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First significant snowfall of ’17 means fun, fun, fun

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Vendor registration open for ’17 Hanover Tomato Festival srec.com and simply search “tomato.”

Artisan, commercial and nonprofit vendors can go straight to program number 6318 and full service food vendor spaces (very limited availability) can go straight to program number 6319.

Booth fees are $150, now through March 1 for artisan, commercial and nonprofit vendors. Add on options include additional booth spaces ($125 each), a tent installed at your booth ($200), table and chairs delivered to your booth space ($25), electrical hook up ($75) and loading assistance ($75).

The Hanover Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Pole Green Park located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. see TOMATO, pg. 4

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“We are searching for local vendors who make or sell unique tomato-related products, community based businesses and organizations to make this year’s event one of the best in the event’s 39-year history,” Greg Sager, Parks and Recreation Department director, said.

The Hanover Tomato Festival is a signature community event with participation that exceed 25,000 each year.

The event highlights Hanover’s famous fruit and features free children’s activities in the MaterFUN Zone and live entertainment, making it the perfect platform to see thousands of potential customers.

Register online now at www.hanoverpark-

ECHANICSVILLE – Usually, Hanover County Public Schools students are rooting for the Beaverdam area to stay snowed in and give them another day off from classes.

After Saturday’s snowstorm dumped as much as 8 inches of snow in the eastern part of the county, they were rooting for the Cold Harbor – or possibly the Old Church – area to extend their weekend.

With the nudge of dangerously cold temperatures moving into the area Sunday night, Hanover County schools joined nearly two dozen other area school systems in eliminating the suspense of waiting for an announcement regarding school closings on Monday.

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Hanover Historic Bus Tours now booking for May 20

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he ever-popular Hanover Historic Bus Tours are back and are now taking reservations for the May 20 tour.

Throughout Hanover County lie dozens of state historic markers and historic sites that have been preserved to tell the stories of the earliest Native American inhabitants, the rich colonial history, the struggle for religious freedom and the fight for independence from the British crown.

Hanover also has been the site of a number of Civil War battles, including: The Seven Days Battles of the Peninsula Campaign and Gaines’ Mill, Battle of Cold Harbor, Battle of North Anna and the Battle of Haw’s Shop.

From battlefields, churches, homesteads, farms and, of course, the well-known Hanover Courthouse, Hanover has something for everyone — for the casual visitor to the avid American history buff.

With so much history, the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the county and learn what makes Hanover so historically significant and special.

Tours are being offered of Hanover County that are generously supported by the Richmond Region Tourism office and Hanover County.

Each tour includes a boxed lunch, snacks and water.

Transportation for the day will be via chartered bus and tours are led by Richmond Discoveries.

When registering for tours, be sure to note any special dietary needs on your registration form.

The next historic tours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and are $20 per person. Participants will board the bus at the Hanover County Government Complex at 7497 County Government Complex in Hanover.

There are two tours to choose from include: Towns of Eastern Hanover: Learn about the settling of Old Church before its Civil War history, and how Mechanicsville got its name. Tour Ashland and learn about the development of the town with the railroad and the college. Meet Judith McGuire, a Civil War refugee, and hear about her time in Ashland during the Civil War, including the excitement that occurred when Union troops set fire to the train depot. As a special treat, enjoy a tour of Center of the Universe Brewing Company.

Towns of Western Hanover: Many of the towns of western Hanover developed around the railroads as settlers moved away from the rivers. Explore the development from the mid-19th through early 20th centuries of Doswell, Beaverdam, Montpelier, Ashland and Atlee with the guide. Visits Pop’s Country Store (Beaverdam), Sycamore Tavern (Montpelier) and the former Mt. Hope Methodist Church in Doswell. In Ashland, meet Judith McGuire, a Civil War refugee, and hear about her time in Ashland during the Civil War, including the excitement which occurred when Union troops set fire to the train depot. Lunch will be hosted by the staff at Church of Our Saviour in Montpelier where you also will hear the unique story of how the church was founded.

Those interested are encouraged to come alone or bring a family member or friend.

Trips typically fill quickly, early registration is recommended. We’ll see you on the bus.

Questions can be directed to Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-3657150, parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov and trip details and registration may be completed at: www.hanoverparksrec.com.

Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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County offices and solid waste centers observing holidays HANOVER — Hanover County Government offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 13, for Lee-Jackson Day and Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Day. The county’s solid waste convenience centers also will be closed on those holidays.

Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be open on both days.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Credit card forgery was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6100 block of Retreat Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11300 block of Yowell Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 4100 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8200 block of Janice Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Windsor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12300 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.

Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of Early Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 13200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8400 block of Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful purczhase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 10000 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 13900 block of Stanley Park Drive, Ashland.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 11000 block of Tally Ho Drive, Mechanicsville.

Receiving stolen goods was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Hoofprint Lane, Mechanicsville.

Dec. 29

Simple assault was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Dec. 30

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11200 block of Cedarlea Park, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8500 block of Beatties Mill Road/Bultaco Trail, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 15100 King Road, Montpelier.

block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3400

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

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300

Obstructing justice with no force was reported in the 10500 block of Northlake Park Drive, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15300 block of Taylorsville Road, Ashland.

Dec. 31

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8400 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 18600 block of Hewlett Road/Verdon Road, Beaverdam.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Clark Circle, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Ashglade Court, Ashland.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 17300 block of Washington Highway/

Simple assault was reported in the 8000 block of Ellerson Station, Mechanicsville.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 8200 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 7300 block of Roosevelt Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 9000 block of Washington Henry Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9200 block of Hanover Crossing, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 2

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12400 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person was reported in the 13200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 11200 block of Cross Corner Road, Ashland.

Jan. 1

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Totopotomoy Trail/Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 6300 block of Queens Lace Road, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny building was reported in the 5000 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 3

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 9200 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7300 block of Sunshine Court, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7100 block of Stonewalk Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9500 block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland.

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Members of the Hanover High School girls’ basketball team display their local pride -- with a copy of The Mechanicsville Local -- while participating in the Surf ‘N’ Slam Hoop Classic at Mission Bay High School in San Diego from Dec. 27-31. The Hawks dropped a pair of close ones, 47-42 to Ballard (Washington) and Mount Si (Washington) while handily winning against Mission Bay (California) 49-33.

HANOVER — A Mechanicsville man has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography.

According to Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, investigators arrested James Linwood Crump Sr., 47, of the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

Investigators took Crump into custody on Jan. 3.

After executing a search warrant, Crump was charged with five counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6700 block of Ships Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

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Crump is being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail.

Anyone with additional information about these incidents is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using CRUMP the keyword “iTip� followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10100 block of Cool Well Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9200 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13500 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10400 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 15100 block of Washington Highway,

Credit card fraud, $200in six months, was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road,

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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 12240 block of Melton Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Discharging a weapon along a roadway was reported in the 14560 block of Ashland Road/Ceffalonia Cove, Glen Allen.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200 second offense, was reported in the 7430 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8230 block of Lansdowne Road, Mechanicsville.

Bridge Club meets monthly MECHANICSVILLE — Hanover County Parks and Recreation has a free Bridge club that meets monthly on the first, third and fifth Tuesday.

Join other experienced Bridge players for a day of playing this ever popular card game.

Bridge club meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pole Green Community Center at 8996 Pole Green Park Ln. in Mechanicsville. Participants are asked to bring their lunch All levels are welcome with new players also are welcome.

For more information, call 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

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Land Use enrollment program now open HANOVER — Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value� which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

The application period for this program begins Jan. 3, 2017, and ends the close of business on Feb. 1, 2017.

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their property in agricultural or horticultural for at least five years, or wish to use the open space or forestry categories, can qualify for the land use program.

The minimum qualifying acreages are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and open space and 20 acres for forest use.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

LETTERS

Unique resolution: being wrong more often

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By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and,more importantly, you’re doing something.” — Neil Gaiman When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, I typically embrace most of the same ones everyone else does.

And so, like many others, I usually find myself this time of year making promises to lose some weight, stick to a budget, be more organized, and do at least a half dozen other things that will help turn the me of 2016 into a healthier, less stressed, more productive version.

This year, however, even while I grudgingly

promise to pay some mind to health and budget, my real focus in on different, never-beforeattempted resolution: This year, I would like to be wrong more often.

Maybe that didn’t come out quite right (especially since I’m already wrong about plenty of things, every single day — just ask my husband).

