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School Board starts process to replace superintendent By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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Lorie Foley, left, will be honored on May 6 for her role in the Arts by the YWCA with a 2011 Outstanding Women Award. Sue Watson, right, was honored last year for Education.

YWCA to honor Foley for the Arts By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Loretta K. “Lorie” Foley, one of Ashland’s most visible and involved residents, has been recognized for her contributions to the Arts by being named one of the YWCA’s Outstanding Women for 2011. On May 6, Foley will be honored during a luncheon that helps raise money to support YWCA programs, including a domestic violence shelter, affordable preschool and after-school care services, and 24-hour emergency access to trained sexual assault counselsee FOLEY, pg. 8 `

The process to replace Hanover County’s superintendent of schools officially got under way last week. A subcommittee consisting of Hanover County School Board members John F. Axselle III, chairman; Ann F. Hagan Gladstone, vice chairman; Sue Forbes Watson and Earl J. Hunter Jr. started steps to fill the vacancy being created with the retirement of Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, who has been at the helm of Hanover County Public Schools since 1995. Roberson announced his plans during the Dec. 14 meet-

ing of the School Board. His last day will be July 31. Among goals in the search are the School Board’s vision for the system, community input, and the necessary characteristics to fill the office. “Our vision reflects or takes into consideration the vision and wishes and desires of the community,” Watson said. Axselle called the process “community-driven.” “Community input needs to focus on the system — where we want to be in 10 or 15 years, coming out of the period of building, moving into a period of renovation,” see SEARCH, pg. 19 `

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Patrick Henry High School senior Taylor Huber (10) is applauded by her teammates after becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer in basketball — boys or girls. Playing at Hanover High School last Wednesday night, Huber scored her 18th point on a free throw with 41 seconds to play to set a new school record of 1,348 career points. For more on the game, see page 31.

Tea Party hosts Town Hall for local delegation By Forrest H. Gladstone For The Mechanicsville Local “How many people can’t give up one day of their life for freedom?” That question was asked of the audience on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the start of a “Town Hall” event hosted by the Patrick Henry Tea Party at the Life Church in Mechanicsville. Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-4; Del. Chris Peace, R-97; and Del. John Cox, R-55; addressed present and future goals for

what was termed the “greater individual freedoms in Virginia.” Serving as emcee was Scott Lee of WRVA 1140’s Lee Brothers, who kicked off the panel discussion by saying, “The best form of government is the one that is not in session.” The Town Hall opened with general thoughts on the role of the state government and its current effectiveness, particularly within the business realm. McDougle highlighted the strengths

of Virginia’s state government and pointed out that the federal government had its birth in Virginia. “We need a confrontational government, because it protects freedoms,” he said, stressing that is competition that keeps people honest, in politics, as well as in the market. “The state government needs to restore its authority,” he added, which prompted a spontaneous applause. Peace noted the role that public apa-

thy had played in allowing what he termed the federal government’s “selfindulgence” over the past several years. He talked about the importance of political education and of ensuring that Virginia’s children are learning about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. “The American people have witnessed over the past few years a massive consolidation of power,” he said, reminding the crowd that it is only see TEA, pg. 19 `

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Hanover High School freshman Alexsa Good is shown preparing to serve a sixcourse French meal to her family.

explained the menu items course by course in French and English. She then served each course, as her dad said, “in wondrous fashion.” Buddy also said Alexsa “had burned a CD of French instrumental music, which was playing quietly throughout the meal.” To sum up the experience, Buddy said, “Alexsa amazes us at many turns,” but the dinner “surprised us in a way we fully did not expect.” The 15-year-old is an honor student and a member of the HHS Marching Band Color Guard.

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Suspects stole items from location on Tammy Lane. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on New Ashcake Rd. Suspect stole items from victim at location on Charter Lake Dr. Suspect broke into location and stole items on Leadbetter Rd.

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Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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L-DHS grad shares talents Londoner David Erik provides master classes in high schools By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com For nearly a decade, David Erik Gross has called London, England, home. However, his ties to Mechanicsville remain strong. On Sunday, he brought his talents back home to perform at his home church, the Mechanicsville Church of Christ. He also sang during the three morning services at the Fairmount Christian Church. Last Wednesday, he talked about returning home and being “thrilled to perform at [his] home church.” He said he was looking forward to “a reunion with so many friends and family there.” David Erik, as he is known professionally, grew up in the Mechanicsville Church of God, where his father Douglas Gross serves as minister of music. He considers the church as the start of his musical career, making Sunday’s performance “the most logical place to come back into to offer a free concert.” In addition to the church appearances, David and his wife Kelly, a professional dancer, singer and choreographer from England, volunteered their time in Hanover County’s high schools by working with the music and theatre departments. He said they were “basically doing master classes,” addressing acting class and choir groups. On Wednesday, they had shared their expertise with students at Hanover High School. Thursday, they were at David’s alma mater, Lee-Davis High School, working with the all-girls show choir. It was the first time he visited the school in a professional format since his 1992 graduation. The experience, he said, was “very exciting. I think I feel like I’ve learned enough and achieved enough in my career where I have more to offer.” He did admit there was a time when he may have been hesitant to address a class. Now, he said, “I have quite a bit of life and career experience I can share.” While working on a double music major at James Madison University in both voice and instrument, David “did study on an

education degree, so that’s essentially all we’re doing here, giving a professional education.” The students, he added, are “getting all the wonderful building blocks from their teachers already.” He and Kelly were “passing on some further life experiences – what happens next.” David splits his career between musical theatre and contemporary Christian/ Gospel music.

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Since 1998, he has performed and musically directed shows on a number of cruise lines for Jean Ann Ryan Productions. He then chose to continue his professional career in the West End of London. David started perfecting his talents in 1987 while studying with Bruce Swartz, the director of Kings of Swing and band director at Moody Middle School. He continued down a musical path with George Sadler, then the band director at L-DHS and now principal at Hanover High School. During his high school years, David began singing under the tutelage of Jay Beville, who was L-DHS choral director at the time. Beville now serves as lead teacher specialist-performing arts for Hanover County Public Schools. His work with Sadler and Beville led David to pursue career opportunities in music, which included stints with the Kings

Dominion Clown Band, as well as live shows at Kings Dominion, including Road to Cairo, Dancing in the Street, Summer Rhythm, and Retroactive. In London, David has been performing in a new production of Chess as the Arbiter. In the role, he sings and plays trumpet. Before Chess, he was a member of the original London cast of Dirty Dancing, where he later went on to play the leading role of Johnny Castle. He also has been a member of the London Company of Phantom of the Opera and the original United Kingdom tour of Miss Saigon, covering and playing the lead of Chris. David has played multiple roles in a concert performance of Les Miserables with the Bournemouth Symphony and in Canterbury Tales performed in open air in Cardiff. He has appeared in cabaret in Bristol, Brighton and all over London, including performances in the Bridewell Theatre and the Cafe de Paris. As he continued to enjoy the successes of his professional career, David sought opportunities to perform contemporary Christian/Gospel music. He appears regularly as a concert soloist with the All Souls Orchestra, performing in venues such as Sage Gateshead, the Venue Cymru, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Westminster Central Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. He has sung live on BBC Radio 4 and Premier Christian Radio. For two years, he has had the honor of singing solo in Westminster Abbey as part of Good Friday services. He just completed his first CD, Grateful, a collection of hymns and praise songs. David and Kelly will celebrate their 10th anniversary in June. He has called London home for nine years. They arrived in the United States on Dec. 28 and will return to London on Jan. 15. The family also includes 3-year-old Joshua and 2-year-old Bella. David’s mother Patricia is a teacher at Shady Grove Elementary School. For more information about David Erik, visit his website, www.daviderik.com.

Man held in assaulting baby A Mechanicsville man, accused of assaulting an infant, is being held without bond in the Pamunkey Regional Jail. According to Capt. Michael J. Trice of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, 31-year-old Russell Talley was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse on Tuesday, Jan. 4. He

is scheduled to appear in Hanover County Juvenile Domestic Relations Court on Feb. 17. The victim, now 10 months old, was 9 months old at the time of the alleged attack, which reportedly took place on Dec. 23 and 24 2010, at a home in the 9300 block of Guenevere Place in Mechanicsville. Talley resides in the 9200 block of Rural Point.

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Need info on weather? Then HAN can help It is a must-read when the quarterly Hanover Review arrives in the mail. Tom Harris, public information officer for Hanover County, compiles several pages of important reading. The Winter 2010 edition was no exception. Among the articles was one about signing up for county alerts. For example, this service provides residents with information about impending winter storms. If you have Internet service — and we are always thankful when the electricity isn’t affected — you can receive e-mail bulletins from HanoverAccess News (HAN). According to the Hanover Review, the bulletins “will provide weather and road condition updates, power company outage numbers and websites and what’s going on with county offices and school closings.” To sign up, and the service is free, go to www.co.hanover.va.us and enter your e-mail address in the HAN box in the upper right hand corner. You will need to supply your name and the district in which your reside. Thanks to the county for all the worthy material shared in Hanover Review and the alerts provided by HAN.

Etc. ☞ With a new year comes the “changing of the guard” on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Since today marks the first meeting of 2011, you can expect an election of officers. Heard that vice chair Debbie Winans, who represents the Mechanicsville District, will move into the chair position. ☞ And with a new year also comes school district and county budgets. If you have any concerns or comments about the process, you need to become involved. ☞ Without a doubt, the 2011 election will find Hanover County buzzing. Election day is Nov. 8. Stay tuned — we’ll be following the ins and outs throughout the campaign season. Melody Kinser

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American schools to use their talents to raise money for the impoverished Haitians. The university is working with both American and Haitian companies to ensure the security of the donated funds. Atlee High School is encouraging local businesses and individuals to be a vital part of their fundraising effort. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the University of Virginia Fund, P.O. Box 400314, Charlottesville VA 22904-4314. Checks can be made payable to the UVA Fund with Atlee/Haiti written on the check. For more information, contact Hilary Graf at hgraf@hcps.us or visit Building Haiti’s website at www.building-haiti.org.

