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Economic woes may be behind county By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County’s 2012 budget reflects some cautiously optimistic figures that could indicate the worst of the county’s economic times are behind. Last Wednesday, county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented a $390.7 million budget for

the upcoming year, a net increase of a little over 2 percent from last year’s document. The budget includes a 2.25 percent increase for county employees, scheduled in the form of a bonus or a raise. Deputy county administrator Joseph Casey said the timing of those payments would be determined after final General Assembly numbers are

Republican chair seeks BOS seat Angela Kellydistrict,” KellyWiecek said. “Here Wiecek, chair of the in Hanover County Hanover County we have much to Republican Party, be proud of — safe has announced streets, outstanding her candidacy for schools and a cost of the Chickahominy living much lower District seat of the than other areas in Hanover County Metropolitan RichBoard of Supervimond. Maintaining KELLY-WIECEK sors. — and improv“The well-deing — the benefits served retirement of my friend we enjoy requires careful but Bob Setliff at the end of the year deliberate decision making, and will create a real need for strong, see CHAIR, pg. 4 ` enthusiastic leadership in the

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budget also are eliminated through retirement or attrition. On the revenue side, personal property taxes have continued to decline, but at a lower rate than the past two years. There are modest increases in sales tax revenues. Although school and public service are slightly increased, the budget for Human Services decreased due to the

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Davis announces BOS candidacy I was asked to conSean Davis has sider the possibility announced his canof seeking public didacy to represent office,” Davis said. the Henry District “I have put much on the Hanover thought and atCounty Board of tention toward Supervi-sors. this matter. I feel He said he bea responsibility to lieves in an open Hanover County, and responsive govDAVIS a place where Lisa ernment, and that and I live and raise he also “looks forour children. Our fellow citiward to putting his experience zens and the uniqueness of and energy to work for the Hanover make this an extraorpeople of Hanover.” see DAVIS, pg. 4 ` “More than two years ago

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Craft named Public Utilities acting director Gary Craft has been named acting director design and construction, Craft said. “These for Hanover County’s Department of Public are tangible things that show how much progress we are making.” Utilities. Prior to coming to Hanover County in The move into the position went into effect 1993, Craft was a consulting civil engineer for on March 1. Craft, who was the department’s deputy several firms in the Richmond area for 14 years. He started director, reas a project places Frank engineer for W. Harksen Jr., Anderson & who has been Associates in appointed deBlacksburg puty county after receiving administrator. his B.S. from “Gary is Virginia Tech an extremely in civil engicapable leadneering in er and is 1975. well versed Craft said in departhe’s “never ment matlooked back” ters,” Cecil R. since coming “Rhu” Harris from the priJr., county advate sector to ministrator. the county. “His organiza“It is altional skill and ways enjoycommitment able to work to customer with good service make people and him uniquely GARY CRAFT that has been qualified to my good forensure that the department continues to perform at the high- tune in Hanover,” he said. “A fine professional work environment has been created by (counest level.” Craft has been the department’s deputy ty administrators) Jack Berry and Richard director for 18 years. In that role, one of his Johnson and Rhu Harris with the support of primary responsibilities has been managing the Board of Supervisors.” Craft has been a professional engineer several of the department’s capital construcin Virginia since 1980 and is a member of tion projects. “I love to see pump stations, pipelines, American Society of Civil Engineers and storage tanks and treatment plants work after American Water Works Association.

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production of “Little Shop of Horrors” and also took top honors at Richmond Idol 2006. She is a Longwood senior theatre major and the daughter of Conrad and Nancy Gonzalez of Mechanicsville. The Threepenny Opera is being presented at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Center for Communication Studies and Theatre’s Mainstage Theatre.

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said. “Now has come the time that I, with great humbleness, make the decision to seek the office of Henry District supervisor and continue my service to the people.” “I am committed to being a voice of and for the people. I want you to know that your concerns are my concerns. The issues that are important to you are the issues that are important to me. An open and responsive government is a necessity and it is also a right of the citizens,” he said. “I believe a common sense

approach to addressing issues coupled with proven business principles is a winning combination for Hanover. Know that I stand with you as we labor together toward common goals. It is my sincerest desire to represent the people in a manner worthy of their trust,” he said. Davis and his wife Lisa have been married 16 years. They have three children: Julianne, Hannah and Justin, who attend Hanover County Public Schools. Davis’s business and civic affiliations include

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dinary place to live, work and raise a family.” “I have had the privilege of serving the people in a myriad of venues while working on issues we all hold near and dear to our hearts,” he added. “I also believe business experience is a fundamental resource to possess when taking on issues.” “The business experience I bring will serve as an asset to the citizens of Hanover,” Davis

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close cooperation between elected officials and administrators at all levels.” Kelly-Wiecek has more than 17 years of communications and public relations experience in private industry and manufacturing. As a manager with Kaeser Compressors, she was responsible for launching the company’s first corporate and e-commerce websites, as well as managing the company’s magazine and streamlining communication systems. Citing a central theme to her time in the private sector, Kelly-Wiecek said getting the job done on time and under budget — whether it was a stand-alone project or annual department budget — was foremost. “I firmly believe that these real-life experiences, combined with the skills I’ve developed through political leadership, have pre-

pared me well to be an effective leader for my district and the county at-large. In Kelly-Wiecek’s role as chair of the Hanover County Republican Party, a position she will resign from to seek public office, she is responsible for recruiting new members, being a knowledgeable, accessible resource for citizens, and coordinating local, state and federal campaigns in Hanover. She also played a leadership role in tripling the committee’s membership, enhancing communications for members, social media outreach and obtaining a 76 percent margin for Bob McDonnell’s 2009 victory in Hanover. In 2010, Gov. McDonnell appointed her to the Board of Directors of GenEdge Alliance (formerly the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership). Kelly-Wiecek said she believes that “as citizens of a free society, we each bear a responsibility to be informed and active

the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Hanover Historical Society, Ruritan Club, Hanover Tavern and Historic Polegreen Church Association. Davis will be hosting an official campaign rally at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, at the Historic Polegreen Church on Rural Point Road. Scott Lee, host of the Lee Brothers on WRVA, will be the guest speaker. Davis invites the public to attend.

in the process of elected government. Occasionally, an opportunity comes along where we can use our experience, skills and talents to benefit others in our community. I believe that this is my opportunity. Though I seek to represent the citizens of the Chickahominy District, I hope to serve all of Hanover in this important capacity.” Raised in Central Virginia, Kelly-Wiecek is a 13 year resident of Hanover County, has a bachelor’s of business administration degree from Averett University. She also is a graduate of Hanover County’s Citizens Planning Academy, served on Hanover’s PDR Commission, and is a member of the High Speed Internet Committee. For the last three years, she has served as chair of the Hanover Republican Committee and in 2010 received the 7th District’s Chairman of the Year Award. She and her husband Paul are the parents of a Hanover County Public School student.

Student from Spain volunteering with local rescue squad By Forrest H. Gladstone For The Mechanicsville Local For many students, study abroad programs are an opportunity for academic travel and sightseeing. They give students a chance to interact with a new culture and most spend most of their time trying to collect as many different experiences as possible. Settling in, becoming a part of the culture, is not generally a top priority. But that is exactly what 16year-old Paula Pereira Carvallo has done. In August, Paula travelled to Hanover from Galicia, North Spain, and since her arrival has become a part of the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad’s “Junior Squad,” volunteering more than 45 hours a month. “She’s required by her program to volunteer eight hours a semester,” host mother Holly Sharpe said. “What she’s doing is above and beyond.” Paula first visited the squad in August, shortly after she arrived. She said she was drawn to medicine because she has

hopes of becoming a doctor. “I wanted to do something like this, and in Spain you cannot volunteer on ambulances,” Paula said. “And you have to be 18 to volunteer in medicine.” The training she is receiving here is much more than learning how to keep her wits about her in an ambulance. Paula is being trained in all the basic medical care that would be taught in an EMT (emergency medical technician) course, learning to take a patient’s vitals, blood pressure, pulse and even glucose level. On calls, she is often responsible for the “jump bag,” which contains all the tools the EMTs might need for immediate care of a patient, and making sure that the bag is there when necessary requires a person be quick to assess a situation and able to keep a cool head in unpredict-

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No one would debate the point that we are fortunate for the lives we lead here in Hanover County. The positives far outweigh the negatives. And, as was evidenced on Tuesday, Feb. 15, the good people we call neighbors became heroes by risking their own lives to save another. Received an e-mail from William Jones, battalion chief and public information officer for Hanover Fire/EMS, about the incident. sharing the details of the actions of Darryl Starnes and Curtis Combs. These two men happened upon a burning vehicle that had been involved in an accident on Beulah Church Road. Of course, we are blessed with excellent fire and rescue personnel, but Starnes and Combs came upon the scene as units were being dispatched. “Without thinking of his safety,” Jones said, Starnes “immediately ran to the SUV and tried to pull her out. Her entrapment was more severe than he imagined.” That’s when Combs arrived, stopping to help by entering the burning vehicle through the back door. As Jones’s wrote, “. . . and the two heroes pulled her to safety seconds before the passenger compartment was engulfed in flames.” “This was truly a heroic effort that jeopardized these two men’s lives. Without due regard to their safety, they saved this woman’s life,” he added. Combs suffered first- and second-degree burns to his hand, Jones said. Jones summed up his remarks by saying, “In an atmosphere where bad news sometimes floods the media, this is truly a wonderful testament to these men.” Amen to that, Chief Jones.

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LETTERS | Reader Views owners not honoring their contracted hours are not only losing business but letting our community down. Most especially in this economic environment, why is this happening? Rebecca McGeorge The Greater Richmond Area is fortunate to have thouMechanicsville sands of choices for procuring goods and services, but I prefer to patronize Hanover, specifically Mechanicsville, businesses whenever possible. see LETTERS, pg. 8 ` The reasons are numerous, but primarily to support our local entrepreneurs and keep the community thriving. I also hope to discourage the “cash for gold” and “pay day loan” signs that dominate the down-and-out areas. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of And, of course, convenience is a major personal beninterest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your efit. address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to But recently I have been encouraged by local shop ownedit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be ers to take my business elsewhere. published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers On a Wednesday evening at 5:10, a shoe repair shop was and not The Mechanicsville Local. dark and locked, despite the “open” sign in the window and posted hours until 5:30 p.m. Send letters to: A 7:10 a.m. attempt to drop off dry cleaning at the The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, store posting to be open at 7 also drove me out of Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Mechanicsville. Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com Buying local is a choice we each make. Local business

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County well represented at event 35th Annual Richmond Home & Garden Show to feature local exhibitors Hanover County will be well represented when the 35th Annual Richmond Home & Garden Show opens on Friday at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Among those participating are: A Plus Exteriors, Absolute Stone Design, Advanced Lawn Sprinkler & Landscaping, Ashland Berry Farm, Balducci Additions & Remodeling, Battlefield Stone, Britt Communications, Champion Windows, CleanVent Dryer Exhaust, The Closet Factory, Creative Building Products, Creative Conservation, Custom Ornamental Iron, Ed’s Landscaping, Gilman Mechanical, The Giving Tree, Gotcha Covered Window Fashions, Hermitage Roofing, A Plus Roofing, Kirby’s Lawn & Landscaping, Lancrafters, More Than Glass, Mr. Fix It, Nhance, Organicare, Outdoor Services Inc., Parallel Power LLC, PlaMor Construction, R.J. Tilley Plumbing & Heating, Shelf Genie, Southern Construction, Trinity Renovation, Window Depot, Woodfin Heating Inc. and Xteriors Facotry Outlet. In addition to the local businesses taking part, the show manager, Chris Grubbs, is a Mechanicsville resident. The show will be presented from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Discounted tickets for the show can be purchased for $6 online at www.RichmondHom eandGardenShow.com. Show prices are $9 for adults and children age 16 and under

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being away from my family.” When she first joined the Junior Squad in August, Paula was randomly assigned to Crew Five, a pairing that worked out so well that she has stayed with Crew Five since. She said the crew feels like a “big family” to her, and fellow crew member Brad Chapman has nothing but praise for Paula. “What she’s doing is very admirable; she’s not afraid to try anything and she learns very quickly. A crew is like a family,

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Debt called hits on liberties The national debt and deficit is now truly on a path that will cause the very destruction of our economy, our currency and our way of life if you and I don’t act today. Did you know our federal government now spends $53,000 per second? And even after our sky-high taxes and the Federal Reserve’s constant printing of money, our politicians still can’t pay for it all Their solution? Well, they don’t have one. They’re no longer even trying. And they’re driving us deeper in debt by the day, along with our kids and our grandkids. The federal budget deficit is now over $1.5 trillion per year. That was the entire budget just 20 years ago. Thanks to the same old tax and spend politicians — big government politicians of both parties — you and I have accumulated over $14 trillioni in debt — not counting future entitlement spending that’s already “locked in.” The interest alone is over $33 billion dollars a month. But instead of cutting spending, our

making sure she takes in some of the highlights of life in America. They have attended a Pittsburgh Steelers football game and are planning to travel to Washington, D.C., to experience our nation’s capital in the spring. But the the bulk of her American experience will be defined by the relationships and bonds she has formed at the rescue squad. “She is the true definition of an unselfish volunteer,” webmaster John Von Hagel said. Paula blushed again. “I just enjoy helping people, and I think it’s fun,” she said.

and she has kind of brought that back,” he said. When others voiced their agreement, Paula blushed and ducked her head. The Junior Program, which has recently more than doubled its participation, works to prepare students 16 and 17 years old to become squad leaders. Students are assigned to a crew and trained in all basic EMT training. Particular attention is paid to helping students learn how to cope with tough calls, said crew chief Chris Parrish. “When you’re on a squad you get a lot of calls, and you

have to deal with a lot of hard stuff. Paula brings a cheery sense of family back to it, which is really extraordinary,” Parrish said. “She’s being presented with things that most 16 year olds don’t have to handle,” agreed membership director Lynn Heltzel. “She’s done very well in school, all A’s and B’s,” Sharpe said, “and she’s getting skills that will really help to shape her future. I think Paula’s experience really speaks also to the strength of the Junior Program here.” Paula will return to Spain in June and her host family is

politicians are constantly calling for more, more, more. Like you, I understand that all the madness we’re witnessing right now in Washington isn’t just an attack on our economy — it’s an attack on our liberties. As we all know, when government grows, freedom shrinks. Kathy Alward Mechanicsville

On a recent visit, vehicles a good time to stop preaching were lined up all the way God’s word? Leslie Zodun through the convenience cenMechanicsville ter and waiting on Verdi Lane when there were only two of the three bins open to traffic. This is unacceptable! Do I just not have enough other problem in my life? I Who is in charge of the hardly think that’s the case. I dump, er, Mechanicsville just see this as a problem that Convenience Center of the can and should be fixed. Solid Waste Division of the Trash collection is available in Hanover County Department my neighborhood and reasonably priced. It’s hardly worth the of Public Works? Why are the recycling trouble to carry my trash and bins overflowing more often recycling. However, in order to be a rethan not? sponsible citizen and steward of Why is there often a wait resources, I feel I must because to get to the general trash bins curbside recycling is not availwhen there are bins available able in most of our county. Why but not being used because not? That’s another issue for cones have been used to close another letter to the editor. them from traffic? Jeff Frankart Is this a problem with not \Mechanicsville having enough people to work? A problem with the people not being trained properly? A problem with the people just not caring about taking care of the citizens who pay their Ever wondered why we salary? have over a $14 trillion national Are we trying to cram every debt? Need not look any further last bit into one of the bins before we change it so as not than the 71 Federal Welfare to waste the expense of haul- Entitlement programs. Many, if ing away a not-completely-full not most, are unfunded. What a financial mess! bin? That would be a legitiWilliam Winfrey mate answer, but if there are 10 Mechanicsville vehicles in line, that’s the time to see LETTERS, pg. 15 ` open the other bins.

Reconciling with policy According to former Navy Chaplain James Klingenschmitt, the Obama Administration has now begun writing policies that will result in discharge of Christian chaplains and troops who cannot “reconcile” with homosexual sin. After forcing open homosexual aggression on our troops against their will by repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Congress did not spell out details of how to implement it, delegating important Pentagon policies which are now being written, and could soon force Christian chaplains to choose: either stop preaching God’s Word or quit military service. With all the problems our country faces and the threat of terrorism on the rise, is it really

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Lee-Davis choirs successful in W.Va. event New Horizons and Women’s Chamber compete in Capital High School’s ‘VIP Invitational’ By Maggie Jackson Special to The Mechanicsville Local wo Lee-Davis High School choral groups returned home with the top two honors in their divisions. New Horizons show choir placed first, while the Women’s Chamber took second. The choir girls traveled to Charleston, W.Va., Feb. 18-19 for the Capital High School “VIP Invitational.” Every year, Lee-Davis’ advanced show choir competes in the event. This year, Jennifer Breeden decided to also take the Women’s Chamber to Capital High to perform at the competition. New Horizons and Women’s Chamber packed their things for the weekend and set out for Charleston at 9 a.m. Friday. “The bus ride was long, but everyone was so excited to compete, so it wasn’t that bad,” Chamber member Kylie Armstrong said. Friday night had an early close because the ladies had to set out early for Capital High School. When New Horizons and Women’s Chamber arrived at the school, they had no time to waste. Women’s Chamber competed in the Concert Choir division at 10 a.m., alongside two West Virginia High School choirs. Many of the girls are in both Women’s Chamber and New

Horizons had to prepare themselves quickly for another show, just an hour away. “Once we got into rotation, it went really fast; there was no time to mess around,” Chamber and New Horizons member Sara Cheatham said. New Horizons’ dance show was performed and judged by a panel of

New Horizons show choir placed first in its division, while the Women’s Chamber took second place in its division in the Capital High School (Charleston, W.Va.) “VIP Invitational” Feb. 18-19..

