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Outstanding Women Davis leading county

School superintendent, MRMC nurse executive ‘Our convictions will be in sound policy, not politics’ Jim Ridolphi to be recognized in April by YWCA of Richmond for ThBye Mechanicsville Local

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r. Jamelle Smith Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will represent Education on Friday, April 25, when the YWCA of Richmond recognizes the 2014 Outstanding Women Awards honorees. This is the 34th year of the recognition program. Joining her in receiving the honor will KENNEDY WILSON be Jill M. Kennedy, vice president of Patient Care Services and the chief nurse executive In addition to Wilson and Kennedy, the for Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical following women will be honored with a Center in Mechanicsville and the Bon Secours luncheon starting at noon at the Greater Richmond Community Hospital. She is being see OUTSTANDING, pg. 4 honored for Health & Science.

Sean Davis, who served as vice chairman in 2013, has been elected chairman for 2014 by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The Henry District representative, who succeeds Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, in leading the board, was chosen during last Wednesday’s annual organizational meeting. “I want to thank my fellow Jim Ridolphi for The Local board members for their vote Sean Davis, left, newly-elected chairman of the Hanover of confidence. I’m humbled by County Board of Supervisors, presents his predecessor, see DAVIS, pg.5

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Boy gets creatively crafty with survival bracelets By Jodi Deal jdeal@mechlocal.com

By Jodi Deal jdeal@mechlocal.com Hanover County’s 2013 Christmas Mother Cathy Tillman wrapped up a busy season by accepting a big check last Wednesday at the Martin’s in Ashland. The $12,418 Martin’s conJodi Deal/The Local tribution brought the total 2013 Cathy Tillman, second from left, performed one of her final official duties as the 2013 Hanover Hanover Christmas Mother Christmas Mother when she accepted a $12,418 donation on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from Martin’s collection to about $86,000 Share a Holiday Meal program. Also shown are, from left, Christmas Mother treasurer Beverly see CHRISTMAS, pg. 19

Canova Peterson, with a plaque of appreciation for his service. Supervisor Ed Via, Ashland District, is shown in the background.

Samuels, Martin’s customer operations manager Richard Mills, Doswell Ruritan Club president Bill Squires and Doswell Ruritan Club member Ron Reed.

Ethan Belote, a 10-year-old Rural Point Elementary School fourth grader, has been getting crafty. According to his mother, Jenny Belote, Ethan noticed a vendor selling paracord survival bracelets at the Urbanna Oyster Festival. Photo courtesy of Jenny Belote The chunky woven bracelets Ethan Belote shows consist of several feet of nylon some of his paracord

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Hanover Safe Place seeks volunteers; training is scheduled for Monday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover Safe Place is seeking volunteers to aid in its mission of promoting freedom from domestic and sexual violence. Staff members are looking for individuals 18 years and older to volunteer with RHART (a hospital accompaniment program), Children’s Support Group, Special Events and more.

No previous experience is required, but they will provide you with the necessary training. The next training starts on Monday, Jan. 20. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Hanover Safe Place, contact Stacie Francis at 804-752-2728 or Stacie.francis@ hanoversafeplace.com. For more information on the program, go to www.hanoversafeplace.com.

Local students named Outriggers Peer Educators Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Two Mechanicsville residents who are students at James Madison University are serving the student body as Outriggers

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A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect stole an item at a location on Chamberlayne Road.

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cation system that is diverse, equitable and just.” Continued from pg. 1 She became superintendent Richmond Convention Center: in 2011 following the retireArts — Dr. Pamela Kiecker ment of Dr. Stewart Roberson. She has been with the school Royall (Royall & Company). division since 1991 when she Business — Judy Wagoner started as an English teacher. Pahren (Capital One). When she was named Communications — Lori S. superintendent, Wilson made Ross (Ross Publishing Inc.). history as the first female and Human Relations & Faith first African American to hold in Action — Cassie Matthew the office. She also was the (Hands Up Ministries). first person in 75 years to be Law & Government — Jennifer McClellan (Virginia promoted from within the local school system. House of Delegates). Wilson is one of only 38 Nonprofit Management female superintendents in — Babs Jackson (Hospital Virginia. The YWCA news Hospitality House). release said her “impressive Volunteerism — Cherry success epitomizes the value of Peters (Friends Association). diversity and servant leaderAccording to the YWCA, ship. Dr. Wilson’s thorough Wilson was chosen “for her knowledge of the school motivational leadership and system, her positive relationabsolute conviction about ships with the community, the value of public education. her strength of character and Her impressive success is an her inspiration have played a inspiration to all and a strong message to the value of an edu- large part in helping Hanover

become one of the best school systems in Virginia.” She is actively involved in her community through her work with the Greater Richmond YMCA, the Math Science Innovation Board and the Central Virginia Food Bank. Kennedy was selected “for her thought leadership, her strategic guidance to the nursing profession, and her servant leadership in the community.” She began her career at Bon Secours 25 years ago as a staff nurse. She now chairs the Bon Secours Virginia Chief Nurse Executive Council and is the executive lead for the Virginia Clinical Transformation initiatives, focusing on quality care initiatives and patient outcomes. The YWCA said that Kennedy “is revered by many as a top leader in her field and was appointed to the Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association Quality and Safety Committee to focus on improving the health status of

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As his first act as chairman, Sean Davis moved to eliminate an automatic raise in salary instituted by the previous board that increases supervisors’ annual compensation by 2 percent each year.

his name in nomination,” Stanley said. Davis received unanimous support from his fellow supervisors. South Anna supervisor Wayne Hazzard, also elected in 2011, will serve as vice chairman. Angela Kelly-Wiecek cast the only dissenting vote against Hazzard, and did not elaborate on her reasoning following the meeting. “I look forward to working with both of them,” she said after declining to explain her no vote. Peterson said he’d “like to thank his fellow board members for making 2013 a great year in Hanover” as he passed the gavel to Davis. “It’s been a privilege to serve as your chairman and I hope I met your expectations,” Peterson said. He pointed to various accomplishments during the past year, including the elimination of the county’s proffer policy, the update of the Comprehensive Plan, balanced the county budget without reduction in services or increases in taxes, revamped school funding policies and the defeat of an effort to place tolls on Interstate 95, among others. “We’re still traveling free up and down the interstate,” Peterson said. He also cited the elimination of the county’s participation in the Voting Rights Act, an increase in economic development and the revamped courthouse project as positive accomplishments during his tenure as chairman. In other business, Hanover County added three items to its legislative agenda for the 2014 General Assembly sessions.

After numerous complaints from county citizens regarding transportation of clients for Medicaid assisted services, the county added its support to a bill that would require a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission review of the current contract with Logisticare. Problems culminated with more than 600 complaints in 2012 in Fairfax County, and Davis said many have encountered those same problems in Hanover County. He said the contract with Logisticare should not be renewed until that JLARC study is completed. Attempts to restructure the Richmond Metropolitan Authority have encountered stiff opposition and legislators will take another whack at the problem in this year’s session. Legislative committee chairman Angela Kelly-Wiecek suggested the county not support any revisions that would not include full representation on its board. Currently, Henrico, Richmond and Chesterfield are represented on the RMA while Hanover is not. “That is, effectively, taxation without representation,” KellyWiecek said. There are pending bills that would rename the RMA to the Richmond Regional Transportation Authority, but that proposed legislation does not address the lack of representation issue. The supervisors added their support to a Virginia Association of Counties policy position that calls for a delay in the implementation of storm water regulations for localities in Virginia. VACo has requested a onesee DAVIS, pg. 16

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When we posted on our Facebook page on Tuesday, Jan. 7, about the two-hour delay of classes for Hanover County Public Schools for Wednesday, Jan. 8, the conversation took off — and not all comments were supportive of the decision by Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of schools. So, we started pursuing the determination process for weather conditions and their impact on our education system. OK, this writer is not a parent or grandparent, but supports the decision Wilson and her leadership team made both days. No child — regardless of age — needs to be exposed to single-digit temperatures at a bus stop. In her response to our query, Wilson said the action was taken as a precaution. “With temperatures projected to be in the single-digits overnight Monday to Tuesday and through Tuesday morning and wind chill temperatures below 0, we were concerned that we would have buses that would not start the next morning. Similar, though not exact, conditions were anticipated Tuesday into Wednesday.” By the way, the majority of those participating on our Facebook page agreed with Wilson’s assessment to delay the start of school. Wilson further explained, “Our school buses are primarily diesel engines and diesel engines can be difficult to start in extremely cold weather. To ensure that we would have buses ready to pick up children (with replacements or sub [substitute] buses in place as necessary) and not have children waiting in the cold for late buses, we made the decision to open two hours late.” The goal, she added, “was to minimize the number of children who potentially would have to wait in the cold for their buses in the event those buses were late.” While there is not a policy on temperatures that “warrant delays or closures,” Wilson said “decisions are made for the well-being of our students. We hope our parents and the larger community appreciate our intent.” Speaking of Wilson, congratulations to the Education honoree of the YWCA of Richmond’s Outstanding Women Awards. We interviewed her on Monday and will share that story in our Jan. 22 edition. She will be formally recognized on April 25. Melody Kinser

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Justice in America is about as fickle as a 15-year-old girl playing spin the bottle. Last month, a Texas youth was convicted of manslaughter for his role in a drunken driving spree that claimed the lives of four people and seriously injured two others. The youth’s attorney defended his client by claiming an almost unbelievable psychological condition called affluenza. The bug-sounding affliction applies to teens of wealthy parents who have lived their lives absent of rules or limits, never learning the difference between right and wrong, and never suffering the consequences of bad behavior. Apparently, the judge bought it and sentenced the boy to a six-month stay at a tony rehab center in California and 10 years of probation. Families of the victims were shocked and appalled at the lenient sentence. Apparently, the massive efforts to alleviate drunk driving in other states are not applicable on the West Coast. Newspapers regularly carry articles describing drunk drivers who kill and receive long prison sentences, but one stands out in my mind that seems eerily similar to this

one. I’m thinking back to 1989 when a 29-year-old waitress on the Outer Banks downed two Margaritas, a couple of 100 proof shots, and then took off for a concert in Williamsburg. She never made it. Neither did four youths visiting the Outer Banks from New Jersey. Missy Marvin, a Nags Head competitive surfer and waitress, plowed through a yellow light and slammed into a Cavalier, killing all but one of its passengers. The four deaths shocked the community, and exposed a pattern of leniency toward the pretty server on several previous occasions where drunk driving was reduced to reckless driving. She paid for all those sins in a Manteo courtroom where a jury found her guilty on four counts of manslaughter, and a judge promptly sentenced her to four 15-year terms to be served consecutively. That’s 60 years with no parole for the now middle-aged previous non-felon. It was obvious the community took out their rage in that small courtroom, and legal experts across the country condemned the repressive sentence. It didn’t matter. At best, Marvin had driven drunk and carelessly taken the lives of four human beings. see JUSTICE, pg. 8

