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Experts to take closer look at rail project spot of the whole discussion,” said Foley. The mayor said the DRPT also acknowledged that none of the options SHLAND – Mayor James that were on the table for Ashland were Foley announced during last acceptable. week’s regular Ashland Town As a result of that acknowledgeCouncil meeting ment, the DRPT plans to that there appears to be go to the Federal Railroad hope that the communiAdministration (FRA) to ty’s voice is being heard in section out Ashland’s corthe ongoing dispute about porate limits for the time a high-speed rail being being, and to de-couple the added. town; temporarily pulling it The Commonwealth out of the DC2RVA highTransportation Board had speed rail project to review met earlier Tuesday, Dec. further studies. 6, Foley said, adding that “All of the other rail the Department of Rail options that they discussed and Public Transportation and put off the table are MAYOR JAMES R. FOLEY “came forward and discoming back on the table, cussed our fate.” which means the tunnel, [the] overpass, Foley informed council and those eastern options, the Buckingham branch attending the session about what he -- everything is back on the table, ” Foley considered as good news regarding to said. what took place during the meeting with He also said that they will create a Commonwealth Transportation Board committee of stakeholders that would (CTB). include Ashland Town Council, Hanover He explained how the DRPT dis- County, Randolph-Macon College (Rcussed the entire 123-mile line, and said MC) and whoever else the DRPT decides they acknowledged that when it came to to include. Ashland, “That’s the hotspot.” In the “next 12 months or so,” Foley “Our little 6-mile stretch was the hot-
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said he hopes the committee can come up with a solution that everyone can get behind “that will not devastate the middle of town by adding a third rail.” “That news was as good as we could have gotten today. There was no other option that could have been better. We’re not out of the woods -- at the end of the year they could still say that we’re putting a third rail down the center of town,” he said. Foley also said the town is very hopeful that’s not going to happen, noting they’ve offered to work with the DRPT, and that the state department is accepting their collaboration effort by “delaying the process, and doing everything we’ve asked.” Town council also made an official Resolution supporting the request of the DRPT that was sent to the CTB for them to share with the FRA. The purpose of the Resolution is to communicate to the CTB that there is a number of stakeholders involved in this proposal that want this process to be delayed to look at more studies in regards to the Ashland area, so that the FRA will approve it. Foley also said there’s always still a see RAIL, pg. 13
Cooper wins Petco award
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Kristin Donaldson’s rescue dog Cooper was recognized Friday as a winner in the Petco Holiday Wishes campaign. Due to the honor, Cooper received $5,000 for Hickory Hill K9 Rescue in Ashland, the kennel from which he was adopted. On hand for the check presentation were Courtney Rice, PETCO; Alexis Moore, PETCO Foundation; Rachel Turner, PETCO store leader; Denise Zapf, Hickory Hills volunteer; Sabina Levy, Hickory Hills volunteer; Janet Moncure, Hickory Hilsl volunteer; Linda Wickham, Hickory Hills volunteer; Suzanne Donaldson, Hunter Donadlson, Alex Donaldson, Kristin Donaldson and Cooper, Andrew Donaldson, Iris Deffely Hickory Hills volunteer; and Max Sexton, PETCO market leader.
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Veronica and Luis Hernandez, Hanover Habitat’s 60th homeowners, along with their two grown children, thanked all those who worked so hard to help them build their home at their Dedication Ceremony last month. “Volunteering and teaming up with Habitat in the building of our home, not only brought our family closer together, but also taught us such valuable information about the construction of our home,” Veronica said. “Our family is so happy and grateful to have partnered with Habitat.” The family moved in just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving in their new home.
Humanity. Laura Oliveira, director of community engagement for Habitat, said, Luis and Veronica were joined by their two grown children in thanking all those who worked to help them build their home. “Volunteering and teaming up with Habitat in the building of our home, not only brought
16 ASHLAND Mayor addresses community about rail status. Jerry Heslinga, construction volunteer and pastor, led the ceremony, acknowledging the bright future set forth for the new homeowners. Oliveira said Cake Art Divas donated a cake, designed as a replica of the home. Hanover Habitat for Humanity has partnered with USDA Rural Development to provide mortgage assistance to low and very low-income rural families. see HABITAT, pg. 9
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue first offense, was reported in the 14600 block of Bethany Church Road/Pryor Lane, Montpelier.
Dec. 2
Hit and run with personal injury was reported in the 11300 block of Cedar Lane/ Elmont Road, Ashland.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 14100 block of 14100 Harts Lane, Beaverdam.
Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 7000 block of Poteet Lane, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 17900 block of Pine Level Lane, Doswell. Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 6200 block of Morning Glory Road, Mechanicsville. Fraudulent application for credit card, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Lynnroy Way, Mechanicsville.
Robbery of a business was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Credit card theft was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Dec. 3
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Harbor Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana,
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was
reported in the 7100 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.
Dec. 4
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12000 block of Verdon/Rock.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8200 block of Skirmish Lane, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8700 block of Beatties Mill Road, Mechanicsville.
ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Dec. 5
Simple assault was reported in the 8000 block of Elliott Drive, Mechanicsville.
Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 9100 block of Ivy Banks Drive, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument value $1,000, was reported in the 10900 block of Richardson Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell CreekRoad, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 14400 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.
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Christmas Mother gets overwhelming response with community donations Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ginger Stanley, the 2016 Hanover Christmas Mother, extends her thanks for the overwhelming response to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign. Among those making contributions are: Marlene Aigner, Thelma and Clarence Adkins; Frank and Diane Atkinson; James O. Attkisson; Jean Barlow; F.R. Barnette; Sandra W. Beck; Faye Booker in honor of my brother and sister-in-law residents of Hanover County. James Brannan; William Brannan; Janette Bridgers; Robin and Len Brightwell in memory of Jeannine Collins; Harriett Scott Brockenbrough in memory of Ben Brockenbrough Jr.; David and Deborah Brooks; Elsa and Randall Brooks; Margaruite Bruce; Doug Buerlein. Randy G. Burcham; Sarah and William L. Byrne Jr.; Diane L. Byrnes; Harry H. Caccia; Bennett J. Call; Calvary Christian Church; Hugh Campbell; Stuart and Barbara Cook; Faye Coppage. Roger Cronin; Gabie Crutchfield; Claude Daniel; Jacob Davis; Iris DeFord: Doswell Limited Partnerships; J. Michael Duke Agency; Ruth F. Duncan; Ebenezer Baptist Church; Elizabeth Eggleston; Mondew and Loretta Fain in memory of daughter Denise Fain. Fairmount Christian Church; Brenda and Herbert C. Fearnow Jr.; Frank C. Flippo Jr.; Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation; Katheriine Flowers; Joan Floyd; Carrie Galeski; Dearing Gardner. Lois Giles; Larry E. & Brenda Gilman; Golden Circle of Hopeful Baptist Church; Gracious Girls Bible Study; Gilbert and Clair Halasz; Roy Haley; Mary Hall; Virginia Hall; Hanover Chapter No. 130 OES. Hanover Republican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club; Hanover Towne Garden Club; Hanover Ruritan Club; Maxine Hazelgrove; Catherine and Clark Henley; Sylvia Hoffman: N.E. Hoke; Carolyn W. Howard; Benjamin W. Hutcheson. Independence Christian Church, Friendship Class; Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering Inc. ; Internation Roll-Call Corp. John and Elizabeth Irby; Bernice
Jennings; Patricia Jester; M. Gordon and Charlotte Johnson; Vivian Johnson; Mildred B. Johnston given in memory of loved ones; Jane and Yancey Jones; Carolyn Key. Florence King; Karen L. Kirby; Grace and Russell C. Knapp Jr.; Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Lourdes Church; Earl and Judy Lane; G.C. Langford; Kathy Laws; Shirley Leftwich and Joan Guild in memory of our daughters, Donna Lee and Mary Linda. Della Lipscomb; Ruth and Garland Lloyd Jr.; Local Union No. 666, IBEW; E.J. and Shearer Luck in honor of all Christmas Mothers; Joseph McGhee in honor of Mrs. Gabie Crutchfield former Christmas Mother; Otho and Geneva Mitterer; Wesley and Doris Moody; Elmo and Virginia Moretz. Robert C. Mueller; Barbara J. Myer; John D. Nelson; Wade and Madelyn Netherland in memory of Stacy Netherland; Joseph and Marilyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor; Brian and Fay Peerys; James and Patricia Perkins; Ann and Thomas Persinger; Eloise Piccolo. Marvin and Margaret Pickle; Herbert T. and Judy Pond; Barbara Poston; Shirley L. Pruett; Ruby Pugh; Studley Seniors, Enon United Methodist Church; Richmond East Lodge No 1947; Constance and Bennie Ritt; Johnny and Mary Robinson. Peyton & Carolyn Roden; Jane Ruffin; Darlene G. Sadler; Ann Scott; Ronald Scruggs; The Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Companion Inc.; Service Machine; L.F. and I.V. Shaw Jr.; Gladys Shoemaker; Connie and George Smith; Isaac and Shirley Smith; Robert L. Smith. Andrew and Mona Stahling; Stanley Construction Co. Inc.; Howard Lee Stanley; Margaret Stanley, Dyan Stanley and Jack W. in memory of A. Wayland Stanley; William and Laura Stanley; Jack and Pam Stevenson; John and Joanne Stevenson. Oscar Stills; Joan Tate in loving memory of Gerald Tate; Gail P. Thomasson; Charles and Jean Thurston; Linda Tignor; R.J. Tilley; Trio Fasteners Inc.; John Tucker; Marjorie Tucker; Margaret Tudor; Jeanie and George E. Tunstall Jr. June Tuttle in honor of dear friend, Betty Spiers, former Hanover Christmas Mother; Robert and Peggy Vaughan; Joyce
Via; Gwendolyn Weinberg; Pamela Wells; Winters-Oliver Insurance Co.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Graham Woodlief Jr. Dare Wright and Gladys in honor of Broadus Church Office Volunteers; Patricia C. and A. Charles Young Jr.; ACB Construction: Beverly W. Alexander; Carolyn and Harris Allen; Janet and Theodore Anderson Jr.; Ashcake Road Landfill Inc. Margaret H. Barlow; Madeline, Tommy and Janice Barrett in memory of James and Louise Spicer; Susan and Lawrence Bateman; Albert and Phyllis Bishop; Joseph and Ruth Black; W. Blanks; Charles F. and Carolyn Bost; Anne Sullivan Boyd. Billy and Marion Boyd; Jill Brown; Arthur W. Burke; Mary Ann and Robert L. Campbell; David L. and Barbara Camper; Wade L. Carter; ChemTreat Inc.; Vera and Dick Chumney; Roger Clarke; Clay Springs Ruritan Club; John R. and Eloise H. Cobb; Sarah N. Cooley in memory of Rusty and Broaddus Norment. Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine; Patsy L. Corker in memory of Gene Corker; Carmen Courtney; James W. Cox; Anne Geddy Cross; Shirley Lou and Walter I. Crutchfield III; W.E. Czerniakiewicz in memory of Ed, Julia, and Joyce; Russell C. and Susan Darling; Keith B. Davis; Patricia and Alan Davis. William O. Davis in memory of Myra H. Davis; Evelyn B. Dawson; John R. and Colene Deacon; Dorothy and Charles Delvecchio. Barbara Dixon; Darlene Dooley; Frank and Virginia Dressler; John W. and Juanita Dunkum; Jim and Patti Durbin; James and Edith Durrett; Eagle Point Farm; Margaret W. Eaves; William C. Ellen; Betty Ellis; Betty N. Elmore; Jeanne Engleby; Linda English; Ken and Teresa Essigman; Bishop R. Kern Eutsler. George Paul and Martha Flint; T.W. and K.A. Fritter; Patrice Giles in memory of Martin Giles, VSCF&S; Jane N. Glazebrook; Richard Goodman; Erline Goodwyn; Mary and Bob Grattan; Miriam and Barry Green; Dwight and Lois Grissoms: Robert and Bettie Grose. Margaret A. Gwaltney; June D. Hale; Pamela H. Hall in memory of Andy Hall; see DONATIONS, pg. 7
Santa Runs continue through Hanover County communities HANOVER – Santa Runs are planned by several fire companies and departments throughout the Hanover Fire-EMS system. The schedules are as follow: ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Runs will begin at 6:30 p.m. each night. There will be two Santas splitting the routes. Please be prepared. The streets listed below are the basic order the fire company will follow each night. Please remain at the roadside and Santa or his Elves will come to you. Please do not approach the fire truck. You should hear them coming; they’ll give a little notice and please pardon their noise. While they perform these runs, they may — at any time — have to leave for an emergency call. The tentative makeup date is Sunday, Dec. 18. The firefighters said they “will make every effort to get to those we miss.” Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so he can make it to all of the boys and girls, so please understand their haste. Since 1890, the Ashland Volunteer Fire
Company has remained a volunteer organization, so donations are always accepted and appreciated. If you miss Santa for any reasons, he will be making a special appearance from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Ashland Farmers Market behind Ashland Town Hall. Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodside Estates Subdivision, Wintercrest Subdivision, Oakhill Estates Subdivision and Fox Mill Run. Thursday, Dec. 15 – Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, Lance & Bridle Subdivision, Myrtle Street, Short Street, Randolph Street, Henry Clay Apartments, 300 block of Robinson Street, South Taylor Street, 300 block of New Street, Arlington Square Apartments and Misty Pines Apartments.
