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Residents raise autism awareness with sensory-sensitive Christmas By Christina Amano Dolan For The Mechanicsville Local
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ICHMOND — Kicking off the holiday month in celebration, families gathered to witness the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade themed “I’ll be Home for Christmas.” While the town’s streets were blocked off for the day’s festivities, making way for parade floats and live music, another event was held for families who may shy away from the bustling crowd. For the first time held at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, the new Christmasthemed party was designed to cater to and raise awareness about families with children with autism and other disabilities who, due to sensory overload, could not attend the parade. The event featured a quieter ambience of live music, a
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Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf pose with a local family for a photo during the filming of an episode of ‘A New Perspective with Tim Sutton,’ a vlog devoted to issues affecting people with cognitive issues such as autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease, at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge on Dec. 4. The event featured food and Christmas-themed activities for children prone to sensory overload.
face painting station, a buffet of home-cooked food, raffle items for attendees and a canned food drive. A sensory-friendly Santa was also in
attendance to meet the children, take photographs with them and give them presents. Donna Gammon, the event organizer, said the party
was “near and dear” to her, as her son, nephew and grandson are on the autism spectrum. see AUTISM, pg. 8
By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local A number of citizens attended last week’s regularly scheduled Hanover County School Board meeting to express their opinion on a decision taken last month by the board. At the Nov. 9 meeting, the board voted 4-3 to not comply fully with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) guidelines regarding those guideline that, among other things, see BOARD, pg. 4
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echanicsville High School emphasizes a culture of personal growth through character development in and out of the classroom. The character recognition program was developed by students and staff to honor students who model these traits daily. In September, more than 160 students were recognized for the virtue Respect. Being recognized for respect means that one honors the thoughts, feelings and diversity of others and holds in high regard the property of others and of the school. Congratulations to Students of the Month for September 2021: Mary Vermeer, Kamiyah McQueen, Aaron Maxie, and Tristan Snipes. In addition, students nominate staff members for the Students’ Choice Awards. Congratulations to Beth Cole for September. The Teacher of the Month is Meilin Jao, and the Silver Star Award recipient is Bob
Rodgers. The character virtue emphasis in October was Courage. More than 140 students were recognized for courage, which means that they have demonstrated the bravery and resilience required when approaching uncertainty and change. Congratulations to the Students of the Month for October 2021: Kadyn Bunting, Charlotte Costic, McKinley Duke and Drake Parrish. Students’ Choice Award accolades are awarded to both Drew Vanlandingham and Amy Vanlandingham! The October Teacher of the Month was Cindy Green and the Silver Star Award recipient was. Jessica Kreye. MHS believes that they can make a difference in the school, the community, and the world one person at a time. Submitted by Jan Campbell, Mechanicsville High School administrative assistant.
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At Church of the Redeemer, the birthday of the Son of God whose name adorns the Church is revered as the most important event in the course of world history. Here, parishioners focus on the birth, life, death and resurrection of mankind’s Savior Jesus Christ, the founder of the Roman Catholic Church and the underpinning upon which Redeemer was built. Christmas is a time for parishioners to reflect on the day when Jesus came to life in a meager stable, born of simple parents in order to show mankind the path to eternal life and to make salvation possible by enduring unimaginable torment, pain and death. This year, Redeemer continued its tradition of hosting the No Room at the Inn event, a riveting display of now 200+ hundred artistic interpretations of the nativity scene, representing 66 countries around the world. The grand opening for the 2021 No Room at the Inn occurred at the Gala on Friday, Dec.
3, a parish social affair with food and beverages that attracted nearly 200 attendees. The display officially opened to the public on Saturday, Dec. 4 and closed the next day at 4 p.m. In keeping with the spirt of Jesus and His selfless ideology, Redeemer parishioners made this event possible by donating their time, talent and treasure, especially availing treasured family nativity scenes to others, the proceeds from which will build homes in Haiti and benefit organizations working with people experiencing homelessness. Those privileged to participate in or visit this breathtaking assemblage of symbols of the birth of Christ are often overcome by the magic of baby Jesus in a crude straw crib surrounded by the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and a cast of other blessed creatures. As Redeemer parishioners turn the calendar page to another year in their mortal lives, they remain thankful to God for sending His only Son Jesus Christ to rescue mankind from the stain of sin.
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CALENDAR Friday, Dec. 24 New Highland Baptist Church is hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion at 4 p.m. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road. St. Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Worship will begin at 5 p.m. and Traditional Candlelight Worship at 7 p.m. located at 8100 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com.
Saturday, Dec. 25 St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold Christmas Day Traditional Worship that will begin at 10 a.m. at 8100 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information call 804-427-7500 or visit www. saintpaul-lcms.com.
Saturday, Jan. 8 A Community Salt Fish Breakfast is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. A buffet menu including salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits hash rounds, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage. Admission is $10 for adults and children 7 and under, free. Carry out is available. Sponsored by Enon United Methodist Church. All profits go to the missions. see CALENDAR, pg. 9
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Beach. Based upon the investigation that followed, all five individuals were identified, arrested and transported to Pamunkey Regional Jail. Four adults and one juvenile were charged with the following: Chance Josiah Evans, 22. Charge: Grand Larceny (F) Davione Charles Badgett, 23. Charge: Grand Larceny (F) Jawan Taki Johnson, 19. Charge: Grand Larceny (F) Tony Lamont Allen, Jr, 18. Charges: Grand Larceny (F), Entering/Setting Vehicle in Motion (M)
Arrest made in possession of child pornography case HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has arrested and charged a Mechanicsville man with possession of child pornography. On Monday, Dec. 13, sheriff’s office investigators, acting on a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, executed a residential search warrant in the 8000 block of Christopher Paul Drive. After executing the search warrant and collecting evidence, Derek Lee Short, 47, of Mechanicsville, was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography (F). Short is currently being held at Pamunkey Regional Jail with no bond. This case remains under investigation. Anyone with further information about this case is asked to contact the Hanover County
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 27 and 31. Submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.
Hanover County Government offices and courts will be closed Dec. 23-24 for the Christmas holiday and Dec. 31 for New Year’s. Hanover County solid waste facilities will be closed on Christmas Eve,
The juvenile was also charged with Grand Larceny (F). “I am incredibly proud of the quick response and teamwork displayed by our deputies. Because of their teamwork and diligence, they were able to immediately recover a citizen’s property and arrest five criminals before they were able to victimize any more of our citizens,” said Colonel David R. Hines, sheriff. Submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.
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Tom Foster was recognized with a Ruritan Forever Award on Oct. 25 at the monthly meeting of the Atlee Ruritan Club. The award was given by his family and presented by his daughter, Elizabeth Dowdy, former president of the club. Foster has been in the Atlee Club since 1970 and was instrumental in organizing the Studley Ruritan Club. He has held many offices in both local clubs, as well as on the district and national levels, including district governor, national board member, Ruritan National Foundation member and foundation president.
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established the rights of trans students to access the bathroom of their preferred gender. Hanover board members did pass other portions of the policy, including the rights of those students to be addressed by the pronoun of their preferred gender with parental oversight. In the estimation of some speakers, that leaves the county outside of the law when it comes to transgender student rights, and clearly not in compliance with the VDOE regulations. Kendra Grimes is a Methodist minister with two teenagers in Hanover schools. “I’m here to speak to ask the board to reconsider you vote and accept the state’s policy on transgender students,” she said. “Not listening to those in our community who are trying to tell us who they are and insisting that we know them better than they know themselves causes great harm. I beg you, the school board, to do no harm. Don’t be pressured by voices that ask you to draw lines and exclude others.” Sarah Bridges, who lives in Beaverdam and also has two children in Hanover public schools, spoke in opposition to the board’s recent decision to not comply with VDOE guidelines. “These kids are suffering,” she said. “You vowed to protect all Hanover students and all Hanover students include trans students. Trans students are among the most vulnerable, and your failure to adopt policies to protect them shows that you do
Todd Gathje told school board members that the recently filed complaint by the Virginia ACLU should not deter board members from voting their conscience. Gathje said a recent VDOE policy regarding transgender students will be clarified in the upcoming General Assembly.
not care to protect them. Your are setting the tone in these schools for how these students are treated. You are perpetuating bullying for these kids by failing to adopt a policy.” The Virginia ACLU filed a complaint in Hanover Circuit Court on behalf of five families who have children affected by the failure to pass those guidelines in Hanover. School board officials had not received that suit as of Tuesday’s meeting, but once they do receive the complaint, they have 21 days to respond. Todd Gathje, director of Government Relations for the Family Foundation and a Hanover resident, conveyed his opinion on the recent filing. “In response to the ACLU lawsuits, I will remind you that a ruling in Lynchburg in July of this year that model policies are merely guidance and not regulations, basically giving local school boards the see BOARD pg. 23
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One special ornament, a lifetime of Christmas memories By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Editor’s Note: This column was previously published in December 2017. We are sharing it again here in honor of all the families getting back together this year after being apart for the holidays in 2020. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a beautiful continuation of those important family traditions.
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very parent will tell you one of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is watching your kids place ornaments on the tree. A child’s fascination with a Christmas tree begins almost at birth, and the magic of decorating a tree hopefully never goes away. We have a system around here. After seven decades of enjoying the presence of a fresh cut tree in my house, my threats to go artificial fall on deaf ears around here. My kids know that despite my protests, I’ll make that trip to a local tree lot that’s becoming increasingly hard to find and pick out the first tree that fits in my trunk. Over the years, my desire for perfection has lessened regarding trees and a few dozen other things. So, I performed my duty recently and placed the tree in the stand and secured it. “Why do you turn the screws in so far, Dad?” one of my children asked. That answer will become apparent as the story progresses. Moving on, Emma and I put the lights on and all of my children placed the ornaments in less than strategic places on the
tree. I’ve also learned that aged fathers who sit in a chair and point can’t expect superior results, another fact I’ve learned to live with. As one of my children prepared to put a single red ball on the tree, I jumped from the chair and said, “I’ll put that one on the tree.” They gave each other that familiar look that parents recognize— you know the one that clearly indicates their assurance that you are indeed crazy. But, it’s amazing how one ornament can evoke a lifetime of memories of Christmases long ago…. all the way back to the first one I can remember. We were jammed in a small apartment waiting for our first house to be built, my father working and my mother staying at home keeping my sister and me. Even at that young age, I quickly learned the importance of Christmas and the meticulous measures surrounding our tree. My father searched for the perfect tree at the perfect price, the second factor more of a necessity than a preference. He always found it and carefully placed it in a bucket full of water outside to ensure its longevity once it entered our small apartment. The green tree was always adorned with large shiny red balls, all uniform and perfect in size and splendor. I didn’t appreciate it then, but I later learned the history of the red balls that were stored in green and cardboard colored boxes that had been taped so many times it was hard to distinguish where original corners were located.
