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Gaskin: how to approach development Hanover County oﬃcial looks to commercial future section by section By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com (Editor’s note: A three-part series on Hanover County development — results and plans — debuts today with an interview with Edwin A. Gaskin, Hanover County’s economic development director.) When Hanover County’s director of Economic Development talks about the direction he envisions, different geographic

areas come to mind. “There are certain areas of Hanover County that lend itself to commercial development and areas that don’t,” Edwin A. Gaskin said. “The I-95 corridor and area around Mechanicsville are prime areas for commercial development. They have road and infrastructure needed to support industry and business. They are already developed to a degree and the big problem now is making sure that future development is with the

Sager named to interim Community Services post Ivy T. Sager, Hanover dual role,” Cecil R. “Rhu” County’s director of Harris Jr., county administraCommunity Resources, will tor, said. “Her relationships be doing two jobs for months with the strong senior management team to come. She already in place at has been named the Community acting execuServices Board tive director of should make this Hanover County a very easy transiCommunity tion.” Services, meanSager is replacing she will be ing Dr. Thomas responsible for M. Slaven, who supervising both is retiring this departments. STANLEY month as execu“Ivy’s great leadership skills and tive director of the Hanover unmatched knowledge of CSB. “I’m excited to take on human services in Hanover County make her the ideal this role,” Sager said. “I see it person to fill this important see SAGER, pg. 4

types of industries and business we want.” Gaskin said there are other sections of the county where the goal is to maintain the rural lifestyle. “One of the big selling points for Hanover County is the quality of life offered,” he continued. “We have excellent schools for the children of families moving here and medical facilities all around the area that serve see GASKIN, pg. 4

L-DHS DECA spotlights ‘motel families’ By Jim Ridolphi news@mechlocal.com It’s hard to turn on the national news without hearing about the growing homeless problem in America, but it’s a subject that seems foreign to Hanover County. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Three Lee-Davis High School DECA students are spearheading an effort to raise awareness for a uniquely affected group of families who rely on local motels to provide housing. Currently, there are 42 families who live week-to-week, or day-to-day in some cases, in motel/hotel complexes in the Ashland area. Each year, the DECA chapter at Lee-Davis chooses a public service project, often spotlighting local charity efforts. This

year, the group partnered with Ashland Supportive Housing to raise awareness and funds to assist motel families. Last week, DECA sponsored a showing of “Motel Families,” a film that addresses the homeless problem in local motels. Lucinda Jones, executive director of Ashland Supportive Housing of Virginia (ASH), followed the featured families for four months and spoke with local agencies such as the Salvation Army and Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) to gain perspective on the growing problem. Ashland Supportive Housing is a nonprofit group that seeks to transition motel families into more stable housing. In most cases, obtaining an apartment or renting a house costs less

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Ashley Berry, Logan Bryan and Lindsey Neal, all senior DECA members at Lee-Davis High School, spearheaded efforts to support Ashland Supportive Housing.

than the $220 plus weekly rental fee at the motels. The film points out the obstacles that prevent these families from obtaining permanent housing. Most apartment

rentals require large deposits and stringent credit checks, and these families have neither. Many of the families involve children, who exist almost see DECA, pg. 28

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provide patients with information about blood clot medicines, cholesterol reducing drugs and smoking cessation programs. “The American Stroke Association commends Memorial Regional for its success in implementing standards of care and protocols,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., chair of the Get With The Guidelines National Steering Committee and director of the TeleStroke and Acute Stroke Services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “The full implementation of acute care and secondary prevention recommendations and guidelines is a critical step in saving the lives and improving outcomes of stroke patients.” According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

Wound Care Center now open The new Bon Secours Wound Care Center at Memorial Regional Medical Center offers highly specialized treatment for chronic wounds and non-responsive conditions, including ulcers, infections, skin grafts and wounds that have not healed within 30 days. The center, which opened on Oct. 25, is already serving patients from Richmond, Fredericksburg, the Northern Neck and Williamsburg. The most common wounds treated at the center are acute bone infections and foot problems related to diabetes, as well as irradiated tissue — usually from the treat-

ment of cancer. Innovative treatments at the Bon Secours Wound Care Center include negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. “As our population ages and we see an increase in diabetes and vascular disease, we can also expect an increase in chronic wounds,” said Jeff Brown, M.D., medical director of the Bon Secours Wound Care Center. “When a patient is already dealing with a disease, such as cancer or diabetes, it can be really hard on him to then

have to seek treatment for a chronic wound. Our comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment brings innovative technologies together to help patients find healing,” he added. Chronic wounds affect 6.5 million Americans a year, yet a study of 50 American medical schools found that students receive less than six hours of education in the science and care of wounds. The Bon Secours Wound Care Center’s multidisciplinary team of physicians, including specialists in vascular, plastic see WOUND, pg. 4

7 NEIGHBORS County fire departments wrapping up their runs with Santa this week.

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QuickBooks class to be presented Dec. 21 On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Hanover County Department of Economic Development is offering a class on how to properly utilize QuickBooks to allocate expenses and revenue as they flow through your business incorporating sound accounting practices. This class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Economic Development offices located in the Rutland development. The address is 8200 Center Path Lane, Suite E, in Mechanicsville. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $40 – you will need to bring your laptop, QuickBooks program and basic QuickBooks knowledge.

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as a chance to take a closer look at our human service delivery system and consider opportunities for improvement that cross more than one department.” “The Community Services Board has a great staff in place and I appreciate having worked

The class will be taught by Kelly Garrett, a QuickBooks Pro Advisor of Kelly Garrett Consulting. To register, call 783-9314. This and other “Business Launchpad Academy” classes offered by Hanover’s Department of Economic Development are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration/ VSBDC Network, and in partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber and Greater Richmond Partnership. The next “Business Launchpad Academy” class will be LinkedIn training on Jan. 4, 2012. For more information, call the Department of Economic Development at 365-6464.

with many of them during the 16 years I have been with the county,” she added. “I look forward to learning from them and supporting their efforts in serving our community.” Sager has been director of the Hanover Department of Community Resources since 1999. In addition to being a val-

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the county. There is a lot of recreation, cultural and entertainment opportunities available. It’s the type of lifestyle a company looks for when they are relocating or expanding. “There are areas like Montpelier where we want to retain a rural lifestyle,” he added. “It’s an area where people settle to raise families and enjoy their lives.” Gaskin said the county’s best ambassadors are its residents. “It’s amazing,” he said. “If you want to sell someone on Hanover County, just put him in a situation where he’s talking to someone who already lives in the county. They absolutely love it here and will soon have the person they are talking to think-

responsive conditions. The center also offers Continued from pg. 2 hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and reconstructive surgery, which works by surrounding have specialized training in the the patient with 100 percent care of wounds and other non- oxygen at higher than normal

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atmospheric pressure. During the treatment, the patient can talk with family or watch television while resting comfortably on a bed encased within a large see-through plas-

ued senior management leader in the county, Harris said she recently completed a threeyear term as president of the Volunteer Centers of Virginia. She also serves as Hanover County’s representative on the Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond Leadership Council and is a member of Virginia Association of Local

ing that Hanover County is the best place on earth.” Gaskin referred to several “hot spots” for development in the county. “The Winding Brook project at the I-95 and Lewistown Road interchange looks like it’s ready to move forward. Bass Pro Shops has been there for three years, and one of two hotels proposed has opened. A building is also under construction where they will have several restaurants and other retail shops. It is supposed to be finished in February, and the developer [Holladay Properties] now projects they will break ground on the proposed outlet mall sometime in 2012. “Bass Pro Shops has had great success since opening,” Gaskin added. “When the developer can go to prospective tenants and show them numbers like Bass Pro has real-

tic shell. This advanced therapy increases the amount of oxygen at the tissue level and in the wound base to augment healing.

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ized, it shouldn’t take long to lease enough spaces to start construction.” He also talked about the development of Mechanicsville. “Mechanicsville is another great success story for the county,” he said. “We’re working every day to find tenants for the vacant retail spaces along Mechanicsville Pike. There’s a lot of development in that area, and we want to find businesses that are a good fit.” Gaskin moved into the top economic development post on Sept. 1. He is a resident of Montpelier, with more than 15 years of economic development experience in state and local government, as well as the private sector. Before assuming the county office, he had been self-employed as president of Echelon Resources Inc. since 2004.

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Sue Cox said she hadn’t been shopping. lack Friday has come and gone. “We’re looking cyber shopping week has come more this year at and gone. Nationally, during the budgeting our time first weekend of Christmas shopfor special social ping, families were spending almost $400 and family times, each. good food and speIn Hanover cial events,” she said. County, conserCOX “Right now, I’m not vative might be planning to spend the best word to as much as last year and will probably only describe how some buy gifts for our grandchildren.” residents are planGlenn Millican has already done some ning to spend their shopping. gift dollars this “I’ve done year and many of some shopping them haven’t started and expect I’ll end shopping yet. WALLMEYER up spending more “I haven’t done than last year,” he a lot of shopping yet and will probably said. “We were spend less than last year,” John Wallmeyer with family over recently said. “I’m a savvy shopper. I like Thanksgiving and the after Christmas sales when stores want didn’t do anything to get stuff off of their shelves because they on Black Friday. I’ve MILLICAN don’t want to store it. That’s when you done a little shopreally find the best bargains.” ping online.”

He said he had shopped at small businesses and some of the sales. Robert Barnette also has yet to venture out and go shopping. “I haven’t done any shopping yet,” he said. “I plan to hold the line and

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will probably spend less this year than last year.” Pat Peterson said she has changed her shopping habits. “I use to get up in the early morning to go shopping on Black Friday, PETERSON but not anymore,” she said. “I really haven’t done any shopping yet and will probably spend less this year than last.” Peterson said she would certainly be shopping for her grandchildren.

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Delegate sees potential for our role in tourism With Jennifer Y. Scott, executive director of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce, and Edwin A. Gaskin, director of Hanover County Economic Development, spearheading efforts, as well as the commitment of several community leaders, tourism is getting a big boost here. Among those stepping up to the challenge is Del. Chris Peace, R-97. He shared a recent correspondence he had with Scott and Gaskin. After participating in a meeting of the Hanover Tourism Supporters, Peace cut right to the heart of the matter by asking: How do we increase tourism in Hanover County? “The bottom line is that tourism has a demonstrable return on investment,” the delegate wrote. “As Gov. McDonnell has repeated so frequently, the increase in revenue from tourism is very encouraging.” He quoted the governor, who said, “Tourism is an instant revenue generator and job creator for Virginia, which is why I continue to advocate for more resources for tourism marketing. Smart investments in tourism provide economic benefits to communities across the Commonwealth and good jobs for our citizens.” According to Peace, the state “has witnessed a 6.7 percent growth in domestic visitor spending and that is significant compared to the growth in GDP (gross domestic product) in the same period. With the proper strategic plan outlining goals and objectives, coupled with a developed strategic and tactical support, Hanover can likewise increase its revenues related to tourism.”

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☞ OK, gotta say it again: the 2011 Mechanicsville Christmas Parade was a great success! The weather was — as Goldilocks would have said — “just right.” As always, the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and Mechanicsville Ruritan Club stepped up and organized a wonderful event. No matter your age, you gotta love a parade — and we sure do in Mechanicsville! Melody Kinser

me in the face: The Politically Correct Society Grinch will never steal Christmas, because too many retailers depend on Christmas as their most profitable time of the year. There was a time when I dreaded the onslaught of They must provide all that delightful sensory overload in Christmas music and décor as it began to appear earlier and order to put people into a generous, spending frame of earlier in the fall. I felt like we should take time to be thankful – especially see LETTERS, pg. 8 at Thanksgiving – before plunging into the secular, commercial stresses of “gimme this and gimme that.” Then the reds and greens began showing up as early as Halloween! The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of My attitude began to change as it became less and less interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your cool to be Christian (while any other faith or lack thereof is address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to celebrated with enthusiastic acceptance), and worried that edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be the ambiance of the Christmas season might actually fade published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Mechanicsville Local. into vague memory. The thought of not hearing Christmas music and seeing Send letters to: the signs of the season everywhere was truly depressing. The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Recently, as I walked through our local stores and made Mechanicsville, VA 23111 a point of soaking in the ambiance of Christmas all around Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com me, I had to chuckle out loud as a delicious irony smacked

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Santa Runs wrapping up this week Santa Runs have been scheduled by fire companies throughout Hanover County. The departments and schedules are:

Henry Fire Company Station 6 All runs begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 — Lindsay Meadows, Colonial Forrest, Fire Lane, Greenway, Shannondale and Georgetown. Saturday, Dec. 17 — Quail Creek, Academy Drive, Sharon Park, Holly Ridge, Kingsway, Stywalt, Hanover Heights, Twin Oaks, Atlee Lakes and Atlee Springs. Wednesday, Dec. 21 — Atlee Manor, Craney Island and Reardon’s Ridge. Dec. 21 — Make-up day For more information, visit the website at www.henryvfd.