Friday, Dec. 16 – Country Club Hills & River Run Subdivisions, Wintercrest Subdivision, Ashland Park Drive, Stanley Park Drive, North James Street north or Snead Street, Elm Avenue, Park Avenue, Linden Street, North Macon Terrace Subdivision and Carters Hill Subdivision. EASTERN HANOVER FIRE COMPANY 3 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 – Pole Green Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Williamsville Road (including Woodlawn Farm Drive), Williamsville Road to Studley Road (including Winsmith Farms, Prospect Hills, Pine Slash and Rainier Estates), Williamsville Road across Studley Road to River Road, including Santa Maria, Summer Plains and Gould Hill. 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 – Pole Green
Road (from Rural Point Road) to Walnut Grove (including Sherrington, Fieldshire, Pole Green Station, Raven Runs Drive and Spice Tree Subdivisions), Walnut Grove Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike. 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 – Battlefield Green Subdivision, West Haven Drive, Hughes Road, Orchard Lane and Gethsemane Court. 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 – Pebble Creek Subdivision, Walnut Grove to Colts Neck (including Melissa Page), Colts Neck to Sandy Valley (including Stonewall Estates and Garden Estates). Alternate dates are: Dec. 14 and 22. For everyone’s safety, the fire company asks that families in cul-de-sacs gather on the sidewalks or driveways at the intersections along the main road. The Santa Update website is http://facebook. com/EHFVD2. HANOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 10 Breakfast and photos with Santa Claus will be taken from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, see SANTA, pg. 15
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That little tree started plenty of memories
‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ well received
By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Filled with Christmas cheer and the excitement and enthusiasm of celebrating in my first home, I ventured out into the cold evening headed to the downtown area of the small city that I called home for 35 years. The year was 1977 and the streets were filled with the sounds of the season. It was a great place to grow up then. Stores and restaurants had later hours, and people were shopping and catching up with friends they would run into along the way. It’s as if I can still hear that Salvation Army bell ringing. The kettle was always stationed in front of G.C. Murphy (the “dime” store), and it was an honor to help raise funds for the charitable organization. The city was decorated as were the storefronts. It was the most wonderful time of the year. I was on a mission: Buy a tree and decorations
for my apartment. I went to a locally owned retail store that had everything Christmas I could possibly want at reasonable prices. Looking back, the 4-foot tree that I placed on an end table was just a little better than the one in “Charlie Brown’s Christmas.” But, it was mine. I bought ornaments, lights (the big bulbs that you actually hung on the tree), garland, tinsel (yes, maybe a bit much for a small tree) and an angel for the top. I was content; I didn’t need a 7-foot tree to make that first Christmas “on my own” special. Family and friends would stop by — all being gracious in my attempts at decorating my new home. I don’t remember how many Christmases that tree and I had together. Now I have the 7-foot tree and I’m happy to say each ornament has its own story. Since making Mechanicsville home, a pewter
ornament of Patrick Henry from the Hanover Tavern has a prominent place on the tree. This year, we’re adding an ornament of Michie Tavern (a favorite when traveling in the Charlottesville area). Memories flood back to a simpler time, when a 4-foot tree brought great delight.
Etc. Do you have a favorite Christmas story you would like to share? If so, send to mkinser@ mechlocal.com. Also, I’ll take a moment to remind churches to submit their Christmas plays and cantatas for our calendar of events. The response to our first live stream was incredible! Thanks to Laura McFarland for making the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade available to ____.
Charlie Brown’s creator captured essense of the season By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist With Christmas less than a month away, it’s still the furthest thing from my mind. It’s an annual dilemma for me, but this year seems more hurried and busy than most, and I’m fearing my procrastination increases in intensity with passing years.
And who knows what will trigger that moment when you finally realize that the holidays are here again, and Christmas is right around the corner? As I hurried through after dinner chores and sliced the last sandwich for tomorrow’s lunches, I happened to hear the beginning of “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” on the television
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in my girls’ bedroom. I quickly tuned the small television in my room to the channel and sat down and enjoyed what I consider one of the many true marvels of the season, the Charlie Brown series. As I listened to the not so subtle messages contained in the classic tale of Christmas, I could only hope the word was getting through in the next
bedroom. I can’t imagine anyone who has better captured the spirit, the meaning, the true magic of Christmas than Charles Schulz, the creator and author of Charlie Brown. Schulz made a lifetime of writing and publishing one of the longest runsee CHARLIE, pg. 8
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The Church of the Holy Redeemer’s Knights of Columbus would like to express our appreciation for the support we received from our parishioners and the citizens of Mechanicsville for their support of the “Keep Christ in Christmas” program that provides cards for veterans and cards for the Prison Ministry that supports the Pamunkey Regional Jail. The Knights of Columbus of Virginia sponsors a charitable program to “Keep Christ in Christmas” by sending religious Christmas cards (4.4 million Spiritual Messages) distributed by the Knights of Columbus local chapters to thousands of participants raising $1.45 million for various charitable endeavors throughout the state. The Church of the Redeemer’s Knights of Columbus Albert E. Chipman Council of Mechanicsville received the support from its parishioners and friends by putting Christ back in Christmas through the purchase of more than 100 boxes of Christmas cards. The funds raised in this endeavor will be used by our Knights of Columbus Chapter for various local charitable endeavors including “Cards for Veterans” and “Cards for the Prison Ministry” supporting the Pamunkey Regional Jail. It helps these men and women reach out to their families and friends with the message of peace, hope and love of God during this Christmas season. Mike Leonard Chairman Mechanicsville
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The Lee-Davis High School wrestling team started the season off well. They defeated their competition Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Central Virginia Classic at Glen Allen High School. Seven wrestlers made it to the finals, earning first place with 220.5 team points. The public is invited to watch the boys wrestle Dec. 16-17 during the L-DHS Holiday Classic. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring canned goods or winter items and help the wrestlers give back to the community with a service project for Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Foundation (MCEF).
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Mechanicsville area libraries to be closed for Christmas and New Year’s holidays HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has released the list of upcoming programs at Mechanicsville area branch libraries. All Pamunkey Regional Library branches will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23; Saturday, Dec. 24; Monday, Dec. 26; Monday, Jan. 2; and will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. Atlee Branch Library
Make a Minecraft Ornament at the Atlee Branch Library – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Turn your favorite Minecraft avatar, monster, or item into an ornament using wooden blocks. Share building ideas and fun mods for the game. To sign up, call or visit the library. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more infor-
mation, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Mechanicsville Branch Library Tai Chi at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. If you’ve never tried Tai Chi, now’s your chance. Described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi can be a gentle way to
fight the stress of everyday living and may have a number of health benefits. For more information, call 804-7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Friday Playgroup at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers. Socialize with other
adults while your children make new friends at the new monthly Friday Playgroup on the third Friday of each month. For more information, call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at the Mechanicsville Branch Library – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Dec. 31, for ages 3 to 10. Ring in the New Year without staying up late. Countdown to noon when there will be a balloon drop at the familyfriendly party. Snacks 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.
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OK for him not to go to jail and the Hanover County prosecutor, Stephen Royalty, lets the man off with probation. Is that how it went down? So, if the family of the victim had asked for a public lynching, Mr. Royalty would have gone for that? That’s how it reads to me. Mr. Royalty’s job is to prosecute the accused to the fullest extent of the law, and nothing more. This has become a sad and recurring issue in the home of the famous tomato. My first exposure was the late Eddie Vaughan playing both sides of the aisle when some of his buddies were allegedly accused of dealing drugs. Then we had an assistant recreation/minister set free when
he left his young child to bake in his vehicle while he shot some hoops or such. Now a man that shouldn’t have been driving, in the dark (to begin with), changes his story about the accident, was illegally carrying a weapon at the time and he gets to walk away. L et’s not forget the fake cancer victim who sat up a website and received who knows how much money, and she got to walk. If you have any interest in history, you may recall within the past five years, or so, that an employee of the Richmond Times-Dispatch was found guilty of hit and run, manslaughter. He got some “perks” because of his health, but at
least he still went to jail. Mr. Royalty’s job is to put the guilty behind bars, and to that extent he has failed in carrying out his sworn duty to the people of Hanover. If the victim’s family wants to have clear hearts – that’s fine. That, however, should have no impact on a member of the Commonwealth Attorney’s office from carrying out their sworn duty. This is simply another case of the guilty going free. So, if we see a drug dealer or a robber walk freely out of the Hanover Courthouse, don’t get upset. The precedent has been set, and that person’s mama or daddy asked the Commonwealth’s Attorney to
let them go free and so it be. Justice certainly ain’t what it used to be. Buddy Cousins Ashland
My husband and I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Del. Christopher K. Peace for his speedy and expert assistance in our recent crisis. We contacted Del. Peace regarding one of our three special needs adopted children. Our son was institutionalized for mental health issues at a state mental hospital and was held there almost two months beyond discharge.
