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Vol. 4 No. 52 | Richmond Suburban News | September 11, 2019

Wife turns to social networking sites to find husband a kidney

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ECHANICSVILLE – Debbie Nininger is desperate – her husband Scott needs a kidney transplant, so she took to the social networking service Nextdoor in her quest to locate a donor.

Her email, which reached 45 neighborhoods in the Mechanicsville area, read: “I know that this forum is used for neighbors reaching out to one another. This being the case, I thought I might take a chance and see if I could get some help

“I am trying daily to find a kidney for my husband, Scott Nininger.

(He is an O+, but any blood type can be used through cross-pairing.”

DEBBIE NININGER

with outreach. My husband, Scott Nininger, is in need of a kidney transplant. If anyone would consider helping, please message me.

If anyone has any ideas as to how

to get this message out, again, please message me. Thank you in advance for any assistance. We really need some help soon. This is what I posted on Facebook with all the information, thank you for taking time to read my post. I am trying daily to find a kidney for my husband, Scott Nininger. (He is an O+, but any blood type can be used through cross-pairing). I do not know if anyone has come forward to look into the possibility, but, if anyone has, thank you so very much. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. You see KIDNEY, pg. 4

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DEBBIE & SCOTT NININGER

HENRICO – Complete Streets and a regional pilot program in the Town of Ashland will be discussed from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Tuckahoe Library at the Tuckahoe Library at 1901 Starling Drive in Henrico.

Those attending will learn about how the region can work together to make streets function effectively for everyone, regardless of age, ability or mode of travel.

Complete Streets will be facilitated

by Smart Growth America, Michael see STREETS, pg. 4

Start date for train station upgrades still unknown

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- An Amtrak project aimed at improving the railroad station platform in Ashland still has no start date announced, and town officials have received no word on when the project might begin.

With Train Day less six weeks away, it’s still unclear if the construction will disrupt plans for the event that attracts thousands of visitors

each year.

Last week, Mike Jennings, director of Public Works, told Ashland Town Council members that he had received no word from Amtrak regarding the upcoming project regarding start dates.

“We are still waiting to receive a construction schedule and a work plan from Amtrak’s contractor,” Jennings said.

Council member Kathy Abbott said it might be better for construction to begin after

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Ashland Town Council discussed improvements, specifically a start date, for the Amtrak Train Station.

the Nov. 2 scheduled event, but acknowledged the project will impact the event either this year or next.

“My view is it’s going to disrupt Train Day, whether it’s this year or the next year; so we’ll just have to roll with the

punches,” Abbott said. “My view is that it would be better if things haven’t progressed very far if it happened now.”

Jennings also updated council on the Trolley Line see STATION, pg. 5

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The executive director of Hanover County Community Services and the executive director of The Edge Career Development Program at Randolph-Macon College are among the members of the 40th Class of Leadership Metro Richmond.

Ivy T Sager and J. Dontrese Brown were selected from

throughout the region to participate in LMR’s flagship program, Leadership Quest.

Sager and Brown are included in a diverse group of 70 participants that will engage in the 10-month program, starting in September, that focuses on regional issue topics and community leadership development.

For more information, visit http://www.LMRonline. org.

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MECHANICSVILLE -Hidden in Plain Sight, a free community initiative suitable for parents, grandparents, other community members and any adult who works with or cares about young people, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, at New Song Church located at 7450 Colts Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville.

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bedroom will be on display for participants to browse and observe, becoming familiar with where and how teens might hide drugs or paraphernalia. Seemingly innocent items commonly used by youth could actually indicate a substance abuse problem. Would you be able to recognize signs of substance use and effectively intervene? Do you know what a lottery ticket is used for, or what about a mason jar or a dryer sheet? Don’t know the answer to these questions?

Then this event is for you.

It will allow you to be more knowledgeable and proactive in helping a young person who might be using drugs, but also prevent youth from even starting.

This event is hosted by the Teens Care Too Coalition, which is comprised of Hanover County high school students dedicated to educating their peers and parents about the dangers of substance use.

Heather Johnson, Adolescent Development Specialist with Hanover County Community Services serves as one of the group’s advisors.

“Parents in our commu-

nity are often told to watch for warning signs that their teen might be vaping or using tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.

Sometimes those signs are hard to see, even when they are right in front of you. Our teens know what’s going on, and that’s why we always have them onsite to help parents snoop through our mock bedroom,” Johnson said.

The success of this event is due to the collaboration of the community partners.

Hanover Cares is comprised of concerned organizations and citizens that raise awareness of substance abuse issues and work towards reducing substance use among underage youth.

Hanover Cares Executive Director Octavia Marsh said she is excited to continue to bring this event to Hanover and partner with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Hanover County Public Schools and Hanover Community Services.

“The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will have an officer lead a presentation and ‘reveal’ over 75 items hidden in the bedroom, along with discussion of trends and signs of

possible drug and alcohol use. I believe parents will be amazed at what is happening now with our youth,” Marsh said.

“Youth experience peer pressure much more now than 10 or 20 years ago, and often have a perception that all their peers are using drugs and alcohol, or even vaping, when in fact that is not the social norm in Hanover,” she added. “We need everyone in our community to become prevention advocates, because prevention starts in the home.

Our goal of this event is to educate the community, encourage engagement and conversation at home, and connect people to community resources.”

Hanover County Intervention Counselor Majken Whitaker will provide a special presentation to parents called “Talking Tips” to prepare parents to effectively discuss this difficult topic with their teen.

“Parents always state that they have learned things at these events they would have never thought of. As parents, we all need a little help, guidance and support to prevent negative consequences while navigating through these important teen years,” Whitaker said.

Because of the sensitive nature of Hidden in Plain Sight, it is not recommended for children.

There is no cost to attend the event, but pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/HIPS0930.

For questions or more information, contact Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares, at 804-5646119 or info@hanover-cares. org.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue in the 16200 block of Short Cut Road, Doswell.

Aug. 19

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Non-criminal report was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from an auto was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Breaking and entering a structure to commit larceny and assault was reported

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

the 7500 block of County Courthouse Road, Hanover.

Aug. 20

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 15400 block of Abner Church Road, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8100 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 13400 block of Independence Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 8200 block of Flannigan Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7400 block of Antique Lane,

Mechanicsville.

Non-criminal report was reported in the 10400 block of Cobbs Road/Washington Highway, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10100 block of Stags Leap Drive, Mechanicsville.

Under 21 illegally consuming alcohol was reported in the 9000 block of Minglewood Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 6400 block of Cardinal Way, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Darva Glade, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 6100 block of Brashier Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

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

Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 6200 block of Pine Slash Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Non-criminal report was reported in the 10300 block of Sadisco Drive, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

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$250 in the 10200 block of Radford Mill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages,

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Information about transmission pipelines operating in your community can be accessed online at npms.phmsa.dot.gov, courtesy of the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS).

Water heater safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges all users to lower their water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carbon monoxide

If you smell gas, act fast!

Incomplete combustion of any fuel produces carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and has no odor, taste or color. Carbon monoxide detectors are helpful, but they are no substitute for using equipment safely. This includes having your appliances inspected once a year by a certified contractor.

Even though natural gas pipeline incidents are uncommon, you can help prevent emergencies by knowing the signs of a potential problem.

Appliance safety According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency: • It is important that you have your furnace inspected by a qualified specialist.

