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Vol. 26, No. 50 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | April 14, 2010
STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN
Session’s impact on businesses addressed
Blake: retiring means time to travel, consult By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Since 1987 when she accepted a position with Hanover County government, Marilyn Blake has, as she said, “worn so many hats – lots of hats, lots of office, lots of titles.” She has worn the significant “hat” of assistant county administrator since 1998. On April 30, she will retire from a position that saw her make Hanover County history. “I’ve always been the only female in county government.” “I started as a full-time volunteer coordinator, an office of one,” she recently said in her office at the
government complex in Hanover Courthouse. “From there, I have just grown with the county. I have had many great opportunities to do new things.” Of her colleagues, she has literally “come up through the ranks.” “It was almost like every two years I was getting more responsibilities and a new title and really a lot of growth.” She doesn’t mind that she hasn’t had a 40-hour work week through the years. “I have a very strong work ethic. Work has been so much a part of my life.” “I really credit a lot to Jack
Harry and Marilyn Blake
see BLAKE, pg. 4 `
By Jim Ridolphi news@mechlocal.com
Jim Ridolphi
The headstone for Capt. William Latane’ was unveiled Saturday by members of the Confederate soldier’s family. Latane’ was buried in a small cemetery on Summer Hill Farm. The grave, though well maintained, was unmarked. Capt. William Latane’ Camp #1690, Sons of Confederate Veterans, spearheaded the dedication project. For more details, see page 28.
Hanover County’s legislative delegation told members of the business community how recent legislation could affect their operations in the county. Del. John Cox, R-55, and Del. Chris Peace, R-97, and addressed recent developments impacting local businesses. They were the keynote speakers at a breakfast presented by the Hanover County Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce at the Islamorada Restaurant at Bass Pro Shops. The gathering provides see IMPACT, pg. 28 `
GoodSearch.com benefits Fire/EMS Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com What if even a fraction of the billions of dollars generated by search engine advertisers and online purchases was directed towards fire and rescue services, and emergency response? That is the concept behind GoodSearch.com, a new search engine powered by Yahoo! GoodSearch donates 50 percent of its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities designated by its users. It is used
just like any other search engine and the pennies add up quickly – just 500 people searching four times a day will earn around $7,300 in a year. It doesn’t cost the users a thing. Hanover County Fire and EMS recently enrolled in the online fundraising program. Residents are encouraged to donwload and use the Yahoo!-powered search engine at www.
goodsearch.com for all keyword searches on home computers or personal laptops. At GoodSearch.com, when asked who you Good Search for, type in Hanover Fire and EMS and hit verify. Downloading this tool bar and search engine makes it very easy to support the county’s fire and rescue mission on a daily basis. Your keyword searches achieve the same informative Yahoo! results but now each search generates a penny to benefit Hanover Fire and EMS. It costs you nothing. see FIRE/EMS, pg. 17 `