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Vol. 1 No. 23 | Richmond Suburban News | December 9, 2015

Ashland ‘Lights Up Tracks’ for holiday season

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND – About 3,000 people gathered along the train tracks Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Town of Ashland’s downtown corridor to experience the first of what will now be an annual event known as “Light Up the Tracks.”

Around 5:30 p.m. emcee Hugh Joyce led a countdown and plugged in a mile-long display of lights along the railroad tracks that run through town, highlighting the commercial structures in the district and creating a “live postcard” for those travelling through Ashland on CSX and Amtrak trains.

In addition to the light display along the train tracks, Randolph-Macon College allowed the town to use an area of land across from Ashland Coffee and Tea for a holiday tree illumination.

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The Town of Ashland started a new holiday tradition Saturday evening, Dec. 5, with “Light Up the Tracks.” This event celebrates the relationship the town has with CSX and Amtrak trains. About 5:30 p.m., a Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held and carolers welcomed the holidays with favorite songs for the season. The town will remain in its “Light Up the Tracks” mode through the new year.

Accompanying the light display was a group of about 130 volunteer carolers who gathered on the steps of the

Henry Clay Inn providing holiday music for all in attendance.

The idea for the “Light Up

the Tracks” event was thought up months ago by local resident Dan Bartges, who would not have been able to bring his idea to life without the enthusiastic and helpful citizens of Ashland.

“It’s just a wonderful creation of an awful lot of people in town,” Bartges said. “I was

thinking today, there were probably close to 300 people in Ashland who stepped forward to help out either as singers, or planners, or doers. It really has been wonderful to see that happen.”

Bartges also was able to get executives from both CSX and Amtrak involved in the special

holiday event.

Amtrak recently shot a portion of its holiday video in Ashland that was to be released Tuesday, Dec. 8, and highlight the town as well as a couple other stations in Amtrak’s system. see LIGHTS, pg. 4

History comes alive with town tours

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND — The Ashland Museum hosted a Holiday Walking and House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 6, through Ashland’s historic downtown.

During the guided tour, attendees walked through different areas of Railroad Avenue and stopped at various historic

landmarks, including the Ashland Train Station, the Henry Clay Inn, the Iron Horse Restaurant and Tiny Tim’s Toys.

A guide taught tourists about the history of various buildings along the downtown corridor, about the architectural styles used in some of the structures, and about the fire of 1893 that destroyed an entire block along Railroad Avenue.

While learning about the structures

along the downtown corridor, it was revealed both Tiny Tim’s Toys and the Iron Horse Restaurant still feature the buildings’ original ceilings.

After walking past the shops and restaurants lining the railroad tracks, tourMeredith Rigsby/The Hanover Local ists were taken to a residential part of A tour guide from The Ashland Museum stops at one of the Ashland’s historic downtown where they museum’s historical markers to explain the history of the see TOURS, pg. 4

Ashland Train Station to attendees during Sunday’s guided walking tour.

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SHLAND — During a recent trip to the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, Ingrid Stenbjorn, Ashland’s town engineer, ventured to Street Dog Care Centre in Boudha Stupa where she met and adopted a new friend — a dog that had been rescued from the streets – and brought her back to her home in Ashland.

Stenbjorn left Oct. 23 for Nepal with her niece and traveled around the country with a group known as Yoga Nepal, which was made up of six other women from around the world, including France, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Kenya and Australia.

While in the town of Boudha Stupa, Stenbjorn and one of the women in her group made a trip to the Street Dog Care Center, which was founded

by Andrea Bringmann and takes in injured and sick dogs that are homeless and provides them with veterinary care.

“We were given a tour of the facility and on the tour the woman was telling us, ‘This dog is going to Belgium, this dog is going to France, this dog is going to the U.K.,’ ” Stenbjorn said.

The women also were shown two dogs that were new to the facility but were quarantined because they recently had been given a rabies vaccination.

That’s when Stenbjorn met 10month-old Lexi, formerly “Yoko,” and fell in love.

Lexi had been taken to the Street Dog Care Center after being found on the street with a cut on her leg that had become very infected.

Lexi couldn’t have come into Stenbjorn’s life at a better time. The Ashland resident recently lost her previous dog and was longing for a new one.

“I was lonely for a dog and there she was,” Stenbjorn said. “I don’t know, I even thought while I was there — there are lots of dogs in the U.S. that need homes, but these dogs in Nepal, first of all, are really mild-mannered because they have to get by in the city. … So, I thought ‘I could adopt an American

Photos courtesy of Ingrid Stebjorn

Ingrid Stenbjorn, Ashland’s town engineer, recently returned home from Nepal with a new friend. While in the Kathmandu Valley, she met and adopted Lexi, formerly Yoko. She said she fell in love with the 10-month-old and decided to rescue her from the Street Dog Care Center. Lexi was taken to the center after being discovered on the street with a cut on her leg that was infected.The love the two share is obvious in the photo above and, below, Lexi has certainly found herself a good home.

dog too,’ but I didn’t want them to put this dog back out on the street.”

Originally, Stenbjorn had wanted to name her new pup “Lakshmi” after another dog she had seen photos of at the Street Dog Care Center.

However, because the name was difficult for others to understand, she settled on Lexi, which Stenbjorn said is her variation of “Lakshmi.”

Golden-haired Lexi arrived in the United States on Friday, Nov. 27, when Stenbjorn picked her up at Dulles International Airport and brought her to her new home in Ashland.

When Stenbjorn first saw Lexi at the Street Dog Care Center she was very

thin and almost every rib was visible, Stenbjorn said.

“She hates to be left alone but she’s not mean to other dogs, but she is really afraid that she will be perceived as a weak dog and I think she’s afraid she’s going to starve,” Stenbjorn said.

Lexi has begun gaining weight and her life has greatly improved since her days at the Street Dog Care Centre.

“It’s nice having a dog in the house again, and she’s just so sweet. She adores people and she just adores being with me,” Stenbjorn said.

For more information about the Street Dog Care Center in Nepal, visit http://www.streetdogcare.org/.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Nov. 23

Suspect stole items on Sherwood Farms Lane.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Pouncey Tract Road/Henrico Line.

Nov. 24

Suspect stole items on North Lakeridge Parkway/ Lewistown Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Ashland Road.

Suspect stole items on Carters Heights Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road.

Suspect forged/uttered item on Ellerson Green Place.

Suspect assaulted victim on Campaign Trail.

Suspect stole items on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect damaged property on Creighton Parkway/ Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

ASHLAND – To coincide with the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and 49 other United States plus foreign countries, Ashland members of Wreaths Across America will be doing their part to honor fallen heroes.

Cox Transportation Services Inc., host of the Richmond Chapter, will be the scene where participants will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, to depart at 10:45 a.m. for the National Cemetery in Richmond. Cox is located at 10448 Dow Gill Rd. in Ashland.

About 250 to 300 motorcycle veterans are expected to take part. Motorcycle riders are invited to participate.

The National Cemetery in Richmond is located at

Suspect assaulted victim on Mary Esther Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Princess Anne Drive.

Suspect threatened victim on Haversack Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Blunts Bridge Road.

Suspect damaged property on Pole Green Road.

Nov. 25

Suspect assaulted victim on Shady Grove Road.

Suspect threatened victim on Kristy Star Lane.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect obstructed justice on Hanover Crossing Drive.

Suspect stole items on Bell

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Creek Road.

Government and Williamsburg roads. Officers with the Ashland Police Department, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Virginia State Police, Henrico Police Department and City of Richmond Police Department will lead the way.

This is the eighth year Cox Transportation has hosted the event. The trucking company hosts the location, provides transportation of the wreaths in its tractor-trailer, and sets traffic control with five law enforcement agencies.

For more information, contact Tom Enroughty, director of traffic control and transportation, at 804-402-4980; Cox Transportation at 804-798-1477; or James Biehl, wreaths director, at 804-683-0659 (mobile) or 804-343-0161 (fax).

The website is wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Suspect trespassed at listed location on Verdi Lane.

Suspect violated protective order on Travelers Rest Drive.

Suspect stole items on Edgeworth Road.

Nov. 27

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Colony Drive.

Suspect used victim’s

information without permission on Garden Park Lane.