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Arrest made in July shooting Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – An 18-yearold Ashland man was taken into custody late last month and charged in a July 25 shooting.

Officer Chip Watts, Public Information & Community Police for the Ashland Police Department, said investigators arrested Preston Borst on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

According to Watts, Borst is charged with attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and use of a firearm during the commission of a

PRESTON BORST felony. The suspect was transported to Pamunkey Regional Jail without incident and

remains in custody.

Watts said the officers responded around 11:46 p.m. to the South Taylor Street Park in the 700 block of South Taylor Street in Ashland for a reported shooting.

The investigation led officers to Borst.

“This investigation is still ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming,” Watts said. “The Ashland PD would like to express our gratitude to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, the Hanover County Commonwealths Attorney’s Office and our media partners for their assistance in this case.”

Registration deadline nears for CERT HANOVER -- The registration deadline is Monday, Sept.

16, to receive Hanover County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training this fall.

The CERT team consists of citizens who help during times of emergencies. Basic CERT training classes will be held on Wednesday nights, beginning Sept. 25 through Oct. 16, as well as on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Farrington Fire Station at 14582 Mountain Rd. in Glen Allen.

These classes are free. You must be 18 years of age. Times are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Saturday class on Oct. 5.

Attendance at all sessions is necessary for graduation. There is no physical requirement for this hands-on class.

You will learn about the origins of CERT, how to identify risks in your home and neighborhood, disaster preparedness, fire extinguishers, basic first aid and light search & res-

cue, among other subjects.

Over 200 Hanover residents have already taken this class and more than 50 have gone on to join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Members assist in events and, with higher training, can also be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc.

To sign up, email HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com.

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

STREETS

Policy Board and committee members the opportunity to review recommendations for undertaking a more comprehensive process for implementing complete streets prac-

tices in the Town of Ashland and the region.

Three sessions are scheduled at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.

Included will be a 15-minute overview of Complete Streets and break-out stations for hands-on exercises for Urban, Suburban, and Rural areas.

For more information on the event and Complete Streets, including the presentations from Ashland workshops, call 804-798-1073 or go to https:// planrva.org/transportation/ complete-streets/.

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can message me or call me at (804)432-2558.”

She also welcomed any suggestions as to how she could find a living kidney donor. She said she planned to continue to post her contact information “in hopes of finding help, but I am open to any ideas.”

Anyone interested in helping Scott is urged to go to the website, https://henricodoctors.com/service/transplantservices. To learn about eligibility and qualifications, visit www.henricodoctors.com/ signmeup.

Debbie said potential donors also may call Melissa Van-Syckle at 804-289-4941.

“We will be meeting with the doctor again soon to see where we stand in regards to dialysis. I pray that we will not have to go that route. Please, please help” was how Debbie wrapped up her email plea.

According to the website, www.Henricodoctors. com, “Living kidney donations have been performed successfully, safely and routinely for decades. At our transplant center, kidneys are removed from living donors using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, which allows for a faster, less painful recovery. Additionally, a transplant coordinator guides our living donors through the entire process, from evaluation through surgery and follow-up.”

Twenty-one years ago, Debbie donated a kidney to Scott. When they learned he needed a transplant, they were not aware of any medical issue that put Scott on the path to need a kidney. “He went in for a biopsy and was told there was severe scarring and the doctors were uncertain as to what caused the loss of the kidney. We were told that it was possibly an undetected/untreated strain

of strep as a child, but really they do not know for sure,” Debbie said.

Scott started having issues with his blood pressure in December 1997. Physicians prescribed medication, but, Debbie continued, it didn’t lower his blood pressure.

“He told his doctor he wanted blood work because something didn’t seem right.

He was informed when the results came in that his kidney was failing. His creatine was at 12.5 and normal is around 1,” she said.

In January 1998, Scott and Debbie were told that he would need to start dialysis.

That was when they decided to pursue a transplant.

“His parents, his brother and I were tested,” Debbie said. “I was the only blood match, I am an O-, Scott is an O+. At that time our daughter was 2 years old, and it was scary to think of both of her parents being in surgery at the same time but we went forward. God blessed us with a successful transplant-- at least for 21 years.”

As they find themselves once again searching for a match, Debbie said “the immunosuppressive drugs that keep the organ from rejecting can actually work on the kidney over time.”

“Due to Scott being a compliant patient and striving to do everything he could to stay healthy, eat properly and exercise, he was able to have a long run with the kidney,” Debbie said, adding that it’s “never long enough.”

“I naively never knew there was an end game to the kidney I just thought once it was done he would never have to do this again.

Needless to say, a lot of tears have flowed,” she said.

Since that initial Nextdoor email, Debbie said she has received “a lot of shares of my post and many prayers. I did have one person contact me

and say they wanted to be a donor. I only pray that this happens and for that person to know how grateful I am for the possibility.”

In addition to using Nextdoor, Debbie has repeatedly posted on Facebook as the search continues for a donor. “I am also going to try to call the National Kidney Foundation to see if they can help. I welcome any suggestions.”

While she has primarily been dealing with Henrico Doctors Hospital, Debbie said she will be contacting UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing).

Scott’s need is everincreasing, as his kidney function has fallen to less than 10%.

“The kidney donation process has been greatly improved since I donated my kidney,” Debbie said. “I encourage you to visit the Henrico Doctors Hospital living donor site at www.

Henricodoctors.com to learn more.”

She said the site explains “Most people are born with two healthy kidneys but only need one to function normally. A healthy person may choose to undergo surgery to donate a kidney to someone in need. This act is known as a living kidney donation.”

The site also said: “Sometimes a willing kidney donor is unable to give their kidney to a specific recipient, such as a friend or relative, due to incompatible blood types. When that happens, we find another donor-recipient pair in the same situation and ‘swap’ kidneys between the pairs. This is called a paired exchange kidney transplant.

Virginia Transplant Center has more than five times the paired exchange kidney transplant experience than any other transplant center in Virginia.”

Naturalization Ceremony

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Salt Fish Breakfast set Sept. 21 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- The Doswell Ruritan Club will host a Salt Fish Breakfast from 6 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell.

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Trail. “Unfortunately, that has snagged . . . because we ran into a construction issue with the drainage component of that project,� Jennings said. “We have met with Timmons and we are working with them on a redesign. That project is at a standstill right now.�

The original design for construction allowed drainage to run on the walkway. “We also thought there might be an erosion problem,� Jennings said.

He said the delay in the Trolley project allowed contractors to immediately address a sewer line problem on North Snead Street that required immediate attention. Council approved $54,000 to correct that problem and work should

The All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee, and juice. Takeout is available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

Proceeds support the Doswell Community Center.

begin almost immediately.

In early 2018, council approved a wellness program that encourages employees to maintain healthy lifestyles and rewards those who engage in healthy activities and events.

Town Manager Joshua Farrar presented an update to council on the initial year of the program. “I think it’s largely been very successful,� Farrar said. “Now that we have seen the review, we are going to encourage more participation amongst our employees,� the town manager said. “We’ve genuinely tried to incentivize people to make the right decisions.�

Once employees complete a tier of the wellness guide, they are compensated with cash. Council approved about $25,000 for the initial year of the program and just short of $20,000 was actually used in

FY 2018-2019.