What I actually mean is that, this year, I would like to make sure that I spend more time and energy challenging the things that I already believe to be true.

I would like to learn more about things I have only a passing understanding of, and have more discussions with people who don’t think like I do.

I would like to have my own assumptions tested and, in the case that they are based on misinformation, misjudgment or just plain old factual inaccuracy, I’d like to correct them.

The spark for this idea, I’m happy to say, came from one of our readers who was kind enough

several months ago to point out that I had been getting something quite wrong, quite often, in these weekly columns.

As Alice Araks explained, I had erred several times when I referred to the United States as a democracy, when in fact it is a Constitutional Republic.

Ms. Araks was, I must note, incredibly gracious in her email. And, while I am a bit embarrassed that I went for so many decades embracing this nugget of incorrect information, I thanked her profusely for taking the time to set me straight.

It was the first of many changes to my thinking that I hope will occur as I try to embrace this New Year’s resolution, one that will likely lead to some discomfort, sure, but also growth.

And if that isn’t the goal of all resolutions, I’m not sure what is.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

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Defacing bumper sticker addressed To the person who used a Sharpie to write “idiot” on a political bumper sticker on my car: I guess you value neither private property nor free speech. By the way, it washes off.

Hope the parking lot cameras get a nice shot of your face. I look forward to meeting you.

Judy Thomas Mechanicsville

Atheists claim ‘great’ Christmas

Just a few words regarding a flash spot on TV news – a high sign post – don’t remember where by the American Atheist Association: “Make Christmas Great Again – Skip Church.” Now, I realize that many believers do neglect the Christ of Christmas; however, do you have any opinion as to what the atheists could mean by “Greater Christmas?” What/ how would they be celebrating?

Sager was outstandingly unique Phyllis Terrell not only in his outrageous attire that Ashland rivaled only fellow sportscaster and walking fashion faux pas Haywood Hale Bruon.

There’s a lot to learn from those who are very sick

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist The longer I live, the more I realize we can learn a lot from sick people.

Often their words and acts of wisdom are unencumbered by many of the

outside influences that shape people who are not sick and their routines.

It’s easy to find examples like Jimmy Valvano who faced a brutal battle with cancer with dignity and determination, never surrendering to a nemesis he knew in his heart he

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And there are countless others who perform extraordinary feats dealing with disease and death.

Recently, the sports world lost one of those heroes with the death of longtime on air NBA analyst Craig Sager.

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House Dems seek survey input

Jan. 11th is the first day of the 2017 legislative session for the Virginia House of Delegates, and our members want to hear what’s important to you.

Every year we conduct a legislative survey, then share the results with our members so they know the issues and priorities you have for 2017. Please fill out our legislative survey at this link: http://bit.ly/2017VALegislativeSurvey During session, you can keep up with all the latest activity by following us on Twitter or liking our Facebook page.

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Local ACS chapter hosting kickoff luncheon MECHANICSVILLE – The Mechanicsville chapter of the American Cancer Society is hosting a kickoff luncheon from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Mechanicsville Christian Center.

Businesses, churches, schools

and civic organizations are invited to attend.

Everyone has felt or witnessed the effects of cancer to some extent.

For this reason, the American Cancer Society is striving to make this year’s relay the biggest and best that the community has ever seen.

This goal can only be met with your help, so come learn about the

different opportunities available to get involved.

Up to three representatives from each business are welcome to join.

Lunch will be provided by Wegmans, admission is free of charge, and attendees will hear from two speakers: the Rev. Louis A. Florio Jr. of Messiah Lutheran Church, and Jamie Perkins, mother of this year’s brave honorary chair, Sawyer

Veterans Benefit Seminar set Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Heritage Green Assisted Living invites all veterans and their spouses to a free, educational Veterans Benefits Seminar at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Sali Duling, Esq., of Duling Law Firm, will explain an eldercare benefit offered by VA that can reduce the cost of senior care for veterans and

their spouses.

Have you heard about the VA Improved Pension, also known as the Aid and Attendance Benefit?

Get information regarding income, assets, and when to file a claim for benefits.

Those attending are invited to tour Heritage Green and enter for a chance to win a $100 Kohl’s gift card.

Light refreshments will be served.

This event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 17, by calling 804-7467370.

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MLK Day to celebrate city’s history Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites the public to a special program celebrating the city’s unique and diverse history.

At 2 p.m., Kitty Snow, author of Up & Down Church Hill and From a Richmond Streetcar, will share photographs of Richmond taken by her great-grandfather, Harris Stilson, 100 years ago. This one-hour presentation will take place in the park’s visitor center, located at 600 N. 2nd St., and is free of charge.

In early 1917 America was a nation on the verge of modernity, with Model Ts and

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streetcars vying for space on Richmond’s bustling streets.

Stilson was a middle-aged streetcar operator who captured thousands of pictures of Richmond just as America entered World War I.

“He recorded AfricanAmerican recruits leaving for boot camp, troops returning from France, and the people they left behind,” noted Snow, who inherited his collection of over 3,000 photographs.

Snow has been hard at work organizing and sharing her great-grandfather’s collection with the Richmond community and compiling oral histories to accompany the images.

Following the presentation visitors are invited to take a tour of Maggie L. Walker’s home, which is open for the holiday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

For more information about this event and the site, visit www.nps.gov/mawa or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/MaggieL.WalkerNHS/.

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Sponsored by Mechanicsville Toyota and The Yorke Agency, this event is in expected to be informative in terms of learning how to support the cause.

Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 26, to Lisa.

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AL Post 175 to sponsor Breakfast Jan. 28 MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the

Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville.

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Under this change, property rezoned for manufacturing; transportation and warehousing;

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professional, scientific and technical services; hotels and motels; and professional offices can still be in the land use program. Rollback taxes would not apply until the actual use is changed.

About 3,550 parcels and 155,000 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s

Land Use Taxation program.

This represents about 53% of the county’s total acreage.

The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5 million.

For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs

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by Sager throughout the years of his battle.

But, those who knew him best realized quickly that Sager was much more than a fashion statement, and his commitment to the game, and, more importantly his dedication to family, quickly overshadowed his tendency to wear outlandish jackets.

Those who knew Sager best said the premiere broadcaster didn’t need prompting to pull and display pictures of his five children from his briefcase.

Weeks before his death, Sager was more concerned about making it to his son’s basketball game than the ultimate and untimely end that was lurking around the corner.

So, for us who don’t follow the NBA and knew Sager only from his other stints in other sports, or stopped flipping channels just because we noticed a guy wearing a coat that shouldn’t have been stitched, Sager’s legacy involved much more than a stellar professional career.

Every life has a message, and Sager’s passing reminds us that there’s often much more to a person than what we see on the surface.

When Sager received the Jimmy Valvano courage award last year, he didn’t liken his diagnosis to the death sentence it actually represented, and explained the news only

enhanced his zest for life, love for family, and desire to contribute each and every day.

And there were certainly some tough days for Sager and his family and he struggled through treatments and operations, always with a goal of returning to work and life with his family.

Sager’s message lives on in the many lives he touched in more than three decades of broadcasting. More importantly, his courage and dedication will serve as beacons for those who suffer, and persevere.

I’ve heard all my life about an old saying that states clothes make the man, but, in Craig Sager’s case, nothing could be further from the truth.

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Sager was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014 and underwent three bone marrow transplants and more than 20 full rounds of chemotherapy during his struggle for each and every day.

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Peaches is a sweetheart who has been in the shelter since mid-November.

Sadly, her previous owner passed away. Peaches is a playful girl who does well with people. She is very playful and energetic.

Peaches does very well on a leash. She will do best as an only dog at her new home. Tommy, 466404, is a 2-year-old male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Tommy has been in the shelter for about a week now. He was surrendered by his owner. Tommy has been mostly an outdoor cat but could adjust well to indoors based how he has acted at the shelter. He uses the litter box very well. Tommy is a little skittish but has gotten much better with handling.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JAMES ALEXANDER James Martin Alexander Sr., 76, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 51 years and the love of his life, Rosa Mae Krevonick Alexander. James was born and raised in King William County and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Cinda M. and James A. Alexander (Sug) of King and Queen County.