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Resident: imagine if theater did locate near Lee-Davis Can you imagine? Just to recap: It is a warm Friday night in September or October in Mechanicsville, Lee-Davis High School has a big football game playing an arch rival such as Atlee or Hanover High School and the L-DHS Field is packed. At the local Carmike Theater with its 2,700-seat capacity almost full with several feature shows going on or one of their Promotional Feature Nights starting at 7 p.m., there has to be 300 or 400 cars in the proposed 600-car parking lot with more coming and going all night. Remember, they were going to be given the right to start some as late as 12:30 a.m. Also, Anna’s Italian Kitchen always has 50 or 60 cars in the adjacent lot on a Friday night and there is traffic in and out of Walgreen’s and Tractor Supply as well. Basically, the Lee Davis intersection is pushed to the

max and then some big late summer thunderstorm blows through as has happened in the past more than once and “Oh, no” the stop lights are out and the theater lights go out as has happened in the Brandy Creek subdivision far too see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Unusual charity eﬀort inspired heartfelt thanks from inmate (Editor’s note: Jodi Deal, news editor of The Mechanicsville Local and The King William Local, recently talked with Suzanne Casey about a Christmas project her church, New Hanover Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville, with the Richmond City Jail. Suzanne received a letter from an inmate and shared it with Jodi. That correspondence led Jodi to “put pen to pad,” as the old saying goes, about the experience.) Everyone has a story. Some stories are good. Some are bad. Others — probably most — are a complicated mix of the two. Few things are black and white in life, and in my business, I’ve learned that it’s very dangerous to make assumptions with only a handful of facts or only one perspective in the mix. Sometimes, those who seem the most low-down have a heart of gold hidden inside, and sometimes, sadly, those who seem to have what’s best at heart are actually harboring a dark secret. When a group of Hanover County volunteers decided to bring a little Christmas cheer to the Richmond City Jail in the form

of cookies, toothpaste and deodorant, they looked past whatever offense may have landed inmates on the inside. As Suzanne Casey, who organized the effort, pointed out, we’re all one or two bad decisions away from a similar fate. After a story ran in our Jan. 8 edition about Casey, her friend Cassie Matthew, members of the New Hanover Presbyterian Church and countless other volunteers and donors sending 1,700 cookies and nearly 1,000 sets of toiletries to the jail, Casey forwarded me a letter from her friend, who is currently serving time there. He’s the one who inspired her to organize the effort. “I’d like to thank you for the generosity and kindness you’ve shown to all the men and women of the Richmond City Jail. Know that the cookies and toiletries are a real treat, something we do not experience much in here,” he wrote in the letter, which he asked her to share with New Hanover Presbyterian Church’s congregation. “We know we have committed sins against our fellow man and are being punished by society for those sins. We also

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Suzanne Casey of the New Hanover Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville is shown delivering toothpaste and deodorant to the Richmond City Jail for inmates at Christmas. She and a crew of volunteers collected nearly 1,000 tubes of toothpaste and sticks of deodorant, which they delivered along with 1,700 homemade cookies.

know that God will forgive our sins if we have the courage to ask him. So many people on the outside look at us as worthless, dangerous and evil, but what we are is scared, confused and insecure,” the inmate see INMATE, pg. 19

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While a prison term was appropriate in this case, the length of the sentence was, in my opinion, excessive and vindictive. In the California case, four lives didn’t have as much value for the judge, and he reserved the majority of his anger for the parents who gave their child too much and depended on others to raise their privileged children. Sadly, the rehab should have come years ago, and will probably do no good as this point, and I can almost guarantee we’ll be hearing from this youth again in the national headlines. His latest episode has only reinforced a sense of privilege that will eventually ruin his life. Unfortunately, his foolish behavior resulted in a devastating tragedy for dozens of others. In his mind, that was only an inconvenience, another situa-

tion where daddy could buy his way out. And, there are other victims in this case: Members of the public who are put at risk by the bad decisions of one judge trying to save a rich kid. Even more troubling to me is the message the comparison of the two cases illustrates — the large gap of justice in America. If killing four people in North Carolina requires 60 years of a person’s life (for Marvin, the entirety of it), but receives rehab in California, there’s a problem with sentencing in America. No one would defend the actions of either of these criminals, but I would certainly question the fairness of such inequity in our legal system. In my mind, neither one of the convicted felons received fair nor equitable justice, something guaranteed to each and every one of us. Outraged? We should be.

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many times. Mayhem and the poor Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is under the gun big time! You say preposterous, but do you really want to go forward without better Infrastructure in place? Remember we were told by the county that there are “five” entrances and exits to the theater site but two of those are in front of Walgreen’s and Tractor Supply and would be significantly impacted with their own traffic and the theater people trying to get out. The other three exits/ entrances all will funnel down to the light at the head of Brandy Creek Drive manned by several deputies (lights are out) and most of this traffic headed back towards Mechanicsville Turnpike/Interstate 295 and two of those exits requiring uturns as they meet the traffic exiting Brandy Creek Drive. I’m not sure what you want to call this scenario, but, suffice it to say, It Ain’t Going to Be Good! How much homework was done by the Carmike folks responsible for implementing site marketing and locating of their facilities? How many times are you going to attend a movie if it takes 30 or 40 minutes to get out of the parking lot? Hanover County has many more potential good locations for their theater. Thank you to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for not aiding this potential fiasco. Paul Thiel Mechanicsville

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Germeroth.) Mr. Germeroth, I consider myself “slightlyleft-of-center” and more conservative than liberal (“moderate” I believe is the term used). I have voted Republican for every president since Nixon. I voted for Bush (43) in his first term. Then I found out from a very high-placed source about what was really going on in “Cheney’s White House,” so I voted for a Democrat for president the first time ever in 2004. So … not only are you wrong, you are really an embarrassment! Your letters are so ridiculous that I’m not going to placate you by elaborating too long on what you posted (spewed) here in The Mechanicsville Local (dated 12/31/2013) in response to an earlier letter I wrote rebutting your even earlier opinions posted (spewed) in here as well. Again; if a woman has an abortion … it … is …. her … business! Not yours! Not Teddy’s … Not Ken’s … Not anyone’s. That is a direct government intervention into the privacy of an individual’s at the most intimate level. Offer a woman contemplating an abortion help and guidance … Do not force upon her an event she does not want with her own body. Again, because it hasn’t sunk in with you yet, an abortion is between the woman, God and her doctor … not you! Jesus Christ means “love.” “Teddy” Cruz and his accomplice Sarah Palin (quitter-governor) are saying very poisonous ideas similar to what Joseph Goebbels said (as a result of hateful racial/political influence) in the late 1920s. Oh, and by the way, Dub-ya (43) was the “favor” Cheney returned to poppa Bush (41) for all the things that were “overlooked” by the CIA (where poppa was director) when Cheney was in the middle of developing all his “plans” that started all the way back in the

White House when as Gerald Ford’s chief of staff in 1975, Cheney began all his evil strategies that eventually made Halliburton a global “non-bid” defense contractor (at-thesame-time while Cheney ran the White House). You see; Dubya (43) was a mere “figurehead” that Cheney had on strings (uh, “puppet” mean anything to you). Your “RINO” [Republican In Name Only] insults against two war veterans (McCain and Dole) in favor of the likes of Palin and Cruz (never in the service) are an insult to anyone who has ever been in uniform (25-plus years myself). Uh, do you know what the Internet is? Okay, then do you think you can navigate there maybe? Then, go to the You Tube link http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=8y06NSBBRtY and listen to all the warnings Gen. “Ike” Eisenhower (34) gave about the “Military/Industrial Complex” to the whole world as he left office just before JFK (35) was inaugurated. Remember, Mr. Germeroth, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the CENTCOM CINC in World War II (the most dangerous assignment for that Theater ever) … Dwight D. Eisenhower was also one of the last fivestar “Generals-of-the-Army” … Dwight D. Eisenhower was also a two-term president of the United States. Imagine now — and pay attention — this gentleman actually warned us about the same people you worship. Your comments about our vice president also are hideous. Joe Biden first impressed me in 1972 when as a freshman senator; he rode the D.C. Metro to work instead of the limos “Teddy” Cruz rides in today. Your hateful rants against our president, Barack Obama, also are bordering on heresy. I’m going to stop now because you do not deserve further criticism and I can only hope the Secret Service is moni-

toring your letters! Dr. Richard Ryder, Ph.D. Mechanicsville

Resident: feds out of control Federal agencies like the IRS are out of control and it’s only going to get worse. Under the Obama Administration, overreaching federal regulations are now the political norm, the chosen vehicles of implementation of the radical Obama agenda. The IRS, the Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Security Administration and Health and Human Services, just to name a few, have all been complicit in assaults on American individuals, industries and our constitutional republic itself. I am deeply concerned that Americans are becoming complacent (and therefore compliant) with the methodical erosion of our rights! Barack Obama is using federal agencies to ramrod his radical leftist agenda and suppress his opposition. He will continue to use his adherents in federal agencies to sidestep Congress whenever he can’t get a law passed through the constitutionally-defined legislature. Among the most powerful and certainly the most feared of the federal empires is the IRS. It now appears to be Barack Obama’s favored agency to implement his leftist “change” in America. The IRS suppression of conservative Christian groups and voices is among the most egregious violations of the public trust in the history of our nation. Left unchecked, in three years we will no longer have a representative government anything like the one our Founding Fathers intended. Rose Cecil Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 12

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The faculty and students of Hanover High School joined together to support families in the community by “Elfing” teachers and administrators. Funds were donated to choose which teachers, coaches and administrators to “Elf”. More than $500 was raised to support families in need over the holiday season. Shown are James Massey, Mike Rohr, Derek Stoudt, Jason Smith, Dana Gresham, Chandra Rhue, Phil Gross, Amy Birdsong, Victoria Hutto, Darren Thornton and Karl Lippa. Submitted photo

No BS! Brass Band will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the auditorium of Hanover High School. Trombonist Bryan Hooten is part of the HHS Marching Band staff.

No BS! Brass Band to perform tomorrow at Hanover High

School of Dance Arts Tea Photo submitted by Valarie Simpson

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover High School Band Boosters will present Richmond’s own No BS! Brass Band at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the auditorium. No BS! Brass has performed at the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the Festival of New Trumpet Music and on National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Voted Best Band in 2012 by Virginia Living Magazine, Best Richmond Jazz Artist by Style

Magazine, and Best Local Jazz Combo by Richmond Magazine, the band recently was highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article as one of the top 10 concerts of 2013. According to the band’s website, http://www. nobsbrass.com/, “No BS! Brass takes the New Orleans brass band into uncharted territory, fearlessly combining elements of James Brown, John Coltrane, Michael Jackson, and Led Zeppelin into their fiercely original sound.”

The School of Dance Arts recently hosted its third annual Christmas Tea. The event benefits the Walnut Grove Baptist Church Food Pantry. Those who attended enjoyed School of Dance Arts Christmas dances and light refreshments. Valarie Simpson, left, director, is shown with instructors Tracey Clevenger and Sara Sedillo.

