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HCPS celebrates the Class of 2018

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HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL Kenny Moore for Ashland Hanover Local

Hanover County Public Schools conducted commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 16, for Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools at the VCU Siegel Center in Richmond. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of schools, delivered the keynote address. The schoolsâ€™ valedictorians and salutatorians addressed their respective classes. They were spotlighted in the last four editions of Ashland-Hanover Local. Those articles may be found at www.mechlocal.com.

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County Cannery to open July 2 ASHLAND –0 July signifies the opening of canning season. Canning, the old practice of preserving fruits and vegetables has traditionally been done in the home. Hanover County has a Cannery that also operates as a commercial kitchen where residents, non-residents and commercial customers may process their produce on commercial-grade equipment including large kettles. The Hanover County Cannery will open on Monday, July 2. It will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August. The Cannery will be open on Saturdays in September and October. On Mondays during these months, processing can take place between 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (the Cannery closes at 10:30 p.m. on Mondays). On the other days of the week, processing can take place between 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the Cannery closing

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average of five hours must be approved in advance by the Cannery supervisor. To check on the availability before you travel, call the Cannery supervisor at 804365-6484. For Hanover County residents, the cost is $1.17 a can or .30 cents a jar. For those who do not live in Hanover County, the charge is $1.32 per can and .40 cents per jar. You must bring your own jars. Additional charges apply for use of the kettle, blancher or corn machine. Commercial customers are encouraged to set up an appointment with the Cannery supervisor. The Cannery is located at 12491 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 804-3656181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Jam’n Jam Summer Day Camp set ASHLAND -- Jam'n Jam is a two-day summer day camp on July 18 and 19. Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. During the first day, campers will visit Agriberry berry farm to see the farm in production and pick their own berries. The second day will consist of making jam and ice cream sauce at Hillcrest Baptist Church using the berries they picked the previous day. Participants will need to pack a lunch on both days. Jam'n Jam is $5 a camper. Register by calling the Hanover Extension Office at 804-752-4310. The camp’s first day will be at Agriberry farm at 6289 River Rd. in Hanover. The second day will meet at the Hillcrest Baptist Church at 11342

Hillcrest Rd. in Hanover. Campers will leave the camp with knowledge about local agriculture, food preservation and safety, and lots of yummy berry treats. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact Laura Maxey-Nay at 804-752-4310 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 10 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. If you have any additional questions, call the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-752-4310. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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SHERIFFâ€™S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9500 block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Credit card theft was reported in the 6200 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 4100 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville.

Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 8700 block of Roberta Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10200 block of Buckeye Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10300 block of Berkeley Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11000 block of Richardson Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Drugs: Possession of Schedule III was reported in the 10000 block of Meadow Pond Drive, Mechanicsville. Threats of bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Pantego Lane, Mechanicsville. Forging coins and bank notes was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7400 block of Brook Way Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road/ Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Peach Orchard Lane, Mechanicsville.

Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 6300 block of Gemstone Place, Mechanicsville.

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Of special significance in 2018 is the fact that the festival will be celebrating its 40th year of paying homage to the divinely delicious Hanover Tomato. While the welcome mat is out for vendors (and you know you want to be part of the 40-year observance), the festival is the primary fundsee VENDORS, pg. 4

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SYLVESTER “AUNT VEST” DABNEY Sylvester “Aunt Vest” Dabney, 92, of Beaverdam, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. She was born on September 28, 1925, to the late John T. Anderson and Pearl Smith Anderson of Coatesville. She was educated at Jenny Nelson School in Coatesville. She DABNEY accepted Christ at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight of her siblings, and two of her sons, Warren J. Dabney and Hazel E. Dabney. Mrs. Dabney was a longtime member of St. James Baptist Church where she had served as an usher and a choir member. She loved the Lord and enjoyed singing in the church choir; her signature songs were “Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John” and “On the Battlefield for the Lord”. Whenever there was something going on at her church (or any other church in the community), she tried to be there, even if she had to catch a ride. She loved to get dressed up, wear her jewelry and her beloved hats. Mrs. Dabney absolutely loved people. She would never miss the opportunity to endearingly tell you “I love you.” She treated every young person as her own child. She took in many who did not have a place to go. She was the neighborhood barber and beautician, as well as driving instructor (even when she did not

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raiser for the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, which started the event at the location of the old station, with a handful of vendors. As always, the Hanover Tomato took center stage with profits from the sales going to support the BCVFD. Fundraising efforts aided in the purchase of equipment and training. To become a vendor, and join the rows and rows of various wares, go to www.