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Musical Variety Show and codirector and co-founder of the Hanover Idols Competition. Joining Foley as honorees this year are: Katherine Busser (Capital One), Business; Stacy Hawkins Adams (Prevent Child Abuse Virginia), Communications ; Yvonne Brandon, Ed.D. (Richmond Public Schools), Education; Deborah Johnston (Care Advantage Inc.), Health & Science; Shawnee Weitzel Hansen (Richmond Friends of the Homeless), Human Relations & Faith in Action; Colleen Marea Quinn (Locke, Partin, DeBoer & Quinn), Law & Government ; Kathleen Burke Barrett (St. Joseph’s Villa), Nonprofit Management ; and Alice Goodwin (The Virginia Home), Volunteerism. They will be formally recognized at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, at the Downtown Richmond Marriott at 500 E. Broad St. at the YWCA of Richmond’s Annual Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon, presented by Bon Secours. Ticket sales will begin in early March. Individual luncheon tickets are $50. Other ticket prices include: table, $500; patron table, $1,000; and corporate sponsor table, $1,500. Individual and corporate sponsorships are available.

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Adopt-A-Family Program enters ninth year or the ninth straight year, the staff businesses that provided donations to the proof the Pamunkey Regional Jail has gram: BJ’s, Martins, Kroger and Walmart. continued the spirit of giving back to The Adopt-A-Family Program is just one the community, as jail staff collected part of a continuing effort by the Pamunkey toys and gifts, as well as monetary donations, to Regional Jail to reach out to the citizens and deliver to less fortunate families communities that it serves, and in Hanover and Caroline coun- “Despite the tough help affect a positive perception ties and the Town of Ashland. economic times of the jail and its staff. The jail also arranged to The jail established the we all continue deliver a Christmas dinner. Adopt-A-Family Program in to face, everyone 2002, where the jail works in “I am extremely proud of gave generously conjunction with county Social the officers and staff of the jail. Despite the tough economic Services Departments and the to support this times we all continue to face, Christmas Mother during the program, which everyone gave generously to season to identify less helps those less holiday support this program, which fortunate families that have fortunate than helps those less fortunate than children. themselves.” themselves,” Col. James C. The officers and staff at the Willett, CJM, the jail’s superinCOL. JAMES C. WILLETT jail then “adopt” those families tendent, said. and provide needed assistance. Jail superintendent In addition to the typical In addition to the gifts and gift donations from staff, this year the jail staff meal given for Christmas holiday, the jail staff operated several fundraisers, including a yard also provided a Thanksgiving meal to the famisale and food drive. lies, including a turkey with all the trimmings. The jail staff also is very appreciative of the The Christmas gifts and meals were delivgenerous contributions from the following local ered to the families on Dec. 22.

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The Windemere Gallery at 6162 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville will present Musik Abstracts, with an opening reception from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15. Featured artists include: Ernest Hodnett, AnaMarie Paredes, Ro Rozario, Clifton “Gus” Dickens,

The Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. The first meeting of the new year will begin with a “soup and salad supper.” The speaker for the eve-

Khalid Thompson, Lloyd Chaser and Helene Ruiz. The exhibit, featuring surreal and abstract expressionism, as well as free improvisation, being conveyed through multi-media artworks, is being organized by Ruiz, founder of The Urban Individualists, in collaboration with Windemere Gallery.

Ending on Feb. 12, the exhibit will include an arrangement of musical forms of color, lines, shapes and creative independence celebrating color and form that will make for a rhythmic sense of story and feeling and a concept of music through the visual arts. For more information, call the gallery at 730-0384.

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Outzs Flynn. Survivors include five children, Mildred F. Clayton, Thelma F. Helm, Dorothy F. Kennedy, Paul N. Flynn and Walter E. Flynn; 13 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Flynn was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. The family received friends Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park Chapel, 11220 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, Va., prior to funeral services; Dr. Donald F. Runion Jr. officiated. Graveside services followed at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Bliley’s-Staples Mill.

Lee V. Gray, 74, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2011. Mr. Gray was born on May 1, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of the late Pete and Gracie Aguayo. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in many different locations, including two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his meritorious services and retired from the Air Force after 23 years. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Mr. Gray worked for the United States Postal Service as a

letter carrier and MPE mechanic. He retired from the Postal Service in 2003 after 20-plus years of service. Mr. Gray enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was an active Master Mason and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Mr. Gray is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Anne; two sons, Robert Gray of Mechanicsville, and Ronald Gray of Quinton, Va.; one daughter, Robin Gray Tazlaar of Mechanicsville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family received friends at Bennett Funeral Home on Lee-Davis Road on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. A graveside service was held at Washington Memorial Cemetery in Sandston on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2010.

Theresa Ann Hash, 47, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Linwood and Joanne Lipscomb; sons, Richard Akers, Jason Akers and James Hash; grandsons, Colin and Austin; sisters, Christine Lipscomb and Tracey Schools (Tim); and grandmother, Frances Lipscomb. Visitation was

held Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, where services were held Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Graveside services were held in Washington Memorial Park.

Daisy Hoover, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Jan. 4, 2011 at 77 years old. Daisy had been a lifelong Akronite, and retired from Bell Telephone in 1983. Daisy last worked in computers with Bell Telephone where she was a valued employee. She leaves behind many friends in the Akron area, in Mechanicsville, and everywhere she lived. Daisy also leaves behind many nieces and nephews in South Florida, as well as a dear friend Angie Batista. She is survived by her husband, John A. Eberhardt, brother Don, sisters Louise, and Nancy, stepsons and a step-daughter. Daisy will be missed by all her friends and family. Per her wishes, private services were held.

James D. Jackson, “Juicy”, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa G. Jackson; and see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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Kayla Landes, Lindsey and Brianna Halpin; brother, Continued from pg. 10 b Hubert Hall (Suzanne); two sisters, Carolyn Howell is survived by his daughter, (Lester) and Joyce Fisher; Dale J. Studer and husband, and a host of special nieces Ronald W.; and grandchiland nephews. Mrs. Landren, Kristen S. Collins des was a member of Pole and husband, Michael and Green Church of Christ. Cody W. Studer. Mr. Jackson Funeral services were held was a member of American Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at Legion Post 125, where he the Mechanicsville Chapel served as past commander, of Bennett Funeral Home, VFW Post 9808, Richmond 8014 Lee-Davis Road. ComEast Moose Lodge and was mittal services were held a retiree of Virginia Power. in Riverview Cemetery, The family received friends Waynesboro. In lieu of flowat the Mechanicsville ers, memorial contributions Chapel of the Bennett Fumay be made to Pole Green neral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Church of Christ, 8319 LeeRd., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Graveside services were held Va. 23111. Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Eugenia Goodloe In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be McDaniel , 87, passed on made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777 New York, N.Y. 10163. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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Walter Frederick Kopf, age 90, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. He is survived by a son, David Kopf (Kathie) of Wisconsin; a daughter, Esther Toppin (David) of Mechanicsville; one brother; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. The family received friends one hour prior to service.

peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Annie Burruss Goodloe; and was preceded in death by her grandson, Travis Buchanan. She is survived by her husband, Wesley McDaniel; two daughters, Joan Lemley and Sharon Buchanan; grandchildren, Amber and Shane Buchanan; and a brother, Edward Goodloe. The family received friends on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Graveside services followed in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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Mary Whitman Moore, 71, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Jan. 6, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Thomas E. Moore; her daughters, Jennifer James and Cyndi Bonniville; her sister, Sue Whitman; her sister-in-law, Barbara Holt;

her sons-in-law, Chad James and Steven Bonniville; her grandchildren, Zachary James, Brooke James, Tommy Bonniville and Chase Bonniville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Sarah Whitman. Mary worked at Dupont Fibers for 37 years. She loved spending time with family and friends and traveling to her favorite beach and watching the sun set on Siesta Key. Her family received friends Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 LeeDavis Rd., in Mechanicsville, where funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Graveside services followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1943, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, Velma Ballard Shirey; and his three children, Hunter Shirey and wife, Jenny, Brandon Shirey and wife, Shauna, and Heather Hall and husband, Christopher. Mr. Shirey is also survived by six grandchildren, Joseph, Jillian and Ella Shirey, Amber and Savana Shirey, and Alexandra Hall. He is also survived by sisters, Debbie Ray and Nancy Caukins. David retired from Dupont after 30 years of devoted service. His passion was boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. The Funeral Mass was held Bouapha Rinthalukay, at the Catholic Church of the of Glen Allen, born March Redeemer, 8275 Meadow10, 1925, passed away Jan. bridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 4, 2011. She is survived by on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. nine children; 19 grandchil- In lieu of flowers, the family dren; three great-grandchil- asks that contributions be dren; and one sister. A last made in Mr. Shireyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to respect service was conduct- the Chesapeake Bay Foundaed Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at tion. The family would like to the Parham Chapel, Woody express our sincere appreciaFuneral Home, 1771 N. tion and gratitude to all of Parham Road, and a funeral the wonderful people at the service was held Saturday, Virginia Cancer Institute. Jan. 8, 2011. Cremation fol- Your kindness and compaslowed.

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E. Jean Stevens, 86, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Mystic, Conn., went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. She was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Dailey McCulloch and the widow of Richard Stevens. She is survived by a son, Richard L. Stevens; three daughters, Carol J. Stevens, Marcia Stevens Foltz and Nancy Stevens; seven grandchildren, Emily, Curtis and Andrew Leake, David and Rachel Stevens, Leigh and Jon Culpepper; and two great-grandsons, Paden Leake and Josh Stevens. She served in WW II with the Marines and was a member of the Women Marines Association, a member of Shady Grove UMC, and was an avid Bridge player. A memorial service was conducted on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Women Marines Association, P.O. Box 377, Oaks, Pa. 19456-0377.

