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Survey: residents enjoy high First Baptist Church gathers items for Operation Christmas Child quality of life, feel safe
Shoeboxes filled for holidays Nick Liberante for The Hanover Local
A plaque was installed at Sweet Frog in honor of historic preservation efforts
Sweet Frog honored for historic preservation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Ashland Sweet Frog has been recognized as the second recipient of the Art McKinney Historic Preservaton Stewardship Award. According to the Ashland Museum and the Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA), the award honors business and property owners who have demonstrated good stewardship of historic structures by rehabilitating and repurposing them for continued commercial use. It is named for Art McKinney, who purchased the former D.B. Cox Department Store and restored it to host his engineering firm and the Iron Horse restaurant at 100 S. see SWEET FROG, pg. 9
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ASHLAND -- An internationally recognized charity program was carried out successfully at the First Baptist Church of Ashland this holiday season, with 4,006 gift boxes being shipped and delivered to children in need who are living in Third World countries. This year’s program proved to be an amount much larger than previous years. “Operation Christmas Child” (OCC), which is operated by Samaritan’s Purse, an Evangelical Christian humanitarian organization, strives to bring joy, spirit and the New Testament’s message to children who otherwise wouldn’t receive much, if anything at all for the holiday season. Churches, other organizations, private businesses and members of local communities across the United States and the globe participate, fill shoeboxes with items such as school supplies, hygiene products, toys, and pamphlet literature, “The Greatest Gift,” taken from scriptures in the Holy Bible. Debbie Haley and Pam
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In the photo at left, an assembly line type process was used in filling the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Above, the lid to a shoebox displays the charitable organization’s name Samaritan’s Purse.
Stiles, two members of First Baptist Church who coordinated the operation, talked about their excitement in obtaining so many shoebox donations. As for what they receive, Haley said, “It varies – here at First Baptist, we put supplies there [such as] a clothing item, a cup, a spoon, a ball of some sort, and literature.” Stiles said their church isn’t the only group that participates in Ashland, pointing out how Chik-Fil-A also uses its location as a collection center.
“They have different distribution centers across the state where they process the boxes . . . Every box has to be [processed] to make sure there’s no inappropriate items in them, Stiles said.” She also said that OCC is very organized and that hundreds of thousands of people and volunteers are involved. Haley has travelled to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Baltimore, Maryland, to work in distribution centers. The two women said they receive such joy by being involved in Operation
Christmas Child. “The most awesome thing for us is that – once a box is packed, when it gets to [whichever] country it’s going to – then, there is literature that is printed in children’s language that gives them the story salvation,” Stiles said. “For every box that is packed, they are going to hear the story of Jesus Christ.” This year, Haley said, some of the church’s Sunday School classes took part in helping with the project. “I’ve had Sunday School classes come in, [and we go] in our little room that we call ‘Santa-Land’ . . . It’s kind of like a clothing store.” see SHOEBOXES, pg. 12
ASHLAND — Residents of the Town of Ashland enjoy a high quality of life and feel safe, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Citizen Survey Results. Damema Mann, representing, NCSR, presented the survey results to Ashland Town Council during the Dec. 5 regular meeting. This was the third time that Ashland has had NCIS conduct a survey on its citizens. The previous years it has conducted the survey include 2011 and 2014. NCIS performed the survey on a scientific sample of 1,500 households, of which 417 households completed surveys, with a margin-of-error of plusor-minus five percent. The survey’s key focus areas included: safety, mobility, natural environment, economy, built entertainment, recreation and wellness, education and enrichment, and community engagement. Mann’s presentation provided the key findings of the see SURVEY, pg. 12
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HANOVER – The Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District recently honored three recipients at its 2017 Conservation Awards Banquet. The District recognized John Wingfield for the Clean Water Farm Award; Covenant Woods for the Urban Award; and Janeway Farm for the Forestry Award. Wingfield became a full-time farmer in 1977 and his operation now includes about 800 acres of commercial grain crops and 260 head of Black Angus cattle on five separate farms. Over the past two years, Wingfield embraced the concept of rotational grazing and installed four grazing systems, three of them through the Virginia Agriculture BMP Cost-Share and Tax Credit program. His herds are regularly moved to maximize the quality and quantity of forage growth and have been excluded from more than two miles of streams, creating more than 20 acres of buffers along those waterways. In addition to the best management practices on his pastureland, Wingfield also plants multi-species cover crop mixes during the fallow season to prevent soil erosion, scavenge excess nutrients, and improve soil health.
