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Organizer of fundraiser for firefighters offers thanks for help By Paul R Diana Special to The Local

Sarah Suttles shared a photo of her 5-year-old son Jackson, left, who was bundled up for some snowy fun at their home in Mechanicsville. At right, Nick Liberante captured this scene of a woman walking her dog along the tracks in the Town of Ashland. The tranquil scene shows the Christmas spirit, as well as the relevance of trains in the town.

Nearly foot of snow shuts down Hanover By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover County government and facilities offices and Hanover County Public Schools were closed Monday following

Sunday’s snowfall, which was reported to have covered the area with anywhere from 8 to 11 inches. A Virginia State Police trooper received minor injuries Sunday evening after being struck by a 2003 GMC

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tion officer for VSP Division 1, said the trooper was stopped with his emergency equipment activated. The Yukon, traveling southbound, lost control and hit the trooper’s vehicle in the rear. see SNOW, pg. 31

(Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Paul R. Diana, who organized the Nov. 3 fundraiser for the family of Lt. Brad Clark, who lost his life on Oct. 11 after responding to a two-vehicle crash on the side of Interstate 295 during Tropical Storm Michael, and the two firefighters who were injured.) I was sitting at home that Saturday night after the tragic accident with Hanover County Fire-EMS. I was just thinking about all of those impacted and now what happens. I happened to call my friend Greg Sullivan of Sullivan’s Catering and, as we were talking, he said something that made me think about a BBQ fundraiser. I asked if he would be interested since he has all the equipment and knows BBQ see FUNDRAISER, pg. 5

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OSWELL -- The Hanover Christmas Mother program would like to thank the following for their contributions: Margaret Alexander; Carolyn and Harris Allen; Albert and Phyllis Bishop; D. Michael Baker in memory of Jeanne Engleby. Susan and Lawrence Bateman; Patricia Blackwell; Wanda T. Blanks; Anne S. Boyd; Billy Boyd; Henry O. Brent Jr. ; Harriett S. Brockenbrough; Bradford and Shannon Brown in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Arthur Burke Jr. Diane L. Byrnes; Harry H. Caccia; Capital City Four Wheelers; David and Barbara Camper; W.A. Cauthorn; The Cheathams; Clay Springs Ruritan Club; Walter Conner; Roger M. Cronin; W.E. Czerniakiewicz in memory of Ed, Julia and Joyce Czerniakiewicz. Dalton Realty; Claude B. Daniel; Patricia and Alan Davis; Iris DeFord; David B. Dennis; Franklin Dressler in memory of Kelsey Jean Marie Orndorff; Gloria Dunham; John and Juanita Dunkum; Joan and R D. Durvin Jr. ; Verna P. Durvin; Ebenezer Baptist Church. Linda English; Christopher A. Enright; Farrington Ruritan Club; The Fallback Boys – Patrick Henry High School Class of ’84; George and Martha Flint; Jackie A Gonsalves in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Richard Goodman; Louise J. Gordon. Gracious Girls Bible Study; Dwight and Lois Grissoms; Margaret Gwaltney; Barbara Haney; Sally T. Hart; Colin J. and Holly Henty; Dorothy Hites; Carolyn Horner; Nancy A. Hummel in memory of Jeanne Engleby. Kathleen Hunter; Hutcheson and Company Inc. ; Mary D. Hutcheson; Independence Ruritan Club; M. Gordon

Johnson; Rufus and Carol Johnson; Jane and Yancey Jones; Marion Jones; Irv Kenyon; Kroger; Millicent Landrum. Susan Weems Leachman; Donald Little; Glenn Martin; David and Julie May; CQ and Brenda Meadows in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Mrs. Jerry McKinney; Judy and Lewis Mills Sr.; Roy and Carolyn Mondy; Betty Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mueller; Jeanne E. O’ Grady; Capt. and Mrs. Milton Outten; Emily Pepper; Dr. Harvey A. Phillips; Michael C. and Carol Poteat in memory of Jeanne Engleby; R.F. Priddy in memory of Jeanne Engleby. Robert Remmer; Peyton Roden; Rebecca and William Romaine Metro Creative Graphics in memory of Jeanne Engleby ; Rouzie’s Chapel UMC; R. Richard and Susan Rowland in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Jane b. Ruffin; Fran Sadler; Gary and Cheryl Schmidt in memory of Jeanne Engleby. Ann H. Scott; Shady Grove United Methodist Church; Scott Slagley in memory of Joyce Pruitt and JoAnn Slagley; Amanda and Lee Sloppy; Fred F. Small; Shirley W. Smith; Virginia W. Stanley in memory of Jeanne Engleby. Marylou Stocky; Richard Taylor; Taylorsville Baptist Church; Mrs. D.R. Tindall; Travelers CyberGrants LLC; Marjorie M. Tucker; Stanley and Sandra Tucker; Janice Tudor; Mr. and Mrs. George Tunstall Jr.; Marie Turner; Veterans of Foreign Wars Battlefield Post 9808. Bruce and Pat Tyler; Denise J. Walsh in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Norman S. Warinner; Sue and Ritchie Watson; Megan Theresa Wheeler in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Kay and David M. Wilberger Jr. in memory of Jeanne Engleby. Wayne and Sandy Wood in memory of our parents, Arthur and Carolyn Campbell see DONATIONS, pg. 8

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Nov. 13

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 12300 block of Yowell Road, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Old Hickory Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 15200 block of Taylorsville Road, Ashland. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 12200 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 12100 block of Paradise Lane, Hanover.

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of Belton Circle/ Barrowden Court, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8700 block of Sliding Hill westbound to Interstate 95, Ashland.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Penrith Drive, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7300 block of Barnette Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Bultaco Trail,

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 11000 block of Cobbs Road, Glen Allen.

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Credit card fraud to conspire to commit was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 9300 block of North Rinker Drive, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Bruce Academy Court, Mechanicsville.

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 14600 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200,

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

Violation of protective order was reported in the 8300 block of Jane Lee Circle, Mechanicsville.

Forging was reported in the 6400 block of Wedgewood Road, Mechanicsville.

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Fire companies continue with Santa Runs Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The tradition continues with departments with Hanover Fire-EMS bringing out their trucks and, most of all, Santa Claus. Yes, the Jolly Old Elf will be making some early visits thanks to the fire companies.

STATION 1 ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY All runs begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Dale Avenue, South

James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street Southwest side, 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. 13 – Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of Pleasant Street, and Sedgefield Subdivision. Friday, Dec. 14 – 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, Vaughan Road, and Jamestown Road. Sunday, Dec. 16 – Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodside Estates Subdivision, and Wintercrest Subdivision. Monday, Dec. 17 – Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, and Lance and Bridle Subdivision. Tuesday, Dec. 18 – Country Club Hills and River Run Subdivisions, Stanley Park Drive, and Ashland Park Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 19 – Oakhill Estates Subdivision, Fox Mill Run, Melton Road, Ashland Heights Road, Ashglade Court, Cheroy Road,

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Cheroy Woods Subdivision, Mount Herman Farms, and North Woods Subdivision. Thursday, Dec. 20 – 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. 21 – 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 are in the basic order the company will be following each night. Remain at the roadside and Santa or his Elves will come to you. Do not approach the fire truck. You should hear them coming; they’ll give a little notice, so please pardon the noise. While the runs are being performed, the company may have to leave for an emergency call. Station 1 will be making a special appearance in Downtown Ashland from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, visiting various businesses.

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6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 -- Pole Green Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Williamsville Road (including Woodlawn Farm Drive), Williamsville Road to Studley Road (including Winsmith Farms, Prospect Hills, Pine Slash and Rainier Estates), Williamsville Road across Studley Road to River Road, including Santa Maria, Summer Plains and Gould Hill. 5 p.m. – Saturday, Dec. 15 -- Pole Green Road (from Rural Point Road) to Walnut Grove (including Sherrington, Fieldshire, Pole Green Station, Raven Runs Drive and Spice Tree Subdivisions), Walnut Grove Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike. 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 -- Battlefield Green Subdivision, West Haven Drive, Hughes Road, Orchard Lane and Gethsemane Court. 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 -- Pebble Creek Subdivision, Walnut Grove to Colts Neck (including Melissa Page), Colts

Neck to Sandy Valley (including Stonewall Estates and Garden Estates). Alternate dates are: Tuesday, Dec. 18; Wednesday, Dec. 19; and Thursday, Dec. 20. Station 3 asks that families that live at the end of short culde-sacs come to the main road. Santa can be tracked live at www.EHVFD.com.

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Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Americamps, Lewistown Road, Kosmo Village, Telegraph Road. Colonial Estates, and Lakeridge Apartments. Thursday, Dec. 13 see SANTA RUNS, pg. 8

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backwards and forwards. He agreed to do it and we agreed on Nov. 3. I said “Let me work on things and get it organized.” For the next two weeks, I was in full planning mode. I am writing this to honor all of those that made this event possible. The list of people I am going to mention had never asked for anything in return, but I would like to personally and publicly thank them. First, I want to thank Thomas Nelson with the Hanover Crew Foundation for giving me the honor of letting us put this fundraiser on in support of this foundation. Thank you, Mr. Nelson. As we were searching for a venue, I contacted Gethsemane Church of Christ and spoke to Mike Bowes. Within hours, Pastor Mike said we have the full support of the church and can use their facilities. As I began the search for donations to assist in offsetting the food costs, our first sponsor was attorney Ryan Wind of Allen & Allen, with a $1,000 donation. I had popped into the Food Lion on Mechanicsville Turnpike and spoke to Angela. She listened to what we were doing and said, “Let me work

on this and get back to you.” A few days later I received an email from Angela and scored a $450 gift card! Thank you, Angela. I have also received gracious donations from the following: Kirsten Barnes & Penny Brewer with Interior Girls Inc.; Bill Talley Ford --Thank you, Chris Smith; Mechanicsville Honda – Thank you, Chris Harrison. Mechanicsville McDonald’s – Thank you, Lynsey; Anna’s Italian Restaurant – Thank you, Frank; Kroger at Rutland Commons provided 1,000 hamburger buns. Mechanicsville Home Depot, 1,000 bottles of water; Mechanicsville Papa John’s provided lunch for all the volunteers that prepped before the event. Chick-Fil-A; Roma’s; Sam’s Club; Walmart; and BJ’s. I want to thank Robert Parsons with Virginia Propane, who provided us with not only 100 pounds of propane tanks, but gave us all the propane we needed. Also, Ron Mitchell with Richmond Oxygen filled all of our smaller propane tanks and certified our tanks for us. These gentleman barley let me finish my sentence, and said, “We will do whatever we can do to help.” Thank you, Ron and Robert. One of the most impor-

tant pieces of the event was the refrigeration. I can’t thank enough Stephanie Wilson with Mid Atlantic Trailer Rentals, who provided, free of charge for five days, a huge refrigerated trailer for our stock. Once again, before I could finish my pitch, we had their support. Thank you, Stephanie! While I was at my doctor’s office at OrthoVirginia, in Dr. Abilio Reis’ office, I had mentioned what I was doing and if we could get their support. OrthoVirginia donated