When it was time for his discharge to a residential center we ran into a brick wall regarding funding from our adoption county and county of residence. We reached out to our delegate and without hesitation he responded to our pleas. He took a great load off our shoulders and got all the players together to make the funding happen. Del. Peace hung in there with us until we received the funding necessary to move him to a facility where he is safe and receiving ongoing therapy. We are so grateful for his help and compassion. It was very refreshing to see our eelegate roll up his sleeves and help our family. Bill and Shirley Gary Mechanicsville
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and understanding of human nature that comes along once in a lifetime. His characters give meaning to episodes in our lives that seemed too insignificant to mention, or too self-defacing to remember. They deliver messages that seem perfectly versed, but may be considered too canned or corny in other forms. It’s a magical contribution from one man who dedicated himself to one finished product, a lifelong work in progress that cannot be duplicated or mass produced.
In fact, I doubt anyone could replicate Schulz’ dedication, tenacity and talent in writing a daily comic strip for more than 50 years, viewed by millions of readers in 75 countries around the world. In my mind, that makes someone irreplaceable and puts one in a lofty category with the likes of Robin Williams. Like many other homes across America, it’s not Christmas here without Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the crew being involved. In the years since Schulz’ death in 2000, his family has
resisted efforts to revive the characters with the exception of one movie. I like it that way, for no one can recreate Schulz’ vision or conception of characters that reflected a life that hits all too close to home, most of them representing real figures in the author’s life. And, it’s also fitting that after a lifetime of “Peanuts”, and a dedication to one character who never got to kick the football, Schulz died only days after his final Sunday strip ran. In his final submissions, the thought of impending doom
snuck into the mind of Charlie Brown, a character who had approached everything in life with a healthy sense of skepticism. ‘’After you’ve died, do you get to come back?’’ Linus asked Charlie Brown. ‘’If they stamp your hand.’’ Man, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore, and thank you Charles Schulz for another Christmas where you provided the impetus for the spirit, and reminded me of that Star and the true meaning of the season — Peace and Goodwill to all men and women.
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“At USDA Rural Development Virginia, we work to provide individuals the ability to obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance through our Single Family Housing Direct Home Loan Program,” said Janice Stroud-Bickes, acting state director for USDA Rural Development Virginia. “We are very excited to be able to partner with Hanover Habitat for Humanity to help provide the Hernandez family with an affordable home loan.” Hanover Habitat is building a home in Mechanicsville, as part of its Faith Build project. This home is estimated to be completed in early 2017.
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Southworth; John and Helen Spiers; Gary B. and Mary C. Spruill; Mary M. Stanley; Betty Carol and Pen Stevenson; Edward G. and Robbin D. Stiles; John and Sigrid Suddarth; Robert J. and Julia
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 Habitat has built homes for 60 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 fami-
Tate in honor of the Hanover Public Schools Library Staff. Anne T. Taylor; Mae Taylor; Pamela and Jon Teates; Wayne and Deborah Tennent; Dorothy R. Thompson; Richard Thurston; Travelers CyberGrants; Stanley C. and Sandra Tucker; Janice Tudor; Marie Turner; Susan and
lies. 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.
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Ted Tussey; Beverly Loving Vaughan; Sylvia Walker. Norman S. and Shirley Warinner; Louise T. West; Charles and Peggy Whitlock; Mary and Michael Wiblin; James E. and Hilda P. Wickham; M. Catherine and Ron H. Williams; Wayne and Sandy Wood in memory of our
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals RICHARD CASTLEBERRY JR. Richard Morris Castleberry Jr., “Butch, The Colonel,” 66, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was the Vice President of Castle Equipment Corporation. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Richard Castleberry Sr. and Nellie Castleberry; and sister, Connie Gunn. He is survived by his children, Shannan Castleberry, Claude Castleberry and Stacy Scott; grandchildren, Joshua Castleberry, Kaila Castleberry, Trey Castleberry, Alexis Castleberry, Trey Scott and Avah Scott; brother, James Castleberry; sister, Debra Castleberry; and niece, Danielle Somers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 14, 2016) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local SPCA.
ANN CLEARY Ann Burton Cleary, age 79, passed away at home on December 6, 2016. Ann was predeceased by her husband, Don Cleary; parents, Garland and Lorena Burton; and two brothers, Garland Burton Jr. and Allie CLEARY Burton. She is survived by many loving relatives and friends. Ann worked as an administrative assistant with the Seaboard Railroad and the County of Henrico, where she was known for her excellence and dedication. She was a lifelong member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church and sought a life of service, serving as a deaconess, beloved Sunday School teacher and office volunteer. Ann was a faithful servant of God and traveled on many church mission trips, including trips to Panama, Honduras and El Salvador. Ann will be remembered for her compassion, her service,
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and her love for her family, friends and God. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Broadus Building Fund, 5351 Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
ELLEN W. CRAYMER Ellen W. Craymer, 93, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2016. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on November 25, 1923. She was a 1944 graduate (BA) of Wheaton College, Illinois, with an elementary education degree and a CRAYMER
Licensed Practical Nurse. She and her husband, Walter, served as missionaries for 20 years in Peru and Chile, South America, with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism mission. They retired to Roanoke in 1968 and she continued her life of ministry by teaching
a women’s Sunday school class for 43 years at First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Following her husband’s stroke in 1985, she faithfully cared for him for 17 years. She moved to Richmond in 2012 and was a member of Second Baptist Church. She served the Lord her Savior, all her life and is best remembered as being kind, gracious and serving. Surviving family include five children and their families, including Judy and Don Nelson of Oxford, Ohio, Paul and Fran Craymer of Montgomery, Alabama, Martha Craymer of Ecuador, David and Sally Craymer of Mechanicsville and Peter and Carrie Craymer of Hickory, North Carolina; also eight living grandchildren, one deceased grandson and seven great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held in March 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Memorial donations can be made to Martha’s ministry, Reach Beyond, P.O. Box 39800, Colorado Springs, Col. 80949, Project #110110 or Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd,, Richmond, VA 23229, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
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MYRTLE HARRIS Myrtle Mae Kemmerer Harris, 91, widow of Daniel Oakley Harris, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Forrest Anne Harris Hill and her husband, Donald, and Anna Elizabeth Harris Hastings and her husband, Stephen; two sons, Dale Oakley Harris and Daniel Everett Harris and his wife, Sharon; nine grandchildren, six greatgrandHARRIS children, and a number of beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Harris was a registered nurse who trained during World War II in the Cadet Nursing Corps. She served as Head Nurse in the newborn nursery at MCV, provided loving private duty nursing to numerous patients, served in Cardiac Care at Retreat Hospital, and completed her nursing career with almost 20 years in public health nursing with the Richmond
City Health Department. Mrs. Harris was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, Richmond; the Covenant Program at Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville; or Hospice Community Care, Glen Allen.
MARGARET MODLIN Margaret Modlin, 82, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was a member of the United Christian Church in Henrico. MODLIN She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Minnie Bass; loving hussee OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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GWENDOLYN PARKER Gwendolyn Marie Lomax Parker, of Studley, Hanover and Charles City counties, left us on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. Lomax Sr. and Ann Christian Lomax; and brother, John A. Lomax Jr. She is survived by her most devoted husPARKER band, James H. Parker; and beloved son, Kristian H. Parker; two sisters, Alma Jefferson and Louise Jones; and one brother, Bravite Lomax. Among the many relatives that Gwen dearly loved, there was one niece and four cous-
ins that were especially close to her, niece, Tracy Guerin; and cousins, Linda Faggins, Pamela Wilson, Jane Adkins and Barney Lomax. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016, at the New Vine Baptist Church at 5100 John Tyler Memorial Highway (Route 5), in Charles City County, with Rev. Dr. Burrell A. Smith Sr., pastor and eulogist.
D. PATRICK NORMAN D. Patrick Norman, 59, of Ashland, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on December 8, 2016. He was the son
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EUGENE PORTWOOD Eugene Christopher Portwood Jr. “Chris,” 68, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2016. He has taken his place in the heavenly choir after a brave battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy R. Portwood; his twin sister, Dianne E. Portwood; sister, Lynda Thompson (Steve), both of Henrico; sister, Cheri Whittaker (Rick), of Maurertown; sister-in-law, Frances R. Taylor, of Mechanicsville; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Chris was born in Richmond and grew up in Chesterfield. He served four years in the US Navy and earned a BFA degree from VCU. He was the former owner of The Quilt Man in Ashland. An active member of Gethsemane Church of Christ, Chris served as a deacon, choir member, cook team member, and youth supporter. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Gethsemane Church of Christ. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
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may be made to the Gethsemane Church of Christ CIY (Christ in Youth) Scholarship Fund, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
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DAVID SCHOOLER David Roosevelt Schooler, 82, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2016 at his home following his battle with Alzheimer’s. He is preceded in death by his son Johnny Schooler, leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Anna Schooler; his two daughters, Alicia Reynolds and Denise Codemo; his nephew, David Dalton and his niece Darlene Bradley; his four grandchildren, Christopher Wooten Jr., Tyler Wooten, Darrell Reynolds Jr. and Joseph Reynolds; and many good friends. Dave was born and raised in Alberta, Virginia. He was a sweet and hard working man who loved his family. He enjoyed spending time at this moose lodge and with his loved ones. He will be greatly missed. The family request that you join them for a celebration of his life that will be held on Saturday December 17, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge.
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Baby’s First Christmas Photographs of area babies who are celebrating their first Christmas will appear in the newspaper
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This Christmas, a special page of The Mechanicsville Local will be devoted to pictures of area babies who are celebrating their first Christmas. You may purchase a spot for your baby’s photograph on the page for only $2500. Please send us a walletsize photograph of your baby before Thursday, December 15, 2016. We will be sure he or she is included on the “Baby’s First Christmas” page which will be published in the newspaper on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Please write your name on the back of your baby’s photograph and enclose a selfaddressed stamped envelope so we can return the photo to you.
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Four of Ronnie Planz’s grandchildren support their “Pop” Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. Planz co-chairs the annual event, sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, with Dave Fuller.
