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Sheriﬀ: Community stands together By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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wake of recent tragedies. The county has experienced five homicides since December, the most recent We stand together. That’s the main occurring on Monday, Jan. 30. message Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hines’ comment stemmed from mesHanover County, has for citizens in the sages he has received in the two months

since the first incident took place. of caring, compassionate individuals that at “We stand together to comfort the fami- a time of need come together.” lies and friends of the victims. We stand Calling the “we stand together” position together to assist law enforcement and their the strongest message, Hines added, “The efforts,” the sheriff said of the response see SHERIFF, pg. 4 from the community. “We are a community

Remembering Caroline and Madison

Mom remembers fun-loving girls By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com heir lives were too short. Twins Caroline and Madison King were only 3 years old when their father, Robert D. King, killed his daughters in what the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, said was a murder-suicide on

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Family, friends and neighbors of 3-year-old twins Caroline R. and Madison R. King gathered Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane in Mechanicsville for a candlelight vigil to remember the girls. They were killed on Saturday, Jan. 28, in what the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said has been ruled a murder-suicide. Their father, Robert D. King, 40, also died in the incident. In the photo at left, a large crowd gathered on the lawn of the residence. At right, Cydney Kidd, 7, holds a candle during the service.

Vigil set Saturday for those wishing to gather in prayer By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com A vigil will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville for those wishing to gather in prayer concerning the recent

acts of violence that have occurred in the Mechanicsville area and Hanover County. Lee Mitchell, a member of Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, is one of the organizers. “I was talking with some friends about all of the violence we’ve had lately in the

Mechanicsville area, and we were wondering what we could do to bring the community together,” Mitchell said. “Then at church, my pastor [Ed Vinson] talked about the power of prayer. So, we decided see PRAYER, pg. 14

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Twins Madison, left, and Caroline King get a big hug from their mother, Kristina Hooper.

Saturday, Jan. 28. King’s motive, if known, has yet to be released. On Thursday, his estranged wife, Kristina Hooper, talked about her daughters. “They were fun loving little girls. They made so many people happy. I have no idea why their father did this.” She said the girls liked to go grocery shopping with her. “They each would get their own little basket and go shopping. They’d put things see MOM, pg. 21

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Atlee High School junior Mackenzie Mantlo goes sand boarding while on a People to People trip to Australia last summer. She was one of 38 “Student Ambassadors” from the Richmond area who made the trip. In addition to sand boarding, she went surfing in the ocean and snorkeling around the Great Barrier Reef.

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Atlee junior goes ‘Down Under’ with People to People program By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Mackenzie Mantlo was scheduled to spend 17 days in New Zealand and Australia last summer when a volcanic eruption in Chile changed her travel plans. Instead of splitting time between the two, the Atlee High School junior spent her total time “down under” in Australia. “The ash from the eruption made it impossible to fly into New Zealand,” Mackenzie said. “We became very spontaneous. We had some things scheduled for Australia, but when the New Zealand part of the trip was cancelled, we just started making stuff up as we went along.” Mackenzie was part of a People to People group from Richmond. The participants are called “Student Ambassadors,” and there were 38 in her group, plus adult chaperones. The organization was formed in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who believed that direct interaction between ordinary citizens around the world could promote cultural understanding and world peace. Participants have to be nominated to

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become a “Student Ambassador,” and a nominee never learns who submitted their name. “I got a letter one day saying that I had been see PEOPLE, pg. 26 `

Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...8 Obituaries ........10 &12 Celebrations ........... 16 Calendar ................. 28 TV grids..............29-31 Church news .......... 32 Sports ................33-39 Classifieds .........40-43 Send Calendar items to David Lint at dlint@mediageneral.com

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Suspect stole item at location on Sunnyside Dr.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Wynbrook Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Stand Circle.

accident on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Lee-Davis Rd.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Wetherden Dr.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Doswell Rd.

Suspect threatened victim at location on Little Florida Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at X Suspect assaulted victim location on Sliding Hill Rd. at location on Cold Harbor Rd. X Suspect assaulted victim at location on Sliding Hill X Suspect stole items at Rd. location on Bell Creek Rd.

January 26 X

Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance on Atlee Rd.

Suspect made annoying phone calls to location on Ellerson Mill Circle.

