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HCPS budget includes pay hike for all By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Sunlight is on the horizon for Hanover County Public Schools and the good news means a pay increase for all employees. Delivering his final budget to the Hanover County School Board last Wednesday, retiring superintendent Dr. Stewart D. Roberson has proposed a 2.25 percent hike. Classification levels will be considered in the raise, but all employees will see more money in the 2011-2012 year.

Harksen named deputy county administrator Frank W. Harksen Jr. has been named deputy county administrator by Hanover County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. Harksen, who has served as the county’s director of public utilities s i n c e Janu ar y 1999, succeeds John H. Hodges, who reHARKSEN tired in D e cember. He will move into the position on March 1. see HARKSEN, pg. 26 `

Roberson said he had “never been so glad to present one (budget proposal).” For the coming year, the school system has targeted a total budget of $203.8 million. That figure, according to Dr. Michael Thornton, assistant superintendent of business and operations, includes textbooks. The new budget lists the employer health insurance contribution at $7,086, which Thornton said was “a very significant benefit for us to highlight.” Also, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) employer contribution will be 12.76

percent. Due to a loss of enrollment, Roberson said 17 full-time positions are being eliminated. No reductions-in-force will be implemented in the new budget. “Attrition will take care of those 17 positions,” the superintendent, who leaves the post he has held since 1995 on July 31, told the School Board. He praised the employees, calling them “tremendous champions of mission. They have done more with less.”

Total Budget All Funds $203,834,005 Total Budget Inccrease — Operating Funds 1.6% Total Projected Revenue — State, All Funds $76,342,628 Percent Decrease — State 1.0% Total Projected Revenue — County, All Funds $95,251,111 Percent Decrease — County 2.0% Number of Students — Total Served 19,110 Total Number of Employees 2,910

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Source: Hanover County Public Schools

Foley ‘humbled’ by YWCA Arts honor guished YWCA honor by her sister Kathy Abbott and her Ashland “sidekick” Sue Forbes Watson, Foley is one of the comWhen Lorie Foley decided to spearhead a munity’s most involved and recognized Children’s Musical Theatre Camp, she knew residents. it would be a “huge undertaking.” But her With a grin, she said she kept the secret devotion – and “proudest accomplishment” for weeks – even from her sister. She did, – helped her take center stage in the Arts category in see FOLEY, pg. 26 ` the 2011 YWCA Outstanding Women Awards. Nominated for the distin-

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Lorie Foley, center, is shown with her sister, Kathy Abbott, and mother, Carol Kennedy.

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Mechanicsville rep to lead supervisors By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local For the second time in history, the Hanover Board of Supervisors will be chaired by a woman. Deborah B. Winans was elected chairman by a unanimous vote last Wednesday and replaces outgoing chair Ed Via, becoming the first woman since Nina Peace to head the panel. Winans has served on the board since 2007, representing the Mechanicsville District. Beaverdam District representative Aubrey Stanley will serve as vice chair for the upcoming year. In his outgoing remarks, Via said it’s been his pleasure to

serve as chairman during some challenging years, and he noted those challenges won’t disappear quickly. Despite those challenges, he said the county enjoys a continued triple A bond rating and was named one of the top 100 communities for young people to live. “2010 has been a challenging year as we dealt with the tough economic times,” Via said. “We have much to be proud of and thankful for in Hanover County. It’s been an honor this past year to serve as chairman. “The plain and simple truth is that Hanover is just a great place to call home,” he added. see LEAD, pg. 28 `

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‘Care for Kids’ program supports kids in foster care anover County has been recognized as being one of America’s “100 Best Communities for Young People”. One of the programs cited by the America’s Promise Alliance and ING in the most recent award was the “Hanover Care for Kids” program offered by the county’s Department of Social Services, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Established in 2001, the Hanover Care for Kids program helps meet the day-to-day needs of children and youth in foster care. Karlyne Snead, coordinator of the program, said the program’s goal is to make the foster care experience as normal as possible and ensure children have the basics. For example, children coming into foster care may need such items as shoes, clothes or toys. Children about to leave foster care and enter the world of young adulthood may help with such items as class rings, school photos and furnishings for their new apartment. “Every child deserves to know their

“Every child deserves to know their needs will be met and to feel comforted that they fit into our community and have the support of caring adults.” KARLYNE SNEAD Coordinator Hanover Care for Kids

needs will be met and to feel comforted that they fit into our community and have the support of caring adults,” Snead said. “That’s what we’re all about.” Because financial resources are limited, Social Services solicits both private and corporate sponsors to help provide some of the “extras” that many see as basic. “Being able to see a movie, get the musthave toy of the year or participate in extra-

9 COMMUNITY Megan Isabelle coordinated a blood drive for her brother.

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“Hanover Care for Kids” helped make the Christmas holiday better by providing gifts to children in Hanover County’s foster care program, which is offered by the Department of Social Services.

