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Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office wins community policing award

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Olde Time Parade Nick Liberante The Hanover Local

The Ashland Kiwanic Club at the start of the parade on Sun., Nov. 20 in Ashland. Photo on page 4.

Holiday season is a busy time for the Ashland area Jim Ridolphi for The Local

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office recently received the IACP/Cisco Community Policing Award for a unique program that is garnering global attention.

Shown are, from left, Lt. Leon Musser, Capt. Kenny Epling, Hines, Travis Parrish, who made the presentation, Maj. Tom Woody and Lt. Kent Mullen.

Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

He’s becoming a regular visitor to Hanover County Board

of Supervisors meetings to recognize the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

“It feels like I was just here

ASHLAND – However you choose to keep a calendar – whether the tried and true presenting Col. Hines and method of one hanging on a the Hanover County Sheriff’s wall or the tech version in a SmartPhone – there are plenty see AWARD, pg. 3 of events coming up in the

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Festivities got underway on Sunday, Nov. 20, with Ashland’s Old Time Holiday Parade.

Santa Claus, bands, floats and streets filled with spectators celebrated the occasion.

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ANOVER--When you are ranked number two in the world, there’s not much room for improvement, but that won’t keep Col. David R. Hines, Hanover County sheriff, from trying.

Earlier this month, Hines’ office received a special award from the IACP/Cisco Community Policing Award for a unique program that is garnering global attention.

The award was created as an international recognition in 1999 to recognize excellence around the globe in community policing.

“The winners are at the pinnacle of what community policing stands for and what every agency should work towards,” said Travis Parrish, director of client services and relations for the Commission on Accredited

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Ashland’s “Light Up the Tracks” Grand Illumination will get underway at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Dan Bartges shared these photos from last year’s inaugural event. He did say the 2016 holiday festivity will have a slight change in venue.

Last year’s lighting and choral music were held at the Henry Clay Inn. To better accommodate the large attendance, this year’s lighting/music will be at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, about two blocks from the Henry Clay Inn on the railroad tracks. This year, Bartges added, almost all shops and restaurants along the tracks will be open that evening. “Hope you’ll come. I can guarantee that the event will put you and your family in the holiday spirit; it’s like an episode from Andy of Mayberry,” he said. During “Light Up the Tracks” Bartges said “Ashland becomes a mile-long holiday greeting card for train passengers and crews as well as visitors -- from Dec. 3 through New Year’s. Every night, motorists can drive along Center Street from one end of town to the other and experience the exact same display of lights (grand Victorian homes and shops are all decorated) as seen by train passengers.”

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ASHLAND – A Town Hall Study/ Community Input session will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at

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get underway at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3. The public is invited to join in the Grand Illumination ceremony and choral recital at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.

Practice for the singers is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Center.

“Little Women” will be performed by Whistle Stop at 3 p.m.

Dec. 3 at the Center as part of Light Up the Tracks. Additional performances will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16.

To purchase tickets, go to http:// www.WhistleStopTheatre.weebly.com.

On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Ashland Historic District Christmas Tour and Reception to benefit the Ashland Museum will be presented in two tours – 2 and 4 p.m. – with each starting at the Ashland Museum at 105 Hanover Ave. next to Ashland’s

Henry Clay Elementary School at 310 S. James St. in Ashland.

Ashland Town Council is considering renovating the current Ashland Town Hall or building a new town hall.

Council members are requesting the

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The tour winds through parts of Ashland’s National Historic District and includes discussions about the architecture and unique Ashland stories relating to the buildings.

The tours culminate in a reception at 708 S. Center St., a 1890s Colonial Revival home.

Tickets are $15 for Museum members and $25 for nonmembers. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.ashlandmuseum.org and click on EVENTS or mail a check to Christmas Tour, Ashland Museum, P.O. Box 633, Ashland, VA 23005.

For more information, call 804-368-7314 or email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net.

The Mercy Street Preview and Reception will begin with the reception from noon to 2 p.m. at the Center at 500 S. Center St. and followed at 3 p.m. with the preview at the Blackwell Auditorium for the Performing Arts on the

input of members of the community.

The event is open to the public, and dinner will be provided.

For more information about town hall, the process, and the community event, click on http://ashlandtownhall.wixsite.com/home.

campus of Randolph-Macon College. The Community Idea Stations will be hosting the Mercy Street Season Two premiere.

The reception will benefit the Ashland Museum, The Hanover Arts and Activities Center (The Center) and the Community Idea Stations.

Take a step back to 1862 when the Ashland Baptist Church, now The Hanover Arts and Activities Center, served as a Civil War hospital for the soldiers fighting in the area.

At the reception, you will be able to visit with some of “Mercy Street’s” actors, producers and program staff at PBS, and learn about the area’s history during the Civil War. There will be other costumed characters, including some of the “Little Women,” a viewing of one of Virginia’s 10 most endangered artifacts, music, and festive fare provided by Homemades by Suzanne.

Your purchase of a ticket to the “Mercy Street” reception at The Center includes a reservation for the 3 p.m. free screening of “Mercy Street” at the Blackwell Center for the Performing Arts at 205 Henry St. on the R-MC campus. This screening will include a Gospel music performance and a chance to watch the first episode of Season 2 of “Mercy Street” with the cast and crew who filmed the series in the Richmond and Petersburg areas.

Tickets for the reception are $40 for adults, $25 for middle and high school students.

You can buy tickets online at http://www.ashlandmuseum.org, click on EVENTS, and choose Mercy Street. Use the online registration form, or mail a check for the event to Mercy Street Reception, Ashland Museum, P.O. Box 633, Ashland, VA 23005. For more information, call 804368.7314 or email ashlandmu-

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15000 block of Washington Highway/Old Ridge Road, Doswell.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 17000 block of Tyler Station Road, Beaverdam.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 12000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument value, $1,000, was reported in the 3500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 15000 block of Terry Road, Montpelier.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 11000 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

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Office with its fifth advanced accreditation award,” Parrish said.

“Hanover County’s Sheriff’s Office continues to display excellence and the county should be extremely proud of that,” Parrish said.

The award focuses on departments that show a commitment to community policing as a philosophy for successful relationships between those served and the ones tasked with their protection.

Hines’ department was recognized for excellence in four areas, including its ability to hire and retain good employees, excellent training, professional standards and community relationships.

Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 2000 block of Woodland Fox Lane, Rockville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7000 block of Ann Cabell Court, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8800 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Operating a vehicle after license was revoked endangerment was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Rural Point Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7000 block of Evergreen Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damage, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Violation of a protective order was reported in the 15300 block of Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11200 block of Central Drive, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 9200 block of Hunters Club Court, Mechanicsville.

Prescription fraud obtained by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7100 block of Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 10200 block of Fenholloway Drive, Mechanicsville.

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One unique program is garnering international attention, an effort that involves the county’s faith based community.

Hines has established a network of area churches and formed Worship Watch. This unique program includes efforts for area churches to train together in preparation for natural disasters.