Suspects assaulted each other at location on Chamberlayne Rd.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Atlee Station Rd.

Unknown suspect stole item from location on Atlee Rd.

Unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident at location on Shady Grove Rd.

January 25 X

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January 24

Suspect assaulted victim at location on New Bethesda Rd. Unknown suspect stole item from location on Covenant Woods Dr. Suspect broke into location and stole items on Hanna Dr.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Stumpy Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on North Lakeridge Pkwy.

Suspects robbed victim at location on Whippoorwill Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged victim’s property at location on Binns Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Hennessy Way.

Property was recovered at X Unknown suspect(s) location on Washington Hwy. stole item at location on Lewistown Rd. X Unknown suspect(s) stole items from location on X Suspect was in possession Mechanicsville Turnpike. of controlled substance on Elmont Rd. X

January 27 X

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Pole Green Rd.

Suspect trespassed at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Supervisor: unity brings pride to area Make this Valentine’s Day (Editor’s note: The following letter, dated Feb. 1, 2012, was submitted by W. Canova Peterson IV, Mechanicsville District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.) Here it is, the first day of February and when I awoke this morning the first thing I saw was the front page of the [Richmond] Times-Dispatch declaring that Hanover was in mourning. The article included a photograph taken last night at the vigil for Caroline and Madison King. I only wish that the article and photo could have truly expressed what took place Tuesday night. Yes, it was a time for mourning the loss of two innocent children. But, it also was a time that showed the true colors of Mechanicsville and Hanover residents. Hundreds of people were there, infants to elderly, filling the yards and streets in this quiet residential community with love and caring support for Ms. [Kristina] Hooper and her family. I was too far back in the crowd to hear everything that was said or to understand the words of every prayer. But that was OK for the power of the community’s spirit filled the

air. As I stood there sharing part of this community. Mechanicsville and Ashland the light from my candle and watching hundreds of balloons in Hanover County were recentsoaring into the night sky, I ly recognized as being in the top 100 communities in knew that Caroline America for raising and Madison were children, and with safe in God’s hand good reason. Any and that their mothcommunity is suber was safe in ours. ject to having tragic I share my expeincidents from rience of this vigil so time to time and that people can see Hanover County what a wonderful has, unfortunately, community we have PETERSON been subjected to in Mechanicsville four such totally and Hanover County. The loss of these chil- unrelated incidents in a very dren is certainly a tragedy, but short period of time. It is how the response to it and the other we have responded to these recent tragedies in our area is tragedies that has validated why what makes me proud to be we received those recognitions.

Our Sherriff ’s Office, with the help of citizens all over our county, found resolution to each tragic incident within hours of their occurrences. County resources have been made available to help all those families, friends, neighbors, students and others who may be mourning. In each incident neighbors, friends and fellow citizens have shown up on the doorsteps of those affected with offers of care and support. We are standing tall and declaring to all the world that we are a strong, safe and caring community. Our recent tragedies occurred in a freakishly short window of time and there

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Fundraiser to benefit L-DHS graduate battling leukemia A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit a 1974 graduate of Lee-Davis High School who is battling acute myloid leukemia will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the King William Fire Department on U.S. 360 in Aylett. Hosting the fundraiser for Virginia “Susie” Shiflett Woodson, who now makes her home in Charles City County, are the Joy Club and the Epworth United Methodist Men’s group. Susie is receiving ongoing care and treatments for AML She has been battling this condition since July 2011 and is awaiting a donor for a blood stem cell transplant as none of her family has been the match she needs. Takeouts will be available and the cost of the dinner is $10 per person and $5 for children under 12.

