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Toys sent to Texas

Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley

Before the Nuckols family went to Texas, Dr. Michael Gill, left, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools; Norman Sulser Hanover County School Board member; Lisa Thompson, (Kersey Creek Elementary School principal; Missy Nuckols; Madie Nuckols; Cloe Nuckols, Chickahominy Middle School student; Sue Dibble, school board chair; and Chris Whitley, HCPS public information officer; and, back row, David Nuckols and Santa and Mrs. Claus gathered at the truck to take toys to a Houston area school.

Student gets donations for hurricane victims Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- Madie Nuckols, a Kersey Creek Elementary School student, was inspired to hold a toy drive for students who attend

Ashbel Smith Elementary near Houston, Texas, as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.

She also partnered with four Hanover schools near KCES to col-

Book explains how to be inclusive First-grader and mom share ‘The Girl Who Thought in Pictures’

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ECHANICSVILLE – A first-grader at Mechanicsville Elementary School and his mother have joined in sharing Dr. Temple Grandin’s story with all 15 elementary schools in Hanover County Public Schools.

Dylan Gilbert and his mom, Candice Gilbert Ramsey, have successfully placed a copy of “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures” in the schools through the efforts of donations.

Candice explained that her son loves to sing,

draw, spend time with his cousins, and be silly. “He also has autism.”

With the addition of the book, she said all of the schools agreed to read and include the book during the Dec. 4-8 observance of “Inclusive Schools Week” with the purpose of bringing attention to inclusion in the classroom.

“All of our kiddos deserve to feel accepted and included in the classroom because being different is what makes everyone so neat,” she added.

Candice is a member of the Special Education Advisory Committee for HCPS. Inclusive Schools Week is observed the first week of December, so she “wanted to do something for Hanover County Photo submitted by Candice Ramsey Gilbert to bring awareness.”

Since the designation is late in the year, Candice Dylan Gilbert is shown with Mechanicsville see BOOK, pg. 7

Elementary School vice principal Brad Davis and the book, “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures.”

see TOYS, pg. 35

Two Atlee seniors performing in ‘The Nutcracker’

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Kaitlyn Bayless and Allie Pulisic will take to the stage on Thursday, Dec. 21, to perform a Christmas ballet favorite, “The Nutcracker,” at the Glen Allen Cultural Center as part of the Central Virginia Dance Academy.

Seniors at Atlee High School, they enjoy the familiar music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

Kaitlyn has been studysee ATLEE, pg. 15

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Lt. Bryant Mallory graduated on Thursday, Nov. 16, from the Professional Executive Leadership School’s 41st session, an intensive three-week leadership education program conducted in cooperation with the University of Richmond. The objective of the program is to acquaint participants with best practices in leadership, challenge them to reflect upon their own leadership competency, and examine ways of achieving both personal and professional growth. Shown are, from left, Stephanie Diaz, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police; Ada Mallory, mother of Lt. Mallory; Lt. Bryant Mallory; Sonya Mallory, wife of Lt. Mallory; and Lt. Col. Allen Davidson.

Hanover-Caroline SWCD honors efforts of three at conservation event Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – The Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District recently honored three recipients at its 2017 Conservation Awards Banquet.

The District recognized John Wingfield for the Clean Water Farm Award; Covenant Woods for the Urban Award;

and Janeway Farm for the Forestry Award.

Wingfield became a fulltime farmer in 1977 and his operation now includes about 800 acres of commercial grain crops and 260 head of Black Angus cattle on five separate farms.

Over the past two years, Wingfield embraced the concept of rotational grazing and

installed four grazing systems, three of them through the Virginia Agriculture BMP Cost-Share and Tax Credit program. His herds are regularly moved to maximize the quality and quantity of forage growth and have been excluded from more than two miles of streams, creating more than 20 acres of buffers along those see SWCD, pg. 4

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

Nov. 27

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14200 block of Country Club Court, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Autumn Ridge Lane, Mechanicsville.

Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 17100 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 16000 block of Lone Oak Road, Montpelier.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 7100 block of Chestnut Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of Kenna Way,

Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 17100 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Finlandia Lane, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights in the 300 Hanover Avenue/South Snead Street, Ashland.

Violation of protective order (violence), second within five years, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

was reported in the 9000 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 11200 block of North Washington Highway in Ashland.

Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 11400 block of New Farrington Court, Glen Allen.

Damage to a vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12200 block of Hanover Courthouse, Hanover.

Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Right Flank Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Obtaining money, etc., by false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 13400 block of South Anna Lane, Montpelier.

Dump trash on highway or private property was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 11100 block of Great Meadows Drive/Fox Hound Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Atlee Road/Davis Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9400 block of Blakeridge Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block

a family member was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 9200 block of Hanover Crossings Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7700 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12900 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.

Sell, distribute, etc., Schedule IV drug was

Possession of drugs, Schedule IV, was reported in the 8400 block of Peaks Road, Ashland.

Obstructing justice, no force, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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2017 Hanover Christmas Mother extends thanks to donors Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -The Hanover Christmas Mother would like to thank the following for their generous donations: AG Solutions of Virginia LLC; Beverley Alred; Ashland Lodge #2099; Atlee Ruritan Club.

Ronald G. and Cynthia P. Balderson; F. Richard Barnette; Sandra W. Beck; Anne and Timothy Bishop; Teresa and Charles J. Blair IV; Faye Newcomb Booker, in honor of my brothers and sisters who are Hanover County residents.

Andrew B. and Elizabeth M. Brabrand; Frank Bradley; James B. Brannan, in memory of Phyllis Brannan; Nancy C. and Henry O. Brent Jr.; Jill Brown; Marguerite and James

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G. Bruce; Larry and Janci Caldwell.

Susan & Bennett J. Call Jr.; Jean W. Carter; Karen Carter; Cynthia C. and Martin D. Cheatham III; Katherine Clark; John R. and Eloise H. Cobb; Cools Springs Ruth/ Open Door SS Class, in honor of teacher Carol Longest.

Walter Conner; Carmen Courtney; Glenn and Diana Crider; John M. Crockett; Anne G. Cross; G.F. and Walter I. Crutchfield III; William E. Czerniakiewicz; Ronald and Susan Rapp-Demilta; Charles and Rita Dillon.

Elizabeth S. Eggleston; Triple M Class of Enon United Methodist Church; Chris and Nancy Enright; Judith L. Estes; Fairfield Presbyterian Church Joyful Reader’s Circle;

Fairmount Christian Church.

Fairmount Christian Church Forever Young Club Account; Jean and Donald Fender; Margaret Fleming; Nancy Flippen; Doug and Joan Floyd; Foley Material Handling Co. Inc.; Virginia and Thomas Foster; Virginia Gammon; Mary L. Gentry.

Ardenar H. Giles; William K. and Felicia Glave; Gracious Girls Bible Study in East Hanover; The Greater Nazarene Baptist Church; Thad M. Green; Hanover Chapter No. 130 OES; Hanover Republican Women’s Club.

Hanover Ruritan Club; Beth Harper, in honor of Cindy Balderson; Carl and Judith Harrell; L.J. Hawkins; Albert and Anne Henley; Walter L. Henry Jr. , in mem-

ory of Barbara Tucker Henry; Wylyn and F.A. Hodnett Jr.; I.E. Holliday, in celebration of Cynthia Balderson’s volumteerism.

Brenda Holmes, Mark Holmes; David L. and Connie Howe; Debbie H. Hunt, in memory of Newell Hunt; David R. and Diane Hylton; Janet H. Kinker; Samuel C. Kirby; Earl V. and Judith Lane; Kevin and Amy Lane; Marks Family Dentistry, in honor of Cindy Balderson Christmas Mother.

David and Julie May; KayLyn P. Merritt; Doris T. Metz; Paul and Mary Miller; Gay P. and William R. Mitchell; Jane P. Mitchell; Otho D. and Geneva R. Mitterer; Mom’s Club Mechanicsville-Cool Spring; Monday Night Bridge

Club.

Doris and Wesley Moody; Leah Moss, in honor of 1986 Christmas Mother, Jeanne Engleby; Rebecca Nelson, in memory of Dorothy Lee Nelson; Betty Ann and C. Harold Padgett Jr.; Pamunkey Woman’s Club; Bob and Chris Paterson.

Bryan F. and Fay Peery; Donald W. Piacentini; Henry and Alice Poindexter; Margaret and Keith Pugh, in my mother’s memory; Ruby K. Pugh; William H. Putt; Kathryn Renick; Bennie L. and Constance Ritt; Johnny W. and Mary R. Robinson.

Peyton and Carolyn Roden; Rosen & Underdown; Jane B. Ruffin; Darlene G. Sadler; St. James Baptist Church; L.F. and I.V. Shaw; T.E. and

Leslie Shelton; Catherine and Edward Southard Jr.; Ginger and Calvin Stanley; Mary F. Stanley.

John and Joanne Stevenson; Robert and Brenda Street; J.L. Swann; Mary Anna Sylvia; TCB Management Co. Inc.; Joan Tate, in loving memory of Gerald Tate; Richard and Janet Taylor; Charles R. and Jean T. Thurston; Ronald & Louise Tignor.

John Tucker; Bonnie and G.A. Utley Jr. ; Mary L. Vass; Friends Class of Walnut Grove Baptist Church; The John Mann Fellowship Class of Walnut Grove Baptist Church; Ritchie D. and Sue F. Watson; James H. and Carol Watts; Debra and Jerry Welch; Robert A. and Janice C. White; and Gregory and Janet Willis.