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chance that the FRA could say no, forcing an immediate decision to be made. “Whereas all of the alternatives studied by the DRPT of the Ashland portion of the DC2RVA corridor involve significant community impacts, and a third rail through Ashland would have a devastating impact,” said Foley as he read aloud the Resolution.
Council member George Spagna briefly commented during Foley’s reading of the Resolution, saying that including the third rail’s devastating impact that it would have on Ashland is the “best language we have in there.” Agreeing with Spagna, Foley emphasized how “we wanted to make sure that was in there.” In other news, Councilwoman Kathy Abbott talked about her recent meeting with the Ashland Community
Baby’s Name _____________________________________________ Parent’s Name(s) _________________________________________ Theater Foundation (ATF). She announced that the ATF presented her with the updated design plans, which addressed all of council’s concerns regarding the theater’s renovation designs. Council came to a consensus that Abbott would meet with each of the council members individually to discuss the design updates, and that they would discuss them collaboratively at the next regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 20.
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| Education, Business & Celebrations
Local boy meets Pearl Harbor survivor
Teachers honored
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Each month during the school year, Lee-Davis High School staff members nominate and select an Employee of the Month and a Crystal Apple Award winner. Nominees for Employee of the Month are those staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty to assist others. Crystal Apple Award nominees are those teachers who have demonstrated exceptional instructional strategies to impact student achievement. Their photos are displayed in the main office for the month of their recognition. Ross Horner, left, was chosen as Employee of the Month, while Renee Reisenweaver received the Crystal Apple Award.
Band Boosters offer tree disposal service Photos submitted by Tammy Farmer-Walton
Tammy Farmer-Walton and her son Carter, 10, recently visited New York and on their return trip home they met Robert Coles, a World War II veteran in the Boston Airport. Coles is a survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor and was traveling to Hawaii to take part in the 75th Anniversary memorial. Carter is shown in front of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center and at his once-in-a-lifetime meeting with Coles, who did share his memories of that fateful day at Pearl Harbor.
MES third-graders selling Candygrams to help needy Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Mechanicsville Elementary School’s third grade classes are selling Candygrams Wednesday and Thursday,
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Dec. 14-15. Students are raising money for those in need. Students who would like to buy Candygrams for another student, family member, teacher or themselves need to pay 50 cents per Candygram. Thursday folders included
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a flyer about the fundraiser. Order forms are on the back of the flyer. If someone needs more order forms, write the message on a slip of paper and return it to the school with the 50 cents.
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Don’t know what to do with your Christmas Tree after the holidays? Let the Atlee High School Band Boosters take care of it for you. Tree pickup will be for subdivisions the following subdivisions: Ashcreek, Kings Charter, Milestone, Honey Meadows, Chickahominy Oaks, and Madison Springs. Those wishing to have their trees picked up by the Band Boosters need to put the tree
near the curb in front of their house by 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Also, place a check in the amount of $10 made payable to Atlee Band Boosters (ABB) in an envelope and place it in your paper box or taped under your mailbox. Trees will be disposed of properly and a local organization – the Atlee High School Raiders Band – will have received your support. For more information, call Kristy Cosley at 804-3871955.
Cox Transportation aids in honoring fallen heroes intersection of Government and Williamsburg Roads in Richmond. The veterans will be led by the Ashland Police Department, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Virginia State Police, Henrico County Police Department and the City of Richmond Police. This is the ninth year that Cox Transportation Services Inc. is taking part in the pro-
gram as host. Cox provides the host location, transportation of the wreaths in a tractor-trailer, and setting traffic control with five law enforcement agencies. Tom Enroughty is the host-director and James Biehl is the wreaths director of the Richmond Chapter. Enroughty may be contacted at 804-402-4980 or 804798-1477 (Cox Transportation office), while Biehl may be
reached at 804-683-0659 (mobile) or 804-343-0161 (fax). The convoy route will be: Ashland south U.S. 1 to Sliding Hill Road to south Interstate 95 to Richmond exit Boulevard to West Broad Street left on Broad going east to Belvidere Street south to Virginia War Memorial u-turn back to West Broad Street then east through Church Hill to Government Road to the National
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at 10414 Leadbetter Rd. in Ashland. Children under 5 will be admitted free of charge; 5 to 10 years old, $5; and over 10, $7. All Santa Runs are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 – Kings Charter. Dec. 15-16 – Rain day/makeups. For more information, call Station 10 at 804-550-3473. HENRY FIRE COMPANY 6 The route begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Atlee Manor, Craney Island and Reardon’s Ridge. Makeup dates: Dec. 16, 17 and 18 if needed. For updates on inclement
A hot breakfast of panweather, check the Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/henryvfd06/?fref=ts. MECHANICSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT HANOVER FIRE STATION 7 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Highpoint Farms, Jackson Avenue Apartments, Mechanicsville Farms, Mechanicsville Heights, Milton Woods, Oakley, Signal Hill, Sledd Runn, Virginia Manor, Windmill Way, Windsor and Windy Hills. Estimated times for each day are posted above and there will be two Santas splitting the routes, so please be prepared. The streets/neighborhoods listed above are not neces-
cakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, apples, milk, juice and coffee will be served. Children 2 and under eat free. The cost for kids ages 3 to 12 years is $5 and all 13 years and older are admitted for $7 each. Santa Claus will be on hand. Personal cameras are welsarily in the order the fire department will follow each night. You should hear them coming and they will give a little notice, so please pardon the noise. While the firefighters perform these runs, they may – at any time – have to leave for an emergency call, so please understand that this schedule is subject to change without notice. The tentative “makeup” date is from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. They will make every effort to get to any areas they miss. Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so they get to see all the good boys and girls, so please understand their haste. Station 7 has served Mechanicsville since 1945. Donations are not expected but will be graciously accepted.
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Mayor: rail issue put aside for further study Foley: DRPT suggestion removes Ashland from the Draft Environmental Impact Study process (Editor’s note: The following letter, dated Dec. 7, 2016, was sent by Ashland Mayor James R. Foley.) Citizens and Community Members: I am pleased to share that on December 6 the Department of Rail & Public Transportation (DRPT) has recommended that the Ashland section of the DC2RVA rail expansion project be set aside for further study. While DRPT did provide recommendations for the rest of the corridor, DRPT suggested that Ashland be removed (“de-coupled”) from the Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) process. This de-coupling is designed to allow time to find better
“Further, a delay does not by itself guarantee that Ashland will not see a third track running through our downtown.” JAMES R. FOLEY Mayor of the Town of Ashland
alternatives. While this recommendation from DRPT is largely good news, it is not yet time for celebration. This is merely a recommendation for a delay – specifically,
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the DPRT recommended for “the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to request of the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) the ability to conduct a separate additional study for the Ashland area while proceeding with the DC2RVA project for the remainder of the 123-mile corridor, so as to allow for additional coordination and time to study and identify a preferred alternative for rail capacity improvements in the Ashland area.” Further, a delay does not by itself guarantee that Ashland will not see a third track running through our downtown. see RAIL, pg. 21
Council updated on Capital Improvements Program By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local
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The Patrick Henry High School boys’ volleyball team recently captured the state title at the VCU Siegel Center. To join in the celebration, several PHHS students took part in the Mannequin Challenge.
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ASHLAND – Joshua Farrar, interim town manager and finance director, presented a draft Capital Improvements Program (CIP) update for fiscal years 2017-2018 through fiscal years 2021-2022 to Ashland Town Council at a Dec. 6 work session, which was held before the regular meeting. Each fiscal year, the town must update, and adopt, a CIP for the following fiscal year. Town staff typically creates a draft CIP and presents it to the planning commission and town council for a recommendation throughout the fall, winter and spring months. Contained in the draft CIP that Farrar presented were 38 projects Ashland is faced with looking at the years ahead. The town’s capital projects are separated into five different categories: economic development, public facilities, parks and recreation, storm water management, and transportation. Based on a “prioritization exercise” that the town uses to rank projects, the 38 CIP projects will be divided into three different levels of priority. The most important projects that need attention are being classified as “Priority Level 1,” while others that are deemed less critical, but still
a priority, will be classified as “Priority Level 2.” Following the planning commission’s prioritization exercise, town staff has identified 10 priority projects in the draft CIP, containing five projects for each classification level. The remaining 28 projects on the list would be titled “vision” projects, containing the least precedence. Among the five top projects of priority are: a downtown facilities study, a fiber network build, the Carter Park pool renovations, improvements to the railroad crossings, and FARRAR the Ashland Theater renovation. The downtown facilities study is comprised of three separate projects that are being coordinated together; including the Ashland Town Hall renovation, an opportunity for Town Hall expansion, and the re-use of the Ashland Fire Station facility. The planning commission’s list of projects that were determined to be grouped in the second level of priority include: North Ashland see CAPITAL, pg. 21
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MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions) collected over six bins of food – estimated to be about 600 pounds – for the MCEF Food Pantry during the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4. Among the elves helping were Nancy Gallihugh, Jimmy Swepston, Gladys Hubert, Pat Hubert, Neal Patel, Ryan Payne, Connor Bartal and Antonio Balducci.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 14 A Holiday Party will be held by the Hanover Airpark Business Association from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the James River Cellars Winery at 11008 Washington Hwy. in Glen Allen. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and dancing. The event is being sponsored by Village Bank.
Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 15, 16 and 17 A Live Nativity will be presented at Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The public is invited to come see “The Reason for the Season” at the annual Live Nativity. Each night there will be two live performances, starting at 7 and 8 p.m. For more information, call 804-730-3226 or
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Saturday, Dec. 17 The Black Creek Volunteer Fire Company will host a Holiday Breakfast With Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. at Station 12 at at 6397 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. A hot breakfast of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, apples, milk, juice and coffee will be served. Children 2 and under eat free. Kids at ages 3 to 12 years cost $5 and all 13 years and older are admitted for $7 each. Santa Claus will be on hand. Personal cameras are welcome for holiday photos. Those attending are encouraged to ask about a membership and volunteering with the organization. It is a family, all ages event. For more information, call 804781-0519.
The Virginia Blood Services Bloodmobile will be at Lodge 344 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All donors must present a valid ID or VBS donor card at registration. For a list of accepted IDs, visit www.vablood.org or call 1-800-989-4438. Community members are encouraged to “be the giving type:” One blood donation can give up to three people the strength, courage, or hope they need to survive.
Sunday, Dec. 18 The Christmas Cantata, “One Small Child,” will be presented at 6 p.m. by the Adult Choir at the New Bethesda Baptist Church at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. A Christmas Cantata will begin at 6 p.m. at Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548
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Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Rural Point Choir will present “Breath of Heaven.” For more information, call 804-730-3226 or visit www. ruralpointbaptist.com. All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates the Advent Season with a special schedule. All Souls and Messiah Lutheran Church will decorate the Chrisom Tree at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Service of Lessons and Carols with the choirs, youth, and lay readers. There will be a joint fellowship reception following the service. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the Vicar. For more information, call 804-559-9302; email: vicarallsouls@gmail.com or visit www.allsoulsva.org.