He implements continuous no-tillage techniques on all of his cropland and works closely with the SWCD staff to manage nutrients applied to his cropland, a practice essential to avoiding excess nutrient runoff. Over the past two years, Covenant Woods has been implementing a landscaping safety and beautification project with the leadership of resident Dick Gibbons, Landscape and Garden Committee member. The continuing care community collaborated with Landscape Architecture students at Virginia Tech to create a design, conducted a charrette with residents, and secured a landscape design architect to create a phased master plan. In 2016, Covenant Woods applied for urban cost-share from the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) to fund several portions of the master plan, essentially a suite of urban best management practices interlinked around the original retention pond area. To date, the funded practices include impervious surface removal, an expansive native plant installation, a butterfly garden, and permeable pavers for a pergola area. In July 2017, the Covenant Woods Native Landscape Demonstration was accepted into the Virginia Treasures
Program. The declaration from Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised the initiative by Covenant Woods for “fostering a stewardship ethic of our natural and cultural resources.” The farm known today as Janeway spans the Doswell area of Hanover County from the Newfound River north to beyond the Little River and is held in a family corporation with Scott and Linda Macdonald. Scott’s great-grandparents established the farm and built the original home in 1868. To ensure sound management decisions, MacDonald consults with forest industry professionals and the Virginia Department of Forestry. Janeway’s resource activities are guided by a Virginia Forest Stewardship Plan and all harvests comply with the Virginia Department of Forestry’s best management practice standards, focusing on aesthetics and water quality protection. Janeway has been designated this year as a Virginia Century Forest. Plans are currently underway, with help from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, to incorporate pine savannah silviculture techniques to improve bob white quail habitat. Sites on the property also are being used for research by the Biology Department at Randolph-Macon College.
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As part of the month-long Light Up the Tracks! event in the Town of Ashland, a Gingerbread Trail features trains for local businesses to share with their patrons during the Christmas season. The Patrick Henry Family YMCA created a train in partnership with The Next Move, a job readiness program that creates guided internship experiences for young adults with disabilities. The train, covered in candy, consists of two cars that are about three feet long. Light Up the Tracks! is presented by the Ashland Main Street Association.
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U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry, left, from Ashland, and Lt. Andy Delaney, from Baltimore, render a hand salute during colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz as the ship prepares to moor at Naval Air Station North Island. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security.
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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14200 block of Country Club Court, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Autumn Ridge Lane, Mechanicsville. Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 17100 block of Washington Highway, Doswell. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 11200 block of North Washington Highway in Ashland.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 16000 block of Lone Oak Road, Montpelier.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 7100 block of Chestnut Church Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of Kenna Way, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 17100 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.
Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights in the 300 Hanover Avenue/South Snead Street, Ashland. Violation of protective
Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 11400 block of New Farrington Court, Glen Allen.
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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Finlandia Lane, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9000 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. Damage to a vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12200 block of Hanover Courthouse, Hanover. Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Right Flank Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering of merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money, etc., by false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 13400
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Community support continues for Christmas Mother program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -The Hanover Christmas Mother would like to thank the following for their generous donations: AG Solutions of Virginia LLC; Beverley Alred; Ashland Lodge #2099; Atlee Ruritan Club. Ronald G. and Cynthia P. Balderson; F. Richard Barnette; Sandra W. Beck; Anne and Timothy Bishop; Teresa and Charles J. Blair IV; Faye Newcomb Booker, in honor of my brothers and sisters who are Hanover County residents. Andrew B. and Elizabeth M. Brabrand; Frank Bradley; James B. Brannan, in memory of Phyllis Brannan; Nancy C. and Henry O. Brent Jr.; Jill Brown; Marguerite and James G. Bruce; Larry and Janci Caldwell.
