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Parade signals official arrival of Christmas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With Santa Claus making an early appearance, the Christmas season kicked off on Sunday with the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade in the Village. Streets were lined with what some are calling record numbers of spectators for the event, which is presented by the Mechanicsville Rotary
Club and the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club. Trophies were awarded to: Best in Keeping with the Theme (Memories of Christmas) — Village Bank. Best Motorized Unit/Large (non-commercial) — Grace Christian School. Best Motorized Unit/Small (non-commercial) — Frank Whitaker. Best Motorized Unit/Large
(commercial) — Halligan Bar & Grill. Best Motorized Unit/Small (commercial)- — TuckawayHarbor Child Development Center. Judges Pick — Astro Events of Richmond. Best Equestrian Unit — Varina Rising Stars 4-H Jodi Deal/The Local Equestrian Unit. Best Scout Unit — Girl Even the Grinch enjoyed the festivities at the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. Presented see PARADE, pg. 28
by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, the parade is a holiday favorite. Spectators filled the streets along the route. More photos are on Community, page 9.
Remembering Bill Bosher: ‘Everybody knew him’ By Melody Kinser and Jodi Deal news@mechlocal.com
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verybody knew him, and everybody has a story about him.” That statement by retired Fairmount Christian Church minister Harry Gills pretty much sums up the
legacy of Dr. William C. “Bill” Bosher Jr. When Bosher’s sudden death on Monday, Dec. 1, made the headlines last week, Hanover County, like neighboring jurisdictions, was impacted. Sadness spread quickly throughout Mechanicsville, where he was wellknown and loved.
According to Gill, Bosher made a splash in his younger days as a youth minister at the church. He recalled an incident that took place during a youth activity when Bosher lost his grip on a bunch of helium-filled balloons in the sanctuary. The inert gas sent them floating up to the ceiling, where, Gill said, they remained.
He shared another story about Bosher raising eyebrows by riding a bicycle up and down the church’s center aisle. Then there was the Christmas Eve when Bosher’s father recruited him and his brother Paul to make deliversee BOSHER, pg. 27
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Governor accepts tax tribute from area tribes Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com On Wednesday, Nov. 26, Gov. and Mrs. Terry McAuliffe welcomed Assistant Chief Mark Custalow of the Mattaponi Tribe, Chief Kevin Brown of the Pamunkey Tribe and other tribal members to the Patrick Henry Building to observe the 337th tax tribute ceremony. The ceremony is the oldest continuing nation-to-nation ceremony in the United States.
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“Virginia is home to the some of the richest historical beginnings of our nation, and the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indian Tribes exemplify what it means to be Virginians,” the governor said. “I also would like to recognize the Hunters for the Hungry organization for their exceptional leadership in helping families around the Commonwealth receive quality meals.” The traditional Indian taxpaying ceremony see TRIBES, pg. 4
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A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Perrin Mill Estates Lane.
A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Strain Avenue.
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A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.
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and Joyce. Altamont and Margaret Dickerson; Ruth Duncan; A.B. and Claire Durham; Margaret W. Eaves; Ebenezer Baptist Church; Linda English; Triple M. Class Enon United Methodist Church; Kay and George Fearnow. Brenda and Herb Fearnow; Joan Floyd; Sherrell Gilmartin; William K. and Felicia Glave; Gracious Girls Bible Study; Mary and Robert Grattan III; Robert and Bettie Grose; Linwood E. Hailey; Hanover Chapter No. 130, Order of Eastern Star. Hanover Ruritan Club; Hanover Woman’s Club; William Atkinson Harrison Jr.; Lois Hatch; Lynda Hawkins; Ellis and Catherine Henley; Charlotte H. Herndon; Hill Electrical Inc.; Sylvia J. Hoffman; John and Vandivere Hodges. Ron and Conde Hopkins; Vance Hopkins; Suzanne Huff; Disciples Women Independence Christian Church; Lila H. Irby; Melissa and Jerry Jarvis; Michael F. Jeffrey; Charles and Betsey Johnson ; Lois Johnson in memory of Jimmy.
to this day. In this year’s ceremony, Assistant Chief Mark Custalow presented the Governor and First Lady with a pair of handmade earrings, a traditional Indian dancing stick with a turkey claw at the tip and an eight point buck deer. Chief Kevin Brown presented them with a handmade necklace and a deer. Drumming and dancing followed the presentation of gifts, led by Custalow.
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Santa making rounds in neighborhoods As Christmas 2014 approaches, the companies associated with Hanover County Fire-EMS are ready to bring Santa Claus to your neighborhood. The Santa Runs continue this week. The departments that have submitted runs at this time are: Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department Company 12 (Schedule subject to change due to weather and/or fire calls) 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 — starts at Rockhill Road and Cold Harbor Road to Confederate Hill Drive and back to Rockhill Road to White Oak Ridge and back to Rockhill Road to McClellan Road to Papa Lane and back to McClellan Road to Black Creek Estates and back to McClellan Road to Peace Road to Quaker Road to Dispatch Road to Fox Hunter Road to McClellan Road and stops at Peace Road. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 — starts at Crown Hill Road and Bennet Field Road
to Pine Knoll Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Valley Oaks Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Hallwood Way and back to Crown Hill Road to Tall Cedars Lane and back to Crown Hill Road to Cold Harbor Road to Boatswain Lane and back to Cold Harbor Road to Watt
House Road & back to Cold Harbor Road to Hanover Farms Subdivision and stops at Cold Harbor Road. Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Company Company 3 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 — Sandy Valley From Creighton Road to Little Florida (including Hobby Horse Lane) U turn at the end of Little Florida (including Shall Drive) and continuing onto Sandy
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Hanover Fire Station 7 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 – Cypress Tree, Dogwood Knoll, FoxLair, Summer Grove, Cherrydale, Davis Place, Cherrydale West, Legacy Pack, Brooks Hollow, Laurel Meadows, Hanover Grove and Meredith Farms. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 – Mechanicsville Farms, Mechanicsville Heights, Signal Hill, Windmill Way, Windsor and Windy Hills.
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Valley to Beatties Mill (Sinclair Manor) back to Beatties Mill (including Pepper Town Road) and back to U.S. 360. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 — Pole Green Road from Mechanicsville Turnpike to Williamsville Road (including Woodlawn Farm Drive) Williamsville Road to Studley Road (including Winsmith Farms, Prospect Hills, Pine Slash and Rainer Estates) Williamsville Road across Studley to River, including Santa Maria, Summer Plains and Gould Hill. 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 — Pole Green Road from Rural Point Road to Walnut Grove (including Sherrington, Fieldshire, Pole Green Station, Raven Runs Drive and Spice Tree Subdivisions) Walnut Grove Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike. 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 — Battlefield Green Subdivision, West Haven Drive, Hughes Road, Orchard Lane and Gethsemane Court. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 — Pebble Creek Subdivision, Walnut Grove to Colts Neck (including Melissa Page) Colts Neck to Sandy Valley (including Stone Wall Estates and
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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor
Bill Bosher: his impact leaves quite a legacy Some people have a “presence.” Even if you don’t really know them, or may never have even met them, they are familiar in some way to you. That was Dr. Bill Bosher. This writer never had the pleasure of meeting him. But, with his commentaries — usually education-based — on a local TV station, he approached his topics in a manner that made you think you were listening to someone in your living room. He had a genuine down-toearth presentation in his comments. My mother, who is 84 years old and an absolute news junkie (maybe it is inherited), talked about how you felt like you knew him by watching his broadcasts. She had a career in education that spanned almost 30 years. Dr. Bosher was likeable, relatable and comfortable in front of the camera. Since his sudden death on Dec. 1, we have received countless comments from throughout the community about what a great man he was and for many reasons. While he was renowned for his contributions to the state’s schools, he also was respected and admired for his devotion to church and family. Early reports noted his ties to Henrico and Chesterfield counties, as well as his leadership roles in education on the state level. However, to those of us in Hanover County, Bill Bosher was one of our own. He had attended Lee-Davis High School. He was a faithful member of Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville. Dr. Jamelle Wilson and Dr. Stewart Roberson, current and former superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, remembered Dr. Bosher as a colleague and friend. Their comments can be found in an article on today’s front page. A letter to the editor on this page talks about the “legend.” That word apparently is accurate in describing our county’s Bill Bosher. As that letter ended, we too say Rest in Peace. Looking ahead: Our Christmas Eve edition will feature something new and exciting for you, our readers. For the first time ever, The Local will include a supplement dedicated to progress in our county. We appreciate the cooperation we have received on the project and are eager to share this with you. Melody Kinser
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Playing for a championship By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I’m not sure how many football games were televised over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but it must have numbered in the dozens. Like many of you, I watched many of them and marveled at the amazing feats these athletes perform, stretching for one-handed catches or running down the field at the speed of light. There’s no doubt. America has an
abundance of talented and gifted athletes whose agility and grace provide the “Wow” factor for all of us. But, there’s another group of athletes who are even more impressive than the thousands of players who take to the football field. It’s a small group of kids who gather each week to play a game of soccer, under the most difficult of circumstances. Sportable’s Power Soccer allows users aged 5 and up the opportunity to play independently and enjoy the
simple joys of competition in a safe environment. Wheelchairs are specially equipped with guards to protect the players, but the action can get heated as players get a chance to do what their friends take for granted. My son Jack is an active participant in the program. Despite the best efforts of those around Jack, his condition has slowly isolated him from the activities many of his friends enjoy. It’s another cruel reality of muscle see CHAMPIONSHIP, pg. 13
LETTERS | Reader Views
The ‘legend’ would have dismissed the word Bill Bosher would not like to be referred to as a “legend.” But he was nothing short of it. A beloved son, father, husband, grandfather, brother, and friend, family and God were First. Making a difference in others’ lives was a close second. I had the benefit and honor of knowing Bill and his family most of my life. As I got through college and into a bizarre career, Bill became a mentor and confidant. He was always willing to give advice, an ear, a pat on the back — but always telling individuals to make their decisions on their own moral compasses. He treated me as a real person — not a 22-year-old still growing up. He was never the type to be looking over someone’s shoulder, making sure he wasn’t missing someone more important. When you talked to Bill, he made you feel you were the only person that mattered at that moment. His career path was known to all. He was a non-politician that knew how to work in political systems. He never used politics for personal promotion or gain — he worked within the system for one reason: KIDS. He could take two politicians on opposite sides of the aisle and have them seeing eye-to-eye before they knew it. We joked he was a “Republicrat.” Words that were at Bill’s core: God and faith, family, progress, children, happiness, friendship, positive change, integrity and character. Words that NEVER mattered to him: Power, fiefdom, self-promotion, personal gain for the sake of self, winning for the sake of winning.
Life wasn’t a game to be WON. It was a gift to be enjoyed. I will miss Bill and our talks, lunches and laughs more than I realized. I know that thousands will also. But, countless lives were positively affected by the “good ol’ boy from Hanover.” He wouldn’t take credit, but he sure would smile. RIP, Bill. R. David Ross Mechanicsville/Richmond
Response: believer in facts and evidence Oscar Walker’s response to my letter criticizing Dave Brat amused me. His next letter will presumably “require substantial evidence produced by intelligent research based on facts” from those who claim that the Affordable Care see LETTERS, pg. 13
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Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors met with the General Assembly members who represent the county last week at Randolph-Macon College. Legislators participating were, from left, Delegates Buddy Fowler and Christopher Peace and and Senators Donald McEachin, Walter Stosch and Ryan McDougle.
Supervisors, legislators gather to discuss upcoming session By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local With the start of the General Assembly weeks away, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors met with its legislative team last week at Randolph-Macon College. Angela Kelly-Wiecek,
Chickahominy District, chairman of the board’s legislative committee, outlined a familiar list of concerns and presented the panel’s wish list for the upcoming session. Expectations are limited due to an anticipated state shortfall in revenues for the upcoming year.
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Estates, Cedarlea Park, Telegraph Road, Elmont Woods, Stony Run Estates and Cedar Lane. Tuesday, Dec. 16 — Totopotomoy, Ivy Banks and Charter Creek Apartments. Wednesday, Dec. 17 – Kings Charter. Thursday, Dec. 18 – Rain day/makeups. For more information on Station 10, call 804-550-3473. Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday, Dec. 10 — Route 301 from River Road to Caroline Line, River Road, Courtland Farm Road, County Complex, Firehouse Road, Normans Bridge Road and Hanover Quarter Road. Ashland Fire Company 1 Starting each night at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 – Henry Street north of RandolphMacon College, Berkley Woods Subdivision, A and B Streets, 100 block of Berkley Street, 500 and 600 block of North Center Street east, Henry Apartments, northwest Henry Lane, 200 block of Berkley Street, Burruss
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Thurston; Linda Tignor in honor of the late Alvin L. Tignor and Steven D. Tignor. John Tucker; Robin and Jeffrey W. Underdown; Cora Lee and E.G. Wade Jr.; John Wade; Sylvia Walker; Sue and Ritchie Watson; Virginia A. Waldrop; Mary and Michael Wiblin; and Karen Wiles. Those wishing to support the 2014 Hanover Christmas Mother may do so by sending a donation to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.
Apartments, Smithtown Road, Ashland Towne Square, Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street southwest side, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane and Thompson Street southern side. Monday, Dec. 15 – South Center Street southeast side, Virginia Street, East Francis Street, 1000 block of Maple Street, Kilby Station Road, 100 and 200 block of New Street, MacMurdo Street, 100 and 200 block of Arlington Street, Maiden Lane, Lee Street, 100 and 200 block of Robinson Street, Woodside Lane, Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of Pleasant Street and Sedgefield Subdivision. Tuesday, Dec. 16 – North Center Street west side, West Patrick Street, North James Street (North Snead to Thompson), Mullen Drive, North Snead Street, Wesley Street, John Street, Henry Clay Road, Thompson Street north side, Thompson Street north side, Chapman Street, Cross Road, Clover Hill Drive, Dairy Lane, College Avenue, Caroline Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle, Henry Place, North Cottage Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments and Ashland Park Subdivision. Wednesday, Dec. 17
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The sounds of the Christmas season were provided at the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade by marching bands representing, from left, Atlee High School, Hanover High School and Lee-Davis High School.
