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Flu season: take preventive measures, stay home if sick By Jodi Deal jdeal@mechlocal.com Urgent care clinics, doctor’s offices and hospital emergency rooms across the country have started to fill up with people showing symptoms of influenza, more commonly known as the flu. According to Dr. Thomas Franck, director of the Chickahominy Health District, influenza cases are measured at four levels of activity by the Virginia Department of Health: 0 is no activity, 1 is sporadic activity, 3 is regional activity and 4, the highest level, is widespread activity, which means at least three of Virginia’s five regions have experienced signifiFRANCK cant outbreaks. Virginia hit level 4 in early December 2014 and has remained there since, Franck said. By the end of December, 43 states had reached widespread status, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Despite concern over the effectiveness of this year’s flu vaccine and increased media reports on the illness’s spread, Franck said the progression of flu cases in Virginia has followed a somewhat

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The flu vaccine may not be as effective as in past years, but Dr. Thomas Franck, director of the Chickahominy Health District, still recommends the shot.

Hanover Christmas Mother Melanie McElhinney Goodpasture accepted a check from Martin’s last Thursday. Shown are, from left, Franklin Jones of the Doswell Ruritan Club, Goodpasture, Martin’s nonperishable food manager Curtis Pennington and Christmas Mother treasurer Beverly Samuels.

normal arc this flu season, hitting “widespread” status in about the average timeframe. That said, health officials are bracing for a tougher than normal season as time wears on. “This year, I think we can anticipate it will be somewhat worse in terms of the number and severity of cases,” Franck said. “I think we’re predicting that we’re going to see more hospitalizations this year, and possibly more deaths.” That’s due to something called antigenic drift, or a shift in the makeup of the virus. According to the CDC, the influenza virus is

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anover County’s 2014 Christmas Mother Melanie McElhinney

Goodpasture wrapped up a busy season by accepting a check for $13,120.79 at the Martin’s at Virginia Center Commons on Thursday, Jan. 8. Joining Goodpasture

in the presentation were Franklin Jones of the Doswell Ruritan Club, Martin’s nonperishable food manager Curtis Pennington and see MOTHER, pg. 4

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Archeology at Broadus Flats to be addressed at Tavern Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com he Hanover Tavern Speaker Series will present Tom Hobbs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, with a program on archeology at Broadus Flats. Hobbs’ free lecture will address Broadus Flats, a multi-component (colonial, prehistoric and contact) archaeological site located near the south bank of the Pamunkey River in northeastern Hanover County. Excavations over nine years have revealed partial brick foundations, a cellar and a slot trench for a posted fence that enclosed the half-acre yard.

Ceramic finds include English delftware, Rhenish and English stonewares, imported and locally-made earthenwares. Marked pottery by William Rogers of Yorktown and plain Colono-ware also are well-represented. English pipe bowl styles range from the 1690s to about 1740, with an abundant sampling having maker’s marks within cartouches from the first quarter of the 18th century. For more information, go to www.virginiadigs.net. Hanover Tavern is located at 13181 Court House Road in Hanover. For more information, call 804-537-5050.

Networking to be topic of HBC breakfast meeting Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Nothing But Networking 2.0 will be addressed at the Thursday, Jan. 22, meeting of the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. The program, which starts at 7:15 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m., will be presented in the Estes Dining Hall on the campus of Randolph-Macon College at

306 Henry St. in Ashland. Rick Curry of Addison Clark Online will offer brief remarks for the “New Year’s Networking Breakfast 2.0.” According to Evette Roots of the HBC, Business Council Networking Breakfasts are offered as a benefit of Greater Richmond Chamber membership. Non-members are invited to experience two of these networking events to determine

if Chamber membership is a good fit. Pre-registration closes at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The cost at the door is $17. Once the event is closed, those still interested in attending may register on-site at the event. Register online or by calling our reservation line at 804783-9368. For more information, call Evette Roots at 804-783-9309.

Humane Society, Virginia Diner join for fundraiser Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover Humane Society will be holding its first annual fundraiser with Virginia Diner. The sale, featuring a variety of products with a number of price points will conclude on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

A portion of the proceeds will be retained by

the Hanover Humane Society. For more information and to order products, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.

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ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ....10, 12-13 Calendar ............16-17 Celebrations ........... 21 Sports ................23-28 TV grids..............29-31 Classifieds .........33-35 CORRECTION Beth Givens was incorrectly attributed as having addressed the Hanover County School at its December meeting about redistricting. She appeared before the School Board to discuss issues related to censorship. We apologize for the error. www.mechlocal.com

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue property at a location on Beatties Mill Road.

Dec. 28

A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Normans Bridge Road.

Dec. 31

An unknown suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Faithful Run.

An unknown suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Garden Park Lane. A suspect set an item on fire in an arson incident on Meadowbridge Road. A suspect stole an item at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Gemstone Place.

Jan. 2

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Elm Drive. A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike. An unknown suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Brevet Lane.

Jan. 1

A suspect was in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21. An unknown suspect vandalized a victim’s

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect(s) stole an item at a location on Journey Lane.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at a location on Hewlett Road.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Beaverdam School Road.

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

A suspect stole items at a location on Elm Drive.

Unknown suspect(s) stole an item at a location on Rosemont Drive.

A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike. Suspects assaulted each other at a location on Auburn Grove Court.

location on Manorwood Drive.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Arapaho Lane. Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Leadbetter Road.

Jan. 5

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Signal Hill Road.

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

A suspect stole items at a location on Thelma Lou Road.

An unknown suspect stole items at a location on Atlee Road.

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

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

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Stephens Manor Drive.

Jan. 4

A suspect robbed a victim at a location on Lewistown Road.

Unknown suspect(s) stole an item at a location on Rural Point Drive.

A suspect was in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 at a location on Atlee Station Road.

A suspect damaged a victim’s property at a

Jan. 3

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at a location on Beaver Dam Road.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Gwathmey Church Road.

Jan. 7

A suspect eluded law enforcement on Mountain Road.

An unknown suspect stole an item at a location on Meadowbridge Road.

An unknown suspect stole items at a location on Cold Harbor Road.

An unknown suspect stole items at a location on Creighton Parkway.

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspects stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Learning Lane.

Jan. 6

A suspect broke into a location on North Oaks Drive.

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constantly changing. This usually happens from one season to the next, but can happen within a single flu season. In order for a vaccine to be ready by fall, the viruses in the vaccine must be chosen in February, according to the CDC. This year, the vaccine was based on a commonly circulating H3N2 influenza virus. However, in the months since they picked the specific antigenic formula for the vaccine, the virus has changed. By Dec. 27, 2014, the CDC reported that 68 percent of the viruses isolated in the United States since Oct. 1 had drifted from the viral makeup the vaccine was based on. “That means the vaccine may not work as well this year,” Franck said. “Most years, the shot will prevent influenza 70 to 90 percent of the time. This year, it’s going to be less.” But Franck doesn’t recommend totally writing off the flu shot if you haven’t yet had one – quite the contrary. Although those who have been vaccinated have a higher risk of catching the flu this year than in an

average year, those who had the shot are still likely to experience reduced symptoms and, more importantly, less likely to end up in the hospital. In some hard-hit areas of the United States, school divisions have temporarily closed and hospitals have limited operations. So far, there’s no need for such action in Hanover County, Franck said. “I think those would be last resort efforts,” Franck said. “Influenza can be picked up at school, but it can also be picked up at the mall, at parties and in your home. When influenza outbreaks occur, they typically sweep through pretty much every neighborhood in the US. About 25 percent of the population will be exposed.” An ounce of prevention Local health officials are emphasizing the same flufighting tactics they do every season: Get the vaccine and practice common sense measures to prevent infection and spread of not only influenza, but other viruses. The Hanover County Health Department held a mass flu shot clinic in October at the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Fall Fellowship Festival, and is plac-

ing more emphasis on education this year, Franck said. “It’s very important to remember good hygiene practices,” Franck said. “Wash your hands with soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Generally, we recommend sneezing into your upper sleeve, but the alternative is to sneeze into a tissue, dispose of that tissue and wash your hands afterward.” No matter how clean you think your hands are, Franck said it’s a good idea to avoid touching your nose and mouth, because those are major gateways through which the flu virus can be introduced to your body. Health officials also recommend what they call “social distancing.” That means to stay home if you’re sick and, if you’re not sick, stay at least six feet away from those who may be ill. Neither of those practices is particularly easy in this day and age, Franck added, but both remain important. Respond quickly to symptoms According to the CDC, the flu usually comes on suddenly. Symptoms can include

fever, feeling feverish or chilly, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Not everyone with the flu will develop a fever. If you develop flu-like symptoms, Franck stressed that you should call your doctor as soon as possible. “There are anti-viral medications now, for example, Tamiflu and Relenza, that have been shown to be very effective at reducing symptoms,” Franck said. In addition, Tamiflu may be prescribed to other members of a household, especially elderly or health compromised people, in an effort to prevent infection. With such medications, Franck said speed is key. “In order for an antiviral to work, it has to be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. The earlier, the better,” Franck said. “Every hour you delay makes it less likely to work and less effective if it does.” Franck said elderly people and those with pulmonary problems or other serious medical issues may want to discuss flu prevention, including preventive doses of antiviral medications, with their doctors. For more information, visit cdc.gov/flu or vdh.virginia.gov.

