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W-HES helps NJ school hit by Sandy (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Jennifer Post, a fifth grade teacher at Washington-Henry Elementary School.) Hurricane Sandy may be gone, but the devastation is ongoing. This came across so clearly as I talked with my friends and family in New Jersey. It was heartbreaking to see the “Jersey Shore” of my childhood memories forever changed. I heard Lavallette, one of
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Washington-Henry Elementary School students gathered supplies for a New Jersey school district that suffered from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.
the small beach towns on the Barrier Islands of New Jersey, was destroyed. The entire Lavallette School
District lost not only their been displaced for the next six homes, but also their school. to eight months. There had to be something They had nothing — no books, see W-HES, pg. 4 no school supplies — and have
Whether by Internet, phone, text, e-mail, U.S. mail, or in person, scammers work tirelessly to find different ways to attempt to victimize you. While this is true anytime of the year, it is particularly noteworthy during the holiday season as scam artists attempt to compete for your holiday dollars alongside legitimate retailers. The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office reminds you to remain vigilant in protecting
yourself against scams during the holiday season. Sgt. Chris R. Whitley, on behalf WHITLEY of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, offered the following crime prevention tips and questions to ask yoursee SCAMS, pg. 4
L-DHS students help make boy’s wish come true By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
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Students joined in the effort by taping a special Christmas message for Nathan, his three siblings and parents.
The holiday season is filled with heartwarming stories, and one only has to turn on the local news to realize that this time of year is more difficult and challenging for some families. One such story caught the eye of Lee-Davis High School junior Allie Butler, and she enlisted the help of her classmates to make a dream come true for one 5-year-old boy. “I saw Nathan on the news while I was doing my homework one night, and something about him just touched my heart,” Butler said. “After I let my classmates know about it, it just took off from there.”
Butler said she hopes to teach after she finishes her education and said her fellow pre-teachers, members of Teachers for Tomorrow, really stepped up to help Nathan. “They were great in putting this together and the student body was great BUTLER to join in the effort.” Nathan Norman suffers from cancer and had one humble wish on his short list for Christmas. The Lynchburg youngsee WISH, pg. 30
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RIR sta plants trees as part of NASCAR Green program Richmond International Raceway employees recently joined volunteers and representatives from Hanover County Public Schools at Kersey Creek Elementary School to plant trees as part of the NASCAR Green Clean Air Tree Planting initiative. Kersey Creek Elementary, Oak Knoll Middle and Hanover High School received 60 trees. NASCAR Green and Richmond International Raceway donated 10 trees for each green flag that was flown during last April’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Capital City 400 Presented by Virginia is for Lovers. Built in 2006, Kersey Creek Elementary has been certified with the US Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDŽ) silver building. Kersey Creek Elementary School is the first building in Hanover County to make a public commitment to high performance design. Trees planted at Hanover High School
and Oak Knoll Middle School will help those schools recoup trees lost during storms this summer. The trees are supplied by Watkins Nurseries of Midlothian. The NASCAR Green Clean Air Program plants 10 trees for each green flag that drops during races, capturing 100 percent of the carbon produced by the on-track racing. The program debuted at 11 tracks in the 2009 Sprint Cup season, and now encompasses more than 26 tracks nationwide. Richmond International Raceway’s 2013 season drops the green flag in April when the NASCAR Nationwide Series hits the track on Friday, April 26, followed by the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Saturday, April 27. Tickets for the April weekend went on sale Friday, Dec. 7. For more information, visit www.rir.com or call 866-455-7223. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.
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Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Sussex Road.
Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Little Sorrel Drive.
Suspect damaged property at a location on Richardson Road.
Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Claybird Lane.
Suspect stole items at a location on Hopeful Church Road.
Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance at a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Walking Horse Drive.
Unknown suspect passed counterfeit bill at a location on Brashier Blvd.
Suspect assaulted victim at a location on Ice House Hill Lane.
Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance at a location on Raven Run Drive.
Unknown suspect assaulted victim at a location on Arnoka Road.
Suspect assaulted victim at a location on Garden Park Lane.
Unknown suspect robbed victim at a location on Sherwood Crossing Place.
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Suspect assaulted victim at a location on Raven Run.
Suspects assaulted each other at a location on Raven Run.
Suspects assaulted each other at a location on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items at a location on Atlee Station Road.
Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Anderson Court.
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Suspect stole items at a location on Atlee Station Road.
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Democrats to supervisors: Give citizens input on proffers (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Toni Radler for the Hanover Democratic Committee.) The Hanover Democratic Committee has launched an effort to block the Hanover
County Board of Supervisors from rushing to clear the books of all cash proffers that have been adopted but not yet collected. In a letter to the county attorney, the county adminis-
trator, the director of planning and the chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Hanover Democrats have reminded officials that cash proffers already levied but not collected have been adopted as part of official
zoning procedure, and, as such, each case should be considered individually through the county’s established due zoning process. “This is a non-partisan issue, but the Hanover Democratic
Committee is making the request of the board because what the board has done is fiscally unsound. It will impact all Hanover residents, hurting our schools, roads, libraries and, ultimately, we believe it
will increase the tax burden on Hanover residents,” Hanover Democratic chair Gordon Silver said. “While this is a big break for developers, it’s a bad break for Hanover citizens.”
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U.S. mail, or in person). ❍ Read the fine print – always. Other prevention tips and questions to consider: ❍ Do your homework — be absolutely sure you know who you’re dealing with. Independently verify who they work for or are representing (e.g., call the company in question using a phone number you obtain from a phone book, not one that is provided or printed on the document given to
you.) ❍ Always read any contracts, insurance agreements, etc., in their entirety. If you don’t understand a document, have a trusted relative or your lawyer read it before you sign it. ❍ Take your time — don’t be pressured into making an on-the-spot purchasing decision with less than all the facts. ❍ Don’t let strangers into your home no matter how convincing they may seem.
❍ Don’t answer phone calls, e-mails, or texts from numbers/ addresses you don’t recognize. ❍ Be absolutely certain of who you’re communicating with. ❍ Why would they be contacting you? ❍ Are they asking for personal information (in order to steal your identity)? ❍ Do you do business with the company/person contacting you? Solicitors
(door-to-door sales): ❍ Anyone selling goods or services at your door is required to have a county-issued solicitors permit and must display it at all times. ❍ If you decide to make a purchase, solicitors must provide you with a signed and dated written order or invoice which includes: 1) the name and address of the firm; 2) your signature; 3) terms and conditions of the sale — read carefully!
❍ Soliciting can only occur between 9 a.m. and sunset. ❍ Solicitors are not allowed to solicit if you have a “No Soliciting” sign posted on your premises. ❍ To learn more about solicitor requirements, visit: http://www.co.hanover.va.us/ sheriff/pdf/solicitors_ordinance.pdf. ❍ Contact the Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6110 if a solicitor is not complying with these requirements.
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The students of Washington Henry have been donating new or gently used children’s books and school supplies for the students in Lavallette. Each afternoon, my students take the shopping carts filled with supplies and count, sort, and box them to be shipped to Lavallette School District
in their temporary home at a Greek Orthodox Church in Toms River. Hopefully we will give the children of Lavallette something to brighten their days during this trying time. Personally, I’m so proud of my students’ initiative and dedication to help children in
a devastating situation. This is what every teacher hopes for — teaching lessons that reach far beyond the classroom. As for the response from our school community, it clearly reflects our school motto: “Washington-Henry (really is) a special place to be and the heart of the community!”
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With the holidays here, think Shop Local Whatever your spending plans may be this holiday season, the best plan is to keep your dollars within your local shopping area. We’ve all heard the term “Shop Local.” Well, now is the time to live by those words. We’ve survived Black Friday, Cyber Monday and whatever else day in between. But, the bottom line is we need to do our shopping right here in our community. Help your family, friends and neighbors when you venture out for your Christmas (or whatever holiday you observe/celebrate) gifts by making your purchases here. Shop Local probably has more meaning these days. In a struggling economy, keeping the doors open on staples in our area is a challenge — but one we can help simply by opening our wallets. The two words Shop Local aren’t just a slogan. They’re a way of life for us. And only we can make the difference by adhering to that term. ’Tis the season, so let’s make the most of our money. Let’s keep it right here at home and Shop Local. Our businesses will appreciate your support and we’ll strengthen our economic base — and that is good for everybody. Shop Local — it just makes good sense.
It’s has to be said again The Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, as the old saying goes, was all that and then some. Yes, we did talk about that here last week, but it merits another mention. The success and enjoyment was record-setting. And the weather was perfect for Santa Claus and all the other participants to make their way through the village of Mechanicsville. It may sound cliche, but that’s OK: A good time was had by all. And we’re looking forward to 2013 (which, by the way, is already being planned.) Melody Kinser
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Saying a prayer for thankfulness My name is Janice Goodman and I want to publicly acknowledge those who helped me, rescued me, and prayed for me during my recovery from an automobile accident on Oct. 2, 2012. The details are not important, but my miracle is of vast importance. My Savior, Jesus Christ, held me in His protective arms as I was struck head-on that fateful day. I suffered multiple injuries, but the Lord saved my life to do His work. I am forever thankful to God for saving my life that day. Also, I thank the man who laid his hand on my bleeding arm and prayed for me before the rescue teams arrived. I believe this man is my guardian angel, and I would welcome the chance to thank him in person if possible. My deepest thanks to the rescue team, the MCV trauma team, Hanover Health and Rehab Center, Memorial Regional Medical Center and their emergency room attendants, my doctors, nurses, therapists and all those medical workers who assisted me as I began to heal. Words cannot convey my heartfelt appreciation to my loving family, friends, church family and anyone else who consistently prayed for me. I felt every prayer! I know without a shadow of a doubt that God answered those prayers. My heart is filled with love and joy because of the love of others. Jesus commands us to love others as He has loved us, and I experienced that love during this journey. Most importantly, I am forever thankful that I know Jesus! If you don’t know Jesus, my prayer is that you will get to know Him and experience the true meaning of Christmas. Life is unpredictable. Please don’t wait until it’s too late! Janice Goodman Mechanicsville
Seeking answers to move on eliminating proffers It was interesting how some members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors quickly and quietly pushed Mechanicsville District supervisor Carnova Peterson’s proposal for proffer elimination. There is some suggestion that Peterson’s proposal was seen only by a few individuals prior to its presentation on Nov. 29. I cannot understand why some members of the Board of Supervisors wish to move so quickly on this matter. Could it be that special interest groups have new friends on the Board of Supervisors? And what of Hanover County Public Schools’ standing
on this issue? How will it impact their strategy for repair and renovation? And why were they not given the opportunity to provide input? Kudos to supervisor Angela Kelly-Wieck, Chickahominy District, and Aubrey Stanley, Beaverdam District, for voting against the measure. As a taxpayer, I believe there are still some questions that should be answered. A.S. Powell Mechanicsville
Removing proffers may end up costing county residents Longtime Democratic activist Toni Radler and I have exactly three things in common: We are both bipeds, we both breathe oxygen, and we are both outraged that four members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted to eliminate proffers. I wish I could also share her surprise at seeing a majority of the board invite developers to once again pick the pockets of everyone else in the county, but I have lived in Hanover too long to be so naive. Proponents of this taxpayer cash-grab argue that the elimination of proffers — a one-time fee designed to offset the burdens placed by new construction on the county’s infrastructure — will lead to a drop in the asking price for housing. Leaving aside the fact that, as every homeowner in the county is all too aware, declining home values are the least of our problems at present, the logic of the proposition is dubious at best. Which is the more likely scenario: that developers will reduce the asking price of their properties by the approximately $19,000 proffer they are no longer required to pay on each new residential lot, or that the asking price of see LETTERS, pg. 14
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Turkey Court boosts school’s food drive Cold Harbor Elementary donates to Christmas Mother
canned goods. This year the students contributed 2,304 products for the cause. Eight years ago, the school started an annual tradition of conducting a Turkey Court Celebration. The teacher at each grade level that collected the most cans would serve as the representative on the “Turkey Court.” This year, the school resource teachers also were eligible to participate in the activity. As the school population gathered in the gymnasium for the event, each grade level winner walked the “red carpet,” sporting “turkey” attire as they were introduced to the crowd. The grade level Photo submitted by Linda M. Scarborough winners include: Cold Harbor Elementary School Lianna Moss-Everhart, collected 2,304 canned goods for the (fifth grade/357 cans); annual Hanover Christmas Mother Julia Davis (fourth project. grade/687 cans); Amy Irvin (third grade/261 Christmas Mother project. cans); Kim Patterson (secOver the past three years, the school has donated 10,000 ond grade/313 cans); April old Harbor Elementary School recently held its eighth annual Cold Harbor Turkey Court Celebration. This event was the culminating activity that brought the school together to see the results of a canned food drive with donations from students for the Hanover
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Julia Davis, 2012 Turkey Queen, walks the “red carpet” during the eighth annual Cold Harbor Turkey Court Celebration.
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Finalists in the Cold Harbor Turkey Court Celebration, photo at left, anxiously await the winner’s name to be announced. At right, Dr. Sarah Calveric, principal, at Cold Harbor Elementary School, crowns Julia Davis, a fourth grade teacher, as the “Turkey Queen.”
Newcomb (first grade/55 cans); Julie Clifford, (kindergarten/199 cans); and Russell Campbell (resources/432 cans). The overall winner was chosen based on his/her individual class contributions:
first place, Julia Davis (fourth grade/490 cans); second place, Russell Campbell (resources/395 cans); third place, Julie Clifford, (kindergarten/142 cans); fourth place, Kim Patterson (second
grade/127 cans); fifth place, Amy Irvin (third grade/118 cans); sixth place, Lianna Moss-Everhart, (fifth grade/108 cans); and seventh place, April Newcomb (first grade/21 cans). Julia Davis was officially
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Anne Adams ADAMS, Mrs. Anne Bartlett, 84, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Quinton, went to be with the Lord December 7, 2012. Anne was born and raised in Montpelier, Va. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Luther B. Adams. She is survived by her three sons, Reid (Gail), Wayne (Jackie) and Larry (Gay); four grandchildren, Laura Goodman (Jeff), Tiffany Robins (William), Jeff Adams, Melissa Shaw (Billy); and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her special friends and caretakers Stephanie, Stacy, Michelle, and Janie. She was co-founder of East End Glass Shop in 1965. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for 33 years. She was also a member of the Martha Dandridge Women’s Club in New Kent. She had a love for traveling; New York, Nags Head and Pennsylvania were among her favorites. The family received friends on December 9, 2012 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va. 23231. A funeral service was held December 10 at Antioch Baptist Church, 3868 Antioch Church Road, Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Antioch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 14, Sandston, Va. 23150.
Clifton McKinley Brooks, Jr. BROOKS, Clifton McKinley, Jr., 69, Barboursville, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Rick Glass. He was born October 1, 1943 in Huntington, a son of the late Clifton M. Brooks, Sr. and Agnes Taylor Brooks. He was retired from the US Navy, Hauni Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, and a member of Elmwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kimberly and Grace Brooks. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy Edwards Brooks; one daughter, Tracy Brooks of Richmond, VA; two sons and a daughterin-law, Gregory and Lori Brooks of Alaska and Timothy Brooks of Barboursville; one sister, Joni Brooks, Virginia and one grandchild, Austin Brooks. Visitation was December 10 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Elmwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 3045 Martha Rd., Barboursville, WV 25504. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. timeformemory.com./wallace.
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William Doggett DOGGETT, William Jeffrey “J.D.,” 55, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at Retreat Hospital on Sunday afternoon, December 2, 2012, after surviving a heart attack. He was born December 17, 1956, the third of four children to Fred and Anne Doggett and was a lifelong resident of Mechanicsville. He was a 1975 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and after attending Virginia Tech, pursued a career in the commercial construction industry spanning 35-plus years, most of those years as a superintendent for W.M. Jordan and Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred. He is survived by his mother, Anne; son, Patrick (Esther); his two beloved twin granddaughters, Lillian and London; a special friend, Carol Schrader; sisters, Fredericka Pendergraph and Rebecca Bray (Donald); brother, Rick (Diane); and many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church and was an active member of the Hanover Ruritan Club and the Mechanicsville Businessmen’s Association. He was awarded “Ruritan of the Year” in 2010 for his outstanding efforts of community service for the Hanover Ruritans. He will be greatly missed for his selfless devotion to his family, friends and his community. J.D. loved the outdoors and nature. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, camping and taking weekend adventure mini trips. He loved to often spend a Sunday afternoon taking his dog “Buddy” for a swim or his Harley for a ride in the country. Jeff had many interests including being a history buff and he loved exploring the history of the area. He was devoted to his family, his neighbors, his work and he especially adored spending time with his granddaughters. J.D. was a good friend to many. He
will be remembered most for his wonderfully dry sense of humor, his strong work ethic and his gentle, easy-going demeanor. He lived his life with passion. A memorial service celebrating J.D.’s life was held December 7, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. A family/ friend visitation was held at the church with a reception that followed the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jeff’s memory to the Hanover Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, to support community service.