Shown are, in the photos above, from left, Santa Claus arrived early to help Mechanicsville welcome the Christmas season; American Heritage Girls Troop VA2622, Astro Events of Richmond and Jessica Morgan’s School of Dance of Hanover shared the holiday spirit along the parade route. Below, from left, EVB Bank joined in the festivities, as did Melanie McElhinney Goodpasture, the 2014 Hanover Christmas Mother, Girl Scout Troop 5274 and Leah and Hailey Harris. The Harris girls were among the hundreds of spectators enjoying the afternoon event.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Geneva Aliff ALIFF, Geneva Mix, age 91, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Sandston, passed on to heaven December 1, 2014, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Elijah “Fuzzy” Clayborn Aliff. She is survived by her four children, Dorothy Mendez (Pancho) of Highland Springs, Mary Kirby (widow of Ken) of Midlothian, Frances Mistr “Spud” of Chester and Eddy Aliff (Carol) of Mechanicsville; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. The family received visitors December
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most everyone else, Dr. Bosher was born on January 21, 1946 in Richmond. He attended Lee Davis High School in Hanover County, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond, a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a doctorate in education from the University of Virginia. Dr. Bosher devoted his professional life to the education of young people across Virginia. He was a teacher, principal, school superintendent and college professor. He was an elder for many years at Fairmount Christian Church and served on numerous corporate, nonprofit and government boards. Above all other things, Dr. Bosher was a devoted son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and servant of God. Dr. Bosher is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnne; mother, Miriam; brother, Paul (Julie); mother-in-law, Marjorie; brother-in-law, Stanley (Sandra); three children, Cleve (Christy), Matthew (Tess) and Joy (Joe); seven granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation was Thursday, December 4, at Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a service was held Friday, December 5. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the Onward Building Campaign at Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
Stephen Bowman BOWMAN, Stephen W., passed away unexpectedly in his home from an unknown medical condition on December 3, 2014. He was 41 years old. He lived with his family in Mechanicsville. Stephen was born on October 13, 1973 in North Carolina. He received a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University (1996), a J.D.
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and Master of Public Policy from College of William and Mary (2000). He was a senior staff attorney and methodologist, conducting legal and policy analysis for the Virginia General Assembly and the Joint Commission on Health Care in Richmond. Stephen was an extraordinarily involved father and a loving husband. All who knew him would say that Stephen was a person of great character, a kind nature and a warm wit. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette R. Bowman; his children, Lilian, Noah and Luke; his parents, Jeanne and Jim Bowman; brothers, Edward and John and their wives, Krista and Mary Bowman; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his in-law family, Robert and Tamie DeWitt, Donna and Joe Rimar and Michael and Jasan DeWitt and their families. A memorial service will take place on December 13, 2014 at 3 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221.
Joseph Brock BROCK, Joseph “Joe” Michael, 50, of Mechanicsville, passed away on December 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; stepdaughters, Amanda, Jessica and Jennifer Martin; mother, Ruth May; father, Walter Hooker; sisters, Sherry Wells, Terry Hamby; two grandchildren and numerous other cherished family members and friends. The family received friends at Monaghan Funeral Home,7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, on Sunday, December 7, 2014, followed by a memorial service in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Brenda to help take care all of Joe’s final expenses.
Martha Buchanan BUCHANAN, Martha T.,
84, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, surrounded by family. She was the widow of Joseph Z. Buchanan “Corky”; and was preceded in death by her parents, George and Laura Thornton; sister, Mary T. Maxey; and brother, George M. Thornton Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy S. Boswell (Walter) and Beth B. Wright (Raymond); son, Donald E. Stine (Michelle); grandchildren, Tracey, Justin, Meagan and Kaylin; greatgrandchildren, Brayden and Krista; sister, Carol T. Wilcox (Linwood); and a large extended family. The family received friends Friday, December 5 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held Saturday, December 6, 2014. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Carroll Cloninger CLONINGER, Dr. Carroll Alexander “Dr. C.,” died suddenly on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the age of 79. Carroll is survived by his loving daughters, Elizabeth Cloninger Harper and her husband, William E. Harper III, of Glen Allen, and Catherine Cloninger Biggs and her husband, Michael D. Biggs; and their children, Josh, Noah and Hudson of Hanover. He is also survived by his sister, Merle Cloninger Slaunwhite and her husband, Jerry L. Slaunwhite, of Henrico; and brother, Bob Cloninger of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is survived by nephews, Stuart C. Cloninger, Steven M. Cloninger, Nelson G. Cloninger, Alexander L. Slaunwhite and Jonathan B. Slaunwhite. Carroll was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sarah Hudson Cloninger; and his parents, Grover P. Cloninger and Daisy Alexander Cloninger.
Carroll was born on October 8, 1935 in Paw Creek, North Carolina. He graduated from Hampden Sydney in 1961, with a degree in Education. He pursued his doctorate in Education from the University of Virginia, completing it in 1971. He married Sarah Elizabeth Hudson on June 24, 1961. They were happily married for 43 years. He was an educator for 30 years with Henrico County Public Schools. He held many positions during that time, most notably, as principal of Henrico High School from 1981 to 1987. The auditorium of the school is named in his honor. He was a very dedicated and encouraging man. He wanted everyone to strive to reach their fullest potential. Carroll was passionate about education and fishing. He loved watching his grandsons grow up. He was an active and dedicated member of the Lakeside United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he was a Sunday School teacher and lay speaker. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. The family received friends on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A funeral was scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2014, at Lakeside United Methodist Church. Interment was held at Signal Hill Memorial Park.
Barbara Elliott ELLIOTT, Barbara Maxey, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2014, after an extended illness. She was a dedicated daughter, mother, and grandmother spending her life caring for others. In discussing her own legacy, if she said it once, she said it a thousand see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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times “When I’m gone, say ashes to ashes, dust to dust, she did the best she could.� She certainly did do the best she could and for her family and friends, that was more than good enough. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of over 45 years, Argie Lee Elliott Jr., in 1997. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Everett and David Lee Elliott; daughter-in-law, Lauwana Hollis; and granddaughter, Abigail Grace Elliott. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A reception will be held for friends and family immediately afterward at Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116
Matilda Farmer FARMER, Matilda “Tilly� M., 83, passed away November 30, 2014. She was predeceased by five siblings and her husband, John C. Farmer. She is survived by her sons, John C. “J.C.� Farmer Jr. (Betty) and Marshall L. Farmer (Cindy); three grandchildren, Christopher, Taylor
and Bradley; sister, Helen M. Phaup; brother, Donald T. Moren (Margaret); and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She retired from C & P Telephone after many years of service. She was a devoted and charter member of Skipwith Baptist Church. The family received friends Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va., where her funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences at www. WoodyFuneralHome.com.
Nancy Grizzard GRIZZARD, Nancy Gormours, 69, claimed the promise of the Resurrection on December 2, 2014. Nancy, a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, graduated from Huguenot High School in 1963. After attending Louisburg College, she completed her studies earning a Bachelor’s Degree of Science and Math Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968. Mrs. Grizzard taught math at Providence Middle School in Chesterfield for two years, where she was chair of the department. After taking time out to start a family, she returned to the classroom for 23 years at Stonewall Jackson Middle, Lee-
Davis and Atlee High Schools, retiring in 2000. She finished her professional career at Long and Foster in 2007. Nancy lived a full life, exemplifying love and service towards all. She volunteered with Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad serving as captain for several years. Her love of God, her family, friends and church was deep. She was an active member of the Republican Party. She stayed active at home, spending time gardening and caring for wildlife. Nancy was a lifetime member of both the VCU Alumni Association and the Black and Gold Athletic Foundation. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Marjorie Gormours; and is survived by her husband of almost 46 years, the Honorable W. Roy Grizzard Jr., Ed.D. She is also survived by her sons, Shane, Lance (Beth), Travis (Susan); and eight grandchildren, Triston Grizzard, Stone Grizzard, Cooper Benzin, Riley Grizzard, Carter Grizzard, Berkley Grizzard, Caroline Grizzard and Lilly Grizzard. Also surviving is her sister, Marjorie Snyder (Charles); and her nephews, David Snyder (Gayle), Stephen Snyder (Melissa), Brion Snyder; and niece, Beth Cunningham (Thomas). She leaves behind many other cousins, relatives; and her close caring friends, Jennifer
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Byers and Carolyn Thompson. She also leaves behind her loyal dog, Chip. The family received friends Thursday, December 4, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. A funeral service was held Friday, December 5, at Winn’s Baptist Church, 12320 Winns Church Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. Interment followed in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the Winn’s Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund.
Elizabeth Howard HOWARD, Elizabeth Hicks, of Mechanicsville, departed this life December 4, 2014. Remains rested at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. A funeral notice was not available at press time.
Ethel Hutcherson HUTCHERSON, Ethel Kincer, 95, passed away peacefully November 30, 2014 at the Masonic Home of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her
husband, George B. Hutcherson; son, John L. Hutcherson; and a sister, Sammie Alther. She is survived by her sons, George (Nina), Hugh (Loan), Harry (Cindy) and Robert (Barbara); siblings, Hugh Jr. and George Kincer and Thelma Curtis; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Her family wishes to thank the staff of the Masonic Home of Virginia for their loving care of Ethel. The family received friends Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Monday, December 8, 2014 at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, P.O. Box 7866, Henrico, Va. 23231.
James Rutherford RUTHERFORD, James D., 75, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully at home November 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Scottie” and Sybil Rutherford; brother, Kenneth Rutherford; and sister, Mary Catherine “Kay” Rutherford; and is survived
by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Rutherford; son, James “Jimmy” Rutherford (Lori); two granddaughters, Kristina and Kathryn Rutherford; mother-in-law, Cecelia “Kitty” Mackey, all of Mechanicsville; as well as sisterin-law, Patricia Rutherford; and several nieces and nephews of Minnesota. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Entombment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank ARA Dialysis Center of Mechanicsville, all of the crew members of Forest Ambulance Service, also Dr. Jeff Brown and Dr. Kenneth Simpson of Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 110, Rockville, Md. 20852, Hanover Humane Society, P.O. Box 1011, Ashland, Va. 23005, or your favorite charity.
Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Callao. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Judson Self Sr.; and her son, George Judson Self Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley S. Headley and her husband, Carrington, of Tappahannock, Mary J. Martin and her husband, Art, of Mechanicsville, Peggy L. Mallory and her husband, Bobby, of Tappahannock; one son, Robert L. Self and his wife, Jolene, of Village; one sister-inlaw, Marjorie Self of Village; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family received friends on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Heathsville. A funeral service followed. Burial was at Bethany Baptist Church, Callao. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, (www.alz.org). Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome. com, (804-382-4127).
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He was 71. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his father, Linwood Hampton Stewart, and a brother, Sonny Stewart. Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie Miller (Jason), Lakeside, Arizona; the love of his life, Elizabeth Bell, Ozark, Alabama; mother, Ada Ruth Stewart, Mechanicsville; brother, John Calvin Stewart, Montgomery, Alabama; sister, Sharlene Griffin, Mechanicsville; and three grandchildren, Elisabeth Kittrell, Jackson Kittrell and Evan Miller. You may sign the register or send condolences online at www. searcyfuneralhome.com.
Laura Throckmorton THROCKMORTON, Laura Daniel (Kenton), age 87, passed peacefully from complications of dementia on November 30, 2014, at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville. For several years, she had suffered from the increasing debilitation of her mental and physical functions that are the burdens associated with this disease. May she now rest in the promised everlasting peace. Laura was born in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Willie and Virginia Daniel. Her parents, of course, preceded her in death, as did her husbands, Ernest W. Throckmorton Jr. and Al Kenton. Mrs. Throckmorton is also preceded in death by her sisters, Omega Rainey, Nellie Acres and Mattie Moscopulos; and brothers, Emmitt, Edward and Willie Daniel. Surviving her death are her children, F. Gail Throckmorton and Ernest Throckmorton III; and granddaughters, Laura Ann Norris, Melissa and Sarah Throckmorton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Irving and Cathy Throckmorton, Loney and Carol Daniel, Leonard and Elaine Daniel, and Frankie and Shirley Daniel. She had to bear the passing of brothersin-law and sisters-in-law, Henry Acres, Andy Moscopulos, Annie
Mary Daniel and Rita Daniel, but is survived by sister-inlaw, Lucinda Daniel, the wife of Edward. While she unfortunately also had to suffer the passing of several of her nieces and nephews, she is fortunate to have had so many more survive her passing. As was the story of so many, she came to Richmond from the family farm at a young age to assist siblings who had come before her. Eventually she married, had a family and pursued a successful career in retail, becoming a buyer employed by Thalhimers Department Store for many years. The immediate family received friends and family Tuesday, December 2, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond Va.; where a funeral service was held Wednesday, December 3. Interment directly followed the funeral service in Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Dr., Sandston, Va.
Louise Tyler TYLER, Louise West, 85, of Rockville, a loving wife, mother and “Nanny,” died on December 3, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Col. James E. Tyler (Retired Virginia National Guard). Surviving are daughters, Debra Tyler of Rockville and Karen Bryant (Edgar) of Chester; son, James E. Tyler III of Rockville; grandchildren, Tracy Adams (Gary), Kevin McDaniel (Amy), Mike McDaniel (Amanda), Aaron Tyler, Taylor Marie Tyler and James E. Tyler IV; greatgrandchildren, Aarica and Brian Kelly, Hannah and Kamryn McDaniel, Tyler McDaniel and Autumn Vlastuin. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. Interment was in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Visitation was held Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. see OBITUARIES, pg. 32
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disease. Many who suffer become reclusive and retreat from social activities. In many cases, it’s just too hard to keep up. That’s not the case for my son or his teammates on his power soccer team. They readily accept the limitations and compete despite the obstacles.
