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ECHANICSVILLE – “It’s a Wonderful Life” is the theme for the Sunday, Dec. 8, Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, which welcomes Santa Claus to the Village for an early visit.

The annual event, sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary and Ruritan Clubs, will kick off at 2 p.m.

Entries were accepted until

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- There are only 13 schools remaining in Virginia with names of Confederate leaders according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. That’s down from 21 in 2018 as Roanoke, Richmond and other communities have chosen to change the school names that have long been objectionable to the African American community and others.

Two of those remaining schools are located in Hanover County, and the objections of the county’s NAACP and others have been consistent and clear.

An effort to change the names in 2018 fell short when the Hanover County School Board voted 5-2 to maintain the current names and mascots

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ROGER BOURASSA of Lee-Davis High School, the Confederates, and Stonewall Jackson Middle School, the Rebels.

Some board members in favor of keeping the names said their votes partially relied on a public survey where more than 13,000 county residents expressed a desire not to

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First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam is shown with Amy Gregory, Chickahominy Middle School; Caroline Bare, Hanover High School; Heather Leise, Atlee High School; and Mandy Baker, assistant superintendent of Human Resources; after Gregory, Bare and Leise were named recipients of the 2019 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Story on page 13.

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As usual, Santa Claus will wrap up the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, arriving atop a Hanover Fire-EMS fire truck.

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RICHMOND – Six Hanover Fire-EMS firefighters were honored with bronze awards for their response to the Oct. 11, 2018, fatal crash on Interstate 295 that claimed one of their own.

Lt. Brad Clark lost his life during Tropical Storm Michael and two firefighters were injured in the crash.

The six firefighters were among 21 recipients of the 30th annual Valor Awards on

LT. BRAD CLARK Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Hanover Fire-EMS honorees were: Capt. David “D.J.” Johnston and firefighters Christopher Elish, Jacob Smith, Colin Bunn, Jeremiah Sheehan and Matthew Sutphin.

The banquet recognizes courageous acts of first responders in the region.

Hosting the event are members of the Retail Merchants organization.

For the second year running, no one received the highest honor, a gold award.

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Col. David R. Hines and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office have once again achieved law enforcement accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This is the fifth consecutive year the department has “exemplified the best professional practices in the conduct of its responsibilities”. This is a “voluntary commitment to law enforcement excellence” that is certified every three years by CALEA and contains 484 standards.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue 10 years, BAC .20, was reported in the 7900 block of Compass Point Lane/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Oct. 1

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 5400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person were reported in the 10000 block of Rinker Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 6400 block of Little Sorrel Drive, Mechanicsville.

Threats of death or bodily injury were reported by letter or electronic means were reported in the 11300 block of Rosemont Drive, Rockville.

DWI, 2nd conviction within

Oct. 2

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6800 block of Pimlico Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9100 block of Aaroe Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license with BAC .02 was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Hickory Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Sandy Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

monument, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Shooting or throwing missiles at occupied vehicles was reported in the 5100 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Oct. 4

Coerce, intimidate or harass person by computer was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property,

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

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Forging was reported in the 11100 block of Rockville Road, Rockville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Cold Harbor Road/East Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9100 block of Rutland Road,

Oct. 5

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8500 block of Culley Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 16200 block of Gun Barrel Road, Montpelier.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 6200 block of Studley Road, see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4

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

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Donations pour in for Christmas Mother program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- The Hanover Christmas Mother wishes to thank the following for their donations to this year’s Christmas Mother Program: Thelma Adkins, Carolyn & Harris Allen; Ashland Masonic Lodge #168; Atlee Ruritan Club; James O. Attkisson; Judith & Wayne Ayers; Robert W. Bailie; Anne Bales; Allen & Betty Bareford; Margaret H. Barlow.

Susan & Lawrence Bateman; Pattie P. Bland; Judith Bobbitt; William O. Bolton; Carolyn & Joseph S. Bowles, Jr.; Anne S. Boyd; Billy & Marion Boyd; James Brannan.

Henry O. Brent Jr.; Janette Bridger; David W. & Deborah L. Brooks; Brothers Realty; Harold Brown; Jill Brown; Brown Grove Baptist Church; Arthur W. Burke Jr. David & Barbara Camper; Carter Properties; W.A. Cauthorn; Central Virginia Land & Timber, LLC; Albert Christiansen; Katherine J.

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Friday, Nov. 8. There are no fees to take part.

Judging of 11 categories for awards is handled yearly by staff representing Richmond Suburban News – The Mechanicsville Local, Ashland-Hanover Local, Powhatan Today and The Goochland Gazette.

The parade lineup starts on Hanover Green Drive and travel through the Windsor Subdivision, south on Atlee Road, and west on Old Mechanicsville Turnpike

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Breaking and entering structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Oct. 6

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DWI, 2nd offense in 5 to 10 years, was reported in the 16200 block of Washington Highway/Pleasants Circle, Doswell.

Clark; Faye F. Clarke; John & Eloise Cobb.

Cold Harbor Ruritan Club; Bertha & Bobby Coleman Jr.; V. Stuart & Barbara Cook; Faye Coppage; Patsy Corker; Carmen Courtney; Gable Crutchfield; Walter & Lou Crutchfield.

Curtis Drilling Inc.; Douglas J. Cumins; Patricia B. & Alan Davis; William O. Davis, in memory of Myra Davis; Iris DeFord; Robert & Susan DeMilta; David B. Dennis; Barbara S. Dixon.

Franklin C. Dressler, in memory of Kelsey Jean Marie Orndorff; Duffy’s Repair Service Inc.; Jim & Pattie Durbin; Eagle Point Farm; Dr. Robert Evans; Herbert & Brenda Fearnow.

Aubrey & Ellen Fletcher; Frank Flippo; Kathy Flowers; Patricia Giles; Stephen & Ann Goldsmith; Raymond & Cynthia Goodman; Richard Goodman; Thaddeus M. Green; Robert S. & Bettie S. Grose.

Norita C. Guild; Linwood E. Hailey; Hayes & Karen Handley; Nancy & John Hart; Colin & Holly Heaty; Hill Electrical Inc.; Ronald &

to Elm Drive. It runs 1.8 miles.

This Christmas tradition finds the Village filled with young and old greeting the holiday season as they enjoy various floats, marching bands, civic organizations, and mobile concessions that support the Christmas Mother program.

For more information on this year’s parade, visit the Mechanicsville Rotary Club website: www.mechanicsvillerotary.org.

For more information, contact event co-chairs Bret Atwood (804-339-2548, email: bret@atwoodprint.com) or David Fuller (804-690-5666, email: dfuller100@ aol.com).

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

DWI, 3rd offense in 10 years, was reported in the 11000 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

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Robert Lee Smith; Dorothy H. Southworth; Gary B. & Mary C. Spruill, in memory of Betty Spiers; Ginger & Calvin Stanley; Jack & Pam Stevenson; Betty Carol & Penn Stevenson.

Clinton & Gwendolyn Strane; William C. Suttles; Elvin Talley Jr.; Sally L. Talley; Robert J. & Julie Vanmetre Tate; Pamela Teates; Wayne & Deborah Tennent; Richard Thurston.

Travelers Community Connections Program; Marjorie Tucker; Stanley & Sandra Tucker; Janice Tudor; Margaret Tudor; Jeanie & George Tunstall Jr.; John Wade; Wayne K. Waldrop; Edward L. Walker.

Ritchie D. & Sue Forbes Watson; Carol B. & James H. Watts; Mary F. Wiblin; Mrs. Russell R. Williams; Gregory & Janet Willis; Thomas Willis; Wayne & Sandy Wood, in memory of our parents, Arthur & Carolyn Campbell and Emmett & Alma Wood; and Jeannine Yowell.

If you have not made your donation please send it to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

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Donna Bryan and The Mechanicsville Local traveled to the Grammy Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi. It is the only Grammy Museum located outside of Los Angeles, California. The museum has clothes worn by Grammy winners, including Beyonce, Katie Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson. Interactive exhibits are included to show the songwriting process from start to production.

vehicles was reported in the 9400 block of Selborne Circle, Mechanicsville.

Conde Hopkins; Carolyn Horner; Debbie Hunt, in memory of Newell J. Hunt.

Mary Hutcheson; It’s A Breeze Specialties; Melissa M. Jarvis; Elsie Jennings; Barbara Johnson; Gordon & Charlotte Johnson; Jack & Carol Johnson; J. E. Jones, Jr.; Jane & Yancy Jones; Marion Jones; Marion Jordon.

Irv Kenyon; Earl & Judy Lane; Gerald Langford; Wilbur B. & Ann S. Lawrence; Glenn Martin; McCaul, Martin, Evans & Cook P.C.; C.Q. & Brenda Meadows; Doris Metz; Otho & Geneva Mitterer; Carolyn Mondy.

Sandra & Joseph Monolo; Montpelier Pharmacy Inc.; Doris & Wesley Moody; Shirley & Wayne Morris; Clarence & Lynn Noel; Emily Pepper; James H. & Patricia Perkins; Judy & Herbert T. Pond; R.F. Priddy.

Margaret & Kenneth Pugh; Mary Ann Pugh; Pat & June Quisenberry; William M. Reece; Fran M. Sadler; Betty Schwab; Ann H. Scott; Richard & Sandra Shirey; Jay & Linda Small.

Erika H. Smith; Isaac & Shirley Smith;

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Lexington Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Oct. 7

Traffic safety unit activation was reported in the 9300 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Driver did not report an

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accident with damages, $1,000, in the 20200 block of Teman Road/Union Church Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 8400 block of Retreat Farm Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Holly Road, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7300 block of Pole Green Road/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12400 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Washington Highway, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in 6 months, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme

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Sheriff thanks community for support

LETTERS

(Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County.)

Dear citizens of Hanover County, It is with much gratitude that I thank you, both personally and on behalf of the men and women of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, for the privilege to serve you, our Hanover community.

The outpouring of support we receive every day is humbling.

The success of our agency is a direct result of the cooperation and partnerships we share with those we serve.

For many years, the Sheriff ’s Office has partnered with our community through a variety of programs. Participation in our Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and Worship Watch programs has allowed the Sheriff ’s Office and members of the community to work together to solve problems and be proactive against crime.

More recently, the Sheriff Office established the HCSO SHIELD program. This program encom-

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passes all of our watch programs under one platform, connected to a national network, to keep citizens informed about what is occurring in our community and abroad.

The program is designed with an understanding that crime and terrorism events, regardless of where they occur, can have an impact on our Hanover community.

Thousands of citizens have participated in Citizens Police Academies, Active Shooter Event seminars and many other crime prevention programs. These partnerships with our community promote transparency, open lines of communication and develop trust.

In 2018, the crime rate in Hanover County was the lowest it has been since 1975. Our overall crime clearance rate in 2018 was 73%, which is a historical high. This is a great accomplishment that we share with you, our community. It demonstrates the powerful effectiveness of trusted community relationships and excellent investigative

techniques.

I look forward to partnering with you as we continue to work together as a community. I encourage you to visit our website and follow us on social media. There you will learn more about the many opportunities available to partner with your Sheriff ’s Office. It is through this mutual commitment and effort put forth as a community that we continue to create an environment where crime cannot flourish and Hanover County continues to be the community we are all so fortunate to enjoy.

As your sheriff, I truly believe that strong partnerships create safe communities. I am committed to continuing these partnerships and developing new ones to ensure Hanover County continues to be a safe community in which to live, work, and raise a family.

I would like to thank you for your vote of confidence and support in re-electing me as your sheriff. I look forward to serving you for the next four years.

Taking photos from sidelines means five feet from disaster

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Everyone who follows football is well acquainted with the sideline. It’s a boundary that runs the length of the field signified by a large line that delineates the playing field and out of bounds.

