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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

If it’s the first Sunday in December, then expect what’s known as Old Mechanicsville to be filled with excitement. That’s because Santa Claus will be in town. With participants stepping off at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2, the 2012 Mechanicsville Christmas Parade will start its usual route through the village’s streets. Early estimates call for the capacity of 100 units taking part. This year’s event, however, will set a record with seven bands performing in this holiday tradition. Floats representing churches, civic organizations, scout troops and more compete in various categories as they make their way past the judges’ platform.

An advisory committee formed to review the possible elimination of Hanover County proffers recommended that the county do just that in a presentation before the Board of Supervisors last week. The Cash Proffers and

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Capital Funding Committee also was tasked with finding alternative funding to replace the more than $24 million collected since proffers were implemented in 1991. Supervisors on the Finance Committee initiated the formation of the committee, see PROFFERS, pg. 15

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Atlee High School girls’ volleyball coach Curtis Carpenter pumps his fist as his Raiders pull out a dramatic five-set win in the VHSL AAA state semifinals Thursday evening at VCU’s Siegel Center. Atlee advanced to the state championship game on Saturday night. Due to Thanksgiving press deadlines, coverage of the state championship is not included in this issue. For the story and photo gallery, visit www.mechlocal.com.

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Hanover County Board of Supervisors chairman Ed Via, right, presents outgoing Fire Chief Fred Crosby with a proclamation in recognition of his 26 years of service to Hanover County.

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Applications taken for Master Gardeners class Hanover Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension announce their 2013 Master Gardener Training Class, which will be held from Jan. 9 through March 27, 2013. To receive this training and become a Master Gardener, applications will be accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 28. Classes for the 60-hour training period will be held every Monday and Wednesday for 10 weeks in the Department of Social Services conference room at the Hanover Human Services Center at 12304 Washington Highway. The fee for the class is $140, which covers the cost of the Master Gardener Handbook, the Pest Management Guide and other materials for each trainee. Interested individuals are invited to contact the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-752-4310 for an application packet. The class

will be limited to 20 trainees. The training class includes the basic subjects of soils and nutrient management, botany, insects, plant diseases, pruning, propagation, safe pesticide use and integrated pest management, as well as the more specific subjects of landscape design, vegetable gardening, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, organic gardening, fruits, roses, lawn care and establishment, water gardening, wildlife management, water quality/conservation, yard waste management and more. Within 15 months of the start of training, students complete a 50-hour internship on any of a number of community horticultural projects under the auspices of the Hanover County Cooperative Extension Office. After successful competition of the training class and the internship, the student will achieve full Master see CLASS, pg. 4

Extension oﬃce gets new home Hanover County’s Virginia Cooperative Extension Office has a new home. Previously located in the W&W building at Hanover Courthouse, the Extension Service offices are now located in the Parks & Recreation Department building at the Taylor House complex between Ashland and Hanover Courthouse. The address is 13017 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland VA 23005. The office number is still 804-752-4310. The website address is http:// offices.ext.vt.edu/hanover/. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Blood drive slated An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Bass Pro Shops in Ashland. All presenting donors will receive a special edition holiday ornament and will be placed in a drawing for a Bass Pro gift card.

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Those planning to attend are asked to bring a can of food to donate. MCEF will have a truck in the parade and urges spectators to bring items for the food pantry. Lynn Saunders, community liaison for MCEF, said, “We see 200 seniors and families who live in Mechanicsville each month and that takes a lot of food. Please help us stock the shelves.”

“Let’s show our Christmas spirit, Mechanicsville,” she added. “Let’s help our neighbors who are going through a tough time. See you on Dec. 2 along the parade route,” Saunders said. For more information on the parade, go to http://www. mechanicsvillerotar y.org/ Events/MechanicsvilleChristma sParade.aspx.

vice and commits to eight hours of continuing education to be Continued from pg. 2 considered on active status. For more information, call Gardener status. Thereafter, a Master Gardener annually per- Pattie Bland, Master Gardener forms 20 hours of volunteer ser- coordinator for the Hanover

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We’re all guilty of taking for granted the many reasons we should be thankful. But the day approaches when we must review our blessings. Well, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving 2012, let’s take the time to consider the advantages we have as Americans. Whether you agree with the outcome of the Nov. 6 election, we still need to be thankful that we live in a country that allows us to participate in the process in selecting our leaders. And, of course, the same can be said for our county. Throughout my career I have encountered people who may not have had wealth in terms of finances and possessions, but they were thankful for what they had — and never complained. These are among the moments in this writer’s life that left strong reminders of what truly matters. When you gather with family and friends on Thursday, take a moment to reflect on the positives in your life. Chances are they outweigh the negatives. Yes, we sometimes need a little prodding to remember the good things we experience and cherish. We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for this Thanksgiving. For that matter, we should take time every day to think about what matters most to us. Included on my list would be the comfort of a safe and friendly community filled with some of the best people anywhere. Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s a small world Raulin Angulo, a member of the Hanover Democratic Committee, had several reasons to celebrate the 2012 General Election. In addition to the victories of President Barack Obama and U.S. Sen.-elect Tim Kaine, his nephew was elected to represent the 26th District of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives. Joe Garcia defeated the Republican incumbent, David Rivera. Melody Kinser

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Done with business as usual and ready to make a sacrifice I really don’t consider myself old at 53, and it may sound “old-fogey-like” as I recall that in elementary school we had an air-raid siren on our school ground in what is now the Socialist Republic of Maryland (I now live in what is apparently the Socialist Commonwealth of Virginia). We also had drills in which we had to duck under our desks. This was because there was a substantiated fear in that era that the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) might inflict an air strike. Schools still taught factual history (vs. politically correct history) back then, and even as kids we learned about socialism and communism. We saw the pictures of the poverty which they create through absolute government power. More recently, in Ronald Reagan’s term as president, I saw the fall of the USSR. Former USSR residents will tell you that they see the same thing happening here today which happened there before they fled the country. It scares the crap out of them. Evidently, there are now enough government employees (current and retired, military patrons excepted) and “citizens” on the government dole in one way or another (social programs), and union workers who have been bailed out by the Fed, etc., etc., all who depend on things staying the way they are. (Romney’s 47 percent now grown to 50.5 percent of registered voters) that they can muster up a national election victory every time. If only they would open their eyes and see the impending doom which is being left behind for their children and all future generations. It is true that it is not their fault that they are in the situation in which they find themselves, but it is only them who can bite the bullet and say “no more” to living off of the fruits of the labors of the rest of the country. You may have seen the bumper sticker that says it best: “Socialism is great until you run out of other people’s money”. So how do we stop it? We need more voters. Only a small percentage of eligible citizens actually vote. Most just sit back and complain. Also, we need to make government stop growing! Sorry GOP, you are obsolete and not able to see the big picture anymore. The Grand Old Party has partied out. The GOP’s priorities are not that of the Constitution and We the People. They are not any better than the liberals that won the national election. It is TEA time, folks. Let the pundits and talking heads say what they will. Their integrity is obsolete as well. We have two years till the mid-term. We need to work on

eliminating the bowels of Congress and their power-mongers and bring forth and encourage true Constitutionalists. I am as guilty as most. I have not become as involved as I should. I voted for [U.S. Rep. Eric] Cantor even though his office never gives me anything but a form letter when I take time to make our thoughts known. He reminds me of [John] McCain: Put a finger in the air and tell everyone what they want to hear. I, for one, am done with business as usual. I’m ready to sacrifice. How about you? Peter Stange Mechanicsville

Election a referendum on the soul of America The event we have just witnessed was far more than a general election – it was a referendum on the soul of America. Every patriotic, pro-moral American has reason to be deeply concerned and saddened by the outcome. Those of us who intensely prayed and worked for a different result are entitled to a time of grief for our beloved nation and what we have become. I tremble for our country because I fear the blessings of God that made America great are being withdrawn. For the first time in our history, a plurality of Americans voted for a party platform that intentionally omitted God and advanced many positions that the Bible specifically condemns. We grieve today like we have lost a friend or a close relative. The America we knew has changed because the values of many Americans have changed. Millions of Americans looked evil in the eye and adopted it. Abortion, same-sex marriage and immorality carried the day. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Fundraiser to benefit HAAC An instructed Zumba Hip Hop Dance Party will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland to raise funds to repair the roof. The cost is $10 per person. Women, men and children are invited. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. All participants must register before Friday, Nov. 23, by e-mailing instructor Christie Tripp at zumbawithchristie@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.hanoverarts.org or call 804-798-2728.

Hanover Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solid waste convenience centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. The convenience centers will reopen at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. For more information about

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Reviewing election Needless to say, a gigantic hole was blown in the Constitutional Republic as the Founders designed it and for the first time in American history we had 51 percent of the people look God and/or the Founders directly in the face and knowingly vote for some or all of following: Socialism over capitalism Godless platform over Godly platform More debt over less debt Higher taxes over lower taxes More government over less government Abortion over life Unnatural marriage over natural marriage Higher energy prices over lower energy prices Government control over freedom

Tyranny over liberty Less Constitutional adherence vs. more Constitutional adherence Religious intolerance over religious liberty Government control over freedom Government dependency vs. self-reliance More welfare over less welfare Higher unemployment over lower unemployment Obviously, we have not reached bottom yet. God bless America. We’re going to need it (especially the next generation). LaToya Brown Mechanicsville

Accusation of vote fraud The 2012 [General] Election was stolen by electronic voting fraud occurring in some 30 states. Electronic voting machines had been tampered with to secure the required votes. Also, many votes were by ballots. The ballot totals were downloaded into the computer system, and, of course, tampered with also. SCYTL Global Election Vote Counting Company from Spain was gracious enough to accommodate us, and will be expecting to help us with all of our elections in the future — if we are dumb enough to let them. Until this cancer is destroyed, our votes will be worthless and any attempts at democratic reform or accountability from our government will be a complete waste of time. There is a way to fix this through the back door. At the local and state levels, we must propose and pass legislation outlawing any and all electronic voting, and electronic counting and storing of results from ballot counts. There must be extreme penalties enforced for non-complisee LETTERS, pg. 15

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Allie Hopper, a senior at Hanover High School and a member of the FFA, was congratulated for her successes at the 2012 convention of the National Junior Horticultural Association. The photo on the left shows her winning entries.

HHS FFA member excels in junior horticultural event Hanover High School senior FFA member and reporter Allie Hopper brought home the gold (and silver) from a recent trip to Wisconsin Dells, Wis. She traveled to Wisconsin’s Chula Vista Resort for the 2012 convention of the National Junior Horticultural Association. The NJHA was founded in 1934 as the first organization in the world dedicated exclusively to youth and horticulture. It is a national program that helps young people develop skills in and obtain an understanding of horticulture. The focus of the organization is summed up by the acronym, HYCEL. H = horticulture, Y = youth, C = careers, E = education and L = leadership. Every year, the NJHA conducts a photography contest; winners are announced at the convention. This year, Allie entered pictures in all five

different photo categories (single/unedited, single/slightly edited, single/heavily edited/sequence of four images and horticulture collection). Her single, unedited photo was entitled “Rebirth through Enlightenment” and showcased a photo of a water lily taken at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The title is a reference to what the water lily symbolizes. Her single, slightly edited photo was entitled “Casanova” and was a picture of a rose taken at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The title was chosen because the rose is bruised and dying, which is how most romances with Casanova end up, dead. The single, heavily edited photo “Multimedia,” was a photo of a rose taken at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.