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All schedules are subject to change due to emergency calls. Residents are asked to keep cul-de-sacs clear of vehicles, basketball goals and any other obstructions. Santa Runs take place rain or shine. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the route will be Bell Creek, Bell Creek Estates, Chime Court, Heatherwood, Loralea, Meadowgate, Seven Springs, Spring Meadows, Strawhorn and Verdi Lane. Make-up dates are 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, and 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18.

photos with Santa Claus will be held at the station at 10414 Leadbetter Road in Ashland. Hanover Fire The cost is $6 for 10 and Department Station older and $4 for 5 to 10 years #10 old. Children under 5 will be Runs will be held from 6 to admitted free of charge. Black Creek Volunteer Fire 9 p.m. For more information, call Department Wednesday, Dec. 14 — 550-3473. Runs are subject to change Kings Charter. due to weather and/or fire calls. Friday, Dec. 16 — Rain day/ Mechanicsville 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 makeups. — starts at Crown Hill Road Volunteer Fire From 8 to 11 a.m. on Department Saturday, Dec. 17, breakfast and see SANTA, pg. 8

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mind; so the secularization of Christmas will actually be what saves Christmas in the long run. God bless America! Cecilia Thomas Mechanicsville

Questioning BOS agenda The Hanover County Legislative Agenda for 2012 is now available for all to read. After reading it, I submitted the following questions to my Board of Supervisor: *What was meant by not

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Gallery opening spotlights county students’ artwork allery Flux, a new art gallery located at 307 B England St. in Ashland launched its opening with a selection of artwork created by Hanover County’s high school seniors. A “VIP” Grand Opening Reception was held on Nov. 9. Gallery owner Hugh Joyce

the students’ artistic talents. Area experts in the art community served as judges to select the following award winners: Best in Show Prize ($500) Christina Mancuso, Lee-Davis High School Lamps 3-D. Best in Gallery Flux Awards (Gallery Choice Awards — $100 each) Leicia Miles, Lee-Davis High School, “You Were Only Waiting,” Mixed Media Door Panels; and Angie Huckstep, Hanover High School, “Pouting,” Childhood Memories Raku Ceramic Mask. First Place Winner (Chosen from each high school — $100 each) — Atlee High School: Hannah Belvin, “Self Portrait in Paris,” Acrylic Paint and Rhinestones; LeeDavis High School: Mary Elizabeth Hughes, “Domestic Goddesses,” Encaustic Collage; Patrick Henry High School:

The Best in Show Prize went to Lee-Davis High School student, Christina Mancuso, on the right in the photo at left. Leicia Miles, left, also a student at Lee-Davis, was one of the co-winners of the Best in Gallery Flux Awards. In the photo at right, Nancy Cozart, former Fine Arts education curriculum specialist with Hanover County Public Schools, helped to organize the opening event. Cozart, left, greets guests Sheliah BeVille, center, Fine Arts teacher at Lee-Davis High School, and Jay BeVille, right, Hanover County Public Schools performing arts specialist.

Csoke, Painting/Acrylic Self Portrait, and Kelsey Kneeland, “Soda Can Dress,” 3-D

Rebecca Bobbitt, “Ants in Your Pants,” 3-D Ceramics, and Carly Harman, “A House of Cards,”Triptych 3 B/W portraits. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, communications specialist, Hanover County Public Schools.

Gallery Flux owner Hugh Joyce hosted the “invitation only” event, featuring a variety of mixed media that showcased the students’ artistic talents.

Kelsey Kneeland, a student at Atlee High School, received an Honorable Mention award for her “Soda Can Dress.

hosted the “invitation only” event, featuring a variety of mixed media that showcased

Max Runko, “Wiedergeburt” (Rebirth), Mixed Media Collage/Digital Image and Acrylic Paint; Hanover High School: Emma Vicenti, “Resolution,” Graphic Arts; Honorable Mention Award ($25 gift certificates to Main Art); Atlee High School: Scott

Wearable Art; Hanover High School: Kristin DeBarros, “Animals are Friends,” Acrylic Painting, and Jordan Blount, Self Portrait in Wallpaper, Collage; Lee-Davis High School: Amanda Mason, “I Dreamt it Rained Umbrellas,” Charcoal/3-D Mixed Media,

Students from Hanover County’s four high schools had their art on display for the opening of a new art gallery in Ashland.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Evelyn Dean Burton, 80, of Aylett, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Burton; and her brothers, Junior Ray Bennett and Larry Wayne Bennett. She is survived by her son, Ronnie”Doc”Burton and his wife, Susan, of King William; grandson, Thomas Dean Burton of Richmond; granddaughter, Kelly Nicole Burton of New Jersey; sisters, Jean Johnston of Richmond, Marybell Tuttle of King, N.C. and Dorothy Chevette of Goochland; and sister-in-law, Peggy Bennett of King, N.C. The family received friends Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Amelia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Margaret Riddick Dowdy, 85, of Henrico, departed this life Nov. 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earle Dowdy; and her parents, Thomas and Willie Riddick.

She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Addington (Jerry) of Spotsylvania; son, Thomas Earle Dowdy Jr. (Kay) of Atlanta, Ga.; son, Steven Riddick Dowdy of Chesterfield; son, Paul Blanton Dowdy (Ginger) of Williamsburg; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law, Roma Ameen, Kitty Bubb and Margaret A. Dowdy. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and worked at the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia. She cherished spending time with family and friends, and will be well remembered for her sense of humor, gardening, cooking, and arts and crafts. On weekends and summers, Margaret could be found relaxing at the family cottage in Middlesex County on the Rappahannock River. She was a member of Ginter Park United Methodist Church and devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her mother. The family received friends on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 41100, Fredericksburg, Va. 22404.

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Robert N. Dussell, 92, of Henrico, the widower of Bondalene P. Dussell, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Dussell Mayer; and a son-in-law, Robert Mayer. He is survived by his granddaughter, Bonnie Morales (Eddie); and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Dussell served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a military policeman. He retired as a tax attorney with over 60 years of service. The family received friends on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

Rowland W. Hempel, 84, of Mechanicsville, is now with his beloved wife, Hanna, as of Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. He is loved by his son, Kevin, and his wife, Gayle, and their son, Alex, of Lakeside; daughter, Dietra and her husband, Michael (deceased), and their sons, Hunter and William, of Mechanicsville; son, Rowland Jr. and his wife, Gail, and their son, John, of New Zealand; and

his loyal cat, Mollie. He was a veteran of WWII, a landscape architect and an avid Bridge player. Graveside services were held on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the U.S.O. or to the Wounded Warriors.

Joseph Lorenzo Spadaccini Hummel , age 28, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Dec. 6, 2011 in Mechanicsville. Joseph was born on Nov. 15, 1983 in Millington, Tenn., and resided in Tennessee, Nevada, Ohio, New Jersey, California, Texas, Florida and Virginia, with his parents and siblings. Joseph attended Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville, Va. Joseph, a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and grandchild, is survived by a large extended family in the states of Ohio, Tennessee, California, Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Virginia. He is survived by his loving Parents Daniel and Joyce Hummel, his sister, Elizabeth Baker; brother-in- law, Nicolas Baker; his niece, Scarlett Baker; grandmother, Mildred Hensley; aunts, Donna Hatfield, Brenda Ball, Debby Scott, Lynda Rofkar, Sue Hummel, Julie Pritchard; uncles, Johnny Hensley, David Hatfield, Larry Ball,

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Mike Scott and Tom Pritchard; additionally numerous cousins, great- aunts, great-uncles, and his extended family of many loving friends. Joseph’s grandpa, Dale Hummel; grandma, Chloe Hummel; and gramps, Don Hensley, preceded Joseph in death. Joseph leaves with us his unconditional love, music, good food, humor, laughter and many memories that will warm our hearts forever. The family received friends on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a memorial celebration was held Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Hanover County Animal Shelter.

Herman Linwood Moore, affectionately known as “Poo Poo,” departed this life on Dec. 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marian Moore. He leaves to cherish his precious memory his devoted daughter, Shauton Tolson; and her friend, Antoinne Truehart of Richmond, Va.; three loving grandchildren, Donnizha Tolson, Donnini Weaver Jr. and Nasziha Weaver; two stepdaughters, Sheila (Michael) Clark, Rosalind Tolson, their children, Ebony and Michael Clark Jr. and Jamal

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and Khaliah Tolson; a stepson, George Tolson Jr.; three sisters, Patricia Young, Helen (Melvin) Howard of Ruther Glen, Va., and Hallie Woolfolk of Waldorf, Md.; one brother, Carroll (Linda) Moore of Ruther Glen, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Rosa Stevens and Princella Harris; and brother-inlaw, Lorenzo Harris; a devoted friend, Earnest Jones; and devoted cousin, Milton Johnson. Family received friends at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at the Jericho Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, Va. Graveside services were held at Roselawn Memory Gardens.

Orlin L. Oatman, “Pat”, 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Coleman Oatman; his daughters, Aimee West (Tom), Peggy Cross (Felix) and Terry Redd (John); his sister, Bettie Miller, of Stuart, Florida; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bettie Lewis Oatman. Pat was born in Mount Vernon, New York and served in the see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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dren, Ryden M. Poarch, Landen A. Poarch, Jillian L. Sexton. He Continued from pg. 10 b retired from Patrick Chevrolet U.S. Army Air Corps during after 30 years of service, was a WWII as a fighter pilot (P47 50-year member of Babcock Thunderbolt). He worked for Masonic Lodge, was a WWII 38 years in the Richmond office veteran and was a lifetime of Home Beneficial Life Insur- member of Newbridge Baptist ance Company where he won Church. The family received many sales awards. He served friends on Sunday, Dec. 4, his community well as a past 2011 at the Mechanicsville commander of American LeChapel of the Bennett Funeral gion Post 175, a member of the Home. A funeral service was Hanover Ruritan Club, the Vet- held on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 erans of Foreign Wars #9808, at Newbridge Baptist Church. and as the director of the Men’s Graveside services followed in Department at Walnut Grove Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu Baptist Church. Pat was an of flowers, donations may be avid hunter and fisherman made to the Newbridge Baptist but his family will remember Church Building Fund. him best for his faith in God, patriotism, love of family and Douglas Lynn Powell, concern for others. The family age 55, of Richmond, passed received friends Monday, Dec. away suddenly Dec. 9, 2011. He 12, 2011 at Bennett Funeral is predeceased by his beloved Home, Mechanicsville. Funeral mother, Dale Payne Garrison. services were held Tuesday, Doug is survived by his beloved Dec. 13, 2011 at Walnut Grove wife, “Miss Heidi;” his father, Baptist Church, in MechanicJames Garrison; a son, James sville. Graveside services folMichael Powell; a daughter, lowed at Gethsemane Church. Samantha Dean; a brother, HarMemorial contributions may be old “Poochie” Payne and wife, made to Walnut Grove Baptist Mary Jane; two sisters, Gloria Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Wood and husband, Floyd and Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Brenda Dillard and husband,

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William Henry Poarch and three grandsons. Doug also leaves behind his sweet Jr., 86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. He was the son of the late William H. and Ruth Hamlet Poarch; and was preceded in death by three wives, Marjorie B. Poarch, Norma C. Poarch and Frances P. Poarch. He is survived by three sisters, Dot Williams (Stuart), Virginia Reynolds, Irma Ruth Poarch; four sons, Richard E. Combs (Kathy), William H. Poarch III (Linda), Coleman L. Poarch (Victoria), Dan Powell (Victoria); grandchildren, Cliff W. Poarch (April), Jacob M. Poarch (Katherine), Ashley L. Sexton (Josh), Meredith B. Stout (Zach), Brandon L. Poarch, Matthew E. Combs, David Horsley, Jamie Powell (deceased), Rob Powell, Tori Powell; three great-grandchil-

loving friend, Marisabel “Sissy” Munden. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs, Peanut and Bear. Doug worked for Atlantic Constructors for 17 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family received friends Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where services were held Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. Graveside services were held at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the SPCA.

LaVerne Bennett Ransone , was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother and a Nana. She was a woman of integrity and she

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off and decided to marry. A few years later, on a St. Patrick’s Day, they had a daughter, Shannon Ransone Prince. LaVerne became an AVON representative because Shannon wanted to sell AVON. This led to LaVerne becoming a district manager and working for AVON for 17 years. Shannon met and married Mike Prince and they made LaVerne a Nana by bringing Lane and Nathan into the world, two wonderful grandsons, who brought tremendous joy into her life. LaVerne had an adventurous spirit. She tried and liked a variety of things. There was line dancing, scrapbooking and her last obsession, Thunderbirds. The beginning of that obsession was when LaVerne purchased and began caring for a 2005 Anniversary Limited Edition Thunderbird. She joined Virginia Local CTCI, a Thunderbird enthusiast group and she also joined The Thunderbirds Nest and enjoyed many trips and gatherings with them. LaVerne began her last adventure on Dec. 5, 2011, surrounded by family and friends who sent her on her journey with light and love. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, you make a donation in LaVerne’s name to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or by mail at American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis road, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Graveside services were held on Thursday Dec. 8, 2011 at St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal, 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster Va. 22503. stmaryswhitechapel.org.

Mary Todd Smith, 67, loving mother, grandmother and wife, formerly of Ashland and Richmond, passed away

peacefully, Dec. 3, 2011 at Duke Hospital, in the presence of her loving husband David C. Smith and her second son, Hutch Smith. She is survived by her devoted husband, Dave Smith; her four sons and their families; Grayson and Kim and their sons, Noah, Cole and Otto, Hutch and Karen and their children, Alexander, Claudia and Charlotte, Hayes and his wife Bennett, West and Colleen and their sons, Foster and Lucien who all loved her very much. Todd, as she was known to all, was totally devoted to her family. She managed the lives of her four boys and husband in Ashland at 604 S. Center Street, hosting her four sons and many of their friends, feeding them and managing the chaos that often ensued with love and patience. She created hilarious stuffed chickens, mascots for university and pro football teams, which were bought by many. Their design reflected her fun loving sense of humor. She was very creative and was self-employed doing graphic design and layout for the Herald-Progress, the University of Richmond and the Ashland Berry Farm among others. Todd worked on many business projects even as she managed her full household and was held in high esteem by her clients. Todd always took care of others first. Her incredible decorating at Christmastime, featured in Country Living one year, and her holiday spirit will be sorely missed. She made incredible birthday cakes in fanciful shapes for her sons, costumes for Halloween and even painted chocolate bunny tracks on the floor and out of the house for Easter. She made every effort to make any holiday or birthday a very special, magical occasion. She will be forever missed. She joins her mother and father in the great beyond. The family received friends on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel 412 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at Woodland Cemetery, Ashland.