He also was preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda A. Browning, and brother, Lewis T. Alexander. He is survived by his son, James M. Alexander Jr. (Cathi), and his daughter, Kimberly A. Pohlig (William); his grandchildren, Ryan, Savannah, Grant, Braxton, Tiffany and Jessi; and a great-grandson, Brady. James worked

as a plumber for 45 years, enjoyed working in the garden on his tractor, riding his golf cart, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family. James and Rosa Mae shared a love that few of us find, which was the true definition of “love at first sight,” after he shared with his elementary ALEXANDER school friends, “I will marry that girl one day.” Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

MARGARET BROWNING Margaret Edwina Ashton Browning, 93, of Mechanicsville, died on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

She was born in Louth, Lincolnshire, and raised in Exeter, Devonshire, England.

She is survived by two daughBROWNING ters, Julie Anne Browning and Margo Browning Smith; sonin-law, Charles E. Smith; and two grandsons, Eric Ashton Smith and Justin Reed Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Reed Browning; her parents, Maude and Sydney Ashton; and two

sisters, Joan and Betty Ashton.

The family will be celebrating her life from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Legacy Park Clubhouse at 6480 Midday Lane in Mechanicsville.

ALLIE BURTON Allie Frederick Burton, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away surrounded by family on November 21, 2016.

Allie was born and raised in Richmond, and was a proud U.S. Army veteran, who served in the Korean War. He had a successful career as a salesman with Wright Brokerage Company, Stephen Putney Shoe Company and Consolidated Shoe Company, a role in which his intelligence, work ethic, charm and warmth earned him recognition and appreciation. After

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his retirement, Allie nurtured his passion for gardening and found a new joy in cooking.

He loved sharing his delicious hand-raised vegetables (including world-famous tomatoes and sweet potatoes) and homemade baked goods with family, friends and people in need.

BURTON He also was an avid reader with a remarkable intellect, memory and love of learning. Allie was on the cradle roll and was a lifelong member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as a bus driver, deacon, trustee, beloved Sunday School teacher and member of the Building and Grounds Committee. His strong faith in God, his connection to his church community and his devotion to his family were the pillars of his life. Allie was predeceased by his parents, Garland and Lorena Burton; and his brother, Garland Burton Jr. He leaves behind a loving family, his wife of 59 years, Mary Alice Burton; his sister, Ann Cleary of Mechanicsville (deceased December 6); his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Jim Mullet of Roanoke; his son and daughter-in-law,

Al (Allie Frederick Burton Jr.) and Betty Ann Burton of Mechanicsville; and seven grandchildren, Hillary, Benjamin and Adam Mullet and Emily, Timothy, Daniel and Lucas Burton. His family was his greatest joy and he never missed an opportunity to express his pride and affection for them. Allie had many friends and was the perfect example of a person who “never met a stranger.”

He will be remembered for his friendliness, his infectious smile and lively blue eyes, his generous and kind spirit, his wisdom, his warm sense of humor, his deep appreciation of life and his boundless love for God and his family.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Broadus Building Fund, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

SANDRA V. CLOSE Sandra V. Close, 77, passed away December 31, 2016, at The Hermitage in Richmond.

CLOSE Sandra was a native of Courtland, and see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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a daughter of the late Emmett Russell “Brick” and Janie Laine Vaughan. She was a 1956 graduate of Southampton High School and attended Westhampton College. She was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, George Jordan Lane Close; one daughter, Tracey Close Pulliam and her husband, T.W., of Richmond; one son, George Ashley Close of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren, Sydney Pulliam, Trent Pulliam and Bella Close.

A graveside funeral was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in Riverside Cemetery in Courtland, with the Rev. Andrew Book officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Ste. 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin was in charge of

arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

EULANN ENGLISH Eulann Dominici English, 97, of Mechanicsville, went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 31, 2016. Born in Maitland, West Virginia, to Italian parents, she was a true coal miner’s daughter. She eventually moved to ENGLISH Norfolk in the early 1940s to support the war effort by working in the shipyards. It was there that she met and married her husband of 64 years, Sam E. English, who preceded her in death.

Sam and Eulann moved to Richmond, where together they successfully began a boiler construction company.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children, William “Billie,” Sam, John and Rick and their spouses; 10 grand-

children, 17 great-grandchildren and many other special family members and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Chamberlayne Baptist Church. Entombment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family’s wish is that you make a donation in her memory to the Chamberlayne Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, Va. 23227. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

BRENDEN FINLEY Brenden Taylor Finley, age 22, of Mechanicsville, suddenly went to heaven way too soon on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Laura Jones; grandparents, Helen and Garland Meador and John and Marion Peters; and uncle, Tim Meador. He is survived by his devoted mom, Katie Peters Finley, Brian Gouldman, and dad, Dennis Finley; loving

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sister, Sydney Finley; his dog, Harley; cats, Ava and Luna; grandparents, Sharon Meador Rice, J. Craig Peters (Terry), Russell Gouldman (Linda) and Larry Finley (Ingrid); and many loving and loyal uncles, aunts, cousins and countless friends.

Brenden was a 2013 graduate FINLEY of LeeDavis High School, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and attended VCU. He played drums in the L-DHS marching band, jazz band, and praise bands at several churches. Brenden also had several bands with very close friends and played some gigs around Richmond, including the Canal Club, Cullen’s Cove, Emilio’s and On The Rox. Drumming became Brenden’s passion and music was his release. He recently found a love for glass blowing and was see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Brenden beat all odds since his dual rare diagnosis of cancer at 3 years old. Brenden’s faith was unwavering despite the number of health issues he faced daily. Everyone who was lucky enough to know Brenden knew how kindhearted, compassionate and uplifting he was every day. He was surrounded by love on earth and now surrounded by love in heaven. Fly high, our sweet Brenden. You are our hero. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 11, 2017) at Cool Spring Baptist Church at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, 5211 West Broad Street, Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

ELLEN HAZELGROVE Ellen Browning Hazelgrove, 93, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, HAZELGROVE Walter E. Hazelgrove; and her oldest son, David K. Hazelgrove; and is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Vass (Stephen); son, Walter E. Hazelgrove Jr. (Gina); 10 grandchildren, Chris, Brandon, Mark and Dustin Hazelgrove, Eric

Vass, Laura Hoyt, Christal and Christina Vass, Aaron and Grace Hazelgrove; nine great-grandchildren; daughterin-law, Sharon Hazelgrove; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ellen was a longtime member of both Cool Spring and Broadus Baptist Churches.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church Mission Fund at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

N. FRANCES KREYNUS N. Frances Lipford Kreynus, 92, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017, at Autumn Care. Born February 23, 1924, in Roxbury, North Carolina, to the late Grayson Dennis and Fannie Moore Lipford, she was one of 15 children.

Frances was preceded in death by her husKREYNUS band, John Paul Kreynus; and is survived by five children, John Edward (Patricia), Shirley, Paulette (Bob), Bobby (Cheryl) and Susan (Larry); seven grandchildren, Jed (Michelle) and Amy Kreynus, Sarah Tanner, Kelly Isaac (Keith), Jenny Moon, Kathy Macdowell and Michelle; 10 great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Kayla, Joe, Sydney, Austin, L.J., Kelsey, Kaylee, Luke, and Patrick; brother, Grayson D. Lipford (Joyce) of

Macon, Georgia; sister, Gladys Lipford Bailey of Petersburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

ANNIE LEECH Annie Thelma (Campbell) Leech, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, December 28, 2016, three days before her 96th birthday. She is at peace after a long and fruitful life.

Thelma was a New Year baby, born January LEECH 1, 1921, to Marcellus and Laura (Dodd) Campbell in Roseland. Thelma graduated from Rockfish Valley High School on June 1, 1938. At her graduation reception, Jimmie Leech sang and she must have liked his voice, as they married June 1, 1941.

Her favorite song from him was “You Are My Sunshine.”

Thelma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, taught sewing classes, served as a Deacon, prepared receptions for new members, and was awarded Lifetime membership for her service in the Women’s Circle. She also had lifetime membership in the Shenandoah Valley Garden Club where she won recognition frequently for her beautiful roses. Thelma was an active volunteer with Red see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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Cross Blood Bank, Western State Hospital (Staunton), Liberty House and Avante Nursing homes and United Way. Thelma was predeceased by her husband, Jimmie; and brothers, Irving, Haywood, Berkley, Landeth, Mulford, Maphis and McAuldman. She is survived by sons, Danny (Pam) Leech of Waynesboro, Jim (Mikie) Leech of Stuarts Draft and Glenn (Jill) Leech of Mechanicsville; grandsons, Ben Leech of Tahoe City, California, and Daniel (Megan) Leech of Richmond; and great-grandsons, Kersey and Dylan Leech of Richmond. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, January 5, 2017, held at the First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 877, 249 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980 or Augusta Health Foundation, c/o Hospice of Shenandoah, Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939.

