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Roundabout work underway Creighton/Cold Harbor roads intersection becoming single-lane MECHANICSVILLE -Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road has begun. The project will convert the existing signalized intersection into a single-lane roundabout, and will result in some traffic delays during construction. This roundabout is

designed to improve driver safety, as has been achieved at the successful roundabout constructed last year at the intersection of Studley and Rural Point roads. Major traffic shifts will be announced on roadside message boards two weeks in advance. Typical lane closures

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A roundabout is being constructed at the intersection of Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. The current lighting system will be replaced with a single-lane roundabout. Delays should be expected while the work continues.

requiring flagging will be limited to off peak hours, which are generally between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work on weekends and night work may be used for some construction activities,

with prior notice provided on roadside message boards. Commuters with alternative travel routes around this intersection are encouraged to use those to avoid any delays during construction.

Absentee ballots are now available p.m. HANOVER — Absentee ballots for the 2019 General Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the Election are now available. deadline to register or make If you qualify changes to your to vote by absenvoter registration in tee, you can time for the Nov. 5 obtain your ballot General Election. from the Voter Check your voter Registration and registration to make Elections Office sure it is correct. in the Wickham The Voter Building at Registration and Hanover Elections Office Courthouse from will have special SMITHSON 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours Monday through on Oct. 26 and Friday in addition to Oct. 26 Nov. 2 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 for In-Person Absentee

voting. Saturday, Nov. 2, will be the last day you can vote In-person absentee. Wednesday, Oct. 30, is the final day you can request an absentee ballot by mail. Monday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. is the cutoff for voting an emergency-only absentee ballot in the Voter Registration and Elections Office. When going to the polls on Nov. 5, be sure to bring a photo ID. You can register to vote, update your information and request an Absentee Ballot online at www.vote.virginia. gov.

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Construction of this roundabout is expected to be completed by the summer of 2020, weather permitting. A fact sheet about the project can be read in the Roads and Transportation section

of the Department of Public Works page on the county’s website, which is located at www.hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Woman found dead, another charged with drug offenses By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – A 30-year-old Fauquier County woman was found dead on Sept. 13 at a home on Mayetta Drive. Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, said units with the Sheriff ’s Office and Hanover Fire-EMS responded at 7:21 a.m. to a residence in the 7200 block for a reported medical emergency. Upon arrival, they found the body of Erin Marie Garner of Remington. She was pro-

nounced dead at the scene. DiLoreto said the cause of death has not been determined pending a report from the Medical Examiner’s Office. He also said that officers secured the residence and obtained and served a search warrant for the location. Narcotics and other instruments related to distributing narcotics were discovered, the sergeant added. Crystal Marie Gray, a resident of the home, was arrested and charged with: Felony possession of marijuana with intent to dissee DEAD, pg. 4

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Radford Mill Terrace, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Stonewall Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 13000 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Cause computer malfunction was reported in the 9200 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 4200 block of Armstrong Drive, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville. Breaking and entering to house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 12400 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument value, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana,

first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Power Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Power Road, Mechanicsville. Breaking and entering into an occupied house to commit a misdemeanor was reported in the 13300 block of Quietwood Lane, Ashland.

in the 16200 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier.

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Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 19000 block of Dixie Belle Lane, Montpelier. Non-criminal report was reported in the 8400 block of Lucord Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7300 block of Pole Green Road/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Non-criminal report was reported in the 10200 block of Holly Hill Road, Glen Allen. Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 9200 block of Shady Grove Road/Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. DWI, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Bracey Mill Place, Mechanicsville.

Obstructing justice with force was reported in the 7200 block of Snaffle Lane, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 9100 block of Burkwood Club Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/Cold Harbor Road to Mechanicsville

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Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 6700 block of Codel Court, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7400 block of Sandy Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Loralea Drive, Mechanicsville.

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MECHANICSVILLE – A former Mechanicsville resident has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a United States District Judge in the Eastern District of Tennessee. U.S. Magistrate Judge Clifton Corker testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., last November. CORKER In February, the Judiciary Committee favorably reported his nomination to the Senate floor, and, on July 18, the U.S. Senate confirmed

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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 2400 block of Angela Grace Court, Mechanicsville. ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 16000 block of Theme

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Cold Harbor Road/Pond Way, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 6400 block of Strawbank Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease” will be addressed at the October meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club. Tina Thomas, director of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association, will be the keynote speaker. The program will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. For more informa-

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his nomination. Corker received his commission from the president on July 22. He is the son of the Joyce Corker of Mechanicsville and the late Walter Corker. He is graduated from Lee-Davis High School in 1986. He graduated from James Madison University in 1990 and the College of William & Mary Law School in 1993. He clerked for Justice Cynthia Kinser, now retired from the Virginia Supreme Court, when she served as U.S. Magistrate Judge in Abingdon. After his federal clerkship, he opened his own law practice in East Tennessee, handling criminal and civil cases in both federal and state court in both Tennessee and Virginia. The District Judges of the Eastern District of Tennessee appointed him a U.S. Magistrate Judge in 2015 where he served until his confirmation to the District Court.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 15200 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 40400 block of Sioux Lane, Glen Allen. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was

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Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of Magazine Drive, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 6500 block of Nells Trace, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 18100 block of Mableton Road, Montpelier.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill

the investigation is ongoing.” Anyone with information about this inciContinued from pg. 1 dent is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365tribute; 6140 or the Metro Richmond Felony possession of Crime Stoppers at 804-780Schedule I/II; 1000. Citizens also can down Felony distribution of a load the “P3 Tips” app for controlled substance to a minor; their mobile devices to submit Felony evidence tampertheir tip. Both Crime Stoppers ing; and methods are anonymous. Misdemeanor contribDiLoreto, speaking on uting to the delinquency of a GRAY behalf of Col. David R. Hines, minor. “Investigators are still collecting informa- sheriff, said, “The Hanover County Sheriff ’s tion to determine the circumstances that led Office would like to extend their condolences to this tragic incident,” DiLoreto said. “As such, to the family during this difficult time.”

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor recent episode of PBS’ “American Experience” focused on “The Feud,” as in the infamous Hatfields and McCoys. Their legendary feud lasted almost 30 years along the Tug River between West Virginia and Kentucky. The division between the two families was fueled by rumors and innuendo. It still depends on who you talk to as to what actually started the bloodshed. When Confederate Capt. Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, the patriarch of that family, died, he was living in a community named for one of my ancestors in my home county in West Virginia.

The McCoys, led by Randall “Ran’l” McCoy, were primarily based on the Kentucky side. This isn’t a story that can be romanticized, but its continued grip on those parts of West Virginia and Kentucky finally took on a different slant: tourism. I was working in Williamson, West Virginia, when the two families started having reunions (for lack of a better word) with competitive games crossing the Tug River. Events took place in many of the same areas where gunfire had rung out all those years before. Despite having served on the Board of Directors of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system, capitalizing on such a horrific time in that part of the country has always made me cringe. I’ve been supportive because of the tourism opportunities in areas that have lost income due

to the failing mining industry. The History Channel aired a series starring Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton in the lead roles in 2012. I couldn’t speculate as to what opinions were developed after watching the miniseries. I guess it’s obvious the feud still irritates me as mountain people are viewed as ignorant, toothless, and barefoot. What I do know is that there’s a loyalty among those who have called those lands home that is remarkable. As I write, and think about the feud, I’ll try to be optimistic about the tourism factor. The last time I heard numbers about the trail system found mostly out-of-staters bringing their ATVs to travel throughout those hills. I guess the only way to close this is to say that I’m related to the Hatfields by marriage. But, no, I’m not looking for a fight with a McCoy.

Tennessee Vols welcome bullied boy in big ways By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s nice to see the good guy win every once in a while. So, when feel good stories do arise, they are often over-reported, used as clichés or offered as condescending accompaniment to the real news of the day. That’s not to say the stories that are real and display emotions don’t

deserve coverage. Sometimes, the small victories of others who triumph in difficult situations or overcome challenges inspire and provide inspiration for all. Last week, a young Florida boy pasted a typewriter-sized piece of paper to his t-shirt with the letters UT printed on the front. It was his idea of displaying pride for his favorite college, a homemade, but sin-

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cere, attempt to honor his Tennessee Volunteers. Apparently, some of his fourth grade classmates thought his effort too homespun, or simple, or whatever attracted their bullying wrath. The boy’s teacher related the story on her Facebook page accompanied with a picture of the t-shirt. The reaction was overwhelming, especially from the UT community

which immediately came to the boys defense and posted anti-bullying messages on social media. School officials sent the youngster a packet containing a large collection of fan paraphernalia, more orange than the boy could ever imagine. More than the cool stuff that arrived in the mail, the outpouring see VOLS, pg. 8

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I have been reading some of the back and forth discussions concerning the names of some of our schools. If we truly examine our public school systems purpose I believe we will all agree that an educational institution should be a safe place for our youth to go and receive an unbiased education. Our children spend about 30 hours a week in these buildings absorbing tons of information. Not intimidated by a heritage that doesn’t belong to them. When they walk the halls of these schools they should feel safe, comfortable and secure. Their environment should be without negative influence. I would challenge everyone to imagine themselves an African American youth and to take a walk down the halls of these schools. Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and imagine your child walking in those shoes. You will likely see things differently. As for history, it is history and should remain so, we learn from history. Monuments have their place as well, perhaps in museums of history. But institutions of learning should be just that, safe places for kids to be educated and to find out who they are and where they are going. To become all that God created them to be. I leave you with a couple of examples. Would a Jewish kid be comfortable going the Adolf Hitler High School? Would the American Indian child be comfortable at the Colonel Custer Middle School? I would not be comfortable at the Malcom X Primary school either. I really believe we need to think more about the children and our see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Parents/guardians reminded to report change of address ASHLAND – Parents and guardians of students in Hanover County Public Schools must report any recent change of address. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, said, “Hanover County Public Schools would like to remind you of our residency requirements and policy. If a change in the bona fide legal residence occurs, it is the responsibility of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to notify the school immediately.” Parents/legal guardians should provide the schools in which their children attend three proofs of residency upon a change of address.

Proof of residence includes: One of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: a sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser), a deed, a current mortgage statement from the lender, or a signed, current lease; and Two of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name, physical mailing address, and service address: a current bill for land-line telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, see ADDRESS, pg. 9

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of support supplied a message to all young people that being creative or making your own mark is not something to be ridiculed, but more appropriately celebrated. And that message probably hit closer to the homes of those few kids who chose to make fun of the shirt when the

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school announced the sale of a mass reproduced replica of the boy’s design. The shirt immediately sold out and is currently the most popular item on the UT Fan Shop website. When the story gained national attention, UT officials extended a full scholarship to the boy when he reaches college age. Hopefully, this kid will go on to achieve great things in his life, and those kids who told

him his shirt was stupid are left to ponder how they could have been so wrong. It’s a story that brings a smile, not unlike another event that occurred last week. When Arkansas State football coach Blake Anderson brought his team to Athens to face national powerhouse Georgia, it was the culmination of a challenging few weeks for the coach. He lost his wife Wendy

in August after her two-year battle with breast cancer. Anderson took a leave of absence to be with his family following her death. When the coach arrived on the field for Saturday’s game, the usual red clad home crowd had donned pink in remembrance of his wife. The game served as a celebration of her life, and a commitment to remember those still fighting.