Ray Flournoy FLOURNOY, Ray B. Sr., 83, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Madeline “Mickey” S. Flournoy; and parents, Mabel Flournoy and Thomas S. Flournoy Sr. He is survived by his daughters, Diane P. Flournoy and Elaine F. Burnette (Charles); son, Ray B. Flournoy Jr. (Laura); granddaughter, Jessica Bell (Adam); grandchildren, Kyle and Kimberly Burnette; great-grandchildren, Josephine and Kaylee Munford; sister, Yvonne Trotman; brothers, Stanhope, Stuart, John B. and Robert H. Flournoy; and numerous other family members. He was a longtime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and a Korean War Veteran. The family received friends December 9 at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service was held December 10, 2012 at Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Interment was at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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FRANCIONI, Joseph A. Jr., 85, of Mechanicsville, died on December 5, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Norma H. Francioni; his daughters, Catherine “Micky” Francioni and Donna Francioni-Proffitt; his sons-in law, Bill Tredway and Ron Proffitt; and the joys of his life, his grandsons, Matthew and Andrew Proffitt. Also surviving him is his sister, Mary F. Naguski. Joe fed and entertained countless customers at Francioni’s Inn and later at The World Famous Snack Bar. He was a passionate fisherman, who spent weekends in Jamaica, Va., enjoying many a beer and steamed crab with friends and family. He maintained lifelong relationships with friends from the Highland Park neighborhood. He graduated from John Marshall High School and FIS (Francioni’s Institute of Sandwichology). The family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Catholic Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville, December 8, 2012. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad or a charity of your choice .
Kent Fruse KRUSE, Kent, 41, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Kendal; his daughter, Hanna; his son, Nolan; parents, Charles and Brenda Kruse; brothers, Scott and Bernie Kruse; and in-laws, Bill and Carolyn Powers and Scott Powers. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and son. Kent was a 1989 graduate of York High School and a 1993 graduate of UVA. He was a current employee of Owens & Minor. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral services were held at December 10, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.
Stephanie King KING, Stephanie Riley Lloyd, 56, of Land-OLakes, Florida, formerly of Mechanicsville and Colonial Heights, lost her courageous battle with cancer on December 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elsie and Bob Riley. She is survived by her husband, Marling; son, Christopher Lloyd; sisters, Patricia Wray (Howard) and Debra Holleman (Jerry); Michael Lloyd, former husband; and her dog, Cesar. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, aunts; and stepchildren, Jason and Dana. She leaves behind
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many friends and co-workers who enjoyed her company. Stephanie was born in Ohio and moved at an early age with her family to Colonial Heights. Stephanie moved to Florida and married Marling 20 years ago. She graduated from Colonial Heights High School and Radford University. She enjoyed going on cruises, boating, shopping, drinking wine and her Florida lifestyle. She will be missed by all. Final arrangements are being handled by Loyless Funeral Home, Land-O-Lakes, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HPHhospice (East Pasco) at 37445 Clinton Avenue, Dade City, Fla. 33525.
Linda Garner GARNER, Linda C., 67, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter and a brother. She is survived by her husband, Albert; sons, Randy Dempsey of Sanford, N.C., Robert Dempsey of Holden, Mo.; stepdaughters, Lynn Crabtree and Kathy Gill (Billy) of Saluda, Va.; grandchildren, Shawn Barnard, Shane Barnard and Kaleb Gill; and many great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Holder of Lakeview, N.C. Carolyn Benson (Johnny) of Venice, Fla., Martha Caviness (Jim) of Sanford, N.C., Nancy Cooper of Sanford, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Friday visitation at Bridges and Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford, N.C. Services was held December 8 at Piney Wood Baptist Church, Cameron, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Douglas Dean Sr. She is survived by her son, Wilbert Douglas Dean Jr. (Connie); daughter, Donna Hart (Randy); grandchildren, Casey Shinault, Randy Hart III, Jaime Gantz (Terry), Crystal Newton (Scott), Douglas D. Hart (Kimberly); great-grandchildren, Tyler, Adam, Katie, Dominic, Savanna, Jacob and Blake. Mrs. Dean was a retired employee of Reynolds Metal Co. and Home Beneficial Insurance Co. She was a longtime member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The family received friends December 11 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Washington Memorial Park. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Douglas Dean Hart in his fight for sight. Please contact family for more information.
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MORRIS, Ruth Hartman, age 100, of Amelia, passed from this life on December 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis; and son-inlaw, Leslie W. Deagle; and is survived by her daughters, Shirley Deagle of Mechanicsville, and Barbara Smith and her husband, Littleton, of Amelia; grandchildren, Miles Deagle and Danny Deagle, both of Mechanicsville, James Smith of Virginia Beach, Bonita Frazier of Powhatan, Bettie Altizer of Keezletown, Va., and Sheila Giuriceo of Prospect; and 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were on December 9, at the HillsmanHix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St., in Amelia. Burial followed in Piedmont Baptist Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Amelia Rescue Hilda Dean DEAN, Hilda Seay, 85, Squad. of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012. see OBITUARIES, pg. 13
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Aubrey Phillips PHILLIPS, Aubrey T. Jr. “Pop,� 87, of Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life on December 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Rubye Barker Phillips. He is survived by his sister, Elaine P. Powell of Roanoke; four children, Jennifer P. Henderson and her husband, Bruce, Charles “Bubba� and his wife, Teri, William “Billy� and his wife, Sheryl and Aubrey III; seven grandchildren, Travis and his wife, Nan, Blake, Michael, Naomi, Rebekah, Aubrey IV and Sterling; three great-grandchildren, Isabel, Isaac and Cecelia. An alumni of John Marshall High School, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII, 1943 to 1945. He trained at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center, Texas. He attended Wofford College in South Carolina during his military training. He graduated from University of Richmond in 1949 with a BS in Psychology. He was a member of SAE fraternity, which he continued to support through his years. Upon graduation, he served as an auto loan officer for Southern Bank & Trust Company. At a young age, Aubrey worked as vice president at Babcock-Phillips Corp., a prestigious national hassock manufacturing firm founded by his father, Aubrey T. Phillips Sr. He retired as a sales executive with J. M. Fry Company in Richmond. A proud American, he was a member
of the American Legion, Life member and strong supporter of Northside Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va., an avid hunter, Aubrey was Life member of the Old Church Hunt Club and member of the Herring Creek Hunt Club. Aubrey loved the Lord, life, family, his fishing and hunting tales, photos, and sharing his many colorful stories to all family and friends. He was the only man we know to shoot a deer from his walker at age 85 on the first day of hunting season. We want to take this opportunity to thank the Covenant Woods staff for the loving care given to “Pop.� Keep on singing! Visitation was, December 11 at Bennett Funeral Home Chapel, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., and where a funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 12 at 10 a.m., followed by a brief interment service at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Leslie Smither SMITHER, Leslie McDaniel, 54, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce McDaniel. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Katie; father, Reuben; brothers, Bryan (Renee) and Devin (Jamie); nephew and nieces, Madison, Michelle, Christa and Marissa; two devoted cousins, Karen and Dana; many other family, friends and co-workers. Leslie graduated from Henrico High School in 1976. She was a longtime employee of Extra Billy’s Barbecue. She was a devoted and loving wife, daughter, mother and friend. She will be missed by all. The family received friends December 5 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road, where services were held December 6. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Virginia or the Massey Cancer Center.
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Instead, those who voted for this plan intend to simply replace the proffer money by off-loading the financial burden onto county residents. It may come in the form of the proposed vehicle license fee. It may come in some other guise. But make no mistake: The shortfall will come out of our already-strained wallets. The message from at least four members of the Board of Supervisors is clear: Let
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Volunteer Fire Company at 804365-4905 after 7 p.m.). Continued from pg. 8 Due to emergencies, if they information to both children do not get to your street on the and parents along the route. selected night, they will be there They also will have flyers for the next night. the Santa Breakfast, which will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Hanover Fire Station #10 Saturday, Dec. 15. The prices will be $6 for adults and $3 for ★ 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, children under 10 years of age. Dec. 12 – Fox Head, Sliding Hill For more information, contact Road, Somerset, Castlewood, District Chief Marvin Anderson, Atlee Ridge and Kingswood President Russ Chandler, Court. Treasurer Reta Heins or a mem★ 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, ber of the Hanover Courthouse Dec. 13 – Chickahominy Oaks,
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At $0.81/$100 on a $20,000 proffer added to the value of your house, you get to pay $162 annually forever. How can we argue against getting rid of the proffers and pay a $10 a year automobile tax? Even if it goes to $20 or $30 a year, it’s still cheaper than the $162 from proffers. The vehicle tax would be paid not only by the homeowner but by the realtors, builders, county employees and everyone with a vehicle in Hanover — even by those who own a vehicle and don’t pay real estate taxes, but use the schools and other services of Hanover. The proffers were another hare-brained idea similar to our assessment process whereas we use fortunetellers or witchcraft to predict that your house is worth the same as what your neighbor sells his house for. As you know, these predicted
assessments caused a lot of people to lose their homes or end up with a house now worth 30 percent less than their mortgage. Other than our basic services paid with our real estate tax, other county-wanted services should be paid by voluntary tax methods. Put a sales tax on takeout food, you only pay if you use the service. No one complains when they go to other cities or counties and pay the food tax there. Aircraft taxes should be at least the same as we pay on personal vehicles or on the equipment we use in our shops and factories. And then if we would stop spending like we won the lottery and start spending like we would if it were our own money, the proffers will not be missed. And for heaven’s sake, put the toll on the interstates. Probably more than half of the road damage and over crowding of the highway system is
from out-of-state users. Again, use of toll roads would be your choice. Would you pay a toll rather than travel our state highways and see why Virginia is for Lovers? Ted Mentz Old Church
Patron Mexican Restaurant, Cold Harbor Restaurant and Chen’s Restaurant. How wonderful to live in a community where we all supportive of one another. Bill and Lee Lythgoe Mechanicsville
Fairfield: thanks The assault for support on Christmas Fairfield Presbyterian Church’s Fall Festival, held on Oct. 20, was a tremendous success. A wonderful time was had by all who attended. We would like to thank the following local businesses for their generous donations of gift certificates, which were used as door prizes, as well as prizes for our delicious chili and dessert cook-offs. We are most grateful for the support of: Ginger Red Asian Bistro, Riverbound CafÊ, Sweet Frog (Bell Creek Location), Sapori Italian & Latin Cuisine, Farmer Johnson’s, The
Many who have traditionally watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas� on the local media remember when Linus said to Charlie Brown: “You are the only one I know who can turn a joyous occasion like Christmas into a problem.� Unforfortunately, there are many out there — many of them politicians — who are doing the same thing. Isn’t Christmas supposed to be a time of great joy, peace and goodwill towards everyone? Yet, there are those who would rather say “Happy Holidays�
But, maybe it was an omen as to how our founding Fathers feel about how our country is heading. We must all pray for our country and all of those poor souls previously mentioned. Amen! Jenna Hawk Mechanicsville
instead of “Merry Christmas.� And, these same people would rather we all had a “Holiday tree� instead of a “Christmas tree.� And, furthermore, there are even some deranged people out there that don’t want the Ten Commandments publicly displayed and want to take God and Christmas out of everything we share. It’s pitiful! That’s not American! Wasn’t our nation founded on Judeo-Christian principles and values in the first place? It’s sad that many have forgotten or have never been taught this in school and/or at home. There was recently one devout and God-fearing individual who went to Washington, D.C., to see the immortal painting of George Washington and said that he could swear — when he viewed the painting — that he thought he saw tears running down Washinton’s face. What an awesome experience that must have been for him!
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Spaghetti supper to benefit Markham boys A Spaghetti Supper with Santa will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at the Mechanicsville Recreation Association at 8183 Elm Drive in Mechanicsville. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 2 to 12. Children under the age of 2 can eat free of charge. For $5, a photo can be taken with Santa
Claus. Proceeds will benefit Heath and Aiden Markham of Mechanicsville. Pool membership is a great gift idea -- $100 off during the holiday season. Save an additional 10 percent if membership is purchased at the Santa Spaghetti Supper. For more information, call 804-746-8951.
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The Mechanicsville Local was represented in the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade by several employees, as well as The Local Snowman. He was created by, from left, Michelle Wall, Cindy Grant, Denine D’Angelo and Sarah Suttles. Their design did not take part in the float competition, but the crowd’s response was most approving.
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For four years, Chris Brown has been literally lighting up his neighborhood during the Christmas season. His mother, Lisa, said the 13-year-old “really enjoys the lights and for everyone to come see them.” She also said he thinks every year of more to do. She invites the public to come by and see Chris’ decorations on Bonniefield Court off Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville.
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Donors show support for Christmas Mother work The Christmas Mother Program continues to receive the support of Hanover County residents to fill the need this holiday season. Recent donors are: Laura Aaron; Janet and Theodore W. Anderson Jr.; Joan and Thomas Armstrong; GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club; Brenda and B. Eugene Bailey; Jean Barlow; Sallie and Wilbur C. Bedall III; Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville; Pattie P. Bland; Judith Bobbitt; Carolyn Bost; Robin Brightwell in memory of Jeannine Collins; Bromac Construction Co.; Lawrence C. Caldwell III; Jean W. Carter; Chenault Veterinary Service Inc.; Clay Springs Ruritan Club; Lorena H. Coates; Gale Cole in memory of Eunice Brannan; Cool Springs Baptist Church, The Seekers Sunday School Class; Faye Coppage; Phyllis and Jesse W. Cornelius Jr.; Randy and Vicki Crew; W.E. and Joyce Czerniakiewicz in memory of Ed and Julia; Henry and Bertha Derricott; Darlene Dooley; Nannie Duff; Elmont Ruritan Club; Forever Young Senior, Fairmount Christian Church; Robert and Bettie Grose; Gwaltney Baptist Church, Christian Mallory Sunday School Class; Elmore and Mary Ann Hall; Hanover Ruritan Club; Hanover Senior Bowling; Maxine Hazelgrove; Dixie and C.B. Heckel; Albert and Anne Henley; Hill Electrical Inc.; Carolyn and Stuart W. Howard; Men’s 4 Sunday School Class, Hunton Baptist Church; International Roll-Call Corp.; Eva M. Jackson Chapter, OES; see DONORS, pg. 17
North Richmond; Earl and Judy Lane; Local Union No. Continued from pg. 16 666, IBEW; Frances Stine Daniel L. Johnson; Willette McPherson in honor of Carol Johnson; Harper L. and Deanna Longest, Ruth/Open Door SS King; Kiwanis Foundation of Class New Bethesda Baptist
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Celebrating season of hope Can Christ-ians get a break this Christ-mas season from Steve Sneed and his continued last word letters that now consume a quarter of your paper? He is not changing our minds and hearts and we are certainly not changing his. This is a standoff. I believe your readers have
heard everything he has to say about our faith and always ready to attack the beliefs and intelligence of your other thoughtful writers. This is Christians’ season of hope and God knows, without it, we don’t have much else to look forward to: “If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. And so today, I still have a dream.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Patricia Lassiter Mechanicsville
and Cora and Bobby Leber; Cora Lee and Everett G. Wade Jr.; John G. Wickham; Adele W. Williams in memory of Orville
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, that figure exceeds the combined total populations of Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa,Kansas,Maine,Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming. Since January 2009, the The U.S. Department of number of individuals on food Agriculture reported that a stamps has skyrocketed from record 47,102,780 individuals 31 million to the current record high 48 million. By comparinow receive food stamps.
son, in 1969, just 2.8 million Americans received food stamps. Today, one out of every seven Americans now receives food stamps. The meteoric rise in the number of individuals receiving food stamps has spawned a thriving illegal online market for those seeking to turn their benefits into cash. This is unsustainable madness! Wilma Royer Mechanicsville
Perry; Sue and O. Wayne Rafferty; Darlene G. Sadler; Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Sale; Sarah N. Sanders; Mary Ann Smith; Charles B. and Fran Smithers; Robert and Sandral Snipes; St.
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I also voted for Romney but it looks like I’m not going to get anything for that vote. You can bet next go-around will be different as I will request my freebee payments before I go to the poll. Ted Mentz Old Church
Pre-primary and pre-election, Eric Cantor and some local Mechanicsville business people were promising 20 percent tax cut for small businesses by voting for Eric Cantor. Does anyone have an idea when we Cantor voters will get this tax cut? I voted for Cantor not knowing if he is Democrat or Republican, the “giveaways” are the important thing in today’s elections.
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On Sunday, Dec. 2, the village of Mechanicsville was filled with Christmas cheer as records were broken for the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, the parade attracted 8,000-plus spectators and had about 1,600 participants among more than 100 units. Elves, Santa Claus, the LeeDavis High School Marching Confederates and Hanover Ruritan Club entertained the crowd. The dog, below, enjoyed the ride. More photos can be found on page 20.