Suspect broke into listed location on Meadowbridge Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico Line.

Suspect eluded law enforcement on Atlee Road.

Suspect stole items on Bosher Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Green Haven Drive.

Suspect damaged property on Christopher Paul Drive.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Washington Highway.

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Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale to present concert Dec. 20 in Ashland

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learned about some of the old families of Ashland, the history behind some of the stillremaining old homes, and also about the styles of architecture used on some of them.

Wrapping up the Holiday Walking and House Tour, attendees stopped at 600 S. Center St. where they got to take a look inside the historic home that still features its original plaster molding on the ceiling and an original gas lamp in the bathroom.

Attendees also were treated to light refreshments.

Two separate tours were conducted, one at 2 p.m. and one at 4 p.m. and each tour lasted approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets for the tour were $15 in advance for museum members, $25 in advance for nonmembers, and $30 at the door for all.

Proceeds from the walking tour will be used to support The Ashland Museum.

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“It’s so much fun to come through here and really get into the spirit of the season.

People will enjoy it because it’s always fun to be coming down the railroad looking out the window just relaxing and enjoying things, you never know what you’re going to see,” Matthew Hardison, executive vice president of marketing and sales for Amtrak, said.

“Now, you’re going to come through Ashland and see this spectacular Christmas scene, I think it’s just going to be a lot of fun.”

The “Light Up the Tracks” event is not only highlighting Ashland’s downtown corridor and providing a postcard type holiday scene for CSX and Amtrak riders, it also celebrates the long-standing connection

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Inside a glass case at the Ashland Train Station is an old conductor’s hat and other mementos from the town’s past that intertwine with the history of the railroads as shown in the photo above. In te photo below, the museum has three historic markers located throughout Ashland’s historic corridor.

ASHLAND -- The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale will present its 2015 Christmas concert, “Christmas in the New World,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry St. in Ashland.

The concert will feature “Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest” by American composer Conrad Susa, and other traditional arrange-

ments by prominent American composers Alice Parker, Robert Shaw and Mack Wilberg.

Choral pieces from Colonial-era U.S. and Mexico will add to the festivities.

Artistic director Ryan Tibbetts conducts the Chorale, and Richmond organist Daniel Stipe is accompanist.

Advance tickets are $10 for adults (or $15 at the door) and $5 for students. They may be purchased at Cross Brothers’ Grocery in Ashland, or by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online anytime at the Chorale’s website, www.cvamc.org.

Miniature Show underway at Gallery Flux Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The 4th Annual Miniature Show is being held through Saturday, Jan. 2, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland.

Oil paintings, encaustics, ceramics, jewelry, monotypes, woodcuts and other mixed media works will be

IF YOU GO The 4th Annual Miniature Show s being held through Saturday, Jan. 2, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland.

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This show offers clients a chance to invest in Fine Art at affordable prices from compelling local artists.

All artwork featured in this show will be priced $400 or less and 8 inches by 8 inches or smaller.

For more information, call 804-752-3540 or visit www.galleryflux.com.

that Ashland has to the railroad.

Ashland has about 22 Amtrak trains and about 40 CSX freights a day come through town year-round, amounting to about 62 trains that chug through Ashland every 24 hours, according to Bartges.

“It’s been just a long marriage to the railroads. It started in 1836, so that’s 179 years of this community’s collaboration, really, with the railroads and people show up and photograph them and wave to them and ride the trains, so it’s really a nice celebration of that history,” Bartges said.

Ashland’s mile-long display of lights along the railroad tracks that run through the town’s downtown corridor Photo courtesy of Dan Bartges will remain lit every night until The Henrly Clay Inn in Ashland also was part of the festivities for “Light Up the Tracks” Saturday evening. Crowds filled the streets, especially the areas near the railroad for this first event, which is expected to become an annual event.

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‘Call if you can, text if you can’t’

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

tested the service over the past two months with the wireless community, and began offering it on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

He outlined scenarios where Text to 911 ANOVER -- Beginning this month, Hanover County residents will have could be used. They included: Emergency use by deaf or speech impaired one more option available when citizens. contacting emergency service per Persons in a situation where calling 911 is sonnel in the county.

Hanover becomes the 16th locality in the not a safe option.

Medical emergencies that make calling state to institute a text 911 program that allows impossible. citizens to contact rescue or police personnel by Emergencies that occur in areas where 911 texting when calling is not possible.

Curt Shaffer, director of Hanover’s Emergency phone access is limited.

The new service will be available on most Communications, presented an update at a recent Hanover County Board of Supervisors providers, including Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and Cricket. meeting, outlining the new Shaffer also outlined program and how it will how to text to 911 and impact the public. urged users to use simple “I’m excited to tell you words to alert personnel about Text to 911,� Shaffer of your location after typsaid. “This has been someing in “911� in the “To� thing that has been in our field. strategic plan and we’re Responders will ready to bring it to our citiemploy an abbreviated zens in Hanover County.� protocol when dealing Shaffer explained that with text messages, but the new service is vitally will respond with simple important to hearing and and important questions. speech impaired citizens, Messages from text to but also can aid victims in 911 are received directly life-threatening situations Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

by Hanover’s call center. where speaking on the Curt Shaffer, Hanover County’s director phone is not an option.

The service is available to of Emergency Communications, Text 911 is a comple- recently the Hanover County Board of anyone who has cellular ment to existing voice- Supervisors about Text to 911. service. Texting also is a based service, according viable option when phone to Shaffer, and citizens are lines are overloaded in encouraged to call when it’s emergency situations. possible. It’s the first, best option. “Once the connection to 911 is established, But, in, some situations, Shaffer stressed, “Call it cannot be terminated by anyone other than if you can, text if you can’t,� the catch phrase used the 911 call center so there is a communications to raise public awareness and educate those who path between the sender of the message and the could benefit from the new service.

911 center. We won’t lose connection,� Shaffer “It’s noteworthy how this will assist our hear- said. ing impaired community as this service will offer Shaffer said the success of the program them true mobile access to 911,� Shaffer said. depends on community outreach making resiText 911 is available throughout Hanover dents aware of the new service, and identifying County and includes the Ashland area. technology issues that could arise with the new Shaffer said that the county had successfully system.

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Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

’Tis the season — it’s great to be in Hanover

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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K, I’ll admit it — when it comes to the holidays, especially Christmas, I’m a big kid at heart. I love the music, the decorations, the festivities and, of course, celebrating the birth of the Christ child.

Hanover County is a wonderful place to be this time of the year, because you can’t say there isn’t something to do or see or take part in any day or weekend. We are full of Christmas cheer and enjoy sharing it.

The Town of Ashland was the scene of Light Up the Tracks! on Saturday and Sunday was filled with the Santa Train, Deck the Halls! and a guided Christmas walking tour. Talk about a full schedule.

There’s always something going on in this part of our county. The best way to keep track of activities is to check out the town’s website at http://www.town. ashland.va.us/.

Just down the road, the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and Mechanicsville Ruritan Club joined forces once again for a spectacular parade through the Village of Mechanicsville. With staff from The Mechanicsville Local serving as judges, including yours truly, we have one of the best seats for viewing on the grandstand. (Thank you to Tommy Thompson of Mechanicsville Drug Store for always being so gracious and accommodating on parade day.)

And we were out and about in both areas of the county making sure our readers of The Hanover Local and The Mechanicsville Local received plenty of coverage from the village and the town.

For other communities in Hanover County, if you’ve got something planned, give us a call at 804-775-4622 or send an email to mkinser@mechlocal.com.

Christmas Mother donations, Santa Runs We so enjoy sharing the countless names of donors to the 2015 Hanover Christmas Mother program. How inspiring to see all these folks giving to such a worthwhile cause. And it’s not too late. If you want to donate, send your contribution to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

Take note of the Santa Runs schedule. We’ve had some inquiries and we know your children don’t want to miss his visit in your neighborhood.

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It’s beginning to smell like Christmas

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

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ver the years, I’ve written about every aspect of the holiday season imaginable multiplied by a dozen. Most of those reflections have centered on the little things, the family and friends that make our time together at the holidays special.

When most of us think of our childhood and remember important events in our lives, many of them involve the holidays or family gatherings.

Last week, it suddenly dawned on me that I’ve never described one of my most precious and treasured memories.