have a license of her own). She could often be found cooking and feeding others as it brought her great joy to be able to do so. More recently, due to illness, she moved to the Ashland Convalescent Center. An instant friendship was formed between her and her roommate (Ms. Joyce). As evidence of her loving and caring nature, she felt it her responsibility to care for her roommate although she was there to be cared for herself. Sylvester worked for many years as a domestic engineer. She also was employed for quite some time at Kings Dominion in Doswell. Mrs. Dabney leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 73 years, David E. Dabney; three daughters, Regina M. Bray (Reverend Karl), Linda I. Ruffin and Marie V. Iverson; five sons, David L. Dabney (Patricia), Clyde C. Dabney (Alice), James R. Dabney (Peggy), Allen D. Dabney (Tara) and Craig A. Dabney; two daughter in-laws Betty Ann Dabney and Gloria T. Dabney; 30 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; innumerable greatgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Reverend Iola Smith; one brother-in-law, Deacon Spencer Curtis; a host of nieces, nephews, other family, friends and loved ones (many who loved and cared for her as “Mom”). Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, June 15, 2018, St. James Baptist Church in Beaverdam. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices.com. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

Marion S. Johnson, 91, longtime resident of Elmont, died peacefully on June 6, 2018, at the home of her granddaugh-

ter. Born in Bernardsville, New Jersey, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Samuel Saebic and Annie Saebic Hummer, and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Johnson. Following her 1948 graduation from St. Luke's School of Nursing, New York City, she served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Program at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, where she met her future husband. She retired from Richmond Memorial HosJOHNSON pital as a nursing supervisor following a long and rewarding career. A year later, she returned to work parttime as a cashier for Ukrop's, an activity she enjoyed. She is survived by her sister, Pauline S. Condit of Dallas, Texas; her three children, Mary Ann Clark (David) of Keswick, Timothy Johnson (Rhonda) of Aylett and Elizabeth Holloway (BJ) of Glen Allen; two grandchildren, Crystal Rodriguez-Holloway (Jose) and Jason Holloway of Glen Allen; great-granddaughter, Cassandra Rodriguez-Holloway; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in her name to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be registered at www. nelsenashland.com.

hanovertomatofestival.com. Options for vendors include: Standard Booth fee, $200, and Premier, $300. Premier spots are corner booths; the fee includes load in/out assistance with access to a carted trailer driven by event staff to and from the booth space for set-up and breakdown. The vendor will be responsible for loading items on/off the cart) and parking in designated premier parking lot with separate load in/out zone for easier access. Add-on options for Standard and Premier Booths include additional booth spaces ($150 each), a 15x15 tent installed at the booth ($200), table and chairs deliv-

ered to the booth space ($25) and electrical hook-up ($75). Hanover County Tomato Festival Committee members and Hanover County Parks and Recreation leadership and staff welcome local vendors who make or sell unique tomato-related products, community-based businesses and organizations. The goal is to make this year’s festival memorable at four decades. More information may be found at www.hanovertomatofestival.com or email hanovertomatofestival@hanovercounty. gov or call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150.

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Attendance Zone change considered for Caldwell Park development By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Hanover County School Board members are considering a change in school attendance zones for residents of a new subdivision proposed near the intersection of New Ashcake Road and U.S. 301. Students who reside in the area of the proposed Caldwell Park subdivision attend Pearson’s Corner Elementary School, Chickahominy Middle School and Atlee High School. Projected attendance numbers figured over a five-year period indicate the increased number of Caldwell Park students would place all three of those schools at over-capacity enrollment levels. Based on five-year projections after build-out of the proposed development, enrollment would increase

by 143 students at Pearson’s Corner and over 70 at both Chickahominy and Atlee. When those same numbers are run with an attendance zone change, none of the increases would result in over-capacity scenarios. Students from Caldwell Park would attend Rural Point Elementary School, Oak Knoll Middle School and Hanover High School if the adjustment was approved. “We took the same buildout number and compared to those schools. At the end of five years, none of those schools would be over 100 percent capacity,” Terry Stone, assistant superintendent for finance, said. A similar approval was issued regarding students from Garrison Manor in 2015. The school board adopted a policy change in 2015 that allows board members to

consider changing attendance zones for new developments that pose capacity problems for existing placements at Atlee High School and its feeder schools. Stone presented the enrollment numbers for board information and discussion at the June 12 meeting, but it is unclear when the item would be placed on the panel’s action agenda. Caldwell Park was originally proposed as a 532-unit development with 115 designated as single-family. While the single-family portion of the project has been approved, the remaining units have not. “There is no specific timeline for any of these units at this point,” Stone told the board. Earlier in the meeting, a parent of two Patrick Henry High School students, one of whom attended the class of a

teacher recently dismissed for inappropriate behavior with students, addressed the board and voiced serious concerns regarding the school’s current management. Amy Brewer stood silent and deliberate after opening her remarks with a question. “I have some questions for you,” Brewer said. “I want to know what happened.” “I want to know how the administrative leadership in that building … that even after having one teacher arrested out of the building during the school day for sexual misconduct with a student, how could it be possible for it to happen again. But, it did,” Brewer said. “I want to know how you all the leaders of our educational community here in Hanover County are going to handle this situation,” Brewer continued. “How are you going to alleviate an environment in

