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Wilson to lead Hanover schools New superintendent county’s first African-American and female chief By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com She has been a familiar face and presence at Hanover County School Board meetings as assistant superintendent of Instructional Leadership, often paying tribute to the many accomplishments of the students and staff. On July 1, Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson will move into the school district’s top position, with a salary of $162,000. Last Wednesday, her role changed as

she was appointed the 12th superintendent of the district on a unanimous vote of the School Board. Wilson, whose term will run through June 30, 2015, is the county’s first African-American and female to be selected for the superintendent’s seat. She has served as assistant superintendent of Instructional Leadership for eight years. Over the course of nearly 20 years in Hanover County, she has been a

classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, assistant principal and principal. When the official announcement was made, Wilson, with tears welling in her eyes, rose to a standing ovation. The crowd included her husband of 19 years, James. Chair John F. Axselle III said Wilson has “completed a rigorous process that started months back, with over 30 qualified candidates from 17 states.” The School Board, he said, narrowed

the field to 10 candidates. Most were “sitting superintendents from across this country, so Dr. Wilson was competing with a great deal of experienced talent from multiple states, including the Commonwealth of Virginia.” The interview process, he added, was not easy. “Most interviews went several hours.” Wilson was among the field of candidates who faced several see WILSON, pg. 4 `

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GIS manager: ‘minority makeup is right on target’ By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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Ready, Set, Play, an Afterschool Music Program for second and third graders at Henry Clay and John M. Gandy elementary schools, performed at the May 10 meeting of the Hanover County School Board. Richmond CenterStage and the Richmond Symphony partner with five area school divisions to promote musical skills. Karen Harris, music teacher at Henry Clay, leads the group.

After holding three informational meetings and conducting a public hearing, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Redistricting 2011 Recommended Alternative. Last Wednesday, during its regular meeting, the board accepted the plan as presented by Kevin Nelson, the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS) manager. He told the supervisors that “I believe it meets

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On Tuesday, May 3, the Northside Baptist Church’s Loaves & Fishes food ministry was awarded a Spirit of Volunteerism Team Spirit award by Hanover County and awarded a check for $250. Founders of the Loaves and Fishes food ministry, photo at right, Faye Cosby, left, and Brenda Shalowitz hold the award, recognizing the work of the church’s food ministry, which gives out more than a ton of food to the area needy each month. Several Loaves and Fishes volunteers, photo above, were on hand to celebrate the receipt of the award.

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Food co-op opens 2nd county location The Center for Rural Culture’s Local Roots Food Co-op is partnering with Health Link Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center in Mechanicsville. Local Roots Food Co-op is designed to connect family owned and operated farms and businesses with customers in search of local food year round. Health Link is the newest pickup location for Local Roots in Hanover County. Health Link supports and encourages people to eat fresh, local and organic food as often as possible. It offers programs and services to support a healthy lifestyle, including chiropractic

care, wellness assessments, Lifestyle University, personal coaching, meal planning and more. The vision of Health Link is to create a comprehensive wellness center that the community respects and trusts. It envisions a community that values its health and shares the message of a healthier lifestyle with those they know and love. “I am so proud to bring this service to our community. It lines up perfectly with our office vision and my passion to educate the public on health and wellness.” Dr. Elaine Bolte of Health Link Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center said. see FOOD, pg. 4 `

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GRTC seeks local comment A public meeting to review the first year of the Route 21 Mechanicsville Express of the GRTC Transit System will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the public meeting room of the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. According to Deborah Winans, chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and Mechanicsville District representative, the purpose is to receive comments from the public. She said the meeting will be conducted on an

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interviews. As the School Board narrowed the field, members agreed Wilson “was the best fit for the community profile that you the community gave us.” Axselle said “she has the vision to lead us into the future.” He described her as “a fantastic communicator,” attributing that to her ability “to be a great listener.” Axselle praised Wilson’s management skills in terms of instruction and finances. He said she is “visible, approachable and a member of the community.” “The icing on the cake for Dr. Wilson was when she sat in her last interview with us and she closed by saying, ‘I love this job, because I have such a passion for the children. I love these children.’ ” Axselle said “she convinced us – as she has already shown us – she will keep the main thing, and that’s our children of Hanover County.” When she stood to address the filled meeting room at the

school system’s Central Office, Wilson recalled her first introduction to Hanover County Public Schools. Elwood Kelly, a former principal at South Anna Elementary School interviewed her on the grounds at the University of Virginia in the spring of 1991. “I knew from the moment I finished my interview with Mr. Kelly that Hanover was where I belonged,” Wilson said. “I wanted to be in a place where folks are kind and like family.” Since arriving in Hanover in the fall of 1991, Wilson said what has remained constant — in and through each of these roles – “is my ability and desire to connect with everybody with whom I come into contact, finding ways to encourage and support them. As a student who could have been ignored or forgotten as one who received free or reduced price lunch from K-12th grade, who was given every opportunity to expand her horizons, and who was the recipient of encouragement and praise, I can attest to the fact that encouragement, opportunity, and praise will lift any child and the adults who work with

FOOD Continued from pg. 2 b

Local Roots Food Co-op works on a weekly buying cycle with orders opening Friday evening and closing Monday evening. Pickup is always on Thursday afternoon at one of its locations in Goochland, Powhatan and Eastern Hanover. Customers may pick up their orders at the new location in Mechanicsville on Thursdays between 3 and 6 p.m. at Health Link Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center at 7347 Bell Creek Road (between Cracker Barrel and Hanover Lanes). Local Roots has already been serving the Ashland community. Brian Moores, Ashland site coordinator and Local Roots customer, has been involved with Local Roots since 2009. “I love my membership in Local Roots. When I order, I know I’ll be getting fresh

that child, to his or her greatest potential. I know this because I was that child.” She said the success of the school district is possible because of the strong partnership that exists between the Board of Supervisors and School Board and between the county and school staffs. Wilson acknowledged the influence of outgoing superintendent, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson. Calling him a mentor and a friend, she said his “guidance and encouragement to expand my leadership skill set have been instrumental in preparing me for this moment.” She also talked about her “supportive, loving family.” In addition to her husband, her sons, Miles, a seventh grader at Liberty Middle School, and Grant, a second grade student at South Anna Elementary, attended. Her mother, Adelaide Smith-Buckner, and her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, also were on hand. Even though Wilson said the county has “a fine school division with high student and