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The time has come to unite not ﬁght With six tragic deaths occurring in a short span of time in our community, residents must now unite rather than fight. Social media outlets have proven what a pivotal role they can play in times of tragedy. Our Facebook page, for example, has “exploded” with participation. The comments have been varied and, surprisingly, all over the place. The shooting death of Brett Wells on Jan. 21 attracted an active conversation on Facebook. Sadly, some of the remarks were nasty and ugly. Regardless of any circumstances, a life has been lost. Parents have lost a son. To an extent, the same holds true for the three young men accused of the crime. Their lives will never be the same. Of course, we completely support your right to free speech — and always encourage your participation — but we can’t play judge and jury on the Internet. The stage we as a community have reached must now be one of unity. We must come together without cries of “ghetto” and racist undertones. We are one community and must work to achieve a goal of harmony throughout Mechanicsville and Hanover County. Unfortunately, the cruel reality of crime has not only come knocking — it has kicked in the door. Fortunately, though, we have a Sheriff ’s Office that is up to the challenge and has performed admirably in crisis situations. Whether it’s in a venue as a group or through social media, express yourself and be a part of solutions to whatever the problems may be. We aren’t immune to the ills of today’s society. However, we do have a say in how we choose to confront and deal with them. From Jyreffe Clark to Brett Wells to Caroline, Madison and Robert King to Sarajane Hakopian, we mourn as a community. This is our time to work toward the kind of Hanover County we want as residents. We must abandon the negative and pursue that goal of the home we know and love. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views Commission’s compensation and other compensated county Boards or Commissions. After all, the individuals in these positions serve the community willingly, not simply seeking supplemental income. In times like these when many are out of work and those Savings from such actions may be minimal compared employed fear they could be next, a cloud of discourage- to the annual budget, but, still, real dollars would be gained ment can settle on a community. see LETTERS, pg. 15 The economy is what it is, for now at least. Hanover County will have to look closely and think carefully to accurately match resources to needs. Difficult decisions will need to be made and a county used to plent, will have to do with less for a season. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of Leadership requires telling it like it is and making tough interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your choices, but, to whatever extent possible, leaders should address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to strive to rally the community together. edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers Understanding that many Hanover citizens are, and and not The Mechanicsville Local. have been, tightening belts to get by, Hanover County’s Board of Supervisors should likewise make every effort to Send letters to: wisely tighten their fiscal belt as well. The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, As a first step, the BOS should consider reducing Mechanicsville, VA 23111 their compensation for the upcoming budget, perhaps 5 Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com to 10 percent. The same should be done for the Planning

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Cub Scout Pack 507 held its Pinewood Derby on Saturday, Jan. 28. Winning the event were Kyle Oakley, first place; Jacob McClenny, second; and Foster Haire, third. The boys saw a Lamborghini to kick off the event. Pack 507 meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville.

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Thelaine and Christopher Cole spend time with newborn Xayden at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. The hospital has started a program called “Magic Hour,” which allows parents bonding time with their newborns in the first minutes of their lives. Research shows this time together supports breastfeeding. MRMC recently received the International Lactation Consultant Care Award for its excellence in care for breastfeeding families.

he Hanover Towne Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church on U.S. 301 at the intersection of Rural Point Road in Mechanicsville. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Refreshments are served. RSVP if you plan to attend. For program information, contact Rene Henderson, the membership chairman, at rene3den@comcast.net or 569-9453.

Bon Secours oﬀers Magic Hour for new moms Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com In an effort to enhance bonding between moms and newborns and support breastfeeding, Bon Secours Virginia has introduced Bon Secours Magic Hour. Barring any unusual medical needs immediately following delivery, Bon Secours Virginia nurses dry infants and place them skin-to-skin on the mother’s chest, allowing precious time for bonding and breastfeeding. “We’re very proud of our long reputation as a favorite place to have a baby,” said Mary Anne Graf, vice president, Women’s

& Children’s Services, Bon Secours Virginia Health System. “Bon Secours Magic Hour is yet another example of our commitment to building healthy families.” Bon Secours Magic Hour is an ideal time for mothers and babies to be close and has many benefits for the baby. ❍ Babies have an amazing ability to interact with their parents. They can distinguish touch, smells, tastes, sounds and sights right away. ❍ Breastfed babies will nurse better when placed skin-to-skin on the mother immediately following birth. ❍ A mother’s body can maintain her

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Identical twins, age 3, of Mechanicsville, passed away Jan. 28, 2012. They attended Cherub Preschool and loved Thomas the Train, cupcakes with lots of icing, and playing with their big brother. Madison and Caroline are survived by their mother, Kristina L. Hooper; a brother, Ray Hooper; grandmother, Julia N. Linden; grandfather, Andrew R. Linden; greatgrandmothers, Louise M. Noble and Ruth W. Linden; and many other loving family members. The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at Immanuel Episcopal Church in Old Church. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. The family suggests that

memorial contributions be made to the Cherub Preschool in lieu of flowers.

