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Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ wins By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

ANOVER – With a promise to “Make America Great Again,” Republican billionaire businessman Donald J. Trump swept past Democratic challenger Hillary R. Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States last week. The final declaration was made around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, as the eyes of the world watched what has been described as one of the nastiest elections in this country’s history. Statewide, Clinton bested Trump 1,968,213, 49.63%, to 1,765,599, 44.53%. Libertarian Gary

Johnson garnered 118,464 votes, 2.99%; Green Party candidate Jill Stein, 27,572, 0.70%; Independent Evan McMullin, 53,877, 1.36%; and write-in, 31,661, 0.80%. Mostly conservative Hanover County helped Trump on his path to the TRUMP White House. He received 39,592 votes, 63.19%, to Clinton’s 19,360, 30.90%; Johnson, 2,307, 3.68%; Stein, 314, 0.50%; McMullin, 740, 1.18%; and write-in, 344, 0.55%.

In the race for the United States House of Representatives in District 1, Republican Rob Wittman retained the office with 229,889 votes, 59.94%, in defeating Democrat M.D. “Matt” Rowe, 140,039, 36.52%; Independent Gail Parker, 12,845, 3.35%; and write-in, 736, 0.19%. Virginia voters also determined the fate of two constitutional amendments. Question 1: Should Article I of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to prohibit any agreement or combination between an employer and a labor union or labor organization whereby (i) nonmembers of the union or organization are denied the right to work for the employer, (ii) membership to the union or organization is

Hanover veterans get nod of thanks By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER — In a nation divided by politics and demographics, there seems like there’s only one subject on which all Americans agree: Taking care of our nation’s Veterans. Hundreds of Hanoverians gathered Friday to show their appreciation and gratitude for those who serve or have served their country. A small breeze gently ruffled the folds of an American flag over a sun-drenched gathering that has become an annual event, a community’s commitment to celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor the men and women who serve and protect. Keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Rob Whitman, R-1, provided an inspirational message that highlighted the contributions of the men and women who wear those uniforms and protect and defend

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Thirty-year Navy veteran Edgar Ford and wife Geraldine enjoy the Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Hanover Wayside.

our freedoms. He also spoke of his personal connection with Hanover’s American Legion

Post 175. “My dad, who was a World War II veteran, was a member of Post 175, and he loved that Post and the veterans he was there with,” Wittman said. Wittman recalled the words of George Washington regarding the importance of a nation recognizing those who sacrifice and serve. “A nation that does not care of its veterans is one that is predisposed to demise,” Washington once wrote. He cited the concerns regarding medical care at Veterans Administration hospitals, but applauded the efforts of the professionals at the region’s local VA Center, McGuire Veteran’s Hospital. “There’s great work going on there but there other places around the nation where our veterans need to get the care they have earned,” Wittman said. “We see VETERANS, pg. 12

made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or (iii) the union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any such enterprise? The vote was 2,001,564, 53.55%, no and 1,736,053, 46.45%, yes. Question 2: Shall the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to provide an option to the localities to exempt from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse of any law-enforcement officer, firefighter, search and rescue personnel, or emergency medical services personnel who was killed in the line of duty, where the surviving spouse occupies the real see TRUMP’S, pg. 5

Christmas at HAAC Maggie and Lily Abbott wrap decorations that will be used at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center during the holidays. Maggie is an eighth-grader at Liberty Middle School, and Lily is a senior at Patrick Henry. Lorie Foley, one of the organizers of some of the holiday events in the Town of Ashland, said the tree will be decorated by Refunkit-Kiddie Kingdom and the Ashland Library. “Since the Center is the home of the Grand Illumination Center, we want to make sure it is really festive for the Light Up the Tracks!” Nick Liberante for The Local

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Participants are invited to join in a Community Chorus that will lead the Sing-Along for the Light up the Tracks event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Ashland Main Street Association, the Town of Ashland, CSX, Amtrak and other cooperating groups such as Randolph-Macon College and the Hanover Arts and Activities Center are leading the Light Up the Tracks event. The goal is to create a “holiday card” atmosphere in Ashland, and especially along the railroad tracks, through festive decorations and lights that will entertain train passengers, crews, visi-

tors and those who live here. At 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, there will be a countdown and the giant Christmas tree and other lights will be turned on. Lorie Foley and Sue Watson, with music director Fred Horn, are gathering a large Community Volunteer Chorus

to lead the music during the 30-minute Sing-Along that will follow the lighting of the tree. “We encourage anyone who can sing, young and old — kindergarten age and up — to come to the only rehearsal for this

program, on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center,” the trio said. “There will be a song that requires harmony, singing in parts, and other songs that will be sung all together.” Watson said they will “repeat the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ song and would like to have the performers from last year to re-enact their impressive roles. Others may want to join in. Since there will be only one rehearsal, attendance is essential to be a part of this choir. “We encourage good singers of all ages (kindergarten and up) to come and help lead the entire greater Ashland community in our giant sing-along,” Foley added. For more information, call Foley at 804-339-6175 or Sue Watson at 804-7985686.

