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Proﬀer amendment procedures OK’d By Ben Orcutt for The Mechanicsville Local Developers who obtained rezoning to build houses in Hanover County will now have an option to amend the ordinance that created the rezoning

as it applies to undeveloped lots and the costs associated with the impact of development. On Nov. 28, the Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 to rescind its 22-year-old policy of accepting fees from developers to help fund schools, roads and other

capital improvements, which are known as cash proffers. Beaverdam District supervisor Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley voted against the proposal along with Chickahominy District supervisor Angela KellyWiecek. Cold Harbor District

supervisor Elton J. Wade Sr. was absent from the meeting due to illness. The supervisors also voted on Nov. 28 to revisit outstanding proffers and to develop a procedure by which the rezoning ordinances that established

those proffers could be amended, which was the recommendation of the proffer study committee, according to County Attorney Sterling E. Rives III. Following a joint presensee PROFFER pg. 5

STERLING E. RIVES III Hanover County Attorney

HCSB: shaky start Quadruplets arrive on 12-12-12 for budget talks By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

Supervisors. The supervisors revoked the county’s proffer policy and opted to use savings With the budget process still from school debt service reducin its early stages, one Hanover tions to partially fund the loss County School Board member of revenue. thinks the upcoming process Thornton said those funds could be contentious. would normally John Axselle, be returned to the who represents the school’s operating Beaverdam District, budget, and, now said this year’s strugthat those funds gle to meet increasare gone, it leaves ing cuts to education a deficit of about has a different feel $600,000. from past sessions, The school’s debt and he is concerned service is expected about a perceived to decrease about lack of cooperation one percent next AXSELLE in the preliminary year and even more stages of the process. in future years. Axselle made his comments Axselle didn’t specifically following a budget presenta- attach his remarks to the supertion by assistant superintendent visors’ action, but spoke of a Michael Thornton. deteriorating atmosphere since Thornton said an estimat- the beginning of the year. ed $6 million deficit could be “There has been a change,” larger with recent moves by the Hanover County Board of see BUDGET, pg. 18

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ody, Brady, Caitlin and Rylie Cousins arrived earlier than expected, but their birth date will be easy to remember: 12-

12-12. The quadruplets were born last Wednesday morning to Justin and Kimberly Cousins of Mechanicsville. The boys are older than their sisters, with Cody being the oldest, making his entrance at 9:14 a.m. Brady followed at 9:15, Caitlin at 9:16 and Rylie at 9:17. Kimberly’s due date was March 5, but Cody had other plans. Her water broke around 5:30 a.m. and that set the multiple birth team at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in motion. The quads were delivered by Cesarean section. Cody weighed in at 2 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 13.75 inches in length. Siblings Brady was 1 pound, 15 ounces, 14 inches; Caitlin, 2 pounds, 4.3 ounces, 14.75 inches; and Rylie, 1 pound, 13.8 ounces, 13.00 inches. Justin and Kimberly become firsttime parents with the four babies. On Thursday, Kimberly appeared

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Quadruplets Cody, left at the top; Brady, right at the top; Caitlin, below on the left; and Rylie, below on the right, were born on Dec. 12 to Justin and Kimberly Cousins of Mechanicsville.

fresh and relaxed. The day before, she said, “just went real smooth.” Her husband chimed in, saying, “There was no sense of stress from anybody at all.” “I had my ultrasound Tuesday morning and things were stable,” Kimberly said. “No contractions. I told him [Justin] to go on home and get a good night’s

sleep.” Cody, however, was ready to enter the world. Kimberly’s obstetrician is Dr. Leigh Lewis of Virginia Women’s Center, and the hope had been for her to get to 32 weeks. “I came into the hospital at 24 weeks in pre-term labor, but they stopped see QUADRUPLETS, pg. 4

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House Majority Leader addresses Peace breakfast Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, recently held his 6th annual grassroots breakfast, with Kirk Cox, House Majority Leader and Appropriations Committee vice chair, as the keynote speaker. A retired classroom teacher who spent 30 years educating youth, Cox, a Republican representing the 66th District, talked about the importance of reforming K-12 and higher Photos submitted by Julie E. Coggsdale education with common sense Del. Christopher K. Peace, left in the photo above, R-97, is proposals during the upcom- joined by Majority Leader Kirk Cox. Below, Peace speaks at his 6th annual grassroots breakfast. ing General Assembly session. He highlighted efforts to incentivize employers to hire wounded warriors and veterans returning to civilian life after having served. Cox reiterated that the session also will focus on economic development initiatives as a growing economy is key to job creation and an enhanced quality of life for Virginians. The program emcee was Angela Kelly-Wiecek, who the program were Hanover “Patrick Henry.” Bill Young, a local Henry Commonwealth’s Attorney House Majority Trip Chalkley, New Kent re-enactor, highlighted the Leader Kirk Cox, R-66, supervisor Thomas Evelyn career and life of Virginia’s first highlighted efforts to incentivize employers and King William supervisor governor. Terry Stone. Peace said he was to hire wounded Several residents of the “delighted to be joined by a warriors and veterans returning to civilian life 97th District shared their large group of friends, supafter having served. thoughts on Peace’s service porters and elected officials with testimonials about their from across the 97th District individual experiences with and the Metro Richmond represents the Chickahominy his open-door policy and the region.” District on the Hanover assistance of his office. Peace was elected to his County Board of Supervisors. Chief of Staff Julie fourth term representing the She expressed her gratitude Coggsdale was praised for 97th District, which includes to Peace for his service to his her positive solution-oriented parts of Hanover and King district. approach to service. William counties and all of Also participating in The event was closed by New Kent County.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Dec. 6

Suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

Washington Highway.

Unknown suspect victim’s information without permission at a location on Birchleaf Drive.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Eagles Point Lane.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Laurel Meadows Drive.

Suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Fayemont Drive.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Patrick Henry Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Rutlandshire Drive.

Unknown suspect stole item at a location on Studley Road.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Brook Way Court.

Dec. 7

Suspect trespassed at a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect threw an object at a vehicle at a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect assaulted victim at a location on Pole Green Road. Suspect assaulted victim at a location on Chamberlayne Road. Suspect was found in possession of stolen property at a location on Chamberlayne Road. Unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident at a location on Chamberlayne Road.

Unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident at a location on Sliding Hill Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Washington Highway.

Suspect fled the scene of an accident at a location on Theme Park Way.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Mountain Road.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Lone Cedar Drive.

Suspects broke into a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike and stole item.

Suspect was disorderly at a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Ashcake Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items at a location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Padock Run.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Summer Walk Terrace.

Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Melton Road.

Dec. 8

Suspect was found in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 at a location on England Street. Unknown suspect(s) victim’s information without permission at a location on Boatswain Lane. Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Lakeridge Drive.

Suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

Unknown suspect damaged property at a location on Wheeling Road.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Clay Farm Way.

Unknown broke into a location at Guenevere Place and stole items.

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Brandy Run Drive.

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Dec. 10

Unknown suspect stole items at a location on Cool Spring Road

Unknown suspect victim’s information without permission at a location on Tusing Avenue.

Suspect brandished a firearm at a location on

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it that time,” she said. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team, Kimberly added, is on call 24/7 “just for the babies and they were all in within an hour and set up and ready to go” that morning. As the four were being born, each was handed off to a nurse. Each baby also had a neotologist and respiratory therapist. Two operating rooms were set up for the births, with Kimberly in one and the babies taken to the other. She said nurses were lined up with blankets ready for the arrivals. Planning had been underway since she was admitted on Nov. 16. At his wife’s beside last Thursday, Justin said he was “pretty nervous” the day before, “more about the pregnancy than taking care of four kids – just getting her through it and the health of the four.” “Yesterday,” he said, “was just a wave of emotions for all of us. She started having contractions. She started to get a little emotional. I think her mom and my mom shared a couple of cries.” Justin said his wife’s demeanor changed when Dr.

Photo courtesy of Kimberly Cousins

Kimberly and Justin Cousins of Mechanicsville welcomed quadruplets Cody, Brady, Caitlin and Rylie last Wednesday.

Lewis walked into the room. “I saw relief on her face and everything was going to be fine.” “Once they took Cody out, and we heard him crying on his own, that’s one time crying’s a good thing. They all came out crying.” Justin saw his newborns in the operating room and “I got to touch Cody.” Kimberly said she was able to give Caitlin a kiss. He said his wife did really well throughout the pregnancy. “We were cautious for the most part.” He said the support from family, friends and co-workers “made it really easy for us.” Kimberly added, “We are very blessed.”

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Last Wednesday evening, the hallway was lined with people waiting to get a glimpse of the quadruplets. “The babies probably saw 20-plus people,” Kimberly said. An oncology nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kimberly worked up until she was 20 weeks. She and Justin learned they would be the parents of quads when she was 7½ weeks pregnant. That was in June. “We were actually calmer than the doctor. It didn’t bother us at all,” Justin said when they found out about the multiple fetuses. Kimberly only gained 25 pounds during her pregnancy. While she was released from the hospital on Sunday, her children will remain there until February or March. “We’re pretty prepared, I think, because of all the fam-

ily support,” Kimberly said. “People have been really good even — when I was at home, bringing meals and stuff. “The nursery’s done,” Kimberly said. “We had to put together two nurseries with four cribs. We’ve got the boys in one room and the girls in the other,” Justin said. They both talked about the support they have received. “We didn’t buy any of our furniture. It was all given to us. I traded in my SUV for a minivan,” Kimberly said. While the date is memorable, Kimberly said it was “just coincidental.” Justin said they had joked about the babies being born on the 31st and the 1st or Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. “All these quirky things seem to happen to us,” he said of the 12-12-12 birth date. They said multiple births are not common in either of their families. Kimberly said prayer has been an important factor in her hospitalization and delivery. From Facebook friends across the country and friends in their families’ neighborhoods, Kimberly and Justin have received ornaments and prayer blankets for the quads. Justin extended thanks to the doctors and nurses at Virginia Women’s Center. “We haven’t had any lack of information, any sense of something was frustrating anybody. It

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tation by Rives and Planning Director David Maloney during last Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular meeting of the supervisors, the consensus was to adopt a conservative approach for the process of amending existing ordinances as related to unpaid proffers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So to undo those . . . the developer has to come back in and file an application to amend the proffers . . . and what the board ended up deciding to do was the legally conservative thing, which is to assure that all of the legal and procedural requirements of state and county ordinances are met and that is go back through the same process that created the proffer,â&#x20AC;? Rives said following the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So that means you give notice

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to adjoining property owners. You advertise it in the paper. The Planning Commission has a public hearing and the Board of Supervisors does the same thing.â&#x20AC;? Developers with outstanding proffers have until the end of next year to file an application to amend the ordinance that created the proffers, Rives added. According to information provided by Board of Supervisors vice chairman W. Canova Peterson IV, who represents the Mechanicsville District, when the county adopted the cash proffer policy in 1990, the amount was $1,878 per house and then increased over the years to $19,503 per house prior to Nov. 28. Although the cash proffer policy has been eliminated, the

to give them a call anytime, to keep them informed [about the Continued from pg. 4 babiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; status].â&#x20AC;? Justin said Kimberlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gone any better.â&#x20AC;? brother, Tim Williams, told Kimberly added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The nursthem they could expect to go es have been excellent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from through 30,000 diapers in the labor and delivery to here. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve first two years. She said he and seen every doctor they have her sister, Tammy King, â&#x20AC;&#x153;said on this campus. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been they will come help at nightâ&#x20AC;? really good about keeping open when the quadruplets get communication. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given home. While Cody, Brady, Caitlin us a rundown. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told us

â&#x20AC;&#x153;They come in, they sign could be a cash bond. It could county still has the ability to board agreed to allow those negotiate with developers as developers to put up a bond an agreement, they give some be a letter of credit. It could be see PROFFER pg. 7 sort of surety,â&#x20AC;? Rives said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It to what they might provide to instead of paying the proffers. mitigate the impact of development. The question arose during Excluding Consignments last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting as to whether the county should only negotiate with developers of large projects who have outstanding proffers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my mind, we either On the web: www.BooksBeadsMore.com negotiate with everybody or Email Us: info@BooksBeadsMore.com nobody,â&#x20AC;? Peterson said, which â&#x20AC;˘ Jewelry sets including was the consensus of the necklaces, earrings & bracelets board. â&#x20AC;˘ Individual selections Another issue addressed of jewelry 8324 Bell Creek Rd â&#x20AC;˘ Ste 100 was how to allow developers to â&#x20AC;˘ Gift certificates obtain occupancy permits withâ&#x20AC;˘ Consignment crafts out paying the required proffers â&#x20AC;˘ DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monday - Friday 10 - 8 while they are waiting for the proffer amendment process to Saturday 10 - 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday 12 - 5 and LOTS of BOOKS! occur, which Rives said could 2842410-01 take several months. At Rivesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; suggestion, the

