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TOP 10 STORIES OF 2018 Government, education, public safety and growth dominated news By Melody Kinser Managing Editor axes, education, public safety, and development took center stage in Hanover County this year in a review of the stories that had the most influence on residents. No. 1 -- The 2019 Hanover County budget did not include a tax hike when County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors in February that the 81 cents per $100 of assessed value for the real estate tax rate would conRHU HARRIS tinue. He did note an increase in expenditures and demand for services. More funding was needed for the Community Services Board and Social

Services due to a decrease in the state’s share, as well as increased educational demands for dollars in addition to smaller contributions from the Commonwealth. Harris’ budget proposal was $463.1 million, which represented an increase of $22.5

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million or 5.1 percent from the previous cycle. Education received the biggest portion – about 41 percent – with the county providing $6.5 million more than the previous year to satisfy those needs. Harris also said that $3.9 million had been reserved for salary increases

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Ruritans recognize Hall for community service Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The name Otis Hall is synonymous with community service and, because of his dedication and commitment, the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club honored him for many years of volunteerism and the betterment of Mechanicsville and Hanover County. Hall became a Ruritan over 50 years ago as he was working toward bring emergency services to the eastern part of the county. At that time, residents had to rely on Henrico County to respond to calls. Club members supported his efforts as he spearheaded fundraising events to build a base of operations, as well as buy two ambulances. Once he achieved those goals, he took on the responsibility of completing emergency first aid classes and training volunteers. He also manned

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Otis Hall, left, was honored by the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club for his years of community service. The presentation was made by Johnny Moore, club president.

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ECHANICSVILLE – American Legion Post 175 has recognized Hanover County’s first responders for a number of years. These organizations are essential to maintaining the safety and well-being of the community and its citizens. The work of a first responder can be dangerous, as was evidenced by the tragic death in the line of duty of firefighter Lt. Brad Clark. AL members noted that “These men and women go on about their duties, fully aware of the risks.” Deputy Ryan Payne has been with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office for some three years and is currently assigned to the Safe Streets Unit. He had an exemplary year, being nominated six times and selected three times as Officer of the Month.

In addition to Safe Streets, Payne is one of two members in the Patrol Division that holds an ARIDE certification related to drugimpaired driving. Payne follows the Sheriff ’s Office goals of not to seek to issue multiple tickets but rather to identify and neutralize criminal elements that threaten our community. He uses his extensive knowledge of case law to conduct through investigations during each traffic stop. He always practices good officer safety and his overall demeanor has resulted in a positive outcome when dealing with suspects and testifying in court. This past year, Payne conducted nearly 1,800 traffic stops, encountered 450 suspended drivers, made 1,060 criminal/traffic arrests, obtained 230 warrants and conducted 400 park, walk and talks in addition to numerous other citizen contacts. Of his arrests, 120 were for drug offenses see POST 175, pg. 4

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SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Nov. 21

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9800 block of Atlee Commons Drive, Ashland. Exploiting a mental person for money, $200, was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowlake Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7000 block of Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 14300 block of Three Oaks Lane, Montpelier.

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

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Willow Avenue/Peachtree Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7100 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 6600 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering

merchandise, $500, was reported in the 9500 block of Kings Charter, Ashland.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 4100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Under 21 illegally consuming alcohol was reported in the 7300 see SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, pg. 4

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Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Suzanne Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 14100 block of Bethany Church Road, Montpelier.

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and 13 for weapons violations. Post 175 recognized Payne as Deputy of the Year. EMS Provider Chris Hagler is a rising star among the county’s EMS providers. Those who know him best speak highly of his productivity, learning and diligence in pursuing growth, education and improvements. He is a proactive Paramedic who cares for his patient’s best interest. He can be easily integrated into any crew, either as a daily transfer or on an emergency call. He recently was instrumental in helping another

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Atlee Road/Barnfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance 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 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15000 block of Bethany Church Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7800 block of Silktree Place, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000 block of Marie Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Walnut Grove Road/Mary Esther Lane, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule II and II, were reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9300 block of

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Assault and battery of a family member, third offense, was reported in the 13000 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen. Possession of Schedule I

paramedic earn clearance in junior providers. the county EMS system. Post 175 recognized Hagler With both firefighter as EMS Provider of the Year. and EMS experience, Hagler Assistant Chief Nick has been a Pasker welcome grew up in American Legion addition to MechanicsPost 175 members Station 8-B ville and agreed that law Shift. has been an enforcement and active and He is an Fire-EMS are essential essential important to maintaining volunteer team memthe safety for over 16 ber and and well-being of the years. genuinely community He has wants to do and its citizens. served tirehis best for lessly in his crew, the many capacities, including department and, most importantly, the citizens who rely on EMS Provider at the Ashcake and East Hanover Rescue his help. Squads, Firefighter and Officer As a released Advanced at East Hanover Station 3 and Life Support Provider, he Henry Fire Company 6. mentors newer members and

and II controlled substance was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8400 block of Colemanden Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7400 block of Wistrom Way, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 4400 block of Sandy Valley Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 12300 block of Cheroy Road/Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 10000 block of Buck Trail, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7400 see SHERIFF’S, pg. 19

He has been instrumental in scheduling EMS and fire level training for many years, participates on the rescue squad vehicle crash response team and is the station level liaison to the department’s logistics division. He also is active in the recruitment of new members, as well as their training and mentoring. For many years Pasker has held a leadership role at Henry Company 6 and he typically receives station honors for the most hours served, most training hour recorded and most emergency calls for service attended. Post 175 recognized him as Firefighter of the Year for Hanover County.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Puddles, 519047, is a 7-year-old neutered male hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Puddles is a sweet boy who loves to lay next to you and just relax. He does really well around people. Puddles also is good around other dogs. He has been in a family environment, so there should not be much of an adjustment to a new living situation. Puddles will do really well with any new owner. Salem, 534276, is a 5-month-old neutered male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Salem is a ball of silliness. He has a lot of playful energy, but he absolutely loves people. He will think nothing of snuggling up to you. Salem also has tons of fun running and playing with other cats and kittens. He will make a great indoor cat. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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Applications for winter training class for Master Gardeners are due today after acceptance into the program. Individuals interested in increasing the horticulture skills and knowledge but who do not intend to volunteer may take the class for an increased fee of $275.00. This fee is payable after acceptance into the program. An open House for prospective trainees will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at the Department of Social Services meeting room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Members of the community are invited to learn more about becoming a Hanover Master Gardener or to get more details about the course. Applications for the Winter 2019 training course must be received by today (Wednesday,

Dec. 26, 2018). Applications can be found online at https://offices.ext. vt.edu/hanover The winter 2019 training course will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between Feb. 12 and April 25, 2019, in the Department of Social Services Building meeting room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact the Extension Office during business hours or note it on your application. The Extension Office is located at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane see MASTER, pg. 16

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Hanover Cares needs your input on teen issues By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

arents and/or grandparents throughout Hanover County have an opportunity to express themselves in a survey to address concerns affecting teens, including substance abuse, parental expectations, and parental engagement. Executive director Octavia Marsh, in a press release in last week’s edition, is seeking input as her organization works to learn and define perceptions surrounding those issues mentioned above. She emphasized that responses will be handled with complete anonymity, as she and her staff “assess community prevention needs from an adult/parent perspective.”