Susan & Bennett J. Call Jr.; Jean W. Carter; Karen Carter; Cynthia C. and Martin D. Cheatham III; Katherine Clark; John R. and Eloise H. Cobb; Cools Springs Ruth/ Open Door SS Class, in honor of teacher Carol Longest. Walter Conner; Carmen Courtney; Glenn and Diana Crider; John M. Crockett; Anne G. Cross; G.F. and Walter I. Crutchfield III; William E. Czerniakiewicz; Ronald and Susan Rapp-Demilta; Charles and Rita Dillon. Elizabeth S. Eggleston; Triple M Class of Enon United Methodist Church; Chris and Nancy Enright; Judith L. Estes; Fairfield Presbyterian Church Joyful Reader’s Circle; Fairmount Christian Church. Fairmount Christian Church Forever Young Club Account; Jean and Donald
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Fender; Margaret Fleming; Nancy Flippen; Doug and Joan Floyd; Foley Material Handling Co. Inc.; Virginia and Thomas Foster; Virginia Gammon; Mary L. Gentry. Ardenar H. Giles; William K. and Felicia Glave; Gracious Girls Bible Study in East Hanover; The Greater Nazarene Baptist Church;
Thad M. Green; Hanover Chapter No. 130 OES; Hanover Republican Women’s Club. Hanover Ruritan Club; Beth Harper, in honor of Cindy Balderson; Carl and Judith Harrell; L.J. Hawkins; Albert and Anne Henley; Walter L. Henry Jr. , in memory of Barbara Tucker Henry; Wylyn and F.A. Hodnett Jr.; I.E. Holliday, in celebration of Cynthia Balderson’s volumteerism. Brenda Holmes, Mark Holmes; David L. and Connie Howe; Debbie H. Hunt, in memory of Newell Hunt; David R. and Diane Hylton; Janet H. Kinker; Samuel C. Kirby; Earl V. and Judith Lane; Kevin and Amy Lane; Marks Family Dentistry, in honor of Cindy Balderson Christmas Mother. David and Julie May; KayLyn P. Merritt; Doris T. Metz;
Paul and Mary Miller; Gay P. and William R. Mitchell; Jane P. Mitchell; Otho D. and Geneva R. Mitterer; Mom’s Club Mechanicsville-Cool Spring; Monday Night Bridge Club. Doris and Wesley Moody; Leah Moss, in honor of 1986 Christmas Mother, Jeanne Engleby; Rebecca Nelson, in memory of Dorothy Lee Nelson; Betty Ann and C. Harold Padgett Jr.; Pamunkey Woman’s Club; Bob and Chris Paterson. Bryan F. and Fay Peery; Donald W. Piacentini; Henry and Alice Poindexter; Margaret and Keith Pugh, in my mother’s memory; Ruby K. Pugh; William H. Putt; Kathryn Renick; Bennie L. and Constance Ritt; Johnny W. and Mary R. Robinson. Peyton and Carolyn Roden; Rosen & Underdown; Jane
B. Ruffin; Darlene G. Sadler; St. James Baptist Church; L.F. and I.V. Shaw; T.E. and Leslie Shelton; Catherine and Edward Southard Jr.; Ginger and Calvin Stanley; Mary F. Stanley. John and Joanne Stevenson; Robert and Brenda Street; J.L. Swann; Mary Anna Sylvia; TCB Management Co. Inc.; Joan Tate, in loving memory of Gerald Tate; Richard and Janet Taylor; Charles R. and Jean T. Thurston; Ronald & Louise Tignor. John Tucker; Bonnie and G.A. Utley Jr. ; Mary L. Vass; Friends Class of Walnut Grove Baptist Church; The John Mann Fellowship Class of Walnut Grove Baptist Church; Ritchie D. and Sue F. Watson; James H. and Carol Watts; Debra and Jerry Welch; Robert A. and Janice C. White; and Gregory and Janet Willis.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BESSIE CHAPPELL Mrs. Bessie Chappell departed this life on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Survivors include her daughter, Yvonne Chappell of Chicago, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Gloria Chappell; two grandchildren, Hope Overby and Edward Chappell III; three great-grandchildren, Jazmane, Marquis and Jayden Overby; half-brother, James R. Anderson Jr.; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at noon on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell. Interment followed in Belmont Cemetery in Doswell. The Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM COWLES William Cofer Cowles, 35,
of Ashland, died peacefully in his sleep on December 3, 2017. Bill COWLES was a free spirit whose life on this Earth was much too short. Bill was a 2000 graduate of Midlothian High School, and he attended Clemson University for one year prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attack. Following a disabling injury, he joked with his friends about having both the time and inclination to become a philosopher, and he did. He spent long hours reading Scripture, the classics, political science tomes,
military history, finance, economics and many other topics. Bill will be joining his best friend, Kammo, in the afterlife, and the two of them will be welcoming their nextbest friend, Kaya, before too long. Hundreds of people will miss Bill and his quick wit, but none more than his two “adopted� children via Child Fund International. Bill had supported Ever (who lives in Bolivia) and Yokthong (who lives in Thailand) since they were preschoolers, and now each are approaching graduation from high school. He gave generously to their education and to their families -even providing the funding for a brain operation for Ever. Bill corresponded regularly with a number of incarcerated individuals, sending them books, clothing, commissary money, and his very special perspective on life in hopes that they