Miss Lilly’s Whiskey Cake was already a legend when I had my first bite as a child. My grandmother had made the cake all of her life, won numerous blue ribbons with its secret recipe, and served it at every family reunion, birthday and holiday gathering I can remember.

The cake contained a decadent mix of goodies that, when blended just right, produced a pound cake that was indescribably good.

As an impatient and bothersome teenager not entirely happy being at grandmother’s house in Maryland, away from my friends, at Christmastime, I ventured into her large kitchen as she was just retrieving a huge mixing bowl from her pantry.

“What are you making?” I asked.

“Whiskey cake,” she replied.

With hesitance, she allowed me to sit at the kitchen table and watch her perform her magic with flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla and a healthy shot of Jack Daniels whiskey.

Since her death, many have tried to duplicate her success with the cake, and many came close. The best version and closest re-creation came from my high school girlfriend’s mother, who got the recipe from my mother.

Truth be known, I didn’t think about Nannie’s whiskey cake for years, as traditions are lost and new ones installed.

At some family gatherings, some relatives would make an attempt at the cake, but no one in this generation could make Miss Lilly’s whiskey cake.

When I had my first child and the holidays rolled around, I decided it was time for me to attempt the seemingly unattainable. But, I had a secret weapon that was given to me straight from the chef ’s hands to mine, a handwritten set of notes explaining how to make the cake, with all the little details and Miss Lilly’s helpful hints.

My first attempt didn’t work out well. Honestly, the first dozen or two cakes missed the mark, purely edible but not similar to the classic.

I’ve been making the cake for years now, and the result is an amazing facsimile of Miss Lilly’s creation, always the first to disappear at gatherings or parties.

That faded sheet of paper with Nannie’s recipe is long lost and probably hidden in the middle of an outdated cookbook.

But, the recipe is strong in my mind, and, Thanksgiving night, my daughter Emma put me to the test and asked to help make the famous cake.

My mind flashed back to that afternoon spent with my grandmother in that big old kitchen with the aroma of that whiskey cake permeating the room.

Standing there with Emma as we splashed flour in all the wrong places, it suddenly seemed like the holidays, and, somehow, my grandmother was still an important part of the celebration.

The cake turned out perfect and didn’t last long around here. I stopped counting how many slices I had due to my limited math skills.

My grandmother taught me many things that endure in my beliefs as a man and a father, but she also left me something a little tastier, and much more fattening.

And don’t worry, I’m writing the recipe down for Emma, the designated keeper of one of our family’s most valued possessions — Miss Lilly’s Whiskey Cake recipe.

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ANOVER – Thanks to Hanover County FireEMS and the volunteer companies and departments associated, Santa Claus will be making his annual runs through these Hanover County neighborhoods.

The schedule is as follows: ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Station 1 (They will begin each night at 6:30 p.m. There will be two Santas splitting the streets listed. They are in the basic order that will be followed each night.

Santa or his elves will come to you. Do not approach the fire truck. While the runs are being performed, they may receive an emergency call. The tentative makeup date is Sunday, Dec. 20.

Since 1890, Station 1 has remained a volunteer organization so donations are always welcome.)

Sunday, Dec. 13 – Henry Street north of Randolph-Macon College,

Berkley Woods Subdivision, A&B streets, 100 block of Berkley Street, 500 and 600 blocks of North Center Street East, Henry Apartments, 200 block of Berkley Street, Burruss Apartments, Smithtown Road, and Ashland Towne Square, Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street (southwest side), Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane and Thompson Street (southern side).

Monday, Dec. 14 – South Center Street (southeast side), Virginia Street, East Francis Street, 1000 block of Maple Street, Kilby Station Road, 100 and 200 blocks of New Street, MacMurdo Street, 100 and 200 blocks of Arlington Street, Maiden Lane, Lee Street, 100 and 200 blocks of Robinson Street, Woodside Lane, Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of Pleasant Street and Sedgefield Subdivision.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 – North Center Street (west side), West Patrick Street,

North James Street (North Snead to Thompson), Mullen Drive, North Snead Street, Wesley Street, John Street, John Street, Henry Clay Road, Thompson Street (north side), Chapman Street, Cross Road, Clover Hill Drive, Dairy Lane, College Avenue, Caroline Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle,

Henry Place, North Cottage Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments and Ashland Park Subdivision.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 – Ashland Heights Road, Cheroy Road, Cheroy Woods Subdivision, North Woods

Subdivision, Oakhill Estates Subdivison, Melton Road and Fox Mill Run. Thursday, Dec. 17 – Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, Lance & Bridle Subdivision, Myrtle Street, Short Street, Randolph Street, Henry Clay Apartments, 300 block of Robinson Street, South Taylor Street, 300 block of New Street, Arlington Square Apartments and Misty Pines Apartments.

Friday, Dec. 17 – Yankeetown Road, Country Club Hills & River Run Subdivisions, Wintercrest Subdivision, Jamestown Road, Vaughan Road, North James Street (north or Snead Street), Amburn Lane, Elm Avenue, Park Avenue, Linden Street, North Macon Terrace Subdivision and Carters Hill Subdivision.

HANOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Station #10 (Breakfast and photos with Santa will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at 10414 Leadbetter Rd. in Ashland. Children under 5 are admitted

free of charge, those 5 to 10 years of age will pay a fee of $5, and over 10 is $7.)

Monday, Dec. 7 – Ashcreek.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 – Milestone and Honey Meadows.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Fox Head, Sliding Hill Road, Somerset, Castlewood, Atlee Ridge and Kingswood Court.

Thursday, Dec. 10 – Chickahominy Oaks, Madison Springs, Forest Lake Hills, Green Ridge, Hickory Ridge and Beechwood Farms.

Friday, Dec. 11 – Lewistown Road, Kosmo Village, Lakeridge Apartments, Ashcake Station, Colonial Estates, Cedarlea Park, Telegraph Road, Elmont Woods, Stony Run Estates and Cedar Lane.

Monday, Dec. 14 – Totopotomoy, Ivy Banks and Charter Creek Apartments.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 – Kings Charter.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16-18 – Rain day makeups.

For more information, call 804550-3473.

Tickets on sale for Storytime with Santa at Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village

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OSWELL — The Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village will be “full of holiday fun,” including an opportunity to experience an enchanted afternoon with St. Nick himself Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12-13, in Meadow Hall at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.

Storytime with Santa, who will be joined by the Snow Princess, will be held, and guests will be able to enjoy an assortment of festive, kidfriendly foods, featuring buttermilk oven-fried chicken nuggets, candy cane-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pigs in a blanket and decorated sugar cookies.

There also will be a build-

your-own reindeer feed station where children can blend their own festive trail mix.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. Santa and the Snow Princess will visit with guests and read a Christmas story to the group. Each guest will receive a keepsake favor to take home.

Advance tickets are required for Storytime with Santa. Tickets for children ages 2 to 12 are $20; adult tickets (13 years and up) are $25; and children under 2 will be admitted free with paid adult admission. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are available for purchase at IlluminateLightShow.com and must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.

After the event concludes,

guests are encouraged to visit Santa’s Village, located in the nearby Meadow Pavilion.

Santa’s Village features an opportunity for portraits with Santa, a skating rink, an inflatable snow globe photo booth and a Kids’ Corner with fun activities for children.

Admission to Santa’s Village is free, but admission to the light show portion of Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village requires a ticket purchased in advance or at the gate.

For more information and to buy discounted tickets, visit IlluminateLightShow.com.

Discounted tickets also will be sold at 32 Walgreens locations in Central Virginia; details are available on the Illuminate website.

Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village, a collaboration

between Tennessee-based Creative Lightshows Inc. and The Meadow Event Park, is part of a signature series of events scheduled to take place at the venue.

The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County is the birthplace of Secretariat and home to the State Fair of Virginia. The Meadow is owned by Virginia Farm

Bureau Federation, which is committed to preserving Virginia’s rich agricultural heritage and ensuring that the property thrives as a regional event and equine venue.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals HARRIETT AGEE Harriett Salada Agee, 71, of Richmond, passed November 27, 2015. Harriett enjoyed assisting seniors at Senior Connections. Left to cherish her memory are two siblings, Lillian Robinson (Henry) and Williams Brooks Jr. (Doris); one aunt, Annie Lucas; one devoted cousin, Helen A. Pleasants; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Homegoing services were held at noon Friday, December 4, 2015, at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell, with the Rev. Dr. E. Richard Swan, pastor, officiating.

