ideal uncle, the most special of those visits was a day spent six decades ago with my father. I suppose he had heard more than enough about Dudley’s unbelievable talents, generosity, and willingness to take us to the most exciting places in our small world, and decided it was time for a father and son outing to Seneca. We departed early in the day and arrived at the rental pier just as the weathered man was placing oars in the heavy wooden rowboats. I could have told him that Dudley always rented the motorboats located at the end of the lane, but I followed his lead and climbed in the small skiff. The early morning aroma of the still water in the creek was intoxicating as sudden flashes of sunlight penetrated the large oak limbs that had long ago covered the creek. The light made the white shirt he wore almost seem fluorescent. He always wore a white shirt, neatly pressed and starched, and rarely see FATHER’S, pg. 12
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HARRISONBURG – Hanover County was well represented during the May 2019 commencement exercises at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. They were among 3,700 students who received degrees during the ceremonies. Nathan Anderson of Montpelier graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Individualized Study. Abigail Armbrecht of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Design. Jamie Baybutt of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Justin Bayless of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Design. Leander Beaver of Mechanicsville graduated
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing. Olivia Boothe of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Rachel Cicero of Rockville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. Alyssa Davis of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. Casey Dunivan of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisc Liberal Studies. Austin Eacho of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Joseph Fajardo of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Adam Farnsworth of Mechanicsville graduated
with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Info Systems. Olivia Fields of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Taylor Fitzgerald of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisc Liberal Studies. Brian Freeman of Ashland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Cailey Gribben of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Design. Kaitlyn Grizzard of Hanover graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Courtney Gunn of Mechanicsville graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Emily Harrell of
Mechanicsville graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education. Allison Hatz of Ashland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. Thomas Hindley of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Gabrielle Hodges of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Kaelin Jernigan of Mechanicsville graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Meagan Johnson of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing. Ashley Jones of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. see COLLEGE, pg. 13
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Summer Food Service Program starts ASHLAND -- With the 2018-2019 year over, the administration of Hanover County Public Schools recognizes that the summer months can be stressful for families that rely on school meals for their children. In an effort to better support the needs of the students and youth in the community, HCPS will participate in the 2019 Summer Food Service Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For a limited time in June and July, HCPS Food Services staff will offer a free nutritious breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in HCPS summer classes or the
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Local youth age 18 and younger will be served at 12:15 p.m. Breakfasts and lunches will be offered free of charge and follow USDA nutrition guidelines. No application or proof of income is required. Simply bring your child/children to JGES or MES to enjoy healthy food and friendship. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals ANDERSON, M. Jeanette, 87, of Highland Springs, Va., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Moncur and Bessy Beatrice Hester Martin; brother, Sparkie Martin; sisters, Mildred Cotrel and Vernell Tunstal; son, ANDERSON James M. Weirup; and brother-in-law, J.B. Anderson. Jeanette is survived by her husband, Francis L. Anderson; sons, David A. (Tammy) Weirup, Bill (Angela) Anderson and Larry (Sharla) Anderson; 14 grand-
children, nine great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Josephine Favassa; and brothers-in-law, Aubrey Anderson Jr. and Ed Anderson. Jeanette was a waitress at Jenny’s Restaurant for many years. She loved bowling including Duck Pin, 10 Pin and tournaments, painting by numbers, playing cards and dancing. We miss you and love you very much. Love, Bill, Angela, David, Tammy and Dad. Visitation for family and friends will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231. Her funeral service will be Saturday, June 22, at the funeral home. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. Online condolences received at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
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----CURRIE, Michael David, 55, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on August 19, 1963, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Avery Currie and Mary Anne Diggs. In addition to his father, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Chris. He CURRIE leaves to mourn his loving wife of 28 years, Dena Reynolds Currie; children, Michael Jr., Ashley and Shelby; mother,
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THURSTON, Deborah “Debbi,” 58, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 15,
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Mary Anne; siblings, Avery Jr. (Sue) and Cindy; special friends, Jeff, Joy, Warren, Bill and Marie; as well as a host of other family members and friends who will cherish his memory. An avid outdoorsman, Michael enjoyed fishing, boating and hunting, but what he enjoyed most was his family. Working alongside his parents for 27 years, he co-founded and co-owned a family business. He was a great father and a wonderful husband and will be missed dearly by all who were lucky enough to know him. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va.
A Henrico County man has been charged with felony hit-and-run in the death of a pedestrian late Thursday on Chippenham Parkway. Virginia State Police said Carlos Rodolfo Salmeron, 35, of Glen Allen was being held without bail. Additional charges were pending. The pedestrian who died was identified as Joshua Kochel, 37, of Mechanicsville. State police responded to the crash at 11:32 p.m. Thursday. According to witnesses, a man was running through the northbound lanes of Chippenham Parkway when he was struck by a vehicle. The crash occurred at the Jahnke Road exit, which is near the
The pedestrian who died was identified as Joshua Kochel, 37, of Mechanicsville.
Richmond and Chesterfield County line. The vehicle did not stop, police said. Kochel died at the scene. Shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, Henrico police notified state police of a 2008 Toyota Tundra pickup that had substantial damage and fit the description of the vehicle involved in the Chippenham crash. State police then went to a Glen Allen residence, where they took Salmeron into custody and seized the vehicle believed to have been involved in the crash.
2019. Debbi is survived by her husband, Richard Thurston; her son, Richard Thurston Jr. and his girlfriend, Jacki; and her daughter, Kristina Minter and her husband, Brandon; her mother, Sandra Woodlief; her brother, Wayne Woodlief and his girlfriend, Sandra; brother-in-law, Wayne Thurston; sister-in-law, Eva Thurston; six grandchildren, Xavier, Emma, Grandt, Paisley, Damon and Chayse; as well as aunts and uncles. Debbi always loved to help others and was a nurse in geriatrics for 20 years. Her true passion was wildlife rehabilitation, which she did for 20 years in Hanover and surrounding areas. Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to your local wildlife rehabilitation fund.
New Highland Baptist hosting VBS July 14-19 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -New Highland Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14, through Friday, July 19. On Friday, there will be a commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. followed by an ice cream fellowship. This year’s theme will be “Miraculous Mission: Jesus Saves the World”. All are invited to attend. Classes are for children ages 3 through completed grade 5, and adults who want to participate in a VBS adult study. Volunteers also are needed. To register, go to myvbs.org/ New Highland or call 550-9601. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville.