produce and meat from sustainably raised chickens and livestock, which means a lot to me since I believe we need to reduce our environmental footprint. I’m also glad that I can support small farmers and trades people who feel the same way I do. And, finally, I’m getting really delicious food for my family.” Several farms and small businesses in Hanover County work with Local Roots. Dragonfly Farms produces all natural, all grass fed beef in western Hanover. Out of Doswell, Macshack Acres offers homemade baked goods, jams and freerange eggs, and Hanover-based annaB’s gluten free, is a gluten free bakery that mixes everything in small batches. Trail’s End is a 10-acre Certified Naturally Grown farm in Montpelier, offering organic produce, herbs and flowers, as well as a natural cleaning service. Two producers are located in Mechanicsville. Agriberry Farm grows local berries and seasonal fruits and Rain or Shine

staff achievement, we know there is more work to be done. As I transition from my current role as assistant superintendent to the role of superintendent of schools on July 1, 2011, I will go through an immersion process designed to help me, as an internal candidate to the job, see our school division afresh, to engage with the community in a mode of discovery so that we are well positioned to sustain and enhance the m momentum already under way.” Wilson said said she is “energized by the prospect of what we all can and will do together to move our school division forward. “ Roberson “enthusiastically” congratulated Wilson on her appointment, noting that the School Board has “seized to envision how HCPS can be increasingly responsive to the children and citizens of our county.” He said his successor “has demonstrated over and over that she has the necessary blend of motivation, responsibility and skill to lift organizations to higher and higher levels of performance.”

Greenhouse offers fresh, tasty lettuce. “Participating in Local Roots Food Coop is such a pleasure. It allows me to put lettuce into the hands of customers while it is truly fresh. Through Local Roots ‘meet and greet’ evenings, I also have the opportunity to get to know the people who buy my lettuce, and to answer their questions about growing practices. It is a personal way to sell and buy fresh, local food, and is a great opportunity for small growers. I love it, and I am very excited about Local Roots opening a pick up location right here in Mechanicsville,” Linda Bruce of Rain or Shine Greenhouse Gardens said. Membership to Local Roots is available for $50 through Dec. 31. The seasonal fees cover logistics, basic administration and marketing expenses, as well as the maintenance of the website. Members can choose the food they want, when they want it, and buy directly from local farms and small businesses at http://localroots.luluslocalfood.com/.

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Redistricting concerns Virginia Farm Bureau With agriculture playing such a significant role in Hanover County, a press release received on Thursday from the Virginia Farm Bureau merits sharing. Redistricting — as was addressed at last Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors — has the Farm Bureau concerned, because, as stated: “According to the change in population recorded by the 2010 Census, one thing is for certain: Rural Virginians will have less direct political representation in Richmond and Washington.” The Farm Bureau also reported that the commonwealth’s population in 2010 was 7.9 million, up from 7.1 million the previous decade. It appears that Northern and Central Virginia have gained in population, while the Hampton Roads area holds steady, but Southwest and Southside Virginia have already lost some state lawmakers. Orange County farmer Thomas Graves, a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, said, “With the shift in legislators to more urban areas from the rural areas, we could very well see funding for programs that are very important to rural areas be limited.” Among those issues, he said, are environmental funding, Virginia Cooperative Extension funding, and funding for schools and roads. Graves also said that rural Virginians share many of the same concerns as their suburban and urban counterparts, especially shortages in funds for roads and schools. Only time will tell what this means to our farmers. Stay tuned.

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Why question Obama’s faith?

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Barack Obama issued a White House proclamation on April 30, 2011, proclaiming May 5, 2011, as a National Day of Prayer as has been done by presidents since 1952. While he has not hosted an event in observance of the National Day of Prayer, Presidents Reagan and George H. W. Bush only held one event each during their presidencies. Only George W. Bush held an event each year of his presidency. In fact, President Obama’s administration was a defendant in the 2009 suit arguing in favor of retaining the National Day of Prayer. The only holiday where a White House proclamation is traditionally issued is Thanksgiving. No president in modern day history has issued a proclamation for Easter. President Obama held an Easter prayer breakfast, focused on Easter in his weekly radio address, and attended Easter service with his family. No proclamation has been issued for a Muslim holiday. As Christians, I really don’t see how we continue to question the president’s faith. Louise Smith Mechanicsville

When I read your letter to the editor (Mechanicsville Local of May 4, 2001), Mr. (William) Winfrey, the first thing that came to mind was your quote, “This is sooo dumb.” I couldn’t agree more; your letter was sooo dumb. First of all, are you a geologist or an oil speculator? Maybe you’re a clisee LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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General Assembly brings school system extra million By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com When the Hanover County School Board approved its Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Annual Financial Plan of $181,616,335 on Jan. 25, the General Assembly had not adopted amendments

to the 2010-2012 biennial budget. During the May 10 meeting of the School Board, Michael E. Thornton, assistant superintendent of Business and Operations, said the General Assembly’s plan provides for

an additional state revenue of $1,032,000. The school district will now be operating with a budget of $181,817,835. Original figures were based on the Governor’s Introduced Amendments as of Dec. 17,

2010. According to Thornton, the General Assembly also reduced employer contribution rates to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) for the upcoming fiscal year. That change results in an expenditure savings of $790,000

for the local system. In his presentation to the School Board, Thornton also said that the net impact of the state-driven revenue and expenditure budget adjustments, combined with a net reduction in local revenue

and a net increase in budgeted operating expenditures for vehicle fuel, debt service and the procurement of a new student information management system increases the previously adopted general fund budget by $201,500.