curricular activities may be out of reach for children in foster care,” Snead said. On average, the program receives $8,000 to $10,000 in donations and sponsorships per year. Currently, 20 sponsors are serving 23 children and sponsors are needed for six other children. “We want to offer smooth transitions for young people experiencing change — whether it is moving into foster care, or moving from foster care into the world of young adulthood, and ultimately into the world of work and becoming productive, contributing members of our community,” Snead said. In addition to “Care for Kids”, the Hanover Department of Social Services also provides Independent Living Training. Topics include academic support, career preparation, employment and vocational training and life skills such as how to budget, pay bills and find housing. Anyone interested in volunteering to mentor or sponsor a child should call Karlyne Snead at the Hanover Department of Social Services at 365-4165. Hanover’s Care for Kids program also won an Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties in 2003. Information supplied by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

16 THE ARTS The Dance Company holds benefit show, with 62 dancers taking part.

38 SPORTS Gymnasts leap into action at Hanover Quad.

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Timeline set to name schools chief Hanover County School Board moves on process to replace superintendent By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With six phases involved, the Hanover County School Board has approved a draft process as members look to replace Dr. Stewart D. Roberson as superintendent of schools. Roberson, who has been in the position since 1995, announced his retirement at the Dec. 14 regular meeting. He will leave office on July 31. Last Wednesday, during the regular January meeting, John F. Axselle III, chair, reviewed the process the subcommittee, which consists of Axselle, vice chair Ann F. Hagan Gladstone and Sue Forbes Watson, established the week before. On motions by Gladstone and Watson, the School Board unanimously approved the process as submitted by the subcommittee. The timeline is as follows:

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Superintendent search stirs some memories About 20 years ago, the managing editor of a small-town daily newspaper was asked to serve on a Superintendent Search Committee. To accept seemed to be the responsible thing to do. Like the situation here, the sitting superintendent announced his retirement in advance, which allowed the School Board ample time to pursue qualified candidates. That committee was made up of community members. Their task was to meet with the candidates and report their findings to the School Board, which, by the way, is elected.. Whether it was evenings or weekends, committee members were dedicated to recommending a candidate who would lead the school system in a successful direction. Sounds like a worthwhile endeavor, doesn’t it? Well, that’s what those involved thought too. Despite the best efforts of those on the committee, the School Board chose to place someone from within the system in the office. That person just so happened to have strong political ties. Is that what we can expect in Hanover County? It would not appear as such. A subcommittee consisting of John F. Axselle III, chair; Sue F. Hagan Gladstone, vice chair; and Sue Forbes Watson started work on the search on Tuesday, Jan. 4. The county scored a win when the School Board brought Dr. Stewart D. Roberson here in 1995. While, as the old saying goes, he leaves big shoes to fill, the process the School Board is using — and that does include community input — is a good start.

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☞ OK, first reaction to a proposal by Chesterfield senator Stephen H. Martin was “Oh, no, he didn’t!” Last week, he introduced a bill that would prevent the names of public employees and officials from being released with information about their salaries. Why shouldn’t the public have access to this information? Isn’t that who is paying those salaries?! What do you think? Melody Kinser

Other instances of violent rhetoric include the Tea Party signs calling for blood to water the tree of liberty. Those types of slogans are a plain invitation to violent overthrow of the government. Following the shooting in Arizona of Congresswoman And don’t forget people walking around with weapons Gabby Giffords, it’s past time to look at the political rhetoric strapped to their legs at rallies and town hall meetings. that got us here. see LETTERS, pg. 8 ` Certainly, the shooter is ultimately responsible. And there is no evidence at this time that he was working in concert with anyone. However, the rhetoric used by the far right has contributed to a climate of hate in this country. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of When Sarah Palin put Gabby Giffords’ district in the interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your graphic crosshairs on her website because of her stand address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to on health care reform along with others, including foredit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers mer Congressman Tom Perriello’s district in Virginia, and not The Mechanicsville Local. Congresswoman Giffords prophetically said she felt targeted and unsafe. Send letters to: At that very moment, when Giffords said she felt The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, targeted, Palin should have taken that graphic off her webMechanicsville, VA 23111 site. But she didn’t — not until after the weekend shooting Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com that has taken many lives and wounded many.

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‘Cruise to Nowhere’ to be held for seniors Hanover County Parks and Recreation announces a “Cruise to Nowhere” themed luncheon for those 55 and up. The luncheon will be presented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Step aboard the SS Hanover PR and prepare for a cruisethemed atmosphere and set sail for fun without ever leaving Hanover County. Ship activities sponsored by local vendors highlight the day. Enjoy a fitness class, bingo c,asino, and even a Bling Shop where you can buy souvenirs. Don’t forget that cruises are all about pampering yourself, so stop by the Cruise Ship Spa or “the lounge” for some fellowship. Your trip will be completed with a healthy lunch and theatrical show by the Eloise Edwards Group. Tickets are now on sale for $8 per person and include food, door prizes and activities. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat today. Registration forms are available in the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2011 “Discover Recreation” brochure or register online by visiting the Parks and Recreation page at www. co.hanover.va.us/parksrec. Send in your registration form along with payment to Hanover County Parks & Recreation, 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. For more information, call 365-7150 or email parksandrec@co.hanover.va.us.