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exceeded state and federal accountability standards and achieved excellence goals set by the Governor and state Board of Education during the 20172018 school year. “Our teachers, administrators, and staff are committed to providing our students with the most relevant, equitable, and innovative education possible. I am grateful for their efforts and proud of our students’ hard work and achievement that make earning awards such as this possible,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent
Lake District/Route 33 vote deferred By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER -The Hanover County Planning Commission delayed a recommendation regarding a revised plan for a mixed use development off Route 33 near the Henrico County line. The Lake District failed to gain the commission’s approval last year, but developers presented a tweaked plan at last week’s meeting. The original plans were modified, decreasing the amount of residential units and increasing the acreage for commercial and industrial development. The new parameters left some commissioners seeking more time to consider the application to rezone more than 323 acres to create a live, work and play community centered around a 16-acre
Hanover County Board of lake. But a number of speakers Supervisors’ consideration to expressed familiar concerns allow time to alter the plan. regarding traffic, schools and In a letter to Planning the overall cost to the county Director David Maloney, attorto facilitate the development. ney Jeffery Geiger who repreThe revised plan sents Boyd Homes reduces the numsaid the “revised ber of residential plan maintains the units from more core principles of than 2,800 to 1,787, compact, phased, resulting in a denwell-planned ecosity of 5.5 dwellings nomic growth that per acre, down from enables Hanover the original density County to maintain of 8.5 dwellings per its rural character GEIGER acre. and provide high quality services to Single family detached lots have been elimi- its residents.” The new plan outlines 77 nated in the new proposal, and the residential units are com- percent of the site for commerprised of apartments and town cial and 23 percent residential. Geiger said these mixed homes. The Planning Commission use developments continue to recommended denial in gain popularity and described Ocotober 2018, and the appli- them as “economic engines for cant, Marchetti Properties, localities.” “The revised Lake District requested a deferral from the
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New Sponsor-A-Highway program with VDOT and Hanover County fights litter HANOVER -- The Ashland District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Hanover County have announced a new cooperative approach to their war on litter. Starting Monday, July 1, businesses, groups or individuals can sponsor the collection of litter along both sides of a one-mile section of highway. The focus of the program will be Hanover’s primary roads (Routes 1, 30, 33, 54, 156, 301 and 360) and major secondary roads (627). The sponsor can select any route that is available to have the contractor collect the litter.
The cost to the sponsor will be about $200 annually per road for three years, and the contractor will pick up the litter four times a year. VDOT will install a sign recognizing the sponsoring business, group or individual. Residents are invited to join this effort to improve the environment and beautify Hanover County. An application for the new Sponsor-a-Highway program is available at the Hanover County Department of Public Works. The address is P.O. Box 470, Hanover VA 23069. The telephone number is 804-365-6181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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WYATT Continued from pg. 5
“I am sad that the extreme in our party decided to marginalize these Virginia voices
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rolled up the sleeves; but, on this day, he did. I noticed his well-developed but normal-
to accomplish shortsighted goals that lead only to continued losses for our party,” he said. “The SCC voted and violated the party’s own corporate
charter and governing rules. It is the culmination of a flawed process that was rigged from the beginning to produce a particular result,” he continued.
The SCC ruling appears to be the final statement from the RPV regarding a 97th District nomination fight that not only split the Hanover Republican party, but also had repercus-
sions at the state level. State Sen. Tommy Norment, R-3, backed Wyatt, while House Speaker Kirk Cox, R-66, supported the Peace campaign, a controversy
that began with a controversial vote to expand Medicaid in Virginia. In other business, the com-
sized muscles as they worked in coordination with the oars and the waves as I thought to myself how difficult rowing a boat must be. The small gray hair that
edged his short sideburns offered the only contrast to a jet-black head of hair, neatly parted and rarely mussed. In the summer, he wore blue suits and a straw fedora, but, this day, his head was uncovered. The anchor made a splash as we arrived in a channel near a small island located near the middle of the river closer to the Virginia side. The only sound was the ruffle of the small brown bag packed by my mother as he unpacked
the sandwiches. The smell of home-baked ham permeated the vanilla-covered wrappers as he neatly undid my mother’s handiwork. A small thermos of iced tea provided the perfect accompaniment for a lunch with the perfect location, with the perfect company. We talked about a lot of things that day, sitting in that overused rowboat, bobbing in the calm waters of the Potomac as they gathered speed headed for the falls.
I was a small boy and didn’t know much about this quiet man who never spared words when prompted by his children. I didn’t realize then that I’d never heard him say a curse word or raise his voice in anger toward my mother or miss a day of work or a school play or baseball game. The only thing I really knew was that I felt lucky to have this guy as a dad, and I liked spending time with him. It’s a relationship that he nur-
tured early in my life, a commitment he didn’t talk about, only lived. The ham sandwiches on soft white bread were almost gone, so we searched for a spot to throw our fishing line, both of us hoping for non-yielding results. The small fishing rod seemed small in his hands, a relic of a past birthday gift. I didn’t know then it would be the only fishing rod I ever owned, but he wouldn’t be surprised. The sun didn’t seem as bright or intense as the softer hues of afternoon painted the shoreline and gently rippling waves. He rowed seemingly effortless across the open stretch that separated us from Seneca, each stroke exactly the same, each oar hitting the gentle waves simultaneously. The repetitive motion mirrored the way he lived his life with steady strokes and focused determination. Less than a year later, he was gone and a young boy was left with only memories, faint recollections of endless games of catch among a myriad of lessons learned in a short period of time. And many years later, those few hours at Seneca seem more special than ever … and his influence still guides me as I attempt to parent, inspire, and teach my children. On Father’s Day 2019, I’m most appreciative for having my father even if for only a short amount of time. The memories don’t fade, and I suppose that I am somehow continuing a journey that he began, a sort of continuation that confirms that the departed live on in the lives of the people who loved them. I think he’d like that.
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Kelsie Karnes of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Chase Kirby of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Info Systems. Trevor Lee of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Info Systems. Jordan Martin of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisc Liberal Studies. Jack Mathes of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Paige Mitchell of Ashland graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Abigail Myers of Mechanicsville graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Anna O'Flaherty of Mechanicsville graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Christopher Pennington of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music. Morgan Pennington of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work. Katherine Peppers of Montpelier graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Comm Sciences & Disorders. Eric Price of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Brice Pully of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Rec Management. Samuel Rettig of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Rec Management. Tabitha Richmond of Mechanicsville graduated
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing. Claudia Riddle of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Admin. Samantha Sadler of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Rhiannon Saydlowski of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Joseph Siler of Ashland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sci & Tech. Michael Spears of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Info Systems. Erin Swierczewski of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Lauren Taylor of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Ronald Terry of Ashland graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Erin Thorn of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Olivia Tuck of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Hannah Via of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Leeanne Ward of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisc Liberal Studies. Katharine Webel of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Brenton Whanger of Rockville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sci & Tech. Lauren Wiener of Mechanicsville graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Education 5th Yr Format. Cody Zedaker of Mechanicsville graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. ----ATLANTA, Georgia -Stella Thai of Mechanicsville has earned a Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Thai was among approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech's 257th Commencement exercises on May 3-4 at the McCamish Pavilion. For more information visit www.gatech.edu. ----BISMARCK, North Dakota -- Jared Tricoli of see COLLEGE, pg. 15
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VNG states that the calculation of the revenue requirement and rates associated with Rider E consist of two components: the SAVE Actual Cost Adjustment (“SACA”) and the Annual SAVE Factor (“ASF”), which were approved by the Commission in its 2012 SAVE Order. According to the Company, the SACA is an adjustment that ensures that the SAVE Rider recovers no more or less than the actual cost of implementing the SAVE Plan projects during the prior calendar year. Based on this calculation, the Company is proposing a SACA adjustment for the upcoming rate period of September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020, of $343,129. The Company states that the ASF establishes the rate required to recover the costs associated with the expected SAVE Plan plant investment for the period in which the rate will be effective. Based on this calculation, the ASF for the upcoming rate period is $10,721,412. By combining the ASF of $10,721,412 and the SACA of $343,129, the Company calculates a SAVE Rider revenue requirement of $11,064,541 for the rate period of September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020. The Company further states that for purposes of the 2019 Annual Adjustment, the Company is applying the same revenue allocation factors proposed in the Company’s 2017 Base Rate Case, with one exception. For Rate Schedule 1A, which the Company proposed in its 2017 Base Rate Case and the Commission approved, the Company proposes to use the same SAVE rate as Rate Schedule 1. According to the Company, the monthly SAVE Rider rate for customers receiving service under Schedule 1 – Residential will be $2.61, while the monthly SAVE Rider rate for customers receiving service under Schedules 6 and 7 – Large Firm C&I will be $303.93 and $182.46, respectively. 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. A copy of the Company’s Application may be obtained at no charge by requesting a copy of the same from the Company’s counsel, Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. The Application and related documents also are available for 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 July 23, 2019, interested persons may file written comments on VNG’s Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218. On or before July 23, 2019, interested persons desiring to submit comments electronically may do so by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00095. On or before July 23, 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-2019-00095, and copies thereof shall simultaneously be served on counsel for the Company. On or before July 23, 2019, any interested person may request a hearing in this matter by filing an original and fifteen (15) copies of a request for hearing. Any request for hearing shall state with specificity why the issues raised in the request for hearing cannot be adequately addressed without a hearing. All such requests for hearing 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. Any such filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00095, and copies thereof shall simultaneously be served on counsel for the Company. VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC.