For her sequence of four, “Orpheus,” Allie told the story of an old woman planting a garden, harvesting the produce, only to realize the harvest is rotten. She failed at the very end, just as Orpheus did with his wife. In mythology, Orpheus attempted to bring his wife back from the dead by striking a deal with Hades. In the horticulture collection, Allie entered “Flower Power! In tribute to the Pop Art of the ’60s.” This was a collection of six photos that were digitally enhanced to look like pop art. She won the NJHA Grand National Award for her single, unedited photo and also received National Awards for her horticulture collection and sequence of four images. On the final night of the convention, Allie was delighted to learn that her single, unedited photo

had garnered the top honor in the photography competition, Best in Show by scoring a perfect 100 from all three of the judges. Allie also returned to Hanover with a new job, Central Regional Director for the NJHA. As director, Allie is responsible for activities in the central third of the United States. Her duties will include gathering articles and information for two annual regional newsletters, attending all NJHF Board of Trustees meetings, having specific and personal correspondence to Youth Coordinators (YCs) in the central region, offer information, encouragement and advice to YCs about promotion and activities in NJHA and communicating officer and YC activities to state leaders. Information submitted by Adrian Austin, agricultural educator and FFA advisor, Hanover High School.

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CHILDRESS, Mrs. Ruby Violet, 80, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. She was retired from C&O railroad and active in Highland Springs Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bingo player and was always looking to help others. She was a loving wife to Garland Albert Childress. She is survived by her brother, Dale Stuart; sons, James Childress and Edgar Childress; daughter, Linda Childress; granddaughter, Michelle Childress; great-grandson, Jason Andrew Strong; nieces, Dana and Anne; and nephews, Cris, Vincent, Junior and Robin. The fam-

November 15 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A funeral service was held November 16 at Nelsen Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

John James Cox COX, John James Sr. “J.J.,” 76, of Mechanicsville, Va., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed this life surrounded by family, on November 15, 2012. While he may be gone, the fond memories he created survive in his devoted wife of 51 years, Judy Cox; his two sons, J.J. Cox Jr. and wife, Kim, and Danny Cox; and three adoring grandchildren, Brittney Cox, Daniel Cox and Justin Cox. John touched many lives with his compassion and tenacity, and surely his spirit will live on forever. The family is welcomed friends November 17, at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. The graveside funeral service was November 19, at Single Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Va. 23069. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association , Post Office Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312.

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Eugene Crafton Jennings JENNINGS, Eugene Crafton “Tinker,” 90, a member of “The Greatest Generation,” passed away on November 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, S. Delaware and Bessie Crafton Jennings; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Bernice Mitterer Jennings; two

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SMITH, Charles L. Jr., 80, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles L. Smith Sr. and Carrie Lee Smith; and his sister, Helen Belle Lowery. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Shirley A. Smith; brother, Floyd T. Smith (Beth) of McLean; as well as several nieces and nephews. After graduating from John Marshall High School, Charles served his country honorably in the United States Navy dursee OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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daughters, Becky Levy and her husband, Robert, and Kathy Martin and her husband, Bobby, all of Mechanicsville. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Keely Scalzi and her husband, Joey, and Erin Levy; and a great-granddaughter, Kelcey Cowan. Mr. Jennings served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a longtime member of Enon United Methodist Church in Studley, Va. The family received friends November 17 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A memorial service wasbe held November 18, at Enon United Methodist Church, with a reception immediately following. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Enon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Studley, Va. 23162.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Walnut Grove Cemetery Endowment Fund, c/o Freddie McGhee, P.O. Box 428, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or New Hope Baptist Assembly, c/o Jason Forturne, 883 Popoman Swamp Rd., Hustle, Va. 22476.

Margaret Smith SMITH, Margaret Kennedy, 88, of Aylett, went to be with the Lord November 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle W. Smith; and her daughters, Margee Anderson and Mary Esther Smith; and grandson, Justin Anderson. She is survived by her daughters, Merlyn (Dave) Brown, Marion (Larry) Timbrook; grandchil-

dren, Wayland, Chris, Julie, Gregory, Sarah, Elizabeth, Tyler; and great-grandchildren, Adalyn, Hudson, Hunter and Belle; sister, Kathryn Carpenter; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The family received friends on November 14 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Services were held November 15at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Walnut Grove Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 96, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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Power A Bright Future Since Monday, Nov. 5, John M. Gandy Elementary School in Ashland has been on a mission: To get enough votes to receive The Clorox Company’s Power A Bright Future grant. The school could win up to $50,000 – if the votes are cast. Community support is being sought through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Adults and children 13 and older can visit www.PowerABrightFuture. com to vote once a day for the program they believe is most deserving of a grant. Neighbors, friends and family also can vote for their favorite school right from their phones via text message (message and data rates may apply).

The grant program helps fund new or ongoing programs that allow children to play, create and explore. The program that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded the $50,000 grand prize grant, and the next top vote-getters in the Play, Create and Explore categories, respectively, will each be awarded a $25,000 grant. Clorox’s judging panel will select three additional lucky schools, one in each category, to win a $25,000 judge’s choice grant. John M. Gandy can be one of only seven schools nationwide to win a grant.

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The GYSD Youth Planning Colition deadline to apply is Dec. 14 Hanover will celebrate its 6th Annual Global Youth Service Day on April 26-28, 2013. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest service event in the world, mobilizing millions of youth volunteers to lead and participate in service projects. If you are a student between the ages of 1022 and would like to serve on the GYSD Youth Planning Coalition, you must apply by Dec. 14. The GYSD Youth Planning Coalition will plan the Kickoff Party, which will be held in March. Coalition members will recruit other youth, area businesses and local nonprofits to get involved in GYSD, create and distribute marketing materials, learn about service from special guest speakers and participate in meaningful

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The Local in Turkey The Mechanicsville Local went to Turkey and Greece with Carmen Courtney in August, From Turkey; they sailed to five of the most popular Greek Islands. In this photo Carmen is on the beautiful Island of Santorini with Mediterranean Sea in the background. The mountains are covered with whitewashed cubed shaped houses. Carmen rode a donkey from sea level up to the top of the mountain and there was no controlling that beast. Carmen said â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just did his own thing and I just had to go along with him. What an experience. This was a wonderful, fun and educational trip. We saw no evidence of strikes or unrest in Athens or elsewhere.â&#x20AC;?

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ACO I Brandon E. Miles (left) and ACO I Jennifer P. Niess (right) took the Oath of Office on November 7, 2012, by The Honorable Judge Overton Harris 15th Circuit Court, Hanover County Va. Congratulations to them as they stand ready for their duties.

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The recommendation to eliminate the proffer program passed by a committee vote of 7-4, with Stanley and Peterson not voting. As for where to find the monies to replace the proffer revenues that fund improvements for schools, build fire stations or provide other services associated with new growth, Mitchell proposed a $10 motor vehicle license annual fee that would generate about $1.3 million.

She listed a number of reasons the committee reached its recommendation, but said the unfairness of the proffers was unfair and specifically targeted one group of citizens. She said the new plan also would enhance more effective county budgeting, and allow officials more flexibility in spending the funds. “Cash proffers are pigeonholed to be spent for specific items in the county, and you cannot spend the money where

you may need it the most,” Mitchell said. The supervisors will make the final decision and most of them indicated more study was needed before any changes could be made. A Nov. 28 workshop is planned to further study the proffer program. All supervisors agreed the committee members had gone beyond their call of duty in dedication and diligence. “I’ve never worked with a

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comprised of two Board of Supervisors members including Canova Peterson and Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, two Planning Commission members, two at large members and one member per magisterial district. The group met eight times since July, and Emma Lee Mitchell presented the results at the Wednesday, Nov. 14, meeting of the supervisors.

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committee that was so engaged in trying to accomplish their task as the committee we had working here for our county,” Peterson said. He urged his fellow supervisors to study the committee’s report in the two weeks leading to the workshop session. Public Utilities director Mike Flagg asked the supervisors to consider an ordinance change addressing waste disposal at county sites. Currently, county law

restricts trailers to 10 feet in length to enter the dumping site. Flagg suggested raising that to 12 feet. He also recommended limiting people who enter the site to claim reusable items to one trip and one item per day. The supervisors approved the request. Flagg also recomended that future recycling use at county sites be handled by Goodwill. Supervisors approved his request.

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Parent asks for funds to paint Liberty Middle lockers By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Sue Dibble is a willing parent participant in Liberty Middle School’s PTA. This year, she accepted the position of fundraising chairman, realizing the challenges of the office. When she began considering just how to get her troops motivated — “fired up,” as she put it — for the campaign, the question quickly arose as to where the funds would go. While half of the raised monies would fund standard PTA fare projects and activities, the other half was slated for the repainting of student lockers. “What I heard back from the parents was a reflection of what my immediate thoughts would be,” Dibble said during the Public Comment portion of the Tuesday, Nov. 13, Hanover County School Board meeting. “Why is the PTA raising money for building maintenance when that’s the School Board’s responsibility?” Dibble

estimates place the cost of the project at about $14,000. “The painting of the lockers is out of our scope,” she commented. Dibble asked the School Board to appropriate the funds to complete the project. “As a parent, we are embarrassed by the condition of these lockers,” she said. “Our students, through sports and other activities, travel from school to school and have noticed our hallways looked pretty pitiful.” Dibble said Liberty parents are more than willing to get involved, and a father-mentoring group often arrives with tool pouches. “They fix the leaky faucets, the Jim Ridolphi for The Local loose door knobs, the paint scuffs on Liberty Middle School PTA member the wall, etc.,” Dibble said. Sue Dibble questioned why PTA After tending to a list of special recfunds were being requested to paint ognitions, the School Board turned its lockers at the school at last week’s meeting of the Hanover County attention to the upcoming budget. School Board. Early predictions indicate another year of dicing and slicing and juggling said. She said the locker repainting fewer funds to accomplish more tasks requires a special process and initial and an anticipated $5 million budget

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Pay It Forward Hiring Drive aims to put 100 people to work The Express Employment Professionals office in Richmond will be hosting a Pay it Forward Hiring Drive to put 100 unemployed people to work this holiday season. The goal of this drive is to help give encouragement and purpose to as many job seekers as possible by providing them the opportunity to earn at least a week’s worth of pay and help provide for their families during the holidays. This hiring effort started on Nov. 1 and continues through Dec. 21. Express associates are screened and evaluated before being placed in short- and longterm assignments in a variety of

Ruritan club will be selling Christmas trees Members of the Hanover Ruritan Club will be selling Christmas trees Dec. 1-24 in the old Safeway shopping plaza on Mechanicsville Turnpike in the Village of Mechanicsville. The club, which has been supporting Hanover County for more than 75 years, sells fresh, Virginia grown trees and donates profits back to the community. For more information, visit www.hanoverruritan. org or call 804-335-8935.

administrative, professional and commercial positions. “Pay it Forward to us means working with local businesses to help find jobs for unemployed workers in our community, so they can earn a paycheck and help support their families this season,” Lorraine Alexander, franchise owner, said. “For each participating company that hires an Express employee for at least 1 week, a donation of $10 will be made in their name to the Central Virginia Food Bank. A single $10 donation will provide about 40 meals to those in need.” The program will provide local businesses with the additional support often needed during a busy time of the year while helping someone provide for their family.