In addition to the best management practices on his pastureland, Wingfield also plants multi-species cover

crop mixes during the fallow season to prevent soil erosion, scavenge excess nutrients, and improve soil health.

He implements continuous no-tillage techniques on all of his cropland and works closely with the SWCD staff to manage nutrients applied to his cropland, a practice essential to avoiding excess nutrient runoff.

Over the past two years, Covenant Woods has been implementing a landscaping safety and beautification project with the leadership of resident Dick Gibbons, Landscape and Garden Committee member. The continuing care community collaborated with Landscape Architecture students at Virginia Tech to create a design, conducted a charrette

with residents, and secured a landscape design architect to create a phased master plan.

In 2016, Covenant Woods applied for urban cost-share from the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) to fund several portions of the master plan, essentially a suite of urban best management practices interlinked around the original retention

pond area. To date, the funded practices include impervious surface removal, an expansive native plant installation, a butterfly garden, and permeable pavers for a pergola area.

In July 2017, the Covenant Woods Native Landscape Demonstration was accepted into the Virginia Treasures Program. The declaration

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Fire companies continue making Santa Runs

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Station 7 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 – Highpoint Farms, Jackson Avenue Apartments, Mechanicsville Farms, Mechanicsville Heights, Milton Woods, Oakley, Signal Hill,

Sledd Runn, Virginia Manor, Windmill Way, Windsor, and Windy Hills (includes elementary bus routes 44, 126, 224, 299, 315, and 319).

Estimated times for each day are posted above and there will be two Santas splitting the routes, so be prepared. The

streets and neighborhoods listed are not necessarily in the order the fire company will follow each night.

Since the fire companies are following the elementary school bus routes, it may be necessary to go to the nearest corner if the bus does not pass your house.

While the runs are underway, the department may, at any time, have to leave for an emergency call. The schedule is subject to change without notice. The tentative makeup date is from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. Every effort will be made to get to areas that are missed.

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Macdonald. Scott’s greatgrandparents established the farm and built the original home in 1868.

To ensure sound management decisions, MacDonald consults with forest industry professionals and the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Janeway’s resource activities are guided by a Virginia Forest Stewardship Plan and all harvests comply with the Virginia Department of Forestry’s best management practice standards, focusing

on aesthetics and water quality protection.

Janeway has been designated this year as a Virginia Century Forest.

Plans are currently underway, with help from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, to incorporate pine savannah silviculture techniques to improve bob white quail habitat.

Sites on the property also are being used for research by the Biology Department at Randolph-Macon College.

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Hanover Fire-EMS Battalion Chief Gregory R. Martin, who also serves as public information officer, has released the schedule of Santa Runs for the various departments.

They Santa Runs are:

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from Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised the initiative by Covenant Woods for “fostering a stewardship ethic of our natural and cultural resources.”

The farm known today as Janeway spans the Doswell area of Hanover County from the Newfound River north to beyond the Little River and is held in a family corporation with Scott and Linda

Ashland Volunteer Fire Company Station 1 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street southwest, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane, and Thompson Street southern side.

Thursday, Dec. 14 – Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of

Santa

see SANTA, pg. 20

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reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6000 block of Leighfield Way, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandisee, $200, second offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 20

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

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Wishing you a very merry craft-mas

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By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News Hello Pinterest, it’s me, Roslyn.

I know it’s been awhile since we’ve spent much time together, and I want you to know that I’m sorry about that.

I do regret deleting your handy app off my smart phone, too, but after “the incident” with the glue gun last Easter I thought we needed some space (obviously, the firefighters agreed).

Now, however, it’s the Holiday Season, and I could really use some help. I’ve got so much stuff to buy, to wrap, and to bake, and I just don’t think I can do it on my own.

I’ll be honest: Before I met you, I felt pretty confident in my ability to wrap a Christmas present reasonably well. But now I realize that I was a fool.

Just searching you for the term “gift wrapping” produced such a blindingly brilliant array of perfectly turned-out presents that I began to wonder why I’d never thought to hand-paint delicate holiday scenes on my own handmade organic wrapping paper. I thought a present was “wrapped”

simply because there was paper on all sides of it, never stopping to consider the relative merits of choosing a “rustic,” “minimalist,” or “Hawaiian Luau” motif. Seriously, Pinterest, what have I even been doing all these years?

Also, yes, I may have attempted once or twice over the years to bake a cookie or pie on my own, typically ending up with what I assumed were perfectly edible results.

Oh, how blind I’ve been. I now understand that a cookie with less than 14 ingredients is a sad addition to any dessert buffet, worse even than a one-layer cake. And, as we all know, a pie with a name your average native English speaker can pronounce is pretty much just another way of saying “Why bother?”

No, Pinterest, I realize now I was wrong to ever think I could give you up. Faced with the prospect of simply going out and purchasing a bunch of things I’m pretty sure my family members would like, I realize that it is far more prudent to stay up half the night reading your list of suggestions entitled “126 Perfect Presents for the Man in Your

Life Who Has Everything, Hates Fishing, Refuses to Pick Up a New Hobby, and Doesn’t Like To Travel.” Pure magic, that one.

So, now that we are back together, I want you to know, Pinterest, that I am really looking forward to hearing your suggestions on how to festoon my mantle, host the perfect Norwegianthemed holiday cocktail party, and make the Christmas season super special for my dog. A festive alpaca sweater and handmade antlers, you say? He’ll love it! (Actually, he’ll hate it, but the photo is sure to grab a bazillion likes.)

I have to go back to work now, but I promise we will be spending much more time together as the big day approaches (only 17 shopping days left, yay!).

Until we talk again, keep coming up with all of those 47-step projects and ways to turn old stuff I was going to throw away into new stuff somebody else will throw away.

I’m sure my glue gun is around here somewhere.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

There are lessons to learn in the checkout line

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

I must have an eternally annoyed look on my face by nature. As I stood third in line at a local drug store, a customer at the register pulled

numerous items from her purse, obviously searching for a coupon or credit card. I took no notice of any of it until she suddenly looked up and spoke almost directly at me.

“I’m sorry for taking so long. I’m so out of sorts today. I buried by

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husband today. An honor guard from Andrews Air Force Base came down and stood at his funeral today,” she said in a frantic tone. “They folded the flag and gave it to me.”

“I’m sorry to hear that. There’s no problem. Take your time,” I replied.

The lady who was second in line turned to me and rolled her eyes and pointed in disgust to the confused lady.

After counting out a handful of see LESSONS, pg. 8

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Resident doesn’t want zoning in SSA changed I do not want existing neighborhoods in Hanover County damaged by developers that buy up and knock down existing houses for sale, and then build multiple houses on the single home lot, next to existing single home lots, thereby ruining existing suburban neighborhoods.

That is what is happening in Berkeley, California.

Do not change the zoning for existing neighborhoods in the Suburban Service Area (SSA).

Your next door neighbor can sell their house to a developer and they will build 3.5 houses on it, next to you, in the SSA? Is this an incorrect assumption?

Suburban Service Area (SSA): “Suburban General Land Use (1.5 to 3.5 dwelling unit per acre density).

“The Suburban General designated land use includes attached and detached single family dwelling residential development within the SSA. “This designation is intended to accommodate the housing expectations and changing trends for existing and future residents and projected population increases through flexible lot sizing, variable density, provision of recreational areas, and preservation of open space.

“Compatible Zoning Districts: RS (B-i, BO may be considered when immediately adjacent to an existing non-residential land use designation) Suburban High Land Use (3.5-8 dwelling unit per acre ).”

Thank you for your serious consideration of the impact of this change.

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Taxes paid before Dec. 31 can be deducted

Community meeting to address new park

HANOVER -- Hanover County’s 2017 personal property taxes are not due until Feb. 5, 2018, but payments made before this calendar year ends may be deductible on your Federal and State tax returns if you itemize your deductions.

If you are mailing in your payment, the postmark must be no later than Dec. 31.

Barring inclement weather, the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday this month except for Dec. 25 and 26.

If you have not received your 2017 personal property tax bill by Dec. 17, you may view and/or pay your taxes online by visiting the Treasurer’s Online Tax Services website at https://www. hanovercounty.org/.

For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 804365-6050.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

ASHLAND -- Hanover County Parks and Recreation has acquired new park property on the eastern end of the county.

The 55-acre parcel will fill the service needs of residents and visitors alike and will include great amenities when complete.

A community meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Grace United Family Church located at 7252 Beulah Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential park amenities with the community and address any ques-

Blood drive set RICHMOND -- An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Post 9808 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

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said timing was a factor for the committee, “but I really I couldn’t get rid of this feeling that I wanted to do something for Hanover County to bring awareness to Inclusive Schools Week.�

Her project focused on finding “a community member, a teacher and a parent that would be willing to donate a copy of a book that we had found together -- me and my son -- at the Science Museum [of Virginia]. The book is called ‘The Girl Who Thought in Pictures.’ It is an elementary school appropriate book about Dr. Temple Grandin.�

Candice said the book is “kind of her story of going through school, not being understood. Being autistic usually meant being sent away to a facility.�

Grandin’s story explains how she became an engineer and how she has impacted the disabled community.

As for getting the books for the elementary schools, Candice said, “I was really, really proud of the commu-

tions or concerns residents may have regarding the future park,� Greg Sager, director of Parks and Rec, said. “In addition, we would like to hear from you, our new park neighbors, regarding your suggestions for park names,� he added.

