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Past Christmas Mothers from Hanover County joined a group of volunteers and Ruritan Club members last week at an annual ceremony at Frank and Deborah Flippo’s home in Doswell to unveil this year’s selection for Hanover Christmas Mother. Ginger Stanley, former executive director of the Virginia Press Association and lifelong Hanoverian, was named as this year’s Christmas Mother. Shown are, from left, Betty Stanley (2010), Virginia Hall (1993), Ginger Stanley (2016), Gabby Crutchfield (1995), Jeanne Engleby (1986) and GiGi Foster (2009), and, standing, Gay Mitchell (2003), Laura Stanley (2008), Hilda Kelly (1987, Melanie Goodpasture (2014), Connie Smith (2005), Betty Spiers (2001), Mary Wiblin (2000), Kay Beazley (2015) and Anne Cross (2012). For the complete story, turn to page 16.

ASHLAND — The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) visited Ashland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to gather information on a proposed rail project, and the message they received was clear: Any plan that would construct a third rail line through the middle of the town’s historic district is simply unacceptable.

The option to build the third line is just one part of a project to link Richmond and Washington, D.C., via high speed rail.

Since it was first announced in June, however, that option has been met with fierce opposition from residents concerned that the project would, as one local blogger put it, “tear the heart out of Ashland.”

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Opponents to the high speed rail proposal expressed their feelings outside the Ashland Theater on Nov. 1.

“We are adamantly opposed to a third set of tracks through the historic center of town,” Ashland Mayor James Foley said, addressing the CTB and see RAIL, pg. 25

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This year’s awards ceremony celebrates area First Responders from Ashland, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Powhatan and Richmond, as well as Virginia Commonwealth University Police, Virginia Union University Police, Virginia State University Police, University of Richmond Police, and J. Sergeant Reynolds Police.

Award recipients include Law Enforcement Officers and Fire/EMS Personnel who have performed outstanding acts of courage, putting themselves in danger of personal risk and

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Area Chiefs of Fire and Law Enforcement will present awards to the deserving recipients.

The Valor Awards Ceremony attracts hundreds of attendees annually, reflecting the community’s appreciation for these men and women.

Due to the overwhelming community support over the years, the event has expanded to all three ballrooms at the GRCC. Over 1,000 attendees are expected to be in attendance this year.

This breakfast event is open to the public.

Attendees include this year’s award recipients, their families, friends and co-workers, past award recipients, RMA members, the local business community and civilians who want to show their support to our First Responders. see VALOR, pg. 4

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Driver faces multiple counts after hitting utility pole; cruiser collides Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — At about 11:34 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, a deputy with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet sedan for a traffic violation at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

According to Sgt. James R. Cooper, the suspect vehicle initially stopped and the driver was identified as James Andrew Walters, 52, of Mechanicsville.

“During the course of the

traffic stop, the driver refused to comply with the deputy, put his Chevrolet sedan in reverse, striking the deputy’s vehicle and pushing it back several feet,” Cooper said. “The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene.

Another officer then began to pursue the suspect vehicle.”

The sergeant said the suspect traveled westbound on Mechanicsville Turnpike before attempting to make a right turn onto Elm Drive.

“Due to the suspect’s speed and erratic driving, he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a utility pole at the

intersection causing the pursuing deputy to collide into the suspect vehicle. At this point, deputies immediately began rendering aid to the suspect, James Walters,” Cooper added.

Hanover Fire/EMS crews were summoned to the scene and transported Walters to VCU Medical Center.

The deputies were not injured in the incident.

As a result of this incident, Cooper said the following charges have been placed on Walters: driving under the influence, driving after being declared an habitual offender,

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Vandalism was reported in the 15000 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen.

Identity theft, financial loss $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Strawhorn Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft, ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Robbery of a business was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of a Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 12000 block of Old Ridge Road,

Fraudulent application for credit card, $200, was reported in the 15000 block of Horseshoe Bridge /Road, Doswell.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 9000 block of Haversack Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9600 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

Concealment, price altering

Driver did not report an accident with damages of $1,000 in the 10000 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10000 block of Colonial Estates Circle, Glen Allen.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Hanover Crossings Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10000 block of Kings Acres Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10000 block of Timber Ridge Road, Ashland.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 14000 block of Elletts Crossing Road, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400

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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Fourscore Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 200 block of North Washington Highway/ Caroline Street, Ashland.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Elm Drive/Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run, with personal injury, was reported in the 9400 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

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Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 5200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6400 block of Midday Lane, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering of a structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 10000 block of Pamunkey Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 1900 block of Piping Tree Ferry, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Soft Wind Court, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages of $1,000 in the 9400 block of Williamsville Road, Mechanicsville.

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BRONZE — Awarded to an individual in recognition of acts involving unusual personal risk beyond what is expected while performing their usual responsibilities.

Bronze awards may also be presented to officers who demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal or ingenuity.

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Criteria for each classification are as follows: GOLD — The highest award to an individual in recognition of an act involving extreme personal risk, which is clearly above and beyond the call of duty.

SILVER — Awarded to an individual in recognition of acts involving great personal risk, which is clearly

Possession of marijuana,

first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10000 block of Bee Apple Place, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny of bank notes and checks was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Reproduce, transmit, sell, etc., of child pornography was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. (Editor’s note: This case is still being investigated by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

No other information is available.)

Petit larceny of $200 not from a person was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 10000 block of Jamestown Road, Ashland.

Driving while under the influence (DWI), third offense in five years, was reported in the 9200 block of Atlee Station Road/Jeans Grove Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting see SHERIFF’S, pg. 5

Burkeville Lodge topic of Lions meeting A Timeless Classic MECHANICSVILLE – John and Faye Pleasants addressed the October meeting of the Mechanicsville Lions Club, and talked about Burkeville Lodge, a vacation spot for visually impaired people to gather with their family and friends.

John is blind and has benefited as a participant at Burkeville Lodge, in addition to representing the Virginia Association of Workers for the Blind.

Burkeville Lodge was established in 1960 by the Virginia Association of Workers for the Blind and is located in the

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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Receiving goods from credit card fraud, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Motor vehicle accident was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Traffic complaint was reported in the 7000 block

Past assault was reported in the 18000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Assault was reported in the 10000 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

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Is it really over? What happens next?

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor OK, I’ll confess — this is being written on Thursday, Nov. 3. With Monday evening press runs, we are always working in advance and, as much as I wish I knew the results, I sit in limbo waiting for Tuesday, Nov. 8, to come and go.

Anxious is a good word to describe the feeling about the 2016 General Election. Many people said they were of the opinion that it was choosing the lesser of two evils. That’s a sad statement in a democracy, but I understand the misgivings about the histories of Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

As you read this publication, we know who will be serving as our next president. And that’s

the point to keep in mind: The president serves the people, not vice versa.

A hope is that there is a big wake-up call for those elected to the United States Congress.

I’m still appalled that so many folks live in poverty while members of the Senate and House of Representatives have the authority to give themselves raises. We should be voting for that too. In addition to considering their pay increases, we should have the option to vote for cuts in salaries.

Who’s in charge today? Well, it’s still Barack Obama and, even though he’s nearing the end of his eight years, he’s been vocal and supportive of his party’s candidate. When FBI director James Comey opened a new can of worms with the email scandal in Clinton’s campaign, Obama took

issue, calling it “innuendo.” Clinton was fighting back and Trump was using it as ammunition in his ratings climb.

So, it’s over. What’s next for us as a country?

Well, the best option is to unite, work together, remember that we are the greatest nation in the world. Regardless of who next occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., we are Americans — and I hope that we can move forward with some sense of peace. I’ll admit I fear riots and violence based on whatever the outcome may be.

We have too much at stake with others watching around the globe to fight among ourselves.

A new day is dawning and our unity is paramount for our survival.

God bless the USA.

Campaign season did have a bright spot or two

By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News You know it’s been a rough election season when you find yourself grasping for something — anything — positive to say about it. But while the past year has left many of us feeling as though we’ve had ringside seats to the world’s premier political slugfest, a bit of digging does reveal at least a few small gifts bestowed

upon us.

To wit: 1. During this campaign, and perhaps more so than any before it, we as voters have had access to as much information about the candidates as we could possibly want (and sometimes more). Oddly, we gained less that knowledge from interviews, or even the debates — which had the tenor and substance of playground squabbles — and

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more from social media sites, secret bus recordings and Wikileaks. Not sure if this is what Mr. Jefferson had in mind for his “informed citizenry,” but I’m going to go ahead and put it in the win column nonetheless.

2. You know what? We had some good laughs. If you could set aside the paralyzing fear of 240 years of American advancement being summarily dismantled, or

the Shining City on the Hill recast as a smoldering pile of rubble and ash, this election has been a comedic goldmine.

3. Finally, this election has shown us the value of family, and who our friends really are. Need proof? This Thanksgiving, as you sit down at the table, have a look around you: these are the people who either think just see CAMPAIGN, pg. 8

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Thanks to the support of community businesses, American Legion Post 175 hosted another successful Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 8.

The third Casino Night brought support from the following sponsors, businesses and individuals: Venue Sponsor – SMGRichmond.

GoldSponsor–GaryHigginbotham Auto Sales of Mechanicsville, Gary Higginbotham U-Haul, and Peoples Community Bank.

Silver Sponsor – EVB Bank, Bennett Funeral Home, Essex Bank, Commonwealth Construction Mgt., Sean Davis, Union Bank, HHHunt Corporation, C&F Bank, Wawa, Marty’s Grill/Riverbound/Brewville, Anna’s Restaurant.

Hurricane Fence Co., Mechanicsville Toyota, RV Service of VA, Grindstaff Auctions, Woody Funeral Home, John Wash, Johnny Hobson, Alexander Financial Services, Rue & Associates Inc., Vinterra Golf Club.

Steve and Jean Montgomery, YMCA of Greater Richmond, Tennis Courts Inc., Collision OneMechanicsville, Mid-Atlantic Paving & Sealing, Belle Cottage, Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson Jr., Hermitage Automotion & Controls Inc. McCaul, Martin, Evans & Cook Attorneys, Healing ConnectionsWellness, Edward Jones-Laura Service, Heritage Green, Autumn Care, Signal Hill Memorial Park, Fink’s Jewelers and Atwood Printing.

Stage and Door Prizes/Auction Items – Mechanicsville Drug Store, Scott Wyatt, Lee Davis Vet Hospital, Accounting by PC Inc., Marty Martin, Food Lion-Bell Creek, Julie WhitakerState Farm Insurance, Messages with Love from Above. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Bill and Mary Frost of Mechanicsville took along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local when they took a surprise trip to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, as well as Las Vegas. They also toured the South Ring of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

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like you do, or love you too much to disown you for your completely wacked out views on how to restructure the national debt. Cherish them.

And for the love of God don’t talk about politics until after dinner.

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Glasco Jewelry Service, Primerica-Pollard NatNetwork, BB&T, Black Creek Flowers & Sweets, Hanover Auto Repair, Dunn’s Drive Inn, Canova Associates Architecture, Pups ’n Sudz, O’Bank’s.

AAppliance, YardWorks, Bass Pro Shop, Virginia Opera, Giovanni’s, Monaghan Funeral Home & Cremation, Kurt Butler/Let It Go, 301 Auto Repair, Dr. Marcel Lambrechts Jr. DDS, Winter-Oliver Insurance Company.

To be clear, this journey is far from over. Because even if you know exactly who you want to lead our country forward, it is still incumbent on all of us to make it to the polls on Nov. 8 and do our duty as Americans.

We will all hear someone say on Nov. 9 that they didn’t get a chance to vote because

they had to work late, or they weren’t sure where their polling place was, or it was raining. They might say that they didn’t like their choice of candidate, or that they didn’t think their vote counted anyway.

In case you need one, here is a pretty good litmus test for whether your excuse for not

voting is a good one: Imagine yourself saying it to a veteran, or perhaps the family member of a service member who never made it home from the war. If your excuse suddenly sounds a bit flat, tell your boss you need to leave, check the list of polling places listed in this week’s issue (page 4), put on a rain slicker and get thy-

self to the polls! If you don’t particularly like your choices, rest assured you are not alone. But we must still make a choice.

By the time the next issue of the Goochland Gazette hits that stands, if all goes well, the United States will have selected a new leader. Here’s hoping that once the choice is made

we can all come together and get behind whomever is our new President.

It certainly won’t be easy for some.

But I think we can all agree that, after the past year, a little harmony would go a long way.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

Bell Café, The Carter Agency-Allstate Insurance, Windemere Art Gallery, Franco’s Restaurant, Home Depot/Ashland, Dr. Gene Ross DC, Hopkins Gun & Tackle, Lin Campbell-State Farm Insurance Agent.

Lube Tech-Mechanicsville, Texas Roadhouse, Ashland Physical Therapy Associates, Better Than a Great Day, Richmond Symphony, and Volunteers of American Legion Post 175.

Plans are already being made for the 2017 Casino Night, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the

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morals, violence in the streets, random killings, drug abuse, selling children for sex. I could go on and on.

Just because something I say or do offends someone else is not a reason to ban it. There are hundreds of things that other people say and do that offend me – but it doesn’t seem to matter.

We are supposed to be a democracy where the majority rules but that doesn’t seem to be true any more.

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Agreeing with God, discipline In schools (Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor is in response to an editorial column that appeared in the Oct. 12, 2016, edition.)

As a grandmother of nine who just celebrated her 70th birthday, I sincerely agree with Melody Kinser that God and discipline should be returned to our public schools.

Also, let’s take that suggestions into our homes and examine what’s going on behind closed doors.

God needs to be returned in the homes of His people, along with His standards set forth in the Bible.

There are so many groups standing up for their beliefs, and Christians need to take their place at the front of the line! Christians have remained silent far too long.

Prayer can change the course of history. God’s Word says, “You have not because you ask not.”

We Christians need to boldly stand up for our faith and expect revival!

God is on the move, and He needs us to march in His parade.

Let’s bring to life the old hymn, “Onward Christian sol-

Standing for what we believe in I am responding to the article in The Local published Oct. 12, 2016, entitled “Should God and discipline return to our schools?”

YES! This should never have been taken out of our schools to begin with. America is supposed to be noted for freedom of speech.

We each should stand for what we believe in – and because we don’t all believe in the same thing, the government should not try to control how we express ourselves by taking God, prayer, discipline, the pledge of allegiance out of school, or telling someone since you don’t believe the same way I do, or you don’t support the same things I do, we will take that right away.

If you truly take time to be involved with your church, your children and your adult family, you don’t need to fear others that don’t believe as you do.

This country was founded on “One Nation Under God” and for centuries this has not been a problem. Look back to what life was like a few years ago – now look at how life has changed: no respect, no

Parent reject bringing ‘god’ into schools I reject bringing “god” into public schools. Keep it to yourself and yours. Keep it away from my child and off my door step.

It is a weak concept and does not teach the kind of morality that furthers humanity.

Read Plato’s dialogue “The Euthyphro” if you want to know about god and morality.