Anderson was overwhelmed with the show of compassion. “Those people didn’t know my wife, and they don’t know me,” Anderson said in reports following the game. “They didn’t have to do it and I’m very grateful, honored and honestly overwhelmed.” Two stories that are only unique in the fact they garnered national attention, but,

in reality, just two of many such stories that occur each day. They are stories that reaffirm our faith in humanity and remind us that an endless stream of bad news on media outlets doesn’t necessarily reflect the state of a nation. And, it should remind us that even in times that seem hopelessly divided and partisan, the good news always outweighs the bad.

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publicly renounce the write in (sic) effort that is being waged on your behalf. While you may not be openly advocating for it, and there are questions about that, your most passionate supporters, including your wife, are pushing your nomination in opposition to an official Republican nominee through the form of a write-in campaign ... we will have no choice but to take a vote on your removal from the Committee”. Let’s understand this -you’ve already expelled his wife in a letter last week without a

vote because of her passionate support for her husband. Shame on you for using emotionally evocative language in your letter by pulling the man’s wife into your threat. Also, I understand that party committees at any level are voluntary associations and you think you’re doing what you should be doing. However, the question arises, are you using your best judgment to publicly expel Chris and his wife and indirectly threatening other members of the Committee?

How many members will you expel if they disagree with you or party rules to get your way to elect your candidate? It’s unfortunate you didn’t enforce the party rules and ethics when Scott Wyatt was chasing the nomination. You are showing the people of the 97th [District] how poor your judgment may be as a Republican. Further, threatening members of your committee because people mention the words “write-in” doesn’t speak

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or electricity service; a voter registration card; a current automobile registration card; a W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year; a combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes paid within the current year; bank statements, medical bills, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months. The school division will accept only original documents for proof of residence. Copies of all documents presented for proof of residence will be retained in the student’s cumulative file as part of the student’s enrollment documentation. “Should you have any questions, please contact your school registrar,” Whitley added.

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Jumrukovski said she felt like she’d found her life’s purpose when she became a mother. “There was really nothing else that mattered more

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The Mechanicsville went along with Wayne and Shirley Smith Lauterbach on their honeymoon to Williamsburg; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and on a cruise to the Bahamas, Grand Turk, and Dominican Republic. The newlyweds are making their home in Mechanicsville.

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Old Dominion #148 Moose Legion will present Oktoberfest, starting at noon, on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Richmond East Moose Family Center #1947 at 7167 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. Proceeds will benefit Massey Cancer Center, 75%, and the Virginia House at Mooseheart, 25%. The event, which is open to the public, will feature: Food and drink (James River Winery, Isley Brewing, food trucks, and Amy’s Army

of Cancer Warriors); A petting zoo and inflatables for the kids from 1 to 4 p.m.; A craft show from noon to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Little Country Band (1 to 5 p.m.) and The Deloreans (6 to 9:30 p.m.). Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children under the age of 10 will be admitted free of charge. Sponsors are: Lancaster Bingo Company, Powerhouse Gaming, and Grover Gaming.

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-- nothing more fulfilling and more important,” Jumrukovski said. She also said parents are inundated with advice from books, family magazines, and television experts talking about how you should raise your kids.

Jumrukovski began writing They Say … (Not Your Average Parenting Book) to remind parents that there is no one objectively right way to raise a child. Instead, she argues that new parents should trust their instincts: every child is different and

requires different levels of care and attention, and no one knows that child better than the people who brought them into the world or raised them. She said They Say tackles every day issues like potty training, discipline, breastfeeding, sleep cycles, traveling,

and managing your marriage all while balancing life as a parent. She said she tackles these and other tough parenting topics on her blog, TheySayParenting.com, which features no-nonsense parenting advice, posts about her

life as a mother of three, crafts and activities for families, and product reviews to help show new and experienced parents alike that they’re not alone and they’re doing just fine. For more information, visit her website at www. TheySayParenting.com.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals

BOSHER

BOSHER, Audrey Perrin, 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton

Eugene Bosher Sr. She is survived by her children, Eugene Bosher (Cookie), Rhonda Bosher and Judy Barnette (Richard); eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Bernice Lipscombe. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (today), at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A graveside service was held 3 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family

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Armour, took a deep breath and finished her race on September 13, 2019. The only thing surpassing the love that so many people had for Janet was the love that she felt for them. She was a longtime member of the GFWC Capitol Woman’s Club and the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Women, holding multiple positions in each. She is reunited today with her husband of 50 years, Charlie, who preceded her in death in March of 2019; and her parents, Alex and Ruth Armour. She is survived by her son, Keir McNeal (Nicole); and her grandchildren, Tristain, Charlotte and Emma; her brother, Robert Armour (Leandra); niece, Elizabeth Orsbon (Duane); and great-nephew and niece, William and Sydney. The visitation was held at Woody Funeral Home’s Atlee Chapel in Mechanicsville, Va., from 5 to 7 p.m. on September 16, with a Celebration of Life at Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church on September 17, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the St. Labre Indian School. CHENAULT, Mr. Lewis McCauley, 67, a resident of Hanover, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, after a brave battle with cancer. Mr. Chenault, known throughout his life as “Mac,” was born on October 7, 1951, and raised in Aylett, Virginia. He was the son of the late Herman Lewis Chenault and Margaret Burroughs Chenault. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Victoria Root Chenault of Richmond, Virginia; and his children, Eliza Chenault Hamnett and her husband, William

Lawrence Hamnett III and Brooking Ashley Chenault and his wife, Sarah Mitchell Chenault; his grandsons, William Lawrence Hamnett IV and McCauley Latane Hamnett; his sister, Donna Lynn Chenault and her husband, Ronaldo Tonnoya; and his beloved labrador retriever, Jeb, all of Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Chenault graduated from King William High School in King William, Virginia in 1970. He was a Page in the Virginia House of Delegates. In 1974, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He taught for several years at King William High School. He then decided to follow in his father’s footsteps as an attorney. He matriculated into the University of Richmond School of Law and obtained his Juris Doctor in 1980. He ran a successful law practice in Aylett, Virginia, and later in Hanover County, Virginia, for 39 years. Mr. Chenault served as the County Attorney for King William County, as a board member of the Bank of Essex, now known as Essex Bank and as President of the Hanover Education Foundation. He was a member of Bon Air Title Agency, Inc., Hanover Bar Association and the Mechanicsville Rotary. He served as a Trustee for the Mattaponi Indian Tribe. Mr. Chenault’s favorite pastime was duck hunting. He enjoyed fresh water fishing and off shore fishing. He also enjoyed traveling to Italy and St. Martin in the Caribbean. A memorial service will be held at the residence of the former Chief of the Mattaponi, Carl Custalow, on the Mattaponi Indian Reservation, in King

William County, Virginia, on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. After the memorial service, the family will hold a celebration of his life and prayer service at his daughter and son-in-law’s house at 7904 Dogwood Road, Richmond, Virginia, from 1 to 4 p.m. The family is grateful for the support of family and friends at this very sad time and expresses their deep gratitude to his doctors and nurses.

COLLIER

COLLIER, Michael Dean, 64, of Reedville, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kay Collier; mother, Patricia Collier; two sisters, Beth Roach (Jim) and Gretchen West (Leif); brother, Jimmy Collier (Van); as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Mike was an avid fisherman and a proud retiree of IBEW Local 666. A memorial service, with a visitation period to follow, will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main St. #4401, Reedville, Va. 22539. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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great-granddaughter, Adelaide Woodell. A celebration of Jim’s life was held 3 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ, 6856 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests everyone get an oil change in his memory. JACOBS

DALTON

DALTON, James Ingram “Jim,” died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Mechanicsville. Jim was born on September 11, 1931, in Conway, Arkansas, to George Aubrey Dalton and Chlora (Davis) Dalton Darlington. Jim married his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Harwood of Conway, on March 28, 1959, while both attended Arkansas State Teachers College. Mary Ann preceded Jim in death in 2018. Jim retired as an analytical chemist for the former Reynolds Metals Company, now known as Alcoa, working in Bauxite, Arkansas, and transferring to the Richmond area in 1983. He was an Elder and helped establish the Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ in Mechanicsville, serving in many capacities. Jim enjoyed traveling all over the world, starting with his work, then with the church on missions and for pleasure. He was known as the one to come to if you needed help with any mechanical issue with your car or truck. The greatest pursuit of his life was to be a loving, Godly husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Survivors include his children, Lisa Bishop (Charles), Leslie Woodell (James), James A. Dalton (Kay) and Cynthia Stidham (David); 10 grandchildren, Tommy Bishop, Joshua, Meredith and Emily Woodell, James H., Luke, Matthew and Kyle Dalton and Jay and Dustin Stidham; and one

JACKS

JACKS, Mr. Jerome B., 84, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Cole Jacks; his parents, Anna and Joseph Jacks of West Point, Va.; and his brothers, Donald J. Jacks of Buckeye, Ariz., and Melvin J. Jacks of West Point, Va. He is survived by his son, Bernard Jacks (Sherry); his sister, JoAnn Jacks Miles of Mechanicsville, Va.; his brothers, Norman R. Jacks of West Point, Va., and Raymond E. Jacks of King William, Va.; his nephews, Bruce, John and Dodd; and his nieces, Elaine, Julie, Joann, Jennifer, Ashley, Sara and Melissa. His family wishes to thank Carol Hensley and his neighbors for their help and support. They would also like thank all the many doctors and nurses at Morningside in the West End and West Port for their excellent care and compassion. According to Jerry’s wishes, no memorial service will be held. His family welcomes your prayers.

JACOBS, Norman Jr., 92, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Hastings Jacobs; daughter, Patricia Ann Jacobs Luck; and granddaughter, Kathryn Meghan Luck Kilpatrick. He is survived by his sons, Norman Jacobs III (Laura) and William Jacobs; eight grandchildren, Matt Luck, Norman Jacobs IV (Sorrell), Morgan Luck, Ben Luck (Courtney), Danielle Jacobs Patterson (Andrew), Jordenn Jacobs LeMaster (Jay), Chelsea Jacobs Edwards (Brent) and Cody Jacobs; 11 great-grandchildren, Jimmy Olmos, Dimitri, Ryan and Kelly Luck, Susie and Katie Kilpatrick, Hudson Luck, Ethan Jacobs, Jacob Patterson, Soyer and Zayne LeMaster; and two great-great-grandchildren, Lani Olmos and Alek Smith. He was a wonderful grandpa and fondly remembered for his humor, silly hats and always taking pictures. He was a member at Monument Heights Baptist Church for over 60 years and was heavily involved with their church building improvements. After serving in the Navy, he worked for over 30 years in commercial construction. In 1981, he formed Jacobs Consultant Services to provide a variety of construction services. He served as an Arbitrator, Owner’s representative and expert witness in Arbitration and Court. He was a prolific writer and published many articles on construction.

He spent 20 years teaching construction courses at VCU and JSRCC and was a member of several professional organizations. Visitation was at Monument Heights Baptist Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 20, followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Monument Heights Baptist Church. SNYDER, Elsie Crump, 74, of Mechanicsville, died peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art Snyder; and most recently by her sister, Dottie Carter. She is survived by her children, Chandra Carmen Snyder, Keith Snyder (DiAnna) and their four children and Kera Greggs (Matt) and their two children; brothers, Tommy and Sonny Crump; and sister, Frances Marston. Graveside services were held 11 a.m.

Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the Perrin Snead Wooddy Cemetery on Pollard Creek Rd. off of Studley Rd., Mechanicsville. Arrangements by Bennett Funeral HomeMechanicsville Chapel.

ZEHRINGER

ZEHRINGER, Sharon Patterson, lovingly known as “Nana,” of Henrico, Va., died on September 20, 2019, three days shy of her 72nd birthday after battling pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith N. Patterson Sr. and Barbara C. Patterson; her brother, Frank Patterson; and her aunt, Alta

Mae Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Bert Zehringer; her son and his wife, John Brian and Ashley Gulak; her daughters and their husbands, Evie and Scott Willis, Christi and Andy Ghiz and Robin and Keith Rude; as well as her grandchildren, whom she called “her precious angels,” Reagan and Connor Gulak, Maddie and Sophie Willis, Nicholas Ghiz and Ashby Rude; brothers, Victor Patterson (Christine), Keith Norman Patterson Jr. and Barry Patterson (Sonya); and sistersin-law, Sandy Patterson, Ellen Spiggle, Jean East and Joyce Zehringer. She leaves behind many other family members and would often say family was her greatest treasure. Sharon worked at Southern States for 21 years in various departments, that’s where she met Bert and became “SZN9T.” She was thrilled to join Bert in retirement see OBITUARIES, pg. 17

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Hidden in Plain Sight: what every parent needs to know Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- Hidden in Plain Sight, a free community initiative suitable for parents, grandparents, other community members and any adult who works with or cares about young people, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, at New Song Church located at 7450 Colts Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville. A replica of a teenager’s bedroom will be on display for participants to browse and observe, becoming familiar with where and how teens might hide drugs or paraphernalia. Seemingly innocent items commonly used by youth could actually indicate a substance abuse problem. Would you be able to recognize signs of substance use and effectively intervene? Do you know what a lottery ticket is used for, or what about a mason jar or a dryer sheet? Don’t know the answer to these questions? Then this event is for you. It will allow you to be more knowledgeable and proactive in helping a young person who might be using drugs, but also prevent

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Elwood and Virginia Harrison celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Monday, September 26, 2019. Woody and Ginny, as they are known to friends, were married in 1964 in Williamsburg. They have lived in Mechanicsville since 1991. Virginia retired with Bon Secours Home Health Care after 15 years and Elwood retired after 30 years in insurance claims management. Their daughter, Lisa Harrison, is a physician assistant who lives in Colorado.

USDA commodity loans available to producers By Ken Upshaw County Executive Director U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency reminds producers that Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and

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volumes for the Republican Party as a whole. You’re asking Del. Peace to “disavow” or “renounce” something that you deem a “campaign” when it’s merely citizens showing their discontent for this committee and party as a whole. Chris has had nothing to do with my very vocal support of this write-in grassroots effort. It sounds as though you’re not as confident in your chosen nominee. We have the right to vote for the person we feel will best represent our community and gathering support for that candidate. Since the chosen Republican candidate got his nomination in a way that thousands of us perceive as very unethical from the beginning and gave a 21st definition to the term “dirty politics”, we have the right to write-in Chris Peace. You cannot tell me how to vote Nov 5. You are showing the people of the 97th how the political committees use bully tactics and you will stop at nothing to get your way. Perhaps it’s time to clean house of these committees? The voters of the 97th are speaking loud and clear. We will not be bullied by you or your cronies. Thanks for adding fuel to the fire for thousands of voters to make up their minds to choose someone other than the status quo Republican candidate. We know Chris Peace has been fulfilling his obligation to

the Republican Oath he signed, although not necessarily by your application of that Oath. You went too far when you threatened him and told him what he must do to remain a member in good standing with the Hanover Republican Committee. Further, as you yourself stated, he has not campaigned and has followed the law as established by the Virginia Department of Elections. Why then do you s-t-r-e-t-c-h your authority to make him do what no one should have to do? For example, campaign for someone who campaigned using “dirty politics” to defeat him? That is “nutty” to think that he would. Peace’s supporters are voters. We are not some rouge sect the almighty and powerful Committee must squash. Many of us do not like Wyatt; we tried to tell you that; but you forced your agenda. Peacekeepers have our last opportunity for our voices to be heard by writing in our preferred candidate. You can threaten; you can belittle; you can further alienate; but you will not stop those of us who feel this is the right thing to do. Write-in Chris Peace. Stay tuned. Ray Alexander Mechanicsville

amelioration of their own condition, but to convert hundreds of thousands of square miles of the wilderness into cultivated lands covered with a prosperous people; towns and cities had sprung into existence, and had rapidly increased in wealth and population under the social system of the South; the white population of the Southern slaveholding States had augmented from about 1,250,000 at the date of the adoption of the Constitution to more than 8,500,000 in 1860; and the productions of the South in cotton, rice, sugar, and tobacco, for the full development and continuance of which the labor of African slaves was and is indispensable, had swollen to an amount which formed nearly threefourths of the exports of the whole United States and had become absolutely necessary to the wants of civilized man”. What is it going to take to convince people that Davis is a has-been and deserves no recognition other than his infamous place in history and his defense of slavery? Following Ms. Smith’s letter is one by Dan Johnson telling us that the “School division treats all people special”. Really? No child should attend

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a school whose very name offends them based on facts. Just as the KKK is not welcome in Mechanicsville, neither should Jefferson Davis, who was a member. The two generals were dedicated soldiers following orders under the command of Davis, but the Confederacy was about plantation power and if the Confederate generals offend people, then come up with a nice pleasant name like Pine Tree Middle School. The money spent on a lawsuit can better be used by the schools. Time to move past the Civil War. Patricia Lassiter Mechanicsville

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interest the letters to The Mechanicsville Local concerning the name change of schools. I’ve read the comments about the lawsuit filed by the Hanover NAACP concerning the changing of the names of schools. Some, in previous letters, have referred to the NAACP as a racist organization. Some feel we as African Americans need to learn some history so that we can all become a bit more educated on the topics we choose to discuss. Let me share with you some information about the NAACP. We were created in 1909 during a time when we needed an advocate for people of color; thus, the name A National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. During that time, and, often now, we didn’t have that with police, with courts, or

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18 To End MS golf tournament to benefit Nelson Foundation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com IDLOTHIAN -- The second annual 18 To End MS – Dana Nelson Memorial Tournament will be held at on Monday, Sept. 30, at the Independence Golf Club in Midlothian to benefit The Dana Nelson Foundation To End MS (muscular sclerosis). Proceeds from the tournament fund MS research and direct aid to families in Central Virginia affected by MS, said foundation president Stephanie Russell. “We’re thrilled to be able to support families dealing with MS right here in the Richmond area.”

drawing will be held. Event sponsors include Capital Lunch and dinner will be proInterior Contractors, ProMac Roofing, vided. ABC Supply Co., Gumenick Multiple sclerosis affects Properties, Cross Timbers nearly 1 million people Roofing, Commonwealth across the U.S. Blinds & Shades, and Dana Nelson, the founNathan’s Roofing. dation and tournament’s Worth-Higgins, Chicknamesake, battled the most fil-A Midlothian, South devastating form of the State Bank, Axselle Auto, disease – primary progresand Street & Branch sive MS – for nearly two Painting Contractors also decades. are significant contributors DANA NELSON Multiple sclerosis is an to the tournament. unpredictable, often disabling disease Prizes will be awarded to the top of the central nervous system that disthree teams, longest drive, closest to rupts the flow of information within the pin, and putting contest winners. the brain and between the brain and In addition, an extensive raffle

Goddard School preschoolers sell lemonade to benefit children in need Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- This summer, Goddard Schools throughout the Richmond area got down to business and set up lemonades stands to benefit those less fortunate. The preschoolers helped family and friends cool down during the warm weather by selling lemonade. It total, they raised $5,840. All proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. Its mission is to generate funds and awareness programs in partnership with and for the benefit of member hospitals/foundations and the children they are privileged to serve.

Both the children and teachers recognize the importance of giving back by being a part of their community and supporting those less fortunate. At The Goddard School, laying the foundation for good citizenship is fostered through the development of four essential skills: friendship, compassion, cooperation and kindness. The Schools’ owners presented a check to the Children Miracle Network on Aug. 14 at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Children’s Pavilion, located at 1000 E. Broad St. in Richmond. For more information on The Goddard School, visit GoddardSchool.com.

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body. The cause of MS is still unknown and the progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but significant advances in research and treatment have been made in the last several years, according to the National MS Society. Registration and sponsorship for the 18 To End MS golf tournament is available at DanaNelsonFoundation. com. For more information, contact DanaNelsonFoundation@gmail. The link to the Facebook event is: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1263713847121815/.

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The 16th Annual Blessing of The Animals will be presented from 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the All Souls Episcopal Church at Rutland Shopping Center in the grassy area by the restaurants. Members of the congregation are invited to bring their pets. Their friends and neighbors also are encouraged to take part in the fun event. Pet blessings honor St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Each October, animals all over the world are blessed on this day of remembrance. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org. The Reverend Katherine Dougherty is the vicar.

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The Kiwanis Club of Ashland will present the 50th Olde Time Holiday Parade on Sunday, Nov. 24. Those wishing to take part are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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SHLAND— The Kiwanis Club of Ashland is once again assembling the Olde Time Holiday Parade. This is the 50th annual parade to bring Santa to Town. There are usually about 100 entries in the parade so the club must start early to get all the plans in place for this event. As always, the parade will be held on

the Sunday before Thanksgiving; this year that will be Nov. 24. The parade route is from Snead Street along Thompson Street to England Street then turn down Henry Street and end at Archie Canon Boulevard. Again this year, all invitations were emailed to all recent parade participants the second week of September. (Note: The club said emailed.) Entries are due back by Oct. 25. If your organization has not partici-

pated in the parade and would like to be considered, apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AshlandParade, again by Oct. 25. It is very difficult, if not impossible to add entries after the lineup has been established. The Kiwanis Club of Ashland looks forward to seeing you either in or at the parade on Nov. 24. Step-off time is at 2 p.m. Note the new time. For more information, email ashlandkiwanis@gmail.com.

ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland is one of the most walkable communities in Virginia, and that pedestrianfriendly atmosphere is one of its most valuable assets. That doesn’t mean walking the streets or crossing the town’s crosswalks doesn’t come without its own set of safety issues. The importance of that issue hit close to home for an Ashland couple earlier this year, and they have their own story regarding pedestrian safety in the town. They told Ashland Town Council of their encounter at the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting. Ashland resident Steve Hylan and his wife experienced the hazards of using a crosswalk first-hand when a car struck them as they attempted to cross a busy Ashland street. “My wife and I were struck here on England Street on Feb. 11,” Hyland said. “Moving about Ashland is becoming increasingly dangerous,” Hylan told council. “The Governor’s Highway Safety Administration reports that pedestrian fatalities now account for 16 percent of traffic deaths and over 6,200 pedestri-

an fatalities occurred last year in the United States,” he added. “Every year the number grows by 2, 3 or 4%.” Hylan said those number don’t tell the whole story or properly reflect the impact of such accidents. “I wasn’t able to go back to work until June and my wife was able to go back in July but just last week is starting fulltime work. That’s quite a break in our lifetime,” Hylan said. While the causes of pedestrian accidents are varied and can be attributed to a number of factors, Hylan offered a unique take on the crashes. “My observation is that most drivers are self-centered,” Hylan said. While acknowledging factors like cell phone use and traffic congestion, Hylan described a situation where drivers become “irritated” when they see bikers or pedestrians using the crosswalks and realize they must yield. “I catch myself doing that from time to time,” he said. “I think it’s endemic.” Hylan said the real problem is a society that favors automobiles more than pedestrians. To correct the problem in see COUNCIL, pg. 30

VDOT invites feedback on preferred corridor for Ashland to Petersburg trail Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking for the

public to provide feedback on the findings and recommendations of the Ashland to Petersburg Trail Study, including the identification of a preferred corridor for a multi-use trail through the Richmond region.