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How do we return to normal routine? Just before 7:30 a.m. Monday, the work week was starting again for this writer. The route to the office goes by a few Mechanicsville schools. An unease came upon me when I noticed the youngster in the back seat of the car in front of mine. With arms flailing about excitedly, there was such innocence and no doubt thoughts about Santa Claus’ impending visit the following week. Then my heart sunk as the reality of what had happened in Newtown, Conn., on Friday kicked in. The sight of that schoolage child right here in my community triggered a flood of emotions. While law enforcement authorities continue in their quest to answer the many questions surrounding the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, parents across this country are once again faced with the unthinkable: I send my children to school expecting their safe return. Our sense of security has been shaken in an immeasurable way. As has been said here many times, we are fortunate to make our homes with the benefits of a metropolitan area but the security of a Mayberry-type community. That’s the blessing of residing in Hanover County. Our Sheriff ’s Office keeps a presence in many of our schools with School Resource Officers and patrols are very visible throughout our highways and neighborhoods. I checked with Linda M. Scarborough, communications specialist for Hanover County Public Schools, on Monday. She released the following statement on behalf of Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent:. “The Hanover County School Board and superintendent are committed to providing a safe and secure learning and working environment for all students and staff. All standard safety procedures will continue to be followed within each school. The school division enjoys a strong partnership with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, which will provide additional resources within our schools over the next several days. The priority of Hanover County Public Schools is to provide a safe learning environment at all times.” As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, it is with a prayer for Newtown — and all of us and our children. Melody Kinser

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Praise to Christmas Parade Committee for great event Kudos to the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade Committee for this year’s Christmas Parade. It had to be one of the best in recent years. The weather was great, the volunteers and participants were great, and the crowd was even greater. What a wonderful way for our community to come together. My family and I actually enjoyed this parade more than the Richmond Parade. Judy Kromer Mechanicsville

Spirit of kindness not limited to the holidays As the holidays draw near, we often see stories of kindness and caring featured in the media. However, a recent trip into our community showed me that thoughtfulness and giving from the heart are not limited to the holiday season. I am a teacher at Lee-Davis High School in the Functional Academic Autism program. Each month, our class has the opportunity to visit various places within our community in order to experience first-hand the resources available to them as they transition out of school and plan for the future. Officially, these trips are called CommunityBased Instruction, or CBIs. One outing we took in early November was to walk to our local Mechanicsville Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library. Afterwards, we ate lunch at the Arby’s restaurant near our school. As we were finishing our lunch, an older gentleman who had been eating nearby got up to leave. As he passed by our group, he stopped at one of our tables and said, “Here, use this to buy your kids dessert.” With that, he placed some money on the table and quickly exited the restaurant. When we looked down at what he’d given us, there were two 20 dollar bills! We were so overwhelmed by what he’d done, that we couldn’t react quickly enough to go after him. By the time we recovered our wits, he was pulling out of the parking lot. I realize that this random act of kindness was not done with the intention of receiving gratitude or accolades in return. However, any time that someone donates something to our class, we always make a practice of writing a thank-you note so that the giver is aware of our appreciation.

In this case, we didn’t have the opportunity to thank our donor directly. The events of that afternoon have remained with me and I’ve shared this story with various colleagues and my family. My students truly enjoyed a delicious dessert with plenty of money to spare. We donated the rest of the money to a school-based enterprise that we just started earlier in the fall. Our “company” is called LD Confections. We bake, package, and sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookies each day during school lunches to the staff and students. It is a great way for our kids to learn and practice vocational skills on a daily basis. So, kind sir, whoever you are, my hope is that you will see this letter and know how much you touched nine lives on that November day. This was the best way I could think of to say, “Thank you” for your selfless gift. Carrie Arner Functional Academics Autism classroom Lee-Davis High School Mechanicsville

A wake-up call sent out to clergy and silent pulpit For the most part and, sadly, the pulpit is a lost soul and soon to be a lost art if members of the clergy do not wake up. In the vast majority of both Eastern and Western religions alike, massive debt, massive borrowing, abortion and homosexuality are all considered sinful. So, while the Obama administration was, and is, running up massive debt and borrowing 40 cents on every dollar to do it, where is the pulpit? Essentially silent! see LETTERS, pg. 8

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For the third year, The Villas at Rose Hill Book Club has donated books, wrapped and personalized with their name to children attending Mechanicsville Elementary School who might not have books at home. The books were selected by teachers Katy Melgard, reading specialist, and Robin Welch, Standards of Learning (SOL) resources, based on each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skill level and interests.

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a corporate bond by a bank or something.â&#x20AC;? The understanding would be, Rives said, that the developers who post the bonds to obtain occupancy permits would agree to provide funding for the impact of certain aspects of their developments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as roads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; during the negotiation phase of the proffer amendment process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Potentially if we had a large enough development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like a 1,000-acre development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then perhaps there would be an opening to negotiate for dedication of land for a school or something along those lines,â&#x20AC;? Rives said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the elimination of the cash proffer policy suggests that going forward the staff will be expected to negotiate only for measures to address road impacts and perhaps utility system impacts or stormwater impacts but not for schools.â&#x20AC;? The amount of outstanding proffers is estimated to be $52

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million, Rives said. During last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, Stanley voiced concern over how the county will make up the money that cash proffers provided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that proffers have gone away, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding the bag?â&#x20AC;? Stanley asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m old school. If you dance, somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to pay the fiddler.â&#x20AC;? The amount of cash proffers has risen over the past decade due primarily to the inclusion of fees to pay for the construction of new roads, Rives said. Cash proffers were bringing in about $3.5 million annually, but that figure has gone down significantly since the downturn in the economy a few years ago, he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beauty of cash proffers is when a lot of houses are being built a lot of proffers are being paid to address the impacts,â&#x20AC;? Rives said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When

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they’re not being built then it’s not being paid. But the staff ’s position was it’s not so important to look at what cash proffers were paid in the past. It’s what we reasonably anticipate that they will be paid in the future and the staff ’s projection was that in six years’ time — assuming that the economy returns to normal and the rate of home building returns to normal and with the new cash proffer amounts — we were

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As abortion clinics are being splattered all over the land (primarily in or very near inner cities), where is the pulpit? Essentially silent! As the pro-homosexual and same sex marriage, which was legalized in four states, agenda continues to ramp up even though only about two percent of the population is considered homosexual, where is the pulpit? Essentially silent! As religious liberty is being ripped out of the Constitution by ObamaCare, where is the pulpit? Once again, essentially silent! Ladies and gentlemen, this is what you call a trend and, in this particular case, not a good one. ‘It is mind-boggling to me and

actually looking at revenue between $8 and $12 million a year. So that’s what the staff ’s concern was, we need to look at how to replace that $8 to $12 million per year.” The board also voted by the same 4-2 vote on Nov. 28: to adopt a proposal by Peterson that the county maintain a special account to fund capital improvement projects using money that is currently designated to pay debt service on facilities such as schools that have been built. “Those have a 20-year

debt service on them,” Rives said. “But as time goes by, the amount of money we have to pay in debt service on those facilities tapers off, which leaves some money in what we’re spending in debt service today and what we’ll be spending 10 years from now. His proposal was that that difference as debt service goes down, the money that that frees up should be used to replace the money that’s not being received in cash proffers.” In a statement he released

following the board’s Nov. 28, meeting, Peterson said that “funds reserved in this manner will exceed an annual average of $9,000,000 . . .” Also during last week’s meeting, the board voted 6-0 – Wade was absent again due to illness – to reverse its Nov. 28 vote and not to advertise for public hearing a recommendation by the cash proffer committee to implement a $10 annual vehicle license fee that would be used to fund the construction of roads and road improvements.

I can only speculate that maybe the clergy are way too busy running their church “businesses” and/or church “entertainment centers” to be involved in the moral issues of the day. What are your thoughts? John Louis Mechanicsville

ing the choice between good and evil leaders. God is omnipresent and doesn’t need to be “dragged” anywhere, but it is very clear that if he was ever “dragged” anywhere by anybody it would have been to founding of America by our founding fathers. I know, I know, there are a bunch of atheists out there trying to distort the truth about the Founders because they hate God even though they don’t believe in Him. You can call the founders what you want but as evident by their quotes, it is very clear they all had a Biblical worldview. So let’s have the Founders speak for themselves: “How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on Earth enjoy.” Thomas Jefferson “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious

people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” John Adams “It is when people forget God that tyrants forge their chains.” Patrick Henry “. . . Take the Bible out of our schools and there would be an explosion in crime.” Benjamin Franklin “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” George Washington “Education is useless without the Bible.” Noah Webster “The Bible is worth all other books which have ever been printed.” Patrick Henry I wonder who Mr. Bolton thinks “dragged” God all over Washington, D.C., and the rest of the America to have the Scriptures of the Holy Bible plastered all over almost every federal building and courthouse across the fruited plain? Walt Fitzhugh Hanover

Founders speak for themselves In his letter published in the Dec. 5 issue, Roger Bolton suggests that he didn’t understand why people “drag” God into elections and that he didn’t think God had a dog in the fight. He’s exactly right. God didn’t have a dog in the fight because he gives man free will to choose between good and evil, includ-

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Dorothy Carter CARTER, Dorothy Beatrice, 90, of Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life December 10, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later.

Betty Lou Dye DYE, Betty Lou Dye Krug, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 12, 2012. The daughter of the late W.W. Krug and Katherine Montgomery Krug Toler, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen A. Dye Sr.; and a son, Glen A. Dye Jr. Mrs. Dye is survived by two daughters, Sharon D. Simpkins (Mike) and Dianna D. Yates (Scott); three grandchildren, Jennifer Simpkins Sluder (Josh), Kristin Simpkins Wright (Eric), and Bryan Scott Yates;

two great-grandchildren, Eden Sluder and Ashton Wright; brother, Billy Krug (Lanette); two special nieces, Julie Krug and Yvonne Krug Rice (Greg) and their mother, Phyllis T. Krug; loving caregiver, Amanda “Sallie” Duke; and lifelong friend, Ann Marie Rehmert. She was a lifetime member of Bishop Memorial United Methodist Church. The family received friends December 13 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held December 14. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Bailey-Evans (Keith), Beth Southworth (Tommy) and Carolyn Atkinson; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At the age of two, Bettie Ann, played “God Bless America” on the piano. Her love of music continued as a choir director and organist. The family received friends December 13 at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. A funeral service was conducted December 14 at Fairmount Christian Church on Creighton Road. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Dorothy Fitzgerald Bettie Ann Edwards EDWARDS, Bettie Ann, 75, of Mechanicsville, died December 9, 2012. She is survived by four children, Bobby Bailey (Bernadette), Beverley

FITZGERALD, Dorothy Sirles, age 88, died at home with her family on December 7, 2012. Dorothy was born in Richmond, Virginia, on October 7, 1924. She was preceded in death by

her parents, Howard Alvin and Beulah Verner Sirles; her husband of 37 years, Robert Eldridge Fitzgerald in 1989; and her daughter, Brenda Lee Fitzgerald on December 18, 2007. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Mrs. Kathy Fitzgerald Harwood; and one grandson, Matthew Ryan Harwood, both of Buckingham, Virginia. She is also survived by her two sisters, Verner Sirles Nance of Mechanicsville, Virginia, and Betty Sirles Miller of Richmond, Virginia; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers and their spouses, Howard Alvin Sirles Jr. (Barbara) and Charles Wesley Sirles (Barbara); and her two brothers-in-law, Hardy Amos Nance and Jack William Miller Jr., both of whom died earlier this year. Dorothy

was a faithful wife, mother and keeper at home. She was also a bookkeeper in her years of employment before her marriage and before her children were born. She faithfully used those skills to serve her family all the days of her life. She was an active member of Bon Air United Methodist Church and lived in the Bon Air area before moving in 2002 to the Cedarfield Retirement Community, where she enjoyed her many new friends. A memorial service will be held at Cedarfield in the Fellowship Hall on December 15. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Virginia Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8001 Franklin Farms Drive, Suite 139, Richmond, Va. 23229, or to Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Road, Richmond, Va. 23235.