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ASHLAND — The Hanover County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for the Fuel Assistance Program. Fuel Assistance is a temporary program that helps eligible households with the costs of heating their homes. The amount that is received will not necessarily cover all of the winter heating costs but will be a supplement. Benefits are based on the availability of funds and the number of applications received within the state. In order to be eligible for fuel or utility assistance, your household’s income must be less than the maximum allowed for the number of people in the home, and you must be responsible for paying the heating bill. Applications will be processed as

soon as possible but no later than mid-December. Funds are sent directly to the vendor beginning the first week in January. Hanover’s share of this statewide allocation is limited. Applications for Fuel Assistance are available at the Hanover County Department of Social Services, 12304 Washington Highway, Ashland VA 23005 or 8475 Bell Creek Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116. You also can submit an Energy Assistance application online at www. commonhelp.virginia.gov, or you can call a Human Services Agent at 804-365-4100 to have an application mailed to you. A face-to-face interview is not required. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Gandy Career Day Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Jennifer Gray, counselor at John M. Gandy Elementary School, needs speakers for Career Day, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22. Those interested in volunteering to talk with the students about their occupation are asked to contact Gray. Also, those who may know someone who would be a good candidate for Career Day are asked to share the information with them. “We would love to have you join us, and the kids are looking forward to a great day,” Gray said. She can be contacted at jwgray@ hcps.us or 804-365-4643.

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No Room at the Inn, which will be presented for its ninth year at the Church of the Redeemer, needs community members to loan their Nativity for the ever-changing exhibit. The 2016 exhibit and fundraiser will be held Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4, at the church in Mechanicsville. Monies support the homeless in Central Virginia and Lascahobus, Haiti. Creches, Photos submitted by Martha O’Keefe different and all special celebrating the joy in the birth of the Christ Child, as seen by artists from all over the world, make up the indoor exhibit. For more information and exhibitor forms, go to www.churchredeemer.org/no-room. The deadline for registration is Sunday, Nov 20.

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SHERIFFâ€™S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Mechanicsville.

Nov. 4

Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire and medical was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money, etc., under false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 11500 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Coerce, intimidate or harass a person by computer was reported in the 8000 block of Anton Terrace, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 6700 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 19400 block of Turkey Road, Rockville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 18000 block of Vontay Road, Rockville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Tarragon Drive,

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Times-Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Carolyn Lane, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 14100 block of Greenwood Church Road, Ashland. Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 10400 block of King Braxton Court, Mechanicsville. Drugs, possession Schedule IV, was reported in the 5200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 11300 block of Rocky Ridge Road, Glen Allen. Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 7300 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 11500 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

Nov. 6

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway,

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Simple assault was reported in the 7900 block of Flannigan Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damage, $1,000, in the 13000 block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of Stone Spring Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9200 block of Beaverdam Trail, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 11000 block of Whispering Pines Court, Rockville.

Driver did not report an accident with damage, $1,000, in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville.

Nov. 5

Driver did not report an accident with damage,$1,000, in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

in the 8200 block of Oak Street, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 8000 block of Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument valued at $1,000, was reported in the 8200 block of Spicewood Place, Mechanicsville.

Nov. 7

Public swearing or intoxication was reported in the 16000 block of Washington Highway, Doswell. Possession or marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Nov. 8

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of International Street, Doswell.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Damaging public buildings, library material, $1,000, was reported in the 9600 block of Lancastle Drive, Ashland.

Cause computer malfunction was reported in the 6500 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 19000 block of Explorer Ridge Road, Rockville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 5200 block of Truex Place, Mechanicsville.

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

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Residents urged to reply to town manager survey Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – With Town Manager Charles Hartgrove leaving for Lynchburg to become the assistant city manager, a Town Manager Search Survey is now available to Town of Ashland residents. According to the town’s website, http://www. town.ashland.va.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=216, “Ashland Town Council is interested in your thoughts about the characteristics you believe the next town manager of Ashland should possess.” The survey is located at the link listed above.

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MECHANICSVILLE — The Department of Public Works will offer a special recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Service Convenience Center at 7427 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. During those hours on that particular day, Hanover County residents can recycle electronic waste and household hazardous waste. “E-waste” items accepted at no charge will include the central processing unit for a computer and computer accessories such as cables, wires, keyboards, mice and speakers; printers; scanners; copiers; fax machines; telephones; cell phones; VCRs; camcorders; stereos or microwaves. Basically, anything with an electrical plug. All of the above items can be recycled at no charge. It will cost (you must pay by check) $10

to dispose of televisions and computer monitors under 27 inches measured diagonally and $20 for units measuring greater than 27 inches diagonally. In addition, on-site shredding or destruction of hard drives will be available at this event for the first time for a cost of $5 per unit. Residents also will be able to shred up to four boxes (10x12x18) of personal documents or information at no charge. This event is for Hanover County residents only (identification required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county materials will be accepted. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 804-365-6181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Holiday assistance opportunities HANOVER — Are you looking for ways you can make the holidays brighter for others? Here are a few suggestions from the Hanover County Department of Community Resources on ways you can help others during the holiday season. Individuals, businesses and community groups seeking ideas and local contacts seeking community support to help others this holiday season can download the 2016 “Making Holidays Bright” holiday “wish list.” The document is available online at www. HanoverVolunteers.org. The list includes ways in which you can:

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Make a monetary donation. Share your time. Collect or contribute items in need. Be a friend for the holidays. Create an item or a gift. The list also includes information on community Thanksgiving dinners and the Hanover Christmas Mother. For more information, please call the Department of Community Resources at 804365-4300 and ask to speak to Lisa Adkins, or e-mail her at ldadkins@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Register for Polar Pickleball Tournament OBITUARIES MECHANICSVILLE — While the weather outside is perfect for polar bears, come inside and warm up while playing in a fun pickleball tournament. Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual Polar Pickleball Tournament on Friday, Dec. 2, at the Cool Spring Baptist Church Recreation Center at 9283 Atlee Station Rd. in Mechanicsville for players who are 50 years and up. Pickleball has nothing to do with pickles, but it has everything to do with being a variation of table tennis and badminton played on a court about 1/3 the size of a tennis court

using a whiffle ball, composite paddles and a lower net. Registration is now open for players in the following divisions/times: 9 a.m. Men’s/Women’s. 1 p.m. Mixed Open Doubles. The $30 per player fee covers two divisions of tournament play, boxed lunch, refreshments throughout the day, t-shirt and awards. Awards will be presented to the top three teams in each division. Games will be double elimination with games played to 11 points, played on wood floors over three courts. Tournament overview

will be provided by Virginia Pickleball. Last day for internet registration is Friday, Nov. 18. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-779-3117, visit www. hanoverparksrec.com; or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov Hanover County Parks and Recreation can be reached at: www.hanovercounty.gov, email: parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-7150. Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department.

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in four of our precincts due to issues with our new optical scanners that were retrofitted to our old ballot boxes. The technicians immediately identified the cause of the ballot jam and resolved the issue quickly.” And, to no surprise, Hanover County faced long lines at some polling places. “The Beaverdam precinct had the longest lines of the day with wait times as long as an hour and a half,” Smithson said. “The team of four officers (two called out sick) successfully voted over 2,106 of 2,908 voters. We have received some great feedback and support from the community. Businesses have adopted some of our polling precincts by bringing the Officers of Election food, coffee and a smile.” Smithson summed up the day by saying: “Thank you, Hanover County voters, for your patriotism and your patience, making this election both successful and peaceful.” Toni Radler, chair of the Hanover County Democratic Committee, said members “are dismayed and heartsick at the outcome of this election, losing it to the Electoral College vote,

while winning the popular vote by more than one million votes. But it’s not the numbers that have us dismayed. It’s the person who won the election that has us so concerned. Our next president is not a Mitt Romney, not a Jeb Bush, or even a Marco Rubio . . . all decent candidates with experience and understanding that we are a nation of laws. “Instead, our next president is someone with no governmental experience, no community service and a seeming total lack of understanding of our nation’s founding principles . . . a man whose promises and statements bear no resemblance to reality . . . a man whose character seems more than flawed . . . a man with stranger than strange ties to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.” Radler said the county Democrats “can only hope and pray that Donald Trump the president of the United States will be a different man than Donald Trump the candidate. It’s a possibility that we would welcome and support. But, in case not, Hanover Democrats will be watching and working to protect the rights of all.”

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property as his or her principal place of residence and has not remarried? The vote was 3,015,965, 79.71%, yes, and 767,870, 20.29%, no. In Hanover County, the amendments both received yes support, with 49,139, 81.51%, and 11,145,18.49%, no, for Question 1, and 13,604, 80.72%, yes, and 3,250, 19.28%, no, for Question 2. As of press time Monday, a response had not been received from Hanover County Republican Party chair Russ Wright. If he does comment on his party’s victory, his remarks will be posted on social media and our website, www.mechlocal.com. Voter Registrar Teresa “Teri” Smithson said Hanover County voters turned out in volume numbers on Election Day, with 57,249 of 77,384 casting their ballots. “We received over 600 phone calls on election day of voters trying to determine if they were registered to vote and where.” She said her office did encounter “a bit of a rocky start

| Death Notices & Funerals VIRGIL MELTON Virgil Lee Melton, 58, the son of the late James Melton Sr. and Beatrice Claytor, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He is survived by his life partner of many years, Rose Elaine Tate; five children, Tonya Gibson and Lee Ann Gibson of Fredericksburg, Crystal Metzger of Henrico, James Lee and Alisha Melton of Rural Retreat; sister, Lynn Melton Davidson of Walkerton; brother, James Melton Jr. of Doswell; two nephews, James Melton lll of Doswell and Josh Melton of Milford; and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Hanover Memorial Park.

JOHN SIBLEY John Albert “Bubba” Sibley Sr., 81, of Rockville, unexpectedly fell ill and passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie Lawson Sibley; and his sisters, Ruby Hogge and Lorraine Rainier. He is survived by his cherished loving wife of 39 years, Debbie Bourne Sibley; five children, Sarah

Johnson (Lester), Rebecca Smith (Jeffrey), Jay Sibley, Debi Mallahan and Robin Jarrett; five sisters, Elsie McLaughlin, Laura Mae Willis (Mike), Jean Kennard, Barbara Sadler and Delores Wright (Johnny); five grandchildren, Victoria, Betsy, Sean, Erin and Cailee; sister-in-law, Becky Raynor; brother-in-law, Russell SIBLEY Bourne (Nancy); beloved aunt, Mema Stansbury; and many other loving extended family members. Bubba was a U.S. Army veteran and after being discharged, his interest turned toward being a mechanic, leading to his career at Carter Cat, where he retired with over 35 years of service. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Springfield Christian Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Christian Church, 18285 Vontay Rd., Rockville, VA 23146. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was in charge of arrangements.