The recommended preferred multi-use trail corridor extends approximately 43 miles and would accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation users along a corridor through Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico

counties, as well the cities of Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Richmond, and the Town of Ashland. There are multiple ways the public can

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Steak Dinner & Auction Blood drive to be held this morning at Colonial Farm Credit to help melanoma victim Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – A Steak Dinner & Auction will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the auction starting at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 28, for Greg Snider at the Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. Greg has melanoma that has moved to his brain and lungs. He and his wife Kim are the church’s neighbors. Steak Dinner tickets are

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Hanover Cares Executive Director Octavia Marsh said she is excited to continue to bring this event to Hanover and partner with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Hanover County Public Schools and Hanover Community Services.

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with the schools. There was no equality for people of color. Today the vision of the Association is, and I quote, “The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.” Please note the terminology “all individuals”. This is who we are and what we do. We protect the rights of all people. Nowhere in that statement do I find a racist tendency. If a Caucasian, a LGBT person is mistreated, the NAACP

$178 for an adult plate (steak, potato, tossed salad, roll, and dessert). Hot dogs and sides for $5 also will be available, as well as takeouts. Tickets may be purchased by calling 804-746-4719 or online at www.enonumc.org. Bob Gibson, speaking on behalf of the church, said, “Treatments are working by the grace of God! It’s our chance to help them out. The costs are many and our support really matters.”

MECHANICSVILLE -- The Colonial Farm Credit blood drive will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 25) at 7104 Mechanicsville Tpk. in

Mechanicsville. To set up an appointment, call Megan Arrington at 804-746-1252 or visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org

and search for the Colonial Farm Credit drive using the 23111 zip code. The Red Cross highly encourages appointments.

LDP if such a payment is available. MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans and other oilseeds, pulse crops, rice, peanuts, cotton, wool and honey. The final MAL availability date for 2019 wheat, barley, and recourse seed cot-

ton, and oats is April 1, 2020. The final MAL availability date for 2019 corn, cotton, grain sorghum and soybeans is May 31, 2020. The Hanover/Caroline County FSA office is now accepting requests for 2019 MALs and LDPs for all eligible commodities after harvest. Before MAL repayments and LDP disbursements can be made, producers must meet the requirements of actively

engaged in farming, cash-rent tenant and member contribution. In order to meet eligibility requirements, producers must retain beneficial interest in the commodity, meaning they have control of the commodity or a title to the commodity, until the MAL is repaid or the Commodity Credit Corporation takes title to the commodity. Producers or legal entities

whose total applicable threeyear average adjusted gross income exceeds $900,000 are not eligible for Marketing Loan Gains and LDPs, but are eligible for MALs repaid at principal plus interest. The 2019 loan rates for Hanover/Caroline Counties are as follows: barley $2.20, wheat $3.31, corn $2.34, soybeans $6.39, grain sorghum $4.14. The interest rate for September is set at 2.875%.

“The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will have an officer lead a presentation and ‘reveal’ over 75 items hidden in the bedroom, along with discussion of trends and signs of possible drug and alcohol use. I believe parents will be amazed at what is happening now with our youth,” Marsh said. “Youth experience peer

pressure much more now than 10 or 20 years ago, and often have a perception that all their peers are using drugs and alcohol, or even vaping, when in fact that is not the social norm in Hanover,” she added. “We need everyone in our community to become prevention advocates, because prevention starts in the home. Our goal of this event is to educate

the community, encourage engagement and conversation at home, and connect people to community resources.” Hanover County Intervention Counselor Majken Whitaker will provide a special presentation to parents called “Talking Tips” to prepare parents to effectively discuss this difficult topic with their teen.

“Parents always state that they have learned things at these events they would have never thought of. As parents, we all need a little help, guidance and support to prevent negative consequences while navigating through these important teen years,” Whitaker said. Because of the sensitive nature of Hidden in Plain

Sight, it is not recommended for children. There is no cost to attend the event, but pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/HIPS0930. For questions or more information, contact Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares, at 804-5646119 or info@hanover-cares. org.

would stand with you. Regarding history, we have learned your history. It is all that is in the books we had to use in Hanover County Public Schools. Yet, our history, which is truly your history as well, is rarely told or even acknowledged. We know your history. We had to learn about Lee, Jackson and your other Confederate generals, all the Confederate battles. We had to learn it. Hanover is almost the cradle of the Confederate battlefields. But, did you learn in those same history books about Maggie L. Walker or John Mitchell? What about Lucian Hunter, Elizabeth Keckly or Mary Elizabeth Bowser? I

could go on and on. These are all Virginians. Knowing these people would mean you received some understanding of real history. My children and grandchildren are taught in school, but I have to add to what they are taught to ensure they have a full and truthful understanding of true history. True knowledge comes from having all the facts with which to make informed decisions. Our history, our African American history, is rich with the struggles and the enduring tales of overcoming intolerance, degradation, the heartache of children being torn from the arms of their mothers, so that we could work for no pay for others, the terror

of men being separated from their families and sold off, yet, we overcame it all. Strange how some of this resembles the occurrences of 2019. And today, we still have to fight for and pray that others, not of color, will listen and understand our plight. That is why we still have an NAACP today. I wish our organization did not have to exist. That would mean that inequality would no longer exist. That sadly is not the case. The Hanover County School Board and Hanover County Board of Supervisors could easily save our county a lot of money by changing the names of the schools so that students of color don’t feel

embarrassed by being called Confederates and Rebels. It appears that they would rather hire high-priced counsel using the taxpayers’ money -- our money -- to fight this simple change that so many other counties and states have already agreed to do. One of the supervisors received an email offering to come up with the funds to change the names and as of yet no response. Many have received emails asking them not to waste our tax dollars in this manner with no response. The board of supervisors says, “We can’t make the decision. Dr. [Michael] Gill [superintendent of schools] says he doesn’t make the call. Our Virginia Statutes state

the change of name is the duty of the school board. That works well in counties where the school board is elected and would be accountable to the citizens, to save our tax dollars, but the Hanover school board is appointed by the board of supervisors. They, in essence, work for the supervisors. We saw recently what happened to the school board member who voted to change the names of the schools. She no longer has a seat on the board. Changing the names of the schools is simply a “kind” and “empathetic” thing to do! It also is a money saver for our county! Pat Jordan Mechanicsville

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Sept. 25 The Colonial Farm Credit blood drive will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at 7104 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. To set up an appointment, call Megan Arrington at 804-746-1252 or visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org and search for the Colonial Farm Credit drive using the 23111 zip code. The Red Cross highly encourages appointments. Nicole Unice, women’s ministry speaker, will appear at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event is free and dinner will be included. Tickets may be obtained at Fairfieldpcusa.org.

Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29 An Open House will be held for three days at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. A spiritual revival is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday with guest speaker Kenny Baldwin. On Saturday, a legacy celebration will be presented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tours of our historic building, and food trucks from Carytown Burgers & Fries and Kona Ice. Sunday will be centered around a worship service at 10:15 a.m. with a potluck lunch afterwards.

Saturday, Sept. 28 A Flu Vaccine & Health Fair will be held from 7 a.m. to

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in 2002, and although she seemed to be busier, she never counted it as work to care for

noon at Hanover High School at 10307 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville. Vaccines will be administered as long as supplies last. Protect yourself and loved ones (ages 6 months and older) from the flu by receiving the vaccine for free. Please wear short sleeves. For more information, call 804-365-4316. A Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Trinity Christian Church at 8469 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. To rent a space, $15 for one or two for $25, call the church office at 804746-4838. The sale will include baked goods and Rada knives, as well as taking orders for Billy Moore’s “All Stewed Up” Brunswick stew to pick up on Oct. 5. For more information, go to www.trinityccdoc.com. Mechanicsville AARP Chapter 5407 will be holding a Food Drive from 9 a.m. to noon at Kroger at 9351 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville and 6335 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Food collected will be donate to Mechanicsville Emergency Christian Function (MCEF).

Thursday, Oct. 3 Hanover Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the large Conference Room behind Hanover Human Services Complex (follow facility signs to back parking area) at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Updates will be presented on programs and services. To RSVP, go to https://www.surveymonher grandchildren, prepare weekly family dinners and help Bert with gardening and managing rental properties. Some of her most enjoyable moments were working cross-

key.com/r/networkmtg102019.

Saturday, Oct. 5 Enon UMC will kick off the community’s Salt Fish Breakfast Buffet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The menu includes salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits, sausage gravy, corn cakes, hash browns, apples, waffles, and beverage for $8. Ages 6 and under eat free. Proceeds benefit Heart Havens the Men’s Ministry. Brunswick Stew, prepared by Stewmaster Randy Bush, will be sold from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Black Creek Fellowship Center, the former Black Creek Firehouse, a 6229 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. the cost is $8 per quart. The event also will feature music and cornhole. This is a fundraiser for a Mission project. To place an order, call the church office at 804 781 0330 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 5-31 All artists invited to a judged show at the Windemere Art Gallery at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. “Autumn Bliss” will feature the Lee Artists Association. Reception and judging will take place getween 2 and 4 p.m. on Oct. 19. For more information, call 804-730-0384

Saturday, Oct. 19 Crafters and vendors are word puzzles and the jumble every morning with Bert. She also loved the family’s weekly summer vacation to the Outer Banks. We will miss her more than all the grains

wanted for the 29th Annual Short Pump Ruritan Club Bazaar, which will be held at Short Pump Middle School at 4701 Pouncey Tract Rd. To obtain and application and/or more information, call 804387-6804 or email suebzink@ aol.com.

Saturday, Oct. 12 The Studley Ruritan Club will be hosting uits first annual antique car show in conjunction with a Brunswick stew sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd. Mechanicsville. Local chefs will be preparing the stew for sale at $8 a quart to raise funds for presenting college scholarships to Hanover High students. The car show will feature cars made in 1985 or before. A trophy will be awarded to the most crowdpleaser car.

Sunday, Oct 13 A Fall Family Festival will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Broadus Church at 5351 Pole Green Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event, which is being presented free of charge, will feature food, games, bounce house, petting zoo, door prizes, face painting, fun bus, obstacle course, and pony rides. Those planning to attend are asked not to bring pets.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 15-16, and Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19 Donations

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of sand on all the beaches in the world. The family received friends from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy.

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

Mechanicsville Kids Clothes Swap will be accepted from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. Swap Day will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday for swappers and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. to the community that may need clothing (non-swappers).

Saturday, Oct. 26 The Frog Level Fire Department will host its Fall Festival and Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors may sign up by calling 804-3388796 or emailing crozell@verizon.net.