The goal of the survey is help Hanover Cares Coalition fulfill its mission “of raising substance-free youth through development of healthy opportunities for both youth and parents.” Success will certainly be determined by the involvement of family members in discussing these important issues. It’s been a long time since I was a teenager, and there is no question that today’s teens face hurdles we never imagined. Granted, I became a teenager in 1969, when marijuana and hallucinogenics drugs were gaining in popularity among teens and twentysomethings. In the spirit of full disclosure, we had access to marijuana, as well as various prescription drugs in the early 1970s.

As drug problems increased across the country, I always wondered: Why does anyone feel the need to become numb? Am I innocent? No, but there was never any desire -- and still isn’t -- to snort a powdery substance up my nose or inject a possibly lethal liquid into my veins. In the last few years, I’ve had two friends to lose their adult children to opioids and heroin. Both had so much to live for, and, yet, the mystery remains about the battles they fought to get and stay clean. They apparently could not overcome the addiction. One parent blamed everyone but his child who had to be held accountable for the choices he made. The other has shared her story many times, hoping to help those fighting drugs and their families.

And I still ask: What is missing in someone’s life that the risks of death don’t get attention? So sad and tragic. As for the work of Marsh and Hanover Cares, we appreciate what you are doing and hope you will receive an outpouring of responses. We encourage families to take the time to participate in the survey. You can find it at www.surveymonkey. com/r/HCaresAdult. If you need more information about Hanover Cares, go to http://www.hanovercares.org/. You also can find updates at https://www. facebook.com/HanoverCares. Please -- take part in the survey. Lives really do depend on the answers.

Home for the holidays can have many different meanings By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I try to avoid the Christmas rush as much as possible, but, inevitably, I find myself stuck in some line I’d tried my best to avoid. As I waited at a popular clothing store to purchase some traditional products for my daughters, I couldn’t

help but notice the frazzled looks on the folks surrounding me. The line moved at a snail’s pace, and the lady beside me turned and said, “Christmas gets harder each year.” I simply nodded not really considering the comment, and it didn’t really strike me until I reached my car many minutes later.

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My car engine had only been on for seconds when I heard a huge bang behind me. Turns out, one of those stressed out shoppers had pulled out of a parking spot without looking and banged into a passing SUV. The whole incident was none of my business, but the location of the accident blocked me from pulling out of my parking spot.

It was then I really started to wonder if Christmas is getting harder. Making the perfect Christmas isn’t easy by any estimate, but can the expectations of the season actually deflect from the joy and happiness associated with the holiday season? I thought of the many friends I have who begin their preparations months in advance for the biggest

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holiday of the year. They make sure each stocking is perfectly stuffed, or everyone gets that most wanted gift. That’s not our style around here, and a little last-minute shopping is part of our holiday traditions. I would somehow feel like I’d missed a sure sign of the season if I didn’t end up in a mall surrounded by a horde of frantic last-minute shoppers. There’s certainly no doubt that once those gift lists have been submitted, I feel a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of finding those items. As the years have passed, I’ve learned a real appreciation for detail when it comes to shopping and the necessity of getting just the right thing, especially when it comes to teenagers. I’ve learned that my choices sometimes don’t resemble theirs, and what I thought of as cool doesn’t come close in their minds. Even with those complications, I see HOLIDAYS, pg. 16

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and rising health insurance costs. Public safety also involved a large part of the budget, as the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office was approved to fund positions for six new employees. Five new firefighter positions enabled full-time staffing at the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The proposal increased public safety funding by $1.9 million. There also were increases of nearly $2 million for Human Services, with significant dollars designated to comply with the Children’s Services Act, as well as providing off-site specialty education for identified students. The county administrator offered praise for the county’s employees in explaining why they merit a 2% pay raise. Salary increases upped the budget by $1.5 million. The county’s share for health insurance also went up by $500,000. Harris also presented his Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which was highlighted by funding for the new Atlee Library, the continuation of the school system’s five-year technology plan, and a proposed new park site in the Cold Harbor District. No. 2 -- Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, received support from citizens and leaders of professional organizations when he presented his $203 million budget proposal in DR. MICHAEL GILL January. Even though the school district was dealing with some funding challenges, Gill recommended improved technology and expanded opportunities in the county’s schools. The fact that the state budget at that time did not include a pay hike for teachers, the superintendent proposed a 2% increase for all school employees. Continued funding for an adopted five-

year technology plan also was included. Middle school teachers received laptops in October 2017 and elementary and high school teachers are scheduled to obtain their devices next year. Under the plan, the distribution of student laptops will get underway in 2022. No. 3 – Amendments to the Hanover County Comprehensive Plan were approved by the supervisors earlier this month. Receiving the board’s support were the Lewistown Commerce Center’s request to rezone a portion of its Winding Book properties that would allow the construction of 85 townhomes on the commercially designated land, as well as the Carter Heights neighborhood. No. 4 – Ashland Mayor James Foley announced in April that he would not seek re-election when his term ended in June. He chose to leave public office FOLEY in order to focus on his job as director of pricing at a Richmond law firm. In May, John H. Hodges and Daniel McGraw were elected to four-year terms on Ashland Town Council. Hodges had been appointed in HODGES August 2017 to fill the seat vacated by James Murray. Hodges and McGraw fill out council with Steve Trivett, George Spagna and Kathy Abbott. Action in July found council approving moving McGRAW forward with plans, funds and designs for a new Ashland Town Hall and renovating the town pool. Financing for the $8.75 million projects came through from a direct bank loan from BB&T. No. 5 – Bon Secours Memorial Regional Center is celebrating a mile-

stone this year, with the state-ofthe-art hospital being part of the Mechanicsville community for 20 years. In addition to the anniversary, Leigh Sewell came SEWELL on board as CEO, a move she described like coming home. Her grandparents lived on Meadowbridge Road for 45 years, and her mother graduated from Lee-Davis High School. In September, Sewell also became CEO of Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. No. 6 – Bear Island Paper Mill reopened its Hanover plant after a shutdown in May 2017 that left about 165 employees without jobs. Canadian-based manufacturing company Cascades Inc., which specializes in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and paper tissue products, paid $34.2 million for the property. Cascades plans to invest $275 million toward transforming the former White Birch Mill into a lightweight recycled container board operation. Hanover County Economic Development director Linwood Thomas said, “From the moment our department heard White Birch was shutting down in May of 2017, our office has worked tirelessly with numerous potential prospects globally who were interested in the facility.” No. 7 – The Hanover Tomato Festival, which started at the old Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department station and has become the biggest event of the year in Mechanicsville, celebrated 40 years of spotlighting the county’s favorite fruit, the Hanover Tomato. In an attempt to raise funds, the BCVFD launched the Tomato Festival. President Larry Sutton and Fire Chief Oscar Watson spearheaded the project in 1978. No. 8 – A major construction project that extended Atlee Road from Rutland about ½-mile to Atlee Station Road was completed earlier this month. The project, a joint endeavor between Hanover County and the Virginia Department of Transportation, cost $20 see TOP 10, pg. 9