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Saturday, Dec. 24 A Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service will be held at 5 p.m. at the New Bethesda Baptist Church at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates the Advent Season with a joyful Christmas Eve service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 5 p.m. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers. The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor is the Vicar. For more information, call 804-559-9302; email: vicarallsouls@gmail.com or visit www.allsoulsva.org.
Walnut Grove Baptist Church invites the community to share in Christmas celebrations and ministries this month. “O Night Divine” will be performed by combined choirs at the 10:15 a.m. worship. All are welcome.
Black Creek Baptist at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville will hold its Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. Soloist Heather Mentz will perform “Oh, Holy Night.”
Locust Grove Farm will hold its 2nd Annual Driveby live Christmas nativity scene, “The Reason for The Season,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is drive-by only, and will include Mary and Joseph, baby Jesus in the manger, angels, three wisemen, shepherds, and live animals. The farm is located at 9265 Old House Rd. in Mechanicsville about ¼-mile from Atlee High School. Locust Grove Farm invites every to drive by and witness a recreation of the real mean-
Walnut Grove Baptist Church invites the community to attend the Christmas Eve service, which starts at 5 p.m. All are welcome.
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Saturday, Dec. 24, and Sunday, Dec. 25 Family-Friendly Candlelight Christmas Eve Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. A Christmas Day Worship Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at New Highland Baptist Church.
Sunday, Jan.1 The Rev. Dr. Ronnie Davis, a missionary to South Africa, will address the 10:15 a.m. service at the Black Creek Baptist at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. Soloist Heather Mentz will perform.
Friday, Jan. 6 Stonewall Jackson Middle School will be paring with a gallery, artspace, in the downtown area for its 3rd Annual Student Art Show from 6 to 8 p.m. Art educator Stephanie L. Bradley said the show will feature student artwork from all three grade levels at SJMS and is in collaboration with Brookland Middle School in Henrico.
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Dawn of Victory: Breakthrough at Petersburg, March 25-April 2, will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Tavern. Edward Alexander will talk about his book, “Dawn of Victory: Breakthrough at Petersburg, March 25-April 2.” “Dawn of Victory” tells the story of the men who fought and died in the decisive battle of the Petersburg campaign. Readers can follow the footsteps of the resolute Union attackers and stand in the shoes of the obstinate Confederate defenders as their actions decided the fate of the nation. Since 2011, Alexander has worked at Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, and previously with Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park and the Illinois see CALENDAR, pg. 28
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message of forgiveness and their desire for no active jail time, and Hanover Circuit Judge J. Overton Harris approved the plea agreement. Dawson was sentenced to 10 years for the involuntary manslaughter conviction, plus a year for illegally carrying a concealed weapon at the time of the crash, but all 11 years were suspended. He was permanently banned from driving as part of the sentence. Royalty said he also took into account that Dawson had a list of severe health problems, including diabetes and
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Park, expansion of maintenance facilities, Interstate 95 interchange improvements, and the town-wide Drainage Improvement Program, as well as plans for an entertainment facility. While the “vision” projects are being prioritized last in this CIP list, they are still to be considered as part of the town’s agenda and on its radar, with some being standard improvements and additions, while at least one even serves as symbolism of regional, historic revitalization. One of these vision projects included Ashland’s por-
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This recommendation is still very much good news. A third track was not the chosen alternative for the Ashland area. The recommendation also shows that all the meetings and communications Town officials, staff, citizens and consultants have had with DRPT and CTB members have made a positive difference. We will continue to remain
major heart and kidney trouble, which would have been extremely difficult to treat behind bars. Wortham, of the 13500 block of Greenwood Road in Hanover, was biking west on Mountain Road about 11 a.m. Sept. 5, 2015, near its intersection with Farrington Road, when she was struck from behind by Dawson’s 1996 Buick Century, according to a summary of evidence in the case. She was thrown dozens of yards, her bike helmet cracked in half, and debris spread throughout the area. It’s believed that her body had struck the windshield of Dawson’s car, Royalty said.
Wortham died at the scene. People who attempted to render aid shortly after the crash had said they could not find a pulse at any point, Royalty said. Dawson had admitted to investigators that he generally had a difficult time seeing while driving. “If you put me on a black road even with the sun shining, I can’t see that good,” Dawson had told authorities, Royalty said in court Monday. He had given conflicting statements to authorities about exactly when he saw Wortham. In summarizing evidence in the case, Royalty said Dawson had told a detective early in the investigation that Wortham
was riding in a grassy area on the side of the road but then came onto the pavement before he struck her, but then Dawson later said “she was in my lane,” Royalty said. At one point, Dawson told authorities that Wortham was only 10 feet away from him when he first saw her, according to Royalty. Wortham was a St. Catherine’s School and Virginia Military Institute graduate, an award-winning athlete and a competitive dancer who planned to join the Marine Corps. She was known for her distinctive red hair and big
tion of a locally historic trolley line, which used to shuttle people between the town and Richmond. “The Trolley Line Trail is within the Richmond-Ashland Trolley Line right-of-way, which was designated as part of the East Coast Greenway (ECG). Regionally, plans are merging to make the entire Trolley Line Trail into a viable off-road alternative route between Richmond and Ashland,” according to the capital project details in the draft CIP. As per the draft CIP, the town will construct an asphalt trail plus a low-maintenance boardwalk facility that would be located to existing Walder
Road, with the project length reaching approximately 1,500 linear feet. “We received approval to proceed with engineering in the past few weeks,” Farrar said. The Draft CIP stated that it was staff ’s hope for council to review the updated capital projects, and to conduct the same prioritization exercise as the planning commission did. More information regarding capital project details can be found on the town’s website at www.town.ashland.va.us. A copy of the updated CIP draft for 2017 is attached to the Dec. 6 town council meeting agenda, which can be found in the “Town Meetings” section
of its website.
actively engaged in the process and continue to work with our neighbors, community stakeholders, and DPRT to evaluate and determine an acceptable preferred alternative for the Ashland section. We will remain vigilant that the third track is not ultimately chosen as the preferred solution. Based on DRPT’s actions to date, I believe we should take them at their word that they will engage in a robust and transparent re-evaluation
of all options for Ashland. While they have not yet provided details on what this new process will entail, we remain committed to keeping you up to date. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the issue further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Jfoley@town.ashland.va.us, or Interim Town Manager Joshua Farrar at Jfarrar@town.ashland. va.us. Thanks again for your engagement in the process and trust moving forward.
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Locust Grove Farm will present its 2nd Annual Drive-by live Christmas Nativity, “The Reason for the Season,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 9265 Old House Rd. in Mechanicsville, about ¼mile from Atlee High School. The event is drive-by only, and will include Mary and Joseph, baby Jesus in the manger, angels, three wise men, shepherds, and live animals.
The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Levi, 461443, is a 2-year-old (estimated) male Labrador retriever mix. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Levi is described as a super nice dog. He came to the shelter as a stray last month. He has tons of playful energy and loves to run. Levi also does great with other dogs and new people he meets. He will be perfect for someone looking for a young, active pet. The shelter has two male Angora rabbits, approximately 1-year-old. The shelter typically does not deal with rabbits but these two guys were left abandoned on a road in the county. These two rabbits are said to be very sweet and friendly. It seems that they were raised domestically so they are used to being in an enclosure. They keep their living area neat and clean. If you are interested in adopting the rabbits, visit the shelter today. For more information on this great pet, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty. gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
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A Pole Green Elementary student captured the Kids Local contest for September, while one from Pearson’s Corner Elementary School was named the October winner. Carolina Clark, September’s winner, is a kindergarten student. In her spare time, she said she likes to “be silly, drive go-karts and eat ice cream.” Her favorite movie, “Finding Dory,” was one of the big hits of 2016. “I like being a princess” was her answer when asked if she wanted to share any other information about herself. Carolina’s favorite part of the Kids Local is “pictures and games.” Ethan Roerink was October’s winner. He is a thirdgrader who likes “to read books a lot, go swimming, and spend time with my family. I especially enjoy going to Disney World.” The “Star Wars” movies are all his favorites. Ethan said he is inspired by newspaper companies to the point that he wants “to make my own newspaper. I’ve written books for younger children. My career plan is to be an architect in New York City and a Disney Imagineer.” His favorite part of the Kids Local is the drawing section.
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Zachery Gonzalez, a member of Boy Scout Troop 503, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with his project, Crush & Run, a gravel path over an existing culvert. He said it will benefit the LeeDavis High School Marching Band and staff that walk to and from the athletic field. It also provides a smoother path for a trailer to back up and help the band access the storage shed. Zachery joined the troop when he was in the fifth grade. He said he has had “the great privilege to become an OA member (Boy Scoutings national honor society).” He enjoys teaching younger Cub Scouts. He has taken part in leadership programs, including JLT (Junior Leadership Training) and Buckskin.
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Increased walkability, more bicycle trails goal of new committee By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsivlle Local
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ANOVER -Across the nation, more and more citizens are taking an active role in preserving their good health, and exercise is an integral part of that equation. Improving healthy opportunities like walking and biking in Hanover County prompted Chickahominy District supervisor and vice chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek to propose the creation of a new citizens committee aimed at promoting those activities. Some studies indicate that communities with extensive walking and biking trails enjoy a higher level of quality of life, and healthier, more active citizens promote wellness throughout a community. Those amenities also can make residential and commercial
communities more attractive to investors and potential new citizens. Planning director David Maloney introduced a measure that would establish a citizens committee focused primarily on identifying possible routes for alternative transportation. “This is an opportunity for a citizen-led project to examine the benefits of a pedestrian/bicycle network and bring recommendations to the board to enhance the existing infrastructure,” Maloney said. Expanding bicycle and walking trails is a national trend in all types of communities. “Enhanced bicycle and pedestrian networks are becoming increasingly important as communities look at ways of improving the overall health of the residents by encouraging active lifestyles,” the planning director said. The committee would
focus on short-term solutions to improve existing pedestrian/bicycle networks, prioritiz-
from the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. Planning, Parks and Recreation, Public Works
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ing and identifying projects and funding and educating citizens regarding the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The citizen committee will be comprised of one appointed representative from each supervisor, an at-large member and participants
and other agency representatives also will have a seat at the table. The committee would be expected to complete its list of recommendations by June 2017. “This is really coming from a citizens’ desire to be more
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active and to share ideas,” Kelly-Wiecek said. “We have a vibrant Suburban Service Area here in Hanover and those citizens are actively engaged in wanting to share best practices.” She said the idea of a committee evolved after several years of citizens’ comments regarding the subject. “There is a broad-based interest,” she said. Walkability, bikeability and infrastructure concerns often occupy top spots on citizen concern lists across the United States. The Community Development Committee headed by Sean Davis, Henry District supervisor, heard those concerns and the ensuing resolution to form at the committee seemed like the logical next step. “I support citizens coming together and taking a look at this,” Davis said while expressing concerns regarding the viability of a countywide policy of pedestrian/bicycle
interconnectivity. Kelly-Wiecek said the committee would have specific guidelines as to assigned tasks and objectives. “I’ve had several people ask if this was government telling people what they should have,” she said. “In fact, it is the exact opposite. This is our opportunity to give citizens a better vehicle and a better voice for them to bring to us what is meaningful to them and to, quite frankly, put their energies to work.” Other supervisors noted the citizen-fueled motivation behind the formation of the committee. “It’s important to understand that this is a citizen directed committee,” said Mechanicsville District supervisor Canova Peterson. “This is a committee that can look at all sides of this and bring it back to us.” The board voted unanimously to approve the motion to form the committee.