More than 120 churches are involved in the effort that connects with more than 70,000 Hanoverians.

The department also was recognized for its Shield Program, a project that connects all Sheriff’s Office community programs to a central communications point, providing better access and efficiency.

It also allows agencies to share information like crime trends or arrest records. The program

not only lines Hanover with other departments in the area, but across the nation.

Hines said the award reflects a commitment on the part of not just his office, but also a community that values its ability to preserve a lifestyle.

“This is really about the community and a board of supervisors and county administration. This is really about all of us,” Hines said. “We came in second in the world with this award.”

Later in the same meeting, the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office also received the Patriot Award from the Employees Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Robert Barnette, the NAACP representative from that agency, presented Hines with the recognition.

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Cool, windy day didn’t deter Ashland parade faithful

The streets throughout the Town of Ashland were filled with spectators Sunday as the annual Ashland Christmas Parade made its way along the route. Despite cool, windy weather, the crowed turned out in large numbers to welcome Santa Claus, as well, as right, the Patrick Henry High School NJROTC.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowds as they take the sleigh out for an early ride to take part in Ashland’s annual Christmas Parade on Sunday. In the photo at right, age isn’t an issue when it comes to the magic of Christmas. This young spectator was bundled up to take in the fun.

A tropical-theme float was among the parade participants, at left. Faye O. Prichard, above, waves as she makes her way along the parade route. She represents the Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

The Randolph-Macon College cheerleaders, at left, got the crowd revved up as they traveled through the parade. At right, members of the Patrick Henry High School 2016 State Champion Varsity Volleyball team show their enthusiasm for their victorious season.

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The Hanover Humane Society brought out some furry friends for the parade. More photos may be found at www. mechlocal.com.

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals WILLIAM BARNETT William Scott “Bill” Barnett, of Hague, 73, died November 16, 2016, following a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Scott and Katherine BARNETT Barnett; and his sister, Bette Bois. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Johnson Barnett; his son, Michael (Nancy) of Ruther Glen; his daughters, Lisa Taylor (Danny) of Ashland and Karen Richards (Tom) of King George; four grandchildren, Dylan Martin (Ginger), Heather Camphuysen (Keith), Scott Barnett and Preston Richards; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Audrey Kate Camphuysen; and many close friends. Born in Richmond, Bill attended public schools in Spotsylvania and then graduated from RandolphMacon College in 1964. He worked for the Department of Defense at Dahlgren and Crystal City until his early retirement when he formed his consulting firm of Barnett Systems, Inc. He was involved in several community organizations. He was a Past Governor of Callao Moose Lodge No. 917, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Colonial Beach, former Monarch of the Samis Grotto in Richmond, Master Mason of the Westmoreland Lodge No. 212 in Kinsale and member of the Acca Shriners, Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your favorite local animal shelter. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service and wake to be held from 1 to 6 p.m. January 14, 2017, at the Montross Moose Lodge located at 17072 Kings Highway (Route 3) in Montross.

KATHERINE CAUTHORNE Katherine Mills Cauthorne, 93, of Beaverdam, and widow of Bernice Lee Cauthorne, passed away F r i d a y, November 18, 2016. She is survived by her stepson, CAUTHORNE Ernest “Peter” Cauthorne (Carol); daughterin-law, Mildred Cauthorne; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as several very dedicated neighbors, LouAnn Cave (Terry), Virginia Hall, Karen Blackwell, Linda Warner and Frank Hargrove; her cousins, Tommy Mills (Ann) and Estelle Bandy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, November 23, 2016) at Duke’s Chapel, followed by an interment in Fork Episcopal Church Cemetery in Doswell, Va. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsencares. com. Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JIM CRISP Jim “Onion” Crisp, better known as Onion, went to be with his brother, Pete Crisp, on November 12, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Cooke; brother, Roger CRISP Crisp (Cindy); sisters, Rose Marie Hall (Joe) and Anita Thomas (Brian); nephews, Dustin (Krystal), Austin (Karla) and Justin (Sammy); niece, Ashtyn (Nick); and four great-nieces. Jim was a member of the 601 Hunt Club. He was a hunter, fisherman and a softball player. He also will be deeply

missed by his friends at the 601 Hunt Club. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the 601 Hunt Club.

proud, Stephanie, Class of 1990, and Melanie, Class of 1995.

Please mail to R-MC, College Advancement Office, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, Va. 23005. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road.

ROBERT MAXWELL

ELIZABETH MILLER

Robert “Bobby” E. Maxwell, 76, of Glen Allen, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Maxwell Sr. MAXWELL and Jeanette Franck Maxwell; his brother, Charles E. “Mickey” Maxwell Jr. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Morrison Maxwell; his daughters, Stephanie Maxwell Lewis (Forrest) and Melanie Maxwell Ruggieri Neder (Walter); two grandchildren, Luca and Naomi Ruggieri; his sister, Shirley Maxwell Graham; and his brother, Donald G. Maxwell (Ellen); and extended family members and friends.

Bobby was a member of Hunton Baptist Church and a 50-year member of Glen Allen Masonic Lodge No.131, A.F. & A. M.; and a member of St. Andrews Society of Richmond (Scottish Society).

He was a painting and wallpaper contractor for over 40 years and had many customers who became friends. He never met a stranger and could “talk the ears off most folks.” He enjoyed hunting and fishing most of his life.

A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Hunton Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, Bobby would be pleased for donations to be made to RandolphMacon College in honor of his daughters, of whom he was so

Elizabeth Lee Loving, of Ashland, Virginia, widow of Jack Earl Miller, died Monday, November 14, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, Burley Pollard Loving and Sarah Elizabeth Cross Loving. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Marie Loving Vaughan; her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Loving Miller Obrecht (husband, David Frederick Obrecht); her granddaughter,PaigeElizabethObrecht; and her niece, Beverly Pollard Loving Vaughan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry Street in Ashland. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Slash Christian Church, Loving-Miller-Vaughan Preservation Fund, 11353 Mount Hermon Road, Ashland, VA 23005. Bliley’s-Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

CAROL ANN PATTERSON Carol Ann Patterson, 48, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon; and PATTERSON her parents, Kenneth and Marie Chandler. She is survived by her husband of 25

p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at Jerusalem Baptist Church at 16210 Shortcut Road in Doswell, with the Rev. Dr. E. Richard Swan officiating. Interment was at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

The Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

years, Henry Patterson; children, Henry Patterson III “Frankie” and Chandler Douglas Patterson; two sisters, Diane Robbins (Ray) and Karen Broaddus (Alan); two sisters-in-law, Gladys Granger and Melvinia Wilson; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Carol was a loving wife, mother and sister.

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Holiday prompts nostalgic memories

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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or several years, the tradition was for as many of Mom’s sisters and their families to gather at my grandparents for Thanksgiving.

Since we lived a street away from them, it was obvious to a child who ran in and out of the house for a glass of water, a cold soda, or just to hang out with Grandpa that the lace tablecloth and nice china on the dining room table meant a special occasion.