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ANDERSON, Cody Mark, 24, of Mechanicsville, departed this life January 8, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Diane Anderson; brother, Ricky Daniels; sister, Christine C o r b i n ANDERSON (Thomas); nephews, Elijah, Jalen, Lee and Hunter; his girlfriend of 10 years, Brittany McAlister; grandmother, Elizabeth Anderson Johnson; aunt and uncle, Shirley and Paul O’Donohue; and sister-inlaw, Jennifer Daniels Vega; aunt, Deborah Giles; uncles, Kenny and Stevie Rigsby (Barbara); and cousins. The family received friends on Jan. 12 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where services were held on Jan. 13 Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hanover Humane Society.

Robert Brewster BREWSTER, Robert Walker, 93, of Glen Allen, died at home on January 8, 2014. Bob was born in San Diego, Calif. in 1920, but quickly became a Texan. He moved to Brow ns v i l l e, Texas as a BREWSTER youngster, where he spent his youth exploring his fascinating environment. He would take off after school to see “what was on the other side of that hill” The local Border Patrol would have to search for him and bring him home. He always got in trouble for it! This love of nature and fearless exploration guided him into his career. After college at the University of Texas, Bob

joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1941. He valued both the importance and excitement of the work, which involved a multitude of dangers starting with a shootout on the Mexican Border his first night on the job. Bob proudly became a member of the “Greatest Generation,” taking a leave of absence from the Border Patrol for service as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war, he returned to the Border Patrol, and put his wartime training to use as a Border Patrol pilot. He was promoted up through the ranks of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he worked until his retirement, ending his career as the Assistant Southeast Regional Commissioner, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Chief of the Border Patrol. During his career, he was stationed in Texas, New Mexico, Cuba, Arizona, Puerto Rico, and finally in Richmond. Bob’s honor, bravery and agile mind, coupled with his fluency in the Spanish language, drew him into numerous special operations during his career, particularly in Cuba during the early 1950s. During the trying days following the Cuban Revolution on New Year’s Day, 1959, Bob was in charge of the South Florida Border Patrol operations, where thousands of Cubans fled their country to avoid communism and hardship. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Dye of Rock Crossing, Texas, who he married in March, 1941. He is survived by his three daughters, Carolyn, Pam and Maribeth; his wife, June Adams Hogg of Mechanicsville., who he married in March, 2009; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and countless friends whose lives were touched by his great heart, his unwavering patriotism and his boundless

P. Bowers; his children, Cherie L. Bowers, Teresa L. Bowers and Celeste B. Joyce; his sister, Gayle K. Neal; his sisterin-law, Ottilie K. Bowers; and grandchildren, Jason, Nancy, Julia, Kris, Eric, Rachel, Jessica, Matt and Haley. Viewings were held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Gerald Bowers BOWERS, Gerald William, Va. 23231. Funeral service was 78, of Montpelier, departed this held on Jan. 10 at Western physical life to the other side Hanover Church, 16050 Mountain Road, Montpelier, to enter his Va. 23192. Interment was held eternal home after the service at Greenwood on January 5, Memorial Gardens. 2014. He was born to the late Thomas Joanne Brown Cecil Bowers BROWN, Joanne Paige, 69, BOWERS and Elena O. went on to be with the Lord Herring on February 9, 1935 on Sunday, January 5, 2014. in Spartanburg, S.C. He mar- She was preceded in death by ried Doris Ruth Penfield in her parents, Joseph and Annie 1953 and they lived togeth- Marie Brown; three sisters, er in Columbia, S.C. before Elenore McNew, Ruth Venable relocating to Richmond, Va. and Sharon Lynn; four brothin 1961. Mr. Bowers was ers, James, Reginald, Wells and a retired supervisor for C & Wade Brown. She is survived P Telephone Company. He by one sister, Mickey Trainham; enjoyed the challenges of elec- and two brothers, William and tronics and had continued Bobby Brown; countless loving to be involved in technology. nieces, nephews and grandchilHe was a notary and a mem- dren. She was a dedicated nurse ber of GWRRA Association. for more than 39 years and He made many trips on his devoted her life to the enrichGold Wing motorcycle includ- ment of her entire family. A ing trips to Daytona, Fla. He celebration of her life will be was a member of Oakwood held at Fairmount Christian Memorial Baptist Church, Church, 6502 Creighton Rd., where he served as trustee, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, on deacon, chairman of the child Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowcare committee and steward- ers, she wished for donations ship chairman. He was also to be sent to St. Jude Children’s active with Western Hanover Research Hospital. Church. Once retired, he kept busy by maintaining his prop- Rose Burke erty and adding improvements. BURKE, Rose Furlong, of He was preceded in death by Mechanicsville, widow of James his parents; his twin brother, J. Burke, passed away, Sunday, Patrick H. Bowers; his broth- January 5, 2014. She is survived er, Robert Kendrick; his son, by her daughters, Mary Ann Gerald Cecil Bowers; and his Heretick (Robert) and Bonnie son’s wife, Alice R. Smith. He Clements. And by three grandis survived by his wife, Doris see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 wit. The family received friends Jan. 10 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where a memorial service was held on Jan. 11. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Laurel Park United Methodist Church, 2700 Hungary Rd., Henrico, Va. 23228.

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children, James Heretick, Ashley , Christopher Clements and three great grandchildren, BURKE Erin Howard, Richard and Hannah Heretick. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Jan. 9 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Avenue, Richmond, Virginia with interment that followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Rose was owner of Furlong Equipment Company for 45 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.

Douglas Collins COLLINS, Douglas Wayne, beloved son of Jesse and Lola Collins of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away peacefully. Douglas was born in Bluefield, West Virginia. He is survived by his son COLLINS Brett Matthew, of Glen Bernie, Maryland; two brothers, Gary L. Collins and wife Lydia, of Mechanicsville, Va., and Joseph N. Collins and wife Melissa, of Richmond, Va.; two nephews, Gary Lynn Collins, Jr., and Gregory Thomas Collins and wife Katie of Mechanicsville, Va.; four nieces, Madelyn Claire, Carter Ann, Kaitlyn Belle, and Bailey Brooke Collins. Douglas, a graduate of James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., was a member of Sigma Fe Epsilon Fraternity. He was employed by the Department of Defense as a Contracting Officer and worked in Iraq for several years. Upon his return from Iraq he worked briefly for The National Institute of Health, Bethsaida, Maryland. Douglas had health issues and retired on disability and returned home to

be near his family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville, Va. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Signal Hill Memorial Gardens.

William Crodick CRODICK, William, James Sr., 84, passed away January 9, 2014 due to complications of A l z h e i m e r ’s disease. Born in New York, N.Y. to Eugene J. and Elizabeth Stewart Crodick, he was predeceased by CRODICK his wife of 60 yrs., Catherine E. Storms; sons, James B. and Kevin M. Crodick; and daughter, Annette E. Roland. He is survived by his favorite sister, Annamae Hall of South Amboy, N.J.; son, William J. Jr. of Mechanicsville; daughters, Karen Burbage of Portsmouth and Kathleen Bishop of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945, served as a hospital corpsman aboard ship, taught Hospital Corps school in Portsmouth, Va., commissioned as Ensign, Medical Service Corps in 1958, served aboard USS Intrepid and was Commanding Officer, Company A, 5th Medical Battalion, 26th Regimental Landing Team, Vietnam, 1967. Wounded during a mortar attack, he was awarded a Purple Heart. A humble man of exemplary character, he taught by example. Blessed with a quick smile and sunny disposition, Pa-Pa was a favorite, to the end, of his care-giving friends at Covenant Woods. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus, Council 418. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate his life will be conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 Woodman, Rd., Henrico, Va. at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 15, with

a reception to follow. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, “sweet charity bread” may be shared, “for giving is living.” Arrangements by Monaghan Funeral Home.

Betty Hall HALL, Mrs. Betty Ruth Clary, age 78, of La Crosse, died January 7, 2014, at her home. She was born on August 18, 1935, the fourth of eight children born to Ruth Jenkins and Eddie Buford Clary. HALL She graduated from Lawrenceville High School in 1953 and Smithdeal Massey Business School. She married her soul mate, James Coleman Hall in November 1957, and moved to La Crosse in Mecklenburg County, where she involved herself in her community, church, civic organizations and the school system. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James C. Hall; two sons, Bryant Hall and wife, Sonya and Bruce Hall; two grandchildren, Chris Reamey and Cristen Hall, all of La Crosse; three sisters, Bertha Mae Clary of South Hill, Ethel C. Johnson of Mechanicsville and Mabel V. Clary of Arlington; two brothers, Eddie B. Clary Jr. and wife, Carol of Ridgeway and Leonard G. Clary and wife, Shirley of Lawrenceville; a sister-in-law, Vieva Clary of Martinsville; and two truly loved individuals, Brent Evans and Chad Springer. She was predeceased by her parents; and two brothers, James G. Clary and William Lee Clary. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory, with interment in the La Crosse Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday (tonight) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, you may consider one of the many groups and organizations that Betty supported, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Park View Boosters Club or Taberacle Cemetery Association.

Ray Huntsman HUNTSMAN, Ray Linn, 55, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 10, 2014. He was a merchandiser for Supervalu for 15 years. He attended Mechanicsville Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, and dearly beloved son, brother, and uncle. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Robert Huntsman; and brother, Roger Huntsman. Ray is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jodie Dawn, daughter, Samantha Dawn (14); and son, Trevor Ray (11); his mother, Barbara Ann; brothers, Robert (Joanne) and Randall (Monica), and many

aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday, January 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee- Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va., 23111. A memorial service was held on Jan. 14 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for Samantha Dawn and Trevor Ray’s future.

William Kirwin KIRWIN, William A. “Bill,” 51, of Mechanicsville, passed away January 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin F. Kirwin; and his beloved wife,

Dorothy “Dottie” Kirwin. He is survived by his mother, Barbara D. Horton; brother, Robert Kirwin (Sherri); daughters, Stephanie Mayberry and Jessie Klein; nieces, Kaitlyn KIRWIN and Kendall Kirwin. Bill was a very loving and caring man and will be missed by everyone. The family received friends on Jan. 9 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Interment private. see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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County seeks proposals for GYSD; deadline nears The Hanover County Department of Community Resources seeks project proposals from community groups, nonprofits and individuals to engage Hanover youth in volunteer service on Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) and Macon A Difference Day (MADD). Hanover County youth also are

encouraged to submit a proposal. Project proposals are due by Friday, Feb. 14, to the Department of Community Resources. GYSD takes place the weekend of April 11-13. MADD takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on April 26.

Celebrated in more than 100 countries, GYSD is an annual world-wide event that mobilizes millions of young people to improve their communities through service and service-learning. More than 6,000 youth and adults in Hanover participated in GYSD last year.

