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Gill’s budget proposal includes pay hike Some county teachers could receive more than 3 percent increase in the 2019-2020 plan By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Hanover County School Board members got their first look at the superintendent’s proposed 2019-2020 budget at a spe-

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Dr. Michael Gill, left, presented his 2019-2020 budget proposal to the Hanover County School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Shown in the photo above are, from left, board members Roger Bourassa, Bob Hundley and Sue Dibble.

cial meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Central Office. Dr. Michael Gill’s $194.5 million operating budget proposal contained a 3 percent across-the-board raise for school employees and an adjustment to the current teacher scale. Gov. Ralph Northam has introduced a budget that includes a 5 percent raise see BUDGET, pg. 5

Ashland Transportation Data breach reported in Plan Update Public Forum county payment system HANOVER -- Hanover County recently was notified about potential unauthorized charges on credit cards used by customers to pay their utility bills. The county takes the security and protection of its customers' confidential information seriously.

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Residents filled Ashland Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 16, to take part in a Transportation Update Plan Public Forum. Chris Zaldivar is shown adding ideas to one of the boards where attendees could write suggestions. Residents and presenters gathered and talked at several stations where there were maps and suggestion boards. Transportation engineer Whitney Sokowlowski talks to attendees. After her presentation, she took general questions. One question from a member of the audience was "What is the vision of the town going to be in 20 years?" Also addressed were ways in which the town welcomes travelers coming off Interstate 95, as well as new business and residential growth.

On Jan. 9, Gemini Advisory, a group that monitors the internet websites for exposed credit card information, notified county staff that credit card information used to make online payments through Hanover's Central Square Click2Gov system had been compromised. A vulnerability that the county was unaware of allowed this credit card information to be taken during transactions by unauthorized individuals. The county immediately vali-

dated the claim, and isolated the Click2Gov system from public access to try to find what information had been compromised and whether the County's system was still vulnerable. The county has been working with MS-ISAC and CERT, outside agencies that deal with information breaches, to complete a full forensic analysis of what occurred. The county also is working with the software company and has built a new Click2Gov server using different software than the program that was involved in the original breach. Working with information received from Gemini Advisory the county has been able to confirm the exposure of credit card see BREACH, pg. 2

Hudson running for supervisor Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- Ryan M. Hudson, local businessman, entrepreneur, and Mechanicsville resident, has announced his candidacy for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors representing the Mechanicsville District. “I pledge to be a visible, approachable, and responsive supervisor for everyone in my district.” Hudson said. He said he is committed to responsible growth, and will work with residents to ensure Mechanicsville’s HUDSON growth is not detrimental to local infrastructure or what makes Hanover a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. He also said is a committed family man and entrepreneur working and raising his family in Hanover County. “We need to embrace our past while being excited about the future. I love Mechanicsville and Hanover County and am eager to serve our community as Mechanicsville District supervisor.” For more information about Hudson, who is running as a Republican, visit www.friendsofryanhudson.com.

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fraud alert stays on your credit report for 90 days. You can renew it after 90 days. 4. Request that all three credit reports be sent to you, free of charge, for your review. Even if you do not find any suspicious activity on your initial credit reports, the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you check your credit reports periodically. Thieves may hold stolen information to use at various times. Check your credit reports periodically to help spot problems and address them quickly. Equifax: Equifax.com or 1-800-525-6285 Experian: Experian.com or 1-888-397-3742 TransUnion: Transunion. com or 1-800-680-7289 â€œYour confidence and trust are important, and the county apologizes for and deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this may cause. We are taking all necessary steps to investigate the breach. We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.â€? Information submitted by Hanover County.

The county has reason to believe that all credit card information entered into the Click2Gov system for utility and building inspection payments between approximately Aug. 1, 2018, and Jan. 9, 2019, may be at risk. This information includes customer names, credit card number, and expiration dates. Payments made over the phone and automatic withdrawals were not affected; only payments made online through the Click2Gov portal were compromised.

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use prevention, family dynamics, and intervention strategies toward recovery. Speakers also will share information and resources available for substance use disorders, mental wellness, depression, anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and other associated topics of concern. Hanover currently does not have any similar educational community-wide programming, which is why Octavia Marsh, executive director, said Hanover Cares is excited to bring this asset to Hanover County. â€œThere are so many resourc-

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What the county is doing Hanover County has stopped using the compromised Click2Gov server and is working on completing a full forensic analysis. In conjunction with the software company (Central Square),