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These images and actions speak for themselves — an invitation to violence. In addition, we have seen editorial cartoons that “buffoonize” our president. It’s time for all of us to look at our words and images. Persuade and argue passionately for your political beliefs. That’s one of the things that makes America great. But we need to stop demonizing and vilifying our leaders. We need to stop using gun references, blood references, revolution references in our rhetoric. We have real problems in this country that have to be tackled. We need to solve joblessness, the out of bounds costs of health care and the lack of health care for many, our rising national debt, our out of date infrastructure — so many problems. But none of them can be solved by

violent images or rhetoric. Words and images have consequences. And we have to take responsibility for those consequences, point them out where they are and not tolerate this trend toward demonizing our political opponents. Toni Radler Hanover Democratic Committee Vice chair Mechanicsville

God is drawing a line in the sand For the last several years, the apathy and absence of many Christians — and especially pastors — from the freedom fight is glaring! The majority of them show little interest in whether or not their state defends itself from ever-increasing federal encroachments; they show little attention to the exponential growth of secularism creeping into the church right before their very eyes; and they

seem little concerned over the demise of constitutional government. I have witnessed first-hand the effects that legalism, secularism and corporatism have caused within the church. Many Christians are so enslaved by legalistic churches and institutions that they wouldn’t know freedom if it came up and bit them. What, pray tell, does the subject of liberty mean to them? A line is being drawn in the sand in this country. One will either be a statist, who is devoted to the supremacy of the state, or he or she will be a freedomist, who is devoted to the spirit and principles of liberty. I personally believe that God Himself is drawing this line in the sand. I also believe that many professing Christians are quickly lining up on the wrong side of that line and have unintentionally made themselves the enemies of truth and freedom — and those who love them). Elmer Brown Mechanicsville

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Blood drive held in honor of cancer survivor A blood drive was held on Jan. 6 at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School in honor of cancer survivor Mark Isabelle. Now 9 years old, Mark was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4½. He underwent chemotherapy for more than three years. Thirty people registered to donate blood. Virginia Blood Services received 25 units.

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Angela Schwartz, shown seated in the photo at left, did her part to help with the blood drive at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School. Virginia Blood Services received 25 units. The blood drive was held in honor of Mark Isabelle, below, a cancer survivor.

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Glen Allen, went to be with the life Jan. 8, 2011. He was preceded member of the Ashland Volunteer Lord Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. He is survived by his wife of in death by two sons, Franklin D. Rescue Squad and involved with the Boy Scout program in the 53 years, Margaret Fender; Carter and Larry O. Carter. He Ashland area for over 30 years. Les his two sons, Toney Fender leaves to cherish his loving memoand his wife owned and operated and wife, Jan, and Douglas ry his wife, Mamie O. Carter; two the Ashland 5 cent to $1.00 store Fender; three granddaughters, daughters, Joyce C. Ball (James) for 20 years. A memorial service Sarah, Abigail and Rebecca and Sharon C. Boone (Lewis); was held at a later date. In lieu of Fender; two brothers, Odean four sons, Herman L. Carter Jr. flowers, donations may be made and Donald Fender; and three (Antoinette), Calvin W. Carter, to Duncan Memorial UMC, P.O. sisters, Frieda Webb, Devon Ronald W. Carter (Delynda) Box 247, Ashland, Va. 23005, Void and Priscilla Withrow; and Sandy J. Carter (Rocky); 21 Bon Secours Hospice FoundaMr. Fender was retired from grandchildren, 10 great-grandtion, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Pepsi Cola with over 43 years children, a host of other relatives Richmond, Va. 23226, or Ashland of service. He was a beloved and friends. The family received Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box husband, father and grandfriends at March Funeral Home, 667, Ashland, Va. 23005. father. The family received 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where friends Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 viewing was held Jan. 12, 2011. at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Funeral services were held Thurs- Gary Wayne Edwards, day, Jan. 13, 2011 at Brown Grove 56, of Mechanicsville, departed Staples Mill Road, where funeral services were also held this life Thursday, Dec. 31, Baptist Church, 9328 Ashcake Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. Grave2010. He is survived by his Rd., Ashland, Va. Rev. Darius side services were held at wife, Diane Henry Edwards; Beechaum officiated. Graveside Roselawn Memory Gardens. daughters, Heather Edwards services were held at Roselawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flow- Silva and her husband, Waverly, and Kacey Edwards Har- Marie E. Fetty, 96, of ers, please send donations to the mon; stepson, Jason Ervin and Ashland, wife of the late L. Earl Alzheimer’s Foundation. his wife, Stacy; grandchildren, Fetty, died Jan. 12, 2011. She Dalton, Dustie and Wyatt; is survived by her son and Deborah Clark, went to mother, Daisey Lampie and daughter-in-law, Dale G. and be with the Lord on Dec. 30, her husband, Bubba; father-inCathy C. Fetty; one grandson, 2010. She is survived by husband, Leland Earl Fetty; and her sisCecil; son, Arthur; two daughters, law and mother-in-law, Fritz Henry and Joanne Henry. He ter, Mildred P. Pomrenke. The Tammy and Margie; two sisters family received friends Friday, and seven grandchildren. Grave- was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Edwards; Jan. 14, 2011 at Bliley’s-Staples side services were held Saturday, and brothers, Raymond and Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. Jan. 1, 2011 at Hanover Memorial Ronnie Edwards. The family Funeral services were held Park. wishes to thank his employer Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at of 33 years, Consutech Systems Forest Grove United MethodLester Irvin Dukes Sr., for their generosity and supist Church, 13384 Ashland “Bud”, 88, passed away peacefully port. The family received Road. Graveside services were on Jan. 10, 2011. He was preceded friends Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 held in the church cemetery. in death by his wife of 63 years, at the Mechanicsville Chapel Memorial gifts may be made Edna Robinson Dukes; and of Bennett Funeral Home, to Ashland Volunteer Rescue his son, Lester I. Dukes Jr. He is 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral Squad, 201 Duncan St., Ashsurvived by his children, Bonnie services were held Tuesday, land, Va. 23005. Hoskin (Jacque), Diane Bohanan Jan. 4, 2011 at Fairmount (Bruce) and Alan (Bobbie); 13 Christian Church, the family Thomas Nelson Garrett, grandchildren and nine greatalso received friends there. 73, of Mechanicsville, passed grandchildren. He is also survived Graveside services were held away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. by one brother, Frank Royal at Washington Memorial Park. He was preceded in death Dukes (Lois) of Montgomery, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Texas. Les was an active member In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to James Edward Garrett Sr.; of Duncan Memorial United two sisters, Virginia G. Steger Methodist Church, having served Fairmount Christian Church and Dorothy G. Nichols; and as a Sunday school teacher, church or Bon Secours Hospice.