McDow Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at mcdowfuneralhomeinc. com.

CONSTANCE MUNTEAN Constance “Connie” Muntean, 80, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Herbert CheatMUNTEAN am.

She is survived by her sons, Frank R. Muntean Jr. (Janet)

and John C. Muntean (Mindy); grandchildren, Frank R. Muntean III (Diana) and Samantha M. Grinnell (Chase); great-grandchildren, Sophia, Tessa and Eliza; and many friends. Connie retired From VDOT as a traffic engineer and was a faithful member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond.

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BRANDON PEDDICORD Brandon James Peddicord, age 18, born on February 24, 1998, departed this life on December 30, 2016. Brandon is survived by his mother, Carolyn M. Rumbaugh; and father, Shawn T. Peddicord (Janet) of Mechanicsville; grandfather, Glenn E. Rumbaugh of Waiteville, West Virginia; grandmother, C. Joan Peddicord of Richmond; and grandparents, June and Clyde Hostutler of Mechanicsville; uncle, Patrick J. Peddicord of Chesterfield; three stepbrothers, Kevin M. Peddicord of New Kent, Daniel E. McCormick and Austin R. McCormick of Mechanicsville; a special friend, Derek Peck of Wakefield. Brandon was predeceased by two uncles, James G. Rumbaugh and Michael K. Peddicord; grandfather, Harry J. Peddicord. The family said, “We will forever treasure in our hearts his love, friendliness, his infectious smile and kindness.” A gathering of family and friends was held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 LeeDavis Road in Mechanicsville.

In lieu of flowers, attendees were asked to share their special memories of Brandon.

Private graveside services will be held at Signal Hill

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Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

DORIS PIKE Doris Vreeland Markert Pike died on December 31, 2016, when God surrounded her in His arms and took her home at age 82. She was born in Hanover County on November 2, 1934. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Duke Cannon; her husband, Bernard C. Cuneo, the father of her children; husband, David H. Pike; stepson, David Pike Jr.; and his daughter, Nicole. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Vennebush of Pennsylvania and her family; her children, Mary Reeme, Bernard Cuneo Jr., Billy Cuneo PIKE (Sweet Dineen), Debbie Grimes (Bill), Diane Trimmer, Anita Pike and Patsy Pike. Ga Ga was the best grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She retired from the banking industry and made many friends through her personal and professional life. Mama was the rock of her family and lived her life with love and compassion for so many people. She always gave of herself. Her family will always carry that love with them, as well as her sense of determination, wit and all the special memories we each shared with her.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road in Richmond. Interment followed at Forest Grove UMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Wounded Warrior.

RICHARD RANDLE Richard G. “Dick” Randle, 76, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Betty Meredith Randle; two children, Shelley Helms (Brian) and Craig Randle (Darlene); stepson, Scott Inge (Claudia); nine grandchildren, Brent Gann, Chelsie Harris, David Craig Randle, Michael Keesee, David Keesee, Meredith Inge, Jason Helms, Zachary Helms and Bryce Helms; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Boron (Lee) and Paula McCartney (John); as well as several nieces and nephews. Dick was retired after 21 years of service with Yamaha International as a regional manager. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.

Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis

Winter Home Gardening Series continues Saturday HANOVER — Hanover County Master Gardeners have announced the dates for their Winter 2017 Home Gardening Series.

A series of 14 free classes will be held at library branches on select Saturdays beginning Jan. 7, 2017.

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Jan. 14: Beautify your world with flowers (Atlee Library, 10:30 a.m.)

Jan. 21: Container gardening (Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m.)

Jan. 28: How to make and use compost (Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m.)

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Readers share photos of how they enjoy a snow day

Photos submitted by Ashley Marie Yackon Corban and Crystal Shaw Sykes

Catching snowflakes was an exciting adventure for this youngster, at left, Saturday. Crystal Shaw Sykes, right, embraces her daughter during the snowfall.

Photos submitted by RaeLyn McMillian and Mildred Sue Stanton Proffit

A tradition at the McMillian home, above, is to build “Bob,” the name chosen by the children for their snowman. Snow provided lots of fun for the three children at right. Wonder who got hit with the snowball the kid on the left was holding.

Photos submitted by Jenn Cianelli Drake and Jodi Marie Claus

Two taking a glide down a hill is double the fun as shown in the photo at left. The kids at right are knee deep in the snow as they smile widely at the good time they were having Saturday.

Photos submitted by Kacy Bunting Williams, Kristi Lynn Rogers, Li-Anne Jennings Davis and Linda Phelps Lucas

Sammie, photo at left, ran and dug into the snow at his Montpelier home. Kristi Lynn Rogers got a photo of a dog longing to be outside. Snow covered the swing but didn’t deter the youngster in the third photo from left from enjoying the day. At right, bundled against the ccld and ready to play was the goal of this kid.

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Sheriff ’s Office, Fire Marshal seek man for threats to bomb HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and Hanover Fire Marshal’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tyrone Lamont Smith Jr., 22, of Ashland. Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Sheriff ’s Office said Smith is wanted by the Fire Marshal’s Office for threats to bomb.

SMITH “This charge stems from an incident that took place on Dec. 31,

2016. On this date, Smith threatened to bomb a business located in the 8000 block of Creighton Parkway after an argument with an employee,” Cooper said.

Smith is believed to be in the Metro Richmond area.

Anyone with more information about this incident, or knows the whereabouts of Tyrone Lamont Smith Jr., is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-7801000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous and can result in a reward of up to $1,000.

Pamunkey Woman’s Club meeting for soup and salad Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — A club social, featuring a soup and salad supper, will highlight the January meeting of the

Pamunkey Woman’s Club.

Members will gather at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at a club member’s home.

Information about attending the club meeting or becom-

ing a club member may be obtained by contacting the club’s membership chairman, Debbie Walker, at 804-730-2311 or by visiting the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

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Passengers board a northbound train at the Ashland station.

These seven Patrick Henry High School cross country team members recently competed in the United States of America Trail and Field (USATF) 2016 National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Hoover, Alabama. Shown are Braham Raso, Noah Campbell, Blake Mason, Alycia Richardson, Emmy Joyce, Jenny Macias and Carter Burcham.

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Maintenance workers at Randolph-Macon College, above, clear sidewalks. A plow clears snow heading north on U.S. 1.

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The early morning snowfall covers the ground around Ashland Town Hall, above.

An Amtrack passenger train stops at the station.

ASHLAND — Seven student-athletes from the Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) boys’ and girls’ cross country teams recently traveled to Hoover, Alabama, to compete in the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) 2016 National Junior Olympic Cross Country championships.

The small group of Patrick Henry’s committed long-distance runners competed in four races at the Junior Olympic national championships.

Both the boys’ and girls’ teams competed in a 4,000-kilometer (4K) race and a 5,000-kilometer (5K) race.

Competing in separate events by gender, the 4K races consisted of boys and girls ages 13 to 14; while the 5K races consisted of boys and girls ages 15 to 18.

The boys’ and girls’ 5K race, which is the standard length for high school cross country, combined two age groups into each event.

Those on the Patriots boys’ cross-country team who ran in the national competition were: Carter Burcham, freshman; Noah Campbell, junior; Blake Mason, junior; and Braham Raso, sophomore.

Finishing the boys 5K race with a time of 17:40, Campbell placed 27th overall out of 331 runners in the nation for his age group, nearly two spots away from going All-American.

“Junior Olympics was good, I thought I did pretty well myself,” said Campbell, reflecting on his proximity to becoming an All-American athlete in high school.

Also running in the same race were Mason and Raso, finishing in 168th and 180th places respectively, completing the course with times of 18:16 and 18:20.

Campbell’s team finished third overall.

Asked if he was considering his potential in long distance running as a future in college once he graduates, Campbell said “Oh, yeah, you know, it’s funny I never really gave it thought see CROSS, pg. 17

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before this year — before I actually started getting better at it. But the more and more I run, the more I realize how much I love it.”

“I’m still a junior, so I’ve still got a year,” he said. Campbell said he hopes to continue improving his times throughout the remaining track seasons of his junior year, and is looking forward to his next, and last, cross-country season in high school.