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Even the DMV gives you a discount for paying online. So beware if you decide to use the online payment system. Oh, by the way, I also tried to contact customer service as that is one of the options on the bill as well. I got a recording, “This message is being forwarded to an automated voice mail system.” Then I got, “The mail box XXXXX is full. Goodbye.” Probably a lot of messages about this “fine county service” they offer. No one in the private sector could survive with service like that. The Liberal Left of the Lame Linny Jackson Duck Congress and our presiMechanicsville dent did a lot of damage in this very short time. Whenever a bill didn’t pass, they went around Congressional procedures and tightened regulations. Just what America needs I kept hearing so much — more “regulations!” about the TEA Party I decided Such as: to attend one of their meetings Although the Cap and last month and I am writing Trade Bill supposedly died in to inform others about what I Congress, which is a good thing learned. in itself, President Obama, These TEA Party folks are along with the help of his extremely patriotic and very global-warming “loons” and concerned about the over- “greenie-weenies” in the EPA spending, especially as it relates have gotten around this bill by to how it will affect the next grossly tightening CO2 carbon emission regulations. generation. This accomplishes the same This TEA Party operation is made up of members of every thing as if the Cap and Trade age, gender, race, occupation bill would have if passed. This drastically increases the and political affiliation that think they are Taxed Enough costs of all kinds of fuel, which will not only increase the costs Already. But the most surprising of energy to heat and cool your thing I learned was how expan- homes, but also will increase sive this operation is through- the costs of food and other commodities, due to the higher out the nation. For example, just in our area expense to transport these comalone there is an amazing num- modities to market. This could also mean more ber of TEA Party type groups. For example, there is losses of jobs. Didn’t our president promthe Richmond TEA Party, Mechanicsville TEA Party, ise “more jobs” during his camHanover Patriots, Goochland paign? More lies! As a result, the state of Texas TEA Party, Powhatan Taxpayers Alliance, Tri-Cities Liberty is planning to sue the federal Alliance, Richmond Patriots, government over this ridiculous

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regulation. If they are successful, hopefully, look for other states to follow. Another regulation was passed by the FCC that may eventually “even the playing field” in news broadcasting, as Liberals would put it. Keep in mind that the ones running the FCC are socialists just like our president. Didn’t our president once say that he didn’t like Fox News? The truth seems to make him look bad. Really?! The Food Bill was passed by this corruptive Congress that regulates the kind of food our children have to eat at school. Why is that the responsibility of the federal government? Oh, yes! The Obama Administration thinks that most Americans are too stupid to look out after themselves. Here’s a question: Has anyone in the Lame Duck Congress ever run a business — especially one that manufactures a product? Answer: No! It’s very doubtful that any one of them would know how to manage anything except their mouths. Here’s another fact: During the last two years of this 110th Congress, it has piled up more debt than the 100 preceding Congresses combined! Forty percent of the $14 trillion is owned by China. I wonder when Chinese will be a mandatory language taught in our schools. The bottom line is that this new Congress has a lot of work to undo all of the damage that the “Corruptocrats” have done. Lynn Jenkins, R-KS, is planning to introduce a bill that bans all future Lame Duck Sessions. We need to get our Congressmen behind her on this matter. In a nutshell, Progressive Liberalism destroys and the aforementioned is just the tip of the iceberg of the damage done.

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Ashland Volunteer Rescue to hold Bingo Games The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will have a Bingo Games, A Charitable Fundraiser at 7 p.m. At our Rescue Squad Building, 203 Duncan Street in Ashland (23005). This Fundraiser will help with our operating costs, the purchase of medical supplies and volunteer training needs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Our cost is $20 for 15 games. Prizes/winnings based on game sales. A snack bar is available. No smoking or alcohol allowed. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Any questions may be directed to Nancy Baughan 798-7792. Parking is available at the rear of our building, on Hanover Avenue, and on Duncan Street by the town hall.

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Local girl donates 10 inches of hair

Rebecka Hicks, 12, a 7th grader at SJMS, donated more than 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. Thanks to Brittany Williams at A New Length Salon in Mechanicsville for helping her help others in need !

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Gladstone said. “We’ve got to adjust the growth,” she added. To involve the community in the process, the subcommittee, Axselle said, will provide “a very open and understandable survey.” Gladstone said the School Board could establish the vision “from what we learn from the community.” Watson recommended “listening to the community early on. We have a history of receiving input and listening to people, and that has been modeled by our present superintendent.” Gladstone said they need to determine “what the resources are, what the costs are,” so they will have “an idea of what’s involved and what we’re dealing with.” “If our goal is to have a superintendent

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through education and individual activism that things might begin to change. Cox, who said he was the oldest legislator on the panel, he is the freshman among the Hanover County delegation. He was elected to the seat long-held by Frank Hargrove Sr., who chose not to seek re-election in 2009. “I might be a freshman, but what I know is that this is not my seat. And it wasn’t Del. Hargrove’s seat either. It is the seat of the constituents,” he said. “And it is my job to listen to what you all want.” Moving into the question and answer portion of the evening, there was a great deal of common ground revealed among the three panelists. All agreed that the present trend towards policies that endorse a “green” economy are largely impractical in application, with Cox offering his own experience in the trucking industry as an example. “An 18-wheeler that cost me $80,000 a year to run in 2007, now costs me $120,000 a year after being modified to meet

in place, or chosen by the time Stewart leaves,” Watson said, “then that establishes a timeline pretty much for it. We want some time for him to work with the new person. He’s in the best position to tell us — right now he mentors superintendents all over the state.” Roberson used his hiring as an example. He was appointed at the May meeting “and because I was a sitting superintendent, it was not possible for me to pull out and be here on July 1. I believe that if you did attract an external candidate, and you wanted them to start on July 1 or thereabouts, you would want a selection by late April. If you had an internal candidate that emerged, that’s less of an issue.” The outgoing superintendent said a timeline “building your calendar back from April” was doable. Gladstone addressed the cost involved with firms that assist in the search. Axselle

‘green’ initiatives,” he said. “Virginia imports more energy than any other state,” McDougle added. “What we need is to provide incentives for businesses to use Virginia resources.” When the discussion turned to the job market, the panelists were similarly in agreement that jobs come not from the government, but from the empowerment of the business community. “Virginia is the first or second state for business in the country,” Peace said. “We are third in net new jobs, and most of those are in the private sector.” Cox then voiced his belief that the government’s role was to find practical ways to encourage investors and entrepreneurs — not only to come to Virginia but to stay. “We want them to make a profit, and to retain it,” he said. “Profit is what keeps business moving.” Another hot topic was the education tax credit bill, which would have allowed tax credit for Virginia families wishing to send their children to private schools. As the bill was recently defeated, Lee asked the panelists if they believed now was the

said the School Board would be “open to negotiations.” He also suggested they receive competitive quotes from the firms. Watson said they should utilize their own experience in the process. “There are some things we have to do ourselves and should.” She also said an impartial moderator should lead community meetings. For that input, Axselle said they have “multiple avenues” to use, including an electronic survey. Roberson said the subcommittee “would decide how far flung you want the net to be cast, or is this a Richmond-centric search, is it a Virginia search, or is it a national search.” Also discussed were on-site visits in communities where potential candidates work. The subcommittee’s process report was scheduled to be submitted to the full School Board during last night’s regular meeting.

right time for the legislation. McDougle pointed out the difficulty of passing the bill through the Senate, where most of the subcommittees are two-thirds Democrat, but said he was hopeful for the future. Peace agreed. “The public education system has a monopoly and is need of serious reform,” he said. “We need to allow for more freedom and choice.” How to ensure this happens? “Elect good members of Congress,” McDougle said. The evening ended on a lighter note, with the panelists

fielding one-word answers to Lee’s rapid fire inquires, and it was revealed that McDougle is the “Trekkie” of the three (the other two preferring Star Wars) and that all three would drive a suburban over a hybrid. However, before concluding the Town Hall, Lee reminded the crowd one last time of their importance, not only as voters but as citizens of Virginia, reminding them why Adams asked Jefferson to pen the Declaration of Independence. “He asked him to do it because he was a Virginian.”

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Commonwealth University, Horne held key leadership positions during his eight-year tenure with Richmond, including supervisor of safety and training. In 1984, he went to work for Virginia Overland Transportation Company, a Richmond-based private transportation contractor. As Overland’s operations manager, he was responsible for overseeing the daily transportation services for the school systems in Petersburg see TRANSPORTATION, pg. 21 `

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Formerly of Scott’s Barber Shop

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, phone calls, cards and visits in the hospital and since my return home. My new hours at the Barber Shop will be Tuesday-Thursday 9am-2pm, Friday 1pm-6pm and Saturday 7am-12pm

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The first place winners in the 27th Annual Forensics Competition are shown with their school advisors.

Ruiz, Liberty Middle School. Third Place — Skyla Bulifant, Oak Knoll Middle School.

Storytelling/Oral Interpretation

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Hanover County dog owners can buy individual dog tags that are good for one, two or three calendar years, provided that the dog’s rabies vaccination is good through that period. A three-year dog tag will cost $15. A two-year tag will cost $11. All tags will be good through the end of that calendar year. The cost of a one-year dog tag will remain $6 if issued before June 30. If you do not need a dog tag until after July 1 of any year, the price of a oneyear dog tag would be $3. Kennel licenses are unaffected by this change. Dog tags can be gouth at the Treasurer’s Office at Hanover Courthouse or at Ashcake Animal Clinic, 5502458; Ashland Veterinary Hospital, 798-8169; Atlee Library, 559-0654; -- Bell Creek Veterinary Hospital, 730-8545; Chenault Veterinary Hospital, 537-5434; Fin & Feather, 798-2228; Goodway Store, 8835259; Hanover County Animal Control, 3656485; Mechanicsville Animal Hospital, 5599800; Montpelier Animal Hospital, 883-5511. For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 365-6050.

Western Hanover Relay For Life needs volunteers The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is seeking volunteers in Western Hanover – walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference – to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and lend a hand to ensure the success of the 2011 event. The next volunteer committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. The meeting will begin the planning process for the Western Hanover Relay For Life event, which supports the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back against the disease. Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their

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and Hopewell. In 1991, he was promoted to vice president and general manager of the organization when the company acquired a transportation operation involving several private schools in the Tidewater Virginia area. In 1990-91, Horne served as president of the Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation, an organization which monitors the industry and provides information to transportation professional members throughout the Commonwealth.

fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had

The next volunteer committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Richard S. Gillis Jr./ Ashland Branch Library.

cancer, remembering those lost, and fighting back against the disease. “Relay For Life is all about our community uniting with the American Cancer Society and supporting its efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” Faith Van Goor, Relay For Life cochair, said. “Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let Western Hanover know that cancer can be defeated.”

Horne returned to the public sector accepting a position as assistant director of pupil transportation with Albemarle County Public Schools. In August 2002, Horne accepted a similar job with Hanover County Schools, a position he has held for more than eight years. “I’m proud of the pupil transportation industry”, Horne said, “and I’m pleased to have had employment opportunities to participate and serve the industry over the years.” He said he is most proud of “the school bus itself. The school bus remains the safest form of surface transportation in the

If you would like to join the Relay For Life in Western Hanover as a volunteer or team participant, e-mail Faith Van Goor at fvangoor@gmail.com, call Andrea Fravel at 527-3712, or visit www.RelayForLife.org/ hanover. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, the American Cancer Society fights for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Lives are saved by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, or to get help, call, day or night, 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer. org.