Companies and individuals interested in participating in the Pay it Forward Hiring Drive can call the office of Express Employment Professionals at 804-261-4170 for more information. The Richmond Express Employment Professionals office began operation in 1996 and serves Hanover County, Henrico County, Richmond and Tri-Cities areas with temporary help and direct hire employees in a variety of fields, including administrative, accounting, general labor, warehouse, manufacturing and more. The office is accepting applications. For more information, call 804-261-4170 or visit www.facebook.com/ ExpressProsRichmondNorth .

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County government oﬃces to be closed Thursday and Friday All Hanover County government offices and in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will All branches of the library also will be closed on be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, Saturday, Nov. 24.

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Donald and Teressa Pearson of King William County celebrated their 50th Anniversary on November 17th, 2012 at the wedding of their granddaughter Laura Pearson and Jeremy Hardwick. Helping the couple celebrate was their son Bryan Pearson and his wife Lisa, along with their daughter Anita Gillett and her husband Mike. Donald and Teressa were blessed with four more grandchildren Diana Muntean and her husband Frank Muntean, and Aaron, Olivia, and Michael Gillett. One more blessing arrived two years ago with the birth of their first great grandchild Sophia Lynn Muntean.

Mr. and Mrs. MANUEL DERDERIAN IV the former KRISTINA LEIGH BLOUGH wed October 6, 2012

he marriage of Kristina Leigh Blough and Manuel “Lou” Derderian IV took place on Saturday, October 6, 2012, in Charleston, South Carolina. Kristina is the daughter of Helen and Marty Blough and Lou is the son of Cheryl and Manny Derderian, all of Mechanicsville. The intimate

wedding ceremony was held at a private home on Folly Beach, with a dinner reception at Mad River Restaurant in Charleston. Kristina and Lou are both graduates of Atlee High School and Virginia Tech. After a beautiful week in Charleston, the newlyweds reside in Glen Allen.

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s. Nancy Wythe Foster of Mechanicsville, VA, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter Miss Anne Mallory Foster (nee Ferenbach) of Astoria, New York to Marc Phillip LeVasseur of Astoria, New York son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul LeVasseur of Boxford, Massachusetts. Annie is the granddaughter of Mrs. Edward L. Foster of Indialantic, Florida and the late Captain Foster, USN, ret. Marc is the grandson of the late Roger and Theresa Levasseur of Massachusetts and Mr. C. Jim Jordan of Massachusetts and the late Dorothy Jordan. Annie is a 2003 graduate of Atlee High School and a 2007 graduate of Christopher

Newport University in Newport News, VA. Annie is a certified Vinyasa, Prenatal and Children’s Yoga teacher and certified in Thai Yoga Massage. Annie is employed with Karma Kids Yoga Studio in New York City, New York. Marc is a 2003 graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School, Danvers, Massachusetts, and a 2007 graduate of New York University, Tisch School of the Arts in New York. He is an actor and a writer in New York City. Marc proposed to Annie, April 4, 2012, on the Pont Alexandre, a beautiful bridge along the Seine River in Paris, France. A March 22, 2013 wedding is planned at Willowdale Estates in Boxford, Massachusetts.

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Bill and Brenda Smith of Mechanicsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 24th. They were blessed with 3 daughters: Theresa Bryant, Elaine Seay, and Shelby Jones as well as 5 grandchildren: Ashleigh Bryant, Lauren Bryant, Tommy Seay, Bryan Seay, and Eli Jones.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland will be hosting a Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. In addition to a variety of holiday cookies there will be cakes, pies, breads, sweet breads, jams/jellies, pickles/ relishes, fudge and candy. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) and the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Floor Fund.

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Pole Green Elementary School will present its Winter Festival from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the school at 8993 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The festival will include a pancake breakfast, vendors, a themed basket auction, Santa Shop, bake sale and bingo. There will be two seatings for breakfast – one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited.

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The Firefighter course also will have a few Saturday classes that will be taught at the Hanover County Fire/EMS Training Center on Winston Road west of Ashland. Students will be bused to the Fire Training Center as needed for the Saturday classes. Graduates also earn CPR certification from the American Safety and Health Institute. After graduation they will be able to run calls, provided they are at least 18 years of age (or younger with parental permission.) If you would like to know more about this

Tickets are $5 each (with a cap of $20 per immediate family members). There are a limited number of tickets available. Current and former students, parents and teachers are invited to attend. Vendor space is being offered at the festival for a fee. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets or for vendor information can contact Sherrie Tribble via e-mail at sherrietribble@verizon.net.

program or enroll, call your school’s counselor or the Fire/EMS Division of Training at 804798-7864. Representatives from Hanover/Fire will be available to speak to interested parents and students at the Public Schools Curriculum and Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 29. Hanover Fire/EMS is a combination volunteer/paid department that includes about 150 paid and more than 400 volunteer personnel who are qualified to run calls. The department responded to more than 20,000 calls last year. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Bluefield College honored members of its class of 1962, including Page Carmean Marriner of Mechanicsville, with induction into the school’s Golden Graduates Society during Homecoming festivities on campus Oct. 26-28. Dozens of alumni and friends returned to watch the former BC students be inducted into the prestigious group, created in 2009 to honor and preserve the legacy of alumni from the Golden Anniversary era. Since then, more than 100

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the campus has changed since 1962, including the most recent renovations to the Student Activities Center and dining hall and the construction of a new residence hall. She also spoke about changes in campus life with the addition of new academic programs in nursing and online degrees and the revival of intercollegiate football. In addition to the induction ceremony, the Golden Graduates Society program also included special music from BC student Eugene Fitzgerald. Special guests on hand to witness the inductions included trustees Dr. David Bailey and Rev. Jack Marcom and Alumni Council members Dan Agee, Sharon Knick, Shirley Meador and Don Kidd.

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Graduates received a gold medallion, engraved with the Golden Graduates Society insignia, along with a BC lapel pin, imprinted with the college seal. In addition, Alumni Director Josh Cline spoke about the significance of the group to Bluefield College. “You are an important part of our Alumni Association,” said Cline. “Your memories aid us in maintaining the heritage we have at Bluefield College. We look forward to honoring each of you this evening as we celebrate the path of success your life has taken and your 50 years of love and support for your alma mater.” Ruth Blankenship, BC’s vice president for advancement, shared with the Golden Graduates the ways in which

merly housed Deuce’s Wild, solely for private party rentals. “People in this area need a place to host their special events privately,” Williams said. “And I know these spaces will be great for them.” Williams and wife Katherine also own Willie’s Barbeque located in the same shopping center. He said Willie’s will provide catering for any event. Downhome cooking and barbecue, as well as veggie trays and surf and turf, are on the catering menu. Williams said he has partnered with 210 Promotions for this venture. Amy Rose of Mechanicsville will act as director of Sales & Marketing while

Gail Stanley of Glen Allen will head the Event Planning and Promotions departments. 210 Promotions has been hosting events in and around the Mechanicsville area for the last year. “I am very excited to be working with Mr. Williams at The Venue,” Rose said. “With the experience in event planning, marketing and promotions we bring to the table, it is a perfect match.” In addition to different rental options, Williams said the staff at The Venue can book various entertainment, including DJs and karaoke. For more information, call 804-350-0499.

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of economics, personal finance, and related disciplines, who were gathered at Federal Reserve Bank offices across the country. Mary Larson, family and consumer science teacher at Oak Knoll Middle School, was among a small number of teachers from across the country invited to participate in the Teacher Town Hall Meeting. Each teacher submitted a

question and 12 questions were selected to be answered during the live C-Span broadcast. Larson’s question was one of the dozen that was selected to be answered by Bernanke. While most of the questions were asked by teachers who were participating remotely at various Federal Reserve Banks across the country, Larson attended the

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event and was one of two teachers seated beside the chair. The Town Hall Meeting video is available on the C-Span website http://www.c-span.org/ Events/Fed-Chairman-TalksAb out-Pers onal-FinancialEducation/10737432918/ The Hanover County teacher’s question is the final question that she presents to Bernanke at 55:00

on the video. Her question to Bernanke also made headlines on the “Time Business and Money” website, http://moneyland.time. com/2012/08/08/bernanke-kidswill-be-better-off-than-parentsbut/?iid=pf-main-lede. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

Distinguished student honor bestowed upon sixth grader Tyler Palicia, a sixth grader at Stonewall Jackson Middle School, has been selected to receive the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award from the Virginia Association of the Gifted (VAG). He is being awarded with a certificate and a $500 U.S. Savings Bond. Each state participates in the program through the National Association for Gifted Children. Students in grades 3 through 6, who have excelled in leadership, visual/performing arts, or academic achievement are eligible for the award.

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Ann F. Hagan Gladstone, left, chair, Hanover County School Board, joins Dr. Jamelle Wilson, right, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, in congratulating Tyler Palicia, Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award winner.

One winner in each state is selected annually. The award program was established through funds provided by Maggie and Reg Green to honor the memory of their 7-year-old son Nicholas

who was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting Italy in 1994. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

Three from Mechanicsville ﬁnish degrees during summer session

Subcommittees of SEAC meet Dec. 3

Three residents of Mechanicsville graduated from Radford University at the end of the summer session. Earning a Bachelor of Science degree was Marshall Muse Wildberger for information science and systems.

Earning Bachelor of Business Administration degrees were John Preston Monaghan, accounting and finance, and Randy Jay Brach, finance. More information is available by visiting www.radford. edu.

Subcomittees of Hanover County Public Schools’ Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, at the Hanover County School Board Office at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland.

Get your child in the holiday spirit, and Celebrate the Season “Through the Eyes of a Child.”

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Stonewall Jackson Middle School students recently demonstrated their generosity with an “Overnight Coat Drive” to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. The effort was inspired by eighth graders Hailey Clevenger, middle, and Ashton Clevenger, right. Melody Peacock, left, is helping collect donations. More than 300 coats were donated in 20 minutes. These jackets were transported to New York by “2 Guys and a Truck” moving company.

Erin Allen, a 2001 graduate of Atlee High School, recently went on a medical mission trip to Tanzania, Africa. Making the journey with her was The Mechanicsville Local. During her trip, she and her team held wellness clinics and distributed 262 pairs of reading glasses to five villages. Erin is the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Mayes of Mechanicsville and Jim and Judy Allen of Ft. Myers, Fla., and the granddaughter of Edith and Sonny Allen of Old Church.

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AMF Bowling files bankruptcy County still taking World’s largest operator seeks Chapter 11 protection to restructure debt Richmond Times-Dispatch news@mechlocal.com AMF Bowling Worldwide Inc., the world’s largest bowling operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its mounting debt. On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Hanover County-based company said that it filed a pre-arranged petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond. AMF said it expects completing the restructuring process and exiting Chapter 11 within five months. The company said it will continue its normal business operations during the Chapter 11 process, and its bowling centers will maintain normal operating schedules. AMF said it has reached an agreement with a majority of its secured first lien lenders and the landlord of a majority of its

“This is a necessary step in our strategic plan to strengthen AMF financially and operationally for the future.” STEVE SATTERWHITE AMF’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer

bowling centers to restructure it finances, which the company said will result in the elimination of a significant amount of its outstanding debt. That will provide AMF with the financial resources to invest in improvements to its bowling centers and other growth initiatives, the company said. “This is a necessary next step in our

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Bookkeeping business opens in Mechanicsville Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Beth Mehaffey, a Mechanicsville resident, has opened a home-based bookkeeping business, Bookkeeping and Tax Solutions LLC, that provides small businesses with bookkeeping and accounting services. She recently graduated from Universal Accounting Center’s Professional Bookkeeper Program.