Rev. Corrine Lucas was the eulogist. Interment followed in Bellmont Cemetery. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN DEHNER John George Dehner, 92, of Bumpass, went to be with Jesus Christ on November 25, 2015. John was a retired logger, farmer and loving husband of Annette Dehner. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2015, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 103 Hollyhurst Lane in Louisa. Interment followed in the Dehner Family Cemetery at 1439 Windy Knight Road in Montpelier (on State Route 631 past the mailbox to the gate on the left; it’s a dirt road to cemetery). Lacy Funeral Home in Mineral was in charge of arrangements. For the online guest book, go to www.lacyfh.com.

DEAN FARMER Dean William Farmer, 97, of Mechanicsville, died Friday, November 27, 2015. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on December 22, 1917,

the elder son of William Scott Farmer and Nora Mae Dean Farmer. His mother was the daughter of pioneer settlers of the Oklahoma Territory.

Both of his parents were descendants of veterans of the Revolution and of Colonial families. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Annis Elizabeth Farmer Smith; and brother, Donald Frederick Farmer. He was married to Eleanor Jane Wolcott for 66 years before her passing in 2006.

They were the proud parents of three sons, Roger Casey Farmer (Linda) of York, South Carolina, Alan Douglas Farmer (Margaret) of Salisbury, Maryland, and Gregory Bruce Farmer (Joyce) of Ashland; the grandparents of six, Kevin Farmer (Mary), Julie Neal (Brian), Rebecca Crawford (John), Douglas Farmer (Larissa), John Farmer and Sarah January (Todd); and great-grandparents of nine. Also surviving are three nieces, Donna Farmer, Kathy Smith and Deborah ColeSedivy; one nephew, James Cole; and sister-in-law, Louise Wolcott Cole. Mr. Farmer proudly served his country during World War II as an Army staff sergeant in North Africa, India and China.

Mr. Farmer was employed by Brush-Moore Newspapers at the Steubenville Herald Star as a layout and sales person in the display advertising department. He transferred to the chain’s Canton, Ohio, Repository and was promoted to national advertising manager. In 1966, he transferred to the chain’s Salisbury, Maryland, Daily Times, as advertising manager, and shortly thereafter was promoted to general manager/publisher. After retiring in 1979 from Thompson Newspapers Inc., successor to Brush-Moore Newspapers, he worked part-time as salesman and advertising manager for the Salisbury Good News group of automobile dealerships for approximately 15

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years. Upon his relocation to Mechanicsville in 1996, he worked for Ukrop’s/ Martin’s until 2013.

Mr. Farmer remained employed, maintained his own home, and continued to drive into his 95th year. He was a member of the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church and sang in the choir.

He also was a member of the Hanover Ruritan Club and VFW Post 9808. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, December 2, 2015) at the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Kerry Boggs officiating. Mr. Farmer is being laid to rest alongside his wife, parents and other family members in Union Cemetery in his native Steubenville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the church at 7356 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT D. GILES Robert Demetris Giles, of Montpelier, departed this life Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was born in Hanover County to the late James and Berthena Giles. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. He received his education at John M. Gandy in Ashland before starting his career. Robert worked in grocery management many years before moving onto U.S. Silica as a machine operator. Before retiring, he began his own business, R.D. Hauling. After retiring, he also worked for Hanover County for several years. He enjoyed cooking, gardening and grilling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Patricia Giles. Survivors include six children, Katrina Giles (Melinda), LaTanya Minor (Kenneth), Dorothy James, Inger Patterson, Cindy Dunkley (Peter) and D’Angelo Robinson; six grandchildren, Adrienne, Travis, Barry Jr;, Brittany, Montel and Kiana; one greatgrandchild, Zachariah; one godchild, Sylvester Winston; one brother, Thomas Giles (Janice); two sisters, Mary Anderson (Ralph) and Bertha Giles; one brother-n-law, Frank Phillips; one uncle, Joseph Giles (Ruth); five aunts, Estellena Ridges, Edna Jenkins, Alice Mitchell, Elizabeth Mitchell and Inez Mitchell; a host of nieces and nephews, including Derrick Giles; friends and cousins, one special friend, Shirley Dandridge, and a devoted cousin, Leon Clarke. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, November 28, 2015, at the Bethany Baptist Church in Montpelier. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may

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HORACE HUGHES Horace W. “Whitey” Hughes, 81, of Richmond, a retired Battalion Chief for the City of Richmond Fire Department, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara H. Hughes; daughter, Diane Hughes of Richmond; sons, Dave Hughes and his wife, Sharon, of Montpelier and Steven Mitchell Hughes and his wife, Nancy, of Richmond; sisters, Nancy Gifford, of Tampa, Florida, and Jane Moody and her husband, Bryan, of Richmond; his beloved grandchildren, Andrew, Nikki, Sydney and Grace Hughes; great-granddaughter, Whitney (Ally) Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a lifetime member of Grace Baptist Church. Whitey retired from the City of Richmond family of Fire Fighters after 35 years of service. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, at 1771 North Parham Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Rd., Richmond, VA. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.

ALBERT LUMPKIN Albert H. Lumpkin, of Tappahannock, passed away peacefully at home November 27, 2015. He was a Vietnam Army veteran and a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church. He returned home and began his 51-year career with Ford at Richmond Ford. Later he was co-owner of Mechanicsville Ford and became dealer-principal of Tappahannock Ford and Rappahannock Auto Leasing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Katherine L. Lumpkin; and his brothers, Joseph Clayton Lumpkin Jr. and Joseph Bernard Lumpkin. Albert is survived by his wife, Esther M. Lumpkin; son, J.B. Atkinson III, and his wife, Teresa, of Glen Allen; grandchildren, Jessica Dawn Atkinson of Glen Allen and her fiance, Jeffrey Ostrander, of Mechanicsville, James B. Atkinson IV and his fiancee, Elaina Jacoby, of Glen Allen; his brother-like-cousin, Claybrooke Gibson of King William; and favorite nephew, Jeffrey L. Talley and his wife, Andrea, of Ashland. Funeral services were held 1 p.m.

Monday, November 30, 2015, in the MarksBristow Funeral Home at Tappahannock, with the Reverend David Donahue officiating. Interment followed in Upper King & Queen Baptist Church Cemetery, his home church, Newtown. see OBITUARIES pg. 16

| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 9 The Hanover Industrial Air Park Association will present a Holiday party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at James River Cellars Winery at 11008 Washington Highway in Glen Allen.

Saturday, Dec 12 Santa’s North Pole will be available from 10 a.m. to noon when he stops at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

Craft projects will be available.

This event is open to the public.

No fees unless professional photos are purchased (optional).

A Christmas Cookies and Baked Goods Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland.

Cookies, pies, jams, jellies and other baked goods will be available for purchase. Part of the proceeds will go to ACES (Ashland Christian Emergency Services).

An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Western Hanover Emergency Action Team (W.H.E.A.T.). Breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $9 for adults.

The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-

6579.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 A Victorian Christmas experience will be presented from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover, featuring a community bake sale, holiday crafts for kids and free visits with Santa Claus. Visitors also will have the opportunity to experience a guided tour of the historic Tavern, focusing on Christmas in 1862. Tickets for the tour are $8. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.hanovertavern.org or call 804-537-5050.

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

The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover.

For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical. org/index.html. ____________________ Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m.

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Turkey Shoot being held at Moose Family Center Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – A Turkey Shoot will be held at 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Ashland Moose Family Center at 11299

Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

The event, which is open to the public, features 12 gauge stock shotguns.

For more information, call 804-798-8477.

Holiday Show and Sale continues until Dec. 26 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER — The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education is presenting the 9th Annual Grand Local Artists’ Holiday Show and Sale, featuring the Heart of Virginia Landmarks & Legends Small Works Show.

This popular show features more than 20 local artists and offers a perfect opportunity to find a unique gift of art for family, friends or your own

collection.

In the Davis Wilson Wickham Studio, the works of Peggy Wadlington and Les Camphuysen are being featured.