Christmas Mother treasurer Beverly Samuels. The donation brought the

program’s 2014 collections to about $90,000, Samuels said, which allowed the Christmas Mother to serve about 120 senior citizens and about 620 families, including about 1,400 children. The program distributed about 925 boxes of food, including about 12,000 cans donated by Hanover County students and another 10,000 cans purchased with donations. The effort gave out $16,650 in Martin’s gift cards, $57,200 in gift cards for children’s clothing and, of course, plenty of toys. According to Samuels, the Christmas Mother effort was able to serve all who requested help. Martin’s community rela-

tions coordinator Vicki Kiger noted that the money her company presented was collected through the chain’s Share a Holiday Meal program. Customers at Martin’s stores were given the option to donate in $2, $5 or $10 increments during the weeks leading up to Christmas in Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County and Williamsburg. Money collected at each of the 24 stores is allocated to the county or city in which that store is located. Employees also donate to the effort. The Virginia Center Commons location led Hanover County’s three Martin’s stores in donations.

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torium on use of industrial residuals, call for further study of the substances, set up new systems of monitoring and require people selling land to disclose whether such materials have been used on that land to potential buyers. RRPDC commissioner Carson Tucker called for Thursday’s information session late last year. Commission director Robert Crum Jr.

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Members of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC) got an earful during a Thursday, Jan. 8, meeting on a local hot topic: sludge. As it pertains to the local discussion, “sludge” is slang for two substances – biosolids, or treated leftovers from the sewage treatment process, and industrial residuals, similarly treated leftovers from industrial operations like meat-packing plants and paper mills. The latter of the two has caused a regional stir, thanks to a permit approved in December that will allow Synagro Technologies, a Maryland-based firm, to spread industrial residuals on about 16,000 acres of farm and forest land in Goochland, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, Prince George and

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

New year brings better health and life choices If you’re overweight, that isn’t a condition that can be hidden or dismissed. It’s obvious to all and only you can take control of changing that in your lifestyle. After being successful with a program for more than three years, this writer felt empowered to strike out alone and continue with a plan that had proven successful — even though the goal had not yet been met. Well, like so many who battle weight issues, the lure of junk food and the excuse of the holidays provided a slippery slope for maintaining a proper and healthy balance. That all changed last Monday. Yes, Jan. 5 became the day to return to meals centered around fruits, vegetables and meats that provide nutrients. Also significant to the new day dawning was becoming reacquainted with an old friend that had become dusty from lack of use: the treadmill. Determination is the word to live by moving forward. A goal is set, as well as a target date. But, most of all, making responsible choices and pursuing a healthy lifestyle will be the key to success. I’ve admitted here before that yours truly is the only one to blame. We all must choose to live healthy and be motivated. Received a call last week from a woman employed by an organization devoted to tackling the ever-growing problem of childhood obesity. As someone who has battled weight throughout adulthood, it is frightening to see a grossly obese child. The reality of the dangers is beyond alarming. It’s one thing for an adult to make that commitment to live a healthier — and hopefully longer — life due to changes in eating habits and exercise. But, when a parent fails to provide the guidance a child needs for a healthy future, it’s deadly and tragic. Teach your children well. Instill those healthy choices for an active and long life that can be well-lived. Here’s one overweight adult who is tackling the challenges, with the full intent of coming out on the winning end. And, it is with great thanks that I am surrounded by supportive family, friends and co-workers. Sorry, pastries, you’re off the menu. Hello, treadmill, you’re my new best friend. Melody Kinser

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Now is the time for ethics reform By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Virginians were saddened, but mostly stunned last week to learn that their former governor will be spending around two years in federal prison on corruption charges. In addition to tarnishing the state’s role as a corruption-free birthplace of conscientious politicians, the conviction has prompted Virginia’s legislators to take serious and detailed

approaches to ethics reform. Virginia’s less than stringent rules regarding political gift-giving are sure to top the list of priorities when the General Assembly resumes its work this week. Just how to proceed with those beefed up measures might be the sticking point in a divided legislature that has not proven keen on compromise in past sessions. Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed executive orders shortly after taking office

that limited gifts to under $100 and several bills solidify that position, but it’s unclear which one can gain consensus. Whichever form emerges from this session of the General Assembly will certainly be an improvement from the state’s existing regulations, which some directly blame for the former governor’s problems. That’s probably a little generous, but there’s see ETHICS, pg. 8

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Residents addresses need for ‘disturbing land’ permits I just read the article in The Mechanicsville Local concerning the necessity of acquiring the proper permits prior to “disturbing land.” I find this article itself disturbing and, since it’s the second time it has appeared in The Local, I can’t believe that there haven’t been any comments. Any land disturbing activities involving 2,500 square feet or more will require approval and permits to stay in compliance with state and federal laws. The article states, “Environmental rules are complex ...” and then goes on to say, “avoid mistakes,” “face serious consequences,” “mandated by state and federal law,” how much it can cost if [people] don’t follow the rules.” Picture this scenario: You live in the country on a few acres and decide to plant a garden. Not a big garden, maybe 50 feet by 50 feet. You’ve picked a flat spot covered in scrub brush. Crank up the bush hog, gas up the rototiller and get to work. Oops, big mistake buddy! Where’s your approval or permit? Permit? Who needs a permit? According to the article, “There is a common misconception that ‘agriculture activities’ are exempt from environmental regulations.” Hey, you may think it’s your land, but you’d better remember who’s in control. How about this ... you know those pesky low spots in your yard that need filling. You find a guy who has free dirt he’ll deliver. Sound good? Not so fast fellow, you’d better be provided with a copy of a land disturbance permit or else you might be sharing a cell with him. Guilty of receiving bootlegged dirt. Confused yet? You might try calling the Department of Public Works for answers, but as pointed out in the

article, “Be sure to get your answers in writing whenever possible ...” Are you disturbed yet? Chuck Williamson Mechanicsville

Motorist: thanks to Good Samaritan after deer incident To the kind lady who stopped on U.S. 360 West at Little Florida Road on Jan. 7 at 8:46 a.m. after witnessing a car accident involving a deer: I want to thank you for making sure that I was alright. You witnessed a large buck jumping across one vehicle in the right lane landing on top of my vehicle in the left lane. Needless to say, I was very frightened by what had happened. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Mechanicsville Local News Editor Jodi Deal received an email with the subject “Sarah Mack from Mechanicsville, VA – lost wallet.” In the email, Georgetown University employee Eileen Rasmussen, shown at right, said that she had found a lost wallet that afternoon in Georgetown and was using the Internet to search for its owner, Sarah Mack. Although she couldn’t initially find contact information for Sarah, she was able to find a December 2013 feature story from The Mechanicsville Local on Mack, who at that time was living in South Korea as an exchange student. Deal reached out to Mack and her parents, while Rasmussen kept scouring the Internet for contact information. Eventually, the two connected on Twitter and, just hours after Mack, shown at right, had lost her wallet, it was returned. Mack, a Bowling Green native who moved to Mechanicsville after receiving her high school diploma at 15 years old in 2013, is now a student at Georgetown. She is the daughter of Greg and Chrissie Mack.

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I am reminded of Jack Nicholson in the 1992 movie, “A Few Good Men.” “You want the truth. You can’t handle the truth” The spring of 1999 found the trees budding and the lawns growing to a new green in the bright sunshine. Spring fever had struck. Students fretted over final exams and seniors looked forward to graduation. Sounds like a wonderful spring day that could be found in any small American town. But, that April would not fully reflect the splendor of any beautiful spring day. The majesty was bellied by a dark undercurrent. America was suffering from a terrible affliction known as “the school shooter.”

ties. I’m not sure it will turn out that way. The problem is legislators are no different that any other group on the planet and asking them to place restrictions on themselves in like placing the proverbial fox in charge of the hen house. One low-level employee at the General Assembly hinted that McDonnell’s misdeeds that floated to the top of the political arena are only a slimy film at the top of a state where favors and gifts are routine for lawmakers. I have no personal knowledge of that, but com-

mon sense tells me where there is smoke there is fire. That theory was reinforced last year when it appeared judgeships in Virginia are more a process of privilege than a search for the best candidate. With a state budget that is projected to come up billions short on the revenue side for its final year, there are plenty of issues that could force ethics reform into the back seat. And federally mandated redistricting, Medicaid expansion and education reform are issues that will receive plenty of

attention in this year’s session. Hopefully, that won’t be at the expense of ethics reform. Virginians have long held their government up as a shining example of how it is supposed to work and updating ethics guidelines will go a long way in restoring those principles. As citizens, we demand that our elected officials are making decisions based on merit and information, and not because an expensive gift arrived at the Governor’s Mansion. We expect, and demand, no less.