BULK MULCH Children’s spring musical takes on new look by going 3D Kindergarten through fifth grade children will be bringing an added twist to their Spring musical at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. In addition to the typical songs, dances

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matologist. Fact: green energy better be a substitute for oil in the foreseeable future sooner rather than later; for your children and grandchildren’s sake. Here’s some “facts” for ya: 1. Global Population Growth (GPG) is real. It took from the dawn of mankind until the middle of the 19th century to make the first billion people on this planet. By the end of this century, we will be adding a billion people every 10 or 15 years or so (no, I’m not a population demographer, I research). 2. India and China want to be like us too: color TV, house and a car; there’s another two or three billion drivers for ya. 3. Known petroleum reserves will be depleted in about 50 years. 4. We are poisoning ourselves to death with emissions from petro-chemical exhaust from automobiles and industry. 5. There are countless scientists working around the clock to produce alternatives — for your grandchildren, sir. 6. Green energy is something for the whole world, not

and drama, the Northside children’s choir is going 3D. Audience members will be given special 3D glasses to enjoy various multi-media components of the show. “Under God’s Sea in 3D” is under the

just Americans. 7. Gas and oil prices are just like anything else: supply and demand. “Obama should lift the moratorium” when the oil companies decide to operate their oil rigs in the ocean with a safer manner at hand. Halliburton was told a couple dozen times that their Deep Water Horizon Oil Rig in the Gulf was failing inspections — they did nothing because it was too expensive. Umm . . . Cheney again . . .sooo dumb! Anyone with half a mind can see that “our President, with socialist agenda” (sheesh) is like everyone else that cares about the future for their kids and grandkids. Did I mention the fact that green energy could generate trillions in commerce? On the positive side: Most of what Obama has done for past two or so years is clean up after 30 years of Cheney. Dwight D. Eisenhower warned us of the “military-industrial complex” and its dangers to the whole world. Cheney took Halliburton (which was a small company that started in Oklahoma in 1919) as the primary stakeholder and melded it with his

direction of Pam Cross. The program is being presented free of charge and is open to the public. For more information, call 7464952 or visit the church website at www. NorthsideVA.org.

top level-federal-governmentinsider contacts, and got it to the point where it no longer has to bid like everyone else. So what do I know?! Richard Ryder Mechanicsville

Clergy missing at Day of Prayer Where were all the clergy for the National Day of Prayer? I have no clue where they were, but I can tell you where they weren’t. I accepted an invitation and attended the very powerful National Day of Prayer service held at the Historic Polegreen Church site. I learned I am one naive Christian. Before arriving, I pictured there being a few Christians and gobs of pastors in attendance of this historic event. When I arrived I quickly realized it was the exact opposite: A couple hundred Christians and almost no clergy! Pastors that I crossed paths with that were either directly or indirectly involved with the prayer service came from the following churches: Hanover Church of the Nazarene, Fairmount Christian Church and

Hanover Friends Church. There was also a State Police chaplain and Catholic nun present. The churches in America are crumbling right before our very eyes. America is financially and morally bankrupt and at a critical crossroads. People are more fearful about the future of our country and our world than they have ever been. Even so, out of hundreds of clergymen in Hanover County, only a handful found it important to show up for the National Day of Prayer. Most of these noshow pastors probably did not even mention it in the previous Sunday’s service either. Folks, this is a very big event in our nation’s history dating back to George Washington and the Continental Congress. We need to pray for our nation and leaders on a regular basis — everyday. But if we can’t even count on our pastors to participate in the historical National Day of Prayer, how can we ever expect God to restore America and its people to greatness? Where are the clergy? John Louis Mechanicsville

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Lowe’s Heroes Project makes a diﬀerence Three Hanover County organizations working with volunteer improvement program ach year, Lowe’s Heroes volunteer program helps to improve the communities where we work and live. Each store identifies a community improvement project that will make a difference in their community. This year, Hanover Hounds K-9 Search and Rescue, A&J Training Solutions and Hanover Animal Control are working with Lowe’s. The Lowe’s of Mechanicsville and the Lowe’s of North Richmond are partnering this year to complete their Heroes Project. Hanover Hounds is a nonprofit K-9 Search & Rescue group that works with the county of Hanover, but will cover tracking requests throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Hanover Hounds K-9 SAR, are members of the Virginia State Search and Rescue Council. They were created to form teams that will provide the citizens of Hanover County and the

Commonwealth of Virginia - without cost -- highly trained search and rescue personnel along with their K-9s. Their purpose is to help locate the lost and missing in our community. These services are available to law enforcement and Fire/EMS when needed. They are seeking assistance in making a mobile command center. A&J Training Solutions was created from the personnel of the Hanover Hounds, and specializes in CPR and First Aid training for humans and pets, as well as Child and Babysitting Safety Seminars. A&J also is an Instructor Training Center for the development of qualified instructors who wish to continue carrying the Hanover Hounds and the Training Center’s philosophy of safety and care for all humans and their pets. Hanover County Animal Control opened the area’s first Dog Park on Oct. 9, 2004. The fenced field features agility equipment, benches and waste and water stations. It is a place

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Participating in the Lowe’s Heroes Project that kicked off last week were, from left, John Von Hagel, partner of A&J Training Solutions and Hanover Hounds webmaster; Kevin M. Kilgore, chief of Hanover Animal Control; Bill Lowe, Lowe’s exterior project specialist; Dave Scott, Lowe’s store manager; Debbie Wells, Lowe’s credit coordinator; Mark Ross, commercial sales specialist for Lowe’s; and Ed Martin, president of Hanover Hounds K-9 SAR. Maggie Mae, Martin’s search and rescue canine, stands in the front.

where dogs can romp and frolic off-leash. Lowe’s has agreed to provide a message board for patrons of the Dog Park for Animal Control’s hosting of this event, as well as providing microchipping services to the first 50 dogs at the event at a

cost of $20 per microchip. Dr. Peace with the Mobile Vet Acupuncture & Wellness Service will be providing the microchipping. Lowe’s has provided funding to purchase the mobile command center and some of the shelving, as well as

materials to construct the message boards at the Hanover Dog Park. Lowe’s employee Volunteers will assist with the installation of shelving and construction of the message boards. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, these organi-

zations are joining to promote an Animal Safety Day. The public is invited to enjoy the dog park, learn about pet CPR and safety, see the progress made on the Hanover Hounds mobile command center, and see the new message boards in the dog park.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Joe Michael Beckwith, “Mike”, 62, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe N. and Maxine Phillips Beckwith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn I. Beckwith; his daughter, Heather Jarrell (Kenneth); two sons, Travis Beckwith (Lisa Marie) and Brent Beckwith; also two grandchildren, Ashley and Katharine Jarrell. Mike was a retired computer analyst with C.S.C. and a member of the Central Virginia Miata Club. The family received friends on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 12, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Ashland, Va. Graveside services followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Florence R. Brown; numerous nieces and nephews; adopted grandson, Jeffrey Bishop; and many other relatives and friends. The family received friends Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8414 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church.

