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Vol. 1 No. 50 | Richmond Suburban News | June 15, 2016

Hargreaves, Kramer and Young lead Lee-Davis Class of 2016

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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van Hargreaves achieved the honor of being named valedictorian at Lee-Davis High School with his grade point average (GPA) of 4.75.

He is the son of Daniel Hargreaves and Kelly Kaiser Hargreaves of Mechanicsville.

At Lee-Davis, has served as vice president of the Beta

Lee-Davis High School 7 p.m.

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The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education will hold an official opening of a farmers’ market at 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Vendors, artisans and crafters are among the planned participants.

Center opening farmers’ market

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

EVAN HARGREAVES

SAVANNAH KRAMER

L-DHS valedictorian

L-DHS salutatorian

Club, leader of First Priority, and a starter for the varsity soccer team. He also played JV soccer during his freshmen and sophomore years.

Evan was a Hanover Scholar, ran cross country and track his sophomore and junior years, and was a freshman Kickoff Mentor.

In his community, he attends Christ Presbyterian Church and the youth group.

He also attends Fairmount Christian Church youth group.

He will be attending Ohio State University, where he will pursue a degree in either Aerospace Engineering or

BRITTANY YOUNG L-DHS salutatorian

Mechanical Engineering.

He said he may have a dual major in both.

As he prepares to leave Lee-Davis, he said, “It took a lot of lost sleep to maintain what I needed in order to keep straight A’s for four years. I took classes that I see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 4

MONTPELIER – The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education has been known for quite some time as a hub of activities, the heart of the community.

Starting tomorrow, the Center, located at 17205 Mountain Rd., is taking on a new role by providing a farmers’ market.

Amanda Gardner, administrative assistant, said the market will officially open Thursday,

June 16. Hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday.

“We will hold a small opening ceremony/ribbon cutting at approximately 3:45 p.m. before the start of the market,” she said.

According to Gardner, see MARTKET pg. 10

Officer Scott Neussle receives police leadership award

By Patrick Gordon News Editor ASHLAND — The Sgt. Harry V. Smeeman Award was presented to Officer Scott Neussle Tuesday, June 7, during the regular meeting of Ashland Town Council.

Smeeman was Ashland’s first town sergeant, which is the position now known as Chief of Police.

He was killed in the line of duty in 1929. The award named in his honor is presented annually to recognize those who exhibit qualities of lead-

ership among the Ashland Police Department.

Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman praised Officer Neussle for his unfailing dedication to the department and willingness to go above and beyond in order to serve

whenever he’s needed.

“This year’s award winner epitomizes dependability, reliability and sheer dedication to the day-to-day operation of the agency,” Goodman said of Neussle. “This officer is always on time, rarely uses leave, and

is the first one we call when we need an extra officer to fill a gap in the schedule. Scott Neussle was always the first one we call when we need help. We don’t hesitate because Scott never turns us down. His first answer, see NEUSSLE, pg. 8

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McAuliffe signs bill authorizing license plate honoring runner Meg Menzies

By Debbie Truong Richmond Times-Dispatch When motorists come across a license plate featuring the silhouette of Meg Menzies, Pam Cross hopes they are encouraged to learn more about her service-oriented and religious daughter.

She also hopes that the license plate will deter people from driving while distracted or drunk, as the driver did who fatally struck Menzies on a January morning in 2014.

“I hope they’ll just pay attention to the other people on the road,” Cross said Friday, June 3, after a bittersweet billsigning ceremony in which Gov. Terry McAuliffe authorized the specialty license plate honoring her daughter.

“It’s sad, because we wish that she was here with us and we wish we were doing this for another reason, but we’re also excited and we’re just so grateful to everyone that’s made this happen,” Cross said, as her husband, Wirt, and son, Howard, stood on either side of her.

Menzies, a 34-year-old mother of three from Hanover County and an avid runner, was running on state Route 54 near Hanover Courthouse with her husband when she was killed by Michael L. Carlson as he drove his SUV. Carlson pleaded guilty to i nv o l u nt a r y m ans l au g h ter and was sentenced to four years in prison.

Her death rippled across Hanover and the running community throughout the world. A social media campaign dedicated to her memory and bringing awareness to drunken or distracted driving called “Meg’s Miles” formed, as did the idea for the license plate.

Ryan Hudson, who knew Menzies through Cool Spring Baptist Church and helped organize the license plate drive, said revenue from the plates will be used to establish a scholarship fund at Hanover and Atlee high schools in Menzies’ memory. Hudson said the plates cost $35.

The design of the plate, which is graced with Menzies’ image against the Richmond

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Pam Cross, right, Meg Menzies’ mother, was present Friday, June 3, when Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed the bill. “We’re just so grateful to everyone that’s made this happen,” she said of the special plate. The new plate pays tribute to Menzies, a Hanover County runner who was struck by a drunken driver in 2014.

skyline, is a fitting tribute, he said.

“She ran all over this town,” Hudson said. “She just had a beautiful smile and a great heart, and she lived out her faith in all aspects of her life.”

More than 450 plates have been pre-sold which, in addition to approval from the General Assembly, is required before the Department of Motor Vehicles begins circulating the plates.

The House voted 99-0 in February to approve the spe-

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Melissa Acors, 10, was the winner for the May edition of Kid’s Local with her entry in a drawing contest. She won with her drawing of an ambulance as those affiliated with Hanover Fire-EMS were being celebrated for their contributions to the community. She is a fourth grade student at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School. In her spare time, she said she enjoys crafts and softball. She also is a member of a travel softball team. Her favorite move is “Finding Nemo.” When asked what her favorite part of The Kid’s Local is, she said, “They have fun contests.” Melissa is shown with her 6-month-old dog Daisy.

cialty plate, followed by a 39-0 vote in the Senate. The plates will be available in July.

On Friday, McAuliffe lauded the effort that created the license plates. He called it potentially lifesaving.

“The purpose is really about safety for our runners,” McAuliffe said.

“It is a tragedy we had here in Virginia, but I do think with the issuance of this new license plate today, it will help save the lives of other runners.”

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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Mechanicsville Turnpike and Cold Harbor Rd.

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Suspect fled the scene of an accident at 5300 Sandy Valley Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike and Interstate 295.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 8201 Oak St.

May 31 Informational report was taken at 13400 Blunts Bridge Road.

Suspect gave false identification to law enforcement at 10200 Lakeridge Pkwy.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 14500 Washington Hwy. Suspect assaulted victim at 10400 Dellwood Rd. Suspect fled the scene of an accident at Cold Harbor Road and Bell Creek Road.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 13400 Liberty School Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Creighton Road and I-295.

Suspect stole items at 7300 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect obtained items fraudulently at 11300 Old Ridge Rd.

Suspect violated a protective order at 8000 Rutland Village Dr.