Sunday, Oct. 27 Fall-O-Ween Festival will begin at 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event will include trunk or treat, dinner, and games. The Meadowbridge SDA Church, located at 7400 Antique Lane in Mechanicsville, will be hosting a fall festival for the community from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring fun activities the whole family can enjoy, including great food, a bounce house, face painting, bonfire and s’mores, outdoor games, and a vendor fair. For more information, call 804-746-2788.

Thursday, Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat will be presented by the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The free event is open to families in the community. Cars will be decorated and candy will be given out to all who attend.

Saturday, Nov. 9 A Christmas and Craft Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Sisters of the Poor at 1503 Michaels Rd. in Henrico, featuring a wide range of hand-made crafts, created by the elderly residents, Sisters, and volunteers of Little Sisters of the Poor. Items include knitted and crocheted sweaters, baby bibs and blankets/afghans, doll clothes, quilts, jewelry, Christmas decorations and ornaments, and much more. Admission is free of charge. Cash and checks will be accepted.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. see CALENDAR, pg. 20

The funeral service was held Monday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at Monaghan, with burial to follow in Varina Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial con-

tributions may be made to Lustgarten Foundation, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, N.Y. 11797 (earmark Johns Hopkins Lab). Memory eternal!

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Donald Dell Women’s College Soccer: Seminoles at Tigers

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(:15) ››‡ “Tag” (2018) Ed Helms. ‘R’ Å

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September 25, 2019

Roll With It

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“Die Hard With a Vengeance” (1995)

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5:30

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7:30

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››› “Wanted” (2008) James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman. Å

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

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(3:30) College Football: Ole Miss at Alabama. (N) ’ (Live) Å

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Sunday NFL Countdown Drive

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(ESPN)

(NBCSWSH) Redskins Kickoff Live

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

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›› “Suicide Squad” (2016) Will Smith, Jared Leto. Å (DVS)

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(WTBS)

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SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

(ESPN)

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9 PM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

To Be Announced

Judge Judy Two Men

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6 PM

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(:25) NFL Football: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears. (N) ’ (Live) Å

“Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother’s Fight to”

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››› “Iron Man” (2008, Action) Robert Downey Jr.. Premiere. ’ Å

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5 PM

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 17

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

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at

11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond. net or call 804-270-9626.

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

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST (ESPN)

SportsCenter (N) Å

(NBCSWSH) (3:30) The Daily Line (N)

A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group,

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

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

has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.

Tuesdays

A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. 8 PM

8:30

Around

Interruption Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) Å

Redskins

The Daily Line (N) Å

NHL Preseason Hockey: Capitals at Hurricanes

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Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for

9 PM

9:30

(8-ABC)

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8 News

(6-CBS)

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Raiders’ rally falls short in final seconds By Rodney Robinson For the Mechanicsville Local HENRICO – With 4.3 seconds to go, Tyler Warren scored to bring Atlee to close within a touchdown of host Douglas Freeman. The Raiders’ only chance for a win was an onside kick and, if time remained, one play. Atlee quarterback/kicker Tyler Warren did his part, perfectly placing the onside kick, and his teammate did theirs, recovering the kick. But the one play – a long pass – came up short and the Raiders had to settle for a 21-14 loss. “I told our kids I’m proud of the fight, I think that’s who we are,” said Atlee head football coach Matt Gray. “I’m really proud of that, fought right to the end.” Both teams got off to a slow start in the first quarter. On Freeman’s and Atlee’s opening drive, both quarterbacks threw an interception. But the Raiders broke through in the latter half of the first quarter. Atlee scored first on a 52-yard pass from Tyler Warren to Alex Oliver. Douglas Freeman followed the Raider score with a 10-play, 80-yard drive capped by Charlie Martin’s 2-yard run. On the drive, the Rebels accumulated more than 50 yards rushing and was aided by two penalties from Atlee. The Rebels also used the run

to great effect on its other two scoring drives. In the second quarter, Douglas Freeman went on a 14-play drive, tallying more than 45 rushing yards, with three converted first downs and a key offsides penalty on fourthand-2 at the Raider 4-yard line. Charlie Martin took the ball in the remaining 2 yards to put the Rebels up 14-7. Once Freeman took the lead, the Rebels never relinquished it. The Atlee defense managed to keep the game to one score throughout most of the game. But so did the Rebel defense, making it a true defensive tugof-war. Gray said the final result came down to a few key plays and execution. “If we don’t give up the stop late, you know, I think we’re still in the ballgame,” Gray said. “If we get a score down on the goal line, we’re still in the ballgame, it’s just a few plays here and there.” For the Rebels, the key stop came on in the third quarter. Atlee drove inside the Rebel 5-yard line. The Raiders tried to punch it in with four successive runs. The Freeman defense held firm, forcing a fourth-and-2. Atlee tried to go outside but ended up losing 2 yards on the play. The Rebels followed-up the huge stop with a 14-play, John Beebe for The Local

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Atlee running back Caleb Warren (28) breaks a tackle on his way to a first down late in the Raiders’ 21-14 loss to Douglas Freeman.

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Experience prevails in county court contests By Dave Lawrence and Rob Witham Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Defending Class 4 champion Patrick Henry might have prevailed at Lee-Davis last Tuesday, but the Confederates showed they had plenty of fight. Twice the games went into overtime, with the Patriots prevailing once and the Confederates the other time in Patrick Henry’s 27-25, 25-16, 25-27, 25-19 win. Three-time state champion Patrick Henry lost several recurring stars to graduation last year, but was missing a pair or returning heavy hitters at LeeDavis: Link Hammerschmidt and Cal Inge. Still, with a heavily senior- and junior-laden roster, the Patriots brought plenty of experience to bear. “We had to find the energy elsewhere,” said Patrick Henry head boys volleyball coach Michael Townsend. Still, he thought the Patriots could have done better as the Confederates refused to go down easy. “We were just really sluggish tonight,” Townsend said. “On serve-receive, we weren’t moving our feet. Defensively, we weren’t moving our feet. I was not happy with the way we played defense tonight.” Lee-Davis head coach Davis Ellenberger wished his Confederates could have won a few more of the battles on the floor. “Definitely some battles there,” he said. “We won some, maybe lost a little bit too many. It was a good fight.” Ellenberger said that, while his squad is senior-heavy, it is relatively inexperienced as a 12-person team,” he said. play together. They’re learning can for each other. And just Patrick Henry was led by unit. “We’ll be graduating eight “They’re older in age, but play- each other’s strengths, just how stay on top of their emotions, Ben Russell and Ethan Stiles with 12 kills and two blocks seniors, which is a lot for a ing-wise, they’re still learning to to better the ball as best they especially.”

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Left, Patrick Henry’s Hayden Layne (left) tips the ball over the net past the outstretch arms of Lee-Davis defenders Christopher Webster (6) and Isaac Williams (8) in the Patriots’ 27-25, 25-26, 25-27, 25-19 victory over the host Confederates on Sept. 17. Above, Atlee’s Daniel Hooper (right) drives a kill attempt the Raiders’ 3-0 victory over visiting Hanover.

apiece. Hayden Lane had five kills and six digs. Nick Rodgers led Lee-Davis with 10 kills and 19 assists. Will Storey had two kills and three blocks. Maturity shows in Raider win MECHANICSVILLE – One program works on rhythm and execution. One program continues to search for identity and experience. By season’s end, both hope to be peaking, and celebrating success. But Atlee’s three-set sweep of Hanover last Tuesday night (25-10, 25-11, 25-17) showed see EXPERIENCE, pg. 25

Truex claims 2nd playoff win in Richmond By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News RICHMOND – Martin Truex Jr. recovered from a spin on lap 316 to win Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400, sweeping both Monster Energy Cup races at Richmond Raceway this year after going winless at short tracks through the first 14 seasons of his Cup career and leading Joe Gibbs Racing to podium sweep. Truex was sent into a slide when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. locked up the left front tire and drifted up into Truex’s No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota. But the spin didn’t prove too costly as Truex only fell back to third behind his JGR teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin. And just as he excelled on the long run to overtake pole sitter Brad Keselowski on lap 54 and win Stage 1, Truex used the final green flag run of the race to propel him past Busch within the final 30 circuits. “Man, I don’t know what to say, I really don’t,” Truex said. “I’m speechless, just an unbelievable job by all my guys. “Had a heck of a race with Kyle and Denny all night long really, and we just kept plugging away at it, kept plugging away at it, as we always do,” Truex said. “We just keep digging and we never quit. Next thing you know, catching the 18 for the lead, I’m like, cool, all right, here we go. His second triumph this year at Richmond Raceway made it back-to-back wins for Truex for the first time in his Cup career as he also won the first round of the playoffs last weekend at Las Vegas. It’s also his sixth win of the season – the most of any driver so far – and the 25th of his career. much as we’ve led here coming pretty amazing.” 2-for-2 in the first two races of “Man, to sweep Richmond into this year, and just thanks The 2017 NASCAR Cup the playoff-opening Round of finally is pretty awesome, as to everybody,” Truex said. “It’s Series champion so far has gone 16 with a Round of 12-clinch-

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Above, Martin Truex Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after overtaking his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 25 laps to go to win the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday. Left, Busch (18) leads Truex (19) into turn one midway through the race.

ing win still up for grabs at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s unpredictable ROVAL. After the end of Stage 1, a fast pit stop carried Busch past Truex, and the driver of the no. 18 Toyota waded his way through heavy lapped traffic to fend off the driver of the no. 19 and win Stage 2. Busch also inherited the lead when Truex spun out with less than 90 laps to go, but ultimately couldn’t hold off Truex’s final charge. “We led a lot of laps. We were up front a lot. But when

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I was out front, [Truex] could keep the closest distance to me. That kind of worried me for a finish like that in the long run,” Busch said. “But our M&M’s guys did a great job, and we brought a fast race car here to Richmond, and I think all the JGR cars were pretty respectable there, so really awesome job by everybody at Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota, and being able to have some really good pieces to go out there and race with.” Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin ran up front throughout the evening and ultimately came home in third. “We were kind of third best there, that’s kind of where we ended up,” Hamlin said. “Happy with maximizing the day that I thought I was capable of, and good effort, and we’ll go to the ROVAL and have some fun now.” Joe Gibbs Racing at first appeared to capture its first sweep of the top four positions as an organization, but Erik Jones, after initially rebounding from a rough 36th-place finish at Vegas to place fourth, was dealt even more disappointment after failing post-race inspection. He was stripped of his fourth-place finish and relegated to a last-place result of 38th. Keselowski took fourth, and Ryan Newman, Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Daniel Suarez and Jimmie Johnson rounded out the top 10. Bubba Wallace (12th) recorded his second top 15 in the last three races and Matt DiBenedetto, who earned points in the first stage of Saturday’s race, finished 14th. As for the rest of the drivers in the NASCAR playoffs, Joey Logano worked his way up see TRUEX, pg. 25

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Christopher Bell’s No. 20 Rheem Toyota emerges from the smoke during his celebratory burnout after winning the Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway Friday. Bell led for 238 of the 250 laps..