For those of you who grew up in the 1950s and ’60s, my grandparents had the prerequisite red kitchen table with four chairs in the kitchen. The dining room table was for special events — period.

My grandmother cooked and baked and decorated so the holiday was celebrated properly. In looking back, she prepared so much food that eating at the dining room table was pretty much out of the question. Of course, we all remember sitting at the “kids’ table.”

My sister went to Virginia Tech in the fall of 1969 and we had older cousins who were married with children, so the tradition declined somewhat.

But those family members who were available made the trip — even just for the day.

When the teen years arrived, I too had a different perspective on how holidays were to be celebrated and with whom.

Now, as I head toward retirement years (at least that’s the goal), I look back and appreciate the time

our family had together at Thanksgiving. Both sides of my family are funny, full of life, and mindful of making the most of every day.

We don’t realize when we’re younger the significance of sharing a meal with family, or the laughs and debate associated with playing a board game after a hearty meal. That is, if you can keep the football fans away from the TV. With age and social media, I am blessed to say I have reconnected with many family members, especially my cousins. My sister’s death left a huge void that can never be filled, but my family — crazy, silly and loyal — reminds me of the love we have.

Be thankful every day. We’ll be with extended family tomorrow and continue to make memories of why we celebrate Thanksgiving.

On the eve of Thanksgiving, a few open letters

By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News Dear Pinterest, First of all, I would like to make sure that you understand how very hard this is for me to write.

You and I have been hanging out for awhile now, and we’ve been through a lot. There have been some great times (remember the super awesome baby shower cupcakes with the diaper pin ornaments on top? So cute!) and some not-so-great ones (those fun and festive centerpieces that turned out to be less fun and more flammable than we thought). But the truth is, when it comes to the holidays, I think I

really need to go it alone this year.

So, Pinterest, it is with a heavy heart that I am disinviting you to my Thanksgiving celebration. I know you’ve probably been waiting the entire year to share the 37 new ways I can incorporate figs into my tablescape, or your novel ideas for turning one big pie into a bunch of tiny, bite-sized pies. You may even have a gluten-free stuffing recipe this year that won’t make everyone want to barf. Even though it will. And we both know it.

Sadly, I’m just no longer willing to be the frantic, disheveled woman pacing the aisles of my local craft store on the night before Thanksgiving, trying to find a whimsical way to repurpose last year’s dec-

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orative gourds. Please save your doilies and spray glue for someone else. I’m just going to wing it. *** Dear Instagram, I think it’s time we took a break. Frankly, I turn into a pretty dishonest human being every year around this time, and every year you let me get away with it. The perfectly delectable plate of scones I baked and posted a picture of last Thanksgiving?

Nobody saw the two batches of burned ones smoldering in the trash can. That beautiful, filtered family photo from Christmas where we all look

A little info on the man who was elected Dear America, So, you were tired of politics as usual and did not want to elect another politician to the office of the president.

I get that. But, instead, you elected: A man endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan; A man who was recorded saying he sexually assaulted women. However, when women came forward and reported that he did exactly what he said he did, he suggested that they were too unattractive for him to assault; A man who suggested that suing reporters for reporting truthfully was acceptable; A man who is favored by Vladimir Putin; A man who had not paid taxes for 18 years; Someone so thin-skinned his Twitter had to be taken away; Someone who disrespects religious freedom; A person who incited violence at his rallies, especially against people of color; A fake businessman, who has stiffed his suppliers, declared bankruptcies, and simply lent his name to various, often failed, business ventures; A man who lied so much that we have never seen the like before; And so much more.

Judy Thomas Mechanicsville

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HCBOS prayer included conduct of the media Some topics seem inherently incendiary in nature, to wit, the recent question tossed to county residents on whether we need to bring “God and discipline” back into the schools. That proposition elicited strong opinions among letter writers, mostly on the affirmative side.

I believe the remedy of “God and dissee LETTERS pg. 7

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Dec. 10 Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Rooms 111-113 at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville.

Those interested are invited to bring their creativity and plan for an enjoyable morning doing something for others.

Christmas cup flower arrangements will be made for Meals on Wheels. The Christmas cup arrangements will be delivered with the meals that will be delivered at Christmas time.

Participants are encouraged to bring pruners or clippers (to trim flower stems) and some greenery from their yards. The group will go to lunch after finishing the cup arrangements.

For more information, contact Liz Martin, president, at 804559-0898.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church located at 11515 Ashcake Rd. in Ashland will host its 7th Annual Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. In addition to a variety of holiday cookies, there will be homemade baked goods, jams/jellies, relishes/pickles, fudge, candy and more. The proceeds from this sale will benefit Ashland

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cipline” may be too pat a solution.

But as one letter writer noted, we have freedom of speech. Fair enough.

Let the debate roll.

Here’s another incendiary topic: prayer before civic meetings.

I don’t personally favor starting a civic meeting with prayer, but such seems to be policy for

Christian Emergency Services (ACES) and Hanover Safe Place. For more information, call 804-798-6937.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 A Holiday Party will be held by the Hanover Airpark Business Association from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the James River Cellars Winery at 11008 Washington Hwy. in Glen Allen. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and dancing. The event is being sponsored by Village Bank.

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 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.

Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through midDecember, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.

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a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and

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Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

First Tuesday Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology.

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At the Nov. 9 meeting of the board, a petition for wisdom and blessing got fractured when a patronizing and pre-emptive coda regarding the conduct of the media was affixed to the prayer.

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Women’s basketball: Washington & Lee at Randolph-Macon 7:00 p.m.

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Bringing it home: Patriots win state title

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Call Patrick Henry’s Patriots giant killers.

For three straight years, Princess Anne has ruled at the top of the boys basketball ranks, winning three straight VHSL state championships – the Group 6A title in 2013 and back-to-back Group 5A titles in 2014 and 2015. They went a combined 9-1 in those three state championship matches.

Their dominant streak ended at the hands of the Patriots, and decisively so: Patrick Henry swept Princess Anne 25-22, 2513, 25-22 at the Siegel Center Thursday evening.

It was Patrick Henry’s first state title in boys volleyball. It last played in the title match in 2001, losing to Clover Hill. And it was the Patriots’ first team state title in any sport since the football team won one in 1994.

The two teams met last week, but the outcome was different – the Cavaliers edged the Patriots in five games. But Patrick Henry was missing a key ingredient to their success: junior setter Adam Lane, who was out because of a brief illness. Lane was back for the championship, and that was all the assurance Patrick Henry head coach Michael Townsend needed.

“I had my setter (Lane) back on the court and – I guess – one

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The Patrick Henry boys volleyball team piles on head coach Michael Townsend after winning the Group 5A state title Thursday.

of my best outsides (sophomore Jarrett Carrano), he was actually on the outside this time as opposed to setting,” said Townsend, who played on the 2001 state finalist team. “[Last week] we had one guy coming off the bench to pass and servereceive and another guy coming off to hit the other outside.