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The balls were about all that was left from my family’s restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama – the locally famous Pickwick Cafe. My grandfather operated the Montgomery landmark for over five decades. Every Christmas, PaPa as we knew him, would put a large tree up in the center of the restaurant and decorate with those red balls, many dozens of them he had acquired while he visited relatives in Corsica, the place of his birth. He made many trips home and always returned with more balls for the famous yuletide tradition. When the restaurant closed, the balls were divided among his sons and daughter, and each guarded the collection like a prized jewel, eventually passing some of the balls down to their children. Back to that first Christmas in that small apartment and an excited 3-year-old who had just caught sight of probably the coolest peddle fire engine on earth sitting near our Christmas tree. While my sister dove under the tree and retrieved dolls and other nonessentials, I immediately climbed in the driver’s seat of the fire engine truck. My feet barely reached the firm pedals, but eventually I began to move across the small floor from one end to the other…. and then straight into my father’s most creative holiday achievement, our Christmas tree. Some balls were saved as the tree slammed against the wooden floor, but see ORNAMENT, pg. 22
Reader says parade exclusion was warranted Dear Editor, In response to the editorial CONFEDERATE GROUPS ANGRY AT EXCLUSION EFFORTS, objecting to a lack of confederate presence in the Christmas parade, this is certainly a one-sided view of “removing a sense identity through erasing history and culture.” Hanover County has many identities. Have other parts of our history and culture been represented in the parade such as the harsh history of slavery, or the treatment of Native Americans, or inclusion of Hanover citizens who do not feel comfortable witnessing the celebration of the Civil War? Mr. Bennett writes that there were cheers for the confederate flag bearers, and he did not hear any boos or jeers. I suspect there are others such as I who do not attend events in which confederate flags are displayed because we don’t feel it represents our identity, and if I were there I would not be so rude as to boo or jeer. I just wouldn’t want to attend again. My family has been in Virginia since before the American Revolution, but that does not mean I want to see all our history, including the sad and
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egregious parts, displayed in a Holiday parade. I agree that we can’t change and should not forget any part of our history, but there is a place for that, such as a museum or a reenactment, not in a Christmas parade. Christmas is a celebration of Christ, who taught a lesson of love and inclusion. The Hanover Christmas Parade should reflect that joyful spirit and be welcoming to all, displaying a desire to make our world and our community a bright and inclusive place where all can live and thrive. My respect and gratitude go to the Rotary Club for setting the parade on a course that all can enjoy. Judith Schlotzhauer Mechanicsville
Kudos go to Mechanicsville Rotary for parade Dear Editor, Three Cheers to the Mechanicsville Rotary Club’s Christmas parade! Kids of all ages were able to celebrate the love and joy of Christmas this year because of the Rotary Club. A big THANK YOU from all of us. The Rotary Club members work hard all year long to provide support to those in our community who are in need of help. Your donations are put to good use. A Christmas parade is not the place for pretend soldiers, of a bygone war, to vent their hate. You might look to a real soldier for some real good advice. I’m referring to General Robert E. Lee, who said the sooner we forget about the war the sooner we can have real peace. Sincerely, Jim Eppes Mechanicsville
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“These kids at the party, they’re not necessarily going to be there at the parade because of the sirens, the bands and just the sensory issue,” Gammon said. “And then, of course, I had been in contact with a gentleman that played Santa and knew that he was a sensory Santa. . . . So that was something else that we were able to give to that special community.” Working under a tight deadline, Gammon arranged the party in under two months with the help of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, friends, family and community members.
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Event organizer Donna Gammon (right), feeds families attending the filming of an episode of ‘A New Perspective with Tim Sutton,’ a vlog devoted to issues affecting people with cognitive issues such as autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease. Right: Tim Sutton a sergeant with Hanover County Sheriff’s Office who trains other officers in how to recognize and respond to individuals with cognitive disorders, and musician Tyler Gianchetta (on sleigh) get the afternoon’s festivities going during the filming. Below: Makeup artist Stephanie Williams paints Logan Lane’s face while Aryn Shapiro looks on.
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Support Services, Steve Vaccaro, was instrumental in the event’s success. The Chapters Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, empowering and advocating for individuals and families facing adversity. Among other services provided to individuals with disabilities, the organization offers a platform to these individuals through its broadcasting network. Vaccaro and his team provided the event’s live entertainment. Dulcimer player and vocalist Tyler Gianchetta, cohost of the Chapters Network show “Youth Heroes Show,” offered a notable performance for attendees. Gianchetta is on the spectrum but has overcome adversity since his youth with music. “I was literally singing before I could talk,” Gianchetta said, referring to how he had been nonverbal as a child for several years. “The reason I started talking was because I heard music on the radio and realized ‘I want to do that.’ ” Giachetta further discusses overcoming adversity in his show with co-host and autism advocate Rachel Barcellona. Barcellona made headlines in 2019 as the first Miss Florida contestant with autism. The event also featured a live-streamed podcast presented by the Chapters Network
and hosted by Tim Sutton, sergeant with the Hanover County Sheriff's Office. In the newest episode of his weekly show “A New Perspective,” Sutton interviewed the sensory-sensitive Santa, Giachetta, Barcellona and others in order to inspire and educate youth with disabilities while offering light entertainment. Sutton additionally discussed his years of dedication to the disabled community. From encountering individuals with cognitive issues, disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia while in uniform, Sutton recognized a dire need for change in law enforcement procedures. According to Sutton, law enforcement officers are not typically trained to recognize signs of autism or other cognitive disabilities. Because of this, individuals with sensory issues may oftentimes face unpleasant encounters with officers. “The thing about autism, specifically, is it’s an invisible disability,” Sutton said. “Individuals with autism are seven times more likely to encounter law enforcement than a neurotypical person, so we need to know these things.” Sutton has traveled to various parts of Virginia and the country educating state law enforcement, public safety officers, school faculty mem-
bers and others in order to raise awareness and maximize “peaceful encounters with positive outcomes.” “When I was sworn in as a police officer 32 years ago, I was sworn to protect everybody, not certain populations,” Sutton said. “And this is just one of those populations that needs people to understand.” Sutton has continuously worked with Donna Gammon to help raise autism awareness in communities and provide support to families. The pair organized a similar event this past September, gathering teachers from Mechanicsville Elementary, parents of children with various hidden disabilities and other community members eager to show support. The team hopes the alternative Christmas event is only the first of an annual tradition. They also hope to hold larger gatherings in the future,
including an April event for Autism Awareness Month that would allow the children to interact with local first responders. “I think this [Christmas event] was a learning curve, but I definitely see this being an annual event,” Gammon said. “Because the number of children being diagnosed with autism is increasing. The numbers aren't going down, they're going up. So the need is going to grow.” “It’s open for anybody with disabilities, because many times they're the kids that don't get invited to the parties, the birthday parties,” Sutton said. “We’re doing this for them. We want them to have the same opportunities as everybody else. And I’m blessed to be able to be a part of it.” Christina Amano Dolan can be reached at news@mechlocal.com.
County receives $13.9 million VATI grant Connect Hanover will deliver internet to underserved areas Contributed Report The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER On December 13, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam announced the approval of Hanover County’s application for a Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) grant in the amount of $13.97 million. Today’s funding announcement will deliver a total investment of over $55 million of new broadband infrastructure to serve Hanover County residents. This funding from the State will leverage the County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contribution of $14.84 million and private corporate investment from All Points Broadband, Dominion Energy and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative will make broadband service available to almost 6200 residents and businesses in Hanover that do not currently have sufficient internet access. “Hanover is proud of our partnership with All Points Broadband and regional utility providers,” stated Hanover County Administrator John A. Budesky. “This Partnership will deliver the reality of high-speed internet to many under and unserved areas of our county. This partnership demonstrates the County’s commitment to our residents in meeting this need and delivers on the recommendations of the efforts of the County’s Broadband Advisory Committee.”
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“Today is a historic day for Hanover County,” said Jimmy Carr, Chief Executive Officer of All Points Broadband. “We are honored to be partnering with the County to seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to fully and finally bridge the digital divide with a project that will extend an allfiber broadband network to all remaining unserved locations in the county.” It is anticipated that contracts and other agreements will be signed in the spring of 2022, with funding to become available in July 2022. Equipment will be ordered at that time with initial construction anticipated in the fall of 2022. Also, a phasing plan will be developed to determine in which areas of the County construction will begin. Buildout of the system is estimated to be complete within 24-36 months of July 1, 2022. Service will be available to customers as construction in that particular area is completed. A more detailed construction timeframe will be made available next year. Residents and businesses who want to learn more about the project, sign up for updates, or pre-register their locations for service once available should visit fiber.allpointsbroadband. com and complete a survey. “This grant provides the much needed component of funding to Hanover County’s Broadband Access Plan,” said Sean Davis, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “This was the missing piece required
to execute a very comprehensive and rather strategic initiative. We told the citizens how we would leverage existing dollars in order to compete for grant money, and today we can announce that the plan presented to the citizens was a success – as evidenced by the grant award. We as a Board are grateful to the citizens who helped build this plan and to all the folks who will now begin the work of bringing Broadband access to our rural areas. On behalf of your Board of Supervisors, I thank you all.” “In a world where broadband access is more critical than ever, today’s announcements are an exciting step forward in the process of making internet access a reality for all Virginians,” said Alan Bradshaw, vice president of Strategic Partnerships for Dominion Energy. “Partnerships like this one in Hanover County show that when we work together, we can make a real impact, and we’re proud to work with our partners to bring this service to the communities we serve.” Dominion Energy will support the extension of broadband to unserved areas by deploying middle-mile fiber that All Points will use to connect end-customers to the Internet. “At Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, our goal has always been to be part of the solution to enable and facilitate broadband to the households and businesses we serve,”
linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for
residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.
said John Hewa, president and CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. “Being able to partner on this endeavor with the counties and All Points Broadband is a major accomplishment allowing each of us to further the Commonwealth’s goals of making broadband access available to everyone.” In addition, Lumen Technologies, formerly known as CenturyLink, will be extending fiber service to over 1000 additional locations using the federal Rural Digital Opportunity Funding. These two concurrent efforts will essentially provide universal broadband internet coverage for all of Hanover County. For more information about The Connect Hanover Broadband Initiative, go to https://www.hanovercounty. gov/1122/Internet
Virginia L. Whitfield There is no moment of my life when you are not a part of me.You hold my heart, you guard my soul, you guide my dreams so tenderly. And if my will might be done and all I long for could come true with perfect joy, I would choose to share eternity with you.