Bell opens playoffs with Go Bowling 250 win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor HENRICO – Christopher Bell made winning look easy. Driving the No. 20 Rheem Toyota in the Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway Friday night, Bell led just twice – for 238 laps – and took the checkered flag in the first race of the 2019 Xfinity Series playoff season. Bell won the first two stages as well. The second-place driver, Austin Cindric in the No. 22 MoneyLion Ford, led just eight of the 12 laps left. The win, Bell’s seventh of the season, clinches him a berth

in the round of eight in the playoffs. “This is a very, very important race,” Bell said. “Because if you win this one, not only do you get locked into the round of eight, but you’ve got two backto-back weeks and then an off week in there. So we’re living stress-free for a long time now, and I’m very thankful for that.” Cindric started in the lead, but Bell loomed in his rear-view mirror, overtaking him on lap 7. Bell held the lead through the start of the second stage. Brandon Jones, in the No. 19 Freightliner Toyota, passed Bell on lap 80, and Cindric regained the lead for two circuits on lap

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84. Once Bell took over again on lap 86, no one could get past him until the checkered flag came out for his third win at Richmond. Bell wanted to atone for a poor showing in April’s ToyotaCare 250 in which he finished 16th. “It’s a shame that I screwed it up in April because I felt we had a great opportunity to make it 4-for-4,” Bell said, crediting crew chief Jason Ratcliffe for his successes at Richmond. “I think it’s just him. He’s got a really good package here and our cars just get around here really good for some reason.”

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But Ratcliffe was not ready to take all the credit. He said his driver helps them quickly bring the cars up to speed. “He does a nice job here, honestly,” Ratcliffe said. “We brought three cars down. There’s been a tire change, there’s a lot of different variables that have changed, and our setups kind of evolved as well. “[Bell] has a good knack of getting us where we need to be in practice. I think that’s the key here at Richmond, it’s not dialing yourself out, actually. It’s coming off the truck fast, making the right changes and trying see BELL, pg. 25

TRUEX Continued from pg. 23

through the field from the backend to salvage his race with a 11th place result, Chase Elliott finished 13th after running seventh for much of the race, Aric Almirola wound up 16th, Ryan Blaney ran 17th, Kurt Busch couldn’t quite bounce-back from a tough run at Las Vegas with an 18th-place run. The Hendrick Motorsports drivers of Alex Bowman and William Byron struggled with finishes of 23rd and 24th, respectively. With Truex locked into the

Round of 12, he’ll have nothing to lose as he goes for more bonus points at the ROVAL. The pressure’s also off of Kevin Harvick (second), Kyle Busch (third), Denny Hamlin (fourth), Brad Keselowski (fifth), and Joey Logano (sixth) as they all sit at least 50 points ahead of Alex Bowman in 13th. The Top 12 drivers at the end of the ROVAL race will continue their quest for the championship in the Round of 12 at Dover, Talladega and Kansas. Chase Elliott, in seventh, has a notable cushion of 36 points see TRUEX, pg. 25

Improving athlete heat safety: the summing up By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Kyle Busch was rebounding well from having hit the wall early on in the first round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Las Vegas Motor Speedway He was driving his way up into the top 10 in the closing laps when he got into the back of the slower car driven by Garrett Smithley, who was 12 laps down, and – after sustaining damage to his front end – faded to 19th. “We’re at the top echelon of motorsports, and we’ve got guys who have never won Late Model races running on the racetrack,” Busch later told NBCSN. “It’s pathetic. They don’t know where to go. What else do you do?” Replays showed William Byron, on the lead lap, passing Smithley down low while Smithley stayed in the middleupper lane when Busch, on the lead lap, got into the back of him, and then Alex Bowman, also on the lead lap, made the pass on both drivers from the high side near the outside fence. When asked if there’s an etiquette that drivers that many laps down should follow when in the closing laps of a race, Busch’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin said Smithley was in a tight spot.

ATLEE Continued from pg. 21

96-yard drive, converting three times on third down – one of those conversions coming on a 32-yard pass from Andrew Bland to Seamus Moore – and scoring on a running play on Bland’s 18-yard run to put the game out of reach.

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Kyle Busch, shown here after winning the 2018 Federated Auto Parts 400, expressed frustration last week after contact with a driver several laps down derailed his chance for a win in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sept. 15.

“I find it tough to really put any blame on the 52,” Hamlin said. “I think he held his line. He didn’t switch lanes – now I didn’t see the previous corners or anything like that. I don’t know if he ran a different lane than what he had run in the previous laps – but as cars are passing you, I can relate. “Like at Darlington … I had a damaged car, so I was a second off the pace. It’s a tough job to stay out of the way. I literally had to run the apron, like in the dirt just to make sure, because everyone runs a

Atlee will look to learn from this close defeat as they travel to Midlothian next week. “Win or lose, you go in, you look at stuff,” Gray said. “That’s really our mission right now going forward is how much better can we get because the season is rolling on.” Rodney Robinson can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

different line and … there’s no way their spotter or the driver can keep up with where everyone is running that’s coming up behind you. You just try to stay in that one particular lane. … It’s the spotter’s responsibility of the fast car to tell you where he’s been running, and as long as you know where he’s been running, you can adapt and get around him usually without any problem.

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two teams in two different places. For the victorious Raiders, it was about focus, execution, and working without some key cogs. Conner Hammock had seven kills, Garrett Bond six as the Raiders methodically went to work early, taking advantage of Hanover mistakes for a dominant first set win. That set the tone for the remainder of the

“I didn’t see any lane change or anything in that particular corner, but I don’t know about the laps before, but … he had, I think, someone below him,” Hamlin said. “I really didn’t see any fault from anyone. I think Kyle just drove in there and guessed wrong on where he was going to be and ran into the back of him.” Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 6 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing, said he didn’t see anything the slower cars did wrong. “I didn’t see anything that lapped traffic did wrong, at least to me, if not to anybody else for that matter, but I don’t see everything,” Newman said. “It’s there – it’s been that way since they dropped the first green flag

and had more than one car in a race. I think it’s just a factor of how you adapt to it.” Depending on the track, Martin Truex Jr. – Hamlin and Busch’s teammate and the current season leader in wins with six – noted that drivers multiple laps down in the closing laps should probably not be in the lane that the leaders want to run, “but that gets tricky at a place like Vegas where you can basically run all over it. That’s where the tough part is, I think.” “It’s a tough deal, it’s tough. Last week I’d seen what happened, the closing rate was insanely huge,” Truex said. “The guy that was out there was not only slow to begin with, but wrecked. … He had a tough night and his car was beat up

and it was very slow. “I don’t know if we need to look at minimum speed maybe a little closer or if just maybe not run right through the middle of the racetrack,” Truex said. “It depends. It’s different every week. It’s different every situation. It’s different for every car. There’s no really clear-cut answer on how to make this easier on everybody.” Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today and Goochland Gazette. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.

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over 13th place. Kyle Larson ranks eighth, 24 points to the good. Ryan Newman moved up to ninth, 13 points ahead of Bowman, while Blaney holds 10th (8 points ahead of 13th), Almirola ranks 11th (three points ahead) and Byron hangs on in 12th (two points ahead). Bowman (13th, two points

back of 12th), Jones (14th, three points back), Bowyer (15th, five points back) and Kurt Busch (16th, 15 points back) are all on the outside looking in. A win at the ROVAL for any of the playoff drivers not yet locked in will automatically secure them a berth in the Round of 12. Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today and Goochland Gazette. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.

to anticipate what you’re going to have tonight.” Cole Custer, in the No. 00 GoBowling Ford, finished third, followed by Justin Allgaier in the No. 7 Brandt Professional Agriculture Chevrolet and Chase Briscoe in the No. 98 Ford Performance Ford. Despite his brief lead, Jones finished out of the top 10 in 11th place, the position at which he started the race. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

evening. “Let’s play to our level, let’s take care of business,” said Atlee head coach Randy Jones of his pregame message to the Raiders. “I was really happy with what we did with 25-10, 25-11. That’s what I expected of my guys.” Perhaps Jones was most happy with the consistent play in the first two stanzas, as he noted inconsistency as the team’s biggest issue through the first month of the season. That problem reared its ugly

head two nights later when the Raiders fell in three sets to defending Class 6 state champion James River (21-25, 14-25, 18-25). Now 4-2, Jones looks to on court leadership from the likes of four-year varsity member Mason Ellenberger to help the team go from good to where they need to be when the Class 5 playoffs arrive in early November. For Hanover head coach Hilary Cassil, she must adjust first, coaching a team without

seniors – but a ton of sophomores – looking to find its way in the regular season. “We’re still working on some of the skills, versus strategy, so I have to change my mentality until we get to that point,” Cassil said, confident in her young squad. “I do think we’re going to get to that point this season. We’re just not there yet.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN

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

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, Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

Immanuel Episcopal Church Worship @ 10AM on Sundays 3263 Old Church Road www.immanueloc.org 804-779-3454

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

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered All Are Welcome 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website www.creatorchurch.net

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

INDEPENDENT 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

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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN 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

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 Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 9 am & 11 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

CLASSIFIEDS Homes for Sale Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. HOME SITES, LOTS, LAND Serene waterview lot with Frontage 2.2 ac. Essex Co. Ready to Build. Elevated Site, Perked. For Sale By Owner. $99,900. 804-746-7984

Residential for Rent Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area. Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

APARTMENTS UNFURN. 1-bedroom partially furnished apt. Cable & all utilities included. Mech Area. Call for more info between 12 noon and 7pm, 804-789-0125

Business & Service Directory CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING House Cleaning Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly Reasonable Rates. References available. Call Sheila 804-247-2335 Karen’s Helping Hands Residential & Office Cleaning Call for a free estimate, Karen Ward, 804-402-3491 Peachie Clean RVA LLC Residential & Commercial Cleaning 2 years exp. License & Insured, Free Estimates. 804-726-0366, peachiecleanrva@gmail.

HAULING Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices. Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 Junk Removal Will clean junk from attics, basements, garages, hauling brush piles, furniture & appliances. 804-514-2938

Announcements YARD & ESTATE SALES 23069 - Sat., Sept. 28, 8 am to 1 pm, Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Road. Rain or Shine! Hot Dogs on the grill available from 10 am to 12:30 pm. 23116 - AshCreek Community Wide Yard Sale. Sat 10/8, 8 am-12, rain or shine. Take 95 to the Atlee exit, stay straight on Sliding Hill Road, turn right on New Ashcake and right on Linderwood Dr.

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Community Yard Sale at Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Road, on Saturday, September 28th, 8am -12noon. Spaces for rent -- one for $15 / two for $25. Vendors welcomed. Bake Sale. Call 746-4838. Legacy Park Community Yard Sale, Sat. September 28th, 8am-12noon. Selling a little bit of everything! Legacy Park is 2 blocks East of Pole Green Market turn right onto Midday Lane. No Early Birds! Rain Date October 5th.

Pets & Animals DOGS

Is a veteran owned and operated lawn management company that strives to provide an exceptional customer experience. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as IRRIGATION FOREMAN and CREW MEMBERS. We offer a great benefit package and competitive wages. Must have driver license and be willing to work long shifts in all weather conditions and be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Advancement opportunities available. We complete background checks and do random drug tests. Please email resume to ... givinghopelawnmanagemen t@gmail.com Pet Boarding Facility looking for PT Kennel Assistant/ Office Assistant Pet experience helpful. Early Mornings & Afternoons. Includes weekends & some holidays. Call 730-4616

Boxer - Black & White, Male is ready for breeding. Call for more information, 804-263-7839

Legal Notices ABC LICENSES Crossroads 30/301, LLC Trading as: Crossroads 30/301, 31286 Richmond Tpke Doswell, Caroline County, Virginia 23047-2132. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer on Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Loren Rozell, Owner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200.