would find the right path once they had served their time. No one will be impacted more by Bill’s passing than his brother, Noah Gable Cowles, who recently celebrated with his wife, Katherine Thompson Cowles, the birth of their first child at their home in Florida. Bill was so proud when he learned that his first nephew would carry his name -- Mosby William Howard Cowles. Although Bill and his sister, Lynn Ausley Cowles, of Austin, Texas, were opposite sides of the coin when it came to political leanings, they kept Verizon and Comcast in business with their lively text and email debates. In addition to his parents, sister, brother, sister-in-law and nephew, Bill is
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survived by his Aunt Marilyn (“Mrs. Computerhead� to Bill) and Uncle John Cowles, as well as their two children, Nathan and Taylor in Northern Virginia. On the Cofer side, Bill had four uncles, Jim, Jeff, Ken and Marc and their families in Ohio, as well as his now grieving grandmother, Doris Jeane Gable Cofer of Willard, Ohio. Bill’s father, Carroll William Cowles II of Midlothian and his mother, Deborah Lynn Cofer Cowles of Doswell are confident that Bill passed contentedly and peacefully, knowing that he was and will always be loved from the depths of their hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Child Fund
RICHARD MORTON Richard Bryan Morton, 62, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2017. Richard was born August 27, 1955, in Richmond, and was preceded in death by his MORTON father, Marion Billy Morton; and his paternal and maternal grandsee OBITUARIES, pg. 6
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There are lessons we can learn while in the checkout line By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local I must have an eternally annoyed look on my face by nature. As I stood third in line at a local drug store, a customer at the register pulled numerous items from her purse, obviously searching for a coupon or credit card. I took no notice of any of it until she suddenly looked up and spoke almost directly at me. “I’m sorry for taking so long. I’m so out of sorts today. I buried by husband today. An honor guard from Andrews Air Force Base came down and stood at his funeral today,” she
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parents. He is survived by his mother, Gloria F. Morton of Henrico; his siblings, Katherine Morton Comess (Rick) of Ashland and Jim Morton (Debby) of Jacksonville, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was a graduate of J.R. Tucker High School, Class of 1974, attended Virginia Tech, and graduated from Ferrum College with a degree in environmental science. Richard retired with 25
said in a frantic tone. “They folded the flag and gave it to me.” “I’m sorry to hear that. There’s no problem. Take your time,” I replied. The lady who was second in line turned to me and rolled her eyes and pointed in disgust to the confused lady. After counting out a handful of one dollar bills and coming back for double bagging, the widow stopped just short of the exit and told us, now a group of four or five persons in line, the name of her husband, complete with phonetic spelling. “He was a hero in World
War II and flew some of the first bombing missions into Germany,” she said. “Look it up. You’ll see.” Now, I’m not sure if some others in line paid attention to her words, but I’m quite convinced some others didn’t believe or care about the story. But, the name of her husband stuck in my mind, and I returned home and searched what I had heard on my computer. First of all, the gentleman had just passed days earlier and was buried that very day, just as his widow had relayed. I also learned of a life well lived, full of adventure, the love
years’ service with the State of Virginia, where he worked as a lab technician in various agencies. Music was of major importance in Richard’s life. He truly loved his music and was active in several local community bands, including the Richmond Concert Band, the Hanover Community Band and with the Acca Shriners Sauerkrauts, a local German Oktoberfest band. Richard was very social and enjoyed interacting with people, including working at The Diamond with the Richmond Flying
Squirrels baseball team and with Hanover County Public Schools. He was an active member of the Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church for over 35 years, serving in both the chancel and hand bell choirs. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church at 7000 Park Avenue in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad or a favorite charity.