What should you do? 1. Review any credit card and bank statements closely and report any unauthorized charges, no matter how small, to the card issuer immediately. The phone number to call is usually on the back of the payment card. 2. Ask your credit card issuer/bank to deactivate any credit card you used on the Click2Gov website during the affected time period and to issue you a new card. 3. Consider requesting a fraud alert to be placed on your credit file. A fraud alert tells creditors to contact you before they open any new accounts or change your existing accounts. You may call any of the three major credit bureaus listed below. As soon as one credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the others are notified to place fraud alerts. The initial

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC., FOR AUTHORITY TO AMEND ITS CONSERVATION AND RATEMAKING EFFICIENCY PLAN CASE NO. PUR-2018-00194

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Commerce Boulevard, Ashland. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Truman Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of Dogwood Garth Lane, Mechanicsville. Exploiting a mental person for money was reported in the 8100 block of South Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

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DePaola, certified trauma coach and Hanover Cares board member. Hanover Cares’ goal is to “bring community awareness of substance abuse issues into actions that develop and support healthy opportunities for youth and parents. These opportunities are targeted at the reduction of substance abuse in our community.” Hanover Cares relies on community partners such as businesses, organizations, and individuals to aide its coalition

Bad check, payroll, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville. Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 8300 block of Wetherden Drive, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Manorwood Drive, Mechanicsville. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 4300 block of Fox Hunter Lane/McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.

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Breaking and entering structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville

in being champions for substance use prevention. Youth are a critical focus of our coalition efforts. Marsh said, “The earlier prevention and intervention starts, the easier it is to protect our youth and prevent experimentation and use of illicit substances. One critical fact is, the adolescent brain is not fully developed until about the age of 25, and any substance use prior can negatively impact the complete functioning and development of the brain.” “Hanover Cares believes in keeping our community safe

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7400 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8400 block of Erle Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8100 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money by false pretenses was reported in the 15400 block of Dunn Road, Montpelier. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Eluding police, endangering persons or police car, was reported in the 15600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier. see SHERIFF, pg. 4

from alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and other drugs through prevention, advocacy and education toward not only youth, but parents and community members alike,” she added. To learn more about Hanover Cares, visit www. hanover-cares.org and like the Facebook page to stay abreast of the latest event schedule, substance use prevention news and trends. For questions or additional information, contact Marsh by email at info@hanover-cares. org or phone at 804-564-6119 or DePaola at 804-690-6332.

On December 17, 2018, pursuant to Chapter 25 of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia, §§ 56-600 et seq., the Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings of the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”), and the Commission’s April 6, 2016 Final Order issued in Case No. PUE-2015-00129, Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. (“VNG” or “Company”), by counsel, filed an application (“Application”) for authority to amend and extend its current natural gas conservation and ratemaking efficiency plan (“CARE Plan”). In its Application, the Company proposes to (1) modify the Programmable Thermostat Incentive measure to allow for differentiation between programmable and wi-fi enabled or “smart” thermostats, (2) update the items included in the do-it-yourself energy savings kit provided under the Home Energy Audit Program, and (3) make changes to the Customer Education and Outreach Program. The Company requests approval of an increase in average annual spending in the amount of $27,600 over the current annual budget for Program Year 3 (“PY3”) of the currently-approved CARE Plan. The Company represents that the average residential customer using 559 Ccf annually will see an average annual bill increase of $0.10 over the current PY3 average annual charge of $1.52. In its Application, the Company states that its only proposed modification to the Company’s Commissionapproved CARE Plan decoupling and program cost recovery mechanism, designated Rider D, is a change in the per Ccf rate cap from $0.07 to $0.09 based on the rates approved in VNG’s most recent base rate case, Case No. PUE-2016-00143. If approved by the Commission, the Company proposes to implement its amended CARE Plan effective June 1, 2019, for the three-year period ending May 31, 2022. In its Application, the Company asserts that the amended CARE Plan will have no impact on the rate design previously adopted by the Commission. The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application and supporting testimony and exhibits for the details of these proposals. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Comment that, among other things, directed the Company to provide notice to the public and provided interested persons an opportunity to comment on the Company’s Application. A copy of the Company’s Application may be obtained at no charge by requesting a copy of the same from the Company’s counsel, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. The Application and related documents also shall be available for review in the Commission’s Document Control Center, Tyler Building, First Floor, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On or before February 15, 2019, interested persons may file written comments on VNG’s Application with Joel Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218. Interested persons desiring to submit comments electronically may do so by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-201800194. On or before February 15, 2019, any interested person may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing a notice of participation in accordance with 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00194. On or before February 15, 2019, interested persons may request that the Commission convene a hearing on the Company’s Application by filing a request for hearing with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Requests for hearing must refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00194 and include: (i) a precise statement of the filing party’s interest in the proceeding; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; (iii) a statement of the legal basis for such action; and (iv) a precise statement why a hearing should be conducted in this matter. A copy of any written comments, requests for hearing, and notices of participation shall simultaneously be sent to counsel for the Company: Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. All documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC.