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Act is a government takeover of health care that included death panels so bureaucrats can decide who gets care and who doesn’t. Perhaps he’ll soon demand a “supporting, factual foundation” for the claim that the government wants to disarm Americans by confiscating firearms. Or maybe he’ll ask people who claim that President Obama wants to destroy America if they know him “personally and professionally.” I’m not holding my breath. Unlike most conservatives, I’m a believer in facts and evidence, so I did, in fact, read as much of David Brat’s work as I could before writing my critique. This isn’t easy since much of the “research” listed on his CV (curriculum vitae) consists of “presentations” to groups like the “Association of Private Enterprise Education” (whatever that is) and — surprise! — The Virginia Banker’s Association and the Virginia Association of Community Bankers. These are not publicly available. But I did have a chance to read Dr. Brat’s dissertation before his campaign had it pulled from the web, ostensibly for “copyright” reasons. And I read his only substantive published academic work, “God and Advanced Mammon — Can Theological Types Handle Usury and Capitalism?”
Although winning has a completely different meaning for these athletes and their families, the sense of camaraderie and competitiveness is real. The sense of accomplishment that only comes from a scored goal and perfect block is present at these events. Small victories are heightened and celebrated, and pure effort also is recognized.
Neither of these works explores economic theory or looks for the answer to a practical economic question (e.g., whether lower taxes stimulate the economy). Both papers explore the effects of religious beliefs on capitalism and look more like the work of a religious philosopher than an economist. Of course, my original let-
Watching these players perform is an inspiring experience for any and all who appreciate true effort in the face of adversity. It’s no small wonder that athletes with serious disabilities find the strength and stamina to participate and compete. It makes one appreciate the true value of athletics, and question even more the selfishness displayed by some highly paid, high profile athletes in our society.
ter contains the two key facts supporting my claim that Dr. Brat isn’t really an economist. As I pointed out, Dr. Brat could apparently not outline the basic economic questions surrounding the minimum wage when asked. Worse, he then said that “the wage rate, it cannot differ from your nation’s productivity.” This is, as a factual matter, simply not
There are no politics in Sportable’s Power Wheelchair, no spoiled brats complaining over playing time. The dedicated volunteers and directors who pilot this program are coaches in the true sense of the word. All performances are celebrated, and the efforts of tenacious athletes are fully appreciated. For some, the sight of disabled people trying to perform in near normal circumstances evokes an uncom-
true: Major sector productivity has doubled since 1970 while the wages of goods-producing workers remained stagnant. From his writing and his factually incorrect statement about wages and productivity I conclude that Dr. Brat is not an economist — or at least not a very good one. I supported my second claim, that Dr. Brat is a “shill for
fortable reaction. But, for the ones who understand or who have loved ones on the court, it’s a brief moment of normalcy for special people who struggle to perform life’s simplest chores. For a parent of a child whose future is uncertain, the benefits go much further. And the smiles on the faces of the players as they power up and down the court — priceless!
banks,” by pointing out that he runs the “Moral Foundations of Capitalism” program at Randolph-Macon College. The founder of this program, former BB&T board chairman John Allison, has stated that he started it because “we wanted [Ayn] Rand’s ideas to be heard in the academic community,” and to “fund charitable projects that are clearly in our
shareholders’ long-term best interest.” David Brat teaches economics classes at a small liberal arts college, but he’s more of a religious philosopher than an economist. And his association with banks is clear from both his work with a bank’s program at Randolph-Macon and his hissee LETTERS, pg. 15
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Congratulations were extended by leaders, family and friends to every member of Girl Scout Troop 793, who at the Cadette (middle school) level, provided service of 50-plus hours and earned their Silver Award. Each girl picked an organization they were interested in learning more about and helping. The groups varied from infants and children to senior citizens, from animals to the environment, and from having local to national impact. A special thank you went to the mentors in these organizations who directed the girls and helped them discover and hone their own leadership skills.
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A senior at Lee-Davis High School participated in the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade as part of the Macy’s Great American Band. Tyler French plays saxophone in the LeeDavis Marching Band. To take part in the prestigious band, Tyler submitted at youtube.com video and application many months ago. Macy’s Great American Band selects students from each of the 50 states and is comprised of America’s finest high school musicians. Tyler recently learned that he would be celebrating his 18th birthday and Thanksgiving in New York City as he was selected as one of 185 musicians and about 40 visual performers for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He had the opportunity to perform under the direction of Dr. Richard Good of Auburn University and Barry Houser, assistant director, from the University of Illinois. The band performed Taylor Swift’s new “Shake it Off ” for more than 2.5 million spectators lining the parade route and 50 million TV viewers. For those in Mechanicsville who tuned in
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Tyler French, a saxophonist in the Lee-Davis Marching Band, performed with Macy’s Great American Band.
for the holiday tradition, they were able to see Tyler “rocking out” on his saxophone when the camera zoomed in on him.
Local student spends summer in archeological field school Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Taylor Golding of Mechanicsville, a senior biological anthropology major at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, was one of seven JMU students who spent part of their summer uncovering evidence of first encounters between Native American Indian communities and Spanish explorers during the 16th and 17th centuries. JMU’s summer archaeological field school in Georgia focused on two Native American see STUDENT, pg. 15
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tory of speaking to banking associations. Since I do not know Dr. Brat personally, I can’t say whether he is a good or bad person. But I won’t apologize for suggesting that he won’t take economics expertise to Washington, D.C., but he will put banking interests before those of the hard-working citizens of the 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives and he is therefore not a good choice to represent us. If Mr. Walker has “substantial evidence produced by intelligent research based on facts” that shows otherwise, we’d all love to hear it. R. Stanton Scott Mechanicsville
Dissecting misconceptions Another misconception issue for Hanover County! I’m thinking that Hanover being adjacent to a town claiming to be the center of the universe could be the reason these misconceptions come up. Maybe intelligent life does not extend outside their city limits.
Past Misconception #1 — Hanover taxpayers thinking it abnormal to pay a school crossing guard $3,336.67 a month for directing school bus traffic. Past Misconception #2 — Hanover taxpayers thinking it abnormal for someone to trade a board appointment for campaign help or because it may have been promised some years back. Present Misconception #3 — Hanover taxpayers thinking it abnormal that a zoning case turned out the wrong way due to one voting the wrong way. The Mechanicsville Local Nov. 19, 2014: Elton Wade [Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Cold Harbor District], “I do not think the board’s vote on this zoning case turned out the way it should have” “That is partially due to the fact that I voted the wrong way” Huh? If at first you don’t deceive, try, try again. Is it possible someone took advantage of Wade? Like promising to vote yea for the zoning so Wade could vote nay (for whatever reason) and then that person vote’s nay upsetting the apple cart? I heard somewhere there is no honor among schemers. Bucky Stanley [Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Beaverdam District] may have gotten it right in the same Local article Nov. 19, 2014. “I am supporting the motion to ‘descend’ largely of my respect
for Mr. Wade.” Huh? Descend: “to lower oneself in status or dignity” “to worsen or sink in condition or estimation.” Comments to date think the word “descend” describes accurately the decisions made so far. Again, if it were up to me, the first board vote would be an expedition to collect comments and offers. The second vote would be for the best offer. If needed, the third vote would be for the best offer. If needed, the fourth vote would be for the best offer and so on until we get the best offer. These misconceptions are causing me stress. I’m with Wayne Hazzard. I think the comprehensive plan needs some work and I don’t understand the subdivision approval process either. Seven supervisors with different reasons to approve or disapprove. Shouldn’t there be some fair criteria for a developer or contractor to meet and when met gather a 7-0 vote? For instance, if it is proven that additional traffic will endanger residents, the vote should be 100 percent no? If it is not a proven fact, why use that for voting? Change is not that difficult. Ted Mentz Old Church
Senior Game Show slated Friday Hanover County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Senior Game Show from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Covenant Woods at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive in Mechanicsville. This is not your typical senior social — get ready for
some great food and lots of fun. In addition to tasty snacks, the fun-filled morning will feature activities from The Price is Right and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Sit in the audience or get in on the action.
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for implementing the research program. Careful analysis of the artifacts and other findings will be completed over the coming months. “It’s really important to stay focused,” said Golding. “We were studying people who would never talk again, who couldn’t tell us their story.” “All we really had to go on were the artifacts these people left behind and the clues we could find in the soil. If you lost focus, you could unintentionally mess up … and when that happens, you essentially destroy a part of the human story,” he added.
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communities likely visited by Hernando de Soto in 1540 — a 16th century Indian village at the edge of an abandoned channel of the Ocmulgee River near Jacksonville, Georgia, and a large, virtually undocumented Mississippian mound located on a plantation in Dougherty County, Georgia. Students received instruction in field methodologies, including excavation, recordkeeping, initial laboratory processing and soil sampling, and ultimately became responsible
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Security equipment grants awarded Reynolds seeking Governor targets $53,218 for Beaverdam, Henry Clay, Liberty, Patrick Henry Staff Report news@mechlocal.com Four Hanover County schools recently received security upgrades following a $6 million award announced by Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Hanover County Public Schools was awarded $53,218 for Beaverdam Elementary School, Henry Clay Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Patrick Henry High School. According to the governor, the School Security Equipment Grants were awarded to protect students and teachers in 100 school divisions and six regional educational programs.
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“Investing in security improvement that will protect our children while they are in school is critical towards building a new Virginia economy where students can learn and succeed.” GOV. TERRY MCAULIFFE
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The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale will present “Sing Glory!” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry St. in Ashland. The concert will feature Vivaldi’s Gloria and Lauridsen’s Mid-Winter Songs, as well as other holiday selections. David Sinden, artistic director, will conduct the chorale and orchestra. Margaret Taylor is the accompanist. Advance tickets are $10 for adults (or $15 at the door) and $5 for students. They may be purchased at Cross Brothers’ Grocery in Ashland or by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online anytime at the chorale’s website, www.cvamc.org.
sponsors for ‘Dad’s Big Bike Ride’ Staff Report news@mechlocal.com oger Reynolds is seeking sponsors for “Dad’s Big Bike Ride,” which will have him biking 935 miles from Chicago to Washington, D.C., to Ashland. His journey will end on Father’s Day 2015. “No parent should ever have to bury their child” is a common sentiment. Unfortunately, it happens and for those who have experienced that loss, it becomes a parent’s worst nightmare. With grieving fathers often being “saddled with the stereotype of being the ‘strong one’ of the family of not needing or wanting a shoulder to cry on, mothers are, quite rightly, surrounded with love and support.” In that scenario, fathers are sometimes left to fend for themselves and have trouble realizing they need help too, feeling that it somehow makes them seem weak to ask for any kind of assistance. Dad’s Big Bike Ride aims to change that stereotype and remind grieving dads that it’s OK to feel sad, to seek counseling, or simply to cry on a friend’s shoulder.
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In Spring 2015, a group of bicyclists will embark on a week-long journey of hundreds of miles to help raise awareness of grieving dads and the issues they face. Initiated by Roger Reynolds: CJ’s Daddy and co-founder of CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, and Jonathan Agin: Alexis’ Daddy, Huffington Post contributor, and founder of The National Race Against The Odds, Dad’s Big Bike Ride will cover many hundreds of miles from Chicago through Washington, D.C., and ending on Father’s Day in Ashland on the quest to spread the word that grieving dads need support too. Although Dad’s Big Bike Ride is primarily an awareness-raising event, riders may fundraise for the nonprofit of their choice. The ride is free for any grieving dad and all others may join them for any part of the course for $1 per mile. Reynolds is seeking sponsors to help with his upcoming ride. Sponsorship levels include: The Whole Chocolate Bar — $10,000. All benefits listed below plus logo see REYNOLDS, pg. 17
EVB promotes Wood to VP/corporate controller Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com EVB has promoted Patrick Wood to vice president and corporate controller. He joined the company as senior accountant in Financial Reporting. He brings 18 years of in-depth
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The $5 fee covers prizes and snacks while you win and laugh among friends and neighbors 50 and older. For details or questions
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printed on number bib and inscribed on back of finisher medal. Outfitter Level — $5,000. This will cover the cost of a top quality bicycle,
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to schools most in need of modern security equipment, schools with relatively high numbers of offenses and schools with equipment needs identified by a school security audit. “Investing in security improvement that will protect our children while they are in school is critical towards building a new Virginia economy where students can learn and succeed,” said McAuliffe. “These grants will result in safer environments for teaching and learning for thousands of students and educators.” “Schools today must plan for a wide range of scenarios, including armed intruders, natural disasters and the accidents that inevitably occur in even the safest schools,” Superintendent
work experience in accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting in both small and large corporations. Wood is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He furthered his professional accreditation
and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In his spare time, Wood said he enjoys spending time with family and
friends. He also is an arts enthusiast and Patrick Wood is a graduate enjoys recreational travel and sports. of James Madison University. Joe Shearin, president and CEO of He is a Certified Public EVB, said, “We are fortunate to have Accountant and a Chartered Global Patrick Wood join our company and Management Accountant. bring his financial expertise to our Finance Department.”
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contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-3657150 or email at: parksandrec@ Contributed Report hanovercounty.gov . news@mechlocal.com Information submitted The Hanover Courthouse Volunteer by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, Fire Company will host a Santa Breakfast Hanover County Parks and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Recreation. Station 5 at 13326 Hanover Courthouse including parts and maintenance. Logo will be placed on all vehicle wraps, banners, marketing materials and clothing. Cushion Level — $1,000. This is roughly $1 per mile and will cover most travel expenses for a team or
part of a vehicle wrap. Logo will be placed on all vehicle wraps. Road Writer Level — $100. Encouraging messages of 10 words or less can be painted on the course for the riders to see as they pass over. The message will be pho-
of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples said. “The enhancements and systems supported by this grant program will help our schools meet this challenge and will result in safer environments for students and staff.” The School Security Equipment Grant program was established by the 2013 General Assembly in the aftermath of the Dec. 14, 2012, mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. The 2013 legislature directed the Virginia Public School Authority to issue bonds to fund $6 million in competitive grants statewide in both the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years for the purchase and installation of school security equipment. The 2014 General Assembly subsequently authorized an additional $6 million grant competition in
2015-2016. The first round of grants announced in September 2013 helped pay for new security systems and upgrades in 456 schools and other educational facilities. School divisions and regional educational programs were invited in June to apply for the second round of grants. The largest grant a school division may receive under the program is $100,000 and a local match of 25 percent is required of most divisions. To encourage the installation of equipment and systems during the summer months and to expedite the spenddown of the grant funds, school divisions and regional programs were allowed to apply for grants to reimburse eligible expenditures incurred on or after May 22, 2014.