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million. Included were the construction of a bridge over the Buckingham Branch railroad, closure of the previous rail crossing and a modification of the alignment of Cool Spring Road and Atlee Station Road to connect with the extension of Atlee Road. A traffic signal was installed at the intersection of Atlee Station Road and the new Atlee Road extension. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes also were built as part of this project. No. 9 – Earlier this month, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors agreed to defer a request for a Special Exemption Permit of the Zoning Ordinance that would allow light poles taller than permitted. The location is on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. 33) at the MALONEY Henrico County line in the South Anna

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office.

the following five dates, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.: Jan. 29; Feb. 4; Feb. 11; Feb. 21; and Feb. 25. Each session is expected to last about 2½ hours. Participants will be recognized by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors at 6 p.m. on March 27. A nominal fee of $30 per participant

is required to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. It is important that each class member understands the time commitment involved. If warranted, Hanover County may hold additional Planning Academies in future years to accommodate individuals unable to attend this session. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office shortly thereafter. For more information, contact Tiffany Burton in the Planning Office at 804-3656169 or tmburton@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

and a $2.1 million Capital District. Campaign. Planning director David The opening day celebraMaloney had said that tion includes the start of a Marchetti Properties III LLC, the applicant, requested a defer- three-week run of “Mary Poppins Returns.” ral. In addition to taller light “We poles, wanted to Marchetti brand the was seektheatre ing to right out create of the gate a 2,200 with a residenfirst run tial unit blockmixedbuster use comfilm the munity entire in an area family known as can enjoy the Lake together,” District Douglas along Love, U.S. 33 presinear the ASHLAND THEATRE dent and Henrico reopening today CEO of County Ashland line. Theatre Foundation, said. Located on 320 acres The Foundation operates the along the U.S. 33 corridor theatre. near the Henrico County line, Marchetti and Boyd Homes Long a part of the town’s envisioned a “work, live and history, the new Ashland play” community that featured Theatre has a state-of-the-art office space, residential, retail 4K Sony projection system and space and recreational oppor7.1 surround sound system, as tunities. well as plush seating, expanded No. 10 – Today is the big concession stands, and a VIP day for the Ashland Theatre lounge with box seats. when it reopens after about The theatre will accommotwo years of renovations date up to 300 patrons

HANOVER -- Hanover County’s 2018 personal property taxes are not due until Feb. 5, 2019. However, payments made before this calendar year ends may be deductible on your Federal and State tax returns if you itemize your deductions. If you are mailing in your payment, the postmark must be no later than Dec. 31. Barring inclement weather, the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office will be open

daily from 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in December except for New Year’s Eve. If you have not received your 2018 personal property tax bill by Dec. 17, you may view and/ or pay your taxes online by visiting the Treasurer’s Online Tax Services website at https:// www.hanovercounty.org/. For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 804365-6050.

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HANOVER -- Anyone who wants to learn more about how Hanover plans for future development of the County is invited to apply for the Citizens Planning Academy, which will be held on five evenings beginning Jan. 29, 2019. The Academy will provide each participant with a planning framework that is specific to Hanover County. A primary goal of the Academy is the enhancement of citizen knowledge about the planning process, the legal foundations of planning and the role citizens can play in developing a dialogue regarding Hanover County’s future. The class will be limited to no more than 30 participants and will meet on

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals WARREN EUGENE BARLOW Warren Eugene Barlow, 86, of Hanover, and recently of Suffolk, passed away on December 15, 2018. He was the son of the late Walter and Maude Barlow and was preceded in death by his wife, Hope Barlow; and brother, Paul Barlow. Warren worked passionately as a Diesel Mechanic for 60-plus years. He restored a 1950 Ford pickup truck and enjoyed attending car shows. He was a Mason and Shriner in Hanover County. Mr. Barlow is survived by his wife, Joyce Gibson-Barlow; daughter, Susan Melton (Wayne); grandchildren, Joshua Melton (Amanda) and Ian Melton (Shannon); great-grandchildren, MacKenzie and Wesley; and brothers, Robert “Bobby” Barlow and Walter Barlow.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Nelsen Funeral Home & CrematoryReid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney. org.

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Steven; her five children, Charles, Mary, Patricia, Paul and Timothy; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, at Overflow Christian Church at 821 Edgehill Road in Richmond. A reception will follow at 6444 Chenault Way in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, sympathy cards and contributions may be sent to the Brewster family at 6444 Chenault Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

BETTY MARIE GAINES-MICKENS Betty Marie GainesMickens, 62, of King William, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was born to the late William Croxton and Florence Gaines. Betty is survived by her hus-

band of 37 years, Kenny Mickens; two sons, Kenny Mickens II and Dominique Mickens. A MICKENS memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 2070 Mt. Olive-Cohoke Road in King William. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Walkerton Fire Department, P.O. Box 85 Walkerton, VA 23177.

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Start 2019 right with a hike in a Virginia State Park Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Ring in the New Year with a special First Day Hike in a Virginia State Park. All state parks will offer free parking all day, while the first 100 visitors to each park will receive a special bumper sticker. Two contests give visitors two opportunities to win gift certificates valued at up to $500. Participants can be eligible to win prizes by simply registering, hiking and then recording the hike on Jan. 1. An annual photo contest also is an opportunity for visitors to win gift certificates that can be used for camping and cabin reservations or to purchase annual passes. For complete contest details, visit https://vasp. fun/2019firstdayhikes. For a list of scheduled hikes and programs, visit https:// vasp.fun/1stdayhikes2019. Some choices include: Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield offers an adultsonly ranger-led night hike on a trail usually reserved for biking, with a bonfire to celebrate the countdown. The park also offers a variety of hikes and even a guided bike ride for dif-

ferent ages and capabilities. Fairy Stone State Park in Stuart will host a New Year’s Eve celebration and a rangerled mile hike the next morning. The whole family will enjoy finding the hidden ornaments left by the legendary Christmas Opossum at Caledon State Park in King George. Three ranger-led hikes at Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin include a hike in search of vernal pools and a dog hike. The park also offers several self-guided and self-paced options. Mason Neck State Park in Lorton offers three hikes ranging from a leisurely stroll to a fast-paced heart-pumping hike. Explore the newest addition to New River Trail State Park, the Hoover Mountain Bike area, for a hike or bike. Virginia’s newest state park, Widewater State Park in Stafford County, offers two guided hikes, one on the history and unique aspects of the Widewater peninsula and another on the animals who winter at the park. To find a state park near you and plan your First Day Hike, visit www.VirginiaStateParks. gov.

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County schools’ enrollment follows state trends By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- Hanover County student enrollment has been on the decline or remained level since 2005, and this year’s projections indicate more of the same for the next five years. Terry Stone, assistant superintendent for Business and Operations, delivered those projections last week based on Sept. 30 enrollment figures. At the start of the 20182019 school year, 17,462 students were enrolled in Hanover County Public Schools, a decrease of about 200 students from 2017-2018’s figures, equating to 1.2 percent. Stone said those projections are based on the past three years of enrollment figures and are formula-driven, accounting for a prediction last

year that forecast steady enrollment figures. Those numbers actually declined. “S o, when I stand h e r e and say that I’m not an expert and I cannot see the STONE future, this demonstrates that I cannot . . . because my projection was off by 182 students. We had predicted those numbers would remain level,” Stone said. Stone said that’s part of a trend that, for the first time, was reflected in the Commonwealth’s enrollment figures, which dropped for the first time in recent memory.