“This race was a mixture of two age groups, [I’m] not

sure why,” said Patrick Henry cross-country coach Jeremy Dobrinski, referring to the 5K events.

Burcham, the freshman on the boys’ Junior Olympics squad, competed in the 4K race, placing 322nd out of 429 runners and finished with a time of 15:04.

Athletes from the Patriots girls’ cross-country team who competed in Junior Olympics were: Jennifer Macias, junior, and Alycia Richardson, sophomore.

In the girls 5K, Macias finished the race with a time of 22:46. The 5K race for the girls

also was a mixture of the same two age groups as the boys (ages 15 to 18).

Landing at 96th place in the nation, “she was only one spot away from All-American status for 17-18 year olds,” said coach Dobrinski.

“It wasn’t too cold or hot, and we didn’t get any rain, so the conditions were pretty decent,” Macias said.

Macias said she plans to attend college after she’s finished with high school, and said that she wants to wait and see how her next two years as a long-distance runner go before making any decisions

about running at a collegiate level.

Running in the same race of 146 girls, Richardson placed 120th with a time of 23:53.

Emmy Joyce, an eighthgrader attending nearby Liberty Middle School also runs with the Patriots.

Patrick Henry allows for eighth-graders attending nearby Liberty Middle that are interested in running cross country or indoor track to practice and compete with the high school teams.

While eighth-graders’ scores don’t count at meets during the regular seasons,

they are still able to compete privately at events such as ones run by USATF and Junior Olympics.

Joyce ran the girls’ 4K in 16:35, finishing 264th out of 376 of the most qualified athletes from around the country in her age group (ages 13-14).

Aside from being employed as a physical education teacher at nearby Liberty Middle, Dobrinski also serves as the head cross country coach at PHHS. He also is the assistant coach for the long distance teams during the high school winter (indoor) and spring (outdoor) track seasons.

Got a news tip? Story idea? Contact Melody Kinser at 804-775-4622 or email mkinser@mechlocal.com

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Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program.

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The deadline to order the Rural Point Elementary School is Feb. 25. The cost is $25 and no extras will be ordered to sell in June. To order, go to the school website and click on the yearbook link or http://bit. ly/2bJBkqA.

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 Department of Natural Resources.

Thursday, Jan. 12 The Hanover Human Services Network Meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 5, has been rescheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Hanover Human Service Complex Meeting Room (enter from back parking lot) at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Elizabeth Moorhouse will present the program, “The Pieces and Parts of Floral Designs,” to the Pamunkey River Garden Club at 10 a.m. at the Shady Grove United Mettodist Church at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville. The club will meet in rooms 111-113. Those attending do not need to bring designs or horticulture displays. For more information, contact Liz Martin, president, at 804-559-0898.

Boy Scout Troop 513, Heart of Virginia Council, is selling Brunswick stew as a fundraiser to send 14 members to camp. the cost of the camp is $395 each. The stew fundraiser will help earn money for the troop’s Aaronic Priesthood Encampment in the summer.

Stew will cost $10 a quart. The Beef and Chicken Brunswick Stew will be cooked and ready for pickup between noon and 4 p.m. at the LDS Church on Atlee Road in Mechanicsville.

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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 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 —h from the public musical events enjoyed by the masses to the lavish private concerts and dances of the elite classes.

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Drawing on contemporary newspaper accounts, this book is the first to explore how some 18th-century Williamsburg citizens experienced the growing musical world around them. 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, 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.

Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for the general public.

Relay For Life of Mechanicsville will hold a Business Kickoff Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8601 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Checkin and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m. According to Lisa Goodall, community manager, Relay For Life, the luncheon is being provided free of charge.

Business leaders are encouraged to attend and learn how they can become involved in the fight against cancer. Two additional employees may attend. RSVP by Jan. 20 to Lisa Goodall at Lisa.Goodall@cancer.org or 804-397-9922.

Saturday, Feb. 4 The Studley Ruritan Club’s famous “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pickup at the Studley Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Road and Williamsville Road) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to order

early before it sells out. The price is $8 per quart. Proceeds go to benefit the community.

For more information, call Douglas Newcomb at 804-7300570, or any Studley Ruritan member.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets

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

from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Jan. 10, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc.

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

Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of each month and at 7 p.m. the third Monday in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-7469073.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share

experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804365-4145.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.

Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 804967-2580.

Third Wednesday 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 804-730see CALENDAR, pg. 20

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The county also will nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards.

All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, in the Hanover High School auditorium.

The event is free and open to the public.

The goal of the celebration is to pay tribute to all volunteers within our community, as well as honor award nominees and announce the 2017 award recipients.

Nomination forms for Hanover’s 2017 Spirit of Volunteerism awards became available on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Madison Rogers engaged Miss Simmons weds Mr. Johnson to marry Lane Medlin

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ecky and Todd Rogers of Mechanicsville proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Madison, to Lane Medlin, son of Maureen and Mac Medlin of West Point.

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Miss Rogers is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Sport and Entertainment Management.

She is currently studying to obtain her master’s degree from the Center for Sport Leadership at VCU. She is employed by The First Tee of Greater Richmond as the Director of Marketing and Special Events.

Mr. Medlin is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College.

He is employed by Loveland Distributing as the Director of Sales.

An April 2017 wedding is planned.

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MRS. MARK JOHNSON the former Sarah Simmons

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MADISON ROGERS and LANE MEDLIN to be united in marriage in April 2017

The marriage of Miss Sarah Simmons, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons of Mechanicsville, to Mark Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson of Henrico, took place on December 17, 2016, at the Northside Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff Scott officiated. A dinner reception was held at the Manor House at King’s Charter. After a honeymoon trip to Orlando, Florida, they will reside in Mechanicsville.

MECHANICSVILLE – Bryce Reeves, candidate for lieutenant governor, will address the Jan. 17 meeting of the Hanover Republican Women’s Club.

The meeting will get underway at 6 p.m. at Anna’s Italian Kitchen at 7009 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville.

For more information about the meeting or becoming a member of the HRWC, contact Liza Bradford, president, at elizabeth.bradford@hrwomen.com or visit our website at www. hrwomen.com.

Preschoolers invited to Taylor’s Safety Town event on Jan. 21 ASHLAND — Taylor, the Hanover County Parks and Recreation mascot, and his Paw Patrol friend, Skye, are inviting all preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, to join them for “Safety Town.”

Safety Town, which will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, is

designed to introduce and teach young children various aspects of safety.

Through the use of age-appropriate, hands-on, interactive experiences, children will enjoy learning lifesaving behaviors and practices that can help reduce the chance of injury.

Safety Town will cover: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety, Strangers and Drug Safety, Bicycle Safety, Home Safety, Telephone Demonstration, Police Safety,

Fire Safety, School Bus and Seat Belt Safety, Outdoor Safety.

As an added bonus, breakfast is included with Taylor and his Paw Patrol friend who will then kick off the Safety see SAFETY, pg. 27

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Mechanicsville area branch libraries list programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — Carolyn Garner, librarian, has announced the programs for January at the Mechanicsville area branch libraries of the Pamunkey Regional Library system.

Atlee Branch Library LEGO Engineering at the Atlee Branch Library – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, for ages 5 and up. Calling all LEGO engineers: Go to the library and create your own designs. Snacks will be provid-

ed by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Pajama Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Bring your favorite snuggly friend for a special Storytime. PJs and

slippers are great.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Computer Basics Class at the Atlee Branch Library – 6:30

to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Covers beginning computer skills like finding out about the parts of a computer, learning how to use a mouse, beginning to explore and search the internet, and how to create and save documents with Microsoft Word 2010. Call 804-559-0654

or visit the library to sign up for this class.

Teen Crafting & Gaming Circle at the Atlee Branch Library – 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12. Bring your favorite crafts to work on and try out the craft of the month. see LIBARIES, pg. 24

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Del. Peace launching new mobile-friendly website Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Del. Christopher K. Peace (RHanover) will launch his state of the art redesigned website, www. chrispeace.com, today (Wednesday, Jan. 11) to coincide with the start of the General Assembly Session.

Peace invites citizens and constituents to visit and sign up for his newsletter if you are not already receiving it. You may sign up at the new website using a simple form.

“I am very pleased to announce my new website,” Peace said.

“This new site is a state-of-the-art platform designed to communicate with residents of the 97th District and the Commonwealth.