Ann Parker Stone, 84, of Richmond went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Grace Chiles Parker; husband, Luther Stone; and son, Melvin Stone. She is survived by her children, Barbara Rigsby (Steve), Gail Stone and Phillip Stone; grandchildren, Travis Rigsby and Angela Gooch (Mike); and great-grandchild, Madison Gooch. The family received friends on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Amelia Vererans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 8000 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 100 or the Building Fund at Kenwood UMC of Ashland, Va.

Roger W. Walton, 67,

of Boardman, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Health Center-Boardman Campus. Mr. Walton was born May 6, 1944 in New York City, a son of William J. and Lillian Schubert Walton. After his discharge from the U.S. Army, he was employed at American Church as the data processing manager, retiring in April of 2010. He was a member of Boardman United Methodist Church and served as an usher. Surviving him are his wife, Diana ReMine Walton, whom he married April 13, 1968; a daughter, Karen Ronald Lawrence Walton Fowler, of Richmond, St. Martin, “Ron”, 79, of Va.; and a son, Paul S. (Stacy) Mechanicsville went to be with Walton, of Hampstead, N.C.; the Lord, Dec. 7, 2011. He two sisters-in-law, Nancy was preceded in death by his Trego and Judy Hueston; and parents, Ernest and Clarina St. a mother-in-law, Miriam Martin. He is survived by his ReMine, all of Richmond; and loving wife Sylvia; his daughhis stepbrother, Dr. Edward ters, Nancy Masters (Danny), (Kathy) Koch of McLean, Va; Lisa Forsyth (Bob); his son, and his three grandchildren, Vernon C. Welsted Jr., (Lisa); Alexis Walton, Aaron Walton five grandchildren, Jonathan, and Hannah Fowler; also Laura, Kalen, Abigail, Henry extended family members and a brother and two sisters and friends. He was preceded and nieces and nephews. Ron in death by his parents; a is a retired Army veteran stepmother, Ruth K. Walton; having served in Korea and and his father-in-law, James Vietnam. He was a member of ReMine. The family received various organizations such as friends at the Mechanicsville the Masons, VFW, American Chapel of Bennett Funeral Legion and the Moose. He is a Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Past Master of Masonic Lodge on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 and #9 and various offices held in again on Tuesday, Dec. 6, other organizations. Ron was a 2011. Graveside services were devoted member of Kenwood held Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2011 United Methodist Church. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family received friends at the The family requests material Mechanicsville Chapel of the tributes take the form of conBennett Funeral Home, 8014 tributions to St. Jude Children’s Lee Davis Rd. on Thursday, Research Hospital , 262 Danny Dec. 8, 2011. A Masonic service Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. was held after. Services were 38105, or the American Heart held Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Association 840 Southwestern Graveside services followed at Run, Poland, Ohio 44514.

‘Scrooge’ continues at ‘Santa’s Coming to Ashland’ on Saturday Fairmount Christian Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville is bringing “Scrooge — The Musical” to Mechanicsville this Christmas season. The live, family-friendly show is the extravagant Broadway musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. The production features more than 30 cast members, a pit band, an accompanying choir, and more than 15 musical numbers. All shows are free and open to the community. Show schedules are as follows: ❍ 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. ❍ 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 (two shows on

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“Santa’s Coming to Ashland” on Saturday, Dec. 17, thanks to the Hanover Humane Society and Ashland Firehouse Theater. The organizations will host a Santa event for children and pets at the Ashland

Firehouse Theater at Hanover Avenue/ Duncan Street in Ashland across from Town Hall. Children and their pets will be able to visit with Santa Claus and make their Christmas wishes.

Light refreshments will be available as well as photos that cost $6 each or two for $10. For more information, go to www. ashlandfirehousetheater.org and www. hanoverhumanesociety.org.

Blood Drive set Thursday A Blood Drive will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Colonial Farm Credit at 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. This time of year there is a great need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.

Colonial Farm Credit’s goal is to have at least 20 or more donors. A drawing for a gift will be held for each person who donates. For more information, or to select an appointment time, call Debbie Delby at 746-1252. Walk-ins are welcome.

Santa coming to Rainbow Station The Rainbow Station at Hanover Medical Park has arranged for Santa Claus to come to the school for photos on the evening of Monday, Dec. 19. The event, including the taking of the photos, will be free and open to the public. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. at the school located at 8216 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer and sent to families via e-mail the

next day. The Stretch and Grow student performers will take the stage at 7 p.m. to present a dance recital and then pictures with Santa will resume at 7:30 p.m. The event is scheduled to end at 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at the event. For more information, call the school at 730-1010. To learn more, visit www. rainbowstation.org

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Over the 23 years this program has been in Hanover County, more than 175 citizens have volunteered for CASA and more than 475 children have been helped. This year, CASA volunteers gave more than 1,264 hours of service and provided much-needed advocacy for 30 children. The 2011 class consists of Kathie Fowler, Darlene Giles, Anne Gorman, Larrie Henley, Ann Klumpp, Kimberly Langston, Dana Layne, Missy Matthews, Katherine McCaffrey, Leslie Munson, Janice Penny, Stephanie Rue, Kathy Smith and

Jesslyn Watkins. At 14 members, this is one of the largest Hanover CASA classes ever. They were congratulated by Judge Hoehl, who was swearing in her first CASA class; Jim Taylor, assistant county administrator; Ivy Sager, director of Hanover’s Department of Community Resources, which supervises the program; and Melanie Baker, CASA coordinator. “What a wonderful gift you are giving,” said Judge Hoehl. “I see reports showing that volunteers spend 60, 80 and 100 hours on a case and I am thank-

ful for the sacrifices that they have made and for their level of dedication.” To the many family members and friends of the new CASA volunteers who were present in the courtroom for the ceremony, Judge Hoehl urged, “take time to thank them for the work they are doing.” For more information about Hanover’s CASA program, call Melanie Baker, coordinator, at 365-4296 or e-mail her at mdbaker@co.hanover.va.us. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Community Service Fair slated at AHS The Atlee High School Kindness Club, blocks. opportunities. sponsored by Karen Heard and Heather Fifteen local organizations will be repIn addition, students may visit the Leise, is hosting a Community Service resented, and students may talk with these VolunteerMatch.org table to discover other Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 14, during lunch organizations to sign up for volunteer local groups that need support.

Master Gardeners selling calendars Need a gift for that person who can hardly wait to start digging in the dirt next spring? Just in time for the holiday giftgiving season, the Hanover Master Gardeners announce the sale of their 16-month, full color gardening calendars. Packed with information on insects, disease, pest control and prevention, maintenance, planting, and land care tips applicable to four seasons in the yard and garden, the calendar includes stunning photos of horticultural subjects taken by Hanover Master Gardeners. The calendar remains a

permanent reference even after 2012 due to the seasonal information on all aspects of gardening and lawn care. Calendars may be purchased for $12.95 in person at the Hanover County Extension Office or by mailing payment of $14.95 (include $2 postage and handling for each calendar) to the Extension Office, P.O. Box 9, Hanover, VA 23069. Checks must be made payable to “HMGA”. If you have questions, or need more information, contact Pattie Bland at 752-4310 or pbland52@vt.edu.

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The Principal’s List for the first nine weeks at Battlefield Park Elementary has been released by principal Judith L. Bradley.

All A’s Fourth grade – Emily Allison, Caleb Elkins, Madison Gilleland, Ella Harris, Kaleigh Kreynus, Logan Lewis, Graham Magill, Ava Mister, Jezlynn Nguyen, Sam Patterson, Lilly Proost, Nick Rodgers, Connor Sorokowski, Allison Southward,

Arianna Stewart, Katelyn Vieni, JaredWalton, Ethan Wasson, Victoria West and Kaley Wood. Fifth grade – Jasmine Blair, Jacob Bowling, Casey Branson, Casey Carnohan, Harlan Costea, Emma Covington, Lindsey Dance, Nathan Dodson, Madeline Dunn, Alex Earls, Sydney Johnston, K.C. Kolpa, Anna Lowery, MariaMcCready, Olivia Norman, Summer Santelli, Chloe Shermer, Jillian Turner, Angeli Velasco and Brandon Velasco.

BPES Honor Roll listed Judith L. Bradley, principal, has announced the first nine weeks Honor Roll for Battlefield Elementary School.

Goddin, Heather Horton, Isaiah Joyner, Logan McNamee, Jacob Moore, Hannah Mullen, Cate Pendlebury and Miranda Yacovone. All A’s, B’s Fifth grade – Joshua Bradley, and one C Fourth grade – Christina Isabelle Cook, Tori Crabbe, Carl Beatty, Emmanual Boothe, Haire, Savannah Jefferson and Matthew Dance, Michael Blake Lyon.

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Woman held for falsely claiming to have cancer In April, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office received an anonymous complaint that Martha A. Nicholas, 42, of the 94600 block of Stone Spring Drive in Mechanicsville, was falsely claiming to have cancer and as a result received financial support to address medical expenses and other financial hardships related to her illness. After unsuccessful attempts to speak with Nicholas regarding the complaint, Capt. Michael J. Trice said Sheriff ’s Office investigators began to evaluate the public announcements regarding her illness and seek the appropriate medical records to determine the validity of the complaint. “Our investigation revealed no evidence of any cancer treatment at any medical facility

MARTHA A. NICHOLAS that had been publicly identified by Martha Nicholas during her many public appearances and testimonials,” Trice said. “Investigators also found evidence of individuals that had given money to Martha Nicholas due to her proclaimed

medical condition.” The findings of the investigation were reviewed by Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley and a determination was made to charge Nicholas with two counts of misdemeanor obtain money by false pretenses. Those charges were obtained and she was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Nicholas is scheduled to be arraigned on these charges in Hanover General District Court on Friday, Dec. 16. While sufficient information has been obtained to support these charges, Trice said investigators believe there may be those with information that would be of value to this investigation. They are asked to contact the Sheriff ’s Office at 365-6140.

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Judith L. Bradley, principal, has announced Roeung, Jordan Rozell, Jonathan Ruiz, Savannah the first nine weeks Scholars List for Battlefield Shaver, Zach Stevenson, Paris Talley, Austin Talley, Nikolas Talley, Carter Trice, Jewel Wagner Elementary School. and Adrian Witherow. All A’s and B’s Fifth grade – Connor Alexander, Sarah Fourth grade – Kyle Allgood, Kyle Anderson, Atkinson, Patrick Bagby, Holly Beazley, Brittany Trey Baker, Nolan Baker, Fallyn Belcastro, Bessette, Josh Bock, Sam Boggess, McKenzie Madison Bollinger, Noah Britton, Nick Burton, Bradley, Sarah Buehren, Robbie Burgess, C.C. Brock Carter, Jodilynn Cherenzia, Cady Cordle, Cook, Karli Croxton, Aidan Cruggs, Katie Casey Crawford, Briana Denton, Bradley Davis, Virginia Dolan, Bryce Durbin, Hunter Dillard, Courtney Dillow, Hannah Foss, Shane Glass, Alex Hare, Mya Harrison, Colin Hart, Gladysz, Caleb Grubbs, Isaac Grubbs, Lucas Madison Heath, Codie Heilig, Maddy Hodges, Gunn, Mason Hardin, Gavin Hatch, Annalynn Olivia Hudson, Jesse Hughes, Asia Ingram, Hendrickson, Chloe Hodges, Ryan Hubbard, Gracie Jenkins, Braedon Kinney, Kirsten Lamb, Brooke James, Cole Jenkins, Tristen Jones, Rachel Jessica LaPlaga, Kelsi Lenart, Tanner Mahoney, Keller, Amanda Le, Brock Lewis, Emma Lewis, Caroline Monfalcone, Ashley Nesmith, Brandon Tori Liso, Megan Mann, Jason Martin, Sean Outten, Kelsey Palmore, Cameron Parent, Haydn McAndrew, Jacob McClenny, Khiron Moore, Parker, Tiffany Pohlig, Daniel Pulliam, Makayla Alex Morris, Gerrit Moyar, Nathan Nguyen, Ranson, Aidan Rice, Kyle Rusch, L.J. Shiflet, Sydney Owens, Cole Payne, Jessica Penzer, Trace Bryce Talley, Matthew Tate, Stephen Vest and Pittman, Evan Ridder, Morgan Robins, Maya Landon Watkins.

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across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Anyone can participate in Relay For Life. Friends, families, co-work-

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Fire company hosting breakfast, Santa Chickahominy Fire Company will present Breakfast with Santa/Holiday Celebration from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Station 10 at 10414 Leadbetter Road in Ashland. All ages are invited. The cost is $6 for 10 and up and $4 for 5 to 10 years old. Those under the age of 5 can eat free of charge.

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To be part of Relay, you can start a team or join an existing team. You also can make an online donation. Relay For Life opens as cancer survivors walk or wheelchair the first lap (golf carts also are provided). This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant’s contribution. An atmosphere of camaraderie is created with team members entertaining each other eating, playing games, and, of course, walking for a great cause.

Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee or water will be on the menu. This fundraiser benefits the company’s every day ongoing costs and helps assure public safety. Those attending are welcome to meet the firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who serve the community. For more information, call 365-4910.

Highlighting the evening is the Luminary Ceremony held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. The luminaries line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their contributions. “Relay For Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fundraiser,” said Arlene Hayes, the 2012 event chair. “Many of the participants will be people who have dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement

is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life following cancer treatment.” The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For information about cancer, call 24 hours day, seven days a week 1-800-ACS-2345 or log onto www.cancer.org.