Suspect assaulted a victim at 7400 Tangle Ridge Dr.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 7200 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike

Suspect fled the scene of an accident at 17200 Dunns Chapel Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 11039 Leadbetter Road.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 at 10000 Poplar Hall Ct.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 6452 Boatswain Lane.

Suspect was driving after being declared a habitual offender on Stonewall Parkway and Overlook Drive.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 9443 Dogwood Garth Lane.

Suspect obtained items fraudulently at 9351 Atlee Road.

Suspect fled the scene of an accident at Old Ridge Road and Gun Barrel Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 12134 Melton Place Drive.

Suspect stole items from 9408 Cool Spring Road.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 9200 Rural Point Dr.

Suspect stole items from Theme Park Way.

Suspect stole items from 16000 Theme Park Way.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7000 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect assaulted victim at 7000 Walgrove Ct.

Suspect stole items from 7400 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect trespassed at 9100 Hickory Hill Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 7000 Marie Lane.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Atlee Station Road and Charter Gate Drive.

Suspect stole items from Theme Park Way.

Suspect stole item from victim at 7000 Sunnyhill Drive.

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Suspect stole items from 8000 Industrial Park Road.

Suspect assaulted victim at 6083 Perryville Tr.

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Suspect fled the scene of an accident at 9541 Kings Charter Drive.

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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 6200 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect stole items from 8200 Atlee Rd.

Suspect stole items from 9200 Saddle Ct.

June 5

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 at 10000 Poplar Hall Ct.

Suspect was driving after being declared a habitual offender on Stonewall Parkway and Overlook Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim at 10400 Comanche Lane.

Suspect fled the scene of

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HCSO honored with Weiss award Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office recently received the 2016 Marc Weiss Hanover Workforce Award from the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber.

The Marc Weiss Award honors Hanover County-based organizations that have made a significant impact on workforce development.

“It is an honor to receive the 2016 Marc Weiss Award. I am truly grateful to the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber for their recognition and look forward to our continued partnerships,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “I realize that the most important assets of the Sheriff’s Office are its men and women that serve here and their ability to serve with the community towards a common purpose.

This award was accepted on their behalf.”

The award recognized the Sheriff’s Office for applying innovative techniques to achieve a better-trained workforce, for incorporating innovative hiring techniques, creating innovative workplace cultures, and using effective training strategies.

The Sheriff ’s Office was honored in the Large Business Category, with 100-plus employees.

Since 1720, the Sheriff ’s Office has been guarding the safety of Hanover County,

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Franklin Butler, left, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, and Fatima Caldas are shown with the 2016 Marc Weiss Workforce Award received by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

making the office one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the nation.

Continuing the partnership with the community, members of the Sheriff’s Office promise to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property and to develop community responsibility directed at reducing crime and enhancing safety through problem-solving tactics. These practices create an environment where crime cannot flourish.

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otherwise would have had no interest in.”

“I would recommend to anyone thinking about pursuing a high GPA and/or class rank to take classes that actually interest them,” Evan added, “because that will make their high school experience a lot more enjoyable.”

“I’d like to thank every teacher that helped me to get where I am, and also every person that kept me sane,

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In the Small Business Category, Hanover Foils received the award. The flexible packaging converting company is located in Ashland.

Hanover Foils specializes in supported and unsupported

packaging structures for industrial, confectionery, food/beverage, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical clients. It has created an innovative hiring methodology that sets the company apart.

Each interviewing candidate meets every employee, offering both the candidate and the employees an opportunity to gain insights about one another.

The winners were selected by the Hanover Business Council’s Workforce Development

especially my family and my best friend of four years, Jacob Allard,” Evan said.

Lee-Davis has two salutatorians – Savannah Kramer and Brittany Young – with GPAs of 4.72.

Savannah’s parents are Teddy and Valerie Kramer of Mechanicsville.

Her school involvements include membership in the National Honor Society, Beta Club, orchestra, Tri-M Music Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She served as captain of SODA and captain of the varsity swim team.

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Committee from a pool of eight finalists and announced at the Marc Weiss Workforce Awards & Forum on June 1 at Randolph-Macon College.

The finalists were: Small Business Category — Delta Pure Filtration, Hanover Foils, Jake’s Place, and Patrick Buick GMC. Large Business Category — Anton-Paar USA Inc., Bear Island Paper Co., Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, and The Supply Room Companies.

——About the Marc Weiss Workforce Awards ChamberRVA’s Marc Weiss Workforce Awards honor Hanover County-based organizations that have made a significant impact on workforce development through any or all of the following: Applying innovative techniques to achieve a larger, better-trained, stable, safe and happy workforce; Successfully creating jobs and/or incorporating innovative hiring techniques; Creating innovative workplace cultures; Using effective training strategies to optimize their workforce and develop future leaders.

Nominations are accepted from the public.

When she graduates, Savannah will attend James Madison University, where she will major in nursing.

As for her high school years, she said, “I am lucky to have had so many amazing teachers throughout my years in school. I am very grateful for all that they have done for me and I would not be where I am now without them. I am also very excited to see what the future holds and I cannot wait to attend James Madison University in the fall.”

Brittany is the daughter of Mark and Marsha Young of Mechanicsville.

About the Chamber’s Business Councils Championed by dedicated volunteers, the ChamberRVA Business Councils serve as the Chamber’s local voice in the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. At their core, Business Councils work closely with local business leaders and public officials to advocate for a first-rate business climate and quality of life.

Chamber members seeking to build strong relationships, address community-specific issues and engage in advocacy efforts in their localities will find front-line opportunities within the Business Council program.

About ChamberRVA ChamberRVA is building a thriving business community by supporting the success of its members, providing a strong business voice and developing leaders and entrepreneurs. The Chamber, a not-for-profit business membership association, is the voice of business in the City of Richmond and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan, as well as the Town of Ashland.

For more information, visit www.chamberrva.com.

She is an IB Diploma candidate, senior class vice president of the Class Council, captain of cross country and captain of indoor track and field.

Brittany also has been a member of the National Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, SODA (Student Organization for Developing Attitudes) and Champions Together Unified Track Team.

Community involvement includes attending Fairfield Presbyterian Church, where she takes part in the Children’s Ministry and is a volunteer

Theater update meeting to be held this evening Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Ashland business owners, residents and community organizations are invited to attend an Ashland Main Street/Town Update at 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 15) at the Ashland Theater.

The meeting will feature a PowerPoint presentation focused on four main topics: Ashland Theater renovation project.

Current Main Street initiatives.

The Punch branding/ marketing campaign.

Other town projects and initiatives.

Time will be allotted to respond to any questions or suggestions.

According to Hugh Joyce, board president, and Tom Wulf, executive director, the primary goal of the Ashland Main Street program is to drive greater economic activity in our downtown.

“We want the Ashland Main Street Association to be an effective partner in the community,” they said. “We hope to see you there!”

for Upward Basketball.