Dorothy Gifford GIFFORD, Dorothy Snead, 96, of Hanover, died on December 12, 2012. She was the widow of George W. Gifford, and a lifetime member of Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Betty G. Hauser of Mechanicsville and Lynda G. Powell (Jim) of Chesterfield; her son, Ray Gifford (Jean) of Mechanicsville; a grandchild, Shannon Blair Hauser of Mechanicsville; one niece and one cousin. The family will have visitation on Friday, December 14, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road. A funeral service was held December 15 at the chapel, with entombment to follow at the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church, 4205 Ravenswood Road, Richmond, Va. 23222.

Frances Isenhower ISENHOWER, Frances Adeline Yancey Smith, 95, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde Isenhower. A funeral service was held December 14 at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street, Orange, Va. 22960. Interment was December 18 in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Fla.

Isis Kovacs KOVACS, ISIS Sky, of Richmond, went to be with Jesus on December 9, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Gabor and Myra Kovacs; sister, Sierra; her big brother, Adam; maternal grandparents, Constante Sarmiento and Teresita Aquino; paternal grandparents, Kovacs Tibor and Kovacs Tiborné; aunts, uncles and cousins. The family received friends December 13 at Bliley’s Funeral Home, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A celebration of Isis’ life was held December 14 at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Charles Laprad LAPRAD, Charles E., 80, of Mechanicsville, pasted away on December 10, 2012. He was a business owner of the Swimming Pool Company and a member of

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The family had visitation on Gwendolyn Pugh December 12 from at the Woody PUGH, Gwendolyn Anne Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, “Pooie,” 52, of Mechanicsville, 9271 Shady Grove Road. passed away December 7, 2012. She is survived by her Evelyn Moore husband, John “Johnnie” E. MOORE, Evelyn Marjorie Pugh IV; parents, Lou and Myers, of Mechanicsville, Va., Khaki Purvis; brothers, Chip formerly of Henrico County, Purvis (Linda), Kevin Purvis Va. (Lakeside), passed away (Delores); mother-in-law, December 10, 2012. She Margaret Fuller (John); sisterswas the daughter of the late in-law, Dianne Tuck (Chip), Amos and Ella Myers. She Karen White, Tracey Amos was preceded in death by her (Tim); brother-in-law, Mark brother, William Myers; sis- White; nieces and nephews, ter, Dorothy Moore; and her Jeff Kelchner (Angie), Allison niece, Jo Anne Kirkland. She Pulling (David), Amanda is survived by her devoted Purvis, Nicole and Nickolas sons, Thomas Delphia Moore, Purvis, Elizabeth Tuck, Joshua William David Moore and his and Zachary White, Aaron and wife, Joan; grandson, David Emily Seal, Ashley and Jillian Craig Moore and his wife, Amos; great-nieces and greatMeghan; her niece and two nephews, Brock and Lauren nephews. She will be greatly Kelchner, and J.D. Pulling. missed by all. A graveside Gwen graduated from Leeservice was held December Davis High School in 1978. She 13 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. received an associate’s degree in Applied Science with a major in Management from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Gwen worked at Capital One for 14 years and was a loyal and dedicated employee. Gwen loved the beach, fishing, cooking, traveling, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. A celebration of Gwen’s Life took place December 15, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., where a reception will follow MOORE until 5 p.m.

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Helen Scott SCOTT, Helen R., 89, of Richmond, Va., died Thursday, December 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her

husband of 43 years, George W. Scott. She is survived by two sons, G. William Scott Jr. of Mechanicsville and John N. Scott of Ashland; daughter, Sandra S. Manning of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; brother, Frasia Riner of Richmond; sister, Gloria R. Harrison of Mechanicsville; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Helen was a member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church and retired from Wells Fargo Bank, formerly Bank of Virginia. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Covenant Woods for the loving care they gave to Helen. The family received friends December 16 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held December 17. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chamberlayne Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 215 Wilkinson Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227, or Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Virgie Stuart STUART, Virgie “Shannon,” 93, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie B. Stuart. Shannon is survived by her daughter, Linda S. Atkinson; grandchildren, Kim Martin (Brian), Michael Stuart (Anne), and Jonathan Shores and friend, Coni Duff. Also surviving are great-grandchil-

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Wayne Vaughan VAUGHAN, Wayne L., 49, of Henrico, departed this life December 14, 2012. He was the son of the late Betty Tillar. He is survived by his son, Kevon Nichols; and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial services will be 12 noon Wednesday, December 19, at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church, 2901 Mechanicsville Tpke. Rev. Stephanie Wilkes officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

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Gina D’Angelo earns degree Gina D’Angelo of Mechanicsville earned bachelor of science degree in interior design from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia Southern University during their Commencement exercises on Dec. 14. Gina graduated with a 3.6 grade point average and earned the Dean’s List honor. She is the daughter of Denine D’Angelo of Mechanicsville and the late John D’Angelo.

Rachel Webster receives KSU scholarships More than 9,400 academic scholarships have been awarded to Kansas State University students, including Rachel Webster of Mechanicsville, for the 2012-2013 school year. Webster received scholarships totaling more than $1,000. They are: Denison Scholarship, Pishny Family Scholarship, and Leonce L. Picot III Scholarship. Overall, students have earned more than $19.2 million in scholarships for the current academic year, nearly $1 million more than the previous year. Most of the scholarships are made possible through donations and gifts to the Kansas State University Foundation. Information on the university’s student financial assistance is available at http://www. k-state.edu/sfa. The university is located in Manhattan.

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Christmas memories in the eye of a child is Rusie’s Lemon Chess Pie.

By Dobby Bruce Hodges for The Mechanicsville Local (Editor’s note: Today we feature another recipe from Dobby Bruce Hodges, one of our readers who will be a frequent contributor to this page devoted to favorite recipes, especially those handed down through generations of families. Of course, original creations also will be spotlighted. If you would like to share a recipe with us, send it to mkinser@mechlocal.com. For more information, call 804-7461235, ext. 22.) s a child, Christmas Eve was always very magical for me. I am the youngest of five children. Every Christmas Eve my Mom and Dad would make sure we had on our “Sunday Best” and piled all of us kids in the car heading toward Fredericksburg where my grandparents, Spurgeon and Ruth, lovingly known by us as “Pop and Rusie,” lived. As many of you know, Fredericksburg is just a hop, skip and a jump up Interstate 95, but to a small child, it took forever. I thought we would never get there. Once we arrived at Pop HODGES and Rusie’s house, all of us kids would immediately run to check out the Christmas tree. It was always huge and decorated with so many lights and orna-

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ments it was unbelievable. Back in those days, we did not have small twinkling lights on our tree, but the ones that were large primary colors: big red, blue, green, yellow and orange lights and even some that would bubble. The ornaments were every color, size and description. What I remember most were the wonderful shimmering silver icicles that were so carefully and lovingly placed all over the tree. The tree was laden with them, and, in the eyes of a small child, it was wonderful. It was magic! Under the tree were presents galore. Every shape, size

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and all wrapped so colorfully. We would shake, rattle, and squeeze each present — trying to guess what was in each one and seeing how many had our name on them. Once the adults got tired of all the noise, we were called to supper. In the dining room, the table was full of all sorts of wonderful dishes. There would always be a huge baked ham, a roasted turkey with gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, mashed potatoes, corn pudding, string beans, peas, pickled beets, cranberry sauce and Rusie’s famous red and green Jello

salad, There was so much food that you could not see the top of the table. Did I forget to mention the desserts? Oh my goodness, there were pies, sweet potato, pumpkin, lemon chess and coconut and Aunt Eunice’ famous chocolate pie. The cakes were in abundance too. My Dad loved Rusie’s coconut cake, a lemon Jello bundt cake, pumpkin cake, but my favorite was the one she made that was six layers tall and each layer was a different color — red, white and green with a

chocolate fudge icing between each layer and all over the top. To this day, I don’t know how Rusie and her daughter, my Aunt Eunice, could do all that cooking. I have been searching through all of the old recipes that I have from Rusie, which were handwritten on scraps of paper and are now tattered, old and brittle with age and I wanted to share a couple with you in hopes that they will become a family favorite of yours. One of my all-time favorites

5 eggs 1 1/3 cups white corn syrup ¾ cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh is best) Grated rind of one lemon ¼ cup butter (melted) Unbaked 9- or 10-inch pie shell Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat eggs well. Add corn syrup, sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Add melted butter, beat to mix well. Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes; then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 25 to 35 minutes longer. I found that this makes two regular pies or one deep dish pie. (Note: I let my eggs come to room temperature. Normally, I make two regular pies and I use a storebrought pie shell as they work well. I like to make one and give one away).

Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting CAKE: Powdered sugar ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnasee CHRISTMAS, pg. 17

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mon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt 3 large eggs (at room temperature) 1 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup 100% pure pumpkin (Note; I use Libby’s)

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Axselle said. “I’ve seen it since the first of January. I do have some concerns as we enter this budget process. I don’t feel like we have the teamwork we’ve had in the past to address these issues.” While stating that he, as a School Board member, has no opinion on proffers, Axselle said the recent decision by the Board of Supervisors to eliminate them could cost the school system upwards of a half million dollars. Thornton said that was a possibility. “With the potential debt ceiling savings being placed in reserve, potentially, could create another $.5 million challenge in addition to the $6 million,” he said. Ashland School Board representative Hank Lowry questioned why an extra $500,000 was being added. “It’s our understanding that the action taken at the Board of Supervisors would create a reserve for any debt service

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savings realized over the next couple of years,” Thornton said. “That savings would normally be available for our operating budget base.” Lowry said he attended a local budget meeting where officials said that extra money is not a problem. “We will not have to use our funds to take care of capital

projects,” Lowry said. “It’s in effect our own savings account to do the things we are not allowed to do right now,” Lowry said, referring to restrictions and specific uses placed on current proffer funds. Axselle said he had fielded questions from his constituents regarding the recent supervisors’ action and he shares those

concerns. “I see a lack of the relationship that the two boards used to share,” Axselle said. “I see a disconnect when it comes to team.” Lowry, a supporter of the Board of Supervisors’ recent proffer action, said he got a completely different feeling from the finance meeting, and

didn’t see the same gloom and doom expressed by Axselle. “I have a positive feeling from what I heard yesterday,” he said. “That money is not of great concern to the people that were talking. I took solace in that,” he said. “The phone calls I’ve received were positive and supported what we are doing. I feel a great spirit of cooperation.”

Axselle said he thinks the upcoming process will be grueling. “I think if you go into something and think it’s going to be grueling time, then it is,” Lowry responded. In other financial items, Hanover Professional Educator president Angela Downer outsee BUDGET, pg. 19

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Atlee band oďŹ&#x20AC;ering tree disposal service Once again, Atlee High School Band members are offering their services to help in disposing of Christmas trees after the holidays. On Saturday, Jan. 5, you can: â&#x2014;? Place your tree by the curb in front of your house by 10 a.m. â&#x2014;? Please make a check for $10 payable to ABB (Atlee Band Boosters), put it in an envelope, and place it in your newspaper box or tape it

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Mechanicsville Pageant Foundation, the. pageant is for all ages in grades K-12. The pageant provides an opportunity for young women to earn up to $14,000 in college scholarships, savings bonds and other prizes. Miss Mechanicsville, Junior

Miss Mechanicsville and Little Miss Mechanicsville represent the community at local events and fundraisers. For more information, or to download the registration form, go to www.missmechanicsville.org or call 804-4906193.

system avoid layoffs and force reductions, issue raises at the Continued from pg. 18 earliest opportunity, assume lined a wish list from teach- increases in costs of health ers for the upcoming budget. insurance and other premiums, They included requests that the and the system maintain its cur-

rent student/teacher ratio. Downer said the HPE intends to ask the Board of Supervisors for a slight raise in the real estate tax to accomplish some of these goals.