All my love, Blue & family
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals In keeping with his wishes, all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund at 7252 Beulah Church Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
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BAILEY, James Keith, 60, of Cold Harbor, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Bailey; and his brother, Steven Bailey. He is survived by his brother, Robbie Bailey; and nephew, Michael Bailey. Keith was a simple man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, like a summer day. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with friends talking about days gone by, when life was good and things were simple.
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RHINA MINGEE
MINGEE, Rhina C., our mother, crossed the river Saturday, December 4, 2021. We're sure it was the York River where her parents, Matt and Virginia Cross built a cabin in 1939. She had suffered many challenges since our dad, William "Billy" Mingee passed in March of 2014. Married in August of 1949 to "the only boy she ever loved," they almost made it to their 65th wedding anniversary. It was only her spunk and fighting spirit that kept her going since that time. In addition to her husband; she was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Virginia Cross; and a brother, Hardin Cross. She had five daughters who loved her dearly, Bette Bowman (Norton), Nancy Oley (Chris), Christy Elliott (Junior), Kim Taylor and Lori Foster (Michael). The only treasures she loved as much as her girls were her nine grandchildren, Emily, Jason, Katie, Abi, Matt, Arik, Jazzmin, Danielle and Dominick. She also had eight great-grandchil-
dren; a sister, Alma Marshall; as well as nieces and nephews. Mom spent her life taking care of her children, her grandchildren and her home. She worked 32 years for the Bon Secours School of Nursing as a part-time house mother and front desk receptionist. She retired in 2014, always loving her connection to youth and learning. Her favorite saying was, "Be kind to everyone, she could be your nurse one day," which did happen several times! Our family would like to thank Nichola Rockland of The Haven Assisted Living for truly exceptional care of our mom for the past four years. Mom is gone from our sight as she sails across that river, but her spirit lives on in each of us. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Amedisys Foundation, 4591 Lifestyle Lane, Midlothian, Va. 23112. bennettfuneralhomes.com
by his wife, Sandi; and daughter, Jaime March (Nathan); two stepgrandchildren, Owen and Vivian Mach. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Tate (Carl); nephews, Randy and Dale Tate; special friends, Wayne and Sandy Wood, Gayle and Marilyn Brigman; along with numerous cousins and relatives. Thomas would also like to acknowledge his numerous friends from The Moose Lodge, American Family Fitness and the "Car Club!" The family received friends Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 2 until 3 p.m., following a memorial service at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Hwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Condolences can be registered at bennettfuneralhome.com.
HAROLD B. SINGLETON, JR.
THOMAS F. MOORE, JR.
MOORE, Thomas Franklin Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. Moore Sr. and Lou E. Moore of Mechanicsville, Virginia. Thomas was a graduate of Lee-Davis High School. He was retired from the City of Richmond as an electrical inspector. Thomas is survived
SINGLETON, Harold B. Jr., December 13, 1945 to December 9, 2021, 75, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Honorable Harold and Cecilia Lacy Singleton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen; three children, Catherine Singleton, Mark (Lisa) Singleton and Richard (Jamie) Singleton, M.D.; grandchildren, Ian, Tyler, Tristian, Pepper and Olive Singleton; his brothsee OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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er, Morrison (Dianne) Singleton; sister-in-law, Janet Rickman; and several nieces and nephews. He retired from Henrico County Schools after 31 years as an elementary school principal. He served in many schools, the last being Springfield Park. In his spare time, he served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 508 for more than 20 years. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Covenant Woods, the Givens Scholarship Fund, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
Hospice of Va. for their outstanding care and support. There will be a Celebration of Life per Sue's wishes; there will not be a formal service. The family received friends for a fellowship from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 3038 Westwood Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Sue's memory to the American Red Cross, as they are in dire need of blood; the Massey Cancer Center; or the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com.
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GARNETT SUE SPRAKER
SPRAKER, Garnett Sue "Memaw", 67, of Mechanicsville, passed away on December 10, 2021. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Carl Spraker; daughter, Betty Jo Spraker Durrett; grandchildren, Jessica and Jacob Durrett, Ashbey and Bryar Mundy (related by love); brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Charlotte Grammer; brotherin-law, Al Spraker; sister-inlaw, Carol Spraker; and many nieces and a nephew. We would like to thank Thomas Palliative Care at VCU and
SWECKER, Charles Frankie "Poppie," of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord on December 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Swecker. He is survived by his children, Danny Swecker (Blair), Debbie Parrish (Mark); grandchildren, Morgan and Evan Swecker, Alex and Tori Parrish; siblings, Betty, Zana, Stephen, Sammy and Keith. Poppie was a family man who loved his grandchildren more than anything. The family received friends on Thursday, December 16 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service followed at 1 p.m. Entombment will take place in Hollywood Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
MEMORIES ARE FOREVER JANET SLAGER
SLAGER, Janet Madison. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 8, 2021, Janet "Minnie" Slager (nee Madison), passed away at the age of 69 from cancer in Richmond, Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Steve Slager; son, Brian Slager and his wife, Emilie; stepdaughter, Jamie Grant and her husband, Shane; granddaughters, Sophia and Gracie Grant; brother, Russell Madison and his wife, Janet; twin sister, Janice "Molly" Grant; sister, Patricia Norman and her husband, Donny; and a host of nieces and nephews. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Minnie constantly brought joy to her family's lives and considered her family her greatest achievement. Minnie was born in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in Hanover County. When she married her husband, Steve, they decided to reside and raise their family in Mechanicsville. Professionally, Minnie dedicated more than 30 years to retail and sales management at Sears. When she wasn't working, Minnie was relaxing at the family river place in Dunnsville, Virginia on the Rappahannock River. She and Steve have enjoyed the river together since they met. It's where they made amazing, lifelong friends and spent quality time with their family in the sun, sand and water. Minnie attended the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, where she was baptized. She volunteered her time through the
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Realty Richmond and Shurm Homes adopt a Hanover family each year and purchases gifts for them.
Local real estate firm adopts family for holidays By Jim Ridolphi Ashland-Hanover Local Realty Richmond and Shurm Homes is continuing what has become a tradition for the holiday season. Each year, the firm adopts a Hanover family and purchases gifts for them. “We started adopting a Christmas Family in 2016 when Realty Richmond was first established,” said Office Administrator Liz Bednar. “The program has been an annual tradition since.” It’s an all-hands-on-deck process that allows all employees to be involved. “All members of Realty Richmond and Shurm Homes come together to make Christmas magic happen for this family. We collected multiple outfits and toys for each child,” Bednar said last week. The families are chosen through Hanover County Services and are the recipients of good will of the employees who help, but the program benefits those who receive and those who give. “Giving back during the holidays is extremely important to Realty Richmond and Shurm
Homes. Contributing to the community and making Hanover a better place is a goal we all strive to achieve,” Bednar said. Although employees do the heavy lifting when it comes to collecting the gifts, the magic of the season is left with the parents and the children to enjoy. “We don’t meet directly with families so the parents can distribute the gifts with the excitement of the Christmas spirit,” she said. Gifts were collected and wrapped for this year’s effort. “This year we were excited to adopt a family of five children ages 1 to 7 years old,” Bednar said. Realty Richmond and Shurm Homes are both local family-owned companies. “We put family first and we are very proud to contribute annually to a Christmas family. We love volunteering for our community, and we plan on keeping this tradition going forward,” Bednar concluded. Realty Richmond and Shurm Homes is also home to the 16-foot Frosty the Snowman every holiday season.
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church and gave to charities supporting the Richmond community, as well as foundations focused on the research and fight against cancer. Minnie's family shares their appreciation for Senior Pastor, Rev. Sterling Severns and staff at the Tabernacle Baptist Church for their support and guidance, as well as the Tabernacle congregation for their prayers and kindness. Her family also thanks
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doctors and nurses at the VCU Massey Cancer Center for their unrelenting care and compassion during Minnie's treatment. A memorial service will be held for Minnie at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. on February 26, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www. stjude.org/donate) and the Tabernacle Baptist Church ( w w w. t b c r i ch m on d. org / give). We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
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weakness or tingling in the extremities on one side of the body, trouble swallowing, loss of eyesight, dizziness or unexplained slurred speech. The TCAR procedure is not only available at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, but is offered at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Henrico County and Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Chesterfield County as well.