But, most don’t know there’s

another adjacent line located about five feet out of bounds, and that’s the line that means the most to the folks who stand on the sideline and photograph or cover games.

I call it the pay attention zone, because, when you’re there, anything can happen, and during more than two decades of patrolling that line, I can tell you it usually does.

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Even after all these years mostly successfully dodging hurling players coming at me at break-neck speed, it’s still a place that requires serious attention; and any lack of can result in injury.

As I watched the Auburn-Georgia game this weekend, the reality of the danger was clearly demonstrated when a player leveled a photographer

as he was pushed out of bounds.

I suspect she never saw it coming as she held her camera in shooting position right up until the moment of impact. The collision knocked her unconscious and she was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The incident was eerily familiar for me, and, after not so many years see DISASTER, pg. 8

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I saw in the Richmond TimesDispatch that Cecil “Rhu” Harris will be retiring. Needless to say, I was sorry to read that announcement.

There are a number of reasons for my being sorry.

For more than three decades, Rhu was instrumental in seeing that Hanover County developed a financial system that has put Hanover County in an enviable position of having a Triple AAA Bond rating.

Based upon its population, there is only one other county in the United States that can make that claim.

When there were those who declared that the “Sky is falling” when one of our schools did not receive an accredited rating, Rhu was on top of things immediately.

A quick call to then-superintendent Dr. Jamella Wilson asking, “What is it that you need?”

Always doing what was best for the county, Hanover County has become a “Dream Heaven” for thousands. A Dream Haven for parents to enroll their children in one of if not the best school systems in Virginia -a school system that is envied across our nation.

A Dream Haven where the crime rate is so low that other law enforcement systems across the nation are calling to find out what the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is doing that they obviously are not.

I have gone to a number of Joint Committee meetings and was constantly amazed as how “on top” Rhu was regardless of the topic.

I would be remiss if I did not mention how many assistant county administrators were under Rhu’s care and guidance went on to become a county administrator in counties see LETTERS, pg. 8

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DISASTER Continued from pg. 6

on the sideline with camera in hand, I’ve learned if the shot looks too good through the lens, you’re seconds away from a broken leg.

I’ve learned the real badge of courage is earned by how fast you can back up and get out of the way. It’s something of which I’ve become acutely aware as my age progresses.

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the years. I’ve had my knee destroyed by an errant player pushed out of bounds at full speed on a kickoff. And the bruises I’ve received during my career are too many to mention.

Now, photographers and reporters who work the sidelines often find themselves grouped together, and the location of the action on the field dictates where we stand on the sideline.

I always take a look at what is in front of me and, and, more importantly, what’s behind.

“Make sure we have an escape route. They’re coming this way,” I said to my colleagues just last week. You can judge the reactions by the amount of time each had spent in that precarious position.

The younger ones pay no

attention, while more experienced devotees take that special glance behind them. I’ve found a couple of inches can make a world of difference when you’re feet away from the Emergency Room.

Now, I suppose some photographers work a lifetime without incident covering sports, but I can’t think of a single genre I’ve covered where some injury didn’t find its way to me.

Let’s see. In addition to the aforementioned knee, there’s the permanent mark on my leg in the shape of a baseball that, if I live long enough, may eventually fade; or the time a errand tennis shot found its way too close to my unmentionables. And don’t even ask how it feels to take a no look

basketball pass to the midsection. I’m thinking that only thing I haven’t been hit with is a Badminton birdie.

I learned early in my career (the hard way) that getting the perfect shot is not worth a broken bone, and colliding with grown men with pads is a nowin situation.

On a chilly night in Petersburg, a photographer constantly carried on conversations with others working the sideline. He asked me several questions regarding camera settings.

I finally warned him that his position required constant attention to the action on the field, but he continued his inquiries and inattention to the game.

It was a sweep that opened

his eyes as a trio of players didn’t slow down one bit as they took him to the ground and slid across the damp ground, the small photographer barely visible under the mass of humanity.

Once revived and cleaned of some of the mud that covered his body, he rejoined the group of journalists following the action from the sideline.

“Those guys rode me like I was a sled,” he said with a hint of surprise. Yes, they did, I thought.

The outline of his camera on his chest made an indelible impression that has lasted until this day. I think of it each and every time I take the position, close to the action, but only five feet from disaster.

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will truly miss you. We will miss your bright smile, your care and love for Hanover County and every citizen that lives here.

I know you are already training our next county administrator and it will continue to be a Dream Haven.

Dan Johnson Montpelier

but I have a student that attends Lee-Davis High School this year. I urge you to please work with the school board to change the names and mascots of the two schools as swiftly as possible.

We need to resolve this issue as soon as possible and not drag it out with an expensive lawsuit.

I understand that the school board had already decided not to change the names of the schools.

Hopefully this understanding of the fiscal impact of the lawsuit will help you all to move forward with the removal of these problematic names.

I encourage you to do the right thing for our county.

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions.

Becky Odor Mechanicsville

tary. I am hopeful that it might help your readers to consider the story of my cousin David as they think about their feelings towards our American service people.

David and I share a set of grandparents. Our shared grandpa, himself of Irish descent, was born a Canadian citizen. Thus, with respect to that line of our family, David and I each had a parent who was of the first generation to be born an American citizen.

Like many in my family, David decided to enter the military. Unfortunately, David was in the barracks that were blown up in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

For anyone unfamiliar with that incident, please read up on it. It was terrible. Hundreds killed, many injured.

Can you imagine the horror as the dead and wounded were picked out of the debris?

In all that chaos, no one cared that David’s family had not come over on the Mayflower.

It didn’t matter.

Now, it is possible that the families of some victims did arrive on the Mayflower. It also is possible that some victims were brought to this country

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much larger in population than Hanover County.

It is just a testament to the expert leadership and guidance by Rhu Harris. Yes, we

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(Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Robert Hundley, Chickahominy District representative on the Hanover County School Board.)

Mr. Hundley: Thank you for your continued work as a school board member.

I wanted to share with you my thoughts on changing the names and mascots of the two schools. I understand that you all are critically looking at your options to respond to the lawsuit brought about by the NAACP and have asked for input before Nov 22.

Not only am I a 13-year resident of Hanover County,

Arrival to U.S. no issue when serving nation I recently read a troubling letter in The Local. I am surprised that there is a need to write in support of our men and women in the U.S. mili-

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Barton named president of Woody, Nelsen funeral homes Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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acyn Barton has been named president of Woody Funeral Home and Cremation Service and Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, effective Dec. 1.

Barton will replace Bernard “Bernie� Henderson, who will be president emeritus, serving consulting and special projects roles for Woody and Nelsen.

Barton was previously location manager of Woody Funeral Homes, and before that served as location manager for Nelsen Funeral Homes.

Barton will become the funeral home’s first female president since the funeral home was established in 1905.

Henderson has been with Woody Funeral Home since

2010 and has served as president of Woody Funeral Home since 2014.

As incoming president, Barton will be responsible for overseeing the operations of all three Woody Funeral Home locations in the Richmond area as well as the two Nelsen Funeral Home locations.

Barton has worked in the funeral business for 16 years, serving as a funeral director in communities in seven different states.

A job opportunity with Nelsen Funeral Homes brought her to Richmond from Pittsburgh in 2015.

Barton said she fell in love with the history and culture of Richmond. She and her family reside in the Sandston area.

After a near fatal horseriding accident, Barton, a world champion mounted shooter, was inspired to pur-

sue a career in funeral service to help people who found themselves in that same dire situation.

Barton earned a degree in Mortuary Science from Arapahoe Community College, a bachelor’s in business administration from Fort Lewis College, and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Regis University.

A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Barton received tremendous support from her Native American nation to complete her education and she has been grateful to provide funeral services for many different Native American groups across the country.

In her spare time, Barton is an accomplished artist whose memorial portraits are displayed at the distinguished Joseph Gawler’s Sons Funeral Home in Washington, D.C. She also enjoys visiting

area historical sites with her family, gardening with her daughters, and exploring the Richmond area on her Vespa.

Henderson said, “My decision to semi-retire was made possible by the comfort of knowing that Lacyn is positioned to lead Woody and Nelsen Funeral Home forward. I have treasured the honor of leading Nelsen and Woody, and I will continue to serve on a reduced basis, but we are excited to have Lacyn who has the ability and commitment to add new leader-

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| Death Notices & Funerals BRANNAN, Howard C., 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019. He retired from Philip Morris in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Shirley M. Brannan; former wife, Anne Massengill; son, Howard Brannan Jr.; grandsons, Ryan Brannan and Samuel Brannan; great-grandson, Kolbe Brannan; and brothers, James Brannan and Clifton Brannan. The family received friends Wednesday, November 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held Thursday, at 1 p.m.

Interment will follow in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

DICKEY, Thomas Ellis "Ted," 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ethel Marie (Beasley) Dickey; children, Leslie Borman, Susan (Dean) Berry and Thomas J. Dickey; grandchildren, Melanie and Madison Borman, Sam and Max Berry; and great-grandson, Rowan Branham. A private graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,

memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at act.alz.org.

NUCKOLS, David Watson, 53, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Nuckols; and is survived by his loving daughters, Lauren Nolte (Josh) and Ashlee Turner (Blake); grandchildren, Liam, Bryce and Ellie; mother, Sue Nuckols; sister, Vicki Simon (Barry); as well as several nieces and nephews. David took pride in his 30-plus years in the elevator trade, where he made many lifelong friends. He was well-loved by all.

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Ashland Museum hosting walking and house tour Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Museum will host a Holiday Guided Walking and House Tour at 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.

This will be the sixth annual tour through an historic Ashland neighborhood with a tour of one of an historic home.

Participants We will walk along James and Howard streets. Once a part of the Ashland Race Course, the RF&P Railroad began developing this area in the late 1880s.

The group will look at the different architecture of the homes and hear some of the quirky Ashland stories relating to them.

The tour will continue out to South Center Street and stop at the Macmurdo house for a wine and cheese reception.

Built in 1858 on a 10-acre lot, the Macmurdo house at 713 S. Center St. is one the earliest homes along the railroad tracks.

Four generations of the CW Macmurdo family lived in the Greek Revival home. The family hosted some interesting visitors, including Stonewall Jackson. Confederate officers running

the cavalry training camp at the Ashland Race Course were frequent dinner guests.

The house looks much like it did when first built with some unique 19th century features.

Now owned by Beth and Bill Harrison, Bill’s oil paintings and those of other artists adorn the walls.

After a short reception, the tour group will return to the Museum.

The 90-minute tour will be offered at 2 and again at 4 p.m.

Each tour begins and ends at the Ashland Museum at 105 Hanover Ave. The walking tour portion will be about 60 minutes. Tickets are $15 in advance for museum members, $25 in advance for non-members, and $30 at the door for all on Dec. 8.

Reservations are encouraged, as each tour has limited space.

Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Ashland Museum outreach programs.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Friday, Nov. 29 Grace United Family Church will be hosting its third annual Old Fashioned Hymn Sing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 7252 Beulah Church Rd. in Mechanicsville.

After shopping for Christmas, why not stop in and be reminded of the Reason for the Season? Many old hymns will

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change the names.

The efforts to change the names and mascots were amplified earlier this year when the NAACP filed a lawsuit against the school board demanding the change, citing First and Fourteenth amendment violations.

At a school board meeting earlier this month, board members issued a press release announcing a special meeting that occurred last Friday to discuss a possible settlement in the case.

be sung, as well as some with a more modern flavor. For more information, call 804-335-6728.

Saturday, Dec. 7 The United Methodist Men at Enon United Methodist Church will present

The press release announced that the special closed session meeting would “discuss a possible resolution to the pending lawsuit filed by the Hanover County Unit of the NAACP.�

When that meeting was gaveled to order on Friday, the school board immediately entered closed session. Ninety minutes later, they emerged and began a public session that included Action Items.