We are seeking a full-time tax preparer and bookkeeper. Candidate must have experience preparing personal tax returns. Ability to prepare business and trust returns would be a plus.

Recruitment COMPUTERS Developer Advisor sought by Anthem, Inc. in Richmond, VA to design, develop business process management & business rules engine; identify performance issues; assist with troubleshooting & debugging; perform code reviews. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com ref # 36690.

CONSTRUCTION & TRADES CNC/Manual Machinist Job Shop in Mechanicsville seeking a manual machinist and a CNC lathe machinist 40 hour work week with benefits Minimum 5 yrs. Exp. Contact: Todd 804-746-4156 or thuber@hanovermachine.net

GENERAL

23116 - Milestone Community Wide Yard Sale Sat., 9/28, 8 to noon. Rain or shine. Sliding Hill & New Ashcake Rds. Enter Milestone or Ridgebrook.

Church Pianist for Sunday worship in King William. McKendree Methodist 9:30am; Corinth Christian 11am. $200 per Sunday Call 804-238-8595

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Bookkeeping duties for small businesses would include data entry, payroll, bank reconciliations and filing required tax reports using Quickbooks. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are desired. To apply, please call 804-746-4009.

HEALTHCARE HELP WANTED- Nurse/caregiver needed for elderly lady in her home. Blind diabetic with mild dementia, incontinent and walks with a rollator. Duties are personal hygiene, PT, lite laundry. Must have 5 yrs. experience, recent employment references. Sunday 92pm. $14 per hour. Call 746-5925 and leave message.

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Part time or full time Chef\fry cook Experience preferred, also salad bar person and busboys needed. Send resume or apply within for an interview, Calabash Seafood, 7514 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111. 804-746-8630

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2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment for rent. Included range and new refrigerator. $750/month + $750 security deposit required. Call 804-520-4562

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. BBB A+ Rating! Jim Martin, 347-3812

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

DRIVEWAYS Grading and Gravel Driveways GRAND IMPROVEMENTS, LLC 804-229-0381 www.grandimprovements.org RVA Paving & Seal Coating - Quality Residential Commercial Asphalt. Repairs, Crack filling, Seal Coating, Striping, Gravel Delivery & Installation. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Call 804-840-9993 -SEASON SPECIALLoad of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $265. Screened Top Soil $275/ per load. Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 804-400-9957

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

FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

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Call 746-1235 to ﬁnd out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online! Ask how you can reach over 63,000 households in Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterﬁeld!

Purcell Construction Custom Builder Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Historical Renovations ∂ Custom Homes built on your land ∂ Insurance Claims ∂ Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Tenant Build Outs ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Handicap Ramps ∂ T e r m i t e ∂ Lic/Ins Damage Rehabs Res/Comm ∂ 36 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available. Don’t Move...Improve!

GUTTER Drake’s Lawn Care GUTTER CLEANING - FREE ESTIMATES Mention this ad and receive 15% OFF a gutter cleaning! Tim Drake (804)837-1555

HOME REPAIR

HOUSEWASHING Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Decks & More! Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville & Hanover for over 22 years. Angie’s List Highest Rating!

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351

Todd’s Lawn Care Grass Cutting, Mulching & Leaf Removal. Firewood Available. Live Turkeys For Sale ! Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185

ALLSHOUSE POWERWASHING Houses, Decks, Deck Staining & Aggregate Concrete Sealing. Lic/Insured. Locally Owned & Operated since 1989! Please call 804-730-6531

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544 Repairs In & Out • Additions Remodeling • Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. No Job Too Small! George at 804-690-2767 Seward’s General Services/Handyman Home Repair ∂ Power Washing Painting ∂ Insured & Licensed Call Larry 804-402-6548

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 840-0464 or 262-8845

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ROOFING

TREE SERVICE

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 20 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

For all of your home improvement needs. Fully licensed and insured. Accepting all major credit cards. Free estimates. 804-389-9617 www.LJHandymanRVA.com

LAWN CARE

Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

LAWN CARE Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • Snow Plowing • FREE Est. Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Lawn Care services at an Affordable Rate: starts at $35. MOW ∂ TRIM AERATE∂ LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscaping, hardscapes, retaining walls, drainage correction, turf renovations & fence installation. Call 746-0827

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PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

Committed Experience Over 20Years! New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144 Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. BBB A+ Rating! Call 804-347-3812

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to ﬁnd out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv. Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

TREE SERVICE

Experienced House Painter. Interior / Exterior. No Job Too Small! By the Room or by House! Free Estimates. Lic / Ins. Call Ed 804-319-9844 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700

Full Service Tree Company. (Removal, trimming, topping, stump grinding & firewood delivery) Offering free estimates and providing fully insured work.

24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Estimates. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE

Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!! MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

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12. Put two together 13. Of the supernatural 14. Type of structure in organic chemistry 15. Card game 25. Feeling of discomfort 26. Get free of 27. Unit of measurement 29. A person who enjoys good food and drink 31. Violin maker 33. Noted psychotherapist 36. Complete 38. Ballplayers’ tool 39. Afternoon illumination 41. Points a finger at 42. Moved quickly 43. ‘__ death do us part 46. Blue jeans 47. French Jesuit theologian 49. Dissuades 51. Eastern European peoples 53. Abnormal rattling sound 54. Air-breathing land snail genus 55. Turfs 58. Farewells 60. __ mater: one’s school 64. They __ 65. Baby’s eating accessory 68. Priestess of Hera 69. Type of railroad

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Temporary responsibilities at work have you feeling a tad overwhelmed, Cancer. This project was put in your hands, so you will have to see it through to the end.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 It is sometimes good to look at the world through rose-colored glasses, Libra. However, do not let this cloud reality to the point that you do not see the truth.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Avoid a knee-jerk reaction to a stressful situation, Capricorn. You may find that not all stress is bad; some can spur you to accomplish things you never imagined.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week, feelings that have been simmering just under the surface come to light. Clear the air and you’ll discover everything was just miscommunication.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Talk things through with a close friend before you swing into action, Leo. Sometimes it is better to have a springboard for ideas to see if things are truly feasible.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 You are so busy with various activities that it is impossible to be bored for the next several days, Scorpio. You may be able to eke out a little time to recharge if you delegate.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, miscommunication can be a tough hurdle to clear. Make a greater effort to communicate effectively in the coming days and weeks.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 There’s more going on with friends than meets the eye, Gemini. Do not rush to think something negative is going on. Keep an open mind and you could be surprised.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be having doubts about just where the future will bring you. But you don’t have to be looking too far ahead for the time being. Focus on the here and now.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, new friends come into your life this week. It’s an exciting opportunity to get to know new faces. You can benefit from expanding your social network.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Make family your top priority this week, Pisces. Everything else can take a back seat for the time being. There will be time to get everything done.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 A hectic few weeks find you looking forward to some time off, Aries. You may have to finish some complicated tasks first to free up moments for relaxation.

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review the preferred multi-use trail corridor and provide input. A virtual presentation and interactive mapping tool are available online at www.ATPTrailStudy.org, or the public can attend public information meetings and submit written comments. The public meetings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the locations noted below: Monday, Sept. 30 – Hilton Garden Inn Richmond, South/ Southpark, Capital Ballrom, 800 Southpark, Blvd., Colonial Heights. Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Kelly Education Center, Massey Conference Center Auditorium, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. The public information meetings will be held in an open-house style format with no formal presentation given and attendees are encouraged to arrive at any time during the open-house window. VDOT representatives will be

present to discuss the study and answer questions. VDOT is seeking public input on the development and evaluation results of multi-use trail corridor options as well as the recommended preferred multi-use trail corridor. The identification of a preferred corridor in the Ashland to Petersburg Trail Study will inform the implementation of future active transportation projects in the Richmond region. Written or verbal comments on the study may be submitted at the meeting or through the virtual presentation. In addition, feedback may be submitted by mail to Palmer Stearns, Project Manager, 2430 Pine Forest Dr., Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or emailed to ATPTrailStudy@VDOT.Virginia. gov. Comments must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 11. Anyone requiring special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting may contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at (804) 524-6091 or TDD/ TTY 711.

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Ashland, he suggested the town “go against the flow.” For example, Hylan noted the new redesigned intersection at England Street and U.S. 1 still presents safety hazards for pedestrians due to right turn on red incidents. He said vehicles often stop on the crosswalk so they see well enough to proceed. “The drivers want to keep going. They don’t want to stop,” Hylan said. He suggested a system that requires all traffic to stop for a period of time in order to allow pedestrians safe passage through busy intersections, admitting a change like that wouldn’t be easy. He also suggested placing speed bumps in front of crosswalks. “This would return preoccupied drivers’ focus to the road.” Hylan said separating high transit areas from high use pedestrian zones could alleviate some of the accidents

too. England Street is not only a busy thoroughfare but also a pedestrianfriendly shopping district. “If you want the Main Street concept, there has to be some kind of bypass,” Hylan said. He encouraged council members to “park your vehicles and spend some time walking Ashland. It could be a fun and eye-opening experience.” Mayor Steve Trivett said the town is exploring options to address the problem, and Police Chief Doug Goodman has approached the Virginia General Assembly TRIVETT regarding enhanced enforcement measures. “We haven’t made a firm decision,” he said. “We don’t want to ticket people as the only way of get-

ting their attention; we also don’t want any more accidents.” “I think many of his remarks were spot-on,” Goodman said regarding Hylan’s assertions. “I am sorry you had to live through that,” he told Hylan and his wife. Goodman said the town recently conducted crossGOODMAN walk safety operations and issued two citations to drivers who ignored the clearly marked areas. “Most of our drivers are being attentive,” Goodman said. “This is a complex issue and there’s not one silver bullet that will fix it.” Goodman said the new enforcement measures could provide options, but they could require additional signage, public hearings and approval by council.

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Exterior renovations that improve curb appeal eglecting a home’s exterior can be a disservice to homeowners, particularly those looking to increase the value of their homes. Curb appeal is important, as a home’s appearance can greatly affect prospective buyers’ perceptions. Knowing which projects can offer the most bang for their remodeling buck can help homeowners make the right choices when improving the exterior of their homes. The following are some areas where homeowners can direct their focus if their end goal is a great-looking home with added value, as determined by the 2019 ‘Cost vs. Value Report’ from Remodeling magazine. This report compares the

average cost of 22 remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale across 136 markets.

Garage door replacement Homeowners can recoup 97.5 percent of their investment on a new garage door. This New garage doors improve curb appeal. remodel tops the list for good expect to recoup a 94.9 percent Siding looks and value. The average return on their investment. replacement cost of $3,611 is for replacing an existing two-car garage. Not only does old or Wood deck weathered siding look unsightly, addition it can impact the energy Manufactured A wooden deck on the rear efficiency of a home. Even stone veneer or side of a home enhances though a siding replacement Replacing a portion of vinyl homeowners’ ability to enjoy project is costly at roughly siding with stone veneer can the outdoors year-round. A $16,000 it offers a 75 percent greatly improve curb appeal, wood deck addition recoups return and peace of mind that adding style that can set a 75.6 of the cost of homeowners’ the home is being well-protected from the elements. home apart. Homeowners can initial investment.