Twenty-nine employees from a pool of about 64 fulltime workers utilized the program that included activities like running, walking soccer, biking, hiking, skating and canoeing.

Employees get points for having annual physical checkups. “We know that is a preventative measure,� Farrar said. “The better health someone is in, the better employee they are.�

In other matters, Farrar told council that the Hanover Review, a quarterly newsletter published by Hanover County, will now include four pages exclusively of Ashland news. “We are going to have four pages dedicated to the town,�

Farrar said. “We want to get out public information and we are going to use this the best we can.�

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A Naturalization ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown at 16120 Chiswell Lane in Beaverdam. This event is free and open to the public. The house, grounds and gift shop will be open for visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree will act as color guard and one of its members, Vincent J. Eikmeier, will sing the National Anthem. For more information, go to https://preservationvirginia.org/events/ naturalization-ceremony/.

The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home.

Angel, # 552359, is a 2-year-old female domestic short-haired feline. She has been spayed and has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Angel is a sweetheart of a cat. She was well taken care of before she arrived at the shelter.

Angel has been housed with another cat so she gets along well with them. She is well litter-trained as well. Angel is laid-back and loves to be around people. She will make the perfect housecat. Brute, # 557570, is a 3-yearold male Mastiff. He is neutered and has had his first set of vaccines given. He is Heartworm test negative. Brute is a big ball of love. He was surrendered to the shelter last month. Brute likes to be active. He enjoys running and also going for leash walks. He has been known to jump fences, so the ideal owner might need a big yard and a tall fence. He also does pretty well with other dogs. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Our nation changed forever 18 years ago

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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efore Sept. 11, 2001, the date that always stood out in my mind was Nov. 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. I was a mere 7-year-old second grade student when that tragic day rocked the country.

Fast forward 38 years to what I assumed would be a fairly routine day at the daily newspaper in Williamson, West Virginia, where I served as editor. As was the norm, I grabbed the phone to check with the news editor before I would get ready to head to the office.

Audrey asked if I had the television on. I said “No” and she said “Turn it on.” “What channel?” “It doesn’t matter -- turn it on.”

A scene unlike any image I’d ever seen covered the TV screen.

We shared our shock and start planning for coverage. I knew I had to get to the office as soon as possible.

The airplanes striking the Twin Towers in New York City was repeated over and over in a surreal airing.

My mind was swirling as I hurried to get ready for what I knew would be a long, busy news day; the adrenalin had already kicked in.

Audrey and Charlotte, our senior writer, had mapped out a plan, with both having contacts in the affected areas, including the Towers and the Pentagon. It was remarkable to learn how many local connections there were to what had been taking place in three locations.

We were cool and organized, knowing what we had to do.

There wasn’t time to free ourselves of the emotions stirring within us.

Staff members were coming in and out of my office to view any updates on the TV news. I was continually following Associated Press content.

Despite the horror that we all knew had occurred that morn-

ing, the newsroom was buzzing with the goal of providing as much local coverage as possible about a national disaster. I still have that edition in a box among other career mementos. If memory serves me correctly, we had five or six local stories. The AP article was in the lead position, with a 200 point headline (that’s really big!).

As we prepared to release the pages to the press crew, exhaustion settled over us. But we were satisfied that we had given our best to our readers. That’s always the priority.

Our world changed that day 18 years ago, and for those of us that worked diligently to inform our community it was a day we’ll never forget.

Yes, we did take time as the presses started rolling to offer prayers for the victims, survivors, families and friends of all involved.

Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001? It’s a date we’ll never forget . . .

Smokey Bear still delivering a message 75 years later

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Product mascots have certainly changed over the years, and today’s icons associated with our favorite products bear no resemblance to the ones that first appeared in television ads years ago.

Most did not stand the test of time, while a few have remained ingrained in our collective memories.

My early memories of television and product mascots include a distinctive episode that I found utterly confusing at the time.

Our family watched the variety shows of the era like I love Lucy and The Jackie Gleason Show, and television commercials were often live productions associated with the show.

The weirdest, to me anyway, was the appearance of a less than fourfoot-tall bellhop who belted out “Call

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for Phillip Morris.” I never could figure exactly why he was calling for a name associated with cigarettes.

Turned out he was, and Johnny Rovantini worked for the tobacco giant for more than 40 years serving as its living trademark in print, radio and television commercials.

Those elaborately produced commercial live spots provide a stark contrast to our heroes of the day. Let’s face it, a gecko talking to a crab is amusing,

but I’m not sure I want either associated with my company — but it works.

One of those icons that has remained fresh and vital throughout the decades has his beginnings before television, but still attained national recognition.

Smokey Bear turns 75 this month, and, truth be known, the years have been kind to the sharp-dressed bear.

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When Forest Service workers arrived at a fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico, they discovered a badly burned three-monthold bear cub.

New Mexico game warden Ray Bell and his wife nursed the cub back to see SMOKEY pg. 7

Fair’s concert lineup brings a mighty mix of music Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL — Hip-hop, bluegrass, Christian rock and country artists will be part of this year’s State Fair of Virginia evening concert series.

The fair will run Sept. 27 through Oct. 6, with performances at 7 p.m. on six nights on the Main Stage, presented by Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance.

Legacy hip-hop group the Sugarhill Gang will perform on opening night.

In 1979, their Rapper’s Delight became the first hip-hop single to appear on the Billboard Top 40 chart.

The Sugarhill Gang also is known for singles 8th Wonder and Apache (Jump On It).

On Sept. 28, Blue Highway and the Wolfe Brothers String Band will perform as part of the fair’s Crooked Road Showcase.

The Wolfe Brothers String Band, based in Grayson County, plays traditional old-time music and has been together since 1993.

Blue Highway is a Tennessee-based bluegrass band formed in 1994.

These performances are supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.

Other artists affiliated with The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail will perform throughout the fair in front of the Meadow Pavilion.

Schedule information is available at StateFairVa.org.

Christian rock artist Zach Williams will perform on Oct. 3. Known for his Grammy-winning album Chain Breaker, released in 2016, Williams is currently on tour in the U.S., Canada and Israel.

Set to perform on Oct. 4, newcomer HARDY continues to distinguish his own brand of country, releasing two EPs — October 2018’s This Ole Boy and January 2019’s Where to Find Me — to critical acclaim and rocketing into Country radio’s Top 30 with debut single Rednecker.

HARDY also boasts songwriting credits on chart-toppers, current singles and album cuts

for Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Chris Lane and more.

English rock band Foghat will perform Oct. 5. Performing since 1971, Foghat has amassed eight gold records, one platinum and one double-platinum and is perhaps best-known for the singles Slow Ride, Fool for the City and a cover of bluesman Willie Dixon’s I Just Want to Make Love to You. Country rock duo LOCASH will close out the fair on Oct. 6. Made up of Chris Lucas and Preston Burst, the band is known for their hit singles I Love This Life, I Know Somebody and Ring on Every Finger.

All concerts are included in the cost of admission. Blue Ribbon Premium Seats can be purchased online in advance for $10 each. Those seats are closest to the stage and are general admission.

The seating area will open at 6 p.m. on concert nights. Fairgoers also may bring blankets and lawn chairs for Main Stage concerts. Chairs will be available for rent for $3 each with an additional $2 refundable deposit.