Action Items on the board’s agenda usually are accompanied by a vote or deferral, but in this case, board chair Roger Bourassa addressed the agenda

a “Buffet Breakfast.� including salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, corn cakes, hash browns, grits, apples, waffles, and beverage for $8 (age 6 & under are admitted free). The hours are 8 to 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 6156 Studley Rd., in Mechanicsville.

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item with a simple sentence. “The board is not taking any action on this item tonight,� Bourassa said.

Seconds later, John Axselle moved for adjournment.

The no action was perceived by some as a defeat for proponents of a name change.

Others maintained it means a costly, and potentially damaging, lawsuit continues without resolution as legal fees continue to mount with the discovery process proceeding ahead at full speed. “Members of Together Hanover are deeply disappointed that Hanover County

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Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville is hosting a Santa Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

The menu includes pancakes, sausages, bacon, and eggs. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child. Tickets are avail-

Public Schools chose to make poor use of potentially millions of citizens’ tax dollars to continue with the lawsuit and to continue with venerating the Confederate and segregationist causes in our schools,� said Rachel Levy, speaking for Together Hanover, a community citizens group that has actively campaigned for the name changes. “We urge the school board to come to their senses and do the right thing: settle the lawsuit and change the names,�

Levy added. “I’m glad they didn’t give in,� said Grayson Jennings, the

able only at the door. No reservations are required. Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa Claus. All proceeds benefit Northside Youth Missions activities. For more information, call 804-746-4952.

only member of the public that attended the meeting and waited for the result. He said school board members should reflect the views of their community and said the issue involves heritage and history.

Jennings proudly displayed a Lee-Davis t-shirt at Friday’s meeting.

Others took to Facebook to express their support of the non-action that appeared to signal a non-settlement position. “Finally a governing body who pays attention to the will of its citizenry. Thank you for not caving to the blackmail

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and bullying tactics of the naacp (sic),� one poster wrote.

NAACP president Robert Barnette said, “I am disappointed that the school board decided not to take action to resolve the lawsuit� following Friday’s decision.

Shortly after the board’s action, the local NAACP announced a meeting scheduled for this week in Ashland that would address the current status of their suit with attorneys representing the local Unit present.

Updates from that meeting will be provided via our website.

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3 county teachers recognized for teaching excellence ASHLAND – The Community Foundation and the R.E.B. Foundation recognized three Hanover County Public Schools teachers -Amy Gregory, Chickahominy Middle School; Caroline Bare, Hanover High School; and Heather Leise, Atlee High School -- at the 2019 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. They will receive cash grants totaling $35,800 for professional development.

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as children, maybe even as 3-year-olds.

There were probably plenty, like David, who had grandparents who had not been

their field, these exceptional educators demonstrate a sincere passion for teaching while also serving as mentors, coaches, and champions for their students.

Caroline Bare, Hanover High School: $11,900 -- To study the Transatlantic Slavery Triangle through the prisms of history, memory, and reconciliation in relation to Richmond, England, and Ghana.

Amy Gregory, Chickahominy Middle School: $12,000 -- To discover and explore geographical features and biomes across the United States and Canada.

Heather Leise, Atlee High

American citizens. But none of that mattered.

When people enter the military, they understand that they might be hurt.

They know they may even be killed. and, yet, they sign up.

“Our teachers are at the heart of our mission, and I applaud the remarkable efforts of thoe who were nominated for this prestigious award.”

DR. MICHAEL GILL Superintendent Hanover County Public Schools

School: $11,900 -- To compare and contrast benevolent dictators of the past and present by traveling to

They do so to protect the country and to protect you and your loved ones.

David, by the way, survived the Beirut bombing. Like his father before him, he became a career man and has been helping to keep you safe for

Singapore and the former states of Yugoslavia.

“I am grateful to work with so many talented and passionate educators who dedicate themselves to ensuring our students succeed. Our teachers are at the heart of our mission, and I applaud the remarkable efforts of those who were nominated for this prestigious award. I am confident that the unique opportunities they will be afforded by these grants will result in even greater learning experiences for our students,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Schools.

The awards program, which is a partnership between The Community

decades.

His commitment and loyalty to his country are proven by his service.

And, by the way, in order to keep us safe, American service people proudly perform a wide variety of very important

Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia and the R.E.B. Foundation, recognizes excellence in public education by awarding cash grants to outstanding public school teachers from the City of Richmond, the counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover, and the Department of Correctional Education.

Since its inception in 1988, the program has awarded nearly $4 million to more than 800 public school instructors as recognition for their outstanding classroom performance.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

specific functions.

There is a lovely lady in my church that suggested that our group members begin each day thinking of three things for which we are grateful. For me, this has been a delightful practice.

I suggest that we all take some time to think about the people in our military and reflect on the appropriateness of feelings of gratitude for their service and sacrifices.

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Turkey is tops on Thanksgiving, but make sure yours is safe Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ICHMOND -- When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin tucked into their first meal on the moon, it was foil packets of roasted turkey and all the trimmings. With their special packaging, they likely were not concerned about food safety, but it should be at the top of your to-do list for the holidays.

Be sure that you purchase, store, prepare, and serve food safely and handle leftovers appropriately.

The holiday season requires special consideration to keep food safe. Parties, dinners and special events mean feeding large groups over extended periods of time, and that adds to the need for extra care.

Here is a quick refresher course from the Virginia Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services: Avoid the Danger Zone.

Harmful bacteria can grow rapidly in the danger zone between 40° F and 140° F. Try to make food shopping your last errand before going home.

At the store, select frozen and refrigerated foods just before going to the checkout register, and when you get home, store them promptly and properly.

Clean thoroughly. Make sure everything that contacts food is as clean as possible.

Start with clean hands because they are the most frequently used utensil in the kitchen and can spread bacteria very quickly. Clean dishes and utensils thoroughly, launder dishcloths and towels frequently and sanitize work surfaces, cutting boards and sponges with a mild bleach solution between uses.

Store safely. Plan ahead so you will have adequate storage space in the refrigerator

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and freezer for all perishable items. This is a good time to clean out and throw away leftovers. Keep cold foods cold - 40° Fahrenheit or less in the refrigerator and 0° Fahrenheit or less in the freezer. Keep a thermometer in each area and remember to check it often.

Cook correctly. Cooking enhances the flavor of food, but its main function is to kill disease-causing microorgan-

isms. To do this job effectively, the internal temperature of the food must reach the recommended level as shown on an instant-read thermometer: beef – at least 150° F; pork – 160° F; poultry – 165° F. Cook ground meats until there is no pink left and the internal temperature reaches 160° F. Reheat leftovers to at least 165° F to kill bacteria that might have multiplied in the cooling process. Cook meat,

poultry, fish, egg dishes and casseroles thoroughly in one operation. Do not cook partially and plan to complete the cooking process later.

Separate. Keep raw and cooked foods and their juices separate at all times. Be sure that raw meats do not drip on other foods in the grocery basket, in grocery bags or in the refrigerator.

Marinate meats on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to keep juices from spilling on other foods and do not reuse the marinade. Never use the same plate or utensil for cooked food that you used to prepare or transport the raw product.

Entertain safely. Keep the two-hour rule in mind when serving a large meal, buffet or reception. Do not leave perishables at room temperature for more than two hours in cool weather or one hour when it is warmer. Offer food

in small serving dishes and replace them often, using a clean dish each time. Keep the replacement food in the refrigerator or oven to maintain the proper temperature until serving. To keep hot foods hot when serving them, consider using an electric serving dish, warming tray or chafing dish. Nest dishes in bowls of ice to keep them cold.

Manage leftovers.

Refrigerate leftovers as quickly as possible, discarding any that have been at room temperature for two hours or more.

Divide large quantities of hot foods into smaller containers so they will cool more quickly when refrigerated. Reheat all leftovers to at least 165° F and heat gravy to a rolling boil.

Use cooked dishes within three days and stuffing and gravy within two days.

Finally, when in doubt, throw it out.

Navy JROTC fundraiser underway Senior Connections welcomes donations Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- Lee Davis/ Hanover High Schools Navy JROTC Unit is holding a SaveAround Coupon Book fundraiser to help raise funds for their competitions, equipment and Annual Military Ball.

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rants, entertainment, shopping and travel, in and around the Richmond area and nationally.

The books cost $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.SupportOurGroups. com/GN/275205 or by emailing LDNJROTCBooster@gmail.com.

The fundraiser will end on Friday, Dec. 6.

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RICHMOND -- The 30th Annual Holiday Gift Basket Project, sponsored by Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, is seeking donations to help pack and distribute gift baskets to older adults in need, who are isolated, or have no family to help

during the holidays.

This project addresses social isolation and is an important initiative of the Agency that promotes healthy aging and helps seniors remain independent in their homes and communities. It also brings extra holiday cheer to those in the greatest need of support.

The most needed items include gift cards from grocery stores and pharmacies, nonperishable food items (low or no sodium), household supplies and emergency preparedness items (radios, flashlights, lanterns and batteries).

Thursday, Dec. 12, is the final date to deliver donations see DONATIONS, pg. 16

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Light Up the Tracks will kick off month-long celebration Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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SHLAND – Every December, Downtown Ashland transforms into a vintage Christmas village with Light Up the Tracks, presented by Dominion Energy — a mile-long light display combined with three weeks of special events designed to welcome visitors for a unique small town holiday experience.

“Light Up the Tracks, a signature event of Downtown Ashland Association, is a truly charming experience and quintessentially Ashland,” said Maggie Longest, executive director of the Downtown Ashland Association.

“It is a privilege to support this beloved holiday celebration,” said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “We love ringing in the holiday season with our neighbors in Ashland.”

Visit downtown Ashland throughout December for holiday sights, sounds, festive Christmas decorations, live music, photo stations, appear-

ances by Santa, and more.

Shoppers wanting to experience the charm of Ashland’s main street will find highquality local gifts and decorations at many of the local shops. Visitors also are invited to warm up with a glass of wine or hot chocolate and enjoy Downtown Ashland’s many restaurants.

“Whether it’s a family outing to see Santa and sing Christmas carols or a romantic dinner downtown followed by an arm-in-arm stroll trackside, Light Up the Tracks brings all things merry and bright to your weekends in December,” Longest said.

The 2019 Light Up the Tracks signature events include:

Saturday, Dec. 7 Gingerbread Trail Scavenger Hunt (3 to 7 p.m.): Go gingerbread house hunting on this festive scavenger hunt throughout downtown. Pick up a trail map at Origin Beer Lab, and find all the gingerbread houses, before returning your completed map to Origin for a treat and enter to win a $100 Ashland Gift Certificate.

No purchase necessary.

Various locations. Origin Beer

Lab, 106 S. Railroad Ave. Celebration & Tree Lighting (5 p.m.): Official Light Up the Tracks kickoff event presented by Dominion Energy with a tree lighting and carols sung by a community chorus. Performance starts at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S Center St. Ashland Street Party & Chili Cook-Off (6 to 11 p.m.): Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Light Up the Tracks Street Party with live music, food and drinks.

Tickets ($10) can be purchased here. The Depot, 107 S. Railroad Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 14 Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (4 to 6 p.m.): Free children’s photos with jolly old St. Nick and friends. Free and open to the public. Ashland Theatre, 205 England St. Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl (6 to10:30 p.m.): Drag out your Christmas pajamas and head into Downtown Ashland for the 3rd annual Jolly Jaunt.

Dress code: Your finest holiday sleepwear. Tickets ($20) go on sale at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 27) and

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The Town of Ashland will Light Up the Tracks as part of a month filled with holiday celebrations.

Streets in the downtown area are filled with those enjoying Christmas tidings throughout December. Of course, what would Ashland be without a CSX train rolling through the town?

Several events are planned, so get your calendars ready.