The site will feature detailed information on important public policy issues, which may be considered by the General Assembly and regular updates related to state government. I will continue to utilize social media and to regularly send my e-newsletter to keep citizens up to date on issues of importance to our community.”

The site integrates social networking pages (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), along with legislative and campaign updates.

Peace said he will highlight legislative efforts that advance

realistic and workable solutions to the challenges currently facing Virginia.

The new streamlined site was designed by Hanover County native Taylor Pace, owner of Taylor Pace Web Development, http://www.taylorpace.com/.

In addition to the delegate’s new website, www.chrispeace. com, he can be found on Facebook (Christopher K. Peace), on Twitter (@DelCPeace), and on Instagram (delcpeace).

Peace represents Hanover, King William and New Kent counties.

Senior Advocacy Day to be held Jan. 25 at General Assembly Senior Advocacy Day set for January 25th at the Virginia General Assembly RICHMOND -- Annual Senior Advocacy Day at the Virginia General Assembly will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Senior Advocacy Day is an opportunity to support senior issues and concerns. It also is an occasion to learn about the work of Virginia legislators and policy makers.

During the 2017 session, advocates for Older Virginians are urging members of the Virginia General Assembly to protect funds in the state budget for care coordination

and other essential services for older adults.

Members of the General Assembly are asked to take note of the growing older population throughout the Commonwealth.

On Senior Advocacy Day, advocates will visit members of the General Assembly to thank them for supporting programs that help older adults remain in their homes and communities.

Support from the General Assembly ensures that older Virginians are able to continue to live in their communities.

Communities are continually assessing livability as a key concern.

Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play important roles in creating livable communities by providing home delivered meals, friendship cafés for lunches/activities, transportation, adult day care, personal care, respite support for caregivers, in home care, homemaker assistance and related services.

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging and the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) invite advocates for older Virginians to join Senior Advocacy Day in support of essential services for older adults, persons with disabilities

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Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging (www.seniorconnectionsva.org) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a Board of Directors.

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HANOVER COUNTY Announces the

2017 CITIZENS’ PLANNING ACADEMY This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the planning process, the rules and regulations governing zoning and subdivisions, the legal bases for planning, planning for capital improvements, and ethics in the planning process. The course will include an opportunity for each participant to discuss the County’s future. The class will be limited to no more than thirty (30) participants and will meet on the following dates, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: January 30, 2017 February 13, 2017 February 27, 2017

February 6, 2017 February 16, 2017 March 22, 2017

Each participant selected must commit to attend all the sessions. There is a fee of $30 per adult participant, to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. In selecting participants for the class, an effort will be made to achieve a broad-based representation of the community.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office shortly thereafter.

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Play Wii games with your friends. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Hanover Master Gardeners: Beautify Your World at the Atlee Branch Library – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The Hanover Master Gardeners will show you how to make your surroundings more beautiful with flowers. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information.

Winter Celebration: Under the Sea! at the Atlee Branch Library – 10:30 to

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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

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p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. Call or visit the branch to sign up.

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information.

Storytimes at the Atlee Branch Library – Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25. Mother Goose (6-24 months with adult) 10 a.m.; Toddler (2 years old with adult) 10:45 a.m.; and Preschool (3-5 years old with adult) 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26 — Mother Goose (6-24 months with adult) 10 a.m. Family (all ages) 10:45 a.m., and Preschool (3-5 years old with adult) 11:30 a.m.

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information.

snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

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

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.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville.

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

Hanover Branch Library Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library – 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Join in on a fun and friendly discussion. Bring a friend.

Refreshments will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library — Fridays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27. Family (all ages) 10:45 a.m. Call 804-3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

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Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information.

Teen Movie Matinee at the Atlee Branch Library – 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan.21, for ages 11-18. Enjoy a great movie on the big screen with your friends or family. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. Call 804559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road for more information.

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OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 13

Road. Interment followed at 4 p.m. at Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA), P.O. Box 70283, Richmond, VA 23255-0283.

SAFETY Continued from pg. 21

Town Adventure.

Hazel Luck Gayle Southard, 70, of Mechanicsville, died Saturday, December 31, 2016, after battling cancer. Born in Hanover, she was a member of the Harbor Light Pentecostal Church and attended Life Church. She was an avid gardener and retired as an administrative assistant for Hanover County Planning Department. Survivors

include her husband, John Southard; three children, Edwin Gayle, Danny Gayle (Angie) and Michael Luck SOUTHARD (Courtney); three sisters, Mae Luck Bowman (Tony), Jackie Powell (David) and Sandra Glasco

(Ray); three brothers, Tommy Luck, Dennis (Sylvia) and Michael Luck; a special friend, Diane Luck; six grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Ed Southard (Cathy) and Roy Southard (Mary); and two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Southard and Janice Stadelmeier (Charlie). She was preceded in death by, her parents, Carlton Luck Sr. and Bernice Luck; her husband, Forrest Gayle; a brother, Carlton Luck Jr.;

and a daughter-in-law, Donna Gayle. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Storke Funeral Home in Bowling Green, with Rev. Francis Wimmer officiating. Burial followed at Rouzie’s Chapel at 21089 Green Bay Road in Beaverdam. n lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Harbor Light Pentecostal Church, 15135 Verdon Rd.,

Beaverdam, VA 23015. Sign register book online at storkefuneralhome.com.

Taylor’s Safety Town will be held at the Richmond Times Dispatch building at 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd. in

Mechanicsville. There is a $20 per participant fee and preregistration is required.

Registration is being

accepted conveniently online at www.hanoverparksrec.com, or in person at the Hanover County Taylor Park Complex

in Ashland.

For more information, call 804-365-7150 email at: parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

HAZEL SOUTHARD

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Prep wrestling: County quad at Hanover 5:30 p.m.

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Girls/boys basketball: Patrick Henry at Atlee 6:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.

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Armentrout passes 1,000-point milestone

By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – On the same night Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout was honored for a scoring feat, she also played hero. The Raiders’ senior received pre-game praise after scoring her 1,000th-career point in a Tuesday-night victory over Varina, then scored 20 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and had eight blocks in a 65-59 win over rival Hanover Friday.

Hanover led Atlee at the half, but Armentrout dominated the third quarter, knocked down a pair of fourth-quarter free throws to extend an Atlee lead to two possessions, and recorded a game-clinching block to seal the victory.

“I feel like a lot of players on the team look up to me to pick up the energy when we get down, but really it’s a whole team effort,” Armentrout said.

“If I’m the only one who is picking it up, or the only one that’s not, we’re not going to advance forward as a team, so it’s truly a team effort overall.”

After falling behind 16-10 in the first quarter, Hanover used the hot shooting of Jordan Davis and Sarah Wright combined with tough interior defense against Armentrout to take a 25-24 halftime advantage.

But in the third quarter, Armentrout was able to assert herself on both ends, helping

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rebounds.

Armentrout was humble in speaking of surpassing 1,000 career points.

“It’s such an honor to reach that standpoint and that mark in my career,” she said. “When I came in my freshman year, I was really nervous and shy. I didn’t really know my position at all. Just being able to work with my teammates to get this goal was a great accomplishment.”

In the boys game that followed, Hanover’s Ryan Payne scored 30 points to lead the Hawks to a 64-55 victory over Atlee. The senior forward hurt the Raiders inside and out, scoring on a variety of jumpers and highlight reel dunks.

“We knew that he was a good player. We knew that we were just waiting on him to get healthier. … Now he’s healthy and he’s starting to get that hunger,” Hanover coach Darren Thornton said of Payne. “He’s been doing it the last couple of games. This was the big game, but for the last couple of games he’s been the big difference maker for us.

The Hawks held a slim 2220 lead at halftime, but opened a 12-point lead by the end of Dave Lawrence/The Local the third quarter and led by as Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout (12) gets one of her eight blocks in the Raiders’ 65-59 victory over visiting Hanover Friday night. many as 16 points in the fourth.

The third quarter was punctuthe Raiders take back momen- lead to four, and when Madison of her own teammates. assists. tum and ultimately the win. Miller attempted a layup to cut Hannah Nitz scored 14 For Hanover, Wright scored ated by a Payne dunk that came Her free throws with 17 seconds the lead, the Atlee senior turned points for Atlee while Kylie a game-high 22 points while remaining extended a two-point it away and back into the hands Eastman had 10 points and 8 Davis had 12 points and 8 see MILESTONE, pg. 29

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Patrick Henry, Lee-Davis split doubleheader ASHLAND – Those hoping for singular bragging rights from the Lee-Davis at Patrick Henry girls and boys basketball games Friday night left disappointed as the two schools split the double-header along gender lines, with the Confederate girls and Patriot boys each emerging victorious against their crosscounty rivals.