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Williams; Carolyn and Lesley W. Wright Jr.; American Legion Auxiliary Unit 175; Geraldine and Christopher Anderson; Albert and Mary Atkinson; Anne Bales; Daniel E. and Elizabeth Bechard; Beulah Estates Home Associates, Nick and Elaine Chamberlain, Terry Raney, Amy and Ed Clay, Harvey H. Chapman Jr., William and Laura Ploof; Matthew and Barbara Dix; Anne and Timothy Bishop; Faye Newcomb Booker in honor of brother and sister-in-law; Dennis Borkey; Robin Bourne; Gray and Linda Bradford; Harriett Scott Brockenbrough; Bill and Patti Carmine in memory of Scott Carmine; Cooper’s Marine Inc.; Courthouse Ruritan Club; Sue and Buddy Cox; Anne Geddy and Elmo Cross; Richard and Sandra Cullen; Charles and Rita Dillon; Jack and Gloria Drummond; Ruth Duncan; Barbara and J.D. Farrell Jr.;
Ernest Flannagan Jr.; Stephen and Susan Gaidos; Janet and Willie R. Gay Jr.; Helping Hands Class Gethsemane Church of Christ; Larry and Brenda Gilman; Greater Nazarene Baptist Church; Philoptochos #1097 Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral; Beryl Haeseker; Robert and V.A. Hahn; Mike and Lauri Harman in memory of Ashland Fire Department Santa Rusty Dempsey; Richard E. Hasker; Robert E. Heins in memory of Paul S. and Claire M. Heins; Walter L. Henry Jr.; Henry Clay Woman’s Club; Maurice and Donna Hodges; Mark B. Holmes; Connie E. Howe; Golden Circle of Hopeful Baptist Church; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Isbell; Junior Assembly Associates Inc.; Florence J. King; Daniel Kreynus; Laura K. Loe; Daniel and V.P. Makosky; Williams Bible Class Mechanicsville Baptist Church; Mechanicsville Church of Christ Joy Bible Class; Lucille P. Midyette; Robert and Donna Morgan; Robert
and L.W. Mueller; Allen and Diane Murray; Old Dominion Woman’s Club; Lillian Owens; William and Shelton Panak; N. Parrish in honor of Hazel and Melvin Bagby; Bob and Chris Paterson; Wayne and Tina Pecht; Kenneth and Margaret Pugh; James and Elsie Puryear; Leslie Roberson; Rural Plains Woman’s Club; David and Laura Savage; Seniors of Studley; Friendship Mizpah Class Shady Grove United Methodist Church; Frances Shelton; Gladys Shoemaker; Jean Skinner; Amanda and Lee Sloppy; Southern Copier Sales and Service; Spicer Automotive Inc.; Bryant and Brenda Thorpe; Marie W. Turner; James and Lauren Vanderzee; Robert and Jane Wait; Edward Walker; Michael and Temple Ward; William and Shelley White; Deborah Williams; and Mary B. Wise. Donations may be sent to: Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell, VA 23047.
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Scouts from Mechanicsville’s American Heritage Girls Troop VA1736 marched in the Sunday, Dec. 2, Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, singing carols and handing out candy canes.
Breakfast with Santa benefits 2 nonprofits
Station 5 breakfast set Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire Company will host a Santa Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Station 5 at 13326 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. According to fire company members, the community breakfast is filled with holiday spirit. The morning menu includes pancakes, sausage, hot apples and beverage. The cost for children 10 and under is $3 and everyone over 10 years of age pays only $6.
Members of the public are invited to “Come dine in the warm and friendly atmosphere” of the firehouse.” All proceeds benefit Station 5’s volunteer training and operating funds. The breakfast is for all ages and is a family event. Santa Claus will be on hand and will welcome those “wish list” letters from eager kids. Bring your camera for photos. Those attending are encouraged to ask about a volunteer membership with the organization, as well as a tour of the station. For more information, call 804-365-4905.
Station 10 hosting Santa Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Company will present Breakfast and Pictures with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Station 10 at 10414 Leadbetter Road in
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CELEBRATIONS
Announcing Pepper Ann
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Mr. and Mrs. Justin May the former Ellen Harvey wed on October 21, 2012
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he marraige of Ellen Danielle Harvey, daughter of Mr. Dean Harvey of Glen Allen and Ms. Susan Beer of Mechanicsville, to Justin Lee May, son of Ms. Nina Traylor of Powder Springs, GA and Richard and Weatherly May of Asheville, NC, took place on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at The Brandermill Church in Midlothian, VA, followed by a reception at the Meadowbrook Country Club in Richmond, VA. Reverend Sandra C. Bottoms officiated. Wedding director was Cassandra Nelson. Emily Harvey, sister of the bride, was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Annie Harris, Julie Thomas and Brittany Young, all
friends of the bride. Noah Irshad served as Best Man for his brother. Groomsmen included Michael May, Thomas Matechik, Trevor Hill and Sean Heatherman. Junior Groomsman was Ian Zimmerman and Ring Bearer was Yates Zimmerman, both brothers of the bride. Reader was Lauren Dougherty and soloist was Julie Thomas. Following a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the couple is residing in Minot, ND, where Ellen is employed with ASK Performance and Fitness, and Justin is serving as a Security Forces Officer in the United States Air Force.
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s. Donna Lynn Roush of Providence Forge, Virginia, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Miss Ellen Marie Ellis, to Mr. Jason Daniel Coleman of Walkerton, Virginia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Coleman Jr., also of Walkerton. Miss Ellis is the granddaughter of Mrs. Allene
The Mechanicsville Local welcomes your announcements on topics of interest to residents. Submit your announcement by email to news @mechlocal.com or mail it to P.O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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oleman and Ginny Bishop are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Pepper Anne Bishop. Pepper was born on November 27th at 5:36 pm. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She was welcomed home by big brother Caden. Proud grandparents are Tom and Melinda Bishop, and Pepper Anne Bishop Artie and Anne Munden all of Mechanicsville. Great grandSpecial thanks to Dr. mothers Marguerite Buckley Alexandra Tate, the NICU staff, and Christine Wirt of Glen and the Labor and Delivery at Allen. St. Mary’s Hospital.
Roush of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and the late Mr. Don Roush. Mr. Coleman is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Shimp of Richmond, Virginia, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman Sr., formerly of Walkerton, Virginia. A June 1, 2013 wedding is planned.
Members of the Richmond Area Bicycle Association contributed $13,000 to buy 198 new bicycles and helmets for donation to area Christmas Mother programs. The bicycles were assembled on Nov. 3 by more than 50 volunteers from RABA and were distributed to area Christmas Mothers on Dec. 1. Volunteers will load up trucks and trailers and deliver the bikes to Hanover, Goochland, New Kent, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Henrico and Charles City counties. The Christmas Mothers will give them to needy families who have applied for help. The club works to match appropriate bicycles to the needs of the children in the various counties. This is the 11th year the club has held its “Bikes for Kids” drive. Originally started by Dee and Suzanne Nuckols as a way to give back to the community, Andrew Mann currently heads the effort and has been a volunteer for eight years. “Having lived my entire life in the greater Richmond area
and having biked around these roads for over 20 years it was very important to give back to my community. When Dee stated that he was ‘retiring’ from the Bikes for Kids project, I knew that I had to keep it going. With a great deal of help from RABA members the program has continued to flourish.” The Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) offers cyclists of all levels and abilities many ways to enjoy their favorite pastime since 1967. Club membership is currently more than 1,000 members who participate in regularly scheduled on- and off-road rides held on weekdays and weekends. Meetings are held monthly and feature speakers on topics of interest to the club, as well as opportunities to socialize and become more involved in cycling in the area. Family Membership is $25 a year and offers many benefits, including discounts, insurance and custom cycling wear. New members of all experience levels are welcome. For more information, visit www. raba.org.
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speak, what comes out has not been put through any type of filter. Whether it’s to a parent’s or grandparent’s chagrin or delight, one thing is for racy Thomas, the worship/music minsure: Those outrageous and sometimes embarister at the Fairmount Christian Church rassing statements will be shared, remembered, in Mechanicsville, recently and, yes, even treasured. Let’s face it, published a book, “Say What kids are hilarious!” . . . Things Only Little Girls Could Proceeds from the book will be Come Up With.” donated to the “Onward Campaign,” He said his book “has the flavor a fundraiser to build a new worship of ‘Kids Say the Darndest Things.’ facility at the church. It is a collection of the hilarious In addition to the Amazon link, and uproarious things that my two the book is available at https://www. granddaughters have said over the createspace.com/3890067. years.” According to Thomas, the church Thomas said he was inspired to can make more money on orders THOMAS write the book based on posts on made through the createspace webhis Facebook page. He said he was site. encouraged to publish a book, so he did. Sarah Dempsey, who also attends Fairmount He shared a description from the website, Christian Church, illustrated the book. http://www.amazon.com/Say-What-things-littleShe is a graduate of VCU with a degree in girls/dp/147754044X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie= illustration. UTF8&qid=1353979787&sr=1-1&keywords= A book signing will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. say+what+tracy+thomas — “We all know that on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Capstone Christian when a young child opens his or her mouth to Store at 7225 Bell Creek Rd.
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Blue’s K-9s for the Occasions participated in the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the village. Based in Highland Springs, the dogs captured a trophy in the competition for Best Motorized Unit (small non-commercial). “Santa Claus,” attired in the jolly ol’ elf’s well-known red ensemble, was “led” by “reindeer” dogs along the parade route.
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Candlelight Christmas Tour slated in Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A Candlelight Christmas Tour of Ashland’s Historic Business District will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 16-17, starting at the Ashland Museum at 105 Hanover Ave. in Ashland. Do you like historic architecture up-close? Do you like quirky old stories about Ashland? Do you want to know what has changed and what hasn’t in downtown Ashland since 1900? Then, take part in what is being described as a unique candlelight Christmas tour of Ashland’s historic downtown
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M business district. This tour is a little different than the ordinary rush through the 200-plus building historic district. Organizers will be taking a small part of the district and examining it in more detail. They’ll visit several buildings inside to look at the interior architecture, and they’ll tell little known stories about Ashland’s Historic Downtown.
Those attending are welcome to bring a camera for famContinued from pg. 21 ily photos. The fire company invites The fundraiser benefits those interested to ask about Company 10. Santa Claus will arrive at 9 volunteer membership. For more information, call a.m. and be available to accept “wish lists” from the little ones. 804-550-3473.
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Afterwards, they will adjourn to the Ashland Museum for hot cocoa and a question and answer period. Reservations are required. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. To purchase them online, go to www. ashlandmuseum.org or send a check and date preference to Ashland Museum at P.O. Box 633, Ashland, VA 23005.
Deadline is today to help get grant Today is the deadline for John M. Gandy Elementary School in Ashland 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. today. Adults and children 13 and older can vote at www. PowerABrightFuture.com. Neighbors, friends and family also can vote 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.
echanicsville native and Miss Virginia 2004 Mariah Rice Jenkins has added a Miss Hanover division to the Miss Greater Richmond Pageant, of which she serves as director. The Miss Greater Richmond Pageant is a Miss America Local Preliminary crowning queens in these divisions: Little Miss (5 to 8 years old), Preteen (9 to 12), Teen (13 to 17) and Miss (17 to 24). Miss Hanover titleholders will be crowned in
the same divisions this year. The Miss Hanover Pageant will run jointly with the Miss Greater Richmond Pageant on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Deep Run High School. “We have decided to add Miss Hanover this year to allow more local girls the chance to represent Central Virginia in the Miss Virginia Pageant in Roanoke in June 2013 live on TV,” Jenkins said. The deadline to enter was Monday, Dec. 3. For more information, go to www.missgreaterrichmond.com or e-mail Jenkins at missgtrrichmond@yahoo. com.
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Many families use credit cards to check off everything on their holiday shopping lists. However, if families do not have a well-planned budget, January can be rough when the credit card bills start rolling in. Karen Poff, Virginia Cooperative Extension family and consumer sciences agent, has some tips for planning ahead to avoid the January billsare-due blues. Determine the spending amount you can afford
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“Only you can decide the amount you can afford to spend on the holidays,” Poff said. Choose an amount that you can pay off as early as possible. An amount that can be paid back within a few months is ideal to prevent needless spending on interest. “The interest on credit card charges can add up to hundreds of dollars,” Poff said. Many families spend 1 to 5 percent of their total annual income on holiday expenses. Whether you choose to stay on the lower or higher end of that range depends on your financial situation. Take a look at expenses
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Betty H. Sanfilippo of Mechanicsville decided to cut off 13 inches of hair to donate to the Locks of Love program. Lori Foster, a longtime friend and hairdresser with Cindy & Company in Quinton, gave Betty the new cut.
Poff recommends making a list of everything you will need to spend money on over the holidays: gifts, wrapping supplies, cards and postage, travel, and other things. Estimate how much each see SHOPPING, pg. 26
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The Mechanicvsville Ruritan Club presented Jacqueline Harris, the 2012 Hanover Christmas Mother, with a check during Friday’s montly breakfast meeting at Cold Harbor Restaurant. The check, representing the total from the proceeds from the sale of hot dogs, BBQ, drinks and chips the Ruritans sold from golf carts before the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, which was held on Sunday, Dec. 2. This year’s recordbreaking crowd contributed to the largest amount donated to the Hanover Christmas Mother by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and Mechanicvsville Ruritan Club. The two organizations coordinate efforts for the annual event. On hand for the check presentation were, from left, Scott Townsend, 2012 Mechanicsville Ruritan Club president; Harris; and Dave Fuller, cochairman of the Mechanicsville Rotary Club Parade Committee.
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Members of the Hanover Ruritan Club will be selling Christmas trees through Monday, Dec. 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.
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Concert Band will present four December concerts as a gift to the Greater Richmond area. The public is invited to enjoy the music of the Christmas season and join in with sing-along selections. Concerts are scheduled: â?? Noon Saturday, Dec. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Virginia Center Commons food court in Glen Allen. â?? 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
16 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Varina Church of the Nazarene in Varina. â?? 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland. This will be a Boston Pops style concert with seating at tables so you can enjoy the music and light refreshments. Those attending are asked to bring a donation of canned food for the Central Virginia Food Bank as your holiday gift. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.com.
Holiday assistance opportunities listed The Hanover County Department of Community Resources has information on many ways in which you can assist Hanover residents who are in need during the holiday season. Individuals, businesses and community groups seeking ideas and local contacts seeking community support to help others this holiday season can download the 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making the Holidays Brightâ&#x20AC;? holiday â&#x20AC;&#x153;wish list.â&#x20AC;? The document is available online at www.HanoverVolunteers.org or www.co.hanover.va.us/commres. The list includes ways in which you can: â&#x153;&#x201C; Make a monetary donation.
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â&#x153;&#x201C; Share your time. â&#x153;&#x201C; Collect or contribute items in need. â&#x153;&#x201C; Fulfill the wishes of a specific individual or family. â&#x153;&#x201C; Create an item or a gift. The list also includes information on the Hanover Christmas Mother. For more information, call Lisa Adkins at the Department of Community Resources at 804365-4300 or e-mail her at ldadkins@co.hanover. va.us. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
spending within your budget. When you begin shopping, take along your list Take note of how much you budgeted for each item and stick to that price range. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because you have planned ahead, you will be able to shop for items within your price range, look for bargains and sales, and reduce the temptation to spend beyond your limits,â&#x20AC;? Poff said.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you overspend in one area, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to easily see the need to cut back in another.â&#x20AC;? Poff recommends writing down the amounts spent on each item to see where you are coming in over or under budget. When you overspend in one category, cut back in another. She concluded by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Use your experiences this holiday season to prepare for next year.â&#x20AC;?
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PugFest 2012 raises funds for Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com More than 100 pug owners and their dogs descended upon The Classy Canine on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Rutland Commons Shopping Center in Mechanicsville for PugFest 2012, a fundraiser for Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue. In addition to general pug breed enthusiast camaraderie, the event, which began at 11 a.m. and concluded at 4 p.m., also featured several contests for the entertainment of the dogs and their owners. Among the winners was Zeus, a 3-year-old pug terrier mix, who won Most Unique
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PugFest winners included, left, Cricket, third place Costume, Best Trick and Fastest Pug, and Pancake, first place Costume.
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A team of Kersey Creek Elementary School students took part in the First League League Competition on Nov. 17 at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. The Gear Guys captured first place in their project competition, with an innovative design and presentation of a robotic pill dispenser. This was the first time any of the members had competed on a Lego Robotics team. Shown are, from left, team members Nathan McGhee, Cory Peay, Aiden Willett and Jack Epperly. They are shown with their mentor Daniel Bartels, Hanover High School science teacher, and coach Gina Willett.
Pug Mix. Cricket, a 4-year-old pug, who won third place in the costume contest for her pumpkin costume, also took home the prizes for Best Trick and Fastest Pug, while Pancake, a 7year-old pug who came dressed as a Geisha, came in first in the
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at just how successful the program performed at last week’s Hanover’s Tech Challenge awards night at RandolphMacon College. The last five standing applicants and a supportive community gathered at Andrews Hall to hear the final pitches and celebrate the announcement of a winner of this year’s Challenge. Several months ago, Gaskin recommended a change that transitioned the Dominion Resources Green Tech Incubator to the Dominion Resources Innovation Center.