Volunteers collected food for the hungry, taught children how to make healthy choices, collected electronic waste to be recycled, helped build a house, cleaned parks, and planted vegetable gardens. Partnerships with RandolphMacon College, Hanover County

Public Schools, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups, nonprofits, other community groups and individuals were essential in making the event a success. Application forms and more information about GYSD can be found see GYSD, pg. 17

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are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA. Farmers and ranchers elected to county committees help deliver FSA programs at the local level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity price support programs; conservation programs; incentive indemnity and disaster programs for some commodities;

When you need BRASS Continued from pg. 9 a Lawyer you No BS! Brass band trombonist Bryan Hooten is part of the HHS Marching need Band staff and arranged the music for the Marching Hawks’ 2013 show, Ed Vaughn Attorney at Law “N’awlins.”

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Bryan teaches private trombone lessons to a number of HHS students and also is an adjunct instructor at VCU where he continues to musically inspire some of the HHS alumni who perform for the Rams. Hanover band students also have had the privilege to have No BS! Brass trum-

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emergency programs and eligibility. FSA committees operate within official regulations designed to carry out federal laws. To be an eligible voter, farmers and ranchers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. A person who is not of legal voting age, but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm also may be eligible to vote.

Contact your county office for the candidates in your area. More information on county committees, such as the new 2013 fact sheet and brochures, can be found on the FSA website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ elections or at a local USDA Service Center. 2014 small grain reports due Producers now have until today (Wednesday, Jan. 15) to report fall seeded small grains, apples, peaches, pasture, forage

pet player Marcus Tenney work with the trumpet section. A portion of the proceeds from the event will support the Hanover High Band programs. Tickets are available at http:// nobsbrass.brownpapertickets.com/ for $8 plus fees or for $10 (cash or check

solemnly swore to uphold the Constitution when he took his oaths of office! Under President Barack Obama, the Executive Branch’s quest for power at the expense of the other two branches of government is intensifying. The President is now regularly and shamelessly overstepping his constitutional authority. Without the constitutionally defined “Separation of Powers,” We The People could lose our republic. Obama has proven to the American people time and again that he will stop at nothing to further his agenda, including the

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 requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit their local county FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.

only) at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. the night of the performance and the box office opens at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available for sale between sets. For more information, direct your email to publicrelations@hhsband.net.

subversion of the Constitution, the manipulation of the rule of law, the intimidation of lawmakers, and the use of overt deceit to sway public opinion. Our Founding Fathers understood the need for a balance of power and an independent judiciary. They diffused power for the protection of the people’s rights! Let this be our New Year’s resolution: As the New Year begins, we must stand together — and throughout 2014 — or we could lose our liberties for all time! Thomas Walker Mechanicsville

Adams, Pursel on BJU Dean’s List Two Mechanicsville residents were named to the Dean’s List at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., for grades achieved during the Fall 2013 semester. Logan Adams is a Junior History major and Bethany Pursel is a Junior Music Education major. To qualify, students must earn a 3.0 grade point average.

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Arrest made in fatal crash involving pedestrian Staff Report news@mechlocal.com Deputies from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office have arrested Michael J. Carlson, 47, of the 10000 block of Studley Acres Lane in Mechanicsville in connection with an early morning crash involving a pedestrian. According to Lt. Chris R. Whitley of the Sheriff ’s Office, Carlson has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. He is being held without bond at Pamunkey Regional Jail pending an arraignment in Hanover General District Court. Monday, Jan. 13 at about 8:15 a.m., the Sheriff ’s Office responded to E. Patrick Henry Road (Route 54)

and Hickory Hill Road for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminary investigations indicated that a 2008 Toyota Sequoia was traveling west on E. Patrick Henry Road when it ran off the right side of the roadway while in a curve and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian was jogging east on the westbound shoulder of the roadway, according to a report issued by the Sheriff ’s Office. The victim, an adult female, was transported to V.C.U. Medical Center with life-threatening injuries by Hanover Fire-EMS, where she later died as a result of her injuries, the Sheriff ’s Office reported. The investigation is ongoing by crash team deputies.

LEBER, Warren T. “Buck”, of Mechanicsville, Va., entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Luther T. and Lila LEBER Leber; and his wife of 46 years, Christine Leber. He is survived by his children, Warren Jr. (Ann), Larry (Joan), Joy (Tracy), Jerry; grandchildren, Rachel, Christopher; a brother, Charles; and many nieces and nephews; and devoted friend, Darryl Starnes. Buck was a lifetime member of Black Creek Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for over 50 years. The family received friends on Jan. 12 at The Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy. Funeral services were held on Jan. 13 at Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd., Mechanicsville, 23111. Interment church cemetery. A reception followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church.

Ester McClary McCLARY, Esther M., 94, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Mac MCCLARY McClary; daughter, Rosalie McClary; and grandson, Sean Loveless. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Loveless and Joanne Wells (Tom); six grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Jan. 13 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Graveside services were held on Jan. 14 at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rural Point Baptist Church, 6548 Studley Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Patricia Pike PIKE, Patricia Lyle “Tricia,” 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Tricia was born in Richmond on February 6, 1951, the daughter of Frederick Lyle

and the late Ruth Lyle. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Donald A. Pike of Hanover; two daughters, Stacy S c o t t (Robert) and Kelly Mahanes PIKE (Chris); five grandchildren, Robert “Tank” Scott, Jalen and Ada Scott, Ryleigh and baby, Griffin Mahanes; a sister, Linda Ford; brother, Ricky Lyle; and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. A memorial service was held on Jan. 13 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church.

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Whether you’re going through a tough time, looking for folks who share your favorite hobby or want to get in shape, there are several regularly occurring activities in Hanover County to meet your needs. Those include: Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator, which is located at 7159 Mechanicsville

Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 730-4812 or e-mail sandy.leigh@verizon.net. The Arthritis Foundation is offering two different Tai Chi classes in the Mechanicsville Area. One meets at the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. through February 25. Another meets at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville

on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through Feb. 13. The program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being. The fun and interactive classes are suitable for every fitness level. Cost is $48 for the entire six week class at either location, $8 for a single drop-in class at Church of the Redeemer and $10 for a single class drop-in at Covenant Woods. Course size is limited at Covenant Woods. Contact Jo Ann Widner RN at 370-3906 for more

A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Fishing Circle.

A suspect fled the scene of an accident at a location on Courtland Farm Road.

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A suspect robbed a location on Kings Dominion Blvd.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Verdon Road.

A suspect stole an item at a location on Bell Creek Road.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Kristy Star Lane.

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A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Ashcake Road.

Cheryl Pizzino PIZZINO, Cheryl Dinsmore, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2014. She is predeceased by her parents, Roy and Nancy Dinsmore; and her sister, Jean Dinsmore. She is survived by her loving husband, Tony see OBITUARIES, pg. 20

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information or to sign up. Play Chess the first and third Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville branch library in the meeting room, provided that the meeting room is available. Bring your chess set and enjoy a game of chess. All ages are welcome, no membership is required and minors, under age 18, must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to add your email address to the mailing list visit www.chessmeeting.org.

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Local Ruritans win three gold awards Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Mechanicsville Ruritan Club recently captured three gold awards at the Chesapeake District Convention. President Johnny Moore was honored by Otis Hall, lieutenant governor of the district, for receiving awards in these categories: Social Development, Public Service and Business and Profession. These awards were presented to the club in recognition of the dedication of the club mem-

bers to the Ruritan mission of improving their community and building a better America through “fellowship, goodwill and community service”. The Mechanicsville Ruritan Club donates monies earned from the annual oyster roast/ tractor pull (Shuk N Pul) to the local fire and rescue squads. The Shuk N Pul is held the last Saturday in March. This year’s event will be held on March 29. The club also provides a four-year scholarship to one

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New singers are welcome, and all voice parts are needed for the chorale’s performances The Central Virginia on May 4 and 10. Masterworks ChorThe spring muale will kick off its sic program will fea2014 spring seature choral music by son with free open Johann Sebastian rehearsals from Bach, Henry Purcell 7 to 9:15 p.m. on and Benjamin BritMonday, Jan. 20 and 27, at ten. the Duncan Memorial United No audition or formal vocal Methodist Church at 201 Henry St. in Ashland. see CHORALE, pg. 18

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Local residents to share Untold Stories on Feb. 16 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover — Black and White Experiences will be presented from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Ashland/Hanover residents will tell their personal stories. Topics will include education and life as students in different

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Samantha Tolley, right, above, a third grade student, captured the Washington-Henry Elementary School Spelling Bee on Friday. The runner-up was Jordan Allen, left, above, a fifth grader. Samantha will represent the school on Jan. 23 at the Hanover County School Board Central Office in the Hanover County Public Schools Spelling Bee. Brooke Andriniunas, left, assistant principal, and Dr. Dana R. Jackson, principal, are shown with the bee winners from each class, ranging from grades three to five.

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Atlee High FFA Agricultural Mechanics Team takes first place in state convention The Atlee High School FFA Agricultural Mechanics Team placed first out of 17 teams at the 87th State FFA Convention held at Virginia Tech. During the competition, the students demonstrated a wide range of performance skills and event-related competencies based on the following areas: Machinery and Equipment Systems: repair and maintenance, materials, handling, processing, adjustments and metal fabrication. Industry and Marketing Systems: customer relations; accounting, communication, economics, service, sales, reading and interpreting regulations, safety, operating instructions and manufacturer’s recommendations. Energy Systems: mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power, solar power, hydraulic power, engine operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting, repair Structural Systems: structures, storage, concrete, masonry, plumbing, electrical, construction, building materials, ventilation, heating and air conditioning. Environmental-Natural Resource Systems: water quality,

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sustainable agricultural practices, soil and water conservation and waste handling. The Atlee High School team excelled in the exam questions and individual problem-solving/skill activity associated with each system area to win the first place award.

ing with the chorale this spring, contact the group’s artistic Continued from pg. 14 director, David Sinden, at 804545-5406 or cvmc.director@ training is necessary. Some choral singing experi- gmail.com. To learn more about the ence is encouraged. To learn more about sing- chorale, visit www.cvamc.org.

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School. Money for these scholarships is raised through development and distribution of a Mechanicsville business direc-

tory . Hall has been a Ruritan for 46 years and is the newly elected lieutenant governor of the Chesapeake District and a member of the Mechanicsville Ruritans.

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The team members and their advisor recently were recognized for their accomplishment at a Hanover County School Board meeting. The National FFA (founded in 1928 as Future Farmers of America) is one of the largest youth organizations in the

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cord like that used on parachutes knotted into a simple design. If outdoors enthusiasts find themselves in a pinch away from civilization, they can use the cords for everything from tourniquets to fishing or snaring prey. They also look snazzy, as paracord comes in a variety of bright colors. “He knew it was something he could learn to make and sell to family and friends, as bracelets are so popular,” Belote said.