Those with suggestions for a park amenity and are not able to attend the meeting are encouraged to contact Sager at 804-365-7150 or parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation. nity. We had an overwhelming response of parents and advocates that wanted to help and donate books to our schools.�

In addition to the books being placed in all of the elementary schools, she said there is a copy at the Parent Resource Center at the Hanover County School Board office.

Candice said she has delighted in receiving photos of kids reading the book, as well as presenting it to vice principals. “It’s been a huge thing for the committee and the school board,� she added.

She is hopeful that the observance and the book’s placement in all the elementary schools will bring more attention to inclusiveness. “Some parents may not know that their school has the book.�

Candice encourages parents to ask: “Are you reading this book to my student’s class?�

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The 55-acre parcel will fill the service needs of residents and visitors alike and will include great amenities when complete.

A community meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Grace United Family Church

located at 7252 Beulah Church Rd. in Mechanicsville.

“The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential park amenities with the community and address any questions or concerns residents may have regarding the future park,” Greg Sager, director of Parks and Rec, said.

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Those with suggestions for a park amenity and are not able to attend the meeting are encouraged to contact Sager at 804365-7150 or parksandrec@hanovercounty. gov.

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Maryam E. Zarei, 47, of Glen Allen, the owner and operator of Atlee Station Family

Dentistry in Mechanicsville, mission of claims to insurance pleaded guilty to one count companies for reimbursement and, from of health care fraud. She Maryam E. Zarei faces up 2013 to 2016, defrauded faces up to to 10 years in prison Medicaid and 10 years in when sentenced four insurprison when March 16 by U.S. District ance compasentenced Judge Henry E. Hudson. nies.

March 16 by T h e U.S. District scheme involved billing for Judge Henry E. Hudson.

Court documents show services never rendered, some that Zarei controlled the sub- of them supposedly provided

when Zarei was out of the country; billing using inappropriate codes that resulted in higher reimbursements; and backdating claims for services that were actually provided after the patients’ insurance coverage had ended.

David T. Maguire, an assistant U.S. attorney, and David W. Tooker, a special assistant U.S. attorney, are prosecuting the case.

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The man was a talented illustrator with his work displayed at numerous state museum sites and landmarks.

That career had followed a stint as a navigator on a B-17 at an Army Air Corps bomb group stationed in Britain during World War II. Just as his widow said, he was listed and recognized in the American Air Museum in Britain.

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Charlie Louis Edmond Jr., affectionately known as “Chuckie,� of Mechanicsville and formerly of Boydton, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, December 1, 2017. Mr. Edmond was born in South Hill on October 9, 1964, to Rosa E. Powell and the late Charlie Louis Edmond Sr. He was a member of the

Lone Oak Baptist Church in Chase City and a graduate of Bluestone Senior High School in Skipwith. Mr. Edmond also studied music theory at Virginia State University, where he was a member of Tuba Phi Tuba EDMOND with the VSU Marching Trojan Band. He was employed as a distribution manager at the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond for over 20 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Brittany and Sidney; his mother, Rosa E. Powell of Boydton; two sisters, Margaret Edmond and Carol Edmond Brown of Richmond; one niece, Holli; and one nephew, Stephon; a dear and committed fiancee, Patty Joe Espinal; and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends. Funeral services for

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J.F. GOODWIN JR. J.F. Goodwin Jr., “Buddy or Lil’ Joe,� 92, of Hanover County, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 71 years, Mary Lou Widell Goodwin; a daughter, Loretta Faithe Russell; daughterin-law, Mary S. Goodwin; his parents, Bessie and J.F. Goodwin Sr.; sisters, Verdie Marie Goodwin, Virginia McKay and Ruth Cabanna; and two brothers, Donald

and Clarence Goodwin. Joe is survived by his sons, F. Doug Goodwin and Mark W. Goodwin Sr.; and daughter, Tonya A. Darnell; grandchildren, Tammy L. Russell, Cheryl K. Hitt, Joe D. Goodwin, Benjamin Goodwin, Maria D. GOODWIN Miller and Mark W. Goodwin Jr., Jessica B. Brunty, Travis A. Darnell and Jordan A. Darnell; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Goodwin.

Joe received the Lord as his personal Savior at the age of 21, and kept that as the foundation of his life. He served in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army during World War II. He maintained an undying commitment to his wife and children for 71 years. He was very active in the dental community as a dental technician/ business entrepreneur. He achieved his Master Certified Dental Technician status with the National Board of Certification at the age of 82.

He was the proud owner and operator of Goodwin Dental Laboratory since 1955 and worked at the bench right up until the last few months of his life. When not at the bench, he would be at his farm, doing chores and enjoying time with his family and friends. The family will hold a memorial service at a later time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Donated Dental via The Virginia Dental Association Foundation, 3460 Mayland Ct., Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23233 or online at www.

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TERRY A. PILLEY Terry A. Pilley, 75, of Chesterfield, departed this life to go crack jokes with Jesus on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

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(Brenda); a nephew; Doug; and nieces; Daniele, Beverly, Dana and Amber. Terry was a Master Journeyman Electrician for 45 years. He worked at Chewning and Wilmer and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 666) Union. He had many hobbies, including fishing, boating, and going to local race tracks, as well as watching NASCAR (mostly for the wrecks), and, in his younger days, coaching his children’s various sports teams. He was an “All-you-can-eat� buffet connoisseur, and a fan of anything he could get for free.

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missed. A Celebration of Life Service was held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church at 5351 Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Research Institute, or Disabed Veterans Asoociation. Memorial Tribute video can be viewed with his obituary at www. monaganfunerals.com.

Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

MARGARET SHOPE Margaret Martin Shope, of Aylett, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd D. Martin. Margaret is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Tim Shope; two sons, Keith and Adam Shope; a daughSHOPE

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Margaret was very careeroriented and loved her job and co-workers at Genworth Financial, where she had 23 years of service. From March to November, her passion was camping with a group she dearly loved and called family.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.

Interment was at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

BESSIE SIMPSON Bessie Lee Simpson, 81, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Simpson Jr., and a daughter-in-law, Krystal Simpson. Bessie is survived by four children; Cathy Simpson, Debbie Zirkle, Dale Ransone (Bill) and Trey Simpson; four grandchildren, Angel Modlin (Eddie), Chris Tuck (Cherie), Andrea Tuck and Chad Zirkle; six greatgrandchildren; a brother and three sisters. Bessie was a long-time member of Black Creek Baptist Church. She was a substitute teacher and bus driver for Hanover County

Public Schools. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, but her greatest love was for her family. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Black SIMPSON Creek Baptist Church or East Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences can be left at www. monaghanfunerals.com.

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The Hanover Towne Garden Club met on Sunday, Dec. 3, and created holiday floral designs to be delivered with Meals on Wheels in Hanover. Members shown with the boxed finished designs include Sandy Pence, Barbara Hayek, Jane Hayes, Donna Hohman, Pam Barbour, Barbara Covington, Lee Bedsole, Sara Long, Beth Watkins, Rachael Moran, Sheryl Raulin, Sandy Crayton, Shirley Spencer, Judy Jonker, Sandy McDougle and Patricia Kreynus. Guests that participated were Gail Rogers, Sheila Weisensale, Mary Butler and Darlene Hinman.

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Seniors (16 and older). Groups are based on exhibitors’ ages as of Sept. 30, 2017.

Since 2013, the State Fair has awarded more than 1,000 scholarships and has dedicated more than $354,000 to youth education. The fair offers up to $70,000 each year in scholarship money through 4-H, FFA and vocational competitions and specific equine, fine arts and horticulture competitions.

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Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, said, “My goal, as your representative in the General Assembly, is to ensure that any student who wishes to pursue college or technical education after high school can do so regardless of their financial circumstancContinued from pg. 14 es. No student should be denied an education after high school due through Oct. 7. to the inability to pay.”

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little parts and now I’ve gone to a lot of big parts.”

PULISIC “I’m really excited for this last year of ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it’s fun to look back at when I first started ‘The Nutcracker’ and played a little boy and a mouse and have now progressed to big parts like Sugar Plum and Snow Queen.”

At Atlee, Kaitlyn is a memsee ATLEE, pg. 19

The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. The fair’s mission is to increase agricultural and natural resource awareness and interest through educational programs, exhibitions and competitions in a fun, family-friendly setting.

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Survey: residents enjoy high quality of life, feel safe

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Residents of the Town of Ashland enjoy a high quality of life and feel safe, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Citizen Survey Results.

Damema Mann, representing, NCSR, presented the survey results to Ashland Town Council during the Dec. 5 regular meeting.

This was the third time that Ashland has had NCIS conduct a survey on its citizens. The The survey’s key focus areas included: safety, mobility, natural environment, economy, built entertainment, recreation and wellness, education and enrichment, and community engagement.

previous years it has conducted the survey include 2011 and 2014.

NCIS performed the survey on a scientific sample of 1,500 households, of which 417 households completed surveys, with a margin-of-error of plusor-minus five percent.

The survey’s key focus areas included: safety, mobility, natural environment, economy, built entertainment, recreation and wellness, education and enrichment, and community engagement.

Mann’s presentation provided the key findings of the survey’s results on these differ-

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ent focus areas.

The results showed that most of the people living in Ashland feel safe.

“Virtually all residents said they feel safe in their neighborhoods, and that they feel safe in Ashland’s downtown and commercial areas,” Mann said.

Showing their findings on mobility within town, the presentation explained how mobility shines in Ashland, and residents prioritize transportation improvements.

In other business, Mike Davis, director of public works, reviewed snow emergency routes with council mebers.