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panel of judges did comprehend the innovative concepts, and had tough questions for the finalists regarding start-up costs and competition. The panel included Brian Bostic, CEO of SmartBox; Fatima Calsas, president of Fire Solutions; and Steve Hutcherson of InnoVA. Also judging were Art McKinney and William Daughtrey from the Innovation Center. After a 15-minute consultation, the panel tapped INtelliegent Service Panel for first place and the six months rent free space in addition to the $10,000 prize money.
Holly Chen’s Fluvannabased company designs panels for homes that maximize energy efficiency. The device will be available for new homes in 2013 and could be available for older home retrofits in the future. Northern Virginia’s Tuee took second place with a system that allows restaurant owners to gather customer feedback through a system of tablets placed throughout the establishment. Henrico Couty’s Choose.It finished third and gets three months of free space at the Innovation Center.
the board voted 4 to 2 to discontinue levying future cash proffers Continued from pg. 4 on construction of homes on In a workshop on Nov. 14, less than 10 acres. But still left to consider are proffers that have already been adopted as part of the county’s official zoning process but not yet collected. Cash proffers are fees levied on lots of less than 10 acres as a way of offsetting infrastructure costs which new housing brings to Hanover. It has helped Hanover keep taxes low by HEAT PUMP helping pay for county faciliOR GAS FURNACE ties such as schools, roads, fire DIAGNOSTIC and emergency facilities, parks and recreation. In addition, the county budget has been built on the supposition of collecting adopted proffers on future development cleared through the zoning process. PER SYSTEM The board attempted to remove adopted cash proffers MENTION THIS AD. MENTION THIS AD. REGULAR on Nov. 14, but was stopped REGULAR LABOR LABOR RATE RATE APPLIES APPLIES TO TO ALL ALL REPAIRS. REPAIRS. when County Attorney Sterling
Rives reminded supervisors that such action on assigned proffers would require an advertised public hearing (whereas no public hearing was required to discontinue future proffers). In response, Mechanicsville District Supervisor Canova Peterson asked the county attorney to “expedite” the process, indicating the board’s desire to clear the books of adopted proffers in one fell swoop. Hanover Democrats reminded Hanover officials that, according to the county’s established zoning procedures, removing adopted proffers for each individual case would require notification to adjacent landowners, a public hearing through the Planning Commission and a second public hearing before the Board of Supervisors. This could entail
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“That allowed us to go from just being green tech to more about innovation and all sorts of technology. The center will include start-up companies and more established second stage companies,” Gaskin said. The competition was seen as a way to jumpstart that effort. “To promote this, we began an annual competition called Tech Challenge Hanover, a business plan competition exclusively focused on technology companies,” Gaskin said. Each of the five finalists presented brief outlines of their business plans and goals followed by three minutes of judges’ questioning. The event was emceed by local radio personality Bill Blevins who listened to the highly technical presentations and then said, “I didn’t understand a word of what was just said.” But the highly qualified
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 12 DMV’s Mobile Service, “DMV 2 Go”, will be at the County government complex at Hanover Courthouse, 7497 County Complex Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DMV 2 Go is a full-service DMV office on wheels. The mobile office is handicapped-accessible and provides all DMV transactions, including applying for and renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards and applying for Virginia’s new veterans ID card. The New Virginians will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Jefferson Hotel, 101 West Franklin Street, Richmond. The Club will hold a Silent Auction at the luncheon. The cost for the luncheon is $35. for club members and their guests. Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on Dec. 5. Contact membership@thenewva.org Blood Drive from 1 to 4 p.m. at Colonial Farm Credit located at 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The goal is to have at least 20 or more donors. A drawing for a gift will be held for each person who donates. Call Debbie Delby at 746-1252 for more details or to select an appointment time.
Markham of Mechanicsville. Pool membership is a great gift idea - $100 off during the holiday season. Save an additional 10% if membership is purchased at Santa Spaghetti Supper. For questions, please call 746-8951.
Saturday Dec. 15 The Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Company Breakfast and Pictures with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. at Station Ten, 10414 Leadbetter Road, Ashland. This annual activity is a great opportunity to enjoy holiday spirit. The Breakfast menu includes Pancakes, eggs, sausage, baked apples and beverage. Children under five eat free. Kids 5 to 10 years cost $4. and everyone over 10 years dines for $6. An all ages, family event. Santa Claus will attend. He will arrive near 9 a.m. and will welcome those “wish list” letters from the young ones. Bring your camera for family photos. Please support this high caliber culinary event, to benefit Company Ten. For additional information call 550 - 3473. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand from 9 a.m. to noon at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.
St. Paul Lutheran Church midweek Advent Worship begins at 7 p.m. at 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Advent Theme: “O Come, Immanuel”. Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor. For more Hanover Humane Society will partinformation call 427-7500 or visit ner with the Virginia Center Petsmart www.saintpaul-lcms.com. and at the Mechanicsville Petsmart for the holiday “Santa Claws” fundraising Friday, Dec. 14 Hanover Branch of the Pamunkey photo event. The event will be held Regional Library Storytime from 10:45 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet owners to 11:30 a.m. All ages (infants and may have their pet’s picture taken with up) are welcome to join us for sto- Santa and will receive a decorative ries, fingerplays, songs and crafts. 7527 frame and special gift from Petsmart Library Drive, Hanover, VA 23069. For for only $9.95. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hanover more information call 365-6210. Humane Society. Spaghetti Supper with Santa from 6 The Hanover Concert Band conto 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville Recreation Association 8183 Elm Drive. Adults cert begins at 12 noon at Virginia are $7, kids (2-12) $4, children under 2 Center Commons food court, Glen eat free. $5 fee for a photo with Santa. Allen. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Proceeds will benefit Heath and Aiden the music of the Christmas season and
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for only $9.95. A portion of the pro- at Shalom Church by 6 p.m., 1 mile Hanover Hounds K-9 Search and ceeds will be donated to the Hanover east of Lee-Davis on Rte. 360. Call Lisa at 746-7737 M-F to sign up. Rescue Team 2nd Annual Santa Paws Humane Society. Event from start at 2- 5 p.m. at the The Hanover Concert Band conA Christmas musical, “The Town Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, 7167 Flag Lane, Mechanicsville, Va. For cert begins at 6 p.m at Varina Church That Forgot Christmas,” will begin a donation of $5., your pet will get of the Nazarene, Varina. Everyone is at 7 p.m. at New Bethesda Baptist their picture taken with Santa Claus. welcome to enjoy the music of the Church, 9019 New Bethesda Road, All donations will allow the Hanover Christmas season and join in with sing Mechanicsville. Find out what happens Hounds to continue our training along selections. For more information when the church choir’s Christmas trip goes awry. For more information call efforts, and procure necessary equip- visit www.hanoverconcertband.com. 779-2101 ment. For information visit www.
hanoverhounds.com. Brunswick Stew Tuesday, Dec 18 The Hanover Concert Band concert will be for sale during this fundraising begins at 7 p.m at Hanover Arts and event. Activities Center, Ashland. This will be a Boston Pops style concert with seatSunday, Dec. 16 “Gather Around the Christmas ing at tables so you can enjoy the music Tree” will be presented by Sunday and light refreshments. Bring a donaSchool students of Messiah Lutheran tion of canned food for the Central Church, 8154 Atlee Road, followed by Virginia Food Bank as your holiday a special Christmas program staged by gift. For more information visit www. the Messiah Lutheran School students hanoverconcertband.com. as part of the 10:30 service. For information, call 746-7134. Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Center PetSmart store. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. All Souls Episcopal Church will present its Annual Holiday Music Cantata, “Unspeakable Joy” at 4 p.m. Presented at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Road ( corner of Meadowbridge and Atlee Road). Join us to celebrate the liturgy through songs & readings. Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar. For more information call 955-5397 or visit our webpage at www.allsoulsva.org.
A&J Training Solutions in conjunction with Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad, CPR/AED class begins at 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to recertify. The fee for the course is discounted to $30.00 per person for your card and electronic manual, and there is additional pricing discounts for Ashcake volunteers. Enter at rear of the building. Please e-mail classes@trainingbyaj.com or call 746-4906 and leave a message to confirm your attendance.
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The Bon Secours Breast Cancer Support Group wll meet from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Atlee Room of MOB1 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Open to all breast cancer survivors, at any stage of treatment or recovery, and is not limited to those being treated by Hanover Humane Society will part- Bon Secours. Participants are welcome ner with the Virginia Center Petsmart to bring their lunch For any questions and at the Mechanicsville Petsmart for call Mary Baker at 893-8625 the holiday “Santa Claws” fundraising Shalom Church Christmas caroling photo event. The event will be held to shut-ins. Start out at the church and from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet owners follow specific routes to spread fun and may have their pet’s picture taken with Santa and will receive a decorative fellowship. The stops are local houses, frame and special gift from Petsmart care facilities, and nursing homes. Be
St. Paul Lutheran Church midweek Advent Worship begins at 7 p.m. at 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Advent Theme: “O Come, Immanuel” Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor . For more information call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com.
Thursday, Dec. 20 Hanover Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library Holiday Fun Time from 4 to 6 p.m. Festive Holiday themed book and craft time. Snacks provided and sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA 23069. For more information call 365-6210. A&J Training Solutions, in association with Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad, will hold a class in Pet first aid; immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill pet as temporary assistance until competent veterinary care is available. It is not intended to replace veterinary care, but rather to instruct the pet owner on how to save a pet’s life during an emergency or to minimize a pet’s trauma after injury. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Certification cards in Pet First Aid will be issued to all passing students. Email classes@trainingbyaj.com, or call 746-4906 and leave a message, to secure a spot in the class. $30. per student. The course instruction will be concentrated on canine care, but feline first aid is mentioned throughout the course. Come on out and meet Nugget and CasPeR!
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instructor Donna Roush said Allie approached her classmates in the education prep class to help her make Nathan’s dream come true. “She saw the news story last week, and it touched her,” Roush said on Friday. “She came in and showed the clips to her class and they took it to heart. They started a week-long effort to help.” Those efforts included signing Christmas cards, collecting money, buying gifts and sending an immeasurable amount of love to the ailing youth. Norman has three siblings so the class selected backpacks and toys for them, coffee and goodies for the parents and some special Lee-Davis memorabilia, including a football and
basketball jersey. The Teachers of Tomorrow teamed with the Pride Club to make the pep rally possible. “Between Pride and Teachers for Tomorrow, they put together today’s event,” Roush said. Roush said the story impacted the class, and the reaction didn’t surprise her. “They are future teachers,” she said. “They responded like most teachers would to a story about a little 5-year-old boy.” For Allie, the exercise exemplifies Lee-Davis spirit and her message to the Norman family was simple and clear. “The people here at Lee-Davis really care about Nathan and his family and we hope that they have the best Christmas.”
such. That means, that unlike the action the board took in November, where no citizen was allowed to speak on this issue, citizens would have an opportunity to voice their concerns about what the board is doing,” Silver added. “The Board of Supervisors has rushed this proffer issue through during the holiday season. Our request of the county is an effort to slow things down, ensure due process is followed
and give county residents a chance to comment on this very important issue that will impact Hanover for years to come. It will also give everyone a chance to consider the difference between the single landowner who wishes to build a home, and developers who may be building hundreds of homes in one development. All zoning cases are not the same and don’t carry the same burden for the county,” he said.
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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
All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd Holiday Music Cantata, Dec. 16, 4:00pm SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30am Holy Eucharist • 10:45am Christian Ed Nursery Provided • 804-559-9302 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 @ 9:15 am & 9:45 am Christian Education 9:30-10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net email: creatorcontact@comcast.net
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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 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 Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170
COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
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)
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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
Grace United Family Church “Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Visit us on Facebook Join us for a "Grace United Children’s Christmas" : Dec. 9, 10:30, Lunch served Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor 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
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
FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com
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
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
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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Price leads Pinderless Patriots to 51-43 win Missing two senior starters, Patrick Henry downs Justices By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Patrick Henry junior guard Summer Price scored 33 points and had 10 steals to lead the Patriots past visiting John Marshall 51-43 on Friday night. The Justices came to Ashland sporting a 3-1 record but Patrick Henry faced an even bigger obstacle due to the absence of senior guards Jasmine and Tyler Pinder. Due to a death in the family, the starting duo was out of town and the Patriots had to find a way to win without their most dynamic defenders. To adjust, Patriot head coach Phillip Cobb switched from his normally aggressive defense to zone in order to compensate for the absence of the only two seniors on his squad. The result was an awkward and ugly first half in which neither team could find a rhythm. “They were our captains,” Price said. “They’re our seniors, our leaders and it was difficult. We missed them more than I guess a lot of us knew. We needed them badly.” Junior Ashley Samuels got Patrick Henry on the board early off an assist from Price but then the Patriots went over four minutes without a basket. Yet, the unexpected zone appeared to confuse John Marshall and they too were
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Patrick Henry junior guard Summer Price, center, drives into the lane against the defense of John Marshall’s Antoinette Packet (22). Price led the Patriots to a 51-47 win with 33 points and 10 steals in the contest.
ineffective, managing only five points in the first quarter. Though the Patriot defense prevented scores, they also could not hold onto the ball, producing a majority of their 18 turnovers in the first half of play. “I think we were all a little flustered and we knew we were missing (the Pinders),” Price said. “We didn’t a great warmup. We didn’t have them out there telling us, ‘Come on guys, we’ve got to pick it up.’ When they’re there, I feel like we’re
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more focused and it wasn’t that way tonight.” In the closing minutes of the first, Patrick Henry appeared to find their stroke. Price drove into the lane for a basket and Samuels dished off India Cole for a score. Then in the final seconds Price came up with a steal a layup to put PH ahead 8-5. Junior center Amber Lee (10 points, 12 rebounds, 7 block, 8 steals) scored on a putback to start the second period, giving the Patriots a 10-5 lead.
But just as Price began taking control for the Patriots, Abrea Harris was doing the same for the Justices. Harris, who also finished with 33 points, scored on a jumper and a plus-one field goal to quickly knot the game at 10. PH edged ahead 14-12 but Harris gave John Marshall their second lead with 2:54 to play in the half when she connected on the first of five 3-pointers from the right baseline. “John Marshall is a good team,” Cobb said. “Obviously,
No. 21 (Harris) can shoot it. She’s a really good player, knocked down some big shots.” Price, who was getting her hand on deflections all night, quickly answered with two steals and layups to put the Patriots up 18-15 heading into the locker room. “I was trying to read them,” Price said. “I was getting into the game. I wanted the ball.” Patrick Henry settled down in the second half and took much better care of the ball. A quick pair of free throws by Lee and basket by Price edged PH ahead 22-15, but the Justices came back quickly. A hook shot from Harris was followed by a plus-one field goal from Antoinette Pickett then a right baseline three from Harris to put Marshall ahead 23-22. Price immediately banked in a three from the right wing then scored on a steal and layup to put PH back on top 27-23 with 3:38 left in the third. Harris answered with her third 3-pointer and a jumper to give the lead back to Marshall but Price knotted the game at 28-28 by hitting one of two free throws. There was a flurry of scoring in the final minute of the quarter. Natera Luster scored off an assist from Harris but Price scored twice in the final 32 seconds to put the Patriots on top 32-30 heading into the fourth. Patrick Henry opened the
final period with a 10-0 run to seemingly break the game open but John Marshall answered with an 8-2 run of their own to make things interesting. Despite Harris scoring nine points in the final 2:37, Patrick Henry held on. Cobb was glad to get the win and knows the situation will pay dividends down the road. “These are the type of games that are good for us- close, tough games and we battled through and we found a way to win at the end,” he said. “It as a really good game for us. We’re real proud of the girls tonight. We knew it was going to be a game like this.” Price agreed. “I think it will give our bench more confidence,” she said. “I think we’ll be a different team because everybody will know their job and be able to play it differently now. They all played all of that game against a hard team and then next year, that’s our team.” PATRICK HENRY 51, JOHN MARSHALL 43 JOHN MARSHALL (3-2, 22 Colonial) — Harris 33, Pickett 4, Luster 2, Jackson 0, Wingfield 2,Henderson2, Lewis 0,Banks 0. Totals 16 6-18 43. PATRICK HENRY (5-0, 3-0) — Samuels 2, Price 33, Adams 0, Gordon 0, Lee 10, Coles 6. Totals 20 10-16 51. John Marshall....... 5 10 15 13 — 43 Patrick Henry....... 8 10 14 19 — 51 3-point goals — JM: Harris 5; PH: Price. Highlights — PH: Summer Price 10 steals; Amber Lee 12 rebounds, 8 steals, 7 blocks.