a school building that is so toxic that this could happen twice?” Brewer suggested that officials speak to every adult “in that building to find out what went wrong.” She said the lack of administrative oversight at the campus begins at the top. “I want to know how you justify an administration so demonstrative of an incompetent management situation could remain in that building,” Brewer concluded. Board members do not respond to comments received

during the public comment period. Hanover’s Teacher of the Year is Lee-Davis High School physical education teacher and trainer Sara Salvator. The county’s Support Employee of the Year is Chickahominy Middle nurse Shannon O’Connor. The Beginning Teacher of the Year winner is Jeremy Smith, an English teacher at Patrick Henry High, while Battlefield Park Elementary School physical education teacher Julie Hudnall was named Innovator of the Year.

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parents, grandparents, relatives, friends, distinguished guests, and most importantly, Class of 2018! I’m honored to share in this special day of celebration and accomplishment with you. You have taken the exams, passed the classes, and conquered the SOL tests. In

fact, you have succeeded in achieving every key academic challenge over the last 13 years of your public education that has led you to this important moment. Thirteen years. That is a significant portion of your life spent in pursuit of see THOUGHTS, pg. 7

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Stigma of mental illness must be erased By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

he recent suicide deaths of celebrity personalities Kate Space and Anthony Bourdain have placed a spotlight on a topic that, sadly, is far too often hidden away or discussed in hushed tones. Mental illness is just that: an illness. A conversation last week with a physician turned to the deaths of Spade and Bourdain and the growing number of people taking their own lives in this country. A tragic part of dealing with mental illness is the stigma still attached after years of open dialogue to the situation. We’ve all heard the stories about hiding away loved ones who suffered from varying conditions of mental illness.

It’s heartbreaking to think about someone being locked in an attic or basement to avoid the public knowing about an all too real illness. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsion disorder (OCD) or schizophrenia, among others, it is an illness -- no different than high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. There appears to be a generational stigma about openly discussing or confronting mental illness. For those who still consider it a taboo topic, shame on you. How do those who need treatment feel comfortable to seek help if they’re being subjected to less than kind reactions? Until you walk in someone’s shoes who is dealing with any of the issues listed, keep your judgmental opinions to yourself. If you know someone who is battling any form of mental

illness, please offer support and compassion. Yes, some of these illnesses may be lifelong while others may be treated through counseling or medication. My father died suddenly in July 1992 and sent my world reeling. I didn’t seek medical attention in facing the loss, because a co-worker’s father also passed away unexpectedly just weeks before mine. We formed a bond and spent a lot of time together talking and socializing with friends. That friendship, which remains intact, helped both of us through a traumatic time. I can’t imagine the grief the Spade and Bourdain families are experiencing. Both left young children. My prayer is for a more sensitive society because we never know what someone is going through in life. We aren’t the judges; we should be the support.

IHOP puts emphasis on burgers with new name: IHOb By Jim Ridolphi for The Ashland-Hanover Local It’s a marketing tsunami that will surely be remembered as the greatest public relations gamble since Coca Cola pulled its favorite blend off the shelves three decades ago. Last week, International House of Pancakes, better known to all of us as IHOP, will abandon that recognizable trademark after 60 years and rename the eatery IHOb. Recognizing the reality that a little suspense might add just the right amount of drama to the unveiling

of its new name, restaurant officials announced the new name would not be revealed until a week later. And that tidbit of information sent the social media world into a frenzy trying to decipher what the “b” could possible, well, be. Investigative reporter types immediately began contacting sources to gain some insight and reveal what the inverted “P” could be hiding. Twitter devotees expressed immediate displeasure with the name change, with one stating he would now only visit the Domestic House of Pancakes. And then there were the barrage of suggestions on what the “b” might

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denote. Everything from breakfast and bacon, to biscuits and bologna was offered, but no definitive winner emerged. As the week progressed, the fog surrounding the name change began to lift. The first hints came in the company’s announcement claiming the old standby was “flippin’ “ its name. Days into the mystery, burgers became the front-runner. Twitter users claiming to be employees spilled the beans, saying the restaurant will unveil a new line of burgers this week … and that’s what the “b” stands for. Assuming that’s correct, it seems

like an undignified end for the pancakes that have represented the restaurant’s staple item for decades. The company has stressed its large selection of signature pancakes will not disappear with their billboard demotion. But, still, IHOP becoming the International House of Burgers puzzles me. I’ve been to some countries on this planet where you can’t find a hamburger, but, pancakes — readily available. And it seems I’m not alone in the legion of pancake experts left scratching their heads over this maybe not permanent change.