Mehaffey’s services include managing financial records such as monthly statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and any other bookkeeping needs. Her firm also is available for tax services and provides yearround consultations that enable businesses to develop a strategy that will take advantage of valuable tax reductions. For more information, call 804-789-145 or e-mail bts. bcm@gmail.com.

applications for winterization work

Hanover County’s annual Winterization Program helps low income, disabled and/or elderly county residents by placing plastic over windows, wrapping water pipes and weather-stripping doors. Work is performed by volunteer crews. The program is supported

unteer teams conducted Winterization projects and minor home repairs on Saturday, Nov. 10, which is known as “Mission to Virginia Day.” However, groups have established project dates that continue through Dec. 15. Requests for assistance

Those interested in volunteering, contributing funds for supplies or who are in need of Winterization should contact Lisa Adkins at the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4302 or e-mail ldadkins@co.hanover.va.us.

through financial contributions for supplies. Volunteer groups from throughout Hanover register with the Winterization Program to conduct one or more of these projects. The program then assigns the available groups to independently complete the winterization tasks for eligible low income families, elderly or disabled homeowners. The goal of the program is to ensure that every eligible household has this minimal level of protection from the winter weather. The majority of vol-

are still being taken in order to accommodate as many households as possible. All projects will be accepted and assigned based on the availability of volunteers and funding. Persons interested in volunteering, contributing funds for supplies or who are in need of Winterization should contact Lisa Adkins at the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4302 or e-mail ldadkins@co.hanover.va.us. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.z

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with a coupon for a free 16oz Wawa iced tea. People who are interested in donating can make a appointment at www.redcrossblood. org or they can just show up. Appointments are recommended.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, a blood drive will be held at Best Buy in Mechanicsville. Chick-fil-A is co-sponsoring the blood drive and donors that attempt to give will receive a voucher for a free Breakfast

Cinnamon Cluster and all donors will be placed in a drawing for a Best Buy gift card. People who are interested in donating can make a appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or they can just show up. Appointments are recommended.

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Nov. 21 Toddler Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for 2 years old with an adult at the Atlee Branch Library. Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Caroline Community Center on 16221 Richmond Turnpike (Rt. 301) in Bowling Green. This benefit features Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven with tickets $10 each (please call for tickets (Kathy) 804-247-1036 or email ronalds.faw@verizon.net) This is a huge project because of the lack of clean water throughout Haiti and it also puts people to work in the community. Kathy said the music you’ll hear at this benefit is “music for your soul.”

Toddler Storytime begins at 10 a.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for age 2 years old with an adult. Preschool Storytime starts at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime gets underway at Sunday, Nov. 25 New Bethesda Baptist 11:15 a.m. for all ages. For Church Bluegrass/Country more information, call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Gospel Music Event begins at 6 p.m. at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. Sherwood Crossing Place. Mechanicsville. Featuring “Amy Blood Drive sponsored by Ladd & Friends” and our speHanover Industrial Air Park cial guest “Jeff Howard”. All are Business Association from 1:30 welcome to attend! Information to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of call 789-0443. O’Banks Café and Grill at 10392 Black Creek Baptist Church Leadbetter Road, Ashland. Donate blood to help our community and annual Hanging of the Greens enjoy food from sponsor Chick- worship service begins at 6 p.m. fil-A. For more information call in the church sanctuary, 6289 Diane Munn at 675-7502 or visit McClellan Road, Mechancsville. Please come and join in a beauwww.hiapba.com. tiful evening of traditional Paul Lutheran Church Christmas hymns, music, and Thanksgiving Eve Worship readings, as we learn the symService begins at 7 p.m. located bolism behind the Christmas at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in decorations adorning the Mechanicsville. For more infor- church. For more information, mation please call 427-7500 or please call the church office at visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com. 781-0330. Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor

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Thursday, Nov. 22 Happy Thanksgiving

Friday, Nov. 23 Family Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for all ages at the Hanover Branch Library. 3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Saturday, Nov. 24 The Patricia Sullivan Haitian Outreach Foundation is sponsoring a Benefit for Haiti

3:30 p.m. in the conference room, Hanover County Social Services, 12304 Washington Hwy., Ashland. This meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 Toddler Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for 2 years old with an adult at the Atlee Branch Library. Preschool Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Toddler Storytime begins at 10 a.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for age 2 years old with an adult. Preschool Storytime starts at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime gets underway at 11:15 a.m. for all ages. For more information, call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Thursday, Nov. 29 Mother Goose Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult the Atlee Branch Library. Family Storytime starts at 10:45 a.m. for all ages. Preschool gets underway at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Toddler Storytime begins at 10 a.m. for age 2 years old with an adult at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Preschool Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Family Storytime will get underway at 11:15 a.m. for all ages. For more information, call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Mother Goose Storytime starts at 10 a.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Preschool Storytime begins at 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 through 5 years old. Family Storytime will get underway at Hanover Lunchtime Book 11:15 a.m. for all ages. Family Club begins at 12:30 p.m. at Storytime starts at 6:45 p.m. the Hanover Branch Library. Hanover County The Immortal Life of Henrietta Department of Social Services Lacks by Rebecca Skloot will Board meeting will be held at be the book in subject. Please

“ Lilies in the Sun” by landscape artist, Eric Douglass who will be at Book Beads & More Saturday, Dec. 1 offering his art for sale. Douglass is a landscape artist, working in the digital medium. He begins with an original digital photograph, and transforms it into a digital painting through the use of computer programs, a graphics tablet, and a stylus. This involves enhancement of the colors, changing of the design, and the creation of mood. He thinks of his work as fitting into the early Impressionist Period, with its strong use of light and subjective expressions of the world. His work is known for having a watercolor look, and for his use of deep, rich colors.

bring a bag lunch and a friend. Saturday, Dec. 1 Dessert and drinks provided by the Hanover Branch Library Books, Beads & More Art Friends. For more information Show from 10a.m. to 2p.m. call 365-6210 or visit the library at 8324 Bell Creek Rd #100 at 7527 Library Drive. Mechanicsville VA 23116. Featuring the art of Eric Friday, Nov. 30 Douglass who will be at the Family Storytime begins at store with more of his art offer10:45 a.m. for all ages at the ing a 10% discount on any purHanover Branch Library. For chase of his work during this more information, call 365- special event. For more infor6210 or visit the library at 7527 mation call 730-2665 Library Drive. Mechanicsville Community Church of the Redeemer “No Salt Fish Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 Room at the Inn,” 5th Annual a.m. at Enon United Methodist Nativities exhibit & benefit for Church, 6156 Studley Road. the homeless. Preview Gala $5 for adults (including fish opening the exhibit Friday $7) under 12 yrs. Old $2.50. night November 30, from 7 to Family limit is $14. Profits go 10 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge to Heart havens Fund (residenRoad, Mechanicsville, Va tial housing for the mentally 23116. Adults only event with handicapped). For reservations live music, light refreshments & or more information call 746wine, spiritied live & silent auc- 4719 or 730-4956. tions plus outside lighted display. Advance tickets $20, at the Hanover Humane Society door $25; details and advance will hold a dog adoption stand ticket sales www.churchre- from 9 a.m. to noon at its facility deemer.org/no-room. at 12190 Washington Highway

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in Ashland. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Church of the Redeemer, Nativities Exhibit & Family/ Children’s Area from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Something for everyone! Start Christmas & Advent celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of the Christ Child. View an ever changing exhibit of over 350 Nativities made by artists all over the world. Families will enjoy the age appropriate activities and crafts in the Family Area including costumes for dress up (bring your camera), touchable Nativities and take home items. Tickets available at the door: adults $5, 18 & under $1. For details visit www. churchredeemer.org/no-room. see CALENDAR, pg. 30

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This Christmas, a special page of the Classified section of The Mechanicsville Local will be devoted to pictures of area babies who are celebrating their first Christmas. You may purchase a spot for your baby’s photograph on the page for only $2500 Please send us a wallet-size photograph of your baby before Thursday, December 6, 2012. We will be sure he or she is included on the “Baby’s First Christmas” page which will be published in the newspaper on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, and appear on www.mechlocal.com. Please write your name on the back of your baby’s photograph and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope so we can return the photo to you.

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Pole Green Elementary School Winter Festival from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The school is located at 8993 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The festival will include a pancake breakfast, vendors, a themed basket auction, Santa Shop, bake sale, bingo, and more. Two breakfast seatings; 8:30 am and 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $5. each (with a cap of $20 per immediate family members). We also are offering vendor space at the festival for a fee. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets or for vendor information, please contact Sherrie Tribble via email at sherrietribble@verizon.net. Cool Spring Baptist Church Adult Choir will present a Christmas Concert with renowned guest pianist, Stanton Lanier at 7 p.m. at the Cool Spring Baptist Church in the Sanctuary at 9283 Atlee Station Road and is open to the public at no cost. Hanover Ruritan Club Christmas Tree Sales run from December 1st - December 24th. Hanover Ruritan has been supporting Hanover County for over 75 yrs. This year please come out to support your community too by buying a fresh, Virginia grown tree from a group that donates its profits back to the community. Live Local, Buy Local! Help us sell all the trees on the lot! For more information, please visit www.hanoverruritan.org or call 804 335-8935.

Sunday Dec. 2 Church of the Redeemer, Nativities Exhibit & Family/ Children’s Area from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Something for everyone! Start Christmas & Advent celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of the

Christ Child. View an ever changing exhibit of over 350 Nativities made by artists all over the world. Families will enjoy the age appropriate activities and crafts in the Family Area including costumes for dress up (bring your camera), touchable Nativities and take home items. Tickets at the door adults $5, 18 & under $1. Details www.churchredeemer. org/no-room.

songs, followed by a time of food, fun, and fellowship.