Stanley K. Browning, 56, of Glen Allen, went

John Heath, of Culpeper, Va.; and sister-in-law, Ima Lloyd Campbell of Chesapeake, Va. Bob, also known in his younger days as Harold or Buddy, was raised in Front Royal, Va., where he met and married his wife, Gayle Chandler. He was a 1954 graduate of Warren County High School, where he played football. He served in the U.S. Army’s first Guided Missile program, was a Korean War veteran and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. After the Army, Bob received an economics degree from Shepherd College, where he lettered in baseball. He also graduated from banking schools at the University of Virginia and Louisiana State University. He worked almost 40 years in banking, starting out as a teller at 1st & Citizen’s National Bank in Alexandria, Va. After managing a branch in Springfield, Va., he moved to Jefferson National Bank in Charlottesville as a loan officer. He was named president of the Robert Harold Campbell Bank of Goochland in 1982, Jr., 76, of Glen Allen, died at and he eventually retired from Wachovia as a senior vice home with his family at his president and member of the side on May 8, 2011 after a Board of Directors. Bob was long battle with cancer. Bob a Virginia Master Gardener was born Nov. 27, 1934 in and enjoyed working with Luray, Va., to the late Robert his many plants and flowers, Harold Campbell Sr. and as well as sharing his passion Dorothy May Mauck. He and knowledge with others. was preceded in death by his He loved vacations with his parents; and younger brother, family, especially beachCharles Douglas Campbell. combing for shark’s teeth, He is survived by his wife, and working jigsaw puzzles. Gayle, of the home; son, Mark Beebob, as he was affectionCampbell of Charlotte, N.C.; ately called by his grandsons, daughter, Leslie Campbell loved watching Rannon play Nichols and her husband, football and Darren and Larry, of Glen Allen, Va.; Kyle play baseball. A gravegrandsons, Rannon Jones side service, conducted by of Danville, Va., and DarDeborah Rutter of Calvary ren and Kyle Nichols of Glen Episcopal Church, was held Allen; sister, Mary Campbell Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Hunton and her husband, Prospect Hill Cemetery in home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, Monday, May 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Browning; a son, Chad S. Browning; a daughter, Erica A. Hall and her husband, Robert, both of Richmond; his parents, Freddie and Eula Browning of Blair, W.Va.; a sister, Angie Alexander and Brent Tuggle of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Mason B. and Olivia Grace Hall; three nephews, Jason, Joshua and Aaron Alexander. Stanley and Mary were attending Salem Baptist Church in Goochland. Stanley was a printer by trade, and a motorcyclist enthusiast. His family meant the world to him. The family received friends Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where services were held Friday, May 13, 2011. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.

Front Royal, Va. A gathering of family and friends took place after the service at the Holiday Inn on Rte. 522/ 340. Gifts in memory of Bob can be made to the Bon Secours Hospice. Memorials can be made online at www.bsvaf.org or mailed to the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. Alternately, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society . Hill & Wood Funeral Services is serving the family.

Annie M. Carter, 82, of Ashland, passed away May 13, 2011 at her son’s home after a short illness. Wife of the late Wilbur C. (Steve) Carter Jr., she is survived by her son, Stephen L. Carter and two grandchildren, Laura and Matthew Carter. Annie was a lifelong member of Greenwood United Methodist Church and was an avid golfer with the Lady’s Associations at Belmont and the Hollows Golf Courses. The family received friends Monday, May 16, 2011 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Greenwood United Methodist Church. Graveside services were held in Signal Hill Memorial Park. James Franklin Compton Jr., age 73, of Ashland, departed this life on May 10, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Cosner Compton; his beloved daughters, twins, Debbie Flynn of Sandston and Donna Stevens of Glen Allen, and Dorothy Cox of Ashland; grandchildren, Justin and Angie Lane, Sarah Stevens, Holly see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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and Natalie Cox; a son-inlaw, Tex Flynn; great-granddaughter, Kaylynn Lane; and longtime friends, Tyree and Peggy Harris. He was a retired insurance adjuster for Crawford and Co. He was also a member of the Barker Family Band and was an avid fan of NASCAR, lawnmower racing and he built and loved flying model airplanes. The family received friends on Thursday, May 12, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., where funeral services were held Friday, May 13, 2011. Graveside services were held in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung Association, 9702 Gayton Road, Henrico, Va. 23238.