In short, when god says something is moral is it observing what already is or is the morality created? If it is creating morality then we can assume it could as easily make murder and rape moral and we can drop the worship for such

First responders a blessing to Hanover County While my husband and I were in Mexico last month, we received the tragic call that my brother-in-law had passed away at only 48 years old. If felt like we couldn’t get home soon enough.

When we arrived back, the next day, my mother-in-law began describing how wonderful all of the first responders, EMS, police, etc were.

At that moment, I realized just how blessed we are to live in Hanover.

I can’t thank everyone enough for their efforts in responding and the genuine caring of my mother-in-law in our absence.

We even received a beautiful arrangement from the local 4202 at the funeral home.

Thanks everyone from the bottom of our hearts.

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Hanover High student Habitat committee seeks to serve with state PTA funding for Faith Build Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

ICHMOND — Virginia PTA has announced the appointment of Deysia Oakcrum, a student at Hanover High School, as its Student Representative to the Board of Managers.

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As student representative, Deysia will be responsible for bringing a student-based perspective to discussions and issues currently being undertaken by the Virginia PTA. She also has been appointed student representative to the Annual Conference Committee, as well as student representative OAKRUM and secretary to the Membership Committee.

Sharon Abernathy, director of the Richmond District PTA, said, “I am confident that Deysia will purposefully and

thoughtfully fulfill her responsibilities on the Virginia PTA Board of Managers with great distinction.�

In addition to her role at the state level, Deysia also serves as the freshman class president at Hanover High.

She is a member of the Hanover High School PTSA. Deysia is a cheerleader and said she loves to sing and play guitar.

About Virginia PTA Virginia PTA is the state’s oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association with more than 244,000 members in local units across the state.

Virginia PTA is a registered 50(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.

Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

MECHANICSVILLE — With construction at the Adams family home underway in Mechanicsville, Hanover Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Relations Committee is still seeking funding to reach its goal for the home.

In August, the committee announced Faith Build, an opportunity for the local faith community to rally behind the Adams family to help build and fund their home.

The home is scheduled to be completed in early 2017.

Myra Adams is a longtime Hanover County resident, single mother, and active member of Atlee Community Church. She has overcome a lot in recent years, including learning to live with a severe illness and disability.

Myra and her son have been living in rental housing with extremely high rent for years.

In addition to her current

residence being unaffordable, it does not meet Myra’s accessibility needs. By partnering

The Faith Relations Committee is asking for financial contributions to help

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Myra Adams, inset, and her son will be occupying the house under construction by Faith Build, which is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Relations Committee.

with Hanover Habitat, Myra and her son will finally have an affordable mortgage and accessible place to call home.

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Dining & Entertaining Guide Enjoy dining out with children

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arents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home.

Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who want to take their tots out on the town can employ some easy steps to make eating out a fun excursion for everyone.

Practice Daniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of ‘Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition,’ says parents can practice dining out by replicating the experience (as much as possible) at home.

Ask the children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table. Remove children from the table if they misbehave and

try again another time.

Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradually working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behavior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a fast-food restaurant, before moving on to a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kids can handle it.

Provide distractions Many young children cannot sit still for long and may need a series of distractions to keep them entertained throughout meals. Pack a bag of tricks that includes toys, games, books, and even a digital device tuned to kids’ favorite programs.

Pick restaurants that do not have a long wait to get a seat so that kids’ patience has not worn thin before you even make it to the table. A sightseeing walk around the restaurant also may be able to provide a welcome distraction until the food is ready.

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Practice, patience and choosing the right times to dine can make dining out with children a positive experience for families.

Pack snacks Although the goal may be to eat out, kids may not be as patient as adults when waiting for their meals to be delivered. Ask servers to bring out the kids’ meals when appetizers are served or think ahead and have some light snacks, such as crackers or dry cereal, available to tame kids’ hunger pangs.

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Always let children know when they are doing a great job and behaving well in a restaurant. Engage kids in conversation and keep

them entertained. Boredom or attention-seeking behavior can make dining out with youngsters more difficult to manage.

A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book) can be offered to a child who behaves when dining out.

Be courteous and respectful Many children will eventually act up in restaurants, and parents should respond to such instances as courteously as possible. Apologize to those around you whom your child has disturbed. Remove your son or daughter from the area and take a few moments to help him or her calm down. If kids can’t be calmed down, ask that your meal be wrapped.

Remember to clean up after yourselves and thank the waitstaff for any extra service, such as lugging a heavy high chair or providing extra silverware if kids drop any forks or spoons.

Don’t leave a large mess for the server, and tip accordingly.

Children grow accustomed to dining out over time. It may take some practice, but with the right planning, families can enjoy meals away from home.

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Dining out is still possible even if you’re on a diet

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ining out at a restaurant is a treat for many people, while for others it’s a way of life. On-the-go professionals often find that dining out is simply more convenient than cooking at home.

However, large portion sizes and dishes that tend to contain a lot of sodium and fat can make dining out less healthy than eating at home, which is a concern for those men and women who want to shed a few pounds.

But dining out does not have to be done at the expense of your waistline. The following are a few ways dieters can still enjoy their favorite restaurants without having to worry about their weight.

Order foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted. Foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted tend to be healthier than foods cooked in other ways. When ordering your meal, ask that oils be used sparingly if not removed completely. When foods look somewhat greasy, dab them with a

napkin in the same manner you might dab the the restaurant offers smaller portions at lower prices. grease from a slice of pizza.

Don’t fill up before Skip the dips and dressyour meal arrives. Once ings. Many condiments can you have been seated, skip add unwanted calories to a the unending bread basket, meal, making even a healthy forgoing this free appetizer entree a calorie-laden meal altogether or asking for raw that’s best avoided. For examvegetables instead. When ple, a salad covered in creamy fellow diners order potenCaesar salad dressing can tially fattening appetizers, take away from the overall ask to have a side salad with nutritive value of the salad. low-fat dressing on the side Don’t be afraid to ask for instead. substitutions or simply ask Metro to have dressings put on the Leave a little behind Men and women on a diet can still side so if you must indulge on your plate. Restaurant enjoy their favorite restaurants. you can do so without going portions can be substantial, overboard. so don’t feel as if you need to finish your entire meal.

Eat in the hours leadYou can always ask the waiter to pack up what ing up to your dinner. Low-fat snacks eaten you have left behind, or, when ordering, ask if throughout the day will reduce the likelihood

that you will overeat at the dinner table. Drink a tall glass of water and enjoy some low-calorie fruit so you won’t be famished once you arrive at the restaurant.

Avoid buffet-style restaurants. Many people cannot help but overeat at buffetstyle restaurants, where the size of a typical spread can make it hard for dieters to stay disciplined. If you must eat at a buffet-style restaurant, choose healthy fare like salad and steamed vegetables.

Look for a low-calorie menu. Many restaurants now supplement their existing menus with a menu of low-calorie fare for those customers who want to eat out but want to do so without abandoning their diets.

When visiting a restaurant, stick to ordering from the low-calorie section of the menu. The food will likely be just as delicious, though not as dense or as large.

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he ‘perfect date night’ differs depending on the couple.

Some couples might prefer a night on the town during which they get dolled up and visit a five-star restaurant, while others might find a laid back night at home makes for the ideal night for two.

Dinner and a movie has long been a go-to for couples who prefer something short of a fancy night out but more extravagant than a relaxing night at home. While making plans to dine out and catch a movie is not complicated, there are some things couples can do to make sure such nights go off without a hitch.

Make a dinner reservation. If you’re going out on a Friday or Saturday night, be sure to make a dinner reservation in advance.

Chances are strong other couples have similar plans, and you don’t want to miss the movie because you were stuck waiting for a table at the restaurant. Dinner and a movie nights tend to be impromptu, but make a reservation a few nights in advance if you’re planning on going out on a popular date night.

Leave ample time between dinner and the start of the movie. No one wants to rush through a meal, especially couples who may not get too many chances to dine out and enjoy each other’s conversation. If your movie begins at 9 p.m., make a din-

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ner reservation for 6 or 6:30 so you have ample time to eat, enjoy each other’s company and make it to the theater on time. If you’re planning on seeing a highly anticipated movie on its opening weekend, be sure to leave enough time between dinner and the start time of the movie so you can get to the theater early enough to get good seats.

Buy your movie tickets in advance. Much like you want to

make a dinner reservation so you can get a table, you also want to buy your tickets in advance so you aren’t shut out if the theater sells out. If you’re worried about committing to the movie too far in advance and want to wait to buy tickets, choose a fallback movie to see just in case the film you were hoping to see sells out before you can buy tickets.

Know the addresses of nearby theaters and show times.

Many a couple has arrived at a movie theater only to find the movie they planned to see is sold out. Oftentimes, such letdowns can be remedied by driving to another theater nearby that is showing the movie at a slightly later time than the initial theater the couple visited. Know your movie schedules and theater addresses so you have options should your movie be sold out.

Download an app like Fandango on your phone so you don’t waste precious time trying to find show times and addresses on the Internet.

Dinner and a movie is a staple for couples’ date nights, and there are some tricks of the trade couples can employ to ensure their next date night is memorable for all the right reasons.

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Great friends stand by us through situations thick or thin, and may be the first ones we turn to for some extra support. But friends are good for more than honestly assessing wardrobe choices or picking you up in a rainstorm when your car breaks down on the side of the road. According to the Mayo Clinic, friends can be beneficial to your health. Good friends can increase your sense of purpose and boost your happiness. They’re also available to help you cope with trauma or tragedy and might just give you the push you need to change unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Women who have close girlfriends may find that ladies’ night out is the ideal way to reconnect and find the time to let loose and have fun. When done responsibly, a ladiesÕ night out can make for the perfect evening. And while you might be pressed for time and tempted to skip a night out on the town with your girlfriends, the following are just a few reasons why you should keep those plans.

Cut down on stress. Laughing and talking with friends can dramatically cut down on stress. A landmark UCLA study conducted in 2002 concluded that girlfriends are stress-busters for women and have an impact on their overall mood.

Oxytocin, a mood-elevating hormone, is released

when women are around their friends, increasing feelings of euphoria. Considering stress can take its toll on physical and mental health, enjoying an evening out with friends can be a fun and simple way to combat stress.

Let it all hang out. Ladies’ night out allows women to put their cards on the table--whether they’re discussing mundane fashion trends or looking for some heartfelt advice. Chances are your friends will not judge you, and you won’t have to bite your tongue like you might have to when sharing your concerns with other people.

Connect with other adults. Parents of young children may appreciate ladies’ night out for the chance to get out of the house. You also may enjoy conversations that do not focus on school or kids.

Ladies’ night out is also a great opportunity to enjoy a meal, drink and/or movie without being interrupted by little ones.

Enjoy a chance to catch up in person. Many people now do the bulk of their communicating via texting or email. Ladies’ night out presents an opportunity to converse face-to-face. That means not having to exert energy trying to infer tone or meaning behind emails or wondering if those emoticons are masking something unsaid.

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Make the most of ‘al fresco’ dining

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hen the weather permits, many people enjoy eating meals outside.

Al fresco dining may be available at both high-end restaurants and more intimate cafes.

Al fresco comes from the Italian term for ‘open air.’ Restaurants have recognized the draw of outdoor seating and many have expanded their offerings. While many people need nothing more than an outdoor table and some nice weather to enjoy eating outside, there are some ways to make al fresco dining experiences as pleasant as possible.

Do your research before visiting. Drive or walk by a restaurant before dining there yourself.

Check out how outdoor diners are treated and if the service is as prompt as it is indoors. Pay attention to foot and vehicle traffic near the tables to determine if the spot is conducive to eating. Too

much noise or car exhaust can detract from the meal.

Look for covered tables. It’s one thing to sit outside and enjoy some cool breezes. It’s quite another to spend an hour or more directly under the blazing sun. Dine at an establishment that has a gazebo, portico, overhang, or individual patio umbrellas at each table. This way you can be comfortable and avoid sunburn.

Call ahead for seating. Because al fresco dining is so popular when the weather is warm, outdoor tables can fill up quickly. For those planning to sit outside, call the restaurant and reserve an outdoor spot. This way you will be guaranteed a table.

Dress appropriately for the weather. Plan ahead for al fresco dining by bringing some accessories along. A light jacket or sweater can keep you warm if a breeze picks up, and sun-

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Expand your dining options. Instead of traditional restaurants, try the offerings at food trucks, take-out places and other spots that serve food. Set up your meal at nearby picnic tables or another outdoor place and enjoy.

Bring a friend or relax by yourself. Eating outdoors is entertaining with a friend or alone. If you are dining with a group, take your time and linger in the fresh air, enjoying the conversation.

If you are dining alone, you can still relax and take your time with the meal. One hidden benefit of al fresco dining is that it provides you the opportunity to relax and watch the world go by.

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ECHANICSVILLE – “The 12 Days of Christmas” will be the theme for the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Village of Mechanicsville.

Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and the Mechanicsville

Ruritan Club, the parade will kick off at 2 p.m.

Organizers Dave Fuller and Ronnie Planz said, “We expect a spectacular event, 1,200 people participating in the parade, and 7,000 people enjoying the afternoon along the route through old Mechanicsville.”

Applications for the parade, the rules, the route, and all information may be found online at the Mechanicsville Rotary website: http://www.mechanicsvillero-

tary.org/content/events/current_parade.

For more information, call Fuller at 804-690-5666 or Planz at 804-244-1700.

MCEF (Mechanicsville /Churches Emergency Functions) will have a float in the parade. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry along the parade route.

Spectators and participants are File photo encouraged to help during the Students at Jessica Morgan’s School of Dance took part in the 2014 Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. This year’s event, a favorite in the Village, will be held Dec. 4. holiday season.

‘Grapes of Wrath’ to be presented Nov. 17 at Reynolds Community College’s Parham Road Campus RICHMOND – Reynolds Community College will present “The Grapes of Wrath,” performed by the National Players Club, on Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Lipman Auditorium

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CAROL ANN JONES Carol Ann Jones, 73, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord October 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Wilford Mundy; mother,

active in the Henry Clay Women’s Club in Ashland. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016, in the Chapel of First Baptist Church in Richmond.

Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hanover Animal Rescue.

ALMA LEE PULLING JONES

Malvola M. Diehl; and stepfather, Warren O. Diehl. She is survived by her loving husband, Arland A. Jones.

Carol was active in church, including teaching, Grace Fellowship Homeless ministry, and a member of Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church in Richmond. She was a member and most recently

Alma Lee Pulling, 98, of Mechanicsville, died Thursday, November 3, 2016.

She was born in Richmond on April 19, 1918, the daughter of George Beedle and Alma R. Jones Pulling. Alma graduated from John Marshall High School in 1935 and worked as a stenographer. An avid reader, she was particularly fond of Danielle Steel romance novels. She enjoyed a long life as a resident of the Richmond

Home for Ladies, entering in 1978. In 2001, she moved to Mechanicsville, when the Home was reinvented as Covenant Woods Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, at Riverview Cemetery. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

FLORENCE RAPP Florence Ernestine Rapp, 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, NoRAPP

vember 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles L. Rapp. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville.