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of a family and heroism. I am hesitant to provide too much detail regarding the man’s biography for fear of intruding uninvited in a grieving family’s private memories, but, suffice it say, the widow’s description was accurate but lacking in many of the deceased accomplishments. The man was a talented illustrator with his work displayed at numerous state museum sites and landmarks. That career had followed a stint as a navigator on a B-17 at an Army Air Corps bomb group stationed in Britain during World War II. Just as his widow said, he was listed and
recognized in the American Air Museum in Britain. After learning a small portion of this man’s life story, it struck me how life goes on around us and we perform our routines oblivious to the trials and tribulations of the people who surround us. While my day had been generally good, this poor woman in line had just buried her husband and was probably headed home to sit alone and contemplate her future, alone. Through her devastation, she mustered strength and energy to let a small group of strangers know the story of
her husband. Her loyalty and love are inspiring and offer a message of dedication and loss for all of us. I didn’t enter that store expecting to learn anything or gather any information that could be considered useful. The lady’s words were an unexpected gift on a routine day, and the story of her renaissance man won’t be forgotten. It also reminds me that we should never be too busy to listen, or lend a thoughtful ear of compassion to those around us who may be suffering. She told me his story . . . And I told you.
Taxes paid before Dec. 31 can be deducted HANOVER -- Hanover County’s 2017 personal property taxes are not due until Feb. 5, 2018, but payments made before this calendar year ends may be deductible on your Federal and State tax returns if you itemize your deductions. If you are mailing in your payment, the postmark must be no later than Dec. 31. Barring inclement weather, the Hanover County Treasurer’s
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Observatory on hiatus ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon College’s Keeble Observatory will be on hiatus for final exams and Christmas break. The Wednesday evening public viewing sessions, which take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will resume on Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2018. Spring public viewing will begin on Feb. 14. These sessions are held as weather permits. Visitors are reminded to dress for the outside temperature conditions — the Observatory is neither heated nor air conditioned.
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PH swimming hope youth proves an asset By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Hanover County has long been the source of some of the best swim teams in the area – in part because Hanover County had one of the few school systems in the area that offered swimming as a Virginia High School League-sanctioned sport. This year, Chesterfield County joined the club. Despite the increased competition – which includes the benefit of real regional rivalries as well as postseason competitions with local teams instead of forced travel to Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia or the Roanoke area – the swimming tradition is strong and the talent at county schools is as deep as ever, though in some cases it is relatively young and inexperienced, such as at Patrick Henry. The Patriots, who have been in rebuilding mode the past two years, may be the smallest team in the county, but they have grown, and that growth should pay off in points in regular season and in qualifiers for postseason. “For the first time in a couple of years, we have a full allotment,” said Patrick Henry head coach Bob Flanagan. “The gentleman’s team, for the past couple of years, we’ve had only 11 swimmers. You have to have
Wrestlers seeking healthy season By Monica Hunsaker For the Hanover Local
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Patrick Henry’s Shelby Nash (front), swimming to a fifth-place finish in the girls 100 backstroke in Patrick Henry’s swim meet against Hanover at Randolph-Macon College’s Brock Center on Nov. 28, will help provide some of the Patriots’ senior leadership.
12 in the water to not hand the other team points. So we’re really excited about the fact that we’ve filled the slots that we’ve needed to. … We’re headed in the right direction on that.” Patrick Henry’s boys team
will likely be anchored by junior Ethan Spencer – a yearround swimmer – and freshman Paul Datovech, who has shown quite a bit of in Greater Richmond Aquatic League events. Another key swimmer
is Ben Schubert, a returning team captain who swam well against Hanover on Nov. 28. “He’s dropped a little bit of time tonight and gotten reamped and excited about his future prospects in a couple of
events,” Flanagan said. “We’re excited to see what he does with leadership.” Another team captain who shows promise is James Powell,
Safety will be crucial to the Patrick Henry wrestling team’s success this year. Injuries cut the 2016-17 season short for two, in head coach Mike Arnold’s words, “fantastic wrestlers” – Luis Segal and Brendan White. After Segal was injured late in his senior year, White, another senior, became the team’s only state competitor last season. This year is about rebuilding and strengthening a very fresh Patriot team and Arnold is confident he has the right group of guys to do so. Already, freshmen Hardy Meade and Justin Morgan have grabbed his attention. Their work in practice has made Arnold see HEALTHY, pg. 8
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Young runners key to PH track success By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
provide much of the senior leadership on the girls team. She will be helped by a number of younger teammates, such as freshmen Emily Joyce and Kalkidan Dennehy. Freshmen and sophomores will be a big part of the Patriots’ scoring this year, Brown said. Seniors Noah Campbell – the first non-Loudon Valley runner to cross the finish line at the Class 4 cross country state championships in October – and Blake Mason will lead the Patriot boys distance contingent. Junior Jeff Miller and sophomore Tony Ford – both football players – will help out in sprints. Sophomore Cedric Carter, another football player, will help in the shot put.