Ten-minute turnaround changes VUU’s fortunes R-MC goes from 10 up to 12 down in cross town loss By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local For 30 minutes, it looked like the Randolph-Macon women were safely in charge Saturday on their home court against Division II Virginia Union. But in the final 10 minutes, the Panthers pounced with an aggressive defense, overwhelming the Yellow Jackets and turning a 10-point deficit in to a 73-61 victory. Virginia Union guard Ashle Freeman (Henrico) said the comeback was inspired by a halftime talk by Coach Barvenia Wooten-Cherry. “Coach just talked to us in the locker room to get our heads straight,” said Freeman, who led all scorers with 27 points. “We needed to get ourselves together and come out with more inten-
sity than we did in the first half.” One of the main areas where the Panthers picked up the intensity was on defense. “What we did in the second half was step up our defense, definitely,” Freeman said. Wooten-Cherry “took us out of the zone and put us in man. Our man is unstoppable.” Wooten-Cherry explained her decision. “We went out of the combination zone into a man. We decided we needed to go man because they were getting their shots off so quickly against us,” Wooten-Cherry said. “We thought our athleticism would give us an opportunity to get out there and defend, and it actually did.” The Panthers hoped the pressure would force turnovers. It did. Their defense came up with five steals and forced seven turnovers in the first half, but had 11 additional steals and forced 14 more turnovers in the second. Freeman and ShaHadah
Barret led Virginia Union with six steals apiece. Randolph-Macon coach Carroll LaHaye agreed the pressure had an effect on the Yellow Jackets’ ability to stay focused. “I certainly think that they put more pressure on in the second half, and I thought we did a great job of handling it,” LaHaye said. “But I think with this young team, they get the pressure on them offensively, and they go back down on defense and they’re still thinking about whether they turned the ball over, whether they didn’t get a good shot, or what. So we haven’t been able to let that go and get right back into it.” Randolph-Macon freshman guard Khajae Hester said the pick-up in tempo had another effect as well. “We got a little fatigued,” Hester said. “We played a great 30 minutes. The first half, we definitely dominated. But then … they – [Freeman] – definitely took over.” Freeman had only four
Jordan gets second state title from sidelines By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com After graduating from Randolph-Macon in the spring, former Yellow Jackets’ centerfielder Bryan Jordan returned to his roots. While baseball was Jordan’s sport in college, he was also a standout football player at Goochland High School. In 2006, Jordan quarterbacked the Bulldogs to the school’s first state football title. On Saturday night, Jordan got his second football championship as Goochland rolled past Essex 41-14. But this time Jordan occupied a different position on the field- assistant coach. For Jordan, getting a state title as a coach was much more gratifying. “It’s better as a coach,” he said. “Being on the field, you
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Former R-MC outfielder Bryan Jordan helped Goochland win its second state football championship on Saturday.
control everything.” As a coach the feeling is far different. “It’s that much more sweet when you know that what you’ve taught these guys is executed right and you see them
be happy for what they earned,” Jordan said. Jordan’s former go-to guy, Virginia Tech split end DJ Coles, was also in attendance at the game.
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Randolph-Macon freshman Khajae Hester (15) goes airborne against Virginia Union Saturday. Hester led the Yellow Jackets with 14 points in the 73-61 loss.
points in the first half for Virginia Union. She picked up six more points in the first seven minutes of the second half, but closed out the final seven minutes of the game with 17 points – more than any of the Yellow Jackets scored the entire game. She said patience helped them improve their offense. “I think we took our time more – we took better shots,” Freeman said. “We thought about what shots to take instead of just jacking them up. Our shot selection was definitely better in the second half than it was in the first.” LaHaye praised Freeman’s performance. “I think Ashle … had a great game,” LaHaye said. “I think she decided that she wasn’t going to lose to a Division III team. … That’s [Virginia Union’s] offense. She really doesn’t play much defense. She releases as soon as she knows that her team has control of the ball, and I don’t think we did a very good
job of defending that.” Denesha Taylor scored 11 points and Danielle Ferguson scored 10 for Virginia Union. Both forwards led the Panthers with seven rebounds apiece. Hester led the Yellow Jackets with 14 points. She was followed by guards Sarah Parsons with 13 points, Katie Anderson with 11 and Hannah Livermon with 10. Guard Kellie Cortina led in rebounds with nine, followed by forwards Lauren Vugteveen with eight and Caroline Young with seven. VIRGINIA UNION (3-3) – Brown 5, Freeman 27, Barret 8, Ferguson 10, Davis 2, Allen 3, Carr 0, Cowherd 0, Jennings 0, Tatum 11, Howard 3, Betts 4, Daniels 0, Evans 0. Totals 30 11-21 73. RANDOLPH-MACON (1-8) – Cortina 9, Anderson 11, Hester 14, Young 2, Livermon 10, Parsons 13, Vugteveen 0, Freeman 2, Phelps 0, Mills 0. Totals 18 18-25 61. Halftime – Randolph-Macon 35, Virginia Union 25. 3-point goals – VUU: Freeman, Howard. RMC: Vugteveen 3, Cortina 2, Livermon 2.
R-MC gets win at EMU 86-72 Contributed report Randolph-Macon led wireto-wire as it picked up an 8672 ODAC road win at Eastern Mennonite Saturday night in men’s basketball. R-MC (3-4/2-1 ODAC) had four players score in doublefigures, led by a team-high 16 points from Andre Simon. Fellow starters Marcus Badger and Lamar Giggetts had 13 and 12 points, respectively. Chris Hamilton came off the bench to score 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting. The Yellow Jackets out rebounded the Royals 44-29. Simon grabbed a game-high nine boards to lead the Jackets. Giggetts had six rebounds and Akeem Holmes had six boards to go along with nine points off the bench for R-MC. Randolph-Macon shot 53.6 percent (30-56) for the game see R-MC, pg. 35 `
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King of the Cavaliers McPhearson ends career as only KW quarterback to rush and pass for 1,000 yards By Thomas C. Dozier for The Mechanicsville Local Abraham Lincoln once said: “The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.” While the 16th President of the United States is the focal point of a blockbuster movie, his words could be used to describe the athletic endeavors of King William’s Freeman McPhearson. McPhearson was the starting quarterback for a terrific King William team the past two years that amassed a 23-3 record and went deep into the Group A playoffs each season. McPhearson finishes his high school career as the first King William quarterback to both pass and run for over 1000 yards in a single season. The bigger the stage, the better the 6-4 senior performed for the Cavaliers. “He played his best games, when the most was on the line,” said King William second-year coach Jim Henderson. “In our last playoff win, Freeman had more than 200 yards rushing as well as a key interception and fumble recovery to secure the win for us. “In the game against Goochland, he had the best individual performance I have seen in a game, accumulating over 500 yards of offense, and doing it every way possible 301 in the air with two touchdowns, 186 on the ground with three touchdowns and caught 51 yards worth of passes to add another touchdown.” This past season he completed 94 of 168 passes for 1,284 yards and 13 touchdowns. On the ground he toted the ball 173
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times for 1,470 yards and 20 touchdowns and remarkably he had 12 receptions for 165 yards and three touchdowns. He wasn’t done there, on defense, McPhearson had 46 tackles (33 solo), three interceptions, two break-ups, a fumble recovery and a tackle for a loss. During his junior campaign he accumulated 2,777 total yards on offense and accounted for 44 touchdowns. Even though he put up big numbers, often times, McPhearson cared more about his teammates than he did himself. According to Henderson, McPhearson led by example. “He let his play show his teammates that he meant business,” Henderson said. “He wasn’t necessary a rah-rah type leader, but when he talked the rest of the team listened.” McPhearson (utility) was among 12 Cavaliers players named to the All-Tidewater District first team including guard/defensive end Brandon Jackson, guard/defensive lineman Jayvon Temple and tackle/defensive lineman, Barton Stone, wide receiver/linebacker Jason Gresham, running back Shawn Chandler, kicker Spencer Keaton, defensive end Dre Smith, defensive lineman Brandon Jackson, linebacker Kyle Harley, defensive backs Camajae Peatross and Kevin Waller. “It feels real good to be the first person to rush and pass for 1,000 yards after putting in hard work and focus in the offseason,” McPhearson said. “I would like to thank the blockers like Brandon Jackson and Jayvon Temple for letting me run behind them, and my receivers for run blocking and catching
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the ball. Without my teammates I wouldn’t have had the success I did, so I want to give them the glory.” Are there regrets or disappointments with the King William program under Henderson’s tutelage and McPhearson’s leadership? Especially since the past two seasons have been ended against Goochland. “Well, Goochland was state runner-up last year, and will do no worse than that this year,” Henderson explained. “However, I believe it is always a letdown emotionally, frustrating, and sour when you lose. “However, to say that I am disappointed in this year or last year’s teams would not be accurate. As a coach you always want y o u r
players to strive to do their best, and I believe that both years our teams have given their all. “It’s not fun to lose, and your always want to do more and be better, but disappointment is not a term that I would use to state my feelings.” Through it all, McPhearson has been a joy to be around said his coach. “Freeman is one of the most genuine kids that I have had the pleasure of coaching,” Henderson said. “He is sincere in the way that he cares for his teammates and his family. Being a quarterback, you must have broad shoulders, because if the offense is not clicking, the person that gets blamed other than the coach is the quarterback. “He has
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King William’s Freeman McPhearson will leave school as the fist quarterback to both rush and pass for over 1,000 yards.
accepted that role and responsibility and used it to make him a better player. He was a player, who never got down on his teammates, always picked them up if they were looking frustrated. That is what I will remember about him.” E v e n though the offers are sometimes at a premium for players at the Group A level, someone with McPhearson’s talents, demeanor and stature will certainly find a place to play at the next level. Henderson says he will be as active as he can be now that the season is over, to find a place for McPhearson to con-
tinue to show his talents. “I do that for all of my players, I really want to see them enter in to the next stage of their life after high school football,” Henderson stated. “He is fortunate enough, that he will probably have the opportunity to go on and play at the next level. Not all high school football players get that opportunity and I hope that we can find a great fit for his future, not only on the field, but off the field.” McPhearson was honored as the district offensive player of the year, Jackson was named the defensive player of the year while Henderson was named the Region 2 coach of the year. McPhearson was also named Region A Offensive MVP and all-region first team offense utility player.
Congratulations Virginia Aces
Congratulations Rebel Midgets
Congratulations Wrestlers
Photos submitted by Jeff Gregory
Corbin Allen, left, and JD Gregory each picked up wins in the Hopewell Classic. Photo by Cissy Atkins. Photo submitted by Tanya Moody
Front: Grayson Moore, Jason Herndon, Blake Moody, Pierce Terry, Gunnar Payne and Benjamin Payne. Middle: Aaron Maxie, Tucker Ancarrow, Braxton Pope, Jagen Ratlief, Aiden Motley and Christian Carden. Back: Coaches Steve Maxie and Kevin Cummings, Manager Bryant Payne, Coaches: Brian Ancarrow and Jay Moore. Not Pictured: Jay Moody.
The 8U Virginia Aces won the Diamond Division Tournament Championship for the Richmond Travel Ball Fall League. The team was formed over the summer and calls Mechanicsville home. The Fall Season was the first time that the team had played together competitively. The Aces started out with a 1-3 record, but finished the season at 8-3-1 en route to its first title. Submitted by Tanya Moody
Congratulations Oak Knoll
The Mechanicsville Rebels won the MYFL Northern Division.
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The Mechanicsville Rebels Midget Varsity won the MYFL Northern Division for their regular season. They ranked 6th in the State of Virginia for age group 9-11 by the National Gridiron 365. This achievement allowed them to receive an invitation to compete in the 2012 National Gridiron 365 Championship Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 25. The boys worked extremely hard to get that far, sacrificing their personal lives and pushing their bodies to the limit to earn the right to play the game they love. In the NG-365 Championship, The Midget
Nix gets first deer Photo submitted by Laura Gilchrest
Front from left: Steven Chick, Grayson Prezioso, Robert Patina, DJ Jennings, Connor Bartal, Ashton Poythress, Carson Harris and Ross Violi. Middle: RJ Dorton, Austin Stover, Ian Glisson, Jacob Mast, Ward Wilkinson, Clayton Payne, Jack Leimann and Nathaniel Good. Back: Austin Wiener, Michael Patina, Seth Gulas, Alex LePeter, Jack Montgomery, Connor Gilchrest and Daniel Row.
Congratulations to the Oak Knoll Middle School Boys Soccer team for their successful fall season. The boys won the Hanover district and took second place to Short Pump Middle School in the finals of the middle school playoffs. Their record was 6-3-1, scoring 25 goals against their opponents. Their head coach was Linda Bruce and their assistant coach was Amber Miller. Submitted by Laura Gilchrest
Hanna Nitz shot her first deer on Opening Day Nov. 17, near Appomattox. She used a Winchester 30-06 rifle at 100 yards and one shot. Submitted by Tim Nitz
Hanover County had three schools compete in the 41st Hopewell Classic on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The tournament had schools from across the state and local powerhouse, Matoaca. Finishing in the top six places were: Atlee’s 145lb, Eli Williams placed 3rd and 160lb Charlie Belvin placed 5th. Lee-Davis had 113lb Hayden Keener place 4th, 126lb Sawyer Barksdale place 3rd, 132lb Reid Hues place 5th and 195lb Taylor Campbell place 4th. St. Christopher had Hanover
resident, Jacob Hale place 6th in the 126lb class. Hanover High School had four placers; 120lb Tyler Flora place 6th and 152lb Michael Engels place 3rd. The Hawks also two place in the finals with returning 2011 champion, 113lb JD Gregory, winning with a 6 to 1 victory and Corbin Allen winning a tough 6-to-5 match over a 2011/2012 State Champion. Allen also won the tournament’s most Outstanding Wrestler award. Submitted by Jeff Gregory
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EASTERN MENNONITE (6-2 (12 ODAC)) THORNE, Andrew 1114 8-10 30; SIMS, R.J. 5-10 4-5 14; FALK, David 3-7 2-8 8; WILLIAMS, James 3-6 0-2 7; DANIEL, Dajon 1-4 3-6 5; LONGACRE, Owen 24 1-2 5; YATES, Ryan 1-6 1-2 3; CHAMBERS, Rashad 0-1 0-0 0; VALENTINE, Dorian 0-5 0-2 0; RICHARDSON, Mike 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-57 19-37 72.
Varsity team traveled to Nokesville, Va. and braved the bitter cold, but were unsuccessful in their attempt to defeat the Augusta Spartans. Both teams played an awesome game. Congratulations go out to the Midget Varsity Players for making it as far as they did and wishes for much success in their future endeavors. The boys are true champions and we are so very proud of each and every one of you! A special thanks to all the coaches, parents and supporters who have made this possible. In the chant by Head Coach Continued from pg. 33 b Stuart Jones heard throughout Pole Green Park at the end of and made 21-of-30 attempts every practice, “Who are we? from the free-throw line in the Rebels! Green Machine! Mean win as well. Machine!” EMU (6-2/1-2 ODAC) was paced by a game-high 30 points from Andrew Thorne on 11-of14 shooting. Randolph-Macon will break for exams before returning to action on December 17 when it travels to #12 Catholic for a 7 p.m. contest RANDOLPH-MACON (3-4 (21 ODAC))SIMON, Andre 6-11 4-7 16; BADGER, Marcus 6-7 11 13; GIGGETTS, Lamar 4-10 45 12; HAMILTON, Chris 4-8 0-0 10; SULLIVAN, Connor 2-6 3-4 9; HOLMES, Akeem 3-5 2-5 9; COLE, Dylan 3-4 0-0 6; WALKER, Trent 1-2 2-2 4; ROBINSON, Jamie 1-1 2-2 4; HASSELL, Joe 0-2 2-2 2; JACKSON, Evan 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 30-56 21-30 86.