Interment followed at Signal Hill Cemetery. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD STEWART Richard “Stanley” Stewart, 100, of Mechanicsville, passed away November 1, 2016. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during World War II, and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He was a charter member and past president of Eastern Henrico

Ruritan Club and a 32nd Degree Mason. Stanley raised beagles and was a member of Old Dominion Beagle Club for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Shurm Stewart.

He is survived by his son, James Shurm Stewart STEWART (Melissa Abell); grandchildren, James Shurm Stewart Jr. (Danielle) and Samantha Lynne Stewart; and siblings, William “Buck” Stewart (Pat) and Edythe Stewart. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home in Richmond.

Online condolences may be left at www.nelsenrichmond. com.

DONALD TIMBERLAKE Donald Timberlake, 75, of Hanover County, passed away suddenly October 25, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lee Timberlake, he will be deeply missed by his sister, Betty Timberlake, and by cousins and friends. Retired from Media General, Donald served in the Peace Corps and had many interests, including local history, gardening, architecture, libraries and cultural explorations.

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local DOSWELL — As a young girl growing up in Hanover County, Ginger Stanley has fond memories of annual Christmas Mother events held at the Flippo House in Doswell. Last week, she

returned to that very same home to accept her appointment as this year’s Hanover Christmas Mother.

“When my family moved to Hanover 66 years ago, we were welcomed by neighbors with love and a caring spirit to help,” Stanley said in a letter to Hanover citizens.

“That same spirit is still alive and makes Hanover the best place in the world to live and work.”

Stanley becomes the latest

entry in a long list of exemplary citizens who have been tapped to head a project that ensures that Christmas comes to every home in Hanover County, many of whom do not have the resources to provide holiday treats for their families.

“Sine 1950, the Hanover Christmas Mother has provided toys, clothing and food to thousands of children and their families right here in our county,” Stanley said.

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She said she plans to jump in “feet first” on her new assignment.

“I hope to get around to as many clubs and events possible,” Stanley said.

With appearances scheduled in both the Mechanicsville and Ashland Christmas parades, Stanley said she is looking forward to her tenure as Christmas Mother.

“This is quite an honor,” she said. “It’s important to give back. It’s important in this life to feel like you have made a little bit of a difference.”

Stanley recently retired after 32 years of service as executive director of the Virginia Press Association.

Stanley, a Virginia Tech graduate, is a Montpelier resident, but she has strong family ties to the county that began when her parents moved to Hanover in 1950.

Stanley’s mother, Sunshine Sue Workman, was a regular performer at the Old Dominion Barn Dance at WRVA’s Lyric Theatre in downtown Richmond.

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Clay Elementary School and Patrick Henry High School. “I’ve always been a Hanoverian.”

The Doswell Women’s Club began the Christmas Mother program in 1950, and the Doswell Ruritan Club became involved in 1989 as the main sponsor.

“This is our 27th year of sponsoring the Hanover County Christmas Mother,” said Franklin Jones who heads the project and coordinates the all-volunteer staff.

Each year, a different Ruritan Club in the county chooses the Christmas Mother, and, this year, the task fell to Montpelier.

A list of families who need the services of the Christmas Mother is compiled from names submitted by the county’s Social Services Department, recommended by other citizens, or ones who contact the Christmas Mother directly.

The program also assists senior citizens during the Holiday Season.

“We find out about senior citizens, who, without our help, maybe wouldn’t have anything on Christmas morning,” Stanley said.

The program depends on the dedication of the numerous volunteers who provide the muscle, and the thousands of Hanover citizens and businesses who contribute to the program.

“It’s very important that we get donations from the community because without the donations it would be impossible for this to happen,” Stanley said. “There are literally hundreds of volunteers who go out and buy the toys and gets the gift cards.”

A large portion of the food that fills the distributed boxes is donated, some of it the result of food drives sponsored by churches, schools and other community groups. Families also receive a $20 gift card to Martin’s.

The Richmond Bicycle Club will donate 25 new bicycles for this year’s campaign, and Hanover County Public Schools again will conduct food drives for this year’s project.

Last year, the Christmas Mother project spent more than $109,000 to ensure everyone on the list was serviced, all of those funds arriving through donations.

It’s an opportunity for every Hanover citizen to become involved and make a difference for neighbors who are in need. All donations are tax-deductible and can be sent to: Hanover Christmas Mother P.O. Box 39 Doswell, VA 23047 It all culminates when boxes are picked up on Dec. 17, and gift cards are safely mailed and in the hands of seniors. Each child receives two new toys and other assorted goodies.

Depending on the size of the family, one or more food boxes also are distributed to all of the identified families.

And Stanley is committed to making sure this year’s project can truly deliver the spirit of the season to those who need it the most.

“I want to do the very best job I can do to make sure that every family that we can identify is chosen and given the opportunity for a bright Christmas.”

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Nov. 9 Grace United Family Church at 8700 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville) will present a simulcast of “The Insanity of God” from 7 to 9 p.m.

Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, contact Glenn Hawkins at 804-335-6728. The movie is the true story of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken. After the death of their son, this ordinary couple journeys into the depths of the persecuted church, asking the question: “Is Jesus worth it?”

The Battlefield Park Elementary School PTA is taking pre-orders for homemade Brunswick Stew and Kettle Corn. Orders for stew ($8 per quart) and kettle corn ($5 for 18-inch bag) will be accepted until Nov. 9. Pick-ups will be available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Orders not picked up by then will be donated to the local fire/EMS stations. Easily pay online through the BPES PTA store website: https://squareup.com/ store/bpes-pta or send in your order by mail to: BPES/PTA/ Stew-Kettle Corn Fundraiser, 5501 Mechanicsville Tpk., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

The Richmond Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) dinner meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Country Club at 3700 Cogbill Rd. in Richmond. The guest speaker will be Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, USAF (Retired), the new president and CEO of MOAA. The buffet menu features a salad bar, triple entrees, seasonal starch, vegetable du jour, and a gourmet dessert bar.

Beverages include coffee, tea, and a cash bar. The cost is $24 per person. Dress is coat and

tie for gentlemen and ladies, as appropriate. For reservations or more information, contact Jim Rose at 805-276-6775 or jimrose1@verizon.net.

Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12 The Friends of Mechanicsville Library will host their Fall Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. A huge selection of gently used books, DVDs and CDs will be priced $1 or less.

Saturday, Nov. 12 Lee-Davis High School 35th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lee-Davis High School Commons area. Vendor space is still available. To reserve a booth, contact LDcraftshow@ yahoo.com An Opening Reception for “Window Paintings” by Treslyn Reichert will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Windemere Art Gallery at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The show runs through Nov. 26.

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Mechanicsville United Methodist Church will be selling Brunswick ste4w and hosting a bake sale, starting at 8 a.m. Pre-orders for the stew may be picked up that morning. The stew costs $8 per quart. For more information, call the church office at 804746-5118.

Bake and Craft Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Christian Village Apartments at 7105 Brooks Farm Rd. off Lee Davis Road in the Bosher Center.

Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department Brunswick Stew Sale and Yeti Cooler Drawing will begin at noon at 4428 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The stew is being sold for $8 a quarter.

First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville will celebbrate its 150th Anniversary with “Celebrating the Joy of God’s Blessings in Music — Jazz it Up for the 150th Church Anniversary!” from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9808 Auxiliary in Mechanicsville on Cold Harbor Road and Bell Creek Road will hold a “Christmas in November” event indoors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All types of vendors, yard sale items, etc., will be available. Tables are available for $15. Lunch will be available for purchase.

All proceeds will be given to veteran organizations. The VFW Auxiliary’s mission is to serve veterans and their families. Those interested in renting a table or have questions, email the VFW Auxiliary at

Salem Presbyterian Church in Studley is having a Brunswick Stew sale. The cost is $8 a quart and pick-up time is 4 p.m. To order ahead, call the church office at 804-7460732 or come by the church at 4 p.m. to purchase.

Sunday, Nov. 13 Grief support, “Surviving the Holidays,” will be held at 5 p.m. in Room B80 at Cool Spring Baptist Church at 9283 Atlee Station Rd. in Mechanicsville. In past years, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season

may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement, but, this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your loved one may cause anxiety and dread. You are not alone. An encouraging seminar is offered to help survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again.

For more information, call Brenda McEwen at 804-7468983 or 804-798-1559 or Jerry and Patsy Deans at 804-5597622.

Monday, Nov. 14 Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will address the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at 7 p.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He will bring club members up-to-date on the continuing advancement and improvement of the local school system. Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting the club’s membership chairman, Debbie Walker, at 804-730-2311 or by visiting the club’s website, www.

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Tuesday, Nov. 15 The Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 of AARP will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shalom Baptist Church at 6395 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Because some members will be working the polls, the meeting date was changed from the second Tuesday. Pam Bridgeforth of Senior Connections will inform members about a needy family in the Hanover County area that they can provide Christmas gifts. The traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner will be held. National members of AARP are invited to attend. For more informa-

ax submissions to calendar to 804-730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch, Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

tion, call Larry Gooss at 804839-2347.

Hanover County Department of Social Services Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The meeting is open to the public.

“Till Death Do Us Part” will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The program will “pull back the veil of the past and explore aspects of ‘the good death’ and stylized mourning in the Victorian age.

Tickets are $10. Due to mature subject matter, children under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville will host a Thanksgiving Memorial Prayer Service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17 A Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Ashcreek Clubhouse at 10854 Linderwood Dr. in Mechanicsville. Donations are needed to support Sawyer Perkins, a student at Pearsons Corner Elementary School.

Those planning to participate are asked to RSVP by calling 804-723-3665.

Saturday, Nov. 19 A craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Independence Christian Church, featuring handmade crafts, silent auction and bake sale. Lunch will be available for purchase. The show will

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Church of the Redeemer’s 35th Annual Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville, across from Memorial Regional Medical Center. Over 120 craft vendors, a bake sale, Santa Claus, Santa Shop, $1 donation/door prize, and raffle, including a gift card tree, quilt, liquor basket, and an iPad Pro will be featured.

Bring a can of non-perishable food for a bonus door prize ticket. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, email Bazaar@churchredeemer.org.

A Reveal and Paranormal Investigation will be held starting with the Reveal at 8:30 p.m. at the Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover.

The Investigation follows at 10 p.m. With the Reveal, the archives of paranormal evidence are being captured during public and private investigations at Hanover Tavern, the Historic Courthouse, Nutshell and the Old Stone jail. The presentation is free to the public. Transcend Paranormal will be leading an investigation of Hanover Tavern, the Historic Courthouse and the Old Stone Jail. All experience levels are welcome. Tickets for the Investigtion are $50 and can be purchased at Hanover Tavern.

Monday, Nov. 21 A Coats for Kids Drive is being held at Pearsons Corner Elementary School. Parents or guardians whose children have outgrown their coats see CALENDAR, pg. 24

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On-site assessment set as part of reaccreditation Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Ashland Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of the reaccreditation process to maintain its accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) According to Officer Chip Watts, public information and community policing for the APD, an assessment team representing CALEA will arrive Sunday, Dec. 4, in Ashland to begin

a four-day intensive inspection of every facet of the police department.

Verification by the team that the police department meets the commission’s state-ofthe-art standards is part of a voluntary process the police department initially underwent in September 2007.

As part of the on-site assessment, Watts said agency employees, citizens and members of the business community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, in the Council Chambers located at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson

St. For those who cannot attend the public information session, the assessors will field comments by phone from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5.

The team can be reached at 804-412-0609 during those hours on that date.

To ensure that all interested parties are able to comment, all telephone comments and appearances should be limited to 10 minutes and must be limited to the Police Department’s ability to comply with these professional standards. A copy of these standards is available at the Police

Department.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Police Department in this respect may send them to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155.

If reaccredited, Watts noted that the Ashland Police Department will continue to be the smallest police department in the state to maintain that status.

For more information on international accreditation, visit www.calea.org.

Ashland Train Day 2016 keeps love of the rails tradition alive Jim Ridolphi for The Local

Ashland’s Main Street Association presented its 13th annual Train Day on Saturday, and perfect weather accounted for record crowds at the event held along the tracks in Ashland.

The event memorializes the town’s love of trains and the important role the railroad played in the town’s history. Above, Addison Hammock, 3, left, and Mallory Palmore, 4, enjoy the magic of a passing train at a display in Ashland’s Arts and Activities Center. Historical re-enactors Dawn Burnett and Mark Wilcox strolled along the streets playing the role of RF&P magnate Edwin Robinson who played a key role in Ashland’s development along the tracks. Children enjoyed hands-on activities like model train drag racing at a display in the Ashland Center. The sight of a passing passenger train gathers the attention of event-goers at Saturday’s Ashland Train Day 2016.

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New fishing regulations put into place at Courthouse Park HANOVER — Hanover County Parks and Recreation along with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries have been working to revitalize Courthouse Park Lake.

Channel Catfish have been stocked into Courthouse Park Lake to provide additional angling opportunities.

In order to provide increased potential of these stocked fish, new regulations have been put in place.

A minimum size limit of 15 inches is now in place with a creel limit of 5 channel catfish per angler, per day.

A fishing license is required for all anglers that are 16 years of age and older.

Any suspicious and illegal activity should be reported to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at: 1-800-237-5712.

For more information, contact Game and Inland Fisheries at: 804-829-6580, ext. 126, or

at 3801 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030.

Courthouse Park is located at: 7232 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover.

Hanover County Parks and Recreation can be reached at: www.hanovercounty.gov, email: parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-7150.

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Brunswick Stew Sale, Rae Fundraiser to be held Saturday at Company 3 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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MECHANICSVILLE — Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Co. 3 will sponsor a Brunswick Stew Sale and a Raffle Fundraiser at noon Saturday,

Nov. 12, at Fire-EMS Station 3 at 4428 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville.

The cost is $8 per quart of stew and $5 per raffle ticket for a chance to win a high-quality YETI 45 Cooler.

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During those hours on that particular day, Hanover County residents can recycle electronic waste and household hazardous waste.

“E-waste” items accepted at no charge will

include the central processing unit for a computer and computer accessories such as cables, wires, keyboards, mice and speakers; printers; scanners; copiers; fax machines; telephones; cell phones; VCRs; camcorders; stereos or microwaves. Basically, anything with an electrical plug.

All of the above items can be recycled at no charge. It will cost (you must pay by check) $10

to dispose of televisions and computer monitors under 27 inches measured diagonally and $20 for units measuring greater than 27 inches diagonally. In addition, on-site shredding or destruction of hard drives will be available at this event for the first time for a cost of $5 per unit.

Residents also will be able to shred up to four boxes (10x12x18) of personal documents or information at no charge.

County well represented in JMU Band HARRISONBURG – A number of Hanover County residents are included among the 440 members of the 2016 James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes.

