Berries and small High School Registration Week set fruit to be topic of gardening series Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
HANOVER – The Winter 2016 Home Gardening Series of the Hanover County Master Gardeners continues Saturday, April 9, with a program on “Berries and small fruit that will grow in Hanover and how to grow them The class is held from 9 to 11 a.m. The remaining dates and topics of the 2016 Winter Home Gardening Series are: April 23: How to make the world a better place to live: Use native plants to preserve habitat
May 7: Insects; the good, the bad, the ugly May 21: Have a lawn to be proud of The Home Gardening Series will be held at the Pamunkey Regional Library in Mechanicville at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. For more information, call the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-7524310 or visit http://offices. ext.vt.edu/hanover/. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
RICHMOND – Gov. Terry McAuliffe issued a proclamation Monday to officially recognize April 24-30 as Virginia High School Registration Week. The purpose will be to encourage high school students and teachers across the Commonwealth to conduct voter registration drives at their schools. McAuliffe said, “It is important to reach out to young people early to get them interested and engaged, as government works best when as many citizens as possible have a voice in the democratic process. Making voter registration accessible and convenient for younger voters will ensure that democracy in the Commonwealth is truly reflective of all of our citizens.” The proclamation comes as the result of a partnership among
the Secretaries of Administration and Education, the Department of Elections, Department of Education, and other interested parties to increase voter registration among qualified high school students. “We know that the earlier someone votes, the more likely that person is to become a lifetime voter,” said Secretary of Administration Nancy Rodrigues. “With this registration week, we are hoping to shape the next generation of voters by inspiring students across the Commonwealth to register.” In February, the Secretary of Administration’s office coordinated with students at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland to conduct a pilot program for the registration week. The result was a student-led registration drive that produced 105 completed registrations — approximately one-third of the school’s senior class. Since September 2015,
Inspire Virginia, a partner on this project, has helped register 1,525 high school students across the Commonwealth by working with student leaders on similar registration events. “Young people are more likely to register and vote when they have friends who help them navigate the process,” said state director Alex Chandler. “The power of peer influence should not be lost on efforts to get students to register and vote with higher frequency.” Secretary of Education Anne Holton said, “As we continue to work to prepare the next generation of students for economic and professional success, we must also remain focused on the importance of being engaged and informed citizens. The Virginia High School Registration Week is a great opportunity to do just that.” Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples said, “Providing opportunities for our
students to apply what they are learning by exercising their civic responsibility is important in preparing them to be responsible and engaged citizens.” Virginia law allows 17-yearolds to register to vote, as long as they will be 18 on or before the next general election. They also may vote in any intervening primary elections, as 9,152 did in the March 1, 2016, Presidential Primary. High School Registration Week will enable more qualified students to vote not only in the November Presidential Election, but also the June 14 Presidential Primary. Virginians can apply to register online at the Department of Elections’ Citizen Portal, located at http://elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/index. html. Registration is also available at the Department of Motor Vehicles, at local voter registration offices and at voter registration drive.
Bible in Life Institute West Hanover Band to perform in Montpelier study starts next week Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – “Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey” will be the next Bible in Life Institute study at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The series will
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Office Foundation. Participating in the awards and promotional program were: Maj. Thomas M. Woody, Call to Order; Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Color Guard Bagpipes, and Sgt. J.A. Livingstone, Henrico Police, Presentation of Colors.
get underway April 13 and continue through June 29. The hours are noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Dr. R. Neal Siler will teach the series. For more information, call 804-730-1348, email Shilohchurch8150@aol.com or visit www.firstshiloh.org. Mary Butler Eggleston, National Anthem; Pastor Gary Stewart, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office chaplain, invocation and benediction; and Steve Ellis, Hanover Chamber, welcome. Closing remarks were provided by Hines. Sponsors for the ceremony were: Platinum – A.D. and Jean Whittaker; A.D. Whittaker
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MONTPELIER – Two nights of music will fill the night air at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. On Friday, April 8, the West Hanover Band will perform for a Heritage Music Night from 6:45 to 9 p.m. The concert is being presented free of charge. Construction Inc.; Brenda and Tommy Eggleston; McDonald’s of Hanover; and Keith and Susan Robertson and William Washington. Gold – Absolute Stone Design, Val Ribeiro; Bass Pro Shops, Greg Bulkley; Bennett Funeral Home; Bliley Funeral Home; Boschen Masonry Inc. Brookmeade Sod Farm Inc., Louis and Ginger
For more information, call 804-8837378 or visit www.montpeliercenter.org. The West Hanover Band will once again take the stage for a Heritage Music Night on Friday, May 6, at the Montpelier Center. Just like the April show, the free concert will be held from 6:45 to 9 p.m. The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education is located at 17205 Mountain
Brooking and Tompkins Jewelers, Sheila Tompkins; Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club Inc.; Col. David R. Hines, paid and authorized by Friends of David R. Hines, Sheriff. Covenant Woods; Cox Transportation Services Inc.; Cross Family Properties LC; David W. Fuller; Del. Christopher K. Peace; Del. and Mrs. Hyland “Buddy” Fowler.
Rd. in Montpelier. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. The building is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Theresa Bowen is the executive manager and Amanda Gardner is the administrative assistant.
Dominion Virginia Power; Evans Group, Tom and Barbara Evans; EVB; Frank and Carol Bradley; FutureLaw, Roger and Barrie Bowers; Hill Electrical Inc. Hometown Realty; Hunter and Debbie Freed, Machine Specialties; Mark Melton and Emma Lee Mitchell, Home Run Realty; Sen. Ryan T. McDougle; Sheey Ford of Ashland.
Tim and Anne Bishop, McDonald’s of Mechanicsville; Trip Chalkley, Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney, paid and authorized by Friends of Trip Chalkley. William and Pamela Hutton; Woody Funeral Home and Cremation Service; and Workshaper, Steve Ellis. Information submitted by Deputy Karen R. Godfrey.
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