Randolph-Macon..... 41 45 - 86 Eastern Mennonite... 36 36 - 72 3-point goals--Randolph-Macon 5-10 (SULLIVAN, Connor 2-3; HAMILTON, Chris 2-5; HOLMES, Akeem 1-2), Eastern Mennonite 110 (WILLIAMS, James 1-1; SIMS, R.J. 0-2; DANIEL, Dajon 0-3; YATES, Ryan 0-1; VALENTINE, Dorian 0-2; THORNE, Andrew 0-1). Reb ounds--R andolph-Macon 44 (SIMON, Andre 9), Eastern Mennonite 29 (THORNE, Andrew 6). Assists--Randolph-Macon 15 (WALKER, Trent 4), Eastern Mennonite 9 (WILLIAMS, James 3; SIMS, R.J. 3). Total fouls--Randolph-Macon 29, Eastern Mennonite 23. A-788
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Toyota sponsors spring races at RIR Track now boasts multi-year deals for both NASCAR weekends By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Richmond International Raceway announced last Monday that Toyota will provide sponsorship for both spring NASCAR races beginning in 2013. The Apr. 26 Nationwide race takes on the entitlement of the Toyota Cares 250 while the Apr. 27 Sprint Cup event will be named the Toyota Owners 400. For RIR president Dennis Bickmeier, Toyota’s multi-year sponsorship deal now gives the track solid footing for both race weekends. Late last summer, Federated Auto Parts became a multi-year sponsor for the fall Sprint Cup race at RIR. “It’s a great relief to have all our entitlement sponsorships locked up for 2013 and a few years beyond that,” Bickmeier said. “It’s a big plus.” The deal puts RIR in elite company. Where many tracks are struggling to find sponsorship for races, Richmond now possesses a solid foundation on the future of NASCAR in Central Virginia. “Deals are getting harder to put together,” Bickmeier said. “They take longer to put togeth-
er. They’re more complex than I’ve seen in the time I’ve been in the business.” The multi-year deals will allow the track’s staff to now concentrate on other areas to improve the fan experience. The Toyota sponsorship fits in nicely with recent history at the track. Since 2009, Toyota has made 12 trips to victory lane in Richmond. Seven of the last eight Sprint Cup winners at RIR drove Toyotas. Kyle Busch has four Sprint Cup victories, Denny Hamlin two and Clint Bowyer one. Since 2007, Busch and Hamlin have each driven Toyota to two Nationwide victories at the track and Kurt Busch one. Monday’s announcement was made before a group of local Toyota owners who were invited to drive their personal vehicles around the track and discover what was inside a large wooden crate from Kentucky. When the doors of the crate were opened a pair of Toyota Camry pace cars emerged sporting the new race logos. Appropriately, the pace cars were driven by NASCAR brothers Darrell and Michael Waltrip, both Kentucky natives. Michael Waltrip Racing was the first full-time three car team to field Toyotas when the manufacturer entered Sprint Cup Competition in 2007. It took no leap of faith to
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NASCAR’s Michael and Darrell Waltrip pose with Frank Thornton from the Henrico Board of Supervisors during last Monday’s announcement at RIR. The Waltrip brothers were on hand as part of RIR’s celebration announcing Toyota’s sponsorship of both Spring races at the track.
originally sign with Toyota. “I didn’t have the ability to say no,” Michael Waltrip said. “Toyota said we want you to be a team owner and I thought that was the coolest thing I’d ever heard.” Michael grew up in the world of NASCAR where drivers such as Dale Earnhardt, Bobby Allison and his brother Darrell all had shops separate from their racing teams. “When I got in a position where I could own cars I did the same thing,” Michael said. Hall of Fame driver Darrell Waltrip pointed out that Toyota’s
vision for their entrance into NASCAR was a new approach to racing. “They weren’t going to come in and spend a whole bunch of money, buy up all the good teams and go win races and beat their chest and say, ‘Look what we done’,” Darrell said. “They came in at the ground level.” Michael concurred. “They came to me and said, ‘We want new owners. We want new guys to have this opportunity’.” Since that time, Toyota has produced two Sprint Cup Championship runner-ups;
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Get a passenger seat view of what it’s like to race at RIR with NASCAR’s Michael Waltrip. NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip talks about Toyota’s impact on the sport. Michael Waltrip talks about starting his first Sprint Cup team with Toyota
Hamlin in 2010 and Bowyer, racing for MWR in 2012. It was a long, hard road traveled over a relatively short span of time. “They put me in business as a team owner and they put me up against Rick Hendrick and Jack Roush and Richard Childress and we weren’t prepared,” Michael said. “We weren’t ready to go race with those guys yet. “When we started our team and it didn’t go well at first, they were the first people to put their arm around me and say, ‘Be patient my man, we’ll get there.’ “It just shows their commitment and their patience to put a guy like me in business,” Michael said. “Give me a chance to own a team then let us work our way through the rough waters of the beginnings and now be in a position to not only race and be competitive on each given weekend, but shoot, we finished second in the championship with our team this year.” Toyota did not enter
NASCAR without opposition. They came into the sport thought of as a foreign car manufacturer forcing their way into the All-American institution of NASCAR. However, over the past five years they have changed the culture of the sport. “Maybe initially there was some push back,” Darrell Waltrip said. “But today, Toyota’s just like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge. They’re right in there racing and they have great drivers and great teams. “The program that Toyota lays out has been a template,” Darrell said. “I can guarantee you that Chevrolet and Ford, and probably Dodge, have all taken notes from the way Toyota teams have done business. They share information.” Waltrip said that during his time as a driver, there was no way he would trade information with Kenny Schrader or any other driver. “You think I’m going to tell him how I set my car up for Richmond? How I won the last race here? No way!” Darrell said. “But when Toyota came in, that was one of things they insisted on. It’s going to be an open book. If I’m on the Toyota team and I want to see what your setup is, open the book and I want to show it to whomever wants to see it. “That changed the culture in this garage area,” Darrell said. “That’s when Ford went to Roush and said, ‘You and Yates, you’re going to have to go in together. That’s when Chevrolet went to Hendrick and said, ‘You’re going to build engines for other teams.’ And it was because of the influence Toyota had on this sport.” Tickets for the Toyota Cares 250 Nationwide race and the Toyota Owners 400 are now on sale at RIR. Go to www.rir.com for more information.
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(ESPN)
NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards.
7
(CSN)
8
(8-ABC)
Va Tech
9
(6-CBS)
The NFL Today (N)
Paid Prog.
Basketball
Wipeout ’ Å
DECEMBER 16, 2012 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30
1:30
COMCAST
Sunday NFL Countdown PBA Bowling Redskins Kickoff (N) Game Day
World/Poker
Halls Fame Game 365
Reverse Memory Loss
Estate
(35-FOX) ›‡ “Chill Factor” (1999) Cuba Gooding Jr..
››‡ “Moonlight Mile” (2002, Drama) Å
11
(35-FOX) FOX NFL Sunday (N)
NFL Football: Regional Coverage. (N) ’ (Live) Å
12
(12-NBC) LazyTown
Wiggles
Cook Safe
Best Gift
Action Sports From Breckenridge, Colo. (N) Å
12
(12-NBC) Juice and Lose!
Action Sports From Breckenridge, Colo. (N) Å
13
(65-CW)
Animal Atl.
On Spot
Now Eat!
›››‡ “Shrek” (2001) Voices of Mike Myers.
13
(65-CW)
Law Order: CI
15
15
(WGN)
Law Order: CI
Law Order: CI
Law Order: CI
23
(23-PBS) Cooking
Kitchen
Chef
24
(57-PBS) Thomas
Angelina
This Old House Hr
Antiques Roadshow
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NCIS Dead Air ’ Å
NCIS Cracked ’ Å
NCIS Ships in the Night
Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Oil Painting Travel
Farming
Christmas With the Celts ’ Å
Victory
24
(57-PBS) Tiger
Martha
Arthur
Wild Kratts WordGirl
Cyberchase Electric
NCIS ’ Å (DVS)
NCIS Restless ’
NCIS Royals and Loyals
››› “Road to Perdition” (2002) Tom Hanks, Jude Law. Å
35
(WTBS)
›› “Evan Almighty” (2007) Steve Carell. Å
37
(A&E)
Flipping Vegas (N)
39
(SPIKE)
(:08) Ink Master Holy Ink ’ Å
(:16) Ink Master Buck Off (:24) Ink Master Å
44
(DISC)
Chopper Live: Road to Revenge ’
Chopper Live: The Revenge (N) ’
Amish Mafia ’ Å
49
(NICK)
T.U.F.F.
SpongeBob Power
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Parents
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50
(DISN)
Wizards
Wizards
Good Luck
Good Luck
Austin
Shake It
Dog
53
(FAM)
’Twas Night Frosty’s
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60
(LIFE)
››› “Deck the Halls” (2005) Gabrielle Carteris.
56
(AMC)
(11:15) ››› “High Plains Drifter”
301
(HBO)
(11:00) “Contagion” Å
(12:50) ››› “Rio” (2011) ‘G’ Å
Mel Brooks
320
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(11:30) “Hard Rain” ‘R’
(:10) ››‡ “Executive Target”
Sid
33
(USA)
NCIS Faith ’ Å
NCIS False Witness ’
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(TNT)
Law & Order ’
››› “The Town” (2010) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall. Å
›› “Tommy Boy” (1995) Chris Farley. Å
35
(WTBS)
“Why Did I Get Married Too?”
Be the Boss Å
37
(A&E)
(11:30) ›››‡ “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) Å
39
(SPIKE)
44
(DISC)
Gold Rush Road to Gold
Kung Fu
49
(NICK)
SpongeBob SpongeBob Winx Club
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50
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Wizards
Good Luck
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“Shawshank R.” Ink Master
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Ghost Town Gold Å Good Luck
(FAM)
(11:00) “Home Alone 4”
Year Without a Santa
60
(LIFE)
“Christmas-Watr”
›‡ “The Perfect Holiday” (2007) Å
56
(AMC)
(10:45) ›››› “White Christmas”
Red Tails
301
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Fight Game (:45) ›› “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” ’
(:45) “House of the Rising Sun” ‘R’
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The Sitter
›››› “Alien” (1979) Tom Skerritt. ’ ‘R’ Å
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ESPN Sports Saturday (N)
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11
(35-FOX) ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. Å
12
(12-NBC) Golf: PNC Father/Son Challenge, First Day. (N)
News
NBC News
Entertainment Tonight
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13
(65-CW)
›› “Staying Alive” (1983, Drama) John Travolta.
Judge B.
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15
(WGN)
Law Order: CI
Law Order: CI
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NBA Basketball: Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls. (N) (Live)
Boxing
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College Basketball: Winter Hoops Festival
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NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards at Miami Heat. (Live)
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ABC News
Wheel
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CBS News
Hollywood
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Two Men
Two Men
Andrew Young-Carter
Shake It
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(:45) ›››› “Titanic” (1997) Å ›››› “Aliens” (1986) ’ ‘R’ Å
DECEMBER 15, 2012 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
College Basketball: Florida at Arizona. (N) (Live) Boxing
››› “Transformers” (2007, Action) Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. ’ Å
News
(:35) CSI: Miami Å
››› “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell, James Caan.
48 Hours ’ Å
News
Box Office
Cops Å
News at 10
MasterChef
Kitchen Nightmares Chicago Fire ’ Å
SportsNet
SportCtr
Redskins
Cops Å
SportsNet
Parents
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Santa Is Comin’ to Town “Christmas Carol”
10 PM
(CSN)
College Football: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl -- Toledo vs. Utah State. From Boise, Idaho.
Ghost Town Gold Å
›› “All I Want for Christmas” (1991) Å
(ESPN)
One/Road
Austin
53
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College Basketball
Ghost Town Gold Å
››› “His and Her Christmas” (2005) Å
6 PM
Rush Hr 3
(:45) ››› “A Time to Kill” (1996)
(:42) ››› “A Bronx Tale” (1993, Drama) Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri. ’
Tattoo
“Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July” (1980) (:45) ››› “Miracle” (2004, Drama) Kurt Russell. Å
Stations
Holiday
›› “The Heartbreak Kid” (2007) Ben Stiller. Å
4
Football
“The Santa Clause 2”
Currents
(TNT)
5:30
›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. Å
“Devil-Prada”
(23-PBS) Moyers & Company ’
(USA)
SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM
Golf
›› “Step Up” (2006, Musical) Channing Tatum.
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COMCAST
›‡ “The Invisible” (2007) Justin Chatwin.
Steves
33
Be the Boss Å
(WGN)
Athlete
NFL Football: Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens. (N) (Live) Å
11
Into Wild
Poker
College Basketball
The Office
Box Office 30 Seconds
Chicago Fire ’ Å
News
(:29) Saturday Night Live
TMZ (N) ’ Å
Rules
Rules
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Bones ’ Å
Sunny Bones ’
23
(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow
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24
(57-PBS) Old House
Old House
Hometime
Charlie Rose (N) Å
Nature Å (DVS)
NOVA ’ Å (DVS)
››‡ “A Walk in the Clouds” (1995)
Globe Trekker ’
Law & Order: SVU
Law & Order: SVU
Law & Order: SVU
Law & Order: SVU
››› “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007)
Old House
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NCIS Recruited Å
34
(TNT)
(2:30) ››› “American Gangster”
››› “The Town” (2010) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall. Å
35
(WTBS)
Friends ’
Friends ’
37
(A&E)
(3:00) ›››‡ “The Shawshank Redemption”
39
(SPIKE)
44
(DISC)
Amish Mafia ’ Å
49
(NICK)
SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Victorious
50
(DISN)
A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm Good Luck
53
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›››› “Toy Story” (1995, Comedy), Tim Allen
60
(LIFE)
›› “A Very Married Christmas” (2004) Å
“Holly’s Holiday” (2012) Claire Coffee. Å
56
(AMC)
Miracle
301
(HBO)
(3:30) ››‡ “Red Tails” (2012)
320
(MAX)
(:15) ›‡ “The Haunting” (1999) Liam Neeson.
33
Ink Master
Friends ’
(ESPN) (CSN)
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Moonshiners ’ Å Austin
5:30
››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Mark Wahlberg. Å (DVS)
Big Bang
Big Bang
Big Bang
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Wedding Band Å
Heartbrk
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Moonshiners ’ Å
Moonshine
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Full House
Friends ’
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Jessie ’
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6:30
›››› “Cinderella” (1950) ‘G’ Å
›››› “Toy Story 2” (1999, Comedy), Tim Allen
Santa Is Comin’ to Town
Year Without a Santa
“The Merry In-Laws” (2012) Shelley Long. Å
“The Real St. Nick” (2012) Torrey DeVitto. Å
8 PM
SportsCenter (N) Å
8:30
(8-ABC)
Extreme Makeover
Extreme Makeover
News
ABC News
Funniest Home Videos
NFL Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys. (N) (Live) Å Big Bang
Cleveland
Wipeout ’ Å
(6-CBS)
(35-FOX) Postgame
12
(12-NBC) Golf: PNC Father/Son Challenge, Final Round. (N)
News
NBC News
Football Night in America (N) Å
13
(65-CW)
Shoppe
There Yet?
Leverage Å
Bloopers!
Bloopers!
Roadtrip
Globe Trekker ’
(WGN)
“The Santa Clause 2”
30 Rock ’
24
(57-PBS) Washington Need
NCIS Enemy on the Hill
34
(TNT)
(3:30) ››‡ “The Holiday” (2006) Å
35
(WTBS)
37
(A&E)
39
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Aviators
Religion
(USA)
Funniest Home Videos
To Contrary John Tesh Big Band Live
NCIS Safe Harbor ’
NCIS Thirst ’
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SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å SportsNet
The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.’s Wedding (N)
Redskins Post Game News
Poker
(:35) Castle ’ Å
Survivor: Philippines (Season Finale) (N) ’ Å
Survivor: Philippines (N)
News
Big Bang
Ring of Honor Wrestling
How I Met Currents
Storage
SportsNet
Burgers
NCIS Engaged, Part 1
Storage
DECEMBER 16, 2012 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
10 PM 30 for 30
Shogun Fights
Zane’s Sex Chronicles
60 Minutes (N) ’ Å
›› “Bad Boys II” (2003) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith. Å
(2:45) ››› “A Time to Kill” (1996, Drama) Å
9:30
›‡ “The Sitter” (2011) ‘R’ Å
Cleveland
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
(3:45) ›‡ “Rush Hour 3” (2007)
9 PM
30 for 30
Tennis: Power Shares Series. From Surprise, Ariz.
Jack Frost Merry
Boxing: Jorge Arce vs. Nonito Donaire, Junior Featherweights. (N) Å
(:15) ›› “50 First Dates” (2004) Adam Sandler.
7:30
Good Luck
(:45) ›››› “White Christmas” (1954) Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye. Å
›‡ “New Year’s Eve” (2011) Halle Berry. Å
SportsNet
(23-PBS) ››‡ “A Walk in the Clouds” (1995)
Friends ’
A.N.T. Farm Jessie ’
›››› “White Christmas” (1954) Bing Crosby. Å
7 PM
See Dad
Star New Year
9
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Marvin
SportsNet
Judge Judy Judge Judy Big Bang
Billy
›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) Robert De Niro. An Irish-Italian hood joins the 1950s New York Mafia.
(:15) ›› “Green Lantern” (2011) Ryan Reynolds.
6 PM
Parking
Moonshiners ’ Å
Moonshiners ’ Å
World Poker Tour
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››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Mark Wahlberg.
Big Bang
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King
Redskins Post Game
The Hollywood Christmas Parade
Law & Order: SVU
EastEnders EastEnders Gl. Trekker
King
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Paid Prog.
Doc Martin In Loco ’
King
(:45) ››‡ “The Big Year” (2011) ‘PG’ Å
5 PM
As Time...
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SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30
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(:40) ››› “A Bronx Tale” (1993, Drama) Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri. ’
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30 Rock ’
Rules
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Chesapeake Bay by Air ’ Å
John Tesh Big Band Live NCIS Engaged, Part 2
Masterpiece Classic ’
Royal Pains The nuptials of Evan and Paige. (N)
The Nation
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(:02) Royal Pains Å
›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.
›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.
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›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) Robert De Niro. An Irish-Italian hood joins the 1950s New York Mafia.
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Moonshiners ’ Å
Moonshiners ’ Å
Gold Rush ’ Å
Amish Mafia ’ Å
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Friends ’
Friends ’
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Good Luck
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Jessie ’
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53
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›››‡ “Toy Story 3” (2010) Voices of Tom Hanks.