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tographed and posted to the various social media sites. All of the money raised from these levels would pay overall expenses and any surplus would be distributed evenly between all riders’ nonprofits.
Children under 2 years of age eat free. Two to 10 years cost $3.50 and everyone over 10 years of age pays $7. All proceeds benefit Station 5’s volunteer training and operating funds.
Mile Rider Level — $1 per mile. Anyone who wants to ride with the dads or simply wants to sponsor a section of Dad’s Big Bike Ride can pledge $1 per mile (as many or few miles as desired). These funds would be designated for
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holiday cookies, there also will be homemade baked goods, jams/jellies, relishes, fudge and candy. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) and the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Floor Fund. For more information, call 804-798-6937.
Public book signing to be held Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Books, Beads and More will host a public book signing from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring best-selling and award-winning author
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Wreaths Across America event location changed Staff Report news@mechlocal.com Due to accessibility concerns, the Wreaths Across America program scheduled for Cold Harbor National Cemetery has been relocated to Seven Pines National Cemetery at 400 E. Williamsburg Rd. in Sandston. The event will begin promptly at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13. Participants are asked to arrive by 11:30 a.m. The Wreaths Across America event is held at cemeteries worldwide to see WREATHS, pg. 26
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Ongoing Thursday, Dec. 11 Lee-Davis High School will hold its annual poinsettia sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. through Dec. 12. Phone and bulk pre-orders are welcome by calling 804-723-2245. For more information, including color options, visit www.hcps. us/ldhs.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 St. Paul Lutheran Church will host midweek Advent Worship at 7 p.m. at the church, 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. The Advent theme will be "Come, Lord Jesus". The public is welcome to attend. Rev. Rodney Bitely is pastor. For more information, call 4277500 or visit www.saintpaullcms.com. A Spirit Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Burger King on Route 301, 9178 Chamberlayne Road, for the Hanover High School band. Ten percent of all sales will go to band programs. Attendees should drop their receipts in a special box to designate it for the Hanover High School Band Boosters. The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center, 7231 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Cofacilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580.
The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, 6240 Mechanicsville Turnpike, across from Lowe’s. Those who are interested in joining should contact Allison Christian at 804-227-3786 or by email at christianfam@ embarqmail.com. The 10th annual MakeIt and Take-It workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Branch Library. Participants ages 5 and up can create a crafty ornament to keep, give as a gift, liven up a package or put on the tree. Call the library by Dec. 1 to sign up. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. The library can be reached by calling 804-5590654, and is located at 9161 Atlee Road.
Friday, Dec. 12 The worship and music ministries of New Highland Baptist Church present Christmas Is Coming at 7 p.m. This work features energetic and dynamic arrangements of new Christmas favorites and beloved carols and worship songs. Dessert fellowship will follow the performance. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road. For more information, call 550-9601 or visit newhighlandbaptist.org.
Saturday, Dec. 13 The Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Company will host a Community Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Station 10, 10414 Leadbetter Road, Ashland. Santa will be on hand for photos. All ages are welcome to enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Children under 5 eat for free,
while breakfast will cost $5 for children 5 to 10 years old and $7 for those 10 and up. Santa will arrive around 9 a.m. and will welcome wish lists from the young ones. Proceeds will benefit Company 10. For more information, call 550-3473. Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 11515 Ashcake Rd, Ashland will host their 5th Annual Homemake Christmas Cookie Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to a variety of holiday cookies there will also be homemade baked goods, jams/jellies, relishes, fudge and candy. The proceeds from this sale will benefit the Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) and the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Floor Fund. For more information call 804-798-6937. The Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at10:30 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, in rooms 111113. The church is located at the corner of Shady Grove and Meadowbridge Roads, just off Interstate 295. Attendees are welcome to bring their creativity and plan for an morning of doing something for others. The group will be making cup flower arrangements for Meals on Wheels to deliver with the meals they deliver at Christmas time. Bring clippers to trim flower and greenery stems. For more information, contact Liz Martin, president, at 559-0898. How to Borrow eBooks will be taught from 10 a.m. to noon at the Atlee Branch Library. Do you have an eReader, smartphone, tablet or laptop and want to get eBooks and audiobooks from the library? Library staff will teach you to use OverDrive to find, check out and download titles. You must call to register for the class. The library can
be reached by calling 804-5590654, and is located at 9161 Atlee Road. A Holiday Art Show and Grinch Holiday Make’n’Take event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Hanover Branch Library. Participants ages 3 to 10 will get festive by making and taking something crafty, and will enjoy a holiday art show featuring works by Kersey Creek Elementary School students. Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. The library can be reached by calling 804-365-6210 and is located at 7527 Library Drive. The Independence Ruritan Club, located behind Independence Christian Church, 14033 Independence Road (off Route 54, west of Ashland) will host a Benefit Breakfast from 6:45-8:45 a.m. The menu will include salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The meal will be all you can eat for a donation of $9 for adults. Proceeds from this event will go to the Western Hanover Emergency Action Team (W.H.E.A.T.). For information or carry-out orders call (804) 798-6579. Lee-Davis High School’s Dance Team will hold its 2nd Annual Dance Camp Fundraiser for students in kindergarten through 8th grade from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at LeeDavis High School Main Gym. Participation will be $37 and includes dance camp, t-shirt, craft, and snacks. For more information, email Sarah at sarahcwicker@gmail.com. Walk-ups are welcome!
Sunday, Dec. 14 Rural Point Baptist Church Choir will present the “He is Here” Christmas
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Cantata at 6 p.m. The public is invited to come and join the church for this special evening and start Christmas time by finding the Reason for the Season, Jesus Christ. The church is located at 6548 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville, 23116. For more information, visit www.ruralpointbaptist. com. Episcopal Church of the Creator will host Impromptu, a 15-voice a cappella ensemble, for a 4 p.m. concert. The event will include beloved Christmas carols and a set of folk carols arranged by Laurie Betts-Hughes. The concert is free, but donations are welcome and will benefit ministry at the church, including the 2015 youth mission trip and the outreach ministry. The worship and music ministries of New Highland Baptist Church present Christmas Is Coming during morning worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. This work features energetic and dynamic arrangements of new Christmas favorites and beloved carols and worship songs. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road. For more information, call 5509601 or visit newhighlandbaptist.org.
Monday, Dec. 15 Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator 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 804-730-
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4812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call or email 366-9645/kjfaith1@ gmail.com. The Hanover Concert Band will present a Christmas concert at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, which is located at 500 South Center Street in Ashland, next to the train tracks. This is the group’s annual musical gift to the community with light refreshments and Boston Pops style seating. The group asks that all attendees bring at least two items of non-perishable food donations for the Central Virginia Food Bank. Visit www.hanoverconcertband. org for more information.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 Boy Scout Troop 544 welcomes boys 11 years old and up to join them in scouting each Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Road. No prior scouting experience is needed to become a Boy Scout. For more information, contact Terry McCann, scoutmaster, at mfd119@aol.com or by calling 804-572-3875.
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Knuckles was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai was taken to VCU Medical Center for treatment of injuries received in the crash. The fatality took place around 11:45 p.m. Trice said investigators are still collecting information and consulting with the Medical Examiner to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic incident. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Knuckles,” Trice said. He also said that investigators are continuing their collection of evidence and relevant facts into this crash.
Glen Allen woman perishes in house fire Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com An elderly Glen Allen woman lost her life last week as a result of a fire at her Greenwood Road home. Battalion Chief Jason Williams of Hanover Fire-EMS identified the victim as Ilma P. Stone, 87. She had been transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment of injuries from the blaze. According to Williams, crews responded at 11:22 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, to the house in the 12000 block of Greenwood Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire coming through the roof and heavy fire in the kitchen.
When they learned an elderly female was inside the home, Williams said they “immediately went into a rescue mode of operation.” “We extend our sincerest condolences to the family as they attempt to deal with this tragic loss,” Williams said on behalf of Chief Jethro Piland. About 25 personnel with Hanover Fire-EMS responded to the scene and brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes. Williams said the Hanover Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating the fire. In addition to smoke alarms, Williams reminded citizens to have a fire escape plan and to get out and stay out in the event of a fire.
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at the church, 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. The Advent theme will be "Come, Lord Jesus". The public is welcome to attend. Rev. Rodney Bitely is pastor. For more information, call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com.
Dec. 17-19 Rural Point Baptist Church will present its 3rd annual Live Nativity at Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville. Performances will start at 7 p.m. each night, and will run every 25 minutes until 9 p.m. The church invites the community to “Come and find the Reason for the Season.” The church is located at 6548 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville, 23116. For more information, visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, 8260 Atlee Road. Eligible donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood or to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767).
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BethelUnitedMethodist Church will host a live nativity scene at King William Parks and Recreation park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free event will allow attendees to visit with the shepherds, angels and wise men on a journey to the manger. For more information, call
804-994-5344 or email ellenheatwole@ymail.com. The Concert Ballet of Virginia will present The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. in the Atlee High School Theater at 9414 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. Tickets are $24 and $12 (with discount coupons). For more information, call 804-798-0945 or e-mail concertballetofvirginia@yahoo.com. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 906 Thompson Street, Ashland. Eligible donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood or to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767).
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second Tuesday to the third Tuesday in June. Since many of Hanover’s voting precincts are located within school campuses, the election coincides with normal school activities and causes congestion at those sites. Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, said he has introduced legislation that would change those dates. “It’s difficult to monitor who is coming in and out of our school buildings,” County Attorney Sterling Rives said. A request that all bills that contain potential fiscal impact to localities be introduced on the first day of the session represents a continuing request from Hanover supervisors. The county also is seeking relief from an increase of federal prisoners at the Pamunkey Regional Jail. “It’s a substantial fiscal impact that we are already experiencing,” Rives said. While it costs the county $50 a day to house a federal inmate, the reimbursement levy is $12 a day. With a reduced Department of Corrections budget, Del. Ryan McDougle, R-7, said assembly members are searching for options. “We are working to try to mitigate some of those cuts,” see SESSION, pg. 28
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has two wonderful pets available to a good home. Abby, 383225, is a 5-year-old female beagle. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Abby is such a love bug. She gets along great with anyone. She loves to run around and play. Abby will be a wonderful addition for anyone looking for a new dog. Crystal, 384540, is a 4-yearold female domestic short-haired cat. She has been given her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Crystal has been in the shelter for a few days. She is a very sweet kitty. She interacts well with other cats and is litter trained. She has been well taken care of and will be a very good house cat. For more information on these two great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty. gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
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Santa Paws Tree to benefit homeless animals Those wishing to help homeless animals during the holiday season may do so through Friends of Hanover Dog Parks. Last year, Hanover County residents were described as being “extremely generous with their donations to the pound at Hanover Animal Control.” Over 3,000 pounds of food was collected, along with many other items, including bedding, toys, carriers, and pet beds. Friends of Hanover Dog Parks will be collecting needed items throughout the month of December. The Santa Paws Tree is decorated and ready for donations at the Taylor Building, which is located at 13017 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Hours of operation are 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations also may be dropped off at the Hanover For more information about the Santa Paws Tree, call Lynda Patterson at 804-723-5760.
County Animal Control, also located in the Taylor Complex. If your holiday wish list includes adding a four-legged friend to your family, check out the “pet adoption tree” in
the lobby. This year, the Pound’s wish list includes: canned and dry dog and cat food for both adult animals and puppies and kittens, newspapers, towels, sheets, blankets, leashes, collars, dog and cat toys, cat litter, and milk replacement supplement for newborn kittens and puppies. For those who don’t have time to stop, cash donations are always appreciated. If needed, arrangements for pick-up of donated items may be made by calling Lynda Patterson at 804-723-5760.
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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office delivered Thanksgiving dinners to Adopt-A-Senior participants on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in the parking lot at Kroger at Rutland Commons Shopping Center at 9351 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Col. David R. Hines and members of his department worked with the Mechanicsville Rotary Club. Deputies gathered at Kroger and loaded 20 dinners into their patrol cars. They then distributed them to seniors throughout Hanover County. Each dinner included a rotisserie cooked turkey breast, turkey gravy, mashed potato casserole, corn pudding, seasoned green beans, two golden dinner rolls and a slice of pumpkin pie. For 11 years, the Sheriff’s Office has delivered Thanksgiving dinners to seniors who participate in the Adopt-A-Senior program. Sullivan said this annual event is made possible “through our ongoing partnership with the Hanover-Ashland Triad, the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and the Rutland Kroger.” To learn more about the Adopt-A-Senior program, visit http://www.hanovercounty. gov/Sheriff/Adopt-A-Senior/.
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arc and Susan Hinerman of Mechanicsville are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Leigh Hinerman, to Jason Paul Ford. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Jack and Lois Hinerman of Highland Springs and the late Ray and Frances Vaughan. Jennifer is a 2002 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and 2006 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. She is employed with Union First Market Bank. Jason is the son of Joy and Robert Hall of
Houston, Texas, and Cindy Ford and the late Bobby Ford of Waco, Texas. Jason is the grandson of the late Bill and Irene Ford and the late Leonard and June Herrington. Jason is a 1998 graduate of Gatesville High School in Gatesville, Texas, and 2002 graduate of Tarleton University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. He is employed with Merrill Lynch as a Senior Computer Analyst. The wedding is planned for April 4, 2015, at Deep Run Park. After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Mechanicsville.
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Gerald “Jerry” and Patricia “Patti” McCarthy of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 24. They have two married children, Paulette (Neal) Beasley and Michelle (Ken) Dawson. They have three granddaughters Bridgette, Logan and Aubrey Joy Beasley. They were married on October 24, 1964, at Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Dunellen, New Jersey. They have lived in Mechanicsville for 30 years and are members of the Catholic Church of the Redeemer. They celebrated their 50 years together with a reception at the Church of the Redeemer given by their daughters.