The information is available at www.town.ashland.va.us.

Town Manager Joshua Farrar and Clerk of Council Joseph Collins discussed the town’s five-year financial plan with council.

Resolutions recognizing two longstanding Ashland Parks and Recreation Department employees, as well as the retirement of an Ashland Police Department investigator, brought a crowd of proud families and friends to the meeting.

The two resolutions recognized Davis and Steve Trainham, a longtime and devoted laborer in the department.

Davis was hired as the director in 1987. For 30 years, he has led Ashland public works, as well as serving the town in many other roles when needed.

He has served as interim town

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The Cobalt Whiskey Band, above, provided the musical entertainment for the Shiloh United Methodist Church’s “Shiloh Silent Auction and Cobalt Whiskey Concert” at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education. At right, attendees check out the items available during the silent auction.

Silent auction, concert benefit church Shiloh UMC hosts events at Montpelier Center for Arts & Education

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local MONTPELIER – Dancing and live music were among the festivities on Friday, Dec. 1, when the Shiloh United Methodist Church held its “Shiloh Silent Auction and Cobalt Whiskey Concert” at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education.

Montpelier and Beaverdam area residents joined with other members of neighboring communities in partaking in the auction, as well as dinner.

Purchasing a ticket for $1 was only required for those who wanted to bid on any of the items. The event was free for folks who only wanted to come and look.

Coordinator Wendy Haupt said she was excited about the annual event and concert. She also serves on Shiloh UMC’s Administrative Council.

“The Shiloh Silent Auction is always

the first Friday in December. The event is the one major fundraising event for our church; proceeds from the event are used for the continued functioning of our church and for local and worldwide missions,” she said.

Shiloh UMC collected canned goods for WHEAT (Western Hanover Emergency Action Team), as well as coats that will be donated to Puritan Cleaners to then be distributed to those in need.

“At the silent auction, you will find gift certificates donated by local restaurants such as The Houndstooth Café [at Hanover Courthouse], The Pasta House in Mechanicsville and Portofino Italian Restaurant in Montpelier,” Haupt said.

There were many other donations such as houseware items, jewelry, Christmas decorations and automotive items. They also sold raffle tickets for a dollar each to win a queen-sized handmade quilt.

“The quilt is reversible and handmade by our church member, Nancy Smith – it is absolutely beautiful,” Haupt said.

Dinner, including pork barbecue,

hotdogs, sodas and multiple types of desserts, was on sale for attendees.

“We also [were] excited to have [the] Cobalt Whiskey Band in concert at The Montpelier Center on Dec. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. while the silent auction [was] in progress. Cobalt Whiskey has a strong following in Hanover County as they are a great country band with Christian members playing music and having a fun time,” Haupt added.

She talked about how the church wanted to bring the Cobalt Whiskey Band to the event as they felt it would draw a more diverse crowd and would allow Shiloh to reach out farther into the Hanover County community.

Saying how they are a small, rural Methodist church, Haupt said, “We love our community and enjoy bringing Christ’s love into the community and to others in many different ways.”

She was grateful for those who joined “Us in raising funds to continue to bring Christ’s message and love to others throughout Hanover County and throughout the world. We are one in Christ.”

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SunTrust Bank opens new branch in Rutland Commons Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -SunTrust Banks Inc. (NYSE: STI) recently opened a new branch in the Rutland Commons development in Mechanicsville.

The branch supports seven full-time employees focused on helping clients build their financial confidence.

As part of a purposedriven company dedicated to “Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being,” the branch also offers a conference room spe-

cifically available for ongoing financial education workshops and community meetings.

The Rutland Commons branch provides two Teller Connect ATMs, allowing clients to interact with a live teller via video during and outside the normal branch hours (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday). This is in addition to traditional ATM capabilities.

“We know an important part of fulfilling our purpose is meeting our clients when and where they want to bank,”

said Debbie Crowder, head of Branch and Premier Banking for SunTrust. “Our branches play a key role by providing the physical space needed to have the one-on-one conversations to drive our clients’ journey toward financial confidence.”

The Rutland Commons branch is located at 9283 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville.

SunTrust has more than 1,300 full-service branch locations in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States.

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ber of Show Choir, mostly with the dance program. In her community, she does volunteer work at church.

As for the future, Kaitlyn said she may continue with her dance in college. She said she plans to major in communications at Virginia Tech.

Allie has been dancing since she was 3. She and Kaitlyn started dancing together when Kaitlyn was in the fourth grade, “ so we’ve been dancing together a long time.�

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, Dec. 14

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Saturday, Dec. 16

The Colonial Farm Credit blood drive will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 7104 Mechanicsville Tpk. The goal is for 20 people to donate.

Colonial Farm Credit will have a door prize drawing for those who do. To set up an appointment, call Megan Lawson at 804-746-1252 or visit the Virginia Blood Services website at https://vadonor.org.

The Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville will present a Live Nativity at 7 and 8 p.m.

The public is invited to “come and see the real Reason for the Season, the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

For those arriving early, there will be a warming tent. For more information, go to www. ruralpointbaptistchurch. com or www.facebook.com/ RPBCVA.

Santa Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire Company at 13326 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover on U.S. 301 just north of Hanover Courthouse. The menu will include: pancakes, bacon, sausage, hot apples, and hot and cold beverages.

The price is $6 for adults and $3 for children 2 to 9 years old. Children under 2 will be admitted free of charge. Santa

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’Tis the season at this home in the 7300 block of Kelshire Trace in Mechanicsville. Residents may want to add that street to their list of neighborhoods to visit this holiday season.

will stop in and see the children, young and old. For more information, call 804-3654905 or 804-662-9751 (day time) or 804-350-7625. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire Company training and operating funds.

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.

coffee. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Children under 3 are admitted free of charge. Santa will be available to have photos taken with the children.

Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department Santa Breakfast Fundraiser will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu includes: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, apples, milk, juice and

Sunday, Dec. 17

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Oakhill Estates Subdivision, Fox Mill Run, Melton Road, Ashland Heights Road, Ashglade Court, Cheroy Road, Cheroy Woods Subdivision, Mount Herman Farms, and North Woods Subdivision.

Thursday, Dec. 21 – Myrtle Street, Short Street, Randolph Street, Henry Clay Apartments, 300 block of Robinson Street, South Taylor Street, 300 block of New Street, and Arlington Square Apartments.

Friday, Dec. 22 – North James Street north or Snead Street, Elm Avenue, Park Avenue, Linden Street, North Macon Terrace Subdivision, Carters Hill Subdivision, and Misty Pines Apartments.

The streets listed above are the basic order the fire company will be following each night.

Remain at the roadside and Santa or his elves will come to you. Please do not approach the fire truck.

Continued from pg. 5

Pleasant Street, and Sedgefield Subdivision.

Friday, Dec. 15 – College Avenue, Caroline Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle, Henry Place, North Cottage Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments, Vaughan Road, and Jamestown Road.

Sunday, Dec. 17 – Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodside Estates Subdivision, and Wintercrest Subdivision.

Monday, Dec. 18 – Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, and Lance and Bridle Subdivision.

Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Country Club Hills and River Run Subdivision, Stanley Park Drive, and Ashland Park Drive.

Wednesday, Dec. 20 –

The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale will present G.F. Handel’s Messiah and Ola Gjeilo’s Song of the Universal at 3 p.m. at the

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 14000 block of Taylors Overlook, Montpelier.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 7100 block of Flag Lane,

see CALENDAR, pg. 21

While the runs are underway, firefighters may, at any time, have to leave for an emergency call. Santa and his elves must move swiftly so he can make it to all of the boys and girls .Since 1890, the Ashland fire company has remained a volunteer organization, so donations are always accepted and appreciated.

Firefighters and EMS crews from Ashland will be making a special appearance in downtown Ashland from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, visiting the various businesses.

Henry Fire Company 6 Routes begin at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 -Atlee Manor, Craney Island and Reardon’s Ridge.

Makeup dates are Dec. 15, 16 and 17 if needed. For updates on inclement weather, check the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ henryvfd06?fref=ls.

Mechanicsville.

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Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland.

Artistic Director Ryan Tibbetts will conduct the Chorale and the orchestra. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $5 for students. For more information, visit www.cvamc. org, or contact Becky Severin at 804-798-3999 or email rvseverin@gmail.com.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6500 block of Creighton Road/Powhite

Farm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8500 see SHERIFF’S, pg. 21

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block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Dec. 1

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10000 block of Meadow Pond Drive, Mechanicsville.

Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowview Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 9000 block of Jeans Grove Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

Mechanicsville.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

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

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/ Industrial Park Road, Mechanicsville.

Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6400 block of Birch Tree Trace, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

in the 13300 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.

False statement in investigation of another’s crime was reported in the 10000 block of Kings Acres Road/Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 2600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Dec. 2

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road,

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Colony Drive, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribute marijuana, ½ ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Colony Drive, Mechanicsville.

Vandalism was reported

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 12000 block of Sunset Drive, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Dec. 3

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 10000 block of Kinds Acres Road/Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road,

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 15100 block of Horseshoe Bridge Road, Doswell.

Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 11000

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 20

All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Advent III with the Decorating of the Chrismon Tree at 9:15 a.m. and Lessons and Carols at 10 a.m. with Nativity Play by children of All Souls and Messiah Lutheran Church. All Souls worships Sundays at Messiah at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville.