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| Death Notices & Funerals BRENDA C. BRINN Brenda C. Brinn, 54, of Rockville, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born in Richmond on March 11, 1964. She was the daughter of Maxine Watson and the late James Estep Sr. Brenda was a longtime resident of Rockville. She attended Manchester High School. On May 17, 1988, and January 27, 1993, she welcomed her two sons, who were the BRINN most important part of her life. Brenda was a member of Springfield Christian Church, where she often participated in volunteer work to help the community. She loved her kids, friends and family, her pets (Lizzie and Skittles), laughing, smiling and spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by a son, Tim Brinn, and his wife, Julie, of Nashville, Tennessee; a son, Steven Brinn of Richmond; mother and stepfather,

Gene and Maxine Watson of Richmond; a brother, Steven Estep and his wife, Keri, of Chester; a brother, James Estep Jr. of Columbia; and further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Springfield Christian Church at 18285 Vontay Road in Rockville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Brenda's memory to Springfield Christian Church. Norman Funeral Home is assisting the family.

NORMA SMITH JENNINGS Norma Smith Jennings, 90, of Ashland, passed away on January 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jennings Jr.; and brother, Thomas Hart Smith Jr. She was a member of Slash Christian JENNINGS Church. She lived

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a rich life, enjoying her family and friends. Mrs. Jennings is survived by her daughter, Debora Jennings-Sadler (Ron); sister, Margaret Gentry; several nieces and nephews; and her little dog, Sammy. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 23, 2019) at Nelsen Funeral Home & CrematoryReid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland, where a funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Slash Christian Church in Norma’s honor.

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Simple assault was reported in the 10400 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7200 block of Hidden Lake Estate Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Oral threatening of school employee on school property was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Simple assault was reported in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 8300 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10000 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

Simple assault was reported in the 8100 block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Credit card theft was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000 in the 5100 block of Shall Drive/Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

Entering a bank armed with the intent to commit larceny was reported in the 9600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/Industrial Park Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money, etc., under false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 8000 Rose Hill Drive, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF, pg. 10

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for Standard of Quality positions or about two-thirds of Hanover’s teachers. The proposed 3 percent increase, combined with last year’s 2 percent increase, equates to 5 percent this biennium and qualifies the county for those state funds should the Governor’s budget be adopted. The increase is largely funded by locally generated dollars. To provide the 3 percent raise will cost the system about $4.5 million, with the state contributing about $1.1 million to the funding. The adjustment to the pay scale also provides welcomed news for about onethird of Hanover teachers who are stuck in compressed pay grades. In some cases, teachers who have years of experience do not receive any increase when moving from step to step. Gill said this is the first step in correcting that inequity, and allotted funding to ensure there is at least $200 from one grade to another at a cost of about $200,000. This means about a third of teachers will receive more than the 3 percent raise proposed by the superintendent. The system also will absorb health care cost increases for the coming year. The budget also funds numerous additional positions, including three new counselors, one behavioral

day) Feb. 18: Full day (originally an early closing for parent-teacher conferences) Feb. 27: Full Day (originally an early closing for staff professional development) – NEW March 14: Full Day (originally an early closing for a staff professional development) – NEW “As a reminder, there are 10

specialist and two behavioral support assistants. Gill said this year’s budget is framed around three pillars of the system’s goals that include relevance, equity and innovation. “When we develop a budget, we do so through a lens of the mission of the school division through the pillars of the school division,” Gill said. “The budget that we developed is driving these major pillars of the school division.” The proposed budget continues funding for the system’s five-year technology plan, now in its third year. Last year, school officials noted the need for more mental health and behavioral support on Hanover campuses, and this year’s budget continues that commitment. Gill presented some enlightening figures that codified the increase in demand for these types of services, and his proposed budget adds personnel in that vital area, including an $800,000 increase in state funding. To accommodate these increased needs, Gill proposed a variety of new positions, including three new counselors, one behavioral specialist and two behavioral support assistants. One parttime counselor position will be upgraded to full-time under the proposal. The budget also addresses increased demands for special education, including an

inclement weather days built into the calendar to recapture lost instructional time and meet state requirements,” Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, said. “Some of these days are designated as ‘banked’ days where a makeup day is not required, while others are designated as makeup days.” The first four inclement weather days are “banked” days that do not

additional Early Childhood Special Education instructor, two autism teachers and one toddler and infant program assistant. Gill’s proposal continues funding for the system’s fiveyear technology plan, designed to upgrade and improve online services in Hanover classrooms, eventually paving the way for the distribution of student devices next year. The plan is currently in its second year and teachers have received laptops. Terry Stone, assistant superintendent for Finance, presented a proposed five-year $78 million Capital Improvement Plan that includes funding for the John Gandy/Henry Clay replacement elementary school with construction beginning in 2023. The CIP sets aside $3 million for the purchase of land in eastern Hanover County for a future school, possibly a replacement for Lee-Davis High School. The proposal also allots $850,000 for construction of vestibules outside of 17 Hanover schools that would enhance safety and security at the sites. Visitors would enter a security area where entry was allowed through an electronic system operated from the main office. Local funding for the proposed operating budget accounts for about 47.1 percent of the revenue while the state provides about 47.9 percent.