Jamie Clements LaMarr, of Mechanicsville, peacefully retreated to life everlasting on Jan. 28, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Richard Brett LaMarr; her son, Cameron Brett LaMarr; her parents, Shirby W. Clements and Mr. James R. Clements Jr.; a brother, Michael Clements; sister, Lesleigh Combs; sister-in-law, Tracy L. Dixon; nieces, Keeleigh and Shirby Ryan Combs and Sterling Paige Dixon; a nephew, Miles Clements; half sisters, Wanda Cook, Marcia McDaniel and Patricia Clements; half brother, James Michael Clements; best friends, Janet and Sam McCord; and her beloved dog, Moby. The family received friends Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where

services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Graveside services were held at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made at any Essex Bank to the account in the name of Cameron Brett LaMarr, to be used for educational expenses.

Hardy A. Nance, Another of the “Greatest Generation” left us on Jan. 30, 2012. Hardy A. Nance was born in Richmond on April 27, 1919, a son of Richard Earl “Dick” Nance Sr. and Alice Beatrice Dowdy Nance. He was a lifelong Richmonder who lived the last 10 years at the Covenant Woods community in Hanover County. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Verner Sirles Nance; and two children, a daughter, Page Nance Brock (Mrs. Jim Brock) of Long Beach, California; and a son, Charles H. Nance and his wife, Liz Nance, of Richmond; and by three

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with the positive symbolism of leadership identifying with the challenges in the community thrown in as a ‘bonus’. In reflection, last year’s BOS decision to provide a pay increase for county employees appears to have been more about election year politics than good stewardship as there was no sign the economy was going to support that pay increase without layoffs coming later. Hanover County has first class employees and overall they may have merited an increase. Yet the same could be said for

Like Bon Secours Magic Hour, Quiet Time allows the family to focus on each other and begin breastfeeding. “New moms and dads have been telling us they need more down time in the hospital,” said Mary Anne Graf, vice president, Women’s & Children’s Services, Bon Secours Virginia Health System. “Programs like Bon Secours Magic Hour and Quiet Time allow families to be together during these precious moments to bond and begin to breastfeed.”

a lot of currently unemployed private citizens that merited keeping their jobs. In the end, that county worker pay increase simply sharpened this year’s budget axe. Only three current BOS members have responsibility for that sharpening, but all seven members now have to wield that axe. In the same vein as the board/commission reductions mentioned above, perhaps another “leadership” sacrifice is in order. For the upcoming budget, consideration should be given toward a 3 percent reduction in income for county employees

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Our community needs prayer. How can we get underneath the root and burden acutely felt at this pivotal time? How can we deal with this effectively without finger-pointing that merely points to a symptom rather than the underlying cause? A group is gathering for a prayer vigil to lift up concerned hearts Saturday, February 11 at 1 p.m. at Pole Green Park. Please join us.

The next evening, Sunday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Hanover Friends will be showing the movie “Courageous”. This movie speaks to the breakdown of the family of America and especially the absence of fathers (who are sometimes there in body, but not in mind and spirit). We so desperately need men to rise up and be the spiritual leaders of their homes! For the following four Saturdays a Courageous Bible Study will be hosted at Hanover Friends at 9 a.m. The dates will be Feb. 18 and 25, March 3 and 10. God can change America, but first He must change our hearts. In the midst of these weeks, I was deeply moved by Esau’s cry of “Bless me too, Father” (Genesis 27:38). This adult man wept out loud. He longed for a blessing from his father. So do our children. Unfortunately, fathers in America have not been there to give it. Before God, this is a direction to become part of a solution unfolding across the land.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

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ERICA BROOK LANGENBAHN and BRIAN JOSEPH CHILDRESS to marry September 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert (Bert) Childress, Jr. of Mechanicsville announce the engagement of their son, Brian Joseph Childress, to Erica Brook Langenbahn, of Edgewater, Colo.; daughter of Ms. Melissa Feeney and Mr. Brian Feeney of Columbia, S.C. Brian earned his Bachelors degree in Recreation Administration from Radford University and a Graduate diploma in Geographic Information Systems from North Carolina State University. Brian is employed with Provider Resources, Inc. Erica earned her Bachelors degree in Environmental Science from Cedar Crest College and is employed with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. A September 2012 wedding is planned in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Photo courtesy of Madison Fairburn