Friday, Dec. 7

Hanover Evangelical Friends Church Bethlehem Walk from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. For large group reservations call Lee Mitchell at 543-9964 or email robertmitchell@gmail. com. For information visit www.friendlychurch.org or The Central Virginia call 730-9512. Masterworks Chorale 2012 Christmas Concert, “On This The Central Virginia Shining Night.” begins at 3 p.m. Masterworks Chorale 2012 at Duncan Memorial United Christmas Concert, “On This Methodist Church, 201 Henry Shining Night.” begins at 7:30 Street, Ashland. Advance tick- p.m at St. Mark’s Episcopal ets are $10 for adults (or $15 at Church, 520 N. Boulevard, the door) and $5 for students. Richmond. Advance tickets See www.cvamc.org for more are $10 for adults (or $15 at information. the door) and $5 for students. See www.cvamc.org for more Cool Spring Baptist information. Church Adult Choir will present a Christmas Concert with Kidstuf a fun 45 minute renowned guest pianist, Stanton production where kids bring Lanier at 6 p.m. at the Cool Spring their parents to learn. It is free Baptist Church in the Sanctuary to the community and there at 9283 Atlee Station Road and is will be a variety of activities to open to the public at no cost. enjoy beginning at 6:30 PM. The Kidstuf theatre opens its Wednesday, Dec. 5 doors at 7:15 p.m. for the proSons of Confederate duction at Atlee Community Veterans (SCV). The SCV Church, 7171 Verdi Lane, will assist in the tracing your Mechanicsville. This event ancestor’s Confederate service unites families while providas well as help put together a ing a fun environment filled period-limited tree linking you with laughter and learning. to your ancestor. The Edmund Kidstuf is a “no drop off zone”. Ruffin SCV Camp meets on All children must be accomthe first Wednesday of every panied by an adult. Call 730month at 7 p.m. For more 3676 for more information information about joining or visit. www.atleechurch.org. our next meeting please contact rader.james2@aol.com or Saturday, Dec. 8 call 874-5336. Hanover Evangelical Friends Church Bethlehem Walk from 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday, Dec. 6 Salem Presbyterian Church p.m. at 6420 Mechanicsville will host a Christmas Sing-A- Turnpike, Mechanicsville. For Long at 10 a.m. at the Church large group reservations call on Studley Road. Our Hymn Lee Mitchell at 543-9964 or of the Month is “Silent Night’ email robertmitchell@gmail. and we will be learning of it’s com. For information visit origin. Bring a friend and www.friendlychurch.org or come join us as we sing our call 730-9512. favorite Christmas carols and see CALENDAR, pg. 34

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Mechanicsville Christian Center: Families encountering Christ Sun. 9 & 11AM, children’s ministries Wed. 7PM, students Sun. & Thurs. nights, small groups. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. www.mccag.org

Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org

The Bridge – We want to build a Bridge to Christ, to spiritual maturity, and of hope to the world. Our vision is to be “less church, more fulfilling.” No matter where you are or what season of life you’re in, be our guest on Sunday mornings at 10:30. We are located at 8026 Walnut Grove Road, 442-6565. Please check us out online at thebridge2hope.org

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Trinity Christian Church 8469 Atlee Road, 746-4838 Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Provided Dr. Rick Harrison, Pastor Helen Simpson, LCSW, Associate Pastor Donna Lewis, Director of Music www.trinitychristianchurch.com

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd, 9:30am Holy Eucharist • 10:45am Christian Ed Nursery Provided • 804-559-9302 Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7pm The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun 9a&11a Holy Eucharist. Adult Ed.-10a, Children’s Ed.-11:30a, Nursery 10-12. Refreshments at 12:15p. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, Fall Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:30am with coffee hour after both services. Christian education at 9:15. Nursery is available for infants & toddlers at the 10:00am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.org

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00 am &10:15 am Sunday School 9:30-10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net email: creatorcontact@comcast.net

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristian.org

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Available.

NAZARENE Hanover Church of the Nazarene 8391 Atlee Rd, (hanoverlife.com) Atlee Christian Academy -- PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided. 779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor

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GINTER PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3601 Seminary Ave., Richmond. Many Hanover members. Thoughtful, joyful, diverse. 8 minutes south of I-295. GinterParkPC.org. 804-359-5049 MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Interim Pastor Tel. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org You are welcome to join us on Sundays: 9 am Contemporary 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

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. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For 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 Grace United Family Church “Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Get connected in one of our small groups; “Communities of Hope” to begin soon. Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor 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 Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Alyx Christian, Minster to Children Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) Sunday Afternoon Faith Exploration, for all ages 4:30-5:30pm www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net 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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Preschool Choir will be singing some of their favorite Christmas Continued from pg. 30 songs. This night of musical celebration, led by our children, will be Sunday, Dec. 9, held in the Worship Center at 9283 The Central Virginia Atlee Station Road and is open to Masterworks Chorale 2012 the public at no cost. Christmas Concert, “On This Shining Night.” Beginning at 3 p.m. Come and join Bronze Bums as at Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover well as other vendors from 6 -10 pm Road, Richmond. Advance tickets at the Ashcreek Clubhouse, 10854 are $10 for adults (or $15 at the Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville, door) and $5 for students. See www. VA . Vendors will be on site to order cvamc.org for more information. your holiday goodies. Bring your unwanted gold to get it appraised The Cool Spring Baptist Church by our Cash for Gold representative Older Children’s Choirs will be for cash. Light refreshments will be presenting the Christmas Musical, provided, so grab a friend and come “Secret of Snowflake County” at get your shopping done. Visit bron6 p.m. In addition to the musical, zebums.com for more information. this same night the Cool Spring

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New program at King William H.S. oﬀers help for continuing education A new program at King William High School, offered through Great Aspirations Scholarship Program Inc., will provide free, confidential, one-on-one counseling to students seeking financial aid and scholarships for continuing their education after high school --whether that includes technical school, community college or a four-year college. GRASP is a nonprofit organization with trained advisors who help in navigating the college financial aid process and paperwork. Susan Teerlink, the GRASP advisor for KWHS, has about 10 years of experience helping students with financial aid and scholarships, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the College Scholarship Service Profile. Teerlink has been meeting with students at KWHS on

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alternate Fridays. Appointments can be made through the school’s counseling office. The GRASP program at KWHS is made possible through Del. Chris Peace, R-97, who said he believes an education is key to a prosperous future and wants to invest in the county’s best and brightest. Due to funding provided by a donation from the Friends of Chris Peace, GRASP’s services are available at no charge to KWHS students and their families. GRASP advisors also are in high schools in Hanover, Charles City and New Kent counties, as well as 64 other schools and venues throughout Virginia. More information about GRASP can be found at www. grasp4virginia.com.

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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.

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State championship game or Rogers rumbles Hawks into bust for Raiders volleyball regional championship

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Hanover quarterback Sam Rogers (10) busts through the Lee-Davis line and picks up steam into the secondary on his way to a 30-yard touchdown run. Rogers had 435 yards of total offense in the 28-21 Hawks win.

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Atlee senior setter Hailey Brooks (3) tries to get a kill past the block of Stone Bridge’s Ryan Ackermann (13) in the girls volleyball state semifinals at the Siegel Center on Thursday. Atlee won the match in five sets to advance to the school’s first state volleyball championship match.

No settling for less from Atlee girls By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com After reaching the AAA state semifinals in both 2010 and 2011, the Atlee girls volleyball team came into this sea-

son with a mentality that being among the final four was just not good enough. While many players and teams would not consider reaching the state semifinals for the third consecutive year a disappointment, Atlee thought otherwise. The Raiders wanted the

chance to play for a state championship and would settle for no less. In fact, senior setting/ outside hitter Hailey Brooks felt that the entire season would be considered a disappointment if Atlee did not advance to the championship game. “Completely,” she said. “Yes, see ATLEE, pg. 43 `

Due to early Thanksgiving press deadlines, coverage of the AAA Girls Volleyball State Championship match is not included in this edition of the Mechanicsville Local. For complete coverage including photo gallery go to www.mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Lee-Davis faced the full force of a healthy Sam Rogers, and the Confederates did not survive. The Hanover quarterback, who spent much of the season struggling with injury, led a dynamic Hawks attack that swept the top-seeded Confederates out of the Central Region Division 5 playoffs with a 28-21 win. Hanover (8-3) next travels to Hopewell, a 47-28 winner over Dinwiddie, in the Central Region championship game

this Friday night. For the second week in a row, Rogers generated more than 400 yard total offense. He completed 24-of-34 passes for 235 yards and an interception and he carried the ball 23 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns. “Sam Rogers is awesome. He is outstanding – outstanding,” said Hanover coach Josh Just. “You can’t say anything else. He’s one of the best football players I’ve ever seen.” Lee-Davis running back Chris Simpson agreed. “He did great today,” Simpson said. “He’s a great

athlete. I’ve played against him for 11 years now, and he’s awesome.” Just added that Rogers had lots of help. “Our other guys stepped up tonight, too: David Crytser, L.J. [Jones] was in there, Donte Haynesworth, Josh Harris, Usman [Mahmood] – all those guys,” Just said. “Little Mike Holland came up with a couple of big hits. We had so many guys over there who are a part of this. Sam is the catalyst, but this senior class is awesome. A couple of underclassmen

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see ROGERS, pg. 42 `

Atlee athletes make college commitments Hailey Brooks

Dalton Ruch

Jessica Holte

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Atlee volleyball player Hailey Brooks signed a letter of intent to continue her athletic career at the University of South Florida. Brooks chose USF over several of the top NCAA Division I schools on the East Coast. Pictured above from front left: Krista and Hailey Brooks. Back: Greg Brooks, Atlee head volleyball coach Curtis Carpenter and assistant coach Bill Wassum.

Atlee shortstop Dalton Ruch signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at the University of Hartford. Ruch chose Hartford over UNC Pembroke, UNC Ashville, Concord and Radford. Pictured from front left: Carrie and Dalton Ruch. Back: Steve Ruch and IYG travel team coach Joe Fiostick.

No.24 R-MC drops season opener at CNU, 77-70 Contributed report

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Christopher Newport took advantage of a cold shooting night for No. 24 RandolphMacon as the Captains knocked off the Yellow Jackets 77-70 in the 2012-13 season opener for both teams. R-MC (0-1) shot 37.3 percent (28-of-75) from the floor, including 4-of-28 from behind the 3-point line. The Jackets went 10-of-20 from the freethrow line as well. The contest had a fast pace from the outset with both teams going on big runs during the first half of action. R-MC jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead after a three-point play by junior guard Jamie Robinson. CNU responded with an 18-3 run, capped by a Tre Benefield 3-pointer with just over 14 minutes to go in the opening half. R-MC fought back, scoring 16 of the next 20 points. The Jackets took a 24-22 lead with 9:30 to go after Lamar Giggetts sank a jumper off a pass from Joe Hassell.

The Captains then came back with a run of their own, outscoring R-MC 19-4 over the course of the next six minutes, grabbing a 41-28 advantage with 3:27 on the clock. The Yellow Jackets rallied prior to the intermission, scoring nine of the last 12 points of the half to go to the locker room down 44-37. CNU maintained a lead through the first 10 minutes of the second stanza with a Benefield 3-pointer pushing the Captains advantage to 60-50. The Yellow Jackets rallied with an 11-1 run and tied the game at 61-61 when Andre Simon converted a layup with 6:13 on the clock. A Nik Biberaj three-point play on CNU’s ensuing possession gave Christopher Newport the lead and sparked what proved to be a decisive 13-3 run for the Captains. Giggetts led R-MC with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Connor Sullivan finished with 13 points and Dylan Cole (Hanover) had 11 points and seven boards on the night.

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CNU (1-0), which received votes in the D3hoops.com Preseason Poll, got 25 points and 10 rebounds from Benefield. Biberaj made 8-of-16 shots from the floor en route to a 21 point, 11 rebound night. Randolph-Macon headed to Stevenson over the weekend for the inaugural Hoopsville National Invitational Classic. RMC played No. 16 Transylvania on Saturday Nov. 17. The Yellow Jackets capped off the tournament on Sunday against No. 19 St. Mary’s of Maryland. R-MC returns to action on Saturday Nov. 25 in a 2 p.m. contest at Ferrum. They then hold their home opener on Wed. Nov. 28 against Lynchburg in an ODAC contest. RANDOLPH-MACON (0-1) GIGGETTS, Lamar 6-15 2-4 14; SULLIVAN, Connor 4-13 4-8 13; COLE, Dylan 5-7 1-1 11; JACKSON, Evan 3-4 0-0 8; BADGER, Marcus 3-7 1-2 7; SIMON, Andre 3-9 0-2 6; ROBINSON, Jamie 14 2-3 4; WALKER, Trent 1-1 0-0 3; HAMILTON, Chris 1-5 0-0 2; HASSELL, Joe 1-8 0-0 2; HOLMES, Akeem 0-1 0-0 0; MOORE, Lamont 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-75 10-20 70.