brother, James E. Garrett Jr. He is survived by his wife, Christina Keck Garrett; daughter, Robyn Keck Garrett Trump (Craig) and their children, Rachel Christina Elizabeth Trump, Garrett Thomas Koiner Trump and Mason Jean Renea Trump; daughter, Virginia Renea Garrett Fitzpatrick (Brendan) and their children, Jon Thomas Andrew Fitzpatrick and Turner Joseph Merrell Fitzpatrick; sisters, Hazel Garrett, Jean G. Henry, Mildred G. Vaughan and Patsy G. Newton. Services were held Jan. 12, 2011 at Northside Baptist Church on Studley Road. Graveside services followed at Walnut Grove Baptist Church on Cold Harbor Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Ford St., Santa Monica, Calif. 90401. www.pcf.org.

Conway L. Gayle, 84, of Ashland, the widower of Margie V. Gayle, passed away on Jan. 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda G. Perry; and is survived by a daughter, Pamela G. Futrell, two sons, Calvin L. Gayle and Robert W. Gayle; a sister, Mary G. Throckmorton; and five grandchildren. The family received friends on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at Forest Grove United Methodist Church, a memorial service was held later that day. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Farrington Volunteer Fire Department, 12300 Farrington Rd., Ashland, Va., or Ashland Rescue Squad, 201 Duncan St., Ashland, Va. 23005. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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Eleanor Yvonne Sherron Millikin Gretes , poet, white water rafter, retired IRS revenue agent and beloved wife of George C. Gretes, died on Jan. 10, 2011 after a courageous struggle with complications from a disease (Multiple System Atrophy) for which there is no treatment or current cure. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Burgess McDaniel, and father, Victor B. Sherron, both born in Durham, N.C.; her husband of 33 years, Richmond Police Captain Robert T. Millikin Jr.; and many uncles and aunts. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, one-son-in law, and one daughter-in-law, Robert T. and Sheri Millikin, III, Yvonne M. Baltz, Kathleen M. and Glenn Muse and Lara S. Millikin, all of Hanover County; two brothers, V. Bryant Sherron Jr. of Mechanicsville and James Lee and Sherrell Sherron of Powhatan; three stepdaughters, Heather G. and David Duncan, Kimberly G. and Stu Laird, and Sandra G. and Matthew Whitehead; stepmother, Mary Mann Sherron of Velrico, Fla.; mother-inlaw, Cia Gretes of Norfolk, Va.; brother-in-law, Dr. John and Rose Gretes of Newport News, Va.; sisters-in-law, Leigh and Sava Comsudis of Norfolk, Va. and Marilyn M. Gilbert of Kailua, Hawaii; her 10 grandchildren, Louis and Katie Baltz, James and Christopher Dobbins, Madeline and Samuel Muse and Shelby Millikin, all of Hanover County, Benjamin Duncan, Erica Brawand and Megan Brawand, all of Chester, Va.; four nieces and a nephew; and a loving church family. Eleanor graduated

from “the old” John Marshall High School in 1956 and the University of Richmond, summa cum laude, in 2004 and was past matron of Areme Chapter #17 OES. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where she has been a member for over 50 years. Her license plate of many years expressed her belief for living and read “PLA HARD.” The family received friends Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church. Graveside services

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93, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. She was a lifetime member of Ray of Hope Church and a member of Sandston Chapter 569 WOTM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling James Talley. She is survived by four sons, Russell J. Talley Sr., Irving W. Talley and wife, Mary, Raymond L. Talley and wife, Dreama, David L. Talley and wife, Bonnie; 10 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren. She loved to crochet, read books, do puzzles and watch television. The family received friends Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home,

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Karen Willis Price, 54, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Bill Price; and her children, Jason Crockett (Katy), Kelly Crockett (Brandon) and Kerry Price; her parents, Mel and Kitty Willis; a sister, Brenda Rubert (Ken); a brother, Steve Willis (Elaine); her grandchildren, Lucas Crockett and Lucy Taylor; and her special friends, Ginger and Germany. Karen was extremely devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. The family received Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at Bliley’s-

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Edward J. Sawyer, “E.J.”, of Glen Allen, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital. E.J., age 77, was born in Lorton, Va., and was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Everett Sawyer and Pauline Good Sawyer; and his sister, Nora Lee Slaughter. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 52 years, Mildred Beard Sawyer; and two sons, Michael Andrew Sawyer and Steven Scott

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Artists Exhibit opens Jan. 28 in King William 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. For more information, call Gail Nichols at 8434418.