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“IHOP is changing its name to IHOB and while people think it stands for “breakfast” I’m putting my money on BETRAYAL”, one disgruntled fan wrote. During the Coca Cola dilemma, it looked like one of the biggest mistakes in marketing history when the soft drink giant introduced a new flavored cola that left devoted fans at almost riot level. For weeks, devotees searched for the last remaining old recipe Cokes, saving them for special occasions as sales for the new product plummeted. After nearly two months of public outcry, the company relented and brought the old formula back to enormous demand. So, what does the New Coke episode have to do with IHOP changing its name? Maybe, nothing, or more probably, everything. What seemed like a Titanic disaster at the time didn’t end badly for Coca Cola. Their sales increased following the debacle of the reemergence of what was not called Coca Cola Classic, and the Atlanta-based company eventually became the world’s leading soft drink manufacturer. Is IHOP, I mean IHOb hoping for the same results? If so, I can only offer one cautionary note. The new Coke, renamed Coke II was discontinued in 1992

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4. Put things back where you found them. 5. Clean up your own mess. 6. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. 7. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. 8. Wash your hands before you eat. 9. Flush. 10. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. It’s hard to argue with any of this advice. Will it be all that you need in order to be successful for the rest of your life? Probably not. I think that Fulghum’s larger point, though, is that the lessons we learned in our most formative years are applicable for a lifetime. For many of us, we made some of the best memories of our lives while viewing the world through the lens of a child. In the same book, Fulghum writes, “I want to be 5 years old again for an hour. I want to laugh a lot and cry a lot. I want to be picked up or rocked to sleep in someone’s arms, and carried up to bed just one more time.” Obviously, for him, those

days were perhaps among his very best. I, too, believe that we should strive to extend the innocence of childhood as long as possible, but I also feel that we can make incredible memories at any point during our lives. When we were children, though, a wide range of emotions seemed more vivid and occurred with more frequency. Perhaps, those who seek to reclaim their childhood, to be the Ponce de Leon in search of the fountain of youth, are really trying to recapture the vibrancy of life that is often experienced at a younger age. What if we could do just that, though? That is, experience life to its fullest every day. The following setting is in stark contrast to an author reflecting on his childhood. It was 1993 and Jim Valvano, former basketball coach at North Carolina State University, was accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the inaugural ESPYs. He was also giving the final speech of his life that he knew see THOUGHTS, pg. 16

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| Ashland-Hanover Local July 20, 2018

Strawberries take center stage in Ashland’s annual Faire

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At left, there were plenty of strawberries being sold Saturday, June 16, at the Ashland Strawberry Farm at the Strawberry Faire in Ashland. The streets around Randolph-Macon College were filled with attendees, vendors and live entertainment. The family-friendly event had something for all ages. At right, members of the 2018 Strawberry Pageant Court are, from left, Lil Mister Strawberry Marcos Mowry, Lil Miss Strawberry Kerri Waters, Jr. Mister Strawberry Trace Henry, Spirit of the Faire Matilda Womble, Miss Strawberry Maybelli Sumner and Jr. Miss Strawberry Ellie Wilson.

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Kaitlyn Nordquist, 5, of Matthews, North Carolina, photo above, makes a new friend in Manny at the Hanover Humane Society Kissing Booth at the Strawberry Faire. The dog proved his unconditional love. Town Manager Joshua Farrar, photo at right, gets wet in the Dunk Tank. Several Town of Ashland and Hanover County officials took turns in the Dunk Tank.

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At left, 4-year-old twins Madison and Savannah Barnett of Ashland pose with their grandmother, Patty Haynes, in front of a large strawberry. At right, William Lacy, 5, of Mechanicsville enjoys getting his face painted. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church had a booth. Caroline Hession painted William’s face at the Faire.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

20 2018

GRAL swimming: Bell Creek at The Federal Club

23 2018

Legion baseball: Post 284B vs. Post 175 at Atlee H.S. 7:00 p.m.

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GRAL summer swim season gets underway By Rob Witham For the Hanover Local ASHLAND – Normally, the thought of a shark attack and a tidal wave coming together would spawn ideas for either a nightmare or maybe a campy late night horror movie. Neither was the case on a pictureperfect Thursday evening at Hanover Golf Club as the host Shark Attack opened the 2018 Greater Richmond Aquatic League swimming season with a 1249-847 victory over the Tidal Waves from Kings Charter. GRAL regular season events are quintessential summertime evenings in America. Dozens of families bring not only the competitors, but blankets, chairs, and activities for younger siblings. The host club fires up the grill, filling the air with an alluring combination of summertime treats and chlorine. On this night, a pool constantly filled with Sharks and Tidal Waves swam the evening away, unchained by the freedom of knowing there wouldn’t be a bus waiting to pick them up for school the next morning. Opening night also brings change, like a 9-year-old boy who swam his 25 yards in the backstroke as he did the year before, only to be told by supporters beside the pool that his race was only half completed, dutifully turning around and