require a makeup day. Days five, six and seven are designated as makeup days. The remaining inclement weather days (eight, nine and 10) are designated as banked days that do not require a makeup day. As a result, the first four days were “banked” days (no makeup required), and the two remaining days (Dec. 12 and Jan. 14; days five and six) are required makeup days.

“Again we see the local portion is beginning to creep up as a piece of our total budget,” Stone said. The large majority of those funds are dedicated to salaries, and Hanover boasts the highest percentage of funds (88.7 percent) spent on classroom instruction in its 15-member division. Stone also presented the School Nutrition budget for 2019-2020 and said funding for that portion of the budget decreased 2.9 percent. The total 2019-2020 proposed budget ($207.9 million) represents about a $9.2 million increase from last year’s approved document, equating to 5.1 percent. “This budget, in particular, we think is truly reflective of our priorities,” Gill said. “First and foremost, it takes care of our educators. It reflects our changing needs, especially in the areas of mental health and special education and is responsive to school safety.” Gill said the long-term facility plan also outlines a vision for the future of Hanover schools. “This is a budget that we are quite proud of,” Gill con-

“As a reminder, please note that although we are no longer designating the afternoon of Feb. 18 for parent-teacher conferences, parents are welcome to reach out to their schools and/or teachers to schedule a time to meet at a mutually convenient time to discuss any concerns,” Whitley said. For more information, contact the Office of Accreditation and Accountability 804365-4500.

cluded. Board chair Bob Hundley said he was pleased with the budget presentation and was appreciative of the fact that Hanover is in sound enough financial shape to allow such a wide-ranging budget. “It’s exciting to see the opportunities we have,” Hundley said. “I’m very pleased with the economic position we find ourselves where we can devote additional revenues for the budget.” Hundley said that position is made possible through a positive working relationship with county government and the support of Hanover citizens. “I want to emphasize how appreciative we are of the county supervisors and the county administrator for working with us and for the local dollars they provide,” Hundley said. A public hearing was scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan.22. The school board is scheduled to take action on the proposed budget on Feb. 12. It then proceeds to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for its approval included in

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Ready or not, we’re back in the thick of an election By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

h, yes, it’s that time again. Candidate announcements are appearing on our front page as the wheels are in motion for the June 11 Primary Election in Hanover County. As always, we will publish candidate profiles and platforms, with the releases being contained in no more than 400 words. Of course, a photo may accompany the article. Our policy has been -- and will continue to be -- to provide a one-time notice of candidates’ intentions. Obviously, we encourage candidates to continue their pursuit of votes by advertising within these pages. Between The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland-Hanover Local, 44,000 homes receive the newspapers in the county. When you consider the number of residents in those homes, we’re reaching a staggering number of citizens and voters. At this point, we have received confirmation of candidacy or announcements from Col. David R. Hines, incumbent for sher-

iff, Republican; Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramon E. “Trip” Chalkley III, Republican; and Faye Prichard, Ashland District; Republicans Thomas F. Giles Jr., Angela Kelly-Wiecek and Tom Walsh, Chickahominy; Republican Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor; Republican Sean M. Davis, Henry; Republicans Ryan Hudson and W. Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, and Republicans Andrew David Schaeffer Jr. and Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley and Democrat Crystal Barlow Robens, Beaverdam District, Hanover County Board of Supervisors. During the Jan. 9 regular meeting of the board of supervisors, Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District representative, told his colleagues that he had decided not to seek re-election to the seat. Republican James Munsey is a candidate for the seat. We’ve heard some will file candidacy papers to return, while at least one may set his/her sights on another office. Time will tell. Voter Registrar Teresa “Teri” Smithson, who is always accessible and so helpful, shared some valuable information about the upcoming election. Starting on Feb. 6, but no later than Feb. 26, parties may request a primary.