Patrick Henry’s boys and girls track teams lost a number of experienced athletes to graduation last year, but the influx of youth – especially on the girls side – should benefit the Patriots this year as well as in the years to come. “They want to learn. It’s just learning how to be competitive,” said Patrick Henry head indoor track coach Scott Brown. “Learning how to comDave Lawrence/The Local pete is going to be big for us. … Patrick Henry’s Melanie McAdoo swims to a second-place finish in 1:12.53 in the Patriots swim meet against Hanover at We have a good foundation that Randolph-Macon College’s Brock Center on Nov. 28. Hanover’s Claire Grant won the event in 1:08.22. I hope will look pretty good in Flanagan said. “We’re looking the future – over the next two, Patriots will be led by junior stars. “We also have some young forward to seeing what she does three years.” Claire Evko and sophomore Continued from pg. 7 Sprinter Victoria Watts will Kayla Maxey. Team captains swimmers. We’re excited to in the future.” Dave Lawrence can be are seniors Shelby Nash and see what they’re doing, such as Rachel Walsh. Those are not [freshman] Melanie McAdoo, reached at dlawrence@mechlowho took a year off last year. On the girls’ side, the all of Patrick Henry’s potential who had a great meet tonight,” cal.com. I have nothing but respect for this young man,” Arnold said Continued from pg. 7 of the senior, who will join the army after graduation. As their only four-year varconfident they are certainly wrestlers to watch in the com- sity wrestler, Nolan Rohr (138 pounds) will continue providing season. Arnold also dubbed sopho- ing crucial guidance to his lessmore Jack Fox (145 pounds) experienced teammates. This a team “catalyst,” saying the ability to lead is why he and wrestler could go as far as state Fox together serve as their team captains. champion. “Wrestling really is a team “He’s got great mat presence Advertising Representative and isn’t afraid to do what it sport, but it’s also up to the indi775-4627 takes to get the job done,” Allen viduals whether or not the team chlocal.com wins,” Arnold said. “I think I said. Fox defeated Huguenot’s picked some really good ones Isaiah Knight on Dec. 2 at the for this squad.” Another selection the Warriors Stampede. Patriots got right was that of Junior Chad Burger is set Advertising Representative to be “a force to be reckoned assistant coach, Jeremy Smith. 775-4620 with,” said Arnold, who attri- Arnold said the Patriots can ssuttles@mechlocal.com butes Burger’s strong team lead- expect more involvement from ership to a military family back- Smith this season. “After 37 years, the kids are ground. Arnold said it’s been a valuable asset to the Patriots. a bit too strong for me now, Jacob Jenkins (160 pounds) but Jeremy is energetic and has has only this season left to leave really been a godsend this season,” Arnold said. “He’s come everything on the mats. “Even with a lot on his in, taken his responsibilities and shoulders, he does his job and just run with them.”
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Possession of drugs, Schedule IV, was reported in the 8400 block of Peaks Road, Ashland. Obstructing justice, no force, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7700 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12900 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.
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Railroad Ave. At the 100th anniversary of the D.B. Cox building in 2013, McKinney spoke about his efforts to be a “good steward” of historic buildings and his desire to “leave things a little bit better than I found them.” McKinney passed away in 2016. Jake’s Place was the first recipient of the Art McKinney Historic Stewardship Award in September 2016. “We wanted to pay tribute
Sell, distribute, etc., Schedule IV drug was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6000 block of Leighfield Way, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandisee, $200, second offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 14000 block of Taylors Overlook, Montpelier. Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 7100 block of Flag Lane, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6500 block of Creighton Road/Powhite Farm Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8500 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
to a wonderful business owner who is a great role model for other owners of historic buildings,” said Tom Wulf, executive director of AMSA. “Sweet Frog is a worthy recipient of the Art McKinney award because the building’s owners, Dave and Lisa Robertson, have made significant improvements to the historic structure. It seems fitting that the building that once housed the Ashland Ice Company is now a popular spot for frozen treats.” “The Ashland Museum is excited to continue its community outreach and recog-
or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10000 block of Meadow Pond Drive, Mechanicsville. Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowview Lane, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 9000 block of Jeans Grove Lane, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6400 block of Birch Tree Trace, Mechanicsville.