Premium parking is available online in advance for $15. Ticket and parking details are at StateFairVa.org.

Additionally, the State Fair’s Summer of Savings offers an opportunity to purchase tickets at a discounted price online throughout August.

When purchased before Sept. 1, adult admission tickets will be $10, and youth (5 to 12) and senior (60 and older) tickets will be $7. Unlimited ride wristbands will be $16 when purchased before Sept. 1, and season passes will be $35. Children 4 and under will be admitted free, but will need passes, which can be ordered online.

The 2019 State Fair of Virginia will run from Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Information is available at StateFairVa.org.

The State Fair is held each fall at its permanent home at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County and attracts 250,000 fairgoers. The event celebrates the best of Virginia’s past, present and future through scholarship initiatives, creative programming and a focus on the commonwealth’s agriculture and natural resources industries.

Ashland Garden Club moves plants from Train Station and Visitors Center to Ashland Police Department

By Ann Martin Special to Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Knowing that construction to build ramps and make ADA (American with Disabilities Act) improvements to the Ashland Train Station & Visitors Center was scheduled to begin in mid-August, members of the Conservation & Beautification Committee of the Ashland Garden Club began searching for possible locations in town in which the plant material from the station’s gardens could be relocated.

The train station gardens had been developed by the garden club with the assistance of the Town of Ashland as well as other civic entities. Designed and Photo submitted by Ann Martin planted by the Ashland Garden Club, the gardens have been under their stewardship for more than Plants previously located at the Ashland Train Station & Visitors Center have been moved to the five years.

Ashland Police Department.

Several options as to where the plants might be moved were discussed by the ladies with the conAs the police station is located along the gateway sensus being that the Ashland Police Station would into downtown Ashland, moving the over 60 plants be the perfect location. Several existing garden areas and flowers to this location would not only provide in front of the station had become bare brown spots a much improved visual image, but now could be with little plant material remaining from previous seen and enjoyed by the many residents and visitors landscaping. making their way down England Street.

While the ladies can do almost anything, it was through the help of others that this task was accomplished. A recent article thanked Mike Hildebrand and the men of James River Nursery for digging, wrapping and moving the plant material to the police station.

The story continues as the Ashland Garden Club wishes to thank Todd Evan and his crew from the Town of Ashland who placed, dug, and planted the many, many varieties of bushes and plants. Each hole was enriched with soil amendment while, in the heat of August, these wonderful men carefully planted each bit of plant material. An exclamation point will finish this story when the town places new mulch on the areas.

As any gardener knows, one of the constant struggles in gardening is keeping the material alive.

In this instance, it was made even more difficult with the plants having been transplanted in the heat of summer.

The town crew has remained diligent and dedicated as they water the plantings every few days.

If you see them doing this task, please thank them for their care and hard work, as we join together to make Ashland a special and beautiful place to live, work, and visit.

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health. They named him Hotfoot Teddy.

The small recovering cub captured the emotions of a nation, and Forest Service officials quickly realized the value the cub could provide as a spokesman of sorts for fire prevention.

Renamed Smokey, the bear was flown to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where thousands flocked to see the national icon.

Throughout the decades, the Smokey we associate with forest fire safety has undergone major transformations, but his message has remained clear. “Only you can prevent forest fires” is a warning that, when delivered by a bear, seemed to hit close to home.

For millions, Smokey represents the beauty of our nation’s outdoor wilderness and the importance of preserving these national treasures.

For 75 years, Smokey has diligently delivered the message, and, with any luck, his timely delivery will never get old.

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MRMC remains a top hospital for clinical nursing excellence in the nation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center recently achieved its second Magnet redesignation for its nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC. Magnet designation is one of the most prestigious and coveted recognitions in the country that a hospital can achieve for nursing excellence. Memorial Regional Medical Center received initial recognition in 2009, followed by its first redesignation in 2014 and second redesignation on Monday. July 29.

With this second redesignation, Memorial Regional Medical Center is one of three Bon Secours hospitals in Richmond to maintain Magnet status, including Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian and Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond.

These Bon Secours hospitals are the only community hospitals in Richmond and are among just 23 hospitals across Virginia to receive Magnet recognition.

“Congratulations to our outstanding nursing team for their excellence and consistent compassionate care which so closely follows the mission of Bon Secours,” said Leigh Sewell, president of Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing.

“This redesignation is evidence that nursing excellence is a priority for our hospital and our patients. We are fortunate to have the ‘best of the best’ here at Memorial Regional.”

Maintaining its ANCC Magnet Recognition® status reaffirms Memorial Regional Medical Center’s nursing team as one of the most

Photo submitted by Jenna Green

Among those joining in celebrating the second Magnet redesignation at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center were, from left, Tammi Gunter, Rachel Hockman, Rebecca Shaulis, Jocelyn Clatterbuck, Robin Johnson, Jake Herndon, Carmella Walter, Jill Russell, and Casey Shinault.

advanced and exceptional organizations in the country.

The recent redesignation comes following a document submission in October 2018.

ANCC appraisers visited Memorial Regional Medical Center in May 2019 for a rigorous 3-day appraisal visit with leaders and more than 200 members of the nursing staff. The appraisers’ goal was to “verify, clarify and amplify” what was written in the documents.

ANCC developed the Magnet Recognition Program® as a way to differentiate hospitals and health care organizations and honor nursing

HAC Golf Tournament sponsorships available Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MANQUIN – The Hanover Adult Center will present its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Registration and practice begin at noon with a shotgun start following at 1 p.m.

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The Hanover Adult Center has been providing daytime care for adults with special needs since 1977. It is licensed by the Department of Social Services, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and the Department of Medical Assistance Services (Medicaid.)

For more information, call 804-746-0743 or Marie Riley at 804-218-5240, The telephone number of the golf club is 804-769-8838.

excellence based on a rigorous audit process.

Currently, only 498 hospitals across the nation have designated ANCC Magnet Recognition® status.

According to Magnet, designated hospitals are chosen based on a solid professional environment, guided by a strong visionary nursing leader who advocates and supports development and excellence in nursing practice.

“We are proud to be recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet hospital once again,” said Robin Johnson, vice president, patient care services

and chief nursing executive. “Our nurses are at the top of their game and understand the needs of patients and families. Their contributions to quality patient care have been enormous; they are the foundation of the great care we provide.”

Once an organization achieves Magnet status, it must reapply every four years and go through a lengthy data collection and review process to maintain its designation.

Memorial Regional’s application for redesignation was outcome-focused, with many examples of clinical nurse and nurse leader involvement in leading changes that resulted in improved outcomes for patients and the nurse practice environment.

The application also required the organization to demonstrate better than the mean nurse sensitive indicator data for the majority of the most recent eight consecutive quarters, including patient falls, urinary tract infections, central line infections and pressure ulcers, among others.

In addition to exceeding benchmarks, the nursing department also must demonstrate and provide evidence of empirical outcomes for a number of standards established by the ANCC. For more information about the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®, visit http://www.nursecredentialing.org/magnet.

Memorial Regional Medical Center is a 225bed acute-care hospital with an array of health care services located in Mechanicsville and serves Richmond, Hanover and Henrico counties, as well as Virginia’s Northern Neck.

To learn more about the services offered, visit https://bonsecours.com/richmond/find-afacility/memorial-regional-medical-center.