60
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“His and Her”
“All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. Å
Movie
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(3:30) ››› “The Princess Bride”
301
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(2:45) ›››› “Titanic” (1997) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å
320
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Dog
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››‡ “Prancer” (1989) Sam Elliott, Rebecca Harrell. Å ›‡ “New Year’s Eve” (2011) Halle Berry. Å
(4:50) ››› “Alien 3” (1992) ’ ‘R’
The Mechanicsville Local
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December 12, 2012
Shake It
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›››‡ “Toy Story 3” (2010) Voices of Tom Hanks.
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(:45) ››‡ “Alien Resurrection” (1997) ’ ‘R’
(:35) ›‡ “The Sitter” (2011) ‘R’
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›› “A Christmas Carol” (1984) George C. Scott.
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Girls Å
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››› “Bridesmaids” (2011) Kristen Wiig. ’ ‘NR’
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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 29
Friday, Dec. 21 Hanover Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library Storytime from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. All ages (infants and up) are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA 23069. For more information call 365-6210. Live Nativity begins at 7 p.m. Bethel UMC (Because U Matter to Christ), 17380 Dawn Blvd. Hanover, VA 23069. For more information call 804-994MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30
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5344 Or visit www.bethelum- ciety.org for available animals 1 mile east of Lee-Davis HS on cva.com. and additional adoption infor- Rte. 360. Connect with Christ’s birth through music and narramation. tive. Rediscover the joy, peace, Saturday, Dec.22 A Christmas celebra- & love of Christmas. Call Lisa Cat adoption stands will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at tion with German songs and at 746-7737 for more info. the Mechanicsville and Virginia readings begins at 5 p.m. at A Christmas musical, “The Center PetSmart stores. Please Messiah Lutheran Church, visit www.hanoverhumaneso- 8154 Atlee Road, Much of Town That Forgot Christmas,” ciety.org for available animals the service will be in English. will begin at 7 p.m. at New and additional adoption infor- Presiding Minister is Rev. Dr. Bethesda Baptist Church, Vic Schmick, assisted by Rev. 9019 New Bethesda Road, mation. Lou Florio. Local German clubs Mechanicsville. Find out what will be participating in the ser- happens when the church Sunday, Dec. 23 vice. For further information, choir’s Christmas trip goes awry. For more information call Hanover Humane Society call 746-7134. 779-2101 will hold a cat adoption stand Experience Pepper Choplin’s from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Center PetSmart store. Please “Lead me Back to Bethlehem” Monday, Dec. 24, visit www.hanoverhumaneso- begins at 7 p.m. Shalom Church, All Souls Episcopal Church
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Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) Å
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8 News
8 News
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ABC News
Wheel
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Christmas Eve Service begins at 5 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Road (corner of Meadowbridge and Atlee Road). Join us to celebrate the birth of Christ. Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar. For more information call 955-5397 or visit our webpage at www.allsoulsva.org.
Friday, Dec. 28
Christmas Eve services will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Road. A family service will be at 7:00 p.m with a traditional Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 p.m. For further information, call 7467134.
Saturday, Dec. 29
9 PM
9:30
Hanover Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library Storytime from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. All ages (infants and up) are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA 23069. For more information call 365-6210.
Cat adoption stands will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.
DECEMBER 17, 2012 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
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NFL Football: New York Jets at Tennessee Titans. (N Subject to Blackout) SportsNet
SportsTalk
SportsCenter (N) Å
Redskins
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Extreme Makeover
Extreme Makeover
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How I Met Your Mother
Broke Girl
Hawaii Five-0 Kahu (N)
News
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FamFeud
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Dragons
“Happiness Is”
FOX News at 10 (N)
Two Men
Two Men
NBC News
Ent
Inside Ed.
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(:01) Take It All Å
News
Tonight Show w/J. Leno
Payne
Rules
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Judge Mathis (N) Å
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Walker, Texas Ranger
Law Order: CI
Chris
Chris
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Ice Age
Mike 1600 Penn
Gossip Girl Gossip Girl’s identity is revealed. Å
TMZ (N) ’
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WGN News at Nine (N)
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PBS NewsHour (N) ’
Antiques Roadshow (N)
Market Warriors Å
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Tiger
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Paving the Way: Park
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PBS NewsHour (N) ’
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NCIS My Other Left Foot
NCIS One Shot, One Kill
NCIS ’ Å
NCIS: Los Angeles ’
WWE Monday Night RAW (N) ’ (Live) Å
34
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The Mentalist ’ Å
The Mentalist ’ Å
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The Mentalist ’ Å
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King
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“Christmas Do-Over”
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››› “A Christmas Wedding” (2006) Å
“Holiday Switch” (2007) Nicole Eggert. Å
“All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. Å
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301
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“Intolerable Cruelty” ’
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Business Council honors Fred Crosby
Running for gold
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Photos submitted by Kristin Mudd
On Saturday, Dec. 1, Randy Mudd, and Sherry Klauer participated in the St. Jude Marathon in Memphis, Tenn. Their team, “Running for Gold” raised more than $11,800 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Team member Fiona Bushnell participated in the half marathon. Sherry’s 6-year-old daughter Reese was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January 2009. Today Reese is cancer free. “We are learning that she will actually never have a truly normal life due to the scars from the harsh treatment,” Sherry said. “Yes, her treatment saved her life, but she was left with significant long-term effects that will impact her academically, emotionally socially and medically for the rest of her life. We are incredibly thankful for her life but we continue to support research for effective and less harmful treatments so that our children can beat cancer and walk away from the fight unscathed.” Randy co-founded the ReeseStrong Foundation, whose mission is to help families stay strong in the battle against childhood cancer. Randy has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for local families of children with cancer. Also running that day were Andrew and Rachel Mudd and their cousin, Emory Allen, who participated in the St. Jude 5K, in honor of their friend Reese. The St. Jude heroes program is accepting donations throughout the month of December. If you would like to donate to team Running For Gold, visit: http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes?teamid=27881&pg=tea m&frid=3631. For more information on the ReeseSrong Foundation, go to www.reesestrong.org. Shown are, from left, photo at left, Fiona Bushnell, Randy Mudd, Sherry Klauer, and, photo at right, Emory Allen, Andrew Mudd and Rachel Mudd.
Senior Story Hour
Photo submitted by Jaime Stoops
The Mechanicsville Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library is hosting a Senior Story Hour at 10 a.m. the fourth Friday of the month. Branch manager Jaime Stoops said the library has seen an increase in participation and invites “the young at heart” to come enjoy the fun and entertaining tales. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. The library is located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-746-9615.
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The Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber has commended recently retired Fire/ EMS Chief Fred Crosby for his commitment to serving the county’s residents and businesses for three decades. “The Hanover business community understands that wellrun local fire and emergency medical services are critical to the county’s reputation as a top place to live and work,” Mark Creery, chair of the Hanover Business Council and president of Data Directions Inc., said. “This is why we commend Chief Crosby for his commitment to high standards and efficiency that has transformed the Hanover Fire and EMS into one of the best in the state.” The council resolution said: “Whereas, Chief Fred C. Crosby was sworn in as Hanover County Fire/EMS Chief in 2001and became responsible for serving and protecting the lives and property of Hanover constituents through the provision of professional fire, rescue and emergency medical services; and Whereas, Chief Fred C. Crosby began his career in professional firefighting and emergency medical service as an EMS volunteer upon graduation from high school, joined the Chesterfield County Fire Department in 1979 as a professional fire fighter, progressed in his career to faithfully serve Hanover County Fire/EMS for more than 25 years beginning in 1987 as Assistant Fire Marshall and Assistant Fire Training Instructor, was promoted to Fire Marshall and Fire Training Instructor, became Hanover County EMS Coordinator in 1992, and was named as Chief in 2001, the position he has held for the past 12 years; and Whereas, Chief Crosby’s
service as Hanover’s Fire/EMS Chief was one of great transition with the successful consolidation of fire and emergency medical services in 2002 into one department to increase efficiencies. Today, firefighters and emergency medical personnel are cross-trained and stations house both fire and rescue equipment, a model emulated by many other localities; and Whereas, as Hanover County continued to experience sustained commercial development and residential growth, Chief Fred Crosby maintained the highest standards while efficiently growing the Hanover County Fire/EMS department to 16 rescue squads and fire stations manned by 152 fire and emergency medical service professionals and 1,000 civilian volunteers, each dedicated to serving the county’s citizens; and Whereas, under Chief Fred Crosby’s leadership, the Hanover County Fire/EMS is recognized among the most professional, well respected, efficient and proficient offices within the Commonwealth of Virginia; and Whereas, Chief Fred C. Crosby has contributed greatly to the safety and well being of the Hanover County business community and has had a major impact on the quality of life of all citizens; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber hereby commends Chief Fred C. Crosby for his outstanding service to the County of Hanover and the Greater Richmond region for more than 33 years; and, be it Further resolved, that the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber expresses their deepest gratitude for his services and best wishes for his future.”
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LOST- Women’s EBEL Swiss Watch -stainless. At the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. Huge sentimental value. LARGE REWARD. 913-314-1582. YARD & ESTATE SALES
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HEALTHCARE IN HOME SUPPORT SPECIALISTS Atlee/Mechanicsville areas: Part-time, up to 20 plus hours/week; days/evenings/weekends. Earn $10.15 per hour working with people with intellectual disability in their homes and in the community. CNA’s and/or those having experience with individuals with disabilities a plus, but we train the right people. Valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable record required. Call Goochland Powhatan Community Services for an application at (804) 556-5428, or visit www.gpcsb.org. EOE.
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STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN
Need for help grows
Cheering on Atlee
Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With a mission to help those who are least able to help themselves, the newly-elected chair and vice chair of the Hanover CountySocialServicesAdvisory Board talked about the increase
in demand for the agency’s services. Lynn H. Saunders and David W. Fuller moved into their new positions on July 27. Both are now in their seventh year on the board. Saunders represents the
Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. Four-year terms are appointed by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Saunders, in the role of chair, said she sees firstsee NEED, pg. 25 `
Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News
Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor
Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic
Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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Kevin Morris 427-5138
Sandra Willis 380-3804
Elaine Taton 427-5132
Woody Hogg 427-5101
Mark Farmer 840-7022
Pam Hogg 427-5102
Gene Seargent 427-5124
Bradley Boykin 427-5104
Kitty Gathright 339-8850
Tripp Hogg 427-5110
Logan Ryan 427-5088
Bryan Boykin 427-5126
Rob Ransome 241-4525
John Thiel 427-5137
Otto Long 427-5115
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Jeremy Roberts 427-5125
Ryan Mabie 427-5139
Laurel Bartlett Marlene Austin Cornell Fraites 437-1253 427-5134 683-4117
Robert Price Chuck Shepherd Charles Stancil 427-5121 427-5090 335-5241
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J.J. Cox 301-8633
Fran McCauley 427-5116
Garry Smith 909-9626
Joe Sperry 417-1251
Lizzy Hogg Losi Carolyn Fleischer Becky Morgan Sonny Haynes 427-5099 370-1144 334-8064 357-3921
Morning Glory
The Virginian Plan Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family rm, eat-in kitchen, custom oak cabinets, granite countertops in kitchen and bath, vinyl siding, brick front porch with aluminum railings, rear deck, and paved drive. $199,950 with $2,000 closing cost paid by seller. Ready for immediate occupancy.
The newest community with homes finished by Balducci Builders and features ranch plans starting at $189,950 and 2story plans starting at $219,950. Builder is offering $2,000 towards closing cost. 31 lots to choose from. Open every Sat and Sun 1-4pm
Call Bradley Boykin for more info. 427-5104
Christopher Paul
This beautiful 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath home w/2,512 sq/ft. Newer hwd floors throughout 1st floor, oversized family rm (21x19) w/built-in bookshelves and living rm (23x12) w/fireplace. Very large kitchen w/Corian countertops & Travertine backsplash. Lots of cabinet space w/an eat-in kitchen. Formal dining rm w/chandelier. Brand new HVAC! $239,950 Call Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899
Ash Creek
2 story transitional home on a lg cul-de-sac lot. Over 3000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, & 2 car garage, maintenance free vinyl siding, lg. fenced rear yd, huge screened porch, lg. deck & patio, whole yd irrigation, 2 zone heating & cooling system. Open living rm w/hwd floors & cathedral ceiling. Eat-in kitchen is spacious, w/granite countertops, wall oven, tile floors. Family room has wet bar, fireplace, & hwd floors. Please call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
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Royal Glen
Oakley Hill Lovely transitional rancher! Maintenance free exterior with a 3/4 acre lot! Open floor plan with 3 full baths and 3 bedrooms down and the fourth on second floor over the garage. There is a formal dining room, breakfast nook and custom kitchen with granite countertops. Seller is providing a one year ERA buyer’s warranty! $288,500
Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information.
Custom kitchen features custom maple cabinets w/granite countertop & backsplash. Rear staircase plan features a lg breakfast nook w/ceramic tile, open flr plan w/9-foot ceilings, 4th bedrm. Hwd flrs in the foyer & the dining rm & screened porch. Many upgraded features in addition to the kitchen: New high efficiency heat pump system, a new gas hot water tank & new outside light fixtures. Nicely manicured lot w/paved driveway. Sellers are providing a one year ERA buyer’s warranty. $273,950. Please call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969
Swannnee Lane
Well maintained colonial w/3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & 1,698 sq. ft. Exterior w/vinyl siding, replacement windows & a welllandscaped lot w/privacy fenced rear yard. Inside features double living spaces, dining area, large eat-in kitchen, fireplace & master suite w/private bath & walk-in closet. Kitchen w/stainless appliances & lots of cabinet and counter space. One year ERA home warranty. $185,000. Call John Thiel at 467-9022 RE PRIC DU E CE D
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Lereve Manor Rancher
Vinyl sided, one-owner rancher on a .5-acre wooded lot! Lg paved driveway. House has 4 bedrms & 3 full baths! The sunroom leads out to the deck overlooking the private rear yard. Formal dining rm & an eat-in kitchen. Family rm has a brick wood-burning fireplace. Most of the rms have gorgeous hwd floors! This extremely wellmaintained home awaits your family! $209,950. Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information.
Green Bay Hanover rancher with vinyl siding on 3.05 wooded, private acres. Features a large eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Nice rear deck! You can buy this home for payments less than rent! $175,000.
Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information.
This Richmond property comes with three bedrooms and 2½ baths, great rm, dining rm, breakfast nook and more. The foyer has built in bookcases on both sides. This home has a rear deck which is perfect for entertaining. This house has it all! Property to be sold As-Is. $110,000 Please contact Bryan Boykin at 804-467-8637 or Mark Farmer at 804-840-7022
HUD Property for Sale
HUD Property for Sale
This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, kitchen and Move-in condition. Maintenance free ranch style home. separate dining room. There is also a deck out back perfect Floor plan great for entertaining; the living rm is adjacent for entertaining. HUD Homes are sold AS IS. $67,000 to the eat-in kitchen. The large corner lot & level back yard give you enough space for parking on and off the street. Please call Bryan Boykin at 804-467-8637 or This home is located near Shockoe Bottom, Shockoe Slip and minutes away from downtown Richmond. $95,000 Mark Farmer at 804-840-7022 Please call Bryan Boykin at 804-467-8637 or Mark Farmer at 804-840-7022 for more details.
Brickshire Lot
This is a wonderful opportunity to live on a golf course! Almost a half of an acre, level lot on the 7th green! Brickshire offers great golf plus HUD Property for Sale access to 4 other courses in the area! Take HUD two bedroom condominiums located in Henrico advantage of the clubhouse, pool, tennis courts County. Come see all carefree living has to offer! Property and walking trails! You can buy this lot and build to be sold As Is $62,000 later or hold for the future. Lot is selling for less than half of the original sales price! $59,500 Please calls Bryan Boykin at 804-467-8637 or Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information. Mark Farmer at 804-840-7022 for more details.
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Horse Lover’s Dream
This home, accompanied w/a beautiful barn & shed, sits on 10.3 acres of land. The open floor plan includes a kitchen, dining rm, living rm, as well as 3 bedrms & 2.5 baths. The master bathroom is equipped with a large jetted bathtub, shower, his and her sinks, and a walk-in closet. The upstairs contains one large room, furnished w/two built in bookshelves & two skylights. This is a Horse Lover’s Dream, located minutes to shopping, dining. Must See!!! $500,000 Call JJ Cox at 301-8633 - jjcoxrealestate.com N PR EW IC E
Foxlair
3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home located on private lot. Maintenance free vinyl siding, heat pump/central air, paved driveway, large rear deck, & professional landscaping. Interior has family rm w/fireplace & new carpet, living rm & dining area w/refinished hwd flooring. Eat-in kitchen w/hwd flooring, bay window, & lots of cabinets. Lg master suite w/walk-in closet, ceiling fan, & master bath. $181,000. Contact Kevin Morris 652-9025 or Jeremy Roberts 382-6899.