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A Tidal Wave smiles while a Shark concentrates on his game face prior to a race in Kings Charter’s GRAL season-opening meet at Hanover Country Club Thursday.

heading back to the starting block in his first 50-yard competition. There are new swimmers of all ages, returning swimmers trying new events. Bringing symmetry and occasionally some sanity to the affair are the familiar faces of head and assistant coaches, and

an army of volunteers, handling time cards, getting competitors ready for races, and keeping score. And while the home team won this meet, you would never know it looking on the faces of all competitors. At these meets, it is more about improving one’s own performance, and

– while attempting to grab a first place for your team – little scoreboard watching as competitors from both teams talk and enjoy the evening. When the swimmers get older, there’s a delicate balance between competing and directing. Just ask Logan Amatruda

of Kings Charter. His older brother, Tristan, coaches the Tidal Waves, and Logan, a rising junior at Atlee, is not only competing – one of six quadruple winners for Kings Charter on Thursday – but lending a hand at directing, too. “I’m swimming, and I’m

also coaching. You’ve got to balance those, help the little ones, but also help the team out by swimming,” Amatruda said. “I like it. I’ve been swimming for 12 years now.” When swimming, Logan see GRAL, pg. 15

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Hanover youth discover the ‘Ultimate’ experience By Monica Hunsaker For the Hanover Local HANOVER – A strict code of conduct that holds individuals accountable for fairness and fun makes Ultimate Frisbee one of the most dynamic youth team sports and lays the foundations for unprecedented camaraderie. “The spirit of teamwork characterizes the sport,” Randy Lee of the Richmond Ultimate Youth Organization said. RUYO aims to create opportu-

nities for kids to learn and play Ultimate Frisbee in Richmond and the surrounding areas. The sport, developed in 1968 by New Jersey high school students, is a high-intensity non-contact sport played with a flying disc – such as a Frisbee – that encourages players to develop throwing skills as well as stamina and agility in addition to its social benefits. Randy Lee is a passionate advocate of the sport, helping to coach players and organize Nick Liberante for The Local

Christian Labadie finds a potential scoring pass out of reach in an Ultimate game on April 8.

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camps and events in Hanover County and elsewhere in the Richmond metropolitan area. “Just coming to these events, you really can see the brotherhood behind Ultimate represented between Randy and his guys,” said Sandy Miller, who’s been watching son Sean play at Lee’s events for almost two years now, said. Those “guys” are those who not only help Lee regularly teach, coach and guide the young players, but also played a role in developing his own passion for Ultimate – one that would persist throughout Lee’s life. “Randy played with all these guys for years before any of us had kids and now we all have our kids out here playing together,” his wife Michelle said. One can see that bond is a special dynamic. Their love for being right on the field with the

kids is apparent and they run a well-oiled machine. The kids naturally take to helping one another and no time is wasted on banter, but they immediately delve into play. “One of the big pushes of Ultimate is good sportsmanship and it’s rewarded in every game. I love that the kids are encouraged to call their own fouls,” said Sandy’s husband, Ross Miller. The intention is for Ultimate Frisbee to be played without referees at the professional level and until that point, the game is played just so. “Ultimate relies on a game spirit which places responsibility for fair play on every player,” Lee explained. “Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rues and the basic joy of play,” he added.

This attribute unique to Ultimate Frisbee could one day set standards for competitive conduct. Many sports could benefit from embracing similar codes. “The guys can usually find a way to come to an agreement themselves when things come up and that’s not easy to do. Calling your own fouls is top-level sportsmanship,” said Artan Cami. He’s already seeing the benefits that participating in Ultimate and learning to work with peers has had on his son Aiden, who began with Lee’s league just this season. Ultimate Frisbee challenges and helps grow any type of young athlete physically, too. The fun sport uniquely mixes the need for quickness of both body and mind. Because there aren’t set plays, players must see ULTIMATE, pg. 15

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Cerys O’Sullivvan passes the Frisbee to a teammate deep in the offensive zone in an Ultimate Frisbee game on April 8.

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had strategy to help his performance, partly due to a hot rivalry provided by the Shark Attack’s Brendan Cox. “I try to go out and have good under waters, swim as fast as I could,” Amatruda explained. “It’s definitely nice having someone to race.” For Hanover Golf Club’s Sydney McAdoo, opening night means a chance to see friends, and improve times. Her firstplace finish in the 11-12 girls 50-yard backstroke in 34.90 included shaving a third of a second off her best time, a positive start to a road which has its destination.

“I try to make it to Champs for every event I swim,” McAdoo noted. “Champs is a big meet that comes together at the end of the year where swimmers from all different kinds of clubs, even if they’re not in your division, come and compete.” Champs, the two-day GRAL finale, is set for July 28-29 at the Collegiate School Aquatic Center in Chesterfield. As for the opener, Amatruda was joined by Tyler Caten, Roger Humberson, Caitlyn Lane, Campbell Whyte and Cole Whyte as quadruple winners for Kings Charter. Triple winners for the Tidal Waves were Maggie Caten, Henry Crain, Lucy Henning, Megan Lane, Hudson Lutton, Ethan Salser and Hannah Sherrill.