United States. School buses are designed, manufactured and operated for the safety and protection of pupil passengers.” The NAPT Professional Certification Program was established in 1989 to recognize the achievements and expertise of individuals in various administrative positions within the transportation field. Through his efforts to earn certification, Horne was evaluated on his education, career experience and achievements in the field of pupil transportation operations. He also participated in a rigorous job specific written examination that tested his knowledge of national standards for safe and efficient transportation.

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nosed with stage four colon cancer. Hearing such a diagnosis was devastating and far-reaching, affecting not only their two children (then ages 2 and 8 months), but also promising to place a crushing financial burden on the family. Sklar organized a team that would receive donations on behalf of Marcy Mann, for running in the Richmond McDonald’s Half Marathon. That campaign proved very successful, and a check for several thousand dollars was

presented to the Mann family from the Sklar Technology Team. On Nov. 13, at 7:30 a.m., near 7th and Broad Streets, team members again tied up their laces and ran the McDonald’s race, in honor of Marcy Mann. Members of Team Sklar are Randy Sklar, James Bieger, Ryan Andrews, Shep Stevenson, Jonathan Anderson, Charles Kirby, Candice Kirby, Jonathan Wingfield and Sean Carley. In an effort to make enlisting for

this cause as uncomplicated as possible, Sklar Technology Partners has developed a website called “Kicking Cancer’s Butt,” where supporters can easily make a donation. Simply logging onto the link www.teamsklar. com, and filling out your information, will ensure that every penny you contribute goes directly to Marcy Mann’s fight against the horrible disease. Donations may be made at the website or by contacting Sklar Technology Partners.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings p.m. at Hanover Church of the Nazarene and also Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 23 and March 9 and 23. I encourage all to get involved in Mechanicsville’s only Toastmasters club: Testifying Toastmasters! Toastmasters International helps its members develop better public speaking and leadership skills as well as general confidence. For more information on Testifying Toastmasters, contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP at eesjresquire@ Wednesday, Jan. 12 The New Virginians (a netscape.net. club for women new to the Toddler Storytime at the Richmond area in the last two years) will have its month- Mechanicsville Branch Library ly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/ Maggiano’s Little Italy, (11800 adult. For more information West Broad Street, #2204, call (804) 746-9615 or visit Richmond, VA, 23233). January the library at 7461 Sherwood is “Friendship Month” for our Crossing Place. club this year. We have planned fun activities for our members Thursday, Jan. 13 to enjoy. The cost for the lunMother Goose Storytime at cheon is $25 for club members the Atlee Branch Library at 10 and their guests. Reservations a.m. Ages 6-24 months w/adult. for the luncheon are requested For more information call (804) by noon on January 5.Contact 559-0654 or visit the library at Sam Gentz – 639-7042. 9161 Atlee Road. Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, e-mail to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Preschool Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Preschool Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old For more information call (804) 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:45 a.m. All ages. For more information call (804) 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Learn tips and tricks from professional presenters to improve your next interview. Practice mock interviews and brush up on the dos and don’ts of landing your next job. Call (804) 7469615 to sign up for the class. Sponsored by the Pamunkey Regional Library. For more information call (804) 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. The Hanover Towne Garden Club will hold a Silent Auction at 7 p.m. at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church on Route 301. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank and other local projects. Guests are always welcome! Please call Rene at 5699453 for more details. The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Central Virginia Chapter (NAMI-CVA) is having their monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. Mira Signer, Executive Director, NAMIVirginia will present the Mental Health Legislative Issues for 2011. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information call (804) 2851749.

Friday, Jan. 14

Toddler Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/adult For more information call (804) 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Toddler Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/ adult. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library at 10:45 a.m. All ages. For more information call (804) 3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Saturday, Jan. 15

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 The next meeting of the Interviewing Tips and Tricks and Virginia Center PetSmart newly chartered Testifying Workshop at the Mechanicsville stores from 11-3 p.m. Please Toastmasters will be at 6:30 Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. visit www.hanoverhumaneso-

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ciety.org for available animals at Hanover High School, locatand additional adoption infor- ed at 10307 Chamberlayne Rd., mation. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Join them for a time of praise, worNorthside Baptist Church ship and fellowship. For more announces the kick off of God’s information please call Esther guys, a new Christian men’s Brooks at 746-3833. group thatis designed to encourage men to be God’s guy at The January meeting work, home, and at church. The of the Pamunkey Woman’s first meeting will be a free men’s Club will be 6 p.m., at Enon breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. United Methodist Church in at Northside Baptist Church. Mechanicsville. The first meetSpeakers will highlight the ing of the new year will begin importance of being a man of with a “soup and salad supintegrity and honor in business, per”. The speaker for the evefamily, and church. Northside ning will be Ms. Deloris Apsley, Baptist is located at 7600 Studley President of GFWC Virginia Road in Mechanicsville. The - Lee District. If you are interevent is free but reservations ested in attending the meeting for breakfast should be made or becoming a club member, by email to kdoubt7600@com- contact Barbara Jacks at 746cast.net with your name, email 3294 or visit the club’s Web site, address and telephone number www.pamunkeywc.org. or by calling the church office at 746-4952. Tuesday, Jan. 18 Mother Goose Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Sunday, Jan. 16 Hanover Humane Society Library at 10 a.m. Ages 6 - 24 will hold a cat adoption stand months w/adult. For more at the Virginia Center PetSmart information call (804) 746store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit 9615 or visit the library at 7461 www.hanoverhumanesociety. Sherwood Crossing Place. org for available animals and The 2011 Relay For Life will additional adoption informahold a Team Captain Meeting tion. at 7 p.m. at the Ashland Library, Fairmount Memorial 201 S. Railroad Ave. The planBaptist Church choir would ning committee will meet like to invite the community to immediately prior at 6:00 p.m. join them at Bruington Baptist Anyone interested in forming Church at 4 p.m. The choir a new or returning team or will be singing their Christmas participating in the event planCantata, “The Christmas Song”, ning is encouraged to attend by Marty Parks. For more infor- the Team Captain Meeting. mation please call the church Additional information about how to form a team or become office at 329-5420. involved in the Relay For Life planning committee is available Monday, Jan. 17 The Martin Luther King Jr. by emailing Faith Van Goor at committee of Hanover presents fvangoor@gmail.com, calling ‘A tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Andrea Fravel at 527-3712 or Luther King Jr.’ a dramatic pre- by visiting www.RelayForLife. sentation of “The Legacy” per- org/hanover. Register today! formed by Acts of Compassion. Preschool Storytime at the The event will be held at 10 a.m.

Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10:45 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Wednesday, Jan. 19 Felt Cap Fashions at Hanover Branch Library, located at 7527 Library Drive Hanover, VA 23069. Come join other teens and tweens to make and model winter felt head gear. Materials will be provided and snacks will be served. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information please call 365-6210. The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will hold their next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Please join us. Preschool Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Toddler Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/adult For more information call (804) 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. 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. hanoverhumanesociety.org for more information. The American Cancer Society is looking for individusee CALENDAR, pg. 26 `

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Atlee High School’s Marc Moran and his students were recognized in December at the Hanover County School Board meeting. Atlee’s Raider Stadium was selected as the 2010 Schools and Parks Soccer Field of the Year by the National Sports Turfs Managers Association. Shown are Dr. Stewart Roberson, superintendent of schools; Marc Moran, Atlee’s agricultural and horticulture instructor; Atlee High School agricultural and horticulture students; and John F. Axselle, III, School Board chairman.

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AHS stadium named Soccer Field of Year Atlee High School’s Raider Stadium has been selected as the 2010 Schools and Parks Soccer Field of the Year by the National Sports Turfs Managers Association. “The Advanced Turf students see this as a major achievement and were very excited when I informed them of the award, “Marc Moran, Atlee’s agricultural and horticulture instructor, said. The students have been working on the field for several years with the goal of applying for the recognition. “Marc Moran and his students are very deserving of this prestigious award for School and Parks Soccer Field of the Year, “

Kim Heck, CEO of the Sports Turf Managers Association, the sponsoring organization of the award, said. According to Moran, the students will now strive for Atlee’s baseball, lacrosse and field hockey fields to receive the national accolade. The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) provides

a panel of judges to score each entry based on the playability and appearance of the playing surfaces, innovative solutions employed, effective use of budget, and the development and implementation of a comprehensive, sound agronomic program. Atlee will receive its award during the STMA Annual

Awards Banquet on Friday, Jan. 14, in Austin, Texas. Raider Stadium will also be featured in a 2011 article in SportsTurf Magazine, the industry’s premier publication. For more information on the award-winning soccer field, visit the Atlee High School Turf Science website at http://www. atleeturf.com.

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301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

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als to join in the support of cancer patients in Hanover, Virginia. We are looking for volunteers for two different programs currently serving your neighbors, Look Good…Feel Better and Road to Recovery. Look Good…Feel Better is a free, two-hour, hands-on group workshop, conducted by volunteer cosmetologists. It is a skin-care & makeup program that helps women cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment and help restore her sense of inner and outer beauty. We are looking for licensed cosmetologists that are willing to be trained to conduct a session once every couple of months at the Memorial Regional Medical Center. The session is usually on a Monday afternoon and would only require about 2 hours of your time. We are also in need to Road to Recovery driver volunteers. Road to Recovery is a free program to cancer patients that do not have a source of transportation to their treatment or that can’t afford to get to their treatment. Driver volunteers will need to have an in-state license with a good driving record. They will need to have access to a safe and reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance. Trainings for both volunteer opportunities will be held the first of December. If you are interested in helping with any of these programs, please contact Community Manager, Andrea Fravel at 804-527-3712 or andrea.fravel@cancer.org. Toddler Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/ adult. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old For

more information call (804) call 798-5512, 798-5513, 798559-0654 or visit the library at 6179 or Carlton at 651-4544. 9161 Atlee Road. The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will have a Bingo Games, A Thursday, Jan. 20 Mechanicsville TEA Party Charitable Fundraiser at 7 p.m. At meeting, 7 p.m., 8493 New our Rescue Squad Building, 203 Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, Duncan Street in Ashland (23005). VA 23111. Our speaker will This Fundraiser will help with our be David A. Brat, Professor of operating costs, the purchase of Economics, Randolph-Macon medical supplies and volunteer College. He will speak on crony training needs. Doors open at 6 capitalism and the corrupting p.m. Our cost is $20 for 15 games. effect it has on our body politic Prizes/winnings based on game as well as the damage it does to sales. A snack bar is available. No our economy. All are welcome, smoking or alcohol allowed. All children must be accompanied by please join us. a parent. Any questions may be Mother Goose Storytime at directed to Nancy Baughan 798the Atlee Branch Library at 10 7792. Parking is available at the a.m. Ages 6-24 months w/adult. rear of our building, on Hanover For more information call (804) Avenue, and on Duncan Street by 559-0654 or visit the library at the town hall. 9161 Atlee Road.