The following students from Hanover County area are members of the band:

Kara Satterwhite of Mechanicsville, a first-year student who is in the baritone

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Eric Fenske of Glen Allen, a second-year student who is in the baritone section.

Allison Satterwhite of Mechanicsville, a fourth-year student who is in the baritone section.

Halle Harrison of Glen Allen, a second-year student who is in the clarinet section.

Clara Frye of Mechanicsville, a third-year

student who is in the color guard section.

Christopher Pennington of Mechanicsville, a third-year student who is in the drum major section.

Erin Townsend of Glen Allen, a second-year student who is in the flute section.

Joshua Burnap of Glen Allen, a third-year student who is in the saxophone section.

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Lee-Davis High has a busy November scheduled Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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ECHANICSVILLE – Lee-Davis High School has a full calendar this month.

Among the activities are: The Athletic Boosters will meet in the school library at 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 9). For more information, contact A.D. Tripp Metzger at 804-723-2200 or cmetzger@ hcps.us.

The Choral Department presents “Unplugged” Solo Night at 7:30 p.m. today

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of Ashland, a third-year student who is in the saxophone section.

Sean Dewalt of Mechanicsville, a second-year student who is in the trombone section.

T.J. Hindley of Mechanicsville, a second-year

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are urged to consider donating them (any size) to the program. Donations may be dropped off at the Pearson’s Corner Clinic. The student who donates the most coats will have the opportunity to meet a local news anchor from Channel 8. Puritan’s Cleaners will pick up the coats at 11 a.m. Nov. 21.

(Wednesday, Nov. 9) in the school auditorium.

Admission is $3 at the door.

The Band Boosters will meet in the school library from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. All band parents and patrons are invited to attend. For more information, contact Director of Bands Austin Nicholas at 804-537BAND (2263) or anicholas@hcps.us.

“How Do I Pay for College?” The LeeDavis High School Counseling Department is sponsoring an informational session at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Commons.

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Jesse Faas of Mechanicsville, a third-year student who is in the trumpet section.

Amanda Fales of Mechanicsville, a third-year student who is in the trumpet section.

Charles Frise of Mechanicsville, a fifth-year

student who is in the trumpet section.

James Pennington of Mechanicsville, a third-year student who is in the trumpet section.

Nicholas RehmerStephens of Mechanicsville, a fourth-year student who is in the trumpet section.

Among the events scheduled for this season are perfor-

mances at local high schools, a trip with the football team to Chapel Hill, a featured exhibition at the USBands National Championships in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a joint performance with the Marching Virginians at the annual Virginia Music Educators Association State Conference at The Homestead Resort in November.

and setting for the story. The book is a tale of a young girl named Nola who is sent on a mission to find beads of the jewelfern. Lady Marika, the village healer, needs them to create a potion to heal her brothers and other children stricken by the strange illness that has swept their village.

On her travels, Nola discovers the dangers of the forest and encounters children and animals with unusual abilities.

and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.

Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.

Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High

Saturday, Nov. 26 Books, Beads and More at 8324 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville will host a book signing by children’s fantasy author, JoAnn Meaker, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The book is “Nola’s Gift.” Meaker said she tapped into the imaginations of her three grandchildren, asking them for input when developing the characters

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sports will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Lee-Davis High School auditorium. One parent/guardian of each player must attend. For more information, contact A.D. Tripp Metzger at 804-723-2200 or cmetzger@hcps.us.

The Lee-Davis High School Players present “Pride and Prejudice” Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 17-19. Curtain is at 7 p.m. each evening; there will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased online at https://ldhsva.booktix. com/pal/1/07a81dcee937633a. The shows will be presented at Fairmont Christian Church on

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

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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 The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover

see CALENDAR, pg. 28

Creighton Road. For more information contact drama teacher Meg Switzer at mswitzer@ hcps.us.

Lee-Davis High School will recognize fall sports athletes and coaches at the Fall Sports Award Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the school auditorium.

Lee-Davis High School Drama Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in the BlackBox Theatre. Parents and patrons of drama students are welcome to participate.

For more information, contact drama teacher Meg Switzer at mswitzer@hcps.us.

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Speakers at the meeting about the high speed rail proposasl included, from left, Ashland Mayor James Foley, state Secretary of Transportation Aubrey L. Layne and Randolph-Macon College president Dr. Robert Lindgren.

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the roughly 250 residents who had packed the seats of the Ashland Theatre. “There is simply no room for a third track. It will decimate our business district, our prime historic housing neighborhoods, and the center of Randolph-Macon College.”

Stressing both the economic impact and the potential safety hazard of squeezing another rail line so close to the sidewalk in an already bustling area, Foley

urged the group to work with the town to find an option that would bypass Ashland.

“Please make collaboration a part of this process, and come up with a solution that does the least harm,” Foley said.

The visit was described as a fact-gathering workshop, and no comments or questions were taken from the audience.

But that didn’t stop those in attendance from signaling their agreement — by way of thunderous applause — with Foley or any of the other Ashland

leaders who spoke.

Randolph-Macon College president Robert Lindgren told officials bluntly that building a third rail line would “irreversibly cut our college in half and fundamentally damage RandolphMacon College as we know it.”

Lindgren pointed to the $80 million that has been spent on renovations and improvements to the campus over the past six years, and decried the possible impact of a third rail on the college’s future growth.

While some have proposed

cutting down the size of a planned train station as a compromise, Lindgren cautioned against that as well.

“I want to speak very plainly here,” Lindgren said. “A smaller downtown station is no consolation if it means a third rail goes with it. A third rail is a disaster for the college and for the Town of Ashland — period.”

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is considering a no-build option and has, in recent months, raised the possibility

of an option that would require upgrades to the existing train tracks in Ashland without adding a third.

“I wish I could stand up here and tell you that, as we move forward, that everyone in this room will be happy. I don’t think that’ll be the case,” state Secretary of Transportation Aubrey L. Layne Jr. said to the group. “But I do believe we can be transparent and accountable to you as we lay out for you how we come to the decision we ultimately come to.”

The state rail agency will issue a draft of an environmental impact statement by the end of the year that will offer a recommendation for the area in and around Ashland as well as other suggestions for the corridor. A period for public review and comment will follow, with the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s endorsement expected thereafter.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette. The Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Debbie Truong contributed to this story.

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Richmond hosts 25th Great American Indian Expo Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — For 25 years, Native American tribes have gathered in Richmond to celebrate American Indian culture.

Included among the more than 50 Indian tribes participating in the pow-wow this month will be representatives from Haliwa-Saponi, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Rappahannock, Lumbee, Nottoway, Waccamaw-Siouan, Meherrin, Tuscarora, Coharie, Cherokee, Piscataway, Crow, Lakota, Menominee, Pueblo, Sappony, Occanechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Abenaki, Shawnee,

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A pow-wow will be held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13, at the Richmond International Raceway. Among the tribes being represented are Haliwa-Saponi, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Rappahannock, Lumbee, Nottoway, Waccamaw-Siouan, Meherrin, Tuscarora, Coharie, Cherokee, Piscataway, Crow, Lakota, Menominee, Pueblo, Sappony, Occanechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Abenaki, Shawnee, Oneida and Nansemond.

Oneida and Nansemond.

As in previous years, this event at Richmond International Raceway is open

to the public.

Area students will visit and learn about American Indian culture.

Local leadership you can trust

The Great American Indian Expo is described as “an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about rich Native American traditions, including dancing, drumming, singing, arts, crafts and foods.”

Artisans from across the country will offer unique tur-

quoise, wampum, silver and clothing.

Books by various authors also will be offered for sale.

The pow-wow’s hours will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; and and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

Grand Entries and the Parade of Nations will get underway at 6 p.m. Friday, 12 and 5 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, contact Kay Oxendine at 804296-9820 or akayo62@gmail. com.

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Upcoming programs at Mechanicsville area branch libraries have been announced by Carolyn Garner, librarian.

Garner noted that all Pamunkey Regional Library branches will be

Atlee Branch Library Magical Movie Night at the Atlee Branch Library – 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 10, for ages11 to 18.

See the very first Harry Potter movie

and experience the magic. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd.

Star Wars Celebration at the Atlee Branch Library – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, for ages 3 to 10. Calling all Star Wars fans:

Join in for a fun festival with crafts, books, and activities. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Pajama Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 14. Bring your favorite

snuggly friend for a special evening Storytime. Wear your PJs and slippers too. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd.

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Washington, D.C., area, then moved to Richmond where my daughter attended Hanover County Public Schools.

One big difference I have noticed between the two areas is that while I grew up around many people of different religions (about a third of my high school was Jewish), my daughter’s schoolmates were overwhelmingly Protestant.

Even the few children who were Catholic were viewed as very different.

When people advocate for bringing religion into the schools, I am certain they are talking about Christianity only.

If this is to teach respect, how is that respecting others who are not Christians?

Reading the Bible in school, as has been suggested in some of the letters to the editor, would cause non-Christian children to feel alienated and outcast,

and send that message to the Christian children to treat these students as such.

If the Bible is to be read/ studied in school, let’s make it part of a comparative religion course.

It would be interesting, informative, and allow students to gain a better understanding of all religions, and therefore of people whose beliefs and backgrounds are different from their own.

There is a reason our founding fathers created our system of separation of church and state, and also thought it important to guarantee the freedom to worship.

People worship in many different ways.

One of the best things we can teach our children is tolerance and respect, not just for those who are like themselves.

It prepares them to become enlightened and compassionate citizens of the world.

Jude Schlotzhauer Mechanicsville

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school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc.

Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia

support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of each month and at 7 p.m. the third Monday in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

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

804-365-4145.

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.

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

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The Mechanicsville Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. at Calabash and the first Wednesday of the month as a volunteer opportunity to help with a bingo game for the veterans at McGuire Medical Center. For more information, contact Pam Bartle at 804730-0427 or Rick Starling at 804-550-1112.

First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road.

The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500. see CALENDAR, pg. 33

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Dr. Gibson recently finished his pediatric dental residency at the VCU School of Dentistry and will be helping all our patients by providing a wide range of dental services.

Dr. Gibson graduated from Hanover High School and VCU prior to attending VCU dental school. He and his wife Emilie (also from Hanover) and their adorable new son Carter have lots of family in the area.

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p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, for ages 5 and up. Calling all LEGO Engineers: Create your own LEGO design at the library.

Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

For more information, call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Storytimes at the Atlee Branch Library – Wednesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. Mother Goose (6 to 24 months with an adult); 10:45 a.m. Toddler (2 years old with an adult); and 11:30 a.m.

Preschool (3 to 5 years old with an adult). Thursdays, Nov. 10 and 17, 10 a.m., Mother Goose (6 to 24 months with an adult); 10:45 a.m. Family (all ages); and 11:30 a.m. Preschool (3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Hanover Branch Library Movies in the Morning at the Hanover Branch Library – 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12, for all ages. See a new family movie on the big screen at the library. Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library — Fridays, Nov. 11 and 18, 10:45 a.m.

Family (all ages). For more information, call 804-3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

stress of everyday living and may have a number of health benefits. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Knitting & Crochet Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Nov. 15 and 29. Are you a knitter or crocheter looking to expand your fiber-related circle and have a bit of fun? Grab your needles, yarn, and patterns for fun conversation and stitching. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information, call 804746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Saturday Morning Cartoon at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, for all

Mechanicsville Branch Library – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, for moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.

Socialize with other adults while your children make new friends at the monthly Friday Playgroup, on the third Friday of each month. For more information, call 804-7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Pysanky Ukrainian Eggs at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19. Learn how to decorate a Pysanky egg using a wax resist method. This art form’s name comes from the Ukrainian “pysaty,” meaning “to write.” Pysanky club members will show you how to make these beautiful eggs to take home. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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Storytimes at the Mechanicsville Branch Library — Tuesdays, November 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m. Mother Goose (6 to 24 months); 10:45 a.m.

Preschool (3 to 5 years old); 11:15 a.m. Family (all ages); and 6:45 p.m. Family (all ages).

Wednesdays, November 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 am. Toddler (2 years old with an adult); 10:45 a.m. Preschool (3 to 5 years old); and 11:15 a.m. Family (all ages). Thursdays, November 10 and 17, 10 a.m. Toddler (2 years old with an adult); 10:45 a.m. Preschool (3 to 5 years old); and 11:15 a.m. Family (all ages). For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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Reading Olympics ReadAloud at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 7 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17. Get a jump on your reading as selections are read from titles on the Hanover County Reading Olympics list. Questions will be asked to help prepare for competition day. Call or visit the library for title information.

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Mid-term exams become a memory for students

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Hanover County school officials, bolstered by a consensus opinion issued by the Hanover County School Board at its recent meeting, will adjust its regulations to remove mid-term exams from the instruction schedule for all students.

The board received a final read on a proposed regulation change that alters the county’s current system of administering exams, and issued a 6-1 consensus opinion supporting the changes.

The change did not require school board approval due to its status as a regulation, and not identified as policy, but Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, sought board approval for the revised regulation.

“This is under a regulation, not under a policy, so, technically, it does not need school board approval but — because this would represent a substantive change — this matter needed to come back to the board for public discussion,”

Gill said.

Last month, the board heard a report by a committee formed to study the possibility of eliminating mid-term and final exams. The group, comprised of educators, students, parents and interested citizens, studied the benefits and drawbacks of s system of testing that has been employed in schools for decades.

“The instructional benefits of an exam are minimal,” said director of secondary education Bob Staley who headed the focus group.

Last week, Dr. Staley presented the final version of a revised regulation change that would eliminate mid-term exams in Hanover County classrooms. Final exams will remain in place, at least for the mea time. Exemptions for exams and how they are determined will remain unchanged.

The changes were prompted by recommendations from an exam study committee that cited the shortcomings of mid-term exams in an everchanging academic environment.

The new guidelines are designed to increase rigor by

increasing instructional time.

Under the current system, midterm exams require four days of preparation and four days to administer, and officials say that time could be better used for classroom instruction.

“These recommended changes will not compromise rigor,” Staley said. “Rather, these changes will increase opportunities for additional rigor for our students by increasing instructional time,” he concluded.

Students will be assessed using more “authentic” measures to determine a student’s proficiency in a certain subject.

Director of curriculum and instruction Debbie Arco outlined how teachers can use effective assessments throughout the schoolwork. “You constantly monitor and get feedback to ensure success,” Arco said.

“Students want and need the opportunity to think critically. We need our students to not only understand, but to be able to think on their feet and effectively communicate. They need to execute and apply those learning experiences,”

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Arco said.

Arco said the state’s Department of Education is encouraging authentic assessments and develop alternative methods to assess students.

Those methods include increased engagement with the students and providing them with choices and a voice in their progress and its assessment.

“We are adding in more authentic methods of assessment. Our mid-term is duplicating a type of assessment that already exists.”

The new policy is an attempt to eliminate those redundancies and provide new methods of assessing students in a real time method.

A few examples of authentic assessment might include portfolio revisions and reflection for writing, analysis of primary documents for a scholarly exhibit for history or application of geometry in design principles in math.