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In the photo above, girls in New Horizons line up in class to practice for the West Virginia Competition. At right, New Horizons performers practice one of their dances in class before heading off to Charleston. They are, from left, Ashley Fauteux, Hannah Arrington, Kaycee Newcomb and Sammi Reed.

Horizons, so this made it difficult to go from one performance to the next. After Women’s Chamber came off stage, the girls who perform with New

three West Virginia judges. After the conclusion of both performances, the girls watched other shows, anxiously awaiting the awards ceremony to see how they placed. The awards were distributed; New Horizons show choir placed first in its division, against choral rival Manchester High School, and Women’s Chamber placed second, by just seven points, in its division. “We were all sitting together as a team when they announced [our wins]; the excitement only helped to pull all of us closer together,” Catherine Burnett said. Maggie Jackson is a student at LeeDavis High School.

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at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Rd., where funeral services Mary Mann Wallmeyer were held Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Graveside services were held at Curtin-Savard, age Greenwood Memorial Gardens. 67, born June 9, 1943, sudMemorial contributions may denly passed away Jan. 14, 2011 be made to New Song United at home. Mary Mann lived in Methodist Church Building Fund, Quebec City, Canada and was 7450 Colts Neck Rd., Mechanicorginally from Hanover, Va., sville, Va. 23111, or Beth Sholom where she was born and raised. Home, 1600 John Rolfe Pkwy., She was the daughter of the late Richmond, Va. 23238. The family Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius H. Wallgives a special thanks to Retreat meyer of Hanover. She graduated Hospice and her friends and famfrom Saint Gertrude High School, ily of Beth Sholom Home. Richmond and Lehmann College, Linda Kay Beasley, of New York City. A funeral Mass Mechanicsville, slipped away Maude Caroline Kelly was held at St. Brigidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 to be Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. She was Ford, 83, of Mechanicsville, with the Lord Jesus Christ. She laid to rest at Belmont Cemetery, passed away peacefully at her is survived by her husband, Ron Quebec. She leaves behind her home on Feb. 18, 2011. She was Beasley; her daughter, Lisa Coe; husband, Georges Clovis Savard; preceded in death by her husband four grandchildren, Jennifer two children, Arthur Joseph and soul mate of 60 years, John Heath, J.C., Dan and Chellby (Lilianne Beaudoin) and Mary Edward Ford Sr. She is survived Groux; three great-grandchildren; Anastasia (Alan Nesbit); grandby three devoted children, Chartwo stepdaughters, Meg and Kayla children, Katherine, Alainna, lene F. Dickerson (Jerry), Patricia Beasley; three brothers, Pete God- Remi, Dominique, Maxine, and F. Layne (Curtis) and John E. Ford frey, Pete and Jerry Fones; and her Andre. She is also survived by Jr.; five grandchildren, Tammy best friend, Margaret Deane. She her brothers and sisters, Joseph B. Bailey (Rick), Michelle Johnson was preceded in death by her par- Wallmeyer, Ann W. Wallmeyer, (David), Michael Oyer (Dana), ents, Robert F. Fones and Sylvia R. Ignatius R. Wallmeyer Sr., Richard Charlene Young (Steve) and BranSmith; and a brother, William C. D. Wallmeyer, Kathleen W. Dart, don Dickerson; nine great-grandFones. Mrs. Beasley was employed John Mark Wallmeyer; her many children, Patrick Bailey (Katie), for 17 years at Richmond Memo- nieces, nephews, cousins and Ashley Young, Kelly Bailey, Haley rial Hospital. A memorial service friends. Young, Samantha Oyer, J.B. Bailey, was held Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 Caroline Oyer, Jacob Johnson at Chamberlayne Baptist Church, and Kelsey Johnson; two sisters, Charlotte Ann Riner 215 Wilkinson Road. The family Farmer, 69, of Mechanicsville, Lillian Kelly and Beatrice Franck. will greet friends following the Mrs. Ford was retired from Philip went to be with the Lord Monday, service. Morris Inc., and was a member Feb. 21, 2011. She was born in of Beulah Baptist Church. She East Stone Gap, Va., to the late Robert D. Bruce Jr., 48, Ada and Delmar Riner, and was was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who will passed away Dec. 24, 2010, preceded in death by her husband be greatly missed. Her unwaverat his residence in Richmond. of 42 years, Thomas J. Farmer Jr.; ing faith in Jesus Christ was an Survivors include his parents, and brother, Gary Riner. She is inspiration to all her family, who Robert and Wanda Bruce of survived by her children, Matthew take comfort in knowing she will Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughters, Farmer and wife, Wendy, John spend eternity with the love of Lyric, Allison and Sarah Bruce; Farmer and wife, Ann, Cynthia her life and husband of 60 years. sisters, Susan vonBechmann Baker, Teresa Savage and husband, Visitation was held Monday, Feb. and her husband, Derek, of Glen Don, Pamela Allen and husband, 21, 2011 at B.W. White Funeral Allen, Cyndi Stevens and her Clarence, and Mark Farmer; 12 Home, Rt. 360, Aylett, Va. Services husband, Ernie, of Mechanicsgrandchildren, numerous greatwere held on Tuesday, Feb. 22, ville. He is also survived by aunts, grandchildren; brother, Philman 2011 at Beulah Baptist Church, uncles, a niece and four nephews. Riner and wife, Sarah; and sister, River Road, Aylett, Va. Bobby was greatly loved and will Peggy Riner. The family received be deeply missed. Private funeral see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 ` friends Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

Charles Edward Baldwin, extended family including, Donna services were held Dec. 28, 2010. Baldwin Dale and Cindy Jennings. He was an active member of Fairmount Christian Church for 62 years. The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 and on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Rd. where a funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Graveside services followed in Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairmount Christian Church.

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her husband, James M. Jeffries; son, Larry Jeffries; parents, Ella Continued from pg. 10 b and Latney W. Adams Sr.; and her sister, Joan. She is survived Frank P. Hopkins Jr., 84, by her brother, Latney W. Adams of Mechanicsville, entered into Jr.; sisters, Marie Burton and rest on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. He Majorie Pauli; granddaughter, is survived by his wife of 55 years, Erin Jeffries; and a number of Audrey D. Hopkins; daughters, nieces and nephews. She was a Deborah L. Hopkins and Denise longtime member of MechanicsH. Coover; sons-in-law, Bruce ville Church of Christ. The family Browning and John Coover; received friends Monday, Feb. and grandson Cole Beuckman. 28, 2011 at the Atlee Chapel of He served with the U.S. Army Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 during World War ll and with the and Shady Grove Road. Funeral U.S. Air Force during the Korean services were held on Tuesday, Conflict. Mr. Hopkins retired March 1, 2011 at the funeral from the Richmond Times-Dishome. Graveside services followed patch and was a loyal member at Signal Hill Memorial Park. of the Moose Lodge, V.F.W. and the American Legion. The family received friends Tuesday, March Helga Maas, 72, of Glen Allen, widow of William J. Maas, 1, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. She is survived by three 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where daughters, Gigi Maas, Trish Diaz services will be held Wednesday, and Claudine (Erik) Imler; and March 2, 2011 at 2 p.m. Private graveside services will follow later four grandchildren. A funeral at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at service was conducted Tuesday, March 1, 2011 with visitation Amelia. one hour prior to the service at the West Chapel of Bennett Eris A. Jeffries, 80, of Mechanicsville, left this life to be Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Graveside services followed at with the Lord on Feb. 26, 2011. Dale Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by

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grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. The family received visitors Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 Buck Richardson, 58 of W. Broad Street, Glen Allen. Mechanicsville, passed away Feb. Memorial services Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Mount Vernon Baptist 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Judi; parents, Guy and Sarah; Church, 11220 Nuckols Road, two sisters, four stepchildren, 12 see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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(Brad) of Birmingham, Ala.; and her sister-in-law, Virginia T. Continued from pg. 11 b Whisler of Richmond, Va. Juanita formerly of Cuba, passed away was born December 3, 1923 in Glen Allen, Va. In lieu of flowers, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. She was Richmond, Va. She was preceded the owner/operator of Otto’ s Inn donations may be made to the in death by her husband of almost American Diabetes Association or Restaurant for over 27 years. 60 years, Eugene Roy Taylor; her She was preceded in death a charity of your choice. parents, Harlan Dale and Susan by her husband, Mike Joseph ImObersteg; and her brother, Michael Nick Stolfi, 57, Tarabay. She is survived by her Harlan Dale ImObersteg Jr. son, Michael N. Tarabay; her of Aylett, went to be with the (Joe). The family received friends Lord on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. He daughter, Rebecca M. Fore Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the and her husband, Joel A. Fore; was a man of great faith and had Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett a tremendous love for his family eight grandchildren, Michael V. Tarabay, M. Michelle Casteel Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis and friends. Mike successfully Rd. Graveside services will be held and her husband, John R. ran Eastern Steel Fasteners in Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 12 Casteel, Ashley H. Tarabay, Richmond for 30 years before noon at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Adam J. Tarabay, Katherine E. starting his own business, U.S. Fore, Austen L. Tarabay, Andrew Memorials may be made to Supply, in Aylett. He was preHospice and Palliative Care Charceded in death by his father, Nick J. Fore and Addisen L. Tarabay; lotte Region, 1420 E. 7th Street, a great-grandson, George S. D. Stolfi; and is survived by his Charlotte, N.C. 28204. Casteel; three sisters, Rosa G. devoted wife of 39 years, Jean S. Stolfi; four children, Michael Paul Ricardo, Bertha G. Mitchell and Daisy Terry Willingham, Janude G. Ricardo; a brother, Stolfi and wife, Sara, Kimberly 90, entered into eternal rest on Emilo Garcia; and numerous S. Stevens and husband, Robby, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. She was nieces, nephews and cousins. A Jason A. Stolfi and Anthony C. Mass was held Monday, Feb. 28, born in Ashland, Va., on March Stolfi; and two grandchildren, 16, 1920 to the late Ruby James Tyler and Madison Stevens; and 2011 at St. Anthony Maronite and Sanford Tompkins Terry. Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler his mother, Tressie Stolfi. The She grew up in Ashland and after Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. family received friends at the marriage resided in the Lakeside Graveside services followed in Mechanicsville Chapel of the area of Richmond for 10 years Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 and then in Colonial Heights for Lee- Davis Road, Friday, Jan. the past 53 years. Mrs. WillingJuanita ImObersteg 28, 2011. Services were held ham was preceded in death by Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Sharon Taylor, 87, of Hanover, passed her beloved husband of 61 years, Baptist Church in King William. away Feb. 26, 2011. She is survived Edward Glenn Willingham Sr. Graveside services followed in by her daughter and son-inShe was also preceded in death the church cemetery. In lieu of law, Elizabeth Dale and Paul B. by a sister, Grace Terry Smith; flowers, donations may be made Michelle III of Charlotte, NC; her and two brothers, Branch Wickel to the Mattaponi Rescue Squad, granddaughter, Elizabeth Harlan Terry and Sanford Tompkins P.O. Box 15, Walkerton, Va. Michelle of Baltimore, Md.; her Terry Jr. She is survived by her 23117. grandson, Paul B. Michelle IV

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Nice 2-story Colonial in Summer Walk in a cul-de-sac. 4-Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Built in 2009, Large Living Room, Master 2.5-baths, 9 ft. ceilings on first floor, 2,177 sq. ft., vinyl siding, Bedroom with Double Vanity Sink, Shower & 2 Closets. Dual Zoned front porch with Trex Boards, 2-car garage, .93 acres, wood burning Heat Pump, Vinyl Siding & Nice Deck! This home is Turn-key! Close fireplace, irrigation front and side yards. $245,000. to Shopping, Grocery Store & Randolph-Macon College! Call David Riley for Details – 804-337-1809 www.Rileyshomesearch.com

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To help senior citizens avoid falling victim to scams, Covenant Woods will be hosting a senior fraud prevention forum on Thursday, March 3. Virginia State Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council has selected Covenant Woods as their host location and will pilot a tuition-free, comprehensive fraud prevention course for senior Virginians. Courses will be taught by experts from federal, state and

local law enforcement agencies as well as area businesses. Recognize, Prevent, Report, Stop Fraud is a program designed to train senior Virginians to: m Recognize Fraud through awareness of national, state and local fraud incidents and criminal activity. m Prevent Fraud through identification of effective, upto-date fraud prevention practices, educational materials and

resources. m Report Fraud through identification of law enforcement agencies and organizations that investigate and prosecute fraud. m Stop Fraud by using and sharing the knowledge gained in class. The schedule is 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays until March 24 in the Covenant Woods Community Center at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive in Mechanicsville.

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Option issue to language There is an elementary school in Texas that has an Arabic language class that has been made “mandatory” without parents’ approval. Remember when a vote was taken in Congress about a year or so ago to make English the national language of the United States? Most all Left-Wing Democrats voted it down! What language do they think is more important than English? Isn’t English more important than Arabic? There is nothing wrong with teaching Arabic as an option, but mandatory? Walt Fitzhugh Hanover

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A shocking video documenting Planned Parenthood officials illegally coaching and giving business advice to an undercover actor posing as a pimp went public, and the socalled “news” media simply looked the other way. Then a second video was released, which showed a similar scene in a Planned Parenthood clinic in Richmond. Now there is proof that this is not an isolated incident, but a shocking pattern! Evidently, the liberal media and Planned Parenthood think that it’s okay to use their $363 million in taxpayer funds to provide business advice and tips for evading the law to a man who sells sex with 14- and 15year-old girls. The Leftist controlled media have decided this is a story you shouldn’t see or read about. What a travesty! Major Mansfiel Mechanicsville

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Used book sale to be held April 1-2 The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will sponsor a Second Annual Used Book Sale from noon to 6 p.m. on April 1 and 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 2 in the Meeting Room of the Mechanicsville Branch at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Call 746-9615.

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for the 2010 Hanover Idols title. Both are excited about the chance to perform before large, hometown crowds for the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-day run. Since winning the Junior title, Dean moved to Texas where he is enrolled in a special training program for developing talent through the Septien Entertainment Group. He will be flying in to sing a Jason Mraz number. He credits the Idols competition with jump-starting his burgeoning career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It may sound crazy but that night changed my life. After that night I knew that basketball and football would no longer be at the top of my list.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Dallas, I still get e-mails and messages from people I

psyched about coming home to sing in March.â&#x20AC;? Mines-Derricott spends her days whipping up delicious desserts for both Randolph-Macon College and the Ironhorse restaurant where she is a pastry chef known for her Neapolitan Cheesecake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to sing for everyone because I am so happy to be singing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Let It Beâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by The Beatles. My version of the song has a gospel format to it. When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m singing it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m truly feeling it. Music is not my talent, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my gift, anointed by God.â&#x20AC;? Both started singing early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was about 3 or 4 I loved singing the opening see IDOLS, pg. 21 `

Mechanicsville firefighter Bill Gagnon, left in the photo above, was honored on Jan. 27 by the Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Battlefield Post 9808. Aaron Robinson, left in the photo below, with Hanover Fire/EMS also was honored. The two emergency responders were recognized for duty and performance through the VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Safety Awards program. Gagnon has been volunteering for more than 40 years with Station 7. His dedication, longevity, dependability and countless hours of service were cited as he accepted an award. Robinson was recognized as an EMS Provider of the Year. Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patient care skills, growth, achievements and performance in the field were mentioned as the VFW acknowledged him. The awards were presented by Michael P. Boehme, VFW commander.

