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Johnny Moore, president of the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, recently presented Cathy Tillman, the 2013 Hanover Christmas Mother, with a check and toys. Members have a longstanding tradition of hosting the Hanover Christmas Mother at their December breakfast meeting. They gathered on Dec. 6 and brought unwrapped toys for the Christmas Mother to give to the children of Hanover County. Donations are still being accepted at Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.
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The Hanover High School Band recently lost a member of their family with the tragic death of Justus Allen. He was a 2011 graduate of Hanover High who lost his life on Nov. 15. While at Hanover High, Justus was a percussionist in the HHS Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and the Marching Hawks. According to the Hanover High School Band Boosters, Justus received much-deserved
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accolades such as the MVP Jazz Award and the coveted Louis Armstrong Jazz Award as a senior. Justus also earned the honor of being the drummer of the Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band at VCU in his senior year and went on after high school to work for a time as a professional drummer in Nashville. see SCHOLARSHIP, pg. 8
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These volunteers gathered on Saturday, Dec. 7, to help clear a patch of land at Pole Green Park that a local group will soon turn into a special play place for dogs.
Dog park in the works Demand prompts nonprofit group to build at Pole Green for safety and plenty of room to run. Sounds like a playground, right? Well, sort of. When a group of volunteers is finished with The “parents” who will one day visit the site an ongoing project at Pole Green Park, they’ll won’t have kids in tow, but rather four-legged leave in their wake a wide-open play area with playmates just itching to be let off their leashes recreational equipment, running water, kiddie see DOG, pg. 22 pools, a time-out area for misbehavers, fencing
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Quads celebrate ‘One-derland’ Photo submitted by Jean Williams
The Cousins quadruplets of Mechanicsville celebrated their first birthday on Thursday, Dec. 12, with a “Winter One-derland” party. Joining in the festivities was Santa Claus, who joined with Caitlin and Cody, being held by their mom, Kimberly, and Brady and Rylie, who are with their dad, Justin. Their grandparents are Chuck and Jean Williams of Mechanicsville and Gerald and Debbie Cousins of Aylett.
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she’s also stayed clean and sober, and has tried to share her message with anyone who ou probably haven’t will listen. seen Tara Conner in “I think a lot of people the news lately, but assume I won Miss USA, she made huge headmoved to New York City lines in 2006. and lost my marbles,” the That year, Conner was Kentucky native said in a crowned Miss USA and went recent interview during a tour on to come in fourth at the of the greater Richmond area Miss Universe Pageant. But it with representatives from the wasn’t her crown that earned McShin Foundation, a local Conner the most attention: community recovery organiIt was a scandal in which she zation. “In reality, I was sufalmost lost it. fering from addiction by the After a series of news tender age of 14.” stories alleged that Conner It was at that young age had been engaging in heavy that Conner took her first drinking, illicit drug use and drink. Within a year, she was other questionable behavior abusing morphine, she said. during her reign, Donald “No one knew,” Conner Trump, who heads the Miss said. She said she suffered Universe Organization, alone with the quicksand feelallowed her to keep her crown ing of addiction, and didn’t on the condition that she do a fully understand the concept stint in rehab. of recovery until she entered In the years since, Conner treatment. has not only carried on with Conner her singing, songwriting, actmet John ing and modeling careers, Shinholser, Jodi Deal/The Local who lives McShin Foundation coin Hanover founder John Shinholser, and left, accompanied former
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helped found the nonprofit Henrico County-based McShin Foundation, through a documentary film called “The Anonymous People” that featured Conner’s story and some of McShin’s programs. The documentary is focused on removing the stigmas associated with substance abuse and helping the 23.5 million Americans who struggle with addiction get the help they need. “I think a lot of people think alcoholism and drug problems are a moral failing,” Conner said. Shinholser said the media gives frenzied attention to addiction-related scandals involving celebrities, but doesn’t always follow up on successful recovery efforts. “How often do you see stories on how well they’re doing?” Shinholser asked. Conner agreed, noting that her public troubles erupted around the time Lindsay Lohan started making headlines for alcoholand drug-related issues, which have been covered intensely as Conner has quietly lived a sober life for nearly seven years.
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Due to a reporter’s error, an article that appeared in our Dec. 18, 2013, edition incorrectly stated that Hanover County Board of Supervisors members Canova Peterson, Sean Davis, Wayne Hazzard and Angela Kelly-Wiecek were not included in the county’s e-mail archiving system when a public records request was made by a citizen. Those four supervisors were included in the county’s archiving system, while Aubrey Stanley, Ed Via and Elton Wade were not. We regret the error. In a follow-up interview, County Attorney Sterling Rives stressed that Hanover County’s archiving practices have at no point been in violation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act or the Virginia Public Records Act, and that an upgrade to the county’s email archiving system was planned before the public records request was initiated by a citizen.
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A suspect damaged a victim’s vehicle at a location on Lakeridge Road.
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A suspect obtained money under false pretenses at a location on Bell Creek Road. A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Pouncey Tract Road. Unknown suspect(s) stole an item at a location on Dogwood Trail Road. A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk. A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk.
Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk.
Suspects assaulted each other at a location on Mill
Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.
A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Walnut Spring Place.
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other at a location on New Market Mill Road.
A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Ashland Road. Unknown suspect(s) broke into a location on Tyler Station Road and stole items.
A suspect stole items at a location on Lee-Davis Rd.
A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk.
A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Roosevelt Ave.
A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Atlee Road.
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A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Pickett Ave. Suspects were found in possession of controlled substances at a location on Chestnut Grove Trail. A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Courtland Farm Road.
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A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Mechanicsville Tpk.
An unknown suspect stole items at a location on Mountain Road.
Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Sweet Gum Street.
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A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Jennifer Circle.
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Both Conner and Shinholser pointed to the need for preventive education and treatment programs to help fight addiction problems — not harsh penalties. Conner said she was particularly impressed with inmate treatment and education programs she visited in Henrico County and Richmond City, which Shinholser said he’d like to see implemented at the Pamunkey Regional Jail as well. The two stressed the need for affordable treatment in the community to help keep people with addiction problems out
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her wake. Conner and Shinholser, although they had only spent a few days together, joked like friends with decades of shared history during their three-day tour of the region. The two agreed that the bond of living through addiction breaks down all other boundaries. “It’s amazing how an inmate can relate to Miss USA and Miss USA to an inmate,” Conner said. “We’re like family.” Her advocacy visits don’t rake in big bucks for Conner, who has turned down a million dollar offer to model in Playboy, but she said her sober life is worth more than cash. “Recovery has given me an
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Richmond — from the parades to the bustling department stores. For Miller, nostalgia for the Richmond area in the 1960s and ’70s made it easy to weave together “A Lug Nuts Christmas,” an original Virginia Repertory Theatre play underway at Hanover
1960s. The members, all from the Mechanicsville area, were the sons of mechanics and sang together for 10 years until an acrimonious split over — you guessed it — a girl. “The show is all about the music,” Miller said. “What I wrote was the connecting material for the music, along with the very first and last songs.” In the play, the president of the Pamunkey Matrons’
mechanic, a dentist and a sound equipment dealer, into reuniting for a special show commemorating the 200th anniversary of Hanover Tavern, Miller explained. The men get musically whipped back into shape by a local music teacher, he added. There are lots of pieces of local history woven throughout the show, Miller said, from mentions of the Hanover
“What we know is our Hanover audience loves these homegrown musical pastiches,” Miller said. “All of the ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ shows were really popular for us. So we decided to create a Christmas show that was full of doo-wop and set in Hanover. I think the audience will get a kick out of it, particularly people my age.” Selecting the songs for the Lug Nuts to cover was easy
for Miller, who said he simply went through Top 40 listings from 1959 to 1971 and chose some of his favorite songs. The songs are iconic enough that even those who didn’t grow up in the ’60s and ’70s are likely to be able to sing along, Miller added. In addition to plenty of Christmas songs, Miller said audiences will enjoy classics like “Little Darlin’,” “Barbara Ann”
by the Beach Boys, “The Book of Love,” “Who Put the Bomp” and “Runaway.” among others. “I love this music. It’s very fun music, it’s melodic, you can sing the tune – it’s when things were catchy.” The cast includes some familiar faces who have appeared in previous Virginia Repertory Shows, alongside a see NOSTALGIA, pg. 22
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Christmas magic in Victories can be measured in degrees a downtown mindset Despite what the driver’s license may say in terms of date of birth, many of us become almost child-like at Christmastime. Whether you’re 5 or 50, it can be a time of wonderment and beauty. The big lush tree bursting with decorative ornaments, sparkling lights, tinsel and garland and that smell of pine (even if it comes from an aerosol can) can create a flood of memories — especially of the days of youth. Having grown up in a small town, Christmas brought that little city wedged between hills alive with the sights and sounds associated with the season. The Christmas Parade — just like the one we enjoy in the village of Mechanicsville — filled the streets with spectators. It’s always held after dark, with stores and restaurants extending their hours to benefit their December sales and accommodate shoppers. There was a special excitement on Christmas Eve (and some of us have been known to wait until the last minute to finish buying gifts). The streets in my hometown were abuzz with people shopping, chatting, absorbing the moment. Since moving to Mechanicsville in 2008, the stories about the Snow Queen and the trip into Richmond’s department stores have evoked a kinship to the uniqueness of “downtown” and how it offered a different shopping experience. And that’s being said by a mallaholic. When I think back to my hometown and Christmas, the memories bring many smiles of a time of “everybody knowing everybody.” That’s the good (and bad) of living in a small town. The good far outweighs the bad. Whether as a member of a civic organization or the company that employed me, there was always a stint at the Salvation Army kettle in the heart of our little downtown. Christmas music played in the background. (On an 8-track player at one time. Yes, you read that right.) My hometown in the hills isn’t so different from life here in Hanover County, where family, friends, community matter most — and we watch out for one another. It’s that sense of neighbor that makes us special and why we enjoy our home. Merry Christmas! Melody Kinser
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For the past six weeks, Christmas has taken a back seat around our house, as we progressed day-to-day through my son’s serial casting procedure to assist him in walking. It’s something most of us take for granted, but, for Jack, walking is a daily struggle to negotiate the normal paths of life. Placing casts on his ankles would, hopefully, turn his feet inward by a few degrees improving his gait, allowing him to maybe walk longer. Each week, a new cast was placed on Jack’s legs, and he dutifully accepted the disappointing analysis of the results.
But things started to change midway through the procedure, and we celebrated with each degree gained as Jack progressed. Last week, the cast came off and Jack’s right leg had turned a full 10 degrees, almost back to a normal position. I never imagined victories measured in degrees could bring such happiness to a family. It was a collective gift that made us all realize just how fragile and precious each and every life is. Since Jack’s diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, holidays are a constant reminder of a clock that ticks for children with MD. Their annual arrival means another year has passed
in an inevitable march toward an end we never discuss. And, yes, it’s terribly painful for me as I consider the realities of an enemy I can’t defeat, a fight I cannot win and an opponent who will one day claim its terrible victory. It’s a reality I live with daily, but — even with its despairingly painful message — it also offers a pragmatic reality of the importance of every day. When I stopped by Jack’s school to pick him up last week, I inquired how he was getting around at school. “It’s hard for him, but he never complains,” his teacher said. “He never does,” I replied. Now, I’m not sure how or from see DEGREES, pg. 13
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Political philosophies vs. nation built on true freedom In response to the letter from Woody Hicks in the Dec. 11, 2013, edition of The Mechanicsville Local: Thanks for giving me a laugh this morning. It’s always hilarious to see a Republican complain about Democrats who “try to control all aspects of a citizen’s life,” Which is not only far from true, it’s ironic coming from a conservative who obviously wants to control the parts of people’s lives that are none of his business to begin with. Even more ironic is your whining about wanting freedom from bureaucrats while wanting the government (i.e. bureaucrats) to prevent people from doing things that offend your personal sensibilities. It’s really quite simple, Mr. Hicks: If you don’t like abortion, don’t have one. If you’re not gay, don’t marry a gay person. But you don’t get to whine about “freedom to live as you see fit” while trying to take away other people’s freedom to live as they see fit, simply because you don’t agree with whatever their lifestyle might be. Until conservatives learn that simple truth, they are
merely bullies, to be treated with the disdain they deserve. And while they may win elections in pockets of gerrymandered conformity like Hanover, they will keep losing state-wide and national elections, by ever-larger margins, because their bigotry and hypocrisy is not compatible with a nation built on true freedom. Steve Sneed Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 13
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Donald and Nancy Shillady; Elizabeth Sims; Lee and Amanda Sloppy; Fred Small; Eleanor and James W. Smith Jr.; Mary Ann Smith; Georgie L. Stephens; Kathryn W. Stephens; Betty Carol and Pen Stevenson; John and Joanne Stevenson; Robert and Brenda Street; Christopher and Blythe Tabor; Taylorsville Baptist Church; Dorothy Thompson. Edna C. Thompson; Rachel Q. Thompson; Robert Tyler; Greer and Bonnie Utley; Judson T. Vaughan Jr.; K.A. and M.L. Vaughan in memory of Mrs. Hilda Wright from the Luchard/Vaughan Families and in memory of Mrs. Carolyn Hollins from the Vaughan family; Robert and Peggy Vaughan in memory of Tom and Edith Vaughan, and Floyd and Mary Loving. Robert and Jane Wait; Cathy Waldrop; Edward L. Walker; Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Friends Sunday School Class; Ward and Jeannie Waltman; Pamela Wells; John G. Wickham; Karen K. Wiles; Gregory and Janet Willis; Henry C. and Velma Wingfield;
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Hanover High School Band Boosters. Continued from pg. 1 Dabney Robinson, who The Allen Family estab- represents the HHS Band lished the Justus Allen Music Boosters, said, “We are pleased Scholarship Fund via the to announce that, as of this
writing, over $600 has been contributed to the scholarship fund and we deeply appreciate the support of the community in remembering and honoring this young man.” “He had a profound influence on the lives of those he touched in our music program
and his legacy will be well served through the scholarship fund established in his memory,” she added. For more information, contact the Hanover High School Band Boosters at P.O. Box 2188, Mechanicsville VA 23116 or publicrelations@hhsband.net.