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— roughly on par with last year’s $87,000 campaign, according to Beverly Samuels, who serves as treasurer for the charitable effort. With that money, the program was able to provide 616 families with food, 1,384 children with gifts and 100 seniors with gift cards for groceries, Samuels said. The number of families and children is down. Last year, the program distributed toys, clothes and boxes of food to 761 families, including 1,674 children. The number of seniors served rose slightly from 90. The program purchased 10,000 canned goods to supplement canned items collected by Hanover County Public Schools to fill food boxes for families, according to Samuels. She noted that the school division’s contribution was up from the 13,000 cans collected last year, but did not have the final tally. Martin’s community relations coordinator Vicki Kiger noted that the money her company presented was collected through the chain’s Share a Holiday Meal program. Customers at Martin’s stores were given the option to donate in $2, $5 or $10 increments from Nov. 3 to Dec. 14 in Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield

The enterprising idea grew as Christmas approached, Belote said, and her son decided he wanted to sell the bracelets to raise money to help others. He eventually settled on two charities — the Ronald McDonald House and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “He chose the Ronald McDonald House because a fellow classmate’s parents stayed there last year while his classmate was getting medical treatment out of town,” Belote said. By the end of the holiday season, Ethan had sold more than 30 bracelets, raising about $80. He split the proceeds between the two charities.

INMATE continued. “No one in here is looking for sympathy, we only ask for forgiveness, a chance to someday gain the trust of our fellow man. You have shown that there is hope for all of us to receive just that. It is hard to express our feelings for you in a simple letter. God bless you and thank you for everything.” According to Casey, a jail chaplain who read the letter was touched by it, and said it “spoke for thousands of others.” Everyone has faced judgment, assumption or prejudice from others.

People make mistakes, and — no matter how sorry they are — others can be slow to forgive, if they forgive at all. Not all inmates in the Richmond City Jail are good. Not all are bad. In fact, there’s probably only one trait every single inmate there shares — aside from being a prisoner — they’re all human beings. No matter what else has happened or will happen in the complicated stories of their lives, many of them had at least one bright moment as a result of the seemingly simple joys of baked goods, toothpaste and deodorant.

County and Williamsburg. Money collected at each of the 24 stores is allocated to the county or city in which that store is located. Employees also donate to the effort. Region-wide, the program collected $94,746. The Hanover Christmas Mother program is spearhead-

ed by the Doswell Ruritan Club, and has been serving local families since 1949. Hanover Christmas Mother buys a new toy and a gift card for clothes for children under the age of 15, while children 16 to 18 receive clothing gift cards. Peebles runs the gift card program and helps assure that age-

appropriate items are bought with the cards. Each family participating in the program gets one or more boxes of food and a food gift card. The number of food boxes and the amount of the gift cards are based on the number of children in the family. Tillman lives in

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Dance festival to benefit Children’s Hospital Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The 15th Annual Virginia Dance Festival to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at CenterStage in Richmond. The event, coordinated and founded by Jessica

Mechanicsville and works as a senior business analyst in the IT department of Service Partners. A member of the Clay Springs Ruritan Club, Tillman has volunteered with the Hanover Christmas Mother program for 10 years. She was unveiled as the face of the 2013 campaign in late October.

Morgan, will feature more than 300 dancers performing traditional and cultural dances as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $15 for adults (ages 12 and up) and $12 for children (ages 3 through 11). For those interested in attending both shows, the price will be discounted to see DANCE, pg. 21

She also works with Hanover County’s Relay For Life, the Hanover Care For Kids program, winterization programs, a Crop Walk to raise hunger awareness and other outreach efforts through Slash Christian Church, including family Christmas food drives and volunteering in homeless shelters.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Preschool Storytime, will Wednesday, Jan. 15 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. Toddler Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for children 2 years old 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. Goodwill will hold a Resume Writing class from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at Goodwill Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Drive in Mechanicsville. For information call 417-6721.

Thursday, Jan. 16 Learning Microsoft Word class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Learn how to format, edit, and save documents in Word. You must call 804-746-9615 or visit the library to sign up for this class. 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.

Raffle tickets are $5 each and begin at 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 can be bought at the concert. to 5 years old ages at the Atlee Play Chess? Bring Branch Library. For information call 559-0654 or visit the your chess set and enjoy a game from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at library at 9161 Atlee Road. the Mechanicsville Branch Quilt or Sew’s monthly Library in the meeting room. meeting will be held from 1 “Mechanicsville Chess Club” is to 4 p.m. at the Mechanicsville a community chess meeting, no membership dues, open to Branch Library. all ages and skill levels. Players A&J Training Solutions, under 18 years of age will need in association with Ashcake to be accompanied by an adult. Volunteer Rescue Squad, will For more information look the hold a class in Pet First Aid. group up on Facebook or www. The class will be held from 6:30 chessmeeting.org. Contact email to 8:30 p.m. Certification cards address is: chess@mechcns.com in Pet First Aid will be issued to all students. Email classes@ Friday, Jan. 17 trainingbyaj.com or call 804 Family Storytime will be 746-4906 and leave a message held from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. to secure a spot in the class. at the Hanover Branch Library. Cost is set at $30. Join them each Friday morning as they sing, read and play. The Hanover County For ages birth and up are welRepublican Committee will come. For information call 365hold it’s monthly meeting at 6210 or visit the library at 7527 7 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shop, Library Drive in Hanover. 11550 Lakeridge Parkway in Ashland. The guest speaker Family Movie Matinee will be Michael Jones, Chief will be shown from 3:30 to Investment Officer with 5:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Riverfront Investment Group. Branch Library. Enjoy a great For information contact Nancy family movie on the big screen. Russell, Chairman at nsrus- Refreshments will be prosell29@yahoo.com or visit our vided by the Friends of the website at www.hanovergop. Mechanicsville Library. For com. more information call 804-746 The No BS Brass Band will perform a special fundraiser concert at 7 p.m. at Hanover High School. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hanover High School band programs. Tickets can be purchased online for $8 ($9.27 with fees) at http://nobsbrass. brownpapertickets.com/ or at the door for $10. Door open at 6:30 p.m., box office opens at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. In addition, Hanover High Band Boosters are raffling off an iPad Air and iPad Mini before the finale.

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9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Teen Movie Night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library for ages 11 to 18. Enjoy a great movie on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 804-7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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Cinema will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library. Enjoy a great all ages movie on the big screen. Popcorn and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. A&J Training Solutions in association with Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold a combination class on CPR with AED and basic first aid from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course costs $45. You must register in advance by e-mailing classes@trainingbyaj.com, or calling 804-746-4906 and leaving a message or using the “contact us” form at www.trainingbyaj.com. A blood drive will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Quiznos Subs located at 6102 Brashier Blvd in the Creigton Crossing shopping center in front of Kroger from in Mechanicsville on the bloodmobile. Appointments are preferred and walk ins are welcome. Anyone interested in making a appointment may do so at www.redcrossblood.org. An All-You-Can-Eat Saltfish Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The menu includes eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples, corn bread, biscuits, hot coffee and juice. The price is $8 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 10.

fund drive. As a way of saying thank you for the community’s support, everyone that donates will receive a free family portrait. Portraits will be taken between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the station at 8105 Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville. No appointment is necessary and pets are welcome. The photo shoot originally had been scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, but was cancelled due to the inclement weather.

Monday, Jan. 20 The Hanover County Martin L. King, Jr. Birthday Committee will hold a 21st Annual Birthday Celebration of Dr. King from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hanover High School, 10307 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. Dr. Leonard Edloe, pastor New Hope Fellowship Church and pharmacist, is the speaker. Music will be presented by the Hanover Mass Youth and Young Adult Choir and the Hanover Mass Adult Choir featuring Soloist Rev. Phillip Knight, Pastor of Rockhill Baptist Church in Mechanicsville and a dramatic presentation “How Long, Not Long” by Brother Keith Smith. For more information contact Deaconess Mary Ester Brooks at 746-3833 or email mewb30@ yahoo.com.

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Author Vivian Lawry will be featured in the free monthly speaker series at Hanover Tavern starting at 7 p.m. Vivian’s most recent work, “Death Comes to Hollywood Cemetery”, which is featured Sunday, Jan. 19 in “Virginia is for Mysteries” is The East Hanover historical fiction set during the Volunteer Rescue Squad has civil war. She will talk about Saturday, Jan. 18 Cabin Fever Saturday just completed its annual photo see CALENDAR, pg. 25

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Pizzino;herdaughter,Christy Snyder; a stepson, Tony Lee; her brothers, Wayne (Freda) and Donny; her sisters, Lois (Buster), T e r r y (Mack), June and PIZZINO Kim. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Micah, Sam, Haley, Tori, Jonah, Addison and Thomas. Cheryl worked at Hanover Green Vet as a dog groomer for 16 years before branching out on her own, opening “Cheryl’s Dog Grooming” in Ashland. A celebration of Cheryl’s life was held on Jan. 13 at The Ashland Church of God, 406 Myrtle St., Ashland, Va. 23005.

Agnes Roach ROACH, Agnes M., 89, of Mechanicsville, passed away January 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Roach Sr.; son, Ambrose Roach; mother and father, Marie Day and Emory Shifflett; sisters, Margaret Roche, Kathryn Hays and Gwendolyn Roach; brother, Joseph Shifflett; grandson, Johnny Roach. Agnes was a member at New Bethesda Baptist Church and attended Journey Christian Fellowship. She loved the Lord, her family, and reading her Bible. She is survived by her sons, Douglas Roach (Carolyn), Ted Roach (Joan); nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Rev. Emmett Shifflett (Lucy), Julian Shifflett (Geneva); and sisters, Helen Powers (James) and Ruth Paradise (Louis). see OBITUARIES, pg. 38

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Plans are being made for the 10th Annual A Taste of Hanover. Funds are being raised to help those with disabilities in Hanover County. Caters, chefs, restaurants and beverage purveyors join together to create a great night of fun. The event includes mystery gift bags and a silent auction with prizes. Those interested in donating silent auction or mystery items are asked to contact mjgibbs08@comcast.net. Food establishments that would be inter-

ested in participating are asked to contact info@hanoverarc.org. Follow A Taste of Hanover on Facebook for updates on participants. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets are available at: https://atasteofhanover.eventbrite.com.

The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce will present its first Business After Hours social for 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 15) at Hanover Academy at 115 Frances Rd. in Ashland. Business After Hours is an informal way for professionals to socialize and network while visiting different Hanover County businesses. HABCC members are invit-

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Third graders get hands-on at Ag Day event More than 1,200 Hanover County third grade students recently participated in the 21st Annual Hanover County Ag Day held at Poor Farm Park. During this annual event, Hanover County businesses and farmers join together to promote agriculture, forestry and conservation. Nine educational stations were set up within the park. The themed interactive stations included topics on vegetables, forestry, aquaculture, horses, farm animals, dairy, grain, greenhouses, and conservation. The students were divided into small groups. Each group spent 15 minutes at the individual stations to hear presentations about each topic. As the presenters engaged

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The third graders interacted with animals, including alpacas, horses, cows and chickens during the 21st Annual Hanover County Ag Day. Many of the students were fascinated by the alpacas as shown in the photo in the center. Members of the 4-H showcased some of the farm animals.