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An ideal day for the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary and Ruritan Clubs was Sunday, December 2. It was a beautiful afternoon of clear, crisp air; a hint of coming winter cold; just right for a record crowd to see a record setting “Memories of Christmas” parade. More than 100 units provided the backdrop for nearly 1600 participants. In keeping with the best wishes of the season, the Ruritan Club donated all of the concession sales, the largest parade donation ever of more than $2100, to the Hanover Christmas Mother. We wish to thank our event sponsors for the contributions to make the parade possible: Bennett Funeral Home; Brian Keeler, CPA; Friends of Chris Peace; McCaul, Martin, Evans and Cook; The Mechanicsville Local; Village Bank; and Wal-Mart Foundation. We wish to thank our donors for their contributions: Atwood Printing Company; Broyles Auto and Wrecker Service; Colonial Ford Truck Sales; Grindstaff Auction; Chick-Fil- A; Downtown 7-11; Dunn’s Drive-in; J. Early Woods Golf Carts; Mechanicsville Drug Store; Merita Bread; McDonald’s; Mid-Atlantic Coca-Cola; #1 Tailor; OfficeMax of Mechanicsville; Radio Communications of Virginia - your authorized Motorola Dealer; Republic Services; Spring Run Bottling Co.; Tuckaway; US Food; and UTZ. We wish to thank the following individuals for significant effort to make the event a success: Luke Gipson; Eric Miller; John Graubics; Mark Gray; Kelsey Hall; David Howard; Charlotte Johnson; Bobby Mawyer; Harrison Moncure; Brian Planz; Jason Smith; Melinda Smyth and Colleen Walsh. To our Grand Marshall, “Nutzy”; our Judges from The Mechanicsville Local, Melody Kinser, Joy Monopoli, and Sarah Oswald Suttles; Hanover Christmas Mother, Jacqueline Harris; and our emcee, Jack Ward we offer express appreciation. And in keeping with a safe, secure, and delightful holiday season, we are indebted to the men and women of the Hanover Sheriff’s Department, especially Captain David Vermeer and Sergeant Scott Cary. Each year, dozens of the finest offer their time and talents for our neighborhood parade to remain exactly as we picture it - a place for children of all ages to enjoy the coming Christmas season and joy to the world.

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The Hanover Pound at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland has this rabbit and cat for adoption. “Rex” is a 1-year-old male Mini Rex rabbit. He is white with brown ears and brown spots. He is a very friendly sweet boy. He doesn’t mind to be held and loves to be petted. He is used to being inside. He weighs about 4½ pounds. He is looking for his special human to call his own. “Louise” is a 9-yearold female long-haired brown and black tabby. She is very laid-back and loves to rub against you to show you she loves you. She doesn’t mind being brushed at all. She is upto-date on her shots and has been spayed. She is FELV/FIV (negative). She is looking for a home to call her own. All of the animals at the Hanover Pound would love to have forever homes to call their own at Christmas. They all have so much unconditional love to give. For more information on adopting Rex and Louise, or any of the other animals at the Hanover Pound, call 365-6485. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http:// hanovercounty.animalshelternet.com/.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 19 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 Bon Secours. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch For any questions call Mary Baker at 893-8625 Shalom Church Christmas caroling to shut-ins. Start out at the church and follow specific routes to spread fun and fellowship. The stops are local houses, care facilities, and nursing homes. Be at Shalom Church by 6 p.m., 1 mile east of LeeDavis on Rte. 360. Call Lisa at 746-7737 M-F to sign up. A Christmas musical, “The Town That Forgot Christmas,” will begin at 7 p.m. at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville. Find out what happens when the church choir’s Christmas trip goes awry. For more information call 779-2101 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

Matter to Christ), 17380 Dawn choir’s Christmas trip goes Blvd. Hanover, VA 23069. For awry. For more information A&J Training Solutions, more information call 804- call 779-2101 in association with Ashcake 994-5344 Or visit www.betheVolunteer Rescue Squad, will lumcva.com. Monday, Dec. 24, hold a class in Pet first aid; All Souls Episcopal Church immediate care given to an Saturday, Dec. 22 Christmas Eve Service begins injured or suddenly ill pet as Cat adoption stands will be at 5 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran temporary assistance until held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at Church, 8154 Atlee Road competent veterinary care is the Mechanicsville and Virginia (corner of Meadowbridge and available. It is not intended Center PetSmart stores. Please Atlee Road). Join us to celto replace veterinary care, visit www.hanoverhumaneso- ebrate the birth of Christ. Rev. but rather to instruct the pet ciety.org for available animals Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar. owner on how to save a pet’s and additional adoption infor- For more information call life during an emergency or to mation. 955-5397 or visit our webpage minimize a pet’s trauma after at www.allsoulsva.org. injury. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 Certification cards in Pet First Christmas Eve services will Hanover Humane Society Aid will be issued to all passing will hold a cat adoption stand be held at Messiah Lutheran students. Email classes@train- from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Church, 8154 Atlee Road. ingbyaj.com, or call 746-4906 Center PetSmart store. Please A family service will be at and leave a message, to secure visit www.hanoverhumaneso- 7:00 p.m with a traditional a spot in the class. $30. per ciety.org for available animals Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 student. The course instruc- and additional adoption infor- p.m. For further information, tion will be concentrated on mation. call 746-7134. canine care, but feline first aid is mentioned throughout the All branches of the A Christmas celebracourse. Come on out and meet tion with German songs and Pamunkey Regional Library Nugget and CasPeR! readings begins at 5 p.m. at will be closed on December Messiah Lutheran Church, 24th and 25th. All branches 8154 Atlee Road, Much of will close on December 31st at Friday, Dec. 21 Hanover Branch of the the service will be in English. 5:00 PM. Pamunkey Regional Library Presiding Minister is Rev. Dr. Storytime from 10:45 to 11:30 Vic Schmick, assisted by Rev. Tuesday, Dec. 25 a.m. All ages (infants and Lou Florio. Local German Merry Christmas! up) are welcome to join us clubs will be participating in for stories, fingerplays, songs the service. For further infor- Friday, Dec. 28 and crafts. 7527 Library Drive, mation, call 746-7134. Hanover Branch of the Hanover, VA 23069. For more Pamunkey Regional Library Experience Pepper Storytime from 10:45 to 11:30 information call 365-6210. Choplin’s “Lead me Back to a.m. All ages (infants and The Bon Secours Breast Bethlehem” begins at 7 p.m. up) are welcome to join us Cancer Support Group will Shalom Church, 1 mile east for stories, fingerplays, songs meet from 12 noon to 1 p.m. of Lee-Davis HS on Rte. 360. and crafts. 7527 Library Drive, in the Atlee Room of MOB1 Connect with Christ’s birth Hanover, VA 23069. For more at Memorial Regional Medical through music and narrative. information call 365-6210. Center. Open to all breast can- Rediscover the joy, peace, & cer survivors, at any stage of love of Christmas. Call Lisa at Saturday, Dec. 29 treatment or recovery, and is 746-7737 for more info. Cat adoption stands will not limited to those being treatbe held from 11 a.m. to 3 A Christmas musical, “The p.m. at the Mechanicsville ed by Bon Secours. Participants are welcome to bring their Town That Forgot Christmas,” and Virginia Center PetSmart lunch For any questions call will begin at 7 p.m. at New stores. Please visit www. Bethesda Baptist Church, hanoverhumanesociety.org Mary Baker at 893-8625 9019 New Bethesda Road, for available animals and Live Nativity begins at 7 Mechanicsville. Find out what additional adoption informap.m. Bethel UMC (Because U happens when the church tion. information call 365-6210.

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to news@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Sunday, December 30 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand from 2to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Center PetSmart store Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. New Bethesda Baptist Church Gospel Music Event begins at 6 p.m. at 9019 New Bethesda Road. Featuring “Amy Ladd & Friends” and Surprise Special Guests! Dessert fellowship after the concert! For more information call 789-0443.

Wendesday, Jan. 2 The Bon Secours Breast Cancer Support Group wll meet from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Main Conference Room of the Main Hospital (beside the cafeteria) 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 Bon Secours. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch For any questions call Mary Baker at 893-8625.

p.m. at Atlee Community Church, 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 2311. Kidstuf is virtue driven where character and faith are taught by emphasizing a monthly virtue. It is free to the community and there will be a variety of activities to enjoy before Kidstuf. The Kidstuf theatre opens its doors at 7:15 PM for the production. Kidstuf is a “no drop off zone”. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. You can call 730-3676 if you would like more information you can also find us at www.atleechurch.org.

Saturday, Jan. 5 Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Road. The cost is $5 for adults (including fish $7) and under 12 years old $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits go to the Heart Havens Fund. For reservation or information please call 746-4719 or 730-4956.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

The Bon Secours Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Main Conference Room of the Main Hospital (beside the cafeteria) 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 Bon Secours. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch For any questions call Mary Baker at 893-8625. Friday, Jan. 4 Kidstuf begins at 6:30 Holiday Closing:.

Thursday, Jan. 3

Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Rd.) will host its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. Since we are still within the “12 days of Christmas”, we will continue with hymns of Christmas and Epiphany. We will also learn about the religious meanings of the 12 days of Christmas. Come, bring a friend and join us for a time of fun, food, and fellowship.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

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RAYMOND and LAVERNE MAXEY Raymond and Laverne Maxey of Mechanicsville celebrated 67 years of wedded bliss on ther wedding anniversay, Dec 18, 2012.The couple has two children, four grandchildren and two great granddaughters.

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MR. and MRS. SAMUEL JAY DUFFY the former Stephanie Nicole Young “Nikki” wed September 30, 2012

tephanie Nicole Young (Nikki) and Samuel Jay Duffy (Sam) were married September 30, 2012 at Tybee Island Lighthouse in Georgia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anthony Buono (Darlene Young Buono) of Mechanicsville, VA and the late Wallace Reid Young of Highland Springs, VA. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Duffy of Boone, Iowa. Family and friends enjoyed vacationing for a week at Tybee Island for the wedding. No one dared utter the word “rain” for the beach

wedding, but rain it did and perfect it was! Nikki and Sam embraced the rain and so did their guests. After the wedding everyone enjoyed dinner and dancing to a live band under a lighted tent by the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Everyone had a most memorable time, rain and all! Please feel free to view photos of the wedding at www.azellephotography. com. Scroll to the bottom and click on view older posts, then look for “A Tybee Beach Wedding Perfected by a Rainstorm.” Nikki and Sam are residing in Charlotte, NC.

CRYSTAL HAWKINS and JAMES WILSON plan to wed April 27, 2013

pril Johnson Clark and David Earl Hawkins, both of Carson, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Lynn Hawkins, to James Mark Wilson, son of James Francis & Judith Overley Wilson of Mechanicsville. Crystal is a graduate of Old Dominion University

and works as a Special Education Teacher for Pole Green Elementary School in Hanover. Mark is an IT Administrator for Bankers Insurance in Glen Allen and a Real Estate Agent. The couple became engaged while vacationing in Nashville, TN. An April 27, 2013 wedding is planned.

CHARLES and ERNESTINE RAPP

Householder 50th Anniversary David and Martha Householder celebrated their 50th Anniversary on December 15, 2012. They have two children, Mark Householder (Melanie) and Ann Murphy. They have four grandchildren, Kattie Chabot (Daniel), Jessica Householder, Jacob Murphy, Peyton Householder and one great-grandchild Macey Chabot. Photo by Photo Portriat Innovations

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Charles and Ernestine Rapp celebrtaed their 65th Anniversay on Nov. I, 2012. They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. They celebrated with a lovely dinner at Manercare Health Services where Charles is staying.