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Teeny Tiny Farm brings smiles to young and old Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSVILLE -- The Teeny Tiny Farm recently visited adults at the Hanover Adult Center and children at the School of Dance Arts and Taekwondo Works. The Teeny Tiny Farm brought along lots of furry friends for the adults and children to interact with: a mini cow, an alpaca, a miniature donkey, goats, a mini horse, sheep, a miniature pig, and bunnies, Diane Dillard, executive director of the Hanover Adult Center, said each organization serves a different demographic, but both share a similar mission of providing quality care to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. The two community
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Adults at the Hanover Adult Center and children at the School of Dance Arts and Taekwondo Works recently were entertained by animals from the Teeny Tiny Farm.
partners have enjoyed being neighbors in the Cold Harbor Business for over 10 years and often work together on
intergenerational projects that benefit both the adults and children. Hanover Adult Center
provides adult day health services and day support for adults with a wide variety of needs including: intellectual
or developmental disabilities, chronic, or age-related challenges such as: dementia (vascular and Alzheimer’s
type), Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Dillard said, “HAC staff see FARM, pg. 17
Hanover County Cannery will open for business on July 1 ASHLAND -- July signifies the opening of canning season. Canning, the old practice of preserving fruits and vegetables, has traditionally been done in the home. Hanover County has a cannery that also operates as a commercial kitchen where residents, non-residents and commercial customers may process their produce on commercialgrade equipment including large kettles. The Hanover County Cannery, which is located at 12491 Taylor Complex Lane in
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Ashland, opens on Monday, July 1. It will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August. The cannery will be open on Saturdays in September and October. On Mondays during these months, processing can take place between 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (the cannery closes at 10:30 p.m. on Mondays). On the other days of the week, processing can take place between 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the cannery closing at 4 p.m.
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The canning process must begin during these designated times in order to have the process completed by the cannery closing time. Processes that take longer than the average of five hours must be approved in advance by the cannery supervisor. Those planning to go to the Cannery are urged to call the cannery supervisor to check on availability. The cannery supervisor’s number is 804-365-6484. For Hanover County residents, the cost is $1.17 a can or .30 cents a jar. For those who do
not live in Hanover County, the charge is $1.32 per can and .40 cents per jar. You must bring your own jars. Additional charges apply for use of the kettle, blancher or corn machine. Commercial customers are encouraged to set up an appointment with the cannery supervisor. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 804-365-6181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Mayor to residents: stay involved in high speed rail project By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — High speed rail and the potential effect such a project could have on the Ashland area is a subject never far from the minds of town residents. The RVA2DC project caused quite a stir in the community two years ago when options were discussed regarding the construction that some estimate is “decades away.” In response to the Federal Railway Administration’s recent release of a Tier II Final Environmental Impact Study, Ashland Town Council passed a resolution expressing the town’s position and concerns regarding the future project. In 2017 and early 2018, Ashland considered a plan that would provide increased passenger train service on the RVA2DC corridor. Working with the Virginia Department of Public and Rail Transportation, a draft
environmental impact study was submitted to the Federal Railway Administration for approval. “That has happened,” Town Manager Josh Farrar said at the Tuesday, June 18, regular council meeting. “After all the waiting, on May 31, 2019, the FRA approved that draft and released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), so we are in the 30-day window where we can comment on that final FEIS.” Farrar described the resolution as the town’s political response to the FEIS. The document outlines the wishes of a community, including a desire for more options to be studied that are not based on 1900s railroad technology. When looking at town options, the only viable solution is a deep-bore tunnel through the downtown area. “That would be the only one in the future that we would
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Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett said the public needs to stay involved in the RVA2DC project. The high speed rail issue dominated last week’s Ashland Town Council meeting.
even consider,” Farrar said. The document also expresses a desire to work with “anyone and everyone” to get to a place that includes better technology. “Let’s not live in the past, but look toward the future,” Farrar said. Ashland resident Ian Sutton was unequivocal in his thoughts on the issue. “High speed rail and Ashland do not
go together,” he said. “We do need technical solutions and one of those solutions is tunneling.” Sutton said the cost of underground solutions is somewhat prohibitive “but it works” and suggested the process could be getting less expensive. Betsy Hodges of the Ashland Museum expressed her organization’s support for
the resolution and the positions contained therein protecting the economic vitality, history and culture. Council member George Spagna said any option that puts a choke-point in Ashland “was bound to be a losing option.” He views the FEIS as only a stop gap that does not permanently solve the problem. “We’re not going to get a 19th century solution which is going to preserve Ashland. We need a 21st century solution,” Spagna said. The former mayor said the time to address high speed rail was when the interstate was built that could have included rail access lanes down the center. Even the FRA’s DEIS concedes the 3-2-3 solution would not be viable due to increased traffic on the rails by 2045, and even proposed overpasses that would eliminate a problem with a “wall of trains” passing
through the town. “We need to look forward and find a solution to this thing before we destroy the town in 25 years,” Spagna said. “The fight is not over and we have to remain very diligent,” council member Kathy Abbott said as she voiced her support for the resolution. “We are not going to be caught unaware down the road because we know it’s coming,” she added. Mayor Steve Trivett said the public needs to stay involved in this process. “We will do the best we can but we certainly value the public input, knowledge, expertise and passion. I think it’s going to take all of those as we go forward,” Trivett said. The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously. In another matter, council approved a plan to increase the amount of legal hours providsee RAIL, pg. 17
The Universe from the Center: Black holes a fascinating topic By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College is on hiatus for the summer. One of our summer projects will be installation of automation for the observatory dome so that it will track with the telescope. Weekly public viewing sessions will resume in September. Watch our web site (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) or check the information line (804-752-3210) for updates. This month I will (finally) begin to discuss the fascinating topic of black holes. But I would be remiss if I didn’t note that July 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. I’m of an age that I remember exactly where I was when that historic event took place. (I had just graduated from high school in
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Rapid City, South Dakota, two months earlier, and I was parked in front of the television watching Walter Cronkite’s coverage.) OK – so what is a “black hole” anyway? Our classical model for gravity is Newton’s Law of Universal gravitation, which states that any two objects which have mass will be attracted to one another. That force is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of their separation. (Technically this applies to point-like or spherical masses,
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but stars and planets are essentially spherical so it’s not much of a stretch to apply it in general.) We can calculate how fast one needs to move to be in a circular orbit around such a mass, and how fast to escape the central mass altogether. These are both proportional to the square root of the central mass. For low earth orbit these Metro Creative Graphics speeds are respectively 5 and 7 miles per second. Now, for a fixed distance imagine increasing the central mass. Both orbital and escape