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nize efforts that help preserve Ashland’s rich history,” noted Museum President Ellen Wulf. The building at 210 England St. was home to the Ashland Ice Co. in 1921. The business expanded into the Ashland Coal and Ice Company by 1929. James N. Luck, founder of Luck Chevrolet, was the president of Ashland Coal and Ice during the 1940s. In later years, the building served as a bakery and a video rental store among other businesses. Dave and Lisa Robertson
Vandalism was reported in the 13300 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
False statement in investigation of another’s crime was reported in the 10000 block of Kings Acres Road/Washington Highway, Glen Allen.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Colony Drive, Mechanicsville. Sale and distribute marijuana, ½ ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Colony Drive,
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.
ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 10000 block of Kinds Acres Road/Washington Highway, Glen Allen. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 15100 block of Horseshoe Bridge Road, Doswell. Possession of marijuana,
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Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 12000 block of Sunset Drive, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 11000 block of Richardson Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Deer Stream Drive, Mechanicsville.
Simple asault was reported in the 8300 block of Devils Den Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7300 block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 2600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Dave and Lisa Robertson, owners of Sweet Frog, received the second Art McKinney Historic Stewardship Award on Thursday.
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subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/ Industrial Park Road, Mechanicsville.
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opened Ashland Sweet Frog in October 2015. The Art McKinney Historic Preservation Stewardship Award was presented to Dave and Lisa Robertson during a brief ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Sweet Frog. Main Street and the Museum also unveiled a bronze historic marker installed on the building. For more information about the Ashland Main Street Association and the Ashland Museum, visit www. MainStreetAshland.org and www.AshlandMuseum.org.
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Shiloh UMC hosts annual silent auction and concert By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local MONTPELIER – Dancing and live music were among the festivities on Friday, Dec. 1, when the Shiloh United Methodist Church held its “Shiloh Silent Auction and Cobalt Whiskey Concert” at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education. Montpelier and Beaverdam area residents joined with other members of neighboring communities in partaking in the auction, as well as dinner. Purchasing a ticket for $1 was only required for those who wanted to bid on any of the items. The event was free for folks who only wanted to come and look. Coordinator Wendy Haupt said she was excited about the annual event and concert. She also serves on Shiloh UMC’s Administrative Council. “The Shiloh Silent Auction is always the first Friday in December. The event is the one major fundraising event
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At left, Guests attending the Silent Auction and Cobalt Whiskey Concert checked out the items available to bid on during the annual event presented by the Shiloh United Methodist Church. Above, dancers enjoy the music of the Cobalt Whiskey Band.
for our church; proceeds from the event are used for the continued functioning of our church and for local and worldwide missions,” she said. Shiloh UMC collected canned goods for WHEAT (Western Hanover Emergency Action Team), as well as coats that will be donated to Puritan
Cleaners to then be distributed to those in need. “At the silent auction, you will find gift certificates donated by local restaurants such as The Houndstooth Café [at Hanover Courthouse], The Pasta House in Mechanicsville and Portofino Italian Restaurant in Montpelier,”
Haupt said. There were many other donations such as houseware items, jewelry, Christmas decorations and automotive items. They also sold raffle tickets for a dollar each to win a queensized handmade quilt. “The quilt is reversible and handmade by our church
member, Nancy Smith – it is absolutely beautiful,” Haupt said. Dinner, including pork barbecue, hotdogs, sodas and multiple types of desserts, was on sale for attendees. “We also [were] excited to have [the] Cobalt Whiskey Band in concert at The
Montpelier Center on Dec. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. while the silent auction [was] in progress. Cobalt Whiskey has a strong following in Hanover County as they are a great country band with Christian members playing music and having a fun time,” Haupt added. She talked about how the church wanted to bring the Cobalt Whiskey Band to the event as they felt it would draw a more diverse crowd and would allow Shiloh to reach out farther into the Hanover County community. Saying how they are a small, rural Methodist church, Haupt said, “We love our community and enjoy bringing Christ’s love into the community and to others in many different ways.” She was grateful for those who joined “Us in raising funds to continue to bring Christ’s message and love to others throughout Hanover County and throughout the world. We are one in Christ.”