“For the first time since 1984, the state overall had a decline in enrollment,” Stone said. “We are in good company because we also had a decline in enrollment.” Hanover’s numbers are minimal, but Stone said that information will be considered during budget planning. The projections are the result of past enrollment numbers and future forecasts regarding development and projects approved that could influence school capacity. Stone also considers live birth figures to estimate the impact on county schools in the future. “We do a five-year projection that does look at live births,” Stone said. “We had seen a decrease in live births until 2014 and encountered our first increase. That will be our kindergarten class of

2019, so we do see a little bit of growth starting with that class.” That process included a meeting with county planners and public utilities officials to determine where growth might occur and what schools could be affected by those statistics. “We’ll continue to look at this every year and, as needed, make those adjustments and, of course, that could be affected by new development also,” Stone said. Among elementary schools,

Laurel Meadow declined by 41 students, while South Anna saw a 30-student decline over last year. Battlefield Park was down 22 students. Rural Point gained 18 students. Regarding middle schools, Chickahominy was down 71students, while Stonewall Jackson lost 33 students. Lee-Davis High School’s enrollment was down by 29 students and Hanover gained 26 students. Patrick Henry’s enrollment was down by 20 students. Other schools saw less than

an 18-student change. Stone noted that the numbers continue to indicate a smaller kindergarten class versus the number of students graduating from Hanover schools. The projection forecast cites level numbers for Hanover schools during the next five years with slight increases during that period. “Over the next five years, we are predicting it to be generally level with a slight decline next year,” Stone said. see TRENDS, pg. 13

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Jan. 5 A Salt Fish Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd., Mechanicsville. The menu includes: salt fish, eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage. The cost is $8; children under the age of 6 eat free of charge. Bob Gibson is the president of the United Methodist Men.

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Knox Reformed Presbyterian Church t 4883 Southard Lane in Mechanicsville will host a book study/discussion at 9 a.m. every first and third Saturday. A free breakfast will be included. The study is open to anyone wishing to attend. The book under discussion will be “Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” by Greg Koukl. For more information, call 804-779-7608 or

Monday, Jan. 7 Grieving the loss of your spouse? The Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. will present a GriefShare Loss of Spouse seminar at 6:30 p.m. The program will include practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts,

and others who have experienced the unique pain of losing a spouse. Topics discussed include what to expect in the weeks and months after a spouse’s loss, what to do with surprising emotions, how to handle changing relationships, how to handle the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings, and how to find the strength to go on. For more information or to sign up, email griefsupport@

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

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Sunday, Jan. 20 The Spring GriefShare Grief Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. in Room G111 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one

(spouse, child, parent, friend) is invited to attend. The program provides an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling, to learn valuable information on facing life situations, and to gain renewed hope for the future. For more information, call 804746-9073 or email griefsupsee CALENDAR, pg. 25

Mechanicsville Ruritan Club wraps up 2018 with busy agenda

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Hanover County Christmas Mother Carolyn Swingle, second from left, received a donation from concessions sold at the Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade. Dave Fuller, left; Johnny Moore, second from right, and Barry Shalowitz, right, representing the Rotary and Ruritans, made the presentation. Tom Haynie/The Local

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Tom Foster, right, Ruritan zone governor, presented Johnny Moore, president, and the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club with an award acknowledging the community service the club has performed over the years.

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pursuit of helping to improve the quality of life for the people of the county. Hall has held multiple leadership positions on the national, district and local levels with the Ruritan organization. Nationally, he served three

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The 2019 officers for the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club are, from left, Board of Directors: Chester Sienko, Otis Hall, Bill Medlin and Paul Dorn; and Barry Shalowitz, treasurer; Tom Oliver, secretary; Scott Townsend, vice president; and Johnny Moore, president.

years as Ruritan national director. At the district level, Otis served two terms as lieutenant governor and zone governor of the Ruritan Chesapeake District, as well as the district secretary and treasurer. He also served as chairman of the fundraising committee and as a member of the finance and membership committees. As

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governor, he started the Crab Feast, a major fundraiser that brings in thousands of dollars each year for the district. Locally, Otis served as president and vice president of the Cold Harbor Ruritan Club, the club that he originally joined. He transferred his membership to the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club over 20 years ago, where

he has been a member of the Board of Directors for 10 years. Hall has been a very active member of the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, participating in all activities as he fulfills his desire to improve the lives of Hanover County citizens. He also has served at the government level as a member of the Land Use Committee

and the committee charged with naming the county’s roads. He has been a member of the Zone Appeals Board and the Planning Commission. He serves as one of the three members of the Electoral Board. President Johnny Moore said about Hall: “I looked up the definition of volunteer and, frankly, it is not adequate to

The Mechanicsville Ruritan Club had a busy meeting this month, with guests being honored, awards being presented, gifts being given to children, and checks handed over to the 2018 Hanover Christmas Mother. Franklin Jones, a director with the Doswell Ruritan Club, thanked the Mechanicsville Ruritans for the many years of help with the Christmas Mother program.

describe what Otis has done over the past 50 years to improve our lives. Words alone cannot fully describe what Otis has done as a volunteer. He is certainly exceptional. He is an inspiration and mentor for me in regards to my Ruritan activity. It is an honor that he calls me a friend and it should be the same to us all.”

Registration underway for students interested in YET HANOVER -- Registration is now open for Hanover’s Youth Engagement Team (YET). These young people will design service projects for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), which will be held Friday and Saturday, April 12-14, 2019. The county is looking for youth (5th through 12 grades) who are interested in improving their leadership skills through a series of interactive YET workshops. The workshops will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and March 21. Participants will practice youth advocacy, gain experience working on a team, set measurable project objectives and develop action plans for

engaging community members in service learning projects. The Youth Engagement Team will work together creating innovative solutions to community needs and design youth-led GYSD projects. Young people who are inspired to create positive change in the lives of others are invited to enroll online at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/YET2019 until the first workshop on Jan. 17. The first workshop will be held at the Department of Community Resources at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The Feb. 21st workshop will be held at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in

Mechanicsville. The March 21st workshop will be held at a place to be determined. All three workshops will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members are expected to attend all three monthly workshops. YET members are invited to celebrate by attending the Teen Day of Service on April 13, 2019 at the Patrick Henry YMCA at 217 Ashcake Rd. in Ashland. 2019 will be the 10th anniversary of Hanover County’s participation in GYSD, the world’s largest youth-led service event. For more information, contact Kristina Yager, Youth Services Specialist for the Department of Community

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years, with Chickahominy experiencing the most growth. Stone said those recent projections will factor in when the budget process begins this month.

“We will consider that when we develop the budget for next year,” Stone said. Individual school staffing

Once the projections are compiled, Stone compares those figures with school capacity. System-wide, schools should remain at 80 percent capacity over the next five years, but schools like Hanover and Atlee could see increases. “At every level, we are well within capacity over the next five years,” Stone said. Kersey Creek Elementary does reach 100 percent capacity at the end of that five-year period, but Stone said there is additional classroom space at that campus should adjustments be necessary. “We still have some capacity there,” Stone said. “We still have the opportunity to move additional programs if we need to.” All middle schools are expected to remain under capacity during the next five

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Rachel Levin has succeeded in having her property, Westerham House, protected forever thanks to a conservation easement. John Hope built his home near the village of Montpelier.