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Church loss and curriculum We send our children to public schools where they learn about science (evolution), government (indoctrination), and history (revisionist). Then they go to Sunday School and are taught “Bible Stories.” They are told they are being taught “fact” from the government-run public school and “myth” from the Church. And then we wonder why the Church is losing the children? Maybe it wouldn’t be if the

Church were teaching a little Bible based science, government and history. Jeanette Louis Mechanicsville

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people in this community. more will join us at www. In this very short period of time Fellowshipcc.com this community group that April Lucy started with about 75 people Mechanicsville has grown to close to 500. They are a very friendly, warm, welcoming group that has grown by word of mouth alone. I’m very happy to count myself among them and hope I like to jog. Notice I didn’t

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‘Fairtastic’ kickoﬀ for GYSD set Saturday Global Youth Service Day will be observed April 15-17 and Hanover’s GYSD Youth Planning Coalition will kick off the giant event in style with a Fairtastic Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, at The Ozone in the Hanover Industrial Air Park. Fairtastic will enable young people to explore ways they can serve their community. The free party will allow participants to visit with nonprofits, community groups and individuals that are hosting service projects during GYSD. Young people can learn more about the service event, listen to

music from a local band, play games, win prizes and enjoy refreshments. You don’t even have to be there to “be counted”: beginning March 5, youth can sign up to volunteer for GYSD service projects at www.hanovervolunteers.org. Hanover County youth ages 5 through 25 are encouraged to attend Fairtastic but the party also is free and open to all. Fairtastic is offered in partnership with the Department of Community Resources and The Ozone, which is located at 11169 Air Park Road in Ashland. Celebrated in more than 100

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at a retirement center, to share it among multiple generations. She will be at the Fairtastic to recruit volunteers and promote her project. Students serving on the GYSD Youth Planning Coalition have met monthly since November to prepare for the event. They have been responsible for everything from designing the t-shirts to obtaining door prizes and sponsorships to securing food donations and the event location. The Ozone is an after-school program for middle school kids. It first opened its doors in September 2009 and offers afterschool care, summer camps and special events set up exclusively for middle school youth. “With our direct connection to young people in Hanover, hosting the GYSD Fairtastic was a natural opportunity,” Pat O’Reilly, president and CFO (Chief Fun Officer) for The Ozone, said. “We are pleased and proud to have this chance to work with Hanover County on this one of a kind event.” Partnerships with local businesses like The Ozone help make Global Youth Service Day in Hanover possible. Other

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I couldn’t help but notice how many other people enjoy doing this as well, especially after several days of 70-plus degree days. I am somewhat concerned though after i noticed how many of them were running down the street … in the wrong direction! Just a quick note to my fellow “joggers” … run into or rather … towards the traffic … not with it. Drivers are often distracted and not paying attention to you. You really don’t want to end up being a hood ornament on any vehicle and you really don’t want to turn your back on anybody while running these days! So, when jogging, please make sure you run so that you can see the cars coming at you. Have fun while running and always be aware of your surroundings. To quote Snoopy from the Peanuts comic strip, “Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and feet. It’s also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed.” So, be safe ... and enjoy your run! Gene Brown Mechaniscville

Let’s get state moving again As a citizen, homeowner and business owner in Hanover County, I noted with great interest Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposal of the Omnibus Transportation Funding Bill in the Senate and House of Delegates this session. Notably, the governor has a broad bipartisan coalition of co-patrons, including Delegates Chris Peace (R-Hanover) and John Cox (R-Hanover) and Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover)

with nearly half of the entire Senate body signed up to sponsor the bill, including five Democrats. I am encouraged that the bill will bring new roads and infrastructure that have been long delayed to every region of the state. Now that we are coming out of a recession, this Bill will create much needed jobs and infuse money into crumbling roads and bridges with projects from the shores of Hampton Roads to the busy corridors of Northern Virginia and the vital transportation arteries across our Blue Ridge Mountains! Specifically, the governor’s bill is a comprehensive transportation plan, including projects from widening I-66 in/out of the Beltway to building a new Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

and completing the Coalfields Expressway. Using its AAA bond rating and capitalizing on low construction costs and interest rates, the state is also in the enviable position of being able to accelerate bonds that were approved in 2007. Passage of this jobs and roads plan will represent one of the most significant investments in state infrastructure. Recent administrations have played politics, moved too slowly and made too many excuses for not finding ways to make transportation a priority and get projects done! It’s time to end gridlock and get people and businesses moving again in Virginia! Pat Henry Hanover

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Richmond area residents unite to ﬁght lung cancer Registration is under way for the Richmond Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk uniting people who are passionate about raising public awareness and vital research funding to fight lung cancer. The event is scheduled for March 12 at the Short Pump Town Center at 11800 W. Broad St. in Richmond. Registration will begin at 7 a.m.

The 5K Fun RunWalk will get under way at 8:30 a.m. The Memorial Walk is scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m. The purpose of the run/walk is to create hope and change for those affected by lung cancer, the number one cancer killer in Virginia. For more information, or to register, donate, sponsor or volunteer, visit www. FreeToBreathe.org.

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are residents, business owners or county employees. Applicants also must be willing to submit to a background check. This academy is designed to give participants an inside look into law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. The training will consist of a variety of law enforcement topics, which will give seniors a better understanding of how and why the members of the Sheriff ’s Office do what they do.

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Sorghum Checkoﬀ Program Referendum conducted By Ken Upshaw County executive director USDA has finalized procedures for the upcoming referendum on the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program and is announcing the dates it will conduct the referendum. For the program to continue, the Sorghum Promotion, Research and Information order requires that a referendum be conducted no later than three years after the start of assessments, which began on July 1, 2008. The order requires a simple majority vote in the referendum for the program to continue. USDA conducted the referendum Feb. 1-28 at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices for producers and the Agricultural Marketing Service office, refer-

enced below, for importers. Any eligible person engaged in the production of importation of sorghum from July 1, 2008, to Dec. 31, 2010, was eligible to participate. The Sorghum Checkoff Program, and its 13-member board, is authorized by the Commodity Promotion Research and Information Act of 1996. The mandatory program is funded at the rate of 0.6 percent of the net market value on grain sorghum and 0.35 percent of the net market value of sorghum forage. Sorghum Checkoff is a national, coordinated, self-help marketing program designed to strengthen the position of sorghum in the market place, see SORGHUM, pg. 23 `

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theme songs to my favorite TV shows: Blues Clues and Gullah, Gullah Island,” Dean said. “When I knew my shows were getting ready to come on, I’d run and dress just like one of the characters on the show and be in front of the TV before they sang the first note so I could sing every word along with them. It seems so ‘not cool’ to me now, but I remember taking it very seriously.” Derricott-Mines credits her mentor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Robnette Huff, with encouraging her musically. “My first church solo was ‘Come to Me’ at the age of 9. A year earlier I had a solo as The Greedy Cat for my third grade play at Gandy Elementary.”

The show takes place at The show takes place 7:30 p.m. on March 24, 25 and 26 on the stage of Randolph- at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 25 and 26 Macon College’s Blackwell on the stage of Auditorium. Randolph-Macon Tickets went on sale Feb. College’s Blackwell 15. Auditorium in Ashland. General admission tickets are $12 and will be available at the Hanover Arts and Activities ing is in the balcony. Center and Cross Brothers For reserved tickets, call Grocery Store. 798-2881. All general admission seatReserved tickets for the

Friday and Saturday shows cost $15. Thursday is Family Night and reserved tickets are only $12 for that show. Shows sell out quickly. For more information about the show and the Hanover Idols competition, which are both sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, call 7982728 or visit www.hanoverarts. org.

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On Feb. 10, “Chip,” a Cairn terrier-mix who was born into Hanover Humane Society’s Adoption Program, visited with members of the Animal Lovers Club at Chickahominy Middle School. Personnel from Hanover Humane gave a presentation to the members regarding Hanover Humane’s Adoption, Education and Prevention programs and answered the students’ questions. All the attendees were then allowed to meet “Chip” and hold him. To show their appreciation of Hanover Humane and the efforts that it undertakes to help homeless dogs and cats, the members presented “Chip” with bedding, toys and treats. “Chip” is shown with all the donated items. This is the third year that Hanover Humane has visited with the Animal Lovers Club at Chickahominy Middle and discussed animal care, welfare, etc. The Hanover Humane Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity located at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland, is organized to help homeless animals find forever homes.

Hanover County Ruritan clubs have unveiled a new nonprofit organization, which was formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, specifically for erecting a statue honoring Hanover County’s native son, and one of America’s most famous patriots

and founding fathers, Patrick Henry. The organization will provide continuing educational opportunities in an effort to promote Patrick Henry’s legacy and accomplishments to future see RURITANS, pg. 23 `

March 15 deadline to apply for Crisis Assistance funds Low-income Hanoverians who have heating emergencies might be eligible for Crisis Assistance, a federal program administered by the Hanover County Department of Social Services. Applications will be accepted through March 15 or until funds run out. Crisis Assistance can help eligible households when Fuel Assistance or other resources cannot meet the need.

A heating emergency could be a lack of heat, an imminent cut-off of utilities and inoperable or unsafe heating equipment. Funds may be used to pay your utility security deposit, buy a portable space heater or primary home heating fuel, pay your primary heat utility bill, repair or replace heating equipment or provide supplemental heating equipment. For more information, or

to request an application, call Hanover Social Services at 3654103. Energy Share through Dominion Virginia Power also is managed locally by Hanover Social Services. Eligible households may receive help paying for the applicable source of heat (electricity, gas, oil, wood or kerosene). Call 365-4103 or 365-6641 for information about requirements and to determine if funding is available.

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in a raffle. The cost for registration on or before March 5 is $10 for the 1-mile race and $15 for the 5K race. After March 5, the prices will increase by $10 per race. Prizes will be given for the winners of each race. Highlights include:Professional chip timing by Race Tim-ing Unlimited, free T-shirt

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generations of American citizens. Former Del. Frank Hargrove said, “This organization has tremendous energy and commitment as they move forward with their project to pay tribute to Hanover’s native son, Patrick Henry.” Hargrove also said that this project is the collective effort of all Ruritan clubs throughout the county. The organization is planning a May 14 fundraiser at Historic Hanover Tavern to kick off

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maintain and expand existing domestic and foreign markets and uses for sorghum, and develop new markets and uses for sorghum.

for each participant, medals for all one-milers, prizes for the winners of both races, and all participants will be entered in a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses. For registration, race information and course map details, visit the South Anna PTA website at www.SouthAnnaPTA. org.

fundraising projects. More information will be provided on the event at a later date. Lee Mitchell, president of the organization, said, “We look forward to working with all the citizens of Hanover County and other civic and community organizations as we move forward with this project. This is just the beginning of a historic opportunity for all of us to leave a lasting impression on future generations of Hanover County.” The Board of Directors for the organization consists of Lee Mitchell, president; Dan Johnson, vice president; Hyland “Buddy” Fowler, treasurer; and Marla Coleman, secretary.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal to hold Pancake Supper Tuesday St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hanover Courthouse will hold its traditional Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, on St. Paul’s Church Road. The supper celebrates “Shrove Tuesday,” the day before Lent starts. This celebration began as a time to use up the rich food in one’s house, which was forbid-

den during the Lenten season. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, fried apples and drinks. Admission is free and open to the public. Canned food or paper product donations for A.C.E.S. will gladly be accepted. For more information, call the church office at 537-5516 or Anne Cross at 746-2377.

Comedy to open March 11 Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern is presenting “A Thousand Clowns” by Herb Gardner and starring Scott Wichmann March 11 through April 23. This benchmark of Broadway comedy produced one of the theatre’s most

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Pups n’ Sudz is celebrating its fifth anniversary. It opened for business in February 2006. Owned by Carly Dykema, she said the idea stemmed from her need to wash her big dog at home. She said dogs of all breeds and sizes come to the shop regularly, ranging in size from a three-pound toy to a 226-pound English Mastiff. Working at Pups n’ Sudz are, from left, front row, store manager Kristen Mourie, Amber White, Rebel, Amber Jeter and Carly Dykema, and back row, Gracie McCauley, Julia Wilson and Megan Williams.

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On Feb. 16, Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, R-4, helped present a check from Wawa to the Virginia Food Bank for $20,000 on Retail Alliance Day at the General Assembly. In honor of its 2011 “Family Reunion Tour,” which will mark the milestone anniversaries of more than 10 Wawa stores, Wawa provided breakfast and lunch that day to all Assembly members and staff. The senator is hown with representatives of Wawa.

HABCC plans Earth Day event on April 23 The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce (HABCC) will host “Down to Earth in Hanover County” on Saturday, April 23, at Hanover High School in celebration of Earth Day 2011. The community-wide event will educate businesses and families on how to be more environmentally friendly in a cost-effective way. Hands-on activities and fun will teach green living, learning and playing. The celebration also will showcase Hanover businesses and organizations that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint with environmentally friendly business practices. The HABCC is currently gathering sponsors and exhibitors that make or sell green products and services, provide education and information about green alternatives or are committed see HABCC, pg. 28 `

Holly’s art featured at Montpelier An exhibition of art by Melissa Holly, featuring a new series entitled “Beauty of Math and Science,” is being presented now through March 31 at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education at 17205 Mountain Road in Montpelier. A free opening reception will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on March 4 at the center. Through various art media, Holly shows there is always something to say through art and math. Along with her more tra-

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Toastmasters schedule open house nication, leadership and confidence skills on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Anyone 18 years of age or older who can talk is eligible to join Toastmasters. For more information, contact Sandy Sanders at eesjresquire@netscape.net.

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Hanover Christmas Mother, Doswell Ruritans say thanks he Hanover Christmas Mother and the Doswell Ruritan Club are extending their thanks to the following businesses for their contributions to the 2010 Hanover Christmas Mother program: AARP Hanover Chapter, Ashland Miling Co., Atlee High School students, Atlee Ruritan Club, Beaverdam Ruritan Club. Black Creek Baptist Church, Clay Springs Ruritan Club, Cold Harbor Ruritan Club, Covenant Woods, Dominion Foundation. Dominion Power Co., Doswell Fire Co./EMS (volunteer and paid), Doswell Ruritan Club, Doswell Women’s Club. Dunn’s Drive-in, East Coast Oil Corp., Elon Baptist Church Youth Group, Far-

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We will still have close to $3 million in the bank to carry us through what may be another one, two or more years of recessionary conditions,” he added. The new budget fully funds the school requests for the upcoming year. The fund was formed three years ago as economic trouble loomed on the horizon. “We started reacting before we felt the pain, “ Casey said. Casey said the reserve fund is an important aspect in providing a “soft landing” from the recession for Hanover County. A public hearing for the budget is scheduled for March 30 and the board will consider adop-

cery Store, Mrs. Greg May, McDonald’s (Ashland). Mechanicsville Drug Store, The Mechanicsville Local, Mechanicsville Ruritan Club. Edward Mills, Montpelier Ruritan Club, Frances Morgan, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Patrick Henry High School students, Peebles Department Store, Pro-Image Printing. Richmond Area Bike Association, Richmond TimesDispatch, Roses Stores, Barry and Brenda Shalowitz. Slash Christian Church, Howard Smith, Taylorsville Baptist Church Youth, Temple Inland and Walmart. Information submitted by Ron Reed, treasurer, Doswell Ruritan Club.

tion on April 13. Harris was cautiously optimistic regarding this year’s budget process, but wasn’t prepared to predict an end to the recent downturn. “As we enter this budget process we are told that the ‘Great Recession’ is over and better times are right around the corner,” he said “While we hope this is the case, unfortunately this is not yet true for either county government or for the citizens.” Employees have not had a merit raise in Hanover since 2008. “They are the ones who helped contribute to the savings and helped build this bank account we’ve talked about and this is a thanks for them,” Casey said. Board chair Debbie Winans made employee compensation a top priority in her incoming remarks as she accepted the chairmanship.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Vandivender-Lantz Price-Posenau announce April Wedding date celebrate engagement

JENNIFER RUTH VANDIVENDER and DAVID SCOTT LANTZ to marry May 2011

William and Joyce VanDivender of Williamsburg are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jennifer Ruth VanDivender, to Mr. David Scott Lantz, son of Robert and Julie Lantz of Mechanicsville. Jennifer is a graduate of Landmark Christian School. David is the grandson on Mrs. Carol Shope of Tyrone, PA and Mrs. E. Marie DeGol of Martinsburg, PA. He is a graduate of Atlee High School and Virginia Commonwealth University. A May 2011 wedding is planned.

LAUREN CAMERON PRICE and JOHN TREVOR POSENAU to wed April 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Price of Orange are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Lauren Cameron Price of Charlottesville, to Mr. John Trevor Posenau of Charlottesville, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Posenau of Mechanicsville. Miss Price is the granddaughter of Elsie Johnson Mays of Orange and the late Avery Manaway Mays, and Betty Lou Price of Winchester and the late Carl Frederick Price. Miss Price is a graduate of Orange County High School and received her B.S. in Biology from the College of William and Mary. She is currently an eighth grade Physical Science teacher in Louisa County. Mr. Posenau is the grandson of Irene Currin Barnes of Colonial Heights and the late John Joseph Barnes, and Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Posenau of Varina. Mr. Posenau is a graduate of Atlee High School, and received his B.S in Biology from the College of William and Mary. He is currently a fourth year medical student at the University of Virginia. An April 2011 wedding is planned.