James Tinsley Corker III, age 55, was healed in Heaven (Isaiah 53:4-5) Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He is survived by his parents, James and Doris Corker; his wife, Donna; and his daughters, Megan and Brittany. He is also survived by his sister, Sandra Pool (Robin); his niece, Melissa; and his nephew, Robert. Our beloved husband, father, son and brother will be celebrated in a private service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to honor his life can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Cecil Ray Dodd, 73, of Fairway Drive, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011. He was a native of Smithfield, N.C., and was retired from Norfolk Naval Base as an electrical engineering technician. He was a member of Elizabeth Manor Country Club and was a U.S. Army veteran. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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ing wife and best friend, Jane; a son, R. Wayne Jr. and wife, Continued from pg. 11 b Virginia. He is also survived by his brother, Jeff Donovan; Cecil was predeceased by his sisters, Carolyn Baird, and parents, Auvid Victor and Terry Bowles; and many other Unita Hall Dodd and a sister, family and friends. He was Judith Culpepper. Surviretired from Reynolds Metals, vors include his wife, Edith and was a devoted longtime M. Dodd; three daughters, member of the Asphalt Angels Cheryl Dodd Duhon and her Car Club. The family received husband James of Mechanics- friends Friday, May 13, 2011 ville, Sylvia Dodd Powell and at the Monaghan Funeral her husband Brian of South Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mills, Karen Dodd Brooks Mechanicsville. Graveside serand her husband George of vices were held Saturday, May Chesapeake; one son, Gregory 14, 2011 at Hanover Memorial J. Dodd and his wife Christen Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowof Virginia Beach; one sister, ers, donations may be made Diane Dodd Asble of Suffolk; to East Hanover Volunteer one brother, Philip W. Dodd Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, and his wife Elizabeth of West Mechanicsville, 23111-0454. Chester, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Sean Howard and John B. Gilleland Jr., his wife Sissy, Derek Howard “J.B.”, 81, of Mechanicsville, and his wife Erin, Scott and passed away Sunday, May Matthew Powell, Garrett and 15, 2011. He is survived by Rachel Brooks, Mathilde his wife of 55 years, Joyce H. Dodd; one stepgreat-grandGilleland; four sons, Jack Gildaughter, Olivia Bullock; leland and his wife, Donna, numerous nieces, nephews Jerry Gilleland and his wife, and longtime friends as well Heidi, Joe Gilleland and his as his beloved dog, Stevie. wife, Melinda, and Michael A funeral was held Tuesday, Gilleland and his wife, Patti; May 10, 2011 by the Rev. seven grandchildren, Max, James Gordon in Sturtevant Joshua, Jenna, L.J., Whitney, Funeral Home, Portsmouth Zachary, and Madison; and Blvd. Chapel. Burial followed his sister, Peggy Nuckols. Mr. with Army honors in Albert Gilleland was retired from the G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veter- C&P Telephone Company. He ans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA. was a U.S. Army Korean War In lieu of flowers, memorials veteran. Mr. Gilleland was a may be made to the American member of Chamberlayne Heart Association, DiabeBaptist Church. He was a tes Association, and Bugles founding member of WaterAcross America. Cecil loved loo Hunt Club. The family his family, his country, the received friends Tuesday, May Redskins, the Cubs and Duke 17, 2011 at the Mechanicsville basketball. He is dearly loved Chapel of Bennett Funeral and missed by his family and Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. numerous friends. A graveside service will be

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R. Wayne Donovan Sr., May 18, 2011 in Signal Hill of Mechanicsville, passed away suddenly at home doing what he loved on May 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Nicholas Craig; parents, Henry Donovan and Gurleen Nunnally. He is survived by his lov-

Memorial Park. A memorial service will follow at Chamberlayne Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Chamberlayne Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, Va., 23227.

Alma Dailey Hobbs, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin, passed away on May 12, 2011. Her memory will be treasured by her three children, Patricia Wright, Edgar Hobbs III and wife, Sharon, Anna Lynch and husband, Roy; 10 grandchildren, Michael and Robert Wright, Logan Ferguson, Meredith Wright, Gina Thompson, Emily Gibson, Neal Hobbs, Bryan Lynch, Christopher Lynch, and Matthew Hobbs; and 11 great grandchildren. Alma will also be remembered and missed by her sisters and brothers, Rose Crowder, Adele Harrison, Thomas Dailey Jr. and wife, Anne, Edmond Dailey, and Emile Dailey and wife, Gerry; as well as her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Simon Dailey and Thomas Dailey; her husband, Edgar P. Hobbs Jr.; her son, Donald L. Hobbs; her brothers, Edward and Frederick Dailey; and her sister, Freda “Teeny” Dailey Jourdak. The family received friends on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen,Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 4335 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

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Bland T. Sylva, 75, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was the son of the late Henry C. and Marrie Coghill Sylva. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Sylva; two sons, Gene Sylva (Brenda) and Dale Sylva; a daughter, Judy Sylva (Ray); a sister-in-law, Lottie Chin (Arthur); and brothers William Sylva and Marvin Sylva of Tappahannock. The family received friends on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a funeral service was held Friday, May 13, 2011. Graveside services followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Joseph Cary Tate, of

Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. A native of Hanover County, he was born on Aug. 30, 1922. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Slater Tate; his sister, Dorothy T. Talley; one nephew, two nieces and several cousins. Mr. Tate was a proud Navy veteran of WWII. He retired after 42 years of service with the C&O Railroad. Mr. Tate was a forGlenn Dale Hoke, 91, of mer member and deacon at Glen Allen, passed away May Fairmount Memorial Baptist 5, 2011. He is survived by his Church and was presently a wife of 68 years, Jo Hoke; sons, member of Chamberlayne Glenn and his wife Terry and Baptist Church. He enjoyed Steve and his wife Marlis; grandfishing, oil painting and wood children; Whitney, Jason, Nicholas carving. The family received and Scott. Glenn was born in friends Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Lincoln, Neb. on Jan. 7, 1920. He and Wednesday, May 11, 2011 was a veteran of World War II, at the Mechanicsville Chapel serving with the Navy “Sea Bees.” of Bennett Funeral Home, He was a retired engineer for the 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where U.S. Department of Agriculture, services were held Wednesserving in the Rural Electrification day, May 11, 2011. Graveside Administration (REA) Departservices followed in Forest ment. A memorial service was Lawn Cemetery. Memorial conducted on Saturday, May 14, contributions may be made 2011 at Good Shepherd United to Hospice Community Care, Methodist Church. In lieu of flow- 10128 W. Broad St., Glen Alers, contributions may be made len, Va. 23060, or a charity of to the Good Shepherd Building your choice.