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WILKERSON, Faye Davis, 90, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gray Wilkerson; twin sister, Raye D. Powell; and her parents,
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Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center is celebrating the completion of 100 Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedures. The TCAR procedure, an innovative, minimally invasive treatment option for patients suffering from carotid artery disease, which is the buildup of fatty deposits or plaque in the carotid arteries that deliver blood to the brain and head, has been offered at Memorial Regional Medical Center since 2019. “TCAR is a minimallyinvasive surgery for treating patients with blockages in the carotid artery which have either caused a stroke or put them at increased risk for a stroke in the future. The Vascular Surgery team at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has done more of these cutting-edge procedures than any other hospital in Central Virginia,” said W. Andrew Tierney, M.D., vascular surgeon at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Hanover County. “After completing our 100th TCAR procedure, we continue to be thrilled with
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On Nov. 30, 1921, a group of 18 women met to form a new chapter in the women's service organization, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR). They chose to name themselves after the great Virginian, Chancellor George Wythe, who was both a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and a mentor to Thomas Jefferson. For a century, Chancellor Wythe Chapter has dedicated itself to preserving history and serving communities in Richmond. The chapter carries on the legacy of this patriotic society and held a centennial celebration to honor its history and the hundreds of women who have chosen to join it. On Nov. 13, 2021, Chancellor Wythe Chapter celebrated its centennial with a full program of service to America and American history. DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization. It is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America's future through better education for children. Acting at a local level, Chancellor Wythe Chapter serves the greater Richmond area communities in a variety of ways. Community service ranges from providing scholarships and learning opportunities for students to securing grants for historic preservation of local sites. Chapter members have also helped restore cemeteries and the chapter continues to assist activeduty service members and veterans. Who is eligible to join DAR? Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. If you are interested in exploring membership opportunities in Chancellor Wythe Chapter, contact the chapter at https://chancellorwythedar.org/contact-us/.
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The Jr. Beta Club at Oak Knoll Middle School sponsored a Toys for Tots drive in partnership with VFW Post 9808. Toys for Toys is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve and distributes toys to children in need at Christmas. Pictured left to right are Jr. Beta members: Katie Krickovic, Declan Blankenship, Savannah Ford, Bridget Templeton, Clare Rosenfeldt and Camdyn Robbins.
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DeHarts’ house remains a holiday highlight in Rockville By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News
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oping to offer a little extra joy to the area this holiday season, a Goochland couple is once again bringing their dazzling Christmas display to life in front of their Rockville home. For the 10th year in a row, David and Bobbie DeHart’s vast collection of inflatables and countless feet of twinkling lights will offer a holiday treat to area residents, many of whom have made a trip past the DeHart home a beloved annual tradition. It isn’t an easy feat to pull off year after year, admits David, who spends about two weeks pulling out and setting up each section of the display, taking care not to damage the more delicate pieces. He admits he and Bobbie even thought seriously about
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The display of holiday inflatables at David and Bobbie DeHart’s Rockville Road home has steadily grown over the past decade.
throwing in the towel last year after an animal attack destroyed several cherished inflatables. Fortunately for local light lovers, they reconsidered. All the work — and occasional aggravation — is worth
it when they see the joy on the faces of those who ride by each year, said David, who has been known to dress up as Santa and wave to passing motorists on occasion. “It’s one of those things
that doesn’t cost people anything to enjoy, and hopefully helps them forget their troubles for a little while,” said David. “We really just want to add a little joy to people’s lives.” The DeHarts’ holi-
day exhibit, located at 2375 Rockville Road, is lit every evening from 5:20 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., then turned back on from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. every morning (“We do that for the children who ride the
school bus,” David explained). All are encouraged to use the DeHarts’ circular driveway to experience the full effect of the display, but are also asked to remain in their vehicles for safety reasons.
Recruits graduate from Academy On Dec. 10, 12 of the sheriff ’s office’s newest recruits graduated from the Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy at a ceremony held at Life Church in Mechanicsville. Lt. Col. Thomas Woody delivered an address to the graduates on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, as well as presented them with their certificates and awards. Nine of the graduates will enter into the final phase of their training as patrol deputies,
where they will spend at least 15 weeks with a field training officer. Three graduates will receive additional training as court service deputies. In addition to the Hanover graduates, two recruits from the Ashland Police Department graduated from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Criminal Justice Academy. Also, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office’s newest crime analyst com-
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Shown are the newest recruits who graduated Dec. 10 from the Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy.
pleted her required training during this academy session. Over the past 22 weeks, each graduate successfully completed over 820 hours of instruction. In addition, the
recruits were tested on over 1,300 training objectives established by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Anyone interested in
learning more about a career in law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is encouraged to contact (804) 365-6110 or visit https://www.hanover-
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Dunn and Chrisco united in marriage
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iane and W. Shelley Dunn Jr. are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter Brittany Nicole Dunn formerly of Mechanicsville to Robert Daniel Chrisco of Broken Arrow, OK on September 24, 2021, at the Marriott Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Robert is the son of Frank Chrisco of Broken Arrow and the late Jean Chrisco. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. The wedding was officiated by their good friend Brad Schoenwald. Hollie Parsley of Mechanicsville, sister of the bride, was the Matron of Honor, and Crissy Brown of Memphis, TN was the Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Dee O’Dell of Broken Arrow, Nikki Sorenson of Osage Beach, MO, Ashley Meredith of Yorktown, VA, Amanda White of Broken Arrow, and Jessica Bishop of Owasso, OK. Flower girls were Carsen Parsley from Mechanicsville, niece of the bride, and Regan Garvin from Joplin, MO, daughter of the friends of the bride and groom. Justin Brown of Memphis, TN was Best Man. Groomsmen were Dustin Zumo of Owasso, Michael Craig of Broken Arrow, Scott Farley of Tulsa, OK, Brian Buckminster of Siloam Springs, AK, Jeff Guthrie of Broken Arrow, and Justin Appleman of Catoosa, OK. Usher was John White of Broken Arrow. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the grooms father Frank Chrisco. Following the wedding there was a dinner followed by dancing with music by Rockhouse Band. Brittany is the granddaughter of the late Charleene and Edward Wood and the late Evelyn Parsley and W. Shelley Dunn Sr. Robert is the grandson of the late Edison Adair and Helen Belskey Reber and Edgar and Fern Mullenax Chrisco. Brittany graduated from Lee Davis High School and is the owner of Bubble-Kini Boutique, Bedlam Bar-tique and Okie Outdoors in Broken Arrow. Robert graduated from Broken Arrow High School and is the owner of Process Manufacturing Oil Field Equipment Supplier in Tulsa. The honeymoon is planned for a later date. Brittany and Robert reside in Broken Arrow and Ft. Lauderdale, FL with their two fur babies Ritchie and Coconut. The bride and groom thanked their family and friends for sharing this day with them. They especially thanked their parents for their love and support.
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Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar 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 804-7465081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets 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 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
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Mr. and Mrs Robert Chrisco were married in Myrtle Beach, SC on Sept. 24, 2021.
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 see EVENTS, pg. 22
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Prep basketball: The Ville Classic at Mechanicsville 5:30 p.m./7:15 p.m.
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Holiday spirit aplenty at Hawk swim meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND — While relatively new among area swim invitationals, the Hanover Hawks Holiday Swim Invitational quickly established itself as a holiday tradition. Except for last year, when the usual winter swim season was postponed until the spring. This year, the meet returned. And neither the holiday nor the competitive spirit was diminished by the unplanned break. Nearly two dozen boys and girls teams from central Virginia and beyond showed up full of competitors determined to give it their best. By the time it was over, Western Albemarle’s boys dominated the field, amassing more than 150 points (457.5) than runner-up Mills Godwin (302). Maggie Walker Governor’s School was third with 189 points, followed by Cosby (180) and Blacksburg (161). James River (149), Atlee (127), Monacan (112), Hanover (97.5) and Midlothian (92) made up the rest of the top 10. The girls competition was closer, at least until the final relay. Monacan edged Cosby by three points, 288 to 285, for the win. The other top 10 teams were Mills Godwin (251) was third. Western Albemarle (240), Jamestown (198.5), Maggie Walker (161), Hanover (130), Blacksburg (121), Glen Allen (90) and Midlothian (81). For Western Albemarle swim coach Dan Bledsoe, the biggest reason for celebration
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Patrick Henry’s Amanda Barnard creates a pane of water as she slices through the lane on the opening leg of the girls 200-yard individual medley in the Hanover Hawks Holiday Swim Invitational at SwimRVA Saturday. Barnard finished second in 2:03.28.
at this traditionally merry meet — which continued with its tradition of a singalong of “Winter Wonderland” — was the fact that the meet was being held. “I just so happy that we’re back doing this,” Bledsoe said. “After last year, it was such a hitor-miss season . . . I was happy that we had a part of the season. But to have some bit of normalcy for these kids — it is a lot of fun. You can see the excitement in all the teams here. George [Massey] does an amazing job putting this on. It’s a good thing seeing the kids energized.”
Western Albemarle’s boys swept all three relays. Thomas Heilman, Jack Smith, Jackson Schundler and Matthew Heilman won the 200-yard medley relay in 1:33.96. Sam Johnson, Richard Wang, Anthony Garono and Thomas Heilman won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:24.89. Thomas Heilman, Johnson, Smith and Matthew Heilman won the 400 freestyle relay in 3:06.41. Individually, Johnson won the 50 freestyle (21.47) and 100 butterfly (50.39). Matthew Heilman won the 100 freestyle
(46.90) and 100 breaststroke. Going into the final two events, only 20 points separated the Monacan girls from Western Albemarle in fourth place. But the Chiefs aired out their lead over the third- and fourth-place teams with a pair of top-4 finishes in the 100 breaststroke — Rachael Brown finished second in 1:04.10 and Piper Price fourth in 1:06.49 — and a fourth-place finish in the 400 freestyle relay (3:38.69). Runner-up Cosby, however, made the finish interesting, closing to withing three
points of Monacan with a win in the 400 freestyle relay. The Titans’ team of Allison Dodd, Claire Dafoe, Cynthia Huang and Lexi Stephens dropped 6.86 seconds off their seed time with a 3:30.32 finish. “It did get pretty interesting,” Monacan head swim coach Brian Singleton said. “It comes down to relays, but it kind of always does. But [the Chiefs] pulled through and had some big-time swims.” Monacan had two winning relay teams, opening with a victory for its 200 medley relay
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team of Cassie Bauer, Rachael Brown, Carleigh Dillman and Raegan Canada (1:46.57). The Chiefs’ 200 freestyle relay team of Carleigh Dillman, Shannah Dillman, Piper Price and Canada also won (1:39.69). New meet records were set for half of the Hawk Invitational’s 22 events. In addition to Western Albemarle’s three boys relay wins — all three meet records — Matthew Heilman individually set a new meet record in the 100 breaststroke (56.22). Monacan’s girls set a new meet record in their win in the 200 medley relay. Cosby’s Claire Dafoe set a pair of meet records: in the girls 200 freestyle (1:50.40) and 500 freestyle (4:50.92). Mills Godwin’s Zoe Dixon set meet records in the girls 200 individual medley (1:58.44) and 100 butterfly (54.18). Ashland resident Christine Datovech set a pair of meet records for Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, first in the girls 50 freestyle (23.58) and second in the 100 backstroke (55.11). Among other county swimmers, Patrick Henry’s Amanda Barnard led the pack with 33 points. She finished second in the girls 200 individual medley and third in the 100 butterfly. She was also part of the Patriots’ 10th-place 200 freestyle relay team (with Caroline Cox, Maddie Medei and Kate Balut) and 11th-place 200 medley relay team (with Balut, Medei, and Carolyn Wright). see SPIRIT, pg. 19
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Trojans seize title in Mechanicsville Classic Simon (DR) 4-2; 132: Noah Bentley (HAN) p. Ethan Turner (ORA) 2:22; 138: Austin Weeks (KW) d. Zach Hewins (VAR) 13-8; 145: Cameron Mckay (DR) d. Stuart Altman (MG) 3-1; 152: Knox Berry (MID) d. Jacob Koenig (MEC) 13-6; 160: Crew Gregory (MID) tf. Andrew Cheatham (POW) 5:46 (18-3); 170: Ashby Berry (MID) p. Hans Rehme (POW) 3:38; 182: Adam Camp (POW) p. Gabe Blair (ATL) 2:57; 195: Mitchell Johnson (POW) d. Tyler Wilkinson (DR) 5-1; 220: Jared Russett (JAM) p. Adam Elaal (MEC) 1:02; 285: Thomas Pierce (ORA) p. Brey Loving (DF) 0:41.