The true meaning of Christmas will be presented Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1213, during two nights of music and drama at Camp Hanover. This unique celebration of the birth of Jesus is open to the public from 6 to 9 p.m. It is suitable for all ages and physical abilities. More than just another live nativity, Hanover Christmas invites members of the community to be part of the greatest story ever told as they experience the music, drama and fellowship with other travelers: shepherds, kings, angels and other visitors. The event takes place in both indoor and outdoor locations. Refreshments will be available. A donation of $10 per person is appreciated. For those who want to extend their stay and enjoy the hospitality of this place apart, there is “room at the inn” and a Holiday Brunch the following morning. see CAMP, pg. 26
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Jean and Bernie Marshall celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 20. They have four children, Jan Osborne, Bernie Jr., Chris and Holly Marshall, and two grandchildren, Brandon Osborne and Lexy Marshall.
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Those with pets are invited to dress them in their holiday finery and join the Hanover Humane Society from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, for the first annual “Pet Photos with Santa.” The event will be held at Hanover Humane’s Facility at
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Camp Hanover is located at 3163 Parsleys Mill Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, or to reserve overnight lodging, call 804-779-2811, or visit: www. camphanover.org or www.facebook.com/CampHanover .
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12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. For a $10 donation, Hanover Humane will provide a printed digital of your pet with Santa, complete with a frame. As an added bonus, the JPEG of the sitting will be emailed to you so you can post it on Facebook, email it to friends/family, etc. To obtain an appointment/ more information, email info@
hanoverhumanesociety.org. Hanover Humane representatives said pet lovers have an opportunity to celebrate the season and help a good cause. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. It provides animal adoption, education and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.
Christmas concert slated Dec. 16 The Hanover Concert Band will perform a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 South Center St. next to the train tracks in Ashland. Marshall Johnson said the
band asks that everyone bring at least two items of non-perishable food donations for the Central Virginia Food Bank. For information on the 2015 schedule, go to www.hanoverconcertband.org. Next year will mark the band’s 25th year of providing music throughout the Central Virginia area.
is simple: “Cry, scream and yell if you must. But once you’re done I need you to dry your eyes, get out the bed, open the blinds and live again, dream again, breathe again. We need you!” A motivational speak-
er, workshop leader, radio host and best-selling author, Cleveland said she lives her life on purpose. She said her mission is to ensure that women are not suffering in silence, as she once was.
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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com Celebrate Hanover will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Manor House at Kings Charter at 9400 Charter Crossing Drive in Mechanicsville. Shop Ashland First, Hanover Industrial Air Park Business Association and Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce are joining to present the event and extending an invitation to “Come enjoy the spirit of the holiday season as we celebrate our
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com “Impromptu,” a 15-voice a cappella ensemble that has been performing in the Richmond area for 20 years, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Episcopal Church of the
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist and political pundit Jeff Schapiro will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Ashland Coffee & Tea at a meeting of the Hanover Democratic Committee. A committee spokesperson said Shapiro had addressed the group before and, because of his columns, is considered “a fascinating guest.” Members are invited to attend Saturday’s session. They also are encouraged to bring a guest. More details can be found in the committee’s newsletter.
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The family-friend event will feature Santa Claus, who will be available to receive wish lists. He also welcomes having photos taken with the kids. Those interested in volunteering are urged to talk to the members. Tours will be offered. For more information, call 804-365-4905 or 804-662-9751.
Creator in Mechanicsville. Members said they sing to share the joy of music with one another and public audiences, often raising money for local and national nonprofit organizations working to better the world. The upcoming appearance will feature an afternoon filled
with Christmas carols, as well as a set of folk carols arranged by Laurie Betts-Hughes. The concert is free though any donations collected will benefit ministry at Church of the Creator, including the 2015 Youth Mission Trip and the Outreach Ministry.
Girls Troop VA1736 of Mechanicsville is joining in paying tribute to our veterans. This also is the troop’s main fundraiser for the year and a portion of the proceeds will be used to support troop activities. Members of the community are invited to sponsor a wreath and to join the troop at the Dec. 13 wreath-laying ceremony. Every tax-deductible gift of $15 gift equals a wreath will be placed on a veteran’s grave this December. You also can sponsor a wreath for a veteran’s grave and buy a second for yourself or a friend. Corporate sponsorships are also encouraged.
Online orders can be placed on the troop’s page on the Wreaths Across America website using Group ID VA0105P and Location ID VACHNM (Cold Harbor National Cemetery) (http:// give.wreathsacrossamerica. org/goto/AHGVA1736). For mail-in orders, or to obtain more information about this effort, contact AHGVA1736@gmail.com. Order forms for mail-in orders also can be downloaded at the link above. American Heritage Girls is a non-profit scouting organization dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country.
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ies for his appliance store, Gill said. The pair – one a school superintendent and the other a surgeon, respectively — hooked up an appliance at a man’s home. Grateful for the Christmas Eve service, the man attempted to give the Bosher brothers a tip. “Bill said, ‘We don’t want your money, sir,’ and said, ‘I am the superintendent of schools in Henrico County and my brother’s a surgeon,’ ” Gill said. “The guy looked at them and said, ‘Sure you are.’ ” Gill said he will remember Bosher as a good Christian man, a model husband and father, and beloved by many. “The most important thing is he was a man of God,” Gill said. “And he was my friend. There are tens of thousands of people who can say that about him.” Current Fairmount senior minister Rick Raines said many knew Bosher as a great educator, but he wants to make sure he also is remembered for being a great man of God. Through his role as the chairman of his church’s elders and as a Bible School teacher to hundreds of teens and adults, Raines said Bosher’s influence has been immense. “That just scratches the surface of his influence on people across our good state,” Raines said. Gill agreed, noting that Bosher taught up until the day he died. “He taught Sunday School on Sunday morning, then went to bed on Sunday night and woke up in heaven,” Gill said. “It’s a glorious way to go, but it sure is tough on us.” Raines added that some of his fondest memories of Bosher are from the times he spent singing in a five-man group called “Just Us” with
him. “We had the privilege of singing all over Central Virginia — from men’s breakfasts to Richmond Braves games to singing the National Anthem at University of Richmond games,” Raines said. “That’s another part of Bill that not many people knew. We shared so many wonderful memories and laughs sharing music in so many venues.” According to Raines, Bosher was so dedicated to his singing group that he’d often show up at gigs still dressed in a full suit and bow tie, fresh from a high-level meeting on education. “We’d sing at a function and then he’d just go back to work,” Raines said. When Raines first met with Bosher’s wife JoAnne to prepare for the funeral service, he said he asked her what she thought was the most important thing for everyone to remember about her husband. “She said, ‘Bill was just a man of great integrity,’ ” Raines said. “That, to me, is the greatest compliment of a Christian man. His talk matched his walk. That’s the greatest legacy he will leave behind.” Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, said, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Bill Bosher’s passing and extend our sincer-
est condolences to his wife and loved ones.” “As a long-time resident of Hanover County, Dr. Bosher and his family have a deep legacy in our community, which will undoubtedly endure,” She said he began his path to educational leadership while a student at Lee-Davis High School and as the son of W.C. Bosher, a former Hanover County School Board member. The elder Bosher served the school district from 1965 to 1981. “We honor, with pride, our community’s giant in service to Hanover County and the public schools of Virginia,” she continued. “We will miss his infectious laugh, his passion for young people and his dedication to and advocacy for public education.” Dr. Wilson’s predecessor, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, shared the following about Dr. Bosher: “Bill is many things to all of us … an educational icon, a terrific personality, a mentor, a dear friend. He is also someone who, without fail, could make us laugh and feel that we were most important to him.” On a personal level, Roberson said Bosher “would introduce me to others as ‘his superintendent.’ Following this introduction, I would introduce him as ‘Hanover’s chief taxpayer,’ a moniker which always drew a guffaw from him.”
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“What could honestly be said is that Bill Bosher loved his home county, was protective of it, and from it his value system was formed. The values he embraced as a policy maker were values nearly always compatible with his Hanover roots,” Roberson, now chairman/president/CEO of Moseley Architects, said. “It was an honor to count him as an advocate, a cheerleader, and a confidante. I have always valued his counsel and have benefitted greatly from our opportunities to continue working alongside each other on new initiatives as we both moved to our next professional chapters,” he said. Roberson said Bosher’s “love of life was always on full display. That love was surpassed only by his love for his family and his deep faith. To watch the interactions with the love of his life, JoAnne, you knew that the values he was taught and which he shared with others were the same values that he lived
every day of his life.” “It’s hard to imagine a world without his effective and genuine style being just a few steps or an email away, but he’s likely found his place in a heavenly choir, already standing out with his hearty laugh and maybe even sporting a bow tie befitting his new home,” Roberson said. “His spirit will live on in us all, for his impact has been deep and profound.” Raymond W. McDowell, who attended Fairmount Christian with Bosher, joined the church soon after returning to the Richmond area in 1999. “We missed the early years of the public Bill the educator and it was many, many years before we realized his public influence. The Bill we knew and loved was the one who spent his Sunday nights being a ‘D group’ leader with his wife JoAnne (who he gave honor and credit to every chance he had), to teenage children, including my daugh-
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ters and future son-in law.” “He spent his Sunday mornings leading Sunday school classes,” McDowell said. “It is difficult to explain Bill’s way of leading a Sunday School class – sometimes you did not know if you were in a public school classroom with one of his stories or walking along the Sea of Galilee with Jesus. What you did know was that he could explain the Bible to someone who had never seen one before to having a discussion with a Bible college professor – he crossed all levels of understanding and instantly knew his audience.” He said he “marveled at Bill leading prayer time and communion as he was able to weave stories and scripture together without a single note, paper or Bible in his hands. Amazing.” “The Bill we knew always had time to talk to everyone, acknowledge everyone and the conversation could be on any subject. The Bill we
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McDougle said. The supervisors asked their legislative team to find ways to eliminate the increase or compensate localities fairly. They also expressed a desire for more flexibility regarding state education funding and how the funds can be used. Peace said a large portion of the funds are federally initiated and come with regulations. “That’s part of the issue,” said Wayne Hazzard, supervisor, South Anna District. “If we don’t do what you say, we don’t get the money.” Kelly-Wiecek suggested a system to gauge a program’s value to its cost and evaluate results on a value-based criterion. All of the county’s legislative team attended the meeting and most pointed to a serious fiscal shortfall facing legislators when they return. “We are not where we need to be,” Peace said. State legislators did some earlier than usual budget work
to avert the build of the shortfalls, but there’s still a 344 million shortfall remaining. Sen. Walter Stosch, R-12, pointed to a loss in high profile jobs in Northern Virginia, sequestration and other factors. “There could be impacts on local government,” Stosch said. Sen. Donald McEachin, D-9, said he would focus his efforts on ethics reform when this session begins in January. “This could affect how you all do business,” McEachin said. He also favors maintaining the current car tax, a position a local delegate does not endorse. “I view that differently from Don,” Peace said in favoring the car tax elimination. “This is not a return of government monies. This is money that goes back to the people.” Kelly-Wiecek said county elected officials would continue to monitor progress and the General Assembly and provide input on issues that affect Hanover County.
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Dec. 2, at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Rd. in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Onward Building Campaign at Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville VA 23111. Bosher, known as “Pop” to his granddaughters and “Bill” to most everyone else, was born on Jan. 21, 1946, in Richmond, a son of Miriam Bosher and the late William Cleveland Bosher Sr. He attended Lee-Davis High School, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond, a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a doctorate in education from the University of Virginia. Bosher devoted his professional life to the education of
young people across Virginia. He was a teacher, principal, school superintendent and college professor. In addition to serving as an elder for many years at Fairmount Christian, he gave his time to numerous corporate, nonprofit and government boards. In addition to JoAnne, his wife of 47 years, he is survived by a brother, Paul (Julie); three children, Cleve (Christy), Matthew (Tess) and Joy (Joe); mother-in-law, Marjorie; brother-in-law, Stanley (Sandra); seven granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews. Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements. (Photo by Alexa Welch Edlund, Richmond TimesDispatch.)
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Scout Troop 5295. Best Musical/Non-Band — WFO-Off Road Custom Fabrications. John Clodfelter, who founded the parade, returned this year in the starring role of Santa. A chill in the air couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of blue skies on a sunny day. Grand Marshals for the parade were Catfish and Lori from radio station K95. Jack Ward continued a tradition as Master of Ceremonies. Judges were Joy Monopoli, Laura McFarland and Melody Kinser. Mobile concessions were sold by the Mechanicsville Ruritans to support the 2014 Hanover Christmas Mother program. Melanie McElhinney Goodpasture, who holds the title, took part in the parade with the Doswell Ruritan Club. Rotarian Ronnie Planz, a key organizer, said the 2 p.m. start was a success. In previous year, the parade began at 3 p.m.
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knew loved music and sang for many years with a group called Just Us, which was a Christmas highlight for our church. The Bill we knew was an elder of our church who handled many tough conversations and was concerned about developing future leaders of the church,” McDowell added. With many people talking about honoring Bosher, McDowell said, “The Bill we knew would be honored if people deepened their relationship with Jesus Christ or come to know Jesus as he did – as his Lord and Savior. The Bill we knew is with Jesus now. Thank you, Jesus, for Bill.” Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday,
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Mildred Ulmer ULMER, Mildred H., went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014, at her home at Jordan on the James in Prince George County. She was born in Princeton, West Virginia on June 19, 1924 to the late William Harrison and Anna Wiley Hearn. Mrs. Ulmer graduated from Princeton High School, where she was valedictorian of her class and attended Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach. During WWII, she worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C., where she
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retirement from the college, they moved to Prince George County, where they were active with charity work and with their church, The Family of God Church, in Chester, where Mrs. Ulmer served on the board. Mildred Ulmer was an immaculate house keeper known for her decorating ability and hospitality. She was always supportive of her family lending a hand with school events, serving as a Girl Scout troop leader, cheerleading sponsor and chaperone, and a study coach. She will be remembered as a very intelligent woman of beauty, style, grace, character, and integrity who had a strong belief in God. She leaves behind
met and married her husband of 64 years, Fred C. Ulmer Jr., Ph.D., Commander USN (retired), who passed away in 2012. Mrs. Ulmer also worked for the National Wildlife Service. The Ulmers spent many years during Mr. Ulmer’s 30-year naval career at various military bases around the world. Upon retiring from the Navy, Mr. Ulmer began a second career in education which brought the couple to Richmond, where he was instrumental in starting the Dental Technology program at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and later became the Division Chairman of Health Technology and was a Professor Emeritus. Upon his
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to mourn her passing her devoted daughter, Linda Gail Ulmer of Mechanicsville and Prince George; her sisters, Mrs. Garnet Theus of Atlanta, Georgia and Mrs. Renee Moore of Princeton, West Virginia; a brother-in-law, James M. Ulmer (Dorothy) of Woodbury, New Jersey and Jenson Beach, Florida; six nephews and a niece; family friend, Walter Mitchell; and her church family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Condolences may be registered at www.memorialfh. com.