In the girls’ game, the Confederates were much better from the free-throw line than they have been in recent games, converting 76 percent of their attempts en route to claiming a 46-32 win.

“We’ve been working on free throws a lot during practice,” said Lee-Davis head coach Alvin Puller. “It was an area we needed to improve, and we showed improvement in that area tonight.”

The improved free-throw performance was complemented by a monster effort by LeeDavis center Codie Helig, who contributed 20 points (including one 3-pointer and eight of 10 free-throws). She proved a juggernaut the Patriots couldn’t contain.

“Tonight was about playing aggressive,” Puller said. “We wanted to play an aggressive game. We came out slow, but we made some adjustments and got aggressive.”

The Confederates trailed after the first quarter, but a dominant defensive performance that featured a handful of blocked shots by Helig and contested rebounds by the Lee-Davis defense shut down the Patriot attack in the second quarter. The Patriots managed only a single field goal in the entire quarter while the Confederates put 19 points on the board.

The boys’ game was almost a

mirror image of the girls’ game, with Patrick Henry coming out strong and shutting down the Lee-Davis offensive attack in a 60-34 Patriot win. The Confederates only managed 11 points in the first half and followed that performance with a 3 point third-quarter.

“We’ve been preaching defense from the beginning of the year, and it’s finally starting to come together for us,” said Patriots head coach Randy Anderson. “It looks like it’s finally coming together for us.”

While the Patriots played a stifling full-court press on defense, the Confederates played with a lack of focus and intensity.

“They punched us in the mouth at the start, and we didn’t respond. You’ve got to come out ready to play every single night, and we just didn’t do that tonight,” said Lee-Davis head coach Chad Bishop. “We were finally playing relaxed and having fun out there in the fourth quarter, but that was too little too late.”

The outcome was no surprise to the Patriots’ Anderson.

“We’ve been having great practices since the new year,” he said. “The kids have been pushing each other and challenging each other, and this is the final product. This is the potential this team has had all along.”

“One of our goals this season is to win the county,” Anderson said. “We fell short against Hanover, but we’ll see them again. I just couldn’t be prouder of these guys, though.

They played tough tonight and I’m proud of them.”

Bishop echoed that pride in his own team’s spirit.

“They kept fighting down to the end,” he said. “Plus we had some guys who hadn’t played a lot of minutes this season, they played really hard. Patterson Smith, for instance, is a senior

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Patrick Henry’s Jabryah Haverkamp meets a strong defense from Confederates Sierra Talley and Hadiyah Nelson Friday night.

and he hasn’t gotten a lot of quarter.”

Andrew Spencer can be minutes. But he played hard when he got in there and hit reached at sports@mechlocal. some 3-pointers in the fourth com.

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via an off-the-backboard pass from Josh Plummer.

The Raiders posed a late comeback, cutting the Hanover lead to four with 2:11 to play behind the shooting of point guard Leo Reynolds, but the Hawks held on with solid free throw shooting from Nikolas Morrison in the final minute.

Reynolds scored a teamhigh 18 points for Atlee in the loss.

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at Cool Spring Baptist Church On-line registration: https://atleelittleleague.org Both new and returning players ages 4-16 can be registered online.

Registration ends on February 21st.

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Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout (with ball) is honored by the Raiders prior to their game against Hanover Friday. Armentrout surpassed the 1,000-point milestone in a game at Varina earlier last week.

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Yellow Jackets win close one against Marlins

By Jordan Bondurant For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — RandolphMacon and Virginia Wesleyan have played some memorable regular season and postseason contests through the years, and on Wednesday night another meeting between the Yellow Jackets and the Marlins produced another memorable result.

A Daniel Noe 3-pointer with 26 seconds left in regulation gave Randolph-Macon a twopoint lead. When Wesleyan’s Andre Banks missed the potential go-ahead 3-pointer on the ensuing possession, Macon’s Jermaine Johnson was given a golden opportunity to ice the game.

Johnson, a 5-foot-10 junior, took full advantage. He made both free throws, giving the Yellow Jackets a 67-63 Old Dominion Athletic Conference win.

“I’m very proud of the effort our guys showed,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Josh Merkel. “We expected to come in and win this ballgame.

Our guys went out there and made the big shots when they needed to and found a way to come out on top.”

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Randolph-Macon’s Michael Taylor takes a shot in the first half of the Yellow Jackets’ 67-63 win over Virginia Wesleyan Wednesday.

The Yellow Jackets (7-5, 30 ODAC) extended their winning streak to four games. The win was also the team’s ninth in 11 meetings with Virginia Wesleyan (8-4, 1-2).

Tempers flared early on the court. Marlins senior Khory Moore drove to the basket, but was met in the paint by Randolph-Macon’s Boris Ngundji. Moore didn’t take

kindly to Ngundji’s hard play, and both Merkel and Virginia Wesleyan head coach Dave Macedo quickly stepped in to make sure cooler heads prevailed as the two exchanged words and shoves.

“I think this game brings a lot of excitement from both sides,” Merkel said. “Our guys just had to remember to keep their composure and focus on

winning the game.”

Despite shooting 44 percent from the floor after 20 minutes, the Yellow Jackets took a 29-24 lead into the halftime locker room.

Still, the lead never got larger than six before the Marlins came back to tie and eventually take a brief lead.

Wesleyan built a five-point advantage with 7:26 to play in

regulation, but the Yellow Jackets managed to keep the Marlins within striking distance.

Leading 63-62 with less than a minute to play, Wesleyan generated a turnover and a 2on-1 fast break going the other way. Moore, who finished with a game-high 27 points, missed the layup underneath.

Johnson secured the rebound for Randolph-Macon as the

Marlins called timeout.

Johnson drew attention under the rim on the ensuing possession, but found Noe wide open. Noe drained the 3-pointer, giving the Yellow Jackets the 65-63 lead. “[Noe]’s just a great shooter and a really talented basketball player,” Merkel said. “We know he can make those big shots, and that’s what he did.”

Noe finished with a teamhigh 20 points. He added six rebounds and four assists.

Johnson was the only other Yellow Jacket in double-digits.

He tallied 12 points, grabbed seven boards and had two assists.

It’s all ODAC opponents from now until the end of February for the Yellow Jackets, who play two of its next three games in Crenshaw Gym. But Merkel says he and his team aren’t looking further ahead than whomever’s next on the schedule.

“We’re taking things one game at a time, one possession at a time,” he said. “I’m just excited to get back to practice and getting ready for our game at Bridgewater on Saturday.”

Jordan Bondurant can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Young, multitalented roster leads Patriots to gymnastics win

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Youth took the lead in a gymnastics tri-meet at Hanover High School when Patrick Henry junior Sierra Baxter claimed wins in three out of four events as well as the all-around title to lead the Patriots past Atlee and Hanover Wednesday night.

In the Patriots’ case, the team is young and small, but

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multitalented.

“We only have 11 girls, whereas I think Atlee has 17 girls and I think Hanover has 13,” said Patrick Henry head coach Kylie Foster. “We have way less girls, but all of our girls do most events. They are not specializing in just one event … which is kind of nice.”

The Patriots had several serial placers. Baxter won the floor performance, balance beam and uneven bars and finished third

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in the vault. Jennifer Flores was second in the beam and in a four-way tie for second in the vault and finished fourth in allaround points. Madison Spence won the vault and finished in a tie for third on the floor.

Baxter has been one of the leaders of the Patriots’ squad since she was a freshman. Her growing leadership skills has been a boon to Foster – in her first year as a gymnastics coach, not just as a head gymnastics

coach – as Foster adjusts to the new team and sport.

“She has the best attitude.

She is uplifting,” Foster said.

“I’m thankful more for that than her skill level.”

Atlee’s Bell Beregeron finished second in the all-around standings, with Hanover’s Sophie Vota third. Patrick Henry’s Brianna Dorsey and Kayleigh Bohn were fifth and sixth, respectively.

Beregeron finished second

in the vault, third on the beam and in a tie for third on the bars. Fellow Raider Haley Frost finished second in the vault and fifth on the bars.