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Sheriﬀ shares holiday safety tips With Christmas shopping in full swing, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, has provided several holiday safety tips. They are: ✓ When leaving your residence be sure you pull the door shut and lock the deadbolt along with making sure the windows are locked (the doors should be locked when you are home as well). ✓ If you will be returning after dark leave a light on. ✓ Inform a family member or a friend of your travel plans. ✓ When you leave your residence to travel during the holiday season, leave your lights on a timer. And they should be set up in “your” living pattern. ✓ Always choose parking spaces in well-lit areas, as close to busy entrances as possible. Do not park near anything that can conceal you from observation. ✓ When shopping don’t

leave valuables visible inside your vehicle. Cell phones, laptops, pocketbooks and packages attract attention and tempt thieves. ✓ Secure your valuables in the trunk if you need to leave them in the vehicle. ✓ Shop with a friend or relative when at all possible. There is safety in numbers. ✓ Always have your keys in your hand as you transition from one safe place to another. (Home to car, car to store, etc.). ✓ Once you’re in your vehicle, lock your doors immediately and move on. ✓ Always lock your car, even if you’re leaving it for only a short period of time. And make sure all windows are completely closed. Even if your vehicle is parked at your residence. ✓ Never lay packages or your purse on top of your vehicle. ✓ When shopping keep see SHERIFF, pg. 26

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loadable audio and eBooks, and a Smartphone app for accessing library services anywhere you go. It’s great that customers recognize the library’s efforts to develop better, more useful facilities and services.” ICMA is the premier local government leadership and management organization and National Research Center, Inc. (NRC), the nation’s leading survey research firm for local government, recognized 17 communities for their use of citizen surveys to influence service quality. Two sets of awards – one for service excellence and one for significant improvement in service – were awarded. All of the communities participated in The National Citizen Survey TM (The NCSTM), which enables local governments to gather high

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Capital One partners with Hanover Habitat Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover Habitat for Humanity executive director Tim Bowring has extended “a big thank you” to Capital One for its partnership “in helping us build affordable homes, hope and opportunity in Hanover County.” This year, Bowring said, more than 200 Capital One employees have volunteered to help build five Hanover Habitat homes. More than 40 associates volunteered at Hanover Habitat Oct. 14-20 through Capital One’s third annual “One Week” national community service initiative. As part of “One Week” thousands of Capital One employees volunteered on more than 900 projects to address the economic and social needs of the communities where they live and work. For Hanover Habitat, the volunteers installed

cabinets and flooring and built a shed at the organization’s 42nd home for the Crawford family. They also installed trimwork at the 43rd home for the Toomey family. “Capital One is an amazing supporter of our mission and has played an active role in making many families’ dreams of a safe, decent and affordable home a reality,” Bowring said. “In addition to their regular volunteerism, they were also a leading financial sponsor of our 41st home for the Goodman family,” he said. “They have spent time volunteering in our ReStore and even prepared gift baskets filled with household goods for all 43 of our homeowners. Their involvement is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact we can achieve by working together. “ “Rolling up our sleeves and volunteering in the community are part of who we are at Capital One,” Amy Chapman,

who manages Corporate Volunteerism for Capital One in Central Virginia, said. “Our associates not only enjoy working with Hanover Habitat, but they also benefit from the camaraderie and teamwork that develop on the construction sites. In addition, seeing first-hand the tangible and positive difference they are making for Hanover Habitat’s deserving Partner Families is very powerful. They leave the site knowing that their time and energy was well spent.” About Hanover Habitat for Humanity Hanover Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian organization that works with the community and hardworking partner families to build hope and opportunity through affordable homeownership in Hanover County. To learn more and get involved, call 804-569-6108, e-mail info@ hanoverhfh.org or visit www.hanoverhfh.org.

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ing presents off the Internet be careful of delivery people. Make sure you are expecting something to be delivered. Confirm their identity. This means check their company identification and also check out the vehicle they are driving before you open your door. ✓ After the big day of celebration and the trash is ready to go out, try to put all the boxes inside of a trash can/bag. This will hide any and all descriptive packages of “your family’s” gift receiving. Contact the Sheriff ’s Office immediately if you see or hear about suspicious activity by either calling 911 or 804-3656140. Information submitted by Sgt. Chris R. Whitley. Small cuts to expenses can add up to help you keep your spending within your budget.

Many families spend 1 to When you begin shopping, 5 percent of their total annual take along your list income on holiday expenses. Whether you choose to stay Take note of how much you on the lower or higher end of that range depends on your budgeted for each item and stick to that price range. financial situation. “Because you have planned ahead, you will be able to shop Take a look at expenses for items within your price Poff recommends making a range, look for bargains and list of everything you will need sales, and reduce the temptation to spend money on over the to spend beyond your limits,” holidays: gifts, wrapping sup- Poff said. “If you overspend in plies, cards and postage, travel, one area, you’ll be able to easily see the need to cut back in and other things. Estimate how much each another.” Poff recommends writwill cost and add them up. It is likely that this number will ing down the amounts spent exceed your budget; if so, it is on each item to see where you are coming in over or under time to start cutting back. Prioritize your list and see budget. When you overspend in one category, cut back in where cuts can be made. For example, Poff suggests another. Use your experiences this saving money on postage by sending holiday cards electroni- holiday season to prepare for next year. cally.

Ruritans selling Christmas trees through Dec. 24 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.

HCSO increases presence to protect shoppers Now through Dec. 31, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is maintaining an increased presence in high-traffic areas in an effort to deter criminal activity, provide for the safe flow of traffic, quickly respond to calls for service, as well as identify and apprehend violators. This initiative includes the use of Reserve Deputies, who are fully trained volunteer law enforcement officers. In addition, all Sheriff ’s D.A.R.E. and School Resource Officers will be re-assigned from their school duties to this initiative. These officers will conduct patrols on foot and in vehicles in the county’s retail corridors during peak shopping hours. For the 13th year, the

Sheriff ’s Office also is relying upon the services of about 50 dedicated Hanover citizens who make up the Sheriff ’s Office Courtesy Patrol. These citizens, dressed in fluorescent green vests emblazoned with “Hanover Volunteer Courtesy Patrol,” are maintaining high visibility in shopping centers from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. They are equipped with cell phones and note pads in order to report all suspicious activity. In addition to providing extra sets of eyes and ears for the Sheriff ’s Office, they serve as ambassadors to citizens and visitors. Lastly, Hanover Fire/EMS, in a combined effort between the volunteer and career Fire/

EMS personnel, is working between calls in shopping centers throughout the county, which will provide an extra layer of comfort for citizens and greater visibility. “Again this year, our primary focus during the holiday season is ensuring the safety of our citizens, businesses and visitors, especially in our retail corridors. Thanks to the dedication of our personnel, our citizen volunteers and our partnership with Hanover Fire/EMS, this strategy will significantly increase visibility in these areas, and I’m confident it will have the desired impact,” said Col. David R. Hines, sheriff. Photo submitted by Sgt. Chris R. Whitley Information submitted by The Courtesy Patrol of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is helping ensure a safe shopping experience this holiday season. Sgt. Chris R. Whitley.

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Good Luck

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Good Luck

Phineas

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(FAM)

“The Mistle-Tones”

“12 Dates of Christmas” (2011) Amy Smart.

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››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

(LIFE)

To Be Announced

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(AMC)

CSI: Miami Tunnel Vision

CSI: Miami ’ Å

›››› “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) Å

301

(HBO)

(3:00) ›› “Le Divorce”

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320

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(CSN)

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Good Luck

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(:45) ›› “Johnny English Reborn” (2011) ‘PG’ (:35) ›‡ “The Sitter” (2011) ‘R’

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6:30

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8:30

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Fight Game ››› “Project Nim” (2011) ‘PG-13’

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9 PM

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9:30

In Vogue Very 3D

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The Mechanicsville Local

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›‡ “The Perfect Holiday” (2007) Å

Gold Rush (N) ’ Å Good Luck

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“Christmas Crash” (2008) Michael Madsen. Å

››› “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) Richard Attenborough.

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“Finding Mrs. Claus” (2012) Mira Sorvino. Å

(:45) ›››› “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) Maureen O’Hara.

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“A Very Cool Christmas” (2004) George Hamilton.

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301

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(FAM)

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DECEMBER 22, 2012 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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››› “Contagion” (2011) Marion Cotillard. Å

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7:30

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SportsCenter (N) Å

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(HBO)

(3:00) “New Year’s Eve”

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DECEMBER 23, 2012 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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››› “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) Richard Attenborough.

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››‡ “Wanderlust” (2012) ’ ‘R’

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Marching Virginians named Heating repairs assistance Five Hanover County residents, who are students at Virginia Tech, has been chosen as members of the Marching Virginians. They are: • Nick Aunspach, a freshman from Mechanicsville majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering, was selected to be a member of the Marching Virginians at Virginia Tech as a manager. • Chris McDonough, a junior from Mechanicsville majoring in music in the College of Liberal

Arts and Human Sciences, plays the trombone. He also holds a leadership position as a rank captain. • Jonathan Adams, a senior from Ashland majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, plays the tuba. • Cassidy Owen, a senior from Ashland majoring in biological systems engineering in the College of Engineering, plays the horn. • Charley Maxwell, a sophomore from Montpelier majoring

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in animal and poultry sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, plays the horn. Commonly known as The Spirit of Tech, The Marching Virginians celebrate their 39th season with entertaining performances and lively music to support the Hokies during the 20122013 football season. Under the direction of David McKee and Polly Middleton, the band features American music throughout the season, in addition to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys.

The Hanover County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for heating equipment repairs through its Crisis Assistance Program. In order to receive Crisis Assistance, a heating emergency must exist. A “heating emergency” could include lack of heat, imminent cut-off of utilities and inoperable or unsafe heating equipment. Crisis Assistance can include: • Repair of heating equipment, and/or purchase of supplemental heating equipment or maintenance. • Payment of utility security deposit. • Purchase of portable space heater.

• Purchase of primary home heating utility bill. • Payment for emergency shelter. Applications for repairs will be accepted through March 15, 2013. Crisis Assistance applications for fuel/ utility costs will be accepted from Jan. 2, 2013, through March 15, 2013. Last fall and winter, the Hanover Department of Social Services assisted 177 customers with their heating emergencies through the Crisis Assistance program. The total amount of crisis assistance provided was $38,484.88. For more information call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 365-4100.

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

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

EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd 12/23 SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30am Holy Eucharist • 10:45am Christian Ed 12/24 Christmas Eve Service, 5:00p.m. 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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

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.

Grace United Family Church

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN 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

Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Alyx Christian, Minster to Children Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

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

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

NAZARENE

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 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 Rev. Sandra Stanley, Director of Children & Youth Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) enonchurch@verizon.net www.enonumc.org 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

“Where Grace Unites Us”

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

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

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

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

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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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Men’s basketball Salisbury at Randolph-Macon 7:00 p.m.

TDIT girls basketball Patrick Henry vs Highland Springs at Benedictine 6:00 p.m.

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LEADER BY EXAMPLE Sam Rogers goes out as one of the all-time greats because he did it the right way

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com hroughout his high school career, Sam Rogers has thrilled football fans in Central Virginia. He has encouraged teammates and performed with unfounded success while both frustrating and gaining the respect of his opponents. As a sophomore quarterback, Rogers led the Hanover Hawks to the school’s first undefeated regular season while winning their first Capital District championship. As a senior, he played a major role as the Hawks won their third Division 5 Central Region championships in four years. It is almost needless to say that athletes like Rogers seldom come around more than once in a lifetime. Rarely does a single individual develop the skill, drive, leadership ability and character that he has displayed at Hanover. Ironically, early in life football was not the sport his mother Becky expected Sam to excel. “When he was in 7th grade I thought basketball was going to be his sport,” she said. While Rogers was also a standout on the basketball court for Hanover, it was

on the gridiron that he left his mark. Offensive statistics alone indicate that he should go down in history as one of the best football players to ever take the field in the Central Region. Over his career Rogers produced nearly 8000 yards of offense. He rushed for 4070 yards and passed for 3778 yards- that averages out to 1017 yards r ushing a n d

9 4 5 y a r d s passing in each of his four seasons. Rogers also scored 50 rushing touchdowns, 39 passing touchdowns and two touchdowns as a receiver. Considered too small and too slow to make an impact, Rogers set out to prove everyone wrong. “It’s always been a motivating factor for me because people try to tell you why you can’t be good and why you can’t be successful,” he said. “But I

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believe God gives you abilities and it’s your job to develop them the best that you can.” Such character was on display from his first moment as a Hanover Hawk. Head coach Joshua Just said from Day 1, Rogers not only worked to improve himself but the teammates around him. “I think his attention to detail, attention to working to improve himself rubbed off on his teammates,” Just said. As a freshman, Rogers would call up senior teammates to come work out on their own to improve routes and timing. By his senior year, that small group of voluntary workouts turned

into nearly an entire class and it showed in the team’s performance. “You’ve got a senior class that every one of these guys was a major contributor,” Just said. “That doesn’t happen often. “I think a lot of that comes from the preparation that Sam put in and his work ethic and his dedication,” Just said. “That rubs off. That’s contagious.” Rogers actually made his first impression on Just years before he entered high school. As a middleschooler, Rogers would come to the high school practices to watch his older brother Ben. “This is a young man that followed us around in seventh grade and tried to jump into workouts whenever he could just to improve himself,” Just said. Two years later, that work paid off when Just named Rogers his starting quarterback even though he was a freshman. “He won the quarterback job over two guys that were going to be juniors strictly because he didn’t make an error,” Just said. “He didn’t make mistakes. He didn’t turn the ball over. You look at that right there and I think that was why he won the see ROGERS, pg. 35 `