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APD focuses on safe holiday driving The Ashland Police Department is reminding citizens that officers are dedicated to removing drunk drivers from the highways to ensure that all motorists have a safe holiday season. The public also is reminded that additional officers will be patrolling the roads between Thanksgiving holiday weekend and New Year’s holiday weekend. Random license and sobriety check-

points will be conducted during that time as well as into the new year to ensure the safety of all motorists traveling on the roadway. Impaired driving is an issue that affects all segments of society. Whether you’ve had way too many or just one too many, it’s not worth the risk of killing yourself or someone else. Don’t ever get behind the steering wheel of a vehicle when you are impaired.

Following these easy steps, a driver can enjoy a safe and festive holiday without jeopardizing their life and the lives of the others who may be on the road: ● Before drinking, designate a sober driver and give that person your keys. ● If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get see APD, pg. 21

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School district receives ‘green’ honor Hanover County Public Schools has been awarded gold certification by the 2011 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) 3rd Annual Green Schools Challenge announced at the VSBA Annual Convention in Williamsburg. The competition was spon-

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petition designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce the carbon emissions generated by both the local school division and the broader community. The Challenge includes 12 categories and 30 action items.

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Performances of “Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas” continue to be presented at the Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. Described as a heart-warming, original musical for the holidays, Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas will run through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at the historic Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. Performances will be presented Wednesday through Sunday. Detailed dates and times can be found at www. BarksdaleRichmond.org. Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas was inspired by the warm-hearted comedy of Appalachian Christmas folk traditions. The musical is said to be “filled with bluegrass carols played and sung live by the talented cast.” It also brings to merry life the Christmas culture of the Virginia mountains. Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas is brought to the Hanover County stage by Bruce Craig Miller, with musisee CHRISTMAS, pg. 27

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points” out of a possible 200 will earn certification as a “Green School Division.” In addition, school divisions earn Silver (125-149 points), Gold (150-174 points), and Platinum (175-200 points) levels of certification for scores of 125 points or higher. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, communications specialist, Hanover County Public Schools.

The Hanover County Historical Society hosted its annual Christmas meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville. Members and guests heard a presentation on Civil War medicine by Dr. Scott Garrett, who, in addition to being a general surgeon and Civil War collector, serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Lynchburg. A short business meeting followed with former president Lindsay Ryland presiding. The following officers were elected for the 2012-2013 term: president, Arthur H. Taylor III; first vice president/ Programs, Del. Christopher K. Peace; second vicde president/ Membership, Paul Boulden; corresponding secretary, Faye M. Wade; recording secre-

tary, Frederick A. Hodnett Jr.; and treasurer, John Hardy Willson. The Society had a very successful 2011 with two major themes: a “Recruit Just One” membership campaign and programs built around “Uncovering Hanover’s History” and the Civil War Sesquicentennial subtheme “War Comes to Hanover.” The membership drive culminated with this year’s Fall Member/ Guest Social and awards ceremony at Historic Cool Water on Sept. 15 when the second annual Patrick Henry Leadership Awards were presented to retired Del. Frank D. Hargrove Sr. and Dr. Robert Bluford for tireless efforts to preserve Hanover’s rich history and heritage. As part of the “Uncovering Hanover’s History” series,

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attorney for Louisa County and has served as assistant attorney general under Bob McDonnell and special assistant United States attorney. He served as president of the Hanover County Bar Association from 2008-2009. Under his tenure, the organization undertook a substantial effort in preparing pro bono estate planning documents for Virginia firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement, and military personnel under the Wills for Heroes program. “Dale Mullen is the most effective attorney I have ever known. He knows how to get things done and he follows through. He makes the quality of life better for the people in Virginia.” Louisa County Board of Supervisors chairman Willie Gentry said. “I have seen Mr. Mullen interact with senators and congressmen; I have seen him interact with citizens who oppose his ideas; I have seen him interact with foster children who haven’t a dime in the world. He listens to everyone and treats everyone like a friend.” Robert Dube’, county administrator, said. “I have served with Dale in earthquakes, plane crashes, tornadoes and lawsuits, he is a fighter but never loses his sense of humor and compassion. In 2009, I personally

appraiser Arch DiPeppe spoke about the collection of antique items and the establishment of Pop’s Store in Beaverdam. Over the summer, Waite Rawls III, president of the Museum of the Confederacy, discussed the causes for “Virginia’s Secession Movement” as part of the Society’s “War Comes to Hanover” series. In other 2011 news, the Society partnered with the Hanover Tavern Foundation and the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation to support the Hanover County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee (Hanover 150th), which recently was awarded a $3,000 matching grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation for promotion of Hanover County’s role in the Civil War.

served alongside Mr. Mullen as he spent four days working at our local emergency shelter after a massive power outage and record snowfall. He always has a kind word and encouragement for those he serves.” On March 21, Mullen was honored with a resolution by the governing body for providing financial sustainability, expansion of public utilities and development of award-winning government programs without a tax increase or layoff. Before coming to Louisa in 2008, Mullen was honored by special resolution of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General where he led the prosecution of non-typical organized crime cases for the Commonwealth of Virginia. During his tenure as assistant attorney general and special assistant United States attorney, the Commonwealth of Virginia received (for the first time in history) the national award as the topranked enforcement unit in the United States as ranked by Health and Human Services/Office of the Inspector General (HHS/OIG). Virginia civil and criminal recoveries in these cases for 2007, exceeded $535 million. Mullen is active in Mechanicsville Rebels football and trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with his sons at the Yamasaki Training Center in Mechanicsville. He and his wife Victoria make their home in Mechanicsville with their sons, Jacob and Thomas.

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cal arrangements by H. Drew Perkins. The two have served as the director and music director of Barksdale’s Smoke on the Mountain trilogy. Miller and Perkins created this world premiere specifically for Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. This production is being

directed by Anna Senechal Johnson. Tickets are $38, single; $35, seniors; and $19 for ages 18 and under. A special group discount is available for groups of 10 of more. For more information on group rates, call Joy at 7831688, ext. 1142. To purchase tickets, call the Barksdale Theatre Box Office at 282-2620 or go online at www. BarksdaleRichmond.org.

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trapped in a one-room existence, preparing meals in a microwave night after night, and perpetuating a feeling of hopelessness. DECA is collecting and raising funds to assist SHA. They sold refreshments after the movie aired last week, and continue to accept donations to support the effort. Project leaders Lindsey Neal, Ashley Berry and Logan Bryan said the effort opened their eyes to situations they didn’t even realize existed in communities like Hanover. “Around here, you rarely see anyone living in poverty or struggling to find a job. We thought partnering with Ashland Supportive Housing was the perfect way to help people right here in our community,” Bryan said. Neal said they chose ASH because they are a hands-on charity that assists people in finding permanent housing. “They are a group that gets people living in hotels into houses,” she said. “They raise money, find them jobs, teach them how to use money and all sorts of stuff like that,” Neal added. DECA advisor Aimee Walters said

motel families often become the invisible homeless and often slip through Social Services cracks. The DECA project is raising funds and awareness surrounding the problem of motel families. In addition to the movie showing, the group held “penny wars” last month to provide funds for ASH. They’re also spreading the word about motel families. “We’re going to elementary schools and talking to them and we have scheduled a representative from the Virginia Credit Union to go and talk to some of the motel families and help them learn to save and use their money wisely,” Berry said. Jones said the efforts of the group have been extraordinary. “These girls have done so much to help,” she said. And it doesn’t take as much as one might imagine to transform a family’s life. For example, Jones said a $20,000 grant would provide enough funding to transition 10 families. She plans to apply for grants with the county, state and federal agencies to help with the effort. Newly-elected Mechanicsville District

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supervisor Canova Peterson attended the showing of “Motel Families” and said he wanted to make sure there weren’t any obstacles to the group continuing its work. He added that additional funding from the county might be difficult in tough budget times. DECA is still accepting donations for ASH, and funds can be sent to the DECA Chapter, c/o Lee-Davis High School, or contact any member of the local chapter.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

CAROL and CARLE JOHNSON

Carol and Carle Johnson of Mechanicsville celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on November 24, 2011. The couple has five children Pete, Doug, Patti, Denny and Meredith. The also have 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. CHARLES and ERNESTINE RAPP

Charles and Ernestine Rapp celebrated their 64th anniversary on November 1, 2011 with a dinner given by Dietary Assistant Felicia Johnson and staff of Manor Care Stafford Hall, where Charles is staying. The staff even furnished background music “Embraceable you” by Frank Sinatra. What a romantic evening and what great memories were shared.

GLADYS and ERNEST STANLEY

Gladys and Ernest Stanley celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on November 13, 2011 with family and friends. They have three children, eight grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

JACKSON ANDREW TALBERT born August 23, 2011 ESTELLE and MACK CECIL

Mack and Estelle Cecil of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 5, 2011. The couple has three children, Diane, Stacy and Ted. They also have 5 grandchildren, Justin, Kelly, Jesse, Kadie and Joshua and 1 great-grandchild, Gregory.

Bryan and Kim Talbert, along with big sisters Morgan and Peyton, are proud to announce the birth of Jackson Andrew Talbert. Jackson was born Aug. 23, 2011 at 11:04 a.m. weighing 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Tom and Dianna Royer of Mechanicsville, Karen and Michael Berry of Richmond, and Russell and Liz Talbert of Dinwiddie.

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Wednesday, Dec. 14 St. Paul Lutheran Church midweek Advent Worship at 7 p.m. Theme “Wait, Pray and Live by Faith”. Dinner in Fellowship Hall begins at 6 p.m., 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville -- Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor. For more information please call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com. Through Dec. 31, Atlee Chiropractic Center is working with Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions as a dropoff point for non-perishable food and toiletries such as toilet paper (4 roll packs), toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products. For each item donated, a ticket will be entered to win one of the following prizes—Two ½ hour massage gift certificates donated by Jennifer Phillips and Cindi Elder, movie tickets donated by Atlee Chiropractic, gift certificates donated by Brunetti’s Restaurant, Marty’s Restaurant, Don Pedro II, Tropical Smoothie Café, and Dollar General Stores. Prize drawings

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will take place every week beginning Nov. 21. Atlee Chiropractic also wishes to thank the students at New Hanover Christian School for providing the artwork to be used in our poster campaign for this outreach project and We Think in Ink of Ashland for providing our printing needs. Atlee Chiropractic Center is located at 9173 Atlee Road; Mechanicsville in the Atlee Square Shopping Center. Contact 730-7010 if you have any questions.

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Friday, Dec. 16 A Classic Christmas featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “Magnificat” will be played by Chancel Choirs and Handbell Choirs of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville and Reveille United Methodist Church of Richmond. They will be accompanied by Orchestra and directed by Bryan Greer, Director of Music, Shady Grove UMC and Cathleen Armistead, Director of Music, Reveille UMC. There will be two shows, Fri. Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Shady Grove UMC located at 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 2311 and Sun. Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Reveille UMC located at 4200 Cary St. Rd., Richmond, Va. 23221. An open house will precede the show at Reveille UMC at 4:30 p.m. For more information please call 359-6041 or visit www. reveilleumc.org.

The 7th Annual Make It and Take It Holiday Ornament Class at the Atlee Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 to Adult. Enjoy a fun holiday class with friends and family. Refreshments and supplies provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. Pre-registration is required; call or visit the library before Dec. 1 to sign-up. For more information call 559-0654 or Saturday, Dec. 17 visit the library at 9161 Atlee Your Hanover Hounds K-9 Road. Search and Rescue Team will be holding a “Picture Your Pet with Mechanicsville TEA Party Santa” event from 2-5 p.m. This meeting, 7 p.m., 8700 Bell is your chance to have your pet(s) Creek Road, Mechanicsville, Va. photo taken with Santa Claus. The 23116 (north of Pole Green Rd., event will be held at the Richmond last bldg. on right before Verdi East Moose Lodge Family Center, Lane). All are welcome, hope to 7167 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. see you there. The Mechanicsville The Hanover Hounds will be TEA Party meets the 1st and present to talk about search and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7 rescue, and will feature the bloodp.m., at the above address. For hounds in a SAR demonstration. more information about us, visit The photo of your pet(s) is a miniwww.mechanicsvilleteaparty.com, mum of $5 donation going to supMechanicsville VA TEA Party on port this all volunteer association, Facebook or call 241-8614. to help procure needed supplies Club, Order of Eastern StarHanover Chapter No. 130, Order of Eastern Star-Mechanicsville Chapter # 138, Nancy Parrish in honor of my parents-Hazel and Melvin Bagby, Robert and Doreen Peay, Wayne and Tina Pecht, Philip Morris Retirees Association, Barbara Poston, Presbyterian Church-King’s Chapel, Presbyterian Women of

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Thurston, Ronald Tignor Sr., Trio Fasteners Inc., C.W. Underwood Jr., Greer Utley, Peggy Vaughan, Phyllis Vaughan, Margaret and Paul Walker, Frank and Mary Wallmeyer, Linda and Bruce Warner in memory of my mom, Debra Welch, Bob and Janice White, Nancy White, Betty Williams, and Henry and Velma Wingfield.

Stuart and Barbara Satterwhite, Davy Scheffler, John Schneider Jr., Robert Setliff, Shady Grove United Methodist Men, Barbara Sholley, Hubert and Judy Shortt, Zula Slusser, Calvin & Ann Smith, Edward Southward Jr., St. James Baptist Church, Betty Stadnick, Mary Stanley, Georgie Lee Stephens, Gwendolyn Strane, Virginia Talley, Janet

Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www. hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. The First Shiloh Baptist church presents “Behold He Cometh,” a Christmasmusicalproclaimingthe coming of Christ, 5 p.m., featuring the music, dance and drama ministries with special guests: Essence of Praise, James Bryant, Carlton Blount and Evangelist Arlene Johnson-Copeland. The church is located at 8150 Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville. For more information please call 730-1348, Dr. R. Neal Siler, Senior Pastor. Open to the public. Admission is free.

