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Vol. 36, No. 30 | Richmond Suburban News | December 11, 2019
BOS to hear Cedar Lane appeal By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
Joel Klein for The Local
As expected, the Jolly Old Elf from the North Pole -- Santa Claus -- took part in Sunday afternoon’s Mechanicsville Christmas Parade.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for holiday parade in Village By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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ECHANICSVILLE – Sunny skies welcomed participants and spectators on Sunday to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the theme for this year’s Mechanicsville Christmas Parade in the Village. The 2019 had an addition in the judging portion,
with a first and second place winner being named for Best in Keeping with the theme. Taking first place honors was Unit #63, Silver Stirrups, and Mechanicsville Little League, Unit #39, coming in second place. Also recognized for their entries were: Best Motorized Categories: Large Noncommercial -- Unit #60 see PARADE, pg. 11
A group of Hanover citizens is asking the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to reconsider a recent site plan approval issued by the county’s Planning Department. The supervisors will hear a zoning appeal during today’s 3 p.m. meeting in the Administration Building from a local developer regarding site plans for a new Industrial Park off Route 1. Plans for the Cedar Lane Industrial Park were approved in 2015 and included four possible access points to the project, three located off Cedar Lane and one situated off Route 1. The developer of the adjacent Chickahominy Falls subdivision and affected residents who live along Cedar Lane
Jim Ridolphi for The Local
Members of the Cedar Lane Coalition study the latest plans for an Industrial Park located adjacent to Chickahominy Falls off Cedar Lane. Members include, from left, Jeff Hulewicz, Debi Hulewicz, Jay Unger, Bob Mahone, Kent Fricks and Rick Albee.
became alarmed when Scannell Properties filed and received approval of construction plans for Phase I of the project that
did not include the Route 1 entrance, and only one of the Cedar Lane access points. The age-restricted Chicka-
hominy Falls is located directly across from the Phase 1 projsee CEDAR, pg. 19
Wife continues to plead for kidney donor (Editor’s note: Debbie Nininger, whose husband Scott needs a living kidney donor, continues to plead for a match.) I would like to thank everyone in the community for being so supportive to my family during this difficult time. For those not familiar with our story, I have been desperately trying to find a living kidney donor for my husband Scott Nininger. We have not found a kidney as of yet, but I hope and believe our “miracle” will happen. My family would like to take this time to express how grateful we are for the kind words, continued shares and the many prayers being lifted for us. Everyone has
been so thoughtful and we are very appreciative for the support. I would also like to extend a personal note to Melody Kinser. Thank you so much for allowing me this forum to help my husband. Your kindness and generosity for our family has meant more than I can say. Especially, since we have never even met. You are an incredible person and an exemplary representation of helping our community. To the kidney transplant center, I thank you for all of your help, support and understanding. Finally, to our families, we love you,
thank you and are so blessed to call you ours. Scott, Haley and I would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with your own miracles and all the love of your family and friends. May your New Year be filled with good health and immeasurable happiness. I hope and pray that the next time I am able to reach out it will be with the news that Scott has had a successful kidney transplant and he is on the way to a healthy future. Fingers and toes crossed. Happy Holidays to all and thank you again. -- Debbie Nininger