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2014 tax filing season to open on Jan. 31 Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to use e-file or Free File for speedy refunds Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Internal Revenue Service recently announced plans to open the 2014 filing season on Friday, Jan. 31, and encouraged taxpayers to use efile or Free File as the fastest way to receive refunds. The new opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns will allow the IRS adequate time to program and test its tax processing systems. The annual process for updating IRS systems saw significant delays in October following the 16-day federal government closure. “Our teams have been working hard throughout the fall to prepare for the upcom-

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ing tax season,” IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel said. “The late January opening gives us enough time to get things right with our programming, testing and systems validation. It’s a complex process, and our bottom-line goal is to provide a smooth filing and refund process for the nation’s taxpayers.” The government closure meant the IRS had to change the original opening date from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, 2014.

The 2014 date is one day later than the 2013 filing season opening, which started on Jan. 30, 2013, following January tax law changes made by Congress on Jan. 1 under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA). The extensive set of ATRA tax changes affected many 2012 tax returns, which led to the late January opening. The IRS noted that several options are available to help taxpayers prepare for the 2014 tax season and get their refunds as

easily as possible. New year-end tax planning information has been added to IRS.gov. In addition, many software companies are expected to begin accepting tax returns in January and hold those returns until the IRS systems open on Jan. 31. The IRS cautioned that it will not process any tax returns before Jan. 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file or Free File with the direct deposit option. The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place.

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Social media, digital marketing series starts today Hanover County Economic Development offers classes aimed at Hanover entrepreneurs and small business owners. A four-part series on “New Social Media and Digital Marketing” will begin today (Wednesday, Jan. 15). The classes, which meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 8200 Center Path Lane, Suite E, in the Rutland community of Mechanicsville, are part of the department’s “Business Launchpad Academy.” These classes will provide practical tips for using social media and in-bound marketing, secrets to building website traffic, how to spark more sales from your website and how to use analytics to track results see SERIES, pg. 26

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fact and fiction, writing where the settings (history and events) are real and the action, characters and story are fictitious. For more information call 804-537-5050 or visit www.hanovertavern.org. Goodwill will hold a Start Your Own Business Seminar from 11 a.m. to noon at Goodwill Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Drive in Mechanicsville. For information call 417-6721. Hanover Ruritan Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly meeting will begin at 6:30, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church on 7046 Cold Harbor Road. Enter from rear of building.

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SHEA CALLAHAN and DAN COOK to be married September 2014

arol and Stewart Callahan of Mechanicsville, Virginia are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shea Nichols Callahan of Arlington, Massachusetts to Dan Cook of Arlington, Massachusetts son of Sue and Robert Nalewajk of Setauket, New York. Ms. Callahan graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in History from Mount Holyoke College and received her M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts-Boston, as part of the Boston Teacher Residency Program.

She is currently employed as an eighth grade American History teacher at Sharon Middle School in Sharon, Massachusetts. Mr. Cook graduated as a Deans List student from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and received his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from M.I.T. He is currently employed with New Balance in Boston as a mechanical engineer. A wedding is planned for September 26, 2014 at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

The Mechanicsville Local welcomes your announcements Submit your announcement by e-mail to news@mechlocal.com or by mail to P.O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To announce your wedding or engagement call Michelle Wall 746-1235 ext. 10.

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COURTNEY FOXWORTH and MASON LOUGH to be married June 2014

hris and Terrina Foxworth of Mechanicsville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney L. Foxworth, to Mason S. Lough of Richmond. Mason is the son of Allen and Carol Lough

of Mechanicsville. Courtney and Mason are graduates of Hanover High School. A June 2014 wedding is planned at the Adams International School in Maidens, VA.

Campbells celebrate 50th anniversary Von and Diane Campbell of Mechanicsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 18, 2014. They enjoy spending time with their two loving children and four wonderful grandchildren.

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. Toddler Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. for children 2 years old with a parent at the Atlee Branch Library. For information call 5590654 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 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Goodwill will hold an Interviewing and Thank You Letters class from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at Goodwill Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Drive in Mechanicsville. For information call 417-6721.

Thursday, Jan. 23 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.

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Essay contest open to Hanover County fifth graders Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Rotary Club of Hanover County is presenting its first annual Four-Way Test essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. This year’s topic is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of My Daily Life.” “The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words which can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas,” JoAnn Meaker, president, said.

“These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other.” The 4-Way Test asks participants to consider these four questions when making decisions about what they think, say or do: 1. Is it truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? All fifth grade students in Hanover County (public, private and home-

schooled students) are eligible to participate. The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. It may either be neatly handwritten single-sided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12 point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½x11. Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining. The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition. Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized.

Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work. The signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay. Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org or by emailing jomeaker@yahoo.com. Entries must be postmarked by midnight on Friday, Feb. 28.

According to Meaker, essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The first place winner will receive a $200 gift certificate; second place will receive a $100 gift certificate; and third place will receive a $50 gift certificate. To submit an entry, mail to: Hanover Rotary Club, P.O. Box 6451 Ashland VA 23005. Essays will not be returned. Only one essay per student will be accepted. For more information about the essay contest and the Rotary Club of Hanover County, visit the club’s website at www.hanoverrotary.org.

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and the return on investment of your marketing efforts. “Sales Simplified” will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 5. That presentation will offer a quick breakdown of the sales process that will help build a personal sales approach with confidence. “LinkedIn” will be offered on Wednesday, March 5. This two-hour workshop will highlight basic instructions on how to effectively utilize the LinkedIn social networking tool to effectively network and monitor a business online.

To register and pay, go to www.grcc.com or call 804-783-9314.

The first five Hanover County business representatives or residents to register for each class get in free (limit one per person per quarter). The class fee is $20 for registrants after the first five. The total class sizes are limited to 15. To register and pay, go to www.grcc.com or call 804-7839314.

people in their communities who are struggling. For more information about the meeting or becoming a member of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, contact Barbara Jacks, membership chairman, at 804-7463294 or visit the club’s website at www.PAMUNKEYWC. org.

For more information about “Business Launchpad Academy” classes, contact the Hanover County Department of Economic Development at 804-365-6464 or by email at kosimpson@HanoverVirginia. com. These classes are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration/ VSBDC Network and in partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber and Greater Richmond Partnership. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Signup period begins today for tax relief for elderly, disabled Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less. The application period for the upcoming year begins today (Wednesday, Jan. 15). The deadline is March 1, 2014, for the relief to be applied to the tax bills due (first half) on June 5, 2014.

Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and

up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies for 100 percent tax relief, they pay no real prop-

erty taxes on that qualified parcel. About 1,550 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings is about $956 for those households; about 40 percent of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program. Because of this program, qualifying

Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.5 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability. This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board see RELIEF, pg. 28

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share their stories, their oral histories with the audience — along with Tom Wulf ’s informative and inspiring video clips edited from his interviews of Hanoverians. The sponsoring groups plan to continue to work together to collect, preserve, and share other Untold Stories in different formats. The Community Gospel Choir, led by Lenora Davis, minister of music at Shiloh Baptist Church, will sing. Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will conclude the activity with comments about the importance of education. Members of the sponsoring organizations have discussed the value of collecting local stories and other oral histories. Dr. Alphine Jefferson, History professor at RandolphMacon College and president of the Hanover Black Heritage Society, will continue to share his expertise in oral history not only with his RandolphMacon students but also with these programs and efforts. Videographer and Main Street executive director Tom Wulf will continue to record these and other oral histories (Untold Stories) as part of this series. The purpose of this program, and those to follow, is to support and continue to tell and preserve these stories and histories for present and future generations. These personal Untold Stories will be funny, moving, real, informative and powerful. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sue Watson at 804 798 5686.

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or a sworn affidavit from two medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two years,

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R-MC to host blues musician Friday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Randolph-Macon College will host Scott Ainslie at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, in the Blackwell Auditorium in the RMC Center for the Performing Arts at 205 Henry St. in Ashland. Ainslie is a traditional acoustic blues singer, guitarist, historian and songwriter with personal roots in the Civil

Rights era and a great affection for cross-cultural exchange. He is described as a powerful musician, a fine singer and a masterful storyteller. A musician all his life, Ainslie took up guitar at age 15 after hearing Virginia bluesman John Jackson play a couple of songs in the middle of one of Mike Seeger’s concerts in Alexandria in 1967. This event is free and open

to the public. Guitarist Mark Edwards to perform in February Randolph-Macon will host guitarist Mark Edwards at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, in the Blackwell Auditorium in the R-MC Center for the Performing Arts at 205 Henry St. in Ashland. Internationally renowned, Edwards returns to R-MC to present a host of masterpieces

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irginia residents can ring in 2014 with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time this month. By becoming a part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, new members will receive two Sargent crabapple, three American redbuds, two Washington hawthorns and three white flowering dogwoods. “These beautiful trees will give your home in Virginia lovely flowers with pink, yellow and white colors,” John

Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, said. “These trees are perfect for large and small spaces, and they will provide food and habitat for songbirds,” he added. The free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between Feb. 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or

they will be replaced free of charge. Members also will receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE FLOWERING TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Jan. 31, 2014. Virginia residents also can join online at arborday. org/january.

on solo classical guitar. Edwards has won top prizes in more than 30 international guitar competitions. Audiences will watch Edwards as he “transfers to another zone, effortlessly strumming, plucking and picking a variety of classical masterpieces with clarity.” (Montgomery Adviser) This event is free and open to the public.

Bloodmobile to be set up at site of local eatery on Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A blood drive will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Quiznos Subs, which is located at 6102 Brashier Blvd in the Creigton Crossing shopping center in front of Kroger from in Mechanicsville. The bloodmobile will be situated at the site. Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome. Anyone interested in making a appointment may do so at www.redcrossblood.org.

EHVRS oﬀers thanks to community for support with family portrait ed its annual photo fund drive. Portraits will be taken from As a way of saying thank 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. you for the community’s sup- 19, at the station at 8105 Walnut The East Hanover Volunteer port, everyone that donated will Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Rescue Squad has just complet- receive a free family portrait. No appointment is neces-

sary and pets are welcome. The photo shoot originally had been scheduled for Dec. 8, but was cancelled due to inclement weather.

said Scott Harris, Hanover’s Commissioner of the Revenue. “We invite all residents who think they might qualify to call our office.” To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6128.

If you have computer access, application forms also can be downloaded from www. co.hanover.va.us/comrevnu/ txrelief.htm. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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unless there is a significant change in income or net worth. A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection. Applicants must sign up by

March 1, 2014, for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due (first half) on June 5, 2014. “This is a great program designed to help those taxpayers who most need the help,”

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Special Olympics basketball at Lee-Davis 9:00 a.m.

