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 Atlee Kroger opens — just like home to new manager By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com “This seemed more like home” is how Jeff Malcolm, store manager of the Atlee Kroger, described his arrival in Hanover County. On Dec. 9, less than 24 hours before the anchor store at Rutland Commons was to officially open its doors, the 29-year veteran of Kroger’s said “I love it so far.” He comes to the area after eight years in Virginia Beach. His tenure with the company also has included stints in West Virginia and Ohio. Carl York, advertising and public relations manager for Kroger Mid-Atlantic Marketing Area, said, “This area is just wonderful for us and what we want to do.” Looking around the store as associates were… Read more...  Bluford’s 90th proves illuminating By Ken Odor kodor@mechlocal.com Robert Bluford Jr. celebrated his 90th birthday in grand style this month, in the midst of a project dear to his heart. He was honored during an Illumination Ceremony at Historic Polegreen Church off Rural Point Road on Dec. 5. Bluford marked 90 years the day before. He is the founder of the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation. To recognize Bluford for his support of the church, as well as a significant birthday, a portrait painted by well-known portrait artist Steve Craighead of Manassas was unveiled. The portrait was commissioned by the Foundation and sponsored by Martha Newell. Foundation Board member Harry Warthen and Bluford’s son, Robert… Read more... Children’s Living Nativity courtesy Stacie Herring Something new is coming to Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville this holiday season. Maybe you’ll see it as you drive by. Or better yet, pull into the parking lot and get a better view. On December 22, from 7pm to 8pm, Fairfield Presbyterian is hosting a Children’s Living Nativity on its grounds on Cold Harbor Road . The church invites you to come see Mechanicsville children in costumes, along with live farm animals, depict that first Christmas in Bethlehem. “It’s fun for the kids, and if you want to find out what the first Christmas is in children’s eyes, this would be a good way to do that”, says nine year old… Read more... Cold winds didn’t deter village parade Melody Kinser What cold? Old Man Winter may have tried to put a chill on Sunday’s annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, but, based on the turnout, it didn’t work. With temperatures in the low 40s as parade participants prepared to kick off at 3 p.m., spectators lined the streets, most bundled in quilts, blankets and afghans. Winter coats, hooded sweatshirts, ball caps, toboggans and gloves were the attire of the day. … Read more... New band director right about Atlee High’s talent By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com When he accepted the band director’s position at Atlee High School in June, Paul Rozecki Jr. knew he would be at the helm of a strong and talented group. Six of his students were selected for the prestigious Macy’s Great American Marching Band, which participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day in New York City. All seven were modest when talking about their achievement last Wednesday in one of the school’s music rooms. They did agree, however, that it was a wonderful experience – and four, as juniors, have plans to audition and return next year. The six students – Daniel Scruggs,… Read more... Atlee students reflect on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade experience Melody Kinser When he accepted the band director’s position at Atlee High School in June, Paul Rozecki Jr. knew he would be at the helm of a strong and talented group. Six of his students were selected for the prestigious Macy’s Great American Marching Band, which participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day in New York City. All seven were modest when talking about their achievement last Wednesday in one of the school’s music rooms. They did agree, however, that it was a wonderful experience – and four, as juniors, have plans to audition and return next year. The six students – Daniel Scruggs,… Read more... Published Dec 09, 2008 Charges dropped against man in rape of 81-year-old Hanover woman Bill McKelway Media General News Service Charges of rape and breaking and entering were dismissed Tuesday by a Hanover County judge after the victim failed to identify the defendant as her attacker. Michael L. Hinton, 28, had been charged in connection with the Oct. 11 attack on an 81-year-old woman. Now that the charges are dismissed, he was to be released later Tuesday. Ashland police arrested Hinton about 12 hours after someone broke into an apartment on Cottage Green Drive and raped the woman who lives there, according to police and arrest warrants. The apartment complex is east of U.S. 1 near a shopping center. At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, Hinton was sitting about 20 feet from the woman,… Read more... |
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