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quarterback job.” When Rogers stepped on the field for his first high school game he admits his head was spinning. After years of playing in front of 200 middle school fans, he was faced with managing a game against rival Patrick Henry before a crowd of nearly 4000. Rogers focused on the little things from his coaches. “First thing was just get a good break out of huddle,” he said. “That was the first job. Make sure the break was all right and I was okay from there. “I remember the first play was a quarterback run,” Rogers said. “So I was just remembering to get into the flow of the game and I was going to be all right.” Rogers was certainly all right, defeating the Patriots 3416 to open a season that ended in a cold wet 10-7 state semifinal loss at perennial powerhouse Phoebus. No team played the eventual state champions closer that season. Following an undefeated regular season as a sophomore, Rogers faced a new obstacle during his junior year— injury. In the sixth game of the season against Henrico, Rogers suffered an arm injury that sent him to the sidelines, not to play quarterback again that year. For the first time in his high school career he found himself on the sidelines unable to contribute on the field. Instead of sulking, Rogers found other ways to do his part, focusing his energy and anger on making his team better. “You’re talking about a kid, when he couldn’t throw with his right hand and had to sit there and watch practice, he did everything he could to help,” Just said. “He’d follow coaches around. He’d talk to the other quarterbacks. He talked to whatever player he could to help them better understand

SAM ROGERS BY THE NUMBERS 2012- IN 13 GAMES OFFENSE 1178 YARDS RUSHING 8.0 YARDS PER CARRY 1006 YARDS PASSING 66.4 PERCENT COMPLETION 90 YARDS RECEIVING 18 YARDS PER CATCH 18 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 6 TOUCHDOWNS PASSING 1 TOUCHDOWN RECEIVING DEFENSE 73 TACKLES 11 TACKLES FOR LOSS 1 QUARTERBACK SACK 6 HURRIES 2 FUMBLE RECOVERIES 3 PASS BREAK-UPS 2 INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS CAREER 4070 YARDS RUSHING1017.5 PER SEASON AVERAGE 3778 YARDS PASSING944.5 PER SEASON AVERAGE 50 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 39 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 339 YARDS RECEIVING 2 TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 23 TOUCHDOWNS PER SEAthe game.” Against all expectations Rogers returned to the field after missing only two games and made an immediate impact— this time on defense at linebacker. It was there that the legend of Sam Rogers was truly born. In his first two games at linebacker, Rogers recorded nine tackles, two tackles for a loss, an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup. That effort continued into the playoffs where he notched 14 more tackles, a tackle for a loss and a PBU while also playing fullback and receiver. “You talk about how great he’s been offensively, he’s been like that since he got here, but defensively, to see the impact he had on the game and be able to take his knowledge of offense and apply that to linebacker, that was the difference for him,”

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“Adversity makes you Just said. “That put him at another level. That put him in stronger and God has a plan probably one of the more elite for everything,” Rogers said. “There’s a reason why things players in the state.” Though healthy enough to happen and you can’t look at, play quarterback as a senior, ‘Why is this happening to me? Why is this R o g e r s going wrong?’ proved more You have to valuable to “I know that this take it as a the team team has once positive situaplaying both tion and good sides of the again made me things are ball as he did look better than going to come at the end of what it’s been out of it.” his junior made out to be.” When startyear. But SAM ROGERS ing quartertwo games Hanover quarterback back Andrew into the seaKnizner also son Rogers went down to suffered a broken finger and he was again injury, Rogers returned to the sidelined. Following surgery, his pocket, spending nearly every minute of every game on the arm was placed in a cast. But once again, Rogers field. Even after spending four missed only two games before years on the field, Rogers conreturning as a linebacker.

tinued to impress his coaches as a senior. “His cutback ability, you know he can do it but every time you see it, it’s just amazing,” Just said. “Again, double that with the way he’s playing defense and the plays he was making plays defensively. He had two interceptions returned for a touchdown with a cast on his hand; couldn’t even see his fingers.” Despite missing two games, Rogers put up a full season’s worth of numbers on defense73 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, one sack, six hurries, two fumble recoveries and three pass breakups. Offensively, he was no less impressive averaging 8.0 yards on the ground while rushing for 1178 yards. Rogers passed for 1006 yards with a 66.4 percent completion rating and had 90 yards receiving, 18 rushing touchdowns rushing, six passing touchdowns and one touchdown as a receiver. So where does Rogers rank among the best? “I think he’s one of the best players ever in this region, no question about it,” Just said. “There’s always great guys and sometimes it’s hard to rank them one through five, but he’s with the top guys on that list, no doubt about it.” Rogers would prefer to defer the honor of such recognition. “When you have great teammates making the plays, making you seem better than you really are; when you have a great block out on the edge that springs you for 15-20 more yards or Donte’ (Haynesworth) hauls in a great catch, people always talk about what the quarterback did when really the rest of the team had a huge impact on it. “It almost feels undeserving because I know that this team has once again made me look better than what it’s been made out to be,” he said. As such, Rogers’ biggest impact over the past four years has not been on the game of football but the people around him. “You talk about a young

man that does everything the right way,” Just said. “That cares more about a lot more than just football. I think that gets lost on, when you see a football player of his nature, but he cares about a lot more things than just that. He’s a very faith driven kid and that comes out in how he handles himself. You’re not going to hear him cuss. You’re not going to hear him say anything stupid. You’re not going to hear him get into trouble. Things like that, because he believes in carrying himself at a high level and he does that in every phase.” Whether through inspiration or association Rogers’ classmates were also imbibed with a similar spirit that will carry them far in life. “The one thing I saw in this whole senior class was, leadership potential goes way beyond the field,” Just said. “Their attention to detail and the way they care about each other and care about the things going on around them. We need leaders like that right now. We need leaders without agendas; leaders that are willing to do what they need to do to help people around them. Their leadership affects everybody else. His leadership makes other people better and I think that’s something that, I don’t care what he goes into, that’s going to make him successful at it.” Rogers has yet to make a decision on where he will play in college, but the qualifications of that school are not so surprising. “I’m just looking for a team that wants to work hard and wants to win and knows they can compete on the highest level,” Rogers said. “I’m just looking for a place that’s going to make me a better person coming out of there. I want the program to have an impact on me and me being able to have a program as well.” The past four years have certainly proven Rogers can make an impact on high school football. The next four should equally prove he can do the same on the next level.

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Brooks named Gatorade Player of the Year Atlee volleyball player honored By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com LastWednesday, Atlee senior volleyball player Hailey Brooks joined the nation’s elite when she was named the 2012-13 Gatorade Virginia Volleyball Player of the Year. Brooks led the Raiders to their first appearance in the VHSL Group AAA state championship after Atlee had reached the state semifinals in the two previous seasons. “It’s an awesome feeling and I’m really thankful for what my coaches did and my teammates that helped me get to where we got,” Brooks said. “I couldn’t have done it without any of them. I feel really good about all of it and everyone that helped me get there.” The Player of the Year award, in its 28th year, is an annual presentation by the Gatorade Company and USA TODAY High School Sports. Brooks, who set the state record mark with 581 career service aces, was also named Central Region Co-Player of the Year and is a two-time AllState player as well. As a setter and outside hitter for Atlee, Brooks finished her senior season with 431 assists, 260 kills, 187 digs, 177 service aces and 22 blocks. She also posted a .525 kill percentage for the 31-3 Raiders. “It’s pretty exciting,” said Atlee head volleyball coach Curtis Carpenter. “I was really happy for her. She deserved it. She earned it.” In a press release, Lee-Davis head coach Sharon Gaston also praised Brooks. “Hailey Brooks is an all-around player with a dominant top-spin jump serve and a huge presence as a hitter even though her position was

that of setter,” Gaston said. “Her setting was very quick and accurate and she was hard to read from a blocker’s standpoint.” The Gatorade Player of the Year award is not determined solely on athletic performance but on off- court merits as well. Brooks earned the recognition because she also excelled in the classroom with an A-minus grade average. She served as a volunteer to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, works as a youth volleyball coach and performs community service with her church youth group. Earlier this month, Brooks signed college commitment papers to continue her volleyball career at the University of South Florida. “ I t ’s a great h o n o r ,” Brooks said.

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Atlee senior setter/outside hitter Hailey Brooks was named the 2012-13 Gatorade Virginia Volleyball Player of the Year. Brooks becomes the second Hanover County player to earn the recognition in the past four years. In 2009, Hanover’s Kristin Carpenter also received the same award.

“I told my USF coaches and they’re really proud of me and excited. It’s good feeling of course to have it. But it’s just a great honor.”

Brooks becomes the second player associated with Carpenter to be named a Gatorade Player of the Year. In 2009 Carpenter’s daughter Kristin, who played at Hanover High School, was the last Central Region player to be recognized for the prestigious award. Kristin went to on to win two NCAA National Championships with Penn St. and reached the national semifinals again this season. Brooks came up the volleyball ranks following Kristin Carpenter’s success and enjoyed the fact that they both are now

award winners. “It’s cool because I knew her very well and she’s a great player,” Brooks said. “It feels really good to follow in her footsteps.” For Carpenter, the two winners bring different emotions. “It’s completely different really. When your kid wins it you’re really proud of that,” he said. However, Brooks’ recognition reflects on his efforts as a coach. “She’s getting recognized across the state for her accomplishments and what she’s done,” Carpenter said. Early in the season, Brook

never contemplated the possibility of attaining the state recognition however that changed with Atlee’s continued success as the year went on. “I knew there was this award but my main goal was to get my team as far as we could,” she said. “And once we did, we got to the finals, then that kind of player of the year and stuff like that started getting in my brain. Toward the end of the season I started thinking about it and going for it, but definitely that whole getting to the state finals and winning it was my main goal.”

Wildcats win Lee-Davis Holiday Classic Confederates ﬁnish ﬁfth By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Deep Run wrestling coach Dan Leale had few doubts about the ultimate outcome as the Wildcats entered the final round of the Lee-Davis Holiday Classic Saturday afternoon. “I think we had it wrapped up before the finals even started,” Leale said. And the Wildcats did. Deep Run sent six wrestlers into the final round, three of them claiming first place finishes, as it claimed the tournament team title. Deep Run, with 182 points, was followed by second-place Colonial Heights with 165. Midlothian and Jamestown tied for second with 159 points, and host Lee-Davis finished fifth with 134.5. “We didn’t have any expectations to win this thing,” Lealse said. “We were just excited to be here and get some good matchups and be happy to walk home with the first-place trophy.” The three winning Wildcats were Stone Jimenez at 182 pounds, David Pitts at 160 pounds and Seharut Suankeow at 113 pounds. Colonial Heights sent only three wrestlers into the final round, but all three of them were winners: Dylan Gregg at 170 pounds, Justin Trent at 145 pounds and Jerrid Whaling at 120 pounds. Jamestown, one of three Group AA schools in the tournament, sent five wrestlers into the final round, two of whom finished first: Devin Washington at 220 pounds and Sam Kitson at 195 pounds. Lee-Davis had four wrestlers and two winners in the final round. Mark Resisenweaver won at 152 pounds and Reid Hues won at 132 pounds for

the Confederates. Courtland, another Group AA school, left with two winners: Shawn Saffy at 285 pounds and D.J. Ahalt in a round-robin competition at 106 pounds. The other first-place winners were Ryan Brown of Monticello, the other Group AA school, at 138 pounds and Henrico’s Shammer Trimmer at 126 pounds. Midlothian sent three wrestlers into the final round, enough to earn a share of third place with Jamestown. Midlothian coach Jimmy Cox was pleased with the end result. “I’m really happy for the boys,” Cox said. “They really worked hard. This is the first event this year that we’ve had the whole team together competing, and they did a great job.” He said tournaments like the Holiday Classic are good preparation for district and regional competition. “We like wrestling in individual tournaments,” Cox said. “The kids, when they get to the semifinal and final matches, they see really good competition.” Competing against larger schools was especially important for the wrestlers from the Group AA schools. “It’s always better,” said Jamestown’s Kitson. “Better competition, going around to tougher schools, getting to see new people and quit wrestling the same AA people over and over. … AAA kids are bigger, tougher and faster.” The final match – at 285 pounds – was the shortest. Saffy pinned his opponent, Deep Run’s Yousef Malik in 1:32. Three others in the championship round won by pin: Gregg pinned J.P. Schiesser in 3:15 in the 170-pound final, Trimmer pinned Brandon Hogge in 3:51 in the 126-pound final and

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In last weekend’s Lee-Davis Holiday Classic, the Confederates’ Mark Reisenweaver, left, picked up a win f in the 152 class by pinning James River’s Behroz Taib in 5:44. Deep Run took the tournament title while Lee-Davis finished fifth out of 15 teams.