By Robby Fletcher Richmond Suburban News MECHANICSVILLE — Nineteen wrestling teams went to the mat at the Mechanicsville Holiday Classic Friday and Saturday, going head-to-head in an exciting two-day wrestling tournament. By the time wrestling ended Saturday afternoon, Midlothian’s Trojans had battled their way to the top with three first-place finishers and 184 team points. Midlothian’s tournamentwinning group was headlined by senior Crew Gregory (110), who ran through the 160pound bracket and won the title with an 18-3 tech fall over Powhatan’s Andrew Cheatham. Gregory was joined at the top of the podium by teammates Knox and Ashby Berry, who won first-place honors in the 152 and 170-pound competitions respectively. Orange County and Mechanicsville High School rounded out the top-3 in the competition with 163 and 160 points. One particularly impressive run was from Hanover sophomore Noah Bentley, who won the 132-pound title. Bentley won four straight matches by fall, including a wild title match with Orange County’s Ethan Turner that found Bentley needing an injury timeout after a tough fall on his head in the second period. Down 6-2 before the stoppage, Bentley would continue in the event and come back with a pin in the third period to give Hanover its only first-place finisher at the tournament. “You just have to be tough mentally and physically in all aspects of the game,” Bentley said. “At the beginning, he had me on my back a couple of
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times, and I really thought I was going to get pinned, but you just always have to stay in the match and think ‘I’m always going to win.’ ” Powhatan finished fifth in the team results but had two wrestlers take home first-place honors. Senior Adam Camp (4-0) had an impressive run through his weight class and concluded the tournament by securing a pin of Atlee’s Gabe Blair in 1:50. In his semifinal matchup with Dominic Turner of Orange County, Camp showed his strength by not allowing Turner to get any sort of momentum, getting a first-period takedown, a stellar reversal in the second and one final takedown in the third to
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win by a 6-0 decision. “I was definitely shocked,” Camp said about the final. “That was my first time ever being in one, and it felt great to come out with a win. Our team’s just been practicing like crazy and working really hard, and it’s obviously showing.” The Indians’ other winner was senior Mitchell Johnson in the 195-pound class. Johnson, 8-1 on the season, won his final two matches by decision. In the semifinal, Johnson came out aggressive before settling into a more calculated approach once he took a 3-0 lead. He’d take the match with a 6-0 score. In the final against Deep Run senior Tyler Wilkinson, Johnson was just as patient to get his points,
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earning two takedowns and an escape in the second and third periods to win with a 5-1 decision. While not having any athlete winning first place, the hosting Mechanicsville Mustangs had plenty of high-level performers in their home gym, including junior Jacob Koenig (8-3), who finished second in the 152pound bracket and generated 22 team points. Sophomore Carter Walton also gave the Mustangs 22 team points after finishing third in the 113-pound competition. Of the 19 participating schools, nine of them had athletes finishing in first place. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatan-
today.com. Mechanicsville Holiday Classic (at Mechanicsville H.S.) Team scores: 1. Midlothian 184.0; 2. Orange County 163.0; 3. Mechanicsville 160.0; 4. Deep Run 157.0; 5. Powhatan 151.0; 6. Louisa County 143.5; 7. Varina 101.0; 8. Atlee 95.0; 9. Patrick Henry 93.5; 10. Hanover 86.0; 11. Douglas S. Freeman 63.0; 12. Jamestown 58.0; 13. Thomas Dale 54.0; 14. King William 49.0; 15. Mechanicsville `B` 44.0; 16. Mills E. Godwin 43.0; 17. Caroline 36.0; 18. Maggie L. Walker Governor`s School 35.5; 19. New Kent 28.0. Individual results 1st Place 106: Waylon Rogers (ORA) p. Sam Parsons (MID) 5:11; 113: Drew Fink (TD) p. Justin Jones (ORA) 5:53; 120: Jerry Simon (DR) d. Dylan Coward (POW) 7-2; 126: Owen Greslick (LOU) d. David
3rd Place 106: Eric Ludwig (ATL) p. Sara Forsyth (PH) 0:37; 113: Carter Walton (MEC) p. Michael Poindexter (VAR) 2:56; 120: Gianpaolo Ciotola (LOU) p. Grace Bolstad (MID) 1:50; 126: Gavin Utley (POW) d. Ryan Magill (MEC) 6-0; 132: Callad Gregory (MID) md. Jacob Maust (ATL) 8-0; 138: Alex Macfarlane (MID) p. Gavin Greslick (LOU) 2:37; 145: Kasey Casazza (LOU) md. Jackson Garnett (ORA) 8-0; 152: Ian Mayhugh (DR) d. Tanner Painting (LOU) 4-1; 160: Nick Torbush (LOU) p. Kevin Bagby (MEC) 4:21; 170: Copper Wendley (JAM) p. Zach Tyler (HAN) 1:29; 182: Dominic Turner (ORA) p. Jason Cooper (PH) 1:50; 195: Joseph Elaal (MEC) p. Bishop Casteel (KW) 2:00; 220: Malique Tunstall (CAR) p. Aiden Ball (PH) 0:26; 285: Nicholas Gagliardi (DR) p. Jordan Watson (PH) 0:41. 5th Place 106: Cameron Givens (VAR) d. Kaitlyn Klock (CAR), forfeit; 113: Blake Deschamps (PH) d. Mateo Duarte (ATL), forfeit; 120: Curtis Johnson (VAR) p. Mitchell Dye (TD) 0:43; 126: Jack Laroche (MLWGS) md. Jeremiah Adkins (VAR) 14-4; 132: Robert Tovornik (LOU) p. Linus Stansbury (PH) 2:18; 138: Tony Caramucci (MLWGS) d. Brian Holland (DR) 5-4; 145: Andrew Kozubal (MEC) d. Reid Garnett (DF), forfeit; 152: Aiden Hutchinson (NK) p. Jake Owens (MEC B) 2:16; 160: Zach Crowder (HAN) p. Chris Drozdowicz (MEC B) 3:29; 170: Nick Owens (MEC) d. Max Bidou (MEC B), forfeit; 182: Yousef Murshed (MEC) p. Daniel Mullins (MEC B) 0:18; 195: Braiden Swift (ORA) d. Matthew Notorianni (MID), injury (3:08); 220: Tim Graff (MLWGS) p. Trent Cannon (KW) 0:48; 285: Kivonte Eure (VAR) p. Adam Swanton (CAR) 3:35.
County basketball teams stay busy as break begins Run in overtime, to Highland Springs by three, and, Thursday night, to Mills Godwin 64-51. The Eagles began the game with an 11-0 run to establish a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. The Raiders got within five to end the period, but saw Mills Godwin up the lead to 12 at 29-17 at the break. Atlee (3-5) would only get as close as eight points, as the Eagles used timely shooting and good work at the free throw line to secure the win. Rally Axselle and Jacob Gompers each scored 11 points for the Raiders, while Garrett Bralley added seven. The Raiders next play in the Tri-Cities Holiday Tournament, which began Tuesday. They faced Dinwiddie in a firstround game at Hopewell High School after this edition went to press. Patrick Henry completed the 2021 portion of its schedule at the Ralph Crockett Holiday Tournament at J.R. Tucker High School. After defeating the host Tigers in the semifinal round Thursday, the Patriots faced unbeaten Manchester for the
championship. From the tip, the Lancers controlled both sides of the floor, defeating the Patriots for the crown 90-22, holding Patrick Henry (3-5) to just seven points in the second half. Christian Berry and David Ward each scored eight points for the Patriots, who will return to action on Jan. 4 hosting Armstrong, which defeated Tucker in the consolation game of the Crockett Tournament 66-56. Mechanicsville returns to play when the Mustangs host The Ville Holiday Classic beginning Tuesday. The boys will host the newly formed Grace Christian School, led by former Mechanicsville head coach Chad Bishop, in a semifinal at 7:15 p.m. Colonial Heights and King William round out the boys tournament field. There will be a girls tourney as well, with New Kent facing King William Tuesday in one semifinal, while the host Mustangs play Colonial Heights in the other. Play began at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Smith, Jackson Schundler, Matthew Heilman) 1:33.96; 200 freestyle: 1. Ryan Hufford (MON) 1:41.67; 200 individual medley: 1. Bryce Mortimer (MLWGS) 1:54.31; 50 free: 1. Sam Johnson (WA) 21.47; 100 butterfly: 1. Sam Johnson (WA) 50.39; 100 free: 1. Matthew Heilman (WA) 46.90; 500 free: 1. William Glass (MID) 4:37.90; 200 freestyle relay: 1. Western Albemarle (Sam Johnson, Richard Wang, Anthony Garono, Thomas Heilman) 1:24.89; Boys team scores: 1. Western 100 backstroke: 1. Crash Ackerly Albemarle 457.5; 2. Mills Godwin (MLWGS) 51.43; 100 breaststroke: 1. 302; 3. Maggie L. Walker Governor’s Matthew Heilman (WA) 56.22; 400 School 189; 4. Cosby 180; 5. freestyle relay: 1. Western Albemarle Blacksburg 161; 6. James River 149; (Thomas Heilman, Sam Johnson, 7. Atlee 127; 8. Monacan 112; 9. Jack Smith, Matthew Heilman) Hanover 97.5; 10. Midlothian 92; 3:06.41. 11. Patrick Henry 79; 12. Glen Girls team scores: 1. Monacan Allen 57; 13. Mechanicsville 51; 14. Matoaca 26; 15. Jamestown 25; 16. 288; 2. Cosby 285; 3. Mills Godwin Charlottesville 21; 17. Manchester 251; 4. Western Albemarle 240; 5. Jamestown 198.5; 6. Maggie L. 16; 18. Colonial Heights 11. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Western Walker Governor’s School 161; 7. Albemarle (Thomas Heilman, Jack Hanover 130; 8. Blacksburg 121; 9.