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Smithson said, “While some parties have held their meetings to determine if they will request a primary or other method of nomination, they can’t file with the Department of Elections yet.” After a Primary has been called for, the candidates can submit their paperwork (Declaration of Candidacy with their petitions and receipt of primary filing fee) to the party chair starting at noon on March 11. Smithson also noted that Independent candidates have until June 11 to submit their paperwork to her office. The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Monday, May 20. Those needing to vote by absentee ballot must request one be mailed to them by June 4. Smithson said her office must received it by 5 p.m. that day. Candidates for the Virginia General Assembly file at the state level. We’ll keep you updated on those too. Smithson suggested those wanting more information should visit https://www.elections. virginia.gov/candidatepac-info/candidate-bulletins/index.html. And, like the races, we’re off . . .

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Saturday, Feb. 9 An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit The Arc of Hanover. Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The price is $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off U.S. 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-6579.

Third Saturdays An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice. Take-outs are available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. The breakfast is held the third Saturday of each month from September to April, with the exception of December. Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large re-enactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804-512-2621.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

Sundays Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the see CALENDAR, pg. 10

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Men’s basketball: Virginia Wesleyan at Randolph-Macon 7:00 p.m.

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Girls/boys basketball: Patrick Henry at Hanover 6:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.

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Experience gives edge in PH, C-fed wins By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Knowing they had another game to play before calling it a week, the Lee-Davis boys wanted to get a lot of players in their game against long-time rival Patrick Henry Friday night. Fortunately for them, they dominated much of the night and were able to do so. Even better, many of those substitute players held their own against the Patriots, enabling Lee-Davis to stake itself to a 68-52 victory Friday night. The tables were reversed in the girls game that opened the night. Patrick Henry led most of the night, but the Confederates put up a fight that made for an anxious night for the Patriot coaching staff – despite the 71-58 final score in favor of the visitors. While the Lee-Davis boys led throughout the game, there was no lack of drama as a mostly freshman and sophomore Patrick Henry team would crawl back within striking distance, only to fade each time in the face of a withering Confederate defense. “We played a lot of different lineups, a lot of guys who haven’t seen a lot of minutes,” said Lee-Davis head boys basketball coach Chad Bishop. “[The Patriots] played hard. They played a full 32 minutes

and didn’t quit. They were physical, and hat’s off to them, they continue to grow.” But the Confederates have been growing, too, and are enjoying their best season in many years – the first winning season for the team’s seniors. Bishop has been pleased with their growth, but he was also pleased with the way his bench performed. “I can’t say enough about the guys who came off the bench,” Bishop said. “Cody Willett who hasn’t played hardly any this season comes in and – Boom! – knocks down a 3 for us in the first half. “Bain Marsh, who’s new to the team, comes in and gets a couple rebounds, a couple foul shots, and I think he had a layup as well. Manny Booth, who has barely come off the bench this year, but we’ve been waiting and waiting to get him in, he comes in and plays seven minutes in that third quarter, six minutes in that third quarter, and did some nice things” The Confederates were led by James Wallace with 15 points and Dana Wooley with 13. Patrick Henry, led by Tysen Brown with 14 points and Jayden Mines with 12, did not led the fact that they trailed the entire game erode its fighting spirit. “I was proud of the effort, see EXPERIENCE, pg. 8

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Lee-Davis’ Elijah Jones (2) drives through a crowd of Patrick Henry defenders in the Confederates’ 68-52 win over the visiting Patriots in the nightcap of a boys and girls basketball doubleheader Friday night. Patrick Henry’s girls won the opener 71-58.

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Yellow Jackets don’t ease up on Randolph By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon’s men’s basketball team didn’t give visiting Randolph a chance. The Yellow Jackets stung the Wildcats early and often, maintaining a nearly 2-to-1 scoring advantage for most of the game’s 40 minutes to post a 92-47 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory over the visitors in Crenshaw Gymnasium Saturday. While sophomore guard Buzz Anthony led RandolphMacon with 19 points and eight assists, the Yellow Jackets everincreasing advantage provided the luxury of getting as many on the team as possible significant playing time, and the players took advantage of it. Of the 12 Randolph-Macon players who entered the game, all but one scored. One of the players getting valuable time was sophomore guard Terry Woods, who finished with eight points, three rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes of play. He said the amount of playing time he gets

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said Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson. “All we can do is live and learn; fall down, get up, dust ourselves off and get ready for the next one.” The Confederate girls got off to a dismal first quarter – managing just 4 points – but scrambled to close within 2 of the leading Patriots at the end of the third quarter. But the Patriots turned up the head down the stretch to preserve their win. “They were ready to play.

has increased over the course of the season. “It’s gotten a lot better from the beginning of the season until now – that’s just with trust. My coaches and my teammates trust me to be on the floor, making the right plays,” Woods said. He said his role is to get the ball where it will be best used. “Just come in, take care of the ball, find guys – find guys, get them good shots – defend,” see EASE, pg. 9