Looking to her future, she will be attending The College of William & Mary, where she will major in Economics and Pre-Law Track.

“I am honored to be co-salutatorian with my long-time friend, Savannah Kramer,” Brittany said about being an honor graduate. “I am thankful for the opportunities I have received during my time at Hanover County Public Schools and even more thankful of the teachers, classmates, and others that made this experience unforgettable.”

Shiloh Baptist to present ‘The Gospel Through Disney!’

MECHANICSVILLE – The First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville will present “A Whole New World: The Gospel Through Disney!” from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday for 10 weeks, June 20 through Aug. 26.

A Sonlight Learning Center Summer Program, the Rev. Wayne Credle Jr., youth pastor/pastoral min-

istry associate, SLC director, will supervise the production.

He said the program will include the following movies: “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Inside Out,” “Kung-Fu Panda,” “Frozen,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Finding Nemo,” “Brave,” and “The Little Mermaid.”

Alternatives are “Mulan,” “Cinderella,” “Wall-E,” “A Bug’s Life,” and “Toy Story.”

Countries involved include:

Pakistan, Namibia, Columbia, Tajikistan, St. Lucia, Tanzania, Cape Town, South Africa, Laos, and Kenya. (*Country selections tentative to change.*) “Many Disney and Pixar Movies have made their ways into our homes, while ironically exposing us to many new worlds,” Credle said. “Unbeknownst to many, there have been many Disney movies that were made possible through biblical inspirations or at the very least, reflect biblical themes.”

Cooling assistance funds available Application forms for the Cooling Assistance program offered by the Hanover County Department of Social Services will be available online on Wednesday, June 15.

The Hanover DSS will start processing applications for its Cooling Assistance Program on June 15.

This program runs through Aug. 15 or until the money is gone.

Cooling Assistance, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program, helps eligible households meet costs related to cooling one’s home.

This can include: Payment of electric bills (up to a determined maximum) to operate cooling equipment; Payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment Repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump Purchase of a wholehouse fan, including ceiling or attic fans The purchase and installation of one window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced

To be eligible, the household must have at least one vulnerable individual aged 60 or older, disabled, or a child under age 6. Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first-come, firstserve.

Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property in order to be eligible.

“It’s probably going to be hot and humid this summer and this weather can be very dangerous to elderly and disabled people as well as children,” said Sheila CrossenPowell, eirector of Hanover County Social Services. “We urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at 365-4100.”

An eligible household can receive more than one type of assistance per application and may apply more than once during the cooling season, but only one member of a household may apply.

Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels cannot exceed federal poverty guidelines by more than 30%.

Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills must be in the name of a

household member or the service address must be the same as the applicant’s address.

The Energy Assistance application has been updated and must be used to apply for Cooling Assistance. It can be accessed on the web at or it can be requested by calling the Hanover Department of Social Services at 365-4100 or on the web at www.dss. virginia.gov/benefit/ea/cooling/index.cgi.

The completed application can be mailed, faxed to 3654110 or returned in person; however, applications that are received prior to the June 15 date cannot be accepted due to State Social Services’ rules.

All applications must be signed by the applicant.

The Hanover County Department of Social Services is located at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Applications also can be sent to the new DSS satellite office at 8475 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville.

For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 804-365-4100 or stop by the office.

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

“For 10 weeks, this year’s summer program will dive into these new worlds and challenge the kids to see these movies through the perspective of the Gospel. Additionally,” Credle said, “the children will have the golden opportunity to connect with 10 different countries around the world, learning new cultures, and possibly making new friends.

Other activities scheduled are: trips to Kings Dominion (Mondays); STEM/ money janagement with Garretty

Joyner; basketball and sports mentorship with Olu Doherty Jr., HWSA, LLC; hip hop/various dances with Criss Seabrook Jr.; music; and library trips.

The registration fee is $25. Weekly tuition is $100. Breakfast and a snack are included; students are required to bring a bag lunch.

Students must obtain a Kings Dominion season pass.

To enroll for the program, or to obtain more information, call 804-7301348.

Soldier keeps up with news via Local Amanda MasonTanguay’s husband Kevin Tanguay is currently deployed with the U.S. Army and she sends him The Mechanicsville Local “to give him a reminder of home and the great community we live in!” She also said, “Thank you for publishing and always keeping us all in the loop of great things happening in our area.” Kevin Tanguay, left, is joined by Joshua McCollum in showing the Tanguays’ hometown newspaper.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

HCPS graduates get ready for the big day

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor A few weeks ago, we wrote about the Class of 2016 in Hanover County Public Schools (Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools) and what an exciting time it is for the graduates.

Well, their day is upon them. Starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18, Hanover seniors will cross the stage, receive their diplomas, and officially enter adulthood as they prepare for the next big chapter in their lives. The schedule follows with: Patrick Henry, noon; Atlee, 3:30 p.m.; and LeeDavis, 7 p.m. As is tradition, all commencement exercises are conducted in the Siegel Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of HCPS, will deliver the commencement address.

(Note: The list of all graduates and Gill’s speech will appear in next week’s addition, along with lots and lots of photos.)

With each year, and despite my age, there’s a certain spark to graduation time and an excitement that is infectious. We celebrate our students and wish them all the best in the journey ahead.

Our school division is considered one of the best, so take that knowledge and pursue your dreams. This is just the beginning.

We share your enthusiasm and are proud of your accomplishments. We appreciate the cooperation of the honor graduates and those involved in helping us to spread the word about their achievements.

To the Class of 2016, reach for that star and don’t let anything hold you back. Godspeed.

Bucket list has some additions Call it an epiphany if you will. But, for some reason, the decision was made last week to refresh my skills in speaking Spanish and to learn German. Why, you ask? Well, I did well in Spanish class for three years in high school and my father’s family (Kuenzer) has roots in Germany. Adios and Auf Wiedersehen.

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Opportunity knocks again

By Patrick Gordon News Editor

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lmost exactly one year ago, I moved from Massachusetts to Richmond. For me, it was a time of relative uncertainty. I had only visited Virginia a couple times, and knew very little about the area or what it would be like to live here.

I was fortunate enough to get a job with Richmond Suburban News, where I’ve been working as the content manager for the weekly papers in Chesterfield and Henrico counties.

In the time that I’ve been here, I’ve had the opportunity to report on a plethora of fascinating events. From a water skiing squirrel to NASCAR races to local festivals to nationally-ranked high school athletes, I’ve covered a wide variety of fascinating stories.

More importantly, I’ve talked to a lot of people and learned a lot about the area that I now call home.

Now, I’m beginning a new chapter once again as I take over as news editor for The Mechanicsville Local, The Hanover Local and The King William Local. I’m excited that I’ll have the chance to spend time in new counties, meet new people, and learn new stories.