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Locals help records fall at Kecoughtan meet By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com NEWPORT NEWS — Records were falling at the Kecoughtan Invitational swim meet at the BrittinghamMidtown Aquatics Center Saturday, and Hanover County swimmers were doing their part to help them fall. In all there were nine rewrites to the record books in this year’s edition of one of the premier high school swim meets in the state. Three of those rewrites were the result of Hanover swimmer efforts. Patrick Henry’s Ted Schubert broke the meet record in the boys’ 200-meter backstroke with a time of 50.97, besting Lafayette’s Ben Colley’s mark of 51.48 set in 2011. On the girls’ side, Lee-Davis Molly Sheffield set a new mark in the 100 butterfly and Atlee’s

Olivia Fisher set a record in the 100 freestyle. Sheffield, with a time of 56.34, knocked over the decade-old record of 56.66 set by Menchville’s Christine Marshall in 2004. Fisher’s time of 52.16 beat a time of 52.46 set by Lee-Davis’ Jennifer Vieni last year. The excellent performances had the swimming coaches at all four Hanover schools feeling pretty good. “For the second year in a row one of our swimmers set a meet record,” said Lee-Davis head swimming coach Matt Barker. “I would consider that a successful meet.” More important than breaking records, however, is in improving times and qualifying for state and region meets. While there is some uncertainty remaining about what some see RECORDS, pg. 32

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Lee-Davis swimmer Molly Sheffield appears to create water sculptures above her on the backstroke portion of the 200-yard individual medley in the Kecoughtan Invitational swim meet at Brittingham-Midtown Aquatics Center Saturday.

Youth finishes 3rd in Punt, Pass & Kick contest By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

Tyler Warren

Tyler Warren, an 11-yearold student at Chickahominy Middle School, was celebrated by more than 75,000 football fans at Denver’s Sports Authority Field Sunday night as one of the nation’s most skilled youth football players.

Tyler, representing the Washington Redskins, finished third in the boys’ 10 to 11 age group in the National Football League’s Punt, Pass & Kick competition, which was held Sunday before the American Football Conference divisional playoff between the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. “It was a lot of fun,” Tyler

said. “It was cool because the fans would cheer for you when you would go out there and throw. It got really loud.” In the Punt, Pass & Kick competition, boys and girls try to punt, pass and place kick a football as far and as accurately as they can. The total distance from the three skills is added up to obtain their total score.

Despite the big-crowd pressure, Tyler, the son of Terry and Sandy Warren of Mechanicsville, got his best score ever. “I feel pretty good,” he said. Tyler has been honing his football skills as a member of the Blue Star team in the past and of Chickahominy Middle School’s team this year. He also plays baseball for Mechanicsville

Little League and basketball in Bon Air Basketball League. He was one of a tiny fraction of Punt, Pass & Kick competitors to advance to the national contest out of the 150,000 who enter. Winners in local competitions advance to sectional competitions, and winners

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Atlee boys fall to Armstrong aerial assault By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com For a while in the third quarter, it looked like Atlee High School’s boys’ basketball team might get within striking distance of overtaking its visitor, Armstrong High School. But the Wildcats, ranked No. 6 in the Times-Dispatch poll, had other plans. Armstrong’s Robert Valentine put those plans in action, hitting five 3-pointers in the third quarter to doom the Raiders’ chance for an upset. Atlee (2-9) struggled with a sluggish start, managing only 19 points the first half. But Brian Miller kickstarted the Raider offense with 18 third-quarter points to close the gap with the goal of getting to within 15 points of the Wildcats at the start of the fourth quarter. Then Valentine spoke up, hitting 3s at will, some from well beyond the arc. “They’re the best team that we’ve played all year,” said Atlee head basketball coach Phil Reynolds. “I think if the Capital District still existed, they’d be the favorites. … They’re tough. They’re very tough.” The bigger Armstrong’s lead

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Right, Atlee’s Brian Miller (25) is fouled by Armstrong’s Marquez Baker (11) in the visiting Wildcats’ 95-58 victory over the Raiders Friday. Above, Atlee’s R.J. Jenkins (34) goes up for a layup.

got, the better they seemed to shoot. “Once you get about a 20point lead, the basket gets a whole lot bigger,” Reynolds said. “You’re shooting the ball freely. If you miss it, whatever – you’ve got a 20-point lead. They started draining everything.” Valentine finished with 19 points. “Valentine is probably one of

the better shooters in the area,” scoring]. In the second half, he said Armstrong coach Darryl started applying himself.” Watts. “The first half, I think he Still, he did not have the got his teammates involved [in best day for the Wildcats.

Kevon Cooley scored 23 points. Patterson with 10. Other double-figure scorers for Miller led the Raiders with Armstrong were Harrison Bates 27 points. Andrew Foster with 16 points and Everette scored 11.

Rival Pointers outgun King William By Josiah Turner For The Mechanicsville Local CENTRAL GARAGE — West Point didn’t get off to the best of starts, but lucky for them neither did King William. The Pointers showed steady progress throughout the night and finished the game strong, defeating the Cavaliers 55-37. Neither team could get its offense going early on, but the Pointers eventually got into

their groove. West Point began to turn up the intensity defensively and forced the Cavaliers into several turnovers that helped them build a lead that King William (0-6) failed to cut into. West Point head coach Geoff McCulloch was happy with the win, but he wasn’t satisfied with how his team played throughout the night. “To be honest, I think that’s one of the worst games we’ve

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played all year,” McCulloch said. Only 10 total points were scored in the first quarter as neither team could get into any rhythm. West Point led 8-2. “We just got off to such a terrible start shooting the ball, and then we got a little heated up…as soon as we pulled the press off they got [caught] sleepwalking again, and we couldn’t score the ball anymore,” said McCulloch. “We’ve got some

things to work on.” West Point (7-1) came into the night as heavy favorites, but McCulloch doesn’t want his team to start playing down to their competition. “We compete against ourselves,” McCulloch said. “No matter who it is, we don’t want to take anybody for granted… they’re young but they’re a good Dave Lawrence/The Local team.” King William’s Dylan Leach (34) keeps his eyes on the basket see POINTERS, pg. 31

while leaping past a Bruton defender in the Cavaliers’ 76-27 loss to the visiting Panthers last Monday.

Patriots eke out close win in Deep Run quad By Paislee Winkler For The Mechanicsville Local If gymnasts at the Deep Run High School quad meet Thursday night did not yet realize every point counts, they do now. Patrick Henry High School’s gymnastics team eked out a tenth-of-a-point victory over the host Wildcats, 135.5 to 134.5. Hanover High School finished third with a score of 127.75 and J.R. Tucker High School was fourth with a 119.9 team score. The victory came down to how the teams did on individual events. The Patriots scored well in the floor performance but struggled on the balance beam. The Wildcats excelled on the balance beam beam – with five of the top eight scores – but made mistakes on the floor. “We had some wobbles on beam,” said Patrick Henry head coach Austin Beazley. “We still have some work.” The Patriots had three of the top scores on the floor performance. Deep Run head coach Karen Wright was pleased with the result, despite the close loss. “I’m good with the results” Wright said. “I know where the tenths are [that] we can add. I know where the mistakes are and what can be changed. I’m happy.” Because of the close score, all totals were counted twice by Virginia High School League officials. This is the first overall team win for the Patrick Henry Patriots this season. “I am proud of my girls and proud of Deep Run,” Beazley said. “It was a close meet, it could have been anyone’s win.” The meet marked another first for the Patriots. Gymnast Kristen Valasek competed all-

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Above, Hanover gymnast Katelynne Gillis seems to take flight over the balance beam in a quad meet at Deep Run High School Thursday. Top right, Gillis takes a back flip off the beam. Bottom, right, Patrick Henry’s Elizabeth Thomas poses for the beginning of her floor performance.

around for the first time this season. Valasek had wrist surgery last summer and had been competing in some, but not all, of the four gymnastic events. With this performance she hopes to qualify as an allaround gymnast for the VHSL regionals. In her first appearance in the floor performance this season, Valasek scored 9.1 – a first-place finish. She also took firsts in the vault, beam and all-around. “I am really happy for my team, we did awesome,” said Valasek “I know I have to work on my endurance on floor, but I am really happy with the results.” Valasek is a level 10 gymnast outside of high school and will be attending U.S.A. Gymnastics competition in Texas next week – and will the Hanover Classic Thursday. With Valasek out of town,

Keion Greenhow will have to lead the Patriots. “It will be a great opportunity for the girls” said Patriot’s Coach Beazley “Don’t count us out without Kristen Valasek.” Hanover’s Katelynne Gillis placed in each event of the night and finished third all-around. Team scores: 1. Patrick Henry 135.5, 2. Deep Run 135.4, 3. Hanover 127.75, 4. JR Tucker 119.9. All-around: 1. Kristen Valasek (PH) 37.2, 2. Keion Greenhow (PH) 35.05, 3. Katelynne Gillis (H) 34.7, 4.Megan Craig (DR) 34.45, 5. Eleni Poulos (DR) 33.4, 6. Emily Tu (DR) 33.1. Uneven bars: 1. Kristen Valasek (PH) 9.5, 2. Katelynne Gillis (H) 8.9, 3. Keion Greenhow (PH) 8.7, 4. Annie Evans (DR) 8.5, 5. Eleni Poulos (DR) 8.3, 6. Megan Craig (DR) 8.2. Vault: 1. Megan Craig (DR) 9.6, 2. Kristen Valasek (PH) 9.3, 3. Corbin Harrison (DR) 9.1, 4. Katelynne Gillis (H) 8.9, 5. Keion Greenhow (DR) 8.85, 6. Emily Tu (DR) 8.8.

Balance beam: 1. (tie) Emily Tu (DR), Kristen Valasek (PH) 9.3, 2. Megan Craig (DR) 9.02, 3. Annie Evans (DR) 8.95, 4. (tie) Corbin Harrison (DR), Eleni Poulos (DR) Floor performance: 1. (DR) 8.2, 4. Katelynne Gillis (H) 8.9, 5. Katelynne Gillis (H) 8.85, 6. Kristen Valasek (PH) 9.1, 2. Keion 8.05, 5. Noelle Haller (Tucker) 7.9, 6. Keion Greenhow (PH) 8.6. Greenhow (PH) 8.9, 3. Emily Tu Abby Kaufmann (PH) 7.8.

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The inexperienced Cavaliers have only two seniors on their 10-man roster. Despite their struggles, head coach Joe Harper believes they can compete with the other schools in Conference 33. “There isn’t anyone on the schedule that we can’t beat when we play our game,” Harper said. “Problem is, I’m not sure right now when our game is here.” After a sluggish first three quarters, King William showed some game in the fourth quar-

ter. Junior guard Gray Shannon scored 12 straight points for the Cavaliers during one stint, and freshman forward Dylan Leach started to get some shots to fall as well. Harper is optimistic that his team will improve with the experience that they are gaining. “We know what the future looks like,” Harper said. “We know the talent is there, we just have to be patient and let it come.” Harper just wants his team to show signs of progression at this point.