Joyce Wright WRIGHT, Joyce Tomas, 85, of Richmond, died Thursday,
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retirement community where she had many friends, among them Janet Knight, a favorite Bingo! partner. Family received visitors on Tuesday, December 9, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 10 (today), at Beulah Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Heritage Humane Society of Williamsburg at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, Va. 23185 and at heritagehumanesociety.org. Condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee. com.
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December 4, 2014 with her family by her side in Williamsburg. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John A. Wright. She is survived by her only son, Robert C. Wright and his partner, Frank Charbonneau of Williamsburg. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, including Francis Sanderford of Midlothian, Pamela Wright Ollis of St. Cloud, Florida, Brenda Wright Corbin of Marion, North Carolina and Dawn Kimberly Norcia of Jensen Beach, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Wright lived in the Cold Harbor area of Mechanicsville for 42 years. In 2006, Mrs. Wright moved to the Imperial Plaza
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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center: Identical worship services & fantastic children’s ministries each Sunday at 9 & 11AM. Students: Middle-Sundays 6pm, HighThursdays 7pm; small groups weekly; 8061 Shady Grove Rd. www.mccag.org
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 allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com website: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Church Welcomes You! 3263 Old Church Rd., Mechanicsville. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 9am & 11am, Adult Christian Education at 10am, Nursery 11am-12:15pm, Refreshments at 12:15pm. Godly Play (Children’s Christian Education) at 10:55am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (children will join their families in church for Communion). 779-3454 or immanueloc.org. The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided 9am & 10:15am Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net
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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, 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
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
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PRESBYTERIAN SALEM Presbyterian Church Loving members, biblicallybased teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732 ww.salempc.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., 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. Bible Study, 9 am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) ; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:30 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Rev. Joe Kendrick, 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.coolspring.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
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Grace United Family Church Communion Service Johnny Lee Long & Friends/ August 31 New, Life-Changing Wednesday Study: "Behold Your God" Beginning Sept 10, 7 PM 8700 Bell Creek Rd, 23116 335-6728 Sun. Worship 10:30 Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Tyler Burkett, Student Minister Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30am & 11am, Sun. Sch. 9:45 am, Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 HE Brews Cafe 9:00am Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. Supper 5:30pm(Sept- May) Wed. Activities for Children Youth & Adults 6:15pm www.shalombaptist.net
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SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. 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. ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Chrissy Vaughan, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate 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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Boys’ basketball teams improving, hopeful By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Hanover County has not been traditionally known for the strength of its boys’ basketball teams, but this year the county’s high schools – Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry, field teams facing their usual fill of challenges, but with better than usual reason for hope. Despite the usual turnover from graduation, Atlee – after just a week of play -- has already improved upon its record for last year. Hanover and LeeDavis have plenty of potential and possibly more solid teamwork. Patrick Henry, though, will have to adapt to the loss of its big men last year. Atlee The Raiders’ biggest challenge is to develop a new identity following the graduation of shooter Brian Miller last year. Last year, the team could rely upon Miller, a hard-working guard who was averaged 24 points per game, to generate offense against the toughest defenses. This year, a more team-oriented approach is required. “We’re not a young team, but we’re a new team … a new identity, I guess, is a better way to put it,” said Atlee head coach Phil Reynolds. “We think we’re going to win a lot of games
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Hanover guard Jason Wade (20) goes up for a layup in Monacan’s 60-53 victory over the Hawks Wednesday night.
this year. We won two last year. We’ve won two now.” Reynolds said that he has seven solid, experienced players. “We have a top seven that have all played significantly last year,” Reynolds said. “We’re
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experienced now. We’re primarily a junior-senior team.” And he expects that experience to pay off. “We feel like we can beat some teams in that old Capital District,” Reynolds said. “We didn’t beat any of them last year.
… It’s still tough, but we think we’re that much better.” Reynolds looks to point guard Robert Jenkins, who scored 25 points against Mills Godwin last week, to quarterback the Raiders’ offense. Center Corey Osman will give
Atlee some uncharacteristic height and physicality inside. “That’s going to be our bread and butter,” Reynolds said. “We have good guards, and good shooters, but we have guys that can score inside – especially Corey.”
Hanover The Hawks need to grow up quickly, having lost nine seniors to graduation last year. But head coach Darren Thornton thinks his team will meet the challenge. “We’ve got a lot of guys with some experience,” Thornton said. “Even though they’re young guys, they’re tough – like Jason [Wade] and Allen [Dabney]. They played a lot. They played a big role for us last year.” Hanover had plenty of height in the middle last year, but will have to do with a bit less this season. “We don’t have the overwhelming height, especially down low,” Thornton said. “But definitely in our guard positions, we’re a little bit bigger than other teams. We’ve got to try to take advantage of that. … We do have some length, definitely on the wings and stuff, but down on the center position, we definitely need to work on that.” Thornton said the Hawks’ guard play is going to be key to their success. “I think our strength is the versatility of our guards, that we do have bigger guards” Thornton said. “Our point guard [Jason Wade] is 6-4, so that helps a lot. He’s very versatile. He can do a lot of things see HOPEFUL, pg. 36
Scrappiness is key for girls’ basketball teams While most of the Hawks’ size has either graduated or is injured, Rohr does not expect that to be a significant handicap. “Oour offense is kind of designed on not having a big kid,” Rohr said. “We’re going to have to scrap.”
By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Last year, several of the area girls’ basketball teams had a reasonable amount of height. Much of that height graduated. This year, Hanover’s teams will have to focus on scrappiness rather than physical presence to get the job done on the basketball court. Atlee The Raiders have a big loss to overcome with the graduation of all-state performer Cierra Shelton. “She leaves a big hole,” said Atlee head coach Michael Rawlings. “She provided some scoring for us in situations where … our offense broke down. She could create offense. I don’t have anyone who really can create offense.” The loss of Shelton forces the Raiders to change their philosophy from emphasizing a player (Shelton) to emphasizing the team. “We have to play within the team structure to get our offense,” Rawlings said. “Everybody’s going to have to pitch in. I don’t have a star.” Rawlings said he expects point guard Jamari Blackwell to do a lot of the grunt work in running the offense. But she will have to distribute the load. “I think our team could actually be stronger if we can get scoring form everybody and everybody can rely on everybody rather than looking for the one go-to player,” Rawlings said. “I’ve got some girls who can shoot, but they’re not creators with the ball, so we’re going to have to play within the team concept.” Hanover The Hawks have a young, though experienced team, but they have been hit hard by inju-
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Above, Lee-Davis’ Olivia Tuck (14) goes up for a jump shot in the Confederates’ 51-29 victory over Douglas Freeman Thursday. Left, Hanover guard Courtney Robinson (5) drives down court in Monacan’s 73-27 victory over the Hawks at Hanover High School Wednesday.
ries in the preseason. Once the “We’re down to six healthy players heal up, Hanover coach players right now,” Rohr said Mike Rohr expect the Hawks to after the team’s loss to Monacan do reasonably well. in the Conference 20 Tip-Off
tournament Wednesday night. “We brought two JV kids up this afternoon. … When we get healthy and get back to full
Lee-Davis The Confederates lost three seniors to graduation, but Olivia Tuck will still be around to lead the team. “I think Olivia Tuck will definitely be our leader as she has been the last two years,” said Lee-Davis assistant coach Crystal Byers. “She has a great supporting cast with Whitney [Hopson] as a point guard, Austin [Merrill] down low to get rebounds. We still have Kaitlyn Hilliard to get rebounds. … I think we’re going to be OK.” Lack of size is going to be the Confederates biggest challenge. “Unfortunately, that’s one of those things you can’t teach,” Byers said. “We try to make up for things that we lack with playing good defense and getting on the floor for loose balls, taking good shots – things that we can control.” Patrick Henry The Patriots are in full rebuilding mode, having lost all five starters, including Summer Price and Amber Lee who have both moved on to playing college basketball. Head coach Phillip Cobb said they will have to rely on youth and energy to make up for the lack of experience.
strength, I think we’ll be [OK].” Hanover lost three seniors to graduation, but they have four returning seniors this year. “We’ve got some stuff waiting in the wings,” Rohr said. “We’ve got our four returning seniors [Morgan Roberts, Taylor Peay, Carter Leake and Courtney Robinson] who do a great job of leading. … They have done a great job of leading everybody and stepping up and getting our attitude where it needs to be.”
King William The Cavaliers will also be in rebuilding mode. They lost seven seniors to graduation, and will lean heavily on Miranda Moss and Brittany Branch to lead the team.
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Swimmers dive into new season By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com The four Hanover County high school swim teams began their season last week, with personnel changes at the top of the roster among the biggest changes each team faces. Former Lee-Davis head swimming coach turned former Hanover High School swimming coach Stuart Bernstein has returned to take the helm of the Confederates after his replacement and predecessor, Matt Barker, took a job in Northern Virginia last year. Bernstein’s replacement at Hanover is George Massey, aquatics director at Burkwood
Swim and Racquet Club. “It’s a nice homecoming,” said Bernstein, who teaches biology at Lee-Davis and whose son swims for the Confederates. “I coached eight years at LeeDavis prior to going to Hanover for four. Coming back, it’s bittersweet.” Of the four teams, Atlee has probably the most depth, though the Confederates have plenty of swimmers to choose from. Hanover, despite having a young team, has plenty of capable swimmers, including one, Patrick Townsend, who had a state-qualifying team in the school’s first meet of the year – against Colonial Heights.
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Lee-Davis’ Hannah Ikenberry heads to victory in the girls’ 400-yard freestyle relay in a swim meet with Patrick Henry Friday.
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and find a lot of guys, plus he can play on the inside, down low and everything.” Lee-Davis Confederates head coach Robert Rice said their task is relatively simple: learn how to win. Lee-Davis lost eight starters to graduation last year, and of the returning starters, Irving Jones has missed much of the preseason because of illness. He and Nick Reisenweaver are the only two Confederates with much experience on the floor. “I guess you’d say we’re young and inexperienced,” Rice said. “We have so many new faces. We’re really trying to find our identity right now.” Part of the identity LeeDavis needs to find is a winning one. “We don’t know how to win,” Rice said. “We don’t know how
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Lee-Davis’ Nick Reisenweaver (12) defends against Central Virginia Home School’s Zach Grant (23) in the Confederates’ 6155 victory over the Patriots in the Rebel Invitational at Douglas Freeman High School Thursday.
Pienkowski, to graduation last year. They struggled a bit last week, but head coach Randy Anderson expects things to get better as returning starters James Pinder, Spencer Lowry and Mike George take charge. “I’m hoping, as the season Patrick Henry goes on, that I can get a litThe Patriots lost some tle bit more from [Lowry and key players, such as Lucas George],” Anderson said.
to win yet.” Rice expects Jones and Reisenweaver to help bring the rest of the team along. “I feel like our experience with Irving and Nick is enough to help us,” Rice said. “They’re going to have fantastic years.”
Injury bug a pest at start of gymnastics season By Monica Hunsaker For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County’s four high school gymnastics teams look set for a strong season – if their gymnasts can stay get and stay healthy. Lee-Davis Of the four teams, LeeDavis is facing the biggest challenge from injuries at the start of the season, as one of the Confederates’ strongest competitors, Madison Godsey, is recovering from a broken leg suffered while cheerleading earlier this year. Lee-Davis head coach Cy Witherow hopes she will be recovered and able to compete by the end of the season. In the meantime, Witherow hopes juniors Kylie Stonebraker and Jordan Lipinski can provide the leadership the team needs this season. Like Godsey, both have been gymnasts since middle school and Witherow said they know what it takes to be successful. Witherow, who has no seniors this season, has high hopes for freshmen Brittany Morris and Kimberly Tenzer and sophomores Sarah Rice and Heather Cline. “I have some promising kids and hopefully it will translate into a good season,” he said. Patrick Henry The Patriots will have to compensate for the loss of Kristen Valasek, last year’s Group 5A runner up in the allaround category. Patrick Henry coach Austin Beazley said that replacing Valasek and another graduate, Elizabeth Thomas, is a challenge for this year’s team. The Patriots are also coping with injuries early in the season. “We have already had two
[injuries] this week,” Beazley said. “I’m just trying to keep everybody healthy, conditioned and strong throughout the year. We did very well at the first meet. As long as we stay healthy and working, I think we’ll be in the running for conferences and maybe even regionals.” With a 12-girl roster – more than she usually gets to work with – Beazley is confident that junior Keion Greenhow, her four seniors and freshman Sierra Baxter can guide the team through a successful season. “Sierra competes in club gymnastics at the Richmond Olympiad, so she has a lot of experience, even though she’s a freshman,” Beazley said. “I’m looking forward to seeing what she can do.” Atlee Raiders coach Donna Koehler is also fielding a large team. With 13 girls – including five seniors – on her roster, Koehler is sure the team can overcome the loss of star Derika Banks to graduation. “We have four really strong standouts, but the others provide a lot of depth too,” Koehler said. “They’re all hard workers, love the sport and take the time and effort to be a gymnast.” Koehler said seniors Skylar Lambert, Cassie Tillay and Kate Lewis form the core of this year’s team. Koehler also expects a lot from Hailey Hulser. Lambert and Hulser had competed for Atlee in the past, but were not on last year’s team. This will be Tillay’s first year competing for the Raiders. Koehler is excited to have the power players this season. Though they have avoided the injury bug so far this season, Koehler knows keeping her girls healthy will be key to the team’s success. “I’m confident that if everyone stays healthy and strong,
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Atlee gymnast Hailey Hulser smiles as she vaults through the air at Stonewall Jackson Middle School Wednesday.
that we should be in the top two teams in this area,” she said. But Koehler, like Witherow and Beazley, is also having to deal with the injury bug. Lewis will miss the first couple of weeks due to a foot injury. Hanover Hanover coach Jessica Moore lost some consistent performers – Leah Kemler and Devin Ryan – to graduation last year. Moore expects senior Ashleigh Bryant to lead the team this year. Moore trusts that Bryant’s hard work and competitiveness will lead the team to victory. Moore expects a lot from newcomer Emmi Burke. Burke had taken several years off from gymnastics, but Moore says her skills are quickly coming back to her. The Hawks are working hard to hone their skills. They
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Area wrestlers hope to build on past success By Sean Korsgaard For The Mechanicsville Local Wrestling season is underway, and all four Hanover high school teams, along with King William High School’s team, have been hitting the mats and gearing up for what is promising to be a competitive wrestling season. Last year marked an important milestone for the area’s teams, as Hanover High School brought home the Virginia High School League Group 4A state championship. In addition, a number of area wrestlers from all five schools placed high in individual state rankings. All five teams, however, have lost key wrestlers to graduation – some dealing with the losses better than others – but there is plenty of new and returning talent on each team to ensure that the wrestling this year will be intense. Atlee The Atlee Raiders are facing a rough start to the season because of a number of minor injuries as well as because of the loss of a number of key wrestlers to graduation last year – including Blake Glover, Colby Sipe and Tanner Bazemore, who was fourth in the VHSL Group 5A tournament last year. The Raiders however, have plenty of promising talent. “We don’t have any team captains yet,” said Atlee assistant wrestling coach Steve Lagow, who was the Raiders’ head wrestling coach last season. “But two wrestlers we have our eyes on are Charlie Belvin and Jacob Godbolt.” Other prominent Raider newcomers include Jake and Josh Durbin, Cohan Call and Robbie Adelstein. Despite the early obstacles, the Raiders have high hopes for the season ahead.
