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Ted Cruz visits Mechanicsville
HHS junior finalist for Snow Queen
By Joshua Lewis Special to The Local
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
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ICHMOND — DeAnna Baldacci of Mechanicsville is one of three finalists for the Children’s Museum’s Snow Queen for 2016. She has gone through an essay and interview process. Now it is up to the public to vote for her to achieve this honor. Residents from throughout Mechanicsville and Hanover County are being asked to support DeAnna by going to www.C-mor. org/snow-queen. According to her mother, Tami Baldacci, this is a scholarship program. “Thank you for all your support,” Tami said. “She has been dreaming about being
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Snow Queen every year since she has been visiting the legendary Santa as a little girl. She would be so grateful to help her dream come true.” DeAnna is a junior at Hanover High School. She volunteers regularly at the Children’s Museum, helping out at multiple locations and for various special events. She also volunteers for her church, Mt. Vernon Baptist, and at Hanover High by assisting the janitors see QUEEN, pg. 4
MECHANICSVILLE – The race to the White House made its way to Mechanicsville last week when Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas, brought his campaign to Life Church on Atlee Road. On Friday, Cruz included the local visit on his 12-city “Cruz Country Christmas Tour,” speaking to a standing room only crowd of nearly 1,000 supporters. In addition to the hundreds of community supporters, U.S. Rep. Dave Brat, R-Virginia, and former Virginia Attorney General and 2013 gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli also attended. Rev. Buddy Thompson, Mechanicsville native and senior pastor of Life Church, gave the opening statement to the crowd eagerly awaiting Cruz, who is climbing in the polls. “We were honored to be asked to host such a historic
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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas, visited Life Church on Friday, where he addressed about 1,000 supporters. He is shown with Buddy Thompson, senior pastor of the Atlee Road church.
event on our campus. Life Church isn’t a stranger to community and civic engagement, but hosting a presidential contender was certainly new for
us. We appreciate the opportunity and believe that the faith community needs to continue having a voice in the important issues of these troubled times
that we live in,” Thompson said. The senior pastor’s opening remarks about the rich history that Virginians like Patrick Henry have had in forming our government brought some of the crowd to their feet as he said, “The church has always been a part of shaping our government ... it started in the church, let’s keep it in the church.” Cruz attended the event after first voting in the Senate on the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill. Having recently criticized presidential contender U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, RFlorida, for not attending key votes in the Senate, the Cruz camp changed the time of the rally from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in order to be present at the key budget vote. Cruz addressed his Democratic rivals seeking the nomination for president and defeating global terror. “We will defeat radical Islamic terrorism. We will not weaken, we
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9 COMMUNITY Local resident to perform at Rose Bowl Parade.
16 ASHLAND Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Ashland Theater.
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District Gov. Gary Chenault is shown with Jayme Watkins, the new Ashland Club president.
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Suspect assaulted victim on Wynnbrook Lane.
Suspect stole items on Highbury Drive.
Suspect stole items on Fire Lane.
Suspect stole items on Fir Lane.
Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Linderwood Drive.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on Beatties Mill Road.
Suspect stole items on Richardson Road.
Suspect assaulted victim on River Pine Drive.
Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Muzzle Court.
Suspect stole items on Blackbear Trail.
Suspect sued victim’s information without permission on Walnut Spring Lane.
Suspect trespassed on Southern Cross Lane.
Suspect stole items on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Cold Harbor Road.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Pebblepath/Homehills Road.
Suspect assaulted victim on Garden Park Lane.
Suspect stole items on Dear Oak Lane.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Summer Walk Parkway.
Suspect stole items on Washington Highway.
Suspect used victim’s information without
Suspect assaulted victim on Gittins Gate.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on Haws Court/Fire Lane.
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VDOT ready to mobilize when winter weather arrives Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com COLONIAL HEIGHTS – The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District has responded to nearly 20 separate snow events in each of the past two years and is ready to mobilize again as soon as wintry weather arrives. Preparing for icy conditions on 18,000 lane miles of roadway is an important, year-long effort. “Our focus is keeping drivers
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necessary, additional maintenance resources can be used for snow removal. Materials and supplies in stock for this season include; 63,000 tons of salt, 24,000 tons of sand, 12,000 tons of treated abrasives and 175,000 gallons of salt brine. VDOT replenishes supplies as they are used throughout the winter. The Richmond District currently has 2,500 pieces of equipment available for snow and ice removal, including 1,400 owned and another 1,100
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She volunteers at Hanover summer volleyball program, helping younger girls learn to play. She is a member of the Hanover track team. She has been dancing at Kim’s School of Dance for three years. She is an asspiring model and just got represented by Modelogic Wilhelmina. At Hanover High, she is a member of the BETA, National Honor Society, Key Club, 7th Up, SCA, media director of Character Education, and president of Spirit and Pep rally. She also is fluent in Spanish and tutors in English and reading.
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lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. All Rotary clubs welcome those interested in this service organization. For more information, visit www.rotary.org. or www. http://www.rotary7600.org/. Information submitted by Joann Meaker.
Hanover Idols auditions scheduled Jan. 24 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
ASHLAND — It’s not too early to think about auditioning for the Hanover Idols Competition. Song selection takes time, and this competition takes place every other year. Auditions for the 2016 Hanover Idols are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. This is the sixth time the Hanover Arts & Activities Center is sponsoring a singing competition for Hanover residents. Two winners were selected in 2014 by a panel of local celebrity judges: Sarah Hopkins was crowned Hanover Idol 2014 and Audrey Kate Taylor was crowned 2014 Hanover Junior Idol. These two “idols�
went on to perform at various events in 2014 and 2015, including special appearances at the Ashland Musical Variety Show. Sarah is attending Trevecca Nazarene University and is part of the National Praise and Worship Institute in Nashville. Audrey Kate is a seventh grader at Chickahominy Middle School, and is featured in many local musical productions, including Virginia Rep productions. Sue Watson and Lorie Foley, who team up every other year for the Ashland Musical Variety Show, are once again producing Hanover Idols. Hanover Idols is open to Hanover residents ages 10 and older. To audition for Hanover Junior Idols, applicants must
be 10 to 15 years of age (as of Jan. 1, 2016). To audition for Hanover Idols, applicants must be 16 years of age or older (as of Jan. 1, 2016). Application forms are available at www.hanoverarts.
& Activities Center. Judging will be based on vocal ability, performance standards, stage presence, power to evoke emotion, and suitability for the Ashland Musical Variety Show and other public
The 2015 Hanover Idols Competition will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Ashland Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804-339-0296 or loriefoley@comcast.net or Sue Watson at 804-402-0296 or watson240@aol.com
org or by calling 804-798-2728. Sign-up forms are due to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. The producers will contact applicants to schedule auditions to be held Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at the Hanover Arts
venues. All varieties of music are encouraged, including, but not limited to, show tunes, church music, gospel, opera, rap, hip/hop, pop, folk, country, etc. “We want to stress that our local celebrity judges are friendly, talented and nurtur-
ing,� Watson said. Candidates are encouraged to sing with musical accompaniment, Karaoke CD, or a cappella for the two-minute audition. Fred Horn, music director at Berea Baptist Church in Rockville, will provide piano accompaniment for the actual competition. The 2016 Hanover Idols Junior Competition will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Ashland Theatre. Doors will open at 3 p.m. The 2016 Hanover Idols Competition will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Ashland Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of $10 will be accepted at the door for both
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Sarah Hopkins, the 2014 Hanover Idol winner, is shown performing. Auditions for the 2016 event are scheduled for Jan. 24.
shows. For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804-3396175 or loriefoley@comcast. net or Sue Watson at 804-4020296 or watson240@aol.com. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a nonprofit organization.
Rotary Club of Hanover sponsoring essay contest ASHLAND — The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the third annual essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.� The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas. These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions when making decisions about what we think, say or do� 1. Is it truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will
and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? All fifth grade students in Hanover County (public, private, and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate.
The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. It may either be neatly handwritten single-sided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12-point; double-spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½
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OPINION | The Local Views
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Giving is far more than buying a gift As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and those who are Christians observe the Savior’s birth, this also is a time of year to reflect on our blessings. And all too often (yours truly included), we take for granted what we have in terms of spirituality, health, employment, finances, family and friends (not in that order). A lifelong friend is starting a process today that — if successful — will ease incredible pain and hopefully prolong her life. She has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and will undergo tests and treatment for three weeks to determine if she is a candidate for a bone marrow transplant. Years ago, when West Virginia added the option to our driver’s license about becoming an organ donor, I didn’t hesitate — I agreed. It’s a decision I immediately held to when I moved to Virginia just over 10 years ago. Now, with this friend facing a possible bone marrow transplant (that is certainly the goal), my next step is to undergo the process of being included on the bone marrow donor list. I’ve heard the actual donor procedure isn’t comfortable, but I feel it will be worth the pain if even one life can be saved. Since learning my friend would be starting her three-week hospital stay today, she has been on my mind and in prayers daily. The disease is taking its toll and her future may depend on what happens in the coming days and weeks. While we’re all kids at heart at Christmas and enjoy tearing off the pretty wrapping paper to discover the gift within the box, giving means more than a material item. Are you an organ donor? Are you a blood donor? Are you on the bone marrow registry? I hope you can say yes to at least one or two of these questions. My goal for 2016 is to answer yes to the third question. If my friend needs me before then, so be it. I will readily answer that call. Melody Kinser
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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist We bought new ornaments for our Christmas tree this year. They came in a plastic-encased tube, were light as a feather and came in pretty colors with beaded decorations. The new ornaments are easier to handle, don’t become dull and dusty with years of use, and don’t have those little metal rings with wires in them that seem to always fall out and get lost. But, as we pulled out the old boxes, I discovered that new isn’t always better, especially when considering items
that go on a family Christmas tree. My children immediately gravitated to the old boxes — you know the ones that have been taped and patched until you can hardly read the Merry Brite logo because it’s so old and battered from years of packing and unpacking. As they pulled the antique ornaments from their cubbyholes, they wanted to know the story behind each shiny ball or metal object. A tiny drummer boy with my name on it drew the first inquiry. I explained my former days as a drummer, and my first real girlfriend
acknowledged that passion by purchasing the small ornament and had it engraved with my name. Like many others, it’s hung on our tree for many years. There’s a small cross that was never designed to be hung on a tree, but has occupied an important position on ours since 1960. That’s the year my father passed away on Christmas Eve, and a thoughtful preacher placed the small cross on our tree the day of the funeral. And, then there are old and worn big and beautiful red balls that see TREE, pg. 19
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Resident: Trump, Cruz spread fear and hatred in the nation I am not trying to place a wedge between those on the left and those on the right. However, after nearly 24 years in uniform, I feel I have the right to speak out. I want to help folks think about where we are going today in this nation. I want to make an attempt to unite people through truth and knowledge. I have listened arduously over the past several months to Donald Trump’s campaign promises taking us from listening to him spreading prosperity to listening to him spreading fear and hatred (along with his boy Teddy Cruz). This is exactly what Joseph Goebbels did in Germany during the reign of Nazism in the early part of the last century. Trump’s ranting about Muslims in this country and all over the world is helping the ISIS sissies gain further support. Their world-wide recruitment is a prime example. When you use the term “extremist” and the word “Muslim” in the same sentence as you speak of terrorism, you are disenfranchising the entire Muslim community. This gives the ISIS sissies’ propaganda machine the same fuel that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels gave to the poor of Russia a hundred years ago. Ever since the lies of communism began in Czarist Russia in 1917 and anywhere else in the world (like Pol Pot in Cambodia, Castro in Cuba and Mao in China, etc.) if you find poor people and if you preach hatred to the disenfranchised poor long and hard enough, you will gain their
full attention. You can then enrage them into seeking war. If you take this same type of hate, fear and class war to those that are hurting others, you can cause a stir that can bring down an entire country. If you are going to label a nut bag with a gun by referring to them as “terrorist” when they maim and kill innocent civilians and then you add to that the pronoun “Muslim,” you are painting an entire religion with a broad brush. If you are going to use the term “terrorist” whenever there is a Muslim extremist committing horror, then do the same thing when a “Christian terrorist” acts in the same manner at an abortion clinic (or movie theater or elementary school). Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik did the exact same thing that Robert Dear did in Colorado Springs, see LETTERS, pg. 19
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Land Use Taxation Program application period starts Jan. 4 HANOVER — Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed. The application period for this program begins Jan. 4, 2016, and ends Feb. 1, 2016. Landowners who have kept their property in
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Suspect broke into listed location on Brashier Boulevard.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Fenway Drive.
Suspect stole items on Bruce Academy Lane. Suspect stole items on Railway Lane. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Flannigan Mill Road.
agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space uses for at least five years can qualify for the land use program. The minimum qualifying acreages are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and open space and 20 acres for forest use. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Sliding Hill Road. Suspect was in possession of concealed weapon on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Wynbrook Lane. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Bell Creek Road.
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Leadbetter Road.
Suspect stole items on Brooking Way. Suspect assaulted victim on Dugout Trail.
If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years. In November 2013, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors modified the program to allow property rezoned for specified, more intense, uses to remain eligible for land use.
Suspect uttered check on Chamberlayne Road. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Georgetown Road. Suspect stole items on Windsor Shade Drive. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Horizon Hill.
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Landmark Cedar Road.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Kristy Star Lane.
Suspect stole items on Fox Hill Farm.
Suspect stole items on Blackbear Trail.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico Line.