SHANNON MARIE CHILDRESS and A. KYLE WAKEFIELD to marry June 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Childress announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Marie Childress to. A. Kyle Wakefield, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott Wakefield all of Mechanicsville. Miss Childress graduated from James Madison University and received a Masters of Arts in Education. She also received a Gifted Endorsement from the University of Richmond. She is employed as a teacher with Henrico County Public Schools. Mr. Wakefield graduated from Virginia Tech and received a Bachelors of Science in Sociology. He also received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is employed as an auditor with the Federal Government. A June 2012 wedding is planned in Richmond.

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Family announces Amelia Keeley Matthew and Rebecca Keeley proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Jean Keeley, who was welcomed with love on Sept. 15, 2011. She was born at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital at 6:54 p.m. and weighed 8 lbs, 9 oz and was 21 in. long. Proud grandparents are Kevin and Virginia Julian of Mechanicsville and Lon and Nancy Keeley of Syracuse, N.Y. Proud great-grandpar-

AMELIA JEAN KEELEY born Sept. 15, 2011

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KATE BOONE and PHILLIP HERNANDEZ to marry Feb. 25, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boone of Mechanicsville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kate, to Phillip Hernandez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hernandez, also of Mechanicsville. Both Kate and Phillip are 2005 graduates of Atlee High School. Kate graduated in 2010 from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Teaching. Phillip received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2009. Both reside and are employed in Richmond. A February 25, 2012 wedding is planned in Mechanicsville.

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those they lead. Small steps toward making ends meet for the county, perhaps, but any reasonable action to curtail unnecessary layoffs can help prevent a reduction in quality levels of service to the community. Layoffs create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;winner and loserâ&#x20AC;? effect with some staff being safe, while others face significant personal financial distress. In such an environment, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;losersâ&#x20AC;? lose their ability to support their families and become unable to contribute to the vitality of the local economy. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;winnersâ&#x20AC;? ultimately lose as well when morale drops, workloads increase, and services are negatively impacted. Again, such actions as presented above represent small steps toward maintaining county services at acceptable ranges during this continuing economic downturn. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure all citizens agree that every reasonable avenue to maintain what has come

to be known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanover Standardâ&#x20AC;? should be thoroughly explored. Long-range goal: that some of those serving this country in Washington will catch this vision of leadership and sacrifice and strive to serve as true statesmen instead of celebrities. One can only hope. Steve Trivett Ashland

HABCC board supports findings The Board of Directors, on behalf of the membership of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce, hereby resolves, and urges the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to carefully review and consider for appropriate practical action the recommendations of the Hanover High School Internet Committee (HSIC) to facilitate county-wide introduction of practical high speed Internet

service. We acknowledge that citizens and business owners are concerned that the absence of high speed Internet service is diminishing the value of their homes and businesses, and that Hanover County may lose current residents and businesses, and future investment, in favor of competing localities that have high speed Internet service we now lack. The pace of technology is rapidly changing. What was nice to have five years ago is a necessity today. Hanover is considered a great place to live and work, but, if it is to remain so, it must have the leadership and foresight to anticipate and practically prepare for the future. While it is impossible to perfectly predict the future, it is certain that technology and its applications will progress in certain reliably predictable ways: 3 To help control expenses, businesses will rely more heavily on telecommuting. 3 To help minimize downtown and maximize produc-

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Brunswick Stew sale to benefit cancer fund A Brunswick Stew Sale will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Old Black Creek Fire Department in Mechanicsville. Proceeds will be donated to the Ada Elizabeth T. Johnson Cancer Fund. A native of New Kent County and the daughter of Wilford and Betty Throckmorton of Quinton, Beth was diagnosed with pancreatic

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Country is in need of change In response to Robert Mackayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent letter: Amen!