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worked as a project coordinator for Impact Makers, a Richmond technology consulting company that donates its profits to charity. Wortham graduated from St. Catherine’s in Richmond in 2008 and from VMI in 2012 with a degree in biology. According to VMIkeydets. com, the athletics website of VMI, Wortham was the Big South Conference Woman of the Year for 2011-12, VMI’s first winner of that award. She could clear 3.3 meters — about 10 feet, 11 inches — in the pole vault. Wortham was biking the day of the accident as part of a training routine for her plans to run in the Anthem Richmond Marathon that was held in November 2015, her father has said.
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smile. Though Wortham had a short life, Royalty said in court Monday that she led “a very important life.” She worked for two years for Midwives for Haiti, a Richmond-based nonprofit group that teaches Haitian women how to be midwives. Her work included a year in Haiti and a year in Richmond as an administrative assistant, according to her father and the group’s website. “She was service-oriented. That was her passion, nonstop,” her father, Dr. Edwin Wortham V, a pediatric ophthalmologist, said in the days after her death. For about 18 months leading up to her death, Wortham
USDA announces enrollment period for safety net coverage in 2017 By Ken Upshaw County executive director U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that producers on farms with base acres under the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, can visit
FSA county offices, effective Nov. 1, to sign contracts and enroll for the 2017 crop year. The enrollment period will continue until Aug. 1, 2017. “FSA issued more than $7 billion in payments in October 2016 under the ARC-County and PLC programs for the 2015 crop to assist enrolled producers who suffered a loss of price or revenue or both,” said Dolcini. “Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year-to-year, producers
on the farm must enroll by signing a contract each program year. I encourage you to contact your local FSA office today to schedule an appointment to enroll.” If a farm is not enrolled during the 2017 enrollment period, the producers on that farm will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2017 crop should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or rev-
enue benchmarks established by the program. Producers who made their elections in 2015 must still enroll during the 2017 enrollment period. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flax-
seed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/ arc-plc. To find a local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.
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56
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(:02) “A Christmas Wedding Date” (2012) Å
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›‡ “Deck the Halls” (2006) Danny DeVito.
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35
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(11:30) ››‡ “Red 2” (2013) Bruce Willis. Å
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37
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39
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34
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Street Outlaws The crew head south to race. ’
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53
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53
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60
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56
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Ghostbust
56
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301
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301
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“Patria O Muerte: Cuba” ›› “Self/less” (2015) Ryan Reynolds. ‘PG-13’
320
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9 PM
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College Basketball: North Carolina vs. Kentucky. (N) Å
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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DECEMBER 18, 2016 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
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›››› “The Sound of Music” (1965, Musical) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker.
Serena Williams
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››› “Midnight Special” (2016) ‘PG-13’ Å
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(:25) NFL Football: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos. (N) (Live) Å Herd for the Holidays ’
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Big Bang
(6:50) ››› “The Santa Clause” (1994) ’ Å
Fight Game (:35) ››› “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” Å
5 PM
Big Bang
(:45) “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980)
››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña. ’ Å
››‡ “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) Dudley Moore. Å
(:45) ››› “Fracture” (2007) Anthony Hopkins.
COMCAST
Broke Girl
›››› “Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) Mark Hamill. Å
Mod Fam
(9:50) ››› “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. ’ Å
››› “Taken” (2008, Action) Liam Neeson. Å
››‡ “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992) Å
Girl Meets
Friends ’ Austin J. Osteen
(:02) ››‡ “Just Wright” (2010)
››‡ “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” Å
››› “Midnight Special” (2016) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å
(7:55) ››› “Trainwreck” (2015) Amy Schumer.
Edge Friends ’
›› “Self/less” (2015) ‘PG-13’ Å
›‡ “Search Party” (2014) ’ ‘R’
The Mechanicsville Local
(:35) “Magic Mike” ‘R’
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Tuesday, Jan. 24 An Evening of Colonial Dance will begin at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Tavern. Those attending will experience a night of learning and fun as they “kick up their heels and explore dance in the colonial period.” Local author Joshua LeHuray, an educator at the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, co-director of the Janesville, Wisconsin, Fife and Drum Corps, and an
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After hearing about dancing and its place in colonial society, the Colonial Dance Club of Richmond will take center stage to give a live demonstration of the popular steps of the 1700s, along with live music and audience participation. Following the interactive demonstration, Mr. LeHuray will be available to sell and sign copies of his book and guests will have the chance to tour historic Hanover Tavern by night. Light refreshments will be served. Cash bar available.
6 PM
6:30
7 PM
7:30
Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) Å
College Football: Miami Beach Bowl Harbaugh
Tickets: $15 (members) $20 (general public)
world around them.
adjunct history professor at Rappahannock Community College, will kick off the evening with a presentation on his new book, “Virginians Will Dance or Die! The Importance of Music in PreRevolutionary Williamsburg.” Music was everywhere in preRevolutionary Williamsburg -- from the public musical events enjoyed by the masses to the lavish private concerts and dances of the elite classes. Drawing on contemporary newspaper accounts, this book is the first to explore how some 18th-century Williamsburg citizens experienced the growing musical
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.
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach 8 PM
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The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover 9:30
The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the see CALENDAR, pg. 36
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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL
All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community. Nursery Provided o 804-559-9302 The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor, Vicar allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com
On the web: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454. 3263 Old Church Rd. 12/18: 10a Holy Eucharist with Confirmations, reception & Adult Christian Ed. afterwards. 12/24: 4p Holy Eucharist, 10:30p Hymn Sing, 11p Holy Eucharist with Choir. 12/25: No Service. 1/1: 10a Lessons and Carols, 1011:15a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments. immanueloc.org The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am. Sunday School 9:30-10:15am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 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 Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com 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
NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com
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
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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
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
Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116 Sun. Worship 10:30 AM, Wed. Dinner/Bible Study, 6:00pm For info, call 335-6728 Web: graceunitedfc.org Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor
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Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.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 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
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 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 Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org
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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C-fed boys find intensity, out-hustle Atlee By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – An unusual thing happened when the final buzzer sounded at the end of Lee-Davis’ boys basketball game against visiting Atlee Friday night. The home crowd rushed the floor. The Confederates’ fans were exited that the boys slipped past and held off Atlee for a 72-67 win over the Raiders, something that Lee-Davis boys haven’t been able to earn in several years. The previous week, the Confederates came out lacking intensity against King William, and the Cavaliers made them pay for it. Friday, there was no shortage of intensity. Lee-Davis head coach Chad Bishop credited his players with picking themselves up. “We had another long week with James River and Hermitage here,” Bishop said. “We played hard, played well against Hermitage on Tuesday night. We did not play well [against James River] ... The guys had their own team meeting last night before we practiced. … They did it. They pulled themselves together. They just kind of started listening, and they said, ‘Look, let’s just do it. Let’s just go do it.’ And they came out. They fired themselves up before the game.”
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with a win. But the Raiders made the mistake of fouling sophomore Devin Christian. Christian needed to make at least one of the free throws to make it a two-basket game. The pressure did not faze him. He know he had Bishop’s confidence in him. “He told me the points were going to be on the board,” Christian said. “I believed in that. I believed that he believed in me, and I shot those free throws with as much confidence as I could.” Christian sank both. Atlee head coach Phil Reynolds noticed the intensity of the Lee-Davis squad. “They just out-hustled us,” Reynolds said. “We outrebounded by 11. … That didn’t surprise me at all. I don’t like the phrase, ‘The team that wants it more,’ because I really don’t believe that, but in this case that really was the situation. They did want it more.” Christian led the Confederate boys with a gamehigh 22 points. Elijah Jones had 14 points and Coffee finished with 10 rebounds. Dave Lawrence/The Local Atlee was led by Carson Atlee’s Tyler Warren (51), Queshon Baker (10) and Jack Fahed (52) may deny Lee-Davis guard Matt Livesay (3) this shot, but the Miller with 18 points, Queshon Raiders could not deny the scrappy Confederates a 72-67 victory at Lee-Davis Friday. Baker with 11 and Tyler Warren Lee-Davis senior Jamon said. “I called a meeting with came out here with good energy through much of the second with 10. The evening began, howhalf. But Atlee rallied and got to Coffey said the team wearied of my guys – without the coaches and just got the win.” Lee-Davis hit the Raiders within three points, 68-65, with ever, with an Atlee win over – and everybody got everything the status quo. “I just got tired of losing and off their chest and went into hard coming out of halftime – while less than a minute to go everybody doubting us,” Coffey practice with a great energy and and built a double-digit lead – plenty of time to steal away see INTENSITY, pg. 35
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Morrison, Hawk boys shock Patrick Henry By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Friday was a good night to be Nik Morrison. In fact, Friday was a good night to be a Hanover Hawk in general, as both the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams won their games against county rival Patrick Henry. But it was a really good night to be Nik Morrison. The Hanover girls won the opening game of the evening at Patrick Henry in dominating fashion, topping the Patriots 45-34. But the real drama came in the back-end of the double-header. The Hanover boys trailed from the first basket until late in the fourth quarter. After battling back from an 18-point deficit, the Hawks were trailing by a point with five seconds left in the game. Morrison, a senior, lofted a shot from beyond the 3-point arc and watched it swish silently through the net to give the Hawks a 57-55 win. “My coach told me to go out and shoot with confidence,” Morrison said. “I came in off the bench and I did what he said. I shot with confidence. As soon as I let it go, I knew it was good.” It was a dramatic change from the way the game had begun for Hanover. “We had zero energy in the first half,” said Hanover head coach Darren Thornton. “I told them at halftime that we needed to man-up and just gut it out. We knew these guys were going to fight, and we had no defensive energy at all in the first half.” The Patriots took a 31-17 lead into the locker room at the half, and looked to be on their way to completely shutting down the Hawks’ chances. The third quarter began like the
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Left, Patrick Henry’s Ryan Boone tries to lay one in off the glass in Hanover boys’ 57-55 come-from-behind win Friday. Above, Hanover’s Rachel Metzger goes for a layup in the Hawk girls’ 45-34 win. Metzger finished with 14 points for the night.
second had ended, with sloppy offensive play by the Hawks and seemingly effortless and productive offense by the Patriots. But in the fourth quarter, the Hanover defense stepped up and refused to admit defeat. “In the fourth quarter, the defense finally showed up,”
Thornton said. “They really picked it up and played great.” That defensive effort was helped by senior Nolan Caler, who scored seven consecutive points early in the fourth to pull the Hawks to within four of the Patriots with 3:53 left in the game.