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on and Lisa Blake recent packed Christmas care packages for 13 U.S. Marines on active duty in Afghanistan. According to Don, the Packages contained several kinds of snacks, socks, a Holy Bible and other items, including many handmade Christmas cards and notes addressed to “Dear Marine” or “Dear Soldier”. “As I sorted through the open-faced children’s cards and notes,” Don said, “I read many of them. They pulled at my heart and I thought it would be nice to take photos to show to our church congregation in hopes that others could be touched and encouraged to reach out to our many military men and women serving around the world; most espe-
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After learning about the number of U.S. Marines serving overseas who do not have consistent contact with anyone from home, the congregation of Winn’s Baptist Church rose to the occasion by creating care packages. The artworks of the young church-goers accompanied the many items contributed.
cially during this Christmas season.” He described the cards as “touching in their own special way.” The Blakes attend Winn’s Baptist Church in Hanover County. Don said that Jim and Karen Caskey have two sons serving overseas. Their son Nathan
had shared with his parents that some of his teammates have little or no contact from home. “So he wondered if they could get some of the Winn’s Church members to send some Christmas cards to Nathan to pass out to his teammates,” Don said. The congregation responded in what Don
called “a very short time” and 13 Marines serving our nation half a world away from family and friends at Christmas are receiving care packages. While Winn’s Baptist did its part this Christmas, Don did note that this may inspire other churches, groups or individuals “to reach out to our troops.”
Atlee Band Boosters provide tree removal service East Hanover VRS reschedules date for portraits Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Don’t know what to do with your Christmas Tree after the holidays? The Atlee High School Band Boosters will take
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you for the community’s support, everyone that donates will receive a free family portrait. The East Hanover Volunteer Portraits will be taken Rescue Squad has just complet- between the hours of 11 a.m. and ed its annual photo fund drive. 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, As a way of saying thank at the station at 8105 Walnut
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Friends of the Army Women’s Lillian Johnson Museum Association in her JOHNSON, Lillian Shotwell name. Nickels, 97, of Rockville, a beloved mother, grandmother Constance Christian and great grandmother departCHRISTIAN, Constance ed this life on December 15, L. “Connie,” of Mechanicsville, 2013, and went to be with her passed away on December 17, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2013. She was preceded in death She is survived by four children, by her husband, William W. Christine N. Powick, Henry J. Christian; her parents, Elwood T. Nickels, Elwood M. (Snooky) Lee Sr. and Ethel H. Lee; broth- Johnson, Jr. and Wanda J. ers, Elwood T. Lee Jr. and Lloyd Bouquet. She is also survived L. Lee; sister, Helen May Lee. She by two grandchildren and three is survived by sisters, Dorothy L. great-grandchildren as well Clark, Violet Dogoli, Carolyn as many nieces and nephews. “Susie” Beasley; best friend, Lillian was born on February 23, Phyllis Cook; brothers, A. E. 1916 and grew up in Nathalie Lee and R. E. Lee; sisters, Peggy in Halifax County. She was the Bosher, Joyce Tibbs. Connie last surviving child of the seven was a long-time employee of children born of Joel Hubbard Mechanicsville Drug Store. The Shotwell and Mamie Clara family received friends on Dec. Davis Shotwell. “Shot,” as she 20 at the Mechanicsville Chapel was called in high school, played of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 on the Girls Basketball Team, Lee-Davis Rd., where services graduating from Volens High were held on Dec. 21. Interment School in June 1933, she continwas at Walnut Grove Baptist ued her education at the Phillips Church Cemetery. Secretarial School in Lynchburg. After marrying her first husDolores Jaggi band, Frank Nickels, she moved JAGGI, Dolores M., of to Rockville. He passed away Mechanicsville, passed away from an accident after returning peacefully in her sleep on from service in Europe during December 17, 2013. She joins World War II. Some years later, her husband, Eugene, in eter- she married Elwood M. Johnson. nal rest. She is survived by her She was employed at Bank of brother, Joseph Young. A grave- Virginia prior to the birth of her side service was held on Dec. 20 children. She retired as a Junior at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Executive with Thalhimers after a successful career of 27 years. She retired a second time from Hecht’s eight years later. She was OME active in community civic activiETERINARY ties as a founding member of the Rockville Junior Woman’s ARE Club, charter member of the Rockville Community Center, and she served as a Hanover County Voting Poll volunteer. She was an active member of Berea Baptist Church for over 75 years. The family would like DR. KATHRYN HURLEY to thank all of the friends and church family for the love they have received. Also a deep felt thanks to Miss Lillian’s long -
BINGHAM, Debra R., MSG Ret., passed away December 18, 2013. She was 56 years old and from New Hampshire. She is survived by her loving husband Ron, of 28 years; children, Zachariah his wife Ashley and daughter Rebecca. She also leaves behind her four cats and two horses, Lucy and Ranger. Debra served 20 years in the United States Army as a Public Affairs Specialist, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Her last tour of duty was with the 4th Infantry Division in Tikrit Iraq in 2003. After her Army retirement she served in a number of Public Affairs positions for the Army in central Virginia finishing with her last posting as Chief of Public Affairs, Garrison, Fort Lee VA. Debra was an avid horseman, competing in dressage, jumping and hunter pace events all around Virginia. She was also a member of the Princess Anne Hunt club and so enjoyed riding her beloved Belgian Warmblood, Lucy, following the hounds and chasing the fox. She was laid to rest Monday, December 23 at 1 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. A memorial and remembrance service will be held at the FT Lee Memorial Chapel Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the
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time caregivers Paula Austin and Jackie Loving for the caring and love they bestowed on her while helping in her care for the last six years. The family received friends on Dec. 20 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. A funeral service was held on Dec. 21 at Berea Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. May you rest in peace, Mom. We will always love you. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Berea Baptist Church Hospitality Funeral Reception Committee, P.O. Box 280 Rockville, Va 23146.
Betty Loving LOVING, Betty White, recently of Covenant Woods, formerly of Richmond, departed this life on December 18, 2013. She was the widow of Harry W. Loving, founder of Loving’s Produce Company. Betty was born June 5, 1925 in Albemarle County, daughter of the late John Steven White III and Mary Elizabeth Fenwick. Betty lived a long and fulfilled life, epitomized by kindness, generosity, graciousness, strength, determination and tolerance. Unselfishly, Betty gave her heart and soul to her greatest loves, her family, her friends, her causes and the game of bridge. Taught by her mother, Betty began playing bridge at a very early age and quickly achieved the distinguished title of Life Master. She was active in the Richmond Bridge Association as well as the American Contract Bridge League and American Bridge Association. As a tireless volunteer, Betty touched the lives of many, and served several organizations. She graciously and generously gave her time and support to the Ginter Park United Methodist Church, where she was a faithful member for more than 50 years, the Ginter Park see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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Woman’s Club, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, the Homemaker Extension, Ginter Park School Library, the Richmond Home for Ladies Guild, Covenant Woods Guild and countless other organizations, individuals and animals in need. Betty embraced life and faced its difficulties with determination, graciousness and inner strength. She constantly strived to be generous to everyone, to help those in need and to show compassion toward all. Her intelligence, humor, thirst of knowledge, and genuine interest in others, kept her young at heart and beloved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family, John and Monique Loving of Hanover County; Gary and Noriko Loving of Chesterfield County; Weston and Thu Loving of Honolulu, Hawaii; Jeanne Neese Loving of Richmond; and her granddaughters, Samantha, Sara and Jennifer Loving. Proudly cherishing and embrac-
ing her role of Grandmother, Betty’s granddaughters are gifted with many wonderful memories and traditions to cherish. In addition, Betty will be missed by her sister, Ann White Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; her sister-in-law, Sue White of Frederick, Md.; her sister-inlaw, Reva Loving Edwards of Mechanicsville; her sister-inlaw, Mary Loving Gentry and her husband, Everett, also of Mechanicsville; her beloved T.J. (Thomas Jefferson the cat); and a host of nephews, nieces and other caring family members who will miss her bright and gentle nature. She was especially grateful to her niece, Julie Marie Loving, for the care and assistance she provided over the last several years. Betty had many cherished friends, whose love, companionship and friendship she immensely enjoyed and appreciated. Betty’s gentle soul, love, kindness and generosity will be greatly missed by all. The family received friends on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home,
3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services were held on Dec. 23 at Ginter Park United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to one of Betty’s favorite charities, BARK, P.O. Box 1682, Glen Allen, LOVING (continued) Va. 23060, CARE, P.O. Box 2934, Richmond, Va. 23228 or Ginter Park United Methodist Church, 1010 West Laburnum, Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
Frank Marks MARKS, Frank R., 94, a resident of The Hermitage in Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2013. He was born in Beaverdam. on August 16, 1919, the middle child of nine. He was a WWII veteran, who participated in the Normandy Invasion, and a graduate of the University of Richmond. He retired after 31 years of service as a vice president of the Bank of Virginia, now Wells Fargo. After retiring, he enjoyed a
second career as a substitute teacher at Highland Springs High School. He was an active member of Cool Spring Baptist Church for over 50 years, where he was Deacon Emeritus, MARKS trustee, Sunday School teacher and other positions. He was also the past president of the Sandston Rotary Club. Mr. Marks was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Flora Emily West Marks; and by his “sunset years” wife, Rosemary Parrish Marks. He is survived by his two daughters, Bettie Brixey (Ronald) of Glendale, Ariz., and Nancy
Fry (James) of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Elisabeth Keller (Timothy), Andrew Brixey and Jonathan Fry (Michele); four great-grandsons, Daniel, Benjamin, Ethan and Noah Keller. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Hermitage for their loving care. A graveside service was held on Dec. 16 at Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. A celebration of Frank’s life was held at The Hermitage Chapel on Dec. 17. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cool Spring Baptist Church or the Christmas Employee Fund at The Hermitage, 1600 Westwood Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
Frances Sawyer SAWYER, Frances Atkins, 88, of Richmond, received her wings and went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2013. She will be happy to join her parents, Cecil and Edna Atkins; her son, Bernard; and three grandchildren. She is survived by her loving children, Bonnie Parker (Jim), Cecilia Carter, Frances Gillend (Bubba), Linda Graham (Ben), Amos Sawyer, Tyrone Sawyer (Wanda) and Beverly Lumpkin (Butch); as well as her devoted sister, Mildred Baskette; and her longtime friend, Ruby Whitlow. She is also survived by her much loved 26 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one unborn great-great-grandsee OBITUARIES, pg. 30
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I watch his silent struggle daily, and see how he covers his pain, hides his Continued from pg. 6 discomfort. I see the look on his face whence special children like Jack as he watches other children run and gather their enormous courage and play after school. Which brings us to Christmas strength, but I’m amazed at it and sure and its promise of hope and goodwill, thankful for it.