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precincts under the plan and some had to be moved. Beaverdam District supervisor Aubrey M. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckyâ&#x20AC;? Stanley asked about the area west of Ashland. Nelson said there was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;swap between Beaverdam and South Anna area,â&#x20AC;? a move from South Anna to Beaverdam in the vicinity of Patrick Henry High School. That action, Nelson said, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;to get some bal-

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on his results from the School and College Abilities Test. Sie 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary and middle school students in 50 states, the District of Columbia and in 90 countries for enrollment in the annual fall CTY Talent Search. Students’ test scores may qualify them for CTY’s summer programs and distance education courses. Will is participating in his second year of the CTY program. Hannah Blanco, a Lee-Davis High School student, received first place in the poetry category of The National Career Development Association Poetry/Poster Contest, with her original competition, “All the World’s a Stage.” Hannah’s poetry

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Two Doctors Confess to the Mechanicsville Community Dear friends, When we meet people around town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Drs. Mike and Melissa. I’ve seen your picture in your ads. We wanted to write this letter to let you hear our confession. First, Dr. Melissa, “When I was 13 I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. My fatigue was so severe that it was all I could do to make it home at the end of the day and crawl into bed. Feeling frustrated and concerned about my health and life, for years I tried all kinds of different approaches, none of them worked! A friend of mine convinced me to give chiropractic a try. I was reluctant at first thinking that chiropractic was only for people with bad backs, but soon discovered that it was so much more… The Chiropractor did an exam, took some films, and then took the time to explain to me that when the spine is not properly aligned it can interfere with the proper function of the nervous system resulting in all types of health problems because the nerve system controls all function of the body. That was the cause of my symptoms, imbalances in my spine, which interfered with my nerves. The chiropractor then gently “adjusted” my spine using her hands. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. It made so much sense to me and worked so well that I decided to become a Chiropractor so that I could help people overcome their health challenges naturally, just as chiropractic helped with mine.” Now for Dr. Mike, “I was in a car accident in 1988 that resulted in severe leg pain (sciatica) and low back pain and had also been a migraine headache sufferer since early childhood. After being told that I may need surgery, I got serious about seeing a chiropractor. My

leg pain went away quickly and the back pain all but disappeared. And with regular chiropractic adjustments I haven’t had a migraine headache in years! Melissa and I decided to go back to school together so that we could help families live happier, healthier and more productive lives without having to depend on potentially harmful drugs or surgery for their health concerns.” “What if we had just taken medicine to cover up our symptoms? What would our health be like today? You see, we weren’t content with just eliminating symptoms, we wanted to be healthy and knew that there had to be a natural and safe way to get and stay healthy naturally.” And there is! Our three children also benefit from a wellness lifestyle. They enjoy being checked regularly and “tuned-up” when needed. And they have enjoyed incredibly vibrant health, thanks to good nutrition, lots of love and regular chiropractic care. It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see us with their fatigue, arthritis, sciatica and migraines. They also come to see us for help with back and neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, asthma/allergies, ear infections, and poor posture, just to name a few. Some visit our office regularly to naturally promote and enhance the overall God-given health

and wellness potential of their entire family and to stay drug-free. Here’s what some of our practice members have had to say: “I no longer suffer from chronic anything, such as headaches and back pain” – C. Bishop “I am calmer, more patient, in much less pain and my headaches are gone!” –A. Moore “Chiropractic is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family” –S. Bylowski Several times a day patients thank us for helping them with their health problems. But we can’t really take the credit and that’s our confession. We’ve never healed anyone of anything, only the body can do that! And it can only do that when the nerve system is functioning optimally. What we do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, which allows the body to function properly resulting in better health and fewer symptoms. The body was created to self-heal and self-regulate and it does this through the nervous system. That’s why chiropractic care helps people get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! The studies speak for themselves, like the Virginia study that showed that 99% of patients who saw a chiropractor were satisfied with their results. That’s just incredible!

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Members of the 2011 Hanover County Citizens’ Planning Academy are, from left, first row, Carrie Davis, Teri Smithson, Lucinda Jones and Ike Khan; second row, David Maloney, Wayne McHargue, Caroline Cooke, Kevin Harrison, David Eggleston and Mary Butler Eggleston; and, third row, Richard Troxel, Christine P. Beish, James Gardner, Curt Overman, Robert Giles Sr. and Robert Giles Jr.

Citizens’ Planning Academy grads honored Twenty citizens graduated from the 13th annual Hanover County Citizens’ Planning Academy held this spring. Those who completed the five-week course this year were: Christine P. Beish of the Mechanicsville District; Welford Bruce of Beaverdam; Don Chandler of Ashland; Caroline Cooke of Beaverdam; Carrie Davis of Mechanicsville; Sharon A. Duling of Henry; David R. Eggleston of South Anna; Mary Butler Eggleston of South Anna; James R. Gardner of Chickahominy; Robert B. Giles Sr. and Robert B. Giles Jr., both of Chickahominy; Kevin Harrison of Cold Harbor; Lucinda Jones of Ashland; Ike Khan of South Anna; S. David McGreevy of Henry; Wayne McHargue of Mechanicsville; Paul Miller of Chickahominy; Curt Overman of Henry; Deborah Persinger of Henry; and

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tant’s knowledge of Computer Numeric Control maching in such areas as basic machining skills, CNC programming, setting up a CNC machine, performing mathematical calculations related to CNC, communication and inspection. The SkillsUSA Championships is the showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. The philosophy of the championships is to reward students for excellence, to involve industry in directly evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employers’ needs. At the VHLS Indoor Track Championship in February, Cameron Overstreet, a senior at Atlee High School, placed first in the Girls’ Pole Vault, with a leap of 13 feet 1 1/2 inches. She is the first girl in Virginia to clear 13 feet, setting a new VHSL Indoor State record. Dr. Amy Woodward, principal at Mechanicsville Elementary School, received an REB Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which recognizes principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional education environment. Qualities to be exhib-

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Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography or Film/Video Production. Participation in Reflections is organized by school grade and student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. This year’s National Reflections Awards Ceremony will take place in Orlando in June.

The Hanover Tomato Festival is now accepting applications for the Little Miss and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato Pageant, which will be held on Saturday, June 25, at the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Participants will dress in their Sunday best (no pageant dress or makeup) and compete to be crowned this year’s Little Miss and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato. Winners of each age group — Little Miss ages 3 to

4 and Tiny Miss ages 5 to 7 — will be announced on stage at the Hanover Tomato Festival on July 9 at Pole Green Park. Complete applications with $50 entry fee will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The contest is for Hanover County residents. Applications can be found online at www. hanovertomatofestival.com. For more information, call 365-7150 or email hanovertomatofestival@co.hanover.va.us.