Sunday, Dec. 18 Members of choirs from Lakeside, Overbrook, and Salem Presbyterian Churches will present “Rise Up, A New Light A Comin”, a Christmas Cantata, at Overbrook Presbyterian Church (Dumbarton Road, Lakeside) at 7 p.m. This is a very uplifting evesee CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

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Road. This event is free to the public. Come join us for this fesContinued from pg. 30b tive event. A reception follows the ning of beautiful music with nar- service. rative and pantomine. Come and Please join Rural Point Baptist bring friends. Church at 6 p.m. for their special The All Souls Episcopal Christmas Play - “The Christmas Church choir presents a service of Family”. See how a young boy music and scripture, A Christmas finds that family is not always limCantata. Christmas has always ited to flesh and blood kin. Rural been a time of singing and there Point Baptist Church is located is much to sing about. Join us as at 6548 Studley Rd. For more we celebrate the season with this information please call 730-3226. special music. “There’s a Song in Refreshments will follow in the the Air” is presented at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall. at Cool Spring Elementary School Mechanicsville Presbyterian located at 9964 Honey Meadows Road behind Chickahominy Church’s Praise Band and Middle School on Atlee Station Choir present special services of

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Lessons and Carols at 9 and 11 a.m. Christmas Luncheon with baked ham at 12:15 p.m. Enjoy the Christmas season with us! The church is located at the corner of Atlee and Signal Hill Roads. Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www. hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. The Gift of Christmas Worship Event 8:30 and 11 a.m. at New Highland Baptist Church located at 9200 New Ashcake Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. For

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Adult choirs from Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church and Black Creek Baptist Church will perform a musical presentation of Emmanuel Celebrating Heaven’s Child at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church at 3 p.m. and then at Black Creek Baptist Church at 6 p.m. For more information, call Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church at 2224140, or Black Creek Baptist Church at 781-0330.

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from 11-4 p.m. Photo packages are $9.95 each with a portion of the proceeds donated to Hanover Humane. The package includes one framed photo of your pet and Santa.

more information please call 550- Come, Celebrating His Birth, 9601 or visit www.newhighland- Proclaiming His Majesty” arranged by Dave Williamson baptist.org. and presented by Holy Cross Bethel UMC invites every- Lutheran Church Choir under one to experience the true rea- the direction of Charles Stout. son for the Christmas Season, This musical presentation will “Christmas in Song” starting at be held at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A Lutheran Church 11515 Ashcake love offering for Bethel’s Food Road, Ashland. Light refreshMinistries will be received. Light ments will be served after the perrefreshments will be served. formance. Bethel UMC is located at 17380 Hanover Humane Society Dawn Blvd. Hanover, Va. 23069. For more information please call will partner with Petsmart for 994-5344 or visit www.bethe- its annual “Santa Claws” Pet Portrait Event. Photo sessions lumcva.com. with Santa will be held at the Come and enjoy a Christmas Virginia Center Petsmart as well Musical Celebration “Christ is as the Mechanicsville Petsmart

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Hawk Brown-out drains C-fed comeback Trayvonte Brown and Shrevon Clack shine in rivalry battle By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Hanover junior Trayvonte Brown is the kind of player that can fire up fans on both sides of the court. At Lee-Davis on Friday night, his all-out, pedalto-the-metal, show-no-fear playing style kept the Hawks students on their feet in enthusiasm and the C-feds fans howling in derision as he burned the home team for 21 points in a 65-58 win. Love him or hate him, there’s no question that Brown can play ball.

“He’s an energy guy,” said Hanover head coach Darren Thornton. “He really works hard, especially in practice. In the games his energy is infectious, as the crowd knows, they can feel it when he really gets after it. The guys really feed off that especially on the defensive end.” “I just run a lot and do what I’ve got to do to help my team,” Brown said. “They work hard for me. I work hard for them.” Brown brings so much creative energy to the court that Thornton seldom pulls in the reins. “Sometimes I might have to pull them back, but sometimes it’s good to let him go because his quickness is kind of unbelievable sometimes,” he

said. Hanover jumped on top of Lee-Davis early after Brown, Tyler Shannon and Jordan Wade combined to score all of the Hawk points for an 18-12 lead at the end of the first. Not to be overshadowed by Brown’s show, the game was also a coming out party for Lee-Davis forward Shrevon Clark. The 6-5 senior, who led everyone with 24 points and 16 rebounds, showed his develsee BROWN, pg. 35 ` Charlie Leffler/The Local

Hanover junior guard Trayvonte Brown (3) soars in for a layup past the defense of Lee-Davis forward Abdiel Bolden (24). Brown burned the Confederates for 21 points in the Hawks win.

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Hanover scraps Confederate plans 50-49 Hawks trio scores a dozen each in win By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com

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Hanover’s Rachel Fehl, center, drives between Lee-Davis’ Caroline Naumann and Imani Boothe for a score.

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In last year’s Girls Capital District quarterfinals, Hanover came from behind in the second half to defeat host Lee-Davis and advance to the regional tournament. On Friday night, the Hawks put on an encore performance but in more dramatic fashion. Trailing by seven points with four and half minutes to play, Hanover went on a 9-1 run to edge out the host

Confederates 50-49. “Down seven at 46-39 it looked sort of bleak for a lot of folks out there,” said Hanover head coach Kevin Brooks. “We didn’t make every shot, we didn’t make every free throw. We didn’t make every box out but somehow found a way to win.” Junior Rachel Fehl knew the Hawks could comeback because they’d done it before. “I knew we could do it because this was the same position we were in last year,” she said. “I knew we could pull it through and just stay as a team and not blame

each other for things we were doing wrong and I think we did that really well.” Fehl, Taylor Woolard and Lynnse Caler scored a dozen points each to lead the way for the Hawks. “It’s a total, total team effort,” Brooks said. The Hawks gave up size across the board but showed no shortage when it came to matching up against the Confederates’ scrappiness. “We’re obviously a team that’s not very tall,” Brooks said. “Our tallest player is 5-8, but we talk about gang rebounding

and getting on the glass. I think we’re comfortable playing multiple, different positions. We put a girl that’s 5-4 out there at the four spot a lot of times. Our team is used to being one of the smallest teams. So if somebody’s going to go six foot, six foot then we’re going to have to go 5-8 and 5-4 and that’s just the way we have to play. We’ve gotten used to it and try to do a good job with hit.” Lee-Davis started the game with the intention of utilizing their 6-1 duo of sophomore Caroline Naumann and junior see HAWKS, pg. 37 `

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oped range by stepping out of the post to hit jumpers. With Hanover threatening to break the game open Clark scored 10 straight points for Lee-Davis to pull them back within two, 20-18 with 6:32 left in the first half. “I think this is going to be a good confidence builder for him,” said Lee-Davis head coach Dave Ellington. “He’s been a little banged up and now it looks like he’s healthy. He had a lot of confidence shooting the ball.” Despite the Confederate run, as they did all night, Hanover repeatedly found an answer. With Lee-Davis threatening, the Hawks pushed the lead back to seven on layup by Xavier King, a steal and layup from Brown along with free throws from King and Shannon (17 points). If there was any flaw in Brown’s game on the night it was free throw shooting, something he is normally proficient at. Hanover missed out on an opportunity to widen the margin further when Brown missed

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Lee-Davis forward Shrevon Clark, left, gets up to block a shot from Hanover’s Xavier King (21). Clark led all scores with 24 points while pulling down 16 rebounds in the 65-58 loss.

four of five free throws to close out the half. “I don’t know what went on in my head when I missed those free throws because I know I hit 200 free throws in practice every day,” he said. “I just wasn’t feeling it today on the free throw line.” Lee-Davis edged their way

back into the contest 38-34 at the start of the third on jumpers from Ladarein Autry (11 points) and Clark but once again Hanover answered. A jumper from Brown, a three from Shannon and backto-back baskets from Nick Douglas gave the Hawks their largest lead, 45-34, with less

than four minutes remaining in the quarter. But back came the C-feds. Three free throws from Clark, a put-back by JD Harvey and five straight points from Abdiel Bolden (11 points) trimmed the Hawk lead to one, 45-44 with 40 seconds left in the third. “We knew they was going

to fight regardless of what we were going to throw at them,” Thornton said. “We knew they were going to come back. This is their home gym. This is a rivalry. We knew they were going to fight for it so we just had to keep digging deep and keep digging deep and try to make things happen.” A putback from Hanover’s Donte Haynesworth that just beat the buzzer gave the Hawks a 47-44 lead heading into the fourth. The Hawks edged ahead 5246 but Lee-Davis climbed back within one on a Bolden dunk off a Cedric Holley pass with five minutes remaining. But Justin Peebles answered with a three and Douglas added three more on a plus-one field goal to hold off the charge. Lee-Davis trimmed the margin to five when Josh Brown found Clark inside for a score. But Trayvonte Brown connected on a pair of free throws then added three more for a 63-55 lead when he was fouled by Harvey and Lee-Davis was whistled for a technical. “We got it to one then

mentally we had some lapses,” Ellington said. “We had a turnover. We gave them an easy put back. Then obviously we had a mental error when one of our players got a technical at a really, really bad time. But that’s how you learn.” The Hawks held on despite shooting 3-10 from the free throw line in the final two minutes. “That’s really been one of our strengths in the first two games,” Thornton said. “Our goal is to be a 90 percent shooting free throw team and we’ve been doing that the first couple of games but today was a little bit different. I think just the atmosphere, the intensity and everything. Sometimes you’re a little bit tired than you think.” HANOVER 65, LEE-DAVIS 58 HANOVER (1-2, 1-0 Capital) — Billups 0, Brown 21, Wade 5, Haynesworth 2, Peebles 5, King 7, Shannon 17, Douglas 7, Toliver 0, Mahommod 0, Gary 0. Totals 21 18-33 65. LEE-DAVIS (3-2, 0-1) — Holley 2, Clark 24, Bolden 11, Autry 11, Caudell 0, Harvey 3, Brown 6, Kunca 1, . Totals 22 14-21 58. Hanover 18 15 11 21 — 65 Lee-Davis 12 18 14 14 — 58 3-point goals — H: Wade, Peebles,

Atlee swim teams dominate Colonial Heights Region playoff expansion gaining steam Submitted by George Massey On December 6, the Atlee boys and girls swim teams hosted Colonial Heights at RandolphMacon College. Unlike the first two swim meets of the season, the Raiders were at full strength and ready to show why many consider them to be the favorite in the Central Region race. The Raiders jumped out to a quick lead with both the boys and girls squad capturing first and second in the 200 Medley relay. From there the rout was on as the Raider boys won 130 to 37 while the Raider girls won 121 to 47. The boys won all eight individual events and swept the top three positions in the 200 IM (Wyatt Grubb, Andrew Dunne, Steven Seay), 50 free (Jesse Burnley, Jack Stockhausen, Connor O’Brien),

100 free (Burnley, O’Brien, Graham Roper), and 100 back (Shane Condon, Austin Glass, Alex Whisnant). Other individual winners included Condon (200 free), Glass (100 fly), freshman Jeremy Edwards (500 free), and sophomore Josh Carter (100 breast). The boy’s relays swept the top two places in all three events. The Raider girls won six out of eight individual events and posted 1-3 sweeps in three events: 100 free (Erin Meeker, Morgan Steiner, Madison Grubb; 100 back (Molly Murphy, Sarah Burnley, Kaelin Jernigan); and 100 breast (Maddy Murphy, Oakleigh Hogg, Kristen Meeker). Raider girl’s winners were freshmen Brittany Wilkerson (200 free) and Kaitlyn Mason (50 free), and sophomore Erin

Meeker (100 fly) Coach Karen Seeber knew this meet would be a relatively easy challenge for her team. “Colonial Heights is a new team to high school swimming with this being their second year,” she said. “For us this meet was a chance to gain more racing experience and achieve additional qualifying times for the upcoming Kecoughtan Invitational in early January. This was our last meet before Kecoughtan which is an important midseason test for the team.” Last season the Atlee boys placed second while the girls placed sixth at the annual Kecoughtan Invitational, a swim meet that draws the top public high school teams from the Tidewater and Richmond areas.

Two proposals would increase teams in postseason play By Eric Kolenich Media General News Services Playoff expansion is a hot topic in Central Region football. Since Cosby and Meadowbrook finished 9-1 last month and missed the postseason, coaches have clamored to expand the playoffs beyond the current four teams. But how far should it go? Two proposals have been released in recent days, one in which six teams make the playoffs, and a more complex plan in which six to eight teams would qualify. The first proposal, submitted by Glen Allen activity direc-

tor Chris Robinson, invites the top six teams to the playoffs. The first and second seeds get a bye in the first round, and the bottom four teams play the first round. The other plan was submitted by five ADs from across the region: Marshall Parker (Hopewell), Ted Salmon (Cosby), Rudy Ward (Highland Springs), David Cooper (Midlothian) and Chris Rollison (Hermitage). The plan is a hybrid of the six-and eight-team brackets. “Some districts want an eight-team expansion, and some a six-team expansion,” the proposal says. “This is a compromise for both.” In the plan, at least six teams make the playoffs each season. The six teams consist of the dis-

trict champions and the teams with the best VSHL power ratings. If there are two more teams in either Division 5 or 6 with a .500 record or better, eight teams make the playoffs. If there is only one more team with an even win-loss record or better, seven teams will make the playoffs. Had the plan been in place this year, only six teams would have made the Division 5 playoffs: Atlee (8-2), Hanover (82), Dinwiddie (6-4), Lee-Davis (6-4), John Marshall (7-3) and Monacan (4-6). In Division 6, eight teams would have qualified: Hermitage (10-0), L.C. Bird (9-1), Varina (8-2), Thomas Dale (7-3), Meadowbrook (9-1), Cosby (9-

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Freshmen lead the way in Yellow Jacket romp

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From left: Freshman Sarah Parsons (44), Kellie Cortina (23) and Caroline Young (25) did their part to carry Randolph-Macon past Randolph College last Tuesday night. The trio scored a combined 39 points while shooting nearly 52 percent from the floor. They teamed up to pull down 18 rebounds, dished out three assists, came away with six steals and two blocks while only committing two turnovers. Parson’s single-handedly out-scored Randolph in the first half with 17 points, six rebounds, four steals and no turnovers in 15 minutes of play.