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Suspect damaged victim’s property on North Lakeridge. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Burnside Court.
Suspect stole items on Atlee Road.
Suspect threatened victim on Liberty School Road.
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Suspect obtained money under false pretense on
Suspect stole items on
Under this change, property rezoned for manufacturing; transportation and warehousing; professional, scientific and technical services; hotels and motels; and professional offices can still be in the land use program. Rollback taxes would not apply until the actual use is changed.
Suspect threatened victim on Leadbetter Road.
on Gwathmey Church Road.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Wetherden Drive. Suspect assaulted victim on Drinkard Way. Suspect assaulted victim
Suspect assaulted victim on Aquarius Drive.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on County Complex Road.
Suspect passed counterfeit money on Sliding Hill Road.
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ECHANICSVILLE – Hometown Realty has welcomed new realtors and an agent to various locations. Sarah Parker is now a realtor at Hometown Realty’s Chesterfield Office. She said she loves the outdoors and her personal experiences in real estate are the motivation for her business. Parker has lived throughout HUGHES PARKER Richmond and sur-
rounding communities for the past 25-plus years and is knowledgeable about many areas. She can be contacted at 804-454-5879. Kevin Hughes is now a realtor at Hometown Realty’s Chesterfield office. He can be contacted at 804-840-1230. Cynthia Buck is a new agent at Hometown Realty’s Twin Hickory office. She and her husband Darryl enjoy watching their son play sports and seeing their daughter’s dance recitals. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experiMINNICK BUCK ence, Buck may be
contacted at 804-304-9886 or CBuck@htrsi.com. Jacob Minnick is now a realtor at Hometown Realty’s new Carytown office. He is a member of the Mike Chenault Group. Minnick may be contacted at 276-492-9558 or jminnick@ htrsi.com. Sarah Thornton is now a realtor at Hometown Realty’s Mechanicsville office. She has moved here from England after meeting her husband while he was assigned there serving in the United States Air Force. Thornton is new to the world of real estate, but said she has always had a passion for it. She may be reached at 804-840-4124. THORNTON
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Drummers marching the Corps to Crozet during a recent SRC are Mechanicsville resident Caleb Baldwin on snare and Cody Bottoms and Erin Swinson on bass.
LEXINGTON — Caleb Baldwin of Mechanicsville, a member of the Class of 2018 at Virginia Military Institute, is one of about 140 cadets in the VMI Regimental Band who will perform in the Rose Bowl Parade, to be held Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, California. The VMI Regimental Band was selected from more than 100 other bands from around the world to participate in the parade, one of the oldest and
Helander-Shumaker gets MBA degree Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Laura Helander-Shumaker graduated from The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary on Sept. 13 with an LAURA HELANDER-SHUMACKER Executive MBA degree.
She is employed by Dominion Power as the environmental supervisor of the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center located in St. Paul. Helander-Shumaker is a Lee-Davis High School and Longwood College graduate. She is the daughter of Marge and Frank Helander of Mechanicsville.
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The VMI contingent will be traveling to Pasadena over the holidays for its second appearance in the annual Rose Parade, a show that will be seen by hundreds of thousands on the parade route, viewed by millions more on television, and broadcast in China for the first time this year, adding even more eyes to those watching the band wind its way along the 5½-mile parade route. “It’s a great honor to be asked to go play the Rose see CADET, pg. 24
Box Tops contest underway at Battlefield Park Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Battlefield Park Elementary School reminds parents that
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DEBRA CRAFT Debra Cranin Craft, dedicated mother, wife and scientist, died Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her home in Mechanicsville after a fivemonth bout with brain cancer. Left behind to miss D e bbi e are her h u s band, CRAFT R an dy ; her son, Matthew; her mother, Enid; her brothers, Randy (Linda), of Freehold, New Jersey, and Scott (Pat) of Philadelphia,
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THOMAS HERBERT VII Thomas Swepston Herbert VII, 50, of Ashland, passed away on December 15, 2015, after a long brave fight with stage IV colon cancer. He was born in Richmond on January 4, 1965, to Patsy and William C. Herbert Jr. Tommy grew
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up in Ashland, graduated from Patrick Henry High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. He was co-owner of the Herbert Insurance Agency with his wife, Michele, and father, “Buck” Herbert. Tommy is survived by his w i fe , Michele Herbert; t he i r children, Hannah, HERBERT B a i l e y, Thomas and Curtis; his parents, William C. Herbert Jr. and Patsy; siblings, William C. Herbert III, Cindy Martin and Dana Harris, their spouses and children; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and family members. He was preceded in death by his first daughter, Holly Herbert. Tommy served on Ashland Town Council beginning in 1996 and was Mayor of Ashland from 1998 to 2000. Over the years, he volunteered with many organizations, including the Boy Scouts, Hanover Humane Society, Kiwanis and Relay for Life and was a little league coach for several sports. Family was priority, so Tommy followed their endeavors, literally in his RV. He enjoyed handson work, had a great knack to fix things, loved to go camping with family, friends and his dogs. Well versed in history and politics, he enjoyed talking to people about anything and everything. He opened up his home and heart to numerous people from around the world. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Ashland. The family will have a private interment at see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Western Hanover Relay for Life and CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation.
WILLIAM KITCHEN William “Bill” A. Kitchen, 69, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. Bill was a lifelong resident of Hanover County. He attended Patrick Henry High School and went on to serve his country during Vietnam in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1967. After the Navy, Bill worked for Reynolds Engineering and Development. He then became an entrepreneur, opening his first business Exxon/C.A.R. Systems in 1972 before opening Custom Hose and Fitting, APPS Company with his two sons in Ashland in 1990, which is currently still serving customers out of Hanover. Bill was a history buff, especially when it came to Civil War history. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda Berry Kitchen; a son, Walter Christian Holloman “Buzz” Kitchen; a daughter, Katie Diane Scott Kitchen; a granddaughter, Alexandra Nicole Scott Kitchen; his mother, Gladys Hoke Kitchen; sister, Mary Kitchen Anthony; a nephew, John Sidney Anthony II; and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard H. Kitchen; his first wife, Beverly Bourne Kitchen; a son, William Alexander Kitchen II; and a
brother, Richard H. Kitchen Jr. A celebration of Bill’s life was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Road in Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics of Virginia, 3212 Skipwith Rd., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23294 or the Bon Secours Richmond Healthcare Foundation in memory of William A. Kitchen, 7229 Forest Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 W. Broad Street in Glen Allen was in charge of arrangements.
GERALDINE LEVINE Geraldine (Wardlow) Levine, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015, in Mechanicsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin (Sonny) Levine, and her parents, Jenny and Howard Wardlow. Born in Bridgeport, Gerry was a model for the Warner Company before becoming a housewife and mother to her four children. She returned to the workforce in 1981 and retired from the City of Bridgeport Welfare Department in 1995. She is survived by her children, Richard and Kim Levine and Tim Barrett, all of Mechanicsville, Robert Levine of Fredericksburg, and Kenneth Levine of Preston, Connecticut; grandchildren, Crystal Levine of Preston, Connecticut, and Marla Levine of Waterbury, Connecticut; great-grandchildren, Maya, Julia, Aaliyah,
Benjamin and Aviana; brother, Ronny (Barbara) Wardlow of Bridgeport and sister-in-law Nora Wardlow of Milford, Connecticut. A memorial service will be held in Connecticut in April 2016.
LAWRENCE MELTON Lawrence Lee Melton, 72, of Mechanicsville, passed on December 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Melton. He is survived by his children, Diana Lyon (Ricky) and Michael Melton; grandchildren, Jessica Lyon and Blake Lyon, all of Mechanicsville. Lawrence
retired from the IBEW Local Union 666 in Richmond. He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Lawrence was a lifelong friend to animals and would ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be MELTON made to Life Unlimited Animal Charity, P.O. Box 1357, Orange, VA 22960. Private interment will be held at a later date at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Woody Funeral Home at 9271 Shady
Grove Road is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.
and Sherrill Taylor (Chris). She also is survived by three grandchildren, Robyn, Patrick and Adam Stewart; and one greatgrandchild, Luke Stewart. Funeral services were held at 2 p.. Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church with a visitation one hour prior. Burial followed at Forrest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers. donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
GLADYS L. MYLUM Gladys L. Mylum, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mylum. She is survived by her MYLUM daug hters, Bonnye Stewart (Marvin)
CHARLES RAPP Charles Lindbergh Rapp went to be with the Lord surrounded by family on December 16, 2015. Funeral see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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Ground broken on expansion for senior living community Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Ground recently was broken on an expansion project at Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care. The assisted living commu-
nity will be expanded and the memory care community will undergo building upgrades. Included in the expansion will be one-bedroom apartments, companion suites and studio apartments. Heritage Green will have an additional 20 apartments, while
Evergreen, the memory care neighborhood, will have six new apartments for seniors. Also included in the renovations will be a new health and wellness center, with physical, occupational and speech therapies. There will be an exam room for physicians to use to meet with patients. An open-concept is being implemented, which enables residents to enjoy their independence in their own homes. The expansion and upgrades are scheduled to be completed by late summer 2016.
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services w e r e held at 11 a.m. Saturd a y , DecemRAPP ber 19, 2015, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Inter-ment followed at Signal Hill Me-morial Park. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
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F. Crail Rowe, 92, of Mechanicsville, peacefully passed on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1923, in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Irwin and Elizabeth Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Rowe. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary (McCauley) Rowe, whom he fondly referred to as “Puddin.” He also is survived by his two daughters, Debbie Rowe Kline and her husband,
M a y nard, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and ROWE Donna Rowe Hamaker and her husband, Kent, of McLean; five grandchildren, Jeff, Greg and his wife, Christina, Sarah, Meredith and her husband, Patrick, and Stephen; and two great-grandchildren,Lexieand Lila. Crail was a Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He worked for the G.C. Murphy Company for 38 years and then worked for the law firm of Christian & Barton in Richmond. He was Charter President of the ParkWest Lions Club in Manassas, a member of the VFW, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a volunteer at Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital. A memorial service in celebration of Crail’s life was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church or Hospice. The family is sincerely thankful for the outpouring of love and support from friends and the community he considered family.
IRVIN WILDMAN JR. Irvin C. “Bud” Jr. Wildman, 81, of Powhatan, died Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was a 1955 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Wildman. He is survived by daughters, Judy (Brad) Hughes of Louisville, Kentucky, and Debbie Snider of Powhatan; grandson, Brandon Snider of Mechanicsville; granddaughter, Bethany Snider of Mechanicsville; and brother, Jerry Wildman of Shelton, Washington. Funeral arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1, P.O. Box 202 or Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 247, Powhatan, VA 23139.
Meetings stream live HANOVER – Hanover County Board of Supervisors meetings can be watched live on the county’s website at www. hanovercounty.gov. Meetings will be archived on the board web page. Video of each meeting should be available in the afternoon of the business day following the meeting. Customers will be able to watch a replay of the entire meeting or watch any part of the meeting they choose by clicking on links identifying the agenda item.
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The sanctuary of Life Church on Atlee Road in Mechanicsville was filled Friday with supporters waiting to hear Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz.
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will not degrade, we will utterly destroy ISIS,� he said. In an effort to win the support of the much sought after evangelical vote, Cruz talked about the importance of religious liberty and vowed on the first day in office to make it clear that “the persecution of religious liberty ends today.� He also said that “every service man and woman has the right to seek out and worship God Almighty with all of our hearts, minds and souls, and their superior officer has nothing to say about it.� Cruz did not fill his speech with many direct remarks at his Republican counterparts seeking the highest office in the nation, he differentiated himself by suggesting that he is the
most loyal to his public commitments by saying, “the single biggest difference between me and the other very, very fine men and women standing on that debate stage, is that, with me, when I tell you I’m going to do something, I’m going to do exactly what I say.� After about a half-hour speech, Cruz made his way through the crowd to shake hands and get his photo taken with those wanting that memory of a man who may one day lead the country. Clinton Lewis, an area firefighter, said, “This was my first presidential rally that I’ve attended and I was really impressed with what I heard from Ted Cruz. I was still unsure which Republican nominee I wanted to vote for and felt that this was a positive way to get personally involved.
I feel by hearing Sen. Ted Cruz speak he isn’t just running as a candidate, but he’s presenting a political movement. � “I have been a fan of Gov. Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, but after listening to Ted Cruz and watching the way he intently listened to people, he seems like an honest man with a real plan to help our country be all that it can be,� Mechanicsville resident Debbie Fuller said. Cruz said he believes that there is still a bright future for Mechanicsville and the rest of the country when he concluded his remarks by inviting the crowd to be a part of his campaign when he said, “If we come together as we the people, then we can and we will, bring back that last best hope for mankind, that shining city on a hill, which is the United States of America.�
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Fred Eaglesmith to perform Jan. 5 in Ashland Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Fred Eaglesmith and his Traveling Steam Show will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Ashland Coffee & Tea at 100 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Eaglesmith, a singer-songwriter, will start 2016 with a new album, which is in postproduction. Hislastalbum,“Tambourine,” was released in 2014. Band members, who settle in for a lifelong gig, are supported with more than 200 shows every year. Eaglesmith even extends his loyalty to his tour bus, a 1990 Bluebird bus with a self-modified biofueled engine, which he is known to be repairing on the side of the road in between tour stops. He was raised on a farm in southern Ontario, but said he finds himself grouped with the type of outsider Texas songwrit-
ers who came of age in the late 1970s and 1980s. “I was raised listening to old country music and a lot of Texas music is steeped in old country
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music. I don’t know how it happened, but I identify with those guys,” Eaglesmith said. “It’s so funny because that happened right way when I came to the States in the early ’90s. Everybody said, ‘You’re from here,’ I said, ‘No, I’m from Canada.’ But I was raised on a farm, raised with religion, raised in poverty. So the songs came
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from the same place.” He said he has moved into a rock ’n’ roll realm. “I really started listening to Elvis and rock ’n’ roll and then got caught up in the folk music thing when I was a kid in the early ’70s. I got into the roots thing and left behind rock ’n’ roll, but, more and more, especially these days, I find the roots thing is pretty tapped out. Now I’m playing much more rock ’n’ roll and this highway leaves me a lot of room to not be overlapping with everything else.” “I’m really trying to walk the line of rock ‘n’ roll, which to me was much more about integrity than business,” Eaglesmith said. “Rock ’n’ roll was liberation for a whole generation and could have been for the whole world if we hadn’t screwed it up. People wanted money and they got greedy, but I still 100 percent believe that rock ’n’ roll is liberation.” For more information on Eaglesmith, go to http://shockink.com/fred-eaglesmith/.