A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, vicar, presiding. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 19 The musicians of the Hanover Concert Band will present their 12th annual gift to the public with festive Christmas season music from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. see CALENDAR, pg. 24

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Center St. in Ashland. They set up decorated tables in Pops concert fashion. They supply light refreshments for attendees. Admission is free, but the band asks that you make a contribution of non-perishable food for the Central Virginia Food Bank.

Sunday, Dec. 24

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Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, vicar, presiding.

For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Christmastide with Morning Prayer and Carol Sing at 9:15 a.m. All Souls worships Sundays at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, vicar, presiding.

For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Deer Stream Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple asault was reported in the 8300 block of Devils Den Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7300 block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

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for a private one-on-one session with a GRASP Advisor through their high school counseling office. Parents are encouraged to attend as well.

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GRASP Advisors help students prepare and submit the FAFSA (the required application to be awarded financial aid), compare financial aid offer letters, apply for scholarships, and fulfill admission requirements.

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“The members of GRASP dents access higher education.

Last school year, 470 stuhelped me with scholarships and explained to me how dents from seven high schools financial aid worked,” one in Hanover, King William and King William County stu- New Kent benefitted from dent recently said. “They are GRASP’s individual financial very helpful and encourag- aid advising. ing towards high school stu“Thanks to the dents.”

Neighborhood Assistance Act The Virginia General and the generosity of indiAssembly has supported this vidual and corporate donors,” free service by creating the Peace said, “GRASP also Neighborhood Assistance Act, awarded $22,000 in direct which provides tax incentives scholarships to students from for private donors who, along these schools.” with foundations and school To learn more about these divisions, provide the funding services or find an upcoming for GRASP and similar pro- financial aid event in your area, grams. As a result, every year visit the GRASP website at GRASP advisors are able to www.grasp4va.org or contact help thousands of Virginia stu- info@grasp4va.org.

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Swim teams launch new season, swimmers

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Hanover County has long been the source of some of the best swim teams in the area – in part because Hanover County had one of the few school systems in the area that offered swimming as a Virginia High School League-sanctioned sport. This year, Chesterfield County joined the club.

Despite the increased competition – which includes the benefit of real regional rivalries as well as postseason competitions with local teams instead of forced travel to Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia or the Roanoke area – the swimming tradition is strong and the talent at county schools is as deep as ever, though in some cases it is relatively young and inexperienced.

Hanover Hanover, anchored on the boys’ side by University of Tennessee commit Patrick Townsend, starts the season as arguably the best team in the county. The Hawk boys finished second in the VHSL Group 4A state championships in both 2017 (to Jefferson Forest) and 2016 (to Jamestown). Time will tell if they have the depth to prevail this year.

The task of winning a state title is made more complicat-

All-American in the 100 backstroke and a member of the Hawks defending state champion 200 medley relay team.

Other leaders among the Hanover boys include seniors Ross Newton (co-captain with senior Josh Altman), who was also a member of the champion 200 medley relay team; and senior Marshall Brooks, another member of the champion medley relay team. Promising underclassmen include sophomores Luke Daley and Jack Hufner, both of whom qualified for the Group 4A state championships last year. Daley finished sixth in the 100 backstroke in the state meet.

The Hanover girls, captained by seniors Kayleigh Gordon and Bella Seip, should get a lot of points from senior Ellie Sherry, who signed with Southern Connecticut State University and freshman Natalie Culley, who posted the team’s second-fasted 100 freestyle time earlier this season.

Hanover head coach George Massey expects a breakout year from senior Claire Grant, a state qualifier who was injured most Dave Lawrence/The Local of last year.

Hanover senior Marshall Brooks swims to a third-place finish in the boys 100-meter backstroke in the Hawks’ swim meet against The Hawks got their season Patrick Henry at Randolph-Macon College’s Brock Center on Nov. 28. His teammate Josh Altman won in 1:00.86. off to a great start on Nov. 28 ed by the latest installment of Swimmers must now get a lost eight seniors to gradua- with 40 returning swimmers with a win against county – VHSL realignment which did qualifying time in the regular tion – six state qualifiers – their and 14 new swimmers. All and new Class 4 – rival Patrick Henry. away with conference meets season before earning a post- numbers are up from previous swim in competitions.

“We had a lot of people drop On the boys side, the Hawks years to allow them to field one (which were essentially open season berth.

But the Hawks should be up of the biggest teams, if not the leadership includes Townsend, competitions) and starts the postseason at the regional level. for the challenge. While they biggest team, in school history a senior who is a high school see LAUNCH, pg. 26

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times,” Altman said. “We’ve only had two, three weeks of practice and a lot of people are showing improvement from last year, which is a big deal.”

That being said, there are things they can work on.

“It’s always the same,” Massey said. “Every year we talk about streamlining. Streamlining.

Streamlining off the walls. They do great off the start, maybe the first turn, but when they get tired, it just falls apart a little bit because they get tired and they want to come up and get air real quick. Streamlining, and finishing races. Right now we’re not in the best shape, so our strokes break down at the end of the races some.”

One can expect the Hawks will be doing much better at the end of the season, which is saying something given that they have started the season quite strong.

Atlee The Raiders are relatively young, with 20 swimmers competing at the high school level for the first time. They lost a number of key contributors to graduation last year, but of all the county teams, they may be in the best position to challenge Hanover for county dominance this season.

“We are fortunate that we have continually had lots of depth,” said Atlee head coach Karen Seeber. “While we lost some important players to graduation last year, we have such a quality pool of swimmers that we don’t any glaring holes or weaknesses in our roster.”

Seeber said the Raiders are especially strong on the girls side – their girls team may be the best in the county. The boys team is also strong, but graduations hit them especially hard last year. Seeber’s challenge is to get the abundant newcomers acclimated to the Atlee system.

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Patrick Henry’s Melanie McAdoo swims to a secondplace finish in 1:12.53 in Hanover’s swim meet against the Patriots at RandolphMacon College’s Brock Center on Nov. 28. McAdoo, who is already making her presence felt in Patriot swim meets, is one of a number of talented freshman expected to contribute to the success of Patrick Henry’s team this season.

“We are a young team,” Seeber said. “That being said, our major focus is on our student leaders, both captains and non-captains, empowering them to step forward and embrace these first timers as they acclimate to our program.

“With about 40 percent of our team being new to us, it’s important that we bring them on board quickly to continue forward with the team culture and traditions that have been established as a part of Atlee swimming for so long.”

The Raiders’ senior statesmen will be senior Sonora Baker and junior Ashley Zicafoose on the girls team and seniors Trevor Gammon and Jared Jones on the boys.

Gammon and sophomore Logan Amatruda are the only two Raider boys with state meet experience.

Patrick Henry The Patriots, who have been in rebuilding mode the past two years, may be the smallest team in the county, but they have grown, and that growth should pay off in points in regular season and in qualifiers for postseason.

“For the first time in a couple of years, we have a full allotment,” said Patrick Henry head coach Bob Flanagan. “The gentleman’s team, for the past couple of years, we’ve had only

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11 swimmers. You have to have 12 in the water to not hand the other team points. So we’re really excited about the fact that we’ve filled the slots that we’ve needed to. … We’re headed in the right direction on that.”

Patrick Henry’s boys team will likely be anchored by junior Ethan Spencer – a year-round swimmer – and freshman Paul Datovech, who has shown quite a bit of in Greater Richmond Aquatic League events. Another key swimmer is Ben Schubert, a returning team captain who swam well against Hanover on Nov. 28.

“He’s dropped a little bit of time tonight and gotten reamped and excited about his future prospects in a couple of events,” Flanagan said. “We’re excited to see what he does with leadership.”

Another team captain who shows promise is James Powell, who took a year off last year.

On the girls’ side, the Patriots will be led by junior Claire Evko and sophomore Kayla Maxey. Team captains are seniors Shelby Nash and Rachel Walsh. Those are not all of Patrick Henry’s potential stars.

“We also have some young swimmers. We’re excited to see what they’re doing, such as [freshman] Melanie McAdoo, who had a great meet tonight,” see LAUNCH, pg. 28

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Wrestling teams reach for continued success

By Monica Hunsaker For The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER – The 20172018 wrestling season is well underway in Hanover County.

The Central Virginia Classics at Glen Allen suggested Lee-Davis will remain a favorite throughout.

The challenge for the Confederates and other county teams will be staying healthy.

When that is not possible, less experienced wrestlers will have to step into the breach.

Lee-Davis The Confederates are arguably the best team in the county and one of the best in the Richmond metro area, an argument bolstered by their win in the Central Virginia Classic at Glen Allen High School on Dec. 2. The team is looking to build on last season’s momentum, where it finished fourth in the VHSL Group 5A state championships.

Returning powerhouse Andy Aldridge, reigning Group 5A champion at 160 pounds, started the 2017-18 campaign in excellent fashion, besting Millbrook opponent Xever Lemieux in a 14-5 decision for the Central Virginia Classic 170-pound championship.

Teammates Ned Anthony, Jonathon Conrad and Fisher Evans are also anticipated to continue as key players in helping the Confederates keeping a tight grip on the competition.

Junior Noah Loving (132 pounds) also gave a memorable performance at the Glen Allen tournament, securing second place. Newcomer Dylan Montgomery nabbed third at 160 pounds in what was his first tournament for the Confederates. These two promise to bring a lot to the team this season.

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Above, Atlee’s Terence Haynie wrestles Douglas Freeman’s Tyler Thomas in the 126-pound division in the Central Virginia Classic at Glen Allen High School on Dec. 2. Haynie lost a close decision, 6-4. Left, Lee-Davis 106 pounder Austin Montgomery scores more points in a 16-0 technical fall victory over Mlilbrook’s Cody Glover.