speeds will increase. Alternatively, imagine a given spherical mass and crush it down into a smaller and smaller radius. The escape speed at that new radius will increase, but there is a limit: the speed of light is the fastest anything can go in our universe. If we could squeeze the Earth into a radius of about 9 mm, even light could not escape from the surface. For the Sun that radius is about 3 km. Unfortunately, Newton’s formulation doesn’t work for such extremes, but General Relativity gives us the same number, called the Schwarzschild radius, for the “event horizon” of a black hole. Anything which crosses the event horizon will be trapped! Worse still for the unlucky object to cross over, gravity will see BLACK HOLES, pg. 17
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crush it down to a point-like “singularity.” General Relativity describes gravity as a distortion of space and time caused by the presence of mass. As seen by a distant observer, time stops at the event horizon so that observer would never actually see anything fall in. However, approaching the event horizon converts potential energy into kinetic energy, causing the infalling material to be heated to extreme enough temperatures to radiate in the infrared, ultraviolet, and ultimately as x-rays. When theorists calculate things that are hard to believe, one natural reaction is to assume there’s a problem with the theory, and black holes are no exception. Yes, this is what the theory says, but nature would never actually produce such oddities. Next month we’ll discuss observational evidence that the theory is indeed correct and nature doesn’t care that we find it hard to believe. Lunar phases for July: New Moon on the 2nd, at 3:16 p.m. – accompanied by a total solar eclipse visible from the South Pacific; First Quarter on the 9th, at 6:55 a.m.; Full Moon
Pines National Cemetery, American Legion Post 175 Fundraising Group VA0389P or Cold Harbor National Cemetery VFW Post 9808 Fundraising group VA0632. To sponsor a wreath, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica. org or call Dan Ossa at 804366-7944 or Ray Bassetti at 804-837-4236.
on the 16th, at 5:38 p.m. – accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse, not visible from here because the Sun is still up! Last Quarter on the 24th, at 9:18 p.m., and another New Moon on the 31st, at 11:12 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. Now that we’re into summer, having passed the solstice on June 21st, it may surprise some to know that on July 4th we will be at aphelion – our greatest distance from the Sun. The seasonal temperature variations are due not to the Earth-Sun distance, but to our planet’s 23½ degree equatorial tilt relative to the plane of the ecliptic. Perihelion, our closest approach to the Sun happens in January. At the end of the month, you may get a chance to see the delta Aquarid meteors. It’s not typically a busy meteor shower, but the New Moon means that pre-dawn observers may have a chance to see up to 10 to 15 per hour. The radiant of the shower will be to the southwest around 3 a.m. This shower doesn’t have a real “peak” so look for them from the 29th through 31st. Pre-dawn planet watchers will strain to see Venus low to the east early in July. Mars will be visible in evening twilight,
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ed by Town Attorney Andrea Erard. Currently, She provides 15 hours of legal services per month, but that would increase to 40 hours under the new plan. “We haven’t changed the contract but the needs of the town have increased dramatically over that time,” Farrar said.”There are just not enough hours (currently) to get all the work that the town needs done.” The cost of the increased legal services is $8,000 per month, and Erard will work on site approximately one to two days monthly. setting due west just before 10 p.m. Mercury will be to the left of Mars. Jupiter will pass due south at the same time, setting at 3 a.m. Saturn will be visible all night, and will be at opposition on the 9th. At mid-month about three hours after sunset, the constellation Lyra and its brightest star Vega mark the zenith sky. To the southeast, about 40 degrees from Vega (50 degrees above the horizon) is Altair, also known as alpha Aquilae – the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle. Deneb in Cygnus is to the northeast about 60 degrees above the horizon. These
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mittee affirmed Nick Collette’s election as chair of the Hanover Republican Committee and reversed a RPV Appeals Committee ruling that backed Dale Taylor’s contention that her removal was out of order.
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members are committed to enhancing the lives of our participants through a personcentered, comprehensive plan of care, which promotes independence, self-worth, and digthree stars mark the Summer Triangle, and they are visible virtually all night as the sky appears to rotate over our part of the globe. Ursa Major is to the northwest, with the familiar “pointer stars” in the bowl of the “big dipper” allow your eye to follow their line up to Polaris, which marks the approximate north pole of the celestial sphere. The “handle” of the dipper can be followed back to the west to find Arcturus, in the constellation Bootes. To the northeast Casseiopia looks like a crooked W on the sky. As you notice Mars to west, you’ll also see its “rival” Antares to the
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The committee voted to accept Collette’s appeal, effectively ousting Taylor as party chair. The HRC voted to remove Taylor at its May 29 meeting. “Based on what the SCC did today, I would say that Nick Collette is the chairman of the Hanover Committee and, honestly, I don’t think
anyone is really going to fight that battle anymore because the whole point of trying protect Dale Taylor was to try to make Chris Peace the nominee,” Adams said. The SCC also voted to nominate its 2020 presidential candidate at a convention, but
nity. Knowing their loved one is well cared for, caregivers find a peace of mind to enjoy welldeserved respite, an opportunity to pursue careers, enjoy rest and relaxation, or attend to other obligations.” For more information, call 804-746-0743. School of Dance Arts and
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southwest in the constellation Scorpio. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in
general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.
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| News, Updates & Listings Saturday, June 29 American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the Main Hall of the Post 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. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program. The public is welcome.
Wednesday, July 10 Heritage Green at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville will celebrate 243 years of America’s independence at 2 p.m. during Patriotic Bingo. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white and blue with pride and play a few rounds for a chance to win festive prizes and gift cards.Light refreshments will be served. The event is open to seniors aged 65 and older; however, seating is limited. RSVP by Monday, July 8, by calling 804-746-7370.For
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opted for a primary to select a candidate to run against U.S. Sen. Mark Warner. “We are looking forward to November and we need to bring the party back together,” Wyatt said. “We’ll be meeting in Hanover, New Kent and King William [counties] to bring those people back
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more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370, or visit www. heritagegreenhanover.com.
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Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
Widowhood Luncheon will begin at noon at the Cold Harbour Road Church of Christ. The lunch, which is being provided at no cost, is open to those who have lost a spouse. It offers an opportunity to socialize and encourage one another. Reservations appreciated but not required. For more information, call 863381-1867.
Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large reenactments, living history, and has a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.
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Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.
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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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
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.
together because we do have a Democratic opponent. “We’re all conservatives. We’ll get back on the right page.” That might be easier said than done, as a disgruntled group of Peace supporters left Saturday’s meeting less than satisfied. King William LDC representative John Hubbard indicated the wounds created by the five-month nomination
battle are more than skin-deep as he entered the meeting. “If they do what I think they are going to do, I know of 2,400 97th District Republicans who won’t be voting for Scott Wyatt,” he said, referring to the voters who cast ballots for Peace at the June 1 primary. Wyatt will face Democratic nominee Kevin Washington, a New Kent Defense Department IT specialist, on Nov. 5.