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They all did their part against Princess Anne the first time.

“But when we barely lost to [the Cavaliers] in five last Thursday, I knew when we had Adam it was going to be over.”

Lane’s presence was felt. He finished with 29 assists, six digs and three blocks.

The Patriots (21-4) began

to believe they had a shot at the state title when they beat Atlee – a team they fell to three times previously this season – in the Region 5A South Western Division championship on Nov. 8.

“Every single time we played [Atlee], we got closer and closer to beating them,” said senior

middle hitter Carter Riddle. “It was just constantly like, ‘We know we’ll see this team again and we’ve just got to come prepared the next time we see them to beat them.’ Having them right there as a good sparring partner, if you will, definitely

ASHLAND – Patrick Henry boys volleyball coach Michael Townsend sat on the bench and took a deep breath. Following a thrilling 21-25, 25-22, 25-19, 22-25, 15-6 victory over Maury in one half of the VHSL 5A state semifinals, his Patriots had made it back to the state final for the first time since Townsend walked the halls as a student.

“It’s been a long time coming. The last time we went to states was my eighth-grade year, my first year playing volleyball,” Townsend said. “It feels good to get us back there.”

The youthful Patriots used steady passing and a solid attack in the middle see MAURY, pg. 9

see PATRIOTS, pg. 10

Massponax ends Patriots football playoff run each of his seniors. The group helped transform the program.

“They worked real hard.

When I came into here three years ago, there was a lot of futility, a lot of ‘I just don’t care,’ ” Davis said. “I’m asking of them four days a week in the summer, six days a week in the season, in the weight room, speed programs – all that stuff.

They bought in and they did what they had to do to make us competitive.”

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

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor FREDERICKSBURG — Patrick Henry looked as if it might hold its own against No. 1-seed Massaponax for most of the first half, but after a turnover and ensuing Panther score, the momentum switched almost entirely in Massaponax’s favor as they won 40-10 in the second round of the Region 5A North football playoffs Friday night.

Massaponax running back Trey Watkins ran seemingly at will through the Patriots defense. Watkins finished with 17 carries for 190 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers (11-1) also got a big boost from running back Roosevelt Carson (11 carries for 92 yards) and quarterback Kamrin Jackson (13 carries for 92 yards.

Patrick Henry head coach Bryan Davis said the Patriots struggles in the previous days of practice plagued them against the Panthers.

“We didn’t have a good week of practice,” Davis said. “I knew that we were going to have to play outside our minds to be able to stop them offensively because we didn’t execute well throughout the week.”

Despite some big gains by the Massaponax offense, Patrick

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to stymie Maury. However, the Patriots didn’t begin so steady.

The visiting Commodores took the first set 25-21, and took advantage of several errors to take an early lead and ultimate stretch to the winning margin.

“What killed us the first game is we made a lot of errors,” Townsend said. “I just told the boys to minimize their errors,

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1st: PH — Martinez FG 20 M — Jackson 14 run (kick failed) 2nd: PH — Hart 1 run (Martinez kick) M — Watkins 6 run (Kim kick) M — Watkins 52 run (Kim kick) Nick Liberante/The Local 3rd: M — Watkins 35 run (Kim kick) Patrick Henry’s Hunter Hart runs through the Massaponax line on a fourth-down play. Hart picked up the needed yards for a first 4th: M — Carson 5 run (Kim kick) down and set up the Patriots’ only touchdown of the game in their 40-10 loss to the Panthers Friday night.

M — Flowers 7 run (kick failed) Instead of going into halfBut Massaponax struck disaster struck. On a long snap Henry – which struck first on RUSHING PH: McGowan 8-41, Hart a 20-yard field goal by Aaron twice in the final two minutes from the Massaponax 27, the time with a 17-13 lead, Patrick 18-109, Mallory 1-8, Coles 3-5, Martinez-Moreno – held the of the first half. The Panthers ball hit Patriot running back Henry trailed 20-10.

Guerrero 7-31, Oxendine 5-27, “The motion wasn’t on time Smith 2-9, Tyler 4-0. M: Watkins 17Panthers to just one touchdown, responded to the Patriots’ Josh Guerrero, who was in on a 14-yard run by Jackson, in touchdown with a seven-play, motion, in the helmet. The pop- and it hit him in the face,” Davis 190, Carson 11-92, Jackson 13-91, 80-yard drive capped by a 6- up was caught by a Panther said. “If we’d punched that in, Kalemwa 2-4, Wallace 3-13, Lewis the first quarter. maybe there’s enough momen- 1-6, Flowers 1-7.

Patrick Henry (8-4) went yard touchdown run by Watkins lineman.

PASSING Carson opened the ensu- tum going into the half that we ahead 10-6 on a 1-yard run with 2:15 left.

PH: Tyler 3-9-1-14. M: Jackson Patrick Henry, following ing drive with a 14-yard gain. could have come out of there 2-3-0-38.

by Hunter Hart – who led the RECEIVING Patriots with 18 carries for 109 a 31-yard kickoff return by Then Watkins broke through with something.”

PH: Coles 2-11, Smith 1-3. M: Davis stayed on the field to Knowles 1-6, Ash 1-32. yards and a touchdown – with a Terrance Oxendine, was on the the Patrick Henry defense for a

conversion by Martinez.

verge of another score when 52-yard touchdown run.

keep playing defense and serve aggressively. That’s been my recipe the whole season.”

The young Patriots turned Townsend’s words into action, jumping out to a 14-3 lead, sparked by a 12-0 run. C.W. McIlhenny helped lead the charge with two kills and three blocks during the span. Maury would eventually stage a comeback and tied the set at 22, but the Patriots held on for a 25-22 win.

The final three sets were

back-and-forth battles between Maury’s heavy hitters Andrew Lyons and James Whittham and Patrick Henry’s Jaxon Delgado, Jarrett Carrano and McIlhenny.

The Patriots had a hard time stopping the Maury duo, who were clearly the top two options for the Commodores, but they were able to stick to what Townsend called the key to the game’s success.

“I wouldn’t say we really stopped them. Our team was better all the way around. They

couldn’t stop our middles at all, and we just kept going to it over and over again. I would say that was the winning recipe because we passed really well and they couldn’t stop our middles,” he said.

The teams split the third and fourth sets, setting up the deciding fifth, in which the Patriots opened a 9-3 lead and never looked back. Carrano finished with 16 kills and 14 digs for Patrick Henry, while Jackson finished with 14 kills.

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McIlhenny had eight kills and six digs, and Connor Logan had 21 digs and Adam Lane provided 50 assists.

For Maury, Lyons had 26 kills and five aces. Whittham contributed 10 kills.

Patrick Henry advanced to face Princess Anne in the championship game Thursday. The Cavaliers knocked off visiting Atlee in five sets 25-27, 25-22, 14-25, 25-22, 17-15 in the other Group 5A semifinal Tuesday.