Our awareness was rudely shaken in February 1997 with a school shooting in Bethel, Alaska. A 16-year-old student murdered the principal and a fellow student. That shooting would be followed by school shootings in Pearl, Mississippi; West Paducah, Kentucky; and Stamps, Arkansas. Seven more dead would be added by the end of the year. 1998 was worse with 10 dead in five different school shootings. The time frame became known as “The Shooting Season.” By graduation day in 1998 the affliction had risen to epidemic levels. But then came the lull and the downward trend with the start of the 1998-1999 school year. There were no school shootings and worries began to subside. America was at war in Central Europe. The suburban menace had gone silent. Yes, the epidemic had receded and was replaced with distractions and complacency. Actually, it was hiding just below the surface in the small town of Columbine, Colorado. The nine shootings and 19 deaths were part of the 38 school shootings that occurred in the 1990s decade and the news would rise to a fever pitch on April 20, 1999. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold would execute an

action that had been in planning for months. It was a plan that would result in the murders of 13 at the Columbine High School. The word Columbine would be indelibly etched in the minds of many. Unfortunately, and, just as quick, it would be forgotten by many. After all, it can’t happen here. The decade beginning in 2000 would see 48 school shootings with the most notorious being the April 16, 2007, shooting at Virginia Tech that resulted in the murders of 33 innocent people. The first three years and 10 months of the decade that started in 2010 has already experienced 102 school shootings and was marked by the Dec. 14, 2012, Newtown, Connecticut, massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary school resulting in 28 murders. The escalation of school shootings speaks for itself. But, what is lost to many is that after the initial shock wears off, after all of the knee jerk reactions have taken place and a new complacency sets in, the danger is still present. And again it is reaching epidemic levels. Hidden from parents of school children across America is the new preponderance

of blaming America for the actions of the radical Islamic terrorists. The radical methods being used in schools to effect empathy for the terrorists and an understanding of their actions may have unintended results. The seeds that are being planted may very well be harvested in yet another tragedy connected to a new “home grown school shooter.” And this attitude is reflected within the U.S. government and the leftist media. In a recent “campaign” speech, Hillary Clinton stated her stance, that we all need to have empathy for and understanding of the terrorists. One day after the terrorist attack at the office of the Charlie Hebdo Magazine, the Associated Press blamed the magazine for the attack. Where was the blame for Sony when they were threatened into not releasing the movie, “The Interview?” In reverse, there was letting of blood and gnashing of teeth because Sony’s rights to free speech had been violated. I know that there are parents who will say their children are smart and capable of critical thinking. Eric Harris was a straight A student and recognized for his see LETTERS, pg. 20

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Business, on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Members must register their Event Pass on or before Friday, Feb. 6, to receive the discount. The season pass offer is only available to HABCC members. Multiple employees within the member organization may register. Each employee needs a

For $110, members may attend 12 of the 20 scheduled standard events with an Event Pass. In 2015, the HABCC will present six breakfast seminars, 10 Business After Hours and four New Suite luncheons. January events include: Business After Hours on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Hanover Academy and New Suite Luncheon, Building a Better

separate registration form. The pass does not include a Salute to Our Heroes, the Annual Dinner or Celebrate Hanover. Once registered, members will receive the passes. For more information, go to habcc@habcc.com or call 804798-8130. The HABCC office is located at 9097 Atlee Station Rd., Suite 117, in Mechanicsville.

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Erica Englehart, a 2014 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, made the Dean’s List in her first semester at Averett University. In her first semester of her freshman year, she has accomplished other things such as becoming the vice president of the Averett Players and auditioned for the South Eastern Theatre Conference. She was cast as the lead role in the first show of the semester, “How I Became a Pirate” and was given a supporting role in the next show, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” She is pursuing her Master’s degree in Theatre Education.

Laughter to be topic of meeting The importance of laughter will be addressed at the Jan. 19 meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at the clubhouse at The Bluffs at Bell Creek. Penny Eorschel will be the featured speaker. The meeting will get under-

way at 6:30 p.m. with a soup and salad supper. For more information about this meeting or becoming a member of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, visit the club’s website, www. PAMUNKEYWC.org.

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he Hanover Tavern outside Richmond was a place of refuge during the Civil War. Life at the Tavern was not always safe as residents weathered frequent Union cavalry raids on nearby railroads, bridges and farms. Margaret Copland Brown Wight and some of her family braved the war at the Tavern from 1862 until 1865 in the company of a small community of refugees. Margaret kept a diary to document each hardship and every blessing, a day of rain after weeks of drought, news of her sons fighting in the Confederate armies or word

Vendors needed for craft bazaar Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville will host a Spring Craft Bazaar on Saturday, March 21. Organizers are seeking for vendors who handmake their products. Vendor applications can be downloaded from churchredeemer.org, click on “Craft Bazaar” link or e-mail Bazaar@churchredeemer.org for more information.

from her daughter caught behind enemy lines. Wight’s diary, discovered more than a century after the war, is a vital voice from a time of tumult. Local authors Dale P. Talley and Shirley Haas, transcribed the diary, bringing to light the untold stories of hardship at Hanover Tavern. The book can now be purchased at the Tavern, which is located at 13181 Court House Road in Hanover.

Hanover Ruritan welcomes new members to join club Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Ruritan Club is inviting new members to join the national organization, which is organization “dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service.” The first Ruritan club was chartered on May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. It has grown throughout the United States and describes itself as

“America’s leading community service organization”. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request an membership application or with questions, call 804-746-5728 or by letter to Hanover Ruritan, P. O. Box 625, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To be a guest of the club for a meeting, call the number listed above. The Hanover Ruritan Club welcomes both men and women.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Mary Broughton BROUGHTON, Mary A., 93, of Old Church, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2015. She was born in Gates, Pennsylvania and lived a number of years in New York before moving to Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Broughton Sr. She is survived by a sister, Helen Gaydos (Charles) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son, William P. Broughton

Jr. (Janet); a daughter, Chris Broughton-Spruill (Gary); and grandson, Christopher Paul Broughton. The family received friends Saturday, January 10, at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. A graveside service held was Sunday, January 11 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Ln., Richmond, Va. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to Bethlehem

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Judith Cox COX, Judith Sorrell “Ann,” 73, of Mechanicsville, took her rightful place among the angels in heaven after losing her courageous battle with cancer, on January 9, 2015. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John Cox Sr. Keeping her memory alive, she is survived by her parents, Willis and Marie Sorrell; brother, Linwood Sorrell and wife, Betty; two sons, J.J. Cox Jr. and wife, Kim and Danny Cox Sr.; and three grandchildren, Brittney Cox, Daniel Cox Jr. and Justin Cox. Judy, or Ann, as her clients and coworkers referred to her, made the world a more beautiful place as a professional hairstylist at Precision One Salon for over 40 years. Judy may be gone, but her family rests easy knowing that she is at peace alongside her adoring husband. The family welcomed friends Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, where a funeral service was held Tuesday, January 13, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in Judy’s honor, to the American Cancer Society.

Richard Davis DAVIS, Rev. Richard Hilton “Rik,” of North Chesterfield, 55, died on Monday, January 5, 2015. He is survived by his loving, loyal and steadfast wife of 25 years, Ann Graham Davis; his beloved chilDAVIS dren, Graham, Conna and Amelia; brothers and sisters-

The Mechanicsville Local welcomes obituaries from residents of the area. Obituaries submissions must include your address as well as a daytime telephone number. E-mail to: jdeal@mechlocal.com or mail them to: The Mechanicsville Local P. O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 in-law, Jim Davis and Barbara Ozlin of Chester and Tad and Debby Davis of Philadelphia; Ann’s parents and sister, Dr. and Mrs. David H. Graham (Patricia) of Sun City, Ariz. and Kathryn Graham of Boston; his niece, nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Beverly J. Davis Jr. and Conna Lawhead Davis. As a teen, Rik developed interests in music, particularly the guitar, and in science fiction, especially Star Trek, passions that he never really lost. While a student at VPI, Rik discovered he had talent in television production. Following graduation, he remained in Blacksburg for a time and worked in television production for the university. He moved on to similar work for the College of William and Mary before settling into a career in the U.S. Senate television studio in Washington, D.C. While there, he facilitated members of the electronic media covering news events on Capitol Hill, produced news features for distribution to Senators’ home districts and produced recordings of presidential inaugurations. After a time, Rik felt God’s call to the ministry and resumed his studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He entered full-time ministry as an Associate Minister of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria in 1998. He subsequently served as Pastor of Enon UMC in Mechanicsville and Forest Grove UMC in Ashland. He was serving Huguenot UMC in Richmond when the effects of a brain stem tumor finally forced him to take medical leave in 2012. Recognizing his bravery and endurance in persevering and surviving far beyond the initial prognosis, Rik’s physician described him as a “real

warrior.” Ever the communicator, Rik created a blog to update concerned friends on his condition and, at one point during this period, created and led an online Bible study using social media tools. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 10, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 E. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23219. A reception followed the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed to the Centenary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Howard Fletcher FLETCHER, Howard Douglas, 70, of Mechanicsville, died on December 27, 2014 of complications following surgery. He was born June 17, 1944, son of Howard W. Fletcher and Grace Stanford Fletcher. Howard retired in 1996 from Signet Bank as a Vice President after 34 years of service. On December 11, 2014, Howard and his long-time life partner of 30 years, George Warren Tinsley, were married. Survivors include his spouse, George Warren Tinsley; son, Stephen H. Fletcher; daughter, Sandra F. Gilbert (Dean); son, Christopher D. Tinsley (Lisa); three grandchildren, Tori, Carson and Alicen Grace; two sisters, Sue F. Heflin and Nancy F. Embrey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Howard’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at Brook Hill, 1214 Wilmer Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227, (804) 266-2431. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