Saturday, Jan. 22 Preschool Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years old. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Cabin Fever Saturday Cinema at the Atlee Branch Library at 2:00 p.m. Get out of the house and warm up with a great movie at the library. Popcorn and drinks served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more Family Storytime at the Atlee information call 559-0654 or visit Branch Library at 10:45 a.m. the library at 9161 Atlee Road. All ages. For more information call (804) 559-0654 or visit the Mechanicsville Presbyterian library at 9161 Atlee Road. Church praise band presents Café River from 7-9 p.m. Music, Toddler Storytime at the snacked and socializing. Located Mechanicsville Branch Library at the corner of Atlee and Signal at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/ Hill Rd. For more information adult. For more information please call 746-5496. call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Hanover Humane Society Crossing Place. will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 Friday, Jan. 21 Family Storytime at the p.m. Cat adoption stands will be Hanover Branch Library at 10:45 held at the Mechanicsville and a.m. All ages. For more informa- Virginia Center PetSmart stores tion call (804) 365-6210 or visit the from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www. hanoverhumanesociety.org for library at 7527 Library Drive. available animals and additional Winn’s Baptist Church will be adoption information. host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with Sunday, Jan. 23 their music will be Faithful Praise Hanover Humane Society and Bill Lewis. Winn’s is located at will hold a cat adoption stand 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen at the Virginia Center PetSmart Allen. A love offering will be see CALENDAR, pg. 39 ` taken. For more information

Seminar to feature horticulturist orticulturist, author and lecturer André Viette will appear at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the inaugural Virginia Home & Garden Show at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. Viette will present a seminar on the “Top Gardening Tips to Have the Most Beautiful Garden.” “Those who attend will learn a lot and perhaps some tips they would not expect, like using peppermint sticks or ground-up candy canes to help rid their garden of pests such as squirrels,” Viette said. “Every garden presents its own challenges and they are different problems for gardens in the country versus gardens in the city. This workshop will prove informative no matter where your garden is located.” The seminar will be followed by a questionand-answer session and a Meet & Greet. Viette moved to Virginia in 1979 and taught for 29 years at Blue Ridge University. He is the host of “In The Garden,” a syndicated radio show which airs in four states, including Virginia and Washington, D.C., and owns André Viette Farm and Nursery in Fishersville, which grows more than 3,000 varieties of perennials for the sun and shade. Viette was editor

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Tai Chi for Arthritis oﬀered “Tai Chi for Arthritis” classes will be presented from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays – Jan. 13 through Feb. 17 – at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville. The Tai Chi Program is taught by Jo Ann Widner, R.N., and uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance and well-being. The class, described as fun and interactive, is suitable for every fitness level. Cost is $48 and pre-registration is required. To pre-register, or for more information, call the Covenant Woods Wellness Center at 5698043.

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Hanover County will participate in its 4th Annual Global Late registration for the 2011 spring Goochland Courthouse. Youth Service Day, where milThe college also is operating an academic semester at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community lions of youth around the world center in Ginter Park at 3406 Brook Rd. College continues through Friday, Jan. 14. simultaneously organize and For more information about registration, Payment is due daily by the close of busiparticipate in service projects ness if paying in person, or by midnight if call 371-3000. that address local, national and A complete course schedule is available at paying online – www.reynolds.edu -- or by global needs. www.reynolds.edu/classes. telephone at 371-3308. The Hanover County JSRCC has three campuses: Parham Road Serving more than 20,000 students Department of Community Campus at 1651 E. Parham Rd. in Henrico annually, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Resources will facilitate the County, Downtown Campus at 700 E. Jackson College serves residents in Hanover County, countywide youth service weekSt. in Downtown Richmond and a Goochland as well as the City of Richmond and the end, scheduled for April 15Campus located at 1851 Dickinson Rd. near counties of Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan 17, by collaborating with local Routes 6 and 632 in the community of the and Louisa. organizations that will provide service opportunities for thousands of youth. To get involved: m Come up with one or more projects to benefit your It’s time to sign up for the Sign-up is available online at register online by Jan. 12 or 2011 version of “Ashland’s Got www.hanoverarts.org. mail your paper registration to agency that youth can begin, do Talent — the Ashland Musical Paper sign-up forms also HAAC, PO Box 486, Ashland, or complete on GYSD. m Sign up for a booth at Variety Show.” are available at the follow- VA 23005 or drop it off at the All from age kindergarten ing locations: Cross Brothers, center. and up can sign up to partici- Ashland Library, Bart’s Station For more information, call pate in the Ashland show that Café, Ashland Coffee and Tea, Sue Watson at 798-5686, Lorie has been performed since 1982. Hanover Arts & Activities Center Foley at 798-0704 or Faith The Board of J. Sargeant Sponsored by the Hanover at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland Boyle at the Hanover Arts & Reynolds Community Arts & Activities Center, this or at www.TownHound.com. Activities Center at 798-2728. College will meet at 4 p.m. year’s show will be presented Sign-up forms are due by Boyle also can be reached at on Thursday, Jan. 13, in March 24, 25 and 26. Wednesday, Jan. 12, you can fboyle@hanoverarts.org.

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Springs Press. He also has contributed articles for many journals, national magazines and newspapers. In 1986, Viette was appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to serve on the Advisory Council of the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. He serves on the Board of Directors for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and the Advisory Board of the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. He has served as president of the 1,200-member Perennial Plant Association. The inaugural Virginia Home & Garden Show will feature many vendors, exhibits, showcases, seminars and celebrity appearances. Landscaping and remodeling

experts will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice. Those in attendance will be able to see the latest trends in home trends and remodeling projects, including kitchen designs and décor, countertops and cabinets, windows and doors, flooring and wall coverings. Landscaping companies will create beautiful garden showcases and be on hand to help homeowners take their yard to the next level, including ideas on outdoor living spaces and sanctuaries. The Virginia Home & Garden Show will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Farm Bureau Center at Meadow Event Park, two miles east of Kings

the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus at 1651 E. Parham Rd. in Richmond.

Dominion Discounted tickets for the show can be purchased for $5 online at www. VAHomeAndGardenShow.com. Show prices are $8 for adults and children age 16 and under will be admitted free. Active and retired military, police and EMS also will be admitted free of charge with a valid ID. There is free parking on site and those interested in attending the Virginia Home & Garden Show on multiple days should ask for free return passes at the show office. Cash only will be accepted at the box office but there is an ATM onsite. Additional show information and events schedule are available online at www.VAHomeAndGardenShow.com or by calling 804-425-6556.

CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Buisset-Hulsey announce Jean and Lonnie Ellis wedding plans for April celebrate 65th anniversary

MISS BRANDI ANN BUISSET and MR. JOHN MERLE CHADWICK HULSEY to be wed April 2011

Tammy Vincent of Mechanicsville, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter, Miss Brandi Ann Buisset, also the daughter of the late David W. Buisset, to John Merle Chadwick Hulsey, son of Ms. Crystal Steines of Colonial Heights, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Hulsey of Cedartown, Ga. An April 2011 wedding is planned.

King William Artists present Artist’s Opening The King William Artists Exhibit will present an Artist’s Opening featuring oil paintings by Lynn Stewart, oil paintings and graphite by drawings by Stephanie Meador and oil paintings and clay by Christy Cole at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, at the W.T. Robinson/Sture G. Olsson Fine Arts Center at 1040 Thompson Ave. in West Point. Entertainment will be provided by the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tickets are required for the performance.

Jean and Lonnie Ellis of Mechanicsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends Calabash / Midway Restaurant and Lounge on December 11th, 2010. They have four children, one deceased (Cheryl Hager), eleven grand children, one great grand child and one on the way. Pictured from left to right are, Lonnie Jr., Teresa, Jean, Cynthia and Lonnie Sr.

Olivia Grace Mayton announced

Ed and Lena Brannan celebrate 65 wonderful years of marriage Ed and Lena Brannan of Mechanicsville celebrated their 65th anniversary on Dec. 22, 2010. The couple has two children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ED and LENA BRANNAN

OLIVIA GRACE MAYTON born July 29, 2010

Michelle and Chris Mayton along with big sister Alyssa are proud to announce the birth of Olivia Grace Mayton. Olivia was born on July 29, 2010 at 11:34 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital, weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 18 inches long. Proud grandparents are Gail and Ralph Ellis, Barbara and Carl Vollmer, and Charles Kenneth Mayton all of Mechanicsville. Greatgrandparents are Jeane and Bill Beck of Mechanicsville and Emily and Gerald Raduns of Sandston. Olivia was also welcomed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Karin Buettner and the St. Mary’s Labor and Delivery and Mother Infant staff for the World Class care we received! We greatly appreciate everyone’s love and support!

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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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

Truth Baptist Church Independent, friendly We are a new church that loves people! Meeting at: The Meadowbridge 7th Day Adventist Church, 7410 Pole Green rd. Sunday School-9:40a.m. Worship service-10:30a.m. Sunday evening - 6:00p.m. Pastor Erik Hastings Call for Wed. location (804) 627-2170 www.truthbaptistonline.org

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST 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

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 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

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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 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 Senior Minister, Danny Stalls. 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, Pasto r, 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 The Master’s House, 303A Ashcake Rd. Ashland, Sun. 10AM, Wed. 7PM, "KIDMO" Kids Ministry., Youth Media/Gaming Ctr., 368-7592 www.mastershouse.net

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PRESBYTERIAN 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

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, & evening worship at 5:30pm. 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 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 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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST 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 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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Patriots and Confederates share monumental moments in girls basketball

A once-in-a decade win Huber hits record mark www.mechlocal.com See slideshow online!