Harvest Run/Walk to be held on Oct. 19 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – For 16 years, the GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club has been holding the Ashland Harvest Run/Walk.

This year’s race is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. The race departs from Carter Park and weaves through Ashland, past Randolph-Macon College, and along the railroad tracks.

The race offers a 10K run and a 5K run/walk. Both courses are certified and timing chips are used.

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Runners leave the staring line for the 10K event of the annual Ashland Harvest Run.

The 10K starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts and 8:10 a.m.

To register, go to www.

AshlandHarvestRun.com.

Proceeds from the race benefit The ARC of Hanover and the Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MILFORD – One might have expected Patrick Henry to take the field at Caroline a bit flat Friday after the Class 4 Patriots won a season-opening barnburner against Class 6 Osbourn on Aug. 29.

One would have also been wrong.

The Patriots wasted little time pouncing on the Cavaliers, quickly building a 14-point lead in the first quarter and building steadily upon it for a 43-8 victory.

Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield has brought a new sense of discipline to what historically had been a rather uneven squad. And the discipline is paying off.

“Every week, we’ve got to grow. Every week, we’ve got to get a little bit better,” Wakefield said. “We focus a lot on just doing the little things a little bit better each week. The goal at the end of each week is to be 1-0.”

The Patriots started the opening drive of the game on the Caroline 42. They wasted little time to cap the drive with an 18-yard touchdown run by quarterback Alex Sikkar. The point-after went wide left, but the ensuing kickoff and return left the Cavaliers on their own 20.

Caroline could not get far

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Patrick Henry’s Tyler Newell (44) breaks through the line of scrimmage for an 18-yard TD to give the Patriots a 28-0 lead mid-way through the third quarter Friday.

beyond that, and was forced to punt, a punt that was blocked

by Cedrick Carter and Owen Arruza. The Patriots recovered the ball on the Caroline 13.

After an incomplete pass, Sikkar ran the ball for an 11-yard gain, but an illegal procedure penalty put them back on the Caroline 7. Jayden Mines scored from there, and he added the 2-point

conversion to give Patrick Henry a 14-0 lead.

The next Patriot drive ended in one of Sikkar’s few mistakes – an interception by Sikkar – but Caroline could make nothing of it.

Patrick Henry likewise stalled on its next drive, but this time Caroline made a mistake – a big one. A Caroline kick

returner misplayed the Patriot punt, and Patrick Henry’s Cameron Toliver recovered it at the Caroline 13.

This time, running back Tyler Newell put the ball away from 3 yards out, and Sikkar added the 2-point conversion run to give the Patriots what would be a 22-0 halftime lead.

The Patriots added a pair of

scores in the third quarter: one on an 18-yard run by Newell and the other on a 20-yard pass from Sikkar to Zeik Williams.

By now, though, Patrick Henry – which began wholesale substitution of players – began making mistakes. A number of penalties, mostly offsides but also one horse-collar call, kept the Cavaliers on the field long

enough to get their only score of the night, an 8-yard run by Jonathan Chapman.

“There’s a lot of things that we have to still clean up,” Wakefield said.

Patrick Henry’s Jordan Allen got the last touchdown of the evening on a 38-yard run, and William Dorsey added the point-after.

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Patriots get top 10s in Pole Green XC Classic

By Ashley Wood Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Hurricane Dorian could not keep dozens of cross country athletes descend upon Pole Green Park Saturday morning for the Pole Green XC Classic.

If anything, Dorian brought in unseasonably pleasant weather for the morning’s runs.

And local teams took advantage, with the Midlothian girls and L.C. Bird boys both claiming early-season victories.

Patrick Henry’s runners made the most of the conditions, too, with the Patriot boys finishing eighth and the girls finishing ninth. The Lee-Davis and Atlee boys finished 13th and 14th, respectively, while Hanover’s boys finished 19th.

The Hawk girls finished 12th in the championship race.

“It was a super-fast meet.

You couldn’t ask for better conditions for a Saturday in September,” said Patrick Henry head coach Jeremy Dobrinski.

While the best finisher from Hanover County was Hanover High School freshman Alli Crytser, who finished third in the girls championship race in 18:59.0, the Patriots had their own medalist: senior Emily Morris, who finished 11th in 19:49.4.

“She ran her best time by, I think, about a minute faster than her previous best time,” Dobrinski said. “She put in a whole lot of work this summer and I’m excited to see where she can go with that.”

James River junior Lindsey Hester finished fifth in the girls championship race with a time of 19:07.0. Midlothian sophomore Gabriella Garcia finished fourth with a time of 19:00.8, and Maggie Walker senior Mary Caroline Heinen finished the start of a big season. the season,” she said. “I want second at 18:44.5.

“My big goal is the Foot to qualify for that. Just getting Heinen said she hopes this is Locker Nationals at the end of better throughout the season

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Above, Patrick Henry’s Trevor Mason led the Patriots to an eighth-place finish with a time of 16:32.3 in the boys championship race in the Pole Green XC Classic at Pole Green Park Saturday. Mason finished 15th overall. Far left, Emily Morris paced the Patriot girls to a ninth-place finish in the girls championship race.

Morris finished 11th in 19:49.4, about a minute better than her personal record. Left, Hanover’s Alli Crytser finished third in the girls championship race. She finished in 18:59.0, pacing the Hawks to a 12thplace finish overall.

and peaking later instead of in the middle.”

Bethany Graham, a senior from John Champe in Ashburn, won the girls championship race in 17:39.3. She said she is ready to win a state meet after a minor setback last season.

“I’ve been injured most cross

country seasons, so I haven’t been able to get to that level yet.”

Graham said. “I’m doing a lot of strength training and a lot of recovery stuff.”

Midlothian’s Kylie Bonser and Caroline Bowe also finished in the top 10. Bowe finished sixth with of time of 19:13.2, and Bonser came in eighth with 19:17.9. Annabel Schepker fin-

ished 13th in the championship race in 19:59.2 and Deep Run’s Eva Brooks wasn’t far behind, finishing in 17th in 20:24.5.

Three places behind her was Maggie Walker’s Brenna Luczak in 20:31.2.

Local schools dominated the boys top 10. L.C. Bird came out on top, followed by Glen Allen (second), Deep Run (fourth), Maggie Walker (fifth), Midlothian (sixth), Saint Christopher’s (ninth), and James River (10th). Deep Run was led by senior Colby Burcham’s second-place finish of 15:55.0. “[The race] went on a little faster than I expected it to,” Burcham said. “Mile 2 is a little rough in the woods. I lost someone but managed to catch back up to him and ended up getting second.”

Burcham said he wants to improve this season by running close to 15 minutes and 20 seconds and winning a state title again.

“I’ve been doing a lot of mileage this summer and trying to hit 55-60 miles each week,” he said.

Virginia Episcopal’s Daniel O’Brien won the championship race. He said it was a fun day and there was some great competition.

“It was a good race. It was definitely what I wanted, definitely a great beginning of the season race,” O’Brien said.

In addition to Burcham, L.C. Bird junior Jacob Plummer finished sixth at 16:11.4, and Cosby senior Garrett Schultz came in seventh with 16:13.1.