HUD Property for Sale
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This beautiful 2 story home that sits on an acre+ lot offers 4 bedrms, 2.5 Baths, 2078 sq. ft. and 2 car side entry garage. Exterior has a nice country front porch, maintenance free vinyl siding, large rear deck, heat pump/central air, mature trees. Large family rm w/gas fireplace. Eat-in kitchen has hwd floors, breakfast nook, & lots of cabinets. Master suite has his/hers closets, ceiling fan, & master bath w/soaking tub. $209,950 Call Kevin Morris 804-652-9025
Rutland Townhouse
Less than a year old end unit two-story townhouse in Rutland. Atlee HS district, shopping in walking distance. Some features include 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, hwd floors throughout, upgraded kitchen, granite in kitchen and bathrooms, backsplash in kitchen, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, custom blinds, fenced rear yard, patio and much more. Priced at $234,950. Call Ryan Mabie for details 804-427-5139.
To-be-built custom four bedroom, two-story home with an attached garage. Quality built home by Bronner Construction. You have an opportunity to pick out your own colors! This home features 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, eat-in kitchen and a great room! $229,950. Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969
Call Laurel Bartlett 804-363-6661
Let Us Handle the Hassles! •Screen Tenants with Credit Report •Advertise Property and Collect Rent •Inspect Property and Protect Your Investment Contact Joe Inge, Property Mgr. www.ERAWoodyHogg.com 804-427-5119 rentals@erawoodyhogg.com
Goochland
What a great opportunity! Build a new 4 bedroom, 3½ bath home in the neighborhood of Somerset on 2 acres. Close to everything. Home will include a Full Basement, your choice of Brick or Vinyl Siding. There are several plans that you can pick from offering first- or second-floor Master. Call to get more information to build your home in a beautiful neighborhood. $449,000, Call J.J. Cox at 804-301-8366 jjcoxrealestate.com
Own This Home for Zero Money Down
Davis Place
Park Drive Mechanicsville
Brick Ranch with Apartment/Man Cave/Shop/Office. This multipurpose space contains its own HVAC + 220 + 120 AMP Electrical, plus a full bath, great room, bedroom, plenty of storage, attic, and cabinetry. The original home contains: Living room, family room. 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, LARGE eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet/counter space. Plus hardwood and ceramic tile flooring. CARPORT/PATIO/FENCED LEVEL LOT! Must See. $195,000
Ask me how you could make this your home for Zero Money Down! Make this gem built in 2007 part of your short list. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located in the back of a quiet neighborhood on over 2.5 acres. Beautifully maintained inside and out, this is priced to move at almost $60,000 below assessment! Find out how you could own this home for no money down. $155,000 Call Chuck at (804)335-5241 www.chuckshepherdrealtor.com
Mechanicsville
Lovely house located in a private cul-de-sac w/3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Located in the Hanover High School District, minutes to Shopping, Dining and Local Entertainment. There is a open feel from the time you enter through the front door, & when you exit through the French Doors to a huge Deck on the back. Call and set up your private tour.$177,999 Call J.J. Cox at 804-301-8633 jjcoxrealestate.com
HUD Property for Sale
HUD 2-story home for sale that has old-world charm. With 3 spacious bedrooms, living area and kitchen. The front porch and rear deck make perfect spaces for entertaining. Come see all the wonderful features this home has to offer! Property to be sold As Is. $82,000 Please call Byran Boykin at 804-467-8637 or Mark farmer at 804-840-7022 for more details.
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GIFT GUIDE
Holiday giving for special needs children
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veryone wants to get the perfect gifts for people on their holiday shopping lists. Shopping for a child with special needs can make gift-giving a bit more difficult. After all, buyers want to ensure the gift is practical as well as thoughtful. However, there are many great gift ideas for special needs children. Buying gifts for kids with a disability or other special needs make take a little more time, but shoppers who consider a child’s developmental readiness as well as personal interests can still find the perfect gift.
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Consult with parents and caregivers Parents often know best when it comes to their own children and will make the most reliable source as to which gifts to buy for special needs children. Parents may have a list of items a therapist or teacher has suggested, and these learning tools could make good gifts, particularly if parents’ own budgets are stretched. If you’d like to make the gift a surprise for everyone involved, go directly to a therapist or teacher and
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ask for suggestions. There may be classroom aides that can be bought to continue the learning experience at home.
Assess developmental level When it comes to special needs children, age does not always dictate the proper developmental level. A pre-teen with special needs may not be on the same level academically and socially as his or her peers, while some special needs children may be more developed in a particular area than other special needs kids their age. Assess a child’s developmental level to help you select toys that he or she can play with. For example, a nonverbal child with autism who likes marine life may benefit from a colorful picture book where he or she can point to the animals.
specific interests when it comes to play. A music lover may enjoy a learner’s guitar or keyboard. Those who like to build would probably like a Lego(R) or Mega Bloks(R) set that can be transformed into cars, trucks or even space stations. Most children Think about benefit from art sets where they can explore their creativity and interests also master greater dexterity Most children gravitate to and imaginative thinking. certain types of toys and have
Consider making a financial donation Some children with special needs require the use of specialized equipment, such as braces or wheelchairs. Such equipment can be expensive, and the child’s family might benefit from a financial gift. A monetary gift to be put toward medical supplies, travel, gear, or even a charitable donation
to an association would make fine gifts. Special needs children are just like others in that they look forward to the bounty of holiday gifts. Choosing presents that pertain to their interests, needs and developmental readiness can ensure that this holiday season is a happy one. — Metro Services
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iving gifts is a holiday tradition, but sometimes friends and family who maintain, renovate and build can pose special gifting challenges. To find gifts for these folks and others on your gift list, check out the Woodcraft suggestions below.
sand corners and trim nearly everything – wood, metal and tile – with this new Rockwell offering that accepts most major brands of multi-tool accessories, features tool-free blade changing without slippage and provides one ton of clamping force.
• KREG Toolboxx™ Master Collection – The Toolboxx Master Collection is a complete pocket-hole joinery solution for Tools for the Big Jobs materials from 1/2” thick to 11/2” thick • Rockwell Sonicrafter X2 3-Amp with and larger, including four Kreg jigs, a host Hyperlink – Make a wide variety of cuts, of accessories and 1,000+ Kreg screws.
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Use with a saw and a drill to create beautiful furniture, build custom cabinets, or maximize your interior space with custom closets and built-ins. • PULY 12V Li-Ion Two-Speed 3/8” Drill Driver – Lightweight and ergonomically designed, this drill driver features two speeds (0-300 and 0-1,050 RPMs) and 203 inch-pounds of torque to handle just about every drilling/driving task at home or in the shop. see CHALLENGES, pg. B3 `
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s holiday gift buying causing you stress? Searching for a gift that is practical, yet personal? You are not alone in the struggle to find the “perfect gift.” The National Retail Federation estimates that holiday sales will reach $586 billion this season, with the average consumer spending around $550 on gifts. The NRF also reports that eight out of 10 Americans will purchase gift cards as gifts this holiday season, and that gift cards remain the most requested holiday gift item - statistics that clearly reflect America’s desire to give gifts that recipients will actually utilize. But what if you are looking to be more creative and personal this holiday season? Before you run out and purchase an ironic T-shirt or a novelty beer can party hat, consider this: If the average person spends one third (approximately eight hours daily) of his life asleep, this only leaves 16 hours each day for activities outside of sleeping. Those 16 hours are shared between tasks such as work, eating, cleaning, traveling, family and leisure - to name a few. Following this logic, sleeping by far surpasses every other activity in people’s lives. So why not give a gift that enhances the activity we spend the most time enjoying? And what can be more cozy and intimate than something you sleep with every night? Between 50 and 70 million adults in the United States have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Studies have linked sleep deprivation to sickness, disease, mental health issues, reduced attention span, poor job performance and weight gain. This makes a good night’s sleep truly invaluable. You can help your friends and family rest easy by giving sleep-friendly gifts this holiday season. Noises at levels as low as 40 decibels or as high as 70 decibels can keep us awake, the National Sleep Foundation reports. Help loved ones block out unwanted sounds with a gift of noise cancelling earbuds, filtered earplugs or a white noise machine. Most sleep experts agree that the ideal temperature for sleep is around 60 to 68 F. Temperatures in this range help facilitate a decrease in core body temperature that in turn induces sleepiness. Temperature regulating sheets or pajamas, which wick excessive heat or moisture away from the body accordingly, make great gifts and help facilitate temperature control.
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• Earlex SprayStation Gemini HVLP Sprayer – This innovative HVLP Sprayer is capable of spraying fine finishes, stains (with 1.5mm needle available separately) and paints with the enclosed 2mm needle from the standard gun/cup configuration or latex paint directly from the gallon can, utilizing an onboard auxiliary pump that pushes the paint up to the gun.
these handy helpers will likely be in demand: standard/metric 12” measuring tape, 2”, 4” and 6” all steel, precision engineer’s squares, and 6”, 12”, 24” and 40” stainless steel cabinetmaker’s rules. • Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener – This handheld, motorized tool sharpens any knife, as well as scissors, garden shears, and a host of other tools.
• Shop Stool with Adjustable Height – This stool has a molded “tractor-style,” Products That high density polymer seat and Make Work Easier back, and chrome foot ring and • Festool Syslite LED base. Seat height adjusts from Worklamp – Six high-efficien- 22” to 32”; overall height is cy LED bulbs provide 170* of 413/4”. even light in this portable light source that is perfect for under Stocking Stuffers a cabinet, in a crawl space or • Woodcraft Gift Card attic or anywhere. – Gifting made easy – the • Beginner’s Marking and recipient selects his or her own Measuring Kit – Before cut- gift!
• Woodcraft Magazine Subscription – Give a yearround gift – six issues packed with woodworking projects, techniques, and products. • Restore-A-Finish – This unique finish-penetrating formula restores the original color and luster to wood finishes while blending out minor scratches and blemishes. It comes in neutral and eight wood colors. • O’Keeffe’s Working Hands – Two key ingredients – glycerin and allantoin, a comfrey derivative – enable this revolutionary conditioner to assist the healing of dry, damaged skin. To learn more about these products and others, visit your local Woodcraft store, call (800) 535-4482 or visit www. woodcraft.com. — Metro Services
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THINK SLEEP PRODUCTS MAKE ODD GIFTS?
Make a New Year’s resolution that makes a difference!
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Between 50 and 70 million adults in the United States have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pillows and mattresses that don’t provide the proper support for your back or neck can hinder you from getting the sleep you need and leave you feeling sore and sleep-deprived the next day, according to the National Sleep Foundation. see SLEEP, pg. B6 `
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Splashes of color bring out energy and happy emotions when strategically placed around the house. From throw pillows to a colorful painting in a bedroom, it’s fun to install a touch of color here and there. KOHLER Colors featuring Jonathan Adler highlights four bold hues on six of Kohler’s enameled cast iron sinks that will add a memorable punch of color to the kitchen or bathroom: Greenwich Green is BRANDPOINT cultured and cultivated, Piccadilly Yellow With its Bluetooth-enabled wireless integrated speaker, the KOHLER Moxie Showerhead is the first of its kind to simultaneously shower the user with water and is exuberant and fun, Palermo Blue is cool sound. and refreshing and Annapolis Navy is the riences right in your own home. The unconditional classic nautical hue. List Price:Starting at $295 n the words of a popular Christmas KOHLER VibrAcoustic Bath transforms carol, there’s no place like home for your bath into an in-home concert hall. the holidays - it’s where family gathers and This new technology encompasses the For the king (or queen) where long-treasured memories are made. hearing and feeling sensation of music of the castle So this year as you begin shopping for those through the entire body, giving you the on your list, why not gift something for same musical experience as felt in a conIf money is no object and you want to them and for their abode? There’s some- cert hall. With six speakers both above gift something with a serious luxe factor, thing for everyone - for the music junkie, and below the water line, you’ll love the consider a throne. The Kohler Numi toilet the whole family, even for the king or queen musical experience while taking a bath. combines unmatched design, technology of the brood. Read on for some outside- And with its premium sound quality, the and engineering for the finest in personal the-box gift ideas that will add instant luxe bath doubles as an audio source, even if comfort and cleansing. The Numi toilet you’re not soaking. inside the home. from Kohler is the most advanced toilet List Price: Starting at $3,245 with bidet functionality, built-in music system, heated For the music junkie seat and foot For the family Soak yourself in water and music with warmer, dualone of the holiday’s hottest gadgets: the Think giving everyone in your home flush technology KOHLER Moxie Showerhead + Wireless a custom shower would break the holi- and of course, Speaker, an easy and affordable way to tech day budget? Think again. The KOHLER a sleek, interacup your bath by integrating sound into HydroRail Shower Column instantly tive LCD touchthe showering experience. The bonus: the transforms a standard shower into an at- screen interface. Bluetooth-enabled wireless speaker pops home spa with the addition of a rainhead This royal flush out for musical enjoyment throughout the and a handshower, allowing each family is worth the bath - and beyond. member to adjust the height of the hand- splurge. List Price: $199 shower for a truly customized bathing List Price: experience. Now the tallest members of $6,390 For the concert aficionado the family won’t complain about constantly hitting their arms and heads on Should Santa sneak one or two of these If it’s the pulsing energy of a rock the showerhead, and parents can easily finds under your tree, don’t fret. Your house concert that brings goose bumps to your bathe small children without having to will certainly thank you. arms, or the delightful cascading flow get wet. of an aria that sends shivers down your List Price:Starting at $380 — Brandpiont spine, you can now recreate these expe-
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WHAT GADGETS TOP 2012 HOLIDAY WISH LISTS?
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he holiday shopping season is here and the newest tech gadgets are probably at the top of all your loved ones’ wish lists. This year, touch-enabled Ultrabook convertible and tablet devices offer a refreshing take on mobile computing and are proving themselves worthy of your gift-giving dollars. Have someone on your gift list who wants it all? Intel-inspired Ultrabook convertible devices are putting a new twist - or for that matter a flip, turn or spin - on laptops and tablets this holiday season. Blending performance, responsiveness and sleek designs with a premium computing experience, an Ultrabook convertible device delivers both the functionality of a laptop and the
touch-enabled experience of a tablet. Intel-based tablets are thin, highly portable, have all-day battery life and are easy to use with advanced touch screen capabilities. Catch up with friends on a video chat, browse through the latest holiday photos on your favorite social networks or finish up some last minute shopping, all while relaxing on the sofa. Unlike that holiday sweater or box of chocolates, a tablet or Ultrabook convertible device are both gifts that will keep on giving long after the holidays have passed. With so many devices to choose from, here are a few you’ll want to make sure are on your list while shopping this holiday season:
Ultrabook Convertibles with Touch Screen Technology Dell XPS Duo 12 Ultrabook This Ultrabook convertible has an innovative flip hinge design, so the screen imitates a Ferris wheel and allows an easy transition from Ultrabook to tablet. When you’re busy running to and from holiday gatherings and celebrations, no need to worry about syncing all your information. With Intel Smart Connect Technology, your emails and social networks will seamlessly synchronize, keeping you connected even when the Dell XPS Duo 12 is in sleep mode. see TECH GIFTS, pg. B6 `
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port, you can stay connected to colleagues, family and friends wherever you are. And, for the times when your friends or relatives are in town to visit you for the holidays the ThinkPad 2 keeps your information secure and away from snooping eyes, allowing you create a visitor ID for your guest or lets them log in with their own roaming Microsoft Profile.
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T Stylish, light and easy to take on-the-go for those long hours in the car on the way to the grandparents’ house for the holidays, the Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T offers all-day battery life for continuous video play. With its lightweight design (just 3.26 lbs with the keyboard or only 1.65 lbs as a tablet) and option for either WiFi and/or 3G/4G (LTE) for wireless connectivity, you will stay connected wherever your travels take you. For the style conscious, it is available in a mystic blue color.
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While choosing the right pillow can be a personalized task, giving loved ones a pillow that is adjustable satisfies all types of sleepers. Waterbase pillows, for example, can be filled according to the user’s preference, therefore always providing the “perfect fit” and ideal neck support. Think sleep products make odd gifts? Maurice Bard, founder and CEO of Mediflow Inc., a company that makes waterbase cervical pillows, disagrees.
“Poor sleep quality affects all aspects of your life. If you could give someone something that could potentially improve their quality of life, wouldn’t that be the best gift your money could buy?” asks Bard. This holiday season, as you run down your shopping lists, consider the benefits of giving sleep-friendly gifts that will be used every single night by those you love. Your loved ones will quickly discover that a good night’s sleep is truly a gift that keeps giving. — Brandpoint
Has gift wrapping become A LOS T A RT ? and come in some very clever designs. They’re also touted as a “green” product because they can be reused. But there are plenty of people who feel that the elimination of intricately wrapped presents takes some of the magic out of the holidays. Carefully wrapped gifts show that a person put in time and effort to present a gift in a way that is sentimental and personal. Although it may take mere minutes to pry away the paper and find a treasure inside, there’s something to be said for paper-wrapped gifts. It means the gift-giver sat down, pondered the paper design and carefully chose the bow or ribbon with the recipient in mind. Before you eschew wrapping paper for a gift bag this holiday season, think about all of the advantages to spending some time and reacquainting yourself with the art of gift wrapping. Here are some reasons to save the gift bag for another time.
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