Vota finished fourth on the floor, bars and vault and sixth on the beam. Her Hanover teammate Maddison Klump finished second on the bars and fifth on the beam.

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

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Patrick Henry junior Sierra Baxter leaps through the air during a winning floor performance in a gymnastics meet against Atlee and Hanover Wednesday.

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. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments & Adult Christian Ed. 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

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

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

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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

NAZARENE

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

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

Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional

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

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" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 For info, call 335-6728 Web: graceunitedfc.org

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

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.

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Cheering on Atlee

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while

By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation.

According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status.

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development.

VACo received 60 entries been recognized by the Virginia Association of for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement assistant administrator Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator.

The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor ofthe Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Hanover County Department of Public Works Sliding Hill Road Widening Design Public Hearing

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 6-7:30 p.m.

Chickahominy Middle School 9450 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Find out about plans to widen Sliding Hill Road (Rte. 656) to four lanes between Atlee Station Road (Rte. 637) and New Ashcake Road (Rte. 643). The purpose of this project is to increase capacity, thereby improving traffic operations and safety, and to provide a contiguous four lane roadway between I-95 and New Ashcake Road. The purpose of the hearing is to give citizens an opportunity to review the project exhibits, meet with County representatives, provide input, and submit questions.

Review the project materials which includes the project plans, schedule, right-of-way information, funding, and environmental documentation in the form of a Categorical Exclusion (CE). These materials are available for review prior to the hearing at the Department of Public Works, County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at the Hanover County Government Center Complex. Telephone: (804) 3656834. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to answer your questions.

Provide written comments at the hearing or submit them by January 31, 2017, to Jared Cornwell, Civil Engineer II, Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 470, Hanover, Virginia 23069. Comments may also be submitted by email to jbcornwell@hanovercounty.gov.

Please reference “Sliding Hill Rd Public Hearing Comments” in any written comments submitted.

Hanover County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Jared Cornwell at (804) 365-6834 or TTY/TDD 711.

State Project: 0656-042-812, P101, R201, C501 Federal Project: UPC: 104957

HANOVER COUNTY 2016 Personal Property Tax Notice Due February 6, 2017 Notice is herewith given that all 2016 Hanover County personal property taxes are due and payable on or before February 6, 2017. Anyone owning personal property that has not received a bill may go on-line to: https://www.hanovercounty.org to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

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SHLAND – With all the events that take place in “The Center of the Universe,” it’s no surprise that this year’s Ashland Musical Variety Show will be using the theme, “Ashland Loves a Parade.”

Rehearsals will get underway Monday, Jan. 16.

The Hanover Arts & Activities

Center sponsors the every other year show.

The Ashland Musical Variety Show takes the stage at the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College.

Since 1982, the entertaining, family show traditionally features about 400 cast members, ages kindergarten and up.

Cast members usually rehearse each of their numbers one night a week for 30 minutes, and enjoy

SNOWFALL Continued from pg. 1

noon Sunday.

The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office responded to 79 motor vehicle accidents. Sgt. James R. Cooper noted that none resulted in serious injury.

From midnight Saturday, Jan. 7, to midnight, Jan. 8, the sheriff ’s office received seven calls requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Deputies responded to 75 traffic complaints and 63 disabled vehicles.

“Due to the timing of this winter storm occurring on a weekend, citizens were able to make a conscious decision to stay home and off the roads. I am very thankful for this as it allowed our deputies to safely respond to emergency calls for service”, said Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.

Battalion Chief Jason Williams, speaking on behalf of Chief Jethro Piland of Hanover Fire-EMS, said their departments/stations responded to 59 storm-related incidents, ranging from traffic crashes, falls, frozen pipes, and fire-related incidents.

The information was gathered from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday.

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Willie C. III and William Lee (Carol); his daughter-inlaw, Teresa West; granddaughters, WEST Hope

singing and dancing together for a good cause, the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

There also is a Children’s Chorus that rehearses after school at John M. Gandy Elementary School each Wednesday afternoon starting on Fe. 8.

Lorie Foley and Sue Watson, co-producers/directors, and Carter Flippo and Fred Horn, music directors, already have planned musical numbers to showcase various types

Lyle Alexander, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Wakefield, said that, while it is not unheard of for the southeastern part of the county to get more snow than the northwestern part, the normal pattern is usually otherwise.

“It happens more often that your heavier snow is to the north rather than to the south,” Alexander said. “It’s very common for Richmond to not get as much snow as the western part of Henrico County. … The official Richmond tally [from Richmond International Airport] is usually several inches less than what they might get in Short Pump or someplace like that.”

The storm produced headaches for forecasters. Throughout the week, snowfall predictions for much of the county were increased from 1 to 3 inches earlier in the week to 4 to 8 inches by late Friday night. Much of the eastern part of the county received snowfalls at the upper end of the range.

Most of the models were predicting the heaviest band of snow to roll through the southeast corner of Virginia, with Norfolk to Virginia Beach getting the bulk of the snowfall. One of their models, however, was suggesting they might be in for a

W. Riddell (Ryan), Chelsea West, Kateland West and Jennifer Courtney; and grandsons, Josh West, Hunter West and Jeffrey Courtney (Ashley); greatgrandsons, Anthony Riddell, Carter Riddell, Mason Collie, Aiden Collie and Parker Collie; and greatgranddaughters, Gracie Labonte, Kennedy Wall and Aubrey Courtney; Mr. West’s surviving brothers and sisters, Adell, Edmond (Betty),

Bert (Bonnie), Elvin Lee; and sister-in-law, Gloria; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was a retired brakeman from the RF&P railroad who was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He took great joy and pride in being outside and tending to his yard. A procession left Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road at noon on Friday, January 6, 2017. Graveside

of music, talent, dancing, singing, comedy, and people.

Three shows are scheduled: March 30, 31 and April 1.

The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.

While talent is not a requirement, it is certainly appreciated. All the organizers ask is that participants have a smile and a desire to have fun together.

Ashland residency also is not required. The cast traditionally comes from all over the Ashland/

surprise, with warm air aloft shoving that band of snow northward.

“The warm air aloft got farther north than we planned on,” Alexander said. “One model … forecast that freezing line up at 10,000 feet to get all the way up to Norfolk. That was kind of a surprise.

“As that happened, that meant the heavier snow that occurred to the north of that warm air aloft also got pushed to the northwest. So you had sleet in Norfolk and you had heavy snow pushing up into Hanover County as well.”

According to a National Weather Service graphic, most of the eastern part of the county received 6 to 8 inches of snow. The far northwestern part of the county fell in the 1 to 3 inch range.

The storm was significant, but no recordbreaker. The National Weather Service reported a one-day snowfall of 7.0 inches at Richmond International Airport and in Ashland – a tie for 25th place since the weather station was established at the airport (formerly known as Byrd Field) in 1930 and a tie for 26th place since Ashland’s weather station was established in 1893.

Managing Editor Melody Kinser contributed to this report.

service and internment were held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, in the Church of Our Savior church cemetery in Montpelier.

DONILDA WINDER Donilda Geneva Winder, 90, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2017. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and making treats for the children she cared for. She was preceded in death by

Hanover/Greater Richmond area.

For more information, contact Sue Watson at 804-798-5686, Lorie Foley at 804-798-0704, or the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 804-798-2728.

The Hanover Arts & Activities Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote arts, education and community building.

For more information, visit www. hanoverarts.org.

GARDENING Continued from pg. 13

organic gardening alternatives for the home gardener (Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m.)

Feb. 11: Have a lawn to be proud of (Atlee Library, 10:30 a.m.)

Feb. 18: Saving your garden bounty: canning and freezing (Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m.)

Feb. 25: Basics of hardwood pruning (Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m.)

March 4: Landscaping – right plant, right place (Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m.)

March 11: Starting your seeds indoors – get a jump start on your garden (Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m.)

March 18: Getting ready for spring gardening (Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m.)

March 25: Save money and eat better with home grown vegetables (Atlee Library, 10:30 a.m.)

April 1: Small scale gardening (Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m.)

April 8: Insects (Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m.)

her husband of 50 years, Athey B. Winder.

She is WINDER survived by her children, Danny Winder, Darla Lawler (Kevin) and Gerry Winder; grandchildren, Christopher Winder, Lynyrd Winder, Greg

Winder and Sean Lawler; great-grandchildren, Crosley Winder, Christian Winder and Ariel Winder; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members in both Virginia and Alabama. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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