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Vol. 27, No. 45 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | March 9, 2011
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Panel boosts Lambert receives honors Civil War role Mechanicsville resident recognized for leadership role Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
The Hanover County Sesquicentennial Committee, which is comprised of local citizens, nonprofit foundations and Hanover County government officials, was formed at the request of The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission. The Vi r g i n i a Sesquicentennial Commission was established in 2006 and created the following goals for this
commemoration: ✓ Diversity: The commemoration will be inclusive of , and meaningful to, all Virginians, particularly: ❍ Diverse racial and ethnic groups ❍ Immigrants and citizens who do not have a hereditary link to the American Civil War ❍ Young people who do not understand the relevance of the American Civil War to today’s population see ROLE, pg. 4 `
Via announces bid for re-election By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
With his first term as Ashland District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors wrapping up at the end of the year, G. Ed Via III is announcing his candidacy to seek re-election to the office. “It’s been an honor and a
privilege to represent the Ashland District over the past three years,” Via, a Republican, said. “We have had to face the realities created by tough economic times over these past few years. I am seeking re-election to work for all our citizens to continue to move VIA Hanover forward as see VIA, pg. 4 `
As a child, she worked in the fields but had a thirst for knowledge and in her free time read any book available. month ago, Mechanicsville She received a scholarship to Howard resident Lillian Lincoln University, where she Lambert was honored by received a B.A. in Dominion during its 21st 1966. The folannual Strong Men & lowing year she Women: Excellence in Leadership eduentered the cational series. Later this month, she will Harvard be recognized by the Library of Virginia Business as part of its Virginia Women in History School, program. The 2011 Virginia Women in History program culminates on Thursday, March 24, with an evening program recognizing the eight honorees. where her class included only An entrepreneur and about three dozen other women and author, Lambert will join eight African American seven other women at men. a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Library of Virginia. She was raised on a Powhatan County farm.
By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
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Lambert helped establish the African American Student Union and assisted in recruiting other black students. In 1969, she graduated as the first African American woman to earn an MBA from Harvard. Lambert established her own janitorial services company in 1976 with an investment of several thousand dollars. She ran Centennial One Inc., as chief executive officer and president until she sold it in 2001. By that time, the company had grown to more than 1,200 employees and $20 million in sales. Lambert received the Harvard Business School’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2003. In 2010, Enterprise Women Magazine inducted her into its Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. She serves on the board of visitors of Virginia see LAMBERT, pg. 4 `
Ruritans gearing up for 31st Shuknpul By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com It’s that time of the year. The Mechanicsville Ruritan Club is preparing to present its 31st Annual Shuknpul, featuring an oyster roast and tractor pull, on Saturday, March 26, at the Courthouse
Ruritan Park in Hanover. Gates will open at 11 a.m. for the rain or shine event. The 2011 edition of the Shuknpul will be held from noon to 5 p.m., with meals being served from 1 to 3 p.m. This year’s menu includes: raw, steamed and fried oys-
ters; fish; cole slaw; hot dogs; hush puppies; french fries; funnel cakes; and golden beverages. Entertainment will be provided by Sweet Justice and The Honky Tonk Experience. Tickets are $25 in advance see SHUKNPUL, pg. 8 `