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Local electrical contractor Smartwire 360 recently participated in the Darrell Green Celebrity Golf Classic to support the Youth Life Foundation. Smartwire 360 raised money for the event by hosting a “Shave the Beard” contest where owner Dennis Balducci and electricians shaved beards, moustaches, and even their whole head in support. Along with Smartwire 360, funds raised were matched by George Mason Mortgage. The Darrell Green Celebrity Golf Classic was sponsored by Balducci Builders. The funds were presented to Darrell Green at his Celebrity Golf Classic and will help the Youth Life Foundation with its mission to develop leaders by making long-term investments in children from at-risk communities. Shown are, from left, Dennis Balducci, Heather Goodlett, Darrell Green and Rick Balducci.
Battle of Gaines’ Mill to be commemorated Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- On Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the 157th anniversary of the Battle of Gaines’ Mill with ranger-led programs and weapons demonstrations. National Park Service historians will provide tours of the battlefield throughout the weekend, while living history volunteers will offer weapons demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday. An historic fife and drum program will
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Civil War re-enactors demonstrate the use of weapons during commemorative events.
take place at noon and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday see BATTLE, pg. 21
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Strawberries take center stage in Ashland’s annual Faire
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Chaos reigns inside the Kid Zone's bouncy castles at the Ashland Strawberry Faire on Saturday, June 15, along the streets of the campus of Randolph-Macon College.
These two ladies proudly displayed last week’s edition of The Mechanicsville Local in which their photo appeared on the Community page for being recognized with the Spirit of Volunteerism Award for “Spirit of Team.” They are members of the Moment of Hope Pantry Volunteers. They stopped by The Local’s booth to say “Hi.”
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The "Rat King" Robert Birzer of the Concert Ballet of Virginia goes down for a dip in the dunk tank at the Ashland Strawberry Faire.
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Blue skies and sunshine welcomed attendees to the Ashland Strawberry Faire. The annual event filled the streets in and around Randolph-Macon College in Historic Ashland.
Miyah, 10, of Henrico walks around with her alien friend at the Strawberry Faire.
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Sincere Carter, much to his mother’s delight, was “talking” to the horses at the Faire. He kept making a “neighing” sound to get their attention. The horses were behind a gate.
Potato, at left, a 2-year-old pit bull mix with Operation Paws, takes a break from mooching for treats to show why she won Best AllAround in the Pet Pageant. At right, attendees enjoy a refreshing cool snack under the shade of the trees on the R-MC campus. Shaved Ice Express was among the vendors that took part in Saturday’s annual Ashland Strawberry Faire. Mother Nature cooperated with a sunny -and not too hot -- day for the event in the historic town.
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AL Post 175 to sponsor Community Breakfast Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 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, break-
fast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice. The cost of the breakfast is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program. The public is welcome.
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and at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Civil War-era encampments will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. All programs are free and open to the public. The Battle of Gaines’ Mill marked the third of the Seven Days Battles that raged near the Confederate capital of Richmond in the summer of 1862. Casualties from the battle exceeded 15,000, making it one of the bloodiest battles of the
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war up to that point. Despite heavy losses, however, the battle was a clear tactical victory for newly-minted commander of the Confederate army Robert E. Lee. The reputation Lee made at Gaines’ Mill cemented his fame in the Confederacy; his victory staved off Union forces and made it clear that the Civil War’s end was not yet in sight. For more information, including ranger tour times, contact the Richmond National Battlefield Park at 804-2261981, or visit www.nps.gov/ rich or www.Facebook.com/ RichmondNPS. 8 PM
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ter. They are: Jeanne S. Dehetre, a Information Technology major, and James D. Heldmann, a Biochemistry major. To be named to the President's List, students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. CCU has a student body of 10,600. More than 2,000 students also were named to the Dean's List for the spring semester, which means more than 21 percent of the student body earned recognition on either the Dean's List or the
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President's List. Of those on the President's List, 141 are freshmen, 177 are sophomores, 166 are juniors and 285 are seniors. For more information, visit coastal.edu. ----BOSTON, Massachusetts -- Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,902 students, Lindsey K. Payne of Mechanicsville, who received a Master of Public Health in Community Assessment, Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in May 2019. ----HARRISONBURG -James Madison University
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Reed, Dreamland win 58th Bryan Trophy By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News MANAKIN-SABOT – Addison Reed’s favorite thing is to just be with the horses. “Competing is a plus,” she said. “If I couldn’t compete, I would still ride.” Horse trainer and Addison’s mom Sulu Rose-Reed described how her daughter – who’s been riding since she was about 5 – has always really enjoyed horse showing. “She rides one or two horses pretty much every day of her life,” Sulu said. “Time in the saddle is what it takes…” …especially when it comes to winning the Bryan Trophy. On Saturday, the 14-yearold Addison, who will be a sophomore at Hanover High School this fall, piloted Bridget Phillips’ horse Dreamland to victory in the 58th iteration of the prestigious, three-phase Bryan Trophy Horsemanship class at the Deep Run Horse Show at Deep Run Hunt Club. “It’s really cool that I could win that class because I know a lot of the people that are here and I’ve known a lot of them since I was really, really little,” Addison said. “It means a ton for everyone to be here, and to do it in front of this crowd, especially.” Addison described winning the Bryan Trophy as “a big check mark” for the Reed
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family. She made tremendous strides from last year when she didn’t make the “test,” the third and final phase of the class with combined aspects of the event-opening jumping phase and the follow-up flat phase. Addison’s victory also succeeded a notable third-place finish with Dreamland in Friday evening’s USHJA National Hunter Derby Class, which featured 35 first-round competitors coming from as far away as Massachusetts and Florida. For Dreamland – whom husband-and-wife trainers Sulu Rose-Reed and Derek Reed imported from Europe – years of training consistently and staying healthy led to his victory in the elite class. “It’s the hours that you put in every day behind the scenes when people aren’t clapping for you that are what make a horse come up and be able to win a class like this,” Sulu said. “It’s making sure he’s happy and healthy and comfortable at home.” And Addison – Sulu said – gives Dreamland a lot of confidence. “He really believes in her, and she really believes in him,” Sulu said. “They make a great team.” While Addison said that Dreamland is helping her – “I’m just along for the ride,” she said
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Mechanicsville’s Addison Reed and Dreamland clear a fence in the jumping phase of the Bryan Trophy competition Saturday.
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Lee-Davis graduates Avery Fusco (Ferrum College), Adonis Johnson (Belmont Abbey) and Devin Christian (Thiel College) are shown with former head coach Chad Bishop on Signing Day at LeeDavis High School June 6. This senior class, which included Tyler Berry (California University of Pennsylvania) turned around a moribund program and led it to its first winning season in years.