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CALENDAR It’s not the same paper the showold but kept the message Dr. Oz wants you to be healthy nd happy about it. The cardiothoracic surgeon nd TV celebrity shared his serets for a better life with a crowd f several thousand at the Greater ichmond Convention Center on aturday morning. The program th hi hli ht f th d l

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Country Time with Amy Ladd Classic Country Music & Dance at The Lakeside American Legion 1201 Hilliard Rd. Richmond from 8-10:30 p.m. The event cost $7 per person, you do not have to be a member to attend, all are welcome for more information call 938-5146.

Thursday, March 3 Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry has partnered with Hanover Humane Society for the annual “Ashland Goes to the Dogs—Again” Pet Portraiture event. Appointments are available for photo sessions at the Ashland studio on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the sitting fee of $39 being donated to Hanover Humane Society. For more information, visit www.hanoverhumanesociety. org or www.jessicarobertson. com. The Arthritis Foundation is offering Tai Chi at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville. The class meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 3-April 7. This program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being. The fun and interactive classes are suitable for every fitness level. Cost is $48. Registration is required due

to limited class size. Contact U.S. Constitution, and how Covenant Woods Fitness to reg- it is being implemented and will ultimately abolish private ister at 569-8043. property ownership. All are Children’s Home Society of welcome, please join us. For Virginia is offering an orien- more information visit us on tation for people interested in Facebook or call 241-8614. finding out more about adoptHanover Humane Society ing older children (10 years and older) from the foster care sys- will hold a veterinary Wellness tem. Discover the myths sur- Clinic at its facility at 12190 rounding the adoption of older Washington Highway in children and view photos of Ashland. The clinic provides waiting children. There will be routine vaccines, heartworm time for questions. On March testing, and other preventive 24, the agency will offer an ori- services. The clinic does not entation on infant adoption. treat sick or injured animals. Participants will learn about The clinic begins at 4 p.m. the steps involved, the different and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No types of adoption and the costs appointments. Please visit www. associated with each. Both ori- hanoverhumanesociety.org for entations are free and begin at more information. 5 p.m. They will be held at the agency’s Richmond office, 4200 Friday, March 4 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, call Balducci Additions and 353-0191 or visit www.chsva. Remodeling will be showcasorg. ing their “Dream Kitchen” at the 35th Annual Richmond Salem Presbyterian Church Home and Garden Show being (Studley Road) will host its held at the Richmond Raceway monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. Complex. Stop by to sample Join us in singing some hymn espresso and cookies and talk favorites in preparation for the with one of our remodeling proseason of Lent. Our Hymn fessionals. Register to win one of the Month is “Jesus Walked of the prizes in the Balducci/ This Lonesome Valley” and we Williams-Sonoma Giveaway; will learn about the composer prizes totaling $1,500. For and origin of this hymn. Light information on hours and tickrefreshments are served. Bring ets, visit www.agievents.com/ a friend. home-and-garden-shows.cfm. Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Donna Holt, Executive Director of the Virginia Campaign for Liberty, will speak on “The History of Sustainable Development Connecting the Dots”. This presentation will reveal the origins of Sustainable Development, the United Nations Agenda 21 action plan. You will learn how it came to the United States, how it undermines the principles of federalism and the

Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www. hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Doswell Ruritan Club all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Doswell Community Center, Rt. 1 and Doswell Rd. Tickets for sale thru club members or at the door. Take out available.

Sunday, March 6 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. The Meadowood Church of God at 325 Azalea Ave. in Richmond will host a Gospel Music Sing with “Right Turn,” a Southern Gospel group from Rocky Mount, N.C., at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 3211562.

Saturday, March 5 Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. From 8-9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for adults (including fish $7) and under 12 years old $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits go to the Heart Havens Fund (residential housing for the mentall handicapped). For more information or to set up reservations, please call 746-4719 or 730-4956.

Monday, March 7 Mix and Mash Wii Night at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7 p.m. Play Wii games with your friends at the library. Part of Teen Tech Week. Pizza and drinks served courtesy of the Friends of Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. see CALENDAR, pg. 31 `

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Suspects assaulted each other at location on Pebblepath Pkwy.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Edgeworth Rd.

Rd. Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Atlee Rd. Unknown suspect stole item at location on Chamberlayne Rd.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Bell Creek

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Pecan Trail.

Suspect stole items at location on Ashland Rd.

Suspect held victim against their will at location on Summer Hill Rd. Unknown suspect(s) obtained money fraudulently on Virginia Manor Dr.

February 15 X

Unknown suspect(s) stole item at location on Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property and stole items at location on Rockhill Rd.

Suspect stole items at location on Edgeworth Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Holly Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Leadbetter Pl.

Unknown suspect(s) stole vehicle at location on Washington Hwy.

Suspect damaged property at location on Green Bay Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim and was disorderly at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Suspect was found in possession of stolen property on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

of a firearm on Ann Cabell Lane. X

Unknown suspects took victim’s vehicle at location Creighton Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Cool Spring Rd.

Suspect attempted to obtain goods by false pretense on Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Hopson Rd.

Property recovered at location on Lee-Davs Rd.

Suspect was in possession

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on County Complex Rd.

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Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

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Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

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The youth of Lebanon United Methodist (intersection of Peaks Rd and Stumpy Rd) will host the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5:30-7 p.m., eat in or take out. The menu will include: pancakes, sausage, apples, coffee and juice.

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At 7 p.m., the Mechanicsville TEA Party will present Part 2 of the video documentary “Setting the Record Straight: American History in Black & White”. Watch in awe as the long hidden stories of religious, moral, and political history of black Americans is revealed to awaken and inspire us all. Open to the public, this free event will be held in the meeting room of the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Station #3 at 4428 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. For more information, visit us on Facebook or call 241-8614.

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GLEN ALLEN 23059 Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road

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Former Lee-Davis High School graduate, Wesley E. Griggs graduated from East Tennessee State University on Dec. 18, 2010. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying and Mapping. Proud parents are Jady and Wanda Griggs.

Adults $6 and children under 10 $4. Proceeds will benefit the annual summer mission project LebCamp, enabling middle and high school students to be active participants in service projects in our community. For more information call 804.746.0980 or visit us at www.lebanonumc. org.

questions. Proceeds to benefit Silver Stirrups 4H Club. Shady Grove United Methodist Women invite you to our annual Yard/Bake Sale from 7-1 p.m. at 8029 Shady Grove Rd. Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase. There will be a Country Store with many home made crafts and goodies. The United Methodist Men will be selling their delicious Brunswick Stew. Come find just what you need from an array of household goods, children’s items, books, clothing, and much more! For more information or to make donations call the church office at 746-9073.

Teen Photo Calendar Workshop & Mixer at the Hanover Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Star in your own photo calendar! Bring props from home (favorite book, valentines, flowers, teddy bear, sports gear, etc.). Part of Teen Tech Week. Snacks served courtesy of the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library Hanover Humane Society at 7527 Library Drive. will hold its monthly “Spirit Night” at the Chick-Fil-A, Virginia Center Market Place Thursday, March 10 Mix and Mash Movie Night from 5-8 p.m. Vouchers which at the Atlee Branch Library can be tendered at the time the at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a “funny” food order is placed will yield a movie with your friends at 15% donation from Chick-Filthe library. Part of Teen Tech A for Hanover Humane. In Week. Popcorn & drinks served addition, clients can play the courtesy of Friends of the Atlee “wheel of fortune” to get free Library. For more information drinks, food, desserts, etc. To call 559-0654 or visit the library obtain vouchers (which can be printed off), please visit www. at 9161 Atlee Road. hanoverhumanesociety.org. The National Alliance on Pamunkey River Garden Mental Illness-Central Virginia Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Chapter (NAMI-CVA) is having their monthly meeting at 7 at the Mechanicsville Branch p.m. at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Library, 7461 Sherwood Monument Ave., Richmond. Crossing Place, Mechanicsville. Dr. Bob Cohen of VCU’s The speaker will be Virginia Virginia Treatment Center for McMillian. The program will Children will do a presentation be on “Helleborus”. Members of on “Progress and Challenges the club will be displaying floral in Child Mental Health.” The designs and horticulture from meeting is free and open to the their gardens. All are welcome. public. For more information, Any questions, please contact Susan Blankinship, President, at call 285-1749. 932-3451.

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Democratic strategist Dr. William Ferguson Reid will be the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Hanover Democratic Committee at 9 a.m. at Ashland Coffee and see CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

Good Karma to hold yard sale Good Karma will be hosting their Annual Spring Yard Sale at King William High School from 7-1 p.m. (rain date May 14). Yard sale spots are available for $10 each and consist of four student parking spots. Tables are not provided. Gates will open at 5:30 a.m. and yard sale spots are offered on a first come first serve basis. Yard sale spots must be set up and ready no later than 7AM and you must be prepared to leave the premises no later than 2 p.m. If you would like to reserve a spot or have any questions please contact Lisa Woody at 994-8742. Please note: A $1 discount will be provided to ALL participants who make a 4 can donation to the Good Karma”Fill A Box” Non-Perishable Food Drive.

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Tea. Dr. Reid will discuss how to get more Democrats elected in Republican-dominated Hanover County. Dr. Reid, a former Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly and one of the founders of the Crusade for Voters, advises Democratic candidates on a state and national level. The coffee is on us. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

7600 Studley Road, one mile Nazarene in its efforts to serve able animals and additional its community. North of Shady Grove Road. adoption information.

Tuesday, March 15

Friday, March 18

Saturday, March 26

Please put in the March Calendar of Events: The Hanover Republican Women’s Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at Calabash Restaurant from 6-7:30 p.m. Call Mary Sulser at 746 0331 or Email msulser@hotmail.com for details. Web site HRwomen. com

Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Smokey Wilson and New Journey. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information please call 798-5512, 7985513, 798-6179 or Carlton at 651-4544.

Wednesday, March 16 Hanover Humane Society will hold a veterinary Wellness Clinic at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www. Pebble Creek Piranhas hanoverhumanesociety.org for Swim Team is sponsoring our more information. 2nd Annual Family 1 mile The Testifying Toastmasters, and 5k Fun Run. The 1k will start at 9 a.m. and the 5k will Eastern Hanover’s only open begin at 9:30 a.m. through the Toastmasters club, will have an streets of the Pebble Creek open house and membership subdivision. For more infor- drive at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover mation call John at 677-2915 or Church of the Nazarene. We visit our website at www.peb- regularly meet to enhance our communication, leadership and blecreekswimteam.com. confidence skills on the Second and Fourth Wednesday in each Sunday, March 13 month at 6:30 p.m. We want to Hanover Humane Society encourage those who are interwill hold a cat adoption stand ested in those areas to come at the Virginia Center PetSmart out. Who is eligible to join store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit Toastmasters? Anyone 18 years www.hanoverhumanesociety. of age or older who can talk! org for available animals and Famous people like US Senator additional adoption informaPat Roberts of Kansas and fortion. mer Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle were members of local The award-winning acapToastmasters clubs. Guests do pella group, Soundworks, will not have to speak but will see be in concert at the Northside how a TT meeting is run and Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. be inspired! For more inforSoundworks music is a memomation, please contact Sandy rable and enjoyable experience. Sanders, VP of PR for Testifying The concert is free and open Toastmasters, at eesjresquire@ to the public. A love offering netscape.net! Testifying will be taken at the concert. Toastmasters is an outreach Northside Baptist is located at of the Hanover Church of the

Saturday, March 19 Sportsman’s Expo 2011 at Cool Spring Church, located at 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 2311. There will be seminars, demonstrations, displays, outdoor exhibitors and a wild game dinner. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., seminars start at 4 p.m. and the wild game dinner begins at 6 p.m. The cost of the event is $20 for adults, $15 for children (12 and under). Tickets must be purchased in advance at Cool Spring Baptist Church Recreational Center. For more information please call 746-8974 option 6. The event will be held rain or shine. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Sunday, March 20 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for avail-

Hanover Humane Society will participate in “Mardi Paws” at Taylor Park on Route 54 in Ashland. The event is scheduled from 10-2 p.m. and will feature a number of Mardi Gras related activities for dogs and their people

Sunday, March 27 Saint Gertrude High School will host the 30th Annivers ar y Spr ing Spectacular House Tour from 1-5 p.m. in the historic Windsor Farms community. Known as Richmond’s first planned neighborhood, Windsor Farms was designed to resemble an English village, with traditional circular and diagonal road patterns, homes with a variety of architectural styles and lot sizes, a small park, churches, and other community spaces. Advance tickets may be purchased for $20 from Saint Gertrude students, at the school office, and on the school’s website at www.saintgertrude.org/ housetour. Tickets will be available for $25 on the day of the event at the Wilton House, located at 215 South Wilton Rd. All proceeds from the Tour will benefit the students at Saint Gertrude High School. see CALENDAR, pg. 37 `

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(11:30) ››‡ “Shallow Hal” Å

(:05) ››› “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” (2008) Å “The Librarian: Return to King Solomon’s Mines”

(:25) ››‡ “A Walk in the Clouds” (1995)

Good Luck

Hannah

Jim

Wizards

›› “Speak” (2004)

(:45) ›› “The Losers” (2010) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

››‡ “A Perfect Getaway” ‘R’

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

(:23) DEA

Gold Rush: Alaska ’

››‡ “The Flintstones” (1994, Comedy)

COMCAST

(:40) ››‡ “Footloose” (1984) ’

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

MuscleCar

8 PM

8:30

››› “The Family Man” (2000) Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni. Å

Criminal Minds Å

(:31) ›››‡ “The Longest Yard” (1974) Burt Reynolds. ’

››› “Pretty Woman”

Criminal Minds Å (2:53) “Unforgiven” ’

Gold Rush: Alaska ’

Sons

iCarly ’

OddParents Fanboy

Wizards

Good Luck

Shake It

Hannah

“To Love-Betray”

›› “The Specialist” (1994, Action) Sylvester Stallone. Å

Conchords Real Time W/ Bill Maher

10 PM

10:30

›››› “Taxi Driver”

››‡ “Date Night” (2010) Å

›‡ “Bride of Chucky” (1998) ‘R’

9:30

Fanboy

Fish Hooks Fish Hooks

››› “Ice Age” (2002) Voices of Ray Romano.

“Black Widower” (2006) Kelly McGillis. Å

9 PM

Desert Car Kings Å

›‡ “Whiteout” ‘R’

MARCH 5, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

NASCAR Racing

News

ABC News

Wheel

›››‡ “King Kong” (2005) Naomi Watts, Jack Black. ’ Å

News

(:35) Criminal Minds ’

(6-CBS)

College Basketball: Villanova at Pittsburgh. Å

News

CBS News

Extra (N) ’ Å

College Basketball: Duke at North Carolina. Å

News

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

(35-FOX) Amer. Dad

The Office

Cops (N)

(12-NBC) (3:00) PGA Tour Golf: Honda Classic, Third Round.

News

NBC News

(65-CW)

››› “Peter Pan” (2003) Jason Isaacs.

Judge

(WGN)

Law Order: CI

The Unit Silver Star ’

College Basketball: Purdue at Iowa. (Live)

College Basketball: Florida at Vanderbilt. (Live)

Women’s College Basketball

SportsNet

Amer. Dad

Net Impact

Wizards

››› “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams”

Law Order: CI

(23-PBS) Chesapeake Bay by Air ’ Å

(57-PBS) (3:00) America’s Home Cooking: From the Garden

The Best of Laugh-In Å

Jeopardy! Raymond

Entertainment Tonight Payne

Payne

Bones ’ Å Steves

(:05) ››‡ “Bee Movie” (2007) Premiere. Å

(TNT)

“The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice” Å

››‡ “The Forbidden Kingdom” (2008) Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

Seinfeld ’

(A&E)

(2:00) ››› “Troy” (2004) Brad Pitt.

(SPIKE)

(3:23) DEA

Raymond

(:34) DEA ’

Raymond

Harry’s Law ’ Å

Seinfeld ’

King

SportsNet

48 Hours Mystery (N) ’ Seinfeld ’

Fringe The Box Å

News at 10

Law-Order L.A.

Law & Order: SVU TMZ (N) ’ Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Outdrsmn.

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

Scrubs ’

South Park

Behind the Britcom: From Script to Screen Å

All-Star Bluegrass Celebration Å

Currents

News

››‡ “The Mummy Returns” (2001) Brendan Fraser. Å

30 Seconds

(:29) Saturday Night Live How I Met

EastEnders EastEnders Laugh In

Forever Plaid ’ Å

›››‡ “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) Harrison Ford.

King

Final

College Basketball: USC at Washington. (Live)

America’s Most Wanted

Camp Meeting

Lawrence Welk’s Big Band Splash Å

Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge ’

(:05) ›› “The Pacifier” (2005) Vin Diesel. Å Raymond

Cops Å

SportsCenter Å

College Basketball: Texas at Baylor. (Live) Postgame

Bones ’ Å

(USA)

College GameDay Å

NBA Basketball: Timberwolves at Wizards

Steves

Baseball

››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” Å

(:25) ›› “Deep Impact” (1998) Robert Duvall.