The Cavaliers’ Connor

Dooren tallied 23 kills to lead Princess Anne’s winning effort.

Cam Shannon had 19 kills and four aces, Ryan Farmer had 56 assists and Noah Moyer had 10 kills for Princess Anne. Lane Turner and Matt Gish combined for 14 kills and five blocks.

“Even though they got down, they didn’t get out,” Cavaliers coach Jeff Kinser said of their win over Atlee. “They fought for every point. When see MAURY, pg. 10

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R-MC falls to Blue Jays in NCAA first round and a touchdown. But he also threw three interceptions.

“I think Burke is going to be a really good player,” Arruza said. “I think Burke played like a freshman today, but obviously the competition was a step up.”

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

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor BALTIMORE – RandolphMacon head coach Pedro Arruza knew the Yellow Jackets would have their hands full when they traveled to Johns Hopkins for the first round of the NCAA Division III football playoffs Saturday.

In a two-minute span midway through the first quarter, the Blue Jays let him know how full those hands would be: backto-back touchdowns – one after a Randolph-Macon turnover – gave Johns Hopkins a quick 14-point lead as the Blue Jays outmanned the Yellow Jackets 42-21.

Johns Hopkins (11-0) will next face Mount Union (10-1), a 38-21 winner over Hobart, in the second round of the playoffs next Saturday.

Randolph-Macon (9-1) had trouble stopping the Blue Jay offense, falling behind 21-0 by the end of the first quarter. While the Yellow Jackets showed plenty of fight the rest of the game, the first-quarter hole was too deep to pull themselves out of.

“I thought that we would run the ball on them and try to be a little bit methodical in our approach,” Arruza said.

“They’ve got some good athletes. We had a tough time covering them. Their game plan early on was to throw it – I think that was apparent – and we had a tough time matching up with their receivers. I wanted to ask [Johns Hopkins head coach Jim Margraff] if they ever covered their own receivers in practice because we couldn’t cover them.”

Luke McFadden was the chief receiver plaguing Randolph-Macon. McFadden finished with 11 catches for 222 yards – the most ever by Johns Hopkins receiver in postseason

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1st: JHU — Germano 3 run (Sullivan kick) JHU — Rogerson 2 run (Sullivan kick) JHU — McFadden 6 pass form Germano (Sullivan kick) 2nd: RMC — Hoy 4 run (Yurgel kick) JHU — Munday 19 pass from Germano (Sullivan kick) RMC — Redman 19 pass from Estes (Yurgel kick) 3rd: JHU — McFadden 43 pass from Germano (Sullivan kick) 4th: JHU — Munday 19 pass from Germano (Sullivan kick) RMC — Hoy 2 run (Yurgel kick)

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Randolph-Macon wide receiver Christian Redman (4) drags a number of Johns Hopkins defenders along on a big gain to set up a Yellow Jacket score in the Blue Jays’ 42-21 victory over visiting Randolph-Macon in an NCAA Division III football playoff Saturday.

RUSHING RMC: Redmond 12-80, Frederick 12-44, Hoy 7-22, Kaopua 4-19, Estes 5-7. JHU: Rogerson 14-48, Germano 11-45, Messinger 2-4, TEAM 2-0.

PASSING

and the third most all-time.

McFadden, who had only 325 receiving yards all season prior to the game, caught two Blue Jay touchdowns: one for 43 yards and the other for 6 yards.

Johns Hopkins quarterback Jonathan Germano completed 28 of 40 passes for 418 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.

“Germano, obviously he’s very loose in the pocket and hard to bring down,” Arruza said. “We had a couple of opportunities early on to corral him and didn’t do that. It’s tough when you play a guy like that.

He can run it. He can throw it. He has good command of their offense, and with all the run/pass option stuff that they do, I think they present a lot of challenges.”

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Margraff knew the Johns Hopkins offense would need to take control early.

“We needed to jump on them early,” Margraff said.

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helped us. … We all knew they were one of the best teams in the state, so we knew, if we beat them, we had a great shot at going for the title.”

The Patriots are relatively young, so many on the team thought next year would be there year. But not all.

“Everyone was talking about next year, but Carter always – from the beginning of the season – he said this year was our

“They were nationally ranked defensively against the run. We felt it was important for us to establish the passing game early.

We were able to do that, mostly

year. At the beginning of the season, we really didn’t believe him,” Lane said. “We knew we could do something in our conference, but we had no idea what we could do at the region and the state [tournaments].

Once we got past Atlee, I felt like there was no going back.”

The Cavaliers (20-5) were led by setter Ryan Farmer with 10 digs and 21 assists, libero Zach Sinacori with 10 digs, opposite Cam Shannon with nine digs and seven kills and outside hitter Connor Dooren with nine digs and six kills.

RMC: Estes 20-32-3-173, Vairo with Jon and Luke.

Randolph-Macon’s offense 0-1-0-0. JHU: Germano 28-40-2418. was led by freshman quarterback Burke Estes, who completRECEIVING RMC: Hoy 8-34, Redman ed 20 of 32 passes for 173 yards 5-62, Quinn 2-30, Frederick 220, Redmond 1-11, Owens 1-9, McDonald 1-7. JHU: McFadden 11The Patriots spread the 222, Munday 8-104, Donaldson 5highlights around. Patrick 51, Lewis 2-23, Rogerson 2-18.

Henry liberos Luis Sagal and Connor Logan had 13 and 11 digs, respectively. Outside hitter Jarrett Carrano had nine kills and seven digs. Middle hitter Jaxon Delgado had eight kills and six blocks.

“I don’t have any superstars,” Townsend said. “It takes everybody on the court that did their jobs and their responsibilities.

They executed today. I could not be more proud of them – could not be more proud of them.”

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they got down in game three, they showed they are not out of it until every point is won.”

The Virginian-Pilot’s Ray Nimmo contributed to this report.

Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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ASHLAND -- The Town of Ashland’s loose leaf collection equipment will be making two passes through the entire town between now and the end of the year, once in November and once December.

The collection runs on a scheduled route through the town as weather permits (not raining or snowing).

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vacuum truck will be in your area, determine what section you are in and have your leaves at the curb by the first day of the dates shown for your section (note that actual collection of your leaves may be several days after the date listed, depending on weather or/ and your specific location within the section): Section B (east of railroad tracks to west of U.S. Route 1) – Nov. 23-30.

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Santa breakfast Growl-O-Ween and shop slated Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – The Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department will host a Santa Breakfast and Shopping from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Beaverdam fire station.

Joining in the event will be members of the Beaverdam Elementary School PTA. The PTA is looking for volunteers for the event -- from bake sale donations that do not require attendance to helping kids wrap presents for their family.

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DEAN LINO PELLERZI Dean Lino Pellerzi, 46, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord after a hard-fought battle with cancer on November 11, 2016. Dean is survived by his wife, Diane; their two boys, Andrew and Dylan; parents, Connie and Lino Pellerzi; father-in-law, Ron Kaestner; mother-in-law and husband, Barbara and Russ Pagels; sister, Debbie Kufner and husband,

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The Third Annual Growl-O-Ween Event proved to be a howling good time at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company.