Putting Confederate basketball on the map Talented senior class led Lee-Davis to first winning season in years; four graduates to play in college By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – There was more than the usual excitement inside the gymnasium at Lee-Davis High School earlier this month when student-athletes gathered for the final Signing Day of the school year. Three of the signees proudly represented a sport that, thanks in part to their efforts, experienced a renaissance this past winter: boys basketball. “We became coachable,” noted Avery Fusco, a forward/ guard who moves on to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference this fall to play at Ferrum
College, when asked about how he and teammates Devin Christian, Adonis Johnson and Tyler Berry turned corners personally in order to turn a moribund program around. The Confederates, who won just six games in 2017-18 when the quartet were juniors, raced out to a 9-2 start this past season, finishing with 14 wins, the most for a Lee-Davis boys basketball team in nearly a quarter century. It was a four-year journey for both the players and their head coach, Chad Bishop, who took over the program in 2015 when Fusco, Christian, Johnson and Berry were freshmen. Bishop had a certain style
of basketball he demanded be played. At first, it was difficult for everyone to adjust. Bishop, who completed his tenure at Lee-Davis in February, realized before the 2018-19 campaign that, sometimes, even the coach has to be adaptable, taking into account the talent in front of him and what needs to be done to maximize it. “It really means the world to me,” Bishop said, watching three of his players make their futures official at Signing Day. “I told them I knew how to get them there, they just needed to listen. There were ups and downs, but they believed. I was told it was impossible. You
could never get this many kids into college.” Christian is heading to Thiel College, a Division III school in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a member of the Presidents Athletic Conference. The Tomcats saw Christian play in an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, last year, and kept him on their radar. “I worked on my shooting, as well as how to be a leader for the team,” Christian said when asked his personal priorities in his final Lee-Davis season to keep the Tomcats interested. It worked, as Christian, characterized by Bishop as “the stoic one”, improved in both areas. For Johnson, his fit was found
in North Carolina at Belmont Abbey College. Unbeknownst to him, the Crusaders had followed Johnson since his sophomore year. After he wore his Lee-Davis jersey for the final time, the school contacted his mother, who texted him asking who Belmont Abbey was. “She asked me if I knew anything about them and I said, what is that,” Johnson said with a laugh. One recruiting trip later, Johnson was sold, choosing the Crusaders over Catawba and Hampden-Sydney. Berry, who made his commitment official in February, will play at California University of Pennsylvania. When discussing their
impact on Lee-Davis, one special note was made, the rejuvenation of the school’s basketball fan base. “The attendance rate is so much better, we definitely filled almost all the seats,” Christian, in his quiet but confident matter, exclaimed. “I’m happy we did that so that next year more kids can get more exposure and move on, with coaches showing up.” Fusco was more than happy to get straight to the point on their impact. “We definitely changed the culture,” Fusco said. “Nobody is like, well, Lee-Davis, that’s a W.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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Focus on improvement, not ‘wins’ in GRAL By Rob Witham and Dave Lawrence Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – “Did we win?” The question burst excitedly from a young Burkwood Buccaneer to her coaching staff just after their Greater Richmond Aquatic League (GRAL) home meet Wednesday night with the Ashland Barracudas. “Did you better your time?” asked Burkwood head coach Karen Seeber, immediately pointing her team member in the proper direction. Wednesday’s second regular season meet for both teams would not be competitive from a team standpoint due to sheer numbers when it came to team sizes, as Burkwood had far more participants than Ashland. The 1,835.5 to 569.5 score doesn’t give the proper indication of the true goals each team had on a warm, comfortable evening unhindered by nearby storms. The highlight for the Barracudas was Christine Datovech, who broke the GRAL regular-season record in the 13-14 girls 50-meter freestyle, finishing in 28.28, 31 seconds better than the previous mark of 28.59 set by former Atlee and now North Carolina State swimmer Olivia Fisher in 2013. Datovech was one of two triple winners for Ashland, joining Duke Flanagan. Grace Gordon, Oliver Mudd and Thomas Senfield each were quadruple winners for the Barracudas, Senfield blasting 6-1/2 seconds from his previous best in the 11-12 boys 50 butterfly, winning in 36.63 – just 49 seconds short of senior varsity status – and defeating Colin Eliason of Burkwood, who also posted a personal best at 36.90. Eliason was a Burkwood triple winner, one of 11 that
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Top, Burkwood’s Morgan Pittman (foreground) and Molly Gardner swim in the 13-14 girls 100-meter individual medley in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s Week 2 swim meet between Ashland and host Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club Wednesday. Pittman finished first and Gardner second in the event, with times of 1:13.91 and 1:15.87, respectively. Above, Ashland’s Paul Datovech pulls into second place during the breaststroke leg of the 15-18 boys 100-meter individual medley. He won the varsity division with a time of 1:08.71.
included Nick Ligday, who knocked more than 4 seconds off his personal best in the 13-14 boys 100 butterfly, finishing in 1:12.47, just behind teammate Nathaniel Eliason, who won in 1:11.75, both qualifying for the season-ending Champs event next month, Eliason in senior varsity, the highest classification possible.
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The Buccaneers had 11 quadruple winners: Eliason, Josh Altman, Logan Deal, Kennon Downes, Allison Everhart, Grayson Fitch, Teagan Gilhooly, Claire Ligday, Mary Jane Ligday, Morgan Pittman, and Chandler Rose. For Seeber and her assistants, their first home meet was a great chance to collectively
sees the youngest members reach new heights, assistant coach Emily Beaudin gets great satisfaction. “I love the little kids, I really do. Building relationships with them and seeing them grow, it’s probably one of my favorite parts,” Beaudin said, reflecting upon her own formative swimming years. To watch Claire Ligday, at 7, swim nearly 14 seconds faster in the 8-and-under girls 100 individual medley to win in 1:52.87, is the perfect example of how Beaudin, and all the coaches at Burkwood, are rewarded. For Ashland head coach Gary Trent, schedules and therefore, practices, are settling down and he’s seeing the results. “Last week, school was still in. Things were haphazard in week one. This week, we did a lot of breaststroke work and I’m relatively pleased with how it turned out,” he said. Gordon, Senfield, Sophie Pound, Lucas Bunger, Erin Bunger, Cerys O’Sullivan, Mary Turpin, and Duke Flanagan each significantly improved personal best times in the event. So, while all teams want to win, the focus as the GRAL season nears the halfway mark, is making sure as many swimmers as possible reach Champs come season’s end, and, more important, that everyone is having fun. Small numbers, big hearts at Old Church MECHANICSVILLE – The number of swimmers might be relatively small, but the hearts and competitive spirit was more Center, Old Church’s Madeline Atkinson swims to victory in the 15-18 girls 50-yard breaststroke in the Greater Richmond than large enough with the Aquatic League’s Week 2 swim meet between the combined combined Rockville-Dolphin Rockville-The Dolphin Club team and host Old Church. Above, Club swim team traveled to Rockville’s Aidan Fraser swims to a second-place finish in the Old Church for some GRAL 15-18 boys 50-yard breaststroke. Division 4 action Wednesday. In terms of numbers of focus their participants on week of summer vacation, on working, not just in the meet, better strokes, better times and but in practice during the first more confidence. When she see GRAL, pg. 25
Post 175 wins one, loses one in second week By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Mechanicsville Post 175 did a bit of both last week as it fielded a lineup still depleted by new high school graduates indulging in Beach Week. The team gutted out a 9-2 win against South Richmond Post 137 on June 18. While the final score wasn’t close, the game was tied 2-2 after two innings and South Richmond was in striking distance until Mechanicsville erupted for six runs in the sixth. But explosive offense is what undid Post 175 Sunday, when West End Post 361 struck for six runs in the fifth inning to stake itself to a 13-7 win. But the Post 175 players have plenty of fight in them, as shown against Post 137 earlier in the week. Orion Debres, who threw 45 pitches in relief in the team’s season opener on June 16, threw 96 more in a start on just two days rest against South Richmond – and he earned the win. “I feel better than I’ve felt in a while, to be honest,” Debres said after the Post 137 game.