At that point, the home crowd didn’t seem worried about the lack of offense from the Patriots. Then, with 3:19 left, Hanover junior Nick Zona scored to tie the game. He followed that up by hitting one of two free throws to give the Hawks their first lead of the
night. But the Patriots battled back, and the two teams traded baskets and the lead all the way to the end. And then Morrison came in off the bench. His team was down by two when he sent a shot through the net, and an arrow through the hearts of
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Patriots fans. But Patrick Henry wasn’t done. Ryan Boone took the inbounds pass and made his way down the court for a tying lay-up. But his progress was interrupted by senior captain Ryan Payne, who blocked the shot as time expired. Caler led Hanover with 11 points, followed by Jaylih Ross with 10. Devyn Coles led the Patriots with a game-high 17 points. Both Hanover’s and Patrick Henry’s girls fought to a standstill through most of the first three quarters, ending the first and second quarters tied. It took a fourth-quarter surge by the Hawks – outscoring the Patriots 15-6 – for them to gain ascendancy. Rachel Metzger led Hanover with 14 points. Patrick Henry was led by Hailey Draper with 14 points and JaBryah Haverkamp with 10. Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
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Coaching changes characterize county wrestling David Hoover, who won the Conference 20 title at 138 pounds and was fifth in the 4A East meet, is another Allen will look to. The Hawks’ youth is something Allen sees as an opportunity to help mold the future. “We’re definitely in a rebuild this year,” he said. “So for me much of what we want to do this season will be focused on building for the future.”
By Jordan Bondurant and Dave Lawrence Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – The 2016-17 wrestling season begins with the usual changes: the graduation of seniors and the arrival of new recruits. But this year brings an unusually high turnover in the coaching ranks, with three of the four Hanover County teams featuring new head coaches. Atlee, Hanover and Patrick Henry all have new coaches taking over their respective programs. Leaving Lee-Davis head coach Craig Spruill – now in his fourth year at the helm of the Confederates – the longesttenured mentor in the county. Lee-Davis Lee-Davis coach Craig Spruill has seen a lot of focus out of his Confederates in the weeks leading into the 2016-17 wrestling season. The Confederates begin their 2016-17 campaign on the heels of a fifth-place finish in the Virginia High School League Group 5A championships and a third-place finish in the Region 5A South meet a season ago. “They’ve been really focused so far,” Spruill said. “I definitely think you’ll see another strong showing from us this year.” Despite graduating 120pound state champion Hayden Keener, Lee-Davis returns multiple pieces from last year’s team. Garrett Plummer is back for his senior year after picking up all-state honors at 132 pounds with a sixth-place finish in the state meet last year. Andrew Anthony is back at 170 after being the state runner-up a season ago, along with brother Ned, who was also allstate at 182. The Confederates have just four seniors, but are laden with
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Lee-Davis 138-pounder Garrett Plummer breaks free from Grassfield’s Daniel Goodwn in a tournament at Glen Allen High School on Dec. 3. Plummer, who finished sixth in the state last year, hopes to improve upon that performance this year.
juniors. “The leadership from our more experienced guys will be key for some of the younger guys coming through,” Spruill said. He expects his team to build upon its accomplishments last year rather than rebuild from last year. “I definitely don’t think we’re in a rebuilding phase by any stretch,” Spruill said. “We’ve already seen some improvement across the board in this year’s team, and we’ve got a lot to look forward to as the season
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continues.” The Confederates already have two meets under their belt, and as the season really starts to kick into high gear, Spruill is optimistic his athletes will continue to work toward piquing later on. Hanover Larry Allen is the new head coach for the Hawks. After previously serving as an assistant with Hanover and heading the program at Oak Knoll Middle School, he gets his first taste of being the head honcho of a
varsity team. “It’s been a pretty smooth transition,” Allen said. “Having been around the program for as long as I have I wasn’t stepping into something completely foreign.” The Hawks said goodbye to Tyler Flora, who graduated the 2016 4A East Region champ and the 4A runner-up at 132 pounds. Also gone is Reggie Mouton, who graduated after finishing third in the state at 138 pounds. T.J. Allen also is gone after finishing second at 182 and
claiming a regional title, and Aaron Gallagher, who was sixth in the state at 285, is also gone. “We’re young and lean this year,” Allen said. “I’m definitely going to be relying on my juniors knowing we have just one senior to help lead the way for us.” Carson Allen is one of those juniors taking on a leadership role. Allen was all-state at 152 pounds, finishing fifth in the state last year. He went 32-9 and earned a spot on the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s All-Metro second team.
Atlee Josh Moses takes over at Atlee, and – like Larry Allen at Hanover – he brings familiarity with the program to the table. “It hasn’t been a whole lot different. For me the only big change has been paperwork,” joked Moses, who has served as an assistant for the Raiders the last five seasons. “I’ve known the parents for a little while, and it makes the transition easier.” There’s plenty of work to be done this year for Atlee, but Moses likes the group he has as he looks to get the Raiders’ program heading in the right direction. “We’ve got a nice mix of young kids entering and some returners,” he said. “We do have a relatively young team though.” Senior Mariano Hornedo will lead the way for the Raiders this season. Hornedo was a qualifier for the 5A championship at 120 pounds last season. Junior Cohen Call will take on a leadership role at 160 pounds along with Robbie Adelstein at 220 pounds. Moses will also look to freshman Evan Buchanan to make an impact early at 113 pounds. “We’ve had great practices and focus in the room,” Moses said. “The younger guys have already been stepping up trysee WRESTLING, pg. 33
County indoor track teams showing strength forward to the season with the return of thrower Connor Scott, pole vaulter Alex Slinkman. Newcomer Dallas Jackson – a baseball player joining the track team in his senior season – has already had an impact on the field, winning the triple jump in the Woodberry Forest Invitational Saturday. Sprinters Sam Franklin and Jeremiah Hankerson along with distance runner Jack Ikenberry should help anchor the boys running program.
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – While some of the county’s four high schools begin their indoor track and field season short the numbers they would like to have, they still begin their 2016-17 campaigns with plenty of talent. Some of them have plenty of young, talent, too, which should help them build toward an even better future. Lee-Davis Lee-Davis is coming off a stellar cross country season, and both the boys teams and girls teams should be in a position to make plenty of noise in postseason. This is a huge change from recent years in which the boys teams have been well stocked with talent, but the girls teams – while having talent – lacked the depth needed to challenge at the team level. “That’ll be fun for a change to have some experience on both sides and not rebuilding, so to speak, with the girls or trying to recruit or whatever,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “Our numbers still aren’t high, but we have some experienced girls coming back – so that helps.” The Confederate boys – who
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ing to make a name for themselves.” Patrick Henry ASHLAND – Rounding out the trio of first-year head coaches is Mike Arnold at Patrick Henry. Arnold knew right away when taking over the Patriots’
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Atlee’s Cason Gardner leaps to victory in the high jump at the Christopher Newport University High School Winter Frolic Friday.
finished in a tie for second with Douglas Freeman at the Virginia High School League Group 5A indoor championships last year – are loaded with talent, having lost little to graduation. “We’ve got a lot of experience coming back,” Mathews said. “All those core kids that we’ve had for years are now
seniors. The first year that they came in we won that state championship in the spring and we had the really good winter. I don’t know, they just kind of learned how to win and they were part of that winning, and it just has stuck. They’re really driven and focused and have a lot of really big goals, so that
ought to be fun.” The Confederate girls have a strong running program, anchored by their middle- and long-distance runners such as Nicole Van Ess. They did lose some talent on the field side, however, especially in pole vaulting with the graduation of Jordan Lipinski and Yomna
Soliman, who finished first and second at the state indoor championships last year. The boys side is well balanced, other than in the 800meter run. Mathews would love to have more 800 runners to help put together a solid 3,200 relay team. Nevertheless, he is looking
program that expectations will be raised. “I definitely have some big shoes to fill,” he said. Patrick Henry’s numbers aren’t high, but the athletes Arnold does have make the Patriots potentially stronger come the postseason. “We will be weak when it comes to dual meets,” he said. “However, our team will definitely fair better in tournaments with multiple teams.”
Scott Toms graduated after being sixth in the state last year at 182 pounds. Jeremy Roup was a state qualifier at 145 as was Tanner Kump at 170. But Arnold sees seniors Luis Sagal, Kieffer Strickland and Brendan White, and junior Hannah Forsyth as leaders who will produce for the Patriots. “I just want the team to make a good showing no matter where we go,” Arnold said. “We’re definitely trying to build
a solid foundation for the future here.” Arnold believes his approach to coaching will be a little different than what his athletes are used to, but he wants to unite his group and see them rally around each other. “I try to coach the way I was coached,” he said. “But at the end of the day I want to teach them teamwork and see them support one another all season long.”