“We will always have end of unit tests and quizzes along the way,” Arco said. “I would never say a comprehensive assessment of a student would only use one method.”

Students will still be required to take benchmark tests that are upgraded but do provide a form of comprehensive assessment and simulate SOL (Standards of Learning) tests.

Chairman John Axselle, Beaverdam District, voiced the only opposing opinion regarding the new policy. “I’m still a skeptic. I don’t want

our children settling for passing SOLs. I have a concern regarding this change. I think it is important for our children to have a moment and time where our students feel the pressures and rewards of achievement.”

Staley said culminating assessments would continue under the new policy. “We are not saying get rid of those,” Staley said.

Axselle said the exams mimic real world experiences where students are forced to perform under pressure, and said he didn’t consider the eight days required for midterms as wasted time.

“It’s not days I’m wasting.

It’s days I’m using,” Axselle said.

Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser agreed with the regulation change. His years in the classroom allow his a unique perspective on midterms.

“I totally agree with the change,” Sulser said. “The kids who are C students will get C’s on the exams. I know what students are going to get the A’s, B’s and C’s because that’s what they’ve done every day.”

The National Players Club is America’s longest running touring company. It has performed in the East Wing of the White House, as well as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for American military, and throughout 40 states.

Known for its talent and commitment to excellence,

National Players has brought literature to life for more than 2.5 million audience members.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 804-523-5983 or 804-523-5082.

Serving over 20,000 students annually, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is the youngest and third largest of 23

community colleges in Virginia.

The college operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the counties of Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan Henrico and Louisa.

Information submitted by Steve Vehorn, assistant director of public relations, Reynolds Community College.

members of the public are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to their participating local Beltone Hearing Aid Center All donations will be distributed to local food banks and food pantries.

In return for helping with

this very worthy cause, the public will receive a free pack of batteries for hearing aid wearers (limit one package per person) or a free hearing screening.

The hearing screening will help determine how well they

currently hear and if they are in need of hearing help. It will go a long way in helping them make decisions on their current and future hearing needs.

For more information, visit Beltone at www.beltone.com.

Jim Ridolphi for The Local

Hanover Spanish teacher Allison Carneiro Da Silva was named this year’s Foreign Language Association of Virginia’s Teacher of the Year.

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have held a variety of fundraisers including raffles, bake sales, special offerings, youth-related fundraisers, restaurant fundraisers and more. Hanover Habitat can provide a list of fundraisers, suited for all ages.

Current Faith Build participants include: All Souls Episcopal Church, Ashland Christian Church, Atlee Community Church, Black Creek Baptist Church, Broadus Baptist Church, Christ Church Episcopal, Church of the Redeemer, Cool Spring Baptist Church, Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Fairmount Christian Church, Hanover Habitat’s Women Build

Team, Harmony Vineyard Church, Meadowbridge Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mechanicsville Christian Center, Messiah Lutheran Church, Shady Grove United Methodist Church – Mechanicsville, St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Slash Christian Church.

Hanover Habitat is seeking additional congregations to participate in Faith Build. Interested congregations should visit: www.hanoverhfh.org/FaithBuild or contact Laura Oliveira at 804-569-6108.

About Hanover Habitat for Humanity Hanover Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1990 by a committed group of Hanover citizens who wanted to provide safe and affordable housing in Hanover County. Since that time, Hanover

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Habitat has built homes for 59 families.

People in the community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With Habitat’s help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency, and an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

To learn more about the organization, visit www.hanoverhfh.org.

Information submitted by Laura Oliveira, director of community engagement, Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

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If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club.

The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville.

Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail. com.

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MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets monthly for mutual support, networking and social events at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

There are topical discussions, snacks and crafts, and childcare is provided. They also plan Moms’ Night Out, kids play time and other fun activities. MOPS is an international organization, created for mothers with children age 0 to 5. The WGBC chapter meets in the evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in order to accommodate working moms. For more information, contact the church office at 804746-5081.

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L-D rides Coffey run to Tomato Bowl win

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – The 58th Tomato Bowl was close.

For most of the game, both Lee-Davis and host Patrick Henry struggled to get into the end zone, waiting for most of the first half to elapse before the Confederates earned the game’s first points, then again waiting for most of the second half to elapse before the Patriots tied it with 4:17 left in the game.

But the 14 seconds that followed the Patrick Henry equalizer were a doozy.

Lee-Davis kick returner Jamon Coffey fielded the Patriots’ kickoff at the Confederate 15, headed toward the left sideline, picked up some blocks and outran his pursuers for an 85-yard touchdown with 4:03 left. The score lifted the Confederates to a 14-7 victory Friday night.

Coffey felt the need to atone – he was covering Patrick Henry receiver Kaleb Smith when Smith caught a 21-yard Travious Tyler pass for the tying score.

“I just told my teammates if they blocked, then I’ll do what I can to take it to the house,” Coffey said. “They blocked, and we see what the results were.”

Coffey’s score wasn’t enough to ensure a victory. The Patriots, who struggled offensively for much of the first half, found its

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Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans (2) tries to elude Patrick Henry’s Kaleb Smith in the Confederates’ 31-10 victory Friday.

footing in the second half.

“They came out and they made their adjustments at halftime,” said Lee-Davis head coach Ryan Turnage. “We just made in-game adjustment after in-game adjustment with our guys.”

After the Confederates’ goahead touchdown, the Patriots began what was their longest drive of the night on their own 15.

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Quarterback Travious Tyler caught fire, completing six of his 11 passes on the evening to hold the ball and march Patrick Henry into scoring range, but Lee-Davis defensive back Brandon Spencer dove to slap away one potential touchdown pass and intercepted another in the end zone with 14.8 seconds left to end the Patriot comeback.

“I knew that if I didn’t win it,

it was going to be a touchdown and my team needed me to make a play,” Spencer said of the first pass.

The Patriots faced a fourthand-6 from the Lee-Davis 31 when Tyler sought out receiver Terrance Oxendine in the end zone. Tyler’s pass had a high arc, and Coffey followed it to perfection.

“I saw the ball and it was a me mentality – I knew I had

to come down with it,” Spencer said. “[Tyler] threw it high and I just watched it in all the way.

I went in and got it at its highest point so I knew [Oxendine] wouldn’t get it from me.”

Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans praised the Confederate defensive performance.

“The defense played phenomenal,” Evans said. “The defense bailed us out a lot of

times. You can’t stress how important defense is and how important it is to our team. I just want to say, ‘Thank you!’ to those guys.”

He also had some praise for Coffey.

“Jamon Coffey coming up with that kickoff return at the end, that’s big time. That’s a big-time play,” Evans said. “We needed that. He kind of changed the game right there.”

Lee-Davis did a better job of moving the ball in the first half, yet it took the Confederates most of the half – until 1:33 remaining in the half – to break the scoreless tie with a 1-yard run by Evans.

The second half the Patriots dominated in all but the score, amassing 165 more offensive yards for a total of 215. LeeDavis earned just 82 secondhalf yards for a total of 190.

“We played hard,” said Patrick Henry head coach Bryan Davis. “We played well enough defensively and had some opportune moments.”

For Evans, a senior, this win against Patrick Henry was special – he closes out his high school football career with three Tomato Bowl wins.

“That’ big for us,” Evans said.

“I’m so proud of these dudes.

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Character stands out in Atlee win over Wildcats

By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – A favorite saying of coaches is that sports do not build character, but instead reveal it.

Friday night, despite a lopsided game that saw Atlee close out its regular season schedule with a 42-14 drubbing of visiting Armstrong, plenty of character was revealed on both sidelines. From the coin toss to the final walk down the field by the Atlee seniors, there was enough good sportsmanship and character on display to make even the most hardened coach beam with pride.

From the outset, Armstrong looked outmatched. Atlee found the end zone on each of their first six drives. Two of those drives consisted of one play each, while a third was composed of two offensive plays.

The game was all but over at halftime with Atlee leading 420, but the outgunned Wildcats refused to give in.

But what was arguably the most important series of the game came on the Raiders’ first possession of the second half. Atlee received the opening kickoff and returned it to their own 40-yard line. The offense came on to the field and lined up in a traditional running formation, with junior running back Sepp Shirey lined up in the backfield.

On consecutive snaps, Shirey took the handoff and broke through the line, gaining 5 yards on each of his two car-

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game, last time we were going to get a chance to play Patrick Henry. … The seniors played great. It was a special win.”

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Above, Atlee’s Sepp Shirey (43) takes the handoff from quarterback Connor Young (15) in the Raiders’ win over Armstrong Friday night. Left, Shirey’s teammates Hayden Moore (56), Ethan Bridgeford (59), and Ryan Booker (21) escort Shirey (43) off the field after he helped the Raiders gain a first down.

ries. After two plays, Shirey left the field to thundering and well deserved applause – for Shirey has cerebral palsy and uses forearm crutches to walk.

“It felt great to get those carries,” Shirey said. “I wasn’t expecting to go in the game. …

To actually get into the game and get some stats, it just felt so nice.”

The character displayed by Shirey – who is suited up and on the sidelines at every Atlee game, ready to contribute in any way he can – was matched by the Armstrong team. The respect the Wildcats had for him was apparent. More than

a few visiting players slapped him on the back after helping him up.

“My job on this team has always been to do my part and to encourage my teammates and to help everyone get better,” Shirey said.

After the final whistle and the post-game speech from head coach Matt Gray, the senior players on the Atlee team locked arms at the goal line, Gray in the middle, and proceeded to walk slowly down the field.

On this senior night, it would the group’s final time walking on that field. There were tears

and hugs, and plenty of gratitude for Coach Gray. But most of all, there was respect for each other and for their opponents.

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ATL — Young 1 run (Childers kick) ATL — Green 13 run (Childers kick) ATL — Belvin 2 run (Childers kick) ATL — Rucker 5 run (Childers kick) ATL — Mell 35 run (Childers kick) ATL — Brooker 4 run (Childers kick) ARM — Osborne, Jr. 6 run (Cannon run 2-pt conversion)

ARM — Thomas 2 run (2-pt conversion failed) RUSHING ARM: Thomas 14 carries 58 yards, Osborne 11-29, Cannon 6-41, Steward 9-8, Moore 1-12, Goodwin 1-0, Epps 2-(minus 3). ATL: Mell 772, Green 5-43, Brooker 1-4, Young

1-1, Belvin 1-2, Rucker 1-5, Edwards 5-9, Abel 2-16, Luckey 3-5, Shirey 2-10, Warren 1-(minus 3).

PASSING ARM: Thomas 1 completion 5 attempts 18 yards 1 interception.

ATL: Young 3-3-67-0.

RECEIVING ARM: Epps 1 catch 18 yards.

ATL: Mills 2-27, Baker 1-40.

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PASSING Dave Lawrence can be (Martinez kick) LD: Lass 8 completions 11 reached at dlawrence@mechlo- LD — Coffey 85 kickoff return attempts 82 yards 0 interceptions.

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PH: Lass 11-22-112-1. Hart 0-1-0-0.

RUSHING LD: Evans 20 carries 81 yards, Rice 2-5, Lass 6-(minus 10), Walsh 3-13, Johnson 4-19. PH: Hart 947, Guerrero 3-0, Oxendine 2-5, LD — Evans 1 run (Hudnall kick) Coles 1-8, Tillman 4-3, Tyler 8-40, PH — Smith 21 pass from Tyler McGowan 2-0.

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RECEIVING LD: Parker 2 receptions 22 yards.

Evans 4-43, Rice 1-10. Spencer.

PH: Smith 3-33, Davis 3-40, Hart 2-23, McCowan 1-3, Guerrero 1-6, Oxendine 1-7.

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King William’s Tyler Kirby (48) stops King and Queen Central’s Jatwon Hence for a loss in the Cavaliers’ 90-12 drubbing of the Royal Tigers Friday night.

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Suliman dominates again for 5A South win

By Dylan Garner Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Having to run 5,000 meters on an 81-degree day in November can change someone’s view on the climate. At least it did with Douglas Freeman’s Waleed Suliman.

“I guess right now I believe the thing called global warming,” he said with a laugh. “It’s November and it’s 81. There’s something wrong that’s going on.”

Although his team had prepared for some heat in practice by wearing heavier clothing, the senior was drenched with sweat and said he felt the abuse from the sun in the middle of the race.

But it would’ve been hard to tell any struggle with the pace he set. He commanded the lead early and crossed the finish line in 15:30 for his second consecutive 5A South region championship Thursday at Pole Green Park.

Glen Allen came out as the team champion for both the boys and girls races, edging Deep Run by only 7 points in each race. In the boys race, Douglas Freeman was third and Lee-Davis fourth. Hickory (fifth) and Mills Godwin (sixth) will join the top four teams at the Virginia High School League Group 5A state championships at Great Meadow Park in The Plains Saturday.

The top six in the girls race were rounded out by Princess Anne (third), Mills Godwin (fourth), Hickory (fifth) and Lee-Davis (sixth). All six advance to the Group 5A state championships.

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Douglas Freeman’s Waleed Suliman smiles as he approaches the finish line Region 5A South cross country meet Thursday.

“We lost only by 4 points, and that’s what has been driving us this whole week. So I think they were really driven and really focused, and their patience all season paid off.”

The Glen Allen girls picked up where they left off last week.

Seniors Rebecca Fagan and Caroline Robelen, both recently committed to Richmond, held strong in the third- and fourthplace positions throughout the race.

The rest of their scoring five, Ashley Henneberger, Sasha Abielmona and Olivia Story, completed the job, all finishing in the top 21. Even the No. 6 Katelyn Prewitt/Free-Lance Star and No. 7 Jaguars found their Hanover’s Grant Davis leads his teammate Nathniel Good and Chancellor’s Chauncey Longman way to the finish line before the follows during the Region 4A East cross country meet Thursday afternoon. last of the scoring Wildcats.

The Glen Allen boys had to Ennis was teary-eyed as she this time around.

— we were ranked fourth, and praised her huddled team for “We weren’t disappointed we got second last week — but find a way to overcome the devflipping the results in their favor (after the conference meet) we were hungry,” Ennis said. astating Deep Run trio of Bashir

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Mosavel-Lo, Zachary Levet and Matthias Cannon, who finished second, fifth and eighth, respectively.

Senior Austin Story moved up one position from the conference meet to the regional, from fourth to third, to lead the pack of Jaguars. The rest of the group contributed strongly to Story’s foundation, with Ali Ibrahim, Eddie Williams and Christian Wachter packed between positions 12 through 16, and Patrick Russo capping the scoring at No. 26.

While Deep Run had its stars at the top, Glen Allen found enough points to make up elsewhere to clinch the wellsought-after region title over its friendly rival from the West End for the second consecutive year.

“At conferences, there’s no other group I’d rather lose to ... but in the end, when it comes to race day, you don’t want to lose,” Story said.

Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews was happy with the Confederates’ performance.