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Terry A. McCann received the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award during a recent meeting of Washington-Henry Masonic Lodge No. 344 in Mechanicsville. Shown are, from left, McCann’s son Jacob, an Eagle Scout; Past Worshipful Master John O’Dell; McCann and his wife Tracy; and Past Worshipful Master Daniel Ward, who arranged the award. McCann also serves as a captain in the Hanover Fire-EMS.

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RICHMOND – Hanover County was in its infancy and still a wilderness when British sea captain John Hope built his home, “Westerham House,” near the village of Montpelier. It would appear little changed to Captain Hope nearly 300 years later, except perhaps for the animals grazing its pastures. While Westerham’s original owners brought one of the

first flocks of sheep to the New World from England, the present 96-acre property is now home to a herd of llamas, a species not brought to North America from their native Peruvian Andes until the early 1800s. The livestock may have changed, but the farmland and forests of Westerham on Taylors Creek Road will endure thanks to the foresight of its current owner, Rachel Levin, a second-generation easement donor.

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On Dec. 18, Levin finalized her donation of a charitable conservation easement on Westerham to the Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC), Richmond’s only local land trust. The conservation easement permanently protects the property from any residential or commercial development. Under Virginia’s Conservation Easement Act, a conservation easement is a voluntary see FARM, pg. 16

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ECHANICSVILLE -- WashingtonHenry Masonic Lodge No. 344 in Mechanicsville recently honored Terry A. McCann, Past Lodge Chaplain, with the

Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America, created the award as a National Award for Masons who exemplify the Scout Law and Masonic Virtues, in service to the Scouting Program.

Free Masonry is based on service, and the exemplification of moral truth, which is essential for good role models. Masonic principles generally intend to make good men better and are a good fit with the general Scouting see McCANN, pg. 19

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SHLAND – Circles Ashland will present a trio of musicians performing a benefit concert from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Musicians Glenn Birch, Frank Coleman and Chris Fuller will be performing an acoustic mix of original and classic tunes pulled from folk,

PHHS volleyball team honored by HCSB

country and singer-songwriter traditions, with a good measure of holiday music thrown in. Family and friends are invited to attend and enjoy a relaxed and fun afternoon of music and support Circles Ashland’s work to end poverty in the community. Admission is free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged. For more information on Circles Ashland, go to circlesashland-va.org. Jim Ridolphi for The Local

The Patrick Henry High School boys’ volleyball team captured its third state title on Nov. 15 at the Kaplan Arena at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. The Patriots defeated Great Bridge in five sets: 25-2; 22-25; 25-20, 22-25 and 15-16. They ended the season with an 18-3 record. The PHHS team was recognized by Bob Hundley, left, chairman, and Michael Gill, right, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, during the Dec. 18 meeting of the Hanover County School Board. Members are: Jarrett Carrano, Jaxon Delgado, Link Hammerschmidt, Cal Inge, Hayden Lane, Ronny Maier, Timmy Matthews, CW McIIhenny, Cameron Miller, Ted Owen, Gage Pond, Adam Price, Ben Russell, Hill Sewell and Ethan Stiles. Michael Towsend is the head coach. His assistants are Jessica Jones, Neal Brigham, Hunter Taylor and Charles Sheppard. Matt Crowder serves as the school’s activities director.

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The Whistle Stop Theatre Company recently presented Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, “The Little Match Girl.” Shows also included folk tales from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Louise Ricks is the founding artistic director of the theatre company.

Doswell Ruritans sponsoring dinner Staff Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- A Spaghetti Dinner featuring homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert, and beverages will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and

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act of the property owner and must be compatible with the locality’s comprehensive plan. Hanover County’s comprehensive plan adopted earlier this year explicitly encourages “the preservation of prime and important agricultural and forest lands whenever possible through . . . dedication of Conservation Easements . . .” The plan also recognizes the importance of rural areas

its original construction, continues to be an exquisite example of Flemish Bond brickwork and is eligible for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places. Westerham also features Virginia’s largest private collection of English and American boxwood, planted in the early 1950s, as recognized by the American Boxwood Society. The Westerham property includes over 40 acres of Prime Farmland as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service while slightly more of the agricultural land is also classified as Soils of Statewide Importance by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Approximately half the property is forested, including buffers along 1,000 feet of an intermittent stream which drains to the South Anna River within the York River watershed. The terms of the conservation easement prevent cutting of those riparian buffers, require Best Management

Practices for any future forestry, allow for ongoing agricultural uses, and prohibit subdivision. Restrictions ensure protection of the historic manor house and the bucolic views of Westerham from Taylors Creek Road. “Westerham is a unique place in so many ways yet it also embodies the history and character of western Hanover County,” CRLC executive director Parker Agelasto said. “At CRLC we feel privileged to have the opportunity to protect this historic landscape and assist its stewardship in perpetuity.” The farm is presently rented and professionally managed and will continue to be in the near term, but Levin’s ultimate plans include making it her home. Her altruistic goals for Westerham go beyond protecting its history and environment. Levin is familiar with benefits of llamas that may not be readily apparent to the pass-

ersby admiring the Westerham herd from Taylors Creek Road. Caring for and spending time with people-friendly llamas can bestow therapeutic well-being for both children and adults coping with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Levin is exploring possibilities that may include a teaching collaboration with Virginia Tech, service through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, or programs for local school children. Any walking trail network on the property would be developed in accordance with silvopasture principles, a mutually beneficial practice combining forestry and grazing for domestic animals. “Ms. Levin’s approach to Westerham’s future exemplifies the spirit of stewardship, truly regarding it as part and parcel of the larger community,” Brian Watson, president of CRLC’s Board of Directors, said. “Finalizing an easement on Westerham is a great way to end 2018 and celebrate this special time of year.”

Incorporated in March 2005 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, CRLC seeks to conserve and protect the natural and historic land and water resources of Virginia’s Capital Region for the benefit of current and future generations. CRLC is the only nonprofit organization devoted specifically to the conservation of land within the capital region serving the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent and Charles City. CRLC educates landowners about voluntary land protection tools, facilitates the process of donating conservation easements, and co-holds conservation easements with other conservation organizations. CRLC has helped protect more than 10,000 acres that includes fee simple ownership of 380 acres as well as easements on more than 2,200 acres.