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Now victorious, everyone watching Trump’s next steps

OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Let the dust settle — we are Americans By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Regardless of preference in candidates, the General Election of 2016 will go down in history for a number of reasons. We can start with a political novice, with no governmental or military experience, being elected president. Add to that a 30-year veteran of service trying to become the first female to lead our country. After Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton became the two nominees for their parties — Republican and Democratic, respectively — the gloves came off. Big time. Here we are, a week after Trump swept the Electoral College (who else was having flashbacks to 2000 with Al Gore and George W. Bush?!) and

we must get on track. Trump is the presidentelect. Whether you like him isn’t the issue, he will be the 45th president of the United States — and respect goes with that title. I, like many others, don’t know what to expect in the coming weeks or months. But, the one constant as we move forward is we have to do so unified. There’s enough division in this world; we cannot accept that on our own soil. In watching Trump and President Barack Obama after their meeting Thursday, there was a sense of relief as the two — who, surprisingly, had never met — joined for a common goal: a smooth transition for our nation. The Trump we saw on the campaign trail seems to have mellowed with the realization of

the responsibility ahead. We are hopeful he takes advantage of the expertise of those who have served in various capacities — with political affiliation put aside. There was a brief moment Wednesday night when protesters across the country voiced their opinions about the election’s results. It reminded me of the 1960s and those voicing objections to our role in Vietnam. Free speech is a major part of what makes our land great. Violence and turmoil, however, are not the route to take. Take part in your government. Look to the next election. Because, at the end of the day, the most powerful words we can say and hold dear remain: We are Americans.

Early TV: Justice was the name of a horse By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I had to wake up early one morning for an assignment, and, as I prepared breakfast, I heard the National Anthem on the television. It brought back memories when stations would sign off each night, usually with flying jets, waving flags and playing the national anthem. It seems like Fox News has renewed the old tradition not of signing off, but playing the national anthem at 6 a.m. each morning. The move should anger no one, but I would warn it might be too early for some patriots.

Stations don’t sign off anymore, and cable television quickly transformed into 24-hour television. I kind of miss the sign off. Not because I don’t need the same story repeated several dozen times a day absent of new developments. No, It’s because I miss a certain old sign off called The Circuit Rider. I was never sure of the guy’s name but he rode a horse named Justice, who once was a prized racer but now trotted daily for the Lord carrying the circuit rider to his next venue. Each evening, the circuit rider would remove his saddlebags and reveal the secret for that week. Sometimes the bag would show up in strange places

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and he would elaborate on its significance. Other times, it might be a unique item unknown to most of his viewers. The circuit rider was Reverend William Livermon, a Methodist minister from Cobbs Creek, Virginia, who modernized and revived an old Methodist tradition of traveling preachers who traveled from congregation to congregation on a weathered old mare. He and his wife taped more than 60 segments that all began the same way. “Justice is the name of a grand old horse. Once he paced the racetrack see JUSTICE, pg. 7

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By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News And so it ends. As I have to tell absolutely no one, the Election of 2016 is now in the books, and the results were of the sort that might not even make the final edit of a reality show—with so many ups and downs, twists and turns, no one would likely believe it. I will certainly be the first to admit that I was wrong, both about Donald Trump’s desire to be president (I was sure it was a publicity stunt), and the feasibility of it actually happening. It isn’t the first time I’ve had to eat my proverbial hat. I doubt it will be the last. I also will admit that the ending, when it came, was how I would have written it. As the days since the election have passed, I, along with millions of Americans, have spent countless hours thinking about this new reality we face. Some of us, to be sure, are thrilled. Others, many of whom can be seen nightly marching in the street, feel angry and betrayed. But now, after a campaign season that saw a vast majority of Americans divided into two distinct teams, it seems a third group has emerged. We—and there seem to be more of us coming around every day—could perhaps best be described as the heartbroken yet hopeful, those of us who recognize that the finale of this election, while not the one we wanted, is still a new beginning. And every new beginning brings with it the possibility that something truly wonderful can happen. Yes, many of us are deeply disappointed. But we also know that this is how democracy works, and that there is no other system in the world under which we would want to live. see STEPS pg. 12

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A free diabetes workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. in Rockville. The purpose is to determine the early symptoms of hypoglycemia. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. If you or someone you love has diabetes you will want to attend this free workshop. Tammy Shifflett, RN, BSN, CDE, CPT, will present the information in an easy to follow format. The workshop will address: What is Hypoglycemia - Blood Glucose (BG) 70mg/dL or less? What are the Symptoms?; How to help someone with Diabetes who is showing all the signs of Severe Hypoglycemia? Action Plan (specific to the individual) ; What is a Glucagon Emergency Kit? Only used for Severe Symptoms of Hypoglycemia. What APPS are available?; How to get the 911 help you need from Advanced Life Support (ALS) personnel, EMS providers at the Advanced EMT, Intermediate, and Paramedic level?; and Hanover County Quick Start Program - to identify that you have a medical condition that requires ALS personnel to respond. Only ALS provider can start an IV. The workshop is free. Those planning to attend are asked to respond so that there are enough handouts for everyone. To register for the workshop, call Linda Moore at 804-749-3895 or email to linda.moore87@yahoo.com