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Reader: Party devalues Obama (Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to a recent letter to the editor from Tom Jernigan.) The Tea Party, by all intents and purposes, was established to devalue President Barack Obama’s administration. Notice the disrespect of not addressing him as President Obama because of their strong dislike, yet he was elected president of the United States of America twice. It was former President Bush who caused the Free Enterprise system to go into a Depression. It was President Obama who saved General Motors and other big businesses from going completely into an economic depression. This kept a lot of human beings from suffering a great deal. You talked about the Black Panther Party, you need to read or view the true story entitled “Twelve Years a Slave” or read or view “Bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church,” which killed four innocent young
African-American girls worshipping in their own church. You talk about the deaths at Benghazi, but who made the decision to go to war with Iraq and Afghanistan? It was none other than former President George Bush who used false intelligence. I notice you pick and choose parts of President Obama’s administration on which you base your right wing views of division. Yet, the last time I checked, the economy has grown under President Obama and even the deficit was cut in half faster than expected. You stand in front of the White House with the Confederate flag because of the color of his skin, you insinuate that that he was not born in the United States, but U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who was born in Canada, is acceptable and was not scrutinized. You say the president wasted millions, but, just recently, you shut down the government and threatened to ruin the good credit rating of the United States. Yet you say you are fiscally sound. Many people died in order to establish the 1965 Voting Rights Act, yet you want to make it more difficult for
and, yes, miracles. We believe in them around here. As for gifts, no one has to remind me or my daughters of the amazing one we have year-round in Jack. But this year, we counted our blessings in degrees, and, in the true spirit of
people of color to vote because they do not accept your views. What happened to the statement “of the people, by the people and for the people?” On your talk about gun rights, no one is saying to change the United States Constitution. President Obama is saying gun checks should be like getting a driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. It appears that it is easy to place negative views when you operate with dislike for an individual; therefore, telling the truth is not in the Tea Party’s DNA. In the history of the United States, it has been shown that when there is an issue that promotes equality for all, there is always a force to remind us that equality is only for a few and not all of us. Yet this same history has shown that Americans, regardless of their color or heritage have fought in every war that the United States has engaged in without turning against the country that did not accept them as American and, to this
the season, our prayers were answered when it came to Jack’s treatment. Jack is excited about Christmas, but just as pleased about wearing tennis shoes on both feet again. He takes nothing for granted. Neither should we.
day, they still believe in the American spirit and dream. John Boyd Mechanicsville
Reader: one manger at a time Every winter, atheists fight another kind of cold war — against Christmas. It’s their busiest season in the clash against religion, as they feast on small town displays and school pageants. This year is no different for groups like the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). And while they succeed in pushing the occasional baby Jesus from the manger or “The First Noel” from the choir play list, more cities are learning to stand up to the bullies at the gate. We have been giving our rights away for years, and it’s about time that communities and church leaders all get together and start taking our country back.” One manger at a time. Kenneth Hawk Mechanicsville
So, we can finally get to the important stuff. As Jack puts the final touches on our Christmas tree, my girls are tweaking their lists to Santa . . . and we’re finally in the spirit of the season. And me . . . I’m the luckiest guy in the world.
Being inclusive during holidays There are many reasons I say “Happy Holidays!” The main reason is to include the many possible holidays that occur during this time of year. I do not like to assume that the person I am greeting necessarily celebrates Christmas or is Christian, as I have friends from many faith traditions and beliefs. Many other holidays can or do occur during this time, including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and New Year’s. “Happy Holidays” joyously embraces all these holiday traditions. When someone says “Happy Holidays!” or “Merry Christmas!” to me, I accept it in the generous spirit with which it was intended. By the way, the only “War on Christmas” I have noticed exists on Fox “News” and in the mind and words of the incredible (used as the word was originally intended) Sarah Palin. So, Happy Holidays, Mechanicsville! Judy M. Thomas Mechanicsville
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behind the popular song. Join All branches of the them and bring a friend for fun, Pamunkey Regional Library food, and fellowship. will be closed in observance of the New Year holiday. Branches Saturday, Jan. 4 will reopen at the regular time The Mechanicsville on Jan. 2. Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enon United Methodist Wednesday, Jan. 2 Salem Presbyterian Church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Church will host its monthly Mechanicsville. The cost is $5 Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. at the for adults, including fish $7, Church on Studley Road. The and $2.50 for children under group will continue with the 12 years old. The family limit is “12 days of Christmas with $14. Profits go to Heart Havens the Epiphany. They will also Fund, which supports residenexplore the religious meanings tial housing for the mentally handicapped. For more infor-
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mation, or reservations, call 804-746-4719 or 804-730-4956. How to Borrow eBooks call will beheld from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Do you have an eReader, smartphone, tablet, or laptop and want to get eBooks and audiobooks from the library? Library staff will show you how to use OverDrive to find, checkout, and download your favorite titles. Call 804746-9615 to register for this class. A-MAZE-ing LEGOs will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library for ages 11 and up. Make creative mazes and obstacles to display, share design ideas, and make new friends. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.
Thursday, Jan. 9 Mother Goose Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for ages 6 to 24 months with an adult at the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Family Storytime will begin at 10:45 a.m. for all ages at the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Preschool Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old ages at the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.
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Family Storytime will be held from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hanover Branch Library. Join them each Friday morning as they sing, read and play. Ages Wednesday, Jan. 8 birth and up are welcome. For Mother Goose Storytime information call 365-6210 or will begin at 10 a.m. for ages 6 visit the library at 7527 Library to 24 months with an adult at Drive in Hanover. the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or Saturday, Jan. 11 visit the library at 9161 Atlee The Independence Ruritan Road. Club Benefit Breakfast, will be Toddler Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for 2-yearolds with a parent at the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Preschool Storytime will begin at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old at the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.
held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. It is located behind Independence Christian Church, 14033 Independence Road (off Route 54, west of Ashland). Salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice are included in the all-you-can-eat breakfast for a donation of $8. for adults. Proceeds from this event will go to the Ashland Christian see CALENDAR, pg. 21
Nurses organization recognizes delegate Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Virginia Nurses Foundation (VNF) recently named Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, as a VNF Friend of Nursing at their 2013 Gala. This award acknowledges his sponsorship of legislation that protects nurses working in Virginia correctional centers. It follows the successful passage of HB 2065 during the 2013 General Assembly session. Peace’s bill protects the Department of Corrections (DOC) contractors, such as nurses and other medical practitioners which are directly engaged in the care, treatment, or supervision of persons in the Department of Corrections’ custody from
assault. Assaulting a DOC contractor will now be a Class 6 felony, with a sixmonth mandatory minimum; the same penalty for assaulting a DOC employee. Previously, it was PEACE a Class 1 misdemeanor. “I am proud to have supported legislation which protects nurses working to provide needed health care services in the DOC system,” Peace said. “It is an honor to be recognized by VNF.” According to its website, the Virginia Nurses Association
(VNA) established the Virginia Nurses Foundation to continue programs of support and innovation for nurses and nursing in the Commonwealth. The mission of the VNA is to promote advocacy and education for registered nurses to advance professional practice and influence the delivery of quality care Peace’s commitment to the successful passage of HB 2065 supports one of the VNA’s primary goals — to ensure a positive legislative and regulatory climate for nursing practice. To learn more about VNA, visit: http:// www.virginianurses.com. Peace represents parts of Hanover and King William counties and all of New Kent County.
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Atlee High School varsity cheerleader Kendall Leek, right, recently donated 12 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. She grew her hair for a year and said she is happy to support the Locks of Love program. Kendall is shown with Angela Jenks, owner/stylist, of La Bella Hair Design located in Rutland Commons in Mechanicsville.
FSA announces 2014 acreage reporting dates By Ken Upshaw County executive director Producers now have until Jan. 15, 2014, to report crops that have a Nov. 15, 2013, reporting deadline without paying a late-file fee. Crops under this waiver include pasture, forage, and improved grasses intended for grazing or haying. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) did not grant a waiver so producers need to consult their crop insurance agent for deadlines for insured crops. In order to comply with FSA program eligibility require-
ments, all producers are encouraged to visit their local county FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. Other crop reporting deadlines are: Jan. 15 – Fall seeded small grains, apples, peaches (pasture, hay, other forage this year only). May 15 – Cabbage (planted March 16 through April 15), spring oats, potatoes and tomatoes (planted April 10 through May 15). June 15 – Beans (planted see FSA, pg. 17
Retired Navy Commander Pete Greenwald, who has announced his intentions to challenge U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor,
R-7, recently addressed the Greenwald’s background Mechanicsville TEA Party. includes volunteer service in He fielded questions from Afghanistan in 2008-2009 as a the standing room only crowd Navy helicopter pilot. and explained his “unyielding He said his platform for faith in God,” as well as his reasee TEA, pg. 20 sons for seeking public office.
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Beaverdam native receives Virginia529 funds Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Shanice Ford of Beaverdam was among 60 Richmond-area students to receive a scholarship through the Virginia529 College Savings Plan (Virginia529). She was a sophomore at Patrick Henry High School when she joined the program’s initial cohort in 2010. She is now a freshman at George Mason University, where she is pursuing a communications degree. Virginia529 is described as a unique college preparatory and scholarship program that helps low- and moderate-income students prepare for
Winter 2014 Home Gardening Series to get underway Jan. 4 Hanover County Master Gardeners announce their Winter 2014 Home Gardening Series to be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays in the Department of Social Services meeting room at the Human Services Complex at 12304 Washington Highway (U.S. 1) in Ashland. A series of 10 free classes, taught by Hanover Master Gardeners, will begin on Jan. 4, 2014. Topics will include growing vegetables and flowers, how to attract pollinators, lawn care, pruning basics, composting and many other topics of interest to home owners and gardeners. All classes are free and open to the public, but those planning to participate are asked to register for each class you would like to attend by calling the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-752-4310. For more information, contact Jim Schroering, Ag extensee GARDENING, pg. 20
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and achieve higher education. The SOAR Virginia program awarded scholarships totaling $120,000 to the 60 students from the region who started college in the fall. Virginia529 works with the GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program Inc. (GRASP), a college access provider, to implement the SOAR Virginia program in the Richmond area. “SOAR Virginia is unique in that it combines the hands-on services of access providers with the financial incentive of a scholarship,” Mary Morris, Virginia529 CEO, said. “Together, they increase students’ likelihood of success once in college, particularly for those who are the first in their families to attain higher education.”
“SOAR Virginia is unique in that it combines the hands-on services of access providers with the financial incentive of a scholarship.” MARY MORRIS Virginia529 CEO
Shanice said she initially didn’t understand the significance of her participation in SOAR Virginia. It was only later, as she learned how the $2,000 scholarship would help her with tuition obligations, did she realize its value.
The oldest of five children, Shanice said she also appreciates how the program is helping her siblings (one also is a SOAR Virginia scholar) reach their goals. Students at participating schools are eligible to join the program in the tenth grade. If they participate for three years and meet all the requirements, they can earn up to $2,000 in college scholarship funding. More than 600 students in 30 schools from Lee County to the Eastern Shore participated in SOAR Virginia last year. After expanding the program to new schools this fall, program leaders expect nearly 1,200 students to participate in 2013-2014.
Three Abstract Visions opening reception Gallery Flux to present the works of Amy Harris, Paul Germain and Nol Putnam next month
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n opening reception for Three Abstract Visions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland. On Thursday, Feb. 6, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., an “Ashland First Thursday” reception is scheduled. The Three Abstract Visions show, featuring works by Amy Harris, Paul Germain and Nol Putnam, continues until Saturday, March 1. Harris applies oil paint to synthetic paper. Her work is described as being “fully composed into something mysterious, having no distinct imagery. The mind, however, flows from experiences of the past, and often imagery and emotion are inevitable when viewing her non-representational art.” Germain is said to investigate “our connections to the natural world using gestural, multi-directional brushstrokes, mark-making and surface texture.” He works with oil paint, sometimes with the addition of wax and gold-leaf, on gessoed mouldmade paper prepared and mounted to hang in relief without formal framing. Putnam is a blacksmith and photographer. He said his ideas are rooted in mythology and in chil-
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Gallery Flux will present the works of Amy Harris, “Blue & Orange,” above; Paul Germain, “Enigma Series, No. 9,” top right; and Nol Putnam, “Spiralle 2009,” below right; starting in January.
dren’s books, but, mostly, they arrive in his dreams. For the ironwork, he used a two-pound Swedish forging hammer and a 300-pound Kohlswa Anvil, as well as innumerable other tools. For photography, Putnam used a Nikon 7000 rooted into a Mac see ABSTRACT, pg. 20
Rutland recognized as Best Mixed Use Project HHHunt Communities, a division of HHHunt Corporation, has announced that its Rutland master-planned community was named the Best Mixed Use Project in Richmond by the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Richmond chapter. The award was accepted by George Moore,
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March 4 through May 25). July 15 – Beans (planted May 26 through July 10), tomatoes (fresh, planted May 16 through July 5, tomatoes (all other uses, planted on or before June 15) and all other crops. The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates: If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be
vice president of Development for HHHunt Communities, on Dec. 4 at the fourth annual ULI Vision Awards event held in Richmond’s Main Street Station. “We are incredibly honored to receive the award for the Richmond region’s Best Mixed Use Project,” Moore said. “This award is a testasee RUTLAND, pg. 20
provided to the county office. If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of “cover only,” “left standing,” or “seed,” then the acreage must be reported by July 15. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins.