“I’m real excited. It’s kind of a big turnaround from last year,” Mathews said. “Our kids worked hard over the summer and it paid off with a trip to the state meet, so our business is not done yet.”

Jack Ikenberry and Nicole Van Ess both earned all-region honors. Ikenberry finished fourth in the boys race in 16:12 and Van Ess finished 10th in the girls race in 20:21/ While the guys from Glen Allen still were unsure of their title victory after the race, Suliman received some celebrity treatment, with some out-oftown runners looking to meet and congratulate the top cross country runner in the state.

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County volleyball teams advance to regionals

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee’s boys and girls, Patrick Henry’s boys and Hanover’s boys volleyball teams emerged from their respective conference tournaments with berths in regional play last week.

Atlee and Patrick Henry boys and girls teams all butted heads in pivotal conference matches Thursday night. The Raider and Patriot boys met in the Conference 12 final at L.C. Bird, while the girls met in a Conference 16 consolation match at Atlee. Both matches went five sets, and in both matches, the Raiders prevailed.

The Raiders boys beat the Patriots 17-25, 25-22, 25-21, 1825, 15-10. Both advanced to the Region 5A South tournament, which began Monday night at Meadowbrook High School after this edition went to press.

In the Conference 16 girls consolation game, Atlee earned a berth in the Region 5A North tournament with a 27-25, 2125, 24-26, 26-24, 15-9 victory over Patrick Henry.

Atlee girls head coach Curtis Carpenter thought the Raiders should have been more effective against the Patriots.

“We decided to go away from fundamentals,” Carpenter said. “When you start doing that, the weaknesses show – frequently. And they did.”

Patrick Henry head girls coach Billy Farmer, however, had no regrets.

“I’m pleased with the effort,” Farmer said. “All year long, they’ve been great – the best group I’ve ever worked with as far as volleyball. … All the way through, it was back-and-forth.

It was crazy.”

In Conference 20, Hanover’s sweep of visiting Maggie Walker The Raider girls were swept boys clinched a berth in the Governor’s School.

by Edison in a Region 5A North Region 4A East tournament While the Hawks struggled first-round game Saturday. with a 25-17, 25-15, 25-19 with passing against the Green

said Hanover head girls coach Hilary Cassil. “I wanted them to be relentless on defense – nothing hits the floor, lot of talk, lot of hustle. It’s hard to beat a team that doesn’t give up.”

The Hawks were swept by Monacan in the conference final 25-12, 25-28, 25-19 Thursday.

Hanover began the Region 4A East tournament at Colonial Heights Tuesday after this edition went to press.

Hanover’s girls, who had defeated all county teams, ended their season at home on Nov. 1 at the hands of a determined Midlothian squad.

Both Lee-Davis teams’ seasons came to an end in the first round of the Conference 11 tournament at Lee-Davis on Oct. 29.

Douglas Freeman’s girls swept the Confederates 25-18, 25-20, 25-23.

The Confederate boys fell to Glen Allen after first going up 2-0 with wins of 25-20. But the Jaguars swept the final three games 25-21, 25-23, 15-13.

Dave Lawrence/The Local “They put everything they Above, Hanover’s Andrew Moore (12) hits the ball past Maggie had into it and that’s all I can ask Walker’s Nate Taminger (8) and Michael McDonald (16) in for,” said Lee-Davis head boys Hanover’s 3-0 sweep of the Green Dragons in a Conference 20 coach Nick Brown. “They got playoff Tuesday. Left, Atlee’s Jessie Anderson (11) sets the ball for teammate Tabatha Green (9) in the Raiders’ 3-2 win over a lot better from the start of the Patrick Henry in a Conference 16 consolation game Thursday. season, so I’m proud of them.”

Dave Lawrence can be Dragons, their defense ulti“The word I gave them reached at dlawrence@mechlomately kept the Dragons at bay. last week was, ‘relentless,’ ” cal.com.

Virginia High School League 5A state championship in at Great Continued from pg. 36 Meadow Park in The Plains.

“I need another state title. like you or better than you,” I have a need for it,” Suliman he said. “I never thought I was said. gonna have things like that.

5A North People just come to me and be FAIRFAX STATION – Atlee’s like, ‘I just wanna shake your hand, I don’t need anything boys finished sixth as a team on else,’ which is pretty awesome.” the 3-mile course at Burke Lake His focus immediately Park, qualifying for the VHSL turned to Saturday, however, Group 5A state championships where he looks to take a second Saturday at Great Meadow Park.

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Junior Kameron Helminger was the Raiders’ top finisher in 13th (16:09), and senior Connor Moses was 19th (16:22).

Noah Campbell was Patrick Henry’s only representative in the boys race. He finished 32th in 16:37.

Senior Laney Owen was the top finisher for Atlee, which finished eighth overall as a team at Burke Lake Park in see SULIMAN, pg. 38

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R-MC sweeps through ODAC opposition

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – At the beginning of the season, RandolphMacon’s women’s volleyball team was picked to finish second in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Washington & Lee was picked first.

Not surprisingly, the two teams met in the ODAC tournament final Saturday in Crenshaw Gymnasium, but the postseason result was not as expected. The Yellow Jackets – defending ODAC champions and NCAA Division III tournament quarterfinalists – smoked the Generals in a 25-21, 25-12, 25-14 performance.

Randolph-Macon (23-7), despite a squad loaded with freshmen including former Hanover standout Miranda Hall, dominated the competition throughout the tournament. The Yellow Jackets swept Roanoke 25-22, 25-23, 25-11 Wednesday and Bridgewater 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 Friday.

Hall, an outside hitter who had 47 kills in the tournament, was named ODAC Rookie of the Year. She has 283 kills so far this season – the second-highest total on the team so far.

“It’s very unreal,” Hall said.

“We had a lot of big shoes to fill … I even thought we would be underdogs this year with seven freshmen coming in, no one ever expecting us – losing an amazing six seniors – to come back to win back-to-back [championships]. … I’m still

shaking.”

Hall had 16 kills against both Roanoke and Bridgewater and 15 kills against the Generals.

The championship match looked like to be a battle early on. The Yellow Jackets had to come from behind – scoring six straight points at the end – to win the first game 25-21. While the Generals stayed close early in the second game, RandolphMacon never trailed afterward.

“I was definitely nervous coming in,” Hall said. “We were all very, very tight. … In the past couple of games [against the Generals], we started off a little slow, kind of having to pick ourselves up. But I think for [the final] game, we came out really strong.”

Setter Erin Quinn was named ODAC Player of the Year. She had 110 assists in the tournament and 1,161 assists on the season so far. Her average of 10.65 assists per set is the 10th highest average in NCAA Division III. Quinn, a key component of last year’s team, said last year’s team and this year’s team faced different types of pressure.

“It’s hard to compare years, for sure. I think last year, there was a big hump to get over of winning a first [ODAC championship] in a long time,” Quinn said. “I think that was a different kind of pressure versus the pressure of continuing to play at a level we started playing at last year. This year, we were underdogs.”

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Randolph-Macon outside hitter Miranda Hall (10) hits between the hands of Washington & Lee defenders Mackenzie Shand (24) and Mollie Ray (13) in the Yellow Jackets’ sweep of the Generals in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship Saturday.

Hall, a standout at Hanover High School, was named ODAC Rookie of the Year.

Dave Lawrence can be Bill Rogers never shared that we were going to be down,” a good group of freshmen. We Rogers said. “I knew I had a are much more balanced and reached at dlawrence@mechloassessment. cal.com.

“I think everyone thought good group coming [back] and we have more depth.”

Henry’s sole participant in the Hawks to a 10th-place finish in girls race. She finished 71st in the Region 4A East championContinued from pg. 37 21:43. ships at Loriella Park.

The Hawks boys finished 4A East 11th. Nathaniel Good led the Fairfax Station. Owen ran to a F R E D E R I C K S B U R G Hanover boys with a 10th-place 22nd-place finish, clocking in – Hanover’s Rachel Crytser fin- finish in 17:31. at 19:40.

Crytser and Good will both Caroline Joyce was Patrick ished sixth (20:22) to lead the

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advance as individuals to the came to an end at the Region VHSL Group 4A state cham- 2A East championships at pionships Saturday at Great Panorama Farms.

Hailey Reed was the Meadow Park.

Cavaliers best finisher overall, turning in a time of 24:19 for a 2A East EARLYSVILLE – King 49th-place finish.

Landon Smith was the King William’s cross country season

William boys’ best finisher, coming in 89th out of 119 runners with a time of 20:48.

Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report.

Dylan Garner can be reached at dgarner@timesdispatch.com.

Yellow Jacket defense shuts down Quakers The Yellow Jacket defense gave the offense plenty of chances to control the ball – and the tempo of the game. After more or less sharing the ball 50/50 with the Quakers (4-5, 1-5) in the first quarter, RandolphMacon dominated possess time, holding the ball nearly twice as much as Guilford in the final three quarters.

Burdette led the Yellow Jacket defense with 11 tackles, including two sacks for 14 yards. Linebacker Michael Farry had seven tackles and long and safety Marcus Mitchell had seven apiece.

Running back Tre Frederick and quarterback Burke Estes led the Randolph-Macon offense. Frederick carried the ball 35 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Estes completed nine of 16 passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Guilford had a good first quarter. RandolphMacon had it good the rest of the way.

After spotting the Quakers 163 yards and seven points in the first quarter, the Yellow Jacket defense held Guilford to less than 100 yards and three points the rest of the game as Randolph-Macon rebounded for a 31-10 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory at Day Field.

Even though Guilford led 10-0 just three minutes into the second quarter, RandolphMacon (8-1, 5-1 ODAC) wasn’t rattled.

“Coach [Pedro Arruza] talked about it all week. We knew it was going to be a dogfight. We knew it was going to be a four-quarter battle,” said senior defensive tackle Xavier Strothers. “We just tried to keep staying in there, keep fighting and fighting, things he preaches every week.”

Randolph-Macon senior safety Eric Long said the experience of the senior-laden squad was valuable.

“We’ve been in plenty of situations as a group – that’s the good thing about having nine seniors on the defensive unit,” Long said. “We’ve been here before. You can’t really throw a situation at us that we haven’t been through before. …

“We don’t really get flustered like we used to in the past.

We just know that there’s a way to do it – there’s a right way to do it – and if we just keep going about it the right way, the results are going to show up and we’re going to be just fine.”

The Yellow Jacket defense maintained its average of giving up just 10 points per game.

“We have a great group of

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Randolph-Macon tight end Sean McDonald (right) beats Guilford defensive back Jordan Cuthberson to the ball for the Yellow Jackets’ first touchdown in their 31-10 win over the Quakers at Day Field Saturday.

kids on that side of the ball,” Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza said of his defense. “They’re just dialed in. They spend a lot of time preparing, and they play really hard.”

Senior defensive end Cole Burdette said the team had a more focused work ethic this year.

“What you’re seeing right now is a product of what we did in the off-season,” Burdette

said. “We, as a [senior] class, we kind of had a good freshman year with that 2013 class, then had two sub-par seasons – not up to our standards.

“So we made a commitment to the weight room. We made a commitment to getting up early and working our tails off every day in the off-season, doing things the right way.”

Even better from a coaching standpoint, the players initiated the changes themselves.

“The one thing coach mentions is that his best teams have been player-driven,” Burdette said. “I think the last two years we had to rely a little bit too much on getting motivated by the coaching staff. … Our core seniors, our guys, we do a great job of getting everybody up for the game, you know, and playing with a lot of emotion and a lot of passion.”

After the disappointment of the previous two years, Arruza

and his staff dared the team to do better.

“I think I challenged this team more than I’ve ever challenged a team before,” Arruza said. “Some guys didn’t make it through the off-season. Some guys didn’t make it through the summer. But the guys that are still here, they’re totally, totally bought in. We made these guys earn everything. We made these guys work for everything. It’s a great group of young men.”

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GC — Miller 1 run (Fuentes kick) GC — Fuentes FG 42 R-MC — McDonald 15 pass from Estes (Yurgel kick) R-MC — Hoy 1 run (Yurgel kick) R-MC — Yurgel FG 34 R-MC — Redman 13 pass from Estes (Yurgel kicl) R-MC — Frederick 20 run (Yurgel kick) RUSHING GC: Causey 17 carries 96 yards, Watley 4-7, Brandon-Dean 1-3, Miller 8-(minus 14). R-MC: Frederick 35-144, Hoy 11-31, Vairo 4-9, Estes 1-8, Team 3-(minus 3).

PASSING GC: Miller 16 completions 33 attempts 161 yards 1 interception.

R-MC: Estes 9-16-126-0, Vairo 36-22-0.

RECEIVING GC: Russell 7 receptions 45 yards, Miller 4-88, McKinnon 29, Causey 1-8, Brandon-Dean 1-7 Woodruff 1-4. R-MC: Redman 3-39, Hoy 3-29, McDonald 2-33, Owens 2-28, Frederick 2-19.

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3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments. immanueloc.org.

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

NAZARENE

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am.

Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.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

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 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

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church 8154 Atlee Road 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45 am Sunday School 9:15 am 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

PRESBYTERIAN 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. Nancy Clark Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional Service

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am.

Worship Service, 11am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) Youth Bible Study, Children’s Choir 4:00 pm; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 6:00 pm, Children in Action Missions Time, Adult Bible Study and Youth 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:30 pm, Rev. Joe Kendrick, Pastor. www.blackcreek.org or call 781-0330

Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 8700 Bell Creek Rd., Mech. 23116 Join us for "Insanity of God" simulcast Wed. Nov. 9. 7:00 - 9:00 PM

New Highland Baptist Church Bible Study for all ages: 9:15 am, Blended Worship 10:30 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

For info, call 335-6728

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

Web: graceunitedfc.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

Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor 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 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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.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 is having a Bring A Friend Sunday, November 27th at 11am. Every guest attending will be entered into a drawing for a Prayer Shaw.

Lunch will be provided.

2387 Westwood Rd. Mech. 23111 ProspectUMCmechanicsville@ gmail.com Check Us Out On Facebook!!

ProspectUMCMechanicsville Also join us on Dec. 23rd at 7pm for Our Christmas Worship Service & a drawing for an Angel Afghan.

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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CLASSIFIEDS Homes for Sale

Residential for Rent

Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area.

Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HOMES FOR SALE

APARTMENTS UNFURN. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/ dryer, excellent location. From $755/mo. Open 7-days a week by appt. Call 804-769-0867, colonial-squareapartments.com

Sublease in gorgeous Midlothian at Old Buckingham Station at fraction of the cost. 1-bd 1-bth, take over lease, have to run credit with GSC to be approved. Painted accent walls by apts. Avail. Dec 1. $836 per month. 804-338-3449

HOUSES UNFURNISHED Call to see 355 Oak Springs Circle Aylett, Va 23009 ∂ $850 per month 15 Minutes from Mechanicsville!

3 beds 2 baths, One Acre! Garage!

Zero Down Loan $149,950 Cheaper than rent!!!