Hosted in coordination with the Hanover Humane Society, the day was described as a success with “great attendance, great entertainment, and the weather was gorgeous!” Unfortunately, no names were available for the costumed canines.

Fred; nieces, Michaella and Ileanna; as well as many more friends and family. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Shady Grove Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society or the Arbor Day Foundation.

GUIDO RASO III Guido Joseph III, 35, of Doswell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2016. Guido was preceded

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so happy? Ten minutes after it was taken my sister and I got in an argument about Bernie Sanders and didn’t speak for two weeks (I still think she’s a socialist, but whatever). The truth is, I think I just feel like embracing my real life this year, even if it isn’t picture perfect.

You understand. #keepingitreal. *** Dear Twitter, I know we broke up during the final few days of the 2016 Presidential Election, after I read that

in death by his grandparents, Manley and Jean Lindsey. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lindsay Raso; children, Braham, Lily, Shepherd, NorahJean and Lennox; mother, Tanya (David) Jones; father, Guido (Beverly) Raso Jr.; brother; Zion Jones; and grandparents, Guido (Ramona) Raso, John (Carolyn) Jones and Gloria Bozard. Guido proudly served nine years in the U.S. Navy and continued his intelligence career as a civilian contractor. He will most be remembered for his spunky humor and his love of music,

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Truth is, I’m not sure I can get through this holiday without you — or at least without knowing what Kim Kardashian is truly thankful for. I know I said I’d rather be stuck in the eye with a hot poker than ever read another 140-character rant about airline food by some woman in Idaho I’ve never met, but things have changed — I’ve changed. I think we can make this work.

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According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the holiday season is typically a record-setting time for consumer spending on tech gifts.

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Technology gifts are popular, but these purchases require some research prior to swiping a card at the checkout counter. Consider this advice before gifting any gadgets this holiday season.

Visit a store before making any purchases to learn more about the inner workings of the product you plan to buy.

Discover its attributes, advantages, disadvantages, and what others are saying about it. The salesperson may have his or her own opinion on the item and may calm any nerves you have. Niche retailers tend to have knowledgeable sales staff and can be assets when comparison shopping.

Determine if the gift is age-appropriate It may be tempting to purchase children the latest and greatest tech gifts because all of their peers may be getting similar items. But first determine if certain items are ageappropriate. Remember, many

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tech gifts, such as tablets and smartphones, open children up to the world of social media.

So if you buy such products, make sure you have turned on the privacy and safety features available before giving the item to your loved one. If you are purchasing a gift for a young person who is not your child, check with his or her parents to see if the gift will be appropriate or even permitted.

Compare prices across retailers While popular gifts may be similarly priced because of the level of demand, it is still a worthy effort to comparison shop before making a rash purchase. In addition, consider that new generations of certain tech products come out quite frequently, and the previous generation may become obsolete rather quickly. Know when manufacturers are releasing

new products so you can time your purchases accordingly.

Put the product through your own test run Try a product out for yourself to get a feel for it and its attributes. Hands-on knowledge may be the best type when gifting tech items. Just keep in mind that many retailers have a reboxing or restocking fee on tech products. If the item fails to meet your expectations and you plan to return it, it may cost you a percentage of the price.

The popularity of tech gifts makes them one of the most widely exchanged categories of presents during the holiday gift-giving season. With research and knowledge, consumers can find the perfect gifts to light up their loved ones’ faces.

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Reading is one interest or hobby that has never gone out of style. People who enjoy reading tend to devour book after book and are always eager for the next installment from their favorite authors. Books and other reading materials can make perfect gifts for anyone with a love for literature.

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Publishers may offer only a limited number of books in a first edition or first printing, and such editions tend to be rare.

A first edition of a favorite book can make a cherished gift. These books often can be identified by a unique numbering system or even by the words Òfirst edition’ or Òfirst printing’ on the copyright page. Work with a reputable bookshop or dealer to find expensive and rare prints.

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stand-alone reading tablets. Ereader apps also are available through Apple and Amazon to work on various mobile devices. A tablet can be a welcome gift, especially for a reader who appreciates ondemand reading material.

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collections of accessories that cater to their love of the written word. Look for clocks made out of literary volumes, lamps that look like a stacked book collection or framed photos of favorite book covers. Some publishers offer printed works reissued in decorative covers to make the books an eye-catching addition to any home’s dÊcor.

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he holiday season is a special time of year to give thanks and spend time with loved ones. While the holidays are an inherently happy time, that joyful mood can be marred by the crooks who like to take advantage of people’s generosity, as well as their propensity to pay less attention to their surroundings as they do during less hectic times of year.

Instances of certain crimes, particularly theft and identity theft, increase around the holiday season. Allstate Insurance advises that breakins in residential areas may increase during the holiday season as well. That’s because thieves know that many homes are empty or cars are full of high-priced presents.

To put the focus back on good cheer, delicious food, celebrations and gifting, individuals can heed the following tips to protect themselves and their property this holiday season.

Park in well-lit areas while shopping. Aim for a spot under a street lamp or as close to the front door of the store as possible.

Routinely put packages in the car so they do not become too cumbersome and bog you down. Some thieves prey on people who cannot defend themselves because their hands are full of packages.

Place gifts in the trunk of the car. Make sure they are covered up and out of sight if you do not have a trunk. Take your packages straight home after each shopping trip.

Do not carry excess cash or credit cards you don’t plan to use. Leave the full wallet at

home so it does not fall into the wrong hands or end up being stolen. Keep important credit card numbers in a safe place at home.

Exercise caution around strangers. While you want to be friendly this time of year, this is a time when thieves may use various tactics to distract or disarm potential targets.

Always leave lights on at home and do not forget to lock doors and windows when leaving the house. Empty houses are prime targets for burglars. Always give the impression that someone is home.

Don’t advertise purchases. Keep mum about that big-screen TV or gaming system you purchased. Do not leave packages or boxes lying around outside your home. Instead, discard them only on the morning of garbage pickup.

Keep an inventory of purchases and belongings. This will prove handy if you are a victim of theft and have to file an insurance claim.

Use encrypted shopping sites. Many online retailers employ encrypted websites so customers can securely make purchases.

Patronize only these retailers when shopping online.

Be aware of credit card skimmers. Thieves may put skimming devices on ATM machines and credit card machines to steal card information. If a machine does not look right, do not use it.

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baby’s life is filled with milestones.

First smiles, first steps and first words are just a few of the moments parents will treasure.

A baby’s first holiday season is another special time to cherish. Shoppers seeking gifts to make a baby’s first holiday special have many clever, cute and functional items to choose from. Several of these gifts can become keepsakes to be tucked into memory boxes for growing kids to look at later in life.

Christmas pajamas: What better way to await for the arrival of Christmas than in a pair of snuggly pajamas? Send pajamas ahead of Christmas Day so that new parents will have plenty of adorable photo opportunities as their baby boy or girl tears open the gifts.