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Atlee’s Collin Brooks pins Lee-Davis’ Sari Maksad in a 182-pound match in the Central Virginia Classic at Glen Allen Saturday.
“Our team goal to win our ments this year, including Beast conference,” Lagow said. “We do of the East up in Delaware later want to advance a solid group of this month.” In addition, Hanover has wrestlers to state as well.” two of the most promising newcomers in Conference 20: freshHanover The Hawks are coming men starters David Hoover and on strong into the new sea- Carson Allen (the brother of son, returning 13 of 14 start- team captain Corbin Allen). That’s not to say the Hawks ing wrestlers from their 2014 state championship team, with will have an easy time on the Bishop Guempel being the only mats this year. Hanover faces starter Hanover lost to gradua- a tough schedule, with an major tournament in Maryland tion last year. Under the leadership of next week and another in team captains J.D. Gregory and Pennsylvania in early January. Corbin Allen, who were both Bradley however, remains concrowned individual state cham- fident that the team can overpions last year, Hanover hopes come any challenges they may to see its wrestlers perform just face. “We have a lot of important as well this year. “We’re quite proud of the matches and tournaments,” said talent we have on this team,” Bradley. “Our goal is the same said Hanover head coach Aaron that it’s always been, though Bradley. “We have a couple of – to win as many of them as wrestlers competing in several we can.” [regional or national] tourna-
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Lee-Davis The Confederates had a rough off-season, losing several wrestlers to graduation and having to replace two assistant coaches. However, if the results of the Central Virginia Classic this past weekend are an indication, there is plenty left for LeeDavis to build on this season. Eight Lee-Davis wrestlers reached the semi-finals at the tournament – held at Glen Allen High School – with three of them reaching the finals, including Jonathan Conrad, who won in the 138-pound weight class; David Boyle, who won in the 152-pound class; and William Hazelwood, who was runnerup in the 285-pound class.
Morris, Tanner Jonske and former state champion Jake Harris, who now wrestles for Virginia Tech. While this year’s Patriots may have big shoes to fill, Coach Robert Toney thinks that they are more than up for the challenge. “We obviously lost quite a few to graduation, and filling that gap, not just on the mats but in leadership, will be a challenge,” said Toney. “But we’re still hoping to repeat as conference champions and send more wrestlers to state this year.” Patriots to watch include seniors Rebecca Forsyth and Jacob Shumate, junior Jeremy Roup, and a freshman, Christian Sanchez, who wrestles at 132 pounds.
have already built a successful legacy for the current team to live up to. “We’re a very motivated team, we have great staff leadership and a solid team,” said King William head coach Andrew McMillion. “We’re a fairly new team from a small school, but we’ve already won conference twice in a row.” Despite losing two team captains – graduating seniors Nick Pisano and Kody Walter – the Cavaliers have a strong returning group of veteran seniors and juniors, including two-time state finalist Tyler Gilbertson, who in an invitational tournament last weekend set several records, including a 12-second pin. Other standouts include Kyle Overstreet and freshmen Shane Shannon and David Jones. If King William can get their group of veterans to mesh with the raw potential of their newcomers, the Cavaliers will be the team to watch on the mats this year. “We’re facing a couple of different challenges in the coming year,” McMillion said. “But we’ll be in the top 10 in state if everybody does this part.”
2014 Central Virginia Classic New Kent 177, Frank W. Cox 165.5, Midlothian 155, Lee-Davis 147.5, Grassfield 129, Mills Godwin 128.5, Powhatan 106.5, Hermitage 98, James Madison 96.5, Glen Allen 96, Atlee 83, Douglas Freeman 66, Collegiate 52, St, Christopher’s 27, Deep Run 15. Finals: 106: Jordan (POW) d. Tinsley (MG) 10-5; 113: Ohn (MG) tf. Calayo (COX) 19-3; 120: Gerardi (POW) d. Gillette (GR) 64; 126: Christensen (JM) f. Hogge (MID) 3:56; 132: Dunn (MID) f. Kos (GR) 4:42; 138: Conrad (LD) d. Lamontagne (COX) 11-5; 145: Laprade (NK) tf. King (COX) 15-0; 152: Boyle (LD) f. Bacon (GR) 1:31; 160: Christian (HER) f. Ryan-Aveson (COLL) 2:59; 170: Sturek (GA) f. Patrick Henry Barrett (JM) 1:00; 182: Ragland (NK) md. Torres (HER) 10-0; 195: The Patriots have quite a Taylor (NK) d. Diaz (GA) 11-4; 220: King William challenge trying to replace a Williams (MG) d. Haboush (GA) The Cavaliers, who despite 5-1; 285: Smith (JM) f. Hazelwood number of graduates, among them Campbell Mills, Isaiah being a relatively new team, (LD) 0:56.
Yellow Jacket men hold off Washington College By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Going into the final event of the Yellow Jacket Invitational swim meet at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Saturday, Washington and Lee had an ample lead in the men’s and women’s team standings. The only real suspense was in the battle for second place in the men’s team standings. Randolph-Macon had trailed Washington College at the start of the final session, but the Yellow Jackets had overtaken the Shoremen, holding a fivepoint lead at the start of the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay. Randolph-Macon needed a flawless performance to hold on to second place, and the Yellow Jackets got it. Their “A” team of Sam Kauppert, Robert Redenz, Bobby Brajdic and Mohamed Saleh edged Washington and Lee to win the event and hold Washington College to a thirdplace finish in both the event and the meet. “Going into that relay, we said we had to be fast. We had to be smart and conservative to make sure we weren’t leading off a little too early there,” said Randolph-Macon head swimming coach Brent Kintzer. “They pushed it, but they kept it on the safe side.” The Yellow Jacket men were just a couple of strokes behind the Washington and Lee swimmers through most of the first three legs of the relay, until Brajdic caught up with the Generals’ Jake Burns at the handoff between the third and fourth legs. Saleh entered the water ahead of Washington and Lee’s anchor and steadily pulled away. The Generals finished comfortably ahead of the Yellow Jackets in the men’s team standings with 767.5 points
to Randolph-Macon’s 645.5. Washington College finished with 643.5 points. In the women’s standings, Washington and Lee more than doubled up the score of second-place St. Mary’s College of Maryland with 1126.5 points to 534. Randolph-Macon’s women finished fifth with 363.5 points. The Generals’ head swimming coach, Kami Gardner, said her focus is more on individual improvement that team points. “We’re definitely excited that we came in here and were able to win the meet,” Gardner said. “But we were really focused on swimming fast, swimming some good races. Our focus is never to win. Our focus is on self-improvement, team improvement, and I’m really happy with how we competed this weekend.” Former Trinity Episcopal swimmer Kira Tomenchok was a standout among the Generals’ women, winning the 100 butterfly (59.01), the 100 backstroke (58.22) and the 200 backstroke (2:07.41). Redenz, Brajdic and Saleh contributed to multiple Yellow Jacket records during the meet. Redenz set three school records: individually in the 100 breaststroke (58.89) and as part of the 800 freestyle and 200 medley relay teams (with Brajdic and Saleh). Randolph-Macon’s 800 freestyle relay time was 7:05.92 and its 200 medley relay finish was 1:36.28. Redenz narrowly missed setting another school record – by 0.01 of a second – in the 200 breaststroke (2:12.71). Brajdic also won the 100 backstroke (51.78) and 200 backstroke (1:53.10). Jordan McConnell had two top-10 finishes for the Randolph-Macon women: seventh in the 200 butterfly (2:21.25) and eighth in the 400 individual medley (4:54.28). Kintzer said the Yellow
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Randolph-Macon’s Robert Redenz set three school records in helping lead the team to a secondplace finish in the Yellow Jacket Invitational at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Saturday.
Jackets’ performance in the invitational bodes well for the rest of the season. “These midway through the season meets are a great way to see where we are with our training,” Kintzer said. “I think that we are exactly where we need to be. We can focus moving forward on fixing a little thing here and a little thing there, but I think we have everything we need to have an even better second half of the season.” Yellow Jacket Invitational (at Collegiate School Aquatic Center) Women Team scores: 1. Washington & Lee 1126.5, 2. St. Mary’s (Md.) 534, 3. Washington College 493, 4. Catholic 459, 5. Randolph-Macon 363.5, 6. Marymount 325, 7. Davis & Elkins 135, 8. Goucher 72, 9. Bridgewater 34, 10. Notre Dame (Md.) 23. 200-yard freestyle relay: 1. Washington & Lee A (Tomenchok, Rollo, Schaffer, Holmes) 1:39.73; 4. Randolph-Macon A (Collins, Granger, Leigh, Plowman) 1:41.39. 500 freestyle: 1. Holmes (W&L) 5:10.46. 200 individual medley: 1. Rollo (W&L) 2:08.20; 10. Collins (R-MC) 2:19.84. 50 freestyle: 1.
Hafey (StM) 24.97; 5. (tie) Plowman (R-MC) 25.24. 400 medley relay: 1. St. Mary’s College of Maryland A (Hafey, Raab, Machlin, McIlmail) 4:02.63; 7. Randolph-Macon A (Plowman, Bengston, Samuelson, Collins) 4:16.88; 8. Randolph-Macon B (Maltby, Douglas, Nordquist, Pierce) 4:18.99. 200 medley relay: 1. Washington & Lee A (Foster, Schaffer, Hamp, Rollo) 1:48.56; 5. Randolph-Macon A (Maltby, Bengston, Samuelson, Plowman) 1:57.05; 6. RandolphMacon B (Leigh, Douglas, Nordquist, Granger) 1:57.19. 400 individual medley: 1. Raab (StM) 4:39.33; 8. McConnell (R-MC) 4:54.28. 100 butterfly: 1. Tomenchok (W&L) 59.01. 200 freestyle: 1. Holmes (W&L) 1:55.43. 100 breaststroke: 1. Raab (StM) 1:07.05. 100 backstroke: 1. Tomenchok (W&L) 58.22; 7. Plowman (R-MC) 1:01.30; 10. Maltby (R-MC) 1:02.51. 800 freestyle relay: 1. Washington & Lee A (Rollo, Brendsel, Schaffer, Holmes) 7:51.89; 6. RandolphMacon A (Leigh, Collins, Pierce, Granger) 8:19.90. 1650 freestyle: 1. Maxwell (WC) 18:17.08; 9. Granger (R-MC) 19:15.01; 10. Pierce (RMC) 19:18.62. 200 backstroke: 1. Tomenchok (W&L) 2:07.41; 8. Maltby (R-MC) 2:15.66. 100 freestyle: 1. Thomas (Marymount) 53.67. 200 breaststroke: 1. Raab (StM) 2:27.73. 200 butterfly: 1. Tynan (W&L) 2:09.72; 6. Samuelson (RMC) 2:20.85; 7. McConnell (R-
MC) 2:21.25. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Washington & Lee A (Brendsel, Rollo, Schaffer, Holmes) 3:35.89; 7. Randolph-Macon A (Granger, Leigh, Collins, Plowman) 3:48.13; 10. Randolph-Macon B (Pierce, Douglas, Maltby, Nordquist) 3:54.59. Men Team scores: 1. Washington & Lee 767.5, 2. Randolph-Macon 645.5, 3. Washington College 643.5, 4. Catholic 366, 5. Marymount 340.5, 6. Goucher 312.5, 7. St. Mary’s (Md.) 293, 8. Davis & Elkins 172.5, 9. Hampden-Sydney 18. 200-yard freestyle relay: 1. Washington & Lee (Pritchard, Botelho, Haley, Thetford) 1:26.80; 2. Randolph-Macon (Redenz, Kauppert, Whitehead, Saleh)
1:26.88. 200 freestyle: 1. Elliott (WC) 4:46.89; 6. Shand (R-MC) 4:53.48; 9. Edwards (R-MC) 4:54.62. 100 individual medley: 1. Brajdic (R-MC) 1:54.39; 3. Fadeyev (R-MC) 1:59.87; 5. Whitehead (R-MC) 2:00.56; 8. Carter (R-MC) 2:02.15. 50 freestyle: 1. Thetford (W&L) 21.01; 2. Saleh (R-MC) 21.26; 9. Kauppert (R-MC) 22.16. 400 medley relay 1. RandolphMacon A (Saley, Brajdic, Edwards, Kauppert) 3:33.18; 8. RandolphMacon B (Fadeyev, Carter, Sweeney, Whitehead) 3:41.29. 200 medley relay: 1. Washington & Lee A (Haley, Babcock, Ferguson, Thetford) 1:36.21; 2. RandolphMacon A (Saley, Redenz, Brajdic, Kauppert) 1:36.28; 10. RandolphMacon B (Fadeyev, Carter, Edwards, Daube) 1:44.33. 400 individual medley: 1. Morgan (WC) 4:13.23; 5. Fadeyev (R-MC) 4:28.46; 10. Edwards (R-MC) 4:25.10. 100 butterfly: 1. Haley (W&L) 51.71; 4. Redenz (R-MC) 52.81; 8. Klazynski (R-MC) 54.40. 200 freestyle: 1. Walchuk (StM) 1:46.44; 3. Whitehead (R-MC) 1:46.76; 9. Shand (R-MC) 1:48.99. 100 breaststroke: 1. Redenz (R-MC) 58.89. 100 backstroke: 1. Brajdic (RMC) 51.78; 2. Saleh (R-MC) 53.35. 800 freestyle relay: 1. RandolphMacon A (Fadeyev, Redenz, Whitehead, Brajdic) 7:05.92. 1650 freestyle: 1. Saccaggi (CUA) 16:33.57; 6. Shand (R-MC) 17:12.15. 200 backstroke: 1. Brajdic (R-MC) 1:53.10; 2. Fadeyev (R-MC) 1:56.54. 100 freestyle: 1. Thetford (W&L) 46.86; 2. Saleh (R-MC) 46.93; 8. Kauppert (R-MC) 48.73. 200 breaststroke: 1. Morgan (WC) 2:10.85; 2. Redenz (R-MC) 2:12.71; 9. Arroyo (R-MC) 2:18.92. 200 butterfly: 1. Schammel (W&L) 1:56. 36; 5. Edwards (R-MC) 1:59.22; 7. Sweeney (R-MC) 2:01.45. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Randolph-Macon A (Kauppert, Redenz, Brajdic, Saleh) 3:10.46.