L.C Bird senior Brendan Taylor was right behind, finishing in eighth at 16:13.6, followed by Atlee junior Ian Sellors in ninth place with 16:15.1. Maggie Walker senior Carter Morgan came in 10th at 16:16.9. see PATRIOTS, pg. 9

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three quarters, and, early in the fourth, Estes threw an interception returned for a Johns Hopkins touchdown which opened the floodgates. This year, from his own 16, Estes, under pressure, lofted an illadvised pass which was intercepted by Ryan Weed, returning the ball to the 7-yard line. Two plays later, David Tammaro found Harrison Wellmann in the left corner of the end zone for the touchdown, making it 17-6 Blue Jays with 13:50

remaining.

After rushing for 32 yards to put Randolph-Macon in Johns Hopkins territory, Estes went for the end zone, but the pass grabbed by Johns Hopkins’ Ross Andersson. The Blue Jays took over at their own 1-yard line. The Yellow Jacket defense, the overwhelming star of the night for Randolph-Macon, allowed just 4 yards, setting up a punt from deep in the end zone to give the Yellow Jackets the ball at the Blue Jay 40 with 11:21 left.

Seven plays and 3:15 later, backup quarterback Andrew Ihle, inserted earlier in the half to boost the running game, scored from 4 yards out. An Ilhe rush on the 2-point try failed. It was 17-12 Johns Hopkins with 7:58 left.

The Yellow Jacket defense did its job down the stretch, and frankly, after giving up the long opening drive, had done so all night long. Tammaro, a second-team Preseason AllAmerican pick, was held to 191 yards passing overall, only 69 of them in the second half. But the final two Randolph-Macon drives both ended in interceptions, the last with 1:05 to play.

Estes finished 11-of-24 for 94 yards and the four picks.

Frederick ran for just 62 yards

on 16 attempts. No wide receiver caught more than two passes, and Estes never connected with a tight end.

“We just didn’t have the receivers making big plays,” Arruza noted. “I think that’s what it really came down to.”

There were glimpses from the offense, but no consistency.

When the Yellow Jackets hit the red zone twice in the second quarter, they came away with three points, not seven, not 14.

Randolph-Macon could have defeated a team which defeated them a season earlier 63-31, one which made the national semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Championship a season ago.

Now, the Yellow Jackets travel to Danville to face the preseason favorites in the USA South Conference in Averett, a team that seeks a signature win for its program.

The Cougars see the Yellow Jackets as Randolph-Macon sees Johns Hopkins. Arruza’s offense will need to be firing on all cylinders Saturday night to avoid an 0-2 start ahead of their Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) opener on Sept. 21 hosting Emory and Henry.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

15:24.5; 2. Colby Burcham, Sr., Deep Run, 15:55.0; 3. Bryce Lentz, Jr., Continued from pg. 8 Colgan, 15:56.2; 4. Branden Wood, Jr., Louisa, 16:02.7; 5. Tristan Brodie, Sr., Stone Bridge, 16:06.7; 6. Jacob Patrick Henry’s Trevor Plummer, Jr., L.C. Bird, 16:11.4; 7.

Mason finished 15th in 16:32.3. Garrett Schultz, Sr. Cosby, 16:13.1; 8. Brendan Taylor, Sr., L.C. Bird, Mechanicsville Local sports 16:13.6; 9. Ian Sellors, Jr., Atlee, editor Dave Lawrence contrib- 16:15.1; 10. Carter Morgan, Sr., Maggie Walker, 16:16.9. uted to this report.

Boys teams scores: 1. L.C. Bird Ashley Wood can be reached 108; 2. Glen Allen 125; 3. Stone at awood4@timesdispatch.com. Bridge 141; 4. Deep Run 145; 5.

Maggie Walker 169; 6. Midlothian Pole Green XC Classic results 216; 7. Louisa 224; 8. Patrick Henry Boys top 10 finishers: 1. Daniel 254; 9. Saint Christopher’s 264; 10.

O’Brien, Sr., Virginia Episcopal, James River 316; 11. John Champe

318; 12. Virginia Episcopal 326; 13. Lee-Davis 335; 14. Atlee 354; 15. Cosby 356; 16. Fauquier 367; 17. North Stafford 424; 18. Colgan 478; 19. Hanover 485; 20. Pacers 511; 21. Western Branch 549; 22.

Massaponax 588; 23. Liberty 610; 24.

Hickory 621; 25. Matoaca 677; 26.

Stonebridge 721; 27. Mills Godwin 727; 28. Clover Hill 738.

Girls top 10 finishers: 1.

Bethany Graham, Sr., John Champe, 17:39.3; 2. Mary Caroline Heinen, Sr., Maggie Walker, 18:44.5; 3. Alli Crytser, Fresh., Hanover, 18:59.0; 4.

Gabriella Garcia, Soph., Midlothian, 19:00.08; 5. Lindsey Hester, Jr., James River, 19:07.0; 6. Caroline Bowe, Jr.,

Midlothian, 19:13.2., 7. Hope Frost, Jr., Stone Bridge, 19:16.2; 8. Kylie Bonser, Fresh., Midlothian, 19:17.9; 9. Cierra Caicedo, Sr., Louisa, 19:30.2; 10. Suzie Muller, Sr., Stone Bridge, 19:44.0.

Girls teams scores: 1. Midlothian 52; 2. John Champe 91; 3. Stone Bridge 108; 4. Maggie Walker 157; 5.

Glen Allen 214; 6. Deep Run 228; 7.

Cosby 233; 8. Pacers 238; 9. Patrick Henry 292; 10. Colgan 300; 11.

Fauquier 302; 12. Hanover 303; 13.

James River 319; 14. Louisa 334; 15.

Mills Godwin 397; 16. Hickory 400; 17. Trinity Episcopal 400; 18. Clover Hill 411; 19. North Stafford 494; 20.

Western Branch 513.

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – The opportunities presented themselves.

Some earned, others given. In the end, while a RandolphMacon defense stiffened, the Yellow Jackets’ offense sputtered as senior quarterback Burke Estes threw four interceptions in a 17-12 loss to sixthranked Johns Hopkins in the 2019 opener for both teams Thursday night at Day Field.

Randolph-Macon (0-1), which entered ranked 24th in the preseason D3Football.com Top 25 Poll, after allowing a 17-play, 86-yard touchdown drive by the Blue Jays on their opening possession, held Johns Hopkins to 277 yards of total offense. The Blue Jays’ next three possessions ended with a punt, an interception, and a fumble.

On the interception, safety Zion Dennis picked off a pass that deflected off the shoulder pad of the intended Blue Jay receiver and returned the ball 26 yards to the 46-yard line. The Yellow Jackets used a 19-yard pass from Estes to Trey Owens to convert a third down, eventually reaching the 8-yard line. But a run from Tre Frederick and two incomplete passes forced Randolph-Macon to settle for a 25-yard field goal from Colin Brooker, which barely lifted over the crossbar, to make the score 7-3.

Five plays into their next drive, Johns Hopkins gave it away again as Dane Rogerson fumbled, linebacker Billy Clark recovering at the Blue Jay 30.

Frederick fought up the middle for 15 yards to place the Yellow Jackets back in the red zone.

But penalties, almost a complete non-factor for RandolphMacon in 2018 when they led the Division III nationally in

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Junior Calvin Whitehead (34) and sophomore Stephen Richardson (14) sandwich Johns Hopkins running back Dane Rogerson during the Yellow Jackets’ 17-12 loss to the Blue Jays Thursday.