HOLIDAYS

mind and delivered just the present I wanted. Whether it was a shiny red bike, football helmet or that perplexing chemistry set, it all seemed almost ordained as the most exciting day of the year progressed. My last Christmas with my father stands out in my mind. During the weeks leading up to the big day, my parents had asked me a dozen times what I wanted, but I couldn’t decide and only hinted at a few items. Somehow, without the aid of big box stores or internet shopping, my parents came up with a selection of gifts that

made believing in Santa Claus easy. We spent most of that last Christmas together playing a gift he’d selected for me: an electric football game. I was too young to appreciate his perfect selection of gifts, but it was the hit of my holiday season. Was it really as easy as my parents made it look? I suspect not. Is Christmas really getting harder? I suppose it depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to holiday cheer. Somehow, the real joys of the season don’t require a trip to the mall or a long line of irritated shoppers. The warmth of

home, the glow of a Christmas tree in a candlelit room and the company of good friends and family remains the same today as it did on those modest yuletides of the past. Here’s hoping your holidays aren’t too busy, and you and your family enjoy the joy and love that comes alive during Christmastime and New Year’s Day. And the peace and joy that may seem a little harder to attain do not dim the magic of your season. Remember, it’s the little things that make those lifelong memories. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

A limited number of scholarships may be available for traditional Master Gardener trainees. If you have questions about the course or becom-

ing a Master Gardener, contact Angelette Pryor, Extension Volunteer Coordinator, at hanovervolunteer@vt.edu. Her phone number is 804752-4309.

Information also may be obtained by calling the help desk at 804-752-4310. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

as “an integral and vital component to Hanover’s culture and economy” and environmental benefits including stream and wetland buffers and wildlife habitats. Levin noted in an early correspondence with CRLC that, “when I found out about Westerham, I thought this would be the ideal property to save open space.” The focal point of the property is the 18th century federal-style residence which, though somewhat altered from

HANOVER COUNTY Announces the

2019 CITIZENS’ PLANNING ACADEMY This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the planning process, the rules and regulations governing zoning and subdivisions, the legal bases for planning, planning for capital improvements, and ethics in the planning process. The course will include an opportunity for each participant to discuss the County’s future. The class will be limited to no more than thirty (30) participants and will meet on the following dates, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: January 29, 2019 February 11, 2019 February 25, 2019

February 4, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 27, 2019

Each participant selected must commit to attend all the sessions. There is a fee of $30 per adult participant, to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. In selecting participants for the class, an effort will be made to achieve a broad-based representation of the community. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office shortly thereafter. For additional information and to request an application form, contact: Tiffany M. Burton Hanover County Planning Office 7516 County Complex Road P.O. Box 470 Hanover Courthouse Hanover, Virginia 23069 (804) 365-6171 tmburton@hanovercounty.gov 16

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still try to keep it all in perspective, and, maybe too often, I find myself reminding my children that giving is more important than receiving and the true spirit of the season begins with charity. Does any of this mean making sure your home has the perfect Christmas is getting next to impossible? Probably not. I think back to my Christmas as a child, and how the gifts I received always seemed like someone read my

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principle of making boys into good men. In the last decade, McCann completed numerous Scout training programs and served in several Scout leader positions, including being Scout Master of a Mechanicsville Troop. He won 10 Scouting awards, is a member of the Order of the Arrow, holds the Scouter’s Key and Wood Badge. He served on the 2017 staff of the Heart of Virginia Boy Scout Council Wood Badge program, the highest-level

Council leadership training for Scouting volunteers. In the late 1880s Daniel Carter Beard created a program called the “Boy Pioneers.” It inspired Lord Robert Baden Powell to create the Boy Scouts in England. The Boy Scout Program came to the United States in 1910 when Dan Beard merged his organization into the Boy Scouts of America and became its first National Commissioner. A Master Mason in New York, Brother Dan Beard stands as a fine example of how a Mason can live a life of Masonic Service to mankind,

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and largest fraternal organization in the world. It originated among the ancient architects, engineers, and craftsmen who built large, imposing and beautiful buildings over the ages. Examples are the great cathedrals in Europe. In the United States, such edifices include the National Capital Building in Washington and the Houston Church in which funeral services were held for the late President George Herbert Walker Bush. Men who are interested in Freemasonry should ask a Mason for more details.

by reaching out and working with youth in the local community. Mechanicsville Lodge No. 344 has an interesting membership of local men and others from distant Lodges. Two members, V. Stuart Cook, and Fredrick G. Martin III, served as Most Worshipful Masters of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Two were members of Lodges in Germany. Another was raised in a Massachusetts Lodge, was Master of a Connecticut Lodge, and several have served as Deputy District Grand Masters. Freemasonry is the oldest 7 PM

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block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Byway/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 8100 block of Virginia Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Drugs: Possessing Schedule III was reported in the 8900 block of Interstate 95 North, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 10200 block of Old Ridge Road, Doswell.

Nov. 25

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

Assault and battery of see SHERIFF’S, pg. 26

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Boys basketball: Monacan vs. Atlee at Henrico 7:15 p.m.

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Boys basketball: Hanover vs. James River at Douglas Freeman 7:00 p.m.

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PH girls learn hard lesson at Glen Allen By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local GLEN ALLEN – As with a young, growing team, there will be nights where adversity hits, and lessons will be learned. Such was the case for Patrick Henry girls basketball last Monday, seemingly cruising at Glen Allen. Building a 16-point halftime lead, the Patriots were not ready for the Jaguars’ halftime adjustments and aggressive play on the boards. In the second half, Glen Allen slowly chipped away at the lead, eventually forcing overtime before taking victory away from the Patriots 66-62 at Glen Allen High School. It seemed the final result would be impossible when the Patriots (6-2) built a 25-6 lead by scoring 10 points in 91 seconds to start the second quarter. A 3-point play inside by sophomore Ava Smith made it 31-12 midway through the second quarter. But Glen Allen’s leading scorer, Carmen Betts, provided a glimpse into second-half action with a drive and score before the horn, getting the Jaguars within 16 at 36-20. Glen Allen came out a different team in the second half. Couple that with a sudden chill swirling over Patrick Henry’s outside shooting game, and the comeback was on. The Jaguars began the third

Hawks schooled in TDIT By Rob Witham For the Local

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Patrick Henry freshman Logan Nuckols drives past Douglas Freeman’s Gracie Dixon in the Patriots’ 60-20 win over the Rebels.

quarter with a 9-0 run ended the Patrick Henry lead was a only by a free throw thanks to mere two at 44-42 with a period a Glen Allen technical foul. A left. Logan Nuckols and JaBryah 13-5 Jaguar run followed, and

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Haverkamp hit rare back-to- game at 55. Patrick Henry had back shots to retake the Patriot the ball in the final seconds but lead at 51-47 with 4:14 left, but Glen Allen rose again to tie the see LESSON, pg. 21

RICHMOND – Once upon a time, in the land of girls basketball, the Hanover Hawks were a footnote, usually the latest casualty of another team’s good fortune. But over the past three seasons, Hanover’s fortunes have turned, and in a big way. Winning 16 games a season ago, they caught the attention of tournament organizers at the TimesDispatch Invitational Tournament. A few months ago, Hanover was invited to the area’s biggest regular season high school basketball party, and gladly accepted. And while their first pairing, against defending TDIT champion Trinity Episcopal on the road, was a difficult one, it was a challenge gladly taken see SCHOOLED, pg. 21

Depth, experience may challenge some track teams By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – the 2018-19 indoor track season began with the usual sources of turnover for each of the four Hanover County schools, but some have fared better than others in the changeover from one year (and season) to another. Some county schools begin the season with an abundance of strengths, but others are left with gaps – either in experience or events or both – if they are to compete across the board come postseason. Of the four teams, both Atlee and Hanover – the latter greatly increasing all-event competitiveness the past three years – are the strongest. LeeDavis faces some gaps, particularly among its girls team, as does Patrick Henry. No matter what, all four teams have athletes who will be in the mix for at least all-region and all-state honors – if not outright state championships – by the time the indoor season wraps up in February. Hanover is coming off an