Additionally, producers can purchase both NAP and RMA coverage for 2014 annual forage crops. NAP coverage will not be available for 2015 annual forage crops. Late file fees will be assessed for 2013 crops reported after Sept. 15, 2013, and 2014 crops reported after Jan. 15, 2014. For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, contact your county FSA Office.
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Virginia Dance Festival to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The 15th Annual Virginia Dance Festival to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation will be held at 3 and at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at CenterStage in Richmond. The event will feature more than 300 dancers and a silent auction.
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Holiday hours for county offices, services announced Hanover County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, and on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The six Hanover branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library also will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All branches will close at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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ment to the creativity and dedication of our HHHunt team who works hard to make Rutland a great place to live, work and play. We continually strive to improve the lives of the people within our communities, as well as those in the surrounding community. The quality of the developments against which we were competing makes this award that much more special.” The other two nominees for the
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for Excellence with the objective of recognizing superior development projects, the judging criteria includes factors that go beyond good design to also include leadership, contribution to the community, innovation, public/private partnerships, environmental protection and enhancement, response to societal needs, and financial success. The Judging Panel was comprised of experts from the diverse disciplines related to urban development including finance, land planning, development, public affairs, architecture, engineering
and Use Compost and Vermicompost. Jan. 11 — Residential Landscape Design. Jan. 18 — Growing Berries and Small Fruit in Hanover County. Jan. 25 — Gardening for
sion aagent, at jschroer@vt.edu. platform and a large format The dates and topics of the Canon printer using archival 2014 Winter Home Gardening inks and photo paper. Series are: Gallery Flux is open from Jan. 4 — How to Make 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. helping to restore this nation For more information, go to to adherence to the U.S. www.galleryflux.com. Continued from pg. 15 Constitution.” seeking office are based on Bob Shannon, president of his “continued efforts towards the Mechanicsville TEA Party,
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and design. About Rutland Rutland is a Mixed-use, masterplanned community on 202 acres in Mechanicsville. It is a pedestrian-focused community that includes 257 single-family homes, 237 townhomes, 70,000 square feet of office and 110,000 square feet of retail. Amenities include sidewalks, walking paths, a community clubhouse, pool, play areas and more.
Pollinators: Attracting Birds and Bees. Feb. 1 — Growing your own Vegetables: Eat Fresh at Home. Feb. 8 — Growing from Seeds. Feb. 15 — Flowers from your Backyard. Feb. 22 — Insect CSI in the
Garden. March 1 — Growing a Better Lawn as the Neighbors Grow Green with Admiration. March 8 — Pruning Basics. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
said in his closing remarks that “far too often candidates for public office use honor, commitment and faith as campaign slogans, but no one here tonight
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Wisconsin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kleinmann. April is a graduate of Virginia Tech and VCU. Lee is a police officer with the United States Park Police. A February wedding is planned.
ing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville in rooms 111-113. The program this month will be “Oriental Design” presented by Libby Haynes a teacher from The Sogetsu School. All are wel-
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Mr. Christopher Camp Beazley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Beazley, Jr. of Milford, Va. The couple will reside in Hanover County. A March 2014 wedding is planned.
Mechanicsville and a thrifty fashion show from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local author Carmen Heinz Long will showcase her book, Thrifty Thelma and the Ten Cent Tiara. Books The Hanover Branch will be available for signing. Library will host a visit from a Meet Jr. Miss Mechanicsville, local author and Junior Miss Claire Belfield-Henry and see come to join the group for an exciting learning experience. For more information contact Liz Martin, president at 5590898.
Bill and Joanne Curnutt of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 14, 2013. The couple has two children, Steve (wife Amy) and Pam Curnutt, and two grandchildren, Brooke and Autumn.
some thrifty young fashions during a fashion show. A hot chocolate bar and cookies will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. All ages are welcome. For information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive in Hanover.
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Bernard and Barbara Davis; Bertha and Henry Derricott; Charles and Rita Dillon; Mason and Betty Dirickson; Anne V. Doggett; A.B. and Claire Durham; Enon United Methodist Church; Enon United Methodist Church, Triple M. Class; Loretta and Mondew Fain in memory of our daughter, Denise Fain. Fairfield Presbyterian Church; Kay and George N. Fearnow Jr.; Frances D. French; Friendship Class; Tom and Gigi Foster; Carrie Galeski; Janet and Willie R. Gay Jr.; Everett and Mary Gentry; Lois and William H. Giles Jr. ; Patricia and Martin L. Giles ; Larry and Brenda Gilman; Ernest Goodman; . Thad M. Green; Robert and Bettie Grose; Clyde Guess; Gwathmey Baptist Church,
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for a day at the dog park. Hanover County already has one established dog park located in Ashland’s Taylor Park. However, according to Arnold Farber, a representative of a nonprofit group that calls itself Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, there’s demand for one closer to Mechanicsville. “There are a lot of dog owners here in Mechanicsville,” Farber said, adding that Ashland’s park attracts visitors not only from across Hanover County, but also from King William and Henrico counties and the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell and Richmond. The idea for the new dog park grew out of conversations among those who, after regularly using the Ashland park, began helping take care of it. Eventually, the group sought and gained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status so they could pull together money for a second park, Farber explained. Since then, the group has tried to
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a relative newcomer, Steve Travers, who is the musical director at Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Henrico County. In addition to Travers, other actors portraying Lug Nuts are Jody Ashworth, who
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Christian Mallory Class; Beryl Haeseker; Virginia and R.R. Hahn; Edmund and SheilaHall in memory of Ed and Maude Hall and Judy Miller; Mary Ann Hall; Wayne and Deborah Hall; Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce; Hanover Professional Firefighters; Hanover Town Garden Club. Judith and Carl Harrell, and friends, James Sadler, Jim Bennett, Joe Frick, Tom Jenkins, Walter Trower, Carroll and Mary Bernard; Jacqueline Harris; Beverly A. and John N. Hicks; Paul and Peggy Hirsh; Lynn and F.A. Hodnett Jr.; Homemades by Suzanne; Hometown Realty; Julian and Barbara Johnson; Marion G. Jordan; Junior Assembly Associates Inc. Dwayne H. and Jennifer Kahler; Laverne Keyser; Samuel C. and Patricia Kirby; Virginia and William T. Luck Jr.; Ann and Wayne Marshall in honor of Hunter, Jenna, Mary and Marshall,
stay visible, setting up education and fundraising stands at the Strawberry Festival in Ashland and the Hanover Tomato Festival at Pole Green Park, Farber said. They’ve placed donation jars at a variety of businesses and even offered special training classes to help dogs learn some of the basics of obedience that will serve them well in a dog park setting. It will take about $25,000 to build the dog park that Farber and the rest of the group envision. While that may sound like a lot for a pack of pooches, Farber said the required elements of a safe and engaging play space for dogs can get expensive quickly. Topping the list of expenses will be the two chief needs: fencing and extending running water. Donated fencing is very welcome, Farber said. Other elements, including agility and training equipment like that used in dog obstacle course competitions — tunnels, balance beams, see-saws
recently won a best supporting actor in a musical award from the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle for his role in “The Producers;” familiar Richmond theater face Ford Flanagan, who has appeared in “Peter Pan” with the Virginia Rep; and Eric Williams, who has participated in all of the popular “Smoke on the Mountain”
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Love, MeMaw and PaPaw; Douglas and Dina Mayo; Mechanicsville Chapter #5407 AARP Inc. ; Mechanicsville Rotary Club. Mechanicsville Ruritan Club; Gay and Roger Mitchell; Joseph C. and Sandra Monolo; Betty Q. Moore; Leah Moss in honor of Jeanne Engleby; Robert C. Mueller; Barbara J. Myers; Kathy and Michael Natale; Rebecca Nelson in memory of Dorothy Lee Nelson; New Bethesda Baptist Church, Ruth Open Door Class in honor of Carol Longest. Newfound River Garden Club; Old Dominion Woman’s Club; Patrick Henry High School; Wayne and Tina Pecht; Philoptochos Society Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Virginia; The Pleasant Family in loving memory of Charles Pleasants and Austin Pleasants; Michael and Deborah Powell; James and Elsie Puryear; Rockville Ruritan Club.
and jumps of different heights — will likely be built by volunteers or aspiring Eagle Scouts. Also in the works are a shed, signs, benches, water fountains and a pool area where dogs can splash around and cool off. Farber said the group has raised about $3,000 for the project so far. Luckily, a place to put the park, which could have driven costs even higher, came for free. According to Farber, Hanover County Parks and Recreation donated a little more than an acre of land in Pole Green Park near the equestrian area, across from some horseshoe pits and a baseball field. The lot, half wooded and half clear, will provide different terrain for dogs to explore. About 28 volunteers, including several Boy Scouts, braved the cold to clear brush and debris from the area on Dec. 7, Farber reported. When asked how long the project will take to complete, Farber said he personally would like to see it ready for
shows at the Virginia Rep. The cast also includes Terri Moore, known for her portrayal of Patsy Cline at the Virginia Rep, and Virginia rep alum Mandy Williams, who has gone on to act in New York since her Virginia stage days, and Dorothy Turnblatt Williams. Direction and design are being handled by Bruce Craig
Jane Ruffin; Madison E. Shamburger III; Sheltering Arms Circle of The Kings Daughters and Sons in memory of Oliver Hampton Lee Jr.; John Sleeman; Gene D. Smart Sr.; McNeale T. Smith; Robert and Faye Snipes; Gary and Betty Stadnick; A. Wayland Stanley; Mary Stanley; Harold A. and A.G. Stills; John Talley Motors Inc. Gerald and Joan Tate; June and John Tuttle, In Honor of Betty Spiers; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Tussey; John and Mona Wade; Margaret and Paul Walker; Carol and S. Taylor Ware; Gwendolyn Weinberg; Adele Williams in memory of husband Orville Williams; W.C. Winston; and Ronald R. Wright. If you have not made a contribution to the Hanover Christmas Mother, mail one soon to Hanvoer Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23057.
summer, but also said that might be an ambitious goal. After all, progress will depend solely on funds and other help the group is able to collect in the coming months. Farber noted that the fundraising effort also has helped the group with outreach and education on a subject a lot of people don’t know much about. “Dogs are pack animals and they really get an enjoyable situation at a dog park,” Farber said. Dogs come alive as they realize they can run free, he added, and benefit from socialization with other animals they can’t get in a fenced-in backyard. Farber, who has a 100-pound German shepherd named Smoke, said dogs of all sizes play together surprisingly nicely in dog parks, with the bigger dogs often deferring to smaller friends’ large personalities. “Most people’s fears are they might fight,” Farber said. “But what you find is that the people there are very aware
Miller, direction; Jason Marks, musical direction; Terrie Powers, scenic design; K. Jenna Ferree, lighting design; and Elizabeth Weiss Hopper, costume design. Miller said the show should be a “really great time” for local audiences. “It’s just 100 percent fun — it’s a holiday heart-warmer,” Miller said. “This is not a
of their animals and keep a good eye on them,” he added, noting that he’s only seen one real fight in all of the hours he’s spent at the existing park. Usually, he said, vigilant owners put misbehaving dogs in time-out quickly. “After a few minutes in there watching everyone else play, they don’t ever want to go back,” Farber said with a laugh. To learn more or find out how you can help, search “Friends of Hanover Dog Parks” on Facebook, email friendsofhdp@gmail.com or call Caroline Cooke at 804-513-1744. The group has an email newsletter you can sign up for by sending them an email, which includes links to credit card donation sites. Checks can be sent to Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, P.O. Box 573, Ashland VA 23005. Donations are taxdeductible. A website is under construction at www.friendsofhanoverdogparks. com.
drama, it’s a fun musical comedy about this group of men trying to rediscover the magic they had when they were boys and teenagers in the 1960s.” Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Sunday and select Wednesdays and Saturdays.
For ticket information, call the Box Office at 804-282-2620 or go to www.va-rep.org. Full price tickets are $38 and discounted group rates and rush tickets are available. UTix for college and high school students are $10. They will be available the day of the show by phone or in person. A student identification is required.
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Atlee in Henrico Holiday tourney 2:30 p.m.
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Hanover in Henrico Holiday tourney 7:15 p.m.