I’ve already been out and about in Hanover and King William counties, covering events associated with

Hanover County Public Schools and government for King William. I also had the privilege of taking in my first Ashland Strawberry Faire, and, yes, my calendar is marked for the Hanover Tomato Festival.

As I begin my time here, I urge you to contact me whenever you have any suggestions for ways to make this paper better, or if you think there are more ways that it can help serve the community. My contact information is pgordon@mechlocal.com, 804-775-4608 (office) and 804-205-6774 (mobile). I’m always open to news tips, suggestions and community input.

I look forward to meeting many of our readers, whether it’s at a meeting or an event around the county.

If you see me, don’t hesitate to say hello and introduce yourself.

So far, I’ve noticed that Hanover and King William counties are a bit different from Richmond and its immediately surrounding counties, where I’ve spent much of the past year. While I enjoyed Chesterfield and Henrico immensely, this comes as a welcome change.

I can already tell that Hanover and King William residents are passionate about their counties.

I hope to see many more of you as I continue to become a visible – and hopefully welcome – face in your community. And that’s what we’re all about here: community.

Some memories don’t fade

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

After 55 years, one would assume memories of your father would fade and eventually become only bits and pieces in a brain filled with numerous past events and people. ... But it doesn’t work that way.

Rarely a day passes when I don’t think of my father, and, on the best of days, I can still hear his voice. I still recall the routine of our constant life together provided, and the lessons I learned from him without realizing it at the time.

My earliest memories of my dad revolve around his love of sports, and his determined efforts to pass that devotion to this son. The old photos confirm my memories as a small 3-year-old boy snaps the ball to his father still clad in white shirt and tie from work.

It wasn’t an unusual occurrence. If it was baseball season, he would retrieve his old flattened leather mitt from the tool shed. I could never understand how he could catch with that old-fashioned glove, but I don’t recall him missing many.

But his real passion was football, and I would rush

home after school, gather up the old worn leather football, and wait for his car to appear at the end of our street.

Since it was a daily occurrence, he was well aware see MEMORIES, pg. 7

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of what was waiting for him every day after work, and time before dinner was often spent with endless passes and kicks in the front yard.

His arm was never too tired to throw the perfect spirals that came so hard they hurt, and he was never too tired from a trying day at work to refuse my advances, often made before he could get out of the car.

My mother would yell at me from an open kitchen window, “Let him at least come in the house and rest a second,” but I never did. He didn’t seem to mind.

The only thing that stopped our game was dinner or darkness.

Besides the obvious benefits he passed on like knowing how to catch a football or throw a baseball, he also instilled in me a love of college football that never left me.

His education at the University of Alabama was inter-

rupted by World War II, and he was drafted and entered OCS (Officer Candidate School) at Fort Benning, Georgia, eventually serving in the Philippines.

On Saturday evenings during football season, we spent hours turning the dial of an old Philco radio trying to find the Alabama game. It was long before the time of ESPN or nationally televised games, and we only heard the Crimson Tide at a barely audible level for brief periods between the static.

When I was a little boy, I remember my parents taking me to a Maryland-Alabama game in Baltimore. His excitement at finally getting to witness the team first-hand was unapologetic and not hidden well.

Following the game and the serious beating Maryland put on the visitors, he wasn’t as happy, but just being there somehow made the misery of defeat more tolerable.

Unfortunately, he didn’t live long enough to watch Alabama recapture the grandeur of the

past and return to national prominence on the football field, so I’ve assumed his role as the number one fan north of Atlanta.

It’s one of the many things in my life that brings me joy that I attribute to a man who made a huge difference in a short period of time, and confirmed something I still know today.

It’s not quantity, it’s quality that really counts.

I especially thought about him last January when Alabama captured another national title on the football field and could almost hear his cheering voice.

The plays on that field that day dazzled millions of viewers and impacted the national college football scene. In my mind, they were no more or no less important that those passes I caught many years ago in the front yard from a man who still garners the love and respect of a son who loves and respects him no less than those wonderful days almost 55 years ago.

Lucky to have him for those 10 short years? You bet I was.

Pets of the Week The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Daisy, 441729, is a 1.6-yearold female domestic Photos submitted by Andrew Q. Hodnett long-haired feline. She has been spayed. She also has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV negative. Daisy was surrendered to the shelter late last month because her owner sadly passed away. She has a very sweet temperament around people and is litter box trained.

Daisy is declawed so she needs to strictly be an indoor only cat. She seems very well adjusted to new people and other cats. Penny, 431800, is a 5-year-old pit bull. She has been spayed. She also has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative.

Penny has been in the shelter for almost four months. She has come a long way since then. Penny is a playful pup who gets along well with people. She has a lot of playful energy, but tires herself out on long walks on a leash. She is good with other dogs but sometimes can be a little rough when playing. The shelter staff said, “We hope you will consider her as your next pet!” For more information on this great pet, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty. gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GWENDOLYN BENNETT Gwendolyn Corker Bennett, 68, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2016.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph A. and Lettie H. Corker of Beaverdam. She is survived by her daughter, Gwendolyn Bennett Vaughan “Wendy,” and her husband, Matthew, as well as her endearing grandchild, Hayes. She also is survived by her sister, Hilda C. Kelly, and her children, Cheryl BENNETT Thomas and Greg Kelly, and their extended families; and also survived by her sister, Anne C. Wiltshire, and her children, Richard Wilshire and Anne Lewis Weymouth, and their extended families. In addition, she is survived by her many wonderful friends. Gwen was deeply rooted in Western Hanover County.

She graduated from Patrick Henry High School, where she was student government class president and homecoming princess. She returned to PHHS to teach after completing her undergraduate work at Mary Washington and Longwood Universities. She often recalled as a monumental experience her first year of teaching, which was the first year of total integration in Hanover County. She loved her students. Gwen continued her education with graduate work at VCU and postgraduate work at UVA. She retired from teaching in Hanover County after 30 years of service during which she touched many lives.

Gwen’s first priority was her faith. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where she especially enjoyed participation in mission trips. She had a heart for the poor and contributed to the building of numerous wells in Africa. She leaves behind an earnest desire that those who have not already done so will come to Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smile Train, in memory of Gwen Bennett, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 20090-6231. The family will receive friends at

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every time, is ‘yes sir, I’ll be right there.’ “ Goodman also said Neussle’s clearance rate in 2015 was 70.6 percent. “That’s pretty amazing,” he said. “The national average hovers around 50 percent. I could not be more pleased to work with him on a daily basis.”

Council also voted to change the sched-

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the celebration of her life at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. All family, friends, and those whose lives she touched are invited.

ESTHER CARTER Esther Belvin Carter, 96, formerly of Ruther Glen, while surrounded by her loving family, left this world to join her husband, Winfrey A. Carter, and Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, Carroll A. Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Saunders (Lewis “Bud” Sr.); seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; CARTER and sister, Mary Lee Healey.