We need to ask ourselves if what we have is not working, why would we support someone who will just continue on the same path under the disguise of a different party? Our country is in need of change now more than ever. Only one presidential candidate has a clear plan for that change, yet is constantly ignored by the media. Most people end up taking on the same opinion of the media and they dismiss him as though he is not a serious candidate. If you look at the facts, Ron Paul is constantly in the top tier of current polls, caucuses and primaries. In his entire career he has always voted in support of the Constitution. In a recent local meet-up for Ron Paul supporters, we had more than 100 attend from all backgrounds. Yet many local and state politicians are giving their support to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big governmentâ&#x20AC;? candidate. We need to speak up and let everyone know that we are

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Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word is still strong Once again we were subjected to the angry babble of Steve Sneed. Thankfully, however, we also read a letter from my pastor talking about the Scrooge play and the redemption we can receive through Jesus Christ. Thousands of people saw this play during the Christmas season and hopefully many of them received Jesus Christ as their Savior. I want to remind the readers that angry Steve Sneeds down through the ages have

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Unlike most little girls, Hooper said her daughters Continued from pg. 1 b did not like dolls. “They really in their baskets. Sometimes I’d were not into dolls. They liked take one or two things out, but coloring and painting, puzzles, they usually got some of the playing outside, and playing items they picked out.” with my son’s Matchbox cars, A favorite stop for the girls but they never liked dolls.” involved ice cream. “They She said her twins were both liked vanilla. I like peanut similar in a lot of ways. “They butter-flavored ice cream, and could both be a little bossy. they enjoyed our trips to get Type-A [personality], I guess. ice cream or getting it from the They both had so much personality. Sometimes when they ice cream truck when it came would sing a song, they would around.” sing it in their own particular Caroline and Madison attended the Cherub preschool. way.” Hooper said she and King “They would come home exhausted every day after being were going through a divorce there for three hours,” Hooper and the girls reacted to the change in their young lives. added. “They enjoyed it so “They were going through much.” a hard time with our divorce,” She said the twins enjoyed having books read to them and she said. “It seems like they listening to nursery rhymes on were just getting used to what was going on.” a computer. They would sing Hooper said she wanted to along and play them over and thank the community for their over. “I would read to them every outpouring of support. “It’s just been unbelievable — more night before they went to bed. than I could have ever imagI slept with them. The three ined.” of us slept in the same bed,” Hooper continued, “and it was These days, Hooper said, such a peaceful, loving time. she is faced with getting back That is something I’m really to reality. going to miss.” “I’m not sure it has really hit

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The Virginia Recreation & Park Society has announced the 2012 Virginia Senior Games that will be held May 9-12 at select venues across the Central Virginia area. More than 1,000 athletes age 50 and better are expected to compete in various games. Participants will be competing in volleyball, horseshoes, track and field, archery, basketball, cycling, bowling, swimming, canasta and many other sports. Games are divided into separate divisions for men, women and co-ed. Age categories will be in five-year increments, unless otherwise specified. Those athletes wanting to participate in the 2013 Summer National Senior Games on July 21Aug. 5 in Cleveland, Ohio, must first qualify at the state games. Qualifying standards depends on the sport of which the individual and/or team par-

ticipates. Jim Stutts, CEO of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, the organization which organizes the event, said, “The enthusiasm shown by the athletes is inspiring. They often say ‘Once you try it, you’re hooked, it’s contagious!’” The Virginia Senior Games is sponsored by Bon Secours Virginia, Virginia Moose Association Inc., Randolph-Macon College, Richmond Volleyball Club, Brown Distributing, Historic Richmond Region, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Sports Backers, YMCA, and Radio Disney AM 1290. For more information, or to register, call the Virginia Recreation and Park Society at 730-9447 or visit www.virginiaseniorgames.org or e-mail vsg@ vrps.com. The deadline to register is Saturday, March 31.

Volunteers needed for Senior Games Virginia Recreation & Park Society is seeking volunteers for the 2012 Virginia Senior Games,which will be held Wednesday through Saturday, May 9-12, at venues in the Central Virginia area. Seniors across the state will meet to compete in various games and qualify for the 2013 Summer National Senior Games on July 21 through Aug. 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. Volunteers are needed in the following areas of competition: canasta, horseshoes, archery, racquetball, badminton, bowling, cycling/road race, softball hit ‘n’ throw, golf, pickleball, shuffleboard, table tennis, swimming, Celebration of Athletes & Wellness Fair, and track & field.