The defense held Johns Hopkins to just 86 rushing yards.

fewest penalties with 25 total, would doom this drive.

Back-to-back penalties totaling 20 yards sent the Yellow Jackets back to the Johns Hopkins 35. The final two plays of the drive saw Estes try to connect with freshman Brandon Woolridge. Both fell incomplete, one when an underthrown ball into the end zone forced Woolridge to become a defender to prevent an interception.

Two short fields, two trips to the red zone, three total points.

It was a sign of things to come.

“Penalties, turnovers, those are things we typically don’t do,” expressed a disappointed Pedro Arruza, head coach of Randolph-Macon. “If you want to beat a team like this, you can’t do that.”

The Blue Jays opened the second half with an eight-play drive capped by a 30-yard field goal from Mike Eberle for a 10-3 lead. The Yellow Jackets matched it nearly four minutes later on a 28-yard Brooker field goal, cutting the margin back to

four points.

Between two Johns Hopkins drives that ended in punts was another case of the Yellow Jacket offense squandering an opportunity. With third down and two at the Blue Jay 35, a false start penalty sent RandolphMacon back to the 40. Two Estes pass attempts to Owens yielded just 2 yards, and the Blue Jays regained possession.

A year earlier when the two teams met in Baltimore, Johns Hopkins led by four points after

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PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Hanover County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: September 11th, 2019 to October 11th, 2019.

PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Wastewater, isGENERAL CONTRACTORS sued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board.

Purcell APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT Construction NUMBER: Hanover County; 13500 Courthouse Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069; VA0062154; Custom Builder Hunter Purcell 804- FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Hanover Courthouse Sewage Treatment Plant; 13500 972-2215 Courthouse Road, Hanover Virginia 23069. www.Purcell PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The County of HanoConstruction.Biz ver has applied for reissuance of a permit for Historical Renovations ∂ Custom the Hanover Courthouse Sewage Treatment Homes built on your land ∂ In- Plant. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters at a rate of 80,000 galsurance Claims ∂ Additions ∂ lons per day into a water body. The facility Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement proposes to release the treated sewage wasteWindows ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ water into the Pamunkey River in Hanover Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renova- County, VA in the York River basin in the Ches∂ apeake Bay watershed. A watershed is the tions ∂ Tenant Build Outs land area drained by a river and its incoming Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ streams. The permit will limit the following Handicap Ramps ∂ Termite Dam- pollutants to amounts that protect water qualage Rehab ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ ity: nutrients, organic matter, solids, and bac36 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the teria.

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-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals HANDYMAN must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the Repairs In & Out • Additions commenter/requester and of all persons repRemodeling • Drywall Repair resented by the commenter/requester. A reClass A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. quest for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested.

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2) A brief, informal statement regarding the George at 804-690-2767 nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest PLUMBING would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where posPaul Brown Plumbing - in Business sible, to terms and conditions of the permit Since 1983. New Residential, Light with suggested revisions. A public hearing Commercial, Renovations, Additions & may be held, including another comment periService. We do it all! Senior Citizen od, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030 there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

TREE SERVICE CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ms. Jeanne Puricelli; Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060; Phone: 804-527-5044; E-mail: Jeanne.Puricelli@ deq.virginia.gov; Fax: 804-527-5106. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above by appointment.

SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 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 NO. 19-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-9 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL LAW, PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 62.1-44.15:57, TO CLARIFY THE TYPE OF SECURITY REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF A LAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular

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PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of stormwater into a water body in Hanover, Virginia.

PERMIT NO.: VA0091871 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Specialty Coating and Laminating, LLC; 10351 Verdon Road, Doswell, Virginia 23047 DEQ CONTACT: Joy Abel, 804-527-5197, joy.abel @deq.virginia.gov, 4949 A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 The full public notice is available at www.deq. virginia.gov/Programs/Water/PermittingCom pliance/PollutionDischargeElimination/Public Notices.aspx .

working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

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Residential for Rent

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Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public

p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration

hearing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse,

Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 7:00 Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing on the extension of a lease of County-owned real estate, commonly known as the Sycamore Tavern, to The Florence L. Page Fund, a

Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for

Virginia corporation, for the purpose of maintaining and operating

adoption:

the Page Memorial Library.

ORDINANCE NO. 19-06 All persons desiring to address the Board of Supervisors on the

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HANOVER COUNTY

proposed lease extension may appear at the above time and place.

DRAINAGE DESIGN HANDBOOK DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2014 AND ADOPTING THE REVISED DRAINAGE DESIGN HANDBOOK. THE HANDBOOK INCLUDES

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AND DETAILS FOR DESIGN OF CURB AND GUTTER,

Please take notice that on the 11th day of September 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may provide a recommendation on the following: CUP19-0805 SUNOCO JAY DHINGRA HAS FILED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) APPLICATION TO RENOVATE THE EXISTING GAS STATION AT 10292 EAST PATRICK HENRY ROAD (7880-42-6201) TO OPERATE A TRUCK STOP AND FUEL STATION WITH AN ACCESSORY CONVENIENCE STORE. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED B-2, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, AND A CUP IS REQUIRED FOR FUELING STATIONS AND TRUCK STOPS PER SECTION 21-101 (X) AND (BC) OF THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE. THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION IS MIXED BUSINESS. CUP19-0812 HANOVER FOILS HOWARD HAGER HAS APPLIED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ADD AN OXIDIZER TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AT 301 SOUTH HILL CARTER PARKWAY (7789-27-9804). THE OXIDIZER WILL HAVE A 50-FOOT EXHAUST STACK WHICH WILL EXCEED THE 45-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE M-1 ZONE DISTRICT. EXCEEDING THE 45-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT REQUIRES A CUP PER ASHLAND TOWN CODE SECTION 21-124 (B), HEIGHT REGULATIONS. Copies of CUP19-0805 and CUP19-0812 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

STORM SEWER, OPEN CHANNELS, LOT GRADING, IMPOUNDMENTS AND EMBANKMENTS. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the ofямБce of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, September 19, 2019, 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: REZONINGS C-2-19(c), JAMES P. RAWLS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions, on GPIN 8737-78-9319, consisting of approximately 94.0 acres, and located on the west line of Summer Hill Road (State Route 644) approximately 0.64 miles from its intersection with River Road (State Route 605). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of fifteen (15) building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 6.27 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry C-5-19(c), HWS WEST L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-2(c), Community Business with conditions, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, on GPINs 871478-5898 and 8714-78-6883, consisting of approximately 6.08 acres, and located on the west line of Sherwood Crossing Place (State Route 1340) at its intersection with Old Hickory Drive (State Route 1341). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Multi-Family. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for mixed use development that includes commercial uses and 88 residential units, for a gross density of 14.47 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville REZ2019-00014, D. TODD VANDERPOL Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7758-53-1025, 775842-9941 and 7758-53-5102(part), consisting of approximately 3.12 acres, and located on the west line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 715 feet north of its intersection with Winns Church Road (State Route 660). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business. The proposed zoning amendment would allow a contractors equipment storage yard. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00016, WAYNE E. FORD Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, and R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8704-84-3613 and 8704-84-2686, consisting of approximately 0.34 acres, and located on the east line of Edgeworth Road (State Route 1101) approximately 55 feet south of its intersection with Dogwood Place (State Route 1119). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Mixed-Use (Low Commercial/High Residential).