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61, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 4, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Fulwider Jr.; her son, FULWIDER Nicholas Christian Holmes (Robyn); grandchildren, Libby and Mae Louise; two stepchildren, Billy Fulwider (Brooke) and Jennifer Lee Holsten (Austin); sister, Page Wilhoite (Rob); brother, William Duncanson (Linda); five stepgrandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. Upon receiving an associate’s degree in liberal arts from the University of Richmond, Beverly retired after 30 years of service with VDOT and was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. The family received friends Wednesday, January 7, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., and at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., with memorial services that followed at the church. Graveside services were held Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or the Hanover Adult Center, 7231 Stonewall Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Major Harris HARRIS, Major Blane “Jack,” 86, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce B. Harris. Jack is survived by eight children, Monte Harris (Ray), Rondie Harris (Debbie), Jimmy Harris, Theresa Siewert (Jimmy Spence), Wanda Wiles see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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of Mechanicsville; and son, Lewis Melvin Burch (Karen) of Glenns; nine grandchildren, one of whom, David L. Burch, preceded her in death in 2009; 10 great- grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, January 9, 2015, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Saluda. Burial followed in Glebe Landing Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday at the funeral home.

John Martin MARTIN, John Bradford, 58, of Mechanicsville, joined his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Debra Best Martin; daughter, Amanda Martin Gentry; and his brothers and sister, Welford Martin (Francis), David Martin (Judy), Reed Martin (Pat), and Sue Martin (Ross). A memorial service will be held on January 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Carlisle Ave. Gospel Chapel, 2506 Carlisle Ave., Richmond, Va., 23231.

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Betty Ostergren OSTERGREN, Betty “BJ,” 65, of Mechanicsville, passed away on January 6, 2015. She is survived by her mother; and her husband of 35 years, John Ostergren Jr. BJ was known as “The Virginia Watchdog.” In keeping with her wishes, her services will be private. If anyone would like to make memorial donations in her honor, please make them to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Lawrence Patterson PATTERSON, Lawrence Junior, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, 86, of Glen Allen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 2, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty; son, James “Jimmy” Spencer Patterson Sr.; daughter, Judy Ann Barnes (Lee); six grandchildren, Spencer (Carin), Kevin (Sarah) and Anthony (Jessica) Patterson, Brandy, Tonya and Justin Barnes; eight great-grandchildren. He was a respected auto mechanic and former owner of Lawrence see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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Yvonne Trotman TROTMAN, Yvonne Flournoy, 83, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Alfred TROTMAN Curtis Trotman and is survived by two daughters, Janice T. Morgan (Mike) and Tammy T. Capps (Joey); four brothers,

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Ruth Williams WILLIAMS, Ruth Utley, 94, left this world in a peaceful, calm manner on Saturday,

January 3, 2015. In order to join her husband and soul mate, Everett L. Williams. Their love and devotion to each other was of epic proportion and matched by only a privileged few. Married shortly after WWII, Ruth and Everett made their home in the Lakeside area of Henrico for over 60 years and were active members of the Church of the Epiphany. Ruth was preceded in death by her eldest son, E.L. “Linny” Williams Jr. of Richmond. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Williams and his wife, Gloria of Tuscon, Arizona, Chris Williams of Henrico County; and her daughter, Cheryl Michalec of Mechanicsville. Ruth’s family tree consists of 11 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. The family received friends Thursday, January 8 at the Church of the Epiphany, 8000 Hermitage Rd., Henrico, where a traditional memorial service was held Friday, January 9, 2015.

Thomas Wood WOOD, Thomas Earl “T.E.,” 85, passed away, at his home, with family by his side, on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1929 in Richmond to the late WOOD Thomas Carrol Wood and Arnor Douglas Wood. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Delma Carrol Wood; and nephew Robert Wood. He is survived by his wife, Ann T. Wood; three children, Thomas Earl Wood Jr., of Charlottesville, Linda W. Edwards of Aiken, South Carolina and Samuel T. Wood and wife, Kara Letner Wood, of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Stephen Edwards (Melissa), Eric Edwards (Rachel), Chris Wood (Lauren) and Natalie Wood (fianc‚, Michael Evans ); great-grandchildren, Aaron Ingram, Brent Edwards, Alexis

Edwards and Ryan Wood; nieces, Beverly Wood and son, Stephen, and April Lloyd (Micky). He graduated from the original Glen Allen High School in 1948. In 1952, his first duty post with the Virginia State Police, was King William County, where he met Ann. In 1957, he was transferred to Albemarle County, where he retired after 32 years of service to the Commonwealth. A funeral service was held Tuesday, January 13, at First Baptist Church-Park Street, with Pastor Stan Ogden, retired Virginia State Police Chaplin officiating. Interment followed immediately after the service in Riverview Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, January 12, 2015 at First Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

Kathleen Woolridge WOOLDRIDGE, Kathleen Lucille McCormick, 89, of Mechanicsville, passed away on

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William Wilson WILSON, William Scott, of Richmond, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Michele Wilson, two daughters, Jessica and Kristie Wilson, and granddaughter Lylah Thompson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Reedy Church Ruritan Club at 26328 Sunshine road Ruther Glen, 22546.

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and sent to a landfill, water full of dissolved waste is what remains, John Grandstaff, director of Henrico County’s water reclamation facility, told commissioners. Wastewater treatment plants use a multi-step system to separate the waste from the water, Grandstaff explained. Heavier organic material is removed by allowing it to settle out in sedimentation tanks, then the remaining water, still full of dissolved material, goes to biological stabilization, a carefully regulated enclosure where several kinds of microorganisms are introduced to the mixture. “Must keep a variety of microorganisms very, very happy, because they are the guys cleaning the water – these guys see the dissolved waste stream as food,” Grandstaff said. Those organisms convert the waste to water, carbon dioxide, body mass and more microorganisms, he added. Once the process is complete, the solids are settled out and the water is passed through filters and disinfected with chlorine, then released into the James River. The solids that remain are treated with heat in oxygendeprived containers called anaerobic digesters to kill pathogens and odors. The gas released by the process is flared off and centrifuges are used to remove water, Grandstaff explained. “What’s left is a product that’s about 25 percent water and has the consistency of Play-Doh,” Grandstaff said. That’s what’s applied to fields. The only other options for disposing of biosolids are either putting them in a landfill, which takes up valuable space, or incinerating them, Grandstaff said. With incineration, he noted there are air quality concerns, extensive permitting processes and leftover ash products that must be sent to the landfill. Land appli-

cation is cost-effective and it’s recycling, he added. “Agricultural application of biosolids provides Virginia farmers with substantial benefits,” Grandstaff said. The material provides nutrients, phosphorous and nitrogen otherwise found in commercial fertilizers. He added that using biosolids can save a farmer $300 per acre in fertilizer costs. Regulating industrial residuals Winter said a very similar process to the one that produces biosolids at wastewater plants is used to generate the kind of industrial “sludge” that the Synagro permit will allow to be applied to the land locally. The residuals will come from RockTenn’s West Point Mill, which makes rolls of linerboard and corrugated cardboard for boxes; Tyson Foods in Glen Allen, which processes chicken; and Smithfield Packing in Smithfield, which produces pork products. “This is not industrial waste being trucked out and dumped on the land out of 50-gallon drums,” Winter said. “There is nothing that goes into that wastewater plant that would not possibly go into the package you’d pick up at your grocer’s freezer.” He added that industrial operations processing — in this case, paper pulp, fat, blood, meat and animal waste — provide a very predictable waste stream, unlike sanitary sewage. Permits closely dictate the levels of heavy metals and other possibly harmful compounds that industrial residuals can contain, he added, and anyone who wants to put those residuals on the ground also must provide a detailed land management plan for how and how often the materials will be applied – usually, about once every three years at any

given site. Notification of the locality, neighbors and DEQ is required before each application, Winter noted. “This is not a matter of someone indiscriminately applying this on a field as a means of disposal,” Winter said. “This is one of the most heavily inspected programs DEQ has.” He added that permits have requirements to keep groundwater safe, including the depth to the water table and bedrock, site slope, requirements for applier certifications and detailed plans for odor control and transportation. Some of the metals and materials that are monitored – for example, arsenic and lead – may sound scary. But pretty much everything found in biosolids or industrial residuals can be found in commercial fertilizer or even untreated soil, he added. “I take more selenium daily as a dietary supplement then you’re going to find in a kilogram of industrial residuals

from any of the facilities in question,” Winter said. “We’re talking about detectible quantities, but we’re not talking about dangerous quantities.” Virginia Tech soil scientist Gregory Evanylo agreed. “These are part of our life – they’re in the soil, in the trees, they’re part of geology,” Evanylo said. “We mine these materials to use them in our everyday lives. In high enough concentrations, they can be toxic to humans, plants, animals and fish, and certainly a problem for the environment, but years of research have shown levels that are safe.” The United States produces about 8.2 million dry tons of biosolids per year – that waste and what’s left from industry has to go somewhere, Evanylo said. Evanylo also urged the group to avoid equating the words “industrial” and “toxic.” If a product is leftover from an industrial process, it’s an industrial residual, he added. That can mean sludge, but it

also can mean peanut hulls from a food processing plant or cotton left over from a cotton gin. Lingering concerns, legislation Peace said he’s digested a lot of science as he’s tried to wrap his mind around the industrial residuals issue that has caused so much outcry in his district. He’s also gone to average citizens and farmers to “pick their brains” about the matter, he said. “We have an uphill battle, but I believe we are on the right side of this issue,” Peace said. “We must remember that we represent those citizens, not the corporations.” While the State Water Control Board did approve the Synagro permit in December, there were two dissenting votes, Peace pointed out. To him, he said, that indicates doubt. Peace also encouraged decision-makers to differentiate between biosolids and see SLUDGE, pg. 18

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Friday, Jan. 16 Winn’s Baptist Church will host a concert by the Just Us Country Gospel Band at 7 p.m. The church is located at 12320 Winns Church Road in Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 798-5512, 798-5513, 798-6179 or Carlton at 6514544.