Real estate tax relief oﬀered to elderly or permanently disabled Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less. The application period for the upcoming year began on Jan. 15. You must apply by March 1 for the relief to be applied to the tax bills sent out later this spring and due (first half) on June 5. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted.

If an applicant qualifies for 100 percent tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel. About 1,670 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings for those households is about $1,070; about 40 percent of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program. Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by $1.7 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability. This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit see RELIEF, pg. 26 `

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GOP women meeting Feb. 21 The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Calabash Seafood Restaurant in Mechanicsville. Faye Williamson, VFRW president, will address the organization. For more information, visit www.hrwomen.com.

Woman’s club to meet Member Julie Beasley will address the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church on Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. She will share highlights and information from her visit to Pavas, Costa Rica.

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Volunteerism nominations deadline set March 1 is the deadline to submit nominations for Hanover’s 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One, Spirit of Youth, Spirit of Dedication, Spirit of Team, Spirit of Family, Spirit of Inspiration (which honors an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization) and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community). Self-nominations are accepted. Nomination forms, online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 3654300.

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your arms extended out from the board. You didn’t want your arms or feet to drag in the sand because that could flip you over. It was fun, but it took me three days to get all of the sand out of my hair.” The group visited a crocodile farm, where ,in addition to seeing the crocs, Mackenzie had her photo taken with a koala bear, petted a kangaroo, and watched wallabies and dingoes. The 16-year-old also went snorkeling around the Great Barrier Reef. “We had to take a boat that took about an hour to get to it,” she said. “The reef stands so tall in the water that you don’t really have to scuba dive to see a lot. You can snorkel and see amazing sights. You can’t touch the reef, because, if you do, the place you touched dies and will not regenerate.” Mackenzie said they met some Australian college students that teased them about their accents and language. “They thought it was funny

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was. She told them she thought it was a country, but she wasn’t sure where it was.” Mackenzie and her new friends also spent a day with a group of aborigines, who are people indigenous to the Australia continent. “They taught us how to throw spears and boomerangs and to play the didgeridoo,” which is a wind instrument. The group also spent a night at a farm where they experienced some unusual happenings. “We stayed in these little cabins and there were two people in each room. In the middle of the night, my roommate, who was sleeping on the top bunk, climbed out of bed, walked into the next room and started hitting another girl. She then came back to our room and climbed back in bed. She

now says she doesn’t remember doing it and claims she has never sleepwalked in her life.” As the group was leaving the farm, they were told that type of behavior wasn’t unusual because the farm was haunted. In the summer of 2012, the local People to People trip will be to China. Because she has already been a “Student Ambassador,” she automatically qualifies for future trips. “I’m planning to stay home next summer and not go on that trip,” Mackenzie said. “I want to spend more time with my family and friends. The next year will be the last year I can go as a student, and I haven’t decided about that yet.” Whether she pursues another People to People trip has not been determined, but Mackenzie said she had “heaps of fun” in Australia.

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Motorist Assistance Program that, not only helps motorists, “they help us on our property watches for our citizens that may be out of town.” Hines said his office has “increased our volunteers dramatically over the past two years to include 10 chaplains.” Each of the chaplains, he said, has played a part in all of these tragedies. “They played a part in supporting the families, supporting the communities in their own congregations and supporting the men and women of this office that deal with those tragedies.” As Hines said, Hanover County’s strength is that theme of “We stand together.”

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trum, the sheriff said. “We work with not only the commonwealth’s attorney’s office for prosecution but our officers work almost every day with the mental health community, trying to find help for those that are brought to our attention.” To do what they can in the area of domestic violence, the Sheriff ’s Office works with Hanover Safe Place and domestic violence task forces. Tending to the community’s public safety needs is paramount to the operations of the 24/7 department. “We’ve expanded our Neighborhood

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, e-mail to events@ mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Thursday, Feb. 9 The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Central Virginia Chapter (NAMI-CVA) will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond VA. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church on Rt. 301 at the intersection of Rural Point Road in Mechanicsville. All are welcome.ContacttheMembership Chairman, Rene Henderson at rene3den@comcast.net or 5699453 for program information. Refreshments are served. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Friday, Feb. 10 Boy Scout Troop 531 from Old Church in Mechanicsville will be holding a Car Corral on Feb. 10-12 at the Annual Rods and Custom Car Show at the Showplace in Mechanicsville. The public is invited to bring their classic car, truck, boat or motorcycle they have for sale and put it in our Car Corral. The cost is $15/day or $40 for the weekend. There will be big crowds to sell or buy your dream car so you can put it in the show next year! Set-up is starting at 3 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds are going to Boy Scout Troop 531 in Mechanicsville to help fund summer camp and their summer fun trip for a weekend on the Carrier USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina.