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‘Scoops and Oops Harmony in Hanover kickoﬀ set of Beach Week’ program slated T From signing contracts, to personal liability, to having a safe and fun experience, the “Scoops and Oops of Beach Week” program is an annual countywide workshop designed for all parents and teens on the issues of beach week. The program I scheduled to be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the auditorium at Atlee High School. It is presented in partnership by the I CARE Coalition, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Teens Care Too, Atlee High School PTSA and Hanover’s Promise. Parents and teens attending the program will participate in facilitated discussions with representatives from law

enforcement, prevention and health who will provide tips, tools and lessons learned for keeping students safe and parents protected. Topics will include signing contracts, personal liability, personal safety, as well as strategies for parents and teens to create a family communication plan and more. “Teens and parents both want the same thing for Beach Week; they want fun, memorable experiences. And this program is about equipping teens with decision making skills they can use while away from home. It will also help families talk about potential situations and see BEACH, pg. 17 `

he 2011 season of Harmony in Hanover at the historic Hanover Tavern will kick off on Friday, April 29, with the Kings of Swing. Also performing this year will be Ron Moody and The Centaurs on Friday, June 17; The Fredds on Friday, Sept. 9; and the Richmond Philharmonic on Sunday, Dec. 4. With the exception of the Dec. 4 performance, which will be presented indoors in the theatre, the other three will are scheduled to be held outdoors under a tent. The annual concert series, held at the

200-year-old landmark, attracts crowds for food, fellowship and entertainment by some of the area’s most popular musicians. “Everyone in the family can enjoy Harmony in Hanover events,” Barbara Rose, president of Hanover Tavern Foundation, said. “We’re delighted to share the beauty of Hanover Tavern with friends and visitors who want to experience an evening of spectacular harmonies in an intimate and historic setting.” For more information about Hanover Tavern, and to purchase tickets for Harmony in Hanover events, visit www. hanovertavern.org or call 537-5050.

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Museum seeks Person of Year for 1861 nominations In 1927, Time magazine began its annual tradition of selecting “Person of the Year.” On Feb. 26, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Library of Virginia will give you the opportunity to select the “Person of the Year” — not for the year 2011 but for 1861.

Just as the designation from Time magazine is not the best or most popular person, but individuals who most influenced that year’s events, so should your choice for Person of the Year for 1861 indicate his or her importance. Was it Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. president?

Was it Jefferson Davis the president of the Confederate States? Was it the citizen-soldier or the African-American refugees? Answering this question is the charge given to the speakers — and to the audience — at the Museum’s 2011 symposium to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4

p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Library of Virginia. Historians Edwin C. Bearss, William C. “Jack” Davis, Lauranett Lee, James I. “Bud” Robertson Jr. and Chris Kolakowski, will “nominate” see MUSEUM, pg. 17 `

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The Dance Company in Mechanicsville held a benefit show on Dec. 4, with more than 62 dancers participating in a rendition of The Nutcracker, “Clara’s Toy Shop,” directed by Sara Jansen. Jansen serves as director of ballet for The Dance Company. The Dance Company’s six auditioned companies are made up of dancers ranging in age from 5 to 18. The company’s mission is to share its love of dance with the community. Admission to “Clara’s Toy Shop” was a toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. The benefit was so successful, The Dance Company was also able to donate toys to the Angel Tree as well. Members took their show to the community and performed at The Children’s Hospital for their residents, staff and families, as well as Covenant Woods. The youngest company members traveled to Charlottesville to be part of the Charlottesville Ballet’s Nutcracker performance.

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Civil War writing competition oﬀered The Hanover Tavern Foundation announces its first Civil War writing competition for Hanover County students. The competition is open to middle and high school students, including public and private schools and home schools. The purpose of the competition is to enhance students’ Virginia studies of the American Civil War during the Sesquicentennial Commemoration through a lens of the home front and the end of slavery. This competition helps stu-

dents to strengthen their analytic writing and creative skills. Students are encouraged to explore Hanover County’s history to better understand the complexities of the Civil War. Students can examine the social impact of the Civil War on women and African Americans on the home front, using events at, and people living and working at the colonialera Hanover Tavern as well as other resources. Students must register for

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The symposium costs $35 for Museum members and Library donors$50 for others (including a box lunch). Reservations and pre-payment are required. You may register on the calendar of events page of www. moc.org. For more information, call Leo Rohr at 649-1861, ext. 41.

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candidates make the case for their nominees. Following a concluding panel discussion, the audience will vote to decide the “Person of the Year” for 1861. Identities of the nominees will not be announced prior to the event.