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Coming into this season, Randolph-Macon freshmen Sarah Parsons, Kellie Cortina and Caroline Young weren’t really certain how they would fit into the playing scheme on a Yellow Jacket women’s basketball team. With several top returning players from last year’s ODAC championship squad, the trio was not sure what their role would be. “It takes a little longer just because the other girls have played together for a while,” Cortina said. “So slowly I’m finding I’m feeling more comfortable on the court and playing with them and I think good things will continue to happen.” “It’s really tough your first year and the first two months have been challenging,” Parson’s said. “But you’ve got to learn quick and play your game.” Despite returning a solid core, through the first seven games R-MC (3-4, 2-2 ODAC) has struggled to find its identity. But on Tuesday night they may have come across the correct formula in a 76-48 ODAC

romp of Randolph College that wasn’t nearly as close as the score indicates. “We have been working on executing and when you stop and think about it we did execute better,” said R-MC head coach Carroll LaHaye. “We’re not there yet. We’re not totally precise on everything we do but I was pleased with our effort.” The difference comes from how her freshman class is fitting in. LaHaye was uncertain how much she could depend on her newcomers this season and therefore placed the bulk of responsibilities on her upper classmen. After seven games, the freshmen showed they’re fully capable of carrying their weight. “I think in the beginning of the year we were really relying on our upper class players or returning players,” LaHaye said. “We just made a conscious decision to get some other people in there and get them some time and tonight was a good test for us to be able to do that and it showed. I think some people really stepped up.” Against Randolph (2-5, 0-4), Parsons, Cortina and Young scored a combined 39

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points while shooting nearly 52 percent from the floor. They teamed up to pull down 18 rebounds, dished out three assists, came away with six steals and two blocks while only committing two turnovers. Parsons, who got her first career start against Randolph, came into the contest as the clear leader among the freshman trio. In her first three games as a collegian, the J.R. Tucker graduate scored a total of 19 points. In the next three games she has averaged 22.6 points per game which not only leads the Yellow Jackets and is tops among league freshmen, but is four points per game more than ODAC leading scorer Jessica Mullen of Bridgewater has averaged this season. The numbers from the last three games alone would place Parsons fourth in D-III and tie her with VCU’s Courtney Hunt at eighth among Division I players. Parson’s admits she’s even surprised herself this season. “Definitely,” she said. “I really didn’t expect to do all that I’ve done this early in the season and starting tonight was definitely something I wasn’t

expecting.” Parsons currently ranks third in the ODAC in scoring, 3-point percentage, field goal percentage, free throw percentage and 19th in steals. But probably most surprising is the fact that the 5-4 Parsons averages 3.4 rebounds per game as well. Against Randolph, virtually every one of her rebounds came among the trees under the basket. “She’s very aggressive and she’s strong,” LaHaye said. Likewise, for Parson’s lack of height is clearly not a setback on offense. “Sometimes the size is to my advantage because if they’re out on the wing guarding me I can just go right by them and get an easy layup,” she said. Parson sees speed as her greatest asset. “Definitely my quickness which benefits me on both ends but I think more offensively than defensively and just out-hustling other players trying to get rebounds or steals.” Against Randolph, Parsons, without a doubt, turned in the best period of her young career shooting 62 percent from the floor to score 17 of her game high 21 points, pull down six

rebounds, get four steals and have no turnovers in the first half alone. Parson’s time on the floor? Fifteen minutes. “She had a great game,” LaHaye said of Parsons. “She has really come into her own and she’s just very quick…She just finds away to do the most out there that she can it it’s really paying off for her.” As a team, the Wildcats scored only 16 points in the half due to a smothering Yellow Jacket defense that limited the visitors to 20 percent shooting. R-MC ran out to an 18-2 lead midway through the first before the Wildcats went on improbable 10-0 run over the next three minutes. Randolph then scored only two more points in the half until Dyllan Peterson connected on a jumper in the final second to trim the Yellow Jacket lead to 43-16 at the break. LaHaye was even perplexed by the scoring burst in the middle of the half. “I don’t know if it was the combinations we had in there or not,” she said. In the second half Cortina took over the leading role to become the game’s second highest scorer with 14 points, two assists, eight rebounds, one

block, one steal and one turnover in 28 minutes of action. Parson’s first half play opened the floor for her teammates. “They started guarding me a little bit tougher and just dish it off and she’s there to hit the open three,” she said. “I guess I took advantage of an opportunity,” Cortina said. “Coach always says you have to be an offensive threat so I guess I finally took it, understood it and applied it to the game as best I could.” “Kellie has been working hard on her game,” LaHaye said. “We knew what she was capable of doing when we recruited her it’s just in the beginning of the year she was a little timid, not quite sure of herself. So we told her she just needed to get in there and just play, just relax and let the game come to her and I think she did a good job of that tonight.” Likewise, in 17 minutes of playing time, Young added four points, three rebounds, one block and no turnovers. Leading by 27 at the break, R-MC stretched the margin to 36 nine minutes out of the locker room but the Yellow Jackets gradually let Randolph see FRESHMEN, pg. 38 `

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Kori Hughes but the Hawks speed forced the C-feds to go smaller. “They were small so we had to go small too,” said Lee-Davis head coach Alvin Puller. The first quarter set the tone of the night the teams played a nip-and-tuck battle with Hanover coming out on top 1615 when Fehl connected on a jumper with 2.1 seconds left in the quarter. It was Lee-Davis’ turn to edge ahead in the second as freshman Olivia Tuck showed why Confederate fans should be excited about the next four years. The 5-7 guard, who led all scorers with 13 points, showed the potential of developing into one of the district’s best by frustrating Hanover ball handlers and repeatedly splitting through gaps in the Hawk defense. “She’s a player to watch,” Puller said. “She’s going to be good.” Despite back-to-back threes from Hanover’s Brooke Throckmorton (9 points), LeeDavis led 26-25 at the break. Fehl, Woolard and Caler went to work in the third, giving Hanover a 39-36 lead with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the game. But then the Hawks went flat and did not score for nearly five minutes. Meanwhile Lee-Davis went on a 10-0 run. Tuck connected on a pair of free throws then Casey Price added another. When Imani Boothe swished a put-back shot at the buzzer, the C-feds held a 41-39 lead heading into the fourth. Logan Bryan opened the final quarter with a pair of free throws, Trina Gardner connected on a three from the left baseline and Naumann scored on a put-back to seemingly give Lee-Davis an insurmountable 48-39 lead with less than five minutes to play. But then it was the C-feds

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Above: Lee-Davis freshman Olivia Tuck (14) pushes the ball up court against the defense of Hanover’s Erica Barrett (5). Tuck led all scorers with 13 points while going 5-for-5 from the free throw line. At right: Hanover head coach Kevin Brooks tries to fire up his team after they fall behind by seven points late in the game. The Hawks came back to win 50-49.

turn to go cold by scoring only one point over the remainder of the game. “My older girls said let’s hold the ball. You can’t hold the ball,” Puller said. “Then they started to get passive and when we get passive you know what happens then, we start making mistakes and that’s what we did.” Caler got the Hawks reignited by drawing a foul on a made field goal with 4:29 to play. Fehl connected on a pair of jumpers

then Woolard scored on a putback of a missed free throw to tie the game at 49-49. With less than two minutes to play Woolard connected on one of two free throws to give Hanover the lead. Lee-Davis had one last chance for the win, taking the ball out on their own sideline with 13.2 seconds remaining. Puller drew up a plan to get the ball to Naumann in the corner from where she could

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shoot a three or drive into the post and be fouled. But the C-feds couldn’t get the ball to Naumann so instead it went to Tuck at the top of the key. The freshman got off a good shot but it bounced off the back of the rim allowing Hanover to escape with the win. “The thing is, these kids, they were resilient,” Brooks said. “We went down I got in them pretty good for the end

of the third quarter when we acted like we didn’t know what basketball was when the clock was running. I’m really, really proud of how they responded in the fourth quarter.” Though disappointed with the loss, Puller was confident about the future of his team. “They’ll learn from their mistakes,” he said. “Once they figure it out we’ll be tough to beat.”

HANOVER 50, LEE-DAVIS 49 HANOVER (2-1, 2-0 Capital) — Woolard 12, Norris 3, Barrett 0, Throckmorton 9, Caler 12, Sills 0, Fehl 12, Lankford 0, Carey 2, Hess 0, Belcher 0. Totals 15 15-27 50. LEE-DAVIS (3-2, 0-2) — Winston 2, Tuck 13, Bryan 5, Morrison 3, Price 3, Booth 3, Gardner 4, Naumann 12, Hughes 4 . Totals 16 14-23 49. Hanover............. 17 9 14 10 — 50 Lee-Davis........... 15 11 15 8 — 49 3-point goals — H: Throckmorton 3, Woolard, Norris; L: Gardner. Highlights — L: Caroline Naumann 9 rebounds; Olivia Tuck 5 for 5 FTs.

Raiders wrestle in Titan Classic

On Dec. 4 Matt Nuckols and his son Mason went fishing in Charles City on the James River. The first catch of the day was a 45lb blue catfish that was caught solely by Mason. At eight years old, Mason only weighs a few more pounds than the fish he battled. He was extremely proud of this accomplishment as was his father. Submitted by Matt Nuckols

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Atlee’s Isaac Mackey won the 182-pound championship at Saturday’s Titan Classic at Cosby with an 8-3 victory over Hampton’s Chris Lee. Mackey went 4-0 on the day, winning one match by forfeit, one by major decision and one by pin before beating Lee in the final.

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Yellow Jackets hold oﬀ Lynchburg surge By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local With Lynchburg College off to a strong start in the ODAC season, Randolph-Macon knew it would have its hands’ full when the Hornets came to Crenshaw Gymnasium Wednesday. It did. Both teams had their stingers out, but it seemed the Hornets had the upper hand as they closed from a 15-point deficit with 6:15 to just two back of the Yellow Jackets with 54 seconds to play. But the Yellow Jackets weren’t ready to yield. Andre Simon scored a layup and Adam Desgain sank a clutch free throw to preserve a 90-87 Randolph-Macon win and snap the Hornets’ five-game winning streak. Desgain led all scorers with 24 points and Simon finished with a double-double – 19 points and 10 rebounds. “It was an up-and-down game,” said Randolph-Macon coach Nathan Davis. “They made some plays down the stretch and were able to gain control of the game a little bit. We were able to hang on.” Lynchburg started out on

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come back to only outscore the visitors by one in the second half. “I just don’t think that we’re there yet,” LaHaye said. “When they made those runs at us we were just content because we had such a big lead. Whereas in previous games against better competitors we haven’t reacted as well, so I’d say it’s the same old, same old.” Senior Maggie Roy scored 12 points and Taylor Wieczorek pulled down 10 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets. Randolph

three possessions,” Davis said. “We knew we had plenty of time to get back in. Fortunately we made some plays.” Desgain made many of those plays, scoring 15 points in the first half – nine of them from 3-point range – including one that gave the Yellow Jackets an eight-point lead, 40-32, at halftime. Randolph-Macon expanded its lead to 17 points, 56-39, with 15:25 left in the game, but it could not put the Hornets to rest. Lynchburg kept coming back and coming back. “We knew that they were eventually going to make a run,” Desgain said. “They’re a good team. We’ve faced it before – all teams are going to go make runs. It’s just a matter of how we’re going to respond.” One Yellow Jacket in particular responded big in the second half. Simon played 12 minutes in the first half, with two rebounds Photos by Dave Lawrence/For The Local and no points. He played 14 Randolph-Macon freshman Trent Walker (22) is fouled as he more minutes in the second half, drives to the basket. Adam Desgain (21) led all scorers with 24 points as the Yellow Jackets held off a late game surge from getting eight more rebounds Lynchburg to pick up the ODAC win. and all of his 19 points. “We knew they were going an upswing, jumping out to a defense, but they did not get to come back and fight,” Simon nine-point lead in the open- rattled. ing minutes. The Yellow Jackets “Nine points isn’t the way said. “We just had to pick up the struggled against the Hornets’ you want to start, but it’s only intensity and just play hard and

try to match their intensity.” Simon aggressively charged the basket, either picking up field goals or drawing fouls and keeping Randolph-Macon one step ahead of the Hornets. “I guess it was my getting into open positions,” Simon said, “finding spots where there were holes in the defense and being able to make plays.” In final minutes, it looked like the Hornets were going to sting the Yellow Jackets into submission, but Davis had some advice for his players. “Coach just talked to us to settle us down,” Simon said. “Just try to take care of the ball, move the ball around.” Simon’s layup with 2:31 left gave the Yellow Jackets an eightpoint lead. But over the next two minutes, Xavier Parham (Highland Springs) and Austin Chillemi brought the Hornets to within two points, 87-85, and on the brink of overtaking Randolph-Macon. “I think we just got complacent – not playing our type of game, and that’s pressure defense, getting after it and really trying to speed the game up,” said Lynchburg coach Hilliary Scott. “I think that’s the way we got back in the game, just trying

to speed it up a little bit, trying to cause some turnovers.” With 22 seconds left, Simon stepped up again with another layup to extend the Yellow Jackets’ lead to 89-85. Twelve seconds later, Tucker Lucas’ free throw cut the gap to three points. Against a team with an aggressive defense and with six players capable of making 3-point shots, RandolphMacon’s lead was far from safe. Desgain, however, was sent to the line with six seconds left. He sank the first of two free throws, and the Yellow Jackets could finally afford to think their victory was secure. On Saturday, R-MC fell at Guilford 66-53 to fall to 2-2 in ODAC play.

in 2009, it’s possible to go 8-2 in the regular season and still win the state championship. South County, a team with three losses, played in the Division 5 state championship this past Saturday. The problem, however, is where to draw the line. In Division 4 this season, Pulaski made the postseason with a record of 1-9. While the region wants Meadowbrook and Cosby in, Pulaski is an example of playoff expansion going too far. “I’mforanythingthatexpands the playoffs,” Meadowbrook coach Troy Taylor said. “If 9-1 teams make it, I’m all for that.”