They brought it to us. It was a great game. They had some big shots they made – they kept hitting 3’s on us,” said Patrick Henry head coach Phillip Cobb. “Tonight was not our best defensive performance. Just when you start getting good you hit some reality. We have some things to work on and we realize that.” In fairness, the Patriots were quite solid overall, with four players in double figures: Logan Nuckols with 22 points, followed by JaBryah Haverkamp with 17, Ava Smith with 15 and Jamie Hughes with 13. But the Confederates – with Codie Heilig and Madison

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Above, Randolph-Macon’s Buzz Anthony scores on a 3-point play as he drives past Randolph’s Evan Makle (3) and Justin Dula (4) to draw a foul by Makle. Anthony would score 13 of his game-high 19 points in the first half of the Yellow Jackets’ 92-47 win. Left, Randolph-Macon’s David Funderburg outduels Randolph’s Tremaine Pugh for an offensive rebound.

Butler tying for the team lead with 14 points apiece – are significantly improved from where they were at the start of the season. Lee-Davis head girls basketball coach Alvin Puller is happy with their growth. “That’s the best we’ve played all year,” Puller said. “The defense made the difference. We stepped in and played some great defense – team defense. A couple of times we didn’t get back to where we were supposed to be … but we’re young, and learning.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Patrick Henry’s Jessica Osuana (center) battles with LeeDavis’ Madison Butler (left) and Madison Williams for a rebound in the Patriots’ 71-58 victory over the host Confederates Friday.

Cold spell dooms R-MC comeback against Wasps By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – For a while, it looked like Randolph-Macon, which had trailed by as much as 16 points early in the third quarter of its game against Emory & Henry at Crenshaw Gymnasium Saturday, might overtake its visitors. The Yellow Jackets had closed to within 2 points, 57-55, with 8:04 left in the game, but then the shots quit falling. Randolph-Macon went on a nearly 4-minute-long drought as the Wasps rebuilt their lead and ultimately fell to Emory & Henry 66-59. “We had every opportunity. We put ourselves in position to capitalize on their turnovers. We just never did,” said RandolphMacon head women’s basketball coach Carroll LaHaye. “It’s another classic example of us kind of shooting ourselves in the foot. As hard as we play, as aggressive and intense [we are], you’ve got to be able to knock those shots down when you need them.” The Yellow Jackets shot 32 percent – 23-of-71 – from the floor overall, but converted just 3-of-19 field goals in the fourth quarter for just under 16 percent shooting. Their 3-point shooting was even worse: They converted just 1-of-19 longrange attempts in the game. While Randolph-Macon (12-6, 7-4 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) struggled

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he said of his role. “Just the little things, really, things that may not show up on the stat sheet, but mean a lot.” While the younger players – including sophomore forward

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Randolph-Macon’s Charlotte Woods battles Emory & Henry’s Peyton Williams (10) and Tessa Johnston (25) for a rebound Saturday.

offensively, the Wasps (13-3, 7-3) were on target, converting 25-of-51 field goal attempts for an impressive 49 percent percentage. LaHaye thinks the team

struggles with self-imposed pressure to do too much. “Sometimes I think they just want to do so well,” LaHaye said. “Sometimes I blame it on – they’re so smart – an analy-

sis paralysis-type thing. I don’t know what it is. If I did, you know, I’d be a wizard, I guess.” The team began the season picked No. 1 in the ODAC – which was long before junior

(and All American) forward Kelly Williams’ season ended in Las Vegas in December because of a knee injury. The team feels just as much pressure to live up to the prediction without her.

David Funderburg, who finished with 10 points and seven rebounds – had an impactfilled day, the Yellow Jackets elder players did their part, too. Senior forward Grayson Midulla scored 14 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Randolph-Macon head

men’s basketball coach Josh Merkel said it was the first game in the last couple of weeks that the Yellow Jackets did not let up after halftime. “I think we’ve done it in the last three games where we’ve had some first-half leads and have not played with that same intensity coming out,” Merkel

said. “It was definitely a point of emphasis, and most of it was those guys talking to themselves and each other at halftime. I didn’t have to say a whole lot – maybe one reminder – but I had heard them talking about it before me.” The Yellow Jackets (16-2, 8-1 ODAC) smothered Randolph

(7-11, 2-7) defensively. Many Wildcats played, but not one scored in double figures. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. RANDOLPH (7-11, 2-7 ODAC) — Dula 5, Ford 2, Hooper 5, Smith 5, Loving 5, Marshall 0, Makle 2, Hinton 5, Schlick 0, Hayden 2, Hairston 3, Osborne 3, Pugh