Reisenweaver pinned James River’s Behroz Taib in 5:44 in the 152-pound final. The rest took more time to claim their victories. Both Hues and Suankeow required overtime. “I felt like it was going backand-forth. I felt like it could go either way, but I had to dig down deep and win,” Hues said. “It’s much better to win in overtime. It’s like, a longer match. It shows you’ve been working hard and staying in shape for it.” Suankeow said fatigue comes into play when the final match of a tournament winds down, but a late reversal that allowed him to tie with 30 seconds left in the third period gave him a boost into overtime. That was not all. “I was tired, but I was like, ‘One more, and then I’m done,’ ” Suankeow said. “I could hear my teammates cheering me on.

It gave me a little more energy for that.” Jimenez limped to and from the ceremony to claim his 182pound award. He had to overcome the injury and an early lead from Lee-Davis’ Taylor Campbell to win on a last-minute takedown. “It feels good to win no matter what,” Jimenez said. “The fact that I was hurt and still won is both good and bad. The fact that I’m hurt is bad. The fact that I won with that is better.” Even though the host team did not win, Lee-Davis coach Craig Spruill said the competition makes it worthwhile for the team. “The tough matches – you know, we had some tough ones there in the finals – that’s what gets them better,” Spruill said. “When they hit them in the districts and regionals, they’re ready to go.”

Team results: 1. Deep Run 182, 2. Colonial Heights 165, 3. (tie) Midlothian 149, Jamestown 149, 5. Lee-Davis 134.5, 6. Courtland 129.5, 7. James River 105, 8. Henrico 84.5, 9. Prince George 80, 10. Clover Hill 79.5, 11. Manchester 64, 12. Monticello 58, 13. Douglas Freeman 57, 14. Monacan 20, 15. Bandit 7.

113: Lemacks (Mon) d. Palacios (Cou) 6-2; 120: Randall (JR) d. Wooten (L-D) 6-2; 126: Morris (LD) p. Ellison (CH) 2:12; 132: Ingram (Mid) md. Budanov (DR) 15-4; 138: Firesheets (CH) d. Malloy (Mid) 5-0; 145: Miles (CH) p. Matthews (Jtwn) 1:26; 152: Gilbert (Mon) p. Kuchinsky (CH) 2:55; 160: O’Neal (Man) d. Teeple (Cou) 11-9; 170: Championships Thompson (CH) p. Dunton (DR) 106 (round robin): 1. D.J. Ahalt 4:20; 182: Bowry (DF) p. Bogardus (Cou) 3-0, Mitchell Harbison (Man) 2:36; 195: Hargrave (PG) p. (DF) 2-1, 3. Connor Hurley (Jtwn) Morgan (CH) 4:37; 220: Clark (Mid) 1-2, 4. Brady Biller (JR) 0-3; 113: p. Sipple (CH) 1:28; 285: Ward (CH) Suankeow (DR) d. Hayden (L-D) p. Littles (PG) 1:45. 6-4; 120: Whaling (CH) md. Walsh (DR) 14-5; 126: Trimmer (Hen) p. Fifth Place Hogge (Mid) 3:51; 132: Hues (L- 113: Peabody (JR) p. McCall (DF) D) d. Pennycuff (Jtwn) 5-3; 138: 2:18; 120: Keilbowick (Mid) d. Young Brown (Mon) d. Daspit (Jtwn) 8-6; (Hen) 8-4; 126: Bailey (Cou) md. 145: Trent (CH) d. Ronnau (Mid) Gomez (Man) 16-5; 132: Ellison 5-4; 152: Reisenweaver (L-D) p. (CH) d. Dempster (Man) 9-3; 138: Taib (JR) 5:44; 160: Pitts (DR) md. O’Connor (DF) d. King (Cou) 5-4; Muhammad (Hen) 16-4; 170: Gregg 145: Causey (Man) p. Craig (DR) (CH) p. Schiesser (Jtwn) 3:15; 182: 3:25; 152: Dunn (Mid) d. Brooker Jiminez (DR) d. Campbell (L-D) 5-3; (Jtwn) 7-3; 160: Tighe (Jtwn) for195: Kitson (Jtwn) d. Parker (Mid) feit Phillips (DF); 170: Barlow (PG) 10-6, 220: Washington (Jtwn) d. Hess forfeit O’Donnell (JR); 182: Golindo (DR) 3-1; 285: Saffy (Cou) p. Malik (PG) p. Vines (Hen) 0:45; 195: Means (DR) 1:32. (Mon) d. Owens (JR) 7-0; 220: Tyson (Cou) p. Jabbar (Hen) 3:01; 285: Consolations Mercurio (Hen) p. Webb (JR) 0:21.

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Hawks’ speed too much for Patriots, 88-65 Hanover runs away from Patrick Henry

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By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Nearing the middle of December, most high school basketball teams have over a half dozen games under their belts. Not so for Hanover. Due to the success of the Hawks football team, it has become normal for Hanover to back-load its schedule so the roster can be filled by athletes playing both sports. Therefore the rust was evident early last Wednesday when the Hawks traveled to Patrick Henry (3-3) for only their third game of the season and their first in nearly two weeks. Despite the slow start, Hanover (3-0) found its footing with an 18-3 third quarter spurt and went on to down the Patriots 88-65. “I think that layoff of like a week and half… it just took a little while to get going, but I think that second half we really picked it up and kind of put things together,” said Hanover head coach Darren Thornton. The Hawks were led by dynamic guard Trayvonte Brown who scored a game high 30 points to go along with five steals in the contest. Brown’s unleashed chaos style of play rarely provides a dull moment. “He’s playing with a lot of confidence this year,” Thornton said. “He’s been great for us, a good leader for us offensively and defensively. He really gets after it. He’s been our vocal leader and the engine that’s been pushing us too.” Freshman Jalen Elliott (14 points) gave Hanover a mirrorimage to Brown and provided the Hawks with a pair of guards that created havoc defensively and eye-opening plays on drives to the hoop. “He can do a little bit of

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Above: Hanover dynamic freshman Jalen Elliott (30) puts up a leaner outside the lane. against the Patrick Henry defense. At right: Hanover’s equally dynamic Trayvonte Brown (3) splits the Patriot defense for a layup. Brown led all scorers with 30 points in Hanover’s 88-65 win.

everything and that’s the piece that we like,” Thornton said of Elliott. “He really gets after it defensively. We’re fortunate to have two guards that can create for others and make big shots and play good defense so we’re happy.” Senior guard Jordan Wade also turned in a solid performance against the Patriots with 11 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Wade said when playing with Brown and Elliott teammates have to constantly keep their eyes open for seemingly impossible passes. “Yes sir, all the time,” he laughed. “All the time.” Hanover came into the contest with an edge in speed but Patrick Henry had a size advantage and looked to use it early. Lucas Pienkowski (22 points, 5 rebounds) quickly established a presence in the paint for the Patriots, but he picked up two fouls in the first three minutes and went to the bench. “When our big man went out in the first quarter, that killed us,” said Patriots head coach Randy Anderson. “Our game plan was to get it in to our big man. We had a size advantage. They had a speed advantage and our size advantage got taken out in the

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first quarter, so that hurt us.” Patrick Henry went to a zone to compensate for Pienkowski’s absence and things got ugly when Hanover ineffectively tried to shoot over it. Thornton blamed the missed opportunities on the long break between games “We’re a team that’s got a lot of good shooters and our shot just wasn’t falling I think because of that layoff and just not having that game rhythm and that game speed,” he said. Without Pienkowski, Kahlil Mock (19 points, 9 rebounds) kept the Patriots in the contest to trail 19-14 at the end of the first quarter. Patrick Henry then maintained pace in the second from the free throw line as Hanover was whistled for eight fouls over the first six minutes of the period. The Patriots trailed 30-26 with 2:20 left in the half but a Hanover burst widened the margin. Ian Farrginton scored off a no-look pass from Brown then Brown added a basket of his own for a 34-26 lead. PH’s Wesley Toro (11 rebounds) scored off an assist from Hunter Taylor to pull the Patriots back within six but the

Hawks exploded again. With 47 seconds remaining in the half Elliott connected on one of two free throws. Wade rebounded the second miss and scored on a put back. Then Elliott scored again to give the Hawks a 4130 lead heading into the locker room. In the first half alone, Hanover’s intense defense came up with eight steals on 12 forced turnovers. “If you can’t control the basketball and have strong guards you’re in trouble,” Anderson said. “I think we maybe won the rebound battle and everything else but the turnovers-“ In three losses this season, Patrick Henry has averaged over 25 turnovers per game. Pienkowski made an immediate impact when he returned to the court in the second half. Mock scored off a pass from Will Holman and Pienkowski connected inside to quickly trim Hanover’s lead to seven, 41-34, less than a minute in. But the Hawks’ defense went to work allowing only

two Patriot field goals over the remainder of the period. Meanwhile more PH turnovers turned into Hanover points. Elliott scored off an assist from Brown then Brown added a goal of his own followed by a shot from Wade. Brown then scored on a spin move underneath, a short jumper and dished off an assist to Tavon Weatherless. Brown wasn’t done. He added a steal and layup followed by a score inside from Wade to give Hanover a 57-37 lead with 3:19 left in the third and the Hawks never looked back. While the Hawks’ defense limited Patriot field goals, they also wracked up fouls. Hanover was whistled for 25 fouls in the contest and Patrick Henry went 21-34 from the line. However, Thornton was willing to accept a certain amount of contact. “I think that’s just guys being aggressive and we might just have those type of fouls and stuff,” he said. “I don’t want to take our aggressiveness away so I do think that’s why we

pick up some fouls.” Overall, Wade was pleased with the way his Hawks’ performed in their return to the court. “I think we played good as a team,” he said. “We’ve still got some things to work on mentally and stuff like that but I think overall we had a good performance.” The contest marked the first basketball game for football players Brennan Gary, Usman Mahmood (4 points), Donte Haynesworth (6 points) and Josh Harris (7 points). Gary led the Hawks with eight rebounds. On Friday, the Hawks improved to 4-0 when they hosted Glen Allen in their first Capital District contest and came away with a 57-55 win in overtime. Brown once again led Hanover with three steals and 28 points including the gamewinner at the buzzer in overtime. Elliott added 10 points, five assists and three steals while Wade chipped in 11 points and nine rebounds. Hanover played at Armstrong see HAWKS, pg. 39 `

George Mason bound

Teams take Fall League titles

VHSL finalizes alignment By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times Dispatch

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Atlee swimmer Jesse Burnley will continue his athletic career at George Mason Unisveristy. Burnley chose George Mason over NC State, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. He will swim the sprint free, 100 back and 100 fly in college. From front left: Donna, Scott and Jesse Burnley.

Heins has big day of firsts

Photo submitted by Laurie Spiers

Front: Reggie Terrell, Mike Minor and Mario Minor. Back: Semaj White, Antwyne Hines, Eddie Freeman and Lloyd Dudley. Not pictured: OJ Roosevelt.

The team I’m Knot Ashamed defeated Coops 71-61 in the 2012 16+ Fall Basketball League championship played at the Cool Spring Rec Center. Submitted by Laurie Spiers

The Virginia High School League has finalized its conference alignment for the next two years. In September, the league voted to double its classifications from three to six and revamp the way schools are aligned throughout the state. Only one change was made from the proposed alignment that will affect a Richmondarea school. Patrick Henry moves from Conference 11 to 16. Its old competitors were all Richmond-area teams north of the James River. Its new rivals are Albemarle, Orange and Halifax. Schools that used to comprise the Central Region, which will no longer exist, will be spread out among five different regions. Varina, Thomas Dale, Cosby and James River will play in Conference 3, part of

Division 6A. Conference 11 will comprise Atlee, Henrico, Highland Springs, Lee-Davis, Deep Run, Douglas Freeman, Mills Godwin and Hermitage. Conference 12 will have Matoaca, Meadowbrook, Prince George, L.C. Bird, Clover Hill and Manchester. Conferences 11 and 12 will play in Division 5A. In Division 4A, Hanover, Dinwiddie, J.R. Tucker, Midlothian, Monacan and Glen Allen are part of Conference 20. Colonial Heights will play in Conference 25, and Armstrong, Petersburg, Hopewell, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Huguenot and George Wythe will make Conference 26, both in Division 3A. Maggie Walker will play in Conference 33, part of Division 2A. Schools will remain in their current districts, but district records will have no impact on the playoffs.