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Hebron Baptist to honor Dockum The Hebron Baptist Church in Mangohick will honor J.R. Dockum with an appreciation luncheon following the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Jan. 23. Dockum has been min-

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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 planning process for the Western Hanover Relay For Life event started on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The Relay 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 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 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 cansee VOLUNTEERS, pg. 21 `

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Sign-up starts for disaster assistance By Ken Upshaw County executive director USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Hanover and Caroline counties reminds livestock producers that sign up is under way through Jan. 28 to sign up for the Livestock Forage Disaster Assistance Program (LFP). The program is authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers in Hanover and Caroline counties that have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock on pastureland. USDA is committed to meeting the

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cer 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.” 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 rally-

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Mechanicsville Relay For Life kickoﬀ to be held Thursday The Mechanicsville Relay For Life will start the 2011 season with a kickoff scheduled to get under way at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, at O’Banks Cafe and Grill. According to Andrea Fravel of the American

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Rescue squad sponsoring bingo Friday The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will sponsor bingo games as a charitable fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, at the rescue squad building at 203 Duncan St. in Ashland. The purpose of the fundraiser is to help with the squad’s operating costs, purchase of medical supplies and volunteer training needs. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for 15 games. Prizes and winnings will be based on game sales. A snack bar will be available. No smoking or alcohol allowed. All children must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, call Nancy Baughan at 798-7792.

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MCV Foundation to receive $500,000 research donation A new partnership between Richmond Eye & Ear Healthcare Alliance (REEHA) and the Medical College of Virginia Foundation will provide more than $500,000 for the VCU Health System’s Department of Orthopaedics through December 2014. The multi-year research donation, called the Richmond Eye and Ear Healthcare Alliance Research and Education Fund, demonstrates the alliance’s continuing commitment to the leading research and education facilities in Virginia to be at the forefront of medical advancement and care. “This is an incredibly exciting new partnership between the REEHA and the [MCV] Foundation,” Robert S. Adelaar, M.D., chairman, Department of Orthopaedics, VCU Health System, said. “The donation from Richmond Eye & Ear Healthcare Alliance will provide instrumental support for the department’s research and education goals.” “The Richmond Eye & Ear Healthcare Alliance is always looking for ways to support medical research and education,” Bruce Kupper, REEHA president/CEO and CEO of REEHA affiliate Stony Point Surgery Center, said. “This gift will enable VCU Health System’s Department of Orthopaedics to fund various education and Indians/Native Americans or Alaska Natives, Asians or Asian-Americans, Blacks or African-Americans, Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders and Hispanics. To be considered a limited resource producer, your 2010 direct and indirect farm sales do not exceed $142,000 in each of the last two years and

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just plop out of the area. It takes a bit of conversation and networking to find kids who need this opportunity.” Financially, the Children’s Musical Theatre Camp has benefited from a grant through the Gwathmey Foundation. Foley said the funds “help pay for tuition for children who need financial assistance.” Acquiring the grant, she added, “was a big deal.” Thanks to the grant funding, she said they “are able to offer tuition coverage for many of our campers.” She’s already looking ahead, with “Schoolhouse Rock” tapped for the 2011 summer season. “I think it’s going to be fun for the parents, because many of them are going to remember those songs.” The camp has been operating for four years, with shows being performed at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. The center just so happens to be another one of Foley’s passions. She served on the Board of Directors for two

terms, from 2003 to 2009. The Town of Ashland may use the slogan “Center of the Universe,” but Foley says that also applies to the arts and activities center. “The center is responsible for hosting many events in town, including the Fourth of July parade, the Ashland Railroad Run, the Ashland Musical Variety Show and, of course, the Children’s Musical Theatre Camp.” “I will say,” she continued, “that it was because I had the support of a working board that starting a Children’s Musical Theatre Camp was much easier. It’s like I had ready-made support.” Although she is at the helm, she said, “It’s not my camp – it’s sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.” “We’ve grown from just a production to a camp and a production. It’s two separate entities, but kids can participate in both and the camp is great.” Foley also said that the camp “is a great experience for kids if they’re not cast in

the production. There’s still a showcase, so there’s an opportunity for a performance.” The summer camp spans five weeks. In addition to praising the support of the center’s board, Foley also credits Faith Boyle, the executive director. “I wouldn’t have been able to do this camp without the support of the board. I have a home. I have to give every credit to a strong board and a great executive director.” These days, Foley and Watson are preparing for the 2011 Ashland Musical Variety Show, which will be presented March 24, 25 and 26 at the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. She also serves as codirector and co-founder of the Hanover Idols Competition. But that’s not all for this busy Ashland wife, mother and businesswoman. “Last year, I did an art auction at Gandy Elementary, and that was really fun. The auction was full of kid art and other things, furniture and tons of

stuff, so we got seed money for the Gandy Garden. We had the participation of the entire school,” Foley said. “And it was a nice kind of community building event – lots of people from the community came out and supported it.” This year, her sister is taking the lead, but Foley will be assisting. Foley has a 23-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda, who is a student at Old Dominion University; a son, Jimmy, 18, a senior at Patrick Henry High School; and Nora, 12, a sixthgrader at Liberty Middle School. Her husband, a member of Ashland Town Council, works for Hunton and Williams. Professionally, Foley operates Foley Business Services, also known as FBS. The company, which she started in 1993, conducts surveys. “I basically crunch data and analyze,” she said. Foley will be formally honored at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, at the Downtown Richmond Marriott at 500 E. Broad St.