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Atlee pitcher Jessica Holte signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County. Holte chose UMBC over George Mason, CNU, Towson and Wingate, Pictured from front left: Linda and Jessica Holte. Back: Atlee head softball coach John Earley.

Luke Bolka

CHRIS. NEWPORT (1-0) Tra Benefield 9-14 4-7 25; Nik Biberaj 8-16 4-5 21; Mike Cherry 5-12 5-8 16; Evan Thorpe 2-9 2-5 6; Justin Watson 2-6 1-2 5; Paul Meredith 1-4 0-1 2; Jon Snead 1-3 0-0 2; Connor Laframboise 0-0 0-0 0; Bryan Stith 0-1 0-0 0; Rashon Woody 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 28-68 16-28 77. Randolph-Macon..... 37 33 - 70 Chris. Newport......... 44 33 - 77 3-point goals--Randolph-Macon 428 (JACKSON, Evan 2-2; WALKER, Trent 1-1; SULLIVAN, Connor 1-7; SIMON, Andre 0-1; ROBINSON, Jamie 0-2; HAMILTON, Chris 04; HASSELL, Joe 0-3; HOLMES, Akeem 0-1; MOORE, Lamont 0-1; BADGER, Marcus 0-1; GIGGETTS, Lamar 0-5), Chris. Newport 5-21 (Tra Benefield 3-5; Mike Cherry 1-6; Nik Biberaj 1-3; Paul Meredith 0-1; Jon Snead 0-1; Justin Watson 0-3; Evan Thorpe 0-2). Fouled out--Randolph-MaconNone, Chris. Newport-None. Rebounds--Randolph-Macon 48 (GIGGETTS, Lamar 10), Chris. Newport 51 (Nik Biberaj 11). Assists-Randolph-Macon 17 (GIGGETTS, Lamar 3; BADGER, Marcus 3), Chris. Newport 10 (Paul Meredith 3; Mike Cherry 3). Total fouls--Randolph-Macon 23, Chris. Newport 15. Technical fouls--Randolph-MaconNone, Chris. Newport-None. A-940

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Atlee pitcher Luke Bolka signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at East Carolina University. Bolka chose ECU over Virginia Tech, Jacksonville, College Charleston, NC State and William and Mary. Pictured from front left: Elizabeth and Luke Bolka. Back: Ed Bolka and IYG travel team coach, Joe Fiostick.

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Young Jackets show potential in 74-49 loss Five freshmen carry the load in season opener By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Few people could find any silver lining the dark cloud of a 74-49 season opening loss. But for the Randolph-Macon women’s basketball squad, the lopsided defeat at the hands of Catholic could simply be the eclipse standing in the way of a very bright future. The silver can be found in the fact that all five Yellow Jacket freshmen played in the contest and each logged doubledigit minutes on the floor. In their college debut, the freshman five-some carried the bulk of the scoring (39 of 49 points) and rebounding load (16 of 32). In fact, only three points were scored by everyone above the sophomore class. Freshman guard Hannah Liverman led R-MC in scoring and playing time, with 13 points in 27 minutes of action. The only lapse for the graduate of Powhatan High School, was in one assist to four turnovers. “I was a little nervous at first but I was excited so I think the excitement took over the nerves,” Liverman said. “It’s definitely a big surprise to see what it’s like but I enjoyed it.” Freshman Nicole Freeman out of Fairfax was the Jackets’ second leading scorer with 12 points on the night. In 22 minutes of action, former Patrick Henry standout Katie Anderson scored nine points, had one steal and a team-high eight rebounds in her college debut. “It was very fast,” Anderson said. “Faster than high school

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Randolph-Macon was led by freshmen in their season opening loss to Catholic. Above: Freshman Hannah Livermon drives to the basket against the defense of Catholic’s Kristen Walheim (32). Livermon led the Yellow Jackets with 13 points in the contest. Above right: Former Patrick Henry standout Katie Anderson uses a pick from Paige Mills (50) to drive past Katarina Owunna (3). Below right: Freshman guard Nicole Freeman (33) turns the corner on Catholic’s Jill Woerner (2). Freeman scored 12 points in 12 minutes of action.

definitely. It’s just going to take some getting used to but I’ll get used to it.” Anyone who was familiar with Anderson’s slashing style as a Patriot will recognize her determined play as a Yellow Jacket. R-MC got three points and three rebounds from point guard Khaje Hester (Cape Henry) and two points and three rebounds from forward Lauren Vugteveen (Midlothian/ Amelia Academy). But when it came to other aspects of the game- the dark cloud was all-consuming. Catholic came into the contest as a dramatic contrast to the Yellow Jacket squad, boasting seven seniors and years of experience playing at the college level. To make matters worse for R-MC, the Cardinals could possibly be one of the most

talented teams they will face all season. Yellow Jackets head coach Carroll LaHaye knew Catholic would present a multitude of matchup problems for her young squad. “We’re proud of the tradition that we have here,” she said. “We’re not going to get any better unless we play good teams and I think Catholic is one of the better teams we’ll face all season long.” The Cardinals set the tempo from the opening tip and overwhelmed the R-MC youngsters, coming up with four of their 13 total steals in the first 4:25 minutes of play leading to a 10-0 lead. R-MC did not get off their first shot until the 17:39 mark and did not connect until the clock read 14:33. It was only their third shot of the game. However, that basket seemed

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to settle the Yellow Jackets and they pulled within five, 12-7 with 12 minutes remaining in the half. However, Catholic had the experience to fend off every RMC run, getting open on fast

breaks and dominating the boards on both ends of the court where the Yellow Jackets were out-rebounded 53-32. “Rebounding was a disgrace,” LaHaye said. “Being outrebounded by 20 is definitely a

weakness.” On one possession, Cardinals Josephine Migash and Katarina Owunna combined for four consecutive offensive rebounds on repeated missed layups. see JACKETS, pg. 43 `

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Keaton ﬁeld goal secures win for Cavs, 24-21 King Williams gets wanted rematch with Goochland By JP Beauchamp sports@mechlocal.com Despite a freak pre-game injury that took out running back Camarjae Peatross, a first quarter injury to DL Zachary Herendeen, and other injuries, the King William Cavaliers showed their resilience to down the visiting Manassas Park Cougars 24-21 in the Division 2, East Section playoffs on Friday night. The winning margin came from a Spencer Keaton 25-yard field goal scored in the final moments of the first half. “I just did what I always do and kicked it good,” Keaton

said. Following the game, King William coach Jim Henderson was briefly unaware that it was Keaton’s kick that edged them out against the Cougars. “It didn’t even register in my mind until someone was just saying it, but you know what, that did win this football game,” he said. “He’s had a great year. Storybook year being able to come out and do that for us tonight. That was awesome.” On their opening drive, the Cavs moved the chains on four occasions from two Freeman McPhearson carries, and two carries from teammate Shawn Chandler to set up a Chandler two-yard TD run. Keaton’s kick put the Cavs up 7-0. Aided by a facemask penalty, the Cougars started their initial

drive on the 50. Five plays later, explosive running quarterback Ryan Kolb bounded into the end zone on a five-yard TD set up by carries of 28-, 10-, and one yards. But it was all Cavs for the remainder of the half; a fact that Cougars’ coach, Joe McElfish lamented. “Tough game, we started a little too late,” McElfish said. “They scored 24 points in the first half and no points in the second half. We needed to start a little bit faster on defense and it might have been a more interesting game at the end.” Chandler put the Cavs back on top with a 4-yard touchdown run. “I had a good week last week against Madison,” he said. “I knew they were gonna keel and try to take me away

but our line came through and we’d try to pound the ball and get those hard yards.” The Cougars were poised to retie the game after entering the redzone but McPhearson intercepted a TD pass intended for Frederick Agyeman, getting the Cavs back in good field position on the 26-yard line. McPhearson then pushed the lead to 21-7 with a 37-yard touchdown run. “I was just trying to play my game and follow my teammates and run the ball as hard as I can, throw the ball to my receivers so they can catch it, but it all starts with practice,” he said. “It helps everything, you watch film to know who’s blocking who, who’s covering who, who’s the best who’s the worst. You watch film and practice all day

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stepped up tonight as well.” Arguably Rogers’ biggest helper was Haynesworth. Haynesworth caught 10 passes for 125 yards, but his biggest catch of the night is not counted on the offensive side of the ledger. Haynesworth intercepted Lee-Davis quarterback Brandon Sulser in the final minute to kill a Confederate comeback attempt and preserve the Hawks’ onetouchdown lead. “To help my team, I put myself in a position to make a play,” Haynesworth said. “When they needed it most, I made a play.” Despite taking an early lead, the Confederates (7-4) could not contain the Hawks in the first half. After their initial possession ended in a fumble that led to Lee-Davis’ first touchdown, the Hawks scored touchdowns on three straight possessions – first on a 9-yard run by Jones, the next two on 39-yard and 5-yard runs by Rogers – to

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Hanover running back Lawrence Jones (4) steps over and through the Lee-Davis defensive line to make his way to the end zone for a touchdown.

take a 21-10 lead at halftime. The Confederates, meanwhile, struggled to gain traction with their running game. Despite some success in the air, Lee-Davis kept running and, after going up 7-0 on a 4-yard pass from Sulser to Deshaun Rogers with 6:04 remaining in

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the first quarter, had to settle for a 31-yard field goal by Steven Hall with 3:38 remaining in the half. Sulser finished with 11 completions in 17 attempts for 158 yards, one touchdown and the interception. Austin Rice caught five of those passes for

113 yards. Hall kicked another field goal – a 32-yarder – midway through the third quarter to close to 21-13, but for most of the quarter, the Confederates struggled with poor field position. They stopped the Hawks repeatedly on downs and, early

but then when I was running the ball I went behind my running back and my O-line. I said they tell me what hole, I’ll read their blocks and I’ll just follow them.” The Cavs widened the margin to 24-7 with Keaton’s 25yard field goal in the closing moments of the first half. The Cougars came out a different team in the second half; and it was evident why they had made it to the Regionals. They made adjustments and stepped up their level of play, which included an Agyeman 65-yard TD reception and a Kolb 75-yard TD burst up the sideline to trim the Cavalier lead to 24-21. Stymied on offense, McPhearson sealed the game with a defensive play by recov-

ering a Manassas Park fumble in the closing minutes of the contest. “He looked like a kid that didn’t want to go home,” Henderson said of McPhearson. “Point blank. He flew around. He made some plays. We put him at running back; we put him at receiver; we put him at safety. He’s a kid that, you know, ‘Coach, what can I do for the team.’ You love coaching kids like that. He’s an outstanding football player; but he’s a better young man. That’s what we try to pride ourselves on about being a program in football. Some people say football shows character or builds character; and other people say it reveals character. He’s defi-

in the fourth quarter, with an interception, but Hanover could be pinned down forever. Rogers eventually managed to break loose for a 57-yard touchdown run to take a 28-13 lead with 3:51 left. The Confederates responded with another touchdown – a 13-yard run by Jordon Prentiss – and stopped Hanover on its next possession, but their last-ditch drive ended in Haynesworth’s interception. “We were coming back for a little bit,” Simpson said. “But we couldn’t pull it off.” “It was just … a good backand-forth, figuring out what we needed to do to stop them and what they did,” Just said. “We did some good things defensively and some bad things. But we got the win and we’ll take it.” Just’s relief with the victory was not shared by his counterpart at Lee-Davis. “I’m disappointed, every time you lose,” said Confederate coach Zac Hayden. “Lose the first [game], lose a scrimmage,

whatever. I don’t like losing at all. … It is what it is. You’ve got to move on.”