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Hanover boys handle Raiders in 83-68 win By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local The Atlee boys’ basketball team had a puncher’s chance heading into Thursday’s rivalry matchup with Hanover. And while the Raiders threw everything they had at the Hawks, the visitors absorbed every blow and came away with an 83-68 victory. Sophomore guard Jalen Elliott and junior center Cutch Ellis carried the load for the Hawks, with Elliott staking his team to an early lead and Ellis coming up big down the stretch. Both players recorded double-doubles, with Elliott tallying 33 points and 10 rebounds and Ellis adding 21 points and 20 boards. Elliott “played a totally complete game,” Hanover coach Darren Thornton said. “He got everybody involved, he hit the boards. He played a great game today. He had a good feel for the game.” Elliott scored 15 of the Hawks’ first 27 points as Hanover (5-2) raced out to a 27-7 lead early in the second quarter. Atlee (2-4) had a difficult time dealing with the Hanover press without starting point guard R.J. Jenkins, who was in Louisiana attending his sister’s college graduation. “Our point guard wasn’t here,” Atlee coach Philip Reynolds said. “Not that that
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Left, Atlee’s Andrew Dages (45) tries to block a layup attempt by Hanover’s Blake Billups (1) in the Hawks’ 83-69 victory over the host Raiders Thursday. Above, Hanover’s Cutch Ellis (23) does not let Atlee’s Reid McCoy (32) keep him from driving to the basket.
would have been the difference in the game, but I think we would have handled their pressure a little bit better.” Hanover maintained a double-digit lead for the rest of the
first half, with Atlee only pulling as close as 10 points late in the second quarter on a Jarris Hendricks 3-point play. Brian Miller brought the Raiders closer in the second half, scoring
seven consecutive points to cut the lead to 58-49 near the end of the third quarter. “They did a good job of slowing us down a little bit with their zone,” Thornton said.
The Raiders pulled to within eight early in the fourth on a pair of Brett Ayer free throws, but that was as close as they came. Ellis scored 10 hard-fought points in the fourth quarter
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to keep Hanover comfortably ahead, including two stickbacks and a layup off a nifty feed from Brennan Gary. “He played very tough down low for us tonight,” Thornton said. “He’s really evolving into a great player. He’s working hard and doing the things that are necessary to help us.” Miller led Atlee with 30 points, going 18 for 23 from the free-throw line, and his five rebounds tied for the team lead with Andrew Foster and Stephen Hurd. But when the chips were down, the Raiders couldn’t find an answer for the 6-foot-7 Ellis or the sweetsee HANOVER, pg. 25
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Fast pace suits Atlee in victory over Hanover By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local In a game in which neither team had much interest in slowing things down, the faster pace seemed to suit the Atlee girls’ basketball team just fine. Ashley Weaver had 21 points and Cierra Shelton added 19 as the Lady Raiders protected an early lead with relative ease in a 51-41 victory over Hanover Thursday night. The Raiders are now on a modest two-game winning streak after knocking off Varina for their first victory earlier in the week. “We just needed to get the first win, and then we got the second win here,” Atlee coach Michael Rawlings said. “I think the girls feel like they can play against most teams. I’m still trying to work on their confidence, but winning builds confidence, so we’re taking it one step at a time. One game, one win.” The Hawks (1-6) managed just two points by Sarah Belcher in the first quarter as they struggled to get into their offense against withering Atlee pressure. They had one big run left in them, and it came right at the start of the second quarter
as Sarah Wright scored five of the first nine points to cut the Lady Raiders’ lead to 13-10. “It’s important to us to get out to a quick start every night,” Rawlings said. “When we have a slow start, it works against our confidence a little bit. We’re a pretty young team, so any time we get out early, the girls feel like they can compete and they play even harder.” Then, just as soon as the run started, it was over. Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout made one of two free throws to stop the bleeding and Jamari Blackwell converted a layup off a steal on the press. It was all Weaver from there/ The sophomore scored nine unanswered points as the Raiders (2-3) opened up a 2510 lead. “We were way too passive against the press early,” Hanover coach Mike Rohr said. “You’ve got to give them credit. They did a really good job and we didn’t make some adjustments we needed to quick enough. It hurt us early.” Hanover closed to within single digits twice in the second half, but each time, Atlee’s Cierra Shelton was there to hit a big shot. She was the only offense for the Raiders for a stretch spanning the end of the
really well in the second half. I thought we played with a lot more guts in the second half.” Wright led the Hawks with 15 points, including the team’s only two 3-pointers, and Belcher added 12. Aside from those two and Atlee stars Weaver and Shelton, no player on either team scored more than four points. Weaver had nine rebounds to lead Atlee and Blackwell keyed the Lady Raiders’ press with five steals. “Jamari Blackwell had a number of steals that helped us a lot in transition,” Rawlings said. Atlee returns to action in the Boo Williams Christmas tournament in Hampton. Hanover returns to action Dec. 26 against Clover Hill in the Cavaliers’ tournament. Dave Lawrence/The Local
Hanover’s Sarah Wright (31) runs into a host of Atlee defenders led by Alyse Armentrout (12) in front of the basket in the Raiders’ 51-41 victory over the visiting Hawks Thursday.
third quarter and beginning of the fourth, scoring 11 consecutive points to stake Atlee to a 42-26 lead and effectively ending the game. “Momentum ebbs and flows during the course of a game,” Rawlings said. “It’s confidence,
the ability to make a shot and feed off others.” And that confidence came from defense as Atlee kept Hanover off the scoreboard for the first half of the fourth quarter as Shelton and Weaver did their work.
Despite the final margin, Rohr was pleased with the way his team fought in the second half. “If not for the first quarter, we played right with them,” he said. “We just didn’t come out very well, but we executed
HANOVER (1-6) - Roberts 2, Mondrey 0, Robinson 3, Belcher 12, Leake 2, Langford 4, Omohundro 0, Cleveland 0, Wright 15, Peay 3, Petzer 0, Davenport 0. Totals 13 918 41. ATLEE (2-3) - Shelton 19, Eastman 1, Weaver 21, Armentrout 3, Matthews 2, Beach 0, Hill 0, Blackwell 4, Weigle 1, Walker 0, Cochran 0. Totals 15 18-27 51. Hanover 2 9 15 15 — 41 Atlee 13 12 9 17 — 51 3-point goals - H: Wright 2; A: Weaver.
Price’s 32 points leads PH over Monarchs By Billy Fellin Richmond Times-Dispatch Summer Price scored 32 points to lead No. 6-ranked Patrick Henry past No. 8 Meadowbrook in a first-round Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament game at Trinity Episcopal School. “It’s a great win,” Patriots coach Phillip Cobb said. “We’re excited to be invited to this tour-
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nament with these elite teams.” Patrick Henry (7-0) held a 14-8 lead after the first quarter, but the Monarchs went on a 105 run to open the second to cut the lead to one point. But six free throws in a row from Price put the lead at seven points, a deficit Meadowbrook couldn’t overcome. Price was 12 of 13 from the line and Patrick Henry sank 16 of 21 as a team.
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“It was fun,” she said. “I just do whatever the team needs me to do.” Amber Lee finished with a double-double – 19 points and 10 rebounds – for for Patrick Henry. Price had five assists. “They both really stepped up,” Cobb said. “Both of them played well, but everyone chipped in. Our goal was to win the rebound battle and handle the pressure.”
Morgan Batie led Monarchs with 19 points.
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MEADOWBROOK (6-1) — Bannister 6, Jenkins 3, Irby 2, Brown 6, Friend 3, Batie 19, Finch 7. Totals 15 15-30 46. PATRICK HENRY (7-0) — Burch 0, Woody 2, Price 32, Samuels 0, Adams 3, Gordon 0, Lee 19, Coles 3. Totals 20 16-21 59. Meadowbrook 8 14 8 16 — 46 Dave Lawrence/The Local Patrick Henry 14 15 12 18 — 59 Patrick Henry’s Summer Price (11) towered over the competition 3-point goals — M: Batie; PH: with a game-high 32 points against Meadowbrook in a firstColes, Lee, Adams. round Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament game Friday.
Chargers dash around Cavaliers in 2nd half By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com King William High School’s boys’ basketball team played a tough first half against Middlesex High School last Tuesday night, but the Cavaliers could not keep up the momentum in the second half as the Chargers took control and raced to a 59-33 victory. King William fought Middlesex to a 12-12 standstill the first quarter, but the Chargers began to pull ahead in the second quarter. While they had a 26-20 lead at halftime, Middlesex head basketball coach Jason Williams was not happy with his team. “I got into them in the second half,” Williams said. “We came and regrouped, and got up to the board and drew up some stuff that would work. And we came out in the second half and executed well.” What the Chargers executed best was a press defense that the young Cavaliers found hard to handle. King William coach Joe Harper knows learning to handle the press is one of the growing pains his team has to go through. “We’re on this path – we know what that path is,” Harper said. “With youth, you’re going
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shooting Elliott, who went 4 for 5 from 3-point range. “They were better than us and quicker than us,” Reynolds said. “That’s what I told my kids. I said, ‘We played hard enough, but not well enough.’” Hendricks added 16 points for Atlee and Ayer added 12 off the bench. Jason Wade had
to be up, you’re going to be down. You’re going to make mistakes and you’re going to look great. … I have to be patient and understanding, but there are better days ahead.” In the face of Middlesex’s press, King William coughed up a lot of turnovers. “We helped them with a lot of turnovers, Harper said. “At one point we had five consecutive turnovers without a single shot – and they scored, I think, on four of those five turnovers.” Williams said the biggest difference between the first half and second was in getting his team to move its feet. “We needed to play good defense – move our feet and not our hands,” Williams said. “I tell them … ‘Try to get into the passing lanes. If the guy beats you, hey, move your feet and get back on defense.’ ” The Cavaliers, finding it hard to get inside, resorted to outside shooting, but had trouble converting attempts into points. Michael Johnson led King William with nine points. Middlesex’s Marquez Holmes scored nearly as many points as the rest of the Cavaliers combined, netting a game-high 21 points. The Chargers’ Jacob Self was the only other doublefigure scorer with 10 points. Harper said the Cavaliers
eight points and four steals for the Hawks, who had eight players in the scoring column. “It was just really a total team effort,” Thornton said. “That’s what we’re trying to do – when you look down the stat sheet, everybody’s plugging in, doing something.” The teams went to the freethrow line a combined 70 times and both shot 76 percent, helping Hanover maintain a comfortable lead.
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King William’s Dylan Leach gets an open lane for a layup against visiting Middlesex in the Chargers’ 59-33 victory Tuesday.
must focus on improving. “Young people make mistakes,” Harper said. “They have to learn success.”
MIDDLESEX — Bell 7, Robinson 0, Carter 8, Campbell 3, Marquez Holmes 21, Jacob Self 10, Sjolie 1, King 1, Blake 2, Wake 6. Totals 15 23-35 59.
“They hit free throws,” Reynolds said. “We were trying to come back and we’d score and try to get a steal and foul, and they didn’t miss many. If you’ve got a lead and you hit your free throws, it’s tough.” The rivals could square off again soon - both teams are in the field of next week’s Henrico Holiday Hoops tournament. Both teams return to action Dec. 26, with Hanover facing Potomac and Atlee taking on
host Henrico, the defending Group AAA state champions.
KING WILLIAM — Spurlock 2, Johnson 9, Shannon 7, Plummer 0, Cloude 0, Walter 0, Peatross 3, Braxton 4, Leach 2, Bing 6, Beck 0. Totals 13 5-17 33.
HANOVER (5-2) – Harris 0, Hall 2, Ja. Wade 8, Ellis 21, Jo. Wade 7, Billups 4, Elliott 33, Dabney 6, Weatherless 2, Toliver 0, Gary 0, Farrington 0, Madison 0, Wieckmann 0. Totals 34 22-29 83. ATLEE (2-4) – Foster 2, Barton 3, Hendricks 16, Miller 30, Hurd 2, Dages 0, Ayer 12, Hairfield 2, McCoy 1, Osman 0. Totals 20 31-41 68. Hanover 22 22 16 23 — 83 Atlee 6 25 18 19 — 68 3-point goals – H: Elliott 4, Ja. Wade 2, Ellis; A: Ayer 2, Barton.
Middlesex 12 14 1617 — 59 King William 12 8 76 — 33 3-point goals — M: Holmes 2, Self 2, Carter, Campbell. KW: Johnson 2.
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Hanover’s Jordan Wade catches some air on a layup attempt in the Hawks’ 83-68 victory over host Atlee Thursday.