Saturday, Feb. 11 Barry Brown, author, will be signing copies of “A Journey To Balance” at 2 p.m. at the Glen Allen location of Barnes and Noble at 9850 Brook Rd. Event is free to the public. Bethel UMC Youth’s 2nd Annual Chili Sale from 3-5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. $8 quart. To

pre-order call Sarah Eacho youth pres at994-5498 or the Church at 994-5344. Proceeds to benefit youth missions. Bethel UMC is located at 17380 Dawn Blvd., Hanover, Va. 23069.

Get Organized! at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Inspire yourself to get organized with professional organizer, Denise Payne. She’ll provide tips and tricks on getting started in Sunday, Feb. 12 the process of personal organizaThe Beaverdam Volunteer tion. For more information call Fire Company will have a ben746-9615 or visit the library at efit luncheon – for The Drew 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Goodman Fund from 12-2 p.m. At their Firehouse, located A Brunswick Stew Sale will be at 16159 Trainham Road in held at the Old Black Creek Fire Beaverdam (23015). The event is Department in Mechanicsville. to benefit a neighboring family The proceeds from the sale will whose young son (a fifth grader) be donated to the Ada Elizabeth T. is battling a serious illness. This is Johnsoncancerfund.BethJohnson, a family/all age event. Children 2 a native of New Kent County and and under eat free. Three to twelve the daughter of Wilford and Betty years old at $4, all over twelve Throckmorton of Quinton, was pay $8. Barbeque or Hot Dogs, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer sides, dessert and beverage are on in December 2011. The stew will the menu. A community blood be made by Beth’s brother, Linny drive, silent auction and bake sale Throckmorton. You can pre-order will take place also. Please come a quart for $7 by called 932-4507 support this heartfelt effort to and leave a message with your aid our friends, the Goodman name, number of quarts, and a Family, in Beaverdam. For tickets phone number where you may or for additional information call Brandy at 449–1305 or Scott at 241-5252.

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Hanover Friends Church would like to welcome the community to a free showing of the movie Courageous at 6 p.m. Child care will be provided. The event is located at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The movie will be held in the sanctuary. Please call 7309512 for more information.

Monday, Feb. 13 The American Red Cross, Web of Hope, welcomes all who would like to learn to knit or crochet to our monthly meeting held at Black Creek Baptist Church from 10-12 p.m. The church is located at

6289 McClellan Rd. All are welcome to participate in our mission to help those in need around the world. Or you may help by donating new yarn. For more information please call Linda Southward at 7793453. My Very Special Valentine at the Hanover Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Listen to special Valentine stories with Garth, our reading therapy dog, make homemade valentines, and enjoy refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 Dealing with Winter Blues will be the topic for the Hanover Better Breathers Club. The event will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Medical Office Building 1, Community Education Room (Room #111), 8260 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

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Thursday, Feb. 16 An Enlightening History of Hollywood Cemetery at the Atlee Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. From the Pyramid to the last resting places of two American Presidents (and the home of the legend of the “Richmond Vampire”), find out more about the historical highlights of Richmond’s well-known cemetery. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Hunger Games Trivia Contest at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 6 p.m. Ages 11-18. Test your knowledge of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games and win a prize. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

The Mechanicsville AARP Chapter 5407 is meeting from 10-12 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church located at 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. The public is invited to attend. For more information please call Mrs. Katie Briggs at 7790501.

The 2012 Relay For Life will hold a team captain meeting at 7 p.m. at the Ashland Fire Station, 501 Archie Cannon Rd. Anyone interested in forming a team for the May, 2012 event is welcome to attend. Additional information is available by emailing Arlene Hayes at arehaze@aol. com, by calling ACS at 527-3700, or by visiting www.RelayForLife. org/hanover.

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