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The Mechanicsville Local July 13, 2022
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Studley Ruritan Club awards Sourbeck 2022 scholarship
Meghan Katherine Sourbeck was named winner of the Studley Ruitan Scholarhip at the June 13 meeting at Enon Church. The scholarship presentation was made by president Graham Kirby and treasurer Mike Lohr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Sourbeck accompanied Meghan for the event.
Sourbeck maintained a high grade point average throughout high school while pursuing a variety of activities. During high school she was named a Hawk Ambassador three times, honored by induction into both the National Beta Club and the National Honor Society. In addition to her awards, she participated in the 7th Up student to student drug and alcohol prevention classes for 7th and 8th grade students. She also served as a counseling assistant, assisted with projects performed by the Ashland Kiwanis to build a new playground for families in Pufferbelly Park and volunteered for summer reading programs and other events at the Mechanicsville Public Library.
Meghan’s long-term plans include attending Longwood University and earning her Bachelor of Science in nursing, becoming a registered nurse serving pediatric patients. Her interest in nursing as a career was peaked when she studied in the Health Science Specialty Center at Hanover High School, earning her Certified Nurse Aide Certificate.
In her remarks to the Ruritan Club, Meghan stressed that her high school expe-
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Studley Ruritan Club President Graham Kirby stands with the 2022 scholarship winner and graduate of Hanover High School, Meghan Sourbeck.
rience had prepared her for college clinical experience with a positive awareness of her patient’s needs and the importance of nursing as a career.
The Studley Ruritan Club extends its congratulations to Meghan for her exemplary record, her community service and her desire to continue a life of service as a caregiver to others.
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Hanover Cares Coalition will host “High in Plain Sight” on Monday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hanover County Administration, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069.
This workshop will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol and drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over-thecounter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse and drug concealment on school, home and work property. These items, along with much more, will be discussed.
There is no cost to attend the workshop, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Visit https:// tinyurl. com/tallcop0815 to register.
Hanover Cares is dedicated to eliminating the use of alcohol, nicotine and other drugs among Hanover County youth, through education and community collaboration. You can learn more at www. Hanover-Cares.org. Hanover Cares is excited to bring this event to Hanover for the first time and partner with Tall Cop Says Stop and Hanover County Community Services Board.
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