Santa Runs for the Town of Ashland scheduled for the coming week ASHLAND – Santa Runs for the Town of Ashland have been announced by Hanover FireEMS. They are as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street southwest, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins
Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane, and Thompson Street southern side. Thursday, Dec. 14 – Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of Pleasant Street, and Sedgefield Subdivision. Friday, Dec. 15 – College Avenue, Caroline
Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle, Henry Place, North Cottage Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments, Vaughan Road, and Jamestown Road. Sunday, Dec. 17 – Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodside Estates
CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Dec. 16 Artisan pottery, jewelry, cutting boards and other locally produced gifts, as well as produce, meats, honey, dried herbs and teas, pickles and jams, wreaths, and baked goods will be available from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ashland Farmers Market in the lot behind Ashland Town Hall on Thompson Street. All
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items are produced within a 30-mile radius of Ashland. Live music will be performed by Cold Fingers. Visit the Ashland Farmers Market on Facebook for more details. Farmers market vendors will continue to bring their products to Ashland during the winter on the first and third Saturdays of each month until the regular season market reopens in
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Sunday, Dec. 17 The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale will present G.F. Handel's Messiah and Ola Gjeilo's Song of the Universal at 3 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland. Artistic Director Ryan Tibbetts will conduct the Chorale
Subdivision, and Wintercrest Subdivision. Monday, Dec. 18 – Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, and Lance and Bridle Subdivision. Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Country Club Hills and River Run Subdivision, Stanley Park Drive, and Ashland Park Drive.
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and the orchestra. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $5 for students. For more information, visit the Chorale's website, www.cvamc. org, or contact Becky Severin at 804798-3999 or email rvseverin@gmail. com.
Monday, Dec. 18 DECA at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland will hold its annual Holiday Day Visit with Henry Clay and Elmont preschoolers, with DECA elves delivering gifts to 75 special friends.
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observance of the Christmas holiday and on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, for New Year’s Day. Hanover County’s solid waste convenience
They said they received 500 donations when they collected shoeboxes during a Sunday
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church service. “We would love to find a way to get more community involvement,” Stiles said. There’s a dropoff center at the First Baptist in Ashland for people who want to chip in on the holiday spirit next year and donate. Samaritan’s Purse offers tips for organizations to use
centers will be closed on the days of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. However, the centers will be open on Tuesday,
that will help them in getting community groups to share ideas and become involved with the Operation Christmas Child program. Some of these tips include: hosting a “packing-party” by inviting members of the public to join them and bring items to fill shoeboxes, promoting OCC as a service opportunity
for their group, and by rallying their group around a shoebox goal as well as establishing a specific day to collect their boxes. “We do it because we have a heart for children who are in these countries with nothing – but the main reason is [that] we want to get them to understand why the reason
we’re doing this – is because we want them to know about Jesus,” Stiles said. This year, First Baptist Church served as a collection site for shoeboxes during a period of seven days between Nov. 13-20. To participate next year, go to www.firstbaptistashland. com.
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Davis, director of public works, reviewed snow emergency routes with council mebers. The information is available at www.town.ashland.va.us. Town Manager Joshua Farrar and Clerk of Council Joseph Collins discussed the town’s five-year financial plan with council. Resolutions recognized two longstanding Ashland Parks and Recreation Department employees, as well as the retirement of an Ashland Police Department investigator. The two resolutions recognized Davis and Steve Trainham, a longtime and devoted laborer in the department.
Davis was hired as the director in 1987. He was described as being very considerate of his employees. Trainham was hired as a laborer for the public works department in 1977, and for 40 years he has remained a loyal employee. Police Chief Doug Goodman recognized the retirement of investigator John Street. “John Street, I can honestly say, it has been a pleasure to work with you. You are one of the finest law enforcement professionals I’ve ever worked with in 25 years – I mean that from the bottom of my heart,” Goodman told Street.
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Christmas Services at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 15583 Coatesville Road; Beaverdam, VA 23015 Living Nativity (outdoor depiction of the Christmas story with live animals) Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17 7:00pm each evening Christmas Cantata Sunday, December 24 at 11:00am Christmas Eve Late Evening Candlelight & Communion Sunday, December 24 at 11:00pm
Dec. 26. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
survey’s results on these different focus areas. The results showed that most of the people living in Ashland feel safe. “Virtually all residents said they feel safe in their neighborhoods, and that they feel safe in Ashland’s downtown and commercial areas,” Mann said. Showing their findings on mobility within town, the presentation explained how mobility shines in Ashland, and residents prioritize transportation improvements. In other business, Mike
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