Cowan Realty 804-640-0123 www.cowanrealtyofva.com

Dogwood Knoll 4 BR 1.5 BA Tri-Level.

Formal living room, den w/fp, dining room, eat-in kitchen, large screeend in back porch, 2 car garage and fenced in back yard. $1300. per month + $1300. security dep. Call 804-314-9978.

Business & Service Directory CHILD CARE In-home daycare in Mechanicsville!

Accepting all ages, full time only. I am CPR certified and experienced. References available. Please call Jeri!

540-550-5546

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Absolute Cleaning Tailored to your Needs! Res/Comm. Wkly, BiWkly, Monthly, One Time.

Bonded/Insured. A+ Rating BBB. 305-4068. LandLCleans.com

GUTTERS Drake’s Lawn Care GUTTER CLEANING - FREE ESTIMATES Mention this ad and receive 15% OFF a gutter cleaning! drakeslawncare.com Tim Drake (804)837-1555

HAULING Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices.

Call 347-4943 or 746-8653

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

(804) 746-1235 ext. 2

FAX: (804) 730-0476 or classifieds@mechlocal.com YARD & ESTATE SALES LuLaRoe Multi-Consultant Event 6 Consultants in 1 Location Saturday, November 12th, 12-4 PM 8500 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Multiple Giveaways to Include a GRAND Giveaway!

Announcements

Education & Instruction INSTRUCTION & TUTORING Creative Style of Piano Lessons.

Hands-on activities, computer games, grand piano and digital keyboard, composing. Ages 7 - senior adult.

Teacher 35 years. Laura Carr, 804-339-6267. References.

AUCTION SALES

Large On-Site Estate Auction Saturday, November 12, 2016 @ 10AM 8483 Peaks Road Hanover, Va. 23069 Selling the Estate of Mr. Loving Tractor, Farm implements, Cars, Lawn mowers, 2007 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Trailers, Shop Equipment and tools, Antique furniture, Glassware, Crocks, Jugs, Country Collectibles, Artwork, and much more! www. Grindstaffauctions.com

VAAF 612 (804) 301-2488

LuLaRoe Multi-Consultant Sale November 19, 9AM-2PM at The American Legion 8700 Bell Creek Road (beside Aerial East Gymnastics) Free pair of leggings for the first 10 shoppers!

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Mattress Truck Load Sale - Twin $89; Full $99; Queen $129; King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.

GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES

2017 Tax Season Help Local CPA firm is seeking a seasonal tax preparer for February 1 through Aprill 15, 2017. Approximately 25 hours per week. The applicant should have good organizational skills and some experience in tax return data entry, preferably, but not required, with the Thomas Reuters Ultra Tax software.

Please call 804-559-4516, ext. 24 or fax a resume to 804-559-4518.

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV.

Recruitment COMPUTERS Sr. WMOS Anlst sought by Vitamin Shoppe Indstries in Ashland, VA fr biz procs & tech dsgn of app, intfacs, subsys. Trvl reqd as nedd. Aply @ www.job postingtoday.com 16226.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CUSTODIANS - Hanover County Public Schools is seeking custodians at several of our schools. Visit www.hcps.gov and click Employment Opportunities to view job description & to apply.

ADVERTISE

BANQUET HALL RENTAL for Special Events at the American Legion Post on 8700 Bell Creek Rd. Mech., Va. 23116.

We have a room for small events, 50 people, or 4,300 sq ft for large events up to 275 people. Wedding Receptions, Family Reunions, Graduations, Birthdays. Contact: American Legion: 804-402-6636 or rental@post175.org

GENERAL

Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

Cold Harbor Restaurant - needs Parttime Wait Staff for Saturday & Sunday Only. Must be friendly, love serving the community, efficient, organized and able to work under pressure. Apply within Tuesday through Sunday between 2pm and 3pm 8153 Mech. Trnpk.

SALES Sales: Perfect Opportunity for a Individual with Limited Sales Experience. Make your own Hours. Local Community group needs sales person for ad sales in a community directory. Please call for More Information 804-521-7677

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

Ask how you can reach over 63,000 households in Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterfield!

YARD & ESTATE SALES 23111 -LARGE YARD SALE. Sat. 11/12 & Sun. 11/13. 8am-5p. Hsehld items, jewelry, moving equip, furn, lawn-mower, cooking items, vintage clothing, iron bed, wood rockers, lawn tools, Old LC Smith double barrell shotgun, old antique Winchester, glassware, pottery, 9252 Pamunkey River Farms Dr. 23116 - YARD SALE Multi-family, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood Farms Sub (Off Atlee Station Rd.), Saturday, Nov. 12th 8am to 1pm. Furniture, Clothing, Laptop Computer, NEW & USED Coach, Dooney, MKors, Tory Burch Purses and Wallets.

Do your holiday shopping in Mechanicsville! Neighborhood open house in conjunction with Tour de Junque and Cold Harbor Antiques Mall, Dec 2, 3 & 4 at Mixie’s Antiques, 7508 Mechanicsville Turnpike. thurs - Sat, 10-6; Sun, noon to 5. 804-559-9100. Our open house will feature special sales, Christmas tree decorating contest and regional artists.

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

GUTTER

Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812

Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 17 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning.

746-1056

ELECTRICAL Affordable Generator - Installations, Sales, Service & Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com CRH Electric - Local Contractor - BBB Excellent w/Troubleshooting, Panel Upgrades, Recess Lighting, Class A Master Electrician - Lic / Cert. www.crh-electric.com or 804-439-3470 Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044 Electrical Services Res. & Comm. - Lic. & Ins. Whole House Generators Authorized Generac Dealer 730-9000 www.minsonpower.com

FENCING

Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Low Cost Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. Home Owner and Realtor Punch Lists George at 804-690-2767

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

HAULING SHED MOVER, Over 30 years of experience Shed move and set up Call David Crowder for an estimate 804-314-8111

VL Carter For All Your Hauling Needs Stone - Fill Dirt - Topsoil - Sand 804-513-0266 or 804-994-9615

HEATING BELL CREEK Heating Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. Call 559-1045.

*SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

Clean & Dependable.

Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

GARAGE A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.!

Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellCons truction.Biz Custom Homes & Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 33 yrs exp ∂ BBB ∂ Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available.

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Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

PERDUE’S POWER WASHING Est. 1995 - Full Service Pressure Washing. Resid. & Light Comm.

Gutter Cleaning. Lic. & Ins. Free Est. Ernie Perdue 328-1668

R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Services & Turf Care Packages 798-0492 www.RJDavisLawnCare.com

LAWN CARE Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance -Fall SpecialTime for Leaf Clean Up & Removal 15% off for New Customers 804.629.4826 A Custom Landscaping Hedges Trimmed, Fall Cleanup Light Bush Hogging & Lot Clearing Powerwashing & Lawn Services Lic/Ins. Call 543-1287 BASHAM LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Services at an Affordable Rate.

Mulch • Leaf Removal • Gutter Cleaning CALL 398-8287

HOME REPAIR

**Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Affordable Powerwash - Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville for over 19 years.

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

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LAWN CARE

ROOFING

TREE SERVICE Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663

HANDYMAN

Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small.

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464

Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices!

Licensed & Insured.

Free Estimates.

HOUSEWASHING

Curb Side Leaf Pickup - Fall Mulching Give us a call today 928-3537 and visit us at virginiamulchsystems.com FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Light Moving, Mulch, Property Clean Up. No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917

Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding FREE Estimates Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321

Johnson’s Lawn Service Retired, looking for lawns that need TLC. Lawn Clean up, Leaves. 543-8627 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair.

Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

or call us at (804) 746-1235

Todd’s Lawn Care Leaf Removal and Mulching Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185

Committed Experience Over 20Years!

New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144 Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

FINE PRUNING Tree Services, LLC Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Est. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv.

Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434

PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential.

Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 E.J. Hornung Excellent References.

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

746-5613 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700

Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience.

Licensed / Insured.

Call 804-347-3812

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

SIDING VINYL SIDING, WINDOW REPLACEMENT & EXTERIOR PAINTING Call Jacob’s Ladder, 804-409-2856 info@jacobsladderinc.com

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured.

Call 264-9352

TREE SERVICE

Tree Services: Deadwood/Thinning, Weight/Height Reduction, Tree/Stump Removal, Emergency Services.

Hardscape Services: Patio Installs/ Designs, Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Repairs. For free estimates call, 804-779-3464. Fully Insured. hanoverpruningandhardscapeinc.com

Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates.

Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

ROOFING A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705133754. Ins. BBB. Call 226-9293

24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood.

Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm.

Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580 A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured.

Free Estimates. Mulch.

Call 730-2163.

Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!!

MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable.

Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

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ASSISTED LIVING WORD SEARCH

HOROSCOPES 50. Bubbled up 54. Remedy 55. Barrooms 56. Henry Clay __, industrialist 57. A citizen of Thailand 59. Cove 60. One and only 61. Ô__ death do us part 62. Zero 63. Thus far 64. Brew 65. Crunches federal numbers CLUES DOWN 1. John __, Pilgrim settler 2. Drink table on wheels 3. A canoe 4. Baseball player nicknamed ÒKittyÓ 5. Midway between east and southeast 6. Direction of attention 7. Egg-shaped wind instrument 8. Cadavers 9. Farewell 13. Revolutions per minute 14. Small constellation 17. Vineyard

18. Consumed 20. Pitchers need to get them 22. Educational assn. (abbr.)

27. No longer is 28. PeytonÕs little brother 29. Small amount 31. An awkward stupid person 32. Popular pro sports league 33. Pigpen 37. Type of head pain 38. ÒJiminyÓ is one 39. Diarist Frank 40. Boat race 41. Can be split 42. Thought 43. Staggering 44. Baltic country 47. Sunscreen rating 48. Paddle 49. Togetherness 51. Beat-influenced poet Anselm 52. Midway between northeast and east 53. Fall back, spring forward 58. Afflict

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are aware of what you need to do to get things accomplished. Prioritize the most pressing matters and then tackle the things that can wait a little longer.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, speak up now rather than letting a problem go unaddressed, even if speaking up figures to be uncomfortable.

Letting things go is not an option in this situation.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, youÕre always willing to stand up for a just cause.

Just be careful how much effort you devote to something, as this week your energy levels may be fleeting.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a hectic pace this week could sweep you along with the current if youÕre not careful.

Stand on solid ground as much as possible. Do your own thing if need be.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 You may find yourself floundering for a little while, Leo. Once you find stronger footing, you can regain your leadership role and get things moving in the right direction.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Share your thoughts this week, Scorpio. Others are waiting for you to chime in and thatÕs a sign of just how respected your opinion is. Offer a thoughtful response.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Expect some important negotiations to reach an impasse this week, Aquarius. It may be up to you to push ahead and resolve things once and for all.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Deep bonds and relationships from the past may come into play this week, Gemini. You may have to separate your past from a particular situation to arrive at the most honest conclusion.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, in spite of your passion for certain tasks, everything will not always go smoothly. Devote your full attention to the various tasks that pop up along the way.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a new relationship may be move along more slowly than you are accustomed to. If youÕre rekindling a romance, allow things to redevelop organically.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, get to work on a strategy that will help you realize your ambitions. If necessary, pull back a little to gain a broader perspective.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Adenosine triphosphate 4. Plane 7. Plant cultivated for its tubers 10. Wreath 11. Equal, prefix 12. Type of fish 13. Measuring instrument 15. High-pitched crying noise 16. Chilean seaport 19. Make in advance 21. Where planes land and take off 23. Nicaraguan capital 24. Reprint 25. Evergreen genus 26. Vale 27. Not the most dry 30. There are four of them 34. Pie _ _ mode 35. At or near the stern 36. Attached to the side of a motorcycle 41. Soft-bodied beetle 45. ÒRule, BritanniaÓ composer 46. __ of March: rough day for Julius Caesar 47. A way of changing taste

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be caught off guard by certain events, but itÕs best not to overreact. The excitement will die down soon enough, and soon you will find yourself on top of your game.

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There is also a separate hay barn! There is 1300 square feet of finished living space! There are 2 baths, and the drain field is approved for 308 people! This would make a perfect Equine Center! There is also a new, vinyl sided chicken coop! The property can be divided also! This is truly a unique property waiting for the right owner to take advantage of all that it has! $399,500 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Please call Woody 357-0969 for info Situated on 10 acres, Including a 4 Stall Barn & Fenced Pasture!

This lovely 4,738 sq ft home has 4 Bedrooms & 3½ Baths. Brand new double pane windows, two new heat pumps and a renovated eat-in kitchen that features new granite countertops and stainless steel appliances! This open plan features an inviting, open foyer when you enter, a music/living room, a formal dining room, spacious family room and a large Florida Room. The rear, double Water front community on the tiered deck includes an awning to shield the Corrotoman River! afternoon sun. The seller is leaving all of the Great vacation/weekend getaway home. 3BR/2BA appliances, including the refrigerator, washer and rancher on 0.76 acre lot. Community dock, boat ramp, dryer. $574,950. pool, tennis courts, par 3 golf and more. $164,999.

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Lovely brick rancher w/walk-out basement. Maintenance free exterior. Dimension shingles & gutter guards. Florida room addition w/lots of natural sunlight (heat and air).

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Gorgeous better than new Transitional Rancher w/3 BRs, 2 Bs’s & 1,848 sq.f.t. With 2-car garage, open floor plan w/FM RM w/hdwd flrs vaulted ceiling, gas fp & opens to the eatin kitchen with tile floors, granite, stainless, & pantry. The master BR w/walk-in closet & en suite bath. Enjoy country living with the convenience of shopping, restaurants, schools & interstates just minutes away! $329,950.

AYS D 3 IN D L O S High Point Farms

Charming move-in ready rancher w/3 BRs, 2 BAs & 1,162 sq. ft. in the heart of Mechanicsville! Fully fenced rear yard, deck w/retractable awning, carport, attached & detached storage shed, open flr plan w/family rm w/wood burning FP, vaulted ceiling & eat-in kitchen w/updated appliances. Master bdrm w/en suite full bath. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this home today! $175,000.

Five Lakes East

On the 12th tee! Beautiful Cape features 4 BRs, 3 BAs & 2,511 sq. ft. on over a half acre lot. Offers 2-car attached garage w/workshop, country front porch, rear deck with partial awning, & fully fenced rear yard. Spacious family room w/ gas FP, eat-in kitchen w/hdwd flrs, custom cabinets, wall oven, new stainless stove & opens to the formal dining room w/ bay window. 1st floor BR w/WIC & full bath. Master w/ en suite full bath w/Jacuzzi tub & shower & huge rec room that could be a 5th BR w/ wet bar. $279,950.

Colonial Forest/In-law Suite

Dutch Colonial w/5 BRs, 3.5 BAs, 4,518 sq. ft. & full in-law suite on an acre in Hanover High District. 2-car attached garage, new windows, large, private rear yard, eat-in kitchen w/new flooring, pantry, & desk, formal living & dining rm w/hdwd flrs & Florida rm. Master suite w/hdwd flrs & en suite bath. Full in-law suite w/family rm, full kitchen, covered deck & a master bedrm w/en suite bath. One year home warranty included! $399,950.