Glen Allen 90; 10. Midlothian 81; 11. James River 80; 12. Atlee 65; 13. Patrick Henry 60.5; 14. Colonial Heights 50; 15. Manchester 18; 16. Matoaca 14; 17. Deep Run 10; 18. Mechanicsville 1. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Monacan (Cassie Bauer, Rachael Brown, Carleigh Dillman, Raegan Canada) 1:46.57; 200 freestyle: 1. Claire Dafoe (COS) 1:50.40; 200 individual medley: 1. Zoe Dixon (MG) 1:58.44; 50 free: 1. Christine Datovech (MLWGS) 23.58; 100 butterfly: 1. Zoe Dixon (MG) 54.18; 100 free: 1. Wyllo Hanson (JAM) 51.69; 500 free: 1. Claire Dafoe (COS) 4:50.92; 200 freestyle relay: 1. Monacan (Carleigh Dillman, Shannah Dillman, Piper Price, Raegan Canada) 1:39.69; 100 backstroke: 1. Christine Datovech (MLWGS) 55.11; 100 breaststroke: 1. Riley Bridgman (CH) 1:03.32; 400 freestyle relay: 1. Cosby (Allison Dodd, Claire Dafoe, Cynthia Huang, Lexi Stephens) 3:30.32.
By Rob Witham for The Local HENRICO — As boys basketball teams worked their way to winter break, one bounced back from a loss to a perennial power for a key victory, another continued a tough stretch thanks, in part, to a key injury, and one, after getting a semifinal win in a tournament on the host’s home floor, ran into a buzzsaw in the title game. For the Hanover Hawks, after an 82-44 drubbing at the hands of Varina, now a fellow member of Region 4B, it was back to the drawing board for their matchup at home Thursday with Deep Run. “Event plus response equals outcome. This is something we talk about daily within our program,” said Hawks head coach Rob Rice. “The event is the past, response is the present, and outcome is the future. Our players know that the only thing we can control is our response which always impacts the outcome.” Thanks to a 14-point performance from senior Charlie
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Hayden Bartz led Patrick Henry’s boys with 22 points. He finished sixth in the 500 freestyle and ninth in the 200 individual medley. He was also on the Patriots’ sixth-place 200 freestyle relay team (with Cole Nuckols, Michael Causey and Deklan Cauthorne) and 12th-place 200 medley relay team (with Nuckols, Kaleb Kashinejad, and Causey). Hanover’s Jordyn Dillard led the Hawks with 30 points. She finished in both the girls 200 and 100 freestyles and was part of the Hawks’ fifth-place 200 freestyle relay team (Allison
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Patrick Henry’s Aidan Ward (2) beats several Manchester opponents to a rebound Thursday night.
Rohr, and a double-double from Will Krickovic, who scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Hanover held off Deep Run 51-43 to improve its record to 4-2. “Our focus was on making Deep Run take contested shots and only giving them one shot per possession,” Rice explained. “The best teams defend at a high level, night in and night
out, and it takes discipline, effort, and unselfishness. We did that on Thursday, but still have a long way to go.” Owen DeShazo had nine points and seven rebounds in the victory. The Hawks are hosting their own holiday classic this week, “Battle at The Birdcage.” Original boys participant Powhatan pulled out over the
weekend due to COVID-19 protocols, so Hanover will face King George in the tournament’s final game on Thursday at 6 p.m. For Atlee, a 3-1 start seems like a lifetime ago as the Raiders are no in the midst of a fourgame losing streak. Playing without Drew Hollins, Atlee, after falling at Hanover, lost three straight at home: to Deep
Everhart, Cere Duplissey and Morgan Pittman) and sixthplace 400 freestyle relay team (with Emma Allison, Pittman and Duplissey). Sam Castle led Hanover’s boys with 29 points from fourth-place finishes in the boys 100 freestyle and fifth-place finishes in the 100 backstroke. He was also of two Hawk eighthplace relay teams: the 200 medley relay (with Bryce Newton, Henry Atkinson and Nathaniel Eliason) and 400 freestyle relay team (with Eliason, Nicholas Ligday and Newton). Mollie Ivie led Atlee’s girls with 29 points. She finished third in the girls 200 freestyle and sixth in the 100 butterfly. She was also part of Atlee’s 11th-
place 200 freestyle relay team (with Avery Jenkins, Emily Stevens and Morgan Pritchard) and 12th-place 400 freestyle relay team (with Jenkins, Taylor Downes and Pritchard). Jace Hollinger led the Raider boys with 25 points from a third-place finish in the boys 50 freestyle and ninth-place finish in the 100 freestyle. He was also part of Atlee’s fourth-place boys 200 medley relay team (with Tyler Caten, Brock Rempe and Brandon Harvey) and fifthplace 200 freestyle relay team (with Rempe, Harvey and Rempe). Tyler Hill led Mechanicsville with 24 points. He finished sixth in the boys 100 butterfly and eighth in the 50 freestyle. He
was also part of the Mustangs’ 12th-place 200 freestyle relay team (with Alex Pruemer, Cooper Early and Matthew Bock) and 14th-place 200 medley relay team (with Early, Jacob Brown and Pruemer). Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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320
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“Ghosts of Christmas Past” (2021) Annie Clark. (:10) Landscapers Å
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Shaq Life
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7 PM
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College Football: Easypost Hawaii Bowl -- Memphis vs Hawaii. (N) (Live) Olaf’s
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(:05) “The Holiday Fix Up” (2021) Jana Kramer.
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(:15) ›› “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Jim Carrey.
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Blue Bloods ’ Å
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(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM
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››› “Adventureland” (2009) Jesse Eisenberg.
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SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob ››› “Despicable Me” (2010) ’ Å
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Fox News at Ten (N)
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Amanpour and Company Wash
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Bones ’ Å
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Friends ’
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50
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53
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60
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“Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune” (2021) Å
“Hot Chocolate Holiday” (2020) Aubrey Reynolds.
(:03) “Holiday in Santa Fe” (2021) Mario Lopez.
56
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301
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SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Friends ’
“Christmas...Again?!” (2021) ’ ‘NR’
›› “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Å
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Disney Channel’s Epic
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COMCAST (ESPN)
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DECEMBER 25, 2021 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30
NBA Basketball: Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks. (N) (Live)
(NBCSWSH) NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders.
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NBA Basketball: Wizards at Knicks
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NBA Basketball: Celtics at Bucks
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The NFL Today (N)
(8-ABC)
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All-Madden Team (N) ’ Å
11
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12
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13
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15
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Goal Zone
13
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Blade
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Game Time Detroit
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15
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Last Man
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23
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(57-PBS) “Curious George”
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34
(TNT)
“A Christmas Story”
35
(WTBS)
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37
(A&E)
Zombie House Flipping
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“A Christmas Story”
›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Å (DVS)
›› “Colombiana” (2011) Zoe Saldana. ’ Å
››› “John Wick” ’
(PARMT) (:15) ›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright. ’ Å
44
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The Repair Shop (N) ’
49
(NICK)
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Stuck in the Middle ’
53
(FREE)
(11:20) ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Å
60
(LIFE)
Christmas
“A Taste of Christmas” (2020) Å
56
(AMC)
Scrooged
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301
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Super 8 ’
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320
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“Twelve Monkeys” ‘R’
The Repair Shop (N) ’
“A Loud House Christmas” (2021) ’ Holidays
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››› “Wanted” (2008, Action) James McAvoy. Å (DVS)
35
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(PARMT) (11:19) ›››› “Saving Private Ryan” (1998, War) Tom Hanks. ’ Å
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Big City
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(1:50) “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
53
(FREE)
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››› “Love Actually” (2003) Hugh Grant, Laura Linney. Å
“Merry Liddle Christmas” (2019) Kelly Rowland.
60
(LIFE)
(11:30) “My Nightmare Landlord”
››‡ “Lakeview Terrace” (2008) Samuel L. Jackson. Å
›› “Fred Claus” (2007) Å
56
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(10:30) “Gremlins” Å
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››› “Miracle on 34th Street” ‘PG’
301
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“Jack the Giant Slayer”
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››› “Misery” (1990) James Caan.
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(:45) “The King of Staten Island” ‘R’
6 PM
(2:55) Raven’s Home ’
6:30
7 PM
7:30
8 PM
8:30
9 PM
NBA Basketball: Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers. (N) (Live)
NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz. (N)
American Ninja Warrior
NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders.