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21+ Only. Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 21 Vintage Carolers (5 to 7 p.m.): Join carolers as they begin with a sing-along at Ashland Town Hall or catch

them as they roam Downtown with scheduled stops at Henry Clay Inn and Red Vein Escape. Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson St.

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HANOVER – On Thursday, Dec. 12, Hanover County will be launching a new service for residents of Hanover who are 60+ years of age or who have a disability.

Hanover DASH is a new specialized transportation program to help eligible residents travel to medical appointments, shopping, banking, and formal social activities. This pilot program is funded by a grant from the Department of Rail and Public Transit to help expand access and increase independence for older adults

Gingerbread Trail Contest: Ten downtown businesses have created one-ofa-kind gingerbread houses for display during December.

Visit four of the ten and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Ashland Gift Certificate! Plus, vote for your favorite design.

Winning business takes home the Gingerbread Trophy. No purchase necessary. Multiple locations.

and persons with a disability.

Riders can call 365-DASH (3274) to apply for the program. Once enrolled, the rides, which will be a door-to-door service, will be coordinated by the county’s vendor, Roundtrip.

Riders will be able to book rides online, use the Roundtrip Call Center, or an app and have a driver pick them up.

For a cost of $6 one-way or $12 round-trip, the driver will Light Up the Tracks, a signature event of Downtown Ashland Association, is made possible by presenting sponsor Dominion Energy, and is a collaboration with the Town of Ashland, RandolphMacon College, Hanover Arts & Activities Center, residents and business owners.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit: lightupthetracks.com.

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take the resident to an appointment, grocery store or other allowable destination anywhere in Hanover or within seven miles of the county. A 10% discount is available if you book the ride online. The vendor, Roundtrip, does not take cash, only credit, pre-paid or debit cards.

Rides will be available between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

Advance notice will not be required, except for those needing a specialized vehicle such as a wheelchair van. see RIDE, pg. 19

Downtown Ashland Association (previously called Ashland Main Street Association) is a community non-profit organization that works toward a strong and vibrant future for Ashland, Virginia. Through marketing initiatives, special events, business engagement, historic preservation and more, Downtown Ashland Association contributes to the town’s vitality by deploying our time, funding, and voice on behalf of the community.

DONATIONS Continued from pg. 14

to Senior Connections at 24 East Cary St. (corner of 1st and Cary Streets) in Richmond.

Other emergency needs, such as payments of utility bills and transportation assistance, can be met through monetary contributions from individuals, organizations and businesses wishing to support this Project.

Make checks payable to Senior Connections. Note “2017 Holiday Gift Basket Project” on the memo line of your check. You may mail or deliver your check to Senior Connections. The final date for contributions also is Thursday, Dec. 12. Donations are taxdeductible.

For more information, contact Diane Foster at 804-3433009 or dfoster@youraaa.org.

----Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Agency, established in 1973 as part of a nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging, provides direct services, information and referral, education and advocacy for seniors and caregivers residing in the City of Richmond and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan.

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Residents among Army ROTC cadets to honor fallen vets Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HARRISONBURG – Two James Madison University Army ROTC cadets from

Mechanicsville honored fallen veterans, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan by placing 7,008

flags on the Quad for Veterans Day. The local residents assisting with the display were: Daniel Gray and Collin Shirey.

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The Universe from the Center: Final public viewing at Observatory set next week

By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College will conduct our final public viewing for the fall on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Access to the Observatory is from the northeast corner of the Copley Science Center, 2nd floor. Enter through the main lobby. Watch our website (https:// www.rmc.edu/keeble) or check the information line (804-752-3210) for public viewing times in January and spring.

A star like the Sun will end its life on what we call the Main Sequence by swelling up into a red giant, then ejecting its outer layers to leave behind a white dwarf. These have masses on the order of a solar mass, but in a dense sphere roughly the size of the Earth. Stars about 10 times the mass of the Sun will end in a Type II supernova, triggered by a core collapse that leaves behind a neutron star, roughly a solar mass in a sphere that would fit between Ashland and downtown Richmond.

For stars more than 20 solar masses, we expect the core collapse to lead to a black hole and a pair of oppositely directed relativistic jets.

We believe that this collapse is the source of what is called a “gamma ray burst.” As the jets moving at a small fraction of a percent less than the speed of light interact with the shock wave of ejected material from the supernova they trigger an intense burst of gamma rays. If the jet is pointed at us, we observe the gamma ray burst.

They are not rare – we detect several hundred each year, many relying on satellite observato-

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 12

Tuesday, Dec. 10 The AARP Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Rd, in Mechanicsville.

Carolyn Bowles, the 2019 Hanover Christmas Mother, will be the guest speaker.

Pamela Bridgeforth from Senior Connections will attend to accept the gifts from the members for local needy families.

Members will will supply gifts for the Hanover Adult Center.

All national members of AARP are invited to enjoy a potluck

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ries. An automated system will then relay coordinates to a network of observatories which will try to find a visible counterpart. They are seen in distant galaxies, though their actual occurrence in any one galaxy would be rare.

OK, but what is a gamma ray? The short answer: light. Very energetic light. Visible light photons have energies of a few electron volts.

(1 eV is the energy an electron gains passing through a potential difference of 1 volt.) Infrared and radio have less energy.

Ultraviolet and x-rays have more energy. The x-rays your dentist uses may be a few thousand electron volts. The gamma rays from these bursts are even more energetic.

A necessary aside: visible light slows down when in a transparent medium like air or glass. In air it’s only a fraction of a percent; in glass it can be as much as 30-35%. A particle, say an electron, travelling in the medium faster than light can travel will produce what is called Cerenkov radiation as the particle slows down. An energetic gamma ray can ionize the air and produce electrons travelling faster than the allowed speed. An array of ground-based telescopes can observe these flashes of Cerenkov light and determine the energy of the gamma ray which produced them.

Back to our main story. Some recently reported observations from a team led by

luncheon provided by the members. For more information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347.

Sunday, Dec. 15 Church of the Redeemer will present its Annual Advent/ Christmas Concert at 3 p.m.

Tat 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville across from Memorial Regional Medical Center. The concert will feature Redeemer’s Combined Adult Choir, Redeemer Ringers, a 3-octave handbell choir, Children’s/Youth Choir, and instrumentalists performing carols, classical pieces, a little rock ’n’ roll, and more. There is no cost to attend but a free will

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collection will be accepted to benefit the Richmond Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

A reception will immediately follow the concert.

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

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

Rozmik Mirzoyan of the Max Planck Institute for Physics identified the most energetic gamma ray bursts yet detected. One burst, from 2018 July 20 included gamma rays of .1 - .44 TeV! (A “terra electron volt” is a thousand billion electron volts.) The previous record was .094 TeV. On 2019 January 1 the same team reported another burst of .2 – 1 TeV! If one of these were to occur in our Galaxy with the jet pointed at Earth, the radiation would destroy the ozone layer and might lead to a mass extinction of life. Some researchers speculate that the mass extinction which occurred 440 million years ago was caused by just such an event.

Lunar phases for November: First Quarter on the 4th, at 1:58 a.m.; Full Moon on the 12th, at Metro Creative Services 12:12 a.m.; Last Quarter on the 18th, at 11:57 p.m.; New Moon on the 26th, at 12:13 a.m. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

Mercury is visible to the southeast before dawn through mid-month. Saturn and Venus sets in the southwest around 7 p.m. Jupiter will be low on the horizon at evening twilight early in the month. Mars rises around 4 a.m. and should be high to the south southeast at dawn.

Looking overhead at mid-month, about three hours after sunset, finds the constellation Andromeda at zenith. It’s not an impressive

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail. com.

or terribly bright asterism, but is noted for the presence of the Andromeda Galaxy. Two million years ago the light you see from this relatively nearby galaxy, much like our own, left to come to Earth. We see our own galaxy in cross section as the faintly luminous Milky Way, stretching from east to west, with a distinct bow towards the north. The stars making up this band are typically hundreds to thousands of light years away – a factor of over a thousand smaller than the distance to Andromeda.

The constellation Cassiopeia is to the north, in the plane of the Milky Way. It looks like a crooked M. To the west-northwest, Cygnus the Swan now looks like its other namesake, the Northern Cross. Deneb is the bright star at the top of the cross, about 40 degrees from the horizon. To the northwest is Vega, at about 18 degrees, and Altair is a little lower and to the west. When these were high in the sky, we called them the Summer Triangle. Now we bid them adieu until late spring.

Rising to the east is Orion, which will dominate the winter starscape. Above Orion is the familiar cluster of the Pleiades, about 55 degrees from the horizon and climbing.

A special note, that the Geminid meteor shower should peak early in the morning of the 14th. For several days around that date, you can expect to see up to 75 “shooting stars” per hour.

For best viewing, get to a dark site away from city lights.

If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

Camp Hanover to present ‘A Hanover Christmas’

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – “A Hanover Christmas” will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at Camp Hanover at 3163 Parsleys Mill Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Open to the public, this event is suitable for all ages and Saturdays physical abilities. More than Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at “just another live nativity,” the experience features interactive see CALENDAR, pg. 22 and dramatic re-enactments while leisurely strolling along a

candlelit wooded path.

Those who take part are the invited to relax in the front of the fireplace for a time of fellowship. Homemade holiday treats and performances by local musicians and choral groups will be included.

Those who wish to stay overnight may do so; accommodations are available.

For more information, or to get involved “behind the scenes,” call 804-779-2811 or visit www.CampHanover.org.

Harry Zweckbronner is the program director.

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Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett, left, and Town Councilman Daniel McGraw wave to the crowd during the Olde Time Holiday Parade on Sunday in Ashland. The Patrick Henry NJROTC Unit marched in the parade.

Ambulatory riders will be served through non-shared passenger vehicles.

This service is available to all income levels. Application forms are available at www.

HanovereDash.org.

The Department of Community Resources will manage the Hanover DASH program and will review your application and verify your eligibility.

“We believe that this new specialized transportation pro-

gram will make a big difference for many of our residents, and we are grateful to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the Board of Supervisors for making this possible,” said Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor. “Hanover County has identified the need for specialized transportation for some time, and it’s exciting to see a new service taking shape.”

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

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39

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

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56

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6 PM

Christmas

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7 PM

7:30

8 PM

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12

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›››› “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) James Stewart. ’ Å (DVS)

13

(65-CW)

American Ninja Warrior

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15

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23

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Pete Seeger Tribute Concert Woody

24

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34

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NBA Basketball: Wizards at Lakers News

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Chaka Khan Homecoming ’ Å

Ken Burns: Country Music ’ Å

Country Music: Live at the Ryman, A Concert

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NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings. (N)

(3:30) College Football: Wisconsin at Minnesota. (N) (Live) Å

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Dirty Jobs ’ Å

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Presidents Cup

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Shark Tank (N) ’

The Rookie (N) ’

Madam Secretary (N) ’

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Ice Age

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America This Week (N)

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35

(WTBS)

(:15) ››› “The Hangover” (2009) Bradley Cooper. Å (DVS)

37

(A&E)

(3:00) “Jurassic Park III”

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Burgers

Supergirl (N) ’ Å

News Goldbergs

Downton Abbey Live: Cast, Creators Mr. Robot 409 Conflict

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Raven

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(FREE)

“The Santa Clause” ’

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(LIFE)

“Staging Christmas” (2019) Soleil Moon Frye. Å

“Merry Liddle Christmas” (2019) Kelly Rowland.

“You Light Up My Christmas” (2019) Kim Fields.