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Replacing an existing door with a 20-gauge steel door complete with clear dualpane half-glass panel, jambs and an aluminum threshold with composite stop gets homeowners 75 percent of their initial investment back at resale. Improving the door isn’t all about good looks, either. A door that isn’t well-insulated or

In addition to these improvements, homeowners would be wise to focus on some upgraded landscaping, an upgraded roof, new windows, and improved exterior lighting as surefire ways to add curb appeal and potential value to their homes. -Metro Creative Connection

Powerwashing tips for your home Powerwashing, also known as pressure-washing, utilizes a high-velocity water spray to remove dirt and residue from the exterior surfaces of a home. It is frequently used on vinyl siding, concrete and sometimes wood decks to treat mildew and other growth that accumulates over time. Powerwashing can be a great way to remove grime without having to scrub by hand. But it requires a delicate touch to get it right. Sometimes it is best to leave the job to professionals. But homeowners willing to give it a go can try powerwashing themselves, as

various stores rent power washers. The home improvement website ImproveNet says that, until very recently, pressure washers were almost exclusively commercial machines sold to professionals or rented to do-it-yourselfers. Lately manufacturers have targeted homeowners looking to buy with lightweight options. For those who see powerwashing as a routine venture, purchasing a unit may be worth the investment. It is important to exercise caution when operating a powerwashing machine. The high-velocity spray

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can tear through skin. It is key to get a feel for the washer, and try less pressure first to get a handle on the magnitude of the tool. Don safety gear prior to using a pressure washer. Gloves, eye protection and ear protection can be handy. Most units will connect to a standard garden hose. Choose old clothing and expect to get wet. Never point a powerwasher hose at anyone and do Metro Creative Connection not attempt to rinse feet or hands in the spray. Powerwashing the exterior of The renovation resource The Family Handyman the home can be an effective see TIPS pg. 3

way to clean it in the spring and fall.

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Add more exterior light to your properties omeowners are increasingly realizing the benefits of improving the exteriors of their home, which can be just as valuable as improving the interior spaces. As individuals design picturesque garden beds and cultivate lavish lawns or revamp exteriors with architectural features, they probably want to spotlight these improvements. This is where exterior lighting can be put to great use. Exterior illumination can cast a glow on various features, but there are many other reasons to increase lighting around the exterior of a home.

the perfect gathering spot. As autumn arrives, days become shorter. However, patios, porches and more can get extended use with lighting.

Safeguard security A well-lit home may be less likely to be targeted by burglars than one swathed in darkness and shadows. Lights can remain on all evening or be motiontriggered. Setting lights on timers also ensures that the home is illuminated whether residents are home or not.

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Safety Trips and falls can occur at night when trying to traverse walkways and landscapes in the dark, as it can be difficult to see rocks, stairs and uneven pavement. Outdoor lighting can illuminate pathways, entryways and other areas for safer access for homeowners and their guests.

Landscape lighting designers can establish focal points around the landscape and highlight the best features of a property. Uplighting in trees, silhouetting techniques to showcase plants and spotlights to show off architectural features are all options for homeowners to consider.

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suggests starting with a widedegree nozzle to test out the spray on the surface that needs to be cleaned. A 15- or 25-degree nozzle is usually the wand for general cleaning and paint stripping without damaging the surface of the home. Experiment with an optimal distance of the washer wand to get the desired cleaning effects without causing any damage.

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containing bleach can damage surrounding plants, so they may need to be covered while the washing takes place. Avoid the use of ladders when operating a powerwasher. The push-back from the wand can cause falls. Instead, opt for an extension wand to address the upper reaches of a home. Powerwashing a home is an effective way to remove stubborn grime and refresh the look of a home’s exterior. -Metro Creative Connection

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How to store firewood the right way fireplace is a cozy and warm spot around which a family can gather. The home and real estate resource HomeGuides.com indicates that 60 percent of new homes have a fireplace, which is up from 36 percent in the 1970s. Naturally, fueling a fireplace for the season may require homeowners with wood-burning units to keep an ample supply of wood at the ready. How that wood is stored is important, as properly stored firewood can prevent waste and other issues around the house. Wood that is freshly cut has a water content of 60 percent or more. Yet, for best burning ability, wood should be near 20 percent in water content. Green wood is hard to ignite and will not burn nearly as well or efficiently as seasoned wood. Another concern associated with green wood is that it can contribute more to creosote accumulation in the flue of a fireplace. Creosote is a combustible material that may lead to fires if left unchecked. According to BioAdvancedÂ¨, a science-based lawn, garden and home improvement innovator, seasoning wood typically takes six months to a year. Homeowners may opt to purchase seasoned wood that already has sat and dried. Homeowners who have an abundance of firewood have to store it somewhere. Log Splitters Direct suggests choosing a dry, breezy area

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of the property that is about 20 feet from the nearest door to the house. This helps avoid hitchhiker pests from coming inside with the wood, such as termites, ants, spiders, and mice. Do not stack the wood flush against a structure. It should be at least a few inches away to allow airflow behind the stack. Stick to organized rows of wood no more than four feet high. Log racks and pallets and posts will keep the wood up and off of the ground where moisture and rotting can develop. Placing the logs in an unorganized pile will impede air flow and cause the wood to rot rather than continue to dry and season even more. Homeowners also should use a cover to protect seasoned firewood from the elements. Position a tarp or plastic sheeting so it blankets the top of the stack and extends a few inches down the sides. Keep the sides mostly exposed to air. Others prefer to stack it in a barn or shed or under an overhang. Green wood is less expensive than seasoned wood. Those who prefer this method should do so in the early spring and let it season over the next several months. Bankrate says that the cost of a cord of wood varies across the country, but in general one can expect to pay between $120 and $180 for a cord of hardwood that is split and seasoned. This price may be higher in mid-winter when demand increases. -Metro Creative Connection

Did you know? Fueling an indoor or outdoor wood-burning fire requires plenty of wood. That means having ample firewood at the ready and, perhaps more importantly, keeping that wood dry. Storing wood so it remains dry and ready to use can involve different strategies. For starters, it is important to keep firewood off the ground. Wood that comes in contact with soil creates a natural habitat for organisms that consume wood, including insects, bacteria and fungi. A basic wood-storing structure can keep wood off of the floor. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to know whether your

wood is green or currently wet. To burn efficiently, firewood needs to be dry. Wet wood needs ample circulation to dry out, and green wood (wood that has been recently cut) needs time to dry out and become seasoned. Therefore, people should resist the urge to completely cover wood piles; otherwise, air cannot reach the wood. Circulation is important for dry, seasoned wood. A tarp that covers the top of the wood and allows rain water to cascade down but still enables breezes to blow through the firewood is ideal. Moisture will also be able to escape, and

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the tarp will keep the majority of the wood dry in the process. Similarly, stack the wood away from a wall or other surface, even if that is another stack of wood. This will also facilitate air circulation. While most people store dried wood outside, if there is room in a shed, move the wood inside. Just be sure the building has good air circulation, and be aware that firewood creates a good habitat for rodents and other pests. -Metro Creative Connection

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How tree services can protect your property Cold weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winter storms, but trees may be especially susceptible. By the end of winter, many homeowners wonder if their trees would benefit from some professional TLC. Tree services provide a host of services. While fall is a popular time to remove trees from a property, doing so in spring is not unheard of, especially if trees were affected by winter storms and now pose a threat to a home and the people who live inside it. Homeowners considering tree services can explore the following ways that some professional arbor attention can protect them and their homes.

Tree services can help protect a home’s foundation Old trees that stretch well into the sky can be captivating, but they also can pose a threat to a home’s foundation. Such trees may have especially large root zones that may extend beneath walkways and even a home. In the latter instance, foundations

may crack as roots try to stake their claim to the ground beneath a home. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, homeowners pay an average of just over $4,000 to repair foundation issues, though major problems can cost considerably more than that. A professional tree service can remove aging trees that might be beautiful and awe-inspiring but still pose a threat to a home and the areas surrounding it.

Tree services can improve visibility Trees that have aged a bit since their last trimming might affect the view of a property from inside a home. Overgrown branches can compromise residents’ ability to see and experience the natural beauty just outside their windows. The average homeowner may be able to trim short trees on his or her own, but if views from the second floor of a home or higher have been compromised, it’s much safer to call a professional tree service. Such services have the right tools and experienced personnel necessary to safely trim high branches on tall trees.

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Tree services can help prevent future damage Even if trees made it through a recent winter unscathed, that’s no guarantee next winter or even the coming seasons of spring, summer and fall won’t

ultimately prove their undoing. Travelers Insurance notes that weather-related roof damage, including damage resulting from falling limbs and branches weighed down by snow during the winter months, accounted for more than half of all Travelers property loss claims between

2009 and 2016. According to BNC Insurance and Risk Advisors, homeowners may be liable if a tree they knew posed a threat falls onto a passerby or a neighbor’s property and causes damage or injury. Having all trees properly trimmed each year, but especially those that

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Level an uneven yard for safety any things can cause a yard to be uneven. Drainage problems, leaky pipes beneath the grass and pests can wreak havoc on a yard, resulting in uneven turf that can be both unsightly and unsafe. Addressing an uneven yard might be homeowners’ ultimate goal, but the home experts at BobVila.com note that homeowners should first figure out what’s causing the problem and make fixing that their first task. Fixing uneven ground above leaky pipes will only be a temporary fix if the leaks themselves are not addressed. Professional contractors might be necessary depending on what’s causing the problem. However, once the underlying issue has been addressed, many homeowners can handle the task of leveling an uneven yard on their own.

Get the right tools and materials Leveling an uneven yard may require various tools. Thatch will likely need to be removed from the lawn before it can be leveled out, so homeowners will need a thatch rake or dethatching machine to get this task started. Dethatching machines are generally necessary for especially large lawns, and these can typically be rented from home improvement retailers. A shovel, bow rake and push broom are other tools homeowners will likely need. Materials such as topsoil, compost and sand will be necessary as well, and these are typically sold at local garden centers.

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sand, topsoil and compost. The experts at BobVila.com advise using two parts sand, two parts topsoil and one part compost. Each of these components plays its own role in restoring the yard to full health. Sand helps the ground stay level, while the topsoil and compost provide the grass with valuable nutrients. If the low spots are not especially deep, this mixture can be applied without removing the grass. However, before filling in holes when addressing spots that are deeper than two or three inches, remove the grass then place it back in place once the hole has been filled. To dig up the grass, put the blade of the shovel at the outside of the low spot before sliding it under about two or three inches so you do not upset the grass roots.

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raking, select a rake with tines that will not skewer the leaves in the process. Big rakes also can make faster work of gathering leaves into piles. The home improvement resource The Family Handyman advocates for the use of a lawn sweeper. This is a manual device that has a rotating sweeping brush that gathers up lawn debris and leaves into an attached

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hopper bag. Like mowed leaves, the bag can be emptied into a compost pile or distributed where needed. Raking leaves onto a large tarp is another option. Once itÕs full, the tarp can be taken to the curb where many towns will collect the leaves seasonally. Otherwise, the tarp can be used as a funnel to put leaves into a gardening bag or another appropriate receptacle.

Leaf blowers remain a fast option for cleaning up yards, but they require electricity or gas and can be noisy. Still, they are a popular choice for large landscapes or when quick work needs to be made of leaf clean-up. Leaves will fall in autumn, but luckily homeowners have various methods at their disposal to tame the mess. -Metro Creative Connection