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Fractions separate teams at L-D gymnastics meet By Paislee Winkler For The Mechanicsville Local Lee-Davis High School and Patrick Henry High School learned how much every point can count in a gymnastics meet at Stonewall Jackson Middle School Wednesday night. Less than three points separated the top three teams in the meet, and an eighth of a point separated the second-place Patriots from the third-place Confederates. Deep Run High School placed first overall with 135.8 points, followed by Patrick Henry with 133.7, Lee-Davis with 132.9, and Varina High School with 118.3. “This was the first real meet with plenty of competition. I think we now know what we need to focus on,” said LeeDavis head gymnastics coach Cy Witherow. “We are hoping to make a lot of improvements over winter break.” Lee-Davis gymnast Madison Godsey – with the help of top finishes on the balance beam and in the floor performance – finished first in the all-around
individual standings. Godsey said that her floor routine was one of her weaker performances, as her score was five points less than she scored in a meet last week. She said the event was difficult as she is recovering from fractures in her wrists. Witherow disagreed with her assessment. “Maddie can be hard on herself, but I am pleased with her performance,” Witherow said. Deep Run finished first in team standings despite just having one first-place finisher – Megan Craig in the vault. But Wildcats finished in the top three in every event and took two of the top three places in the uneven bars the uneven bars. “Individually we didn’t have one person outshine anybody,” said Deep Run head gymnastics coach Karen Wright. “But as a team we really pulled together.” While teamwork usually pays off, team members can be adverse influences on each other, too. In Patrick Henry’s case, several Patriots struggled in the balance beam and uneven bars.
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Lee-Davis gymnast Madison Godsey flips over the vault at a meet at Stonewall Jackson Middle School Wednesday.
“It is kind of like baseball Patrick Henry head gymnastics their troubles were not caused by a lack of motivation. when you can get on a streak, it coach Austin Beazley. “I think the girls are getIn the case of the balance can happen in a good way and a bad way, unfortunately,” said beam, all of the Patriots fell. But ting motivated by how close the
competition is,” Beazley said. “If we hit the routines it could be anyone’s game. And if you don’t, you’re out.”
Local runner joins elite group at Foot Locker Nationals By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com
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Molly Breidenbaugh of Mechanicsville, a senior at Trinity Episcopal School, reaches the finish line of the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Mechanicsville’s Molly Breidenbaugh, a senior at Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond, proved she was one of the best high school runners in the country by earning a trip to the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, which were held at Balboa Park in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday. Breidenbaugh was not happy with her performance, which was 39th out of 40 runners. “I went out a little too fast for me, and unfortunately, I
died,” said Breidenbaugh, who has committed to William and Mary. “I look at this as a learning experience. Just getting this opportunity is really amazing.” To make matters more difficult, the running course featured a big hill the runners had to run up twice. Of course, the competition was pretty strong, too. “At the national level, everybody’s really fast,” Breidenbaugh said. “Everyone is just as good as you if not better.” Nevertheless, Breidenbaugh – the daughter of Philp and Chris Breidenbaugh – remains
among the nation’s best – only the top 10 runners from each of four regional events earned the all-expense paid trip to San Diego. “That’s an elite group,” said Lee-Davis coach Neil Mathews, who knows Breidenbaugh and often catches her running with her older brother, Marc, on the cross-country course at Pole Green Park. “Every coach hopes that maybe one kid that they ever coach – just one – will make it there to San Diego to run in the Foot Locker nationals. It’s like the holy grail of high school cross country.”
On a day when Mechanicsville’s weather was rainy and cold, Breidenbaugh was enjoying the coastal climate of Southern California – what she described as “70 degrees and perfect.” Breidenbaugh found more than the race and weather amazing. “We’re staying at this really nice hotel called the Hotel del Coronado,” Breidenbaugh said. “My parents were saying that rooms go for, like $300 to $1,000 a night – because it’s right on the ocean – depending on where the room is. It’s so cool.”
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 The Bridge – We want to build a Bridge to Christ, to spiritual maturity, and of hope to the world. Our vision is to be “less church, more fulfilling.” No matter where you are or what season of life you’re in, be our guest on Sunday mornings at 10:30. We are located at 8026 Walnut Grove Road, 442-6565. Please check us out online at thebridge2hope.org
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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd, SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30am Holy Eucharist • 10:45am Christian Ed Nursery Provided • 804-559-9302 Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7pm The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Church Welcomes You! 3263 Old Church Rd., Mechanicsville. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 9am & 11am, Adult Christian Education at 10am, Nursery 11am-12:15pm, Refreshments at 12:15pm. Godly Play (Children’s Christian Education) at 10:30am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (children will join their families in church for Communion). 779-3454 or immanueloc.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 @ 9:00am & 10:15am Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net email: creatorcontact@comcast.net
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 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
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
LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Available.
NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, (www.hopenow.cc) Atlee Christian Academy -- PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)
NON-DENOMINATIONAL New Found Church of Christ 14166 Gordons Lane, Glen Allen, VA 23116 Amy Ladd & Friends in Concert Sat., Dec. 21 @ 6pm
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Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet
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MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. Rev. James E. Salyers, Pastor 746-5496; www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service, 11am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm. Church phone: 746-2788
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.); Wed. Night Activities: Family Fellowship 6:00 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:45 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:45 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Dr. Darden Battle, Pastor. 781-0330, www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" New, Life-Changing Wednesday Study: "Behold Your God" Beginning Jan 8, 7 PM 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116 Sun. Worship 10:30 AM, Visit Us On FB Info: 335-6728 / graceunitedfc@gmail.com Glenn Hawkins, Pastor "Love God, Learn Bible, Care for People" 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
Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Tyler Burkett, Student Minister Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth " Striving to be the complete church using our complete gifts completely" shalombaptist.net
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mechanicsville. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) 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 Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!
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son. She also leaves behind her friends at Beth Sholom Woods, where she enjoyed residing. Frances was retired from Kings Department Store. The family received friends on Dec. 19 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held on Dec. 20. Interment was in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or to the charity of your choice. Many thanks go MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30
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out to the nursing and dietary Donald Young staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for YOUNG, Donald Carl, 76 their wonderful care of Mechanicsville, was called home on December 15. 2013. Margaret Traylor He was born on April 11, 1937 TRAYLOR, Margaret in Caroline County. Donald is Elizabeth, 89, of Covenant Woods, survived by his wife Phyllis, sisdied Sunday, December 15, 2013. ter, Joan (Jimmy) and brother She was preceded in death by David (Darlene), sons, Ray her sister, Belle T. Anderson. Miss (Karen) Keith (Angie), daughters Traylor was a graduate of the Donna (Lenny) Joanna (Todd) MCV School of Nursing and was and Mary Beth. Grandchildren, a member of St. John’s Episcopal Shannon, Nikki, Ashley, Haley, Church. A graveside service was Daniel, Matthew, Austin and held on Dec. 19 in Oakwood Nathan. He was retired from Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, con- the Elevator Constructors tributions may be made to a char- Union, Local 51 after 40 years ity of your choice. Arrangements of service. He was a mason for were by the Mechanicsville Chapel 50 years with Ashland Masonic of Bennett Funeral Home. Lodge #168 A.F. & A.M. Don
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enjoyed driving his tractor and was an avid gardener. He enjoyed his garage and reading in his spare time. Don was loved and will be missed by many. The family received friends in the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel 412 So. Washington Hwy, Ashland, on Dec. 18. Funeral services were held on Dec. 19 at the funeral home, followed by burial that took place in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung Association.
December 16, 2013. He was born July 20, 1925 in Hoke County, N.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 65 years; children, Paige Hogge, Bennie Wilkerson (Lisa), Cheryl Selden (Jeff); grandchildren, Shawn Traylor, Stephanie Merino, Ashley Adams, John Selden and Kyle Wilkerson; and two great-grandchildren. Charles served three years in the U.S. Navy and retired after 29 years in the U.S. Army. As a WWII veteran, Charles served on the USS Nawman DE416 in the bay when they raised the Flag on Hiroshima. Charles retired from the American Tobacco Co. He Charles Wilkerson WILKERSON, Charles B. Sr. was a former Post Commander of (Major IV Lt. Col.), passed away VFW Post 9808, also former All
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American Commander District Post and State. He was instrumental in the Start of VFW Post 9808 and spent a lifetime as a devoted member. The family wishes to thank the staff at the VA Hospital for their loving care. WILKERSON The family received friends on Dec. 19 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, where a funeral service was held on Dec. 20. He was laid to rest at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fisher House Foundation.
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Marshal Law: Texas
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››› “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005, Fantasy)
›‡ “Georgia Rule” (2007) Jane Fonda. Å
The Walking Dead
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Thunder
Instant
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››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971)
›‡ “Hope Floats” (1998) Sandra Bullock. Å
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Mod Fam
Moonshiners: Outlaw
SpongeBob Turtles
Good Luck Jessie: NYC
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›› “A Walk to Remember” (2002) Shane West.
The Walking Dead Lone
Good Luck Prince Geo Rule
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The Walking Dead
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24/7 Red Wings/Maple
Treme ’ Å
School Girl
›‡ “New Year’s Eve” (2011) Halle Berry. Å
Girl’s Guide
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23. SE Asian goat antelope 24. Aware of the latest trends 25. Person of Arabia 26. Industrial process to produce ammonia 28. Expressed pleasure 29. The plural of crus 32. Old Thailand 36. Riboneucleic acid 38. One who assembles books 40. Cosa Nostra member 43. Pouchlike structures 44. Violent action 45. ___ of March 46. Slum area of a city 51. Valuable, useful possession 54. Philemon (Biblical abbr.) 55. Shaped bread 56. Fruits of the gourd family 57. Copyread 58. Double curve 59. Photographs (slang) 60. Side sheltered from the wind 64. Atomic #86
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Trust someone close to you with a few of your secrets, Cancer. Holding them in may only cause you grief in the long run. Don’t worry, your confidante will be supportive.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Some added confidence is all you need to get back on the right track, Libra. Things are bound to work out in your favor, especially when you put your mind to something.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this is your week to shine and let everyone at work know just how talented and devoted you are to the team. Enjoy the fanfare while you can get it.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, an investment opportunity has piqued your interest. Until you sign over the funds, be sure to research everything thoroughly and call in some expert advice.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, just when skepticism seems to be taking over, you will discover once in a while there are a few surprises with happy endings. Enjoy your good luck.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Distractions are lurking, Gemini, but you will still manage to get things done. Somehow you find the focus needed to muddle through all the work.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have a lot on your plate, but you can handle it on your own. If things are to get done, you will get them accomplished of your own accord, even if it takes longer.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, though unusual, your behavior might seem perfectly reasonable to you. But unless you share your thoughts with others, they may wonder what is going on.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Remember that words said in the heat of the moment will not soon be forgotten, Capricorn. Don’t forget to employ some tact when discussing serious matters with loved ones. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week you will have to be very convincing if you want plans to go your way. Brush up on your approach and give thought to exactly what it is you want to say. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a few days to let your mind wander, Pisces. You will probably find being a free spirit to be a refreshing break from the norm.
THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS
CLUES ACROSS 1. Bawled out 10. Former “Today” host 12. Shape anew 13. Skulls 15. Renting dwellers 16. Choose to refrain 18. Anno Domini 19. Old French small coin 20. Carry out 21. Dashes 24. Expresses suspicion 27. Followed the trail of 30. The highest point of something 31. Geological times 33. Cartilaginous structure 34. Hill (Celtic) 35. Bura 37. Center of a wheel 39. __ de plume 41. String, lima or green 42. Greek goddess of discord 44. Move back and forth 47. Britain’s Sandhurst (abbr.) 48. Comedian Carvey 49. Public promotion
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, some difficulty awaits you, but you are strong and fully capable of handling what’s coming your way. Maintain your composure and stick it out a little longer.