$500 and I could not have been more appreciative. Thank you, Dr. Reis and OrthoVirginia. While driving one day, I realized we needed to get the word out. I personally knew Laura Burch with Entercom Richmond and contacted her for any ideas to get the information out on the radio. Laura is another person that gets things done quickly. Within seconds she was on it and within the hour, she called see FUNDRAISER, pg. 7

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The country lost a true American hero

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

aving written obituaries off and on throughout my career, it’s often eyeopening and information what we learn about a person at the time of

death. Such was the case of former President George H.W. Bush. While he had a storied record of service to his country, there was so much more to a man who appeared humble, with a devotion to his God, family and country. I thought about my father last Wednesday as the Bush family prepared to lay their patriarch to rest. Dad and the elder Bush, known as 41 for his time served as president, did not have much in common politically, but their priorities were parallel in terms of how they lived their lives and

represented themselves to the world. Both were men of God -- always placing Him first -- followed by the love of family and nation. And, like 41 said to 43 (George W. Bush) before he passed away, the last words my father said to me were “I love you.” What greater honor is there than that of a man whose devotion to family is among the top legacies he leaves. The Bush family has set an incredible example in terms of the love and loyalty others should seek to follow. Without question, two of the most poignant scenes before the funeral services were former Sen. Bob Dole accepting assistance to rise from his wheelchair to salute his fellow World War II veteran. And then there was Sully, the late president’s service dog. The photo of him sleeping beside the

casket before being taken to Washington, D.C., showed the bond they had formed in their time together. Sully also had a moment with Bush in the Capitol Rotunda. George H.W. Bush was an American hero for his military service in WWII. He was the last president of “The Greatest Generation.” He served nobly in several elected and appointed capacities, and achieved the nation’s top office. So many images reminded us of the great love he had for his wife, Barbara, who preceded him in death on April 17 of this year. They had an enviable love story and 73-year marriage. He made his mark in the history of the United States, and now he has reached his reward for the life he served and shared. Rest in peace, Mr. President, you made a difference, and we as a nation are better for you.

Music will always be considered universal language I’m not sure how kids today view music, or the pursuit thereof. Sure, many of them can’t take a step without headphones or a catchy tune playing on their personal devices, but the actual creation of music doesn’t seem as important as a keen ear. I suppose it’s a sign of the times that a block of music stores in downtown Richmond no longer exists, and

a culture of small distinct shops are only a memory. But, to a small group of Richmonders, the thought of the intersection of First Street and Broad Streets can mean only one thing — the centerpiece of making music in RVA. Today, devotees visit huge big box music stores with thousands of instru-

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ments, all of them available in seconds if your credit is good enough. In the 1960s, if you played music in Richmond, First Street was a regular stop on your schedule. My first visit to Southern Music in 1963 was an introduction to a world of music and an association that would last for decades. My grandmother took me down-

town to purchase my first set of drums, a three-piece set of blue pearl Ludwigs. I was convinced that playing them would be as easy as it looked, but quickly learned that playing music is a serious pursuit and there was no substitute for hard work and dedication. As a teen, I took the bus to the see MUSIC, pg. 8

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Resident addresses large reductions in cash proffers With the recent surge in new home sales and starts in Hanover County, I believe it is time for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the Hanover County Planning Commission to revisit a topic that has proven contentious in the past, the large reduction in cash proffers that developers used to be required to pay to offset the costs of roads, sewer, fire and police services, and education that are a result of increased development. As a parent of two school-aged children, I am particularly concerned about how the reduction in these funds, coupled with seemingly unbridled growth, will impact the educational experiences of my children and their classmates. I worry that their remaining years in the classroom will be ones of overcrowded classes and reduction in essential services such as the arts and libraries, which are usually the first ones on the chopping block when funds are limited. Adequately staffed libraries are essential to every school community; however, as the National Education Association warns, “librarian positions are often targeted by legislators looking for a fast way to balance the budget — to the detriment of student learning.” According to UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, Hanover County issued an average of 585 single-family building permits a year from 2014 to 2017. And, according to Hanover’s Building Inspector’s Reports for 2018, the county has already issued 431 single-family building permits through October, so the trend is certainly continuing. While not all of these new homes see LETTERS, pg. 8

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L&M Carpet One has been an official Toys For Tots supporter and collection site for over 20 years and the good elves are at it again. Their goal each year has been to donate even more toys to the boys and girls than the year prior. Unwrapped new toys may be brought to the store at 6156 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. “The Marine Toys for Tots Program is thankful for the many generous corporate sponsors and donors that contribute and help raise monetary contributions, toys and program awareness,” Matt Shelton of L&M said. “Their support helps millions of less fortunate children share in the magic of the holidays.” The Toys For Tots program will run through Tuesday, Dec. 18. For more information, go to https://www. toysfortots.org/.

me to advise me we can have a radio interview with Kat Stevens. She also gave us thousands of dollars of radio time on the six major radio stations. Thank you, Laura, for all your support. Bill Prout, the owner of Green Top, had called me to offer their location as a venue for the BBQ. But, I had just confirmed the church at that point. But Green Top nicely

donated a Yeti cooler for our raffle. We appreciate the offer and the gift. We may take you up on your offer for the next fundraiser. Thanks also go to Union Bank and Robin and Donald Rowell. Last, but not least, I wish I had gotten hold of this guy when I first started this endeavor. I cannot say enough good things about the support and experience I had with Parney of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. All I can say is that

first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

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was reported in the 7000 block of Sunnyhill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the16200 block of Wolf Creek Road, Montpelier.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8000 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 12400 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland. Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 2000 block of Piping Tree Ferry Road, Mechanicsville. Uttering was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Twin Girls Lane, Mechanicsville. Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 6900 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/Grant Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16400 block of Old Ridge Road, Montpelier. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7400 block of Antique Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 300 block of Glencairn Court, Ashland.

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 13500 block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road,

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

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 10200 block of Ansley Hollow Court, Mechanicsville.

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these areas will increase drastically while the state’s contributions will continue to decline, further stressing our budget. While statistics show that Hanover County’s enrollment has remained static for the last three years, the state’s contributions to education over this same time period have declined. However, based on the alarming number of permits issued over the last four years, since the proffers were drastically lowered, it is safe to bet that enrollment will rise in the near future. Joe Harrell Hanover

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block many times, and, on some days, just strode from music store to store, marveling at the selection or latest innovations. Entering one of those shops seemed almost magical, complete with a unique smell of old instrument cases or brass horns. The aisles were packed with every sort of musical toy. In addition to Southern Music and Boykins, the block included

Richmond institutions like Walter D. Moses and Jacobs Music. Cary Gee Music on Cary Street offered a unique line of instruments and represented the only outlet in Richmond that sold Rickenbacker guitars exactly like the one used by John Lennon. In the West End, Don Warner Music provided lessons for all sorts of enthusiasts, including me, and became the favorite for many of the players who grew up in that era. A sign in one of those stores read

“Music is the universal language of man.” Those words stuck in my mind, and I often thought of them as I progressed through my music career. In that tiny block in downtown Richmond, one might encounter an accomplished violinist or first chair trumpeter for the symphony, or you might run into a guitar player with spiked hair and sparkled boots. That magic of music united them at all, at least for a moment as they shared a common love of notes, patterns and arrangements.

Following those days in the musty smelling shops on First Street, many of the regular customers went on to pursue more normal careers, and, for many, music became a part of their childhood memories. For others, it was the beginning of a lifelong association that provided a living for some, and a great escape for others. But, for all Richmond musicians, the days of small music stores downtown opened a window that somehow never closes completely.

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would have been beholden to the old proffer fee of $19,503 that was enforced from 2014-2017 rather than the current fee of $2,306, surely the county would have potentially reaped millions of more dollars for the aforementioned services than we currently have. It is evident from the number of new starts that have been approved along Routes 33, 54, 301, 360, and elsewhere that, more than likely, the number of students enrolled within

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There’s still a magic about any music store, even the big ones that seem overwhelming to those used to something smaller and more intimate. For me and hundreds of other local musicians, that lifelong love affair began with a bus ride to First and Broad Streets and a visit to one of those small shops that once lined the block. The stores might be long gone, or at least relocated, but the joy of music planted in that small block, lasts a lifetime.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CALVIN GERARD CHAMPLIN Calvin Gerard Champlin, 89, passed away on December 4, 2018, at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville. Mr. Champlin was born in Queens, New York, and was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School. Mr. Champlin served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of Supply

Benevolent Society (named after his father-in-law) and later President of the same organization, helping coworkers in times of need. He also was active for a number of years in the East Rockaway, New York, Lions Club, where he served as President. He was a lifelong New York Yankees fan and supported his son and grandson’s Wake Forest Deacons. Mr. Champlin is survived by

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SHARON SWANNER CRUEA Sharon Swanner Cruea, 74, of Varina, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald Bruce Cruea; her father, J.B. CRUEA

Swanner, and her mother, Louise Covey. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Terri Barnes (Wes); son, Chris Cruea (Linda); five

grandchildren, Joshua, JB, Tabitha, Kelly and Emilee; two brothers, Vaughan and Larry; and four sisters, Patsy, Joan, Peggy and Robin. Sharon was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She loved country music and was Elvis’ #1 fan. Funeral services will be held at 1 .pm. on Friday December 14, 2018, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

ROBERT L. HENRY Robert L. Henry, 92, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheryl Sodaro; granddaughter, Arianna Cox; see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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and brothers, Oscar and Paul Henry, and is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Norma; children, HENRY David Henry (Katherine), Diane Lunde (Harold), Susan Cox (Doug) and Diane Tanous (Carl); 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren,

friends and extended family. Robert loved his family and horses, and served his country in the United States Air Force (USAF) during World War II. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park.