For the victorious Shark Attack, Cox was a triple winner joined by Cameron Greene, Samantha Cox, Robert Jones, Anne Stewart Mallory, Melanie McAdoo, Will McAdoo, Ava McKinney, Cole Nuckols, Dylan Schloss and Hilton Sanders. “I’m trying to do my best, try hard, and try to beat my best times,” Sanders said after competing in the 9-10 boys 50-yard backstroke. His first action after clearing the pool? Finding a coach to see if he had a new personal best. Indeed, his 43.72 shaved .46 off his previous best. Quadruple winners for Hanover Country Club were Farrah Hollender, Kaleb Kashinejad, Addison Lewis,

learn to react most effectively, quickly and in a coordinated manner. The Millers appreciate that Sean, while playing Ultimate, isn’t at risk for many of the injuries common to most sports. Yet they’ve still witnessed those skills learned in Ultimate exponentially sharpen his play level within the various sports he participates in throughout the year. They’re confident the league and camps will remain a constant for him as he enters Lee-Davis next year. Coach Lee is determined to introduce Ultimate to more and more Hanover youth and to help create the necessary organizations to keep their learned skills competitive. Having played while at William & Mary from 1991-95 and even leading as his team’s captain during his junior and senior years, Lee remains passionate about creating such opportunities for Hanover kids who might just find their niche in Ultimate. Last Sunday’s high turnout for D-League is itself a testament to the growth of interest

in the sport locally, even in just the last year. Twenty-nine kids showed up to play and looked to be having a blast at Dorey Park. At the same event last year, they they hosted just 14. Players form teams based upon skill levels and how each player’s skills can benefit from a team dynamic, rather than age or gender. Ultimately, you get a field full of boys and girls, ranging in age from 9 to 15, truly playing together. That level of inclusivity is rare in athletics. Additionally, the sport’s inexpensive requirement for only a frisbee and a field make it financially feasible for both parents and schools, keeping it accessible to young athletes across various socioeconomic statuses, which is of high importance to Coach Lee. Such special aspects of the sport, as well as its fun reputation, are giving Ultimate a better recognized position in youth athletics, even in a bastion of traditional sports like Hanover county. Lee knows it will take time, but he has already seen excited kids pushing for Ultimate clubs at their schools. “We’ll get there!” he said with certainty.

Maddie Medei, Charlie Sanders, Finn Winegardner and Lily Voekler, who dropped nearly one and a half seconds while winning the 15-18 girls 50-yard backstroke in 33.12, while helping the 15-18 mixed 200-yard freestyle relay team win the final race of the night, teaming with Brendan Cox, Kemp Jones and Carter Mallory to finish in 1:49.75. The two teams will meet again in their regular season finale on July 17 at Kings Charter. By then, the swimmers will take a different approach, with one last opportunity to qualify for Champs. But one element will continue to perJoel Klein for The Local meate the evening air: fun. Hanover Country Club’s Hilton Sanders wins his 9-10 year old Rob Witham can be reached 50 meter backstroke event in the Sharks’ GRAL season opening meet against visiting King’s Charter Thursday. at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Hanover County Public Schools 2018 graduates get diplomas

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Thirteen years of public education concluded Saturday with commencement ceremonies for the Hanover County Public Schools Class of 2018. From the top, the graduates are from Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools.

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Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, deliered the4 commencement address to all four high schools, Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry, on Saturday at the VCU Siegel Center in Richmond.

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was quickly coming to an end because of cancer. The message he delivered that evening is among the most memorable of the last quarter century, and among the most impactful, as it launched his V Foundation for Cancer Research. In several ways, it was reminiscent of Robert Fulghum’s desire to embrace the memories and simple lessons of his youth. Coach Valvano said, “To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions

moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.” Facing the end of his life, Valvano was trying to live every day to its fullest. One might say, he appreciated it as a child might. During the same speech, he joked about the fact that he was being given a cue to wrap it up so that the TV network could cut to the scheduled commercial break and get on with the show. He continued speaking anyway, noting that those types of worries were no longer concerns for him. It put things in perspective for all of those privileged enough to hear him, whether in person or on television, and, frankly, no

one wanted him to stop. Robert Fulghum was on to something in his book. Kindergarten was a simpler time, with fewer cares and new experiences every day. However, as important as that first year was, we do not learn everything we need to know in kindergarten. So, what does it all mean? It means that the 12 years that followed your initial year of schooling has molded you into the person you are today. The lessons you have learned, the knowledge you have gained, and the experiences you have had can help you to approach life in a more meaningful way than when you were younger … if you will allow it to happen. Now, as you prepare for the next chapter in your lives and begin to take on the mounting

responsibilities of adulthood, I challenge you to take stock of what might appear important at the time versus those things that actually are important as Coach Valvano demonstrated. Perhaps then, we can slow down enough to laugh, to cry, to think, and to experience many more of those “full days” that he was describing. I also have to believe that some of those things that are truly important are the same timeless truths that Robert Fulghum described. So, as you take your next steps, I also challenge you to play fair, say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody, and take the time to enjoy some warm cookies and cold milk. Congratulations, Class of 2018. May each of you enjoy many more full days, and may you impact others so that they may do the same.