County offices, libraries, centers close for holidays HANOVER — Hanover County government offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25, for Christmas and on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, for New Year’s. The six Hanover branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library also will be closed on all three of those days. Library branches also will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 26, and will close at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The U.S. 301 Transfer Station will close at noon on Christmas Eve. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Members of the Mechanicsville Lions Club recently extended their thanks for the support of their White Cane and Hearing Days. President Pamela Bartle said the “generous donations will go far in supporting our mission to provide vision and hearing screening along with eyeglasses and hearing aids for members of our community in need.” The local club meets the third Wednesday of each month at Calabash Restaurant. Shown are, from left, Bartle and Rick Starling, senior vice president.
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Council OKs CUP for cement truck, auto sales By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND – Ashland Town Council members approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15-1030 for Joseph Spadaro, who was requesting to use a parcel of land at 12290 S. Washington Hwy. for sales of cement trucks (heavy machinery and equipment) and automobiles. The action was taken Tuesday, Dec. 15, during council’s regular meeting. The area of land, located just north of Dow Gil Road and south of Ashcake Road, is currently vacant, was most recently used for a funeral home, was previously used for auto sales, and is zoned B-2, Highway Commercial. Currently, there are no street trees on the property creating an unbuffered open parking lot.
The location also has an existing sign that is in compliance with conditions set forth for the property and will be able to be used by the applicant. At any given time, the applicant does not expect to have more than five or so cement trucks on the property and they do not anticipate much site traffic as the majority of their sales are conducted online. Cement trucks that are stored on the property will be located on the north side of the building. In 2000, the property was rezoned from M-1 to B-2 and a proffer was added stipulating that there would be no viewable chain link fencing on the property and that it would be screened by evergreens. see COUNCIL, pg. 20
Doswell farmer Ball on Jan. 16 to benefit Ashland Police Foundation re-elected to Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Police Foundation will present its Second Annual Police Officers’ Ball on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Brock Center on the campus of RandolphMacon College in Ashland. According to Police Chief Doug Goodman, this event is the main fundraiser for the Ashland Police Foundation. Musical entertainment will be provided by by Kings of Swing. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be catered by Chartwell’s Catering. There will be a cash bar and silent auction items from
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the Ashland business community. Those interested in sponsoring the event are asked to visit http://ashlandpolicefoundation.org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/10/2016-APFBall_Sponsorform-w-choice_ contact.pdf. Several levels are available. Tickets may be purchased online at http://ashlandpolicefoundation.org/policeball/. Tickets also may be purchased at Cross Brothers Grocery and Caboose Wine and Cheese. The costs are $50 per ticket or $300 for six tickets and a reserved table. (That option is only available online.)
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Hanover County dairy, grain and hay producer Leigh H. Pemberton of Doswell was elected Wednesday, Dec. 3, to a threeyear term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. Elections of directors were held at the VFBF 2015 Annual Convention in Norfolk. Pemberton previously served the remainder of a three-year term held by H. Carl Tinder Sr. of Albemarle County, who resigned in 2014. As a board member, Pemberton will represent Farm Bureau producer mem-
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Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and elves on Saturday, Dec. 12, for “The Polar Express” Train Day Scavenger Hunt at the Ashland Theater. Residents from the Town of Ashland and around the community came to celebrate some early Christmas fun with the jolly old elf. Below, Santa and Mrs. Claus joined by a few elves pose for the camera as Santa prepares to take wish lists.
Relay team meeting to be held Jan. 4 M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – Planning continues for the 2016 Relay For Life of Mechanicsville. According to Lisa Goodall, community manager, Relay For Life, South Atlantic Division, American Cancer Society Inc., the relay will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. “Now is the time to think
about starting a team,” she said. “Relay provides a unique opportunity for friends, family and co-workers to come together in support of fighting cancer and honor or remember a loved one that has battled the disease.” Goodall also said that the money raised at Relay For Life events goes to support life-saving cancer research. Currently, the American Cancer Society has invested $6,260,000 in research grants
to VCU Medical Center and UVa in Virginia. To learn more about what is being done locally to fight cancer, visit cancer.org. To register a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/mechanicsvilleva or contact Lisa Goodall at 804-397-9922. The next monthly team meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Goodall said the meeting is open to
anyone interested in learning more about Relay For Life. For more information, contact Goodall at 804-397-9922 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ mechanicsvilleva.
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bers in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, Henrico and Louisa counties. He also is chairman of the VFBF Dairy Advisory Committee and is a member of the organization’s Legislative Advisory Committee. He is president of Hanover
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Foundation officers are: Rhett Townsend, president; John Leber, vice president; William D. Hamner, secretary; and Upton S. Martin III, treasurer. Members of the Board of Directors are: Lee Roy Boschen Jr., Meriwether Gilmore, Lou Ann Z. Jewell, Ross Luck, Art McKinney, Kimberly S. Mills, Paul Sikkar and Joyce Smith.
see HCPS, pg. 24
County Farm Bureau. In addition to his Farm Bureau involvement, Pemberton is a member of the Virginia Agribusiness Council and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He also is an associate director of the Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District. He is a third-generation
dairy farmer and has a registered Holstein herd. With 128,000 members in 88 county Farm Bureaus, VFBF is Virginia’s largest farmers’ advocacy group. Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, nonpartisan, voluntary organization committed to supporting Virginia’s agriculture industry and preserving the Virginia way of life.
Chief Goodman serves as an ex-officio member. ----The Mission Statement of the Ashland Police Foundation Inc., independent of the Ashland Police Department and the Town of Ashland, is a benevolent, charitable/not-for-profit organization dedicated to the support of all members of the Town of Ashland law enforcement community. The Foundation, which is
located at 601 England St. in Ashland, addresses those special needs that may not be met by the local government. It was founded in 2012. The Foundation is comprised of civic-minded citizens who appreciate the unique demands and challenges faced by the men and women who ensure the safety of the community. For more information, go to ashlandpolicefoundation. org.
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MECHANICSVILLE — Oak Knoll Middle School and Hanover High School band members had the distinct honor of working with Richard Saucedo in preparation for their holiday concert on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Saucedo is the director of Bands, Emeritus, after retiring from the William H. Duke Center for the Performing Arts at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. He also is a freelance arranger and composer, having released numerous marching band arrangements, concert band and orchestral works. The combined bands performed several of his arrangements at the concert under his direction, which enabled the performers to understand and execute the music precisely as it was intended to be performed. OKMS band director Richard Huggins and HHS director Amy Birdsong also conducted several songs during the evening. Prior to the concert, Saucedo spoke to the assem-
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bled audience on the merits of a band program on middle and high school participants and how students who stay
and drug use, consistently higher grade point averages and score higher on SAT and ACT tests.
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Richard Saucedo, left, came to Hanover County to work with the Hanover High School and Oak Knoll Middle School bands for their holiday concert. Also shown are Amy Birdsong, HHS band director, and Richard Huggins, OKMS band director.
active in a school’s band program have been statistically shown to create success in all areas of their lives, both in and out of school. He went on to share that students who stay committed to their band program have had significantly lower incidences of alcohol
Saucedo sent a strong message to middle school parents to keep their students in their band programs as they enter high school, urging them to look beyond all that goes into having a student in a band program; buying the instrument, the practices and the
time commitment. It’s so much more, he stressed; it’s a process that creates stronger intellect and stronger grades in band students. Saucedo said he is convinced that today’s middle and high school students will be the future population to help fix the world. They are the only group that can do the same exercise, or music, over and over again, doing whatever and however long it takes to get a piece perfect. He said, “Keep your kids in band and amazing things will happen, statistics have proven it over and over again.” Saucedo, who has worked with school and college bands in all 50 states ended his remarks by praising the Hanover and Oak Knoll band programs and giving kudos to Huggins and Birdsong. “Working with Mr. Saucedo was not only a unique and memorable experience for our students, but it reinvigorated and focused me as an educator,” said Birdsong. “He was like a brilliant medical doctor who can simply look at a patient once and know their exact ailment and cure. Within minutes of a rehearsal, he was able to pinpoint our strengths and areas of growth, and by the end of that short rehearsal, had changed us for the better. What a treat to be able to work with such a gifted educator.”
Scholarships offered through youth livestock program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL — Youth who exhibited beef cattle, sheep, meat goats or swine in the 2015 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA youth livestock program are eligible to apply for 12 new
scholarships being offered by the State Fair of Virginia. Applications and scholarship details are available on the fair website at StateFairVa. org/Competitions_Education/ Scholarship_Program.aspx. Funds allocated for the scholarships represent a por-
tion of proceeds from the revived Sale of Champions auction held Oct. 10. Scholarships will be offered in three age groups: Juniors (912), Intermediate (13-15) and Seniors (16 and older). Groups see LIVESTOCK pg. 22
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adorned the tree at my grandfather’s restaurant in Alabama for decades. When the establishment finally closed in the 1950s, the balls were distributed among siblings as a lasting reminder of a family institution that had survived five decades and supplied the means to raise a large family. There are only a few left now in large part thanks to a precocious 3-year-old who ran a peddled red fire truck into the base of the tree in one of the first Christmases I
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sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized. Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work. This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay.
2010? We are headed down the wrong path because we are following hatred that has been fabricated in order to blow smoke in our faces while the real “bad guys” are living in luxury on their 1,800-acre ranches in Wyoming and on their custom yachts with a 37foot beam in the middle of the Caribbean … and no one is yelling “fire” … “fire” … “fire!” When Obama was elected (legally), all the hatred began and instead of waning over the years and at the near-end of his presidency … the hatred is increasing … the fear is increasing … the need for buying dozens of guns-per-person is increasing. There is more racism and more racial hatred and now that hate is being levied against another religion. We are on the
remember. My father spent many holiday seasons after the event searching to replace the ornaments, and now they are divided among my family. A trumpet with a faded red ribbon signifies a few brief years in the school band playing the horn. A small embroidered barn and silo represent a Christmas spent in Wisconsin. A small sand dollar brings back memories of a Caribbean Christmas many years ago when it seemed like every palm tree in Negril was decorated for the holidays.
My kids’ first Christmas, the passing of relatives, the joys of sports and activities throughout the years are all displayed in one way or another. Sitting and watching my children decorate this year’s tree, I realized the importance and meaning of the Christmas tree tradition. It really reflects the story of a family’s Christmas memories, and it seems the tree is a central part in many of them. It tells the tale of those no longer here, the wishes and dreams of children growing up and a timeline of our lives. I’d like to think that, just like
Christmas ornaments, newer is not necessarily better when it comes to people, and those ornaments remind us there’s always room for improvement and reflection. The new ornaments ended up being the last ones to go on the tree. Their beauty and luster could not compare with the history the more worn ornaments enjoy. They are very beautiful and hang perfectly on our tree beside a group of battered and dull ornaments that continue to speak to us each and every Christmas. And what a story they tell.
Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org. or by emailing
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Colorado; that the Army of God did in Atlanta, Georgia; that Frank Roque did to a Sikh Temple in Mesa, Arizona, and that Wade Page did in Oak Creek, Wisconsin (to name only a few). They all murdered in the name of religion. President Obama has not used the pronoun “Muslim” in the same sentence as the word “terrorist” for a reason. Doing this infuriates the ISIS sissies and gives them a reason to point a finger at the U.S., saying, “See, we told you, the U.S. hates Islam.” So when Donald Trump starts in with his current fearmongering by proposing sanctions or surveillance or barriers just because of someone’s religion, he has stepped over a line that feeds into the hate. As a good presidential candidate,
drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” People are suffering and we need to (again, as in World War II) lead the world to come to their rescue; not curse them and hate them and give those that harm them more reason for furthering hatred. It is a known and proven fact that is unequivocal: Dick Cheney’s illegal invasion of Iraq paved the way for the birth of ISIS. It also is a known fact that also is unequivocal that in 1953 the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran was illegally removed from office in a coup d’état after it was discovered by him that the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company was stealing money from the people of Iran. This company was later renamed as British Petroleum. Isn’t it severely ironic that both BP and Halliburton were responsible for the Gulf oil spill of
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he should be offering proposals on how to unite everyone against the ISIS sissies instead of spreading fear … this is dangerous. The people that founded what later became the United States of America (at Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Jamestown, Virginia) did so for religious freedom against the tyrant King James I; this helped usher in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. These documents guarantee certain freedoms (one of which is “freedom of religion”). Have we as a nation forgotten that we are supposed to give sanction to “those that are tired, poor, and huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Have we as a nation forgot what Christ Himself spoke of in Mathew 25:35-40: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to
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In 2003, Eastern Automotive Ashland received a CUP to allow for used automobile sales, but — since the property has not been used for automobile sales for more than two years — that CUP has not followed the property. After reviewing the requested CUP for the sale of cement trucks and automobiles, planning commission staff said the use is compatible with mixed commercial but added seven conditions to the CUP. Automobile sales will be permitted as an accessory to heavy equipment/machinery sales and will be limited to 20 vehicles sold per year. Outdoor display is limited to Exhibit A that was shown during the presentation. The current parking area will be maintained and the applicant will plant one street tree for every 50 feet. There will be no exterior
amplification devices permitted. Records will be kept detailing parts purchased and sold. The applicant will comply with all federal, state and local law. The applicant will assist in recordation of the conditional use permit. In other business, Arthur Brill detailed to council the success of the town’s first October Spooktacular, a series of events that took place from Sept. 29 to Oct. 31 aimed at generating foot traffic and sales in Ashland. Some of these “micro events” included the Haunted History Tour, the Bowman Body Experience, the Beer Festival, the Harvest Run, the Lego Star Wars Brunch, the Monster Walk, What’s Hiding in Your Attic, and the Halloween Spooktacle. Brill printed 10,000 flyers to promote the events and “part of the idea was to start
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Ashland Mayor George Spagna is shown presenting Marilyn and Joe Mattys with a resolution of appreciation for their 25 years of presenting performances of “A Christmas Carol” for the Town of Ashland. Shown in the back are, from left, Town Manager Charles Hartgrove, Vice Mayor Ned Henson and council member Steve Trivett.
by creating an environment for the town” through area décor using corn from Lloyd Family
Farm and other Halloweenthemed decorations. Brill said the town’s first
Halloween Spooktacular series of events was a success, generating 50,000 social
media impressions in 28 days and reaching 10,000 people organically without paid advertising. There also were 8,000 post clicks on the event page the week of Nov. 1. Also at the meeting, Dallin Kimble, clerk of council, provided a review of the town’s still-developing Strategic Plan and Bill Farrar, financial director, presented information about Ashland’s Capital Improvements Plan. In addition, council approved a resolution recognizing Joe and Marilyn Mattys for their work providing the Town of Ashland with over 150 performances of “A Christmas Carol” for 25 years. Anne Martin was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee and Judith Marston was appointed to the Ashland Economic Development Authority. The next Ashland Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Ashland Town Hall, located at 101 Thompson St.
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Just in time for Christmas, there is a new novelette being released that is set in Mechanicsville. “Ice in the Ville” is written by SheilaTalley, who wrote “Eyes Like My Own” and “Beloved Place” a few years ago. It recalls an ice storm that quickly changed the plans of everyone from Mechanicsville to Norfolk and beyond with power losses and tree damage. Somehow the Christmas spirit came and made many think of loving ways to spend the holidays. The love story presented is from the author’s imagination. If interested you may purchase “Ice in the Ville” by going to Amazon.com —Ice in the Ville — Sheila Talley — or contact Sheila at shdtalley@msn.com. Directly orders are $7 each. It also is being sold at the Mechanicsville Rexall Drug Store on Mechanicsville Pike in the Ville.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 23 to Thursday, Dec. 31 “Christmas Gifts Spectacular,” a Windemere Art Gallery Show, featuring Robert Duggan and Michael Martin, is being held from noon to 4 p.m. at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804730-0384.
Thursday, Dec. 24 Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville is having its Christmas Eve Candlelight worship service at 5 p.m. in the church sanctuary. An evening of traditional Christmas hymns, music and readings will be presented as the congregation rejoices in the birth of Jesus Christ. For more information, call the church office at 804-781-0330. A Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service will be held at 5 p.m. at the New Bethesda Baptist Church at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville. Salem Presbyterian Church in Studley will present its annual Christmas Eve Service. The candle light service begins at 7 p.m. All Souls Episcopal Church will present a Christmas Eve Festival Eucharist Rite II Service at 5 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the
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Monday, Jan. 4 The next monthly team meeting of Mechanicsville Relay For Life will be held at 6 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Lisa Goodall, community manager, Relay For Life, South Atlantic Division, American Cancer Society Inc., said the meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about Relay For Life. For more information, contact Goodall at 804-3979922 or visit www.relayforlife. org/mechanicsvilleva.
Mechanicsville. Members of the community are invited to shred documents and join in refreshments of free hot cocoa and cookies. There also will be a chance to win an Apple iPad Air2.
Monday, Jan. 11 The Hanover High School Counseling Department and PTSA are partnering to offer an evening program at 6 p.m. in the auditorium called “Planning Your High School Program.” Diploma types, requirements and strategies to select the best academic pathway for your student will be shared. All parents and students are welcome to attend.
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MechanicsvilleCommunity Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $7 for adults (which includes fish) and $3.50 for children under 12. The family limit is $16. The menu includes salt fish and the usual breakfast items, eggs, bacon and sausage gravy. Proceeds support Heart Havens Fund (residential housing for those with intellectual disabilities). For more information, or to make reservations, call 804-746-4719 or 804-730-4956.
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Ongoing 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 the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner
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The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker
Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804365-4145. CareShare, a faith-based support group for anyone who cares for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the New Highland Baptist Church in Room 103. For more information, call 804-550-9601. Caregivers can join the group at any time.
Second and fourth Tuesdays Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by an oncology social worker.
Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580.
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Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology.
The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.
Laryngectomees, patients who may be undergoing a laryngectomy in the future, their families, caregivers and the medical community, meet at 5:30 p.m. to provide support, education and socialization at the American Cancer Society at 4240 Park Place Court in Glen Allen. For more information, visit newvoiceclub@ gmail.com.
arts and horticulture competitions. The 2016 State Fair of Virginia will run from Sept. 23 through Oct. 2. Information is available at
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increase agricultural and natural resource awareness and interest through educational programs, exhibitions and competitions in a fun, familyfriendly setting.
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Robinson, fellow Scouts join to finish his Eagle project MECHANICSVILLE — Clayton Robinson of Boy Scout Troop 544, with help from his fellow Scouts and some parents, completed his Eagle Scout project at Washington Henry Elementary School on Dec. 5. It included removing shrubs infested with bag worms, applied weed block, replanted shrubs (yews) and mulched the 75’ x 6’ area. Area businesses that assisted with his project were Home Depot, Giovanni’s and Food Lion. The 13-year-old has held many leadership positions in his Troop, including Scribe, Quartermaster and Troop Guide. He also served as Den
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Clayton Robinson, photo at left, was joined by fellow members of Boy Scout Troop 544 in completing his Eagle Scout project at Washington Henry Elementary School.
Chief for two years. He was inducted into the Order of the Arrow this past September. He served as Safety Patrol and Safety Patrol Captain at Washington Henry
Master Gardeners plan new year HANOVER — Hanover County Master Gardeners have announced the dates for their Winter 2016 Home Gardening Series. A series of 10 free classes will be held on select Saturdays,
beginning Jan. 2, with each class being held from 9 to 11 a.m. The dates and topics of the 2016 Winter Home Gardening Series are: Jan. 2: Garden tools &
Elementary School. Clayton said he enjoys being in a leadership position for the younger Scouts and students. He has had perfect school attendance since fifth grade
and Honor Roll every year. He earned many awards from previous teachers and pillar awards at Chickahominy Middle School for Honesty and Responsibility. He is an active member
of the Chickahominy Middle School Symphonic Band. Clayton said he was proud to have the opportunity to give back to Washington Henry by completing the project for the school.
HANOVER – The Mechanicsville area branch libraries of the Pamunkey Regional Library system will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24; Friday, Dec. 25; Saturday, Dec.; 26, and will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. Storytimes will end on Friday, Dec. 11, and resume on Monday, Jan. 11. Paws to READ is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at the Atlee Branch Library. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. Call or visit the branch to sign up. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Information submitted by Carolyn Garner, librarian.
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[Parade],” Baldwin said. He is a member of the drum corps that will be setting the pace for the other musicians. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for the world to see what VMI is.” “You can’t ask for a better PR [public relations] vehicle for the school,” added band director Col. John Brodie, who took the band to Pasadena once before, back in 2008. “Theoretically, more people will see VMI for a 30-second clip than have heard of VMI in the last 10 or 20 years. It’s exciting.” With, literally, the world watching, the regimental and pipe bands, one of fewer than 20 marching units from around the world to be select-
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ed for the parade, have been working hard to make sure they will be at their best on New Year’s Day. Extra practices have been added to the already busy schedule, and they have marched, marched, and marched some more, all in preparation for the long trek that awaits them on the West Coast. In addition to making sure they are physically ready for the parade, members of the VMI band have added a couple of new wrinkles to their routine. While they will be playing familiar tunes, including “Shenandoah,” one of the band’s signature songs, the musicians have spent the last few weeks trying to learn the selections by heart. One of the unique features of the Rose Parade is the big
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110-degree turn right at the beginning. To make it even more difficult, the VMI band has decided to negotiate the turn in a new way. “We’ve been marching around the Parade Ground, practicing some nice Abbottstyle turns, which will look really good since we are a military-style band,” said Baldwin. “It’s a timed movement, so that when every line turns, it looks like we’re making a perfect 90degree turn.” “It’s a military turn, instead of that little wave you see most bands do,” said Brodie, who noted that he named the turn after a cadet who showed it to him several years ago. “We’ve done it before, and we have about six more practices before December. The cadets will be ready for it.” The group will leave Monday, Dec. 28, for California and, after some pre-parade festivities, including a beach party with alumni, the Rose Parade begins just four days later.
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About 3,572 parcels and 161,875 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s
Jan. 16: Save money and eat better with home grown vegetables Feb. 13: Learn to prune: “When, how and why”
Feb. 27: Growing seeds indoors – Get a jump start on your garden
Applications are due by Feb. 1, 2016. Space is limited in most programs. Apply today by clicking on one or more of the links provided above. For more information, con-
tact your school’s counseling department. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
Premium Programs chairperson, said she will divide the contest between the lower grades (pre-kindergarten through second) and upper grades (third through fifth). “Simply use the attached collection sheet to affix ‘50’ Box Tops. Make extra copies if you need to or place extra labels plus Bonus Box Tops
in a Ziploc bag,” Minton said. “Don’t forget to write your child’s teacher on the sheet or Ziploc. The winning class from each division will receive a pizza party, which is subject to our new food policy and permission slips will be distributed to the winning classrooms.” According to Minton, students also may turn in Tyson Chicken or Campbell’s Soups labels in a separate Ziploc. They also earn cash/points
for the school but they do not count towards the contest. “So far this year,” Minton added, “Box Tops collecting has earned BPES $1,300.” She said the money funds the purchasing of supplies and equipment around the school, including new headphones in the computer lab and the safety signs at the drop off circle. For a complete Box Tops product listing, visit http:// www.boxtops4education.com/ participating-products.
Land Use Taxation program. This represents about 56% of the County’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5 million.
For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6125 or
visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
the world. A teacher’s job is to teach reading, writing, algebra, history, science — all subjects based on facts — not personal opinion, religion or politics. As a former teacher, I have no recollection of anything controversial being presented in the classroom. We taught from vetted textbooks. Parents, churches and other agents of socialization deal with shaping a child’s belief system. I am surprised to learn that the “Roots of 9/11” had been shown in the classroom for years and that the Hanover County School Board did not reject the showing of the film and “The Diary of Anne
Frank” is not a book that will be banned — it is based on the personal observations of an eye witness to atrocity. Libraries and the Internet are endless sources of any material a parent wants their child to access. Hillary Clinton wrote a college paper on Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” but that book is not taught in our schools — but is available along with other controversial material in libraries and via I-net. My granddaughter’s Fairfax history teacher maintained a life size poster of President Barack Obama in his classroom in 2008 and it may still be there. It should not have
been displayed in school and his action was actually grounds for suspension. We should be teaching how to manage a checkbook, plan a budget, and other life skills needed before you leave high school and a better understanding of the world via learning history, the facts of current events and providing students access to materials to help them shape their own understanding of the world. We should not and must not be teaching what Riverheads High School in Staunton taught last week — wear a hijab and learn how to pledge to allah. Patsy Lassiter Mechanicsville
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Senior Law Day
Local joins Bakers in Tokyo
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The Senior Law Day program, sponsored by Senior Connections and the Williams Mullen law firm, recently wrapped up another successful half-day session for older adults in Hanover County seeking legal life planning documents. Held at the First Baptist Church in Ashland and coordinated locally by the Hanover Council on Aging, the session provided simple wills, advance medical directives, and power of attorney documents for 17 residents, at no cost to the participants. Shown are, from left, Dylan Arnold and Grey O’Dwyer, students from University of Richmond, along with Ronald Martin of McCaul, Martin, Evans & Cook; Senior Law Day founder G. Andrew Nea Jr. of Williams Mullen; Lisa Adkins of the Hanover County Department of Community Resources; Virginia Grigg of Christian & Barton; and Karen M. Matthews of Karen M. Matthews Law Office. Also participating were attorneys Rebecca Bray of Rebecca Law office and Robert Kane of Kane, Jefferies, Cooper and Corollo.