Esther was a lifetime member of Harbor Light United Pentecostal Church in Beaverdam.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland.

Interment was in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery.

WILLIAM JOHNSON William Irven Johnson, 93, of Richmond, died June 5, 2016. Surviving are his wife, Adele L. Johnson; two daughters, Beverly Lambert and Lori Goodman; two sons, Thomas Meredith (Martha) and Demetrius I. Johnson (Wanda); 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Johnson; sister-in-law, Beatrice Johnson; caring friend, John Stanley Abrams; other relatives and JOHNSON friends. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Greenwood Baptist Church at 13637 Greenwood ule time of the Aug. 2 meeting to 7:30 p.m. in order to accommodate National Night Out and allow council members to participate in the annual public safety campaign.

In other business, Francis & Sons Plumbing was recognized and congratulated in an official resolution by town council for 50 years of business in the Town of Ashland.

Several council members, includ-

Church Road in Ashland, with Bishop Todd B. Winston officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online guestbook may be found at www.scottsfuneralhome.com.

Scott’s Funeral Home at 115 E. Brookland Park Boulevard was in charge of arrangements.

HELEN L. MALLORY Helen L. Mallory departed this life June 3, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Helen (Archie), Barbara (Kevin) and Janice (Rick); five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, two brothers, one uncle and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Bethany Baptist Church in Montpelier, with the Rev. Patrick Jones MALLORY officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimneys Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

LENARD PENNINGTON Lenard Lee Pennington, 73, of Ashland, passed away on June 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hiram and Mildred Pennington.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy Wilson Pennington; sons, Ed Pennington (Lisa) of Orange Park, Florida, and Russell L. Owen of Aylett; three grandchildren, Alex, Katie and Emma Pennington; two PENNINGTON brothers, Willard V. (Esther) of Clarksburg, West Virginia, and Gary M. (Leisa) of Oak Hill, West Virginia; nieces, Debby Toothman (Frank) and Shannon Leichnetz (Geoff); nephew, Scott Pennington

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Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman, left, presents the Sgt. Harry V. Smeeman Award to Officer Scott Neussle at the Tuesday, June 7, meeting of Ashland Town Council.

(Emma); and a host of great-nieces and greatnephews. Lenard served in USN-Plankowner aboard USS Enterprise CV65. Lenard retired after 35 years with CSX Transportation. He loved spending time in Romney, West Virginia, where he loved to go camping and fishing with many friends and family. He was an avid NASCAR fan for many years and he loved his Mountaineers. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to sisterin-law, Joanne Wilson, and niece, Shannon Leichnetz, for their love, support and nursing skills. The Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

EDITH ANN TILLMAN Mrs. Edith Ann Tillman, 87, of Dawn, transitioned to her eternal reward on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Tillman Sr.; son, Alfred Tillman; and sonin-law, Marshall Pleasants.

Edith leaves to mourn three sons, Moses (Lorene), Norris (Gloria) and Lewis (Georgianna) Tillman; eight TILLMAN daughters, Senora (Gene) and Lenora Pleasants, Cassandra Johnson, Dorothy, Constance, Olympia, Margiette and Nicole Tillman; and daughter-in-law, Faye Tillman; 45 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hanover. H.W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. ing Mayor George Spagna, praised the work that had been done at their houses over the years by Francis & Sons.

The company has served thousands of Ashland residents in its half-century of business in the town. It also was praised for supporting the community in the form of contributions to local organizations and nonprofits.

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Sheriff: HCSO taking part in SHIELD initiative

Photos courtesy of Maureen Welsh

The Traveling Memorial Vietnam Wall replica will be visiting Powhatan County next month, providing residents throughout the Greater Richmond area to honor the 58,195 veterans’ names listed. The photo at left shows the wall with the rows and rows of names. At right, markers frame the wall as remembrances of those who gave their lives for their country.

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he Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will visit Powhatan County in July and give people a chance to honor the 58,195 veterans’ names listed there.

The wall, which is a three-fifths replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will be available for the public to visit July 14 to 17 at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Academy’s Barham-Sowers Field at 2501 Academy . in Powhatan.

This event is sponsored by American Legion Post 201, Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot Catholic School, and the Marine Corps League, James M. Slay Detachment 329.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall lists the names of 58,195 veterans -- husbands, wives, sons and daughters, and friends -- that were never to return home. This traveling memorial allows everyone to honor the veterans who made

the supreme sacrifice in the defense of their nation.

The traveling wall is displayed across the United States at various venues, providing an opportunity for people who otherwise couldn’t visit Washington to pay their respects. This is the first time the wall will be in Powhatan County.

Arriving by truck on July 13, the Vietnam Memorial Wall will be met by a team of volunteers who will assemble the wall and any accompanying structures in preparation for the public opening the following day. It will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 1417. There is no charge for admission, and the wall is open to everyone.

Volunteers will be on-site and available each day to help visitors locate names on the wall, to help guide visitors to the names, and to provide paper and pencils for rubbing visitors may want to make of loved ones lost and whom they wish to remem-

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ness in January 1966, received the

ber. Ministers and chaplains also will be available.

There will be an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. July 14 hosted by Clyde Childress, (Major, U.S. Marine Corps, retired) and a decorated Vietnam veteran. The guest of honor is Brigadier General B. G. Green, assistant superintendent of Virginia Military Institute. Also participating are the Fort Lee Band, Marine Corps League Honor Guard, and the Marine Corps Veterans Color Guard.

Volunteers needed There are still nearly 350 spots available that need to be filled in order to ensure this event is held at the highest level possible.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is guarded 24 hours each day it is in Powhatan. Overnight security is being provided by the Powhatan National Guard.

There are a few major areas of opportunities for volunteers who are willing to help in various capacities during

honor along with his sons, Charles and James Francis.

A new career development program was announced for the Public

the times the event is open to the public. Volunteers are requested to serve for twohour shifts.

Volunteers do not need to be associated with the military, served in the military or even a member of the Powhatan community.

If anyone is willing to assist from 12 years or above, tasks can be found for them to assist with this event.

Volunteer opportunities include: Wall set-up at noon on Wednesday, July 13: 15 spots for volunteers. Wall breakdown at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 18; 20 spots for volunteers. Wall set-up and breakdown will entail setting up the wall panels and then breaking down the panels and loading them back into the trailer.

These panels are lightweight and able to be moved with two people.

Computer assistants: two-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from July 14 to 17 (multiple positions available). Computer assistants help attendees locate names

Works Department.

It will allow employees a clearly outlined path for advancement within the department.

and their location on the wall.

Names are not listed alphabetically, rather by dates of the loss, and can be difficult to locate.

Wall assistants: twohour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 14-17 (multiple positions available). Wall assistants will then help visitors locate the names on the wall as well as providing the means for visitors to make rubbings of the names.