››‡ “What Women Want” (2000) Mel Gibson. Å

››› “Pretty Woman” (1990) Richard Gere. Å

Beyond Scared Straight Chowchilla

Beyond Scared Straight

(:45) DEA A stripper risks her life. ’

(6:53) DEA ’

(:04) DEA ’

(:14) ›››› “Unforgiven” (1992, Western) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman. Premiere. ’

Beyond Scared Straight

Beyond

(DISC)

Gold Rush: Alaska ’

Sons

Desert Car Kings Å

American Chopper

Explosions Gone Wrong

Desert Car Kings Å

Chopper

(NICK)

Penguins

Fanboy

iCarly ’ Å

iCarly ’

Big Time

Victorious

Jackson

Big Time

My Wife

Lopez

The Nanny

(DISN)

Wizards

Phineas

Shake It

Good Luck

Suite/Deck

Wizards

Phineas

(FAM)

(3:30) ››‡ “The Goonies” (1985) Sean Astin.

(LIFE)

(3:00) ›› “Speak”

(AMC)

(3:45) ›››‡ “The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly” (1967) Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach. Å

››› “Scarface” (1983) Al Pacino. A Cuban immigrant fights to the top of Miami’s drug trade.

301

(HBO)

(3:30) “Thurgood” (2011) ’ Å

››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) George Clooney.

››‡ “Robin Hood” (2010) Russell Crowe. ‘PG-13’ Å

320

(MAX)

Footloose

(:15) ››› “Coming to America” (1988) ‘R’ Å

“Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”

Mildred

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

5 PM

››› “A Bug’s Life” (1998), Kevin Spacey

Pixar Short Films

“Personal Effects” (2009) Michelle Pfeiffer. Å

“Date With Darkness-Andrew Luster”

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988)

COMCAST

Phineas

5:30

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

››› “Ice Age” (2002) Voices of Ray Romano.

›› “Love and Other Disasters” (2006) Premiere.

9 PM

9:30

One Born Every Minute

Phineas Look-Too Funny Kids Scarface

Boxing ›› “Tooth Fairy” (2010) ‘PG’ Å

10 PM

10:30

Life on Top

Hills Have

MARCH 6, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

NBA Basketball: Lakers at Spurs

News

ABC News

Funniest Home Videos

Secret Millionaire Å

Desperate Housewives

(:01) Brothers & Sisters

News

(:35) House ’ Å

(6-CBS)

Basketball

News

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

The Amazing Race

Undercover Boss (N) ’

CSI: Miami Blood Lust

News

Storms

(35-FOX) (2:30) NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series: Kobalt Tools 400.

Paid Prog.

Simpsons

Family Guy

News at 10

(12-NBC) (3:00) PGA Tour Golf: Honda Classic, Final Round.

NBC News

Dateline NBC ’ Å

Next Great Restaurant

The Celebrity Apprentice The teams run pizzerias.

News

(:35) America Now

(65-CW)

Friends ’

Comedy.TV

(WGN)

Steves

Mark Twain

Steves

Nature ’

Baseball Tonight (Live) Å Red Line

Caps

SportsCtr

College Basketball

News

Amer. Dad

NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks. (Live)

College Basketball

Burgers

SportsNet

Cleveland

Seinfeld ’

Enthusiasm Entourage

America Now Å

Heartland Cattle Call ’

Ugly Betty Family/Affair

The Closer Å

King

Friends ’

Vault

Chris

How I Met

News/Nine

Replay

Monk ’ Å

(57-PBS) Great Perf.

Steves

Chris

How I Met

Nature ’ Å

Rock, Pop, and Doo Wop (My Music) Rick Steves’ Viva Espana! ’ Å

(USA)

“Indiana Jones”

(TNT)

Mummy

(WTBS)

(3:00) ››› “Pretty Woman” (1990)

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

(SPIKE)

VCU Insight Steves

(4:48) ››› “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984)

›› “Deep Impact” (1998) Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni. Å

Criminal Minds Å

(DISC)

American Chopper

Auction

(NICK)

Penguins

SpongeBob SpongeBob Jackson

(DISN)

Fish Hooks

(:20) ›››‡ “Aladdin” (1992) ‘G’

(FAM)

Pixar Short Films

(LIFE)

“To Love-Betray”

(AMC)

(3:00) ›››› “Taxi Driver” (1976)

301

(HBO)

››› “Independence Day” (1996) Will Smith. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

320

(MAX)

Whiteout

Auction

Criminal Minds Hopeless

Criminal Minds Å

››‡ “Journey to the Center of the Earth”

Criminal Minds Å

Monk ’

(9:52) “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”

›››‡ “Forrest Gump” (1994, Drama) Tom Hanks. Å

Leverage Å

Leverage

(:42) ›››‡ “Forrest Gump” (1994) Å Breakout Kings Pilot

Breakout Kings Pilot

Criminal

(:44) ›››› “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” (1977) Mark Hamill. ’

Auction

Anubis

My Wife

News

Hates Chris Lopez

Lopez

The Nanny

Good Luck

Shake It

Suite/Deck

Fish Hooks

Good Luck

Hannah

››› “A Bug’s Life” (1998), Kevin Spacey

››› “Monsters, Inc.” (2001, Comedy) Premiere.

“Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy” (2011)

››‡ “The Brave One” (2007) Jodie Foster. Å

March 2, 2011

Airplay Rock Radio

Family Guy

Big Time

Imagination Phineas

(:45) ›‡ “Our Family Wedding” (2010) ‘PG-13’

Europe

Van Impe

Auction

“The Man Next Door” (1996) Michael Ontkean.

The Mechanicsville Local

Rock, Pop, and Doo Wop (My Music)

(:21) ›››› “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” (1977) Mark Hamill. ’

Auction

Great Performances ’ Å

››‡ “Journey to the Center of the Earth”

Criminal Minds Å

How I Met

(:21) ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) Harrison Ford.

››‡ “What Women Want” (2000) Mel Gibson. Å

(2:53) ›››› “Unforgiven” (1992) Clint Eastwood. ’

How I Met

SportsCenter Å

NBA Basketball: Wizards at Pistons

MLB Preseason Baseball: Dodgers at Cubs

(23-PBS) Great Performances ’ Å

Postgame

›› “Universal Soldier” (1992), Dolph Lundgren

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NBA Basketball: New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks. (Live)

NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers. (Live)

Fish Hooks

››› “Monsters, Inc.” (2001), Billy Crystal

Coming Home Å

Army Wives Å

››› “Scarface” (1983) Al Pacino. A Cuban immigrant fights to the top of Miami’s drug trade.

››‡ “Robin Hood” (2010) Russell Crowe. ‘PG-13’ Å

“War Games: The Dead Code” Å

Army Wives Å

Auction

Big Love (N) ’ Å

(:15) ›› “Tooth Fairy” (2010) Dwayne Johnson.

Big Love ’ Å

››‡ “Date Night” (2010) Å

››‡ “Funny People” (2009) Adam Sandler. ‘R’

Auction

J. Osteen Home Scarface

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Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Friday, April 1 The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library are having their Second Annual Used Book Sale at the Mechanicsville Branch on April 1 and 2. The Friends

of the Library raise funds to support programming at the Library, such as, the Summer Reading Program, Teen Movie Nights, Antique Appraisal programs, and many others. Donations of good condition, used books, CDs, and DVDs for the sale will be gratefully accepted at the accounts desk during regular library hours. At this time they cannot accept magazines, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest Condensed books. The Mechanicsville Library, located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, is on Route 360 behind the Arby’s and

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

5 PM

COMCAST

5:30

Pizza Hut near Lee Davis High School. If you have any questions you can contact the Mechanicsville Library at 746-9615.

Saturday, April 2 Second annual Stonewall Jackson MS Booster Bonanza from 8-1 p.m. Sign up now to get your 10x10 space, over 100 spaces available. Spaces are a $25 contribution to the SJMS Booster Club and whatever you sell is yours. Call Janet Newcomb at 4372975 or email her at janetnewcomb@oakstoneproperties.com for more information.

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

NFL Live

Jim Rome

Premier League Review

(35-FOX) Maury Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

Blue Star Football and Cheerleading Association is having their Open Registration at the Church of Redeemer on Meadowbridge Road from 9-12 p.m. Limited space is available so come early.

SJMS will hold its first annual Golf Tournament at Queenfield Golf Club benefitting the SJMS Music and Drama Departments. Cost per participant is $75 or teams of 4 for $300. Individuals and businesses may participate in the event by establishing teams, donating prizes and giveaways, sponsoring holes on the course for $100, or sponsoring the drink cart and/or dinner at the conclusion of the event. Contact Mrs. Linda Dickerson, SJMS Chorus Director at ldickerson@ hanover.k12.va.us for more information, sponsorship opportunities, and to schedule reservations. Come out and show your support for the arts and SJMS.

8 PM

8:30

LDHS Class of ‘81 will hold their 30th Reunion from 49 p.m. at Club Midway of Calabash Restaurant, 7514 Lee-Davis Road. The cost is $27 per person, and includes heavy hors d’oeurves and chances to win door prizes; cash bar with Happy Hour prices until 8:00 available. Contact

9 PM

9:30

Interruption SportsCenter Å

College Basketball: Teams TBA. (Live)

College Basketball

Post Live

Redskins

Women’s College Basketball

Action Sports

SportsNet

Jeopardy!

Children’s Consignment Sale at Redeemer Church is coming. Consignors are being accepted with spring and summer gently used children’s/teen clothing, as well as toys, books, videos, children’s furniture, baby equipment, maternity, and home school materials. Volunteers get to shop first? To consign or volunteer, call 784-3361. E-mail: info@mustardseedsale.org or Register on-line: www.mustardseedsale.org.

Saturday, April 9

Around

SportsNet

the Reunion Committee at https://rcpt.yousendit. com/1034471009 for further information.

10 PM SportsNet

MARCH 7, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30 Post Live

SportsCenter Å

NFL Live

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick J. Kimmel

The Bachelor The Women Tell All (N) ’ Å

(:01) Castle Nikki Heat

News

Nightline

How I Met

Hawaii Five-0 Heihei ’

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Mad Love

Two Men

Mike

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

House Bombshells (N)

FOX News at 10 (N)

How I Met

Family Guy

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

The Event Thomas launches a surprise attack. (N)

Harry’s Law (N) Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Payne

News

The Chicago Code (N)

Wendy Williams Show

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

90210 Liars ’ Å

Gossip Girl ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Jeannie

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Dharma

Funniest Home Videos

Chris

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

Chris

King

Chris

Earl

Friends ’

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

WordGirl

Electric

Wild Kratts

BBC World

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Antiques Roadshow Å

Celtic Crossroads -- World Fusion ’

Alan K. Simpson-Else

C. Rose

(57-PBS) Arthur

Cat in the

Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Europe

Chesapeake Bay by Air ’ Å

Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge ’

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley Law-SVU

Travels

(USA)

Law Order: CI

Law & Order: SVU

NCIS Moonlighting ’

NCIS Obsession Å

NCIS Borderland Å

WWE Monday Night RAW ’ (Live) Å

(:05) White Collar Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Falling ’

Law & Order Smoke ’

Law & Order Exchange

Bones ’ Å

The Closer Help Wanted

HawthoRNe Å

CSI: NY ’

(WTBS)

Raymond

Friends ’

Seinfeld

King

Family Guy

Conan (N)

Lopez

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Damaged

Dog

The First 48 Cold as Ice

Heavy Jill; Johnny Å

Intervention

(SPIKE)

DEA Up the Ladder ’

(:09) DEA Infiltrating an Ecstasy ring.

(DISC)

American Chopper ’

(NICK)

Big Time

iCarly ’

(DISN)

Sonny

(FAM)

’70s Show

(LIFE)

American Justice Å

(AMC)

(3:00) ››‡ “The Kingdom” Å

›‡ “Money Train” (1995, Action) Wesley Snipes. Å

››› “Scarface” (1983) Al Pacino. A Cuban immigrant fights to the top of Miami’s drug trade.

301

(HBO)

››‡ “Starsky & Hutch” (2004)

(:45) ››› “The Blind Side” (2009) Sandra Bullock. ‘PG-13’

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

320

(MAX)

›› “He’s Just Not That Into You” (2009) ‘PG-13’

Raymond

Seinfeld

Anubis

SpongeBob My Wife

Good Luck

Wizards

Still Stnd

Pretty Little Liars Å

Sonny

Shake It

’70s Show

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Still Stnd

Unsolved Mysteries

(:15) ›› “Head of State” (2003) Chris Rock. Å

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

(ESPN) (CSN)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

Jim Rome

(35-FOX) Maury Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

My Wife

Family Guy

American Chopper ’

8:30

9 PM

Women’s College Basketball

NBA Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards.

Chopper

George

Sonny

Wizards

Paul

9:30

10 PM

Postgame

SportsNet

Whose?

How I Met

Chris

How I Met

Scarface

R. Gervais

Boxing (:45) Lingerie ’ Å

MARCH 8, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30 Post Live

Hannah

The 700 Club Å

›› “Tooth Fairy” (2010) ‘PG’ Å

College Basketball

SportsCenter Å

NFL Live

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick J. Kimmel

No Ordinary Family ’

V Devil in a Blue Dress

(:01) Detroit 1-8-7 (N) ’

News

Nightline

NCIS Enemies Foreign

NCIS: Los Angeles ’

The Good Wife Å

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Raising

FOX News at 10 (N)

How I Met

Family Guy

Parenthood ’ Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

Glee Sexy (N) ’ Å

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

The Biggest Loser (N) ’ Å

Payne

News

American Chopper ’ George

Pretty Little Liars Å

›› “She’s Out of My League” ‘R’

Interruption SportsCenter Å

News

Wizards

Sons George

“He Loves Me” (2011) Heather Locklear. Premiere.

Redskins

Jeopardy!

Fish Hooks

Greek Legacy ’ Å

Around

Wizards

Heavy Stacia; Tim (N) Sons

››› “The Color of Money” (1986) ’ ‘R’ Å

8 PM

Family Guy

›› “The Punisher” (2004) Thomas Jane, John Travolta. Premiere. ’

Hates Chris Hates Chris George

Post Live

SportsNet

Family Guy

Intervention Jamie (N)

“Wizards of Waverly Place” Pretty Little Liars (N)

7:30

NFL Live

American Chopper ’

“Flirting With Forty” (2008) Heather Locklear. Å

UEFA Soccer

Intervention Darick

American Chopper ’

iCarly ’

Family Guy

(:26) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard. ’

iCarly ’

Sonny

5:30

Family Guy

American Chopper ’

iCarly ’

TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

The First 48 Caught Up

(:18) DEA ’

T.U.F.F.

COMCAST

King

Traffic

Wendy Williams Show

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

One Tree Hill ’ Å

Hellcats Papa, Oh Papa

TMZ (N) ’

Jeannie

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Dharma

Funniest Home Videos

Chris

How I Met

WGN News at Nine (N)

Chris

How I Met

King

Chris

Earl

Friends ’

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

WordGirl

Electric

Wild Kratts

BBC World

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Suze Orman’s Money Class Financial strategies.

Great Performances ’ Å

(57-PBS) Arthur

Cat in the

Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Europe

John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music)

Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan White Collar Å

Character Approved

Fairly Legal

Southland ’ Å

Memphis Beat Eaglets

Southland

The Office

Conan (N)

Lopez

Travels

(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

(TNT)

Law & Order Illegal ’

Law & Order ’

Bones ’ Å

››‡ “Con Air” (1997) Nicolas Cage. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

Friends ’

Seinfeld ’

King

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Dog

The First 48 Å

(SPIKE)

Raymond

››‡ “Lucky Number Slevin” (2006) Josh Hartnett. ’

Seinfeld ’

King

The First 48 Å

The Office

The First 48 Å

›› “The Punisher” (2004) Thomas Jane, John Travolta. ’

(DISC)

American Chopper ’

(NICK)

Victorious

(DISN)

Shake It

(FAM)

’70s Show

(LIFE)

Amer. Justice

(AMC)

(3:00) ›‡ “Money Train” (1995)

301

(HBO)

Ocean’s 11

›››‡ “Coraline” (2009) ‘PG’

Watch

320

(MAX)

Standing

(:35) “Deadly Impact” (2009) ’ ‘NR’

(:10) ››› “Twelve Monkeys” (1995) ’ ‘R’ Å

The Office

The First 48 Å

The Office

Breakout Kings Pilot

The First 48 Å

››‡ “Swordfish” (2001) John Travolta, Hugh Jackman. ’

Ways Die

First 48 Fight Night

MythBusters ’ Å

Cash Cab

Pitchmen ’ Å

T.U.F.F.

Jackson

iCarly ’

Anubis

SpongeBob My Wife

My Wife

Shake it

Shake It

Suite/Deck

Wizards

Phineas

’70s Show

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Still Stand

Still Stnd

Funniest Home Videos

The 700 Club Å

Whose?