“It’s just like a kid that’s trying to learn how to walk, you’re going to get up, fall down, get up, fall down. … So that’s the learning process,” Harper said. Guard L.A. Allen, who scored 14 points, led the way for West Point. Forwards Travis Pitts and Jeffrey Guerrant chipped in as well, combining for 24 points. WEST POINT (7-1) — Allen 14, Pitts 13, Guerrant 11, Mathews 7, Jones 4, Anerton 2, Stewart 2, Agcanas 2. KING WILIAM (0-6) — Shannon 12, Leach 9, Braxton 6, Beck 4, Peatross 2, Spurlock 2, Bing 2. West Point 8 14 25 8 — 55 King William 2 4 12 19 — 37

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C-feds to honor athletic achievers By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com It’s time for some payback for some of Lee-Davis High School’s athletic legends. The first five members of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at a banquet at the school Friday night and will be honored in the gym during halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Atlee. The five inductees were selected from more than 100 nominees. They are are football players Jim Bunch (Class of 1975), Rodney Elam (Class of 1972) and Joe Elrod (Class of 1992); Mac McConnell, who served as the Confederates’ head football coach for 25 years; and track star Rachel Butler (Class of 2007). The banquet will begin at 6 p.m., with introductions and remarks by the all of the inductees except Butler, who is out of the country. Her parents will be present, however. Connie Cost, a member of

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teams have to do to qualify for postseason action, all of the coaches are seeing improvement in their swimmers’ times. “Our swimmers did very well,” said Patrick Henry head swimming coach Bob Flanagan. “The ladies had a good morning session, and the gentlemen ended up doing very well. We actually had both of the mens’ relays qualify for finals, and we also had four individual events, which is the most we’ve had in several years.” Hanover head swimming coach Stuart Bernstein was like-

the hall of fame committee, said that fans who don’t have tickets for the banquet will have ample opportunity to show their appreciation at the game. “We would welcome anyone from the community to come and join us at the game,” Cost said. “Our Lee-Davis family includes Atlee and Hanover, too. “There are many folks at those schools who are part of our Lee-Davis family tree. We’d be delighted to have them come home and celebrate with us at the game.” The banquet will be held in the school commons. A stringed ensemble will be playing as guests arrive. Cost said that the ceremony has been receiving a lot of community support. “It’s heartwarming,” Cost said. “I should have a better word than that, but it’s really neat to see so many people in the community so interested – such a wide cross-section of the community.”

wise pleased. “We had several of our swimmers – in fact, most of them – improve their times,” Bernstein said. “ Sarah Browning led Hanover’s swimmers with a 10th place finish in the 200 individual medley and a second place finish in the 500 freestyle. Successful swims aside, all four coaches hope for improvement. “I don’t know if that was our best performance. We usually have more coming back [for finals],” said Atlee head coach Karen Seeber. “Overall we had some good time drops. … Overall, I was real happy.” Barker was pleased with the

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Drive 4UR School pays off for Lee-Davis athletics

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Marvin Streat, right, general sales manager at Bill Talley Ford, presented a $6,000 donation to Lee-Davis High School as part of its Drive 4UR School fundraiser Wednesday. Accepting the check are Lee-Davis Assistant Activities Director Robert Rodgers and a host of former and current Lee-Davis athletes

W. Cox High School 453, 2. Hampton Roads Academy 428, 3. Lafayette High School 331, 4. Jamestown High School 325, 5. Princess Anne High School 314, 6. Grafton High School 281, 7. Atlee High School 275, 8. Grassfield High School 206, 9. Centreville High School 172, 10. Western Branch High School 159, 11. Menchville High School 138, 12. Norfolk Academy 130, 13. Colonial Heights High School 124, 13. Tabb High School 124, 15. Kecoughtan High School 117, 16. Patrick Henry High School 112, 17. Maury High School 100, 18. York High School 88, 19. Maggie Walker Governor’s School 86, 20. Ocean Lakes High School 83, 21. Lee-Davis High School 76, 22. Walsingham Academy 44, 23. Warwick High School 36, 24. New Kent High School 30, 25. Woodside High School 29, 26. Oscar Smith High School 27, 27. Hanover High School 24, 28. Hampton High Combined team scores: 1. Frank School 2.

percentage of swimmers coming back for finals. Lee-Davis brought nine swimmers down to Kecoughtan, and five reached the finals. “I would consider that over 50 percent of them back for finals, I would say that that is pretty successful,” Barker said. And the kids had fun, such as those on Atlee’s team. Even during weather-related delays. “There was a lot of team spirit,” Seeber said. “They were very excitable on the bus. Usually they’re asleep in the morning, but they had the music going. … It is one of the best meets that we go to all year.”

of the month: (front row, from left) Jordan Martin, Courtney Gosselin, Madison Doss, Lana Ferguson, Ryan Edwards, Clayton Marshall, Chris Morris and Miles Johnson; and (back row, from left) Chelsea Matthews, Paul Adam, Jordan Lafferty, Lee Warren, Austin Diehr and Austin Rice.

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there advance to team competitions held at each of the NFL stadiums around the country. Winners of the team competitions advance to the national event. The team did not forget him as he went on to Denver. Tyler got a package with an autographed picture of Washington linebacker London Fletcher and a handwritten note from the Redskins. He also got some Play 60 jerseys and t-shirts – in addition to his trophy. Tyler and his father had one more event to attend – a clos-

ing dinner – Sunday night. His father has enjoyed himself, too. “The whole trip, from the start at Dinwiddie High School with the local competition, through the sectionals, to the Redskin championship and then coming to Denver to compete in the national championship has just been an amazing experience,” Terry Warren said. Despite all the fun, the elder Warren was ready to get home to the family, which includes Tyler’s brother, T.J., and sister, Kelly. Tyler, although he loves math, was not quite ready to return home Sunday night. He wanted a bit more of a break from school.

Tornado adds excitement to Hampton meet By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com HAMPTON — Patrick Henry and Hanover traveled down to Hampton Roads for a weekend of high school indoor track excitement at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. They got plenty of that on both Friday and Saturday. But they got a little bit extra Saturday afternoon when a tornado warning inspired a different kind of excitement. Despite the stormy weather, both teams came back to Hanover County with plenty to feel good about, with the Patriots finishing eighth in the girls’ team standings and the Hawks finishing 14th out of more than three dozen teams competing. “I felt pretty good about what we did, especially since it was our second meet of the season,” said Patrick Henry coach Scott Brown. “We just kind of knocked some of the rust off from the Christmas break. I felt pretty comfortable with what we did.” They might have done better if Brown had not decided to leave after the tornado break. “We didn’t compete in the

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Above, Hanover’s Courtney Chenault runs in a crowd in the fourth heat of the girls’ 1600-meter run at the Suffolk Stars Invitational indoor track meet at Book Williams Sportsplex Saturday. Right, Patrick Henry’s Logan Hager tires to keep the pace in the fifth heat of the boys’ 1600 run.

last two events because of the way the weather was acting,” Brown said. “We didn’t compete in the 3200[-meter run] or the 4-400. We would have scored some points in both of those. We could have finished a little

bit higher, but when you’re talking about the tornado warnings and stuff coming up, I don’t believe in risking that.” Brown said the environment turned surreal when people began getting word of the tor-

nado warning. “You could see everybody looking at their phones,” Brown said. “You could hear it outside the building. You could feel the air pressure drop inside the building. It was kind of interest-

ing.” Crishna Hooker was one of the leaders of the Patriots’ girls’ team, placing in all three jumping events. Tiffany Harrison won the 300 dash. Weather weirdness aside, Hanover indoor track coach Jennifer Ennis was likewise pleased with the Hawks’ performance. “We had some front-runners that did pretty well,” Ennis said. “I don’t think we had a lot of depth, but we had a lot of individuals that really performed.” Leila Haynesworth was one of Hanover’s front-runners. She placed third in the triple jump and 55 hurdles – and qualified

for the state Group 4A tournament in both events. Haynesworth’s teammate Taylor McCormick did not place, yet still qualified for the state tournament in the high jump. On the boys’ side, Casey Cook broke the school record in the 500-meter run and Ryan Long placed 10th in the shot put. Long also qualified for the state tournament in the shot. “We had a good meet. We have a lot of younger kids and were able to bring some of them,” Ennis said. “It was a little bit overwhelming for some of the younger kids for whom this was their first meet ever.”

Randolph-Macon subdues Maroons By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

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Randolph-Macon guard Connor Sullivan leaps toward the basket for a layup in the Yellow Jackets’ 88-73 victory over visiting Roanoke Wednesday.

Roanoke College did not roll over when coming to Crenshaw Gymnasium for an Old Dominion Athletic Conference men’s basketball contest Wednesday night, but Randolph-Macon did not let up on the Maroons, either. After a close first half, the Yellow Jackets steadily pounded away at the basket and got some

timely long-distance shots to down Roanoke 88-73. Guard Connor Sullivan led Randolph-Macon (8-4, 2-1 ODAC) with 18 points. He also did an excellent job of running the offense, spreading the attack around. “I credit that to my coach [Nathan Davis],” Sullivan said. “He’s running a lot of plays through me now, which is great. I’m trying to be as unselfish as possible, just trying to keep it

going and keep it moving. We always get easy buckets when we go inside.” Three of the Yellow Jackets forwards did their best on the inside. Akeem Holmes scored 16 points, Chris Hamilton scored 12, and Andre Simon added another 10. Roanoke head basketball coach Page Moir said the Maroons were trying to keep Randolph-Macon’s big men out from under the basket – and

they did, for awhile. “I think we were getting done what we wanted to get done,” Moir said. “We were trying to keep them outside on the perimeter, rebound, push it up. I think we made too many careless turnovers that turned into layups for them.” Roanoke (6-5, 0-3) was lead by their forwards Daniel Eacho with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Andrew Daniels added another 10 points.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A temporary situation at work may alter your plans for a few days, Cancer. But don’t let changes stop you from scheduling some down time with your friends.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now is the time to address some relationship issues that you have been avoiding. Deal with them in a straightforward way, and you will glad you did.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, react swiftly to stressful situations, but do so with a clear head and conscience. Once a situation has been resolved, take some time to recharge your batteries.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, hidden feelings come to the surface, and this will prove a pleasant surprise. Let things play out this week, and you will get some peace.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, think things through before swinging into action. Run your ideas by someone close, and consider all of your options. This will ensure you make the best decision.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A demanding schedule makes it impossible for you to be bored this week, Scorpio. However, if you desire a little time to decompress, you can fit it into your schedule.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do your best to hold up your end of a bargain with a loved one. If you are struggling, simply ask for more time or help to ensure that everyone comes out a winner.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Your confidence about the future is a byproduct of the past, Virgo. You have learned from past mistakes and are ready to forge ahead and turn your hard work into results.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, while you may be anxious about the future, make sure you enjoy the here and now and not wish the present away too soon. New friends come into your life.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your foremost priority is to further your position at work. Rely on your strong work ethic and attention to detail.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your friends are up to something and they want it to remain a surprise. Keep your distance, and don’t let your curiosity get the better of you.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, enjoy some well-deserved time off. Life has taken on a hectic pace of late, but some much-needed time to rest, relax and recharge has finally arrived.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

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

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

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

Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

EPISCOPAL

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 Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun. 9am & 11am Holy Eucharist. Nursery 10-11. Refreshments at 11:00am. 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 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

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)

PRESBYTERIAN Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet 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

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PRESBYTERIAN

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor 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

"Where Grace Unites Us" 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116 Sun. Worship 10:30 AM, Visit Us On FB

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

Info: 335-6728 / graceunitedfc@gmail.com Glenn Hawkins, Pastor "Love God, Learn Bible, Care for People"

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

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

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