Sophomore Evan Buchanan is certainly one Raider to watch.

The promising newcomer lost to a senior from Patrick HenryRoanoke, Theo Thaxton, to finish as Group 5A runner up at 113 pounds. This season Buchanan is off to a dominating start.

Now competing at 120 pounds, he outpointed Grassfield’s Christian Schumaker (21-7) to Atlee he knows his guys are quality “I’m expecting every single win a Central Virginia Classic Though Gabe LaVey’s Atlee performers and will carry the one of these guys to step up this championship.

Robbie Adelstein remains team this season is small, he said team through a solid season. season,” he said.

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another Raider to keep an eye on. The 285-pounder grabbed second place at the Central Virginia Classic, after his Millbrook opponent, Tavon Blowe, eventually bested him in overtime. Adelstein finished third in the state last year in the 220-pound weight division.

Senior Stephen Call contributed to Atlee’s strong performance in the Central Virginia Classic, pinning Douglas Freeman’s Jake Liberatore to cinch the 170-pound division title.

Even Atlee’s newer faces came to Glen Allen fired up.

James Haynie (106 pounds) ensured the competition took notice of him, taking third by defeating Lee-Davis newcomer Austin Montgomery in a 15-5 decision.

The Raiders finished second out of the 16 teams competing in the Central Virginia Classic, coming in second only to rival Lee-Davis.

“My expectations for this entire team this season are high,” LaVey said.

Hanover Hanover’s Hawks felt strong in the preseason, but were forced to shift their team dynamic entirely when injury rocked both senior champions.

Coach Larry Allen said both 2017 4A State Champion David Hoover (145 pounds) and 2017 4A State Third Carson Allen (160 pounds) were sure favorites to win state titles this year, but both suffered devastating shoulder injuries just as regular season practice began.

Coach Allen feels this loss on multiple levels, as Carson is not only a valuable athletic asset to his team, but is also the coach’s son.

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ing crucial guidance to his lessexperienced teammates. This ability to lead is why he and Fox together serve as their team captains.

“Wrestling really is a team sport, but it’s also up to the individuals whether or not the team wins,” Arnold said. “I think I picked some really good ones for this squad.”

Another selection the Patriots got right was that of assistant coach, Jeremy Smith.

Arnold said the Patriots can expect more involvement from Smith this season.

“After 37 years, the kids are a bit too strong for me now, but Jeremy is energetic and has really been a godsend this season,” Arnold said. “He’s come in, taken his responsibilities and just run with them.”

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it hurts,” Allen admitted. “At the end of the day, it’s just wrestling and you move forward.”

The Hawks are doing exactly that, utilizing Allen and Hoover’s expertise to rapidly build the Hawks young, yet hungry team.

“The young guys really look up to them, so I keep them engaged as much as possible,” Allen said. “They’re always in practice; you can find them in the corner, coaching.”

And the younger Allen has maintained the positive outlook engrained in him through the wrestling lifestyle. Instead of lamenting the abrupt end of his wrestling career, he’s focused his sight on a long-time dream to serve in the Marine Corps.

His father’s pride in Allen for such an “honorable” choice, has replaced the sadness of missing out on a final season to coach his boy in the sport they love.

As the only senior Hawk now competing, Aaron Huffman (152 pounds) will have to carry the team to some extent, as will juniors Tristan Halsey and Jordan Smith. Halsey placed third in his 138 division at the Central Virginia Classic, while Smith (126 pounds) is returning after he missed most of last season due to concussion.

Jeremiah Hunsaker (113 pounds) is another junior who coach Allen noted showed great promise, due to the wrestler’s off-season dedication to sharpening his skills.

Sophomore Josh Epperly (145 pounds) is expected to have a great season too. Allen believes the 2017 state qualifier can go even further than last year. Sophomore Will Gaugler (120 pounds) looks promising this season and is expected to find his stride. Newcomers Jack Epperly, Aden Halsey and Kole Kienzle have also helped cement their coach’s faith that the team can become a powerful force.

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Flanagan said. “We’re looking forward to seeing what she does in the future.”

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Hanover coach Chris Olinowski yells instructions to 113-pounder Jeremiah Hunsaker in a match with Miillbrook’s Jonathan Ochoa in the Central Virginia Classic at Glen Allen High School on Dec. 2.

more. I never have to probe only state competitor last seathese kids,” Allen said. “They son.

This year is about rebuilding step up and are a pleasure to and strengthening a very fresh coach, so the future is bright.”

Patriots team and Arnold is confident he has the right group Patrick Henry Safety will be crucial to of guys to do so. Already, freshPatrick Henry’s success too, men Hardy Meade and Justin after injuries cut the 2016-17 Morgan have grabbed his attenseason short for two, in head tion. Their work in practice has coach Mike Arnold’s words, made Arnold confident they’re “fantastic wrestlers” – Luis Segal certainly ones to watch in the and Brendan White. After Segal coming season.

Arnold also dubbed sophowas injured late in his senior year, White became the team’s more Jack Fox (145 pounds)

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a team “catalyst,” saying the wrestler could go as far as state champion.

“He’s got great mat presence and isn’t afraid to do what it takes to get the job done,” Allen said.

Fox defeated Huguenot’s Isaiah Knight on Dec. 2 at the Warriors Stampede.

Junior Chad Burger is set to be “a force to be reckoned with,” according to Arnold, who attributes Burger’s strong team leadership to a military fam-

ily background. Arnold said it’s been a valuable asset to the Patriots.

Jacob Jenkins (160 pounds) has only this season left to leave everything on the mats.

“Even with a lot on his shoulders, he does his job and I have nothing but respect for this young man,” Arnold said of the senior, who will join the army after graduation.

As their only four-year varsity wrestler, Nolan Rohr (138 pounds) will continue provid-

Lee-Davis While their numbers are down somewhat this year, the Confederates should continue their tradition of strong swimming teams.

The girls team will be anchored by junior Sara Gaston and senior Lacey Kramer.

Sophomore Katelyn Vieni is one of a number of talented underclassmen who should have an impact on the Confederates’ success this season.

The boys team will return stalwart junior Brenda Farrar and senior Ryan Griffiths. A promising newcomer on the boys side is freshman Logan Deal, who has done well in GRAL events.

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

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Shackelford Thomas; beloved daughters, Kimberly Elizabeth Collins (Chris Collins) and Joy Seon DuVal (Thomas DuVal); and grandchildren, Oshby Kaleb Collins and Lily Kim Duval; as well as many cousins.

Charlie THOMAS graduated from Virginia Tech in Electrical Engineering in 1972.

He later earned a Virginia Professional Engineering license. He worked for Dominion Virginia Power for 27 years, Motorola for nine years, and served as a consulting engineer for five years at Comdex, a public safety communications firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Charlie helped design and lead public safety projects across the country involving communications for local police and firemen, as well as systems for corporations. These included working with Houston, Tampa,

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education to do special education, but I’ll probably minor in dance or try out for the dance team,” she said about her education pursuit in the fall of 2018.

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manager and the Farmers’ Market manager.

Ensuring they can perform their duties on-time and safely by making sure they are provid-

Kansas City, the Washington Metro System, Henrico County, and the nuclear power plants at Surry and North Anna. On March 15, 1994, he received a U.S. patent (Number 5,293,755) for an Air Conditioning Load Management Control System. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Patent and Trademark Office picked Charlie’s invention as one of 125 inventions nationwide to exhibit at the National Inventors Conference and Expo held September 15-16, 1995, at Epcot Center in Disney World. Charlie enjoyed travelling to 47 states, Canada, Mexico and 13 European countries.

Charlie served as president of the Richmond Joint Engineers Council in 1991.

He was president of the Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) in 2013 and held other positions over the years. He worked with RABA’s Bikes for Kids program providing bikes to area Christmas Mother programs. Charlie worked with Groundwork RVA to supply bikes to students at Oak GroveBellemeade Elementary in the City of Richmond.

He was an avid bicyclist

for many years. Charlie was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church on Forest Avenue in Henrico. He worked on many special projects for the Property Committee and the Creation Care Committee and worked on several mission opportunities. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Blandford Cemetery at 319 South Crater Road in Petersburg. A Celebration of Life followed at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church at 903 Forest Avenue in Henrico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church (Missions) or Groundwork RVA, 409 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219.

Online guestbook available at affinityfuneralservice.com.

Affinity Funeral Service at 2720 Enterprise Parkway in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Patience Smith Tyler, 81, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2017. She died peacefully at home surround-

ed by her family. Carolyn was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, on July 1, 1936, to the late Thomas W. and Mary Burnette Smith and moved to Mechanicsville when she was a child. She graduated from Washington Henry High School and Smithdale Massey Business School. She married Edward L. “Lloyd” Tyler Sr. on March 23, 1957. Carolyn was a multi-talented person who lived life to the fullest.

She loved singing and was a very gifted piano, guitar and ukulele player. In high school, she played basketball and softball and also was a cheerTYLER leader.

Before starting her family, she worked as the secretary to the governor of Virginia.

Her passion was to serve the Lord and her family, and she did both with absolute excellence. She was active in her local church all of her life. In 1989, she became a member of Mechanicsville Christian Center, where she served faithfully in the

Resource Room for over 25 years and sang in the choir and Christmas productions for numerous years. As a wife and mother, she served her family with all of her heart.