“We do have the talent. We really do. But I think they want to do so well and the pressure is on them,” LaHaye said. “They were picked No. 1 preseason and all of that kind of stuff, so I think with our young kids, we’ve let a lot of that take over.” The loss of Williams has certainly left a big void in a lineup accustomed to her 6-3 presence on the floor. “Half of the season we have a big kid like Kelly – she’s such a dominating player – then all of a sudden you don’t have her. There is an adjustment. You’d think that after all of these games we’d have figured that adjustment out,” LaHaye said. “But again, for new players, some of them haven’t had the reps. Now they’re getting the reps and some of them are going through things that some of the players had already gone through the first half of the season. We’ll get there.” Emory & Henry was led by Taylor Blevins, who compiled a double-double performance with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Tessa Johnson finished with 14 points and Sydney McKinney had 12. Randolph-Macon’s top scorer was Michal Ross, who finished with a game-high 22 points. Jayla Wade scored 11 and Charlotte Woods grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

5, Hodges 0, Goodman 5, Whitmore 0, Payne 0. Totals 17 8-16 47. RANDOLPH-MACON (16-2, 8-1) — Williams 5, Nowell 4, Midulla 14, Bays 8, Anthony 19, Turner 9, Morris 5, Woods 8, Neeley 8, Kilgroe 0, Funderburg 10, Robertson 2. Totals 38 5-6 92. 3-point goals — RAN: Hooper, Smith, Hinton, Hairston, Pugh. R-MC: Midulla 2, Bays 2, Anthony 2, Neeley 2, Williams, Turner, Morris. Half time: Randolph-Macon 45-23.

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Rock out with Sing-A-Long Bohemian Rhapsody and screenings of A Star is Born at Ashland Theatre Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — After a successful reopening and several consecutive sold-out screenings, Ashland Theatre continues to present a double billing of award-winning films, Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born. “We are thrilled to bring these two award-winning films to Ashland Theatre,” said Douglas Love, president and CEO of Ashland Theatre Foundation. “The stories in these films align so perfectly with our mission to bring exceptional film, live performance and live music to the community.” Channel your inner Freddie Mercury at special “sing-a-long” evening screenings of Bohemian Rhapsody at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24. The film will be accompanied by captioned lyrics. Costumes

are optional, but encouraged. Rocking out is mandatory. “The sing-a-long screenings of Bohemian Rhapsody, in particular, reflect the kind of unique and fun events you can expect to see from us in the future,” Love said. Matinee and evening screenings of Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born will run for one week — Jan. 18-23. For a full list of show times and to purchase tickets, go to ashlandtheatre. org. Advance purchase is strongly advised as many show times are expected to sell out. Tickets were $10 for adults and $8 for children (12 and under)/student/senior/ active military. The price to attend a matinee is $6.50.

About Ashland Theater Ashland Theatre is located at 205 England St. in Ashland. Owned by the Town of Ashland, the theatre building celebrates its 70th year as it reopens its doors. Ashland Theatre features a new, state-of-the-art 4K Sony projection system and 7.1 surround sound system. There are brand new plush seating, expanded concession stands, full ABC license and a VIP lounge with box seats to accommodate up to 300 patrons. For more information, visit www.ashlandtheatre.org or call 804-401-7007.

About Bohemian Rhapsody (PG13) Bohemian Rhapsody is a celebration of Queen, the band’s music, and lead sing-

Personal property taxes due on Feb. 5 CALENDAR HANOVER -- Hanover County’s 2018 personal property taxes are due on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Taxpayers also may view and/or pay taxes online by

visiting the Treasurer’s Online Tax Services website at https:// www.hanovercounty.org/. For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 804365-6050.

Newman named to York Dean's List YORK, Pennsylvania -Drew Newman of Ashland, a junior Mechanical Engineering major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall

2018 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher.

Ashland lists schedule of upcoming sessions Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The January meeting for the Ashland Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting will

get underway at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Also upcoming is: (Time to be announced) Wednesday evening, Feb. 6 -England Street Master Plan – Public Forum.

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lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January see CALENDAR, pg. 12

er Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s meteoric rise, the band’s revolutionary sound and Freddie’s solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion and one of the greatest performances in rock history.

About A Star is Born (R) A Star is Born follows the story of seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) who discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer -- until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

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Simple assault was reported in the 11200 block of Crutchfield Court, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/ Industrial Park Road, Mechanicsville.