NBA Basketball: Wizards at Knicks
NBA Basketball: Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers. (N)
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CBS News
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NCIS: Los Angeles ’
48 Hours (N) ’ Å
(35-FOX) Pregame
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13
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Major Crimes Å
S.W.A.T. Crews Å
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2021 ’ Å
15
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Last Man
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NewsNation Prime (N)
NFL Football: Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers. (N) ’ (Live) Å
Little Women Old House
NBC News Last Man
(3:30) ››› “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) Å (DVS)
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All Elite Wrestling
›››‡ “John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum” (2019) Keanu Reeves. ’
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The Repair Shop (N) ’
SpongeBob SpongeBob Loud
50
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Disney’s Magic Bake-Off
Holiday Magic Quest
53
(FREE)
Santa Is Comin’ to Town
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60
(LIFE)
“Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding” (2020) Å
56
(AMC)
(2:30) “Fred Claus” Å
301
(HBO)
Miracle
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320
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Misery ‘R’
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(3:00) 30 for 30 Å
(6-CBS)
Football
“Christmas...Again?!” (2021) ’ ‘NR’
Happy Holidays America
The Repair Shop Christmas Special Lay Lay
Holiday Magic Quest
6 PM
6:30
7 PM
ABC News
Big City
7:30
8 PM SportCtr
Funniest Home Videos
8:30
Midwife Harry P Best Man
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Supermarket Sweep ’
S.W.A.T. Payback Å
Hidden Temple
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
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Last Man
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Banfield Å
History
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Beyond
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20 Years of Morning Edition on NPR
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35
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Deadliest Catch Å
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60
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301
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Truman
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››› “Haywire” (2011) ’ ‘R’ Å
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DECEMBER 26, 2021 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM
(:20) NFL Football: Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys. (N) Å
››‡ “Captain Marvel” (2019) Brie Larson. Å (DVS)
›› “Couples Retreat” (2009) Vince Vaughn. Å (DVS)
(PARMT) (2:49) ›››› “The Shawshank Redemption” ’
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Major Crimes Å
24
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The Rookie Breakdown
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Fight Camp Holiday River Parade
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The Repair Shop Christmas Special
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(12-NBC) Dew Tour (N) ’ Å
37
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Wizards Postgame Live
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60 Minutes (N) ’ Å
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“Writing Around the Christmas Tree” (2021) Å
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(:25) NFL Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs. (N) Å
The Repair Shop (N) ’
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“Merry Liddle Christmas Baby” (2021) Å
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WalkFit!
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Harry Potter: Hogwarts
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››› “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017) Keanu Reeves, Common. ’ Å
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(:07) Call the Midwife Holiday Special NOVA ’ Å (DVS)
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American Ninja Warrior
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many others suffered a fate I still can’t talk about six decades later. I was too young to be really afraid, but I remember an anxiousness that overtook me as we all stood silent and stared up at my father as he stood by the downed icon. Looking back on the episode, I realize now he must have been destroyed at the loss of those beloved ornaments, and any human would certainly be justified at being beyond annoyed with an overzealous son who just had to pedal as fast as the little truck would go without regard for destination. “Let’s get this tree back up and open the rest of these presents,” he said after
a long pause, his tone non indicative of any dismay or disgust. “Then we’ll eat a big breakfast.” After I became a parent, I thought back to that episode many times when I thought my anger was getting the best of me, or when trying situations tried my very peace of mind and frayed nerves were the order of the day. His patience on that Christmas morning still inspires me as a father. After the disaster, we spent the remainder of the day playing board games that Santa brought. He took my sister out for spin on her new bike and let me accompany in the new fire truck. I ended the day in his lap, the most secure spot imaginable for a tired kid who has just had what had to be the best Christmas ever. Looking back, it
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certainly rates. The tree looked beautiful even with its reduced number of ornaments in the dimmed light of the evening and the aroma of leftover turkey and dressing flowing through the small apartment. As I grew up after that Christmas, I can remember my father stopping in the most unassuming places to search for replacements for those particular balls, and he found a few each Christmas until he died when I was nine years old…. ironically on Christmas Eve. Over my decades as an adult my allotment of the remaining balls have disappeared, many the victims of a swinging Lab’s tail or a recently walking child’s pull, but one remains in our old box of ornaments.
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It’s more than just a red ball to me. It’s the reminder of the wonderful Christmas holidays I spent with my family as a child. And hanging that final red ball somehow assures me that my father is still here with me and my children, firmly planted in the hearts of his descendants. I’ll pause for a moment this Christmas Eve, just like I’ve done for the past, and say a word of thanks for the many things my father gave me in such a short period of time, none of them more important that the value of patience he so poignantly displayed on that Christmas morning so many years ago. And, hopefully, that one red ball will hang on a tree somewhere for many years to come.
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interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permissee CALENDAR pg. 24
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freedom to reject policy,” he said. “You are also aware that legislation will be brought this session to clarify that this is not mandated.” Gathje said the school board took no inappropriate measures when it opted to reject the model policy. “After hearing all sides, the school board voted to reject those policies because of the threat to bodily safety, privacy and constitutional rights of all students. It’s the policies that are of serious concern.” When contacted for a response on the complaint last week, Hanover School Board chair Ola Hawkins said she had no comment regarding the pending complaint, citing board policy not to comment on pending litigation. In other matters, board members approved a policy change that allows administration to hire substitute
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Sarah Bridges reminded board members that protecting all students includes transgender kids in Hanover schools. She said a recent decision not to fully implement VDOE mandated policy perpetuates bullying of these students.
teachers with a minimum education requirement of a high school diploma. Assistant superintendent for Human Resources Mandy Baker said the adjustment is necessary to obtain enough substitutes to meet the sys-
tem’s needs. “Retaining and hiring substitutes is constantly a priority for us and I’m here tonight to suggest we open up our candidate pool,” Baker told the board. “The Department of Education requires a minimum of a high school diploma for anyone who is going to work in the role as a substitute teacher, and many of our neighboring school divisions have adopted this approach,” Baker said. “I’ve polled our principals and curriculum specialists and asked their opinion, and the consensus was they too would like to move our Hanover requirement to a high school diploma,” she added. She asked board members to approve the revision. They obliged with a unanimous vote to approve the change. “Is this is a change you see in other divisions across the state,” board member Sterling Daniel questioned. “Correct,” Baker said.
In another matter, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Christina Berta presented updated enrollment figures for the board’s consideration. Official enrollment counts are submitted twice a year. Berta said enrollment as of Sept. 30 was 16,636 students, representing an increase of 290 students from 2020 enrollment figures. The September figures represent an enrollment that is only 13 students off from projections made last year. “That is incredibly good forecasting during the pandemic, so kudos to Ms. Stone and Ms. Six,” Berta said. Berta predicted a downward trend in enrollment for the next five years as the number of students graduating is larger than the number of students entering kindergarten in the county. Projecting future enrollments includes factors like birth rates and future plans for development
planned for the area. “We are continuing to see smaller kindergarten classes compared to our exiting 12th grade classes, so that trend will drive our numbers down in the out years,” Berta said. For the 2022-23 school year, officials are projecting a loss of 221 students. Regarding capacity in Hanover schools, Berta said, “We’re in good shape, even in the out years.” But, there are areas of concern such as Cool Springs Elementary School, a campus that is seeing increased enrollments due to several subdivisions added in the area. Those increases may result in the installation of learning cottages, or enrollment could be redistributed if new campuses are constructed at other sites. “This is an area we will continue to monitor and see how those developments come to fruition,” Berta see BOARD pg. 24
MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES 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 Services Visit fairmountchristian.org for details. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
LUTHERAN St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am
NAZARENE HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900 www.atleechristianacademy.com
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PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com
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Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Youth Group Wed. nights at 6:00 p.m. Pastor, Stephen Kendrick www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330
Fellowship Community Church of Mechanicsville After 10 years at Hanover High School we have purchased our own building. We continue to teach the Word of God and watch for the miraculous. Join us Sunday mornings 9:45am at 8505 Bell Creek Road, Suite K. www.fellowshipcc.com
New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Rev. Tom Gaskins, Interim Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:45 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org
Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Road, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Worship In Person and on Facebook Live: 10:00 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC 9:00 am Sunday School For more info, check us out at www.lebanonumc.org
Grace United Family Church
New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org
Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org
Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays! In-person & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. 3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
You are cordially Invited: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! December 24, 7:00-8:00 P.M. Historic Beulah Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Mechanicsville, 23111 For info, call 335-6728 Love God. Learn the Bible. Care for People. Glenn Hawkins, Pastor
Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800
Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Rd. Office: 746.7253 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org
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Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746.7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook on Sundays at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net Walnut Grove Baptist is a Church committed to following Jesus & loving people. You can find us at wgva.church 7046 Cold Harbor rd
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST
UNITED METHODIST
Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 804-746-9073 shadygroveumc.org In-person Worship Sundays at 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m., Online at 9:45 a.m. Programs for all ages. Rev. Wayne Snead, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC
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
Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org
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sion. Visit www.hanoverconcertband. org or call 804-789-0536.
Wednesdays Walnut Grove Baptist Church is conducting English and Citizenship classes with open enrollment through May 2022. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Contact 804-746-5081 or at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or 804-746-4696. The classes are free but the students will need to purchase the books
required for their class. Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@ gmail.com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.
Thursdays 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 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com. 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. Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, in Mechanicsville. CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you
enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap. gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-551-3354 or james.wright@vawg.cap.gov
Second Mondays 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 the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over see CALENDAR, pg. 26
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said. In other matters, board members considered a calendar for next year that includes a post Labor Day opening, but presented a pre-Labor Day start date for 2023-24 for consideration. Public comment is being accepted on next year’s plan and, although the county is required to take no action on the 202324 proposal, the public’s comments are also welcomed on that planned adjustment through Jan. 6, 2022, at HCPScalendarinput@ hcps.us.
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ELECTRICAL Affordable Electrical Installations For your home or business. Lic./Ins. BBB 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com BLS Electrical Specializing in Residential Service, New Residential and also LED Lighting. Affordable pricing Lic/Ins. 804-397-5478 or email at BLSELECTRICAL.LLC@gmail.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044
FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com Good Neighbor Fence Inc Custom wood , Aluminum, Vinyl , Chainlink & repairs Goodneighborfencing.com A+BBB … Angie’s List 804-737-4664
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LAWN CARE Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Tree Work • Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • 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
HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small! 25 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 804-262-8845
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Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755
Pole Green Lawn Care, LLC. Providing leaf removal, lawn clean up and gutter cleaning. Please call or text Jarrod 804-514-8214
HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351
Saving Grace Lawn Care - Leaf Cleanup & Removal; Curb-Side Leaf Pickup starting between $75-$150 for most small homes; misc yard & gutter cleaning. For appt/estimate, 804-384-7608
HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com
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TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352
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Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030
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24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator
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Farmers’ Markets TOP SOIL & MULCH Top Soil - Tandem Load $300; Single Axle Dump $150 per load. Free Delivery within 5 miles of Hanover High School. Unsifted Farmland Top Soil. Call 804-840-9993
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Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to protect our clients and the motoring public by setting up work zones and controlling traffic. A valid driver’s license is a must. Good pay and benefits offered. If interested, please fill out an application online at www.trafficplan.com.