DENIS GOULET Denis Goulet, 72, born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and raised in Winsted, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018, after a brief illness, in Cape Coral, Florida, where he

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Annette Keppley (Peter) of Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania; and a sister, Diane Goulet of Mechanicsville; as well as many nieces and nephews. A Mass of celebration of Denis’ life will be celebrated in Mechanicsville at the family’s convenience.

LAETITIA NOBLE JENSEN Laetitia Noble Jensen, 77, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Prime Noble Jr.; mother, Charlotte Augusta Branch Noble; and sister, Harriett Noble Harris. She is survived by her husband, Finn Vang Jensen of Glen Allen; sister, Catherine Noble Corrin of Chesterfield; and four children, Emil “Skip” Vang Jensen and wife, Christine Johnston Jensen, of Williamsburg, Peter “Pete” Vang Jensen and wife, Carrie Stevenson WilliamsJensen, of Mechanicsville, Anne Catherine Vang Jensen and partner, Sherri Ann Egerton, of Richmond, and Adair Jensen-Smith and hus-

at Overbrook Presbyterian Church at 2605 Dumbarton Road in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to Overbrook Presbyterian Church. Bliley’s at 8510 Staples Mill Road in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

SHAUN C. KROUSE Shaun C. Krouse, 39, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Cheyenne Krouse; mother, Randa Kendall; father, Eddie Krouse (Fran); brother, Eddie Krouse; as well as several aunts and uncles. Shaun was a member of KROUSE IBEW Local 666. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Mechanicsville

Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment was private.

JAMES DEAN “JIMMY”KYGER James Dean “Jimmy” Kyger, 56, was born on January 30, 1962, and passed away on December 1, 2018. Jimmy served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death KYGER by his parents, James R. Kyger and Erma R. King; and his brother, James Mills. Left to treasure his memory is his beloved daughter Kimberly; sisters Sharon, Phyllis and Denise; sister-in-law Vickie; aunt, Gloria; stepmom, Brenda; former wife, Kari; mother-inlaw, Mary Wilkinson; brotherin-law, Mark Wilkinson; his nieces and nephews; his

girlfriend, Beca Lewis, and her children Mika, Gerrie, Samantha , K’Leigh and Johnathan. Jimmy leaves behind many wonderful friends who will miss him very much and his beloved dog Scrappy. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery.

MARGARET “PEGGY” TABSCOTT Margaret “Peggy” Tabscott, 94, of Laurel, died on November 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Tabscott; and daughter, Judith Richards. She is TABSCOTT survived by her daughter, Lin Jones; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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CHARLES RICHARD “RICKY”THIBAULT JR. Charles Richard “Ricky” Thibault Jr., 69, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and William Morton. Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Wanda Thibault; THIBAULT children, Carrie, Chad, Casey, Jessica and Ashley; eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; stepchildren, Robert (Stacy) and Annette (Chris), nine stepgrandchildren; five stepgreatgrandchildren; and a sister, Yvonne (William). Ricky was a retired Henrico County Firefighter. He loved his family and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Forest Grove United Methodist Church at 13384 Ashland Road in Ashland. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

DAVID H. THOMPSON David H. Thompson, 67, departed this life on December 4, 2018. David is survived by his wife, Norma Thompson; four children, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and his beloved dog, Slinky. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park.

MILDRED W. WILLIAMS Mildred W. Williams, 80, devoted and loving wife,

mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland E. and Agnes Wright. She is survived WILLIAMS by her loving husband, Larry E. Williams Sr.; a daughter, Deborah W. Metz; sons, Larry E. Williams Jr. (Tina), David E. Williams (Kim) and Stephen E. Williams (Nicole); her brothers, Garland M. Wright (Sylvia) and Donald E. Wright; one sister, Katherine A. Powell (Doug); 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, with burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA LEE TILLMAN WOOLFOLK Barbara Lee Tillman Woolfolk, 73, of Ruther Glen,

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School Advanced Orchestra. Monday, Dec. 17 -- Hanover High School Orchestra. The Patrick Henry High School Orchestra was the first from the county school district to entertain among the four see OKMS, pg. 15

HANOVER – Ken Ludwig’s “The Game’s Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays” continues through Jan. 6, 2019, at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The holiday whodunit is being presented by the Virginia Repertory Theatre. The performance schedule includes evening performances at 8 p.m. on select Wednesdays and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and matinee performances at 2 p.m. on select Wednesdays and Saturdays and every Sunday. This “murderously funny” farce follows Broadway star William Gillette, admired worldwide for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, as he must reprise his role in order to solve the mystery of his own attempted murder during holiday festivities with his cast mates. Director Debra Clinton returns to the Tavern stage after directing last year’s hol-

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Scott Wichmann has the lead as Broadway star William Gillette.

iday hit, “Miracle on South Division Street.” Clinton’s other recent directing credits for Virginia Rep include “1776,” “The Whipping Man” and the family hit “Croaker: The Frog Prince Musical,” which she co-wrote with Jason Marks. For this farcical thriller, Clinton has assembled a talented cast of Richmond favorites. Scott Wichmann leads the cast as Broadway star, William Gillette. Wichmann’s most recent Virginia Rep credits include see HOLMES pg. 15

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and Emmett and Alma Wood; Jeannine Yowell; Clarence and Thelma Adkins; Beverly Alred; Agape SS Class of Goochland Baptist Church. Linda and Gene Andrews in honor of Carolyn Swingle; Leon and Susan App in honor of Carolyn Swingle, Hanover 2018 Christmas Mother; James Attkisson; Robert W. Bailie; Jean Barlow; Janice Barrett; Daniel and Beth Bechard; Patricia Blyer; William Bolton. Carolyn T. Bost; Annette and Ted Boyette; Janette Bridgers; Broadus Church phone volunteers, Gladys and Dare; Debbie Brooks; Elsa and Randall Brooks; Harold Brown; Doug Buerlein; Randy G. Burcham; Larry Caldwell; Larry and Janci Call. Von and Diane Campbell; Carter Properties and Investments; Gay Cauthorn; Nick and Elaine Chamberlain; Roger Clarke; Cold Harbor Elementary School; Eloise H. Cobb; Stuart Cook; Cool Spring Baptist Church Harvesters Class. Faye Coppage; Patsy L. Corker in memory of Gene B. Corker by his family; Carmen Courtney; Cecile and Jim

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“River Ditty,” “Shakespeare in Love,” and “The End of War.” He also was featured as John Adams in both the FOX television series “Legends and Lies: The Patriots” and Virginia Rep’s 2016 production of “1776.” Catherine Shaffner (“Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End,” Charitable Sisterhood”), Audra Honaker (“Mame”)

Cox; John Crockett; Gabie Crutchfield; Lou and Walter Crutchfield; Susan Darling; Barbara Dixon; Eagle Point Farm. Margaret W. Eaves; Betty Elmore; Enon United Methodist Church; R. Kern Eutsler; Brenda Fearnow; Aubrey and Ellen Fletcher; Nancy Flippen; Katherine S. Flowers; Lisa M. and Michael Ford; Virginia Gammon; W. Pettus Gilman. Stephen and Ann Goldsmith; Robert and Bettie Grose; Linwood E. Hailey; Gilbert and Clair Halasz; Janice B. Hamil; Hanover Chapter No. 130, OES; Hanover Ruritan Club; Elizabeth and Walter F. HarrisJr.; John and Nancy Hart; Richard E. Hasker. Maxine Hazelgrove in memory of Barbara Tucker Henry; Clark and Catherine Henley; Danny C. Henson; Walter and Geraldine Howard; Walter F. and Molly Hyer; David and Diane Hylton; Raymond James; Melissa M. Jarvis; Mike Jeffrey. Elsie Jennings; Johnson and Johnson Attorneys at Law; Lois S. Johnson; J.E. Jones Jr. ; Marion Jordan; Robert Gordon and Marjorie Kay; Janet Kinker; Samuel C. Kirby; Earl and Judy Lane; Robert A. Lane; Gerald Langford.

and Donna Marie Miller (“Charitable Sisterhood”), all featured in last holiday season’s “Miracle on South Division Street,” also join the company. Set design is by Terrie Powers (“Crimes of the Heart” and “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End”); costume design is by Sue Griffin (“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” “Crimes of the Heart”), and lighting design

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Sims; and three aunts. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 31220 Old Dawn Road in Hanover. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland

Donna Lewis; Garland Lloyd; Reginald Long; E.J. Shearer Luck in memory of Marie Washburn and Jane Flippo; Danny D. Martin; Kathy M. and James C. May III; McCaul, Martin, Evans and Cook; Elaine and Burle McGhee in honor of former Christmas Mother Mrs. Gabie F. Crutchfield. F.I. McGhee; Frances McPherson in honor of Carol Longest our Sunday School teacher of the Ruth/Open Door Class at New Bethesda Baptist Church; Doris Metz; Russell G. and Sandra Mills; David L. Minor; John and Jo Mitchell. Otho Mitterer; Montpelier Ruritan Club; Elmo and Virginia Moretz; Joseph D. O’Connor; Frank T. Overbey; Betty Padgett; Danny and Mary Pennell; Patricia and James Perkins; Marvia K. Pickle; Herbert T. Pond; Barbara Poston; Michael and Deborah Powell. Ruby Powers; Dina and Benjamin Pully; Judy and E. Ray Rasnic Jr. ; Anne Rawls; Sarah N. Saunders; Betty and Edward Schwab; Richard and Sandra Shirey; Judith A. Shortt; Elizabeth M. Sims; Michael and Elizabeth Skinner; Ruth Smith; Renee Snell. Robert and Faye Snipes; Dorothy

is by BJ Wilkinson (“Curious Incident ..., “West Side Story”). For ticket information, call the Box Office at 804-2822620 or visit www.virginiarep. org. Full price tickets are $44; discounted group rates are available.