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Lee-Davis junior Logan Bryan, left, drove into the paint against the defense of Atlee’s Courtney Booth. Bryan scored six points in a balanced Confederate attack that gave Lee-Davis only their second win over Atlee in the past 19 years.

Lee-Davis girls down Atlee for only second time in the past 19 years By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com With aggressive defense, solid board work and determination the young Lee-Davis girls basketball team accomplished a monumental feat on Friday night; defeating rival Atlee 57-50. To say that the Confederates

victory was a long time coming would be a drastic understatement. In fact, few players on Lee-Davis’ team were even in school at any level the last time the C-feds came away with a win over the Raiders. “It’s amazing,” said junior Logan Bryan who has seen her fair share of losses to the Raiders. “It’s the second time in 19 years we won against Atlee and it’s really good.” Confederate juniors Casey Price (15 points) and Trina

Gardner (10 points) led a LeeDavis balanced attack in which nine players reached the scoring column. Though occasionally plagued by sloppy play, at times the C-feds down-right impressive on both offense and defense, thanks not only to long-time players such as Gardner, Bryan, Meredith Holmes and Chandler Thomas but sophomore Kori Hughes and a pair of talented freshmen, Imani Boothe and see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 32 `

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Patrick Henry senior Taylor Huber eyes the basket as she prepares to break the school’s all-time scoring record. Huber came into the contest at Hanover needing 17 points to break the Patriot’s career scoring mark and set the new record on a free throw with :41 seconds to play.

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Patrick Henry’s senior guard Taylor Huber literally waited until the last minute of the Patriots’ game at Hanover to make sports history. Coming into the contest, Huber needed only 17 points to break the all-time basketball scoring record at Patrick Henry. A seemingly easy feat considering Huber was averaging 26 points per game. With 41 seconds left, she sank two

free throws to earn 18 points, cap a 67-32 victory over the Hawks and go to the top of Patrick Henry’s all-time scoring list with 1,348 points. With that victory, a 62-51 win over Thomas Jefferson last Tuesday and a 64-39 win over J.R. Tucker, the Patriots—ranked No. 4 in the Times-Dispatch poll—improved to 11-0 and 5-0 in the Colonial District. Hanover, following a 6325 Capital District loss to No. 1-ranked Highland Springs

Friday, fell to 4-7, 1-3 in the Capital District. Huber’s 18 points gave her 1,348 points, two more than Darek Mitchell’s previous record of 1,346 points. Mitchell graduated in 2003. Patrick Henry’s other member of the 1,000point club, Greg Smith, finished with 1,235 points in 1993. “I knew it was close, but I didn’t really know it was that close,” Huber said of eclipsing Mitchell’s record. “I wasn’t

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Caroline Naumann. “Teams don’t know how to scout us because if somebody’s off I can put somebody else in and they get the job done,” said Lee-Davis head coach Alvin Puller. “So there’s not one key player that you can key on. I’ve got 10 girls that I can play at any time.” But it was Price, in her first full year on varsity, who was most impressive. “I think she’s getting that, ‘I can do it in softball, why not do it in basketball’,” Puller said. “She’s getting that feeling that my part on the team is to take the ball hard to the hole and finish.” Atlee was at a severe disadvantage, playing without senior point guard Taylor Henderson who suffered a knee injury in Patrick Henry’s holiday tourney and is lost for the season. Henderson was not only the team’s leading scorer but also their floor general, therefore controlling the ball against the stalwart Lee-Davis defense was a key component in the Raiders’ downfall. Atlee’s Karlie Suber and Cierra Shelton shouldered the load in Henderson’s absence. Suber led all scorers with 16 points while Shelton added 14 points but turnovers and foul-

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Above: Lee-Davis freshman Imani Boothe (22) goes in for a shot over the defense of Atlee’s Steph Staples (11).

ing on defense were the Raiders undoing. Atlee ran out to a quick 6-2 lead by utilizing the strength of Shelton’s post play, but then Lee-Davis found their footing midway through the first. A score inside by Naumann was followed by a three from the right wing by Thomas to give the Confederates a 7-6 lead and force an Atlee timeout. The Raiders attempted to slow the C-fed penetration but instead repeatedly fouled sending Lee-Davis to the line where they converted 5-of-5 along with a basket from Hughes (6

points) to jump out to a 14-6 lead. Suber scored five points in the final minute of the first to trim the C-fed lead to three but Lee-Davis quickly answered. In the second quarter the Confederates went on an 112 run, started with a rainbow three from the right wing by freshman Imani Boothe (7 points) and capped by a three from the left wing by Gardner. Shelton momentarily stopped the bleeding with a three from the top of the arc to trim Lee-Davis’ lead to 25-16. But over the next three minutes,

Atlee committed six fouls on shot attempts while only scoring two points. The Confederates did their part to keep Atlee in the contest by going 3-of-8 from the line while missing the front end of two 1-and-1s. For the game, Lee-Davis shot a disappointing 54 percent from the line, making only 17 or 31 attempts. Lee-Davis held their largest lead of the game, 39-25 on a basket from Price 30 seconds into the second half but then it was they who took the fouling role. Over the remainder of the period, the C-feds did not make another field goal while committing seven fouls which allowed Atlee to climb back into the contest, trailing 45-36 heading into the fourth. With 5:45 to play, Atlee trimmed the lead to 47-42 on put-back baskets from Courtney Booth and Suber. But foul problems for the shorthanded Raiders began to mount as Clarke Tyler picked up her third, fourth and fifth over a 24 second span and Atlee went scoreless over the next three minutes. “It was kind of nerve-racking with us not scoring and seeing the lead go from 11 to five,” Price said. “But hitting some clutch free throws and getting some layups boost your confidence.”

R-MC stays in ODAC hunt with two home wins By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local After blowing a 15-6 firsthalf advantage and allowing Guilford to take control of the game, Randolph-Macon women’s basketball coach Carroll LaHaye had a simple message for her Yellow Jackets: rebound or sit down. The message got through. As the Yellow Jackets crashed the basket, they picked up both rebounds and points as they rallied from a 30-27 deficit to claim a 70-62 ODAC victory over the Quakers Friday night.

Randolph-Macon defeated another conference rival, Emory & Henry, 71-45 Saturday afternoon to improve its record to 5-1 in the ODAC, 7-4 overall. Guilford fell to 2-4, 6-5 after a 74-66 loss to Virginia Wesleyan Saturday. One of the Yellow Jackets motivated by LaHaye’s challenge was Maggie Roy, who finished see R-MC, pg. 35 ` Charlie Leffler/The Local

R-MC freshman Christina Phelps (34) drives into the lane for a shot against Emory & Henry’s Christina Howard.

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Lee-Davis widened the margin to 53-42 on a three by Gaines followed by a steal and layup from Boothe. The foul bug reemerged for the C-feds over the final three and half minutes of play. Steph Staples and Suber combined to go 8-for-8 from the line to pull the Raiders within three, 53-50 with two minutes to play. “We slacked in the defense and we never should have,” Gardner said. “We slacked on the rebounding and the boxing out and the fouls should never have happened.” But Lee-Davis got two big plays down the stretch from Price to seal the win. Price picked up a loose ball on the Raiders’ end of the court and fed a wide open Gaines for a score. Price then forced a five second call defending Shelton to give the ball back to the Cfeds in the final minute of play. “That was really nice,” Price said. “I just stayed on her, did what coach told me to do.” Logan Bryan sealed the win with a pair of free throws. For a Lee-Davis team that has repeatedly come up short over the past decade, often

due to lack of confidence, the win over Atlee could be a key that unlocks the young squad’s potential. “It helps tremendously,” Puller said. “I think the monkey has fell off our back. We beat Atlee. It’s a milestone for LeeDavis because we never do it. I think we’re just going to bloom and play the way we can play. We’ve got great potential.” Gardner agreed. “For many years we were known as LeeDavis, the team that couldn’t get to the top and we’re a young team so we’ve got that hunger,” she said. “We want to get back in the regions. We want to go to be No. 1 again.” Said Price; “We can be really good. We’re just believing now and doing what we had to do all along.” LEE-DAVIS 57, ATLEE 50 ATLEE (2-7, 0-3 Capital): Suber 16, Staples 6, Barry 2, Shelton 14, Tyler 6, Booth 6 LEE-DAVIS (5-4, 1-2): Winston 1, Holmes 6, Thomas 3, Bryan 6, Price 15, Boothe 7, Gardner 10, Naumann 3, Hughes 6 Atlee………........ 11 14 11 14 - 50 Lee-Davis…......... 14 23 8 12 - 57 3-pointers: Atlee- Suber , Shelton 2. Lee-Davis- Thomas, Boothe, Gaines

ATLEE LITTLE LEAGUE 2008 World Series Participants

2011 Baseball & Softball Registration Saturday, 1/22/11 and 2/19/11, 10 am to 2 pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church On-line registration for baseball, softball and Challenger opens at www.atleelittleleague.com on January 1st. Both new and returning players can be registered on-line. Challenger League Baseball gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls an opportunity to play baseball within an organized structure. A birth certificate and proof of address are required for any player who has not previously participated in Atlee Little League.

For further information and to register online, visit www.atleelittleleague.com or call 283-2654

Hawks ﬂy away with Hanover Quad victory By JP Beauchamp sports@mechlocal.com When the Hanover County schools got together in their annual Quad meet last Wednesday, there was no doubt that those in attendance will be treated to an evening of intensity and high caliber wrestling. Still showing themselves as the team to beat in the Capital District, no one was necessarily surprised when the Hanover Hawks continued to demonstrate their depth and strength as a team with wins over Lee-Davis (2nd), Atlee (3rd) and Patrick Henry (4th). “No surprises really,” said Hanover head coach Aaron Bradley. “We knew Atlee had a few good individuals, they were able to do pretty well.” Eight Hanover wrestlers went undefeated on the evening. Gabe LaVey (135) and Shreve Rohl (160) finished the evening with three pins while Michael Flora with one pin and a major decision at 112. Paul Eubank with one pin and a decision at

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Above left: Lee-Davis’ Brandon Robinson gets a pin on Atlee’s Spencer Smith in early action. Above right: Hanover’s. Henry Reeves tries to escape a pin from Patrick Henry’s Tom Walker. Walker won the match in a 6-3 decision.