Gardeners will host a class, Save Money and Eat Better with Homegrown Vegetables, from 9 to 11 a.m. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit www.hanovermastergardeners.org or call 804-752-4310. Participants who register will be told where the class will be held. A “Kids Move” Zumba class will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Atlee Branch Library for children ages 3 to 10. Little ones can burn off some post-holiday energy at this class, which is just for kids. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Art Studio @ 301 will host an opening reception from noon to 4 p.m. for a show by photographers Phyllis Faulkner and Michelle Vosper. The show will remain on display through Feb. 28. The gallery is located at 13297 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, call 537-5238 or 347-5488. The Doswell Ruritan Club will host a Saltfish Breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m. The menu will include eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples,

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Sunday, Jan. 18 GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one, will hold its first meeting from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room E106 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The group will continue to meet each Sunday through April 19. For more information, email griefsupport@shadygroveumc.org or call 804-746-9073.

Monday, Jan. 19 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 804-730-4812 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 or kjfaith1@ gmail.com. The Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse at The Bluffs at Bell Creek. The meeting see CALENDAR, pg. 17

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Tuesday, Jan. 20 The Hanover Tavern Foundation will host its free monthly Speaker Series at 7 p.m. featuring an discussion on Broadus Flats led by expert Tom Hobbs. Broadus Flats is a multi-component archaeological site located near the south bank of the Pamunkey River in northeastern Hanover County. Excavations over nine years have revealed artifacts ranging from the 1690s to 1740. For more information, call 804537-5050 or visit www.hanovertavern.org. The Hanover Ruritan Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with dinner at 6.30 p.m. Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill and community service. To learn more about Ruritan, how to become a member, request a member-

Thursday, Jan. 22 Testifying Toastmasters invites visitors to its International Speech Contest at 6:30 at Shady Grove UMC. This annual event begins at the local level, with club winners advancing through area, division, and district levels. The organization welcomes those interested in improving communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Contact Joe Workman at (804) 2408642 for more information. GriefShare, a Christ-centered support group to help those who have lost a loved one, meets at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday through April 2 at New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Road. Call 550-9601 for more information. New members are welcome to join at any meeting.

Friday, Jan. 23 A Family Movie Matinee will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. All are welcome to enjoy a family movie on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Teen Movie Night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. All are welcome to enjoy a family movie on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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Sunday, Jan. 25 GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one, will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room E106 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The group will continue to meet each Sunday through April 19. For more information, email griefsupport@shadygroveumc. org or call 804-746-9073. The Knights of Columbus will host a Free Throw Championship for

boys and girls ages 9 through 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hanover High School gymnasium. There is no fee for participation. Participants will compete by gender and age as of Jan. 1. Trophies will be awarded to the first three places in each division, and all participants will receive certificates. Winners will qualify for a state tournament in Richmond. For more information, contact Stan Waskiewicz at 804-789-1076.

Monday, Jan. 26 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 804-730-4812 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 or kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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industrial residuals are based. “Science can be skewed to serve industrial needs,” Epp said. “Let’s be honest. We all generate sludge. It’s there. We have to do something with it. The bottom line is we just don’t know what to do with it to dispose of it in a responsible fashion.”

cation. Powhatan County supervisor David Williams asked Evanylo if there’s any consensus within the scientific community on whether biosolids and industrial residuals are safe. “I can point to researchers at other universities who do not share my same views,” Evanylo said, noting that he’s part of a Leaders weigh in Angela Kelly-Wiecek of professional organization for the Hanover County Board of scientists who study biosolids Supervisors asked what kind and industrial residuals. “But I would also say of action a DEQ that for the people inspector could take doing research on if they saw somebiosolids across the thing amiss during a United States, they visit to a farm where are a minority.” biosolids or indusManuel Alvarez trial residuals were Jr., a member of being applied. the Goochland According County Board to Winter, that PEACE of Supervisors, depends on the thanked Peace situation. If there’s a mess, the company could be for his legislation. His board asked to clean it up on the attempted to weigh in on the spot. Inspectors also can issue Synagro permit early, Alvarez letters of warning or notices of added, but didn’t get much violation. That said, he added response from DEQ. “We weren’t originally that violations and problems are usually issued for improper looking for them to stop this, storage or transportation – not but now we’re there, because at the farms during land appli- we feel we didn’t get the proper hearing,” Alvarez said. Henrico County supervisor Patricia O’Bannon pointed out that a commercial fertilizer called Milorganite, which has been on the market for nearly

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meeting new people, forming new friendships, and learning how to sing and dance (move) together to produce entertaining numbers to delight a normally sold-out audience each night. Ashland residency is not required. The cast traditionally comes from all over the Ashland/Hanover/Greater Richmond area. There is an elementary Children’s Chorus that will rehearse after school each Wednesday at Gandy Elementary School, starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For more information, contact Sue Watson, 804-798-5686, Lorie Foley 804-798-0704 or the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 804-798-2728. The Hanover Arts & Activities Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote arts, education and community building. The website is www. hanoverarts.org.

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serve to enhance the probability of more school shootings. And this time it could happen in the school your child attends. After all, it can happen here. Dale Gouldman Mechanicsville

terrorist film, “Searching for the Roots of 9/11,” using the ridiculous reasoning that the students need to look at both sides of an issue. It seems like the students themselves influenced this decision. Since when do kids dictate school policy? Obviously, Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, is of the liberal mindset that go around wringing their hands and moaning that the Islamists don’t love us and that we must do something to make them stop hating us. Like there’s liberal leader, Barack Obama,

they blame America first over and over again. One of the first things Obama did when he became president was to go around the world apologizing for our beloved country and bowing to every Third World thug that he met. Just recently another group of communist thugs was added to Obama’s friendship list, the Castro brothers. The only world leader that Obama has shown disdain for and contempt has been America’s good friend and best ally in the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

of Israel. This is the same Israel that God says in Genesis 12:3 “I will bless those who bless you (the Jews, Israel) and whoever curses you I will curse.” Surely the curse of God will be brought on our great country because of Obama’s disrespect and contempt for Israel and her prime minister. That’s what this film is all about — subtly and sinisterly trying to put into the kids’ minds that American is to blame for 9/11 and it is to blame for the hatred that the radical Muslims have for us. I can tell you with absolutely certainty that America is not to blame for the murderous behavior of those monsters. Save the taxpayers of Hanover County thousands of dollars and get rid of this film and save valuable school time by stop showing it and stop wasting parents’ and teachers’ time by instituting this silly opt-out plan. We don’t need to search for the roots that caused the murder of nearly 3,000 of our citizens on 9/11 by these devils. They hate everyone and would kill us all if they could, simply because we will not adhere to their evil and hate-filled religion. I still remember the foolish statement by George W. Bush when he said that Islam is a religion of peace. Even moderate members of their own faith are not safe as witnessed by the murder and

Students’ role in curriculum What a shame that the Hanover County School Board has unanimously turned down the request to ban the anti-American, pro-Islamic

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Hanover County Government offices and solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Friday, Jan. 16, for Lee-Jackson Day and Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Day. Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be open.

Hanover High School will host its 22nd annual birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19. The event will feature music by the Hanover Mass Adult Choir and Hanover Youth and Young Adult Choir, featuring a see MLK, pg. 21

beheading of over 100 children in Pakistan recently. Australia also recently was attacked and lost two innocent citizens to these devils. So you can plainly see that we Americans have nothing to dialogue or reason about with these animals. There is no reasoning with or excuses for the diabolical actions of 9/11 by monsters inspired from the pit if hell. You just have to wonder how many seeds of unpatriotic and anti-American thoughts are planted into the impressionable young minds by the showing of this propaganda film. Because of this totally irresponsible decision and other reasons, this appointed School Board should be dismissed immediately and an elected School Board should be formed as soon as possible. The education of our children is too important to be left up to seven members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the possibility of cronyism and politics influencing their choices. Hopefully a newly elected School Board by all the citizens of Hanover County will be more desirous of pleasing these citizens and the parents of our county children than pleasing Dr. Wilson or the Board of Supervisors who appoint them. Raymond C. Germeroth Mechanicsville

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Ashland landmark ready Miss Burnette to marry to open as Jake’s Place Mr. Thibodeau in June

r. and Mrs. Charles Burnette of Mechanicsville, Virginia, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Rae Burnette, to Nathan Ryan Thibodeau, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Thibodeau of Colonial Heights. Kimberly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies and her Master’s in Elementary Education from James Madison University. She is a teacher for King William County Public Schools. Nathan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is now employed with the Defense Logistics Agency. The couple is to be married in June at the Church Photo courtesy of Nicki Metcalf Photography of The Redeemer Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, KIMBERLY BURNETTE and NATHAN THIBODEAU Virginia. to be united in marriage in June

Ball to beneﬁt Ashland Police Foundation Staff Report news@mechlocal.com The first Ashland Police Officers’ Ball will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in the Brock Center on the campus of Randolph-Macon College at 304 Henry St. in Ashland.