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Ben and Marcie Baker recently visited Tokyo, Japan, where they celebrated their November birthdays (second and eighth). This photo was taken from atop Mt. Hakone with Mt. Fuji in the background. The Bakers took along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local.
In a Galilee . . .
Local travels with L-DHS team
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The New Hanover Presbyterian Church, located at 10058 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville, combined the “Star Wars” frenzy with the birth of Jesus Christ for Christmas.
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Come, Celebrate Christmas and Worship with St. Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Eve
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A group of Lee-Davis High School students traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to compete with the Richmond Track and Field Club in the National Junior Olympics Cross Country Championships, which were held Dec. 12. Shown are, from left, front row, Brandon Parknow, Cole McAndrew and Jack Ikenberry; middle row, Nicole VanEss and Zachary Altizer; and, back row, Lane Johnson, Maggie Morgan, Austin Morgan, Collin Mann, Avery Withrow, Joseph VanEss, Carter Mann and Patrick Sutphin.
Family Candlelight Worship and Nativity Pageant 5:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Worship 9:00 p.m.
Caroline Billingsley, a third grader at South Anna Elementary School, won first place for her entry in the 2015 NACD/VASWCD Poster Contest. She is the daughter of James and Hillary Billingsley. Caroline submitted her
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Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School receives Urban Award The Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School recently received the 2015 Urban Conservation Award from the Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water District at its annual conservation banquet. Accepting the award were Daniel Dutton, environmental science teacher, and students Madison Coleman and Jarlene Salgado. The Governor’s School was recognized for urban best management practices (BMPs) at its Bowling Green campus. Funded by grants from the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP), the practices include a turf conversion to native plants and a planned rainwater harvesting system using two 250-gallon poly tanks. Urban BMPs play an important role in mitigating stormwater runoff, which can carry sediment and pollutants
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Receiving the Urban Conservation Award for the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School are, from left, Madison Coleman; Daniel Dutton, environmental science teacher, and Jarlene Salgado.
to the Chesapeake Bay. Native plants are valuable in the ecosystem because they attract pollinators, require less water, and are acclimated to local weather conditions. Rainwater harvesting keeps rooftop runoff on site, providing a free source of water for horticul-
tural or other uses. VCAP is administered by the Urban Committee of the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Information submitted by Pattie Bland, urban conservationist, Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Cub Scout Pack 502 recently visited the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more details, turn to page 27.
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Cub Scout Pack 502 learn about public safety at EHVRS Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad (EHVRS) recently was visited by BSA Cub Scout Pack #502. The 20-plus scouts, along with their adult leaders and some siblings, were visiting the squad to learn more about public safety.
The scouts were given a tour of the building in order to show how the volunteer members operate and as, one scout mentioned, ”live” at the building. They were informed that the members work in crews on either 12- or 24-hour shifts and have to train to be able to respond to help citizens in the community. One of the highlights was when the scouts and leaders were taken to
the bunk rooms as a group, and the lights were turned off to simulate sleeping overnight, and then the dispatch alarms or tones were activated. They said they were amazed that the members would wake up from a deep sleep, get dressed, get to the ambulance, and be ready to respond within two minutes of the “tones” being sounded.
The scouts said they also enjoyed walking through the bay where the emergency apparatus are stored and ready to respond to a medical emergency. They were able to walk through one of the vehicles and see the equipment used to treat patients. They also enjoyed the sirens and air horn used to respond to high priority emergency calls. The scouts had lots of great ques-
tions as did their adult leaders. Each youth was given a personal walletsized first aid kit to take home in order to be better prepared. Members of the EHVRS extended their thanks to Pack #502 for taking the time to learn more about their community. Anyone interested in touring the building or learn more about becoming a member, send an email to pr@ehvrs.org.
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Pets of the week
Local at Hogwarts
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has two wonder-ful pets available to a good home. Layla, 418099, is a (estimated) 1-yearold female hound mix. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Layla has been in the shelter since September. She is very friendly with lots of energy. Layla loves to run and play. She also is friendly around other dogs. Layla would benefit having a new home where she has room to run. Francis, 422582, is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthaired feline. He has been in the shelter since last month. He is microchipped with no known owner. He is a very nice cat. Francis has shown to be a clam and docile cat. He is well litter trained and does not seem to mind other cats. Francis will make a great house cat. For more information on these two great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
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Richmond area businesswoman Marcia Easterling, principal of The Consulere Group, has received certification from the Independent Business Alliance (IBA). She is a resident of Mechanicsville. Easterling’s mission will be expanding the Alliance’s presence in Hanover and Henrico counties. “We are delighted to have an executive of Ms. Easterl i n g’s caliber as part of IBA’s EASTERLING advisory network for the greater Richmond area. Her certification is a key step in IBA’s initiatives in support of the entrepreneurial community,” said Eric Leaman, CEO at IBA’s USA headquarters in Smithfield. “Marcia will be a particularly valuable adviser to see EASTERLING, pg. 31
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Samantha Hall has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award honored in Girl Scouting. She created STP (Sam’s Training Program), a curriculum used as a guide to follow for training the recreational players in Mechanicsville United’s Soccer Club. Her program is geared towards the 3- to 9-yearold range and provides an eight-week training schedule to follow for a season. The daughter of Kim and Rodney Hall, Sam will graduate from Lee-Davis High School in 2016 and will attend Longwood University to pursue a degree in nursing. She is shown with her advisor, Manny Tavares, who is the director and founder of Mechanicsville United FC.
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The First 48 ’ Å
39
(SPIKE)
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›››‡ “Back to the Future” (1985, Comedy) Michael J. Fox. ’
››› “Back to the Future Part II” (1989) Michael J. Fox. ’
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(DISC)
Last Frontier
Last Frontier
Last Frontier
49
(NICK)
(3:30) “Santa Hunters”
Alvinnn!!!
50
(DISN)
K.C. Under. Austin
53
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60
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“The Christmas Gift” (2015, Drama), Rick Fox Å
56
(AMC)
“Jingle All the Way”
301
(HBO)
Joyful
320
(MAX)
(3:10) ››‡ “Hulk” (2003) Å
FRIDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30
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Broke Girl
Nightwatch: After Hours
NCIS Silent Night ’
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
Christmas
Nightwatch: After Hours
Nightwatch
Nightwatch: After Hours
Alvinnn!!!
Ho Ho Holiday Special
SpongeBob SpongeBob ›››‡ “Hugo” (2011, Adventure) Ben Kingsley. Premiere. ’ Å
Liv-Mad.
Best Fr.
Best Fr.
Liv-Mad.
Austin
Landing
Prep &
Toy Story
››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
“Christmas in the City” (2013) Ashley Williams.
5 PM
5:30
Last Frontier
“Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!”
(:20) ›› “Black Nativity” (2013) ’
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Star New Year
Nightwatch: After Hours
››› “Back to the Future Part III” (1990) ’
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(:45) ››› “Elf” (2003, Comedy) Will Ferrell, James Caan.
“The Flight Before Christmas” (2015) Å
›› “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004, Comedy)
››› “Independence Day” (1996) Will Smith. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983)
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
Last Frontier Bunk’d ’
Mod Fam
C. Rose
Nightwatch: After Hours
Last Frontier
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Mod Fam
How I Met
NCIS Homesick ’
››› “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. Å
Two Men
Christmas Eve Mass
Whose Line Whose Line Law Order: CI
(TNT)
Broke Girl
Mike News
››› “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) Å
(USA)
Nightwatch: After Hours
SportsNet
›› “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” (2012) Å
34
Friends ’
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33
Friends ’
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(:02) “All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff.
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Friends ’ Santa 3 Christmas
››› “Scrooged” (1988) Å
›› “Dumb and Dumber To” (2014) Jim Carrey.
››› “The Fault in Our Stars” (2014) ’ ‘PG-13’
Theory
›› “The Brothers Grimm” (2005) Matt Damon.
›› “Jupiter Ascending” (2015) Channing Tatum.
Zane’s Sex
7:30
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Red Bull Series
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CMA Country Christmas ’ Å
9
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Steve Harvey ’ Å
Wind Symphony
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The Andy Griffith Show
Blue Bloods ’ Å
Blue Bloods ’ Å
CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert
11
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Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud
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MasterChef ’
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12
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13
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Judge Mathis ’ Å
Hot Bench
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Browns
Payne
Crazy Talk
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15
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Wild Kratts-Creature
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Washington McLaughlin Call the Midwife Holiday Special (N)
24
(57-PBS) Sesame St.
Cat in the
Curious George
Charlie Rose ’ Å
Journeys
Antiques Roadshow ’
NCIS Collateral Damage
NCIS Flesh and Blood
Roadtrip
SportsNet
20/20 ’ Å
23
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NBA Basketball: Clippers at Lakers
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Vicious ’
Redskins
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(:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live
SportsNet
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Funniest Home Videos
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Austin City Limits Å
Midnight
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PBS NewsHour (N) ’
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(10:48) NCIS ’
NCIS ’
33
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NCIS Leap of Faith ’
34
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“A Christmas Story”
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
35
(WTBS)
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn.
›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996) Adam Sandler. Å
Broke Girl
37
(A&E)
What Would You Do? ’
What Would You Do? ’
What Would You Do? ’
What Would You Do? ’
What
39
(SPIKE)
What Would You Do? ’
NCIS ’
(:41) NCIS Rule Fifty-One
›››‡ “The Blind Side” (2009, Drama) Sandra Bullock.
What Would You Do? ’
(3:00) ››› “Back to the Future Part III” (1990)
›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright. ’
44
(DISC)
Gold Rush ’ Å
Gold Rush ’ Å
Gold Rush ’ Å
49
(NICK)
Santa
Game
Nicky
Henry
SpongeBob “Santa Hunters” (2014) ’ Å
50
(DISN)
Girl Meets
“Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!”
Best Fr.
Liv-Mad.
53
(FAM)
Santa 3
Toy Story
60
(LIFE)
“Kristin’s Christmas Past” (2013) Shiri Appleby.
56
(AMC)
››› “The Cowboys” (1972) John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne. Å
Thunder
››› “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell, James Caan.
Gold Rush ’ Å Austin
K.C. Under. Bunk’d ’
301
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Insurgent
›‡ “Because I Said So” (2007)
(MAX)
Austin
(:45) ››› “Remember the Titans” (2000) ‘PG’
››› “Erin Brockovich” (2000, Drama) Julia Roberts. Å
What Would You Do? ’ Gold Rush - The Dirt (N)
SpongeBob Full House Girl Meets
Full House
Jessie ’ Å
“A Gift Wrapped Christmas” (2015, Drama) Å
››› “Rio Bravo” (1959, Western) John Wayne, Dean Martin. Å
(:15) ››› “Music and Lyrics” (2007) ’ ‘PG-13’
What Would You Do? ’
Alaskan Bush People ’
Gold Rush - The Dirt ’
Alaskan
Full House
Full House
Friends ’
Friends ’
Friends ’
Pickle
Penn Zero
Bunk’d ’
Best Fr.
The 700 Club ’ Å
(:02) “Becoming Santa” (2015) Michael Gross. Å
Jessie ’ Santa Gift Wrap
››‡ “Cahill, United States Marshal” (1973) John Wayne.
›› “The Longest Ride” (2015) Scott Eastwood.
(:40) ››‡ “You, Me and Dupree” (2006) Å
Crimes
›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise. ’
(:15) ››› “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.
“12 Men of Christmas” (2009) Kristin Chenoweth.
320
Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (N)
(:23) NCIS
›‡ “Jumper” (2008) ’ ‘PG-13’
(:15) ››‡ “The Maze Runner” (2014) ‘PG-13’
Hobbit
››‡ “Jersey Boys” (2014) John Lloyd Young. ‘R’ Å
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College Basketball: Louisville at Kentucky. (N)
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4
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7
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8
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9
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NFL Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens. (N) (Live) Å
(35-FOX) Got Hair?
Paid Prog.
12
(12-NBC) LazyTown
English Premier League Soccer
13
(65-CW)
Animal Atl.
(WGN)
Coolest
In the Heat of the Night
Athlete
World of X Games (N)
College Football: Hyundai Sun Bowl
››› “Training Day” (2001, Crime Drama) Denzel Washington.
On Spot
DECEMBER 27, 2015 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30
1:30
Wizards
College Football
Figure Skating
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM
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Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix: NHK Trophy. ’
College Football: St. Petersburg Bowl
11
15
DECEMBER 26, 2015 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30
1:30
COMCAST
TBA
Paid Prog.
English Premier League Soccer Movie
Sunday NFL Countdown PBA Bowling
World/Poker
NHL Hockey: Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals. ’ McCarver
Think Tank: ESPN
11
(35-FOX) FOX NFL Sunday (N)
12
(12-NBC) Paid Prog.
Cooker
Inside Edit. Paid Prog.
13
(65-CW)
Paid Prog.
ThisMinute ThisMinute Movie
(WGN)
Paid Prog.
World Series of Fighting Red Bull Series
(11:30) ›››‡ “Full Metal Jacket” (1987)
› “Exit Wounds” (2001) Steven Seagal. Å
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
15
Chef
Best of Joy Paint This
Travel
Equitrek
23
(23-PBS) Mack
Inside Out
This Old House Hr
Julia Child
Victory
24
(57-PBS) Wild Kratts
Wild Kratts Odd Squad Odd Squad Arthur
NCIS Guilty Pleasure ’
(23-PBS) Martha
Kitchen
24
(57-PBS) Wild Kratts
Wild Kratts Odd Squad Arthur
Pépin
The Year: 2015 Å
NFL Football: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons. (N) ’ (Live) Å
In the Heat of the Night
23
World/Poker NBA Basketball: Wizards at Nets
Va. Current Real Va.