Unsolved Mysteries

Reba Å

Funny Kids

One Born Every Minute

How I Met

Chris

iCarly ’

Reba Å

››› “Training Day” (2001) Denzel Washington. Å

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

C. Rose PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Suite/Deck

Reba Å

Auction

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Dirty Jobs

Hates Chris Hates Chris George

George

Fish Hooks

Wizards

Sonny

Hannah

Dirty Jobs Dirty DNA (N) Suite/Deck Funny Kids

American Wizards

›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci. Å

››‡ “The Ring” (2002) Naomi Watts. ‘PG-13’

››‡ “Robin Hood” (2010) Russell Crowe. ‘PG-13’ Å

(:15) ››‡ “Wayne’s World” (1992) ‘PG-13’

How I Met

›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) Å

Big Love ’ Å

››‡ “Wayne’s World 2” (1993)

The Mechanicsville Local

Life on Top

R. Gervais Co-Ed-4

March 2, 2011

UPCOMING EVENTS

05 2011

“Game for Shane” Meadowbrook at Atlee 12:00 p.m.

03 2011

Baseball Roanoke at R-MC 12/1:30 p.m.

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Former Hanover standout Jacob Mayers has stormed back onto the field this season at the University of Richmond. Mayers, who was named A-10 Player of the Week after the Spiders’ season-opening series at Duke, leads Richmond in batting and picked up his first college win as a pitcher, throwing a complete game nine innings last Friday against Bucknell.

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Last Friday, on a blustery afternoon at Pitt Field, University of Richmond sophomore pitcher Jacob Mayers picked up the first win of his college career. For most baseball players the win would simply signify getting the season off to a good start, but for Mayers it was also another step on the path to redemption. By his senior season at Hanover High School, Mayers was a role-model for young baseball players throughout the area. Polite and courteous off the field, Mayers led the Hawks to the AAA state championship game with his pitching. Last year at Richmond, Mayers was off to a quality start on offense for a freshman in his first season of college baseball. Playing in the first 12 games of the year, the former Hanover standout and Richmond Times Dispatch Player of the Year saw seven starts, had nine hits, two

home runs, five RBI and committed only one error in 80 plays at first base. But all of that suddenly changed with a spring break incident on campus when the Central Region athletic icon, along with three other Spiders, was charged with felony burglary and grand larceny following the theft of items from unlocked dorm rooms. Mayers and his teammates were immediately suspended from the team and his freshman season came to an abrupt end. On May 25, Mayers and two of his teammates were convicted on the reduced charge of stealing from dorm rooms and given 12 months in jail for each of the charges. However, the sentences were suspended and they were each ordered to pay restitution. Mayers vowed to rebuild his reputation and prove himself worthy of a spot on the UR team. With that his long journey

began. Mayers and the University of Richmond Athletic Department have not commented on the incident since, but in some ways the player’s actions speak louder than words. Following the arrest and conviction, Mayers could have shied away from public scrutiny and waited for the incident to become a distant memory, but instead he did the opposite. Mayers became a regular along the left field fence for Hanover’s home games, facing up to the people who he most disappointed with his indiscretion; family, friends and former teammates. But for an athlete, sometimes the best path to redemption as a role model comes through play. This spring, after nearly a year away from college baseball, Mayers returned to the Spiders’ lineup and was given the opportunity to further redeem himself. see MAYERS, pg. 39 `

Atkinson leads Atlee to ﬁrst indoor boys title By Chris Harris Media General News Services HAMPTON — It began with Chris Pillow’s facility-record pole vault win. It ended with a victory in the 3,200 relay and Atlee’s first Group AAA boys state indoor track and field title. The Raiders, led by Marques Atkinson, scored 57 points to capture the championship

Saturday at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. It is the first boys team title for Atlee in any sport. Lakeland was second with 36 points, and First Colonial third with 31. “Any time you win a state title, that’s the highest level you can compete within your own state association, and for it to be Atlee’s first boys title, that’s

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something to be very proud of,” said Atlee coach Jim Triemplar. “We won with a variety of events. A number of kids pitched in and a number of coaches pitched in, and that’s where a lot of the satisfaction comes in.” Atkinson, a senior, was an integral part, helping the Raiders score 30 points. He was a member of the victorious 3,200 and

1,600 relay teams and won the 500 meters. “It feels great, I guess,” Atkinson said about earning the championship in the 500. “I’ve trained really, really hard and I deserve it. Me and all of my teammates deserve it.” Lee-Davis’ Cody Snyder took home the boys 1,600 title, winning in 4:13.22. He outpaced

Grassfield’s Jeremy Greenswald, who finished second in 4:13.64. “The race started out slow and I wasn’t expecting that, which was fine,” Snyder said. “Because when the last lap came, I was able to kick it in. “It has been my goal since the summer [to become state champion] and I’ve been working hard and it’s great to know

that hard work pays off in the long run.” Silas Frantz, who finished third in the 1,600, became a state champion by winning the 3,200 in a somewhat easy 9:17.69. The second-place finisher, Adam Visokay of Albemarle, was four seconds back. “It feels amazing to be a see ATLEE, pg. 39 `

O’Briant’s heave saves R-MC Yellow Jackets win 7th tourney crown From staff reports Lucky No. 7, indeed. Senior guard Jennifer O’Briant lifted RandolphMacon’s women off the hook when defeat and disappointment seemed inevitable, and the revived Yellow Jackets went on capture their seventh ODAC tournament crown with Sunday’s 77-68 overtime conquest of Roanoke at the Salem Civic Center.

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He wasted little time. In the first week of the season Mayers was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for his three hit, three run, three RBI, three double performance at Duke. He also had the distinction of driving in the game-winning run in a Saturday contest with the Blue Devils. On the mound, he got his frist career start in the series opener and gave the Spiders a 4-1 lead after six innings. Furthermore, the player who was known for pitching in high school, had developed into a two-way star in college; something not easily accomplished due to multiplied practice and recovery time for his arm. “Basically you can say I’m like high maintenance when it comes to that,” Mayers said. “It’s tough but I’m learning every day about it and every day I go out there I feel stronger and stronger so I must be doing something good. “It’s a lot of stuff to do but I love this game so much, I love every bit, every time, everything on the field.” Richmond has settled into a rotation for Mayers that seems to suit his dual talents well. Fridays are spent on the mound, while Saturdays he plays first or as a

O’Briant, a former standout at Manchester High School, sank a running 3-pointer as time expired in regulation to tie the game at 63. R-MC was a different team once permitted to exhale. It scored the first 10 points of the extra period. “We were all shaking and stunned [when O’Briant’s shot hit its target], and I’d imagine Roanoke was, too,” R-MC coach Carroll LaHaye said. “I was so excited, I thought we’d won the game. I mean, you make a shot like that, you’re supposed to win, right? I kept telling our designated hitter for arm recovery, then Sundays Mayers takes over at third base. “It’s hard to be a two-way player, especially when you’re playing third base,” said Richmond head coach Mark McQueen. “I just have to stay on him every day in practice about taking it easy on his throws when he’s taking ground balls and things like that. We talk a lot about how to save his arm. If we can just pitch him once a week, right now on Fridays and give him rest during the week I think he’s going to be okay.” Eight games into the season, Mayers leads the Spiders, batting a whopping .516 with a .710 slugging percentage. “He’s on fire right now and everything he seems to do turns out right,” McQueen said. “He’s hitting the ball well, making contact and putting the ball in play and that’s the thing we’re stressing right now with everybody is putting the ball in play and see what happens. He’s making contact. He hasn’t been striking out much and the ball’s falling for him right now.” This past Friday, before a cheering section of family members, Mayers got the first home start of his career as the Spiders hosted Bucknell. With a nearly gale-force gusts toward right, Mayers watched as Bucknell lead-off hitter Bob

kids when they came to the bench, ‘There’s a reason for this. There has to be a reason for this.’ ” Molly Brown scored 22 points, and Taylor Wieczorek added 16 points and nine rebounds for R-MC, which earned its fourth ODAC title in the past six years. Mills Godwin alumna Maggie Roy scored 12 points, and O’Briant contributed 10 for the top-seeded Yellow Jackets. Jordan Gholson led thirdseeded Roanoke with 21 points see O’BRIANT, pg. 42 `

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state champion,” the Douglas Freeman senior said. Cosby junior Megan Moye won the girls 1,600 and the 3,200, breaking the facility record in both events. Her 1,600 time of 4:55.37 broke the mark set last year by 35 hundredths of a second by Kathleen Lautzenheiser, formerly of Midlothian. “It feels amazing and I wanted it so much,” Moye said after her 1,600 victory. “Just to be able to say that I won a state title is amazing.” Moye broke the 3,200 mark

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Best known for his talent as a pitcher in high school, Jacob Mayers also leads the University of Richmond in hitting this season, batting .516 eight games into the season.

Donato put a shot into the parking lot past the right field fence. Then with one out in the top of the second, Matt Lamore followed suit over right center to give Bucknell a 2-0 lead. What was going through Mayers’ head? “I need to keep the ball down,” he laughed. “I mean, the wind was blowing out good… I just realized after the first two innings it’s going to be a long ball game and I need to keep the ball down.” Through the next six innings, Mayer surrendered two hits and no scores. “I had to make a mental adjustment, a physical adjustment and I thought I did,” Mayers said. “They weren’t hitting any

more balls out of the park so I was happy,” he laughed. Despite the auspicious start, McQueen had confidence that Mayers would recover. “On the mound, he’s one of those guys obviously as the game goes on he gets stronger and stronger and that was our thinking today,” McQueen said. “He was getting better each inning.” Holding a 4-2 lead heading into the top of the ninth, McQueen gave Mayers the option of calling it day or become the first Richmond pitcher to card a complete game this season. Mayers had already made his decision. “That was my main goal today, to pitch nine innings the best that I could,” Mayers said. “And Coach said I could

that she set Feb. 5 by 1 minute, 37 seconds. Failing at her bid to repeat in the triple jump, Confederates senior Montasia Golden defeated the Western Branch-heavy field in the 55 hurdles, finishing .03 seconds faster than second-place Desmonae Gray of Western Branch. Golden won in 8.16 seconds. “Yeah, Milestat had a feature on their website about how 10 of their girls qualified for the states and I was like that’s awesome,” Golden said sarcastically. “But I knew if I had a good start, I would have a good race, and that’s what I did in the finals.

“I’m really excited about going out with a state title.” Cosby’s girls finished second in the meet scoring 37 points. Western Branch won the team title with 92. Chirs Harris is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

go out in the ninth I turned that down. I wanted to win this thing.” However, Bucknell was not going to let that win come easy. Scott Reed singled to center field then Mayers hit David Duffett with a pitch to put two on with one out. The tension grew when Lamore hit a fielder’s choice to the mound and Mayers’ throw to second was wide to load the bases. “When I try to extend my innings and try to finish the whole game it gets interesting the last inning,” Mayers said. “You’ve got thoughts going through your head. You try to ignore them but they’re there and I got bases loaded…it’s interesting I’ll keep it at that. The guys in the dugout where like, ‘Dude, why did you have go do that to us?’ I just keep it interesting.” Facing a possibility of a Bucknell comeback for the win McQueen made a quick trip to the mound. “I was getting ready, (to pull Mayers) that last inning,” McQueen said. “If that last guy would have got a base hit instead of the one he threw away I probably would have gone out there and got him, but I knew he was a little bit upset with that. I went out and he said he felt great, he wanted to get this guy so I was going to give him one more batter and see what happened.”

What happened was, Mayers got pinch hitter Travis Clark to line-out in a solo double play at third and give Richmond the win. “I felt relieved,” Mayers heaved a sigh. “I can finally get a winning streak going. I just went all out, do whatever I can to get the team going and keep them in the game.” McQueen was pleased with Mayers’ recovery. “Today, he gave up a couple of home runs and they were solo shots,” he said. “And with the wind blowing today and playing at Pitt Field that’s going to happen. I was just impressed with the way he settled down and battled back.” After giving up two quick homers to start the game, Mayers found a way to redeem himself for his team, accepting responsibility and moving on. And though he spoke about baseball, his reply could also hold meaning for getting back on the right path in life. “You can’t dread on stuff that happened shortly in the past,” he said. “You just have to drain it and go out there and pitch like nothing happened. It’s the same thing with hitting too. All of baseball is like short term memory. (If) You’re a good ball player you have short term memory. No short term memory you’re going to struggle in this game.”

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County softball players a big hit in college Mechanicsville making in impact on college softball

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By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com As the NCAA softball season gets underway, it is hard to overlook the impact players from the Mechanicsville area will make on the game at the college level this year. There are 18 players out of the four Hanover high schools who are currently playing in college throughout Virginia and the surrounding states. Of those 18, only two are seniors therefore the continued influence of Hanover County on college softball will continue for seasons to come. The parity among local high schools can easily be seen in the fact that each school has nearly an even number of players competing at the college level. Atlee currently holds the upper edge with six alumni playing college softball, Patrick Henry (5) Lee-Davis (4) and Hanover (3) former players currently on college rosters. Likewise, Christopher Newport University is the current leader when it comes to number locals, with four former Hanover County players on their roster. Last season, the four county players, three freshmen and a junior, contributed to a historic season at CNU as the Captains reached the D-III College World Series for the first time in school history. Not to be outdone, as freshmen, two local players were part of Radford University’s most successful season ever when the Highlanders won 38 games and advanced to the NCAA Regional Final.

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Christopher Newport University So. from Lee-Davis Position: Pitcher As a freshman catcher, Mitchell started all 50 games last season, finished third on the team in batting (.352), second in home runs (7) and RBI (35) and led the team in doubles. In her second career game, playing against D-I Hampton, Mitchell tied a school record by hitting two home runs in a single game. Mitchell earned First Team All-USA South recognition, Second Team AllState VaSID, and Honorable Mention All-Region (NFCA) Chelsea is the daughter of Robert and Jackie Mitchell.

season, Holte made 18 starts and 22 appearances on the mound, finishing with a 15-3 record and a 2.74 ERA. She struck out 47 in 101.2 innings pitched. Holte pitched three shutouts and a perfect game, the sixth in CNU history, and the fourth seven-inning perfect game. Holte was named Second Team All-USA South as a pitcher. Elizabeth is the daughter of Richard and Linda Holte.

bag making the other fielders look good throwing the ball. We still are working hard to make Courtney the offensive threat she is capable of being. She has a superb hitting physique at 5’11” and the lower body strength to posses home run power.

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primarily with the short game and puts tremendous pressure on the defense. Kami has also steadily improved as a defensive centerfielder, she can go make catches in the alleys which gives our pitchers a lot of confidence to challenge the opposing hitters. Much of our team success in 2011 will be related directly to the performance of Kami, we trust her to take us to possibly the best season in school history.

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Christopher Newport University So. Lee-Davis Position: Pitcher As a freshman last season, Hazelwood pitched in four games and did not allow a run Photo courtesy of Longwood Univ. in six innings of work, giving up only two hits. Hazelwood Longwood University recorded four strikeouts and Jr. from Hanover held opposing batters to .095 Position 1st base As a sophomore on the average. Melanie is the daughter of Lancers’ squad last season, Long along with teammate Joan and Mike Hazelwood. Nuckols tied a Longwood Jessie Atkinson Elizabeth Holte Kami record by each recording a 22game hitting streak. Starting 48 games, Long recorded two home runs and 21 RBI for a .382 slugging percentage. Playing first, Long was responsible for 311 putouts and 21 assists for a .960 fielding percentage. Courtney is the daughter of David and Dianne Long. Coach Kathy Riley on Long this season: Junior three-year starter who is a defensive stalwart at 1st base for the Lancers. Courtney Photo courtesy of CNU Photo courtesy of CNU uses her athletic ability to make Christopher Newport University plays for us defensively and her Christopher Newport University So. from Atlee intelligence to direct defensive Sr. from Hanover Position: Pitcher decisions. She is most effective Position: 3rd base As a freshman pitcher last with her footwork around the Last season as a junior third

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baseman, Atkinson carried the Captains to new heights, starting every game as the team reached the NCAA College World Series Final Four. Atkinson led the team in batting average (.358), home runs (8) RBI (44) and slugging percentage (.603) on a squad that set a school record with 42 wins. She was named to the Louisville Slugger/NFCA D-III All-Region Third Team, Second Team All-State VaSID, Second Team all-USA South. In three seasons, Atkinson became the Captains’ all-time leader in home runs with 26 and is currently ranked seventh in career RBI (110). Jessie is the daughter of David and Lisa Atkinson.