Tickets for the ball, which will recognize police officers for their achievement, are $50 per person or $100 a couple. Money from ticket sales will go toward the Ashland Police Foundation Inc, a nonprofit organization that supports officers and their families

in times of crisis. Tickets may be purchased at www.ashlandpolicefoundation.org or the following local merchants: Cross Brothers, Off and Dancing, The Caboose, The Thrill of the Hunt, EVB, TSI and Uniform First Market.

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After days, months and years of anticipation, Jake’s Place — formerly the “old BP Station” at 511 Thompson St. in Ashland — will open on Thursday, Jan. 15, serving “Southern Comfortable” cuisine with fresh, local and seasonal offerings.

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An Ashland landmark, the old BP station above, has been transformed into Jake’s Place, at right.

The menu includes John Yohman’s mouthwatering barbecue, brisket and chicken, freshly smoked on premises, seafood and grits, smoked meatloaf wrapped in bacon, southern pimento cheese and buffalo burgers. It also will feature Yohmans’ Garden specialty foods, like “John’s Secret Marinara Sauce,” “Original Garden Salsa” and “Jumpin’ Jalapeno Pepper Jelly,” all currently found on retail shelves in Virginia and North Carolina. Specialty foods, gift baskets and other local products that bear the Virginia’s Finest logo are ready for purchase in the lobby at Jake’s Place. Jake’s Place has had a way of bringing folks together. From the late 1920s, the husband and wife team of Jake and Rosalie Spears sold everything from groceries to guns, and operated a successful auto service business that ran night and day. They always seemed to be open to local residents, serving the community with their business and generous donations to children and

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people in need of food and clothing. Ashland Christian Emergency Services, a thriving nonprofit organization serving the needs of the less fortunate in Hanover County, traces its roots to Rosalie Spears. After Jake and Rosalie died, and without having children or any remaining family members, the building fell into disrepair and became uninhabitable. Sumpter and Robin Priddy then

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breathed life back into this historic building. During her teenage years, Rosalie babysat Sumpter and he had a special love and fondness for the Spears and the property. In July 2012, Sumpter and Robin purchased the building and the surrounding land. The “BP” sign no longer hangs in front of the building; it’s been replaced with a “Jake’s Place” sign that honors the original owner. Jake and Rosalie are no longer there to meet and greet the community, but John and Wendy Yohman will be, because they too share a special love and passion for Jake’s Place. Jake’s Place will serve lunch and dinner during the weekdays; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays; and brunch on Sundays. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The telephone number is 804-798-3287. For more information, go to www.jakesplaceashland.com.

Knight, a dramatic presentation by Deacon Keith Smith and remarks by Michael Paul Williams, a columnist for the

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Road Sunday Worship 9:30am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed. We are a welcoming, inclusive faith community. Nursery Provided ∂ 804-559-9302 Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.org

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

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). Healing Service with Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays at 6:15pm. 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

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 8:30 or 11am, Sunday School @ 9:45.

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

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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sun. Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sunday. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com

PRESBYTERIAN Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org Rev. James E. Salyers, Pastor Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional

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

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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

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

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

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 Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116 Sun. Worship 10:30 AM, Visit Us On FB Info: 335-6728 / graceunitedfc@gmail.com Glenn Hawkins, Pastor "Love God, Learn Bible, Care for People"

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Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. 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

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

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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Locals break records at Kecoughtan meet By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Hanover County swimmers made quite a splash at the 2015 Kecoughtan Invitational. In the girls’ competition, Atlee finished second and LeeDavis finished 10th in the meet – one of the premier swim meets during the high school season – which was held Saturday at Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center in Newport News. County girls won six of their 11 events. On the boys’ side, Patrick Henry finished ninth while Hanover, Lee-Davis and Atlee finished 15th, 17th and 18th, respectively. Atlee’s girls surfed a wave of momentum generated after a come-from-behind victory in the 200-yard medley relay by its “A” team. Sonora Baker, Oakleigh Hogg and Madeline White kept the Raiders within striking distance, and anchor Olivia Fisher gave them the boost they needed to both win and set a new meet record of 1:49.96. The previous record of 1:50.18 was set last year by Frank W. Cox. “When you go on the … first event setting meet records, they were real excited and did real well,” said Atlee head coach Karen Seeber. “We had a lot of relays come back [in the finals], which helps with points.” That record was just the first

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Hanover’s Patrick Townsend (left) and Patrick Henry’s Ted Schubert battle for supremacy in the boys 100-yard backstroke in the Kecoughtan Invitational at Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center on Saturday.

of three records for Fisher as she, Lee-Davis’ Molly Sheffield and Patrick Henry’s Ted Schubert were not satisfied with merely winning events. Fisher’s other two meet records came in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. Fisher broke her own record in the 100 freestyle set last year with a new mark of 51.70. She erased Grafton’s Meaghan Holloway from the

record book with a 1:03.83 finish in the 100 breaststroke. “I feel really excited,” Fisher said. “The energy in everything about this meet is just really making me excited.” Teammate Sonora Baker brought home another victory for the Raiders, winning the girls’ 100 backstroke in 57.90. Sheffield brought the other two girls’ victories to Hanover

County. Sheffield won the 200 individual medley in 2:06.10. She broke her own meet record in the 100 butterfly with a 55.77 finish. “I was very pleased,” Sheffield said of her performance. “I didn’t go best times all around, but I definitely went best high school times and I was right on my times. I couldn’t ask for [more], other than winning

both events.” Schubert was the county’s other double winner of the day, swimming to victory – and new meet records – in both the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. He finished the 100 butterfly in 49.03 to break the record set in 2002 by Tabb’s Tim Kegelman and the 100 backstroke in 49.75 to break his own mark set last year.

Schubert was more focused, however, on improving his times in both events. “I wanted to go under 50 [seconds] in both the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke,” Schubert said. “Succeeding in that feels pretty good.” Atlee’s girls 200 freestyle relay team of Fisher, Baker, Brittany Wilkerson and Beanie Kiss finished second, and Wilkerson finished second in the girls’ 500 freestyle and third in the 200 freestyle. Hogg finished third in the 100 breaststroke and Baker finished fifth in the 100 backstroke. Hanover’s Patrick Townsend finished second to Schubert in the 100 backstroke, while Schubert’s teammate, Scotty Mizelle, earned Patrick Henry a second place finish in the 200 freestyle. Townsend also finished eighth for Hanover in the 100 butterfly. Lee-Davis’ Jordan Witherow and Austin Farrar finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the boys 500 freestyle. Seeber was not the only coach feeling happy with the way the day turned out. All of her Hanover county coaching colleagues were likewise pleased. “The girls’ team, they swam some good times, dropped a little bit in pretty much every event, so that was great,” said

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Lee-Davis, Atlee wrestlers dominate in meet By Sean Korsgaard For The Mechanicsville Local Wrestlers from Lee-Davis and Atlee would go on to prove the old saying that “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” The two local high schools were pitted against Highland Springs and Henrico in a varsity wrestling quad-meet hosted at LeeDavis Wednesday. Lee-Davis would win all three of its matches, including a very competitive backand-forth opening match with Atlee in which the Confederates came out out on top 47-25. Lee-Davis followed up with two very strong victories over Henrico and Highland Springs with scores of 72-12 and 60-17, respectively. Thanks to strong performances from Hayden Keener and David Boyle, the strong showing at home is the latest in the Confederate wrestlers’ successful season. “We wrestled very well as a team tonight,” said Lee-Davis head coach Craig Spruill. “We did what we were supposed to do, lost a few individual matches that we shouldn’t have, but it’s early, and we’ll get them back later.” Despite the opening loss against Lee-Davis, the Atlee Raiders would have similarly stong showings against Highland Springs 61-15 and Henrico 69-9. “We came out a little slow against Lee-Davis, but we kept it close,” said Atlee head coach Eric Monger. “The team really started to pick up its intensity versus Highland Springs, and we took it even further against Henrico. The whole team put up a good fight all night.” Three Atlee wrestlers, 126-pounder Gene Haynie, 145-pounder Jacob Godbolt, and 195-pounder Charlie

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Lee-Davis’ 285-pounder William Hazelwood locks down Atlee’s Austin Zicafoose in a quad tournament at Lee-Davis Wednesday.