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Call Today to see if you qualify for Grant Funds! Hal Dalton (804) 417-3201 or hdalton@villagebankmortgage.com Mike Purvis (804) 417-3203 or mpurvis@villagebankmortgage.com

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Dr. Bradley G. Johnson provides dental services on his last patient, John Payne, as he closes a 45-year career. The dentist took over the practice of Dr. T. Crowe and has not missed a day in his 45 years. Described as a voracious reader, Dr.Johnson reads more than 40 economic publications a month. He is an avid gardener, with at least four gardens under way. He said the garden plays into his retirement, and speaks to the advice he has been giving for years: “Eat like a deer, you’ll keep your teeth; fresh water and fresh produce, and you’ll have your teeth till the day you die.” Dr. Johnson added, he had never seen a deer with a cavity. Shown are, from left, Helen L. Johnson, seated, the dentist’s wife and dental assistant; Brenda Fearnow, standing, who operated the front office; and Payne. Marian Robertson also worked for Dr. Johnson as a dental assistant for 12 years.

Memorial Day program set at Wayside Park The public is invited to attend the Hanover Memorial Day Program at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30, at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Hanover Wayside Park on U.S. 301, about a mile north of Hanover High School. Veterans who gave their life defending their country and those who are currently serving our country to ensure our freedom will be honored. The Honor Guard and family members of the late James C. Kelly Jr. and Cpl J.E. Tyler will participate in this program with the laying of the ceremonial wreath. Special guest speaker will be Maj. Gen. John P. McLaren, United States Army. Honored guests include: the Hanover Concert Band; the Rev.

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Todd Winston; the Greenwood Baptist Church of Ashland; Mary Catherine Piland, who will sing the National Anthem; and the Lee-Davis High School JROTC. For more information about this ceremony, or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 365-4695 or visit www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec/ vetmemorial.htm. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

School Board approves personnel at April meeting The Hanover County School Board approved the following personnel actions during its April 12 meeting: Appointments — Avery Belton, custodian, Patrick Henry High School. Resginations/retirements — Virginia Matthews, assistant principal, Lee Davis High School; Jesse BeVille, lead teacher specialist, Performing Arts, Central Services; Janice Butler, mathematics, Atlee High School; Margaret Davis, grade 7, Chickahominy Middle School; Janet Abraham, grade 2, Cold Harbor Elementary School;

Celeste Hall, school counselor, The Georgetown School; Phyllis Wiggins, kindergarten, Henry Clay Elementary School; Sharon Lancaster, library media specialist, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; Benjamin Pryor, vocational agriculture, Lee Davis High School; Beverly Marshall, alternative education, Liberty Middle School; Kathleen Berry, English, Patrick Henry High School; Heather Reynolds, school social worker, Pearson’s Corner Elementary School; Nancy Agee, library media specialist, Stonewall Jackson Middle School; Frances

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Spring Fest and Farm Strong Competition slated Saturday The King William Spring Fest and Farm Strong Competition will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Hamilton Holmes Middle School. Admission is $2 per car load. The Farm Strong Competition will be a farm-

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attended the inaugural Hanover Tavern Cornhole tournament, raising $1,500 for the Foundation. This year’s goal is to raise more than $5,000. For more information, or to register, contact Hanover

Tavern at 537-5050. Registration starts at 6 p.m. and play begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20. A cash grill with hamburgers, hotdogs and barbeque will be available, as well as a cash bar. For more information, see www.hanovertavern.org.

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The Liberty Middle School Unicorns earned first place in the Regional Reading Olympians competition, which was held on March 10, at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. Teams competed to determine who could correctly answer the most questions based upon 36 books they had been reading since last summer. Reading Olympians is a reading comprehension and literacy appreciation program funded primarily by a Verizon Foundation Grant.

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It was all about the dogs (and cats) and even cows at Best Buy on April 23. Hanover Humane Society attended the Spring Carnival sponsored by Best Buy in Glen Allen. The event featured a bake sale, Hanover Humane Society t-shirts and goodies, as well as children’s games and a moonwalk. Several of Hanover Humane’s dogs that are looking for homes alsowere on-site as were representatives from Chick-Fil-A, Virginia Center Marketplace. Allison Penny, one of Hanover Humane’s volunteers, helped the ChickFil-A staff by appearing as the Chick-Fil-A Cow and waving clients to the event at Best Buy. All proceeds for the Wheel and the bake sale were donated to the Hanover Humane Society. The Hanover Humane Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity dedicated to helping adoptable cats and dogs find forever homes, is located at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland.

Local Bridgewater student joins task force to address environmental issues Do you really have to take a 15-minute shower? What about that cardboard box you’ve thrown into the trash – is it recyclable? And that cigarette butt that’s been tossed onto the ground… isn’t that toxic litter? These are some questions and issues Bridgewater College students are tackling as they form a task force dedicated to improving environmental conditions and education on campus. Students are banding together for brainstorming and action-planning with a

goal of not only furthering Bridgewater College’s environmental goals, but also of giving students a framework for responsible environmental lifestyles beyond the college campus. “Right now we recycle paper, cardboard and one or two plastics, but there is a great need for more recycling and other stewardship activities,” Tyler Goss, a sophomore from Mechanicsville, who is helping organize the BC Environmental Task Force, said. “Perhaps even see BRIDGEWATER, pg. 27 `

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13 restaurants take part to help county residents with disabilities hirteen of Hanover County’s finest restaurants and caterers delighted 350 attendees with samples of their favorite dishes at the Seventh Annual “A Taste of Hanover,” hosted by Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Ashland. “I am thoroughly enjoying all the great food and drinks and it is so nice to see so many friends,” Kelly Jones of Ashland said. Held on Wednesday, April 27, the event raised funds for Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services, two organizations providing services and supports to County residents with disabilities. People sampled their way through individual buffets set out by Catering by Jill, Ginger Red, Hanover Tavern & Pub, Homemades by Suzanne, IK Catering, Italian Kitchen, Islamorada Fish Company, Mmm . . . toffee, O’Bank’s Café & Grill, Padow’s Ham & Deli, Pedlar Mills Foods, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, and Sweetly Smitten. Wine from James River

Cellars, a variety of beers from Specialty Beverages and The Caboose, plus coffees and teas from S&D Coffee rounded out the menu. Live music by “Allegheny,” and prizes and a silent auction added to the festivities. “We are especially fortunate, because, year after year, the community comes together to support this very worthwhile cause,” co-chairs Patti Feyerabend and Pat Thacker said. “These funds provide much needed respite care, adaptive equipment and summer camp and scholarships, all things that help individuals with disabilities maintain their independence.” Feyerabend extended special thanks to the sponsors: Battlefield Commons, Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club, Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless, Companion Extraordinaire Nursing, The Landmark Company, McCaul, Martin Evans & Cook, Modern Woodmen of America, Thompson McMullan, Touch Points Public Relations and Tyson Foods. Photo by Devin Brown Information submitted by Patti IK Catering participated in the Seventh Annual “A Taste of Feyerabend Hanover” on April 27.