The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor an Annual Turkey Shoot Series, starting at 7 p.m., at Station 4 at 16243 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. According to the fire company, the community’s “continued support warrants our thanks. Our fundraisers always apply to training, equipment and the supplies needed so volunteers may continue to serve our citizens and community.” Members also request that residents “consider asking about a volunteer role with Company 4.” The cost is $2.50 per shot, with the first round beginning at 7 p.m. Prizes include an assortment of meats (sausage, bacon and turkey). Every fifth round will be a 50/50 money round. The Concession Stand will have a variety of food and drink available for purchase. For more information, call 804-876-3880.

Saturday, Nov. 19 An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast including scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. A craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

Independence Christian Church, featuring handmade crafts, silent auction and bake sale. Lunch will be available for purchase. The show will be held at the church at 14023 Independence Rd. in Ashland. Church of the Redeemer’s 35th Annual Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville, across from Memorial Regional Medical Center. Over 120 craft vendors, a bake sale, Santa Claus, Santa Shop, $1 donation/door prize, and raffle, including a gift card tree, quilt, liquor basket, and an iPad Pro will be featured. Bring a can of non-perishable food for a bonus door prize ticket. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, email Bazaar@ churchredeemer.org.

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

but tonight he brings you a friend with a message.” The films were grainy and appeared vintage, but were actually shot on 8 mm by Livermon’s wife. And it turns out The Circuit Rider is remembered by many locals, most of whom did not realize the inspirational words came from right down the road near Gwynn’s Island. Livermon died in 1992, but his son followed in his father’s tradition and became a Methodist minister in Gloucester. And those tidbits of wisdom that Livermon and his wife so thoughtfully produced years ago are being transferred to more current platforms like DVD. Some will be pleased to hear the familiar words of our old sign off friend, a man who touched so many right before the television went fuzzy each night. Today, The Circuit Rider’s segments appear on YouTube and the like, still grainy and under-produced, but still pertinent years after Livermon and Justice are long gone. The old friend, the message and the saddlebag live on.

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Big third quarter lifts Patriots over Falcons By Arthur Utley For The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – The No. 8 vs. No. 9 game in any playoff bracket is usually viewed as a tossup between equal teams. Patrick Henry entered its 5A North first-round postseason matchup with Briar Woods of Ashburn as the No. 8 seed and sporting a 7-3 regular-season record. Despite a 4-6 record, the visiting Falcons got the ninth seed based on a VHSL power rating generated by their strength of schedule. Friday night’s tossup ended after a close first half. Patrick Henry obliterated a 4-point halftime deficit by scoring 43 points in the second half, 28 in the third quarter, and rolled to a 53-28 victory. The Patriots (8-3) ended a two-game losing streak at the end of the regular season with their first playoff victory in 10 years. They will travel to topseeded Massaponax in next week’s second round. Patrick Henry lost in the first round of the 2014 postseason. “We just made plays. The kids were in the right spot and were afforded the plays, and they made them,” Patrick Henry coach Bryan Davis said. “Devyn Coles made a big kickoff return and an interception. Rashad Mallory had an interception for a touchdown. We had fumble recoveries. That’s just being

Patrick Henry, Atlee advance By Laura Fien The Times-Dispatch

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The Patrick Henry defense surrounds Briar Woods running back Camden Gillie for no gain in the Patriots 53-28 victory Friday.

opportunistic. Our kids rose to the challenge and played with a lot of heart and energy.” The Patriots also had their share of penalties: 15, including several personal fouls. But the penalties were the result of

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hard-driving play. “We had three dead ball penalties as far as personal fouls or something like that. And we had some offside penalties, too,” Davis said. “Sometimes when you’re asking the kids to play

extremely hard, it’s hard to turn it off, especially when it’s teenagers. I don’t think we did anything malicious. It wasn’t with our mouth. We weren’t running our mouth. We were just playing hard so you have to kind of

take it a little bit. It is what it is.” The Falcons ran into a lot of Hunter Hart. Patrick Henry’s leader played quarterback for most of the night. He rushed see PATRIOTS, pg. 10

MIDLOTHIAN – Tuesday night turned out to be rivalry night at the Region 5A South boys volleyball semifinals at Meadowbrook High School. There were runs and comebacks. There were stealthy servers and hot hitters. Most of all, there was a team that remained in power and another that succumbed to pressure. By the time it was over, the Patrick Henry boys upset Atlee 25-21, 18-25, 25-23, 25-18. “It feels great. If we were ever going to beat Atlee, now was the time to do that,” said Patrick Henry senior setter Adam Lane, whose team got its first win see ADVANCE, pg. 9

Yellow Jackets win The Game, ODAC title “It’s absolutely incredible, this feeling that I have right now. After these past couple of seasons that have been pretty rough, being able to go 9-1 with the kind of guys we have in this program really shows that we’re doing it right here.” Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com.