Belvin would go undefeated, but it would be 220-pounder Robbie Adelstein who would come away with Atlee’s most impressive match of the night. Adelstein held on in his Henrico match-up through five grueling rounds, and even after the match was briefly stopped due to an injury to his thumb, he came right back and pinned his opponent in a headlock. “I gave it everything, and I just got lucky,” Adelstein said. “I came back in, got him in a good hold, and was able to win because he wore down and made some mistakes.” For both Mechanicsville

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schools, the wrestling teams from Highland Springs and Henrico presented some unique challenges, with both of their squads being more oriented towards the heavier weight classes compared to the more balanced squads from the two Mechanicsville schools. Keeping the other two schools from throwing their weight around was something both coaches took into account for the meet’s strategies. “We’re a little light up there, but there’s not much you can do about that,” said Spruill. “We had to make a couple adjustments. We had work a little harder for

some of those wins, but the team had it under control.” “It all comes down to technique,” said Monger. “The squad wrestled well, kept good form and gave it everything they had, and as long as they do that, our wrestlers are as tough as any.” Both coaches were quick to commend their wrester’s performances in the quad-meet, and eager for their upcoming matches. “Everybody did their job this week,” said Spruill. “Until then, we’re just working towards next week, towards the next tournament, and we’ll keep pushing forward.”

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Patrick Henry head coach Bob Flanagan. “The guys’ team, everybody that came this morning swam again this evening, which was wonderful.” Among the accomplishments for the Patriots was Mizelle qualifying for the Virginia High School League Group 5A state meet. Hanover head coach George Massey said the day was “outstanding.” see RECORDS, pg. 28

The banquet and induction ceremony for the Lee-Davis High School Athletics Hall of Fame is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Lee-Davis High School. The banquet and ceremony will start at 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30). Introductions of the Inductees will follow at halftime of the basketball game that same evening in the Lee-Davis gym. Tickets are $25.00 per person (includes ceremony, banquet and game) and can be purchased at the front desk at Lee-Davis High School or at Mechanicsville Drugstore. The inductees are Aaron Bradley (wrestling, Class of 1996), Adam Burke (football, indoor and outdoor track and field, Class of 1996), Kathy Howard (indoor and outdoor track and field, Class of 2006), Wade Hughes (football, basketball, and track and field, Class of 1969), and Philip “Turtle” Zaun (football and baseball, Class of 1984). If you have questions or need further information, email the LDHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee at LDHSathleticHOF@ yahoo.com. — Submitted by Della Childress

Hanover hands Lee-Davis a heartbreaking loss By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Either way, Hanover or LeeDavis was going to leave the Confederates’ court with a stunning last-second boys’ basketball victory Tuesday night. For a few seconds, it looked like Lee-Davis. Then Hanover. Then Lee-Davis – all but assured of victory. Then a heartbreaking mistake. After Lee-Davis had taken a 71-70 lead with less than 2 seconds left, Hanover’s Jason Wade attempted a desperation half-court shot at the buzzer. He would have missed anyway, but was fouled on the attempt. Then with no time left, he had three chances to put the Hawks ahead for good. Wade sank the first two free throws and walked off the court – not needing the third – as Hanover’s bench rejoiced and some on Lee-Davis’ bench sobbed over the Hawks’ shocking 72-71 win. The contact at the shot gave Wade a bit of hope. “I was hoping they’d call a foul because I was most positive it wasn’t going in,” Wade said. Wade stepped up to the foul line alone with the ball and basket. With no time on the clock, there was no need for anyone to bother with rebounds. “I had to make the free throws. The team was counting on me,” Wade said. “I had to make them to make up for all the hard work they put in during the game.” He knew he drained the first free throw to even the score. The second shot, he thought he missed it, but it went in, too. There was no need to attempt the third. Hanover head coach Darren Thornton said the game probably added a few new gray hairs to his beard. “It was a gutsy win. I thought

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Above, Lee-Davis’ Keidrell Gray (3) takes to the air on a layup attempt in Hanover’s 72-71 victory over the Confederates Tuesday. Right, Hanover’s Jason Wade (20) goes over LeeDavis’ Sam Tanner (50) and Christopher Bundy (44) for a layup.

it was a great team effort,” Thornton said. “I thought a lot of guys stepped up and made key plays down the stretch.” One of those key plays was made by Nick Zona, who nicked a Lee-Davis inbound pass, drove to the basket and drew a foul on his layup. His play put the Hawks ahead 70-69. Lee-Davis began the game on a roll, hammering the Hawks to take a 21-8 first quarter lead. But in the second quarter, the tables were turned, with Hanover outscoring the Confederates 17-5 to close to 26-25 at the half. The second half was nothing but scrap. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Lee-Davis head coach

Robert Rice found a lot to be happy with. “I’m so proud of my players,” Rice said. “There’s no giving up in what we do anymore. The old Lee-Davis, ‘Yeah, let’s give up. We’ll come back next game.’ These kids – I don’t even panic anymore when we’re down four or five with 18 seconds to go because I know that we’re going to do something. We’re going to make a play. We’re going to make a shot. We’re going to make a steal. We’re going to make something happen – they do it all the time.” Wade led Hanover with a game-high 26 points, with three 3-pointers. Alan Dabney scored 19 for the Hawks.

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Confederate defense cannot keep Hawks at bay By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com Hanover’s girls’ basketball team had much more pep in its step at Lee-Davis Tuesday night. The Hawks out-hustled the otherwise scrappy Confederates, building an early lead and holding it throughout en route to a 50-37 victory on Lee-Davis’ home court. Lee-Davis fought hard, though, closing to within six points of Hanover in the fourth quarter, but could not catch up to the Hawks. “That’s a typical HanoverLee-Davis game, right?” asked Hanover head coach Mike Rohr. “Just go at each other and whoever gets the most baskets at the end wins it.” Rohr was not surprised by the Confederates’ fourth-quarter charge. “We don’t expect to blow anybody out,” Rohr said. “We knew they weren’t going to stop playing. You’ve got to hand it to them, they kept digging. Every time we’d almost get pulled away, they came right back and answered and made a big play.” Rohr praised Lee-Davis’ Olivia Tuck, who led all scorers with 19 points.

“Olivia’s a hell of a player,” Rohr said. “We did a pretty good job on her most of the night, but when they needed a bucket, she got a bucket.” Hanover had three players in double figures: Carter Leake with 13, Mary Ratchford with 11 and Morgan Roberts with 10. Austyn Merrill scored 11 points for the Confederates. Lee-Davis head coach Alvin Puller said the Hawks were more energetic on the court. “They out-hustled us. It’s as simple as that,” Puller said. “We just didn’t move our feet on defense.” Still, the Confederates were far from pushovers on defense, especially on the inside. But when blocked inside, the Hawks countered with 3-pointers, sinking five on the evening – Roberts nailed two, and Ratchford, Courtney Robinson and Taylor Peay each added one of their own. HANOVER — Roberts 10, Kane 3, Robinson 3, Leake 13, Ratchford 11, Ellen 0, Hollins 0, Wright 5, Peay 5, Metzger 0. Totals: 13 15-31 50. LEE-DAVIS — Young 0, C. Hilliard 0, Hawker 0, Hopson 4, McIntyre 3, Tuck 19, Merrill 13, Dave Lawrence/The Local K. Hilliard 0, Cooper 0, Branch 0. Hanover’s Keri Kane (4) tries to get out of the trap by Lee-Davis’ Lauren McIntyre (15) and Whitney Hopson (11) in the Hawks’ 50-37 Totals: 14 8-15 37. Hanover 11 6 15 18 — 50 victory over the Confederates at Lee-Davis High School Tuesday. Lee-Davis 7 4 14 12 — 37

Deep Run girls shut down scrappy Patriots By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

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Patrick Henry’s Grayson Radcliffe (15) gets a jump shot off in Deep Run’s 56-40 victory over the Patriots Friday.

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January 14, 2015

For a while, Patrick Henry’s girls’ basketball team looked as if it might have visiting Deep Run’s number. The Patriots, however, lost their grip on their 22-18 halftime lead and fell to the Wildcats 56-40 Friday night. Part of Patrick Henry’s problem was that the Patriots could not contain Deep Run’s

Amanda Turner and Mallory Odell. Turner finished with a game-high 23 points and Odell scored 20. A bigger part, however, was Deep Run’s intensity in the second half. “They picked it up,” said Patrick Henry head coach Phillip Cobb. “They had the intensity in the second half and we didn’t match it.” Cobb thought the Patriots did well to finish the first half with a lead.

“We played a great first half,” Cobb said. “Deep Run, first of all, has a very good team. They have very good players. … To hang with them, to be up at the half, we were very pleased.” But the Wildcats came out with an aggressive press that the Patriots found hard to handle. “We had a tough time with the trap,” Cobb said. “We turned the ball over a lot. That’s definitely something we need to work on.”