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the Jaguar defense prevented a good look at the basket for a possible win and forced overtime. There, Glen Allen opened on a 5-0 run and never yielded the lead. Betts finished with 25 points, while Erin Pulliam scored nine points and grabbed 10 big rebounds for the Jaguars (4-2). Haverkamp led Patrick Henry with 25 points, while Nuckols scored 18. The very next night, head coach Phillip Cobb hoped learned lessons would be

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Hanover’s Joey Badalamenti cleared 14 feet, 6 inches to win the boys pole vault at the Gloucester Pre-Holiday Invitational at Boo Williams Sportsplex on Dec. 14-15.

outdoor season last year in which its girls team won the Region 4B championship. “We have most of our key competitors back from that team,” said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. He noted that the team is still young. “Combined, the boys and girls have three seniors total out of 76 or 78 kids.” Among the Hawks leaders are boys pole vaulter Joey Badalamenti, who won at the Gloucester Pre-Holiday Invitational at Boo Williams Sportsplex on Dec. 14-15 with a vault of 14 feet, 6 inches; and girls runner Rachel Crytser,

applied at Douglas Freeman, their final game before Winter Break. There were gaps of defense early, but the sheer talent of Patrick Henry overwhelmed the Rebels for a 60-20 victory. “We’ve missed practice time, and it showed,” Cobb said, noting Monday’s collapse and even Tuesday’s concerns. “Our defense needs to be better. We pride ourselves on playing great defense, and had a couple of breakdowns [Monday]. Tonight we emphasized it, and it wasn’t to our expectations.” Fans looking at the final score wouldn’t understand Cobb’s concern, having held

more points at the state level,” wrote Atlee head coach Tyler Busch. “If everything goes right we could double the points we scored last year at the state meet (last year 22). If that happens, we could be in the top threefour teams in the state.” Among the top returners for Raider boys are Kameron Helmlinger and Ian Sellors in middle- to long-distance events; among the top girls are Rachel Mudd and Cabell Franklin in distance events and Emma Moore in the pole vault. Lee-Davis is lacking a bit on either experience or numbers, or both, in some key events – primarily sprints – on both the boys and girls teams. The drop in numbers affects the girls team, which has experienced a dip from historical levels for a few years now, the most. “Again, our girls, participa-

tion and the number of girls coming out for the team is still down,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “We didn’t really have an increase of new kids from last year to match graduation, I guess. Two or three out, two or three in.” But that doesn’t mean the Confederates don’t pack a punch. “The group that’s been there has been consistent,” Mathews said. “Our girls group is small in number, but I think they’re very good in quality.” They return two Region 5B champions, Megan Mann in shot put and Alyssa Rice in pole vault, as well as solid runners in Sierra Puleo – and All State performer in the VHSL Class 5 championships in November – and Desirae Horsley. Avery Witherow, another All State cross country finisher, will

anchor a solid boys squad that includes hurdler and sprinter Jack Rice, pole vaulter Isaac Grubbs and shot putter Adam Soliman. Patrick Henry’s team – particularly its girls team – will be building around a solid core, including All Stater Emmy Joyce. But the Patriots need more than middle- and longdistance runners to be competitive as a team. “We have a strong core group of student-athletes returning this year which should provide us with good depth in most areas,” wrote Patrick Henry head coach Scott Brown. “We need to work to develop more hurdlers and [jumpers] to try and gain some ground with the rest of the region.” On the girls side, Brown said the Patriots need to develop depth in field events.

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The Titans shut down passing lanes constantly, forcing turnover after turnover by Hanover. The Hawks’ first points came on a Madison Miller jumper, in transition, with two seconds left in the first period. But the Hawks defense worked hard to limit Trinity Episcopal from turning turnovers into easy points. It was only 10-2 after a period, 27-7 at the half. It could have been much worse. “We were lucky we were doing such a good job from that angle (defensively), otherwise it could have gotten away from us much sooner,” Rohr said, also complimenting the effort of his team. “We didn’t stop playing, I thought we played hard all night.” Indeed, there was no stop in Hanover, which got its offense in gear in the third period and equaled Trinity’s 16 points with 16 of their own, holding the deficit to 43-23. The Titans finished the win early in the

fourth, however. Julia Mardigian led Hanover with seven points, while Burgos paced the Titans with 19. The loss meant a quick turnaround for a 9 a.m. game Thursday morning in the consolation semifinal, but also – an advantage for Rohr’s Hawks – a chance to play at home, as Hanover hosted all semifinal and championship round games of the Times-Dispatch Invitational this season for the first time. A gritty Hawk team rose to the challenge, getting past Hermitage for its first tournament win, 61-39, to improve to 4-2. Sarah Johnson used height and quickness to lead the Hawks with 18 points, while Jordan Davis scored nine of her 11 points in the second half as the Hawks built on a 31-18 halftime advantage. Miller also added 11, fueled by three 3-pointers, and Mardigian had nine points.

who turned in an All-State performance at the Virginia High School League Class 4 state championships at Great Meadow Park in November. While Atlee’s boys graduated two state champions – Cason Gardner and William Chapman – last year, they bring back a lot of experience and may in the best position of any county team to contend for a state championship. The Raiders girls are in even Continued from pg. 20 better shape. “We have all of our scorers from the state meet back this to heart. While the scoreboard year and we are adding a few Wednesday evening showed in that may be able to score the Titans a 66-27 winner in first round action, the lessons learned during the game should Douglas Freeman to 20 points. be long remembered, and for But, in the first half, it was good reasons. “Their length was realmuch more of a byproduct of a Rebel team struggling to make ly bothersome for us,” said shots, sometimes good ones, Hanover head coach Michael when the Patriot defense left an Rohr. “That’s the first time we’ve seen that kind of length, and we unexpected gap available. But the Patriot offense didn’t do a good job early on more than made good for it, getting into the right spots to as Haverkamp hit a pair of start our offense.” The Titans feature two downtown 3’s in the second quarter to build a 37-13 lead commits to the University of with 3:30 in the half. The senior Richmond in Angel Burgos finished with 19 points and 10 and Elaina Chapman, plus Elaina’s younger sister Alyssa. rebounds. Nuckols drove and popped The Chapman sisters provide from outside to the tune of 17 the length, with height coupled points, while Smith and fresh- with arm span which creates man Jessica Osuanah each had nightmares in double-team traps at the top of the offense. nine.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

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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

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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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM 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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SOUTHERN BAPTIST 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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor 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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Donors continue to boost Christmas Mother program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- The Hanover Christmas Mother would like to thank the following for their generous gifts to help others: AARP Hanover Chapter 5335; Kelly and David G. Aderhold Jr.; Janet Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkins; Norma Jean Atkins; A. Wayne and Judy Ayers; William O. and Caathy Bach-McElroy. Margaret H. Barlow; F.R. Barnette; John Basinger; David and Karen Beazley; Sandra Beck; Judith Bobbitt; Faye Booker in honor of my brother and sister-in-law who are Hanover County residents; Clara Bosher; Andrew B. and Elizabeth Brabrand. James Brannan; W. Scott and Melissa Brannan; Bromac Construction Co. Inc.; Jill Brown; Patrick and Sue Ellen Brown; Marguerite Bruce; Benjamin and Sheryl Burrell; William L. Byrne. Cold Harbor Retirees and Friend Bridge Group; Cold Harbor Ruritan Club; Bobby Coleman; Rosemary Cotton; Sue and Buddy Cox; Glenn and Diana Crider; Verna and Leroy Crowder; Douglas J. Cumins. Julie and Christopher Dauksys; William O. Davis in memory of Myra H. Harris; Colene