56

(AMC)

Rudolph

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Bunk’d ’

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A Classic Christmas (My Music) ’ Å

›› “We’re the Millers” (2013) Jennifer Aniston. Å (DVS)

›››‡ “Jurassic Park” (1993) Sam Neill, Laura Dern. ’ Å

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DECEMBER 1, 2019 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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Alaskan Bush People ’

10:30

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Rudolph

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Santa Is Comin’ to Town

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60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

34

39

8:30

Jessie ’

(9:50) ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) ’ Å

NBC News

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8 PM

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(3:30) ›››‡ “Die Hard” (1988, Action) Bruce Willis. Å

23

7:30

Monster Jam ’ Å

9 12

7 PM

SportsCenter (N) Å

8 11

(:05) Warrior ’ Å

Arena Football Jeopardy!

“Merry Liddle Christmas” (2019) Kelly Rowland.

››› “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell, James Caan. Å

6:30

World/Poker

Big City

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(:45) ››› “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen. ’ Å

“Staging Christmas” (2019) Soleil Moon Frye. Å (:45) The Year Without a Santa Claus

5 PM Paid Prog.

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Gabby

Building Off the Grid (N)

Building Off the Grid ’

Alaska

George

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Raven

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Jessie ’

›› “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) ’

Watchmen (N) ’ Å

››‡ “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005) Brad Pitt. ’

“Home Alone”

(:03) “The Christmas Pact” (2018) Kyla Pratt. Å Silicon

Light Up

›› “Christmas With the Kranks” (2004) Å

Fletcher

Watchmen ’ Å

Silicon

››‡ “The Island” (2005) Ewan McGregor. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 18

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 804-2709626.

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

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM (ESPN)

4

SportsCenter (N) Å

(NBCSWSH) Best of Junkies

Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/ befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover.

For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-

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249-1845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

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 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.

5:30

6 PM

The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or san-

7 PM

Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

Second Mondays

Thursdays

6:30

drdunham@yahoo.com.

7:30

8 PM

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for

8:30

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

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Interruption Monday Night Countdown (N) (Live) Å

NFL Football: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks. (N) (Live)

Redskins

Redskins

Women’s College Lacrosse

Redskins

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Patriots make history Patrick Henry boys win fourth state volleyball title in four years

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – The problem with history is that it takes time to make it.

But that proved little problem for the Patrick Henry boys volleyball team.

The Patriots became the first boys team to win four straight Virginia High School League state championships, sweeping Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School 25-23.25-21, 25-11 in their Class 4 final at VCU’s Siegel Center Thursday.

While Patrick Henry has a way to go to catch up with the Loudon County girls, who won their eighth straight state title Friday, the Patriots have set a high bar for other boys teams.

Still, establishing such a legacy wasn’t easy, at least at first.

“At the beginning it was a little shaky,” said Patrick Henry head coach Michael Townsend.

“Maggie Walker was doing a really good job at getting every ball up, at least of returning it back to us, and we just started to make errors. Basically, during all the timeouts it was like, ‘Please, just minimize errors.

Please, do not make errors.”

The Patriots trailed much of the first set and looked flatfooted at times. But as the first set wore on, the defense stirred and they jumped ahead of the Green Dragons at the end.

“Gradually, through the match, our defense started to get better,’ Townsend said.

“We started to get more digs.

We started to get a lot more blocks, and I think in the end …

Maggie Walker saw that we’re not going to let any ball hit the ground.”

As the Patrick Henry defense stiffened, the Patriot offense got in rhythm. While the second set was still close, Patrick Henry dominated. By the third set, there was no question which was the best team on the court.

“Our defense was on fire,” Townsend said. “Hill [Sewell] was doing a great job. I think he was a little nervous in that first set with a few [double-touches] and not getting his feet quite there, but the boys persevered and they rocked it out at the end.” see HISTORY, pg. 27

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As the referee (left) signals that Maggie Walker’s shot on match point was out of bounds, Patrick Henry head boys volleyball coach Michael Townsend dives to the floor to start the celebratory dogpile after the Patriots won their fourth straight state championship with their 25-23, 25-21, 25-11 victory over the Green Dragons in the VHSL Class 4 boys volleyball championship game Thursday.

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Yellow Jacket seniors leave historic legacy Randolph-Macon defeats Apprentice in first Neptune Bowl for record ninth win of season

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local VIRGINIA BEACH – Thirty-three seniors donned their Randolph-Macon football uniforms one final time Saturday at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex in the inaugural Neptune Bowl. Over their previous four years, they had earned 33 victories, already a program record. But their goal was 34.

And, with a dominant if uneven 35-3 triumph over the Apprentice School on a chilly, rainy afternoon, the Yellow Jacket Class of 2020 left the field victors for the 34th time, extending their record as the most successful class in program history. Randolph-Macon also tied the program record for most wins in a season with nine, a feat now accomplished three times in the last four years, after only being met five times in the first 135 years of the program.

The game, created earlier this year to pit the Builders (6-4) against an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) representative, was an opportunity for the Yellow Jackets to end a successful, yet disappointing, season on a positive note, while also allowing head coach Pedro Arruza and his staff the chance to continue to lay the foundation for 2020 and beyond.

A senior-laden defense, who held arch rival HampdenSydney to three points a week earlier, begrudgingly kept Apprentice out of the end zone, allowing only a 40-yard field goal in the first quarter. On offense, senior quarterback Burke Estes led the way, going 11-of-15 for 147 yards and three touchdowns.

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the game’s opening drive on a 28-yard play where Owens shook a defender after the catch and raced down the Randolph-Macon sideline to the end zone. After the Builders’ field goal, the Yellow Jackets struck again, Estes finding a wide open Marcus Bazala, the senior fullback from Hanover High School, who rumbled untouched into the end zone from 8 yards out for a 14-3 lead late in the opening stanza.

The Yellow Jackets missed two opportunities in the second quarter to score while in Builders territory, but capitalized on a final chance just before halftime, Estes again finding Owens, who caught the ball and fought a defender draped over him to find the front pylon for a 6-yard scoring reception. The score was set up by a 50-yard completion from Estes to DeAndre Gill, yet another senior.

Fittingly, Frederick’s final carry, his 959th, an ODAC record, was a 12-yard touchdown run to up the lead to 28-3 in the third quarter. Frederick handed the football to the official, and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest Yellow Jackets ever. His 93 yards of rushing on the day gave him 5,240 yards for his career, second all-time in the history of college football in Virginia, regardless of level, only trailing VMI’s Thomas Haskins, who amassed 5,349 yards in the mid1990s.

Frederick’s heir apparent, Jordan Hall, beset by injuries Rachel Witham for The Local much of the season, gained 63 Randolph-Macon senior wide receiver Trey Owens races to the end zone on a 28-yard touchdown reception on the opening drive yards in the second half, and of the Yellow Jackets’ 35-3 win over The Apprentice School Saturday in the first Neptune Bowl at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex.

Presley Egbers, who started “He’s a winner. He’s a char- happy locker room following has been a pleasure. I’m really Two of Estes’ three scor- six games at quarterback as a acter kid. I love him and appre- the victory. “He’s been a plea- happy with how these seniors ing strikes went to fellow ciate him,” Arruza said in a sure to coach, Tre (Frederick) have done.” senior Trey Owens, the first on see LEGACY, pg. 26

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Sikkar, Dorsey lead Patriots to upset win And Dorsey delivered.

“Will Dorsey missed that field goal against Deep Run – he missed the field goal; this time, he keeps our season alive,” Wakefield. “Just an outstanding job by that kid – clutch and down the stretch.”

In the third quarter, Sikkar converted on third down five times.

“We talk all year long – we do little things, we work hard, we grind – our practices are tough. … Every day we get a little bit better, and that third quarter showed it,” Wakefield said. “Just an outstanding football game.”

On one particular thirddown conversion in the third, Sikkar looked like he’d only rush for a couple yards – short of the marker – but his linemen swarmed around him and pushed him several yards forward to the Lions’ 15 to ensure the first down.

“I’ve never seen anything like that,” Sikkar said. “I’m about to go down – my offensive line just grabbing me and pulling me for the first down and I fall down, they’re looking at me right in the eyes ready to cry – I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Sikkar, playing both ways, thwarted a Louisa pass attempt to force a change of possessions in the first half and intercepted a Louisa pass in the second.

Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today and Goochland Gazette. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.

By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News MINERAL – They braved the jungle.

Their offense never relinquished the ball in the third quarter, their kicker Will Dorsey never faltered on the way to booting the ball 33 yards through the uprights for the goahead field goal and the Patriots (9-3) never showed quit in their narrow 16-15 triumph over previously unbeaten Louisa to advance to the Class 4, Region B final against Dinwiddie.

“We learned from earlier in the year – from our mistakes,” said Patrick Henry coach Ken Wakefield. “And boy did a group of kids show up and play 48 minutes of football. Just proud of our guys in general – just absolutely proud of our guys.”

The Patriots trailed three times, and every time, they responded.

“Our back was against the wall,” said Patriots quarterback Alex Sikkar, who scored two rushing touchdowns. “We had each other though. … This is all we got, but this is all we need.”

After a tackle for loss by Kevin Gholson and Owen Arruza held the Lions to a firstquarter field goal, Patriot quarterback Alex Sikkar led his team on the ground before darting 20 yards past stonewalling blocks from his offensive linemen and into the end zone to help his team grab a 7-3 lead.

After Louisa’s Jarett Hunter dialed up the passing game on the way to finding Noah Robinson on a 14-yard touchdown pass, the Patriots kept their offense on the field for the entire third quarter, with Sikkar punching in a goal-line score with 11:11 left in the fourth.

Then, after the Lions’ run game picked up steam again

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Patrick Henry’s Alex Sikkar wraps up Louisa County quarterback Hunter Jarrett in the Patriots’ 16-15 win over the host Lions in their Region 4B semifinal Friday. Sikkar finished with an interception and, as quarterback, scored two rushing touchdowns.

and saw Hunter score on a short up short – Sikkar threw timely Mines and Nick Sikkar. Alex ball near the Lions’ 15, helprun – but the 2-point conver- strikes to his teammates includ- also knifed his way through a ing put his kicker in field goal sion try to make it 17-13 came ing Cameron Toliver, Jayden pair of defenders to carry the range.

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Patrick Henry 0 7 0 9 — 16 Louisa County 3 6 0 6 — 15 LC — Williamson FG PH — A. Sikkar 20 run (Dorsey kick) LC — Robinson 17 pass from Hunter (kick failed) PH — A. Sikkar 1 run (run failed) LC —Hunter 3 run (run failed) PH —Dorsey FG 33

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King William advances to Region 4B final

By Ashley Wood Richmond Times-Dispatch CENTRAL GARAGE – King William hadn’t seen a region final since 2014. In front of a crowd that included many of those players, the Cavaliers punched their ticket with dominant defense and an offense that was ready to capitalize.

The Cavaliers forced three Poquoson fumbles, then turned all three into touchdowns in a 46-20 victory that pushed the No. 2 Cavs into a showdown with No. 1 Thomas Jefferson next week for the Region 2A championship.

King William coach Dylan DeHart said he knew his team was capable of getting this far, but it wasn’t an easy journey.

“Our goal to start off this season is that we wanted to reach the region championship,” he said. “We feel like we belong there, and there were some times throughout the season we faced adversity and I don’t know if the kids fully believed.”

But the team started believing, and DeHart said something started clicking the past few weeks, as the players began trusting the process and rolling off victories.

Then Friday, the Cavs (9-3) broke a string of early playoff losses in emphatic fashion.

First, a quick start, with a 21-yard field goal from Kyle Lynch, followed by a 33-yard touchdown pass to Lynch from Lance Alfonso. King William would continue that momentum into the second quarter,

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freshman, finished the scoring with a 21-yard run in the fourth period. The defense held the Builders’ offense to just 191

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ending the half with a 25-7 lead.

The Bulls tried to rally in the third quarter after a Cavaliers fumble, but their drive stalled in the red zone with a failed fourth-down conversion.

On the next play, sophomore Demond Claiborne busted free from 89 yards out to score and secure the win.