About Virginia Repertory Theatre Virginia Repertory Theatre is a nonprofit, regional professional theatre in Richmond.

was in charge of arrangements.

JEAN L. WOOD Jean L. Wood, 82, of Mechanicsville, departed on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Chamberlain, and mother, Margaret Mathena. Jean is survived by her devoted hussee OBITUARIES, pg. 18

H. Southworth; Gary B. and Mary C. Spruill; Stanley Construction Co. Inc.; Margaret Stanley; Don and Cathy Staples; John and Joanne Stevenson; Pen and Betty Carol Stevenson; Bob and Brenda Street. J.C. Stiles III; Studley Ruritan Club; Mary Anna Sylvia; Virginia and Elvin Talley Jr.; Jon Teates; Deborah and Wayne Tennent; Steven M. and Cheryl K. Thomas; Richard Thurston; Linda S. Tignor in memory of Alvin Tignor; Virginia Tilton. Margaret Tudor; Mary Lynn Vass; Anne and Judson Vaughan; Beverly Vaughan; W.W. Vaughan Jr.; Virginia Company-Real Estate LLC; John Wade; Wayne and Deanna Waldrop; Edward L. Walker; Sylvia Walker; Senior Bible Classes at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Louise T. West; Mary Wiblin; James E. Wickham; John Wickham; Ron H. Catherine Williams; Thomas Willis; Mr. and Mrs. H.. Graham Woodlief Jr.; Michael and Barbara Woods; Gary Vitek; and Gregory and Janet Willis. If you have not made your donation yet, please send it to: Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

With a budget of $5.5 million, four unique venues, an educational touring arm, and an annual audience over 530,000, Virginia Rep is one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia. Virginia Rep stages four seasons annually: the Signature Season at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, Theatre Gym Season in partnership with Cadence Theatre Company, Virginia

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on Nov. 28. Performances are subject to change. The hotel will be decorated for the season through Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Hundreds of poinset-

tias, yards of garland and ribbon, thousands of twinkling lights and dozens of toy soldiers will adorn the public spaces. The annual gingerbread display in the Palm Court Lobby will be constructed of hundreds of pounds of gingerbread, royal icing and candies.

Rep’s Children’s Season at Willow Lawn, and the Hanover Tavern Season.

Corporate Sponsors Virginia Rep is grateful for support from show sponsor The Supply Room Companies and season sponsors the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Shubert Foundation, The Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Holiday event to be held at Third Union Bapitst Chuch Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM -The Third Union Baptist Church is hosting its first day-long winter holiday celebration on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the church, located 452 Walkerton Rd. in King William. The theme of the celebration is “The Spirit of Christmas, It’s a Family Affair.” The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday School. At 11 a.m., there will be service featuring the church’s pastor, Wilbert Talley. At 1 p.m., dinner will be served, followed by a Dramatic Presentation at 3 p.m. At 5 p.m., attendees will be treated to a homemade dessert reception. Angela Stewart, church clerk, said, “The event is planned to warm your heart and delight your soul. Come join this winter delight. You will not be sorry.” The community is invited to participate. For more information, contact Stewart at ads0315@ yahoo.com or 804-769-3123.

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R-MC’s 150 years of service to town recognized By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Ashland Town Council recognized Randolph-Macon College’s contribution to the Ashland community and its 150 years of service at last week’s meeting. Originally opened in Boydton in 1832 with 30 students, the college purchased land in Ashland in 1868 at the urging of RF&P railroad officials. In October of that year, the college first opened its Ashland campus. Council passed a resolution stating that “The Town Council of Ashland Virginia does hereby recognize and congagulate Randolph-Macon College on celebrating 150 years of outstanding educational services in the Center of the Universe.” R-MC president Dr. Robert Lindgren and communications director Anne Marie Lauranzon accepted the resolution on behalf of the school. In other matters, Mike Davis, Public Works

director, introduced a new operations manager for his department. The Randolph-Macon graduate told council his welcome to the Ashland team has been warm and friendly and he feels like working in the town “is a blessing.” In other matters, LINDGREN Mayor Steve Trivett told fellow council members that the first edition of Light up the Tracks! was a huge success and drew many visitors to the Ashland area. “We had a lot of people show up and brave what could have been some threatening weather,” Trivett said. “We sampled a lot of chili and saw people all over town seeing the lights and taking photos.” Jake’s Place won the chili contest, and the fun continued Saturday at the Ashland Town Center. Events also are planned for the next two Saturdays in December.

Trivett also updated council regarding ongoing discussions regarding affordable housing, a conversation members began over a month ago and continues this month. “We been having some community conversations on affordable housing and we will continue to do that,” Trivett said. “Staff is doing more research and fact-finding … trying to learn as much as we can to do what we can, what we should in the way of providing for affordable housing.” Council member John Hodges said Dan McGraw, Trivett and he recently attended a community meeting regarding the possible consolidation of Henry Clay and John Gandy Elementary Schools. The coupling would facilitate the closing of Henry Clay and Hodges said there are some concerns regarding the impacts on the neighborhood surrounding that campus. “It does raise some potential issues about the impact of consolidation on that neighborhood and other areas I’m sure we will want to discuss,” Hodges said.

Council member Kathy Abbott said the Ashland Theatre is close to completion and an opening ceremony is being planned. “We are marching forward to a grand opening in the next couple of months,” Abbott said. “We remain very excited about opening up that landmark.” McGraw attended a Train Day thank you dinner and said the response to this year’s event was positive, especially for the businesses that saw increased traffic with the annual event that drew 10,000 visitors. “It helped a lot of our smaller businesses get noticed,” hw said. George Spagna reminded colleagues that after 51 years of cutting hair in Ashland, Kenny Owens of Owens Barber Shop is retiring. “The shop will continue operating, but stop by and wish Kenny a happy retirement,” Spagna said. “It’s well deserved.” Council approved a resolution giving employees a holiday on Monday, Dec. 31, allowing them to enjoy a day before the official holiday on Jan. 1. Town offices will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

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SHLAND -Feeling frazzled? With less than two weeks until Christmas, take a break from the holiday madness, and step back to simpler times during this weekend’s Light Up the Tracks festivities in Downtown Ashland. The annual holiday event has transformed “The Center of the Universe,” as the town is affectionately called by locals, into an old-fashioned Christmas village highlighted by a mile-long light display of more than 75,000 sparkling lights. The lights outline track-

side homes, storefronts and buildings, creating a live holiday postcard for train travelers and visitors to the turn-ofthe-century railroad town. One of many features in Downtown Ashland is the re-imagined Herald-Progress building at 112 Thompson St., which hosts some of the town’s newest businesses. No longer home to the Herald-Progress newspaper, which published its last issue in March 2018 after 137 years, the building is thriving with new tenants, including Gotta Have It Gifts, ReAwaken Massage Spa, and Rose Quartz Collective. The building’s festive decorations and holiday lights invite visitors to support local businesses.

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“Downtown Ashland, and especially the Herald-Progress building, offers a perfect location for our gift store,” said Lisa McCreight, owner of Gotta Have It Gifts. “We are proud to offer customers gifts that highlight Ashland and Virginia, plus seasonal and special events. There’s something for everyone!” ReAwaken Massage Spa owner Shanda Hileman echoed that sentiment saying, “We chose to start our massage business in the HeraldProgress building to be a part of all the good things happening in Downtown Ashland.” This Saturday, visit the local businesses in the HeraldProgress Building, and enjoy Light Up the Tracks! events all in one location.

Carolers in vintage costumes will hold an old-fashioned sing-along beginning at 4 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall across the street from the Herald-Progress Building. Following the performance, carolers will stroll the streets, spreading holiday cheer until sundown. Light Up the Tracks! offers an evening for all ages. Make a night of it with dinner or drinks at one of Ashland’s many eateries, and browse the unique shops for that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift. Sponsored by Dominion Energy and supported by Ashland Main Street Association, the Town of Ashland, Randolph-Macon College, residents and business owners, Light Up the

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Lorie Foley, left photo, of the Ashland Main Street Association holds up a cue card for the Community Chorus' performance of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” during the Dec. 1 Light Up the Tracks! opening program. Ashlanders Atticus and Toby Pangallo braved the chilly weather to enjoy the Patrick Henry Marching Band during the Dec. 8 Light Up the Tracks! event.

Tracks! continues through Jan. 1, including photos with Santa on Dec. 22.

Find all event information at www.lightupthetracks. com.