The show and sale continue through Dec. 27.

For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit coa@ montpeliercenter.org.

The center is located at 17205 Mountain Rd. in SUBMITTED PHOTO Landscape by artist, Les Camphuysen is among the works in Montpelier.

Toni W. Smith is the gal- the Davis Wilson Wickham Studio at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education is presenting the 9th Annual Grand Local lery director.

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Pamunkey Libraries list holiday closings and programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Branch libraries of the Pamunkey Regional Library system will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24; Friday, Dec. 25; Saturday, Dec. 26; and will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31.

Storytimes will end on Friday, Dec. 11, and resume on Monday, Jan. 11.

Upcoming programs at the Richard S. Gillis Jr./ Ashland Branch library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland include the following: Holiday Movie Pajama Party – 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. Join the library staff for a collection of animated short movies to put you in a holiday mood. Hot cocoa and treats will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. Call 804-7984072 or visit the library for more information.

Teen Movie Night – 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, for ages 11 and up. See a movie at the library. Pizza and beverages will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. Call 804-7984072 or visit the library for more information.

Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library are as follows:

Tuesday, Dec. 8 -- Toddler, 10 a.m., 2 years old with a parent.

Preschool: 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 years old. Call 804-7984072 or visit the library for more information.

Upcoming programs at the Hanover Branch Library at 7527 Library Dr. in Hanover are as follows: Holiday Art Show & Grinch Holiday Make ‘n’ Take – 10 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, for ages 3 to 10. Make ‘n’ take something grinchy. Enjoy a Holiday Art Show by students at Kersey Creek Elementary School. Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library for more information.

Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library are: Friday, Dec. 11 – Family at 10:45 a.m. for all ages. Call 804365-6210 or visit the library for more information.

Upcoming programs at Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane are: Second Saturday LEGO Club – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12, for all ages. You bring your ideas, they’ll provide the bricks. Buildings, superheroes, animals -- the sky’s the limit.

Enter to win a LEGO book too. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. Call 804-883-7116.

Montpelier Morning Book Discussion Group – 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17. Escape the hustle and bustle for a cozy chat about your favorite winter reads.

New members are welcome.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. Call 804-883-7116.

“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” Decorating Party – 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, for all ages. Decorate your own sugar cookie at this special Storytime.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. Call 804883-7116.

Storytimes at the Montpelier Branch Library include: Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Family at 10 a.m. for all ages.

Call 804-883-7116.

Upcoming Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. are: Friday, Dec. 11 – Family at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Call 804749-3146.

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Donations coming in to help Christmas Mother Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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OSWELL – Donations continue to pour in for the 2015 Hanover Christmas Mother program.

Kay Beazley, Christmas Mother, and the Doswell Ruritan Club extend their thanks to the following for what they called “generous donations:” ACB Construction; B.W. Alexander; All Aboard Kid Care; Ashcake Road Landfill Inc.; GFWC-Ashcake Woman’s Club Inc. Jean Atkinson; Anne Bales; Jean Barlow; Margaret Barlow; Janice Barrett in memory of James and Louise Spicer from Janice Barrett, Madelene Cutting and Tommy Barrett; Battlefield Post 9808 VFW; James Brannan.

Debbie Brooks; Harold Brown; Doug Buerlein Photography; James C. Bunn Jr. ; Sarah and William L. Byrne Jr.; Calvary Christian Church Mission Fund; Hugh Campbell; Wade and Bonnie Carter; Jimmy L. Cherry.

Katherine L. Clark; Sarah and Craig Cooley in memory of Broaddus and Rusty Norment; Rosemary G. Cotton; Sandra Crouch; Gabie Crutchfield; W.E. Czerniakiewicz in memory of Ed; Julia and Joyce Czerniakiewicz.

Claude and Lois Daniel; Keith and Barbara Davis; Annie G. Downing; Gloria S. Dunham; John and Juanita Dunkum; A.B. and Claire Durham; James and Edith Durrett; Verna Durvin; Margaret Eaves.

Ebenezer Baptist Church; Betty N. Elmore; Bishop R. Kern Eutsler; Forever Young Ministry Club Fairmount Christian Church; Farrington Ruritan Club; Brenda S. Fearnow; Terrie and Donald Felts; Joyce W. Flagg.

Joan and Doug Floyd; Nancy Flippen; T.W.K.A. Fritter; K. Dearing Gardner; Mary L. and L. E. Gentry Jr. ; Lois and William H. Giles

Betty and C. Harold Padgett Jr. ; Emily Jr.; S.W. Gilmartin; Betty and Haike Giragosian; Pepper; Henry and Alice Poindexter; Herbert H. Felicia and William Glave.

Jane N. Glazebrook; Goochland Baptist Price; Pat and June Quisenberry; Judy Rasnic; Church HHH Class; Barry and Miriam Green; Heck and Susie Rice; Donald and Johanna Bettie and Robert Grose; Norita C. Guild; M.A. Richardson; Catherine K. Robertson.

Peyton and Carolyn Roden; Jane B. Ruffin; Gwaltney; Linwood E. Hailey; Pamela H. Hall in David and Laura Savage; Ann H. Scott; Seniors memory of Andy Hall; Barbara D. Haney.

Hayes and Karen Hanley; Hanover Ruritan of Studley Group; Richard and Shirley Shirey; Jean Skinner; Betty Smith; Club; Frank Hargrove; George and Connie Smith; Imogene Mallory; Maxine Charles B. and Frances H. Hazelgrove; Holly Henty; Smithers.

Michael and Mary Ann Dorothy H. Holliday; Ronald and Conde Southworth; Willard F. Hopkins; Ben Hutcheson: 2015 Hanover Christmas Spicer Jr.; John and Joanne David Hylton.

Mother program Stevenson; E.G. Stiles; Independence Christian Sally L. Talley; Joan Tate; Church Friendship Class; by mailing your Taylorsville Baptist Church; John A. Irby; Lila H. Irby; contribution to Deborah and Wayne Jerry C. and Melissa Jarvis; Tennent; Elsa Thompson; Jack and Carol Johnson; Jane Hanover Christmas June and Stuart B. Thorpe; and Yancey Jones; Marion R. Mother, Triple M. Class; Janice H. Jones in memory of Meade Tudor; Margaret Tudor.

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P.O. Box 39, George Tunstall; Robert and Marjorie Kay; Margaret M. Towmey; Samuel C. Kirby; Kiwanis Doswell VA 23047.

Robert and Peggy Vaughan; Foundation of North Sylvia Walker; Deborah B. Richmond; John and Ginny Ward; C.E. and N.J. White; Landes; Floyd L. and Jean Lane; Kevin E. Lane; J. Monroe Loving; James Janice White; Mary F. Wiblin; M. Catherine and Ronald Williams; Mr. and Mrs. H. Graham R. May; Glenn and Kathy Martin.

Edward T. & Dolores McCann, In Memory Woodlief Jr.; Patricia C. Young.

Carolyn and Harris Allen; Janet and Theodore of Charlotte; Ann D. McConnell; Thomas J. McKittrick; Ruth’s Open Door Sunday School Anderson Jr.; Albert K. Atkinson; Frances S. Class New Bethesda Baptist Church in honor of Attkisson; James O. Attkisson; A. Wayne Ayers; Helen Bowman; H.S. Brockenbrough; Elsa and teacher Carol Longest; Paul S. and Mary Miller.

John and Geneva Mills; Lewis Mills; Roy Randall Brooks; Jill Brown.

Marguerite Bruce; Janci and Larry Caldwell; and Carolyn Mondy; Doris and Wesley Moody; Mildred L. Morris in memory of Harry W. Gay L. Cauthorn; Nick and Elaine Chamberlain; Morris; Neill and Katherine Nelson; Wade and Roger Clarke; Bertha and Bobby Coleman Jr.; Madelyn Netherland in memory of Stacey Adair Barbara Cook; C.O. and M.S. Courtney; J.W. Cox; Sue and Buddy Cox. Netherland.

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2016 Historic Hanover calendar available

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor The 2016 Historic Hanover calendar, published by the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, is now available at Mechanicsville Drug, Colonial Pharmacy and Windemere Art Gallery, all in Mechanicsville; Glass Works in the Hanover Air Park; the Henry Clay Inn in Ashland; and Montpelier Drug in Montpelier.