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LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA Complainant, v. Case No. CL17002914-00 HEIRS AT LAW OF CLINTON E. STARKE, JR, et al Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows: 0.58 acres, more or less, Lot 7, Block A, Section 1, Walnut Grove Subdivision, Improved, 7092 Cornfield Lane, GPIN 8714-85-2809; more particularly described in Deed Book 550 at Page 527 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Clinton E. Starke. Jr. and the Heirs at Law of Vilma E. Starke, whose last known addresses are unknown; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and /or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before July 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED: June 5th, 2018

I ASK FOR THIS: Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA. 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone

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v. Case No. CL18001672-00 THOMAS C. LEWIS Defendant. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows: 0.265 acres, more or less, Lot 8 a/k/a Lot B, east side of North Center Street, GPIN 7870-843779; more particularly described in Deed Book 123 at Page 6 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of Thomas C. Lewis, whose last known address is unknown; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and /or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before July 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED: June 5th, 2018

I ASK FOR THIS: Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA. 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HANOVER COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA Complainant,

COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA Complainant, v. Case No. CL17002928-00 RAYMOND H. YEAGER Defendant. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows: 2 acres, more or less, west side of St. Peters Church Road, GPIN 7830-18-2160; more particularly described in Deed Book 235 at Page 502 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of Raymond H. Yeager, whose last known address is 148 Wrentham Street, Kingston, NY 12401; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and /or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before July 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED: June 5th, 2018

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONING C-5-18(c), HALEY FAMILY, L.P. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 7890-11-8139, consisting of approximately 56.9 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) east its intersection with Cedon Road (private road) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of nine (9) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.32 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-8-17, RIVERSTONE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. (GRAHAM REAL ESTATE, L.L.C.) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a self-storage warehouse facility on GPIN 8714-97-5670, consisting of approximately 5.6 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions and located on the east line of Lee-Davis Road (State Route 643) across from its intersection with Brandy Run Drive (private road) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban High (3-7 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

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HEIRS AT LAW OF HENRY HOLMAN, et al Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Hanover, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in Hanover County, Virginia, as follows: 1 acre, more or less, Improved, 8065 Cut Lane, GPIN 8800-87-6055; more particularly described in Deed Book 873 at Page 696 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Henry Holman, whose last known addresses are unknown; the location of John Price (Life Tenant), whose last known address is unknown; and the location of Dolly Braxton (Life Tenant), whose last known address is unknown; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and /or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before July 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED: June 5th, 2018

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SE-8-18, STEPHANIE AND LEONARD ZANNIN Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.3 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a commercial dog kennel and dog training facility on GPIN 8764-02-9621, consisting of approximately 19.66 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Westwood Road (State Route 619), south of its intersection with Cattail Run Drive (private road) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-11-18, HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-334.2 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit modular classroom on GPIN 8707-46-1121, consisting of approximately 34.69 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Learning Lane (State Route 9184) approximately 0.44 mile south of Whippoorwill Road (State Route 653) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE 18-07, REVISED SUBDIVISION ROAD STANDARDS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 25, Subdivision Ordinance, Sections 25-53, 25-56, 25-57, and 25-66 to add requirements to ensure public safety, including clarifying the required widths of public and private roads, ensuring that private roads are properly maintained by an owners’ association, and that, where the Subdivision Ordinance and the fire code or other requirement of the fire marshal are inconsistent, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set June 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning quitclaim of certain drainage easement, utility easement and water and sanitary sewer easement interests affecting GPINs 870624-3693 and 8706-23-4300, located within Chickahominy Magisterial District in Hanover County, Virginia.

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on June 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 18-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-22 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, “ENFORCEMENT,” TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN APPENDICES OF THE VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS FULLY ENFORCEABLE PROVISIONS BY THE FIRE MARSHAL, AND AMENDING DIVISION III OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE BY ADOPTING SECTION 9-22.5, “PENALTIES,” TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF DIVISION III OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE AND THE VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE.

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All persons desiring to be heard on the above may appear at the above time and place. Plats showing the subject easement interests are available for inspection in the County Administrator’s Ofﬁce, County Administration Building, during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Here’s your chance to give your favorite Hanover County/Ashland businesses the spotlight! Vote in our annual Local’s Choice contest to help us recognize the best of the best.