119 while Connor Harrison came away with two pins and a decision at 125. Landon Casstevens was undefeated at 171 while Patrick Sorey and Jacob Nussbaun split time at 189. Sorey finished with two pins and Nussbaun one pin. Yet, there certainly were surprises throughout the evening in points margin, including a couple of squeaker wins. Most notable was the Confederates coming from

behind in their last match against the Raiders to clinch victory 3938 with an Aaron Bolden pin in the second period against first year senior Michael Hyland at 160. “Not the results we were anticipating but the kids wrestled well,” said Atlee head coach Steven Lagow. “We had some injuries and kids out on trips so with the kids that went they wrestled hard.” One of the most dominant

performances of the evening came from Atlee’s Dillon Knight at 130 who got three pins in under a minute and his third at 5:41. “He’s a returning state qualifier and he continues to wrestle well,” Lagow said. “He continues to wrestle well.” Also finishing the evening undefeated were senior Justin Goon at 145 and 152 with two pins and team captain Will Hayes at 140.

Lagow was also impressed by the performance of Justin Woolard pinning Patrick Henry’s Mark Reisenweaver and being pinned by LaVey, which in itself was nothing to be ashamed of. “Even though he lost to Gabe LaVey, I was impressed with Justin Woolard,” Lagow said. “He’s starting to turn the corner. If continues to put forth the effort we saw out of him last week we’ll start to see more things out of him.”

The other surprising moment came when the Patrick Henry roared back from 12 points behind Atlee in their last two matches to tie the event with two successive pins at 160 and 171. However, the decision was handed to the Raiders on a criteria H win for first points scored in the 160 match. Ironically, though Hyland was pinned by Patrick Henry’s Jake Harris, Hyland’s effort scored the first points which gave Atlee the team win. “That was pretty much the difference in the match, being aggressive and getting the first points scored even though he ended up losing, but being aggressive and scoring first helped us out,” Lagow said. Patriots’ head coach Robert Toney, though disturbed to be edged out of a win in a criteria H upset, was still encouraged by his team’s overall efforts. “I thought we wrestled fairly tough against Hanover,” he said. “They were definitely one of the teams to see QUAD, pg. 34 `

Fourth and one: Atlee defense holds L-D in romp Raiders roll to 64-40 win as C-feds score one point in ﬁnal quarter By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Because a preponderance of football players dominate the Atlee basketball roster, the Raiders looked to vent a little frustration this week. With rivalry games against Hanover and Lee-Davis, two teams that handed Atlee disappointing football losses, the Raiders were looking to even the score. On Wednesday night, Altee notched their first mark by defeating the visiting Hawks 78-68 in overtime. But the Raiders saved their best for last

on Friday night, holding off a strong Lee-Davis comeback with even stronger defense down the stretch to outscore the C-feds 18-1 in the fourth quarter and walk away with a 64-40 win. “It felt pretty good,” said senior R.J. Price. “A lot of guys who are on the basketball team were also on the football team so it was a good competition, a good game out there.” And though he is only in his first year at Atlee, Price was not a newcomer to the rivalry itself. “I went to middle school at Chickahominy so I still know a lot of these kids from middle school,” he said. “I kind of kept in touch with a lot of them when I was at Benedictine so I was still pumped up for this game.”

Price took the burden of the taunts over the football loss from the Lee-Davis student section but he replied immediately with his play, dishing off to football teammate Shaq Williams for a three from the left baseline 12 seconds into the game. Joe Pulisic, the Raiders kicker, scored on a drive inside then Price added a three from the right wing for an 8-0 Atlee lead two minutes into the game. Nearly another minute passed before Lee-Davis made their first basket. Following a free throw from Shrevon Clark,

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Atlee’s R.J. Price, center, splits between Lee-Davis’ Chris Kunca (13) and Shrevon Clark for a score.

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really, like, trying to get there, but giving it a shot.” Huber started strong, scoring seven points in the first quarter as the Patriots took a 20-7 lead. But she scored no points in the second quarter and only two points in a 14minute span in the second and third quarters. She found her stride again late in the third, and scored nine points in the final nine minutes of the game. “I usually take a lot of jumpers,” Huber said of her dry spell. “I don’t know, I wasn’t setting up and taking my time and hitting them tonight. I think I was jumping the gun a little bit.” While Huber struggled in the middle part of the game, her teammate, Katie Anderson, was tearing it up, scoring 21 points—all of which came in the first three quarters—five

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Jordan Boze drilled a three from the right wing to pull the C-feds within four, 8-4. However, playing without injured starting point guard J.D. Harvey, ball control was a major problem for Lee-Davis throughout. C-fed turnovers allowed Altee to race ahead 174 on Price’s steal and dunk followed by a three from the left baseline by Pulisic with 2:43 left in the first. “We’re hurting at the ball handling position and they knew it,” said Lee-Davis head coach Trip Metzger. “It was a good job on their part scouting. They harassed our guards all night.” But in the final minutes of the quarter, Lee-Davis began to show some offensive life in the form of 6-5 juniors Abdiel Bolden and Clark along with 6-2 senior Devin Boone. Bolden put back a missed free throw by Joe Spengler

steals and nine rebounds. “We’re playing team basketball, and as a team, we have a lot of promise,” said Patrick Henry coach Phillip Cobb. “[Anderson] and Taylor have been our stars, but we try not to focus on them. Everybody has a supportive role and is doing a good job at this point.” As an example, Summer Price was another double-figure scorer for the Patriots. She finished with 13 points. But she was not the last to pitch in a lot. “Kelsey Harris is a perfect example,” Cobb said. “She had 13 rebounds and really controlled the boards tonight, played well. Even though some of these girls don’t get a lot of points and recognition, some of those other things that go unnoticed help us out a lot.” The game was never close. The Patriots jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first three minutes. After Hanover coach

Kevin Brooks called a timeout at 5:03 in the first quarter, the Hawks settled down, staying within striking distance of Patrick Henry throughout the first half. But Hanover managed only four points in the first two minutes of the third quarter and stalled. Patrick Henry marched steadily along, however, and increased its lead to 50-21 by the end of the third. “Give credit to Patrick Henry. They got off to a good start,” Brooks said. “We did a good job of fighting back in the second quarter, but we didn’t make enough plays to get back into it.” The Hawks have been struggling with inexperience and injuries this season, but Brooks expects things to improve. “We’ve just got to be more consistent, but that comes with experience,” Brooks said. “We’ll get there. We have a hard-working group, and they continue to

work to get better.” Hanover was led by Mariah Douglas with eight points and Rachel Fehl with seven. For her part, Huber—who scored 25 points against Tucker to extend her record to 1,373 points—is glad the record breaking is over. She has more important goals on her mind. “No more pressure,” Huber said. “It’s better to go and stay undefeated as long as we can and hopefully do well the rest of the season. … Now I can just focus on winning.”

which was followed by a Boone tip in. Bolden then scored inside to pull Lee-Davis within eight, 19-11 with :55 seconds to play in the first. “Lee-Davis is always tough inside,” said Atlee head coach Phil Reynolds. “They score inside they go to the boards hard and they made us pay for a good portion of the game. Their bigs were keeping them in the game.” But with 27.5 seconds left to play in the period, Price scored on a plus-one shot and Ruben Rucker got a steal and layup to push Atlee’s lead to 24-11. The Raiders held a 10 point lead heading into the third but Lee-Davis slowly chipped away with Boone, Bolden and Clark. The C-feds then pulled to within five on a short jumper from Boone with 1:49 to play in the period. According to Reynolds, the Raiders were doing their own part to allow Lee-Davis back into the game. “We got real impatient on offense but

they had an advantage over us with their big guys who are tough down low and our guys weren’t defending very well in the post,” he said. “That was what was really hurting us. But I think a big part of it was we were extremely impatient on the offensive end. I think we got excited and thought we were really good and getting out of what we want to do and allowed them to get back in the game.” Another factor contributing to the C-fed comeback was the gritty play of 5-7 junior guard Chris Kunca who pulled down rebound after rebound and showed no fear of playing among the trees. “That kid just hustles and wants to win,” Metzger said. “Good things happen to kids like that. He’s a little vertically challenged so it’s sometimes hard for him to get his shot and he gets trapped, but the kid just works his tail off to get open and find his open teammates.” Price widened the Atlee lead back to seven on back-to-back

shots to end the period. Lee-Davis appeared to have Atlee right where they wanted them when Kunca made a free throw nine seconds into the fourth to pull within six, 4640. However, the Raiders went on lock-down with a defensive switch. “They took Pulisic and (Bryan) Reiss out, two shooters, and put Drayton and Williams on our guards,” Metzger said. “Those two, they’re not big offensive players but they shut our guards down defensively in the fourth quarter and I think that was the difference.” The Raiders also got solid defensive contributions from bench players Rucker and Jacob Hurd. “We had guys sitting on the bench who normally play a lot but we were happy with the way the guys were playing out on the floor,” Reynolds said. “We tried to just keep up our ball pressure and limit them to one shot at a time so we could get our lead back,” Price said. And get the lead back they

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PATRICK HENRY 67, HANOVER 32 PATRICK HENRY (10-0) — T. Pinder 2, Huber 18, Price 13, Anderson 21, Adams 4, J. Pinder 0, Winston 1, Lee 2, Coleman 2, Harris 4. Totals 25 15-22 67. HANOVER (4-6)— Woolard 2, Norris 3, Throckmorton 5, Winters 0, Fehl 7, Douglas 8, Omohundro 0, Lankford 2, Robertson 0, Hess 5. Totals 13 4-12 32. Patrick Henry...... 20 10 20 17 — 67 Charlie Leffler/The Local Hanover................. 7 10 6 9 — 32 Patrick Henry’s Katie Anderson (12) drives in for a basket past 3-point goals — PH: Huber, Anderson; H: Throckmorton, Hess. Hanover’s Rachel Fehl (21). Anderson led all scorers with 21 points in the Patriots’ 67-32 win.