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Absolutely beautiful end unit that has been enlarged by the builder! Features a 1st fl master suite & a newly renovated spa bath with decorative accent tile, decorative mirrors & large closets! The great room has 18 foot ceilings plus 6 recessed lights, custom Roman shades, pre-finished wide plank floors and a custom mantel with slate surround! Spacious, custom kitchen w/oversized center island plus Silestone quartz counters and pendant lighting! The 42� custom cherry cabinets add a appealing touch! There are updated Kenmore Select appliances plus two 6-foot long pantry closets! French doors lead you to the oversized sunroom. There is also a second, first floor bath plus a shower that is updated! The first floor also offers a lovely office! Upstairs you are greeted by a loft/den/ workout area in addition to the two bedrooms! There is a newly renovated bath with a shower/tub. There is convenient walk-in storage over the 2.5 car garage!

Honey Meadows has one of the best pools/clubhouses & gathering room! $369,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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REDUCED $20K Brick Front 3922 sq ft, 4 bdrm, 2½ ba, Two story Foyer & Family Rm, Gas fp - Huge Palladium Window, Living Rm & Dining, Tray Ceiling, Hardwood, Crown & Chair Rail, 1st flr Office, built-in Bookcases-Bay Window, Large Kitchen Corian Countertops, Center Island, Maple Cabinets, Tile Floors, Balcony, Large Master Ste w/ Beautifully Renovated Sitting area & Glass French Doors to En-Suite, jetted tub, Old Church dbl Sink, Shower, Tile Floor. Offered at $399,999 4 bedroom/4 bathroom two story Colonial Call Larry Brooks 804-366-6277 W NETING LIS

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Walking distance to the pool, playground & tennis courts! $169,000

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on 6.6 wooded acres with a full basement. If you want privacy, here it is. This one is tucked back off the road and offers peace and quiet on this serene setting. Brand new dimensional shingle roof. Meticulously renovated kitchen with granite countertops, new tile floors and new appliances. Living room with a corner fireplace, an office/study with a corner fireplace and a formal dining room. The basement offers a recreation room with another fireplace.

The walk-out basement can easily serve as an in-law suite, as there a full bath. The downstairs bedroom also has a fireplace. $419,950 Please call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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ONE LEVEL LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Transitional ranch offers 3,200 sq. ft., 5 BRs, 3 BAs, & 3 car garage.

Featuring covered rear porch, green house, 3 bay pole barn, patio & enclosed pool w/ deck surround. Interior is pristine & offers tons of extra features. Open floor plan w/ family rm w/cathedral ceiling, tile flooring, & gas fp & opens to the gourmet eat in kitchen, 1st floor master suite w/ walk in closet & en suite. $399,990.

Berkeley Forest

This immaculate Transitional Rancher offers 2,600 sq ft, 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2 car garage, and nice cul de sac lot, all in the Atlee High School District. The exterior also offers new roof w/new skylights, new rear fence, whole yard irrigation system, rear deck w/patio & rear shed. Interior offers a great open flow, family rm w/vaulted ceiling & sunroom off the rear, eat in kitchen w/new granite top, master retreat w/2 walk in closets & en suite. $363,900.

Chamberlayne

Adorable cape w/5 BRs, 4½ BAs, in-law ste & over 3400 sq. ft. Covered front porch, large fenced yard w/deck & custom patio. Cozy LR w/wood fl., FP & crown, chefs kitchen w/ maple cabinets, granite countertops, tile fl. & stainless. 1st fl. master w/wood flrs., WIC & en suite. 2nd fl. Master w/ en suite w/tile shower & jacuzzi tub. Large in-law ste w/ carpeted family/rec rm w/full bath! Offered for $299,950.

The Ridges in Mechanicsville

This charming 2 BR, 1 BA rancher is close in Mechanicsville & sits on a large level lot. Featuring fenced rear yard, concrete patio, replacement windows & detached storage shed on a little over half an acre lot. The interior includes all new carpet, large LR w/carpet & CF, open eat-in kitchen w/ white cabinets & black appliances.. This charming home is ready for you to move in! $149,950.

Dining & Entertaining Guide Enjoy dining out with children

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arents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home.

Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who want to take their tots out on the town can employ some easy steps to make eating out a fun excursion for everyone.

Practice

Daniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of ‘Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition,’ says parents can practice dining out by replicating the experience (as much as possible) at home.

Ask the children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table. Remove children from the table if they misbehave and

try again another time.

Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradually working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behavior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a fast-food restaurant, before moving on to a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kids can handle it.

Provide distractions

Many young children cannot sit still for long and may need a series of distractions to keep them entertained throughout meals. Pack a bag of tricks that includes toys, games, books, and even a digital device tuned to kids’ favorite programs.

Pick restaurants that do not have a long wait to get a seat so that kids’ patience has not worn thin before you even make it to the table. A sightseeing walk around the restaurant also may be able to provide a welcome distraction until the food is ready.

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Practice, patience and choosing the right times to dine can make dining out with children a positive experience for families.

Pack snacks

Although the goal may be to eat out, kids may not be as patient as adults when waiting for their meals to be delivered. Ask servers to bring out the kids’ meals when appetizers are served or think ahead and have some light snacks, such as crackers or dry cereal, available to tame kids’ hunger pangs.

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Make concessions as to where and when you eat. Coordinate around nap times so children will be happy and well-rested.

Select restaurants that accommodate children. Ask to be seated out of the way just in case your son or daughter acts up. This way you will not disturb other patrons.

Restaurants tend to be less busy right before dinner service and directly after. If you can time your meals to these off-peak hours, it may make for a more enjoyable dining experience.

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Always let children know when they are doing a great job and behaving well in a restaurant. Engage kids in conversation and keep

them entertained. Boredom or attention-seeking behavior can make dining out with youngsters more difficult to manage.

A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book) can be offered to a child who behaves when dining out.

Be courteous and respectful

Many children will eventually act up in restaurants, and parents should respond to such instances as courteously as possible. Apologize to those around you whom your child has disturbed. Remove your son or daughter from the area and take a few moments to help him or her calm down. If kids can’t be calmed down, ask that your meal be wrapped.

Remember to clean up after yourselves and thank the waitstaff for any extra service, such as lugging a heavy high chair or providing extra silverware if kids drop any forks or spoons.

Don’t leave a large mess for the server, and tip accordingly.

Children grow accustomed to dining out over time. It may take some practice, but with the right planning, families can enjoy meals away from home.

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ining out at a restaurant is a treat for many people, while for others it’s a way of life. On-the-go professionals often find that dining out is simply more convenient than cooking at home.

However, large portion sizes and dishes that tend to contain a lot of sodium and fat can make dining out less healthy than eating at home, which is a concern for those men and women who want to shed a few pounds.

But dining out does not have to be done at the expense of your waistline. The following are a few ways dieters can still enjoy their favorite restaurants without having to worry about their weight. ď Ž Order foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted. Foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted tend to be healthier than foods cooked in other ways. When ordering your meal, ask that oils be used sparingly if not removed completely. When foods look somewhat greasy, dab them with a

napkin in the same manner you might dab the the restaurant offers smaller portions at lower grease from a slice of pizza. prices. ď Ž Don’t fill up before ď Ž Skip the dips and dressyour meal arrives. Once ings. Many condiments can you have been seated, skip add unwanted calories to a the unending bread basket, meal, making even a healthy forgoing this free appetizer entree a calorie-laden meal altogether or asking for raw that’s best avoided. For examvegetables instead. When ple, a salad covered in creamy fellow diners order potenCaesar salad dressing can tially fattening appetizers, take away from the overall ask to have a side salad with nutritive value of the salad. low-fat dressing on the side Don’t be afraid to ask for instead. substitutions or simply ask Metro ď Ž Leave a little behind to have dressings put on the Men and women on a diet can still on your plate. Restaurant enjoy their favorite restaurants. side so if you must indulge portions can be substantial, you can do so without going so don’t feel as if you need overboard. to finish your entire meal. ď Ž Eat in the hours leadYou can always ask the waiter to pack up what ing up to your dinner. Low-fat snacks eaten you have left behind, or, when ordering, ask if throughout the day will reduce the likelihood

that you will overeat at the dinner table. Drink a tall glass of water and enjoy some low-calorie fruit so you won’t be famished once you arrive at the restaurant. ď Ž Avoid buffet-style restaurants. Many people cannot help but overeat at buffetstyle restaurants, where the size of a typical spread can make it hard for dieters to stay disciplined. If you must eat at a buffet-style restaurant, choose healthy fare like salad and steamed vegetables. ď Ž Look for a low-calorie menu. Many restaurants now supplement their existing menus with a menu of low-calorie fare for those customers who want to eat out but want to do so without abandoning their diets.

When visiting a restaurant, stick to ordering from the low-calorie section of the menu. The food will likely be just as delicious, though not as dense or as large.

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Make the most of dinner and a movie night

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he ‘perfect date night’ differs depending on the couple.

Some couples might prefer a night on the town during which they get dolled up and visit a five-star restaurant, while others might find a laid back night at home makes for the ideal night for two.

Dinner and a movie has long been a go-to for couples who prefer something short of a fancy night out but more extravagant than a relaxing night at home. While making plans to dine out and catch a movie is not complicated, there are some things couples can do to make sure such nights go off without a hitch. ď Ž Make a dinner reservation. If you’re going out on a Friday or Saturday night, be sure to make a dinner reservation in advance.

Chances are strong other couples have similar plans, and you don’t want to miss the movie because you were stuck waiting for a table at the restaurant. Dinner and a movie nights tend to be impromptu, but make a reservation a few nights in advance if you’re planning on going out on a popular date night. ď Ž Leave ample time between dinner and the start of the movie. No one wants to rush through a meal, especially couples who may not get too many chances to dine out and enjoy each other’s conversation. If your movie begins at 9 p.m., make a din-

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ner reservation for 6 or 6:30 so you have ample time to eat, enjoy each other’s company and make it to the theater on time. If you’re planning on seeing a highly anticipated movie on its opening weekend, be sure to leave enough time between dinner and the start time of the movie so you can get to the theater early enough to get good seats. ď Ž Buy your movie tickets in advance. Much like you want to

make a dinner reservation so you can get a table, you also want to buy your tickets in advance so you aren’t shut out if the theater sells out. If you’re worried about committing to the movie too far in advance and want to wait to buy tickets, choose a fallback movie to see just in case the film you were hoping to see sells out before you can buy tickets. ď Ž Know the addresses of nearby theaters and show times.

Many a couple has arrived at a movie theater only to find the movie they planned to see is sold out. Oftentimes, such letdowns can be remedied by driving to another theater nearby that is showing the movie at a slightly later time than the initial theater the couple visited. Know your movie schedules and theater addresses so you have options should your movie be sold out.

Download an app like Fandango on your phone so you don’t waste precious time trying to find show times and addresses on the Internet.

Dinner and a movie is a staple for couples’ date nights, and there are some tricks of the trade couples can employ to ensure their next date night is memorable for all the right reasons. Metro Creative

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Great friends stand by us through situations thick or thin, and may be the first ones we turn to for some extra support. But friends are good for more than honestly assessing wardrobe choices or picking you up in a rainstorm when your car breaks down on the side of the road. According to the Mayo Clinic, friends can be beneficial to your health. Good friends can increase your sense of purpose and boost your happiness. They’re also available to help you cope with trauma or tragedy and might just give you the push you need to change unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Women who have close girlfriends may find that ladies’ night out is the ideal way to reconnect and find the time to let loose and have fun. When done responsibly, a ladiesĂ• night out can make for the perfect evening. And while you might be pressed for time and tempted to skip a night out on the town with your girlfriends, the following are just a few reasons why you should keep those plans. ď Ž Cut down on stress. Laughing and talking with friends can dramatically cut down on stress. A landmark UCLA study conducted in 2002 concluded that girlfriends are stress-busters for women and have an impact on their overall mood.

Oxytocin, a mood-elevating hormone, is released

when women are around their friends, increasing feelings of euphoria. Considering stress can take its toll on physical and mental health, enjoying an evening out with friends can be a fun and simple way to combat stress. ď Ž Let it all hang out. Ladies’ night out allows women to put their cards on the table--whether they’re discussing mundane fashion trends or looking for some heartfelt advice. Chances are your friends will not judge you, and you won’t have to bite your tongue like you might have to when sharing your concerns with other people. ď Ž Connect with other adults. Parents of young children may appreciate ladies’ night out for the chance to get out of the house. You also may enjoy conversations that do not focus on school or kids.

Ladies’ night out is also a great opportunity to enjoy a meal, drink and/or movie without being interrupted by little ones. ď Ž Enjoy a chance to catch up in person. Many people now do the bulk of their communicating via texting or email. Ladies’ night out presents an opportunity to converse face-to-face. That means not having to exert energy trying to infer tone or meaning behind emails or wondering if those emoticons are masking something unsaid.

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Make the most of ‘al fresco’ dining

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hen the weather permits, many people enjoy eating meals outside.

Al fresco dining may be available at both high-end restaurants and more intimate cafes.

Al fresco comes from the Italian term for ‘open air.’ Restaurants have recognized the draw of outdoor seating and many have expanded their offerings. While many people need nothing more than an outdoor table and some nice weather to enjoy eating outside, there are some ways to make al fresco dining experiences as pleasant as possible. ď Ž Do your research before visiting. Drive or walk by a restaurant before dining there yourself.

Check out how outdoor diners are treated and if the service is as prompt as it is indoors. Pay attention to foot and vehicle traffic near the tables to determine if the spot is conducive to eating. Too

much noise or car exhaust can detract from the meal. ď Ž Look for covered tables. It’s one thing to sit outside and enjoy some cool breezes. It’s quite another to spend an hour or more directly under the blazing sun. Dine at an establishment that has a gazebo, portico, overhang, or individual patio umbrellas at each table. This way you can be comfortable and avoid sunburn. ď Ž Call ahead for seating. Because al fresco dining is so popular when the weather is warm, outdoor tables can fill up quickly. For those planning to sit outside, call the restaurant and reserve an outdoor spot. This way you will be guaranteed a table. ď Ž Dress appropriately for the weather. Plan ahead for al fresco dining by bringing some accessories along. A light jacket or sweater can keep you warm if a breeze picks up, and sun-

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A hat worn indoors may be a social faux pas, but it is acceptable to wear one outside to block the sun. ď Ž Expand your dining options. Instead of traditional restaurants, try the offerings at food trucks, take-out places and other spots that serve food. Set up your meal at nearby picnic tables or another outdoor place and enjoy. ď Ž Bring a friend or relax by yourself. Eating outdoors is entertaining with a friend or alone. If you are dining with a group, take your time and linger in the fresh air, enjoying the conversation.

If you are dining alone, you can still relax and take your time with the meal. One hidden benefit of al fresco dining is that it provides you the opportunity to relax and watch the world go by.

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