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Longwood University Sr. from Patrick Henry Position: Outfield Last season Nuckols and teammate Courtney Long tied a Longwood historic mrak with each recording a 22-game hitting streak. Starting all 52 games last season for the Lancers, Nuckols finished the year second on the team in hitting at .421 with a team high 75 hits for a .464 on base percentage while scoring 40 runs. Kami is the daughter of Bruce and La Donna Nuckols. Coach Kathy Riley on Nuckols this season: Kami is the senior lead-off catalyst that makes our offense go. She gets on base

Brevard College Jr. from Lee-Davis Position: C/OF Last season Mallory led the Tornados with a .383 batting average. She had a team-high 54 hits in 141 at-bats and led the South Atlantic Conference with 22 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 20 runs scored and 24 RBI. Mallory also posted a .997 fielding percentage. Chelsi is the daughter of Debra Mallory. Coach Britne Stubbs on Mallory: “Chelsi is an unbelievable person and an impact player for this program, both as one of our top hitters and as our starting catcher. Not only has her leadership role as a captain shown through the tough times, her determination and desire makes a positive impact both on and off the field. It is see SOFTBALL, pg. 41 `

season-high six innings at North Carolina and made an appearContinued from pg. 40 b ance in the NCAA Regional a true joy to coach a player like Final against eventual national semifinalist Georgia, allowing Chelsi.” two runs and four hits with a Ryndee Ruch pair of strikeouts. Jackie is the daughter of Rick and Pam Jenkins. Coach Mickey Dean on Jenkins: During Jackie’s freshman year she did a nice job in relief picking up quality saves. We are looking forward to her progress toward the starting rotation this year.

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ers and is used quite often as a designated hitter when not performing catching duties. She is a hard worker and outstanding team player.

Katherine Kouri

Coach Caroline Cubbage on West: “West is one of our veteran pitchers who will see time as a closer this year for the WildCats. Shelbie brings a great attitude to the field everyday and constantly strive to improve herself in the circle.”

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27 RBI. Amanda is the daughter of Stephen and Terrianne Warley. Coach Katleen Brown on Warley: She is an excellent hitter, who can hit for power and comes up big in clutch RBI situations. Defensively she will see time at second base as well as right and left fields. She is a great player with an awesome attitude.

Jackets get their title

Amanda Parker

SALEM — Amid all the glamour of last season, when Randolph-Macon advanced to the Final Four, it can easily be forgotten that one accomplishment the Yellow Jackets didn’t achieve was an ODAC title. They can check that box now, though, after beating an upstart Randolph team 6843 Sunday at the Salem Civic Center. “It’s the one thing our seniors hadn’t accomplished,” R-MC coach Nathan Davis said. Since joining the ODAC in the 1989-90 season, Macon has played in 14 ODAC title games but won only four. The Jackets last won the tournament in 2003. “It’s been a long time coming,” senior Eric Pugh said. The Yellow Jackets built a big lead in the first half and took a 35-20 advantage into the locker room. In the second half, R-MC shot 62.5 percent (15 of 24) from the floor to solidify its control. In the final minute, with the game in hand, Davis emptied the bench, giving his core group of players a breather. The Yellow Jackets forced 17 turnovers and committed only six. R-MC scored 23 points off turnovers, compared to three for Randolph (18-10). “They make you really have to earn baskets,” Randolph coach Clay Nunley said. “They demand you to be patient.” With the win, RandolphMacon (24-4) punched its ticket to the NCAA Division III tournament, though the Yellow Jackets probably would’ve advanced even if they hadn’t

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Radford University So. from Atlee Position: OF/3B Last year as a freshman, Ruch played in 25 games, starting five early in the season on a squad loaded with talented upper classmen. Ruch made 29 appearances at the plate scoring two runs, two RBI and a double on two hits. Ryndee is the daughter of Steve and Carrie Ruch. Coach Mickey Dean on Ruch: Ryndee has played a key role in spot starts in the outfield and at first base. Her versatility plays a key role in our success.

Jackie Jenkins

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Radford University So. from Atlee Position: Pitcher As a freshman last season, Jenkins worked in relief on the mound and finished the year with a 2-1 record and a 2.03 ERA in 10 appearances. She pitched a

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Roanoke College Jr. Patrick Henry Position: Infield As a sophomore last season, Kouri played in 33 games and started 27 at third base. She finished the season with 22 putouts, 48 assists and a .921 fielding percentage. Katherine is the daughter of Greg and Donna Kouri. Photo courtesy of UMW

University of Mary Washington Jr. from Atlee Position: C/IF As a sophomore on the Eagles’ squad last year, Leber found a niche as the season progressed. Despite only playing in 17 of 36 games last season, Leber finished the year tied for third in hitting .333 and a .391 on base percentage. When it came to fielding, Leber had 53 putouts, four assists and no errors to be one of only two members of the Eagles squad to record a 1.000 fielding percentage rating. Krissy is the daughter of Mary and Charles Leber. Coach Dee Conway on Leber: Krissy came on strong defensively last year. Our expectation is that she will continue to adjust and contribute on a regular basis-offensively and defensively. Krissy is very important part of our softball program. She is one of our main catch-

Shelbie West

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Liberty University Fr. from Hanover Position: Utl In her first season at Liberty. Coach Paul Wetmore on Sciolino: Mary Beth will compete for an infield starting position at second base. She brings speed on the bases and the ability to slap to the team.

Amanda Warley

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Lynchburg College Fr. from Lee-Davis Position: 1B/Utl In her first season at Lynchburg. Coach Dawn Simmons on Parker: Amanda is a very hard worker and a pleasure to coach. She has made a lot of progress this year and has the potential to fill several roles with this team. We have her working mostly at second base right now but has also spent time at first base. We certainly feel her bat will only make our lineup stronger

Lindsey Tingler Randolph-Macon College Jr. from Patrick Henry Position: Outfield Photo courtesy of Randolph College As a sophomore Tingler Photo courtesy of Stephen Warley played in seven games for the Randolph College Patrick Henry Community Yellow Jackets, scored two runs So. from Patrick Henry College/Tennessee Tech and had two walks in six at Position: Pitcher So. from Atlee bats. As a freshman pitcher at Position: Utl Randolph, West went 7-5 and Alyssa Winston Warley will play her sophofinished the season with a 5.50 Virginia State University more season at PHCC but she ERA, had one shut-out and one Jr. from Patrick Henry has signed papers to join the save. West started 11 games on Position: Utl Tennessee Tech softball team the mound for the Wildcats and next season. As a freshman at Lauren Saller pitched in 27. PHCC, Warley was third on the Louisburg College Shelbie is the daughter of team in batting (.343) led the Fr. from Atlee Junie and Connie West. team in hits (61) and recorded Position: SS/C

R-MC heading back to Division III men’s tournament By Eric Kolenich Media General News Services

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“Game for Shane” to honor former Atlee player Scrimmage baseball game will serve as fund raiser for scholarship to Longwood University

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Capt. Shane T. Adcock was killed in action five years ago while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Kirkuk province, Iraq. Memories of and feelings for the Mechanicsville native are still quite strong – so strong that on Saturday several of his friends will kick off an effort to endow a scholarship in his name at Longwood University. The kickoff event is a baseball game, “The Game for Shane,” at Atlee High School between the Raiders and the Meadowbrook Monarchs. The gate opens at 11 a.m., with the game scheduled to begin at noon. Tickets are $5 at the gate, and children 12 and under are free. Adcock had ties with both schools. He graduated from Atlee in 1997, and he was a fraternity brother and roommate of Meadowbrook coach Drew Walker, who graduated from Longwood a year ahead of

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and 14 rebounds. Gholson sank a pair of free throws with :05 left in regulation to give the Maroons a 63-60 lead. Neither club led by more than three points during the first half. Thereafter, wild momentum swings occurred. RMC trailed by six at 16:52, led by seven at 10:58 and seemed in deep trouble when Gholson’s jumper nudged the Maroons into a 61-60 lead with 18 seconds remaining. R-MC will receive the ODAC’s automatic bid to the

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Former Atlee baseball player Shane Adcock was killed while serving in Iraq five years ago. This Saturday, the Atlee and Meadowbrook baseball teams will play a benefit game to raise money for a scholarship to Longwood University in Adcok’s honor.

Adcock in 2002. It was Walker who came up with the idea of a benefit baseball game. “He was everybody’s friend on campus, literally the kind of guy who would give you his shirt off his back,” Walker said. “He would do you a favor without thinking twice. He loved kids, and was extremely involved on campus.”

Their fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau, had been raising funds since Adcock’s death for “inand-out” scholarships, in which the amount of money raised each year depended on the amount raised at events such as a memorial golf tournament and 5K walk. “We’re trying to replace it with something more perma-

nent,” Walker said. “It’s going to have some staying power.” The committee that is helming the effort to endow the scholarship – Walker; Jeromy French (Longwood 2000); Loren Hatcher (Longwood 2001); Dave McWee (Longwood 2002); John Wiggins (Longwood 2002); Walker’s wife, Dana Daniels Walker (Longwood

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Brandon Braxton, who finished with 10 points, took a variety of jumpers, expanding his repertoire from the traditional post-player role. “Their big guys are more athletic than people think they are,” Nunley said. The WildCats, in their fourth year as a program, played in their first ODAC championship game Sunday. The fifth seed in the tournament, Randolph upset Guilford and Virginia Wesleyan en route to the title game. “It’s hard,” Nunley said, “but it doesn’t take away from what these guys have done. I wouldn’t

ROANOKE (19-8) — Hankins 0, Gwyn 0, Dellehunt 4, Porter 11, Gholson 21, Davidson 4, Bays 11, Lucas 6, Webb 3, Holland 0, Moats 8. Totals 25 15-20 68. RANDOLPH-MACON (22-6) — Brown 22, Asay 0, O’Briant 10, Wieczorek 16, Roy 12, Cantrell 7, Williams 7, Sharman 3. Totals 27 1723 77. 3-point goals: RO: Porter, Gholson, Webb. RM: Brown 2, O’Briant 2, Roy, Cantrell. Halftime: Roanoke 31-30. End of regulation: 63-63

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won Sunday. Their place in the 61team bracket will be announced today. Jordan Brown (L.C. Bird), who was named the tournament’s most outstanding player, finished with 13 points. Three other Yellow Jackets were named to the all-tournament team — Danny Jones, Lamar Giggetts and Pugh. For match-upa and Randolph’s Colton Hunt, game information on who led the WildCats with 10 R-MC women in the points, was the only non-R-MC NCAA Tournament go player named to the all-tournato www.mechlocal.com ment team.

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2001); and French’s wife, Lisa – need to raise at least $25,000 over the next five years. But Walker said they hope to raise at least $50,000. Proceeds from the sale of concessions and raffle tickets will also be donated to the scholarship fund. While searching for fundraising ideas, Walker found a Virginia High School League rule that allow preseason benefit games. Such a game counts as one of two scrimmages the VHSL allows. Once the committee approved the idea, Walker called up Atlee baseball coach Kevin Elrod and asked if he would be interested in hosting the game. “We talked about it probably back in October,” Elrod said. “He asked if we had our scrimmage games full and I said ‘No, we don’t.’ So he asked if I wanted to do a benefit game and I said, ‘Why not? It’s a great idea.’” Walker said they plan to have a minor league-like atmosphere, with games and audience participation events between innings, including a dizzy-bat race, relays and a hula contest. Michael Solaimani and his company, Jump for Joy, are donating a moon-bounce for

children. Other Longwood alumni will contribute to the festivities. One of Adcock’s fraternity brothers, Todd Tinsley (Longwood 2000), will play the national anthem on a trombone. Mike Young (Longwood 2001), will service as master of ceremonies. Adcock was an Eagle Scout, and event organizers also hope to have members of his former Boy Scout troop, Troop 521, present at the event. Adcock’s family will be involved as well. His father, Maris Adcock, will throw out the first pitch. “I’m very excited,” Adcock said of the effort to honor his son. “He was involved in a lot of things, he touched a lot of people. … After his death I began to realize how many people he had really touched. It was more than I realized.” The elder Adcock said events such as this are important. “I think it’s good to remind people of the sacrifices our young people make on behalf of this country,” Adcock said. “There are individuals in the community giving the ultimate sacrifice, and so are the families.”

trade them for anything.” Macon could begin the NCAA tournament at home, a luxury not extended to the Yellow Jackets last year. If they advance to the Final Four, as they did last year, they will return to the Salem Civic Center in three weeks. “We haven’t gotten the top goal yet,” Giggetts said.

A. Desgain 6, Simon 2, Giggetts 10, Jones 8, Scheeler 2, Cole 0, Campion 0. Totals 30 2-3 68. Halftime: R-MC 35-20. 3-point goals: R–Battaglia 2, Pearson 2; R-MC – Brown 3, Pughthey 2, Giggetts.

RANDOLPH (18-10) — Battaglia 8, Woods -Morrow 8, Hunt 10, Pearson 6, Hamilton 0, Conrow 0, Ehilegbu 0, Colquitt 2, Thomas 1, Shepherd 0, Ford 0, Clarke 6, Shiflett 2, Bowling 0. Totals 16 7-11 43. RANDOLPH-MACON (24-4) — Voelkel 2,NCAA Brown 13, Braxton 10, Pugh 11, Croskey 4, Cook -0, Robinson 0, C. Desgain 0, Powell 0,

R-MC to play Alverina On Monday afternoon, the NCAA released the bracket pairings for the D-III NCAA tournament. Randolph-Macon will travel to St. Mary’s (MD) to play Alverina on Mar. 3 or 4. For more information on tournament pairings and times go to www.mechlocal.com.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road – Sundays 9 & 10:30 am; Wed. Children & Small Groups 7pm, Mid & HS Ministries Sunday & Thursday Nights. 746-4303 or www.mccag.org

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Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Rd. 746-4838. A Gateway to God’s Transforming Loving Grace. Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am & a Tues. Service 8am Gregory L. Ott, Pastor Amantha Barbee, Minster of Music Helen Simpson, LCSW, Minister of Counseling

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11am, Contemporary 9:30am, Bible School ay 8:15, 9:30am & 11am. Rick Raines, Senior Minister Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister, Mike Langley, Associate Minister, Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister, Joe Thompson, Youth Minister, Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

EPISCOPAL All SOULS CHURCH Worship at 9:30am on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays at Cool Spring Elem. School 9964 Honey Meadows Rd. Mech. Barbara Marques, Interim Vicar www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun 9&11am Holy Eucharist. Education for all ages at 10am. Nursery 10-12. Refreshments after 11am service. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, Fall Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:30am with Christian Education for all ages at 9:15am. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers at the 10:30am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.org

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Rural Point Baptist Church Independent Baptist (KJV) 6548 Studley Road, (804) 730-3226 Sunday School - 10 am, Sunday Worship Services - 11 am & 6 pm Wednesday Evening Adult/Teen Bible Study - 7 pm Children’s Music Scripture Class 4-10 yr. old Check us out on the web, or better yet, come visit us! www.ruralpointbaptist.com

Liberty Christian Church 8137 Liberty Circle, 746-8412 Sunday Services: Bible School 9:45am AM Worship 10:45am, Wed. Bible Study & Youth 6:00pm Minister: Shawn Williams libertychristianva.com Liberty Christian School Preschool-7th grade 746-3062 LCS Administrator: Margaret Greer libertychristianschool.org Pole Green Church of Christ 8319 Lee Davis Rd. 746-3376, 9am Sunday School; 10am Morning Worship; 7pm Wednesday Bible Study 746-3376 www.pgchurchofchrist.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:15 & 10:45am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor, Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Provided.

NAZARENE Hanover Church of the Nazarene - Come Experience the Transformational Life. Relevant Teaching & Vibrant worship each week at 10:45 AM. 8391 Atlee Road Mech. VA 23116 746-3900. www.hanoverlife.com

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided. 779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor TMH/The Master’s House, 303A Ashcake Road, Ashland, Sun. 10AM, Wed. 7PM, "KIDMO" Kids Ministry, Youth Media/Gaming Center 368-7592. www.tmhnow.org.

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MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Int. Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9am Contemp.; 9:45am Education; 11am Tradional

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:45am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship

SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Emily Swartz, Minister of Youth & Education Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Rev. John Johnson. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church , 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For information, activities & service times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800. Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church Celebrate Jesus with us on Sundays in Bible Study for all ages at 9:15am. Morning Worship 10:30am. Child care is available for all services. The church is located on Mech. Trnpk, Hwy 360, just east of Laburnum Ave., and 2.2 miles west of 295. For info., call 329.5420. Family Life Baptist Church. Come Join the Family! Laurel Meadow Elementary School, 8248 Lee Davis Rd., Mech. Sundays, 10:30am. Pastor Glenn Hawkins 335-6728. www.familylifehanover.com First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road (3 miles east of 295) We invite you to worship and grow in the spirit with us. Join us for church school at 8:45am & morning worship at 10am, community bible study 11am & 7:30pm each Wed. 746-4095 Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org

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New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Northside Baptist, 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.northsideva.org Worship 10:15am, Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-7:30pm Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mechanicsville. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. Mech. VA. 23116 Rev. Kanguk Lee. 746-4719. Come & Join us for Worship each Sun. 11am (Nursery prov) Sun. School, 9:45am for all ages. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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6497 McCauley Lane Stunning 4Bd/2Ba Cape in Mechanicsville. New tile, carpet, hardwood, deck, windows and hvac. Rear fence and shed with electric (220 amp). Original owner has done a wonderful job updating house with "Today’s Buyer" in mind. For more information or to schedule showing call Steve/Ed Landi 467-1015. Neumann & Dunn Real Estate and Development

Banquet Facility - 5 miles off I64. Ample Parking, Handicap Accessible, Occupancy up to 200. www.thedogwoodroom.com 804-305-0960

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HANOVER COURTHOUSE AreaCottage on horse farm. 2 BR, 1 BA. N/S. $995. includes oil heat + lawn care. Deposit. Call 512-0461

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Lovely home in Hanover in Cudesac-"FoxHead" w/4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, new hdwds, paint, kitchen; has back porch, garage; near I-95/295.15 min from airport, downtown, west end. Great schools, neighbors. REDUCED $273,000. Call Deborah Taylor, Owner/Agent Va. Country Real Estate, 804-387-0000.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

Small Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale in Ashland For more information please call 873-7766 OFFICE & DESK SPACE

Professional Office Space for Rent in the Bay Design Group, building at 8500 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Large area or individual offices. Contact 804-569-7060 for information.