Libera: Angels Sing Christmas
33
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NCIS Double Identity ’
NCIS Jurisdiction ’
NCIS Moonlighting ’
33
(USA)
NCIS Semper Fortis ’
34
(TNT)
Law & Order ’
›‡ “Killers” (2010) Ashton Kutcher. Å
“Erin Brockovich” (2000)
34
(TNT)
››‡ “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” (2007) Johnny Depp.
35
(WTBS)
“I Love You, Man” Å
›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996) Adam Sandler. Å
Friends ’
35
(WTBS)
(11:00) “The Losers”
››‡ “Due Date” (2010) Robert Downey Jr..
37
(A&E)
Born This Way ’ Å
Born This Way ’ Å
Hoarders Wilma; Nora
37
(A&E)
Criminal Minds Å
››› “Troy” (2004, Adventure) Brad Pitt, Eric Bana. ’ Å
39
(SPIKE)
›› “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” (2004, Horror)
›‡ “Resident Evil: Afterlife” (2010) ’
39
(SPIKE)
44
(DISC)
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
44
(DISC)
Last Frontier
49
(NICK)
The Fairly OddParents
Alvinnn!!! and
Alvinnn!!! and
iCarly iShock America
49
(NICK)
Ladybug
50
(DISN)
Austin
Girl Meets
Jessie ’
I Didn’t
50
(DISN)
›› “The Game Plan”
53
(FAM)
(10:45) ››› “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002, Fantasy)
53
(FAM)
“Harry Potter-Phoenix”
60
(LIFE)
“Lethal Seduction” (2015) Amanda Detmer. Å
60
(LIFE)
“Stolen Suburbs”
56
(AMC)
YoungGun
56
(AMC)
(9:30) ›››‡ “The Green Mile”
301
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“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” Å
301
(HBO)
2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ’ Å
320
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Grand Can
320
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(11:55) ››› “Independence Day” (1996) Will Smith. ‘PG-13’
Girl Meets
Girl Meets
Hoarders ’ Å
Jessie ’
“Harry Potter-Azkaban” ››› “Tombstone”
(:15) “Bolshoi Babylon” (2015) ‘NR’
››› “Contact” (1997) Jodie Foster. ’ ‘PG’ Å
SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM
Best Fr.
“The Perfect Girlfriend” (2015) Adrienne Frantz.
››‡ “Young Guns II” (1990) Emilio Estevez. Å
5:30
COMCAST
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X-Men
The Knick “Ten Knots”
6 PM
6:30
7 PM
7:30
8 PM
NCIS Grounded ’
8:30
NCIS House Rules ’
NCIS Check ’ “Journey-Center” “Hot Tub Mach.”
›› “I Am Number Four” (2011, Action) Alex Pettyfer. ’
(10:30) “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” Last Frontier
The Fairly OddParents ’ Å Jessie ’
Va. Current
Cyberchase This Old House Hr
Austin
Last Frontier
Last Frontier
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Game Shakers ’ Å
K.C. Under. Dog
Liv-Mad.
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9 PM
9:30
“Kept Woman” (2015)
››‡ “I, Robot” (2004) Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan. Å ››‡ “Disturbia”
(:20) ›‡ “Mission to Mars” ‘PG’
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48 Hours (N) ’ Å
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NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets. (N)
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NHL Hockey: Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals. (N)
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Blue Bloods No Regrets
Blue Bloods ’ Å
Blue Bloods ’ Å
Movie Blue Bloods ’ Å
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Blue Bloods ’ Å
Rules
Blue Bloods ’ Å
Donald Dell Redskins Postgame Live (:35) The Good Wife ’
Animation Domination
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Fix It
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›››‡ “The Big Lebowski”
23
(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow ’
Aviators
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Weekend
Lawrence Welk
Keeping Up As Time...
Doc Martin ’ Å
Masterpiece Mystery!
Globe Trekker ’
Bluegrass
24
(57-PBS) Old House
Old House
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Charlie Rose (N) Å
Time Scanners Å
Nature Å (DVS)
NOVA Gothic cathedrals.
Museums
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Choir
NCIS Twenty Klicks ’
NCIS Kill the Messenger
NCIS The Searchers ’
NCIS Cadence ’
NCIS Status Update ’
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Charlie
33
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NCIS Shooter ’
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(3:00) ››› “Erin Brockovich” Å
›››‡ “The Blind Side” (2009, Drama) Sandra Bullock.
35
(WTBS)
Friends ’
Broke Girl
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(A&E)
Hoarders Mike; Bonnie
39
(SPIKE)
Resident
Friends ’
NCIS ’ Å (DVS) Broke Girl
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Broke Girl
Broke Girl
The First 48 ’ Å
›› “Resident Evil: Retribution” (2012) ’
Broke Girl
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Big Bang
The First 48 ’ Å
Big Bang
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The First 48 ’ Å
››‡ “The Fast and the Furious” (2001) Vin Diesel. ’
Big Bang
Big Bang
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Big Bang
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“Pirates of the Caribbean: End” Big Bang
(:01) The First 48 Å
›‡ “Rush Hour 3” (2007, Action)
(:02) The First 48 Å
›› “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003, Action) Paul Walker, Tyrese. ’
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Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
Deadliest Catch Å
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49
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Henry Danger ’ Å
Nicky, Ricky
The Thundermans Å
Henry Danger ’ Å
Henry
Thunder
Full House
Full House
Friends ’
Friends ’
Friends ’
50
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Liv-Mad.
Austin
›› “The Game Plan” (2007) ’ ‘PG’ Å
Lab Rats
Gamer’s G.
Kirby
Best Fr.
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(3:00) “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
(:15) ››› “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.
Shadows
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
60
(LIFE)
“A Teacher’s Obsession” (2015), Boti Bliss Å
“A Mother Betrayed” (2015) Lynn Collins. Å
(:02) “A Wife’s Nightmare” (2014) Jennifer Beals.
56
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(3:00) ››› “Tombstone” (1993) Kurt Russell.
›››‡ “The Green Mile” (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan. Å
301
(HBO)
(3:45) ››› “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014)
››‡ “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” Å
››‡ “The Water Diviner” (2014) ‘R’ Å
››› “John Wick” (2014) ‘R’ Å
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The Knick ’ Å
The Knick ’ Å
The Knick ’ Å
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Austin
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5 PM
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2015 World Series of Poker
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9
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11
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(12-NBC) Red Bull Series
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15
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7:30
8 PM
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8:30
9:30
“The Water Diviner” ‘R’
The Knick ’ Å
DECEMBER 27, 2015 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
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30 for 30
Triathlon
ABC News
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Muppets
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Undercover Boss (N) ’
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ’ Å (DVS)
CBS6 News (:35) Person of Interest
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Ring of Honor Wrestling
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Blue Bloods ’ Å
The OT (N)
Football Night in America (N) Å
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Muppets Last Man
Shark Tank ’ Å News
Big Bang
Rizzoli & Isles ’ Å
The Closer Å
King
Blue Bloods Privilege ’
Blue Bloods ’ Å
Blue Bloods ’ Å
Globe Trekker ’
Manners-Downton
Masterpiece Classic ’ Å (DVS)
Browns
Payne
(23-PBS) Time Scanners Å
Music & Might
Weekend
(57-PBS) To Contrary Religion
Christmas at Belmont
Libera: Angels
Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You Å
NCIS ’ Å (DVS)
NCIS The Artful Dodger
33
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NCIS The Enemy Within
NCIS Cabin Fever ’
34
(TNT)
“Journey-Center”
››› “The Hunger Games” (2012) Jennifer Lawrence. Å (DVS)
35
(WTBS)
“Hot Tub Mach.”
››‡ “Old School” (2003) Luke Wilson.
37
(A&E)
(1:00) Troy
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(SPIKE)
Big Bang
››› “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007) George Clooney. ’ Å
Muppets
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Blue Bloods Brothers ’
23
Start Up ’
SportsNet
Big Bang
Wizards
Ravens Postgame Live
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(:20) NFL Football: New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings. (N) ’ (Live) Å
24
Libera: Angels
King
Game On
Inside Edit.
Friends ’
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››‡ “Grumpy Old Men” (1993)
Secrets of the Tower
Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You Å
NCIS Lost in Translation
NCIS Neverland ’
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The Librarians Å
Agent X Penultimatum
Agent X Fidelity Å
The Librarians Å
Big Bang
Big Bang
Big Bang
››‡ “Old School” (2003)
Big Bang
››› “Twister” (1996) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton. ’ Å
Big Bang
Big Bang
Mod Fam
››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) George Clooney. ’ Å
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Last Frontier
Last Frontier
Last Frontier
Last Frontier
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(NICK)
The Thundermans Å
Henry Danger ’ Å
SpongeBob
SpongeBob
SpongeBob SpongeBob Full House
Full House
Full House
Full House
Friends ’
Friends ’
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››› “Despicable Me” (2010) ‘PG’
Best Fr.
Girl Meets
Austin
Liv-Mad.
Girl Meets
53
(FAM)
“Harry Potter-Prince”
››› “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe.
60
(LIFE)
(3:00) “Kept Woman”
“16 and Missing” (2015) Ashley Scott. Å
56
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››‡ “Armageddon” (1998) Bruce Willis. A hero tries to save Earth from an asteroid.
301
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Disturbia
320
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(:15) ››‡ “Jersey Boys” (2014) John Lloyd Young. ’ ‘R’
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(:45) ›› “A Good Year” (2006) Russell Crowe. ‘PG-13’ Å
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Last Frontier
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Last Frontier
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poster locally through the Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District. This year the theme was “Local Heroes — Your Hardworking Pollinators.” Caroline’s first place award is the statewide top honor in her category of grades 2 and 3.
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March 12: Beautify your world with flowers
Her poster will be entered into the national competition held by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). The conservation poster contest is co-sponsored annually by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) and the NACD. March 26: How to make and use compost April 9: Berries and small fruit that will grow in Hanover and how to grow them
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Richmond business people. She has worked as a CEO
Easterling. “Besides the prestige, my relationship with IBA will provide my clients with a depth of resources that other business advisers simply can-
not offer. I now have access to top level resources that will help me assist my clients with any issue or challenge they may be facing.”
April 23: How to make the world a better place to live: Use native plants to preserve habitat May 7: Insects; the good, the bad, the ugly
May 21: Have a lawn to be proud of The Home Gardening Series will be held at the Pamunkey Regional Library
in Mechanicville at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. For more information, call the Hanover County Extension Office at
804-752-4310 or visit http:// offices.ext.vt.edu/hanover/. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Second-half scores give South Big River win By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News ASHLAND – One unique thing the Big River Rivalry game brings to the table is players from rival schools playing together, as their helmets clearly signify with many different logos plastered onto every one. Hanover Hawks, Atlee Raiders, Lee-Davis Confederates and Patrick Henry Patriots, among others on both sides, call each other teammates for one week of practice and one game at Randolph-Macon College. “It was a nice moment and meeting these guys,” said Lee-Davis wide receiver Nick Reisenweaver. “I honestly didn’t meet one guy on this team that I didn’t like. It was cool meeting these guys. I made a lot of new relationships and it was a fun time.” The North of the River team won the first two games of the annual all-star game. But, fueled by Trinity Episcopal’s Blake Bowen throwing for 158 yards and three touchdowns, the South of the River team won 26-10 on Saturday for the first time in the short history of the game. The North team got off to a rocky start with a fumbled snap on a punt, but was able to come up big on defense with a field goal block and recover after a drive by the South stalled.
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Springers overcome Raiders By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
Kenny Moore for The Local
Lee-Davis quarterback and North all-star Chase Mummau (12) tosses a pass over his offensive line in the South’s 26-10 victory over the North in the Big River Rivalry at Randolph-Macon College Saturday.