The calendars also can be purchased from any member of the club or by calling 804-746-3181.

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Douglas J. Cumins; Barbara and B. Wayne Davis; Evelyn Dawson; Marilyn L. Dyson; Linda English; Mondew and Loretta Fain in memory of Denise Fain; Jean and Donald Fender; The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation.

Michael and Lisa Ford; Diann J. Foster in memory of Willette P. Johnson; Frances D. French; Wilba Gilman; Thaddeus Green; Hanover Chapter No. 130 OES; Hanover Towne Garden Club; Hill Electrical Inc. ; Sylvia J. Hoffman.

Walter and Geraldine Howard; Joseph Isbell; Patricia Jester; Gordon and Charlotte Johnson; Lois Johnson; Dee and Gary Kazee; Carolyn O. Key; Dorothy C. Kloeti; Claude Lowry; Ruth and Garland Lloyd Jr. Phyllis and Raymond Lumpkin; Sue Manhart in honor of Hanover Christmas Mother Kay Beazley; Dina and and Douglas Mayo; Joan Melton; Burnlie and John Montaigne Jr.; Betty Jean and Harvey Phillips; Eloise Piccolo.

Herbert and Judy Pond; Charlie & and Cathy Pugh; Janice P. Rhyne in honor of Kimberly and Elizabeth; Sharon Richardson in memory of Jim Vass; Richmond East Lodge #1947 LOM; Constancee and Bennie L. Ritt.

Rural Plains Women’s Club; Fran M. Sadler; Elizabeth M. Sims; Michael E. Skinner; Charlene Smith; Shirley Smith; Ernest C. and Gladys Stanley; Howard Lee Stanley; Pen and Betty Carol Stevenson.

Stanley Construction Co. Inc. in memory of Jack Stanley; Studley Ruritan Club; Sigrid and John Suddarth; Marie W. Turner; Mary Vass; Sandra J. Vitek; Edward L. Walker; Thomas H. Willis; Walter C. Winston; and Karon Wood.

Those wishing to donate to the 2015 Hanover Christmas Mother program may do so by mailing their contribution to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

Kody reappointed to Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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RICHMOND – A Rockville resident has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board by Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

Ronald F. Kody is president of Richmond Ford.

He joins McAuliffe’s Administration, which is focused on finding common ground with members of both parties on issues that will build a new Virginia economy and create more jobs across the Commonwealth.

APD increased holiday shopping patrol activity and shopper safety information

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SHLAND — The Ashland Police Department reminds shoppers to keep safety in mind as they search for that perfect gift this holiday season.

Ashland residents and shoppers will notice an increased uniform presence in retail areas this season.

Officers will be conducting high visibility patrols during the peak shopping hours in the evening.

Also, investigators and command staff members will be utilized to increase police presence in those retail corridors.

These officers will be patrolling by vehicle, bicycle and on foot in busy shopping areas.

“In addition to safety in our retail areas, the Ashland Police Department will provide extra officers to ensure the safety of our roadways,” Officer Chip Watts, public information & community policing for the APD, said. “Through a grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, overtime patrols will be conducted by officers focusing on the apprehension of intoxicated and aggressive drivers.”

Chief Doug Goodman added, “It is our hope that our increased presence will bring comfort to shoppers and proprietors, while providing a strong deterrent to criminal activity.”

Shoppers can protect themselves and their families by following these holiday shopping tips from the National Crime Prevention Council:

Shopping Center Safety

Do not buy more than you can carry. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car.

Save all receipts. Print and save all confirmations from your online purchases. Start a file folder to keep all receipts together and to help you verify credit card or bank statements

as they come in.

Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to shoulder surf to get your account information.

Deter pickpockets. Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket.

Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle.

Check the back seat and around the car before getting in.

Do not leave packages visible in your car windows. Lock them in the trunk or, if possible, take them directly home.

Shopping Online

Before surfing the Internet, secure your personal computers by updating your security software. Everyone’s computer should have anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-spam software, as well as a good firewall installed.

Keep your personal information private and your password secure. Do not respond to requests to “verify” your password or credit card information unless you initiated the contact. Legitimate businesses will not contact you in this manner.

Beware of “bargains” from companies with whom you are unfamiliar — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Use secure websites for purchases. Look for the icon of a locked padlock at the bottom of the screen or “https” in the URL address.

Shop with companies you know and trust. Check for background information if you plan to buy from a new or unfamiliar company.

Information submitted by Officer Chip Watts, public information and community policing, Ashland Police Department.

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Even our furry friends enjoy the opportunity to spend time with Santa Claus. the Hanover Humane Society will be presenting “Pet Photos with Santa” Dec. 12 and 19.

Hanover Humane offers pet photos with Santa 2015 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Dress your pet in his/her holiday finery and join the Hanover Humane Society for its second annual “Pet Photos with Santa.”

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 and 19, at Hanover Humane’s facility at 12190 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Sittings are available by appointment during those hours on those two days.

The cost of the photos is $10 with an appointment; walk-ins will be charged $15.

For each sitting, Hanover Humane will provide a framed photo of your pet with Santa; a JPEG of the photo will be emailed to you.

To obtain an appointment/more information, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org

Council considers special APD announces downtown pedestrian safety initiative election to fill seat

ASHLAND – In an effort to provide continued safety to their pedestrians, members of the Ashland Police Department will be conducting ongoing traffic safety enforcement in Ashland with a special emphasis on speeding and crosswalk infractions.

Officers also will be on the watch for reckless driving, texting and other traffic safety violations.

“According to the 2014 VDOT [Virginia Department of Transportation] traffic count, we see 14,000 vehicles per day on England Street alone. With a multitude of events and activities bringing people to our downtown corridor during the holidays, it is imperative to

ensure the safety of our pedestrians and our motoring public,” said Chief Doug Goodman.

When appropriate, officers will be conducting enforcement action to ensure the safety of all walkers, runners and drivers in the community.

All residents are reminded that Virginia state code requires motorists to yield for pedestrians that are in crosswalks.

In addition, the code requires that pedestrians show due regard for approaching traffic before crossing the road.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2013 on average

a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes in the United States. Fourteen percent of all traffic fatalities involve pedestrians.

Pedestrians can improve their safety by wearing bright colors during the day and reflective material or flashing lights at night. While light colored clothing can be helpful in making you visible at night, reflective tape or reflective fabric is much better. Be Aware, Share the Road, Save a Life!

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Ashland Town Council is tentatively looking to schedule a special election for May to fill the seat being vacated by Faye O. Prichard.

Prichard, who has served as mayor and currently is a member of council, was elected to represent the Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors during the Nov. 3 General Election.

According to a news item on the town’s website, http://

www.town.ashland.va.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=173, Prichard has informed council that she intends to resign from that office at the end of the year as she prepares to accept her new position.

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EDUCATION | School News

SAES principal: thankful Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER – South Anna Elementary School recently celebrated the accomplishments of the third through fifth grade students.

Many were recognized for achieving Honor Roll (A/B average), Principal’s List (all A’s) and Perfect Attendance.

“Our students are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to academics,” Alicia Todd, principal, said.

“Additionally, we applauded our good citizenship winners who best exhibited being respectful, one of our behavior expectations at SAES. The recipients of the Best Bus Behavior award, with their bus drivers in attendance, received a certificate of recognition.”

Todd extended thanks to “school personnel from Liberty Middle School for giving our fifth grade parents and students valuable information about the middle school experience. Thank you to members of the Richmond Symphony for sharing their talents with us and helping us learn about the instruments they play. Thank you to everyone who supported the PTA Aw Shucks Spirit Night.”

She also said noted her appreciation to “all of our families who donated to the canned food drive. Thanks for your generosity as we brought in more than 700 cans!”

In general announcements, Todd listed the following: iPads for Education Request: Currently, South Anna has only 12 iPads to use school-wide. Students and teachers need access to more iPads in order to allow these devices to have a greater presence in student learning.