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OKMS 5K promotes health awareness, raises funds The 2nd annual Oak Knoll Middle School 5K was held on Nov. 23 to promote health awareness and to raise money for the school. About 150 walkers and runners took part. To begin the 5K, participants said the Pledge of Allegiance and then the National Anthem was sung by eighth grade language arts teacher, Daisy Ashford. The OKMS cheerleaders spurred on runners and walkers from the sidelines with cheers, chants and posters. After the event, a celebration was held in the cafeteria to honor all of the participants and to award medals. Medals were presented to the top five students, the top five students from each grade level, the top five staff members, and the top five community members. In addition, a variety of raffle prizes were awarded to the walkers and runners. For example, participants had chances to win frozen yogurt, a teeth whitening session, exercise classes, free pies, and even Thanksgiving turkeys! There were thirteen students who ran faster than Principal Caroline Harris, and these students received free ice cream for a week. The winners are: Top five OKMS students —Jacob Mast, first; Nathaniel Goode, second; Drew Hulbert,
Photos submitted by Nena Foster-Pritchard
Oak Knoll Middle School recently sponsored its 2nd annual 5K to promote health awareness and raise money for the school. In the photo at left, participants take off at the start. Above, the grade level winners are shown with their medals. Below, cheerleaders show their support for the participants.
third; Rachel Crytser, fourth; and Blake Duggan, fifth. Top five sixth grade students —Grace Daley, first; Corinne Daley, second; Elizabeth Row, third; Christian Ashford, fourth; and Leslie Anne Currie, fifth. Top five seventh grade students —Zach Chessor, first; Luke Chesley, second; Lance Bratton, third; Aidan Loftus, fourth; and Ethan Bradley, fifth. Top five eight grade students —Morgan Kazelskis, first; Brooke Kazelskis,
second; Adam Blankenship, third; Sam Lien, fourth; and Sarah Pritchard, fifth. Top five OKMS teachers/ staff —Mary Beth Christhilf, school nurse, first; Carrie Gray, Resource Officer, second; Caroline Harris, principal, third; Caitlin Ganc, seventh grade math teacher, fourth; and Shelli Stepp, sixth grade senior teacher, fifth. Top five community members —Zach Sayles, first; Brian Miffleton, second; Meg Menzies, third; Brent Mast, fourth; and
Tim Crytser, fifth. School organizers extended their thanks to sponsors for donations and providing replenishment for the walkers and runners at the celebration. They include Popeye’s, Sweet
Local visits Ireland Photos submitted by Jessica Rice
In the photo at left, Carrie and Michelle Smith are shown with a copy of The Mechanicsville Local, which they took along on their trip “over the pond to Ireland.” The photo was taken in front of an old structure on one of the Aran Islands called Inishmore. Jessica Rice, center in the photo at right, joined her cousins for the trip to Ireland. They are shown at Charles Fort, which is located on the water’s edge at the southern end of the village of Summer Cove on Kinsale Harbour in County Cork.
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Frog, Chick-Fil-A, Stevi B’s, Food Lion, Kroger, Monacell Orthodontics, Get Pretty Fit, Rob Harris Real Estate with Hometown Realty, Performance PT, 301 Auto Repair, Target, Ozone, Williams Bakery,
Marty’s, Fast, Town and Send Pack-n-Ship. A special thank you was sent to Commonwealth Timing for timing the runners/walkers. Information submitted by Nena Pritchard.
CLASSIFIEDS MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE & SERVICES ROOMMATES To share 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home with large kitchen in Highland Springs. $450/month includes utilities. Available January 5th, 2014. Call Ms. Jones, 901-3411
Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED Gethsemane Court Apt. 2-Bedrooms, 1-bath. 2-story with range, refrigerator & washer/dryer hook up. $750/month. Available Feb. 1st, 2014! Section 8 approved. Call Dennis 746-8630 or 513-0717. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location. From $735/mo. $350 off 1st mths rent through 2012. Open 7-days a week by appt. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com LakeRidge Square Apartments , Voted Hanover’s Best for 2012! "Superior" Resident Satisfaction Award! "Go With The Best!" Spacious 2BR/2BA Apartment Homes. Washer/Dryer /Alarm and all Appliances included. Prices from $915! www.lakeridgesquare.com 866-610-1221 804-550-3566 Fax 2 miles from VCC Mall and all conveniences! Mechanicsville Now Leasing 2-bdrm/1-ba. spacious apts. Starting at $760/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. No Smoking! Additional discount for seniors. Call 746-5525 for details Windmill Way, 2-bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher in the island, balcony or patio. From $795. www.windmill-way.com Open 7-Days a week by Appointment 804-340-2828
HOUSES UNFURNISHED 23111 - Mill Valley Sub. 2-story 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home with an attached garage. Stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer included. Available now. $1450/month + $1450/deposit. No Smoking. No Pets. Credit Check Required. Call 804-789-9621. 305 Treva Road, Sandston - 3-bedroom, 1.5 baths, family room, living & dining rooms, separate utility room. All appliance included. $925 per month + $1,000 security deposit. Call 305-4294 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!
HOUSES UNFURNISHED 3-bedroom, 2 bath home with central air & heat near Tappahannock. All appliances included. $875 per month. Available Immediately. Please call 385-1010 Mechanicsville ∂ 1800+ sq. ft. 4BR, 2BA 2story , attached Garage $1300 monthly + security deposit at 4994 Hanover Meadow Drive. ∂ 1500+ sq. ft. 4BR, 2BA Cape , $1150 monthly + security deposit at 7071 Wahoo Ct. ∂ 1200+ sq. ft. 3BR, 2BA Ranch, $1050 monthly + security deposit at 6311 Midnight Dr. Carlos & Company Realty Inc. 804-730-8488 Mechanicsville - 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch, built in 2009. Central Air / Heat, Gas Fireplace with open floor plan & rear deck. Pets Negotiable. No Smoking. Available January 1st. $1200/month + $1000 deposit. Lee Davis / Stonewall Middle School. Call 804-814-0668 Mechanicsville- Completely remodeled Rancher in Bruce Estates. Some appliances. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Large great room with vaulted ceiling. Half wall to kitchen, utility room, deck. $1200. per month + deposit. No smoking. May consider small pet. Available January 1. Owner 804-337-1370.
WANTED RESIDENTIAL ALL CASH for your house immediately.... Call Larry Powers with ERA Woody Hogg and Assoc at 804-740-9120
Business & Service Directory ADULT CARE Adult Care in our Private Home. Specializing in Alzheimer’s patients. 20 years Experience. Call 559-3316. ALL NURSES CARE, INC. SENIOR IN-HOME CARE We’re dedicated to our seniors in the community and the chronically disabled who aren’t ready to leave their home. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. BBB. Free In-Home Assessment. 20% off the first week of services. We accept Medicaid LTC & Private Pay. 559-0322
CHILD CARE FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333.
Mother of 5 with over 20 years child care experience has immediate openings for full-time & after school care. Lots of activities. Mech. Bus line Lots of References. Call 389-6962 CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING L&J Cleaning Services - Residential & Commercial. Weekly, Bi-Weekly & One Time Cleans. Reasonable Rates. Insured. Call 804-277-8314
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T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded. Ins. Call 746-8805
Two Female Tri-Color Beagles, Both 2 Years Old. Missing since end of October in Pole Green/ Mech. Tnpk area. Named "Hugs (white stripe partially around neck) and Kisses." Call 516-0082.
HAULING Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $200 up to $1,000. Cash on the spot. No title needed. Same day pickup, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free towing. Lic. salvage dealer & vehicle remover. 804-247-5263
Merchandise FIREWOOD & FUEL Seasoned Firewood For Sale. Small/Large Loads Delivered. Call 229-2694
Announcements
FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
AUCTION SALES
Annual New Years Day Auction Wed. Jan. 1st, 2014 @ 11AM
$150 - Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set . New in plastic - free layaway. Delivery available. 804-869-8889
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.
8700 Bell Creek Road (American Legion Building) Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 Directions: I-295 to Pole Green Road Exit, left at first light (Bell Creek Rd.) just ahead on the right. This auction is the best group of merchandise we have sold this year, DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Selling a large private collection, top quality antiques and collectibles. Period furniture, top quality reproductions by Henkel Harris & others, coin operated machinesjuke box, pinball, slot machine, drink machine & etc. Porcelain and tin advertising signs, great country store showcases, displays, petroleum advertising, cast iron, brass and copper items. Great collection of Estate jewelry- Gold, Platinum, Silver, Diamonds & other precious stones. Fine porcelain and hand painted china- Nippon, R. S. Prussia, Meissen, etc. Antique toys, dolls, and related items. Quality rugs, lamps and lighting, beautiful artwork- Oil paintings, engravings, prints, etc. Early textiles- homespun, coverlets, quilts. Baldwin baby grand piano, Fender 5 string banjo and other musical instruments. Architectural and garden items. Ivory, Jade and wood carvings. Hundreds of items too numerous to mention!! Terms: 13% BP w/ 3% discount for cash/check. Preview 8am morning of Auction. Refreshments available. Auction held regardless of weather. 100’s photos on line www.GrindstaffAuctions.com
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Pets & Animals DOGS COCKER SPANIE L PUPS - AKC regist. Males & females. All colors - black, black & tan, white with black, chocolate, buff, red, tri. $500. 804-513-2554
Recruitment SKILLED LABOR
Electrical Apprentices / Helpers Good Driving Record & Own Transportation. Call 746-3122 TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Drivers: DEDICATED. Regional & OTR. Start up to $.44/mi + Excellent Benefits. 401K + Bonuses. xcellent Hometime! CDL-A 6mos. exp. 877-704-3773
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Child Care - Part-Time Mother’s Helper needed to assist in organization & daily routine in my Mechanicsville home. Applicants registered with PPL preferred. Good Driving Record & Valid Driver’s Licensed Required. Call 908-9018 between 8am & 6pm daily. Delivery Person Needed F/T Position. Benefits. Apply in Person 8082 Mechanicsville Turnpike.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Uncontested Divorces & Separation Agreements
Uncontested Divorces $450 plus costs 804-564-0016 Susan H. Call, Esquire
Saturday Appointments 7301 Hanover Green Dr. Mechanicsville
ADDITIONS BROADDUS BUILDERS Home Improvement ∂ New Homes ∂ Additions Renovations ∂ Garages ∂ Decks ∂ Roofs Window Replacement & More! Locally Owned & Operated 15 Years Experience ∂ VA Class A Licensed & Insured Call Today! (804)516-3310
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Officer Caroline Co. Dept. of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Mgmt. is seeking a part time officer to coordinate recruitment and retention programs. Duties will include tracking potential members for volunteer involvement; providing new member orientations; public speaking; planning local events/workshops; producing and updating recruitment/marketing materials. The successful candidate will be a high school graduate or equivalent, experienced in recruitment and public speaking, strong computer skills and in possession, at all times, of a valid Virginia driver’s license. Preferred candidate would have fire and EMS education or experience. An application may be downloaded from www.visitcaroline.com/empapp.pdf or by calling our office at 804/633-9831 between 8:30 am- 5pm, M-F.
ADVERTISE Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call us at 746-1235 or Toll Free (877) 888-0449 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online! Ask about our upcoming special sections!
RIVER ROAD REMODELING, LLC Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Custom Cabinetry, Framing, Decks, Trim & MORE! Licensed / Insured. Free Estimates. Check us out on facebook! Richard A. Hufner, Jr. 804-248-2752
APPLIANCE REPAIR Jasco Appliance Service - 804-737-7699 Family Owned - 30 years Experience Asko - Dacor - Viking - Scotsman - Bosch Most Major Brands
CARPENTRY Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812 jwmartinjr01@gmail.com
CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps - Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056
CONCRETE/BRICK
CELEBRATIONS
Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40!
SIDEWALKS ONLY CONCRETE CO. Concrete Sidewalks, Patios & Driveways Free Estimates. Licensed/Insured. Call 804-986-2871
ELECTRICAL Affordable Generator Installations Sales, Service, and Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com
Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184
CRH Electric - Your Safety First - BBB Master Electrician - Excellent w/Troubleshooting Panel Upgrades, Recess Lighting, Anything Electric Lic /Cert. www.crh-electric.com or 439-3470
Kym Baird LeBlanc
Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044
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EXCAVATING A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Excavation Clearing & Site Work, Road & Driveway Construction & Repair, All Size Ponds, Grading, Shore Line Repairs & Erosion Control. Lic. Fully Ins. 746-2605
FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence. Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices! Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.