did, not allowing Lee-Davis to score again, closing the game on an 18-0 run. “I think because we dug such a deep hole it took so much energy to get back and I think the fourth quarter we were a little exhausted,” Metzger said. “The excitement of the start and the excitement of cutting it back and then their defense.” After a slow start to the season, Atlee has now won four straight and Price believes the team is coming together. “We were a new team at the beginning of the season so we just had to gel and I think that time has come,” he said. “We’re starting to become a real family out there and learning how each other plays. We should have a pretty good season the rest of the season. It’s pretty fun out there. Everybody is like on the same page, just trying to have fun and play their hardest. I like it.” Meanwhile, Lee-Davis is still looking for answers. “We’re still looking for leadership,” Metzger

said. “We’ve got to find leaders as a young team and we’re just all kind of floundering right now.” However, the play of Kunca gives Metzger reason to be optimistic as he looks ahead to the return of Harvey and guard Cedric Holley. “I think we found some bright spots there,” Metzger said. ATLEE 64, LEE-DAVIS 40 ATLEE (6-5, 3-1 Capital) — Price 22, Pulisic 7, Rucker 6, Gray 0, Drayton 3, Williams 13, Ratchford 0, Reiss 8, Rodgers 3, Hurd 0, Snyder 0, Randolph 2. Totals 22 14-24 64. LEE-DAVIS (4-6, 0-3) — L. Dandridge 2, Abbott 1, Powell 0, Kunca 3, T. Dandridge 0, Spengler 1, Boone 4, Bolden 12, Autry 0, Clark 11, Bassett 0, Oldaker 0, Boze 6. Totals 15 8-20 40. Atlee...................... 24 8 14 18 — 64 Lee-Davis.............. 11 11 17 1 — 40 3-point goals — A: Price 2, Reiss 2, Pulisic, Williams; LD: Boze 2. Highlights — A: R.J. Price 5 assists, 8 rebounds, 5 steals; Shaq Williams 6 for 6 from free throw line, 3 steals; LD: Abdiel Bolden 10 rebounds, 5 blocks; Shrevon Clark 10 rebounds.

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Staff reports The Randolph-Macon men’s basketball team moved to 12-2 on the season and 5-1 in ODAC play after picking up two big road wins last week. On Wednesday in Lynchburg, the Yellow Jackets rode a game-high 24 points from senior Danny Jones to come away with a hard fought, 71-64, ODAC road win over Randolph College, handing the WildCats their first league loss of the season. Eric Pugh joined Jones in double figures with 14 points for the Jackets. Jordan Brown finished the game with nine points, while Brandon Braxton chipped in with eight. R-MC shot 24-of-47 from the field for the game, including 8-of-16 from beyond the threepoint line and out rebounded Randolph 33-29. Randolph finished the game shooting 42.6 percent from the field, making 23-54 shots on the night and became just the third team this season to score over 60 points against R-MC which is leading the Nation in scoring defense at 53.4 ppg. Former Atlee standout

Cameron Colquitt was 3-for-3 on the evening, going 2-for-2 from 3-point range, while scoring nine points for Randolph. On Saturday in Bridgewater, R-MC surrendered just 15 points in the second half to erase a halftime deficit and secure a 75-49 victory, dropping Bridgewater to 5-8 overall and 1-3 in ODAC play. The Jackets, saw their lead grow to as many as 30 down the stretch and held Bridgewater to just 15.6 percent shooting in the second half, allowing just four made field goals on 26 attempts. R-MC was led by Braxton who had a game-high 17 points, 13 of those coming in the second half. Braxton was joined in double digits by Jones who had 14 points, while Giggetts and Adam Desgain each had 13 off the bench for the Jackets. Giggetts also snared eight rebounds in the win, while Braxton and Desgain each had seven boards. R-MC returns to action this Wednesday when they hosts No. 10 Eastern Mennonite at 7 p.m. The Yellow Jackets then host Emory & Henry on Saturday at 2 p.m.

with a game-high 24 points. She had only one rebound in the first half, but finished with seven—six on defensive. “They were beating us in rebounds on the offensive end,” Roy said. “That just can’t happen. You can’t let a team do that, get second, third shots. So at halftime, our coach came in and said we need to have rebounds or you’re not going to play. “That got all of us fired up. We all want to play, so we all started rebounding and it paid off.” One of the ways it paid off is in points, too. The Yellow Jackets shot a miserable 35 percent from the floor in the first half. Most of their attempts were jumpers rather than layups. R-MC’s reluctance to go inside had a lot to do with the Quaker’s defense. “They were really testing our shooting because we haven’t been the best shooting team this season,” LaHaye said. “So I told simply my team at halftime, I said ‘They’re playing a zone for a reason. It’s because they don’t think we can shoot.’ And I said we’ve either got to

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Toney was especially pleased with the performance of freshman Jake Harris at 160. “He wrestled his tail off the whole time,” Toney said. “He had some wins…just wrestled real tough. I’m looking to see a lot out of him in the future.” For Lee-Davis’ head coach, Josh Tyler, in some way things played out as he expected. “Overall as far as wins and losses, we did what I expected us to do,” he said. However, Tyler was not left unsurprised on the evening. “Now points margin was a complete surprise to me to go from beating Atlee by one point, to a decision by criteria to Patrick Henry, to getting slaughtered by Hanover who had a close match with Atlee,” he said. “None of them made any sense.

“But, what I was pleased with is, after taking some lumps, having a tight match against Atlee, and then getting beat up a little bit by Hanover, instead of responding negatively the guys stepped up and they beat Patrick Henry pretty soundly,” Tyler said. “Patrick Henry showed they were a solid team and were hanging in tight with people. So, for us to be able to come back at the end of the night and beat them by that margin (59-24) shows these guys’ tenacity and will to fight and win.” Tyler liked what he saw from Sawyer Barksdale at 112, especially against Hanover’s Michael Flora. “(Barksdale) was winning up until the last fifteen seconds got a little too excited and got out of position,” Tyler said pointing out that Flora is a snug wrestler

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beat; but we didn’t just roll over for them. Atlee gave us more than I thought they would. They were a lot deeper than I expected; but we still wrestled tough against Atlee…it came down to a criteria, so it was an exciting match there. “With Lee-Davis, I think we just let it get away from us,” Toney said. “I think our heads weren’t in the game after the last match. Some of the kids weren’t ready for it; but we’ve got a lot to learn, a lot of season to go. [We have] a lot of young kids. We have six freshmen in our lineup right now, and two other kids that are first year wrestlers; so, a lot of things to pick up right now, but we’re working on it.”

attack the zone … either with a dribble—attack the gaps—or we’ve got to pass and look for our open shots. And don’t be afraid to shoot.” Katie Williams, who finished with 16 points, found the more aggressive approach more empowering. “My shot wasn’t really falling for me tonight, so I decided to drive and it was definitely working for me,” Williams said. “I think we were all crashing when we were taking the ball to the hoop and it definitely worked to our benefit.” One of the areas where the more aggressive play paid off was in drawing fouls. The Yellow Jackets were 15-of-21 from the foul line—11-of-15 in the second half. “I told all our post players … ‘When you go up strong, we have to create contact,” LaHaye said. “We can’t just go up soft. We have to make sure they foul us and put us on the line.’ Everybody shot well tonight from the free-throw line. That’s definitely what gave us the advantage at the end of the game.” Nine of the Yellow Jackets’ final 14 points were from free throws. who has been in tight matches a lot and knows how to find a way to win. Also going 3-0 were LeeDavis’ Tyler Wooten (103) with two pins. Charlie Leffler contributed to this article. Hanover 49, Atlee 30 Hanover 59, Patrick Henry 18

The more aggressive stance help Roy, who struggled in the first half, get her offensive game going. But most of the reinforcement came from her teammates, who had confidence in her when she found her selfconfidence wanting. “My teammates are there to get in my head and say, “These are your shots, you got it,’ ” Roy said. “I was getting flustered a little bit, but their confidence really helped me, and it helped me get back in my groove.” LaHaye noticed the change. “I think they got a little more confidence,” LaHaye said. “We look for inside-outside type play and I think we did a better job of that second half than we did the first half. I think that that sort of opened it up. Maggie hit a couple of key shots that made their zone have to come out and play her a little bit, which opened us up inside for some attacks.” Guilford coach Stephanie Flamini said the outcome hinged on who could get the momentum at the right time. “It was a good game,” Flamini said. “There were mistakes on both sides that helped each other get momentum at times. It’s just that RandolphMacon seemed to get more

momentum near the end when it really counted than we could muster up. … They were just a little stronger than us, I felt, at the end of the game.” R-MC 70, GUILFORD 62 GUILFORD (2-3 ODAC, 6-4) — Atwater 2, LeFevers 6, Terry 2, Barker 0, King 17, Gibbs 17, Adams 5, Oglesby 10, Ballard 3. Totals — 23 11-11 62. RANDOLPH-MACON (4-1, 6-4) — Brown 0, O’Briant 3, Wieczorek 8, Roy 24, Williams 16, Asay 3, Cantrell 5, Phelps 8, Mills 0, Sharman 3. Totals — 24 15-21 70. 3-point goals — G: LeFevers 2, Gibbs, Adams, Ballard. RMC: Roy 4, O’Briant, Asay, Cantrell.

All-Metro Football First Team Offense BRAD GOLDSMITH School: Hanover Year: Senior Position: Guard Ht/Wt: 6-0, 235 The skinny: One of three returning senior starters on the line, Goldsmith was instrumental in clearing the way for RB Deane Cheatham and QB Sam Rogers to rush for more than 1,000 yards each. He was first team all-Capital District. What you didn’t know: “I like to read.” Favorites include sports and historical biographies. Brad Goldsmith was omitted from last week’s All-Metro list.

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John P. Black,, Inc. DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACTOR

Since 1971

Responsive, Courteous, On-time, Fairly Priced Licensed & Insured Remodeling â?&#x2DC; Electrical â?&#x2DC; Plumbing â?&#x2DC; Carpentry Water Damage â?&#x2DC; Decks â?&#x2DC; Structural Repairs â?&#x2DC; Termite Damage Handy Man/Home Maintenance â?&#x2DC; Painting â?&#x2DC; Honey-Do-Lists

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www.jpblack.com 804-266-9601 Family Owned and Operated in Goochland Since 1972

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For our Mechanicsville office, call (804) 559-5640

The Mechanicsville Local

January 12, 2011

Offer good through Feb. 28, 2011

RDB General Contracting, Inc. Rickey D. Burton, Jr. Owner Class A Contractor

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(804) 443-7068 Office (804) 370-2939 mobile 4228 Range Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111 rdbcontractinginc@yahoo.com

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