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Works and Parks & Recreation. He also will serve as the county administration’s liaison to the Pamunkey Regional Library and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. “I am humbled and excited about the opportunity to serve the Hanover citizens and businesses in this new position,” Harksen said. “The community development departments are well positioned to continue enhancing the services we provide to the public and I look forward to playing a part in those efforts.” Harksen is the Immediate past president of the Virginia Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies and a member of that organization’s Board of Directors. He is chairman of the Water Utility Committee for the Virginia section of the American Water Works Association and is vice president of the Virginia Nutrient Credit Exchange

Association, an organization which helps wastewater treatment plant owners comply with regulations designed to protect the Chesapeake Bay. Harksen came to Hanover County government from the City of Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities, where he had been deputy director and acting director. He had risen “through the ranks” with the city’s department, starting as an electrical engineer in July 1981, shortly after his graduation from Virginia Tech with a B.S. degree in engineering, electrical technology. Harksen is involved in the 2011 class of Leadership Metro Richmond. He previously graduated from the Senior Executive Institute of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia. He and his wife Stacy live in Old Church with their two sons, Trey and Jonathan.

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Winans acknowledged her special place in Hanover history as she accepted the gavel from Via and began her one year term as chairperson. “I understand that I am the second woman to serve and that’s a great honor to me,” Winans said. “I hope this year will bring a lot of good things. I know we’ve had some trying years the past few years.” Winans’s incoming remarks also touched on the employees of Hanover County and her desire to provide more compensation for them. “Our employees here in Hanover County have really put in a lot of effort in the last few years with the difficult economic times while we’ve had to tighten our belts and our budgets. I hope this year, working with administration, we can find a way to do something for our employees that will make all that effort worthwhile,” she said. “We really do appreciate your service, the extra time you put in. Many employees have gone above and beyond their duties to keep our services in place and we really appreciate that and want you to know how much we appreciate it,” Winans added. Rob Crandol, resident engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), delivered some good news tempered with some bad. The Route 271 improvement project is well ahead of schedule and should be wrapping up. In addition, work at Lee Davis Road and Cold Harbor Road is progressing after a shaky start. Crandol said citizen suggestions have smoothed the process, but the intersection improvement is a challenge. “Building

roads in traffic is not a friendly or easy thing to do,” he said. He also advised the board that it’s time to compile a six-year secondary road plan for consideration. Those remarks were tempered by the fact there is little money available for upcoming projects. “What little money is available will be precious,” he said. The county’s cash proffer program received another review, and some changes are in order for the upcoming year. In response to new General Assembly guidelines, county attorney Sterling Rives suggested some revisions on the payment of cash proffers in the county. The county attorney said the revisions are an effort to ease the burden of paying the proffers for both home builders and home buyers. Currently set at $19,503, the proffers are used for public improvements, including schools, parks, libraries, fire and EMS, and roads. The board revised its policy in June to meet the new requirements. Rives said the county has attempted since then to come up with a more user friendly method of collecting the funds. Rives proposed new revisions that would allow the proffers to be paid at the time of application or before the certificate of occupancy is issued. If the payment is not received by then, the application could be delayed up to 48 hours. The proposal attempts to balance the interests of the home building community and potential home buyers, while bringing the county’s guidelines closer to compliance with state requirements. Several board members expressed concern with passing the proposal before the

General Assembly shows its hand regarding the collection of proffers, and urged the board to delay action on the revisions. Stanley said he would welcome the extra time to gauge the feelings of the home building community in his district. Chuck McGhee urged a brief delay to allow board members a chance to “chew” on the issue. The board agreed to consider the matter at its Jan. 26 meeting. Dr. Tim Slaven, executive director of Hanover’s Community Services Board, updated the board on the status of a new board initiated program focused on improving care for the county’s at risk youth. Slaven said the program seeks to reduce hospital and group home stays for these patients, and allow these children to remain in foster care or with their parents. In the first six months of the program, Slaven noted a 21 percent decrease in hospital or group home stays. County Administrator Rhu Harris updated the board’s current list of initiatives and said the county is continuing to craft an update to its current subdivision ordinance. He said officials will meet with community representatives to fine-tune the proposal this spring. He also said a long-range water plan for Ashland is ongoing and a draft document should be submitted this year. Harris said efforts to establish an urban development area are continuing. “Staff is working on recommendations right now,” Harris said Construction on the new Black Creek Fire Department is moving ahead on schedule, and other improvements to Parks and Rec facilities should be completed by the spring or summer.

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Thursday, Jan. 20 Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, 7 p.m., 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Our speaker will be David A. Brat, Professor of Economics, Randolph-Macon College. He will speak on crony capitalism and the corrupting effect it has on our body politic as well as the damage it does to our economy. All are welcome, please join us.

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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 American Cancer Society is looking for individuals 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 appearancerelated 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,

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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.