Then, Atlee wide receiver Justin Hall did his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression with an eye-opening one-handed catch along the sideline, coming down in bounds. Hall was a favorite target of Lee-Davis
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quarterback Chase Mummau, with five catches for 70 yards. The catch did not produce any further movement by the North, however, and late in the first quarter, Bowen hit Thomas Dale’s Brian Bullock
for a seven-yard touchdown for the first score of the game. The teams traded field goals in the second quarter, then Highland Springs running back D.J. Anderson ran it in from 1 yard out to give the North its
only touchdown of the game. The South responded with 16 unanswered points in the form of Bowen finding fellow Titan Jake Brown for a 29-yard
MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee’s boys basketball team had a chance to do something it had never done before: beat Highland Springs. But it was not to be. The Springers, in something of a rebuilding year compared to Highland Springs teams of years past, and the Raiders have a scrappy unit that can at times hold its own against some of the area’ best – such as Henrico the week before. Unfortunately for Atlee, they were a man down – that man being Robert Jenkins, a 16.7 points per game player who was out of town attending his sister’s graduation from LSU. His absence was sorely felt as the Raiders fell to the Springers by a 16-point margin, 61-45. Atlee stayed close to see RAIDERS, pg. 35
see BIG RIVER, pg. 33
Locals, out-of-towners set tone at Hawk swim meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – The Kecoughtan Invitational, in Newport News, has long been one of the premier high school swim meets in Virginia. Now Richmond has a worthy challenger in the Hanover Hawks Holiday Swim Invitational, which held its first gathering at the Collegiate School Aquatic Center Saturday. The teams were almost evenly split between local and out-of-town teams, and in this inaugural meet the out of towners dominated, with Western Albemarle and Hampton Roads Academy taking the top two spots in both the boys and girls standings, with Western Albemarle winning the boys title and Hampton Roads Academy claiming the girls trophy. “It’s great to come out here. It’s an amazing event,” said Western Albemarle head coach Dan Bledsoe. “I’m glad we were able to get into it: to put 19 teams together, and fast racing with prelims and finals in an amazing complex … This is a great opportunity for us to swim against high-level competition and kind of see where you are in mid-season.” The two teams relied up on different strengths for their suc-
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score, a Bryson Henry field goal from 35 yards and the BowenBullock connection producing a 6-yard score to finalize the scoring. “We had a solid first half, but we kind of struggled in the second half,” Reisenweaver said. “All-in-all, it was a solid game.” Bowen was named MVP
relays, while the girls won the 200 freestyle relay and the boys won the 200 freestyle relay. The Navigators relied upon Jared Norton to pace them on the boys side. He was part of both their winning relay teams, as well as victorious in the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke. “Both sides swam really fast today,” said Hampton Roads Academy head coach Jeff Scott. “It was a good swim for us in mid-season before holiday break.” Local swimmers also made their mark in the tournament. Among the boys, Patrick Henry’s Ted Schubert claimed the boys 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. Lee-Davis Brendan Farrar won the 200 freestyle, while Austin Farrar won the 500 freestyle. The Confederates Molly Sheffield won the girls 200 individual medley and 200 butterfly and teammate Hannah Ikenberry won the 500 freestyle. Dave Lawrence/The Local Hanover head coach George Lee-Davis swimmer Molly Sheffield swims to a first-place finish in the girls 200-yard individual medley at the Hanover Hawk Massey said the meet was a Holiday Swim Invitational at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Saturday. great experience for all local Western Albemarle’s boys breaststroke. cesses at the Hawk Invitational. “Breaststroke was a big event swimmers. Hampton Roads Academy’s For Western Albemarle, it was for us, and also for our sprint won the 200-yard freestyle “These are teams – Western freestyles getting both our relays relay and the girls finished first swimmers performed especially Albemarle and Hampton Roads depth. “Our team depth came in the top heat. It was a big goal in the 400 freestyle relay. The well in the sprint freestyles, 50 Academy – that we never get through today, especially of ours and we were able to get Warriors claimed three of the freestyle and 100 backstroke. top six spots in the boys 100 The team swept the 200 medley for the boys,” Bledsoe said. that in.” see TONE, pg. 34 of the South with his three touchdowns. Mummau, who was named the MVP of the North team, had the most success under center for the North team. Mummau was 16-of-31 for 208 yards. Hermitage quarterback Eli Odom had 13 passing yards, along with 14 rushes for 15 yards. The Confederates’ quarterback did not leave his teammate Reisenweaver out of the fun though, as he was the most prolific receiver for the North
with six catches for 101 yards. Lee-Davis’ Samuel Tanner also was in the game at tight end. Hanover’s Joe Fishpaw and Ethan Boeding were on the offensive line, and Marcus Bazala was at running back from the Hawks. KwaTayvous Blackwell and Brandon Braxton represented Patrick Henry at defensive back and linebacker, respectively. Along with Hall, the Atlee Raiders had kicker Ethan Radke and punter Garrett Morgan.
Now the focus for all is on next season, whether at the college level for the seniors or back on the high school gridiron for the underclassmen. “There was great improvement during the year. Even thought it was a tough schedule, we stuck through it and fought,” said Braxton about Patrick Henry’s 2015 campaign. “We have 30 juniors coming up, and hopefully they make a statement next year.” Billy Fellin is sports editor
of Powhatan Today, Goochland Bowen (Henry kick) Gazette and Cumberland today. RUSHING He can be reached at wfellin@ SOU: Bowen 5-47, Gurley 10-13, powhatantoday.com. Green 2-12, Ricks 1-8, Miller 6-9, NOR: Anderson 4-18, Bazala 5-17, Odom 14-15, Johnson 5-3. PASSING SOU: Bowen 11-20-0 158, Green SOU — TD Bullock 7 pass from 8-14-0 48, Miller 1-1-0 37, NOR: Bowen (Henry kick) Mummau 16-31-0 208, Odom 3NOR — FG Radke 30 7-0 13. SOU — FG Henry 30 RECEIVING NOR — TD Anderson 1 run (Radke SOU: Bullock 7-81, Brown 3kick) 47, Gurley 3-42, Kone 3-15, Parrish SOU — TD Brown 29 pass from 2-19, Armstrong 1-37, NOR: Bowen (kick failed) Reisenweaver 6-101, Hall 5-70, SOU — FG Henry 35 Spence 3-20, Pendleton 2-19. SOU — TD Bullock 6 pass from South North
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Local wrestlers keep working on holiday weekend (2-2). Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The area’s high school wrestling teams began their holiday break working hard at weekend tournaments, with two teams – Atlee and Lee-Davis – hosting their own tournaments and Hanover’s wrestlers participating locally and at the Beast of the East tournament at the University of Delaware. The Confederates finished second to Brooke Point in their Lee-Davis Holiday Classic. While they always want to win on their home mats, there was a significant silver lining in the runner-up finish. “We won it the last couple of years, and scored a whole lot more points this year and did better,” said Lee-Davis head wrestling coach Craig Spruill. “It’s just that Brooke Point did a little bit better than we did. Overall it was a good day.” Both Brooke Point and LeeDavis sent six wrestlers to the final round. Brooke Point had five champions – Justus Jones at 106 pounds, Cody Deutel at 138 pounds, Paul Pierce at 152 pounds, Austun Colby at 220 pounds and Ramses Montalvo at 285 pounds – and one runner-up: Russ Pierce at 195 pounds. The Confederates had three champions – Hayden Keener at 120 pounds, Andrew Anthony at 170 pounds and Ned Anthony at 182 pounds – and three runners-up: Jonathon Conrad at 145 pounds, Ody Qualk at 220 pounds and William Hazelwood at 285 pounds. “We had six in the finals. I know we didn’t have that many last year,” Spruill said. “We had three champions. I think we placed 11 total, so I’m definitely happy with the way we wrestled.” Many of the matches were
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Lee-Davis Holiday Classic Team scores: 1. Brooke Point 250.5; 2. Lee-Davis 239.5; 3. Louisa 141.5; 4. Midlothian 135.5; 5. J.R. Tucker 120; 6. James River 118; 7. Manchester 84; 8. Highland Springs 82; 9. Courtland 77.5; 10. Varina 71; 11. Bandits 68; 12. Henrico 65; 13. Monacan 64; 14. Hanover 57; 15. Huguenot 55.5; 16. Colonial Heights 40; 17. Armstrong 35; 18. Jamestown 33; 19. Deep Run 29; 20. John Marshall 23; 21. Saint Christophers 18.5. Championship 106: Justus Jones (Brooke Point) md. Preston Thayer (Colonial Heights) 13-1; 113: D.J. Ahalt (Courtland) p. Caleb Meyers (Highland Springs) 4.55; 120: Hayden Keener (Lee-Davis) d. Cliff Conway (Courtland) 4-1; 126: Jeffrey Sisk (Louisa) d. Will Sayegh (Midlothian) Billy Blowers for The Local 7-0; 132: Josh Garber (James River) Lee-Davis 120-pounder Hayden Keener scores some back points on Courtland’s Cliff Conway to ensure a 4-1 championship md. Eric Hogge (Midlothian) 11-2; victory in the Lee-Davis Holiday Classic at Lee-Davis High School Saturday. 138: Cody Deutel (Brooke Point) p. Sam Farmer (Midlothian) .22; out of 112 teams in the Beast of 145: Michael Dunn (Midlothian) d. close. For example, Keener held Hall. “My backups, though, that to bounce back.” Poquoson finished first and the East tournament. T.J. Allen Jonathon Conrad (Lee-Davis) 10-5; a mere 1-0 lead until the final they work really hard in the seconds until he picked up three room. That’s one thing I’ve tried Liberty Christian second at the went 4-2 to lead the Hawk del- 152: Paul Pierce (Brooke Point) d.
back points to secure a 4-1 win. He said it’s always important to win at home. “I won last year, and it’s [my] senior year so I had to go all out,” Keener said. “I didn’t want to lose and I had fans in the stands, so I didn’t want to upset them.” Atlee went into the final match at its Raiders Duals undefeated, but with its opponent, Benedictine likewise undefeated. Because of point, each team was vying for a third place finish. Unfortunately for the Raiders, the Cadets proved indomitable despite having eight starters out for various reasons and won by a 48-27 margin. “I don’t want to crush on that. I’m sure – I don’t know – Atlee might have been missing a few guys as well,” said Benedictine head coach Ryan
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to build over the years I’ve been there – not a starting lineup, but a program. So my guys, they embraced that opportunity. They know, ‘Hey, it’s my time to shine. I’m up.’ “Talent may drop off a little bit, they compete and compete hard are still pretty tough from top to bottom even though it’s still mostly B team guys. I was real proud of their efforts.” Atlee was missing a few starters, but they still finished with a solid 4-1 outing. “We’re doing well,” said Atlee head coach Eric Monger. “It hurts when you lose a fair number of seniors; when you lose a state champion, undefeated wrestler to graduation; but I think, in individual tournaments, we’ve started off pretty strong. … In our first dual quad, at Louisa, we came up on the losing end of that – we were 0-3 – but I think we’ve really used
egation, followed by Carson Raiders Duals. The Hawks finished 68th Allen (3-2) and David Hoover
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two swim against, so there’s no perception of how you’re supposed to do against another kid,” Massey said. “Here it’s wide open. The kids can really just put it out there and really surprise themselves with a great swim that they didn’t know they had.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. BOYS Team scores: 1. Western Albemarle 354; 2. Hampton Roads Academy 317.5; 3. Hanover 240; 4. Maggie Walker Governors School 233.5; 5. Atlee 179; 6. Bishop Sullivan Catholic 172; 7. King George 144;
8. Lee-Davis 137; 9. Bruton 135; 10. Blacksburg 112; 11. Patrick Henry 107; 12. Jamestown 43; 13. Colonial Heights 23. 200-yard medley relay: Hampton Roads Academy (Carsen Mumford, Jared Norton, Zachary Payne, Michael Christou) 1:40.28; 200 free: Brendan Farrar (L-D) 1:46.97; 200 IM: Jared Norton (HRA) 1:54.70; 50 free: Philip Speri (BSC) 21.45; 100 butterfly: Ted Schubert (PH) 50.39; 100 free: Philip Speri (BSC) 46.18; 500 free: Austin Farrar (L-D) 4:46.33; 200 freestyle relay: Western Albemarle (August Lamb, A.J. Donovan, Jason Heilman, Aaron James) 1:29.04; 100 back: Ted Schubert (PH) 50.70; 100 breast: Jared Norton (HRA) 57.91; 400 freestyle relay: Hampton Roads Academy (Zachary Payne, Nicholas Schoenig, Carsen Mumford, Jared Norton) 3:19.15. GIRLS Team scores: 1. Hampton Roads Academy 305.5; 2. Western Albemarle 242; 3. King George 212; 4. Blacksburg 179; 5. St. Gertrude
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176; 6. Maggie Walker Governors School 160; 7. New Kent 158; 8. Atlee 155; 9. Lee-Davis 138; 10. Hanover 108; 11. Bishop Sullivan Catholic 97.5; 12. Colonial Heights 77; 13. Christiansburg 61; 14. Bruton 44; 15. Jamestown 38; 16. Patrick Henry 6. 200-yard medley relay: Hampton Roads Academy (Claire Lennarz, Victoria Schoenig, Merle Thoss, Melina Gharbo) 1:53.01; 200 freestyle: Julianna Jones (NK) 1:53.04; 200 IM: Molly Sheffield (LD) 2:10.67; 50 free: Melina Gharbo (HRA) 25.18; 100 butterfly: Molly Sheffield (L-D) 57.88; 100 free: Julianna Jones (NK) 52.50; 500 free: Hanna Ikenberry (L-D) 5:01.11; 200 freestyle relay: Hampton Roads Academy (Nicole Shuford, Claire Lennarz, Melina Gharbo, Bronwyn Keating) 1:42.53; 100 back: Emily Sizemore (KG) 1:00.54; 100 breast: Caroline DeJager (Blacksburg) 1:09.27; 400 freestyle relay: Western Albemarle (Merle Thoss, Victoria Schoenig, Emily Payne, Bronwyn Keating) 3:43.35.