She was a shining example of what a matriarch of the family should be. She was supportive and involved with all of her children’s activities and interests, including being a Girl Scout leader, little league sports enthusiast, and horse show administrator. She also was the accountant and secretary for the family business.

She loved nature and animals, especially horses, dogs, birds and hummingbirds.

She also enjoyed fishing, boating, going to the beach, flower and vegetable gardening, and horseback riding.

She also was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. But what she will be remembered for most was her gentle, loving spirit, her total selflessness, her love for the Lord and her family, and her passion for studying the Word of God in-depth. Left to cherish Carolyn’s memory are her husband of 60 years, Edward L. “Lloyd” Tyler Sr., her four children, Debbie Thompson, Barbie Carman (Bill), Edward L. “Sonny”

Tyler Jr. (Melinda), and Terri Blake (David); grandchildren, Joshua Tyler (Sarah), Sarah Thompson, Nicki Clemson (Andrew), and Cory Tyler (Christa), and greatgrandchildren, Zachary Tyler, Emma Tyler, Cason Clemson, and Maiverly Tyler. She also is survived by numerous cousins, and close family friends Patty Jenkins, Frances Bales, Martha Duval, and Shelia Krzak. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road, with Pastor Carter Goolsby officiating. A reception will follow at noon at the Mechanicsville Christian Church. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 13, 2017) at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Kindred Hospice for their care and support of Carolyn in her final months.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

They said it’s a family-friendly production “that we’ve worked very hard on for the past few months.” Preparing for “The Nutcracker” started in August.

Anne Wash owns the Central Virginia Dance

Academy and serves as director and choreographer.

Rehearsal time as an entire company could last 12 hours some days, while other it may be six.

Kaitlyn and Allie said the Mechanicsville area has been well represented for years

with the dance academy and “The Nutcracker” performances. “We encourage the community to support their dancers – it’s just a great holiday tradition to do with your family.”

“I’m getting emotional that it’s my last year,” Allie said.

Kaitlyn added, “It’s a great time right before Christmas, with a lot of families [attending].”

The girls took part in the 15-minute performance during the Dec. 1 Light Up the Tracks! event in Ashland.

Performances at the Glen Allen Cultural Center start

at 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 21, 22 and 23.

Tickets are $12 for all ages and can be purchased online at centralvadance.com by using the link to tickets.

(Editor’s note: Headshots published courtesy of Jessica Robertson Photography.)

ed with adequate equipment, Davis was described as having been very considerate of his employees, and continues to be.

Trainham was hired as a laborer for the public works department in 1977, and for 40 years he has remained a

loyal employee to the Town of Ashland.

The resolution states that “Mr. Trainham has become an expert in all facets of the dayto-day operations of the street crew.”

Ensuring that Ashland resi-

dents can safely travel town streets during inclement winter weather, Trainham has sometimes plowed snow for 24 hours straight, and countless more throughout his years with the town.

Police Chief Doug

Goodman recognized the retirement of investigator John Street.

“John Street, I can honestly say, it has been a pleasure to work with you. You are one of the finest law enforcement professionals I’ve ever worked

with in 25 years – I mean that from the bottom of my heart,” Goodman told Street.

“So, on behalf of the Ashland Police Department, [and] on behalf of the town, we’d like to congratulate you,” Goodman said.

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First Baptist shares spirit of season with gift boxes

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- An internationally recognized charity program was carried out successfully at the First Baptist Church of Ashland this holiday season, with 4,006 gift boxes being shipped and delivered to children in need who are living in Third World countries.

This year’s program proved to be an amount much larger than previous years.

“Operation Christmas Child” (OCC), which is operated by Samaritan’s Purse, an Evangelical Christian humanitarian organization, strives to bring joy, spirit and the New Testament’s message to children who otherwise wouldn’t receive much, if anything at all for the holiday season.

Churches, other organizations, private businesses and members of local communities across the United States and the globe participate, fill shoeboxes with items such as school supplies, hygiene products, toys, and pamphlet litera-

ture, “The Greatest Gift,” taken from scriptures in the Holy Bible.

Debbie Haley and Pam Stiles, two members of First Baptist Church who coordinated the operation, talked about their excitement in obtaining so many shoebox donations.

As for what they receive, Haley said, “It varies – here at First Baptist, we put supplies there [such as] a clothing item, a cup, a spoon, a ball of some sort, and literature.”

Stiles said their church isn’t the only group that participates in Ashland, pointing out how Chik-Fil-A also uses its location as a collection center.

“They have different distribution centers across the state where they process the boxes . . . Every box has to be [processed] to make sure there’s no inappropriate items in them, Stiles said.”

She also said that OCC is very organized and that hundreds of thousands of people and volunteers are involved.

Haley has travelled to

Photos courtesy of Debbie Haley

In the photo at left, an assembly line type process was used in filling the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Above, the lid to a shoebox displays the charitable organization’s name Samaritan’s Purse.

Charlotte, North Carolina, and Baltimore, Maryland, to work in distribution centers.

The two women said they receive such joy by being involved in Operation Christmas Child.

“The most awesome thing for us is that – once a box is packed, when it gets to [whichever] country it’s going to – then, there is literature that is

AL Post 175 in Village parade

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American Legion Post 175 veterans, Legion Auxiliary and Legion Riders participated in their first-ever Mechanicsville Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 3. Providing transportation for Post 175 was the Purple Heart fire truck and the trucks from the Virginia Military Vehicles Association. Post 175 veterans are still serving and supporting veterans for God and country.

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printed in children’s language that gives them the story salvation,” Stiles said. “For every box that is packed, they are going to hear the story of Jesus Christ.”

This year, Haley said, some of the church’s Sunday School classes took part in helping with the project.

“I’ve had Sunday School classes come in, [and we go]

Observatory closing for break ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s Keeble Observatory will be on hiatus for final exams and Christmas break.

The Wednesday evening public viewing sessions, which take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will resume on Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2018. Spring public viewing will begin on Feb. 14. These sessions are held as weather permits.

Visitors are reminded to dress for the outside temperature conditions — the Observatory is neither heated nor air conditioned.

in our little room that we call ‘Santa-Land’ . . . It’s kind of like a clothing store.”

They said they received 500 donations when they collected shoeboxes during a Sunday church service.

“We would love to find a way to get more community involvement,” Stiles said.

There’s a dropoff center at the First Baptist in Ashland for people who want to chip in on the holiday spirit next year and donate.

Samaritan’s Purse offers tips for organizations to use

that will help them in getting community groups to share ideas and become involved with Operation Christmas Child.

Some of these tips include: hosting a “packing-party” by inviting members of the public to join them and bring items to fill shoeboxes, promoting OCC as a service opportunity for their group, and by rallying their group around a shoebox goal as well as establishing a specific day to collect their boxes.

“We do it because we have a heart for children who are in these countries with nothing – but the main reason is [that] we want to get them to understand why the reason we’re doing this – is because we want them to know about Jesus,” Stiles said.

This year, First Baptist Church served as a collection site for shoeboxes during a period of seven days between Nov. 13-20. To participate next year, go to www.firstbaptistashland.com.

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Two of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s finest took time on Sunday, Dec. 3, to get their photo taken with two cheerleaders at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. The deputies serve as school resource officers. They were working the Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade in the Village.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd December 17, 2017 9:15 am Decorating the Chrismon Tree 10:00 am Lessons and Carols We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community.

Nursery Provided allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com

On the web: www.allsoulsva.org The Rev. Katherine G. Doughery 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 All Are Welcome 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website creatorfamily.net

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

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, Modern 11:15, 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; Josh Smith, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall).

Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club.

Family oriented & God-centered.

Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior.

798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295.

"The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter.

Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church 8154 Atlee Road 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45 am Sunday School 9:15 am St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

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

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org

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, 6:30pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Bible Study for all ages, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) Youth Bible Study & Children’s Choir 4:00 pm; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time, Adult Bible Study and Youth 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7pm, Youth Director Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804) 781-0330

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations!

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM

SOUTHERN BAPTIST 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 Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family 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 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 7446 Adams Farm Road (church office) 746-7737 Sunday Activities will be held @ Pole Green Elementary School 8993 Pole Green Park Lane 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Tuesday Night Activities will be held @ Broadus Baptist Church 5351 Pole Green Road 6:15 pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist .net

For info, call 335-6728

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

Web: graceunitedfc.org

New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500.

Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

Email us at news@mechlocal.com or sports@mechlocal.com

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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 Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services.

Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville.

Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSES UNFURNISHED Cedar Crest in King William Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath 1400 sq.ft. rancher for rent. Spacious lot, directly across from play ground.

Quiet neighborhood, lovely place!

No pets. Rent is $1200 a month, plus $1200 security deposit.

Appliances include microwave, stove and dishwasher. Serious inquires only please. Available mid December.

Contact Dennis Balducci 804-241-7123.

Email us at news@mechlocal.com or sports@mechlocal.com

Business & Service Directory CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING L & L Cleaning Services - Cleaning Tailored to Your Needs! Your cleaning solution for the holidays. Bonded & Insured. A+ rating with the BBB. Proud member of CleaningForAReason.org Call for our holiday specials 804-305-4068 LandLCleans.com

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

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

Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 JUNK /YARD DEBRIS REMOVAL Attics, Basement, Garages, Furniture, Appliances, Brush Piles, Old Wood , Leaf Piles - Almost Anything!