Deep Run head coach Tom Rawlyk said the defensive change was key. “We ended up going with a full-court man press in the second half,” Rawlyk said. “We knew we had to stop [Aryna Taylor] on Patrick Henry, because if we didn’t have someone good on her on defense, she could break us down with dribble penetration all the way see SCRAPPY, pg. 27

Patrick Henry outmannned by larger Wildcats By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

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Right, Patrick Henry’s James Pinder (5) leaps over the back of Deep Run’s Curtis Cooper (2) in the Wildcats’ 57-40 victory over the Patriots at Patrick Henry High School Friday. Above, Patrick Henry’s Sawyer Boyd (12) tries to power through the arms of Deep Run’s Harry Tripper.

number of field goal attempts, particularly in the first half. By the end, though, the Patriots also were tired. “We can’t get behind in the count,” Anderson said. “With us being outmanned pretty much every game, it’s hard for us to get behind the count and then try to fight back. Whenever the opportunity presents itself – free throws, layups – we’ve got to make them.” Deep Run head coach Curt Kassab said the Patriots focused their defense on stopping Pacheco, which freed up other players in the Wildcats offense. “They were trying to take Georgie out,” Kassab said. “They played a box-and-one. Any time you play a box-andone, it opens up a lot of people, and we’re definitely not a one-

man team. We’ve got a lot of Holman 12, Pinder 14, Boyd 2, Davis 3, Lowry 2, George 5, Proffitt 0, A. scorers.” DEEP RUN (7-4) — Simmons 13, Pacheco 11, Cooper 3, Bryan 0, Clark 4, McNerney 0, King 11, Gary 0, Hood 2, Tripper 10, Whitley 2. Totals: 20 13-19 57. PATRICK HENRY (6-8) — M.

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Holman 2, Edelman 0, Aghano 0, O’Malley 2, King 0, Colon 0. Totals: 11 17-26 40. Deep Run 10 17 10 20 — 57 Patrick Henry 6 13 8 13 — 40 3-point goals — DR: Simmons 2, Pacheco, King. PH: M. Holman.

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DEEP RUN (7-4) — Simmons 0, M. Burns 4, J. Burns 3, Patel 0, Odell 20, Bolyard 0, Turner 23, Koetter down the floor. We felt like if we 0, Lafayette 0, Grandstaff 2, Jupe 4, could limit her and not give her Parker 0. Totals: 21 10-21 56. PATRICK HENRY (5-6) a lot of opportunities, and force — Burch 0, Woody 6, Derricott some of the other players on the 2, Phaup 1, Taylor 11, Radcliff 6, team to handle the basketball, it Gordon 2, Terrell 0, Holmes 0, Graf would be advantageous to us.” 10, Readie 2, Grooms 0. Totals: 13 14-0 40.

The Wildcats held Taylor to 11 points. Deep Run 12 6 18 20 — 56 Christa Graf finished P. Henry 8 14 11 7 — 40 with a double-double for the 3-point goals — DR: Turner 4. Patriots, with 10 points and 12

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Patrick Henry’s boys’ basketball team matched visiting Deep Run in intensity, but the Patriots could not match the Wildcats in height. That height disadvantage proved an insoluble problem for Patrick Henry as it played catchup all night to Deep Run. The Patriots never quite made it, however, and eventually fell 57-40. Some matchups were in Patrick Henry’s favor. Leading Patriot scorer James Pinder scored 14 points to 13 for Deep Run’s top scorer, Aaron Simmons. Patrick Henry’s second-leading scorer Marcus Holman scored 12 points to 11 apiece from the Wildcats next-highest shooters, Georgie Pacheco and Blake King. But the numbers game worked against the Patriots in the offense department. Deep Run’s third-highest scorer, Harry Tripper, also finished in double figures with 10 points. But no other Patriot shooter came close to double-digit points, much less to match Deep Run’s height. “Every night we’re probably the smallest team. We already know that when we come on the floor,” said Patrick Henry head coach Randy Anderson. “We preach in practice doing the little things right because we know we won’t be the tallest team. We know we’re not going to be the fastest team. So it’s very important for us to come out at tip-off and do everything right.” Anderson said the Patriots did not communicate adequately, which put them at a bigger disadvantage against the Wildcats. Another problem was an inability to convert on a

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January 14, 2015

R-MC men overcome upstart Bridgewater It took most of the first half for Randolph-Macon College to get the measure of Bridgewater College Wednesday night, but once the Yellow Jackets did, they kept the Eagles at a safe distance. Randolph-Macon, with the help of Chris Hamilton with a game-high 22 points, held off Bridgewater for a 6345 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory at Crenshaw Gymnasium. On a night when the Yellow Jackets at times struggled to score from the inside, Hamilton sank six 3-pointers to keep them in the game and help them eventually pull away. But he said he had a lot of help. “Everybody did a really good job,” Hamilton said. “Everyone finds me when I’m open, but … [we] did a good job of offensive rebounding. That’s how I got half my shots, anyway. I’m just the beneficiary of good passes.” The Yellow Jackets (10-2, 3-0 ODAC) outrebounded the Eagles 54-39. Joe Hassell pulled in a game-high 13 boards, seven of them on offense. Akeem Holmes had eight rebounds, six on offense. Marcus Badger and Lamont Moore had seven rebounds apiece, four on offense for Badger and three for Moore.

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“On the boys’ side, we got two state cuts in relays that we didn’t expect,” Massey said. “We also got a state cut in the 500 freestyle for Garrett Gauntt, and we had three swimmers come back [in the finals] on the guys’ side. So we had an amazing meet.”

Michael Taylor finished with six rebounds, with half of those on offense. Randolph-Macon also outrebounded Bridgewater on the opposite end of the court, with the Yellow Jackets grabbing 20 defensive rebounds compared to just nine for the Eagles. “They wore us down some in the second half,” said Bridgewater head coach Don Burgess. “But it’s amazing when you shoot the 3. [RandolphMacon head coach Nathan Davis] has a bunch of guys … very talented. They have good guard play. They have good bigs in the post – very athletic bigs. And they have shooters that can really stretch the floor. … You’ve got to give Macon credit – 10 of 28 from the 3-point line.” The Yellow Jackets had to come from behind in the first half, just edging the Eagles in the final minutes of the half to go up 28-25. “We had some good looks, and we missed some of them. We had a couple of careless turnovers. They made a few shots,” Davis said of RandolphMacon’s struggles in the first half. “But our guys were able to stick with it and were able to get back and get control of the game going into the half, which is the most important time to have control of it. It’s never going to be easy in this

Lee-Davis head coach Stuart Bernstein said he was “proud” of his team. “The [swimmers] that I brought in this evening had really fast times. The majority dropped times,” Bernstein said. “We had our record-breaker in Molly Sheffield. They just came and they gave their all.” That might not have been the most important outcome of the day, however.

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Randolph-Macon’s Chris Hamilton leaps over Bridgewater’s Kyle Welty (4) and Matthew Hunter (12) to create an open passing lane in the Yellow Jackets’ 63-45 victory over Bridgewater at Crenshaw Gymnasium Wednesday.

league.” Randolph-Macon erupted for a 23-6 run in the first 11 minutes of the second half to take a comfortable 51-31 lead. “We defended in the half-

court and we rebounded well, I thought, at both ends [of the court],” Davis said. “In the second half a big difference was Lamont came in and got a couple of offensive rebounds

“I think they just have an 18 (tie). Norfolk Academy, Woodside incredibly fun time at this meet,” 20; 20. Kecoughtan 8. Bernstein said. BOYS GIRLS Team Scores: 1. Jamestown 287; 2. Atlee 255; 3. Frank W. Cox 222; 4. Hampton Roads Academy 220; 5. Lafayette 154; 6. Grassfield 140; 7. Menchville 110; 8. Centreville 107; 9. Colonial Heights 93; 10. Lee-Davis 92; 11. Maggie Walker Governor’s School 86; 12. Ocean Lakes 83; 13. Tabb 64; 14. Grafton 52; 15. Princess Anne 43; 16. York 40; 17. Maura 39;

Team Scores: 1. Frank W. Cox 257; 2. Grafton 249; 3. Lafayette 198; 4. Hampton Roads Academy 185; 5. Jamestown 169; 6. Menchville 142; 7. Princess Anne 141; 8. Kecoughtan 121; 9. Patrick Henry 104; 10. Grassfield 97; 11. Centreville 87; 12. Colonial Forge 70; 13. Norfolk Academy 63; 14. Tabb 50; 15 (tie); York, Hanover 45; 17. Lee-Davis 40; 18 (tie). Atlee, Bishop Sullivan Catholic 37; 20. Bruton 11.

1, Tyson 0, Walton 0, Mallory 0, Adams 0, Dennis 4, Barnes 6. Totals 21 2-7 45. RANDOLPH-MACON (10-2, 30) — Hassell 6, Hamilton 22, Badger 6, Jackson 2, Sullivan 5, Silverthorn 3, Engel 0, Moore 6, Taylor 9, Walker 0, Holmes 4. Totals 22 9-13 63. 3-point goals: B: Hunter; RBRIDGEWATER (7-5, 2-1 ODAC) — Adams 6, Reddick 9, MC: Hamilton 6, Taylor 2, Badger, Seacrist 0, Welty 12, Hunter 2, Wise Silverthorn. Halftime: R-MC 28-25. 0, Hatcher 0, Hunter 5, Thurston

and Joe got some offensive rebounds. Even though we weren’t shooting particularly well consistently throughout the half, we were giving ourselves extra shots.”

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