HHS junior teaches middle-schoolers about mental health

ECHANICSVILLE -- When Hanover High School junior Sophie Ward began working on the proposal for her Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, she turned to a topic that was close to her heart: mental health. “Personally, I know firsthand how hard it can be for a teen to juggle mental illness as well as their obligations as a student,” Sophie said. “When developing the idea for this project, my main goal was to be the person that I needed when I was younger and suffering from anxiety and depression.” Sophie developed an educational presentation about anxiety and depression, the most common mental illnesses, that aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) for health education. She also developed an

educational support group curriculum. The curriculum included resources and coping strategies Sophie learned during her own counseling and therapy sessions. She also collected several from mental health workbooks and websites. Oak Knoll principal Caroline Harris was supportive of Sophie’s plan. She granted permission for her to visit all eighth grade health classes to teach about depression and anxiety as well as host a weekly educational support group for students at the school. “Sophie is an amazing person and passionate about reducing the stigma attached to one who may experience depression and/or anxiety,” Harris said. “In sharing her story, she has opened the door for many teenagers who may be suffering to come forward and ask for support. I am extremely proud of her and know that she is a light to oth-

ers who face these challenges.” start the process of seeking Sophie worked closely with support,” LePeter added. “I Oak Knoll’s school counsellook forward to seeing all the ing director, wonderful Angie LePeter, work Sophie to supervise will accomthe two proplish in the grams. future in the “It has mental health been my field.” great pleaBoth the sure to work presentation with Sophie and support on such an group were important well received topic,” LePeter by students. said. “She has “After my touched so presentation many lives by kids would sharing her come up to story of strugme and thank SOPHIE WARD gling with me,” Sophie anxiety and depression and said. “They’d say ‘That’s me. asking for help.” I think I have that.’ Several students have been connected “Knowing that you are not alone in your experiences with help because of the information they heard in the is so important in the healpresentation.” ing process and by sharing “Through the support her challenges she is helping group, I was able to provide so many other young adults

additional resources for the students on how to better cope with anxiety and depression including strategies to help them balance their mental health and school. I wanted them to have a safe place to talk about whatever was going on in their lives. I saw so much growth in the students who attended the support group.” Laura Robertson, Behavioral Health Wellness specialist with the Hanover County Community Services Board, is grateful for youth mental health advocates like Sophie. “I think Sophie’s efforts are so powerful because young people are hearing this information from another youth,” Robertson said. “Sophie shares her personal experiences and then gives youth the tools to identify symptoms, seek help and get connected with services. Depression and

anxiety are common conditions, but the average time gap between when symptoms develop and treatment is received is ten years. With early intervention, children can have a much happier, healthier adolescence. Sophie’s changing lives.” Sophie is developing plans to continue her work and hopes to eventually train volunteers and expand her project to other schools. “I believe that there is a lot of room for improvement in how we tackle mental health issues for teens and I want to be a part of that change,” she said. To learn more about this program or possibly replicate it in your school, Sophie can be reached for consultation at sophieward.php@gmail.com. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

‘Three Amigas’ in IronMan race Local joins in Day of Dead events Photo submitted by Jude Schlotzhauer

Jude Schlotzhauer spent 10 days in Oaxaca, Mexico, with friends during Day of the Dead celebrations, which included a week of parades, music, great food, and skeleton costumes and decorations everywhere.

Photo submitted by Melissa Outhous

Melissa Outhous of Mechanicsville, Donna Hoy of Mechanicsville and Lisa Valentine of Ashland, also known as “The Three Amigas” traveled to Cozumel, Mexico, on Nov. 18 to participate in their first IronMan race. They trained together for nine months to prepare for the race and were so happy and blessed to all complete it within the 17-hour time limit. They took along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local.

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New Bethesda cantata set Sunday

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Monday, Dec. 17

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Sunday, Dec. 16

A meeting of Beaverdam Post 90 American Legion Riders will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

“Seasoning Greetings,” a musical comedy written, directed and produced by Garrett Reese, will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Blackwell Auditorium of RandolphMacon College in Ashland. Reese is a Patrick Henry High School graduate, Ashland Variety Show participant and student at Longwood University. Mines Derricott, Hanover Idol and Ashland Variety Star participant, is a member of the show. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets, call 804814-0644 or 804-929-2254 or email gdrproductions11@ gmail.com. “Seasoning Greetings” is included in the full calendar of events on the Light Up the Tracks website: www.LightUpTheTracks. com.

The Black Creek Baptist Church Adult Choir will present the cantata, “A Thrill of Hope,” at 7 p.m. at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, contact the church office at 804-7810330 or office@blackcreek.org.

Friday, Dec. 14 “Friday Night Live” will be hosted by New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. Children in the community ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to come dressed in their comfy PJs (optional) from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be pizza, Christmas activities, games, and a movie. Parents are not required to stay. The event is being offered free of charge. For more information, go to www.newhighlandbaptist.org or call 804-550-9601.

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Souls Episcopal Church invites the community to Lessons and Carols with Nativity by combined All Souls and Messiah Lutheran congregations beginning at 10:15 a.m. All Souls Advent IV service with Holy Eucharist starts at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23. A family-friendly Christmas Eve service begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24. All Souls worships at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery is

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Tuesday, Dec. 18 The Hanover Concert Band will present its Annual Holiday Pops Concert at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 Center St. in Ashland. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be available. The band requests nonperishable food donations for the Food Bank.

Monday, Dec. 24 Grace United Family Church will present its 3rd annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Historic Beulah Church at 7252 Beulah Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. For see CALENDAR, pg. 21

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MECHANICSVILLE -The New Bethesda Baptist Church will presents the canprovided. Rev. Katherine G. tata, "Peace Has Come," at 6 Dougherty is the priest. For p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at more information, go to www. 9019 New Bethesda Rd. in allsoulsva.org.

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band of 57 years, Benjamin (Tommy) Wood; a son, Anthony Sheets (Shelley); daughters, Lisa Luck (Jeff) (their daughter, Rachel Luck) and Vivian Wood; one other granddaughter; five greatgrandchilWOOD dren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Grey (Charles) and Kay Bearre; brother, Preston Mathena (Kathy); sister-in-law, Bessie Carter (David); brothers-in-law, Henry Wood (Gloria) and David Wood (Donna); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jean came to Richmond from War, West Virginia. While working at Bill’s BBQ she met the love of her life when she served him a cheeseburger deluxe one night. During their 57 years together, they enjoyed spending their time on the water and fishing at their river house in Deltaville. Jean retired from Molins Machine Company. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 12, 2018) at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. Interment will follow at Hanover Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left at www.monaghanfunerals.com.

Mechanicsville. Fellowship and light refreshments will follow. For more information, contact the church at 804-779-2101 or shirley@newbethesda.org.

WALLACE E. YANCEY SR. Wallace E. Yancey Sr., of Hanover, passed away on November 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine L. Yancey; son, Wallace “Wally” E. Yancey Jr.; and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Jessica. He is survived by his daughters, Jeannie Y. Grady of Glen YANCEY Allen and Elaine C. Littlepage and her husband, Jeff, of Mechanicsville; brother, Harry “Ed” Yancey of Mechanicsville; two granddaughters, Melissa Collier and Carrie Matthews; four great-grandchildren, Jasmine and LaToyiah Yancey, William A. Talley III “Trey” and Chase Dean Matthews. He was a loving, caring and wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. All of his children loved hearing stories about things he had done and places he had been. He was a hard worker and a dedicated asbestos insulator for 45 years and had been retired for the last 20 years. He loved dirt track racing and parking cars at West Virginia Raceway. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Bliley’s at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Reverend Davis Adkins officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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››› “Get Him to the Greek” (2010) Jonah Hill.

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6:30

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(LIFE)

“All About Christmas Eve” (2012) Haylie Duff. Å

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“Ernest-Xmas”

301

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320

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(NBCSWSH) College Basketball: Old Dominion at Syracuse. (N)

7 8

(8-ABC)

College Football: Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl

(6-CBS)

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

College Football: New Mexico Bowl

College Basketball

Football

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(ESPN)

Sunday NFL Countdown Road/CFP

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(35-FOX) FOX NFL Sunday (N)

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(65-CW)

Medical

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M*A*S*H

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(23-PBS) America’s Test Kitchen

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(WTBS)

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PD Cam

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NCIS Better Angels ’

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“Star Wars: The”

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Golf: PNC Father/Son

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(WTBS)

(11:30) ››› “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013)

(A&E)

Hoarders Stanks & Anne

(PARMT) Bar Rescue ’ Å

Last Man

50 Years With Peter, Paul and Mary ’ Å

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(USA)

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NFL Football: Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts. (N) ’ (Live) Å

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Sports Gone Wild

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DECEMBER 16, 2018 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30

1:30

COMCAST

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Bar Rescue ’ Å

Ultimate Homes Å

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(:35) “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”

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(LIFE)

“My Christmas Prince” (2017) Alexis Knapp. Å

“Every Day Is Christmas” (2018) Toni Braxton.

(LIFE)

“The Road to Christmas” (2006) Jennifer Grey.

“Love at the Christmas Table” (2012) Å

(AMC)

(11:30) ››‡ “Prancer” (1989) Sam Elliott.

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(AMC)

(10:30) “Joyful Noise”

301

(HBO)

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(HBO)

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5:30

(ESPN)

College Football: New Mexico Bowl

(8-ABC)

College Football: Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl

(6-CBS)

College Basketball: Crossroads Classic

(35-FOX) GSL: Class of 1976

(12-NBC) (3:00) Golf: PNC Father/Son Challenge, Day 1. (N)

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Stuck in the Middle ’

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“Say Her Name: The Life and Death”

6 PM

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6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

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(NBCSWSH) College Basketball: Kent State at Louisville. (N)

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(:40) My Brilliant Friend

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10 PM

DECEMBER 15, 2018 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

College Football: R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Caps

Overtime

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CBS6 News (:35) Wipeout ’ Å

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NCIS: Los Angeles ’

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UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 (N) ’ (Live)

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48 Hours Don’t Scream Dateline NBC ’ Å Paid Prog.

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800 Words ’ Å

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(LIFE)

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“Christmas Lost and Found” (2018) Tiya Sircar.

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5 PM

5:30

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Wizards

Always Late With Katie

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Football

(35-FOX) Postgame

(12-NBC) (3:00) Golf: PNC Father/Son Challenge, Day 2. (N)

(65-CW)

(WGN)

To Be Announced

Last Man

(23-PBS) Holiday Handbells

(57-PBS) Hoover

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Last Man

Father Brown ’ Å

Great British

Martha

Friends ’

Coop

Andi Mack

(:03) “A Christmas in Tennessee” (2018) Å

8:30

SportsCenter (N) Å Postgame

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30 for 30 Wizards

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God Friended Me (N) ’

SportsCenter (N) Å

SportsC.

Redskins Postgame Live

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NCIS: Los Angeles (N)

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iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2018 (N) ’

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Last Man

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50 Years With Peter, Paul and Mary ’ Å

Great Performances ’ Å Law & Order: SVU

(TNT)

(3:13) “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” “HG: Mckingjay”

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›››‡ “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983) Mark Hamill. Å (DVS)

››› “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” (2015) Jennifer Lawrence.