ENGINEERING & ARCH. Senior Instrumentation En g i n ee r sought by SUEZ WTS USA, Inc. in Glen Allen, VA to improve internal processes for water treatment sys, increase productivity, mitigate errors in des & purchasing, & oversee the construction & devel of new techs assoc w/ prj act. Reqs a Bach Deg in Electr and Electronic Eng or Instrumentation Eng, plus 2 yrs of exp in the offered posn or in an instrumentation & electr eng role at a water or wastewater treatment plant. All of the reqd expt must have included executing electr instrumentation & control work for water treatment solution projects; conducting sizing & specification of instruments & automated valves used in water & waste treatment plants; designing electr control panels; configuring programmable logic controls; commissioning automation sys; generating technical docs, field surveys, & installation commissioning in line with ind best practices; & developing standards, templates & specifs for electr instrumentation & control tasks. To apply for the pos, please go to https://www.mysuezwater.com/ careers & search Job # req30977. Employer will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.
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The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.
The FeedMore Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Shiloh Baptist Church at 8150 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Heather at hshaheen96@gmail.com.
Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and Aug.) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-746-9073. For more information, call Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947.
Upcoming programs at Mechanicsville area branch libraries All Pamunkey Regional Library branches will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, and Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
Atlee Branch Library In-Person Programs Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library Tuesdays, Jan. 4, 11 18, and 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Fun & Games at the Atlee Branch Library Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1 – 3 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Atlee Anime Club at the Atlee Branch Library Thursday, Jan. 6, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Atlee Library Anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at the Atlee Branch Library Friday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Gardening for Teens at the Atlee Branch Library Friday, Jan. 14, 4 – 5 p.m. For ages 12-18. Ever wanted to start a garden and grow your own food? Join us as we learn
how and when to grow herbs and vegetables. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Home Gardening Series: Starting Your Plants from Seeds at the Atlee Branch Library Saturday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Join us at the Atlee Branch Library for a morning of learning how to tackle some outdoor preparations for fall and winter. Topics will vary each month. The Home Gardening Series is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover Master Gardeners. This program, "Starting Your Plants from Seeds," will be presented by Ed Wall, a Hanover Master Gardener. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Recipe Card Swap at the Atlee Branch Library Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7 – 8 p.m. Learn how to create personalized recipe cards and host a Healthy Recipe Swap with your friends, or gift family with edible family memories. Bring your favorite recipes to share with the group. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. PageTurners Book Club at the Atlee Branch Library Thursday, Jan. 20, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Join us for an in-person, lively book discussion. Contact the library for title/ author information. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Virtual/Hybrid Programs Atlee Virtual Book Club Wednesday, Jan 12, 11 a.m. - noon Join us in person or on Zoom for a great book discussion. Contact the library for title/ author information. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and offered in-person at the library. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don't receive your reminder email, please contact the library.
Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information. Tasty Oatmeal Recipes Premieres Thursday, Jan. 20 View some unique ideas for flavoring oatmeal to start off your day in a healthy way. This video premieres on Jan. 20 on our website (https://tinyurl.com/prladults), YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary), and Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/PamunkeyLibrary/). Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.
Mechanicsville Branch Library In-Person Programs Hula Dancing Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Mondays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10:30 a.m. – noon Ages 16 & up. Exercise your body and brain as you learn about hula dancing and culture at the library. Wear clothing you can dance in easily! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Tai Chi Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Wednesdays Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 , 6:30 7:30 p.m. Tai Chi may help improve your stress, health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. This class will be presented by ordained Won-Buddhist priest Kaesung Kim. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Classic Movie Night at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Monday, Jan. 10, 4 - 6 p.m. Grab a friend and come to the library to watch a classic movie matinee. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information.
Mechanicsville Anime Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Friday, Jan. 14 and 28, 4 - 5 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Mechanicsville Library Anime Club! Meet teens with similar interests and watch some cool shows. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Mechanicsville Book Club at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Wednesday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. – noon. Bring your ideas for discussion and escape to a world of pure imagination. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. DIY Fruit Spa for Teens at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Thursday, Jan. 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. For ages 12-18. Make some DIY spa recipes using fruits and other foods! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Make Your Own Seasonings at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Saturday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn how to make your own seasonings! Homemade seasonings are fun to make and healthier. Registration required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Adult Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library Friday, Jan. 28, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. You’re never too old to listen to a good story. If you are, or are the caregiver of, an adult who would enjoy the lively reading of picture books and lighthearted stories, join us for Adult Storytime! Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/. Call 804-746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place for more information. Submitted by librarian Carolyn Garner.
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ERA EXPRESS SELL ERA Will Buy Your House & Close In As Little As 30 Days! Contact us to see if your house qualifies
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MoveinReady!Featuring2,900finishedsqft,4bedrooms,2fullbaths&2halfbaths.Thefamilyoffers vaultedceiling&cornergasfp,kitchenw/refinishedwoodfloors,ceramictilecounters&breakfastnook w/FrenchdoorsleadingtothevaultedFloridaroomw/refinishedwoodfloors.TheprimaryBRhasa8’x7’ walk-inclosetplusfullbathw/tilefloors,doublevanities&tiledtub/showercombo,2nd&3rdnicesize BR’s ,hallbath,halfbathaswellasafullsizelaundryroom.Asyouheadtothebasementyouwillfindthe 4thBRw/carpet&tilefloors,gasfp&halfbath.The2addt’lfinishedareasoffersplentyofpossibilities. Otheramenitiesincludevinylsiding&windows,frontporchw/vinylrails,electricheatpump/centralair, oversized1-cargarage&fencedbackyard.The24’x14’RearDeckisaPerfectPlacetoEntertainFriends& Family.SittingonAlmostanAcreLot–ThisHomeHasitAll–Don’t LetthisOneSlipBy!$399,000
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Almost 4,100 sq ft, 4 BR’s, 3.5 baths Sitting on over an Acre Lot. Formal rooms, 1st flr office, vaulted FR, open kitchen w/ Granite counters & gas cooking, 1st flr owners suite, 2-car garage, screen porch, 20’x40’ in-ground pool w/ 6’ diving board & a 12’x6’ pool house. $686,000
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This 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers a completely new kitchen, new bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, new paint, newer HVAC and a new roof. Upstairs you will find an additional room with new carpet and bathroom. Fenced in rear yard with and oversized garage/shed. $229,950
Call Kris Boykin W/ The Woody Hogg Team 804-986-7891
Call Kris Boykin W /The Woody Hogg Team 804-986-7891
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RARE FIND IN HANOVER COUNTY!
New construction! The Raleigh B Plan! Huntsman style cape with approximately 2,750 square feet. Stack Stone plus Vinyl Sided! 4 bedrooms including a spacious first floor primary! Features 3 full baths. Great room with Oak Wood Floors & Gas Fireplace. Opens to a large dining area with Hardwood Floors. Chefs kitchen with Oak Floors, Granite Counter Tops, ceramic backslash, Soft Close Cabinet Drawers with direct entry to the 2 Car Garage. Stainless appliances. Walk in Closet in the Primary Suite plus Ceramic Tiled Shower in the Deluxe bath Side. Aluminum railings and an attached Rear Porch! 2nd floor offers an additional bedroom plus a media/home office. Two Full Baths plus ample storage. High efficiency HVAC system with a 10 year builder’s warranty. Located on 2 private acres in the Hanover High, Oak Knoll Middle School and Rural Point Elementary School Zones! Plenty of room to park your RV or your boat nestled on a dead end street $619,950 Please call Woody Hogg 357-0969
48 ACRES WITH FRONTAGE ON RT 33
Perfectly located in between the Fast Mart and the Food Lion Shopping center in Montpelier. Frontage on Rt 33. Approximately 44 rolling acres. Good investment as progress is moving that way! Can be divided or held for investment! $750,000
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ALL BRICK COLONIAL IN THE FRESH TO THE MARKET ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN MILL VALLEY
Featuring over 4,300 square feet, 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. The first floor offers 2-story foyer, formal dining & living rooms, family room w/ brick fireplace w/ entry to the huge sunny Florida room. The eat-in kitchen features wood floors, New Granite & double wall oven. There is also a full bath plus a flex room that could possibly be used as the 4th bedroom. The second level give you the oversize primary bedroom, w/ two huge walk-in closets & deluxe bath w/ double vanities, oversize tiled tub/shower combo as well as a separate tiled shower w/ glass door. There are 2 addt’l nice size bedrooms & hall bath. Other amenities include new carpet throughout, 2 zone heating/cooling, pull down attic, 2-car attached garage & a BRAND NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. Enjoy Entertaining on the Large Rear Patio Sitting on Over 3.6 Acre Lot. This Home is a Must See! $549,950
Two Story Colonial Sitting with an Open Floor Plan with Over 1,700 Square Feet 4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths. The first floor offers the vaulted living with wood floors ceiling fan & wood burning fireplace, vaulted dining area with wood floors & entry to the sunroom, kitchen with GE stove, Bosch dishwasher, Whirlpool refrigerator & entry to the laundry room, and half bath. The first floor primary bedroom has new wall to wall carpet, ceiling fan, walk-in closet & full bath. The second level offers 3 additional bedrooms with new wall to wall carpet and hall bath. Other great amenities include vinyl siding, front porch with vinyl rails, electric heat pump/central air, paved drive & fenced back yard sitting on a cul-de sac lot. Enjoy Entertaining Friends & Family on the Oversize Rear Deck. Conveniently Located to Shopping, Dining & Interstates. Don’t Let This One Slip By! $279,950
Call Robbie Tyler 641-6650