But expanding too far has its drawbacks, Knowles said. Often, the No. 8 vs. No. 1 game is a blowout and not profitable. If bad weather is a factor, the games are sometimes so poorly attended the schools suffer a financial loss. “To do something to hurt revenue would certainly not be a prudent move,” Knowles said. Another downside of the hybrid plan is the uncertainty it creates going into the final week of the regular season. The top seed may not know if it’s getting a bye or a game until one week before the playoffs start. The ADs will discuss play-

off expansion next month and submit a formal proposal to the principals, who have the final say. Further complicating the issue is the topic of redistricting. The region is considering an overhaul of all its districts in an attempt to level the playing field. So when the region principals meet on Jan. 25, they may vote on both football playoff expansion and redistricting. And the entire face of the Central Region may be altered in a single day. Eric Kolenich is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

was led by 12 points from Lauren French. With the win, LaHaye’s career win total moved to 497. R-MC’s next four games are on the road and does not return home until a Jan. 7 matchup against Bridgewater. Randolph........ ................16 32 - 48 Randolph-Macon........... 43 33 - 76 RANDOLPH – Lowry 9, Johnson 0, Tyler 6, Russell 2, French 12, Peterson 2, Thompson 0, Bouchard 8, Bishop 5, Hoover 2, Hamlett 2. R-MC – Brown 6, Asay 0, Wieczorek 8, Roy 12, Parsons 21, Cortina 14, Young 4, Phelps 5, Mills 0, Sharman 6. Highlights: R-MC – Parsons 5 steals, 7 rebounds, Wieczorek 10 rebounds.

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1), Highland Springs (7-3) and Manchester (7-3). According to an email Rollison sent to ADs proposing the plan, 32 of 33 Central Region coaches support playoff expansion. “I do think we’ll end up with some form of expanded playoffs,” said Chad Knowles, the chairman of the Central Region. In what form, though, he’s not sure. The purpose of expanding the playoffs is to admit good teams. As Thomas Dale showed

Lynchburg...................... 32 55 - 87 Randolph-Macon.......... 40 50 - 90 LYNCHBURG — Campbell 12, Chillemi 14, Parham 16, Connor 7, Lucas 7, Wims 6, Glover 4, Hernandez 11, West 7, Kaiser 3. 33 15-19 87. RANDOLPH-MACON — Badger 7. Croskey 6, Desgain 24, Giggetts 12, Cole 5, Robinson 7, Sullivan 5, Walker 5, Simon 19. 30-70 21-31 90. 3-point goals — L: Campbell, Parham, Connor, Hernandez, West, Kaiser; R-MC: Desgain 4, Croskey 2, Badger, Robinson, Sullivan. Halftime — R-MC 40-32.

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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.blac kcreek.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 info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.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

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

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. 23116 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow. 746-4719. Join us for Sun. Worship 11am (Nursery prov) Sun. School, 9:45am all ages. Family Service Wed. 6:15 - 7pm 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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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 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

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MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE & SERVICES ROOMMATES Roomate wanted to share house -will have own living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Only need to share kitchen $700. per month includes utilities. No Pets at this time. Avail. Jan. 1st. 804-539-8920.

Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED Check out the apartments at Windmill Way! 7200 Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville, VA Spacious two bedroom/one bath apartments for $695. Dishwasher, washer and dryer, water and sewer included. Call office for more information or to schedule a viewing: 804-355-5771. Gethsemane Court Apt. 18, 2-Bedrooms, 1-bath. 2-story with range, refrigerator, HVAC & washer/dryer hook up. $725/month. Available Immediately! Section 8 approved. Call Dennis 746-8630 or 513-0717. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location. From $695/mo. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com Mechanicsville Townhouse - 2-bedroom, 1- bath upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen & living room downstairs. $675/month includes water, sewer & trash pickup. Washer/Dryer Hook-up. No dogs. Approved credit & references required. Call 804-746-1908

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HAULING Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $300 up to $1,000. 804-677-0156.

Avail. Now Spring Meadows Sub. Mech. 3bdrm, 3bath 2500 sq. ft home, appli., living rm, dining rm, large family rm, 1-car garage w/ large yard. No pets. $1250/mo. plus deposit. Call 569-9177

FREE TOWING No Title Needed. $350/up CASH PAID for all Junk Cars/Trucks. 804-247-8640.

HIGHLAND SPRINGS 3 BR 1 BA - New paint and Carpet. Fenced yard. Washer / dryer. Stable employment. No pets. Available now. $900. per month. 789-9253

Support Locally Owned Get two Estimates then call us. Windows, Siding, Roofing. Professional Home Services. 804-216-5924

Mechanicsville - 3-bedroom, 2-bath with great room. 8056 Lee Ave. All Appliances. $1100/month. Available April 1st, 2012. Call Dennis 746-1371 or 513-0717. Section 8 Approved. Mechanicsville – Battlefield Green- 3br/2 bath $1200/month. 1 Pet Allowed(addl deposit). All Appliances Included / 1 Car Attch Garage Contemporary Floor Plan w/ loft –Prv Fence Email:matt.cox76@gmail.com for photos/info Or call 804-338-3921 Studley - 2-bedroom, 1-bath remodeled home with all appliances includes Washer & Dryer on 2 acres. $900/month plus $900/ deposit. No pets! Call 804-627-1806

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Announcements LOST LOST: Small Black Female Dog, 4 lbs. Missing since 11/18 at Central Va. Bank in Powhatan. $300 REWARD leading to her return. 804-513-0676

YARD & ESTATE SALES Vintage Jo Estate Sale 12/16 thru 12/18, Fri to Sun 9am to 5pm. 5420 Mechanicsville Tpk in the log cabin

Babysitter/Child Care Available Evenings, Nights, and Weekends 730-2807 FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-340-0143. End of Estate Sale - Prices Reduced! Mantle mirror $10.,Sewing machine $40., End tables & coffee table $10. ea., Rocker $10., Baby cradle $30., Dresser $20., night stand $10., Lamps $5., Glassware .25 to $2., Christmas dishes or Corelle $10. set., Jewelry .50 to $1., Clothing $2.00 each. Call 746-9187 Torso Track 2 Pro - NEW $50; Image Track Treadmill, Excellent Condition. $260. Call 730-9081

Transportation WANTED AUTOS A. J. ’S JUNK CAR REMOVAL 804-441-4314 WE BUY JUNK CARS $100 & UP!!!

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CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Rep - construction products company seeks person with excellent phone personality. part time position approx 20 hrs, work from home, will train. Not a telemarketing job. Call 540-937-2330

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LINE COOK needed for high end daily fee golf course. Basic culinary & kitchen operating procedures required. Serve Safe Certification & Banquet experience preferred. No Phone Calls. Interested applicants to complete employment application at 22490 Penola Rd Ruther Glen, VA. Clean Homes - Part Time, Full Days. Experience preferred Own transportation required Call 559-4356.

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Parmelee Construction & Trim Int/Ext Doors, Windows, Interior Molding/Trim Decks, Custom Carpentry. Call 678-9606

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Miranda Home Improvements Windows, Doors, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Vinyl Siding, Cement Work, Wood Floors, Tile. Free Estimates. No job too small or too big! Call 300-1331 New Homes, Additions, Florida Rooms, Garages, Decks, Interior Trim, Masonry, Pole Barns, Railings & More. Licensed/Insured. Call Murphy & Toland Inc. for your free estimate, 804-912-5222. GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured. Free Estimates. Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668 Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393

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HAULING BERBERICH HAULING Serving Mechanicsville Since 1988 Trees, Bushes, Junk 779-3118 or 334-0919

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Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs. Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755 Seward’s Home Repairs Residential & Rental Property Painting & Repairs. No Job too small! Licensed/Insured. Call for all your handyman needs, Larry 402-6548.

HOUSEWASHING Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393 Mark W Johnson Powerwashing Cleaning of all surfaces: houses, decks, driveways /sealing, etc. Gutter Cleaning & Covers. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 15 years experience. Call 683-9866

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Social Services oﬃcers discuss beneﬁts, demand in demand for the agency’s services. Lynn H. Saunders and David With a mission to help those who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on CountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

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Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. Four-year terms are appointed by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Saunders, in the role of chair, said she sees firstsee NEED, pg. 25 `

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Rancher on just over an acre. Move-in ready featuring open floor plan living. Immaculate laminate flooring. Family room with gas log fireplace. Large rear deck and screened gazebo. Great for entertaining. Huge backyard suitable for a garden or recreation area. This home will qualify for VHDA & FHLB Grant funds. Find out how you can own this gem with no money down. $130,000.

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Gwynn’s Island Condominium Beautiful waterfront condominiums with your own private boat slip. Within minutes of some of the best fishing the Chesapeake Bay can offer! There’s nothing like coming out to the Bay to relax. The Community Association has a pier for fishing, crabbing or just relaxing out in the sun. The sand beach makes it great for swimming and sun bathing. Come out and visit some of the best waterfront living in Virginia. Both condos come with a One Year ERA Buyers Home warranty. Prices from $269,950.

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Battlefield Farms

Lovely Tri-Level home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, formal living room, formal dining room, hardwood floors, 2-car attached garage, 1-car detached garage, fenced rear yard, and 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty. $204,950.

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Lee Street

The tradition of hospitality is abundant in this beautiful historic Victorian with water views located in the quiet town of West Point. This home offers 4200 sq. ft. with 5 bdrms and 3.5 Ba. Beautiful hardwood flooring & custom trimwork throughout the first & second floors. The family & formal rooms offer 12 foot ceilings & corner turret. The kitchen has granite counter tops, & stainless appliances. The grand foyer entrance is breathtaking with exceptional detail from the stairs to the wainscoting. All the bdrms are large & have beautiful wood floors. The master retreat has a walk-in closet, master bath & corner turret with water views. $365,000.

Please call Kevin Morris 804-652-9025 or Jeremy Roberts 804-382-6899.

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Windy Hill Estates

Mechanicsville

Charming 3 bedroom Rancher that has been completely renovated. Featuring 2 full bathrooms, kitchen with all appliances, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room addition, den/office, and hardwood floors. Large rear yard with detached garage. Located in the heart of Mechanicsville. $174,950.

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Lovely Brick Rancher! Beautiful yard with a 2-car carport and a detached 2-car garage. Newer dimensional shingled roof, deck and rear vinyl fenced yard! Family room with fireplace, living room and Florida room. There is also a fantastic addition to the master bedroom with a deluxe bath and large walk-in closet! The refrigerator, washer and dryer will convey with property. Seller is providing a one year ERA buyers warranty! This property is updated and very well kept! $274,950.

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Georgetown/ Rural Point Area

Glen Allen Area

1662 Sq Ft Cape Cod with 4 bedroom 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, fenced rear yard and rear deck. Close to shopping and the interstates. Great for 1st Time Buyer or Investor. $140,000

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This Beautiful Dutch Colonial located in the Hanover High School District, with approx 3000 sq. ft. with 4 bdrms and 2 1/2 ba. It sits on a beautiful private wooded lot, with a 2-Car Garage. The kitchen has custom cabinets and new counter tops, the Family Room has a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and Hardwood Floors running throughout on the first floor. The Master Bedroom is huge, with a makeup area and Master bath. There is also a screen porch, and a covered patio on the outside. Don’t hesitate call for a showing or check out my website. $369,888.

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$319,950 in Woody’s Hundred Subdivision!

This beautiful custom built 2400 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a private 2 acre culde-sac lot & is loaded with amenities. The exterior offers a brick front, side entry 2-car garage w/aggregate drive, a huge rear deck, a patio area, fire pit, walking trails, and it’s wired by VA power for a generator. the interior is immaculate with an open floor plan. The family room boasts a cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, built-ins, & ceiling fan. The kitchen offers hardwood flooring, breakfast bar, lots of 42’ cabinets, morning room, & recessed lighting. The 1st floor master retreat is very large with a walk-in closet, a master bath w/jetted tub, double vanity, & stand up shower, plus a separate entrance to the rear deck. The formal dining room offers hardwood floors, tray ceiling w/picture frame & chair rail molding.

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INGROUND POOL! PRICED TO SELL! Lovely rancher with a bonus room on second level over the garage – Could be a 4th bedroom or a rec room! Open plan with vaulted ceilings in the great room and kitchen. Breakfast nook plus a Florida. Features a formal dining room plus a living room/office. Hardwood floors in the common area rooms. Attached 2-car garage with a paved drive. Seller is providing a One Year ERA Buyers Warranty! Not a short sale! $319,950.