The iPad is an excellent learning tool to encourage creativity and student directed learning and to allow students to use critical thinking skills. South Anna teachers would like to add, at minimum, 13 iPads, which would give us one class set of 25 iPads to share among the grade levels. If you would like to make a donation that will assist us in acquiring these learning devices, you can donate

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Best Bus Behavior Award: This new program recognizes and rewards students who have exemplary behavior on the bus. Each nine-week period, each bus driver selects one or two students who have upheld all bus rules and served as positive role models. The winners from the first nine weeks are as follows: Bus 23 — Gabriel Rye; Bus 36 — Cali Rightenour, Hannah Rice; Bus 57 — Mena Vidal, Maleah Vidal; Bus 66 — Mitchell Stafford, Ashlynn Mallory; Bus 102 — Chase Adams, Bailey Parker; Bus 140 — Rylan Wood, Abigail Price; Bus 159 — Destiny Jones, Jezus Ford; Bus 172 — Sarah Waller, Dylan McGory; Bus 183 — Zalika Thaler, Gabrielle Gorgan; Bus 192 — Finleigh Homar, Adian Nickels; Bus 281— Samantha Rao, Jacob Phillips; Bus 285 — Kirsten Friesen, Simei Diaz; Bus 321— Allyson Escarlera, Stephanie Geisel; Bus 330 — Charles Camberis; Bus 336 — Madelyn McNeeley, Anna Nidemaier.

PTA Fundraising Update: Thanks to your support of PTA fundraising projects this fall, we were able to purchase six SMARTBoards, which will be installed over the winter break. A drawing determined which teachers will receive one. Perri Toombs, Alyssa Elswick, Katy Melgard, Meredith Farrell, Mary Ellen Snead, Angela Downer and their students are very excited and appreciative. Only five classrooms need a SMARTBoard, and we hope to finish this initiative this school year with a successful spring fundraiser.

Upcoming events and dates of importance include: Thursday, Dec. 10 – PTA Movie Night.

Friday, Dec. 11 – Interims go home.

Thursday, Dec. 17 – 7 p.m. Winter Concert.

Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1 – Winter Break.

Monday, Jan. 4 – School reopens.

Monday, Jan. 18 – Holiday.

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LMS honors veterans Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Liberty Middle School observed Veteran’s Day with what was described as a “moving tribute.”

Principal Donald Latham said the school also served breakfast to the veterans.

He extended the school’s thanks to Lalisha Fitchett and the Social Studies Department for recognizing the efforts of the veterans.

“The library was patriotically decorated with white table cloths and elaborate student-made centerpieces from the Art Department honoring the Armed Forces,” Latham said. “Touching additions were the Missing Man table, the PHHS [Patrick Henry High School ] ROTC presenting colors, chorus members inspirationally singing, individual recognitions of veterans and their students, and a tribute by Randy Wright.”

Special thanks went to Janice Maino’s A4 Publishing class, Pam Kintzer, Daune Zook, Janet Stanley, Valerie Graves’ A1, A2, and A3

Art classes, Kim R.J. Marsh, Kim McCallister, Holly Drake, Lt. Jim Head, Ashland Chick-fil-A and the Ashland Walmart.

“Last, but certainly not least, we thank all of our American veterans for their service to our country,” Latham added.

Latham was thanked for providing a fried chicken lunch. Additional thanks went to Rima Wiggin, Julie Dauksys, Amy T. Jones and Mary Ellen Fines “for worthy professional development that focuses on offering the best we can for our students.”

“Thank you to all who provided all of the behind-the-scenes toil of setting up, picking up, and breaking down for all of our extracurricular activities -- Alfelia Winston, Donna Muse, Carol Tarkington, Tanya Protasenko and Alexandria Burgess,” Latham said.

The principal also acknowledged the Hanover County School Board; Dr. Rick Richardson, interim superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools; Dr. Mike Gill, incoming superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools; parents, and family members for their support.

Events announced for BES Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – Chip Joseph, principal at Beaverdam Elementary School, has issued several communication reminders for parents and guardians. They include: The Beaverdam website – Visit hcps.us\bes to find staff email addresses, links to educational websites, announcements and more.

PowerSchool – The school’s student information system provides parent access to your student’s record, schedule, grades, etc.

Contact the registrar at 804-4496373 if you need access codes or a password reset.

School Closing and Delay Hotline – In case of power outages or if you do not have Internet access, be sure to save this number so that you can hear information that could affect the regular school schedule – 804-277-4960.

Transportation Hotline – The school administration tries to inform parents and guardians through e-connect when they are aware in advance of transportation changes but you also can follow the prompts at this number to hear daily bus notifications, including changes in bus numbers and drivers along with bus delays – 804441-8274.

LMS celebrates support staff during American Education Week Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Liberty Middle School recently celebrated its support staff during American Education Week.

Among those honored were: Michelle Adams, Lindsay Angel, Alexandria Burgess, Angelique Byrd, Vickie Casey, Lodessa Clark, Lianne Condjella, Catherine Cooper, Julie Dauksys.

Marlon Derricott, Mary Ellen Fines, Leena Fulmer, Tabitha Harris, Caroline Hudson, Amy T. Jones, Susan Luck, Kim R.J. Marsh, Kim McCallister, Donna Muse, Casey Nugent, Terri Park, Amanda Peterson.

Cary Pomeroy, Tanya Protasenko, Sherry Shelton, Claudia Swietnicki, Elizabeth Sharp, Betty Stanley, Brenda Stanley, Carol Tarkington, Ann Taylor, M.K. Taylor.

Majken Whitaker and Alfelia Winston.

The support staff at LMS includes custodians, a bookkeeper, a registrar, an officer manager, instructional assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, an ITRT, a systems operator, counselors, a social worker, psychologists, a school resource officer, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, librarians, a nurse, secretaries, a speech therapist, ESL support, a reading coach, a math coach, a testing coordinator, tutors and retired teachers.)

Activities at LMS ASHLAND – Several activities are planned this month as Liberty Middle School takes part in the observance of National Career Development Month and Native American Heritage Month.

The schedule of events includes: Dec. 11 – Interims. Dec. 16 – Strings Concert – seventh and eighth grades. Dec. 17 – HEF Celebration.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Boys basketball: Patrick Henry at Hanover 7:30 p.m.

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Girls basketball: Patrick Henry at Atlee 7:30 p.m.

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Freshmen set records in Yellow Jacket meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – The field was bigger and better, but Randolph-Macon, helped by a pair of freshmen who broke program records, held its own at its Yellow Jacket Invitational at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday and Saturday.

Nick Burton, a freshman distance swimmer, was in a record-breaking mood both days. On Friday, he outpaced a 46-swimmer field in the men’s 500-yard freestyle. His time of 4:40.16 broke the program record of 4:43.71 set by Hunter Morris in 2012.

He then out-swam 27 other swimmers Saturday in the men’s 1,650 freestyle Saturday, finishing in 16:25.98, which was a program record, meet record and an Old Dominion Athletic Conference record.

Kata Kylliainen finished second in women’s 1,650 freestyle with a time of 17:47.23 – breaking the program record of 18:13.97 set by Rebecca Stevenson in 2013.

“We had a lot of really good swims that we can be happy with,” said Randolph-Macon head swimming coach Brent Kintzer.

Washington and Lee swept the men’s and women’s competitions in dominant fashion. The Generals’ men out scored second-place Washington College

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Randolph-Macon’s Kata Kylliainen swims to a second-place finish in the 1,650-meter freestyle in the Yellow Jacket Invitational at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Saturday. She set a Randolph-Macon record with her time of 17:47.23 to break the previous record of 18:13.97 set by Rebecca Stevenson in 2013.

by more than 80 points, 717 to 624.5. The Generals’ women won by an even more lopsided margin, outscoring second place Franklin and Marshall by nearly 400 points, 914 to 526.

Greater numbers helped Washington and Lee overwhelm the competition.

“We’re one of those teams that has a lot of depth,” said

Generals head coach Kami Gardner. “On both the men’s and women’s side, we’re really deep in almost every single event.”

Gardner said the Generals have more than numbers, though.

“Our kids are racers. They’re gamers,” Gardner said. “They like to get up and they like to

compete. … Even if they’re tired or sore or whatever, they’re going to get up and give their best. I think that’s indicative of our team right now.”

The Randolph-Macon men came in fifth with 413 points and the women were seventh with 302. The men dropped a few spots from their team finish last year.