Claiborne ended the night with two rushing touchdowns and a 46-yard touchdown reception in the blowout win.

He gave credit to his linemen for getting him through.

“I was just happy,” said Claiborne. “I knew it was going to come, I just had to wait on it.

I was just trusting the process and it went along.”

DeHart said he was impressed with his team and how they’ve improved throughout the season.

“We haven’t been this far in the playoffs since 2014, that was my second year as head coach,” he said. “A lot of those players came out to watch us, so it was a special night.”

Poquoson 7 0 7 6 — 20 King William 9 16 15 6 — 46 KW — Lynch FG 21 KW — Lynch 33 pass from Alfonso (run failed) KW — Claiborne 46 pass from Alfonso (Roane run) KW — Young 70 run (Robinson run) POQ — Wilhite 6 run (kick good) KW — Claiborne 38 run (Lynch from Robinson) POQ — Wilhite 4 run (kick good) KW — Claiborne 89 run (Lynch kick) KW — Gaines fumble recovered in Joel Klein for The Local end zone (kick failed) King William running back Demond Claiborne leaves Poquoson’s Trevor Wiggins in his wake in the Cavaliers’ 46-20 victory over POQ — Wilhite 3 run (run failed) the visiting Bull Islanders in the Region 2A semifinals Friday. King William will face Thomas Jefferson in the region final Saturday.

total yards, only 36 through the air.

Despite the victory, the locker room’s celebratory mood was mixed with thoughts of what could have been. The only touchdown allowed by Randolph-Macon in their final

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Two wins to conclude the season help vault the program into an offseason where there are major voids to fill, and some

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questions to answer.

“I’ve already been thinking about it, meeting with my staff about it. We’ve just got to keep recruiting guys who really love to play the game of football,” Arruza noted. “It’s not hard to find out if they fit in from a tal-

ent standpoint. It’s all the other things. Are they dedicated in the offseason? Are they going to do the right things off the field?

We all want to win games, but we’re in the business of education, trying to help these guys become better men.”

A program that recognizes the disappointment, as well as the positives, of a 9-2 season, is a program with a firm foundation as a new decade dawns at Day Field.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Patrick Henry’s Link Hammerschmidt (1) gets a kill shot past Maggie Walker’s Charlie Unice in the Patriots’ 25-23, 25-21, 25-11 victory over the Green Dragons in the VHSL Class 4 boys volleyball championship game at the Siegel Center Thursday.

“I think they were thinking too much about the actual Continued from pg. 23 moment they were in instead of executing what we needed to Sewell finished with 28 do,” he said. “As the match wore on, they got more comfortable. assists, six digs and four kills.

Townsend said the Patriots The defense started to improve, had a small blip in focus at the we started passing better and our offense started lighting up.” start.

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One point in the second set laid the framework for the ultimate sweep.

“There was one point that turned everything around,” Townsend said. “It was a point where we got, like, five blocks – and one point. Basically, Maggie Walker wasn’t able to put the

ball on our side at all.”

For the Patriots, the significance of their achievement may not have had time to sink in.

“It takes a couple of days,” said senior Cal Inge, whose high school career features only championship seasons.

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Patrick Henry’s Cal Inge (11) goes up for the block in the Patriots 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 victory over visiting Warwick in their Virginia High School League Class 4 semifinal Tuesday.

Hammerschmidt agreed.

“It’s got to settle in a little bit,” he said.

Hammerschmidt finished with 10 kills and 12 digs for the Patriots. Inge finished with five kills and five digs. Timothy Matthews finished with 17 digs.

Maggie Walker was led by

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Eli Benesh with 12 digs and Charlie Unice with 15 assists.

Grant Collier also had 11 digs, and Matteo Deluca finished with five kills.

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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 allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org

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

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 9:30 am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website www.creatorchurch.net

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

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

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

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

Family oriented & God-centered.

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

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

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

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

LUTHERAN 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

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NAZARENE HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900

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

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

www.atleechristianacademy.com

acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc

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

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 Join us for our 3rd annual Hymn Sing Friday, November 29, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. At The Beautiful, Historic Beulah Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Mechanicsville, 23111 Call 335-6728 or Visit graceunitedfc.org Evangelism. Discipleship. Unity.

Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM

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Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor 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 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 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 7:30 pm Choir Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 9 am & 11 am Nursery provided 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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HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544 Repairs In & Out • Additions Remodeling • Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. No Job Too Small!

George at 804-690-2767 Seward’s General Services/Handyman Home Repair ∂ Power Washing Painting ∂ Insured & Licensed Call Larry 804-402-6548

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LAWN CARE Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • Snow Plowing • FREE Est. Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 HANOVER LAWN CARE LEAF REMOVAL LEAF REMOVAL Best Rate in Hanover ∂ Quality Service LIC & INS CALL 398-8287

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

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CLASSIFIEDS Homes for Sale Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HOME SITES, LOTS, LAND Old Church Rd. - New Kent Co..

Two adjoining lots - 2.94 ac. $45,000 and .91 ac. $39,950.

Ph. 804-730-0500 Ownby & Associates, Inc. Mech. Va. www.ownbyinc.com

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

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

APARTMENTS UNFURN. Holiday/Winter Special! 1/2 off first month’s rent. Ashland Area. 2 BDRM UNITs available to qualified applicants.

Sec. Dep. and Application Fee required.

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APARTMENTS UNFURN. Secluded 2-bedroom, all utilities included off Shady Grove Road. Very bright with 4-skylights, hardwood floors in Kitchen / Living room, lots of storage, W/D included. Near all interstates. $925/month. Call 804-746-8459 or 804-334-8459

HOUSES UNFURNISHED Mechanicsville - Close in - Cape Cod , open floor plan, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, extra room for storage, Lrg. family room w/fp, kitchen, utility room, full country front porch, deck, tool shed & fenced yard. $1295/month + deposit. No Smoking! Small pets possible. Credit Report Required by tenant. Available December 1st. Call 804-337-1370.

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

Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 Junk Removal Will clean junk from attics, basements, garages, hauling brush piles, furniture & appliances.

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Merchandise FURNITURE & HOUSE ITEMS Lazy Boy Sofa, Gold in color, 2-Colonial Brand End tables & Colonial Brand coffee table, Colonial desk with glass top, 2- Brass Stiffel Lamps with pleated shades. All in good condition, $475 for all. Call 804-730-1548

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MISC. ITEMS WANTED BUYING ALL U.S. GOLD OR SILVER Coins & Collections, Bullion Gold & Silver, Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Watched, Broken or Scrap Gold, Sterling Silver Sets. For Collections, House Calls Made! $$Cash Paid$$ 804-218-9233

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Signal Hill Memorial Park - Double Stacked Turf Topped Crypts, Tier Type with companion 24x14 Bronze Marker with round vase. Vaults included. Value of $10,600, will sell $8,600. Transfer fee not included. Please call 804-909-3275.

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover

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Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning quitclaim of GPIN 7881-12-8201, located within Ashland Magisterial District in Hanover County, Virginia.

All persons desiring to be heard on the above may appear at the above time and place. A plat of the subject real estate is available for inspection in the County Administrator’s Office, County Administration Building, during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Part time or full time - Servers, Kitchen Help & Dishwashers needed!

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Cheering on Atlee

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

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

Local teen taking talents to Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator.

The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

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PRSRT. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Mechanicsville, VA Permit No.141

Development.

VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2019-00023, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Single-Family District, to RS(c), Single- Family Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the use of the dwelling as office. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00024, CALDWELL PARTNERS, L.L.C. AND HHHUNT CALDWELL, L.L.C., Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-14-14(c), Mary Lynne McDougle, et al. (Scotchtown Partners, L.L.C.), on GPINs 8706-58-5695, 8706-49-5063, 8706-58-3434, 8706-58-6162, 8706-48-8991, 8706-59-0093, 8706-58-8910, 8706-69-3782, 8707-60-1621, 8707-61-2365, 8707-51-3243, 8707-51-3841, and 8707-61-6614, consisting of approximately 107.56 acres, zoned RS(c) Single Family Residential District with conditions, RM(c) Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, and B-3(c), General Business District with conditions.

The request is also to rezone approximately 15.89 acres from A-1, Agricultural District and RM(c) Multi-Family Residential District with conditions to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions. The property is located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and New Ashcake Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The proposed zoning amendment would permit reconfiguration of the overall commercial and residential development, reduces the number of apartments from 286 to 232 units, and increases the number of townhomes from 131 to 185 units. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00028, NANCY ROBERTSON COMBS, Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8706-06-6722, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, and located on the north line of Combs Drive (State Route 2181) at its intersection with Cool Spring Road (State Route 652). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 25 building lots for a gross density of 2.5 units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2019-00006, WOODSIDE FARMS OF VA, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreation facility/events venue on GPIN 7787-06-9949, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Woodside Farms Drive (State Route number pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2019-00007, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC., Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Sections 26-59.6 and 26-59.10 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit use as an office and a recreational facility on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, SingleFamily Residential District (pending rezoning request, REZ2019-00023, to rezone to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions), and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy CUP2019-00009, MARK T. MOTLEY Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 and 26-130.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreation facility/event venue on GPIN 7787-37-3848(part), consisting of approximately 1.57 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 925 feet north of its intersection with Old Telegraph Road (State Route 661). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following resolution being proposed for adoption:

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RESOLUTION

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board

on the intention to approve the following agreement:

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF FEE SIMPLE RIGHT OF WAY AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT PROPERTY INTERESTS ON PORTIONS OF GPINs 871468-5186, 8714-77-6692, 8714-78-5898, 8714-77-5817, 8714-776981, 8714-87-1919, 8714-88-7108, 8714-88-8199, 8714-98-0151, 8714-98-2634, 8714-98-3872, 8714-98-0248, 8714-98-4067, 8714-97-2458, 8714-99-3538, 8714-98-9458 and 8724-08-2044 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING ROAD AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND HANOVER COUNTY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN, AND TO ENTER UPON THE PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED AND INITIATE CONSTRUCTION BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTIONS 15.2-1904 AND 15.2-1905(C) AND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 25.1 (SECTIONS 25.1-300 ET SEQ.)

BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AND THE COUNTY OF LOUISA THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AND THE COUNTY OF LOUISA INTEND TO ENTER INTO A BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT TO MOVE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES SO THAT THE CENSUS BOUNDARY COINCIDES WITH THE TAXING BOUNDARY THAT HAS BEEN AGREED UPON

BY THE COUNTIES. A complete copy of the Boundary Line Adjustment Agreement between the County of Hanover and the County of Louisa and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

A complete copy of the proposed resolution and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

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Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-3-19(c), PRUITT PROPERTIES, INC. AND NORTH GAYTON COMPANY Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, B-3, General Business District, and M-2, Light Industrial District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-15-2041, 7788-15-2118, 7788-15-1221, 7788-04-8723, 7788-04-7819, 7788-04-4309 and 7788-04-6230, consisting of approximately 19.79 acres, and located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) and Lewistown Road (State Route 783). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a convenience store with fuel sales on the B-3 zoned property and speculative industrial development on the proposed M-2 property. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00025, TAB OF VIRGINIA, L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-12-8054, 7788-02-6199, 7788-01-9897, and 7788-11-0531, consisting of approximately 50.0 acres, and located on the west line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 400’ north of its intersection with Knotty Pine Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for an industrial park. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00026, PATSY M. AND CHARLES C. SMITH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8737-00-7672, consisting of approximately 21.5 acres, and located on the west line of Williamsville Road (State Route 615) approximately 1,450 feet south of its intersection with Studley Road (State Route 606). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural.