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HOUSES UNFURNISHED 3-bdrm, 2-bath with great room. 8056 Lee Ave. All Appliances. $1100/mo. Available March 7th, 2011. Call Dennis 746-1371. Section 8 Approved.

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Open House - Sat. 3/5, 10 am-12. 3 bedroom on Cold Harbor Road on 1 acre with pond access. All appliances. Extra storage. 1-month deposit required. Available Immediately. $895/mo. 241-9194. 7935 Wynbrook Ln. 2171 finished sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 3bath, liv., din & huge fam. rms, 18ft patio, 2-car garage & 24 ft. workshop w/electric. $1275/mo.+ $1,000 security deposit. Call 307-0979 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

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KIng William - 4-bdrm, 3.5 bath, 3,000sq. ft. w/2car garage. Former model home w/tons of upgrades. Partially furnished. Equipped with a Bosch Washer/Dryer & refrigerator. Automatic 12KW Generator. Available Now. Credit Check. $1495/ mo. + $1495 Deposit. Call Balducci Realty, Inc. (804) 730-0033. Mechanicsville, High Point Farms – Ranch 3BR, 2BA, LR, FR, DR, K-(dw, frig, stove), W/D incl. 1.5 car attach. garage, lg fenced lot. No pets unless approved in writing. $1200+dep. +utilities. Very clean. Credit & references. Call 804-550-1816 Rappahanock River- home for rentLeedstown Road. 2 acres, 3 car garage. $750. month. Call 385-1010

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Uncontested Divorces $495 plus costs 804-564-0016 Susan H. Call, Esquire

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KITTY HAWK - 2 Bedroom Condo for Rent. Available Aug. 27th - Sept. 3rd. $500. For more information, call 779-7314. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER - Fully furnished. Ready to move in. Beautiful open view. 10 minutes from Tappahannock for shopping convenience. Located only 38 mi. to Mechanicsville. Call 804-339-3718.

Business & Service Directory ADULT CARE Assisted living in Burns Family Home Care in Hanover Co. Pvt. & semi-pvt. rms., 24/7. Excellent References. Excellent Care. 559-2757.

APPLIANCE REPAIR Dominion Appliance Service - Offering prompt and professional service on all major household appliances. Over 20 years of experience in central Virginia. $49.95 diagnostics fee. Same Day service available. Call or text (804) 885-0009.

CHILD CARE After-school child care in my Old Church homeSnacks and homework help provided. References. For more information, call 779-7314.

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CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Two Moms & a Mop Spring Cleaning. Best Rates in Town!! Excellent refeneces. No Contracts. Call 922-3602 T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded. Ins. Call 746-8805

HAULING û Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted û Pay $250 up to $1,000 No title needed. 804-677-0156. TD 45275 Junk, Trash Removal, Appliances, furn, complete clean out, attics & basements. 559-3074 TD 40830 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

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Christian Heating and Air Conditioning Now hiring a carded plumber. Call 559-0667 and leave a message.

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE Auto Tech/Mechanic - Hiring at Family owned business. State inspec lic preferred; not required. Salary position based on experience. Work consists of used car sales/repair. Oliver 804-928-4321

GREEN CAREER - Green Technology Manufacturer seeks full time & part time reps. Will train. Excellent compensation. Immediate openings. Please email jimmyd@erols.com Looking for energetic, dependable & reliable person for weekend yard work. Perfect for student. Paying $10 per hour. Call 746-4617

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Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps - Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

DRIVEWAYS Charles Stanley, Jr. Paving & Sealing Early Bird Special! Free Estimates. Call 804-925-3999 Stoneman Paving Co. Inc. Res/Com. Asphalt, Concrete, Seal Coating & Striping, Driveways, Patios, & Pool Decks. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs. exp. 746-9102 stonemanpaving.com

ELECTRICAL Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184 Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

Lloyds Electrical Service Inc. For all your wiring needs. Res. & Comm. Class-A, Lic & Ins. Free Estimates. 746-3650 / 909-2253

FENCING *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence. Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices! Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

FLOORS Carpet Installed $1.19 sq. ft. -Six colors to choose from. 100% Nylon, FHA approved. We also Install: Vinyl, Hardwood, Ceramic, Laminate & Do Repairs. For Free Measurements Call (804)-244-1239 Hardwood Installation & Refinishing. Laminate & Tile flooring also. Licensed & Insured. Call Derrick 804-928-6564.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS HAULING BERBERICH HAULING Serving Mechanicsville Since 1988 Trees, Bushes, Junk 779-3118 or 334-0919

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KJLC Commercial Grounds Maintenance Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Weed Control, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch. Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. Call for free estimate, 804-746-5030.

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LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Affordable Lawn Care from weekly yard cuts to complete yearly maintenance. Fully Lic/Ins. Certified. Free estimates. Locally Owned & Operated. 301-8626

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MULCH-Double Shredded Hardwood & dyed mulch. Screened Top Soil. Call 994-2878 or 339-0722

BELL CREEK Heating- Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. BBB 559-1045.

HOME REPAIRS C.A.E. Home Repair & Renovation Services specializing in Siding & Trim, Replacement Windows & Doors, Storm Damage, Rotten Wood, Painting, Carpentry & flooring. Copper & aluminum Guttering. Save BIG Bucks, call now 804-267-9374. Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs. Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Pruning, Yard Clean Up, Leaf Removal Mowing, Complete Lawn Care 779-7046

PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

Stanley Home Improvement 10% off Winter Special All repairs done thru Mar Repairs inside & out, No job too small. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845

HOUSEWASHING Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393

Mobile Perfection Auto Detailing & Powerwashing. Locally Owned & operated for 10 Years! Lic/Ins. Call Now for Spring House & Deck wash SPECIALS, 804-539-9682. www.mpadrichmond.com

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

TREE SERVICE Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service - Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call 769-7197 or 387-3161 1-Call for all your Tree Service needs: L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Free Estimates. Insured. Call 687-6442 or 798-5004 ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580

Berberich General Contracting - Local Interior & Exterior Painting and Powerwashing Servicing Mechanicsville Since 1988 Call 779-3118 or 334-0919

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PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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A Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service- Professional work at a reasonable rate. Ins. Free Est. Mulch. Call 730-2163 ELLIS TREE SERVICE, LLC. Mike Ellis, Cert. Arborist MA-5162A Take Downs, Trimming, Stump Grinding 24 Hr. Emergency Services Available Competitive Pricing - Over 18 yrs. Exp. Insured / Free Estimates 746-4408

Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260

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The Real Estate Market like the weather is hard to predict, Let Tripp Help you with your Real Estate Needs!

Tripp Hogg Call 804-427-5110 & 804-382-5022

Almost 3,800 square feet, brick front, vinyl siding & windows, brand new granite and stainless steel appliances in the massive kitchen, formal rooms with wood floors, two-story foyer & family room, incredible master suite, first-floor office, fresh interior paint, irrigation system, 2-car attached garage & more. Hop, skip & jump to Ash VIRTUAL TOUR Creek pool! $400,000.

BEAUTIFUL WELLMAINTAINED TRANSITIONAL

Colonial Home with Finished Walk-Out Basement with almost 3,800 square feet, sitting on a 3.25 Wooded Acre Lot! First-floor features formal living & dining rooms, family room w/ gas fireplace, large eat-in kitchen w/ island, mud room and half bath. Second floor features 5 BRs including a master suite & a deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, a hall bath plus a Jack-n-Jill bath, and a walk-up attic. Basement features a half bath, rec room and possibly two other bedrooms. Other amenities includes 2-zone heating & cooling, 2-car attached garage, rear deck and vinyl siding & windows. This is a great price in Hanover High School District! $389,000.

A TY ER RAN R WA Over 3,000 sq. ft., brick front & vinyl siding, two-car attached garage, 5 large bedrooms, tons of wood floors, formal living & dining rooms, kitchen w/granite, island & breakfast nook, family room w/two-sided gas FP, Florida room, walk-in storage areas, two-zone natural gas heat & central air plus ERA one-year warranty sitting on over half acre wooded cul-de VIRTUAL TOUR sac lot! $375,000.

GREAT PRICE IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALL BRICK RANCHER – 3/4 ACRE LOT!

All brick w/ almost 1,400 sq. ft., 3 BR’s, 2 full tiled baths, beautiful updated kitchen w/ all appliances, large living room w/ entry to family room w/ a wood burning brick fireplace, new hot water heater, new HVAC system, fenced back yard, replacement windows, new shutters, large detached tool shed, and new front door. TRULY MOVEIN CONDITION . IRTUAL OUR $174,495.

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Over 2,800 square feet Brick & Vinyl-Sided Cape Cod Sitting On Over An Acre Lot In Hanover High School District! 6 Bedrooms including A First-Floor Master, 3 ½ Baths, Huge Eat-in Kitchen With Granite Countertops With Bar Overhang, Oak Cabinets, Brazilian Cherry Floors And Large Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, Family Room With Gas Fireplace, Huge Rec Room, 2 Zone Heating & Cooling, Full Size Utility Room, Rear Deck & Patio. Perfect For A Two Family Situation! $349,950. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED VICTORIAN COLONIAL – PARK LIKE SETTING” HOME A TY ER RAN R A W

TRI-LEVEL PRICED $62,000 UNDER ASSESSMENT A TY ER RAN R WA

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Almost 3,300 sq ft w/ 5 BR’s including a master suite w/ deluxe bath, formal rooms w/ wd flrs, kitchen w/ wd flrs, Granite countertops & all appliances convey, sunken FR w/ gas FP, finished third flr w/ a full bath, full size utility room, 2 zone heating & cooling, irrigation system, fenced back yard, vinyl siding & windows plus One Year ERA Home Warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $374,950

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Well Maintained & Updated w/ over 2,000

sq ft, huge great room w/ brick fp w/ gas logs, kitchen w/ Silestone countertops, tile flooring & spacious nook, master suite w/ large walk-in closet, vaulted Florida room, huge privacy fenced back yard, custom built rear deck w/ hot tub, beautiful front porch, vinyl siding and more. $234,950 VIRTUAL TOUR

Breathtaking Transitional w/almost 4,700 sq. ft., full finished basement w/music room, full bath & huge rec room w/kitchenette. Gracious formal rms, kitchen w/ Cherry cabinets & stainless steel appliances, FR w/gas FP, 4 BR’s including a master suite w/luxury bath w/a jetted tub, 26x24 attached garage, finished 3rd flr, dimensional roof, and tons more sitting on over an VIRTUAL TOUR acre lot! $400,000.

3 BR’s, 2 ½ baths, tons of wood floors, formal rooms, eat-in kitchen, huge rec room with brick fireplace w/ gas logs and built-in bookcases, all appliances convey, two-car attached garage, detached tool shed, fenced back yard, double width driveway sitting on a .45 acre lot. Over $70,000 under assessment!

$199,495.

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BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL – MILESTONE

Custom brick Transitional with almost 3,600 square feet, stunning kitchen, up to 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, two-story foyer and family room, formal rooms with wood floors, first floor bedroom or office, two-car attached garage, jetted tub, aggregate concrete drive and walkway, dimensional roof, ERA One Year Warranty. All of this and more sitting on a culVIRTUAL TOUR de-sac lot! $419,000.

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March 2, 2011

CUSTOM BUILT BY J.R. WALKER

ALL BRICK RANCHER WITH WALK-OUT BASEMENT

ONE OWNER HOME BATTLEFIELD GREEN

Almost 2,200 square feet, impeccably maintained, updated kitchen with granite, formal living & dining rooms, 9’ceilings on first floor, 4 BR’s, vinyl siding & windows, 2-car garage, paved drive, rear deck, level fenced backyard, Atlee High School District plus ERA One-Year Warranty. $264,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

Almost 2,000 sq. ft., 4 BRs w/a 1st flr floor inlaw suite, 3½ baths, family room w/wd flrs and wood burning brick FP, kitchen w/ceramic tile countertops and wd flrs, formal dining room w/ wd flrs, new vinyl siding, new dimensional roof, maintenance-free front porch and rear deck, tool shed, electric heat pump and central air sitting on a private cul-de-sac lot. $219,950.

2,600 square feet, two-story foyer, formal rooms w/wood floors, 4 BR’s including a vaulted master w/two walk-in closets, spacious eatin kitchen, awesome fenced backyard w/deck and patio, family room w/gas FP, full size utility room, all appliances convey, and natural gas heat and central VIRTUAL TOUR air. $305,000.

A TY ER RAN R WA

Almost A Half Acre Lot With Lots Of Privacy! 3 BR’s, 2 full ceramic baths, low-maintenance vinyl siding, vinyl replacement windows, FR w/brick wood FP, huge updated kitchen, wood floors throughout, full-size utility room, 1½-car detached garage, spacious paved driveway, fenced backyard, concrete rear patio, central air and heat pump, and mature landscaping. Convenient to Everything! IRTUAL OUR $198,500.

This gorgeous home interior features formal rooms w/ wd flrs, huge kitchen w/ breakfast nook, vaulted family room w/ gas FP, full size utility room, 5 BR’s including a mater suite and deluxe bath which includes a jetted tub plus finished 3rd flr w/ additional 265 sq ft that is ready to be finished. Other amenities include 2 car attached garage, composite rear deck, brick paver patio, 2 zone heating & cooling, and a paved drive. This Home Has It All! IRTUAL OUR $379,500.

A TY ER RAN R WA

Almost 2,100 sq. ft. vinyl-sided Colonial. Atlee High School District, 4 BR’s plus a sitting room off master, walk-up attic and garage is perfect for storage, 2-zone heating & cooling, formal rooms w/wood floors, front country porch, paved drive and One-Year ERA Warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $229,900.

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Spectacular home with 5 BR’s, 5½ Bath with its own Private Pool, Soak in the Hot Tub, Rec Room with Pool Table. Enjoy Ocean Views in the Stunning Ships Watch! Conveniently located at Milepost 10.5, only 600 feet to Beach access and walking distance to Shopping and Dining. Perfect Vacation Spot for 2 or 3 Families.

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RENOVATED RANCHER

Renovated Brick & Vinyl-Sided Rancher With Open Floor Plan! Three bedrooms with an unbelievable master suite with two walk-in closets, two full baths, updated kitchen, wood floors throughout, three car detached garage, electric heat pump & central air, cull front porch, huge rear deck, fenced back yard plus one year ERA Warranty Sitting On A 1.65 Acre Lot! $237,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

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ONE OWNER HOME IN STEPHENS MANOR

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Beautiful Transitional w/3,512 sq. ft., dramatic twostory foyer, formal rooms w/wd flrs, vaulted FR w/wood burning fireplace, kitchen w/new Granite & newer stainless steel appliances, 1st flr office, 4 BR’s, rec room, fenced backyard, two-tiered rear deck, full-size utility room, 2-zone heating & cooling, and maintenance-free vinyl siding & windows VIRTUAL TOUR on a private cul-de-sac lot. $379,500.

BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL!

FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK

Brick/Vinyl Siding Tri-Level w/ over 2,400 sq. ft., 4 BR’s, 3 full baths, formal living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, family room w/ brick fp, huge utility room, fenced back yard, rear deck, electric heat pump, central air, detached tool shed, sitting on almost a half acre lot. One year ERA Warranty $184,900.

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PLAN YOUR SUMMER VACATION BEAUTIFUL WELL-MAINTAINED

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BASEMENT HOME IN HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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BRICK FRONT COLONIAL – $50,000 UNDER ASSESSMENT

Cape Cod sitting on a cul-de-sac lot with four bedrooms, two tiled baths, ceiling fans throughout, eat-in kitchen with utility closet, family room with brick fireplace, maintenance-free vinyl siding, electric heat pump & central air, detached tool shed, fenced back yard, roof replaced in Oct. 08, and VIRTUAL TOUR rear deck. $169,900.