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 804-514-2938

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

FAX: (804) 730-0476 or classifieds@mechlocal.com TRANSPORTATION

Pets & Animals DOGS DOG WALKING / PET SITTING

by Pet Buddies, LLC Serving Mechanicsville exclusively Call to schedule 804-283-0109 or online www.pet-buddies.net

Recruitment AUTO REPAIR/PARTS Experienced Body Technician and helper to assist in the collision repair process for West Point Body Shop. Must have tools and valid license. Please call 804-843-9222.

GENERAL Local tree company is currently seeking a tree climber with at least seven years experience. Must have a good driver’s record, CDL preferred. Salary depends on experience.

Please call 804-387-6762

(804) 746-1235 ext. 2

TRANSPORTATION

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LET’S PUT THE WHEELS IN MOTION Now Hiring Motorcoach Operators in Richmond Steer your driving talent, commitment to safety and customer service focus to a company where your efforts get the most mileage: Greyhound. We’re going places, and so should you.

THREE WEEKS PAID TRAINING AT $100 PER DAY Greyhound also proudly offers: • Free travel passes • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k)

COME DRIVE WITH US. Apply online at : apply.firstgroupcareers.com

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GRAND OPENING, MATTRESS SALE Quality Mattresses at Sale Prices Twin Sets as low as $99, Fulls $119, Queens $129. Delivery Available.

Call 804-615-6599

We’re Hiring Bobtail Drivers.

Revere Gas is currently seeking a team player for our Oilville office to fill the position of Propane Delivery Driver.

To apply for this position please visit www.reveregas.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

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

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

746-1056

ELECTRICAL Affordable Generator - Installations, Sales, Service & Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

FLOORS Flooring Installation Sand & Finish Licensed & Insured ∂ Free Estimates Accepts Credit Cards Call 804-640-1153

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

Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

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

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

Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804972-2215

www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Homes & Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 34 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Avail.

GUTTER GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured Free Estimates Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668 Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 19 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

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

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

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

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

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

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

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

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

746-5613

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

LAWN CARE Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance Fall Leaf Clean Up and Yard Preparation Free Estimates & Insured. 804-629-4826 HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Services at an Affordable Rate. Leaf Removal, 1-story gutter cleaning for $50. LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287

Johnson’s Lawn Service Retired, looking for lawns that need TLC. Lawn Clean up, Leaves. 543-8627

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

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367 Todd’s Lawn Care Leaf Removal, Mulching & Grass Cutting. Also, seasoned firewood for sale.

Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185

Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

TREE SERVICE Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv.

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

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

Licensed / Insured.

Call 804-347-3812

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

Call 264-9352

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

TREE SERVICE

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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

ROOFING KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair.

Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

ROOFING

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

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

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

Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580

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

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

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

A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured.

Free Estimates. Mulch.

Call 730-2163.

Committed Experience Over 20Years!

New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144

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

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

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

MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable.

Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your emotions will get a much-needed boost from people around you. Just do not let all this extra energy go to your head. Channel it in productive ways.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Participating in some spontaneous activities will add some spice to your life, Gemini. Explore those things that you wouldn’t normally think to try.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you put things into perspective the emotional strain and tension in your world can be dramatically reduced. Focus on the things that are working out well for you.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even though people around you may be bearing down, you are able to think on your feet and come through the situation. You’ll rebound stronger than ever.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a great week for you, Virgo.

You may feel like you can exercise more freedom at work or in your personal life, and overcome any obstacles that are holding you back.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a situation in your life is getting testy. This is based on a misunderstanding, and things will ultimately work their way out. Take a deep breath and be patient.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 There are some unexpected surprises coming your way, Capricorn.

But don’t worry too much about them. Simply go with the flow and everything will fall into place.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, friendships go well for you during the next few days, so look to companions to provide the support you seek. Don’t worry about future plans just yet.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, life may seem as if you were driving on a multi-lane highway and then all the lanes merge into one. Veer off your usual path for a while to get away from it all.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, Sagittarius, so open your eyes to all possibilities. Don’t feel you need to make sense of every little thing.

Just be aware of your surroundings.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you can learn to distance yourself from the emotional side of situations and focus on the practical, it will be smooth sailing this week.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if the ends don’t justify the means, then pause and wait for a better plan and opportunity. It’s not worth the risk or effort to get yourself involved in such a situation.

Hanover County kids say: ‘Let it snow, let it snow’

Nick Liberante for The Local, and photos submitted by Kevin Layne and Amanda Challenor Ogden

Building a snowman started early on Saturday for a girl in Ashland, photo at left. In the center, Kaden and Cooper Layne made their snowmen in the Laurel Meadows neighborhood. At right, Isabella, Ross, Kaylee and Reid Ogden built a snowman in Mechanicsville. With upwards of 4 inches of snow reported in Hanover County, young and old alike took advantage of the first snow of the season.

Dinner set tomorrow AYLETT -- A $6 dinner to benefit the food and clinic programs at The CornerStone CDC with a crabcake sandwich and the choice of side and a soda will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 8270 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. in Aylett.

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lect toys, as well as clothes and personal items that were donated by students and local businesses.

The Nuckols family left Wednesday, Dec. 6, to personally deliver the items Friday, Dec. 8, to nearly 800 students who attend Ashbel Smith Elementary. A local business paid all travel expenses.

Atlee Band ‘Christmas Boosters will Gala’ slated pick up trees Saturday Photo submitted by Jacquie Linklater

Don’t know what to do with your Christmas Tree after the holidays? Let the Atlee High School Band Boosters take care of it for you. Tree pickup will be for subdivisions the following subdivisions: Ashcreek, Kings Charter, Milestone, and Chickahominy Oaks. On Saturday, Jan. 6, all you need to do is: Put your tree near the curb in front of your house by 9 a.m. Put a check in the amount of $10 made payable to Atlee Band Boosters (ABB) in an envelope and place it in your paper box or taped under your mailbox. You can then relax knowing your tree will be disposed of properly and you have supported a great local organization – your Atlee High School Raiders Band.

For more information, call Kristy Cosley at 804-387-1955.

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MECHANICSVILLE -- The School of Dance Arts will present its “Christmas Gala” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

This is a benefit performance for MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Function).

There is a $5 suggested donation.

The evening will include refreshments.

For more information, call 804-559-6786.

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Almost 1,500 Square Feet Featuring Three Bedrooms with Refinished Wood Floors, 1.5 New Baths, Living Room with Refinished Wood Floors, Family Room with New Carpet, Ceiling Fan with Light & Brick Wood Burning Fireplace, Dining Area with New Carpet & Ceiling Fan with Light, New Kitchen with New Flooring, New Whirlpool Stainless Steel Appliances, New Counters & Cabinets Plus. Other Amenities include New Heat Pump/Central Air, New 30 Year Roof, New Vinyl Windows, Paved Drive, Fresh Interior Paint, New Lighting & Plumbing Fixtures, Front Porch, Paved Drive, and Fenced Back Yard. Perfect Home For That “First Time Home Buyer.” $167,500

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Renovated Brick Rancher with Almost 1,900 Square Feet Featuring Three Bedrooms, Two New Tiled Baths, Living Room with Refinished Wood Floors and Stone Wood Burning Fireplace, Dining Area with Refinished Wood Floors Opening to the Kitchen with New Tiled Floors, New Counters & Backsplash, New Cabinets and New Samsung Stainless Steel Appliances, Family Room with New Carpet, Crown Molding and Entry to Attached Garage.

Other Amenities Include New Heat Pump/Central Air, New 30 Year Roof, New Vinyl Windows, Fresh Interior Paint, New Lighting & Plumbing Fixtures, New Carpet in Family Room & Master Bedroom, Pull Down Attic, Brick Covered Front Stoop, Concrete Walkway, Rear Deck, Detached Tool Shed Plus the Sellers Are Offering One Year AHS Home Warranty. This Home is Also Sitting on Almost ACRE Lot! $292,950

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Colonial Home Sitting on a 10 Acre Private Lot & 10 to 15 Minutes to Short Pump!

S H RAN H Featuring Almost 2,900 Sq Ft w/ 5 BR’s & A AR W 3.5 Baths. 1st Floor Offers Living & Dining Rooms w/ Wd Flrs & Crown Molding, Eat-In Kitchen w/ Granite Countertops, Cherry Cabinets, All Appliances Convey, Breakfast Nook w/ Bay Window Opening To The Family Room w/ Tulikivi Soapstone Radiant Heat FP. 2nd Floor Gives You The Master Suite w/ Two Walk-In Closets Plus Deluxe Bath w/ His & Her Vanities w/ Granite Counters, 3 Addt’l BR’s, & Hall Bath. The Finished Basement Gives You A Den or Exercise Room Plus 5th Bedroom w/ A Full Bath. Vinyl Siding & Windows, New Carpet Thruout, 2 Car Attached Garage Upper & Lower Deck Plus Basement is a POURED CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL. If You Want Privacy – This Is For You! $385,000

Featuring just over 3,200 sq ft, 4 BR’s & 2.5 baths sitting on a Waterfront Lot in Honey Meadows. The 1st floor offers formal living & dining rooms w/wood floors, spacious family room opening to the kitchen w/wood floors, Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double wall oven, gas cooking, pantry, island w/ breakfast bar & morning room plus a first floor office. Second floor gives you the master suite w/ a huge walk-in closet & deluxe bath w/ double vanity, soaking tub, separate tiled shower & linen closet.

Three additional spacious bedrooms, hall bath, large utility room & spacious loft area.

Other amenities include vinyl siding & windows, 2 car attached garage, rear deck, approximately 500 sq ft of landscape stamped concrete patio, 2 zone heating & cooling & pull down attic. $399,950

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