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sort of visual reminder that this is toxic trash – and that smoking is bad for you,” Goss said. “It means putting up a sign in the shower that says, ‘If you

take a five-minute shower, you will save this amount of water.’ It means taking an active role in improving the environment at Bridgewater.” Goss said the task force hopes to organize an Earth Week next year in which dif-

include a community gardening project and a financial management program that will provide longer-lasting assistance. All contributions are tax-deductible. The financial assistance line for MCEF is 357-4093. For more information about MCEF, call Lynn Saunders at 334-6590.

ferent groups on campus will take a day of the week and raise an environmental issue that they are interested in, such as water conservation, recycling and how to save money by using environmentally friendly technologies.

“While we hope to eventually have an impact campuswide,” he said, “we want to start with the students and educate them so that when they leave college they’ll know how to take care of the environment.”

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ELIZABETH CASBY STAINBACK and KENT RYAN STAHLMAN to be married May 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Gary N. Stainback of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Casby Stainback, to Mr. Kent Ryan Stahlman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Stahlman of Washington, Pa. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from Mary Baldwin College in 2009, and is currently a second year law student at Regent University School of Law. She will graduate in May 2012 with a Juris Doctorate degree. The groom-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency. He is serving in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class. A May 2011 wedding is planned.

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Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Rural Point Baptist Church Independent Baptist 6548 Studley Rd, (804) 730-3226 Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Services - 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7:00 Combined Adult/Teen Bible Study & Children’s Music Scripture Class 4-10 yr old. Check us out on the web, or better yet, come visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided. 779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor TMH/The Master’s House, 303A Ashcake Road, Ashland, Sun. 10AM, Wed. 7PM, "KIDMO" Kids Ministry, Youth Media/Gaming Center 368-7592. www.tmhnow.org.

PRESBYTERIAN MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Int. Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9am Contemp.; 9:45am Education; 11am Tradional SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Rev. John Johnson. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church , 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For information, activities & service times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800. Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church Celebrate Jesus with us on Sundays in Bible Study for all ages at 9:15am. Morning Worship 10:30am. Child care is available for all services. The church is located on Mech. Trnpk, Hwy 360, just east of Laburnum Ave., and 2.2 miles west of 295. For info., call 329.5420. Family Life Baptist Church. Come Join the Family! Laurel Meadow Elementary School, 8248 Lee Davis Rd., Mech. Sundays, 10:30am. Pastor Glenn Hawkins 335-6728. www.familylifehanover.com First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road (3 miles east of 295) We invite you to worship and grow in the spirit with us. Join us for church school at 8:45am & morning worship at 10am, community bible study 11am & 7:30pm each Wed. 746-4095 Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:45am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Emily Swartz, Minister of Youth & Education Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Northside Baptist, 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.northsideva.org Worship 10:15am, Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-7:30pm Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mechanicsville. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. Mech. VA. 23116 Rev. Kanguk Lee. 746-4719. Come & Join us for Worship each Sun. 11am (Nursery prov) Sun. School, 9:45am for all ages. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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Thursday, May 19 Genealogy Workshop at the Hanover Branch Library at 2:00 p.m. Looking for your ancestors? Find out how to search for census records, immigration records, marriage, birth, & death records, and military service information and build your family tree. We prefer that you have basic computer skills to attend this class. Class size is limited. Call 365-6210 to sign up. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. American Association of Wartime Veterans Benefits presented by, Eric Jorgensen - Financial Planner with Next Financial and Proud member of American Association for Wartime Veterans (AAWV). The event will be held at the Covenant Woods Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Free to attend but please call Elizabeth Pace, 569-8007 to reserve a spot. Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (old fire station #3). Hope to see you there. For more information visit us on Facebook or call 241-8614.

Friday, May 20 Come join the 4th Annual Wellesly 5K Fun Run. Run, jog or walk, as well as, enjoy live

music and a raffle on May 21, 2011 at 9 a.m. at The Shops at Wellesley (parking lot at Park Terrace and Lauderdale Drive in Short Pump). $25 per runner and children 10 and under $5. All proceeds will benefit the Richmond Hope Foundation whose mission is to sponsor disabled children for life-changing physical therapy. Register at www.richmondhopefoundation.org under Events by May 20, 2011. Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Master’s Hand and Nikki Headley. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 798-5512, 798-5513, 7986179 or Carlton at 651-4544. Lee-Davis High School DECA is hosting a blood drive with Virginia Blood Services from 8-3 p.m. in the LeeDavis school lobby at 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike. This is Lee-Davis DECA’s last blood drive of the year. You can donate every 56 days. Don’t miss this opportunity to help your com-

munity. For more information, contact the Lee-Davis High School marketing office at 7233400. New Song Church located at 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd , Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, will have a Pork BBQ Dinner and Bluegrass Concert! This will be a great evening of community fellowship including: BBQ and Hot Dogs, a Live Bluegrass Band, Door Prizes and Games! Come make some new friends! Adult meals are $7 & Kid’s meals are $4. Great fun for the whole family! Adult Meal: BBQ, bun, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert. Kids meal: hot dog, chips, dessert. Sit down includes tea, lemonade or water to drink. All proceeds go to Building II Fund. For more information please call 559-6064. The Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale is being held from 10-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 from 10-3 p.m. in the meeting rooms of Atlee Library. On Thursday, May 19, there is a Preview Sale for Current Friends’ Members Only. However, you are welcome to join the Friends at the door! The Sale includes a wonderful, well

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