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Little Women

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NFL GameDay Prime (N) News

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DECEMBER 16, 2018 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

›››› “The Sound of Music” (1965, Musical) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. ’ Å (DVS)

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

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2018 Miss Universe Women vie for the crown. (N) ’ (Live) Å

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Full Frontal ›› “The Family”

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8 PM

Mod Fam Star Wars Live PD ’

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(USA)

SportsCenter (N) Å

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7:30

Raven

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Mike Judge ››› “Darkman” (1990) ’ ‘R’ Å

7 PM

Big Bang

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“Christmas Pen Pals” (2018) Sarah Drew. Å

NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards.

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6:30

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World/Poker

(NBCSWSH) Redskins Postgame Live

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(8-ABC)

(:45) ›››‡ “Toy Story 3” (2010) Voices of Tom Hanks.

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SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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Live PD Live PD -- 12.07.18 ’ Å

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Mod Fam

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NCIS Devil’s Triad ’

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48 Hours (N) ’ Å

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American Ninja Warrior

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we were open for business, after all the expenses, we placed over $15,000 in the hands of the Hanover Crew Foundation to support the family of Lt. Brad Clark, firefighter Carter Lewis and Dave Johnson. I also want to thank the tons of volunteers we had that assisted us that whole week. I did not get a chance to catch all their names, but I would like to give a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for your service and it was an honor for me to do my small part in supporting this group.

more information, call 804335-6728 The pastor is Glenn Hawkins.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or

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p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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Revamped teams prove formidable foes By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Between games featuring the oldest rivals in Hanover County Friday, the Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis communities paused for a moment and collectively remembered James Cobb, a long-time Patriot coach, teacher, and – for countless Hanoverians – the first person to allow them to get behind the wheel of a vehicle as a driver’s education instructor. After giving their head coach, Phillip Cobb, -- James’ son – a big victory in their encounter with Lee-Davis, they gathered beside their coach during a moment of silence for “Coach Cobb,” as he was lovingly known, who passed away at age 72. He was still coaching, and putting in work for his son’s team, even into this season. “He coached here 43 years. He’s the reason I coach,” Cobb said of his father. “I called him every night after games. He was my scout. He’d go to scout games for me, and he was really excited to watch this team. I told the girls, he’s got the best seat in the house now.” All Patriot fans were pleased at the dominant performance that the Patrick Henry girls turned in Friday against LeeDavis as they won 71-30. Freshman point guard

Logan Nuckols nailed a pair of 3-pointers to set the tone early on. A JaBryah Haverkamp trey 41 seconds into the second period gave the Patriots a 16-2 lead. Last year, Haverkamp often had to carry Patrick Henry (4-1) offensively, but this season she has help. Nuckols, sophomore Ava Smith and newcomer Jessica Oswanah all scored in double figures as the Patriots built a 33-16 halftime lead, and grew their lead to 30 with just under two minutes left in the third quarter. Nuckols scored 11 of her game-high 19 in the first half as the Patriots showed balanced scoring with 13 in the first period, 20 each in the middle periods, and 18 in the fourth. Their defense stymied the Confederates (0-4), held to their lowest offensive output so far this season. Codie Heilig led Lee-Davis with 11 points, while Tori Heller added six. This Friday, the Patriots prepare to face a Hanover team that is unbeaten through the first two weeks of the regular season. This time, Cobb’s crew will have lots more options when it comes to offense. “We have a really solid team as a core. We’re real excited,” Cobb said. “We’re young, got a lot of games to play. Our goal is to get better every week.”

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Lee-Davis defender Campbell Huber arrives too late for the stop as Patrick Henry’s T’Niyah Baylor drives for a fourth quarter layup.

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Hawks, Raiders earn split decision on court By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – In the latest round in the most vocal (at least on social media) sports rivalry in Hanover County, neither Atlee nor Hanover fans could leave Hanover High School completely satisfied as each school took a victory Friday, beginning with the Hanover girls. The Hawks remained unbeaten at 3-0 by using precision on defense; a 17-point, six-rebound performance by Jordan Davis; and a 12-point night from Sarah Johnson which included eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks as Hanover bested the Raiders 52-26. “We were a little sloppy offensively off the bat, but I thought defensively we did a really good job,” said Hanover head coach Michael Rohr. “We didn’t give them a whole lot of good shots, and I thought we did a good job on the defensive boards in the first quarter.” That first eight-minute period was key, as the Hawks limited Atlee (3-2) to just four points while building a 19-4 advantage. Davis, Johnson and Madison Miller – with eight points and five assists – kept the offensive pressure on, building a 34-12 lead at intermission. Hanover’s best defensive performance came in the third period, limiting the Raiders to only two points. A calculated decision by Rohr and the Hawks coaching staff paid off in their game planning against Atlee. “I thought we took [Kayla] Maxson out of the game, while [Aya] Youssef played pretty well,” Rohr said. “We didn’t want them to get into any kind of rhythm offensively, because they couldn’t get any easy bas-

of five to start the season as a youth movement has revitalized the Patriots, especially on offense. It will be a great test for the Hawks before they set their sights on playing in the 24th Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament beginning Dec. 19 with a first-round game at the tournament’s defending champion, Trinity Episcopal. The boys game featured two squads still looking for early season traction as Hanover, at 2-3, battled an Atlee team who had seen improved play according to its head coach Rally Axselle, yet with no wins to show for it. The first would come at the expense of their rivals, as Tyler Warren spread out his 29-point performance throughout the game, from dunks to 3-pointers, while the returning Alan Williams and Andrew Cook each added eight as the Raiders outlasted the Hawks 66-59. The fruits of Atlee’s recent labor showed up on the scoreboard. “Our goal, and maybe it’s a little ambitious, is to keep our opponents at about 50 points or below,” Axselle said. “I thought we played pretty well overall. The game got going a little bit fast, but we made some good plays and we kind of lived with it for awhile, then we slowed it back down and kind of played at our pace, and took control of the game towards the end.” It was Atlee with the hot start offensively, breaking out to a 20-12 edge after a period. The Hawks bounced back, stayed around, cutting the halftime deficit to just five. Axselle knew Nick Liberante for The Local that the Hanover combination Tyler Warren soars for a dunk in the Raiders’ 66-59 win over host Hanover Friday. He finished the game with 29 points. of D.J. Sims and Will Fahed feet in. The plan paid off, as the game’s outcome had already ing to get back on the winning would be difficult to stop, but it kets.” track prior to Winter Break. was key to either defend them, That was due, in part, to Atlee’s offense didn’t get trac- been sealed. The Raiders get ready to host The Hawks, meanwhile, head or defend everyone around the decision to call off any tion until the fourth quarter full court pressure, choosing when the Raiders scored 12 of Lee-Davis in another Rivalry to Ashland to play a Patrick to deny with defense from 25 their 26 points – but by then Night contest this Friday, hop- Henry team that has won four see SPLIT, pg. 25

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Yellow Jacket women sweep through week shooting, especially a pair of free throws from Knobloch with 17 seconds left, to keep ahead of the Wasps. Chloe Harris hit a 3-pointer to make it 63-62, but Charlotte Woods made two free throws for the final margin of victory, as a 3-point attempt to force overtime from Kara Stafford would not fall. After exam week, the Yellow Jackets pack for a trip to Las Vegas to compete December 18 and 19 at Las Vegas Hoopla, which includes a game against Wartburg, who went 31-1, making the Division III Final Four a season ago. It will be the third time in four weeks the Yellow Jackets play either games on back to back days, or three times in five days, experience which can pay dividends come postseason time. “I think this particular team can be resilient. I haven’t totally seen it yet, but I think they can be,” LaHaye noted. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Two huge road tests, and a home game in between: as Randolph-Macon women’s basketball came home from Southwest Virginia before the snowstorm Saturday evening, they celebrated a report card of straight A’s. After a late second half run earned the Yellow Jackets a Tuesday win in Fredericksburg at Mary Washington, they returned to Crenshaw to face St. Mary’s of Maryland, and former Randolph-Macon assistant C.K. Calhoun. Rather than a trap game, the Yellow Jackets made sure they weren’t guilty of looking ahead to their Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) championship rematch at Emory and Henry with a solid 80-48 victory Thursday that included multiple career highs. In the storied career of junior forward Kelly Williams, she hadn’t registered a triple-double until St. Mary’s. Williams became the first Yellow Jacket in 12 years to post a triple-double with 18 points, 19 rebounds and a career-high 11 assists, while senior guard Kelsey Wisner delivered her first collegiate double-double, scoring 13 points and dishing out a career-high 11 assists. A 24-9 first period set the tone on an evening where head coach Carroll LaHaye used nine players for 12 minutes or more, including freshman Cheridan Hatfield, who scored 10 off the bench. LaHaye shook her head in amazement at Williams’ performance, as well as the team’s overall. The junior from Garysville, North Carolina, after grabbing 19 more rebounds in Randolph-Macon’s 65-62 triumph at Emory and

Randolph-Macon 65, Mary Washington 60 RANDOLPH-MACON (7-1) —Woods 4, Williams 23, Lewis 0, Wisner 10, Wade 4, Humphreys 0, DeBell 0, Knobloch 3, Ross 21. Totals: 25 11-15 65. MARY WASHINGTON (4-3) — Carter 6, Pamlanye 20, Shifflett 13, Thompson 6, Comer 9, St. Clair 0, Shively 2, Miller 0, Martin 4. Totals 22 13-16 60. R-MC 11 20 17 17 — 65 MWU 16 15 14 15 — 60 3-point goals: R-MC — Wisner 2, Wade, Knobloch. MW — Thompson 2, Shifflett. Randolph-Macon 80, St. Mary’s 48 ST. MARY’S (1-6) — Seifert 7, McKee 0, Robey 15, Washington 6, Henry Saturday, is now five ers who do some amazing Macon, but way more impor- took the lead twice in the first Kupchinskas 3, Mays 3, Wolf 0, Scott away from the ODAC and things,” LaHaye said, thinking tantly, the Yellow Jackets’ ninth 4:15 of the fourth, then an Elise 4, Mangold 2, Landon 2, Persell 6. school record of 1,060 held by back and recalling other great straight victory, helping them Knobloch trey gave Randolph- Totals 17 14-21 48. RANDOLPH-MACON (8-1) 2016 graduate Katie Anderson Yellow Jackets of the past. “I’ve remain unbeaten atop the Macon a 52-49 advantage with — Woods 16, Williams 18, Lewis 5:17 remaining. ODAC at 5-0. been blessed with them.” (Patrick Henry). 0, Wisner 13, Wade 9, Humphreys Rob Witham for The Local

Randolph-Macon guard Jayla Wade (24) is fouled by St. Mary’s forward Gina Seifert in the Yellow Jackets’ 80-48 win Thursday.