striking out four and walk- down and, with the help of his ing six South Richmond bat- defense, kept Post 175 in conters. After giving up a pair of tention. His former King William runs in the second, he settled
teammate, Landon Smith, give Debres a big boost at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two runs scored and four RBI. Another
former Cavalier teammate, Travis Shumate, pitched in with a double, scored a run, and pitched 1-2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Some of the Beach Week returnees shook off the rust against Post 361 Sunday, with former Hanover player Blake Doggett going 2-for-2 with two walks, a double, one run scored and three RBI. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
and I think that they’re having a good time,” Rockville head coach Sydney Scott said of her Racers. “They’re seeming to do a lot better.” One of her leading swimmers was James Ferry, an 8-and-under boy who has made a number of Champs cuts in the first two weeks of GRAL competition in the 50 freestyle, 25 breaststroke, 25 butterfly, 100 individual medley and 25 freestyle. Other Rockville quad winners at Old Church were Janey Ferry, Sean Larkin and Ryan Zubris. Bailey Owens and Colston Worthington were triple winners for the Racers.
Old Church head coach Becky Bradford said her Otters were progressing fast. “I’m really impressed with the progress we’ve made in such a short amount of time,” she said. “I always tell my kids the most important thing is that we’re being respectful, we’re showing good sportsmanship and just really preparing for the future in that sense, like being nice and being polite to everyone that we’re meeting – and also swimming as fast as we can.” The Otters are doing their share of swimming fast. “We’ve got a lot of Champs cuts already,” Bradford said.
“And we’ve also got a lot of personal records. So even when we’re not getting the Champs cuts that we want, we’re still dropping time, which is all I can ask for.” Old Church had eight quad winners: Joelle Agee, Alex Brehm, Connor Brooks, Liz Laprade, Collin Marks, Keelyn Underdown, Kendall Underdown and Ty Williams. The Otters also had three triple winners: Madeline Atkinson, Julia Kelly and Nathan Kelly. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Above, Mechanicsville Post 175’s Orion Debres launches a sacrifice fly to score Landon Smith and put Mechanicsville ahead for good in Post 175’s 9-2 win over South Richmond Post 137 at Hanover High School on June 18. Right, Mechanicsville second baseman Hunter Beck hauls in a pop fly for the second out in the top of the second inning.
“I guess it’s just the adrenaline going. It makes me feel good, makes me ready to go, just one pitch at a time … just enjoying pitching the game.” Debres scattered five hits,
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– she added that the key thing she does to help him is to take a deep breath, “because that helps him take a breath.” “Maybe I count my rhythm so that he has a rhythm,” she said. “It makes it easier for him to jump because his balance is better.” The Deep Run Horse Show has extra meaning for the Reeds as Sulu not only is from Manakin-Sabot, but also grew up right down the street from
the Deep Run Hunt Club. “It’s really fun to have her come back and win here,” Sulu said of Addison. “It’s a nice trophy and it’s a great horse show and it’s a Heritage Competition, and we know most of the people here because there are a lot of people from the Virginia area. It’s just fun to come and show what she can do here, and at home.” Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.
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swimmers and numbers of points, Rockville and the Dolphin Club had the advantage – something neither team would have otherwise since they are the smallest teams individually in the GRAL this year. But all the teams had strong swimmers, and Old Church’s Otters had more quadruple and triple winners from the evening. The focus throughout the season is on personal improvement – and having fun. “They’re doing really well,
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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, Priest Rev. Karla Hunt, Deacon allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org
Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com
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 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:45 am 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
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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
LUTHERAN 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
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PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday - Bible Study for all ages, 9:45am10:45am; Worship 11a.m.-12 noon (Nursery Prov.) Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 p.m., Youth 6:15 p.m. Children in Action Mission Time and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Randy Rains, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330
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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (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
SOUTHERN BAPTIST 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 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: 6:15 pm 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 Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Summer Schedule Sunday School - 9 am Worship - 10 am Nursery provided Staff Youth Director www.lebanonumc.org 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
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APARTMENTS UNFURN. 1 & 2 bdrm units available to qualified applicants. Excellent location near center of Ashland. Rates from $600 a month. Sec. Deposit & Application Fee required. Contact Brothers Realty (804) 798-5752.
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YARD & ESTATE SALES 23116 Beechwood Farms Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sat. June 29th, 7:30am to noon, off Atlee Station Road. Multiple families - follow signs. Tools, Furniture, household items, decorations, assorted children items, toys & clothes & MUCH MORE!! Rain Date 7/6. Yard Sales-Street/Cul-de-sac, Multifamily - Waldron Way, Mechanicsville (off Ellerson Drive, 23111) Saturday June 29th & Sunday June 30th 8AM - 1PM each day: furniture, jewelry, electronics, appliances, purses, shoes, books, household & baby things, and a lot more! Lots of parking available! Houses within walking distance of each other! Inside & outside sales so rain or shine we will be selling!
Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Set of gas logs, New; Kerosene Heater, New; Cargo Carrier; Aluminum Universal Truck Tool box; For further information & prices, please call 804-559-6092
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EDUCATION & TRAINING Assistant Teacher - All Aboard is seeking part-time Assistant Teachers to work 2pm-6pm with opportunities for additional hours. Must have experience working with children ages 3-5yrs of age. Must be reliable, at least 18yrs old, and have strong references. Apply in person. 559-0101.
GENERAL CHURCH PIANIST for McKendree Methodist Church, 4347 Manfield Road, Manquin, VA. in King William County. 9:30 am services. Paid Position. Call 804-238-8595 House / Pet Sitter to stay in our home from September 21st through September 26th. Dog Friendly. Call for an appointment 804-513-3367, leave message. Criminal Background check required.
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted:
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is for an application for a name change. It is ORDERED that Siddique F. Stephens appear at the abovenamed court and protect his interests on or before July 3rd, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. ENTERED: 5/08/2019 Patricia Kelly, Judge
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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a friend has something to confide, so make sure you are ready to hear what this person has to say. It is alright to be a little apprehensive. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Try to focus your thoughts on positive things, Gemini; otherwise, negativity can be overwhelming. If need be, make a gratitude journal that can help you express your feelings.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if work has been taking up too much of your time, you may need to schedule a few days off and focus on recharging yourself. Enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation. LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 You may need to get a few people on your team in order to come out ahead, Leo. It always helps to have some extra support in your corner and a cheering squad. VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may soon realize that you are pouring a lot of energy into something that does not feel rewarding. Take some time to reconsider the path you’re on.
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, someone close to you appreciates all the support you have been offering, even if he or she isn’t able to say it often enough. Keep on being the best version of you.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 A new chapter in your life could be unfolding soon, Capricorn. Don’t be surprised when certain opportunities come your way in the next few days.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 If it seems like you can’t turn off your brain, Scorpio, you are not alone. Others may feel overstimulated, and you can seek them out for some advice.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, someone close to you may be going through a difficult situation. All you can do is be as supportive as possible over the next few days.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Tackling too many projects at the same time is a recipe for burnout, Sagittarius. This week you have to slow the pace down a bit or call in some reinforcements.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Explore several creative possibilities to figure out what path may appeal to you, Pisces. Once you zero in on an activity, make it yours.