Ministers: two-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

July 14-17 (multiple positions available). Ministers will be on call to assist with grief counseling.

Security: two-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

July 14-17 (multiple positions available).

Shifts run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1 to 3 p.m.; 3 to 5 p.m.; 5 to 7 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. There are three positions available at each shift and each day.

For more information, contact Ray D’Aguanno at 804-543-1295 or adjutant@ legionpost201.org.

Promotions will be based on a number of factors, including experience, proficiency, education, licenses and more.

HANOVER – Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, has announced the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office participation in SHIELD. “The Sheriff ’s Office recognizes that events within the county, around this region, state, nation and even the world can affect our community. The SHIELD initiative is another way for us to be prepared and informed,” he said.

Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer, added, “SHIELD is designed to not only increase opportunities for our community to seamlessly share potential crime or suspicious information with the Sheriff’s Office, but also increase their awareness of crime trends that cross jurisdictional boundaries and the current condition of terrorism abroad.”

In developing the program, the Sheriff ’s Office has partnered with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in connecting to a larger SHIELD network and identifying best practices.

NYPD developed a SHIELD program that expanded their community partnerships as well as connected them to communities across the country in their effort to combat the threat of terrorism.

Historically, the Sheriff ’s Office’s largest community partnership initiatives revolved around our Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and Worship Watch programs.

The SHIELD initiative not only connects with these groups, but all citizens with an intentional focus of keeping ahead of those crimes that transcend jurisdictional boundaries and the emerging threat of terrorism.

“Outside of the community partnerships that our officers garner every day, SHIELD offers a formal mechanism to ensure long-lasting and informative partnerships,” Cooper said.

For more information on becoming part of the SHIELD program, call the Sheriff’s Office at 804-365-6110.

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Polegreen Foundation names three new board members M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – Jennifer Corey, Stephen D. Ensign and Dr. Bruce Wayne Overton have been elected to the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation’s board of

directors.

Corey is a vice president of M&T Bank. Based Mechanicsville, Corey also is regional manager for the Bank’s Central and Northern Virginia operations.

Ensign recently retired

following 31 years as assistant director and site manager for Camp Hanover, a 600-acre retreat center for the Presbyterian Church’s Presbytery of the James.

Dr. Overton is a dentist and owner of Dominion Endodontics, LLC in Midlothian.

The Foundation also announced the re-election of four current directors.

They are: David W. Fuller of Mechanicsville, Jane W. Peters of Richmond, Robert F. Strohm of Richmond, and Harry J. Warthen III of Manakin-Sabot.

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board members and vendors will be on hand for the opening.

Most consider the Center a sophisticated venue, with weddings, galas, art exhibits and receptions among the events staged there, so why did the board of directors decide to go the route of a farmers’ market?

“We just finished a strategic plan that’s going to take us through 2017,” Gardner said.

“One of the goals in the strategic plan is for responding to the community needs, so I

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memorates and interprets the history of Polegreen Church, a so-called “dissenting” church, which was one of the Virginia Colony’s first non-Anglican churches. It dates from the mid-1700s, but was destroyed

during the Civil War. Today it is memorialized by an evocative recreation visited by more than 15,000 a year. It hosts a wide variety of educational and celebratory events year‘round, including weddings.

The site is located at 6411 Heatherwood Drive in Mechanicsville, just off Rural Point Road one-half mile from its intersection with Pole Green Road in Hanover County.

guess in that effort we wanted to create a program that would cultivate connections and maintain a community hub, where members of the community could meet every week and also have a resource that’s locally focused,” she added.

As such an integral of Montpelier, she said they “wanted to celebrate the community in which we live, which has such strong agricultural ties. Farmers’ markets can offer a lot, including a lot of opportunities for education and art, so I think it will work well tying into what the Center

wants to do for the community but also appreciating the community that we’re in.”

With tomorrow’s opening, Gardner said they “have a good group of vendors that are signed up for the summer already, and many are based in Montpelier and Beaverdam.”

With a branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library located at the Center, there will be an activity during the farmers’ market that will be focused on children. Gardner described that as “exciting.”

There also will be Master Gardeners on-site doing demonstrations and answering questions.

Gardner is quick to say, “There will be all kinds of things going on.”

The season will run June 16 through Oct. 20 in the lawn area beside the parking lot.

It’s not too late to become a part of the farmers’ market.

“We’re still accepting vendors, farmers, artisans, crafters, all kinds of vendors,” Gardner said. “Right now, we have several that are produce-focused, landscaped perennial type-

focused.” She also pointed out that a vendor will be selling soaps.

In addition to welcoming more vendors, the Center is seeking volunteers to help at the market. “Or, if somebody is a musical performer and wants to perform at the market, we’re looking to have live music,” Gardner said.

“We welcome any interest in the market.”

The goal, Gardner said, is “to bring a resource to this end of the county and have the community take part in a market like this.”

For more information on the farmers’ market, go to http://www.montpeliercenter. org/farmers-market.html. The Center’s website is www.montpeliercenter.org.

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n the morning of Sunday, May 15, Mechanicsville resident Chris Owens decided to tackle some yard work. He began by cutting his grass, but shortly after getting started, he went inside and told his wife Sarah that he wasn’t feeling well.

Soon after that, Chris collapsed in the floor of his home and went into cardiac arrest. His wife immediately dialed 911 and started the process known as the Chain of Survival, where a sequence of life-saving interventions occur in rapid succession, providing a good chance of a positive outcome.

“After Chris’s heart stopped, all the pieces started to fall into place,” said Battalion Chief Jason Williams. “Chris’s wife did all the right things.”

Once the 911 call was placed, CPR instructions were given to Sarah until Hanover Fire-EMS units arrived. Upon arrival, responders continued

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Firefighter Leigh Bolick, left, Sarah Owens, Caton Owens, Chris Owens, and Firefighter Dean Liestra are shown at Hanover FireEMS’ Truck 13 station. The Owens family stopped by to thank crew members for saving Chris’ life.

Chris’s resuscitation and provided quality CPR, delivered shocks to his heart, and pro-

vided Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment.

While preparing Chris for

transport, he regained a pulse.

He was rapidly transported to the hospital in critical condition, where his treatment continued.

Fortunately, Williams said, Chris made a miraculous recovery and recently was discharged from the hospital.

Chris and his family took time to visit the crew from Truck 13, who were his first responders, to thank them for what they did.

“I am alive today thanks to the quick response and treatment that I received from Hanover Fire-EMS,” said Chris.

“They got to me quickly, when seconds counted, and for that I am grateful.”

Chris’s story has a happy ending and comes on the heels of National CPR and AED Awareness week (June 1-7), which spotlights how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. Williams said “Everyone is encouraged to learn the simple two-step process that can save a life: Call 911 and push ‘Hard and Fast’ until help arrives.”