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Hanover...................... 6 15 0 7 – 28 Lee-Davis.................... 7 3 3 8 – 21 L-D – Rogers 4 pass from Sulser (Hall kick) H – Jones 9 run (pass failed) H – Rogers 39 run (Mahmood pass from Rogers) L-D – Hall FG 31 H – Rogers 5 run (Rozsahegyi kick) L-D – Hall FG 32 H – Rogers 57 run (Rozsahegyi kick) L-D – Prentiss 13 run (Rice pass from Sulser) RUSHING Hanover – Jones 4 carries 24 yards, Rogers 23-200, Stubbs 3-13. LeeDavis – Simpson 19-63, Rogers 1430, Prentiss 1-13. PASSING Hanover – Rogers 24 completions 34 attempts 235 yards 1 interceptions. Lee-Davis – Sulser 11-17-158-1, Simpson 0-1-0-0, Rogers 1-1-8-0. RECEIVING Hanover – Harris 3 receptions 39 yards, Haynesworth 10-125, Sorah 15, Mahmood 3-7, Bazala 6-54, Jones 1-4. Lee-Davis – Edgett 4-38, Rice 5-113, Rogers 3-15. Records: Hanover 8-3, Lee-Davis 7-4.

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yes, yes.” Raiders’ head coach Curtis Carpenter said the team needed to advance to the championship match to get past last year’s semifinal loss to Ocean Lakes; a match they felt they should have won. “It would have been disappointing if we had lost,” he said. “Every one of us, the girls, myself the coaching staff, we still have a bad taste in our mouth from losing to Ocean Lakes in the semis last year,” Carpenter said. “We knew what happened. We let them dictate the pace of the game. We started playing how they wanted us to play.” The off season only emphasized that disappointment. “That’s a long time to have that sour taste in your mouth,” Carpenter said. “We talked about expectations. These kids are stupid by any means Every one of them is All-Academic and so they’re smart kids and

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nitely a man of character and I can’t talk enough about how great of an asset he is to have on our team.” Peatross, who fractured a finger warming up, managed to come back in the fourth quarter to get some time on the field playing defense. “[Peatross] came back out there at the end and was able to be a spark,” Henderson said. “If nothing else, our guys perked up when they saw him running out there on the field. You feel bad for a kid like that. You practice all week; you go all summer, lift, and you do everything else to train for the season. You have a great week of practice and ready to get involved in the game and then, bang, something like that. But, he was able to come back.” The King William victory sets up a long anticipated

they realized this is a special group and this is our time that we’ve got to work.” Stone Bridge came into Thursday’s semifinals with similar expectations as Atlee. The Bulldogs were making the schools’ third appearance in the semifinals and lost to Kellam in the 2010 state championship match. Stone Bridge looked at making consecutive trips to the semifinals as a means to ease the sting of not reaching the championship. “I think it says a lot about all the girls on the team,” said Bulldogs’ coach Jill Raschiatore. “They come into the season knowing what the previous girls had done. And even though some of the girls graduated and got some new life on the team, it puts pressure on them early and I think it says a lot about them to step it up early and not get lost in that early in the season and just kind of just keep doing the job of keep fighting. “I don’t want to say it’s rough

coming here and losing but it is a little more painful to lose when you’ve got higher goals and aspirations,” Raschiatore said. Like Stone Bridge, Atlee came into the season facing pressure to reach the state championship, not only from themselves but their friends and families as well. Everyone knew they had the talent to make a return trip to the Siegel Center, but that also added the pressure that they had to accomplish that goal. The Raiders circumvented that pressure through friendship. “These girls are probably my best friends and just playing with them,” said senior outside hitter Karlie Suber. “You can’t really explain it, there’s no words for it. You go out there and you have fun and it’s hard not to do well.” On Saturday night, the Raiders had a chance to make history by overcoming the obstacle of disappointment that has blocked their path for the past two season.

rematch at Goochland, who advanced with a 28-7 win over Buckingham. Last year, Goochland stopped the undefeated Cavs inches short of the goal in the final seconds of the state semifinals. It was an ending that has not gone away for McPhearson. How big was the in over Manassas Park to set up the rematch? “It’s real big,” McPhearson said. “We have unfinished business back in Goochland and we are going back to them.”

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Manassas Park......... 7 0 7 7 - 21 King William.......... 14 10 0 0 - 24 Chandler 2-yard run (Keaton kick) Kolb 5-yard run (Agyeman kick) Chandler 4-yard run (Keaton kick) MacPhearson 37-yard run (Keaton kick) Agyeman 65-yard pass reception (Agyeman kick) Kolb 75-yard run (Agyeman kick)

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Owunna also led all scorers with 21 points by repeatedly getting free under the basket. “We definitely need to improve on defense,” LaHaye said. “I thought we were very weak on the defensive end.” LaHaye was also displeased with the Yellow Jackets performance from the free throw line, going 16-30 in the game. Sophomore guard Sarah Parsons logged 17 minutes of action despite only returning to full practice three days earlier. Parsons is coming off a severely broken ankle but it did not alter her dynamic play. However, Parson’s shot suffered from lack of practice and she went 1-for-8 in the game. Trailing 38-25 at the half, R-MC went on a run to pull within 40-31 with 18:09 to play but Catholic responded with a burst and got no closer.

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Atlee junior middle hitter Clarke Tyler (5) tries to split the defense of Stone Bridge’s Libby Haslett and Cydney Gill (3) in the state volleyball semifinals at the Siegel Center on Thursday.

“Two years in row we tied for a title,” Carpenter said. “It what Hanover could not in for third so it feels pretty good feels really good.” 2006, win the county’s first state that we’re actually going to play Atlee looks to accomplish title in volleyball. The Yellow Jackets got little time to think about their loss as they returned to the court on less than 24 hours later to face Mary Washington in the second round of the Tip-Off Classic; a game that was played after press deadlines. Catholic........................... 38 36 – 74 R-MC............................... 25 24 – 49 CATHOLIC (1-0) Woerner, Jill 6-18, 2-2, 14; Owunna, Katarina 9-15, 3-4 21; Grabiak, Emily 1-5, 0-0, 2; Josephsen, Kelli 4-7, 1-1, 10; McGann, Jenny 5-8, 3-4, 13; Ferri, Rachel 0-2, 0-0, 0; Hildreth, Carolyn 1-1, 0-0, 2; Hagaman, Mary 0-0, 0-0, 0; Ermilio, Patrice 0-0, 0-0, 0; Dixon, Karlyn 0-0, 0-0, 0; Gannon, Brigid 0-2, 0-0, 0; Walheim, Kristen 0-1, 0-0, 0; Migash, Josephine 4-8, 4-7, 12. RANDOLPH-MACON (0-1) Cortina, Kellie 0-3, 0-0, 0; Vugteveen, Lauren 1-5, 0-0, 2; Young, Caroline 0-0, 0-1, 0; Livermon, Hannah 57, 0-3, 13; Dulaney, Madison 0-4, 0-2, 0; Parsons, Sarah 1-8, 5-6, 7; Anderson, Katie 3-11, 3-6, 9; Khajae, Hester 0-4, 3-4, 3; Freeman, Nicole 4-6, 4-4, 12; Mills, Paige 0-0, 0-0, 0; Sharman, Lindsey, 1-4, 1-4, 3.

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Randolph-Macon’s 5-3 freshman point guard Khajae Hester showed no fear driving into the post against much bigger players. Hester finished the game with three points and three rebounds in 16 minutes of play.

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How to establish a holiday shopping budget

Did you know? Making a list when holiday shopping can help you avoid spending more than your budget allows. Rather than be caught off guard, carefully make your shopping list and include everyone you intend to gift. Purchase one or two extra generic gifts just in case something comes up. It is much easier to afford holiday giving when you can divide your budget by the number of gift recipients rather than having to add on gifts after the fact. Also, in the event you are left with extra gifts that were unnecessary, you can return them after the holidays and use the money to treat yourself to something nice or donate the gift or the returned funds to someone in need. Metro Creative

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n 2010, holiday spending forecasts were bleak. Groups like that National Retail Federation were predicting that 2011 holiday spending would increase only by roughly 2.5 percent from the previous year. Such a forecast unnecessarily worried retailers, who ultimately had prosperous sales that exceeded expectations significantly -- increasing somewhere between 5 and 6 percent. Many of the shoppers who ventured out that holiday year may have overspent despite poor economic predictions simply because they didn’t want to do without during the holidays. A 2011 study from Cardhub.com found that consumers accumulated $16.8 billion in credit card debt in the third quarter alone. Holiday debt is a condition that can be prevented. In order to avoid joining the growing number of people accumulating massive amounts of credit card debt, holiday shoppers must establish a shopping budget. A budget helps shoppers control their spending, and the following are a few tips shoppers can employ to establish a budget that ensures this holiday season is as debt-free as it is festive. Metro Creative

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While the Battle of the Alamo may have nothing to do with holiday spending, shoppers who have found themselves with a mountain of post-holiday debt in the past should learn from their history so they aren’t doomed to repeat it. Look back on the previous year’s spending habits to determine where you could have saved money. Keep this year’s receipts so they can be examined next year. Gaining an understanding of your spending habits is a great way to discover which of those habits are unhealthy and which you can build on to become a more responsible shopper.

spend as much as they did last year, and neither should men and women who lost their jobs or took a pay cut since last year’s holiday season. When establishing your budget, take all of the events of the last year into consideration. If you’ve had an especially successful year financially, perhaps this year you can spend more than last year. Just remember a holiday shopping budget should always be fluid and you should not feel pressured to exceed or equal the spending of previous years.

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Don’t set a spending minimum Many shoppers feel guilty if they don’t spend X amount of money each year on gifts for friends and family members. But shoppers should not feel guilty if they come in well under budget, nor should they keep spending if they have purchased gifts for everyone on their list and spent less than they anticipated. Do not enter the holiday shopping season feeling you have to spend a minimum amount

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Do set a spending maximum Shoppers should, however, establish a maximum amount of money they can spend during the holiday season. A host of factors should be considered when determining how much you can safely spend. Those factors include your current financial situation and your job security. If you presently have a substantial amount of debt, eradicating that debt should take priority over holiday shopping. And if your working part-time or on contract or have reason to believe your job is in jeopardy, then you should, as much as possible, avoid holiday spending entirely. Once you have established a maximum amount you can spend for the holidays, do not exceed that limit and do your best to come in under budget. Metro Creative

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he holiday season is a popular time for consumers to purchase bigticket items such as televisions and home appliances. Year-end sales and holiday discounts have made November and December a buyer’s market. But just because a consumer can find great deals during the holiday season does not mean he or she should jump at the first deal that comes his or her way. In fact, consumers should consider a host of factors before buying a big-ticket item during the holiday season.