The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 10.75 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2019-00027, CD RESTAURANTS, INC. Request(s) to rezone from B-2, Community Business District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8714-77-2796, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, and located on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with Meadow Drive (State Route 1120). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit tire sales and service. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2019-00008, SPYGLASS PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a self-storage facility for vehicles on GPINs 8704-93-0604 and 8704-93-1422, consisting of approximately 4.86 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Zip Drive (State Route 1498) approximately 300’ north of its intersection with Elm Drive (State Route 1108). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2019-00005, GOOD FARMS HOLDINGS, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPINs 7830-66-4095 and 7830-65-4695, consisting of approximately 34.94 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) across from its intersection with Rhyne Lane (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2019-00010, GADSEN GUNS, INC. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-131.5 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a dwelling for use by the proprietor of a business on GPIN 7826-67-8651, consisting of approximately 0.86 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the north line of Beaver Dam Road (State Route 715) at its intersection with Beaverdam School Road (State Route 739. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2019-00011, CHARLES N. KIRBY, JR., Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPIN 8707-57-3758, consisting of approximately 10.09 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 325 feet north of its intersection with Pine Ridge Road (State Route 1930). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam

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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE 19-08, MULTIPLE PRESERVATION LOTS IN THE RC, RURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-51, to provide that more than one preservation lot may be permitted in the RC, Rural Conservation District, under certain specified conditions. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, take some time this week to do something that makes you feel good. Don’t just focus on the physical; concentrate on your emotional well-being as well.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it is time to spread your wings and try something new this week.

You’ll get restless tied behind a desk. Take some time off to indulge your wanderlust.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Take your foot off the gas pedal this week, Capricorn. You have a funny way of always being on the move.

Sometimes you need to scale back and do nothing.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are ready to break out of a rut that has kept you in neutral for some time. You may have to sacrifice some comfort to get up and moving.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you do not need a reason to be self-indulgent this week. Just step out there and go get what you desire. You’re a hard worker and have earned the privilege.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, loosen up the purse strings a little bit this week, as you have been quite disciplined with your finances lately. If you are ahead of the game, splurge.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Sometimes the most exciting things happen when you allow them to develop organically, Aquarius. Let things unfold without too much oversight in the days ahead.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are outgoing in the days ahead, and the stars are aligned with your interpersonal relationships. This combination could prove rewarding.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be compelled to drop by a friend’s or family member’s house unannounced this week. Better to pick up the phone and talk things out first.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t try to rein yourself in this week, Sagittarius. The cosmos are certainly against it. Pour your heart out to someone or take on a grand project.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, many people see you as gentle and cooperative. These are valuable traits that can benefit you and those around you in the coming weeks.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Do your best to put power struggles at work or at home into proper perspective, Aries. Looking at things through a new vantage point can serve you well.

Church welcomes new pastor

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hope Community Church of the Nazarene has welcomed Rolf and Debbie Kleinfeld as its new Lead Pastor and wife.

Following 17 years of stateside ministry in North Carolina, Ohio, Colorado, Kansas and Virginia, the Kleinfelds began serving the “beautiful people of Southeast Asia” in 2003 as missionaries (six years in Thailand and 10 years in Cambodia), and most recently as the District Superintendent for the Cambodia District.

After 30-plus years of global ministry, Kleinfield said that God has been leading them off the international mission field and back to the states.

“We believe fully that they are an answer to our prayers and God’s choice to lead our congregation into a new and exciting season of ministry to the great people of Hanover County and beyond,” read a statement from the church.

“We sense that hope is rising within our local family of believers and invite all who may not already have a church family to be our guest and experience the difference that Christ can make in your life, family, and community. Rolf and Debbie's first Sunday happens to be the first Sunday in Advent, Dec. 1, 2019. We hope to see

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Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Photo submitted by Linda Mahovtas Submitted photo

Rolf and Debbie Kleinfeld have been welcomed to the Hope Community Church of the Naaarene as the new Lead Pastor and wife. Their first day will be Sunday, Dec. 1.

you at our Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. at 8391 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116.”

More information can be found at www. hopenow.cc.

Second Tuesdays The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in

Doug and Joanne Hancock and Linda and John Mahovtas are shown enjoying a glass of wine in Messina, Italy. A copy of The Mechanicsville Local accompanied them on their trip.

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Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/ index.html.

in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Barbara Boor is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.

Second Tuesdays

Second Wednesday

The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church

Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second

Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804-675-4230.

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Hearty lasagna can feed holiday crowds illions of people take to the roads, rails and skies to make it home for the holidays. Plenty of hosts and hostesses open their homes to well-traveled relatives and close friends during the holiday season, sometimes providing accommodations for several days.

During this season of entertaining, it is helpful to have several go-to recipes that can feed a houseful of guests on hand.

The recipe for ‘Lasagna With Broccoli and Three Cheeses’ from ‘Real Simple: Dinner Tonight, Done!’ (Time Home Entertainment) from the editors of Real Simple is sure to stick to guests’ ribs on wintry nights. With only 15 minutes of preparation time, this dish gets popped in the oven and can be enjoyed an hour later.

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noodles, a quarter of the remaining sauce, and a third of the broccoli mixture; repeat twice.

Top with the remaining 2 noodles and sauce.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan.

Cover the lasagna tightly with an oiled piece

of foil and bake until the noodles are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Toss the greens with the oil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the lasagna.— Metro Creative Connection

Keep safe during a season of holiday ‘spirits’ he weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are some of the most festive times of the year. Family and friends socialize and exchange gifts while many people take inventory of their good fortunes. Many things are enjoyed in abundance during the holiday season, and that unfortunately can include alcoholic beverages.

A 2018 survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the supplement company Morning Recovery revealed that, among 2,000 American respondents, the average person consumes twice as many alcoholic drinks over the holidays than any other

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time of year. That uptick in drinking likely has something to do with the holiday social scene. In normal, non-holiday weeks, Americans attend just one social event, but that number climbs to three when the holidays arrive.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a division of the National Institutes of Health, warns that the holidays can be a time when some people are more likely to drink to excess in the name of merrymaking. Despite the known dangers of excessive consumption of alcohol, many people still overindulge.

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Live Christmas tree tips and tricks hristmas trees are an iconic symbol of the holiday season. Whether they are personal trees nestled in the corner of a living room for families to enjoy or towering evergreens serving as the focal point of a town square, Christmas trees are a wonder to behold.

Many people have fond memories of time spent around the Christmas tree sharing gifts and family traditions. Live trees and their pine-like aroma can be especially nostalgic trees to include in holiday plans. The National Christmas Tree Association says that approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year. North American trees hail from all 50 states and areas of Canada.

While freshly cut trees can be particularly beautiful and aromatic additions to the season, they require a bit more work than artificial trees in order to remain beautiful and thrive throughout the holiday season. Maintenance can help keep Christmas trees as perfect as possible.

Even though it is tempting to buy a real tree as early as possible, their shelf life is limited even with the best care. Dural Christmas Tree Farm advises that, under the best conditions, a real tree should last up to four weeks before drying out.

Consider the needles when looking for a real tree. Pull your hand toward your body along the branches.

If many needles fall off, the tree is past its peak.

Think about the room in which the tree will be located. Leave at least 6 inches between the tip of the tree and the ceiling, accounting for the height of the tree stand as well.

If needle retention is a goal, the Scotch pine variety has the best needle retention and a high survival rate, lending to its popularity, offers Precision Tree and Landscape.

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durable trees.

If possible, buy a freshly cut tree from a reputable nursery or tree farm, advises The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Many pre-cut trees sold elsewhere were likely cut weeks before and may not be fresh.

Cut the bottom of the tree trunk before bringing it home to facilitate the uptake of fresh water daily. Trees can absorb as much as a gallon of water in a day, so make sure the tree gets fresh water every day.

Keep trees away from as many heat sources as possible and away from direct sunlight to prolong longevity.

According to Karabin Farms in Connecticut, to make a Christmas tree last longer, boil a gallon of water and then dissolve one cup of sugar in the water. Allow to cool. After freshly cutting the trunk, pour in the warm sugar water. Continue to add fresh, cool, plain water to the tree stand afterward.

Once needles begin to fall off with frequency, the tree is reaching Metro Creative Connections its prime. Remove it so it does not Freshly cut Christmas trees are farmed specifically for the holiday season and support local economies. They also tend to last a bit longer than pre-cut trees available elsewhere. become a fire hazard.

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Christmas tree recycling hen choosing a real Christmas tree for holiday celebrations, consumers should think about the many ways that trees can be repurposed after the holiday season. Some towns collect discarded trees to use them for various purposes.

However, homeowners can get in on the action as well. The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers these great ideas for post-holiday tree use.

Prop up the tree near a bird feeder to provide another perch and shelter to birds that stick close to home in winter, such as chickadees and finches.

String the tree with various treats for birds and put it in a sheltered location. Ideas include homemade suet, cranberries and millet.

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Mulch the tree and use it in the garden in the spring.

Use boughs to insulate perennials in the garden.

Keep some branches to use as kindling in a wood stove or fireplace, or as aromatic logs for next year’s yule fire.

Sink an old tree in a personal pond. Fish and tadpoles will live and lay eggs around this sheltered area.

Collect some pine needles and sew them into fabric packets to make scented sachets for closets or drawers.

There are many imaginative ways to come up with handy uses for Christmas trees once the holiday season ends. — Metro Creative Connection

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How to create a durable gingerbread house ingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses. Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th century Germany. The fairy tale ‘Hansel and Gretel’ helped solidify the popularity of gingerbread, which became part of Christmas traditions.

Even though gingerbread houses can be fun to make, there’s no denying it can be exacting work - especially for those who strive for perfection. Prepackaged kits attempt to take some of the guesswork out of the equation, but those who are crafting from scratch can employ these tips as they build their gingerbread houses.

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Few gingerbread houses ever get eaten, so focus on finding a dough that will bake up rock hard as opposed to one that tastes good.

Get the right icing texture.

Pastry artist Catherine Beddall says royal icing is the preferred ‘glue’ to adhere gingerbread pieces. Beddall says icing should be thick like peanut butter and not runny.

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number and location of available outlets.

Never exceed the maximum number of light strands that can be attached together.

Use lights and products that have been tested for safety. Certification marks like UL, ETL and CSA are from nationally recognized laboratories.

LED lights should be used whenever possible. Such lights consume less energy and run cooler than other bulbs.

The ESFI says candles start almost 50 percent of all decoration fires. Minimize the risk by using candles only when they can be monitored.

Artificial candles can be used

in place of real candles.

Check for freshness in live trees. A fresh tree will last longer and is less of a fire hazard than an old tree.

Place Christmas trees at least three feet away from all heat sources, including fireplaces and heaters.

Use decorations that are non-combustible or made from flame-resistant materials.

Pay attention to the age recommendations of decorations to see if they can be used in homes with young children. Some items, however common, are choking or strangulation hazards.

Avoid putting small, Òmouth-sizedÓ decorations near the ground or on lower limbs of trees, where young

Allow the icing to dry for at least a couple of hours after adhering each piece and before moving and handling the house, says Beddall. Work in stages so that individual items can be decorated and allowed to dry. Then the walls can be put together, followed by the roof pieces.

Kids likely will need help Children may not have the patience or steadiness to handle complete gingerbread construction. They can decorate the separate pieces of the house while the components are laying flat, which is easier for kids. Adults can do the main assembly later on.

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Children can decorate the separate pieces of the house while the components are laying flat, which is easier for kids.

Mind the dough Do not roll out the gingerbread dough too thin or it may become brittle after being cooked. Always cut out shapes before the gingerbread is baked. Let the baked pieces sit overnight to cool completely before using them to build.

children can easily reach them.

Exercise caution when hanging decorations at high heights. Make sure the ladder is secured and have a spotter who can hold the ladder and pass items up safely.

Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs. Exercise caution when decorating near power lines that extend to the house.

Keep hung stockings far away from open flames so they do not catch any errant embers.

These are just a few suggestions for decorating a safely for the holiday season.