Deacon; Harry R. Dixon; Darlene Dooley; Jim and Pattie Durbin; William Cordia Ellen; Elmont Ruritan Club. Ken and Teresa Essigman; Martha Fearnow in honor of Julia and Nicholas Fearnow; Jean and Donald Fender; Ernest F. Flannagan Jr. ;Deborah and Frank Flippo; T. Nelson Flippo; Joan and Doug Floyd; Tom and Gigi Foster. Hyland F. Fowler Jr.; Thomas and Karen Fritter; Patricia Funk; Mary L. Gentry; Patricia Giles in memory of Martin L. Giles; Larry and Brenda Gilman; Sara M. Gray; The Greater Nazarene Baptist Church. Miriam and Barry Green; GFWC-Ashcake Woman’s Club; June Hale; Mary Hall; Pamela H. Hall; The Hanover Company; Hanover Towne Garden Club; Frank Hargrove; Carl and Judy Harrell. Hill Electrical Inc.; John H. Hodges; Maurice and Donna Hodges; Homemades By Suzanne; Hopeful Church Golden Circle; Kathleen Noel Class Hopeful Baptist Church; The Cecil R. and Edna S. Hopkins Family Foundation. Ronald Hopkins; Darrell R. Hornstra; Elizabeth Irby; Lila H. Irby; It’s A. Breeze Specialties; Patricia Jester; Nancy Jett; Daniel

and Judy Johnson; Junior Assembly; Gary and Dee Kazee; Hilda C. Kelly. Kenwood United Methodist Church; Michael and Carolyn Key; Wilbur and Ann Lawrence; Loving’s Auto Body; Claude Lowry; E.J. and Shearer Luck in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Roger Martin; Timothy and Christine Mayes. Daniel J. McCarthy; J.L. McKinney; Linda and Paul McNally; Joan J. Melton; Kay-Lyn Merritt; Anne Reid Midyette; Lucille Midyette; Jane Mitchell; Sandra and Joseph Monolo. Doris and Wesley Moody; Burnlie S. and John F. Montaigne Jr.; Janet M. and Frank R. Muntean Jr.; Vicki and John Nachmans; Kathy and Michael Natale; Rebecca A. Nelson. Madelyn T. Netherland in memory of Wade and Stacy Netherland; Amy and Michael Newby; Sonshine Class, Northside Baptist Church; Lucy M. Oliver; Patricia Pace; Bob and Chris Paterson; Elizabeth and Paul Pearce. Robert and Doreen Peay; Brenda S. Perry; Ann D. Persinger in memory of Tom Persinger; Jonathan Pildis; Betty and William Pittman; Henry and Alice Poindexter; Margaret and Kenneth Pugh. Darrell W. and Marsha Rettig in memory

of our daughter, Ginny; Bennie and Constance Ritt; Ray and Sydney Robins; Johnny W. and Mary Robinson; Darlene G. Sadler. Audrey C. Schwerdtfeger; Margaret Scott; Sheltering Arms Circle; Barbara K. Sholley; Helen Singleton; Connie and George Smith; McNeale T. Smith; Robert and Mary Ann Smith. Robert L. Smith; Shirley and Isaac Smith; Charles and Fran Smither; John and Helen Spiers; Carlton and Elizabeth Stadler; Andrew and Mona Stahling; Betty and Gary Standnick. William M. and Laura Stanley; Harold A. Stills; Patricia and William R. Swingle; Robert J. and Julie Tate; Edna C. Thompson; Trio Fasteners Inc.; John Tucker; Ted and Susan Tussey. Jeffrey W. and Robin Underdown; Greer and Bonnie Utley; Mary D. Waddy; Frank and Mary Wallmeyer; Friends Class, Walnut Grove Baptist Church; James H. Watts. Walter and Donna O. Weber; Joan M. Whitlock; A.D. Whittaker Construction Inc.; Walter C. and Faye S. Winston; Karon Wood; Scott A. Wyatt; Severin and Frank Yaccarino. Donations may be sent to: Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

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The Annual Virginia Alpaca Expo was held Dec. 8-9 at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell. Judging included conformation and fleece quality in categories for Suri and Huacaya alpacas. Bud Synhorst, executive director of the Alpaca Owners Association Inc., based in Lincoln, Nebraska, attended. Artisans showcased alpaca fiber and examples of felting and fiber arts. Yarn, crafts and finished products were sold.

Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady

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Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com. Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large reenactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626. see CALENDAR, pg. 26

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a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Southern Watch Place, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 3000 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Carrying a concealed weapon, second offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 Gethsemane Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road,

Violating preliminary protective order was reported in the 6300 block of Greystone Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 8300 block of Raven Run Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Defrauding hotels and motels, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

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adjustments will be made as necessary to reflect that change in enrollment.”

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Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar

An additional official count of Hanover students will be published in March. In other matters, the board begins its formal budget process next month with three

scheduled meetings. The regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8, a budget presentation is scheduled for Jan. 15, and a budget public hearing is slated

for Jan. 22. All meetings will get underway at 7 p.m. at the Hanover County School Board’s Central Office at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland.

community that also meets at 6 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.

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

tion, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.

Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804746-4734.

Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more informa-

Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families, meets at 7 .pm. at 7446 Adams Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville.

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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, couch your ego for a little while and let a loved one get his or her way. Concede control in this and you’ll find it benefits you in many different ways. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 This is a time for working smart and hard, Gemini. Your hard work will come to fruition and get you where you need to be quickly. Ask for help if the going gets too tough.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to reconnect with a long-lost activity or hobby you used to love. Find things that give you pleasure and enjoy some time focusing on fun.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 You have a renewed determination to improve your finances right now, Libra. Use any extra money you receive to invest in a portfolio that can keep you earning.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, be a true friend to someone who can use a little extra love and support. Whether you lend a helping hand or just sit and listen, your efforts will be appreciated.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Retreating to the privacy and coziness of home may be tempting, Leo. However, you may have to step up and play leader or host or hostess in the days ahead.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Trust the process of working through your feelings this week, Scorpio. Many things have been going on and you need to absorb and file things away in your mind.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you need to push past fear and pursue your desires. Only then can you get ahead at work or in other areas of your life. Stop making excuses and be courageous.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though you may not be a full-fledged clairvoyant, you certainly can tap into people’s thoughts to give them a start. You may need to buffer some insights.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have more on your mind than you are willing to admit, Sagittarius. But showing vulnerability may make you seem more approachable to others.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you are in a relationship, use this week to untangle some knots. These can be differences of opinion or financial concerns.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you are not prone to worrying, this week some things have you feeling a bit on edge. Concentrate on what you have going right instead of what can go wrong.

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