“Last year [our men] were second. This year, we graduated some very top-end talent that made this a little bit harder, but we had a lot of our guys respond and swim fast,” Kintzer said.

“Our women’s team is stepping up and doing better than they did the year before.”

Washington and Lee’s men were led by Noah Schammel,

who won in both the 100 and 200 butterfly and who was part of the Generals’ winning 200 medley relay team – with Colin McKinnon, Tommy Thetford and Andrew Botelho. Thetford also won the 100 freestyle.

Emily Rollo led the Generals’ women with first-place finishes in the 100 and 200 backstroke. She was also part of Washington and Lee’s three winning relay teams: with Ellie Chancey, Jordan Watson and Elisabeth Holmes in the 400 freestyle relay; with Chancey, Cassidy Fuller and senior Sarah Schaffer in the 200 freestyle relay; and with Watson, Fuller and Holmes in the 800 freestyle relay.

Chancey also claimed firstplace finishes in the 100 and 200 freestyle. Fuller also finished first in the 100 butterfly.

Randolph-Macon had several other winners. Robert Redenz won the 100 breaststroke in 58.62, another school and meet record. Mohamed Saleh finished first in the 100 backstroke. A Yellow Jacket team of Burton, Redenz, Ivan Fadeyev and Daniel Whitehead finished first in the 800 freestyle relay.

Kintzer said the Yellow Jackets did well despite a disadvantage in numbers.

“We only had 13 guys on our side,” Kintzer said. “On the see RECORDS, pg. 14

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Swimming, wrestling teams get back in action Luis Sagal, a 126 to 132 pound junior; Christian Sanchez, a sophomore who wrestles at 138 pounds; junior Brendan White at 160 pounds; and seniors Jeremy Roup (145 pounds), Tanner Kump (170 pounds) and Scott Toms (182 pounds).

The Patriots have two years of experience in Conference 16, but they face a new league lineup with Atlee and Patrick Henry-Roanoke moving in.

Both teams will be tough competitors for the original conference members.

“Right off the bat, most people are going to say Patrick Henry-Roanoke is the big hitter, but I think Atlee is certainly no one to be overlooked,” Toney said. “They’re tough and they’ve got a lot of talent.”

He said for the Patriots to be successful, it will be important for them to wrestle to their Dave Lawrence/The Local potential.

Above, Jamie Doyle, shown “I think for us, it’s just going here finishing the girls’ 400-yard freestyle relay in a to be making sure that our swim meet with Lee-Davis more experienced and better last year, is one of a number kids perform like they need to, of experienced swimmers and then getting our younger returning to the Patriots’ squad for the 2015-16 season. guys, newer guys, to be able Left, Patrick Henry’s Brendan to at least place in that conferWhite, seen here tieing ence tournament,” Toney said. up King William’s Brenon “We’re going to need everyone Sawdy in January, is one of top four, really, especially given the returning starters on the the fact that we have two weight Patriots’ wrestling squad. classes missing.”

Dave Lawrence can be one junior and one sophomore to take the reins on the mats for reached at dlawrence@mechlothe team. That group includes: cal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – The Patriots have had strong swimming and wrestling programs through the years, and this year is no exception, with both squads returning a number of experienced starters with the ability to lead Patrick Henry to postseason success. The question is whether they can.

Swimming Patrick Henry’s swimmers are off to an intense start, with four of their scheduled regular season meets occurring before the holiday break. They know their schedule is intense, but beyond that, the Patriots begin their season with a number of questions.

“We had a number of athletes graduate last year, and then a number that decided to focus on their grades, which is something that we always push for.

It’s one of our goals and high points is that they all have very, very, very good grades,” said Patrick Henry head coach Bob Flanagan. “It’s a great problem to have, but we did lose several to needing to focus on that this season – not because of bad grades, but just because of wanting better.”

They also have plenty of new freshmen to add to the uncertainty when they had their first meet against Colonial Heights Friday.

“With the number that we lost in the off-season, and the influx of the new, we were honestly in a learning experience,” Flanagan. “This first meet went very well.”

Patrick Henry swept its opening meet against the Colonials, with the boys winning 94-71 and the girls winning 106-57.

Scotty Mizelle and Dalton Nash were quadruple winners

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for the Patriot boys, and Steven Dinger was a triple winner.

Mizelle and Nash are two of the Patriots four state tournament qualifiers last year. The other two return this year: Ted Schubert – who has qualified for next summer’s Olympic trials – and Jacob Cox will be the

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team’s leaders.

The girls were hit harder by graduation than the boys.

Jamie Doyle and Marielle Robinson take over as team captains. Promising underclassmen include Madeline Enderle, Claire Evko, Josie Koren and Shelby Nash.

Wrestling Patrick Henry’s wrestling team is a bit thin at the bookends – lacking a 106-pounder and a heavyweight. But the Patriots have plenty of strength in between.

Head coach Robert Toney expects a core group of seniors,

women’s side, we were swimming with 18. Some of the teams we were swimming against had 20 on both sides.”

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

Men’s Team Standings 1. Washington & Lee University 717,

2. Washington College 624.5, 3. Franklin & Marshall College 429, 4. Catholic University 418.5, 5. Randolph-Macon College 413, 6. Marymount University 275, 7. St. Mary’s College of Maryland 264, 8. Howard University 247.5, 9. Goucher College 164.5, 10. Hampden-Sydney College 12.

Women’s Team Standings 1. Washington & Lee University 914, 2. Franklin & Marshall College 526, 3. Catholic University 402, 4. Howard University 397, 5. Washington College 387, 6. St. Mary’s College of Maryland 306, 7. Randolph-Macon College 302, 8.

Marymount University 222, 9. Goucher College 56, 10. Bridgewater College 45, 11.

Notre Dame of Maryland University 8.

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More than 150 area residents braved the chilly rain Monday, Nov. 30, to participate in a community chorus rehearsal for “Light Up the Tracks!” The event’s Grand Illumination was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in front of the Henry Clay Inn in Ashland.

Under the direction of Lorie Foley and Sue Watson and music director Fred Horn, the singers gathered at the Ashland Christian Church to practice several popular holiday songs, including “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

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ASHLAND – Mission to Hanover was held Saturday, Nov. 14, with 49 students and adults donating their time to rake, plant, stain and spruce up the campus.

Dr. Wanda Bibb, principal, said, “It was a great time of teamwork and the type of event characteristic of the western Hanover County community.

As you drive up to the school, you now will see painted brick columns on either side of our drive, a

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newly stained bandstand in the senior parking lot, and pretty flower beds around the flag pole, as well as other areas flanking the building entrance.”

She extended her thanks to parent Gary Perkins, Hanover County School Board member Sue Dibble, South Anna District, and Hanover County Public Schools Central Office personnel who helped with acquiring needed materials.

Bibb also recognized Glen Allen Nursery for donating plants and Trane Heating and Air Conditioning in Ashland for helping with many items that made the day possible.

Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.

JOYCE PHILLIPS

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Joyce Phillips, a longtime resident of Ashland and recently of Hampton, passed away on November 22, 2015, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Phillips; father, Bradford Carter; mother, Lizzie Hicks Carter; and great-granddaughter, Aurora Elizabeth Baez-Phillips. Joyce was an active member in the Independence Christian Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir and volunteering for many of the activities that serviced her community, the sick and the lonely. She enjoyed delivering food with the Meals on Wheels program. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading various books.

She was a wife and devoted mother and good friend to all who knew her. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her son, Carter Phillips; daughter-inlaw, Terri Phillips; grandson, John Carter Phillips; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015, at the Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Road in Ashland. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in

Robert Richard Willis, 77, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Sylvester and Virginia Goode Willis; and son, Robert Richard Willis Jr. A retired brick contractor, Robert also was a street rod enthusiast, former member of Independence Ruritan Club, past president of the Masonry Contractors Association of Richmond and a former member of the James River Driving Association. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Nuckols Willis; son, David Timothy Willis (Lori); daughter, Robin Paige Willis; grandchildren, Robert David Willis, Jason Andrew Willis, Kevin Lee Willis and Ellen Underwood Willis; great-grandchildren, Paisley Sue Willis and Finn Andrew Willis; as well as a host of friends and family who will all miss him dearly. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland.

Interment followed in Westhampton Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left at www. nelsenashland.com.