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Breaking and entering building to commit larceny was reported in the 7400 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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“Sec 2-36 Authority to Sign Checks The Finance Director, or his or her designee, shall disburse all monies payable by the town. All checks shall be signed by two persons in the following positions: (i) the Town Manager, (ii) the Assistant Town Manager (iii) the Assistant to the Town Manager, (iv) the Director of Public Works, or (v) the Finance Director.” The purpose of this public hearing is to receive input and all interested persons are encouraged to attend and express their views. Following the public hearings, the Ashland Town Council may take action to approve this Ordinance. Copies of the Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 798-9219 (101 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia 23005) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Matthew Reynal, Assistant Town Manager, via email at mreynal@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail to Clerk of Council, Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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Norman Meyers Sr.; two sons, Norman Meyers Jr. and Eugene Meyers; including Eugene’s fiancee, Morgan; a granddaughter that loved her dearly, Courtney Faith; and a host of family and friends, to include Evan Terrell and Tiffany Morris. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Blileys’ at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Interment followed in St. Peters MEYERS UMC in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Peters UMC, 15599 Mountain Rd., Montpelier, VA 23192.

MARION MACMILLAN MOODY Marion MacMillan Moody, 92, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019, at The Hermitage in Roanoke, just five years and a day after the death of her beloved husband of 64 years, Henry S. Moody Jr. The daughter of Robert and Grace MacMillan, she was born and raised in Richmond. Following graduation from John Marshall High School in 1943, she operated a comptometer for the C&O Railroad and Virginia Folding Box Company. When her husband Henry was called to the ministry, she gave him her steadMOODY fast support. Together, they served six United Methodist churches in Virginia, including St. Matthew’s in Rockville and Willis in Glendale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred MacMillan McCullough. Her surviving family includes brothers, James

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through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For

MacMillan of Florence, South Carolina, and William MacMillan of Richmond; daughters, Christy M. Davis of Staunton and Beth E. Moody of Salem; grandsons, Cameron Davis of Staunton, Corbin Davis and wife, Deborah, of Washington, D.C., and Andrew Davis of Denver, Colorado; great-granddaughter, Zoe of Washington, D.C.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors at 10 a.m. prior to an 11 a.m. service on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Central United Methodist Church at 428 S. College Avenue in Salem. The Reverend Bryan Buckles will officiate. Marion especially enjoyed the rose garden below her window. For those wishing to honor her memory, the family suggests a contribution towards its maintenance. Gifts may be sent to The Hermitage, 1009 Old Country Club Road, Roanoke, VA 24017, with a notation of “Rose Garden.” Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.

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GENE DEWEY SMART SR. Gene Dewey Smart Sr., 90, of Doswell, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and the Doswell Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Grover Cleveland Smart Sr.; his mother, Goldie May Smart; his wife, Martha F. Smart; one son, Gene Dewey (Dee) Smart Jr.; grandson, Bryan Smart; five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his children, Alan Smart (Lisa) and Barry Smart (Sheryl); three brothers, Harold Smart, Percy Smart and GC Smart; his grandchildren, Chris Smart (Morgan) Michael Smart, Samuel Smart, Margaret Balleh (Stephen), Casey Zahn and Christina Krout (Matthew); one great-grandchild, Bowman Balleh; and his companion, Betsy Eggleston. The family would like to thank Jackie for all the love and care she provided. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Woodward Funeral Home at 200 Fredericksburg Avenue in Louisa. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. View the online guestbook at www. woodwardfuneral.com.

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The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnes-

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Second Tuesdays The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Karen Fritter is the president.

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Caleb Goodman, a senior at Atlee High School, competed at the Wodapallooza Fitness Festival last weekend in Miami, Florida. The event featured nearly 1,000 athletes from around the globe. Caleb competed in seven events, including two ocean swims, a 5K beach run, weightlifting, rope climbs and handstand walks. He trains at SoGo Crossfit in the Hanover Airpark. Caleb’s coach is Rachel Krumm.

Kanopy available through library system Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free through Pamunkey Regional Library. PRL card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting pamunkeylibrary.kanopy. com. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast, or Roku. Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries,

rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS, and thousands of independent filmmakers. With the motto of "thoughtful entertainment," Kanopy provides Pamunkey Regional Library patrons with hard-tofind films of unique social and cultural value and diverse programming, with a wide array of foreign language and current affairs films. Carolyn Garner, librarian at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, said, “This is great! I added the Kanopy channel to my Roku, and it was very easy to set-up and start watching.

Our patrons will love this!” Kanopy also has Kanopy Kids (pamunkeylibrary.kanopy. com/kids): thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up. Parents can trust a curated selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media™, as well as additional parental controls to keep kids safe. Kanopy was founded in 2008 by CEO Olivia Humphrey as an educational tool for colleges and universities and has millions of users streaming the most acclaimed movies and documentaries from awardwinning filmmakers, experiencing the best in independent, classic film, and world cinema.