By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch HAMPDEN-SYDNEY – It wasn’t about getting to hoist the ODAC championship trophy or about keeping The Game Ball trophy in Ashland for a third summer. It wasn’t about tying the program record for wins in a season. All of that was undoubtedly special. But what meant the most to Randolph-Macon after its 4823 win at Hampden-Sydney on Saturday was the simple fact that it will have at least one more game. The Yellow Jackets will travel to Johns Hopkins University Saturday at noon in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. Freshman quarterback Burke Estes threw two touchdown passes in his first college start, Tre Frederick rushed for two touchdowns and caught another, and Randolph-Macon (9-1, 6-1 ODAC) won its first conference championship since 2008 in front of 10,500 at Lewis C. Everett Stadium. “It’s a little surreal right now,” said Yellow Jackets coach Pedro Arruza, moments after winning his second conference title. “This has been one of my favorite groups of kids to work with. I mean, these guys are fighters. They’re so bought into what we’re doing, and they real-

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in four tries against Atlee this year. It was the Raiders’ first loss of the season. Patrick Henry started the first set off strong, with its offense making plays and its defense stopping them. But

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Randolph-Macon players get to hoist two tropies after their 48-23 victory over host Hampden-Sydney in The Game Saturday. In addition to winning The Game, the Yellow Jackets also won the Old Dominion Athleltic Conference championship. They will travel to Johns Hopkins Saturday for the first round of the NCAA Division III football playoffs.

ly love each other and play hard for each other. “People think you’re motivated by your hatred of your opponent, but I think these guys play hard because they care about each other. That’s what drives them and motivates them.” Randolph-Macon is awaiting today’s NCAA’s announcement on who it will face in the

first round of the playoffs. Estes completed 18 of 28 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns. He had attempted 20 passes in two appearances before Saturday. “He played lights out,” Arruza said. “Kid’s a winner.” Frederick, the ODAC’s leading rusher, finished with 83 yards on 18 carries. He caught two passes for 47 yards.

Trey Owens caught five passes for 115 yards. Sean McDonald caught three for 85 yards and a score. The teams combined for 47 points in the first half with neither team attempting a punt until Randolph-Macon did so with 9:50 left before halftime. The Randolph-Macon defense was allowing 10.2 points per game entering Saturday.

After allowing 23 first-half points, it held the Tigers (3-7, 34) scoreless in the second half. “We’ve been a second-half team for most of the year,” said senior safety Eric Long of the Yellow Jackets. “... On the defense, nine seniors started today. There’s not a whole lot we haven’t seen. You get those guys out there, we’re not really going to be rattled by a whole lot.

then the second set started, and the Patriots looked like a different team. “I don’t know what the second set was,” said Patrick Henry coach Michael Townson. “That was not our game. We were playing Atlee’s game, so I just told them we needed to start playing our game again.” That was easier said than done, though. In the third set,

the Patriots gave up a 7-point lead to the Raiders, who were about to take a lead in the match until Patrick Henry regrouped and came away with the win. Patrick Henry then served more aggressively in the fourth set, which caused the Raiders to make some costly errors. “I think if we just keep the energy up we will be good,” said Lane, who had a match-

high 47 assists. “With this win over Atlee, we definitely want to keep the momentum going, especially when we have to play a team like Princess Anne.” Unfortunately for the Patriots, they fell to host Princess Anne in five games, 20-25, 2520, 25-23, 23-25, 15-12 in the Region 5A South championship match Thursday night. Both Patrick Henry and

Atlee advanced to the Group 5A state tournament. The Patriots hosted Maury Tuesday night while the Raiders traveled to Princess Anne. Both games occurred after this edition went to press. The state championship will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center Laura Fien can be reached at

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HSC — FG Chalkley 28 RMC — Frederick 15 run (Yurgel kick) HSC — Morgan 26 pass from Cobb (Chalkley kick) RMC — McDonald 18 pass from Estes (Yurgel kick) HSC — FG Chalkley 46 RMC — FG Yurgel 41 HSC — Costello 76 pass from Cobb (Chalkley kick) RMC — Frederick 39 pass from Estes (Yurgel kick) HSC — FG Chalkley 35 RMC — Frederick 8 run (Yurgel kick) RMC — Estes 9 run (Yurgel kick) RMC — FG Yurgel 30 RMC — Hoy 1 run (Yurgel kick) RUSHING RMC: Frederick 18-83, Kaopua 7-15, Hoy 7-(minus 6), Estes 5(minus 22), Team 3-(minus 4). HSC: Costello 1-59, Ma. DeMasi 4-24, Mi. DeMasi 13-21, Cobb 8-2. PASSING RMC: Estes 18-29-329-0, Hoy 0-1-0-0. HSC: Cobb 25-53-307-2, Chalkley 1-1-4-0, Vick 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING RMC: Owens 5-115, McDonald 3-85, Frederick 2-47, Hoy 4-46, Redman 4-36. HSC: Costello 11-138, Johnson 6-88, Morgan 2-36, Kline 432, D’Amato 1-12, Ma. DeMasi 2-5.