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Utilize a template Free-handing may not be easy. Cut out templates using cardboard or posterboard for various gingerbread pieces.

One of the most important tips is to have fun. Don’t take gingerbread house making too seriously as a novice. Rather, enjoy the experience and the centuries-old tradition.

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Hanover’s Holiday Gift Guide Prepare the fireplace for holiday decorating jolly holiday season can be made even more merry with a roaring fire. Homeowners often build holiday tableaus around the fireplace to serve as festive backdrops. The mantle and the fireplace itself also may be a prime spot to dedicate to decorating this time of year.

Even though Christmas tree fires are rare, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, when they do occur they’re likely to be serious. That is why trees and other flammable decorations need to be kept clear of gas and wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. In addition, many other guidelines should be heeded to ensure fireplaces and holiday decor safely coexist this season.

Read labels on decorative items carefully before decorating. Be sure to only select items that are flame-resistant or retardent. Cherished collectibles and other items should always be kept far away from open flames and heat.

It pays to have a fireplace inspected and cleaned for use prior to operation, advises Doherty Insurance Agency. Rely on a trained

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chimney sweep, and have the fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned at least once per year.

Even though it may be picturesque, do not place wrapped packages or gift boxes near the fireplace, as they tend to be highly combustible. Keep presents and other flammable items at least three feet away from the fireplace.

Do not be tempted to dispose of wrapping paper, boxes or even a Christmas tree in the fireplace. Wrapping paper contains additives that make it burn at high temperatures. A Christmas tree hasn’t been properly seasoned and could be a fire hazard and potentially contribute to excessive smoke and creosote.

Keep decorations that kids will be tempted to touch away from the fireplace so kids do not hang out near the heat and open flames.

Fireplaces are often a focal point of holiday decorating and entertaining. Homeowners who want to incorporate their fireplaces into their holiday decor must emphasize safety when doing so.

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1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract To make the chocolate shortbread: In a bowl, stir together the flour, salt and cocoa powder and set aside. Combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on low speed until the butter and sugar begin to incorporate, about 15 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and continue to mix until the dough comes together, about 3 minutes. It will look dry just before it comes together.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a 2-inch star cutter, cut out as many cookies as possible. Gather together the scraps, reroll, and continue cutting out cookies until you have 36 cookies. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 300 F. Bake the shortbread until firm, about 35 minutes. At the midway point, switch the baking sheets between the racks and rotate them 180 degrees to ensure even baking. Let cool on the baking sheets to room temperature.

To make the filling: In a small bowl, stir together the mascarpone, sugar and vanilla until smooth.

Turn 18 of the cookies bottom-side up on a work surface. Using a table knife or a small icing spatula, spread about 1 tablespoon of the filling on the bottom of each cookie. Top with the remaining cookies, bottom-side down.

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Tips for baking better Christmas cookies

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Chilling, the dough becomes more malleable for rolling and even slicing.

ookies and other baked treats are everywhere come the holiday season. It’s not uncommon to give cookies as gifts or arrive at holiday gatherings with cakes and other decadent desserts.

Cookies are a classic holiday treat, and some families even build entire traditions around baking Christmas cookies.

Novice bakers making cookies for the first time may be a little overwhelmed when perusing recipes. Baking is a science, and sometimes it takes practice to get the results just right. However, there are some tips that can help yield better, buttery bounties.

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Handle butter with care Butter can make or break a cookie recipe, as butter is often the glue that holds the cookie together. Therefore, it is key to follow the directions carefully regarding how to handle butter.

Smithsonian.com says to leave butter at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes to properly soften it. This takes patience,

but fiddling with butter too much can damage its delectable integrity. While purists may say butter is best, margarine may be acceptable if it has a high fat content; otherwise, cookies may spread out and flatten.

When it comes time to cream the butter with sugar, be sure to do so thoroughly to incorporate air into the butter and remove the grainy texture of the sugar.

in the butter. Adding eggs en masse may cause the emulsification to fail.

Chill out Follow recipes that call for chilling cookie dough carefully. This process is important for making sliced and shaped cookies. By chilling, the dough becomes more malleable for rolling and even slicing.

Measure flour properly

Use a bottom rack

Measuring flour the right way can ensure cookies come out right. The Cooking Channel says to spoon the flour lightly into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a knife. Do not dip the measuring cup into the flour or tap the knife against the cup. This will pack too much flour into the measuring cup and result in dry, tough cookies.

Too much heat may compromise cookie integrity. The food experts at Delish say to try moving cookies onto a lower rack in the oven if they aren’t retaining their shape when baked. Put an empty cookie sheet on the top rack.

That will block the cookies from the most intense heat that rises to the top of the oven.

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Slow down the eggs Add eggs one at a time to make sure each will emulsify properly with the fat

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There are many different ways to decorate homes and businesses for the holidays. Tall evergreen trees are among the most visible symbols of the holiday season.

However, wreaths hung on doors, windows or fences also are ubiquitous this time of year.

Wreaths adorn homes primarily during the holidays of Easter and Christmas.

Wreaths have also been worn around the head or neck in ceremonial events around the globe for centuries. It is believed the first wreaths date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Members of the Greco-Roman society were known to hand-make ring-shaped items using fresh tree leaves, small fruits, flowers, and twigs.

Oftentimes these headdresses symbolized a person’s social status.

Others suggest wreaths evolved to become a Christian symbol of immortality.

Regardless of how wreaths are viewed, many people like to display wreaths for the holidays. Wreaths can be purchased premade, but making a wreath on your own can make the holidays even more fun.

One of the easiest ways to make a wreath is to design it around a circular floral foam form. Gather supplies to make the wreath.

For traditional wreaths, supplies will include sprigs of evergreen (real or artificial), ribbon, floral wire, bows, and artificial berries.

Working around the foam form, arrange the boughs of evergreen, using the floral wire to wrap or pin into the foam itself. Keep the layers coming until you get the desired coverage. Embellish with a ribbon or place a bow.

The blog A Piece of Rainbow says that creating a wreath jig is an easy way to make a wreath. Cut a dollar-store laundry basket bottom from the top ring to make a template, on which you can place wreath-making materials so they keep their circular form.

Use floral wire or natural jute string to tie the materials together.

Experiment with fresh evergreen, twigs, holly branches, or whatever materials you choose.

Thick card stock also can serve as the wreath template. Attach artificial flowers or leaves, spray snow, ornaments, or other items to the card stock ring with a firm adhesive.

Many craft stores sell wreath forms made of natural vines that have been strung in a ring. These can be decorated in their entirety or left a little sparse to let the natural twine show through.

Wreaths may seem like complicated creations. But a little imagination and the right materials is all it takes to create a homemade wreath. — Metro Creative Connection

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Hanover’s Holiday Gift Guide Holiday hosting friends and family in small spaces atherings of family and friends are a big part of the holiday season.

Hosting such gatherings can be a great way to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and hosting also saves hosts the trouble of traveling during one of the most hectic travel seasons of the year.

When hosting a large crowd at home, space can be a difficult hurdle to clear. However, a few helpful strategies can help space-starved hosts pull off a holiday soiree where everyone is comfortable.

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Pare down the menu Holiday feasts don’t have to resemble medieval banquets with excessive amounts of food and drink. Hosts with small kitchens and tiny dining quarters can pare down the menu, limiting offerings to just a single entree and a few simple side dishes, so everyone feels

comfortable at the table and has ample room to eat. A small menu also gives hosts more time to spend with their loved ones during the festivities.

Don’t overdo it on drinks When planning the drinks menu, avoid offering cocktails, which take time to prepare and often require guests to visit the kitchen for refrigerated ingredients. Limit drinks to wine, beer, water, and soft drinks, storing cold beverages in a cooler kept outside on a front or back porch or in an area outside the kitchen so cooks can work without interruption.

Move some furniture If your main living space is small, consider moving some bulky furniture into a bedroom or office where guests won’t be spending time. Then make better use of the open living

space by placing folding chairs or other accommodations to ensure there’s ample seating for everyone. A single recliner can only be enjoyed by one person, but removing it from a room may create enough space for as many as three folding chairs.

Go small on decorations If you know you’ll be hosting in advance of the holiday season, decorate with guests in mind. That might mean skipping a six-foot Christmas tree in favor of one that takes up less space. Avoid leaving any fragile decorations out, as adults or overexcited kids may knock them over as they try to navigate a cramped space.

Holiday hosting can be fun, even in small spaces. A few simple tricks can make even the smallest spaces accommodating.

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Consider moving some bulky furniture into a bedroom or office where guests won’t be spending time.

Commemorate the 12 days of Christmas n the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.’

The familiar lyrics of this tune are sung as part of Christmas caroling and holiday celebrations, reaching a crescendo each time singers belt out ‘five golden rings.’ The song is an English Christmas carol that was written in 1720. While it references plenty of giftgiving, it’s easy to assume the song is about giving Christmas gifts. However, the 12 days in the song actually refer to the birth of Jesus Christ.

The 12 days of Christmas, also known as the Twelvetide, refers to the festive Christian season that celebrates the Nativity of Jesus. In fact, the start of these days occurs on December 25 and extends until the evening of January 5th,

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the day before the Epiphany, known as Twelfth Night. Each day corresponds to a remembrance of different religious events or people.

Christmas celebrants can celebrate well into the new year. Commemorating the 12 days of Christmas can include small festivities from December 25 to January 5. On Twelfth Night, historically known for parties, modern-day fanfare can mark the culmination of the Christmas season - with the last of gift-giving occurring on the Epiphany.

Gifting, hosting friends and family, attending religious services, participating in charitable events, or opening one’s home to neighbors and those who can use some companionship are all ways to make the 12 days of Christmas more special. — Metro Creative Connection

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Decorate with a nose toward inviting holiday aromas oliday decor is as much about the sights and sounds as it is about the scents of the season.

Few things evoke the holiday spirit as much as the aroma of fresh evergreen or spicy cinnamon and cloves.

Incorporating inviting aromas into holiday decor can make homes feel even more special.

Filling a home with fragrant decor takes a little ingenuity and planning.

Here are some ideas to incorporate the scents of the holiday season into your decor.

Spend more time in the kitchen

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Add delicious scents to the home by way of freshly baked goods or holiday meals. Nothing beats the smell of cookies right out of the oven, and the scents can linger for hours.

Make beeswax ornaments Add scented oils to melted beeswax and pour into molds. Hang these creations as ornaments on trees or in other areas of the home.

Use a real Christmas tree

Craft ‘gingerbread’ ornaments

An easy way to create a pinelike scent indoors is to select a real Christmas tree. Ask the tree farm which varieties are the most fragrant.

If a fresh tree is not possible, fill a decorative basket with pine cones and evergreen boughs for that woodsy appeal.

A mixture of cinnamon, applesauce and glue can be used to make ornaments or gift tags that resemble gingerbread cookies, and these ornaments have more staying power than actual cookies.

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Embrace delectable holiday scents in seasonal decor.

Create a seasonal scented simmer Take to the stove to make a homemade air infusion from ingredients in and around the house. Simmer pine branches, citrus peels, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and whatever else can be placed in a pot or slow cooker with water. The scents will permeate the house for hours if enough water is

added to the mixture.

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Make holiday sachets

Experiment with scented candles

Utilize essential oils

Some of the same ingredients for the holiday simmer can be dried and sewn into sachets. Add ribbon and hang on real or artificial trees. Or tuck the pouches into various areas around

Scented candles can be found at various stores during the holiday season. Select among popular holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, apples,

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Natural food stores and other retailers may sell essential oils, which can be diluted and sprayed on surfaces or into the air. Exercise caution around upholstery, or test for staining before use.

Design a pretty pomander Stud an orange with cloves Cut off the top of the orange and hollow out a place for a small tea light. The warmth of the flame will produce more scent.

Rich and inviting aromas can fill a home with the holiday spirit.

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