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, June 15, to Wednesday, Sept. 14 The New Highland Baptist Church Farmers’ Market will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday and will run until September. Local farmers and vendors will be taking part. The market is located at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Monday, June 20 The Hanover Education Foundation will host its 19th Annual Golf Tournament at the Hanover Country Club in Ashland. Proceeds will support educational initiatives of Hanover County Public Schools.

Participation will make a difference to thousands of children influenced by Hanover educators. There will be two flights: 8 a.m. (registration begins at 6:30 a.m.) and 1:30 p.m. (registration begins at noon) shotguns.

Breakfast and lunch are included. For more information, go to hefhanover.com or call 804365-4560.

Wednesday, June 22

The Hanover Humane Society and Moe’s Southwest Grill at 7225 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville are partnering for a fundraiser, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. with Moe’s donating 15% of the sales made during this time. There’s no need to present a voucher -- just mention Hanover Humane Society at the register. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

Thursday, July 7 The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Human Services Meeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

For more information, contact Lisa Adkins at 804-365-4302 or email ldadkins@hanovercounty. gov.

Saturday, Aug. 6 A Mega-Reunion of graduates – 1909 to 1960 -- of John Marshall High School will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

For more information, go to www.Oldjayem@yahoo.com or contact Owen Yates at 804-7461059.

Saturday, Aug. 27 Anyone who attended the Hanover County Training School or the John M. Gandy High School will be celebrating their 18th Grand Ole Gandy Reunion at the VA Union University Life Learning Center from 6 to 10 p.m. at 1500 North Lombardy St. in Richmond. The cost is $45 per person, which includes a catered meal, entertainment and a display, from John M. Gandy School by, the Black Alumni Heritage Association. The deadline to purchase your ticket(s) is June 30. Make checks payable to John M. Gandy Reunion and send to T. Tunstall, P.O. Box 21, Hanover, VA 23069. Be sure to include a self-addressed envelope and indicate on your check your year of graduation or the class that you identified with.

Thursday, Oct. 6 The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Human Services Meeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

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The group is a self-help fellow-

ship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

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 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail. com.

Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc.

Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

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First Tuesday Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-3654145.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December.

The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover.

For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical. org/index.html.

Second and fourth Tuesdays Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group

is facilitated by an oncology social worker.

Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen.

For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580.

First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville.

Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — In July, Hanover Humane will once again offer its “Loving Critter Camp” for animal-loving children (rising second through fifth graders) during summer vacation.

Hanover Humane has dedicated this educational program for children in honor of Diana Lynn Loving, one of Hanover Humane’s patrons.

Through eyes of the children enrolled in “Loving Critter Camp,” Loving’s respect, love, and appreciation for animals will live on.

“Loving Critter Camp” is the place where campers will learn about the animals that

share our world from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff.

Rising second through fifth graders will participate in age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and hands-on animal encounters that teach them respect and compassion for animal, and they also will learn how to provide a lifetime of care for animals.

During camp, children will encounter all sorts of creatures, large and small, and will handle a wide variety of friendly pets.

They will examine animals, both domestic and exotic, and learn what it takes to care for these animals as pets.

The children will have the opportunity see LOVING, pg. 16

Hanover Parks and Recreation providing a sports-filled summer ASHLAND — If your child wants a sportsfilled summer to either refine their existing skills or try a new sport, look to Hanover Parks and Recreation for the answer.

Soccer fans are invited to join the British Soccer coaches for an international experience. Choose from Mini Soccer, First Kicks for preschoolers, Player Development or the Tetra Brazil style soccer and you’ll be sure to be ahead of the game when the school season starts.

Specifically for preschool kickers, Stretch ‘n Grow is offering Soccer for Tots I as an introduction to the sport for 3 to 5 years old or Soccer for Tots II to build skills even further for youth 4 and 5 years old.

If American football is your passion, the Hanover High School Hawks will be offering a ½-day football camp at Hanover High.

The famed Washington Redskins are hosting a flag football camp at Pole Green and Poor Farm Parks.

Sign up for one or both of these educational and skill-building camps.

Kobe Bryant just retired and is considered one of the best basketball players in the world.

If your child has dreams of becoming one of the greatest ball handlers, sign them up for the EB’s Hoop N’ Up Summer Camp. With high intensity drills for the 8- to 13-year-old, this co-ed camp

will test abilities and grow participants skill-set in the basketball world.

Even dodgeball is a sport. What better way to let off lots of energy than by throwing balls at your friends in competitive matches. Enjoy training and competition in a fun filled environment.

If individual sports strike an interest versus large team sports, than wrestling, or archery may be of interest. Or perhaps tennis. Friends at For the Love of Tennis and Play Tennis Hanover have the courts filled throughout Hanover in classes such as Tweaking Tennis Skills, All Girls Tennis Camp, and various other Tennis Summer Camps. Martial arts students can enjoy classes in Traditional Japanese Karate.

Sports camps and classes begin in June with some in July and a few stretching into August.

With so much offered, your child will have a fun and action packed summer.

To find programs, times and dates that are convenient for you, including location and fees, browse online at www.hanoverparksrec.com.

For specific questions, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or via email at parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

Muhammad Ali tribute event set at Ashland Theater Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Theater will host a tribute film presentation of “When We Were Kings” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

All proceeds will go towards the fundraising efforts underway to restore the theater.

The movie highlights one of the most spectacular comeback events in the history of boxing.

This 1996 documentary depicts the 1974 heavyweight championship bout in Zaire, “The Rumble in the Jungle,” between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger, Muhammed Ali. Directed by Leon Gast, “When We Were Kings” is frequently regarded as one of the best boxing documentaries ever.

It received strong reviews from critics and was nominated and won many celebrated awards, including an Oscar in 1996 for Best Documentary Feature.

(At the presentation, both Ali and Foreman came up to join the filmmakers to make it clear they had long made peace since that match, with Foreman even helping Ali up the stairs.)

Arguably boxing’s most celebrated athlete, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali also was known for his public stance against the Vietnam War and his longtime battle with Parkinson’s disease.

After his retirement, he became active as a philanthropist and supporter of the Special Olympics and the Make-AWish Foundation, as well as other organizations.

In 1996, he lit the Olympic cauldron at the Summer

Olympic Games in Atlanta, an emotional moment in sports history.

Ali traveled to numerous countries, including Mexico and Morocco, to help out those in need.

In 1998, he was chosen to be a United Nations Messenger of Peace because of his work in developing nations. In 2005, Ali received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush.

Muhammad Ali lost his long battle with Parkinson’s disease on June 3, 2016, at a Phoenix, Arizona, facility.

The public is invited to join in celebrating his life by remembering this epic historical moment.

Tickets for the movie are $5 per person. To purchase tickets, go to www.AshlandTheaterVA. org.

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GRAL swimming: Ashland at Wyndham 6:00 p.m.