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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have a few questions but not too many answers. Seek the help of others as you try to answer your questions and be sure to thank them for their cooperation.
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has announced the following students made the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA (grade point average) of between 3.5 and 3.899. Mechanicsville resident Ella Catherine Alvis is majoring in Health Services Administration. Mechanicsville resident Abigail Lauren Armbrecht is majoring in Media Arts and Design. Mechanicsville resident Grace Ann Bailey is majoring in Intelligence Analysis. Mechanicsville resident Erin Alexandra Bartal is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Zachary Ryder Berry is majoring in Integrated Science & Technology. Montpelier resident Sawyer Anderson Boyd is majoring in International Affairs. Mechanicsville resident Gavyn Elisabeth Broce majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Ryan Tristan Brooker is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Jordan Maxwell Brooks is majoring in Integrated Science & Technology. Mechanicsville resident Olivia Ann Buchanan is majoring in Graphic Design. Ashland resident Catherine Shea Burch is majoring in Industrial Design. Mechanicsville resident Allyson Brooke Butler is majoring in Geographic Science. Mechanicsville resident Grace Anne Buyas is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Abigail Irene Carter is majoring in Music. Mechanicsville resident Cecily Camille Caskie is majoring in Nursing.
Rockville resident Rachel Diane Cicero is majoring in Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Layne Avery Courter is majoring in Athletic Training. Montpelier resident Emma Jane Delaney is majoring in Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erin Nichole Dixon is majoring in Music. Rockville resident Phoebe Maria Dubois is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Ryder Elliott Elder is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Rachel Lauren Faas is majoring in Studio Art. Ashland resident Shornette Thandie Figaro is majoring in Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Haley Jewell Graves is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Claire Nicole Guertler is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Morgan Lynne Guthrie is majoring in Hospitality Management. Ashland resident Hannah Elizabeth Harman is majoring in Health Services Administration. Rockville resident Ashley Marie Harrell is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Gabrielle Olivia Hodges is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Mason Cole Hodges is majoring in Finance. Ashland resident Meghan Elise Hodges is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Susannah Campbell Hosay is majoring in Justice Studies. Mechanicsville resident Emily Kay Jacob is majoring in Management. Mechanicsville resident Kelsie Rae Karnes is majoring in Health Sciences. Ashland resident Joseph
Adam Lane is majoring in Accounting. Mechanicsville resident Robert Evan Lawson is majoring in Health Services Administration. Mechanicsville resident Trevor Thomas Lee is majoring in Computer Information Systems. Mechanicsville resident Logan Wren Mahoney is majoring in Geology. Mechanicsville resident Jordan Abigail Martin is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Nathaniel Cole Martin is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Jack Ryan Mathes is majoring in Marketing. Mechanicsville resident Caroline Marie Warren Merrick is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Ashland resident Breanna Nicole Mouer is majoring in Kinesiology. Mechanicsville resident Thomas Christian Nance is
majoring in Management. Mechanicsville resident Zachary Keith Palmer is majoring in Sport & Recreation Management. Mechanicsville resident Donovan Alton Pearce is majoring in Political Science. Mechanicsville resident Jason Russell Peay is majoring in Accounting. Mechanicsville resident Morgan Ashley Pennington is majoring in Social Work. Mechanicsville resident Eric Ryan Price is majoring in Athletic Training. Ashland resident Allison Elizabeth Pulisic is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Claudia Elizabeth Riddle is majoring in Health Services Administration. Montpelier resident Marielle Priddy Robinson is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Makenzie Mae Rodriguez is majoring in Political Science. Mechanicsville resident
Caroline Dillon Ryan is majoring in Dance. Mechanicsville resident Rhiannon Alexa Saydlowski is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Jeffrey Cooper Schwartz is majoring in Theatre. Mechanicsville resident Thomas William Seay is majoring in Social Work. Mechanicsville resident Emily Elizabeth Setelin is majoring in Studio Art. Mechanicsville resident Rachel Elizabeth Smith is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erin Melinda Swierczewski is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Erin Elizabeth Thorn is majoring in Graphic Design. Mechanicsville resident William Peyton Upshaw is majoring in Philosophy and Religion. Ashland resident Kyra Alysse Vaughan is majoring in Architectural Design. Mechanicsville resident
Leeanne Xin Hui Ward is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erin Alexis Watkins is majoring in Justice Studies. Mechanicsville resident Katharine Leigh Webel is majoring in Sociology. Rockville resident Brenton Kerth Whanger is majoring in Integrated Science & Technology. Mechanicsville resident Erica Kay Winfrey is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. ----HARRISONBURG -James Madison University has announced the following students made the president’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA (grade point average) of 3.900 or above. Hanover resident Joshua Alexander Biggs is majoring in Marketing. Mechanicsville resident Ashton Bradley Clevenger is majoring in Dance.
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Well Maintained Transitional Style Home In Highly Sought After Ash Creek Community! Featuring 3,250 Square Feet w/ 5 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 1st Floor Features Refinished Wood Floors, Two Story Foyer, Half Bath, Living Room, Formal Dining Room w/ Tray Ceiling & French Doors, Kitchen w/ Quartz Countertops, Breakfast Nook & Samsung SS Appliances Opening to the Family Room w/ New Carpet, Gas FP & Entry to the Screen Porch. The 2nd Floor Offers all New Carpet, Master Suite w/ a Large Walk-In Closet Plus Deluxe Bath w/ Ceramic Tile Floors, Jetted Tub & Shower w/ Glass Door, 3 Additional BRs, Office & Hall Bath. The Finished 3rd Floor Gives You the 5th BR w/ 2 Skylights, Bench Seat & Its Own Bath. Other Amenities Include Vinyl Siding & Windows, 2 Zone Heating & Cooling, 2 Car Attached Garage, Paved Drive, Aggregate Concrete Walkway, Fenced Back Yard, Brick Front Stoop & Irrigation System. This One Will Not Last! $414,900
FIRST FLOOR MASTER IN ASH CREEK Transitional Style Home In Highly Sought After Ash Creek Community! Well Established Community Includes A Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness, Playground Facility, Basketball & Tennis Courts. Almost 2,400 Square Feet w/ 4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths. 1st Floor Features Formal Dining Room w/ Wood Floors, Eat-In Kitchen w/ all Appliances, Half Bath, Utility Closet, Great Room w/ Gas FP, Ceiling Fan w/ Light & Door to Rear Deck. 1st Floor Master has a Nice Size Walk-In Closet Plus Deluxe Bath w/ Double Vanities, Jetted Tub & Separate Shower w/Glass Door. The 2nd Floor Offers 3 Addt’l Bedrooms & Hall Bath. Other Amenities Include Brand New HVAC, Natural Gas Heat, Vinyl Siding, Two Car Attached Garage, Pull Down Attic, Front Porch w/ Composite Decking & Vinyl Rails. Enjoy Your Morning Coffee on the Composite Rear Deck Overlooking the Wooded Back Yard. $324,950
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