lfien@timesdispatch.com. P. Henry 25 18 25 25 Atlee 21 25 23 18 Records: Patrick Henry 20-3; Atlee 22-1 Highlights: Connor Logan (PH) 45 digs; CW McIlhenny (PH) 15 kills, 12 digs; Adam Lane (PH) 2 kills, 47 assists. Michael Norris (ATL) 42 assists, 5 digs; Jake French (ATL) 11 kills, 5 blocks; Alex Field (ATL) 22 kills, 7 digs

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R-MC’s season ends in NCAA second round By Dave Lawrence and Andrew Spencer Mechanicsville Local FREDERICKSBURG – Randolph-Macon’s women’s volleyball team surprised preseason prognosticators by winning the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship on Nov. 5 and claiming an automatic bid in the NCAA Division III tournament. The team, which featured only one senior on its roster, traveled to University of Mary Washington Friday for the first round of the NCAA tournament, overcoming a first-game loss to defeat Stevenson 1925,25-18, 26-24, 25-23. But the momentum they carried from that win was not enough to get them past Mary

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said. It took a while, though, for the Yellow Jackets to get comfortable. They frequently looked out of place and timid in the first match against Stevenson, but that changed in the second game they asserted their dominance. “Everyone works so hard on this team,” Sallade said. “And that makes for great teamwork on the court.” But the Yellow Jackets had a harder time getting comfortable against Mary Washington, which defeated them earlier this year and which – by way of a 25-23, 25-22, 18-25, 25-20 win over Juniata Sunday – subsequently advanced to the NCAA Elite 8. Randolph-Macon found its footing in the third game

against the Eagles, but despite leading for much of the second half, could not quite put Mary Washington away. Mary Washington final got the point it needed on a Samantha Powers’ ace to end the Yellow Jackets season. Despite the defeat, Rogers enjoyed seeing what his team could do. “It was a great season. Young team – I had four freshmen on the court in that last set – awesome!,” Rogers said. “It says a lot for the future.” McGilvery, a junior who was named first-team all-region team, praised the fight the Yellow Jackets found in themselves after dropping the other two games. “It was impressive that we pushed back with so many fresh-

men on the court,” McGilvery said. “Everyone just stepped up as soon as they went in.” For former Hanover High School standout Miranda Hall, it was important to keep the games in perspective – to not get spooked by the aura of an NCAA tournament. “I was definitely nervous,” Hall said of stepping on the floor for the Stevenson game. “It’s a big deal, but it’s just another match. I needed to remember that. It’s just volleyball.” “Coming into a big crowd is definitely nerve-wracking, but I think once you get past a couple of points, it’s another volleyball game.” McGilvery, who was on the Yellow Jackets’ Elite 8 team last year, said everyone contributed to the success of this year’s

for a score in the third quarter came on the heels of Ben Maffe’s third touchdown for the Falcons. Maffe rushed for three scores and caught a touchdown pass. Hart, who scored the first touchdown in the game, added his third in the fourth quarter. Running back Justin McCowan raced 22 yards for the Patriots’ final score. Aaron Martinez had a 24yard field goal in the second quarter and added six extra points. “We had so many opportunities the first half. We talked about focusing on making the best out of the opportunities we got. In the second half, we came out here and did it. I don’t know how many turnovers we got, but every turnover we got was points,” Hart said. “We’re feeling good.” Arthur Utley can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

PH — TD Hart 1 run (Martinez kick) BW — TD Maffe 2 run (Moreno kick) PH — FG Martinez 24 BW — TD Maffe 10 pass from Springs (Moreno kick) PH — TD Smith 36 pass from Hart (Martinez kick)

PH — TD Hart 6 run (Martinez kick) PH — TD Mallory 65 interception return (Martinez kick) BW — TD Maffe 4 run (kick failed) PH — TD Coles 80 kickoff return (Martinez kick) PH — TD Hart 15 run (Hart run) PH — TD McCowan 22 run

(Martinez kick) PASSING BW — TD Maffe 22 pass from BW: Sk. Springs 4-7-0 53, Springs (Maffe run) Thomas 0-1-0 0, PH: Hart 3-3-0 44. RUSHING RECEIVING BW: Maffe 11-98, Sk. Springs BW: Maffe 11-98, S. Springs 113-73, Gillie 10-41, PH: Hart 23- 10, PH: Smith 3-44, Hart 2-4, Coles 155, Oxendine 8-49, McCowan 4-35, 1-3. Guerrero 5-10, Tyler 6-9, Coles 1-9.