Rebates Rebates can turn a good deal into a great deal, and many electronics manufacturers offer rebates even if the merchants are unaware. Inexpensive items are not often associated with rebates, but costly items like televisions, computers and cameras may be eligible for manufacturer rebates. If you find an item on sale but the merchant knows nothing about potential rebates, contact the manufacturer prior to purchase. You might save money by purchasing a slightly more expensive item that offers a rebate instead of a heavily discounted item that does not come with a rebate.

to purchase a big-ticket item no matter how deep the discount. Be patient and compariMerchants compete for business during son shop. Doing so might save you hundreds the holiday season, and such competition of dollars. benefits the consumer. Before purchasing a big-ticket item, talk to a merchant about the Reputation company’s return policy. Some merchants will offer a full refund if an item is returned A good deal is only a good deal if you’re within a certain time period, while others getting an item that’s worth buying. Do your may only offer a partial refund. But some homework before buying a big-ticket item, merchants might be willing to work with you researching its pros and cons. Consumer if you purchase an item only to find it is being reviews can be an especially valuable resource, sold for less money by another retailer. Some will match the lower price and refund you the difference.

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as consumers like you have no incentive to embellish or mislead others about a product. The product’s reputation among industry professionals and fellow consumers should bear considerable weight in your decisionmaking process. A heavily discounted piece of junk is still a piece of junk. The holiday season is a great time to find bargains on big-ticket items. Educated consumers can come away with a great deal and a great product. Metro Creative

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Magazine subscription Many sports fans feel they can never get enough information on their favorite teams and sports. A magazine subscription to Sports Illustrated or another periodical focusing on a particular sport can provide insider access for a year or longer. Magazine subscriptions are typically inexpensive, but they provide lots of bang for your gifting buck, especially weekly publications. In addition, many magazines now give print subscribers access to exclusive content online, playing to your

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xchanging gifts has become synonymous with the holiday season. Family members exchange gifts with one another, men and women trade gifts and greeting cards with their coworkers and students participate in grab bag gift exchanges in the classroom. Giving gifts is such a big part of the holiday season that shoppers may run out of gift ideas before they have crossed everyone off their lists. For example, it might not be easy to find the perfect gift for the senior citizen on your holiday shopping list. Seniors might not be up-todate on the latest gadgets or might have downgraded from a home to a more manageable living arrangement, so knickknacks or decorative items for the home may not be too practical, either. The following are a few tips for gifting seniors this holiday season.

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As men and women age, many develop medical conditions that require medication. Medications like blood thinners can make seniors feel the cold more than others, so a gift that can keep seniors warm through the Go healthy winter can make a great gift. Many men and women A thick wool sweater or a fleece blanket is both practi- embrace a healthier lifestyle as they age. Seniors who cal and thoughtful. might have been too busy Open a senior’s eyes to raising a family to focus on their own health are typically e-readers encouraged by their physiMany seniors find that cians to exercise and embrace maintaining a household is healthier eating habits. simply too much work once Gift-givers can help seniors all the kids have grown up and on their quests to become moved out. As a result, many healthier by buying them a move from private homes into membership to a local fitness apartment complexes geared club, many of which provide

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Including seniors in a family cellular phone plan so they can easily keep up with their children and grandchildren is one way to put a smile on their faces this holiday season.

why not give the gift of communication? If you haven’t already, alter your cellular phone plan to a family plan that gives seniors unlimited minutes when calling family members so they can speak to their grandkids as often as possible. You can even go the extra mile and upgrade a senior’s computer so he or she has access to instant messaging and videoconferencing services such SkypeTM, Give the gift of allowing seniors to see just communication how fast their grandchildren Sometimes the best gift are growing even if those is the simplest gift. Seniors youngsters are on the other love to speak with their chil- side of the country. dren and grandchildren, so Metro Creative classes designed specifically for seniors. Fitness clubs typically offer discounted memberships to seniors, who might even be eligible for rebates from their health insurance providers if they meet established attendance requirements. Seniors who suffer from arthritis might benefit from a membership at a nearby yoga center.

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Mobile phones, particularly smartphones, offer a bevy of different features. From social networking to mapping physical locations, these phones can make children widely accessible from a communications standpoint. It can be quite easy for a child to take and share a photo with someone inappropriate, and vice-versa. Find out the reasons behind why your son or daughter wants the phone. Is it simply for texting, or is it to

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Safety Cell phones make it easier for parents to monitor their children when they are away from home, providing some peace of mind.

School rules In many institutions, cell phone use is prohibited during school hours or phones may not even be allowed on school property. This is something to keep in mind before purchasing.

Accessibility A child does not need a smartphone, so parents should buy a phone that doesn’t offer all of the bells and whistles. Not only will this cut down on the cost, it could help prevent irresponsible behavior as well. Many children want their own cell phone, in part because they see their parents and others on the phone. But it’s wise to consider the pros and cons of giving children cell phones before telling children they can have one. Metro Creative

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Flexibility is also important to prospective tablet buyers. Tablets that are only able to connect to the Internet via a Wi-Fi service will be much more limited in use. Many tablets now come with 3G or Wi-Fi capabilities, enabling the device to work even when you are away from home or a Wi-Fi connection.

As with any purchase, price is often a big component of decision-making. Therefore, the tablet that offers the most features at the most affordable price may win out.

Tablets come in different sizes, weights and screen offerings. When the iPad was released, it set the standard screen size at around 10 inches, weighing slightly more than a pound. Tablets made by other manufacturers range in sizes from 12-inch screens to Storage 5-inch screens, giving shoppers the ability to choose a Some consumers are interdevice that is as mobile as they ested in the amount of data need it to be. they can store on their tablets. Some reviewers have complained about the inability to Battery Life add more storage space to the Many tablet users are Apple iPad, forcing consumers interested in the portability to purchase a more expensive of the device. Battery opera- device just to add more stortion makes that portabil- age. Android and Windowsity possible, so it makes sense based tablets have removable that battery life is a big draw storage options and may be for consumers. Many tablet better buys for those who need reviews citeAndroid products to save a large number of apps and the iPad as the best for or photos and video. battery life.

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Did you know? Interactive electronics are poised to be all the rage for the 2012 gift-giving season, as Flying Super Grover(R) and Bouncy the Happy to See Me Pup(R) figure to generate significant interest. In addition, a classic interactive electronic toy is making a comeback this year. Developed in the 1990s, Furby(R) was one of the first interactive toys for kids. Its reincarnation has more expressive LCD eyes, more emotions and various fur colors. It even comes with an iOS app. Children can have fun teaching their Furby to learn English and respond through play.

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ablets are the musthave portable computing device of the moment, making them a top holiday gift. In just a few short years, the number of people with tablets has increased dramatically. Within a year of the iPad’s introduction into the technological lexicon, 11 percent of Americans already owned one. As other tablets and upgraded versions of the iPad entered the market, tablets became more and more popular. A study from the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism in collaboration with The Economist Group found that the majority of tablet owners (77 percent) use their tablets every day, using them for an average of about 90 minutes. When shopping for a tablet, there are many different features to consider.

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Great gifts that won’t break the bank Giving is synonymous with the holiday season. But in a holiday season where people are still dealing with a sagging and unpredictable economy, giving in a way that won’t break the bank is imperative for many thoughtful holiday shoppers. In response to the economy, many families have set limits on how much family members can spend on holiday gifts. Such budgets are a great idea and can even make holiday shopping more fun as shoppers hunt down the perfect gift without having to worry about how they’re going to pay for it. Low-cost holiday gifts come in many shapes and sizes, and the following are a few ideas to help you get started.

Food & Beverage If you need to find an inexpensive gift for the family foodie, then you’re in luck. Plenty of culinary gifts can be had for less than $25. Early risers might appreciate some gourmet coffee beans accompanied by a new coffee mug, while those who prefer tea instead of coffee would no doubt appreciate a variety pack of herbal teas and a new

teacup or teapot. Men and women who embrace mealtime as an opportunity to experience various styles of cuisine would likely love a cookbook filled with recipes from all over the world or a particular country whose cuisine inspires them. Another great gift for foodies is a membership to a club such as “Pastry of the Month” or “Coffee of the Month.” Such gifts cost a little more than thrifty shoppers would care to spend, but there are some deals to be had on such memberships come the holiday season.

Photography The dawn of the digital age has made photography more popular than ever before. Amateur photographers can now take photos with a digital camera or even their cellular phones and post their pictures to the Internet in a matter of seconds. Though online photo albums are popular, a traditional photo album is a thoughtful and inexpensive gift for a loved one who can’t take enough pictures. New parents might also consider giving their youngster’s

grandparents a photo album filled with warm through the winter months won’t photos of the family’s newest addition. cost much, but it’s certainly something most pet owners and their pets need. For the pet parent who seemingly Film Fans has everything, remember that pets can Movie buffs are passionate about never have enough toys. Pets tend to their favorite films, and feeding that play rough, so their toys aren’t known passion can be easy and inexpensive. for their longevity. Some new pet toys Many film fans have a favorite director can be had on the cheap, and pet paror actor, so why not gift a collection of ents will appreciate the gesture. that director or actor’s work? Perhaps thanks to the growing popularity of Rest & Relaxation streaming movies online, DVDs are now more affordable than ever. Arguably one of the best holiday Many film fanatics are also inter- gifts is one that won’t cost shoppers a ested in the history of the film industry, penny. Offer to babysit a loved one’s so a book detailing that history might kids so the adults can enjoy a worryappeal to your loved ones. free night on the town or simply relax Of course, all film fans generally at home without the kids. appreciate a gift certificate to their local Another R&R gift is to book a spa multiplex. trip for you and a loved one. While this won’t necessarily qualify as an inexpensive holiday gift, you can often get Pet Parents great deals on spa treatments and other Pet parents are enamored with their luxurious services when you book for furry friends, so a pet-oriented gift is two. And booking such a trip is also sure to make their holiday season even a way to reward yourself for surviving more special. A new bowl, a flashy new another holiday season. collar or some additional attire aimed at Metro Creative helping their beloved pooch or cat stay

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ollege is a time when many students form friendships and make memories that last a lifetime. College is also a time when students learn to stretch a dollar, and the right gift come the holiday season can have a big impact on a college student’s life. The following are a few gift ideas that may help make your favorite student’s second semester a success.

an expense can be daunting for college students, and relatives can help them out come the holidays by paying for a portion or all of their second semester textbooks and supplies. Such a gesture might not make the most sentimental holiday gift, but it’s a practical present that will go a long way toward helping a financially struggling student pay his or her bills.

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those travel costs. Men and women who travel a lot for work might be able to use their airline miles to secure a free or low-cost ticket for the college student in their life. Computer accessories and programs Of course, not all gifts need to be financially oriented. Practical gifts like computer accessories can also make a great gift for college students. Nowadays, many colleges and universities require incoming students to have their own desktop or laptop computers. Students with their own laptops might appreciate new laptop bags that make it easier to transport their computers to and from classes and the library. In addition, some majors, such as graphic design, require that students use ever-evolving and expensive computer software. These programs are often installed on comput-

ers in the university’s labs, but students may perform better in school if they install such programs on their own computers. Upgrading students’ computer software can save them money and help them do better in school.

Gaming consoles Another great gift for college students is the latest video gaming console. Though such a gift might not be as virtuous as new textbooks or computer programs, a gaming console can help students unwind from the stresses of schoolwork. Today’s college students grew up with gaming consoles and many are avid gamers, so a new gaming console can also be a great way for them to make new friends who share similar interests. Metro Creative

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Online shopping has many advantages. Deterrents like not being able to see or feel the • Eighty-one percent of respondents said quality of the item and difficulty returning items that customer reviews played a big role may be overlooked when retailers offer free shipin the purchases they made as well as ping to prospective customers. those they did not make. Metro Creative

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