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Swim teams surf waves of younger swimmers By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Ivie, Haley Lambert and Ashley Zicafoose will lead the girls. The Lee-Davis boys return Brendan Farrar – a Towson University commit – for his last season as a high school swimmer. Two other seniors, Ian Courter and Aidan Rice, also return, as do sophomores Logan Deal and Daniel Peter. On the girls side, Sara Gaston returns for her senior season, as does Analiese Hargreaves and Summer Santelli. Katelyn Vieni comes back for her junior season and Tessa Santelli (Summer’s sister) for her sophomore season. Patrick Henry is fielding a lot of green – or relatively green – swimmers. “We have a lot of new swimmers that either have not been on a team for a while or have not swam at a high school level,” said Patriot head coach Bob Flanagan. “With that, we have a lot of people that are working to get those high school times, get that endurance up in a short, abbreviated time.”

ASHLAND – While county swim teams will continue their legacy of competitiveness this season, they will have to cope with either a loss of numbers or of experience as turnover catches up with several of them. Hanover has more swimmers than ever, but it lost a lot of experience – and reliable points – to graduation last year. Atlee may again be the dominant team in Hanover County, but the Raiders face tougher and more competition from Henrico and Chesterfield schools. Lee-Davis has some key returnees, while Patrick Henry – while having some returning scorers – will be putting a lot of emphasis on the development of incoming swimmers from middle school. Hanover’s boys lost many of their state qualifiers to graduation, and its girls team likewise took a hit in terms of

experience and leadership. But Hanover head coach George Massey expects the Hawks to be competitive once post-season arrives. “We have good depth, good meet depth, we just don’t have

the individual horses that we’ve had before,” he said of his boys team. “On the girls side, we’ve lost some good leadership – girls that have been around five years on the team. Strengthwise, quality-wise in the pool,

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to region members Douglas Freeman, Prince George, J.R. Tucker and Varina. Some early season injuries have hurt Atlee out of the gate. “We really couldn’t get into the flow, had a hard time finding our footing,” Axselle said of their slow start. “And, simply, we weren’t playing very well as a group. The second half of the Tucker game, we got going. Even though we lost to Varina we played really well in that game.” Now with that first win, the Raiders look to keep their momentum as undefeated LeeDavis comes calling for another chapter in their storied rivalry this Friday. Rob Witham can be reached Nick Liberante for The Local at sports@mechlocal.com. Atlee’s Addison Raso dishes off a pass while surrounded by Hanover’s Madison Miller, Sarah

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Atlee’s Maggie Ivie wins the 200-yard individual medley in a swim meet against Hanover at Randolph-Macon on Dec. 4.

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2, De Guzman 0, Fox 4, DeBell 6, Maiolo 1, Knobloch 1, Hatfield 10. Totals 28 18-25 80. St. Mary’s 9 10 13 16 — 48 R-MC 24 12 20 24 — 80 3-point goals: R-MC — Wisner 3, Hatfield 2, Wade.

them. Sims went for 23 points to lead the Hawks and Fahed added 12, but, other than 13 points by Kion Murphy, the rest of the Hanover team combined contributed just 11 points. That allowed Atlee to slowly work the lead, up to nine after three periods, then, after a final Hanover charge, to 10 with 1:29 remaining. Williams is getting back into basketball shape according to Axselle, working through injury and getting the conditioning necessary to be the contributor the Raiders need him to be as they are already playing catch up in Region 5B, with losses

Randolph-Macon 65, Emory & Henry 62 RANDOLPH-MACON (9-1, 5-0 ODAC) — Woods 12, Williams 18, Lewis 0, Wisner 5, Wade 3, DeBell 2, Knobloch 10, Ross 15. Totals 22 18-27 65. EMORY & HENRY (7-2, 3-2) — Stafford 3, Blevins 11, Williams 14, Logan 8, Johnston 6, Harris 5, Cooper 0, Penn 1, Jones 6, Blackburn 0, Hoppers 8. Totals 23 13-16 62. R-MC 12 12 1427 — 65 E&H 16 8 17 21 62 3-point goals: R-MC — Wisner, Wade, Knobloch. E&H — Stafford, Blevins, Harris.

we’re going to pick it up this year. We’re going to be a much stronger candidate for regions than we’ve been before.” The Raiders won by now routine grudge match with the Hawks last week by nearly

identical scores: 98-72 in the boys team competition and 97-73 in the girls. Among the heavy hitters among the Atlee boys are Nathan Stephens and Kennon Downes, while Emily Devlin, Alison Harvey, Maggie

Johnson and Julia Mardigian in the Raiders’ 52-26 loss to host Hanover Friday night.

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Patriot girls take down region rival Indians By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Nick Liberante for The Local

Powhatan’s Faith Henderson tries to drive around Patrick Henry’s Logan Nuckols in the Patriots’ 57-34 win over the visiting Indians on Dec. 3. Nuckols led Patrick Henry with 17 points.

FOES Continued from pg. 22

In the boys game, the tables were turned, as athletic LeeDavis, turned loose offensively by fourth-year head coach Chad Bishop, ran up and down the floor past a flat-footed Patrick Henry squad for a 71-41 victory to stay undefeated at 4-0. While the Patriots survived the first onslaught of crowdfueling alley-oops and dunks to trail by just five after a period, the Confederates quietly went on a 15-0 run to open the second period, and never trailed. “There’s definitely some changes in everything we’re doing this year,” Bishop said. “It’s because of personnel. We have the ability to play faster, we’ve worked really hard on playing faster and on conditioning. It took my love of Tony Bennett awhile to say, okay,

we’re going to give up points because we’ll press, but we’ll get them back.” Bishop refers to the pack line mentality of the University of Virginia’s head coach. As a disciple of current Steward School head coach Curt Kassab, who won a state championship for Atlee girls basketball in 2003, his signature style is to defend like crazy, preferring a slower approach. But with Devin Christian, who scored 16 of his game-high 19 points in the first half; Avery Fusco, who added 11 in the first half; Adonis Johnson; James Wallace and others, Bishop understood in the offseason the athletic ability at his disposal. The Confederates are averaging 78 points per game. For Patrick Henry (0-6), 15 of their 41 points came in the final quarter when the game was no longer in doubt. Christian Berry and Tysen

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ASHLAND – Last year, Patrick Henry was something of a one-dimensional team, with the Patriots having to rely upon JaBryah Haverkamp to carry the team. This year, Haverkamp has more help, and that help was evident Wednesday as Patrick Henry thrashed visiting Powhatan 57-34. Haverkamp scored a lot, but freshman guard Logan Nuckols scored a little more. Haverkamp finished with 16 points (nine from 3-point range) and Nuckols finished with 17 (six from 3-point range). They were joined in the double-figure category by Ava Smith 12 points (likewise six from 3-point range) and Jessica Osuanah with 12 rebounds. Despite the array of offen-

sive highlights, it was the Patrick Henry defense that proved decisive. “That’s our focus, especially early in the season. We’ve got to play great defense,” said Patrick Henry head coach Phillip Cobb. “We can develop and work on being consistent in scoring and on our offensive sets, but defensively, there’s no excuses. We stress a lot that its very, very important. We must play great defense. We did that tonight.” Powhatan head coach Kristiy Henderson said the Patriots took the Indians out of their game. “We got out-rebounded. We got out-hustled,” Henderson said. “In the first half it was sort of this gloomy, gloomy game for us. We were down in the dumps. Nobody was scoring. Defensively we struggled, and then we didn’t get any

rebounds. They got second and third shots, put-backs in, and the lead just got bigger and bigger.” Powhatan had a better second half, but by then the deficit was too big to overcome. “Our effort was much better. We worked the offense a bit better. But it was just not a good start. We shot ourselves in the foot,” Henderson said. “We’re young – inexperienced when it comes to playing time on the court. So we’re learning as we’re going here. We made some adjustments [at halftime] and talked about some things. The kids regrouped and came out better prepared.” The Indians were led by Faith Henderson with 10 points and Reese Vandell with nine. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Brown each scored nine, but the Patriots continue to struggle to put the ball in the basket, averaging 48.5 points per contest. They finished a week Friday when they lost to two ranked teams, and two of their oldest rivals, in Highland Springs and Monacan. Not that everything went Lee-Davis’ way. A lull in scoring late in the first quarter was caught quickly and diagnosed by Bishop. It’s something LeeDavis is working to eradicate. “Complacency set in. It’s happened a couple of times this year,” Bishop opined. “A little screaming from me; they’re mentally tough kids, they knew what they were doing wasn’t the way they needed to do it.” When that’s settled, LeeDavis will turn some heads while racing up and down the court as the season progresses. Joel Klein for The Local Rob Witham can be reached Lee-Davis’ Avery Fusco (23) drives around Patrick Henry’s Jordan Allen (3) in the Confederates’ at sports@mechlocal.com. 71-41 victory over the host Patriots Friday night. The revamped C-feds begin their season 4-0.