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Schubert selected runner-up for scholar award

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Patrick Henry’s Ted Schubert went to a party and didn’t win the door prize.

The parting gift was pretty nice, though.

On June 6, Schubert – one of 10 boys finalists for the Richmond Times-Dispatch/ Ted Schubert Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award – was pleasBoys finalists antly surprised to attend the • Reid Chenault, Goochland awards banquet at the Jefferson • Matthew Cousins, Hotel and learn he was selected Midlothian as runner-up.

• Justin Dyke, Matoaca • Coleman Greene, Douglas The winner, Noah Murdock Freeman of St. Christopher’s, was awarded • Canaan Mills, Dinwiddie a $7,500 scholarship. Schubert, • Noah Murdock, Colonial who has committed to swim for Heights • Noah O’Neill, St. the University of Virginia, gets Christopher’s a not-so-shabby $5,000 schol• Eric Rohr, Atlee arship. The other finalists left • Ted Schubert, Patrick Henry the Jefferson pretty happy, too.

• Darrell Woodard Jr., Varina They received $2,500 scholarGirls finalists ships.

• Annemarie Beran, J.R. Emma Call, a standout cross Tucker country and track athlete at • Ashley Brown, Henrico • Emma Call, Maggie Walker Maggie L. Walker Governor’s • Shanthi Hiremath, Maggie School, won the girls award, Walker while teammate Shanthi • Kayla Hugate, Manchester Hiremath was selected as girls • Jordan Lipinksi, Lee-Davis • Annie Snead, Trinity runner-up.

Episcopal “Honestly, I did not expect • Sydney Whitaker, Deep Run to get runner-up at all because • Raine Wilson, Atlee I saw some of the credentials of • Seeley Yoo, St. Catherine’s the other kids,” Schubert said. “I thought, ‘Good gosh. There’s no way I can compete with these Schubert had some decent guys.’ I was actually really sur- qualifications of his own, prised when I got it.” though. Academically, he has

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Patrick Henry’s Ted Schubert swims to victory in the boys 100-yard butterfly at the VHSL Group 5A championships in February.

Last week he was named the 2016 Times-Dispatch/Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete of the Year boys runner-up.

a 4.57 grade-point average and ranked eighth in the Patrick Henry Class of 2016. He is a Scholastic All-American and a West Point Leadership Award winner.

Athletically, he has won Group 5A state championships in a number of events. He is a three-time state champion in the 100-meter backstroke – 2014, 2015 and 2016 – and

won the 200 individual medley in 2014 and the 100 butterfly this year.

Schubert’s high school swimming career is over, but he doesn’t get to relax much this summer before he goes to the University of Virginia. Instead, he will be competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, qualifying for trials in the 200 butterfly, 200 backstroke, 400

individual medley and 1,500 freestyle.

He’s busy training now for the trials, which will start soon.

“I fly out the 24th and I think [the trials] start two days after that. It’s pretty soon,” Schubert said.

He might get a little time to relax, though, between the trials and the time he moves to Charlottesville to begin his

studies at Virginia.

“There’s a chance I might get to [relax] after trials, at least for a little bit,” Schubert said.

“I only have a few more swim meets, none obviously as big as trials. … I’ll have August off before college – and then I move.”

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

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June is ‘Move Over Awareness Month’ in Virginia Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Those working alongside Virginia’s highways this summer are hoping two new campaigns will help remind motorists to think “move over” when they see blue, red and yellow flashing lights alongside the road.

New billboards and a public service announcement (PSA) targeted in the Hampton Roads and MetroRichmond regions, respectively, coincide with Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s 2014 designation of June as Virginia’s “Move Over Awareness Month.”

Nationwide, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) reports 134 law enforcement personnel, between 2005 and 2014, were struck and killed by a vehicle while on-duty.

As of June 5, the NLEOMF reports 14 law enforcement officers have been killed in traffic-related incidents this year.

Monday morning (June 6), Virginia State Police superintendent, Col. W. Steven Flaherty, joined the City of Hampton Fire and Rescue, City of Hampton Police, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), AAA Tidewater and GB Towing and Auto Repair to unveil the new “Move Over” billboard campaign.

During the entire month of June, the ads will rotate among Adams Outdoor Advertising billboards along Interstate 64, Interstate 264, Interstate 664 and U.S. 58 and reach more than

Photo courtesy of Virginia State Police

A billboard reminding motorists of the “move over” law recently was unveiled at a location in Hampton Roads.

half a million motorists living, working, visiting, and traveling through the Hampton Roads region.

Beginning June 3, through the end of the month, members of Hanover County Fire and EMS, Henrico County Police, New Kent County Sheriff ’s Office, New Kent County Fire and EMS, VDOT, Virginia State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic will be sharing the silver screen in theatres across the Metro-Richmond region to also increase awareness of Virginia’s “Move Over” law.

The 30-second special public service announcement (PSA) is running in the pre-show before each feature presentation in the following theaters: The Bow Tie Movieland at Boulevard Square (Richmond), Carmike

Ovation (Midlothian), Regal Short Pump Stadium 14 (Henrico), Regal Southpark Mall 16 (Colonial Heights), and Regal Virginia Center Stadium 20 (Glen Allen).

“The safety of Virginia’s emergency responders, safety services patrollers, highway maintenance crews and wrecker drivers depends on the actions of every motorist traveling on our highways,” said Col. Flaherty. “All we ask is for drivers to avoid distractions, be alert and move over as you pass us and our flashing lights on the side of the road.”

Virginia’s Move Over law, established in 2002, requires drivers to either move over a lane or, when unable to, to cautiously pass all emergency personnel with blue and red flashing lights

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In 2010, the state law was expanded to include tow truck drivers and highway workers who display yellow or amber flashing lights on their vehicles.

The PSA was produced by the Virginia State Police in partnership with VDOT. Both English and Spanish versions of the PSA are available for download on VSP’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vzxbBouaBM0.

Funding for the Move Over billboard and movie theatre PSA campaigns is provided through a grant administered by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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to meet individuals in the field such as animal trainers, animal handlers, etc., and will learn what it takes to work with these amazing creatures as pets.

“Loving Critter Camp” is a five-day program, offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 25-29.

Camp will be held at Hanover Humane’s facility in Ashland, located four miles north of Virginia Center Commons Mall. Nestled on 5 acres, Hanover Humane’s facility has a full-service boarding and grooming kennel and a home equipped with a Wellness Clinic, a kennel, play yard, and wooded walking trails.

Camp activities will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

As outlined earlier, to better meet the needs of the campers, course materials and activities have been arranged for rising second through fifth graders.

There are a limited number of slots still available, and these slots will be filled on a first come/first served basis.

For more information on Hanover Humane’s Loving Critter Camp July 2016 Session and to obtain registration materials, email the coordinator at info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.

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