Stores stock several different fun and festive prints, or look into pajamas that can be personalized.

Photo print package: Photography packages can involve the entire expanding family and will catalog special moments in time. Purchase studio or on-location time with a private photographer, or use one of the popular photography chains found in malls and department stores.

Personalized framed print: Commemorate the first holiday season with your child by getting a print made with his or her name and age. Leave a space on the print so that the child’s parents can customize it even further with their son or daughter’s footprints. Include a matted frame and child-safe ink or paint to complete the gift.

Keepsake ornament: Some families embrace the tradition of adding a new ornament to their Christmas trees each year.

Purchase an ornament for the new baby with the year so he or she can join in the tradition.

Crochet or knit blanket: Crafty individuals can make a blanket that the newest addition to the family can enjoy during the chilly days of winter. These blankets often become treasured keepsakes that may be passed down throughout the family or kept tucked away for kids so they can give them to their own children once they start their own families.

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Thoughtful gifts can make this first holiday season one of joy for new children in the family.

Rocking horse: Babies don’t wait long before they start to run around and climb.

A classic rocking horse makes for a fun baby gift, and rocking horses come in many different styles. If you are the family carpenter, you can even purchase some unfinished wood from a craft store and then make this into a homemade gift your favorite little guy or gal will always cherish.

Piggy bank: Foster good saving habits by gifting a personalized piggy bank. Get kids off on the right foot by depositing a few dollars into the bank before giving the gift.

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illions of people will travel this holiday season, and many of them will lay their heads to rest in the homes of family and friends. Hosting guests come the holiday season can make this time of year that much more special, but hosting also is a significant undertaking that asks a lot of the men and women who open their homes to loved ones.

Guests who want to express their gratitude for their holiday hosts can do so in any number of ways, and the following are a handful of ideas that would surely please your hosts this holiday season.

Night out on the town Holiday hosts have a lot on their plates. Before guests arrive, hosts clean their homes top to bottom and may even rearrange rooms in their homes to accommodate overnight guests. Once the guests arrive, hosts work to cater to their guests’ needs. Guests can show their hosts how much they appreciate them by paying for a night out on the town. Babysit hosts’ kids so mom and dad can enjoy a night out together, or take the whole family out and foot the bill. A night out can be enjoyable for all involved, and it gives hosts the night off from cooking dinner.

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to host dinner parties throughout the year. Stock the rack with a couple of bottles of wine and crack one open to celebrate your loved one’s new toy.

Linens If you want to give your holiday hosts something practical, then some linens they can use right away make great gifts. Quality bed sheets, some warm blankets and some soft, high-quality towels can help hosts replenish their linen closets, and they might appreciate using these new items once the holiday season has come and gone.

Cook breakfast Another great way to show your appreciation to your holiday hosts is to make breakfast for everyone each morning during your stay. Let your hosts relax with a cup of coffee while you prepare breakfast each morning for everyone staying at the house. Hosts will no doubt appreciate the hassle-free mornings, and a fresh, home-cooked meal is a great way to express your own appreciation for their hospitality.

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If your family is too big to take out or if the family simply prefers to stay in and enjoy one another’s company, pay for a catered meal to be delivered to your hosts’ home. This can be a great way to catch up, and hosts can join in the fun because they won’t be busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.

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to as the ‘Three Wise Men’) who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him. Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of ‘Santa Claus’ is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions.

he holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family.

Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making this one of the most festive times of the year.

Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts?

Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the holidays into what they are today.

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Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a Hanukkah gift. Many Hanukkah gift givers aim to give gifts that are thoughtful and sweet.

Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its place.

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People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator.

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From a religious standpoint, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred

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Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The word ‘hanukkah’ actually means ‘dedication’ in Hebrew.

The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle at the temple.

Even though there was only enough oil to keep a menorah’s candles burning for one day,

Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith.

Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations. However, gift-sharing is not the central part of this special holiday.

Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the commitments made and kept by their children.

Gifts are exchanged in abundance this time of year. The traditions behind the giving of presents is far-reaching and based in religious, secular and cultural traditions.

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lose-knit groups of employees commonly exchange gifts with one another come the holiday season. Friendly coworkers enjoy bringing smiles to the faces of their friends and fellow employees, and these informal gift exchanges can benefit company morale and establish a familial atmosphere at the office.

In spite of the good-natured reasons to exchange gifts with coworkers, some people are nervous about the prospect of gifting fellow employees. Questions regarding what makes for an appropriate gift or how much to spend may arise, turning office gift exchanges into potentially puzzling situations.

Those ready to participate in office gifting can follow certain etiquette guidelines to take the anxiety out of office gifting.

Determine if there is an office policy governing gift exchanges. Some businesses may have a specific policy in place that establishes guidelines on what makes acceptable, appropriate gifts for coworkers. The larger the company,

the more specific the policy is likely to be.

Consider the overall office climate. Is yours a relaxed working environment, or is it ultra-formal? Allow the corporate culture to play a part in your gifting decisions. A gift that may be appropriate for a smaller, casual company may not be fitting for a large, rules-heavy corporation. Always let common sense prevail.

your coworkers do when they are not working.

Personalized holiday mementos, gadgets for entertaining, items that can be used around the office or food-related gift baskets make great holiday gifts. Remember to take into account others’ religions and traditions when shopping.

Establish a spending limit. Spending limits let everyone know just how much to spend.

Resist the urge to go above and beyond. While you may just want to be generous, others may view an expensive gift as a way to show off or an attempt to flatter a coworker or even a boss.

Avoid gifts that are overly personal. Steer clear of giving fragrances or cosmetic products because you do not know what the other person will like. Scented products also may send the wrong message, indicating you think someone needs to cover up with an aroma. Clothing is another gift to avoid, as certain items may be seen as suggestive and you may not be in tune with the recipient’s personal style.

Think of life outside the office. When shopping, start thinking about what your coworkers like to do when they are not at work.

For example, golf enthusiasts may enjoy a box of balls or a gift certificate to play at an area course.

Stick to generic gifts if you are unsure of what

Consider personal or handmade gifts as well. Engraved picture frames, hand-picked gift baskets filled with homemade treats or gift certificates to favorite coffee shops or lunch spots in the vicinity of the office make ideal office gifts.

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Christmas carols and festive songs help make the holidays complete by setting the mood for the festivities to come. Songs resonate differently with people during the holiday season. For example, some celebrants find certain holiday tunes or lyrics especially poignant.

Those who might be missing home or planning on visiting friends and relatives who live far away during the holiday season often find the words to “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” are an accurate portrayal of the sentiments of holiday traveling.

Composed by Robert Allen, with lyrics by Al Stillman, “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays’” was published in 1954. The best-known recordings of the song are by Perry Como, who recorded it twice - once in 1954 and then again in 1959 with a different musical arrangement. The first version reached #8 on the Billboard magazine chart in the United States. The Carpenters recorded another popu-

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oliday shopping may be done, but that enormous pile of presents still needs to be wrapped.