Lacrosse on the rise in county

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Emily Heins racked up a load of firsts when she bagged a deer in November.

Not many people can say they bagged their first deer the first time they have ever hunted on the first drive of the first day of hunting season. That’s what Emily Heins of Studley did on Nov. 17 at the North Wales Hunt Club in Hanover. The doe weighed in at 110 lbs and needless to say she was elated. Emily is a senior at Hanover High School and hunts with her Dad, Tommy Heins whenever she can. Submitted by Sandra P. Heins

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on Monday evening then does not return to action until the New Year when they host LeeDavis on Jan. 3. Also on Friday, Patrick Henry was outscored 21-8 in the fourth quarter falling to visiting Hermitage 52-47.

HANOVER (3-0) — Brown 30, Weatherless 4, Ellis 3, Wade 11, Cleveland 1,Hall 0,Toiver0,Farrington 2, Elliott 14, Mahmood 4, Haynesworth 6, Harris7, Gilliam 0, Gray 6. Totals 40 4-9 88. PATRICK HENRY (3-3) — Burch 4, Mock 19,Straus 2, Holman1,Bruce 3, Taylor 4, Pienkowski 22, Mayhew 2, Toro 8. Totals 22 21-34 65. Hanover............... 19 22 27 20 — 88 P.Henry................ 14 16 13 22 — 65

Photo submitted by Laurie Spiers

Front: Steve Sanders, Justin Lee, Alex Robbins and Sean Freeman. Back: Nate Schwab, Dale Nowery, Jason Leonard, Chuck Christian and Brad Pomeroy. Not pictured: Bill Reid, Darrin Hubert.

The 2012 30+ Fall Basketball League Champions, Touch of Gray. Touch of Gray defeated Midnight Express 69-68 in overtime. Games were played at the Cool Spring Rec Center. Submitted by Laurie Spiers 3-point goals — H: Brown, Ellis, Wade, Harris. Highlights — H: Jordan Wade 7 rebounds, 5 steals; Brennan Gray 8 rebounds; Trayvonte Brown 5 steals; PH: Wes Toro 11 rebounds; Kahlil Mock 9 rebounds; Lucas Pienkowski 5 rebounds.

Totals 18 17-26 55. HANOVER (4-0,1-0)—Brown 28, Haynesworth 4, Hall 0, Weatherless 0, Cleveland 0, Wade 11, Ellis 0, Elliott 10, Gary 0, Gilliam 4, Harris 0. Totals 23 6-15 57. Glen Allen.............18 15 12 6 4—55 Hanover................. 9 12 7 23 6—57 3-pointgoals—GA: Tres. Blackston, GLEN ALLEN (5-3,1-2 Capital)— Hasik; H: Brown 2, Elliott 2, Wade. Davis 2, Tyler 0, Midulla 10, Tres. Highlights—H: Jordan Wade 9 Blackston 13, Wyatt 7, Hasik 6, Trey. rebounds; Trayvonte Brown 3 steals; Blackston 2, Calhoun 4, Pride 11. Jalen Elliott 5 assists, 3 steals.

Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America and Hanover County is no exception. The Hanover County Lacrosse Club has come a long way since 2002, when it was formed to organize two teams of middle school kids. Today, operating as Blackhawk Lacrosse, the organization provides over 400 boys and girls, grades 2-8, with the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse each spring. Blackhawk Lacrosse also offers popular off-season programs in the fall and winter. At the high school level, all four Hanover County high schools currently offer schoolsponsored, varsity club teams for both boys and girls. The logical next step for lacrosse in the county is Virginia High School League (VHSL) status. Lacrosse has wide support across the county and VHSL status will allow the students to

enjoy the benefits of playing at the highest levels. Blackhawk Lacrosse is part of a county-wide effort supporting a proposal pending before the school board which seeks approval for VHSL status for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse at all four county high schools in 2013. Blackhawk Lacrosse continues to grow each year as more young athletes are attracted to the sport. The Club is open to players from the entire county and is particularly interested in attracting more boys and girls from the Lee-Davis school district. Blackhawk Lacrosse is also always looking for quality coaches to help teach the game. If you’re interested in getting in on the fun, visit www.blackhawklacrosse.com. Registration for spring programs begins Jan. 1. Submitted by Daryl Walczak

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Habitat breaks ground on 44th county home Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Habitat groundbreaking for the Derricott Family is a special start to the Christmas season. “There is no better gift, especially during this time of year, than to be breaking ground on my new home,” said Lafaye Derricott, the Partner Family for Hanover Habitat for Humanity’s 44th home in Hanover County. On a bright and sunny December morning, the Derricotts were cheered on by friends, family, volunteers and other Habitat supporters as they broke ground on their new home located on Karen Drive in Ashland. Lafaye is a life-long resident of Hanover County. She currently resides with extended family, and she and her 8-year-old daughter share a small room in the cramped house. Lafaye has worked hard to put herself through college and

is a graduate of Virginia Union University. She has worked full-time in the medical field for three years and also works part-time at a local Cracker Barrel, a job she’s held for more than 10 years. “It means the world to me that my daughter will have a room of her own,” she said. “She has never had a friend over to spend the night. We are so grateful and excited. Through Hanover Habitat for Humanity, our dream of an affordable home of our own is coming true!” The Derricotts attend the Greenwood Baptist Church in Ashland and Pastor Todd Winston led the groundbreaking ceremony. Winston said faith without works is dead and challenged everyone to put their faith into action by improving the community. “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, and Habitat demonstrates Godly

love in bringing diverse people together in unity to help our neighbors help themselves,” he said. Wayne Hazzard, who represents the South Anna District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, said, “It was a great honor to be there. The effort put forth by the Hanover community to give a family a ‘hand up’ instead of a hand out is an example of what makes Hanover County a great place to live.” John Suddarth, Hanover Habitat’s board president, added, “Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial obligations we make. Our homes provide the stability and foundation for our lives. It is where you begin and end every day, where your children’s memories are formed, and where you come together to celebrate and comfort each other. The community coming together has made it possible for this wonderful thing to happen: a new home for the Derricott family.”

Photo submitted by Cristi Lawton

Lafaye Derricott, second from left, joins in breaking ground for the house she and her 8-year-old daughter will be making their home thanks to Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

Hanover Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian organization that works in partnership with hardworking and deserving Hanover

families and the community to build affordable homes, hope, and opportunity. To volunteer, donate or learn more about becoming a Partner

Family, contact Hanover Habitat for Humanity at 804-569-6108, info@hanoverhfh.org, or visit the website at www.hanoverhfh. org.

Donors continue to support Christmas Mother Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com As the work of the 2012 Christmas Mother Program continues, the list of donors grows. The most recent contributions were received from: Anonymous; AMF Bowling Centers Inc. Michael and Brenda Anderson; Ashland Lions Club; Ashland Lodge #2099 Loyal Order of Moose. Andrew and Elsie Baker; Allen and Betty Bareford; S.F. Berger Co. Inc.; Walter and Martha Black; Patricia Blackwell; Wanda Blanks. Louis Brooking Jr.; Ben J. and Susan E. Call in honor of the late Annie Call, Don Egan and Catherine Egan; Jane Campbell in memory of Lonnie and Bernice Stanley.

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Canterbury Garden Club; Capital City Four Wheelers Inc.; Karen Carter; Gay Cauthorn; ChemTreat Inc.; Deborah and Jackie R. Clark Jr. John and Eloise Cobb; Robert Cocke; Cold Harbor Ruritan Club; Robert Coleman; The Harvesters Class, Cool Springs Baptist Church. Cynthia and & Walter Conner; Bernard H. Cross; Verna and Leroy Crowder; the Daniel family in memory and honor of 1978 Christmas Mother Mary Warren; Dominion Virginia Power. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest J. Eddleton; William and Sylvia Ellen; Fred and JoAnna Ernest; Fabulous Forties Bridge Club. Mondew and Loretta Fain in memory of daughter Denise Fain;

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Joyful Readers Book Club of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. Farrington Ruritan Club; Janet Farthing; Nancy Flippen; David and Judith Fuller; Judith A. Futch; Cynthia and Mike Goodman. Thad M. Green; Cathy and Otis Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Hall; Hanover Chapter, United Daughters of Confederacy. Lynda & Earl Hawkins; Lyn and Fred A. Hodnett Jr.; Nancy E. Hoke; Hopeful Baptist Church; Jerusalem Baptist Church; Lois Johnson in memory of son Jimmy Johnson. Vivian M. Johnson; Kings Chapel Presbyterian Women; Carol J. Knupp; Millicent Landrum; Scott and Margaret Leath; Gwendolyn and Stephen Leech. Loving’s Auto Body; Claude F.

Lowry; Imogene Mallory; Judith and Hill C. Mallory Jr.; Doug and Dina Mayo; Keenage Club, Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Mechanicsville Drug Store Inc.; Mechanicsville Ruritan Club; Jo and Jack Mitchell; Monday Night Bridge Club; Leah E. Moss in honor of Prior Christmas Mother Jeanne Engleby. Carrie Rose Ellen Circle of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church; Newfound River Garden Club; Alan and Sylvia Newman; Robin Nigro in honor of sister Mary G. Michaux. Original Chesapeake Bridge Club; Mary Lou and Danny Pennell; James and Patricia Perkins; Philip Morris Retirees Association. Ellen Pleasants in memory of Austin Pleasants and Danna Singh;

James Pollard Jr.; staff of Power Clean Systems Inc. Dorothy H. Priddy; Bill Putt; Judy Rasnic; Rockville Ruritan Club; Peyton Roden; Carrie and Steven Ruch; C. Lindsay Ryland; Anna M. Schooler. Ronald Scruggs; Service Machine & Welding Co. Inc. ; Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc.; Betty D. Stanley; Mary F. Stanley; Gerald and Joan Tate; Richard Taylor. Town and Country Garden Club; Carol and Taylor Ware; James and Carol Watts; C.E. and Nancy White; Robert and Janice White. Henry and Velma Wingfield; and Tracy and Beth Young. Contributions may be sent to Hanover Christmas Mother, P O. Box 39, Doswell, VA 23047.

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Hygiene Service Driver - Valid driver’s license w/excellent driving Record; professional appearance; Customer Service skills; pass both drug & background checks; Dependable, honest, & trustworthy. Does this describe you! Fax resume to: 804-368-0956 or mail to: New Hire, PO Box 358, Hanover, Va. 23069 Housekeeper- Covenant Woods, a Mechanicsville Continuing Care Retirement Community, is currently hiring weekend housekeepers. Experience is required. Please apply online at www.covenant woods.com, or in person at 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Ashland area White Oak Equipment is looking for full-time "EXPERIENCED" Construction Equipment Service Technicians. Must have own hand tools and a valid driver’s license including good driving record. Good working environment & benefits. Please call Brian McCarty at 804-798-9281.

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Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 25 years exp. ∂ Class A Full Service Contractor Licensed & Insured ∂ BBB A+ Rating *FREE* Choose one of the following *FREE*: ∂ Free Gutter Guards ∂ 4-Free Interior Rooms Painted ∂ $500 Visa Gift Card ∂ $1,000 Worth of "Honey-do’s" When you purchase any of the following Services: ∂ Hardie-Plank or Vinyl Siding ∂ All Complete Roofing Services ∂ Complete Exterior Painting ∂ Replacement Windows ∂ Complete Kitchen or Bath Remodel ∂ Additions ∂ Porches ∂ Garages Call 804-357-6419 www.Throckmortoninc.com Locklear Construction - Renovations, Additions, Siding, Decks, All Types of Repairs everything from replacing windows, doors, siding to rot repair and Storm Damage Repair. No job too small or too large. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Member BBB. Call 730-0589 or 382-7570

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PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016

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