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Atlee The Raiders begin the new season with their usual abundance of talent. On the boys side, Cason Gardner should be the lead jumper. Gardner, a senior, won the high jump and finished third in the long jump at the Christopher Newport University High School Winter Frolic this past weekend. On the run side, the Raider boys look strongest in the middle and long distances with Kameron Helmlinger, Jake Dehetre, and Connor Moses providing much of the leadership on the track. The Raider girls will have a strong running presence, with CeeCee Harris in sprints and see STRENGTH, pg. 35
classes than they had wrestled at previously. While the Cavaliers get back former state finalist David Jones and Shane Shannon – who was making a strong run for the Region 2A East title last year before an injury ended his season – they have a lot of newcomers to the sport. “This year is more of a rebuilding year,” said head see WRESTLING, pg. 35
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Area swim teams return to changed landscape By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Hanover County has long had something of a monopoly on high school swimming, with little competition from other local jurisdictions. This year, that has changed, when Henrico schools adopting swimming as a Virginia High School League sport. While this means more competition, the four county teams have plenty of talent and will not be easily denied in the postseason. Atlee The Raiders have the numbers – both in terms of bodies as well as in terms of skilled swimmers – to be one of the region’s top teams. The challenge for them come postseason is coping with the long drives for conference and regional meets. But Atlee has the experience to cope with whatever challenges may arise. Most of the Raiders’ big guns have returned this year. On the girls’ side, Olivia Fisher, Sonora Baker and Ashley Zicafoose will provide the elder leadership – although Fisher is the only senior in the group. On the boys’ side seniors Ryan Reutti, Will Schroeder and Alex Jones are the elders. But Atlee has plenty of younger talent to help generate points for the team. While the Raiders have traditionally had the largest team in the county, Hanover, especially its boys team, is moving into a position to challenge their dominance, Seeber said. Hanover The Hawks numbers have grown in recent years, and have given head coach George Massey plenty to work with in
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Above, Lee-Davis’ Morgan Boyle swims in the girls’ 100yard backstroke in a swim meet against Glen Allen and Colonial Heights at RandolphMacon College’s Brock Center on Nov. 29. The Confederates begin the year with a new head coach, Natalie Potter. Left, Atlee’s Connor Ryan swims the boys 100-yard backstroke in a meet against Maggie Walker on Nov. 30.
building a future state champion. “Our boys team is as loaded as it was last year, and I would think would be even better because the kids coming back
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should be faster,” Massey said. “Having that and having a couple of strong, freshman boys coming in … I’m very optimistic that the boys team can compete for the regional and state
Gulas and Marshall Brooks. Hanover’s girls team is hampered by injuries early on, but Massey has hopes for their success. “We swim for the championship season,” Massey said. “We swim these [early season] meets to find out where we should put the kids when we go championships this year.” Among the returning mem- to conference.” bers of the boys team are Patrick Lee-Davis Townsend, a past individual The Confederates have a state champion, along with Ross Newton, Jonathan Moss, Seth new head coach, Natalie Potter,
who has served as an assistant under previous head coach Stuart Bernstein. Potter’s team lost a number of key swimmers to graduation, including Hannah Ikenberry and Austin Farrar, but Potter said they have a number of talented newcomers along with plenty of experienced hands, including Mollie Sheffield, Brendan Farrar and Ryan Griffith. They also have some talent among the incoming freshmen, including Katelyn Vieni on the girls team and Collin Marks on the boys. Since Atlee moved into Conference 16, the Confederates have been on their own come conference time – usually having to go on the road against other conferences in the postseason. But now, with teams like Glen Allen Deep Run giving them some competition at the conference level, postseason will be much more challenging. “It will definitely make that extended part of the season a little interesting,” Potter. Patrick Henry The Patriots don’t have the numbers the other three county teams have, but head coach Bob Flanagan knows he has the talent to get results in postseason meets. Patrick Henry lost a third of its team to graduation last year – including all four of its boys state qualifiers: Ted Schubert, Scotty Mizelle, Jacob Cox and Dalton Nash. “It’s a big turning year for us, trying to find out who our swimmers are,” Flanagan said. But the Patriots do get some excellent swimmers returning, such as Claire Evko and Josie Koren on the girls team. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Laney Owen in distance events. Hanover The Hawks have a new head coach, Rich Firth, but they have a lot of returning athletes as well as a few new ones – freshmen or transfers – making an impact. “I think we’re looking pretty good,” Firth said. “We’re a pretty young team overall, both the girls and the guys, but the girls, in particular, we have a lot of depth on the girls’ side. They’re real young, but they’re learning how to compete.” Some of the Hawks’ top athletes are also among their youngest. On the girls side, distance runner Rachel Crytser, coming off a successful cross country season, and Makenzie Joiner are both freshmen. Joiner wasted no time making Hanover history, breaking the school record in the 500meter run at the Christopher Newport Winter Frolic Friday night. It was her first indoor race. With the finish – a thirdplace result – she earned a berth in the Region 4A East tournament and just missed qualifying for the state tournament by less than two seconds. The Hawks have plenty of talented sprinters, too, but they
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coach Greg Johnson. “We’ve got more wrestlers out this year … but I’ve got a lot of guys who have never wrestled before.” Jones should challenge for the state title at 182 pounds. Shannon will move up from 126 pounds to the 145-pound division. “He’s bulked up over the summer and he’s looking very good,” Johnson said. “As a matter of fact, I told him it’s hurting my pride that he’s starting to beat me in the wrestling room,
need to mature a bit, Firth said. “I think the girls team is going to be real, real competitive this year,” Firth said. “We have to get a little more mature – understand the gravity of the moment when they’re in a big meet and how to react.” On the boys side, the Hawks – anchored by junior Nathaniel Good and senior transfer Grant Davis – have talent in long- and middle-distance events. But they have some gaps. “We just need to get better in sprints … in the long jump and high jump,” Firth said. “We’re OK after the springs. From the middle distance to distance, I think we’re fairly solid. … I’m looking for good things this year. I think we’ll competitive, definitely on the conference level, but I think we’ll do OK on the regional level as well.” Patrick Henry The Patriots’ numbers are down a bit this year, but they have the talent to find success at least on the individual level – despite their youth. “The girls are really young,” said Patrick Henry head coach Scott Brown. “The fast majorDave Lawrence/The Local ity of our team are sophomores and below, so we’re going to lean Lee-Davis runner Hailey Clevenger leads the pack in the girls 1,600-meter run in a polar bear meet at Lee-Davis Wednesday. really hard on Logan Phillips on hurdles, short sprints and pole vaulter Alayna Richardson, The boys team will be led Dave Lawrence can be and Victoria Watts. Those two jumps.” who should be a consistent by their distance runners, Noah reached at dlawrence@mechlowill have to carry us through They Patriots also get back scorer for the team. Campbell and Blake Mason. cal.com.
but at the same time, I’ve very proud of how far he’s come along.” Another wrestler who has moved up in weight class is Andrew Johnson, up to 132 pounds from 120 pounds last year. But the key is growing the experience level of the newcomers. “We’ve got a lot of 10th graders and a few juniors, so I’ve got a fairly young team,” Johnson said. “If I can keep working with them, drilling with them, develop that muscle memory.”
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the Confederate girls. Atlee – led by Alyse Armentrout with 25 points, 15 rebounds, nine blocks, three steals and three assists – outscored Lee-Davis 63-22. Armentrout, a senior, has some business to finish in her final season as a Raider. “I really just want to get most out of [this season] that I can,” Armentrout said. “I really love this team. I love working with them – it’s such a closeknit community. We really get
along well.” Armentrout has a solid supporting cast, which takes some of the pressure off of her to provide the Raiders’ offense. “We have a lot of shooters on this team,” Armentrout said. “It’s really nice to be able to get it in the middle – everyone crashes it in the middle – and then everybody goes wide out on the outside. I know that I can I can give them the ball and it will go in.” Hannah Nitz scored 11 points for the Raiders. Dave Lawrence/The Local Dave Lawrence can be Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout (12) blocks a shot by Lee-Davis’ Codie reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Heilig (40) in the Raiders’ 63-22 victory Friday. cal.com.
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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.
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The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association
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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 804-730-0427 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 804730-1500.
Second Thursday 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.
Third Thursday MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) 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 804-746-5081.
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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.
HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755
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HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com
LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Services & Turf Care Packages 798-0492 www.RJDavisLawnCare.com
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LAWN CARE Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance -Fall SpecialTime for Leaf Clean Up & Removal 15% off for New Customers 804.629.4826
Todd’s Lawn Care Leaf Removal and Mulching Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185 PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016
A Custom Landscaping Hedges Trimmed, Fall Cleanup Light Bush Hogging & Lot Clearing Powerwashing & Lawn Services Lic/Ins. Call 543-1287
ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531
BASHAM LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Services at an Affordable Rate. Mulch • Leaf Removal • Gutter Cleaning CALL 398-8287
E.J. Hornung Excellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613
Complete Care Lawn Services. Friendly & Professional. Excellent Prices on Leaf Clean Up and Removal. Call Today for a Free Estimate, 804-833-4539. Also, other services offered. 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 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.
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TREE SERVICE Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663
A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351
GUTTER GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured Free Estimates Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668
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Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700
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 Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. Call 804-347-3812
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
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
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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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AIR FLIGHT WORD SEARCH
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, no one can fool you this week and this is quite an advantage. Make the most of your renewed sense of awareness and use it to make some important decisions.
coffee bean
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40. Dashes
14. Killing oneself
7. Mentally ill
41. Long lock of a womanÕs hair
17. Austrian river 20. Home hemodialysis
12. Vessels
44. Indicates silence in music
13. Judge the worth of
45. Positively charged
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24. Yellow fever mosquitos
14. South Asian garments
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15. Studied intensively
50. Fuel
16. District in Kazakhstan
51. KidsÕ ride
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18. Ceases to live 19. Home to BYU 21. What thespians do 22. Julianne Moore and Christina Hendricks are two 27. Double in chemistry 28. Clayton Kershaw plays here 33. Overdose 34. Begrudged 36. Consumed 37. A game of chance
18. Older brothers
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A change of scenery could be just what you need, Taurus. Get out of town for a few days and recharge your personal batteries. This respite can do wonders. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Work in conjunction with a coworker to accomplish a difficult task, Gemini. Embracing your cooperative, team-first side is the right approach in the week ahead.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a hectic schedule on the horizon has you feeling some pressure to get everything done. It’s understandable, but afford yourself some time to have fun as well. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, uncertainty has you considering some options you never gave much thought in the past. Be open to new experiences and embrace this chance to start anew.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, think about exploring your creative side and find out ways to make the most of that exploration. The reward will be well worth the investment.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, do not overlook information that is right in front of you. This info can help you get through a tricky situation at work that pops up unexpectedly.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, just when you think some miscommunication has been smoothed over, you find yourself needing to explain a situation all over again. Remain patient.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, try to schedule a fun diversion that takes you away from the daily grind. A brief getaway may be ideal, or even a night out with friends.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, now is a great time to make some healthy resolutions. Changes to your diet or exercise regimen may be just what the doctor ordered.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a step back and reassess a situation that has frustrated you thus far. A new perspective might do the trick.
29. Tellurium 1. Greenish-blue 2. Having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc. 3. Dirt 4. New Zealand mountain parrot 5. Back muscle 6. Supplement with difficulty 7. Kate and Rooney 8. How Amazon identifies its products (abbr.) 9. Emirati island
38. A low platform
10. Contended
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30. Pens are filled with it 31. Use this at dinner 32. Thin fibrous cartilage (pl.) 35. When you were born 36. Oohed and __ 38. Small freshwater fishes 40. Religion in China 41. Twitches 42. Cape near Lisbon 43. Management software 44. Game for kids 45. Ed MurrowÕs home 46. They __ 47. Part of the foot
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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Big changes are ahead for you, Cancer. Are you ready to turn your schedule on its head for the time being? You will have to make a series of changes in the coming weeks.
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