23 times for 155 yards, three touchdowns and a 2-point conversion. He threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Kaleb Smith on the opening drive of the third quarter that gave the Patriots the lead for good at 17-14. Hart scored his second rushing touchdown 2 minutes later after Mallory recovered a Falcons’ fumble. The Patriots recovered two fumbles and intercepted two passes, including Mallory’s 65-yard return for a touchdown that followed Hart’s touchdown. “In practice, we’ve been going over the same thing every day. Read the tackle. Low hat run; high hat drop back. I just read the tackle and dropped back with my eyes on the ball and just caught it. It dropped into my hands. All I saw was my tunnel vision, and I was gone,” Briar Woods 7 7 6 8 — 28 Mallory said. Patrick Henry 7 3 28 15 — 53 Coles’ 80-yard kickoff return

team. “I feel like everyone stepped up really early in our season,” McGilvery said. “We showed it towards the end with how far we went. … Everyone was able to play together and we meshed really well.” Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Washington in the second round. The Eagles swept the Yellow Jackets 25-15, 25-14, 3028 Saturday. “We knew this was going to be tough,” said RandolphMacon head coach Bill Rogers. “Stevenson was awesome, and we were fortunate to come out with a win.” In their game against Stevenson, three RandolphMacon players notched doublefigure kills. Rebecca McGilvery led offensively with 14 kills and 12 digs. Mariah Clark had 11 kills and 18 digs, Miranda Hall had 11 kills, and Erin Quinn had 39 assists and 18 digs. Defensively, Samantha Sallade topped all players with a gamehigh 31 digs. “Everything was working for us out there tonight,” Sallade

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R-MC 15 14 28 UMW 25 25 30 Records: Randolph-Macon 24-8, Mary Washington 30-3. Highlights: Erin Quinn (R-MC) 22 assists; Miranda Hall (R-MC) 7 kills; Rebecca McGilvery (R-MC) 7 kills; Peyton Dunow (UMW) 14 kills, 10 digs; Savannah Powers (UMW) 15 kills; Emma Olson (UMW) 37 assists.

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Patrick Henry softball player Grayson Radcliffe (seated, center) committed to play for Marshall’s Thundering Herd in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. She was joined by (clockwise, from left): Her mother, Beth Radcliffe; her sister, Saxon Radcliffe; her brother, Maddox Radcliffe; and her father, Chad Radcliffe.

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need to stand as a nation and make sure our veterans get what they deserve.” He also recognized an important element supporting the sacrifice made by those who serve: veterans’ families. “The families of these soldiers also sacrificed. Today we honor the veterans, but in honoring those veterans, we also honor their families and their loved ones who supported them and also supported the ideals that made our nation great: selfless service.” The role of veterans around the world becomes more important, according to Wittman, when threats like Russia, North Korea, Iran and China pose pending and real challenges to peace. “It should bring home to us the importance of not only those who have served but those who serve today,” the former Montross mayor said. This year’s ceremony also included recognition of local Vietnam Veterans who were individually presented with proclamations of appreciation and Congressional symbolic pins. It’s a display of gratitude that some considered overdue, but much appreciated. Edgar W. Ford Jr. flew Navy planes out of Andrews Air Force Base during World War II through the Vietnam War. “I thought the recognition today was very nice,” the 30-year veteran said.

No, you will not convince many of us that Donald Trump is a great man. He’ll have to prove it. But it has been inspiring in recent days to witness so many of his opponent’s supporters, even after such a brutal and divisive race, standing up to say that he deserves the chance to do just that. As we move forward, I am hopeful that our country will continue to come together and begin to remember once again what makes us a truly great nation. Democracy can be messy, as we’ve just seen, but the sooner we start dusting ourselves off and getting on with things, the better for all. As for Mr. Trump, this hard-earned victory is only the beginning of what promises to be a long and difficult journey, during which he will have to make good on his promises to the American people. He has been given the highest honor we have to give. It’s up to him to prove he’s worthy of it. We’ll all be watching. Roslyn Ryan is the editor of The Goochland Gazette and can be reached at rryan@ goochlandgazette.com

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Earl Hunter, also a Vietnam Veteran, also appreciated the overdue gesture. “I really appreciate not only this recognition, but the way people in general recognize us. I get out of my car and someone sees my license plate and comes up and thanks me for my service. It means so much, “ Hunter said. Other attendees did express some frustration at the nation’s failure to celebrate its Vietnam era veterans. “I think this is way overdue,” said Richard Payne. “This is a burden that we have carried. This nation brought us home and then threw us out in the streets.” Marine veteran and Henry District Supervisor Sean Davis applauded the recognitions. “It was certainly long overdue. I

Earl Hunter, left, was among several Vietnam veterans recognized for serving their country. Deputies stand guard during the ceremony.

appreciate Congressman Wittman’s leadership in that. Congress did the right thing in finally showing Vietnam veterans how much we appreciate them stopping the spread of communism and protecting human rights,” Davis said. The annual event sponsored by the Hanover County Parks and Recreation and the Hanover County Veterans Memorial Committee filled the field in front of the Veteran’s Memorial at Hanover Wayside Park. James Kickler, chairman of the Veteran’s Committee, emceed the event, and former supervisor Chuck McGhee provided a rousing version of the National Anthem. Members of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office who served in various branches of the military provid-

ed the rifle salute and honor guard. Those participating were Sgt. Mike Gardner (USAF), Deputy Jason Bonafacio (USMC), Deputy Zac Horne (USMC, USCG) and Deputy Matt Keeley(USMC). James Barrett provided the playing of Taps from the American Marine Corps League. Parks and Recreation director Greg Sager provided closing remarks and praised the efforts of the Hanover’s Veterans Committee. “Sometimes we hear that there are no heroes left. I will tell you that my staff and myself have the distinct pleasure of working with those 18 heroes. Those 18 heroes have given a lifetime to their county and we are very grateful for those men and women,” Sager said.

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