fun, they perform better and are less stressed,” Moore said Continued from pg. 37 “We did well at our conference meet last year because we went are also working hard to stay in with a good attitude.” healthy. Wednesday, Dec. 3 “Our biggest challenge will be keeping everyone healthy Team scores: Atlee 137.3, Leeand injury free,” Moore said. Davis 132.8, Varina 107.7 Moore plans to help her girls Floor: Hulser (A) 8.85; Beam: do this by focusing on fun as Pillay (A) 9.05; Vault: Pillay (A) 9.0; much as on performance. Bars: Lambert (A) 9.25; All-around: “When the team is having Cassi Pillay (A) 34.8.
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Automatic Backup Generators Authorized Generac Installer Licensed & Insured 804-389-0128 www.phelpscontracting.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044
EXCAVATING A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Excavation Clearing & Site Work, Road & Driveway Construction & Repair, All Size Ponds, Grading, Shore Line Repairs & Erosion Control. Lic. Fully Ins. 746-2605
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HEATING BELL CREEK Heating Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. BBB 559-1045. KEIL PLUMBING & HEATING, INC A Local Family Owned Business Providing Quality Service Since 1930 Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning - Complete Remodeling Free Estimates on Replacements & Bathroom Remodeling. 804-746-3355 West End Heating and Air 804-288-4747 Sales • Service • Installation 20 Years Experience www.westendheatingandair.com
HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 DRYWALL REPAIR All repairs up to 2 ft x 2 ft $100. Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. All your building needs satisfied. George at 804-690-2767 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755
HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544
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1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs. Mulching, Leaf Removal & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Call 229-2694
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Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700
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PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352 LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367
MACDONALD & SON COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE FALL CLEANUP ∂ LEAF REMOVAL HEDGES TRIMMED REFERENCES ∂ SINCE 1992 804-513-7521
PLUMBING Aguilar Plumbing -For all your Service & Plumbing Needs. Drain Cleaning Included. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates. Flat Rates. Senior Discounts. Jorge 804-503-6530 Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467
It Fitz Plumbing "CALL THE EXPERTS" DECEMBER TIPS ∂ Finalize Irrigation Winterization. ∂ Have leaf Removal completed ∂ Put out Fall Fertilizer ∂ Do any pruning that may be needed. www.RJDavisLawnCare.com
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MARCUM’S LAWN CARE and Specialty Services. Lawn Maintenance, Leaf Removal, Mulching, Minor Landscaping, Trees/Shrubs. Registered and Insured. 804-869-7711
Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Yard Clean Up, Leaf Removal Mowing, Trimming 779-7046
30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979 Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030
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PAINTING FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Grass Cutting, Mulch, Property Clean Up. No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917
Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016
Green Hills Landscaping & Complete Lawn Care Leaf removal, fall clean up, hedges trimmed, mulching, gutter cleaning. Insured. References Free Estimates. Call 730-4567
ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531
Committed Experience Over 20Years! New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144
HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS ROOFING Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com
Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. Free Estimates. Call 804-347-3812
TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352
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360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.
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ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580
A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured. Free Estimates. Mulch. Call 730-2163.
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Lots of space plus room to expand!
3 bedrooms down and a walk up attic that can be finished! Replacement windows & newer roof! Heat pump and a back oil heating system for energy efficiency! Freshly painted outside and the inside! This is a great opportunity that is move in ready! Grant funds available! This one is great for an occupant or an investor! $129,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
Enjoy the luxury lifestyle of Brickshire!
Amazing 4 bedroom 2 ½ Bathroom Transitional in a golf course community with a pool, tennis courts, club house, walking trails and playground! Conveniently located with access to Richmond, Williamsburg and the Rivers nearby! $305,000 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
OPEN HOUSE MONDAY December 15, 2015 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. LUNCH PROVIDED Renovated 5 Bdrm, 3 Ba., 3,750 sq/ft home on 6.2 very private Acres. Gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, 2 fp, hdwd flrs, detailed molding throughout, lg walk-in closet, 2 car garage finished w/heat & A/C & lg detached workshop. First flr bdrm/suite/office w/private entrance. 2+ miles of hiking trails accessed from the rear of the property that lead to Caddy Lake and beyond! This home is a must see! Don’t delay or you will miss this great opportunity! Call today for a private showing. For more information (TEXT 139815 TO 35620) $450,000 Please call Bryan Boykin 467-8637 or Jeremy Roberts 852-3850
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Woodside Estates/Hanover High
Like Brand New! Immaculate home has almost 3,400 sq. ft., 5 beds, 3.5 baths & 2 car garage! Including an open floor plan w/9ft ceilings, large family rm w/gas fireplace, kitchen w/hdwd flrs, granite, stainless, pantry, & Please Call Bradley Boykin 804-427-5104 eat-in island with wine cooler & attached morning room. 1st floor office w/ built-ins. Master suite w/walk-in closet and to schedule An Interview! en suite bath. Finished 3rd Flr Bdrm. Rear deck & paved driveway. $399,000. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025 W NE ICE PR
Lake Front
Gorgeous view from full country porch! Excellent fishing! This private 2 plus acre lot is conveniently located in the Atlee High School District w/lots of privacy! The wooded lot features lots of nice landscaping! 3 first flr bdrms & 2 second flr bdrms!! 3 full baths; two on the first flr and one on the second flr! 2 heat pumps & central air systems. This home offers ample and versatile space! $274,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
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Bluffs At Bell Creek
Like new, one year old, end unit close to the interstates, shopping & schools! Neighborhood amenities include swimming pool, club house, tennis courts & playgrounds! Attached one car garage! First flr w/9 ft ceilings, hdwd flrs & corner, gas fp in the great rm! Kitchen w/granite counter tops, gas stove & lots of working space. Upstairs has 3 bdrms! Master w/walk in closet & private master ba suite! Maintenance-free living in a convenient community! $224,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
Hanover High School
Come enjoy the maintenance free living of Creekside Village! Charming 2-story, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 ba town home is like brand new! Open floor plan w/lg family rm,, eat-in kitchen w/granite & custom cabinets. Master suite w/vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & en suite full ba. Community clubhouse & pool! Close to shopping, restaurants and interstates. $184,950. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
River Front Home 18 Minutes from Lee Davis!
Wake up every day with great views of the Pamunkey river from the master bedroom, kitchen, and entire rear (over 5 acres worth); the other side of the river is hanover! Come see this beautiful river front hideaway nestled into the hillside overlooking the Pamunkey River with four bedrooms and four full baths. Call Jeremy D. Roberts 804-382-6899 for details.
Ashcreek
4 bdrm, 2.5 ba. w/open floorplan. Family rm, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & fabulous recreational rm perfect for entertaining, all on the 1st flr. Hardwood flrs in foyer, living rm & dining rm. Family rm w/lots of natural light and gas fp. Master suite w/beautiful bathroom w/his/her sinks, glass shower, & lg garden tub. This lg backyard is private and offers a great patio and deck. $339,950 Please call Stuart Haynes 901-0808
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2-Story transitional w/4 bdrms, 2½ baths & almost 2,900 sq. ft. in the Hanover High School District! Paved driveway & 2-car garage. Open floor plan w/2-story foyer, large family room w/gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, island & attached morning room/vaulted ceiling, formal dining room w/hdwd floors & tray ceiling & master suite w/vaulted ceiling, his & hers walk-in closets and en suite bath w/soaking tub. Move in Ready! $285,000. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
Hanover High School!!
Very private 3 plus acres, 3 Bedrooms & 2½ Bathrooms. Large master bedroom with a fireplace! Huge family room with a second fireplace, Eat in Kitchen with ceramic tile and gas range. Master bath has a jetted tub and a separate shower. Eat in kitchen with custom cabinets. Immediate occupancy on this low maintenance 2 story colonial with a country porch! $274,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit us at www.erawoodyhogg.com
Atlee High School
Brick & vinyl rancher w/2,400 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 car garage in Chickahominy Oaks! Open floor plan w/family room w/vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace opens to the eat-in kitchen w/vaulted ceilings, skylights, island. The formal dining room features hdwd floors & moldings & the Florida Room w/vaulted ceiling. The 1st floor master suite boasts vaulted ceiling, his & hers closets & en suite full bath w/garden tub. $279,950. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
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1700 sqft w/4 bdrms, 2 full ba., a full walkout basement and a 14x28 INGROUND POOL! Safety cover & pool equipment convey! The pool is surrounded by 16x26 deck w/fresh landscaping. Backyard w/rear wood fence! All windows replaced w/vinyl! Great rm w/hwd flrs & brick freestanding Vermont Castings wood stove. 2nd flr master w/vaulted ceilings, heart of pine beams, lg skylight & lrg closet. $224,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
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Vinyl sided rancher. New carpet and vinyl throughout! Freshly painted! Leaving all appliances including the refrigerator, washer and dryer! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, great room & eat in kitchen! Fireplace in the great room. Attached deck & storage shed convey! Offering a one year ERA Buyers Warranty! $163,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com
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3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Chamberlayne area just needs a little TLC. Being “sold as”! Purchaser must have proof of funds and/or a pre approval letter. Listing broker to hold the EMD. $109,900 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit us at www.erawoodyhogg.com
Rancher with almost 1,400 sq. ft., 3 bedrms, 2 full bath on 1.67 acres! Exterior include country front porch, carport & rear deck with hot tub. Interior has family rm w/hwd floors & recessed lighting, eat-in kitchen w/hwd floors & recessed lighting! Master bedroom w/walk-in closet & en suite full bath. Offered for $159,950 Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
All Brick Rancher w/Basement
Brick rancher with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths over 1,800 square feet & 1 car garage. Including completely renovated gourmet kitchen w/new hdwd flrs, granite countertops, new cabinets & new appliances. Large family room with gas fireplace, and master bedroom w/walk-in closet and renovated en suite bath w/custom soaking tub. Exterior includes huge yard, paved driveway & rear deck. Great location & move-in ready!$245,000. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
To Be Built!
Just Completed vinyl sided transitional rancher on ½ acre lot! Conveniently located in Mechanicsville! Features a large family rm, big kitchen w/breakfast nook, 2 full ba., spacious master bdrm w/large walk in closet. 2 car garage. This can be yours for $248,950 and will qualify for Grant Funds! Buy now and select your option! Builder pays $2,000 in closing costs when buyer uses a preferred lender! The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 or visit us at www.erawoodyhogg.com
Charming rancher with 4 Bdrms, 2 full baths, over 1,600 sq ft in the Hanover High School District! Including 2-car detached garage, new roof, screened porch, covered deck and fully fenced HUGE rear yard! The interiors includes fresh paint throughout, family room, kitchen w/new cabinets, new counters & new stainless & formal dining rm w/hdwd flrs. Master bdrm has walk-in closet & en suite bath. The basement includes a wood burning fireplace. Offered for $219,950. Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022
New vinyl sided 2 story on corner lot! Large family room, big kitchen w/breakfast nook, 2 ½ baths, spacious master bedroom w/large walk in closet. Attached garage. Emerald Homes “The Addison” This can be yours for $239,950 and will qualify for Grant Funds! Buy now and select your option! Builder pays $2,000 in closing costs when buyer uses a preferred lender! Please call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100
Hanover High School
12+ Acres Studley
Great location! Has been soil tested for septic system and driveway has been put in. 12.22 wooded acres $90,000
The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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2-Story Transitional w/4 bdrms, 2 ½ ba. & almost 3,000 sq. ft. Paved driveway, two-car garage, lg rear patio & fully fenced rear yard w/detached storage shed. Open flr plan w/2-story foyer, family rm w/hdwd flrs, gas fp, opens to eat-in kitchen w/ hdwd flrs, granite, stainless, pantry, breakfast bar & attached morning rm w/vaulted ceiling. Formal dining & living rms. Master suite w/his & hers closets & en suite ba w/double vanity sink, garden tub & separate shower. Located in the Hanover High School District. $299,950. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025
New In Battlefield Farms
Horse Lover’s Dream!!
50 plus acres w/25 in fenced pasture! Barn has over 8,000 sq ft w/6 stalls, a huge loft! Separate hay barn! 1300 sq ft finished living space! 2 baths, and the drain field is approved for 308 people! Possible Equine Center! The property can be divided also! $450,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 804-427-5100 or visit www.erawoodyhogg.com