People have varying degrees of ability with regard to wrapping gifts. Some excel at those creased corners and perfect bows, while others are less adept at wrapping. The task of wrapping gifts may not be something to look forward to, but wrapping gifts is an essential element of the holiday season. Fortunately, there are a few tricks of the trade wrappers can lean on to make the process of wrapping gifts go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

Stock up on double-sided tape. Wrapping with double-sided tape helps you avoid unsightly tape lines and creates a neat finished product.

Use a toilet paper tube to preserve wrapping paper rolls and keep them from unravelling. Simply cut the tube lengthwise and snap it over the open roll of paper to serve as a handy clip to keep the paper tidy.

When you lose the edge of the tape on a roll, it can take precious time trying to find it again and then lift a piece of tape off the roll. Use a plastic bread clip to hold the place of the edge of the tape to prevent this from happening.

Turn snack containers into handy gift wrap options. Empty potato chip cannisters can be wrapped and used to hold other food gifts or smaller stocking stuffers. Turn a foil-lined chip or popcorn bag inside out, first cleaning away any grease and crumbs, and use the bag to wrap a gift and tie off the end with a decorative ribbon.

Wooden spoons or popsicle sticks can make clever gift tags. Poke a hole in the end and tie onto your gift.

Use a piece of fabric to wrap a present if you’re not too skilled with traditional paper.

Fabric can be reused and is more durable, and you won’t run the risk of tearing an edge or

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Kraft butcher paper or brown mailing paper can be used in a pinch. Stamp images on the paper to customize the gift wrap and use ribbons and bows to further dress things up.

Always work on a hard, flat surface, as

working on the floor or a soft surface makes it more difficult to control wrapping paper and you’re more likely to tear the paper.

Use a gift box or cardboard to create a firm container to wrap soft gifts.

Reuse old boxes to create a greeting card.

Use a piece of ribbon and a bow and your newly created card as a thank-you or gift tag for future gifts. This is a great way to recycle during a season when excess is common.

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Did you know?

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of long-distance holiday travel is by personal vehicle. And while many people may associate holiday travel with long lines at airport check-in counters and security checkpoints, the BTS notes that just 5 to 6 percent of holiday trips are taken by air. The remaining 2 to 3 percent are taken by bus, train, ship, or another mode of transportation. The average long-distance holiday trip for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday is 275 miles, which is slightly longer than the average long-distance trip during the rest of the year, indicating that many travelers are willing to travel farther for the holiday season than they might be during the rest of the year. In addition, when traveling long distances for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, travelers spend roughly four nights away from home on average.

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Holiday Gift Guide Stocking stuffers for athletes and sports enthusiasts

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ifts comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the best gifts are those that come in small packages.

Though some people pore over their holiday shopping lists for weeks, it’s not uncommon for even the most devoted holiday shopper to overlook stocking stuffers, which can be just as difficult to find as larger gifts.

When shopping for stocking stuffers, consider the recipient’s interests. For example, athletes and sports enthusiasts would undoubtedly love a gift that reflects their loyalty to a favorite team or their devotion to a particular sport. Holiday shoppers who have a sports-crazed superfan or accomplished athlete on their shopping lists may want to consider the following items when looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Sports memorabilia

legitimate, removing any doubt ticket market buyers may have.

Sports fanatics sometimes double as collectors who are always on the lookout for new memorabilia to display. Such collectibles may include bobbleheads, cards, ticket stubs and signed photographs or equipment.

Rare memorabilia may be beyond many gift-givers’ means, but there are still plenty of impressive items that can fit into any holiday gifting budget.

Fan gear Sports fans can never have enough gear to show off their team pride.

Everything from mugs to hats to authentic team jerseys makes for great stocking stuffers. In addition, look for pennants or t-shirts that feature team names or logos. Today just about any item comes emblazoned with sports team names. If you can’t find a particular item, it may be possible to order it directly from a team or retailer or have it customized.

Game tickets Give sports fans a chance to cheer on their favorite teams in person. Find a home game that will not require the recipient to travel too far, or if you want to splurge, include transportation with the tickets to an away game. Secondary market ticket-seller StubHub is a reliable resource that guarantees tickets sold on its site are

Sports equipment

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Athletes may benefit from updated equipment. Determine if the athletes on your gift list have any gear that needs replacing. Parents, coaches or even teammates may offer recom-

mendations regarding which equipment your loved one needs. If you don’t know a catcher’s mitt from a tennis racket, stuff the stocking with a gift card to a sporting goods store.

Magazine subscription Sports fans often enjoy reading up on their favorite players and keeping abreast of team or industry news.

Magazine subscriptions are generally inexpensive and new subscriptions often come with free gifts as well.

Winner’s trophy For the sports fan who has missed out on getting his or her own trophy, have one made up as a stocking stuffer gag gift. It is certain to bring a laugh and hold a prime spot on the shelf with other sports memorabilia.

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The history and traditions of holiday lights in America

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oliday celebrants employ holiday lights in various ways. Certain individuals may be content to hang lights on their Christmas trees and call their decorating complete. Others may get their holiday jollies by making sure each square inch of their home is covered in twinkling lights.

Still, other people prefer the more subdued effect of lights framing one picture window of the house.

The tradition of Christmas lights stretches back to early modern Germany when people used candles to decorate Christmas trees in Christian homes. Those candles were harbingers of what would come when electric lights replaced gas and other open flame illuminating devices that were commonplace prior to the 20th

century.

Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, also created the first strand of electric lights that would be used in holiday decorating. By 1880, Edison had standard incandescent

around the compound of his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory.

Edison constructed an eightmile underground wiring system in order to power this grand light display. Because the laboratory was situated along the railroad that passed between

light bulbs well sorted out and desired a way to better advertise his invention, so he decided to make the most of the holiday season and put his light bulbs on display. According to a 2003 article in American Heritage magazine titled “The Wizard of Your Christmas Tree” Edison strung incandescent bulbs all

Manhattan and Philadelphia, thousands of people were able to see the display.

The concept of electric holiday lights took a bit of time to catch on. Edison’s friend and associate Edward Johnson was tasked with stringing together colored lights in 1882 and placing them on an evergreen

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tree. Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white and blue light bulbs.

In 1895, President Grover Cleveland requested the White House family Christmas tree be illuminated by multi-colored electric light bulbs.

In 1903, when General Electric began to offer preassembled kits of holiday lights, stringed lights were reserved for the wealthy and electrically savvy. For example, in 1903 a single string of electric lights cost $12, or around $300 today.

It would take several more years before holiday lights became a national tradition. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge began the country’s celebration of Christmas by lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse located south of the White House with 3,000 electric lights.

Today, illuminated strands of lights have become a large part of holiday celebrations and have even been adopted for use during various year-round

events. Such lights can be a beautiful and festive addition to many celebrations.

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