December 12, 2018

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, Priest Rev. Karla Hunt, Deacon allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org

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 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

Immanuel Episcopal Church Worship @ 10AM on Sundays 3263 Old Church Road www.immanueloc.org 804-779-3454 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

Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN 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, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. 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, 9:45am10:45am; Worship 11a.m.-12 noon (Nursery Prov.) Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 p.m., Youth 6:15 p.m. Children in Action Mission Time and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Randy Rains, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

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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 For info, call 335-6728 Web: graceunitedfc.org Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

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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

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org 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 NEW LOCATION: 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. 746-7737 / shalombaptist.net SUNDAYS: 8:30 am Worship 9:20 am HeBrews Café 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship WEDNESDAYS: 6:15 pm Youth, Adult Bible Study, & Choir

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

Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Worship with Praise Band 9 am Sunday School for all ages 10 am Worship with Chancel Choir 11 am Nursery throughout morning Staff Youth Director www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Kerry Boggs, Pastor Join us in our Hospitality Room at 9:15 am for coffee and donuts Worship Service is at 10:00 am Nursery provided from birth to 3. Kids Crew ages 4 thru 5th grade. Wednesday night dinners 6 pm www.mechumc.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

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

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

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15. Pouch 17. Denies 18. Germany 21. Brightness 23. Cool! 24. Department of Defense 27. Indian city 29. ÒOur BettersÓ director 32. Ice cream brand 34. Midway between north and northeast 35. Postage are one type 36. Balearic island 39. Body part 40. Scotland’s longest river 43. Where rafters go 44. Type of Kia 46. Where monks live 47. UK TV station 49. A way to raise an objection 51. Sunscreen rating 54. Unfriendly 59. Catch 60. Panthers’ QB 61. Self 62. Type of sister 64. Alright

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Tap into the energetic flow that has been driving you to take charge of money matters, Cancer. A desireable outcome will arrive, and your bottom line will be better for it.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a romantic partner shares your thoughts on a sensitive subject and now is a great time to have a discussion about it. Working together will strengthen your relationship.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Stick to activities that will help you feel grounded and centered this week, Taurus. Only put things on your schedule that pertain to your future goals.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 No one seems to be able to sway your thoughts one way or another, Leo. With your self-determination laser-focused, there is nothing that you can’t handle.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, readjust your approach conversations this week. What you have been doing might not be effective when communicating with people unaccustomed to your style of conversing.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there may be something you say that seems wise at the moment, but may need to be reconsidered as days press on. It is alright to revise along the way.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Time is ticking, Virgo. However, you don’t have to move until the time is right for you. Take your time and plan your next step before putting plans into motion.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take some quiet moments to focus on a memory that makes you happy. Whenever things get challenging, you can call this memory to mind.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Any turbulence gong on in your life right now can be remedied by thinking a bit more positively, Capricorn. Things will soon fall into place. AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, try a new perspective in regard to looking at a difficult problem that’s been tough to solve. Seek others’ help, which is a sign of strength, not weakness. PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 A profound time of introspection and revelation will begin for you this week, Pisces. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you discover.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Pairs 5. Try to gain favor 10. Bloodsucking African fly 12. Preserve a dead body 14. Philly delicacy 16. Early multimedia 18. Agency 19. Teenagers’ test 20. Net 22. Computer memory 23. Drove fast 25. Expression of annoyance 26. Google certification 27. A way to caress 28. Charles S. Dutton sitcom 30. OJ’s judge 31. Pack up 33. Croc hunter 35. Extract 37. Leg parts 38. Herbal tea 40. Humans have 10 41. Autonomic nervous system 42. Swiss river 44. Paddle

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, when you are fired up about something, there is no stopping you. If something doesn’t go your way, don’t let that stop you from pursuing your goals.

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The trooper was sitting inside his vehicle at the time of impact, sustaining minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. According to Hill, no other injuries were reported. On Sunday, she offered this reminder: “This is why the Virginia State Police is still advising folks to delay travel unless absolutely necessary. The highways are still slick and snowcovered. As temperatures drop overnight, roadways will freeze and turn even more dangerous. If it is necessary for you to travel, then please check VDOT’s 511 for the latest in road conditions.” The school district decided to close on Monday due to a Winter Storm Warning remaining in effect for the county. On Sunday, HCPS public information officer Chris R.

Whitley said, “Additional snow is expected, along with the possibility of sleet and freezing rain. Overnight temperatures are forecasted to be below freezing.” Whitley said there are several ways to stay up-to-date with the latest closings or delays that may be necessary, such as: Facebook (www.facebook. com/HanoverCountyPublicSchools) – Find it here first! Twitter (www.twitter.com/ HanoverSchools) – Find it here first! Instagram (www.instagram.com/hanovercountypublicschools – Find it here first! HCPS email notification system (http://emailconnection. hcps.us) HCPS webpage (www. hcps.us ) TV99 (Comcast Channel 99) HCPS Weather Hotline at (804) 277-4960 Local media outlets

Locust Grove Farm to present 4th Live Nativity Dec. 15-16 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – From 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16, Locust Grove Farm will be holding its 4th annual Live Nativity scene. The Nativity manger will be made up of live animals, Angels, Wisemen, Shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and, of course Baby Jesus. Saturday night’s nativity will include members of the Dvorak family who have continually lived on and worked the farm since its purchase in 1933 by two Dvorak brothers, John and Sim. On Sunday night, the Pioneer Sunday School Class from Cool Spring Baptist Church will be taking the place of the Dvorak family. The event is drive-by only. Locust Grove Farm is located on Atlee Station Road between Atlee High School and Chickahominy Oaks subdivision.

Lilliana, a Mechanicsville resident, expresses her joy at the snowfall in a photo shared by her mom, Rachel Spain.

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Wonderful Brick Front Home w/ Great In-Law Possibilities! This Classic Two Story Has Everything You Could Need w/ Up To 6 Bedrooms, A Home Office & Great Space For Entertaining On Multiple Levels! The Updated Kitchen Is Completely Open To The Vaulted Family Room & Has New Stainless Appliances, Tons Of Cabinet Space & A Huge Breakfast Nook! The Family Room Has A Beautiful Gas FP, Skylights & Wood Flooring! The Stately Foyer Includes Wood Flooring & Leads To The Very Large Living & Dining Rooms! The Large Master Suite Has A Tray Ceiling, Walk-In Closet & Vaulted Master Bath w/ Glass Walled Shower, Corner Soaking Tub & Dual Granite Vanities w/ Tile Flooring! There Are 4 Addt’l Bedrooms On The Second Floor w/ Tons Of Closet Space Plus A Second Full Bath & A Loft Overlooking The Family Room. The Basement Includes A Huge Rec Room w/ Atrium Door To The Back Yard, Wet Bar Area For Serving Guests, Bedroom For The Potential In-Laws, Full Bath w/ Tub/Shower Combo & A Huge Unfinished Storage Room! This Home Offers So Many Amenities w/ 2 Zone Heat/Central Air, 2 Car Garage, Full Front Porch & A Wonderful Deck Overlooking A Very Private Back Yard w/ A Creek.

Beautiful Cape Cod Will Amaze You! Situated On A Lovely 2 Acre Lot Overlooking Horse Pastures Of An Adjacent 63 Acre Working Equestrian Farm. Exterior Is Hardi Plank Cement Siding w/ Stone Foundation, Vinyl Windows & Dimensional Roof! Walk In To The Gorgeous Two Story Foyer That Opens To The Kitchen & Vaulted Family Room. The Foyer, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Utility Room & Hallway Feature Rustic Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring. The Formal Dining Room Makes For A Great Entertaining Space. The Kitchen Has New Espresso Cabinets w/ Stunning Granite Countertops, A Huge Island To Gather ‘Round & Samsung Stainless Steel Appliances. The Vaulted Family Room Has A Stone/Tile Corner FP w/ Deck Access That Overlooks The Grazing Horses! The 1st Floor Master Suite Includes A Luxury 5 Fixture Bath w/ Huge Tiled Shower & Soaking Tub. There Is A 2nd Bedroom & Full Bath On The 1st Floor For All Your Guests. The 2nd Level Has Two Massive Bedrooms Plus A Third Full Bath. This Is A Must See! $449,000

IF YOU WANT PRIVACY - THIS IS FOR YOU! Meticulously Maintained Transitional w/3,566 Sq. Ft. Sitting on an Almost 11 Acre Lot. 1st Floor Offers Tons of Crown Molding, Wood Floors, Formal Dining Room, Office, Half Bath, Full Size Laundry Room w/Built-in Cabinets & Front Load Washer & Dryer, Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Island w/Bar Overhang, Quiet Close Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry & Stainless Steel Appliances w/Double Wall Oven w/Warming Drawer & Countertop Range Plus & Huge Great Room w/ Brick FP. The Master Suite has Cathedral Ceiling & Deluxe Bath w/His & Hers Vanities, Jetted Tub, Tiled Shower, Separate Water Closet, Plus a 12'x7' Walk-in Closet with Built-ins. The 2nd Level Offers the Second Bedroom w/its Own Bath, Two Addt'l BR's & Hall Bath. Off the Kitchen There are Separate Stairs that Lead You to the Huge Rec Room That is Perfect For Entertaining Guests. Other Amenities Include Brick & Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, 4 Car Attached Garage, 3 Zone Heating & Cooling, 20'x16' Screen Porch, Rear Deck, Front Porch, Pull Down Attic & Fenced Backyard. COMCAST CABLE & HIGH SPEED INTERNET! 519,950

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Welcome To Alan Brooke Farm, A Full Equestrian Center with 63+/- Acres 5 Minutes West of Ashland! Approximately 18,500 Under Roof! With 34 Stalls, This Farm Could Be Your Dream! Indoor Riding Area (120’x 60’), 7 Fenced Pastures, Training Ring, and All The Amenities You Need For A Full Service Equestrian Center. There is a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment For Your Hired Help To Stay On Site. Full Size Inside Wash Stall, Artificial Insemination Stall, And Tons of Space For Hay Storage! There Are Two Pastures With Road Frontage, and The Equestrian Center Sits In A Very Private Setting That Is Not Visible From The Road. If You Love Horses, This Is A Must See! $995,000

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