Just fill in your choice for the best business in each of the categories on the ballot. Hurry, voting ends on June 27 2018.

Contest Rules You must be at least 18 years or older to enter. No purchase necessary to vote. All entries must be received in our office by Friday, June 27, 2018, 5:00 PM. Limit one vote per category per person. Must vote in ten categories for ballot to be counted. The 2018 Local’s Choice Contest includes Hanover County and the town of Ashland businesses only. The 2018 Local’s Choice Contest winners will be determined by the highest number of votes from the entries received, by the contest deadline. The 2018 Local’s Choice Contest results will be published in The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. The contest results do not reflect the views of The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local. View complete rules online at http://www.richmond.com/news/local/hanover/mechanicsville-local/ local-s-choice-contest-rules-hanover-county-virginia-richmond-suburban/article_1854ee84-6823-11e8-a6c8-cbfc468af256.html

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How to read a nursery plant tag

hopping for new plants for a home can be an exciting undertaking. Nurseries and garden centers are often home to dozens of types of plant species that come in various colors, leaf variations and sizes. Such variety can make choosing plants more fun while also making the process of buying plants a bit complicated, especially for novices. Thankfully, plant tags can help consumers make informed decisions. Understanding how to read plant tags is key to making good choices. Such labels contain a lot of information, but once a person knows how to decode that data, he or she is well on the way to choosing the right plants.

Such names will be written in italics on the tag and are usually one or two words. The scientific name includes the genus (group) and the species of the plant.

Cultivar A plant tag may further describe the type of plant by including the cultivar. A cultivar is the variation on the species. It may describe a size or color variation. The cultivar is listed in single quotations by the scientific name.

Sun requirements The tag should list how much sun exposure the plant requires to thrive. It may be anywhere from full sun to full shade.

Common name The common name of the plant tends to be the most noticeable word or words on the tag. This is the name the plant is referred to outside of scientific circles. Most plants have one or more common names in addition to their botanical name.

Height and spread The label frequently includes the maximum growing height and width the plant should reach when mature. This gives gardeners an understanding of just how much room the plant will take up in the garden and how to space plants in a landscape.

Scientific (botanical) name

Water needs

Scientific names are also known as the Latin names of the plant.

How much water the plant requires may be featured on the tag

as well. This helps gardeners know if they need soil to be damp or relatively dry.

Hardiness or zone Tags that list zones will describe the coldest zone in which the plant can exist. Otherwise, it will give a range. Many annuals will not list a hardiness zone because they are not expected to last beyond one season.

Perennial or annual The tag should designate the plant as an annual or perennial. Annuals are not expected to last through the winter and will need to be replanted the following year. Perennials can over-winter and will regenerate year after year. Tags also may list information such as special care needs, drought tolerance, uses for the plant, and when the plant blooms. Some plant labels will inform gardeners if the plants were produced organically or without GMO practices. Trademark information also may be included. Plant tags provide important information for selecting and growing plants. When noted, tags help gardeners make the right selections and keep plants as healthy as possible. - Metro Creative

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Understanding how to read plant tags is key to making good choices.

Did you know?

ccording to the Penn State Department of Plant Science, thatch is a loose and intermingled organic layer of both dead and living shoots, stems and roots that develops between the zone of green vegetation and the soil surface. While leaf clippings may be found in a thatch layer, they do not typically contribute to thatch buildup because clippings are easily broken down by microorganisms in the soil. While some homeowners may only know thatch as a threat they must periodically address by aerating their soil, thatch can benefit turf depending on the amount of it that is present. For example, a layer of thatch that is 1 to 2 inch or less can insulate the turf from extreme temperatures and fluctuations in soil moisture. But itâ€™s important that homeowners address thatch before it gets too thick, as excess thatch can harbor disease-causing organisms and insects. - Metro Creative Metro Creative Graphics

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Auto Dealership: _______________________ Bookstore: ____________________________

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Tree Service: ____________________________

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Senior Living Community: __________________

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Electrician: ______________________________

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Car Wash: ______________________________

Builder: ________________________________

Barbershop: ___________________________

Assisted Living Facility: ____________________

Auto Body Shop: _________________________

Auto Services: ___________________________

Attorney/Law Firm: _______________________

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Historical Landmark: ______________________

Golf Course: ____________________________

Dance Studio: ___________________________

Children’s Party Spot: _____________________

Bowling Alley: ___________________________

Band (Local): ____________________________

Art Gallery:______________________________

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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SERVICES

Hamburger: _____________________________

Day Spa: _____________________________

Veterinarian/Vet Hospital: ________________

Dinner: _________________________________

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Bar & Grill: ______________________________

Flowers/Gifts:__________________________

Deli: ___________________________________

Bakery: ________________________________

Fishing Supply Store: ____________________

Comic Book Store: _______________________

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