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5064 Pole Green Road

All-Brick Home on almost 3/4 of an acre! Meticulously maintained 3 bedrooms, 1 oversized full bath Rancher. Beautiful refinished oak hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted interior and exterior trim. NEW central heating and air conditioning, hot water heater and 200 AMP service. $159,950.

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Country Ranch on 2.2 Acres in Hanover The exterior boasts lots of nature, above-ground pool, large rear deck, country front porch, and heat pump. The interior is country cozy with 1,700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths. The large family room offers wood floors, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, ceiling fan, and opens to the dining area. The kitchen has lots of cabinet space with breakfast bar, dishwasher, built-in microwave, stove, and fridge $223,700.

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Kings Charter Very well-maintained 2-Story on a quiet cul-de-sac lot in Kings Charter. This 2210 sq. ft. home features 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook which opens up to family room with fireplace. Master suite has vaulted ceilings, a luxury bath and spacious walk-in closet. $269,950.

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Count Kristopher Drive

Wow!! This one is gorgeous! Beautiful cul-de-sac lot with an in-ground pool! Vinyl fenced rear lot with lovely landscaping! This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a morning room, formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast nook and a walk-out balcony overlooking the pool with a commanding view! The walkout basement is partially finished and has a full bath and 2 rec rooms. There is a large storage area and another huge area that can be finished. This is truly a great home for an active family or if you like to entertain, it really fit the bill! The sellers are leaving the refrigerator and all window treatments! The seller is providing a one year warranty. This is one that you truly need to see! $365,925.

Beautiful spacious two story home with lake view access on an acre lot in Hartford Oaks! This home features a gas fireplace, oversized ‘heated’ rear entry garage, new ceramic tile floors and counter in all bath room, stainless steel appliances, new granite kitchen counter tops, new carpet, gazebo and much more. This home also has five bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath. Enjoy fishing and boating in the 12 acre community lake. Paved driveway serves as a great basketball court! Seller is providing a one year buyers warranty. All this located in the Hanover High School District! $364,950.

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Wonderful Single 1.5 Floor Living in this Awesome 55+ Community! Corner lot for this gorgeous Open Floor Plan w/9’ Ceilings! Large Living & Dining Room Combination w/Gas Fireplace! Spacious Open Eat-in Kitchen! Lots of Windows & Light! Vaulted Florida Room w/ Palladium Window! Patio for grilling out! 2 Car Finished Garage! Separate Utility Room! Spacious Master Bedroom w/Walk-in Closet! Guest bedroom on the first floor plus bonus room and bedroom with bath upstairs! Community Offers Clubhouse & Pool which can be used for Personal Events! Also Activities & Trips! Clubhouse, Pool, Walking Trails & Common Areas, Exterior & Yard Maintenance, Irrigation, & Snow & Trash Removal are Included! Close-in Convenient Location! A Wonderful Place to Live! $250,000.

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3310 Winterfield Rd.

See all of the upgrades in this 5 bdrm, 3.5 Ba, 4112 sq. ft. home, that has a separate metered in-law suite with its own kitchen, family rm, bdrm with attached bath and closet. Newer dimensional shingle roof, replacement windows, broken joint ceramic tile in kitchens, breezeway, and all bathrooms. The master bdrm has a custom stone shower and flooring. Kitchen has custom cabinets, granite, tile backsplash, and GE profile stainless steel appliances. Refinished knotty pine floors, new paint, and likenew carpet. Rear screened in porch overlooks private rear yard with water fountain and koi. Two-car garage with slate/concrete driveway, irrigation front & back. Great school district; close to 288. $349,950.

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Legacy Park

Southern living private estate in historic Hanover County, only minutes to downtown! Amazing 11,000+/- sq ft all brick Cape Cod situated on 41 scenic acres! Everything imaginable is here for every discriminating buyers’ needs and tastes! This is the perfect house to entertain, w/ a huge state of the art kitchen that is completely open to a beautiful family room. The 1000+ sq. ft. game room is stunning! The 1st floor includes a brand new in-law suite with 2 bedrooms plus an office! The second level includes the master suite w/ tons of clothes space & dramatic master bath w/ every amenity you could want. There is also a guest suite with two bedrooms & a family room and kitchenette! Amazing finished garage! 16 Tons of geothermal 27.5 Seer HVAC, 10 flat screen TV’s convey! Bring your horses & toys! $2,995,000.

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Lovely transitional Rancher with an open floor plan. This home features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and 2 ½ baths. This home also comes with a Master Suite with a deluxe master bath. Enjoy the fenced-in backyard for entertainment. This home comes with an ERA Warranty and many more extras. $259,950.

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FOXLAIR Lovely 2 Story Home in Foxlair Subdivision! This home features a large eat-in kitchen, family room, formal dining room, open screened-in porch with a fenced in privacy deck, beautiful master bedroom with master bath, paved walk way and much more. The Seller is leaving all appliances and window treatments! One Year ERA Home Warranty is also provided! $184,950

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Wyattwood Road This 2452 sq. ft. brick fronted Colonial is located on 1+ acres. This Open floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, family room with fireplace and a 2 car garage. Spacious master with large walk-in closet and luxury bath. All situated on a very private wooded lot with a stream to the rear of the property. $319,950.

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Great first time home buyer or Investment opportunity on this 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Rancher on nearly a half acre lot. Large family room, eat in kitchen, detached storage shed, and convenient to shops and highways.$115,000

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Gift Guide | Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Last minute HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS Nearly everyone has a last minute holiday shopping horror story to tell. Be it a late-season grab for a child’s must-have gift or fighting fellow procrastinators for a parking spot come the waning days of the season, veteran shoppers have experienced it all. While those with more experience might know the tricks of the late season shopping trade, novice procrastinators might need a few of the following tips to make it through the season without a horror story of their own.

One of the worst things about last minute holiday shopping is dealing with fellow procrastinators at the local mall. Last minute shoppers tend to be as

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short on patience as they are on time. To avoid the malls, last minute shoppers can give the gift of food or drink for those friends or family members you will be seeing during the holiday season. A nice bottle of wine or a collection of gourmet cheeses make thoughtful gifts, and last minute shoppers don’t need to visit the mall to get them.

Consider a monthly gift

As a nice bottle of wine or a package of gourmet cheeses proves, not all great gifts need to be picked up at the mall. A monthly gift like a magazine subscription or a membership to a monthly club (i.e., “Pastry of the Consider online retailers Month”) are gifts that keep on giving all-year. Late-season Shopping online might not be for everyone, but those shoppers will find these options especially appealing as without much time might want to consider online retail- they can almost always be ordered in just a few minutes, ers, many of which guarantee delivery of the item by whether it’s over the phone or via the Internet. Christmas Day for orders placed as late as December 20. In addition, some retailers even guarantee delivery if the Don’t abandon the mall entirely order is placed by December 22, but such guarantees often Though procrastinators are in no danger of becoming require consumers to choose overnight delivery, which extinct, most people do get their holiday shopping done can be costly. When shopping online, if no gifts stand out, consider well in advance of Christmas Day. As a result, truly last buying an electronic gift certificate instead. minute shoppers might find the mall isn’t so crowded Such certificates can often be delivered on Christmas Eve. While the pickings might be slim for directly to a loved one’s e-mail inbox, shoppers who wait until December 24, the lines may not and it only takes a matter of seconds be as long and the parking lot probably won’t be as packed. for the delivery to be made. Though But keep in mind it will be impossible for a gift purchased some find this impersonal, nowa- on Christmas Eve to find its way under a tree unless you days many people would prefer a gift personally bring it to a loved one. If you can’t give the gift in person on Christmas, don’t wait until Christmas Eve card instead of another sweater. to buy it.

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Donate in a loved one’s name If a specific charity is near and dear to a loved one’s heart, make a donation in their name. Charities are among the many organizations that are struggling to survive in the current economy, and your donation might go a long way to helping a cause your loved one truly supports.

The Christmas countdown has begun, and the days will no doubt fly off the calendar like they do every year. Before you know, it’s only a few days until the holiday is here. Those who haven’t yet started shopping may feel pressed for time and worry that they will not be able to find gifts for everyone on their lists -- at least gifts that don’t look like they were afterthoughts. But good gifts can be found in the eleventh hour.

Adults • Visit the local liquor store for a bottle of wine in the price range desired. Wrap it in a wine bag or leave it as is with a nice bow. • Pick up passes to a local attraction, such as an amusement park or a museum. Put together tickets for a play paired with a soundtrack of the production. • Food is often appreciated. A box of fine chocolates or one of those edible fruit arrangements will be a tasteful, and tasty, gift. • Fill a large bowl with a scooper, sprinkles, cherries, and other toppings for making ice cream sundaes. • Pick a gift that embraces the holiday spirit. Holiday music, ornaments or table decorations can be used this year or next.

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For serious shoppers and hardcore bargain hunters, battling the crowds and enduring the endless lines on Black Friday are simply traditions that usher in the holiday shopping season. For the rest of us, the idea of rising at 3 a.m. on the morning after Thanksgiving and heading out into the night to compete for gifts and assorted holiday goods with thousands of zealous consumers is nothing short of a nightmare. But for the truly squeamish, whose goal is to avoid even the hint of a crowd, there are indeed ways to purchase every gift on your list without encountering hordes of holiday shoppers. The most obvious strategy for avoiding the masses is to shop online. According to surveys conducted by public opinion pollsters Rasmussen Reports and BIGresearch, in 2010 nearly 64 percent of American adults did at least a portion of their shopping on the Web. Increasingly, people of all ages are opting to shop online not only to find better prices, but because purchasing via the Internet is convenient, fast and enables consumers to perform quick and accurate product and price comparisons. And with so many online retailers offering free shipping during the holiday season, many consumers see little reason to step inside a brick-and-mortar establishment. However, even diehard e-shoppers rec-

ognize that there is something to be said for choosing a gift on site and in person; for taking the time to see and touch an object to determine its suitability. Whether you’re heading out in search of a dazzling diamond or a set of new dishtowels, here are some tips for avoiding shopping crowds:

Shop all year round It’s harder to sidestep the throngs of holiday shoppers during the peak season between October and late December. By picking up gifts throughout the year, you can take advantage of sales and avoid full parking lots and long lines. What’s more, year-round holiday shopping means that your gift budget gets spread out over the course of an entire year rather than a few short months.

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Shop when the crowds are elsewhere The busiest holiday shopping periods are in the late afternoon or early evening and, of course, on weekends. If you can shop at lunchtime or take a few hours off during the workday, chances are good that stores will be far less crowded. Other good times to shop are during popular televised sporting events or television shows.

Shop with purpose If you know what you’re shopping for and have a good idea where to get it, there’s a greater likelihood that you can get in and out of the store quickly -- and without blowing your budget on unnecessary items that catch your eye.

Survive holiday shopping WITH KIDS IN TOW Tackling a holiday gift list — particularly at the peak of the season — can be stressful even for enthusiastic shoppers. But bringing kids along for the ride can be enough to inspire the most passionate purchasers to forsake shopping -- at least brick-and-mortar shopping -- forever. While leaving the kids behind may be optimal, here are some surefire strategies for surviving your next consumer outing with little ones in tow.

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Prepare in advance. When it comes to shopping with kids, a little preparation goes a long way. If at all possible, choose a destination that offers some form of children’s entertainment, such as a play area or interactive display. Before you leave home, let kids know what you will be doing and your expectations of them during the process. While you may need to repeat the information several times during the outsee SURVIVE, pg. B3 `

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ing, take a few minutes before leaving to emphasize that gift shopping means buying things for others. Bring appropriate toys. Pack a bag with a variety of toys and books that will keep your children occupied whether they are walking or in a stroller. Leave toys that come apart, can’t be carried or are intended for outdoor use at home. And don’t forget your child’s sleep time comfort item. A nap might be your best opportunity to cross a lot of gifts off your list. Have nutritious snacks and drinks at the ready. Take along some water or milk and snacks such as raisins, fruit and carrots that will both satisfy kids’ taste buds and keep them occupied. Play games. At the start of your shopping adventure, give your children a series of challenges that will keep them busy and engaged. Kids who love to count will enjoy tracking the

number of a particular item they spy as you shop and emerging readers will have fun scouting letters and words. Older children can be given more sophisticated challenges, such as tracking and totaling the cost of purchases or figuring out how much items will cost when a discount has been applied. Let kids contribute. Take some of the sting out of being dragged from store to store by inviting your children to help make some of the day’s decisions. Would Aunt Nancy like the blue scarf or the red scarf? Should we have sandwiches or pizza for lunch? A note about safety: Safety is a big concern when shopping with children in crowded malls or stores. Make sure that older kids know what to do and where to meet if you become separated. If younger children will be walking with you, write your cell phone number on a small piece of paper to be placed in their pockets or attached to the insides of their jackets. And remember, always accompany children into restrooms and keep an eye on them while inside.

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Children • Pop into a toy store or a department store and pick up a cuddly stuffed animal. • Buy an art set for older children, full of paints and markers. If a complete set can’t be found, make an art package with a bunch of supplies packed into a gift bag. • Choose an educational gift that is still

fun, like alphabet flash cards or puzzles. gift will be one-size-fits-all. A subscription to a children’s magazine • Teenage girls may appreciate a gift basket would also work, seeing as children love of delicious scented lotions. getting mail. • Passes for movies can make date night • Few kids will turn down a DVD of their less expensive. favorite television characters. The DVDs should feature an age-appropriateness • Consider a gift card or e-gift coupon for digital music downloads. rating to make choosing one even easier. • Give a subscription to a teen magazine so that everyone can keep abreast of their Teenagers favorite celebrities. • Teenagers can be finicky, so a monetary

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