Confederates, Raiders stretch out at Dragon Relays By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Members of the Atlee and Lee-Davis indoor track and field teams were busy Saturday in the Green Dragon relays at the Arthur Ashe Center. Both teams did well in the event, which featured subset of the track and field events that comprise a full meet. LeeDavis athletes won three events: Desiree Horton in the girls 1,000-meter run and both the boys and girls 3,200 relay races (in which Atlee’s teams finished second). Atlee had two winners: Zaliah Carey in the girls 55 hurdles and Kameron Helmlinger in the boys 1,000 run. The event was somewhat low-key, but the atmosphere was fun nonetheless. “I’ve told a couple of people, I’ve had more fun in this building than just about any other
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Highland Springs through the first half, trailing by just seven points, 27-20, at the half. They cut the margin to two points early in the third period before the Springers, who performed better on the board, pulled away. “The biggest disappointment was the way we were rebounding on the defensive end,” said Atlee head coach Phil Reynolds. “Even though we are small, we’ve rebounded well all year against some pretty big teams.” The Raiders’ rebounding woes affected them on both sides of the court. “I said to the guys the easiest way to score in basketball is offensive put-backs, rebound and put-backs, and free throws,”
it to be a part of the team and have some fun, and they wanted to get a track race in.” Richmond Times-Dispatch sports producer Dylan Garner contributed to this report. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
place in my life,” said Atlee head coach Jim Triemplar. “The camaraderie with the kids, the competition, and the camaraderie with the coaches, it’s a great place.” The event gives younger athletes a chance to get a taste of winning. “Because of the JV relays, this is oftentimes the first place where they ever win a medal,” Triempler said. “We have a lot of kids that got their first medals today, and that’s really exciting for them, and I think we were really successful in a lot of kids getting their first medals.” It also gives experienced varsity athletes a chance to try something new. “We really don’t worry too much about our varsity kids here,” Triempler said. “It’s kind of like a workout, or getting a good race in. Maybe run a race they aren’t used to running. So that’s what we look for out of
the varsity.” Lee-Davis head coach said it was a good day for the Confederates. “Our field events held their own in this facility,” Mathews said. “They did a good job. They were very competitive and
Reynolds said. “And that’s how [the Springers] were scoring. We were fouling them, and not boxing out. … We did not get the job done.” Once Highland Springs began to pull away, the Raiders seemed to get a bit desperate on offense, trying to force the ball through a big and quick Springer defense, and too often turning the ball over on misdirected or blocked passes. “Once we made a run and cut it to two, three, four – whatever it was – we got really impatient offensively and made some poor decisions with the ball and just threw the ball away and took some wild shots. Very uncharacteristic of us,” Reynolds said. “We’ve done a great job of not turning the ball over this year. There were stretches there where we were playing decent defense … but so many empty possessions offensively in the
third quarter, and they pulled away.” Too often, a Raider would get an open look at a basket, take a couple of steps then stop short and attempt a pass instead. “We were tentative around the basket,” Reynolds said. “When we did go up, we were fine. [Highland Springs head coach George Lancaster’s] kids are young. They’re tall, but thin and not that strong. You just get into them and go up you get fouled. But it just didn’t happen.” Highland Springs was led by Nathan Pollard with 18 points, Khylen Harris with 13 and Josh Walton and Ronald Young with 10 apiece. Leo Reynolds led Atlee with 14 points. Andrew Dages scored 13 for the Raiders. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Atlee’s India Lowe takes off in the Green Dragon Relays at the Arthur Ashe Center Saturday.
very focused on what they were doing. Our relays have had a pretty solid day. We just have some really good, young kids that have done a good job all day.” It was also a chance to get one more race in before the holidays.
“In the varsity races, our 4x800 ran really strong. They are coming off of running cross country nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Saturday, and they’re here running the 4x800 a week later, and now they start their rest,” Mathews said. “But they did
WRESTLERS
Joseph Missak (Colonial Heights) 2.10; 152: Fisher Evans (Lee-Davis) md. Dakota Dunivan (Louisa) 8-0; 160: Austin Tingle (Lee-Davis) p. Nick Baumgartner (Courtland) 4.18; 170: Jawaun Robinson (Highland Springs) d. Elijah Wilson (Louisa) 10-6; 182: Lydell Poag (Armstrong) d. Travis Heatwole (Jamestown) 93; 195: Jeremy Watson (Highland Springs) p. Traeven Tann (James River) 4.08; 220: Justin Esposito (James River) p. Maxwell Ajala (Huguenot) 2.09; 285: Charles Hall (Varina) d. Jack Oppenheim (Deep Run) 12-7
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Nicolay Arroyo (J.R. Tucker) 6-3; 160: Darrell Woodard (Varina) p. Yaniv Brown (John Marshall) 2.31; 170: Andrew Anthony (Lee-Davis) d. Keaton Gomez (Manchester) 4-2; 182: Ned Anthony (Lee-Davis) p. Damien Chew (Henrico) 3.15; 195: Brandon Henderson (Manchester) d. Russ Pierce (Brooke Point) 3-1; 220: Austun Colby (Brooke Point) d. Ody Qualk (Lee-Davis) 4-3; 285: Ramses Montalvo (Brooke Point) p. William Hazelwood (Lee-Davis) 5.28 Consolation 106: Tristan Walls (James River) md. Frank Banes (Monacan) 12-0; 113: Josh Montague (Brooke Point) d. Sidney Marsh (Louisa) 8-4; 120: Ian Baker (Monacan) p. Caleb Smither (Hanover) 3.26; 126: Joseph Knight (Brooke Point) d. Ryan Morton (J.R. Tucker) 7-1; 132: Garret Plummer (Lee-Davis) p. Jaret Grimsley (Louisa) 3.53; 138: Xaiver Young (Henrico) p. Da’Quon Stith (Huguenot) 1.17; 145: Jeremiah Grimsley (Louisa) p.
5th Place 106: Juan Castro (J.R. Tucker) p. Divonte Plummer (Huguenot) .25; 113: Jackson Kaze (Midlothian) d. Jordan Smith (Hanover) 8-5; 120: Austin Mills (Louisa) p. Jonah Herman (J.R. Tucker) 4.27; 126: Ethan Carpenter (Monacan) p. Brandon Tingle (Lee-Davis) 2.25; 132: A.J. Deutel (Brooke Point) d. Mason Morris (Louisa/Bandits) 85; 138: Jamir Johnson (Lee-Davis) d. Tristan Halsey (Hanover) 7-6; 145: Nigel Norwood (Highland Springs) md. Ignacio Chavis (J.R.
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Green Dragon Relays Boys PV: Kowal (NK) 12-06; SP: Rochester (HERM) 46-02; HJ: Berry (HS) 5-10; LJ: Berry (HS) 20-00; TJ: Greene (CHAN) 43-03; 55 hurdles: Jackson (CAR) 7.93; 4x55 relay: Armstrong 27.18; 1,600: Evans (HS) 4:53.87; 4x200 relay: Armstrong 1:44.14; 4x800 relay: LeeDavis 11:03.80; 4x400 relay: Varina 4:02.18. Girls PV: Dunn (MID) 9-06;SP: McGowan (BD) 41-02.50; HJ: Barnes (BD) 5-02; LJ: Watts (ARM) 16-04.50; TJ: Brown (JMO) 3408; 55 hurdles: Carey (ATL) 9.21; 4x55 relay: Armstrong 30.56; 1,600: Kreiling (CHAN) 5:35.62; 4x200 relay: Varina 1:57.00; 4x800 relay: Lee-Davis 11:03.80; 4x400 relay: Varina 4:31.34.
Tucker) 15-7; 152: Kameron Miller (Saint Christophers) md. Robert Rangel (Courtland) 11-1; 160: Logan Pettorini (Brooke Point) p. Chase Loving (Manchester) .41; 170: Nick Pierce (Brooke Point) md. William King (Louisa/Bandits) 9-0; 182: Dylan Bryant (Varina) d. Shaye Aumiller (Brooke Point) 9-4; 195: Chase Van Horn (Midlothian) d. Wayne Arabie (Louisa/Bandits) 40; 220: Brandon Taylor (Henrico) p. Keith Taylor (Armstrong) .23; 285: Hunter Davis (J.R. Tucker) d. Canaan Thrift (Midlothian) 5-3 Raiders Duals Benedictine 48, Atlee 27 106: Albergo (B) p. Comuzzi 4:17; 113: Hornedo (A) d. Yost 9-4; 120: Vaughan (B) d. Haynie 9-7; 126: Durgin (A) by forfeit; 132: Johnson (B) d. Ferguson 8-4; 138: Williford (A) p. Craven 1:21; 145: Godbolt (A) p. Corbin 1:07; 152: Call (A) p. Avgeros 3:12; 160: Freed (B) by forfeit; 170: Choate (B) p. Glass 0:40; 182: Coates (B) by forfeit; 195: Young (B) by forfeit; 220: McGee (B) p. Gasfin 0:44; 285: McKenna (B) p. Zicafoose 1:10.
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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL
INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN
All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Road Christmas Eve Service 5:00pm Festaval Eucharist, Rite II Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist, Rite II Nursery Provided ~ 804-559-9302 The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor, Vicar allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com web at: 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 Welcomes You! 779-3454. 3263 Old Church Rd. 12/24: 4p Holy Eucharist with Children’s Choir, 10:30p Hymn Sing, 11p Holy Eucharist with Choir. 12/27: 10a Lessons and Carols, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments. Regular Sunday schedule (resumes 1/3): 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments. immanueloc.org. The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am. Sunday School 9:30-10:15am 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.
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.gethsemanechristians.org
LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45am, Sunday School 9:15am 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
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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Prayer Time 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet
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: lbcrichmond.com
Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org Rev. James E. Salyers, Pastor Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional Service
Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
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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SOUTHERN BAPTIST
UNITED METHODIST
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, Rev. Chris Thomas, Minister of Music. www.blackcreek.org
Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.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"
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, Bible Study for all ages: 9:45 am, 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday Activities: 8:30am Worship 9:20am HE Brews Cafe 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Wednesday Night Activities: 5:30pm Supper (Sept- May) 6:15pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist.net
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST
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" Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org
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 Prospect United Methodist Church Service 11am - Noon 2387 Westwood Rd. Mech. 23111 ProspectUMCmechanicsville@ gmail.com See Us On Facebook!! 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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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, sometimes you like being the center of attention, and other times you are content to blend into the background. This week you will have to embrace the spotlight.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A quick visit with family can make you feel refreshed and renewed, Libra. There is nothing like spending time with the ones you love to improve your mood.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Do something for yourself this week, Capricorn. It’s a good time to treat yourself before you must devote more of your time to others in the near future.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you can choose from among many paths, but this week you will have to carefully think about which way to go. Otherwise you may end up having to backtrack and start over.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, after letting things slide for awhile, you will need to get a better handle on your finances this week. If you feel as though things have gotten out of control, then talk to a professional.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a challenge arises that requires you to have the utmost confidence in your abilities. Some self-confidence and hard work are all you need to successfully tackle this challenge.
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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase
Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
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Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News
Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor
Hanover County has Development. been recognized by the VACo received 60 entries Virginia Association of for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient administrator of the 2010 Achievement assistant Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator. The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor ofthe Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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Vol. 27, No. 15 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | August 11, 2010
Cheering on Atlee
Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase
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Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News
Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor
Hanover County has Development. been recognized by the VACo received 60 entries Virginia Association of for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement assistant administrator Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield Incubator. County administrator, and The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor ofthe Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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Lovely vinyl sided 3 bed/2 bath home on a quiet cul-de-sac lot w/large rear yard, rear attached deck for grilling out or entertaining and large first flr master bdrm! Large Addition on back–perfect for 2nd Family Rm! Two spacious upstairs bdrms! Ready to move into. The sellers are providing a One Year ERA Buyers Warranty to protect against the working components in the house! $214,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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5 Bed 3 ½ Bath home on private cul de sac! Beautifully landscaped, terraced and irrigated lot bordered by Mechumps Creek in the rear. 2 story open foyer! Living/ music rm & great rm which opens into kitchen! 9 foot ceilings throughout downstairs. Formal dining rm w/ a tray ceiling! 4 bedrms on 2nd floor & 2 full baths including the master bath suite! 3rd floor is finished w/full bath! $334,950 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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50 plus acres w/25 in fenced pasture! The barn has over 8,000 square feet w/6 stalls & a huge loft! There is also a separate hay barn! There is 1300 square feet of finished living space! There are 2 baths, his & hers, and the drain field is approved for 308 people! This would make a perfect Equine Center! Also a new, vinyl sided chicken coop! Property can be divided also! $399,500 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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Two 40 Acre Parcels in Old Church
Lovely rolling land! Perfect for horses! Picture perfect! Nice pasture plus wooded acreage! Potential to divide! There is another 40.5 acre parcel available for purchase that abuts this property and has large frontage on McClellan Road! $375,000 EACH
Mechanicsville/Hanover High g vinyl windows, detached storage shed & huge private yard. The interior offers hardwood flooring throughout, family room w/woodstove, eat-in kitchen with new vinyl flooring, new countertops, glass backsplash, new stove & chair rail. This home is adorable and would be great for a first time home buyer! Conveniently located and in the Hanover High School District! $159,950.
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18.5 Acres Fronting on Mountain Road Great opportunity. Recently appraised and appraisal available. Property sold “as is” and to be conveyed by a “special warranty deed”. $120,000 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100
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Views of Chickahominy River vinyl sided Split Foyer w/3 BR, 2 full BAs & 1900 sq. ft. Huge deck, newer heat pump, water heater & 1 acre lot. Interior offers a family rm w/beautiful view of water, eat-in kitchen w/double wall oven, new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops & lg breakfast nook. Full finished basement has 3rd BR, recreation space, & full ba. $215,000.
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Lovely 2-story boasting 2,480 square feet, 4 BRs & 2.5 BAs. Offering 2-car garage, barn, newer HVAC system, deep well, two septic tanks & rear deck. The interior offers hdwd flooring, open family room w/fireplace insert & eatin kitchen, formal dining rm & living rm. Master bedroom has his & hers closets & en suite bath. Move-in ready and lots of privacy. $370,000.