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville REZ2019-00017, DKD DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers, conceptual plan and elevations approved with rezoning request C-4-03(c), Hard Rock, Inc., on GPIN 7788-85-0527, consisting of approximately 9.8 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions. The property is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Patterson Park Road (State Route 822) and Air Park Road (State Route 809). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit additional square footage in multiple buildings, new architectural elevations for the proposed structures, and revisions to the proffers. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland REZ2019-00020, JOAN BATIAO AND WILLIAM M. THORNBURG, SR. Request(s) to rezone from B-O, Business-Office District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions on GPIN 870622-2586, consisting of approximately 0.90 acres, and located on the south line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 250 feet west of its intersection with Rutlandshire Drive (State Route 2320). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would allow the existing building to be used as a residence. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 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: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-1-19, MILESTONE COMMUNICATIONS Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174(1) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower and related facilities that exceed 140 feet in height, on GPIN 7883-49-2388(part) and 7884-75-2349(part), consisting of approximately 17,377 square feet, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions and located on the north line of Doswell Road (State Route 688) approximately 1,500 feet east of its intersection with Doswell Park Road (private road).

The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial.

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE2019-00006, BONNIE M. AND DENNIS W. JORDAN, SR. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an accessory family housing unit on GPIN 784291-8952 consisting of approximately 3.314 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cripple Creek Lane (private road) approximately 525 feet north of West Patrick Henry Road (U.S. Route 54). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2019-00007, CALVARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-338 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign larger than permitted on GPIN 7749-61-3289, consisting of approximately 1.1 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Ashland Road (State Route 623) approximately 400’ west of its intersection with Chewning Road (State Route 709). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna 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.

Family History Day: ‘Searching for Your Ancestors’ will be topic Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The 1619 arrival of Africans marked a pivotal moment in Virginia’s history and eventually caused major shifts in its economy and culture. The 400th anniversary of this seminal event invites us to examine its influence on the practice of family history as well as the impact of subsequent migrations to, from, and within the commonwealth.

Many American families have ancestors who migrated through Virginia, crisscrossing the map within historical migration routes. Africans and African Americans suffered the harshest experience of all migrants, experiencing the horrors of slave ships and having their families forcibly separated in the routine transactions of the American slave trade to which Virginia was essential.

Famines, land clearings, poverty, and religious persecution pushed British and European souls out of the Old World to find a new life and new land in Virginia and beyond, whether as indentured servants or willing immigrants.

In the process, Native people lost much of their land to the colonizers through warfare and forced resettlement.

This year’s Virginia Family History Day Conference, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Library of Virginia at 800 E. Broad St. in Richmond, explores the ways in which the search for ancestors in records is affected by these historical currents.

The Library of Virginia will provide what is being considered an exciting day of family history exploration and

networking. Attendees can learn more about the historical context of their family history stories and shed light on their ancestors’ journeys.

This one-day conference features a presentation from educator, historian, and awardwinning author Ric Murphy on "The 400th Commemoration of the First Documented Africans in English North America."

The Library of Virginia hosts this third annual Family History Day Conference in collaboration with the Virginia chapters of the AfroAmerican Historical and Genealogical Society Inc., the Middle Peninsula AfricanAmerican Genealogical and Historical Society, and the Richmond-area congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with support from FamilySearch.

The sessions include: Keynote Lecture -- The 400th Commemoration of the First Documented Africans in English North America, Ric Murphy.

Sessions -German Immigration to the Shenandoah Valley, Daniel Bly ; Indentured Servants in Colonial Virginia, Vic Dunn; The Scotch-Irish from Pennsylvania Through Virginia and Migration,Vic Dunn; African American Migration Records at the Library of Virginia, Cara Griggs; Virginia Geography: Its Effect on Settlement and Migration, Barbara Vines Little; Case Study: “20 and Odd” Genealogy, Ric Murphy; Domestic Slave Trade Records, Josh Rothman; Understanding My Early Colonial Virginian Admixture: An Intersection of African, European, and Native Genealogies, Brian Sheffey.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, Sept. 12

Sundays

Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

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

Saturday, Oct. 26 The Frog Level Fire Department will host its Fall Festival and Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors may sign up by calling 804-3388796 or emailing crozell@verizon.net.

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.

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 804-7464734.

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ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m.

Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Ashland-Hanover Local.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January 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 more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Thursdays 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@barnesfamilylaw.com.

Third Mondays The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Second Tuesdays WED 7pm / THU 4pm

Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one

with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland.

Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones.

For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804675-4230.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54.

Barbara Boor is the president.

Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.

Habitat plans Community Work Day SNEAK PREVIEW THURSDAY 7pm

FRI 7pm SAT 1pm 4pm 7pm SUN 1pm 4pm

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover Habitat for Humanity needs 100 volunteers, of all ages, to participate in a variety of projects at Mechanicsville Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 During the morning, Habitat staff will be building picnic tables, a shed, and

painting flower pots.

Family, friends and church members are encouraged to take part.

In September, Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity are partnering to provide Building on Faith events around the country.

These events will make an immediate impact on local housing and community needs.

Vendors needed for Dec. 14 Craft Fair Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Mechanicsville United Methodist Church will host a Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Organizers are seeking vendors to take part in the event.

The Craft Fair is a venue for holiday shopping with a selection of local artisans and local small business.

A “Reindeer Shop” for children ages 4 to 10 to shop for their families will be available, with each child being assisted by a helper assigned to them to

help with their shopping needs from start to finish.

The children will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for the whole family and friends.

The gifts will be boxed or bagged and wrapped before they leave the reindeer shop area so that there is no peeking.

For vendor registration, or more information, go to www. mechumc.org and select the community tab.

More information also may be obtained by calling the church office at 804-7465118 or emailing Nancy Reid at nbreid@comcast.net.

Henrico High School Class of 1979 making plans for its 40th reunion Staff Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN – The Henrico High School Class of 1979 is making plans for its 40th reunion, which will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Wyndham Swim and Racquet Club at 6401 Old Wyndham Drive (Collinstone Drive) in Glen Allen.

The fee is $30 per person before Sept. 1 and $45 person after that date.

No payments will be accepted at the door.

According to Cathy Childress, the absolute cutoff for purchasing admission is Sept. 14.

The evening will include light snacks, a DJ, photographer, and a photo booth. It’s a BYOB event and dress is casual.

Checks may be mailed to Bonny Duncan McNeely, 6386 Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Make checks payable to Henrico Class of 1979 or send payment though ZELLE to: Bonny McNeely at 804-2412797.

L-D HS class of 1974 reunion set Oct. 19 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Members of the Lee-Davis-High School Class of 1974 are reminded to get their tickets for the 45th class reunion, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Creamfield Farm at 10572 Summer Hill Rd. in Studley.

The evening will include food and drink (BYOB), entertainment provided by the band MOZO, 50/50, a silent auction, and catching up with high school

classmates.

Tickets are $45 per person through Oct. 1. Starting Oct. 2, the price will increase to $50 per person.

Tickets are available at the Mechanicsville Drug Store or by mailing your checks to L-D Class of 1974 Reunion, Mechanicsville Drug Store, P.O. Box 7, Mechanicsville VA 23111 (make checks payable to L-D Class of '74).

Tickets will be available up until the day of the reunion.