FLOORS Flooring Installation - Hardwood, Laminate, Refinishing. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call William, 804-640-1153 Better Business Bureau Accredited Hardwood, Laminate & Tile Flooring – Floor Refinishing, Rejuvenation & DUST FREE options More than 15 years of experience - Lic. & Insured Call Derrick 804-928-6564 or 804-426-5989
GENERAL CONTRACTORS KENNY WILBOURNE CONSTRUCTION - Custom Home Builder since 1977 with over 1,200 custom homes built! Class A Licensed Contractor/ Fully Insured. Free estimates for all of your residential contracting needs including additions, garages, and decks. Let us take the worry out of building your new home or expanding and improving the one you already own! Call Kenny today at (804) 737-4333 or (804) 690-6777. KMWBuilder@aol.com Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Home Repairs Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Custom Homes ∂ Free Est. Lic/Ins ∂ Res/Comm ∂29 yrs exp ∂ BBB∂ Angie’s List S.W. Catlett Const ruction 539-2747, 779-0013 Energy Star EARTHWISE Vinyl Replacement Windows, Doors, Vinyl Siding, Custom Alum. Trim. Lic. & Ins. Free Est. swcatlett@gmail.com
GUTTERS GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured. Free Estimates. Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668
HANDYMAN HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544
HEATING/AC BELL CREEK Heating- Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. BBB 559-1045. FRESH AIR Heating, Cooling, & Indoor Air Quality - Call for Service or Replacement Estimates www.freshairva.com 804.730.1999
West End Heating and Air 804-288-4747 Sales • Service • Installation • 20 Years Experience www.westendheatingandair.com
HOME REPAIRS Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs. Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755
HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Low Pressure on Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393 Mobile Perfection Pressure washing & Detailing Locally Owned & Operated for 12 Years! Lic/Ins. Houses, Decks (Wash & Stain), Sidewalks & More! 804-539-9682. www.mpadrichmond.com
LAWN CARE 1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs. Mulching, Leaf Removal & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Call 229-2694 A-Plus Lawn Care - Friendly & Professional. Leaf Special* Call for Free Estimate. Grass Cutting, most yards $45. Lawn Programs available. Lic. & Ins. Mech. resident 30+ years, 833-4539.
HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS LAWN CARE A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Landscaping Including design installation & maintenance, 12-month contracts, irrigation installation & maintenance, hardscapes, driveway stone, drainage issues, outdoor lighting, mulch delivery & leaf removal services with curbside pickup. Licensed and insured. (804)746-2605
"CALL THE EXPERTS" DECEMBER TIPS ∂ Make your final mowing if needed ∂ Apply your December Fertilizer ∂ Mulch Beds to protect Plants for winter ∂ Keep leaves off lawn especially newly seeded lawns. ∂ Make sure Irrigation Systems is Winterized. ∂ Pickup your shovels & Ice Melt for Winter Don’t Forget!
Jay Davis R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. www.RJDavisLawnCare.com Office 798-0492
PAINTING
TREE SERVICE
ROOFING
ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531
E.J. HornungExcellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613
Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal Lic/Ins. 20 yrs exp. Refer. Free Est. 804-439-7700
Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260
PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352
Davidson Roofing Co. Residential roofing & repair specialist. Lic/ Ins. GAF authorized installer. Free Est. George Davidson 804-672-0540. BBB. www.davidsonroofing.com
A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL SERVICES Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Services and Grapple Trucks available. Certified Arborists, Free estimates, licensed and insured. 804-746-2605
Riverside Roofing & Construction- Specializing in Affordable New & Re-roofs, Repairs, Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows. Class A Lic. & Ins. Free Est. Over 25 years experience. Call 804-370-5009. We Accept All Major Credit Cards
Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663
TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352
L & J Landscaping And Tree Service, LLC (804) 229-2694
TREE SERVICE A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured. Free Estimates. Mulch. Call 730-2163.
1 Call For All Your Tree Needs Tree & Stump Removal, Bucket Truck and Climber 24 Hr Emergency Service. Free Est. Fully Insured.
PLUMBING FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Grass Cutting. Year round contracts, No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917
KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair. Call 746-0827, ext. 2.
LAWN CARE PLUS Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Leaf Removal ∂ Year Round Maintenance Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367
MACDONALD & SON COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE FALL CLEANUP ∂ LEAF REMOVAL HEDGES TRIMMED ∂ GUTTERS CLEANED REFERENCES ∂ SINCE 1992 804-513-7521
Aguilar Plumbing -For all your Service & Plumbing Needs. Drain Cleaning Included. Licensed/Insured. Free Estimates. Flat Rates. Senior Discounts. Call Jorge 804-503-6530
24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467
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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Pam Hogg Bradley Boykin 427-5104 427-5102
Tripp Hogg 427-5110
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1st Floor In-Law Suite
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Four bedroom aluminum sided cape on a very large lot in a great area! Kitchen has been updated and the windows replaced. Updated appliances! Hardwood floors! Sellers are providing a one year ERA Buyer’s Warranty! Move in with payments lower than rent! $129,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
2-story Transitional w/6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths &1st floor in-law suite! Exterior has 2-car attached garage, rear deck, fenced rear yard, whole house generator & storage shed w/electricity & cable. Freshly painted exterior. Interior has over 3,700 sq ft, lg family rm w/stone gas fireplace, formal living & dining rms & eat-in kitchen. 1st floor has in-law suite w/family rm w/fireplace, bedroom w/walk-in closet & en suite bath. The 2nd floor master features dbl walk-in closet & en suite bath. Enjoy the Kings Charter Community Pools & Playgrounds. $349,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
Hanover High School
2-Story Transitional in Fox Head! Home offers 1,900 sq ft, 4 bedrms, 2 ½ baths & 1-car garage. Exterior boasts a dbl width aggregate driveway, new dimensional roof, gutters, & vinyl windows, lg rear yard, storage shed & rear deck. Interior is pristine w/new hardwood flooring downstairs & new carpet up. Family rm is large w/gas fireplace and opens to the eat-in kitchen w/new granite countertops and newer appliances. Offered for $249,990. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
Hanover High School
3,017 sq ft, 2 acres, 6 bdrms, 4 full & 2 half baths, 2 car detached garage w/two bdrm, 1 full ba apartment above has over 600 extra sq ft. Home has lg family rm w/vaulted ceiling, eat-in kitchen w/huge pantry, dining rm w/crown molding & wainscoting, 1st floor master suite, walk-in closet & en suite ba. 2nd floor features another master suite, balcony, triple closet, and en suite ba., jetted tub Country front porch & rear deck. $399,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
Mechanicsville
Charming cape cod with 1,800 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, & 2 full baths. Featuring large family room with fp, large eat-in kitchen with bay window, detached storage shed, huge rear deck and large rear yard! Offered for $199,950. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
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Fox Head
Beautiful 2-Story in the Hanover High School District –This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has a freshly painted exterior, almost 2,400 sq ft, hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, master suite with walk-in closet & en suite bath with garden tub & separate tile shower, NEW HVAC system, rear deck & rear patio. $249,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
RENT TO OWN!!!
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Features hardwood floors throughout, cozy family room and Florida Room that is heated and cooled. The seller upgraded to a heat pump and central air! Beautiful 33x17 in-ground pool w/ cabana and hot tub included! Paved drive leads up to two car detached garage w/great storage above. All appliances convey, including 3 refrigerators, the washer and dryer. One year ERA Warranty for the whole house plus the pool included! Don’t miss this one! $229,900 Call Woody Hogg for details 804-357-0967
New Listing In Sledd Run
Summer Walk
Nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath home on cul-de-sac lot with water view. This home features a family rm, formal living rm, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen, attached garage, rear deck, fireplace and aggregate driveway. Recent upgrades include roof, heat pump, wood laminate floors, carpet, insulation and paint. $274,950 Call Bradley Boykin 363-2731
Pamunkey River West Point
Exquisite custom-designed home on the deep Pamunkey River in West Point school district. Bring your sail boat, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, crown moldings, lots of extras, incl. an extra lot $579,900 Please call Sandra Willis 804-380-3804
Great starter home! 3 bdrm, 2 ba., vinyl sided rancher! Conveniently located in Sledd Run in the Lee Davis School District on a cul de sac lot. Brand new roof and a brand new heat pump! Freshly painted throughout and in move in condition! Owners will consider a “LEASE PURCHASE” Great opportunity! $154,950. Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
12+ Acres Studley
BRAND NEW IN Davis Place
Spacious Family Rm w/triple windows that bring in loads of light is separated from the Office/Study by distinctive columns. Huge Kitchen, very large Laundry Rm, Pwdr Rm and 2-Car Garage complete the first floor. Second level includes Master Suite w/walk-in closet and adjoining ba., 3 additional Bdrms and Full Ba. Builder pays $4,000 closing plus another $1,000 when an approved lender is used! $275,820. Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
Cherrydale West
Don’t miss this charming Cape with over 1,500 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 30x20 2-car detached garage! The interior offers bright family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms on the first floor and master suite with his & hers closets & en suite bath. The exterior features insulated 30x40 2-car attached garage with workbenches & storage above, large rear deck & paved driveway. $214,950. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
Price Reduced!
Dreams become reality with this 1900 sq. ft. home that sits on 4.25 acres that has been recently remodeled and renovated from top to bottom. The cherry wood floors that flow throughout the downstairs accompany the stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full backsplash & gorgeous cream cabinets, to create a kitchen worth making dinners in. The downstairs and upstairs both boast two bedrooms and 1 full bath. $199,999 Call JJ Cox at 804-301-8633 jjcoxrealestate.com
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Old Church
Completely renovated w/wide open floor plan, new flooring, new paint & fixtures, family room w/gas fp, remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops and tile backsplash & master with suite double closets and large bathroom. The home sits on a.74 acre flat lot with a 2 car attached garage and vinyl siding in the desirable Old Church area. $199,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
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Pristine Cape Cod!
Great structure, exquisite detail, & regal appearance. Updated w/heat pump, central air, security system, & replacement windows. This 2,494 sq ft home boast 3-4 bdrms & 1.5 baths. It is filled w/crown molding & original hrdwd floors. Remodeled kitchen has an octagon white sink, backsplash & custom cabinets. Upstairs is carpeted, but the gorgeous hrdwd floors are underneath. $249,944 Call Brittney Cox at 804-651-4548 www.jjcoxrealestate.com
Western Hanover
THIS PROPERTY IS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 GRANT TO PURCHASE AND UP TO ANOTHER $10,000 TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTY! GRANT Mattaponi River THROUGH VHDA Rancher on 3.05 private acres. This home is only 4 years old with vinyl siding with a large eat in 1.42 acres and 150 ft. of deep navigable waterfront with kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Nice rear deck! You can pier, just outside West Point, 3 bed, 2 bath rancher, only buy this home for payments less than renting! $145,550 $339,900. Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 Please call Sandra Willis 380-3804
To Be Built In Mechanicsville
Spacious brand new transitional rancher on large lot. Convenient to shopping and interstates! Features an attached 2 car garage and an attached deck! Large master bedroom with big closets and a deluxe master bath suite! Open floor plan with a spacious great room and the kitchen has a nice eat in area! Builder will pay $4,000 in closing costs and an additional $1,000 when an approved lender is used! $248,595 TheWoodyHoggTeam427-5100orvisituswww.erawoodyhogg.com
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Hanover High School!!
Beautifully landscaped corner lot in Strawhorn! Features a paved drive and a large lot! Vinyl sided Colonial 2 story with a full basement! Enjoy the beautiful days on your screened porch! First floor features a family room plus the walkout basement has an additional rec room. 4 Spacious Bedrooms & 3 ½ Baths. House is in great condition and sellers are providing a one year ERA buyers warranty! $249,950 The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
Cypresstree
Beautiful 2-story Transitional w/almost 1,900 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 2½ ba., 1 car garage in Cypresstree. Large front porch, privacy fenced rear yard, rear deck, new hot water heater, & new heat pump. Large family rm w/gas fp, eat-in kitchen & formal dining rm. Master bdrm w/a walk-in closet, & en suite ba. Move-in ready and in a great location! $214,950. Call Kevin Morris 804-652-9025
Great location! Has been soil tested for septic system and driveway has been put in. 12.22 wooded acres $124,950
The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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Wonderful two-story Colonial in Hanover High School district. The property has been renovated and ready to move in. This maintenance free home has a nice kitchen with Granite counter tops, new flooring, newly painted, hardwood floor in foyer and York River formal dining room, huge family room, three nice bedrooms and two and one half baths. Detached garage, paved driveway, 3.45 acres on the York River with sand beach, Beautiful building lot for your dream home, only $300,000. corner lot, back deck and huge yard. $199,950. Please call Sandra Willis 804-380-3804 Call Kathy Carmichael 683-0011
GATED ESTATE!
White fences as far as the eye can see encase 41 rolling acres and the gorgeous 11,000 sq. ft. all-brick oasis. 7 bdrms, 5.5 ba., 2 in-law suites, 3 car garage and a 30,000 sq. ft. lighted training ring. The entertaining quarters are fit for the most lavish of parties w/open plan including luxury kitchen, eating area and living rm that flows perfectly into a game room/bar, ending in the holy grail of garages. Hardwood flrs & sumptuous crown molding. $2,449,000. Call JJ Cox at 804-301-8633 www.jjcoxrealestate.com
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Hanover High School
Very private 3 plus acres in Hanover School District! Huge master bedrm w/fp! Huge family rm w/second fp, ceramic tile and gas range. Master bath has a jetted tub and a separate shower. Eat in kitchen with custom cabinets. Immediate occupancy on this low maintenance 2 story colonial with a country porch! Possible Lease Purchase. Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com