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Denmark earns Eagle Scout rank Mason Porch bags first deer Daniel Denmark Jr., son of Dan and Debbie Denmark of Mechanicsville, recently became an Eagle Scout. Daniel is a member of Troop 523, sponsored by Cool Spring Baptist Church, in Hanover County. Daniel’s project consisted of clearing out a large overgrown area on the property of Mechanicsville Christian Center and creating a graveled parking lot. This area is now able to be accessed and enjoyed by the various different groups at MCC. Daniel is currently a freshman at Atlee High School.

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Mason Porch, nine years old, killed his first deer, a six pointer on Saturday, Nov. 13 in King and Queen County. He was hunting with his father Michael Porch Jr. with Newton Hunt Club.

Jan. 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Continued from pg. 12 b of 57 years, Arthur “Tim” Scruggs; son, Norman Earl selling Americamps, he retired Scruggs; and she is survived and focused on his bowling by one son, A.T. Scruggs game. E.J. was very active in (Ellen); two daughters, Joan the community, volunteerTucker (Lonnie), and Pat ing his time with Scouting, Meckfessel (Bob); six grandJaycees and Kiwanis. He loved children and four greatto play cards, especially poker grandchildren. She was a and cribbage. He loved to longtime member of Fairtravel and one of his favorite field Presbyterian Church. destinations was Atlantic City. She was very blessed with The family received friends musical talent and shared it Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Bliley’s with all. The family received - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples friends Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 Mill Rd., where funeral serat the Monaghan Funeral vices were held Saturday, Jan. Home, 7300 Creighton 15, 2011. Graveside services Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. followed in Westhampton Me23111. Funeral services were morial Park. In lieu of flowers, held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 contributions can be made to at Fairfield Presbyterian American Heart Association. Church. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Melissa Kelley Scruggs, Memorial Park, 10000 Pat“Odell”, of Mechanicsvillle, terson Ave., Richmond, Va. went to be with the Lord on 23238.

OBITUARIES

William Henry Shiring, 88, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. He was the widower of Adeline Shiring; and was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Shiring. He is survived by two daughters, Sandy Johnson and her husband, Grady, of Mechanicsville, and Judy Fish and her husband, Roy, of Fayetteville, N.C.; two grandsons, Kevin Fish of Raleigh, N.C., and Tim Fish of Rincon, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Josh, Dylan and Dakota; and a sister, Shirley Imler of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was in the Army Air Corps during WW II, serving in Italy and North Africa, a member of the VFW, and was retired from Nabisco see OBITUARIES, pg. 31 `

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after 43 years. The family received friends on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Pastor Ken Card of Anchor Baptist Church officiated. Grave-

side services followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Michael Wingate Thomas, 62, of Ruther Glen, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Connie M. Wingate and Earl L. and Elizabeth G. Thomas; two brothers, Robert and Dale Wingate; and a sister, Sally Ringheim. He is survived by

his daughter, Michelle Brightwell and her husband, Steve; his son, Bobby Thomas; four grandsons, Grayson, Trevor and Carter Brightwell and Jackson Thomas; his sisters, Connie Armstrong and Colleen Ringheim; his brothers, C.T. and Charles Wingate and Montie Thomas. Mike served as Navy Seabee, was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Northern Neck Angler Association.

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Kathleen Bolling West, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kittyâ&#x20AC;?, 89, of Deltaville, formerly of Richmond, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. She was a retired executive secretary with C&P telephone Company and was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Wade West; and parents, Ernest Lee and Sarah Maude Bolling. She was a member of the Virginia Yacht Club. She is survived by her sister,

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Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10 a.m. Ages 6-24 months w/adult. For more information call (804) 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Preschool Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 35 years old. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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 7987792. Parking is available at the rear of our building, on Hanover Avenue, and on Duncan Street by the town hall.

Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:45 a.m. All ages. For more information call (804) 559-0654 Saturday, Jan. 22 Cabin Fever Saturday or visit the library at 9161 Cinema at the Atlee Branch Atlee Road. Library at 2:00 p.m. Get out Toddler Storytime at of the house and warm up the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Age: 2 years old w/adult. For more information call (804) 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

with a great movie at the library. Popcorn and drinks served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church praise band presents Café River from 7-9 p.m. Music, snacked and socializing. Located at the corner of Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. For more information please call 746-5496. Ha n ov e r Hu m a n e Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit

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Sunday, Jan. 23 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Monday, Jan. 24 Résumé Workshop at the Mechanicsville Branch Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn tips and tricks from professional presenters to improve your résumé. Bring an electronic copy of your resume if you would like to have it critiqued after class. Call 746-9615 to sign up for the class. For more informa-

Tuesday, Jan. 25 Mother Goose Storytime at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Ages 6 - 24 months w/adult. For more information call (804) 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. At 7 p.m., The Mechanicsville T.E.A. Party will host a video/discussion, “Stealth Socialism: Obamacare vs. the 10th Amendment”. Virginia and Florida court rulings have exposed the shifting legal arguments for health

care mandates. Will medical insurance companies be turned into tax collectors? Open to the public, this free event will be held in the meeting room of the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Station #3 at 4428 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va., 23116. For more information, visit the Mechanicsville T.E.A. Party on Facebook or call 241-8614. Genealogy Day at the Mechanicsville Branch Library from 10-5 p.m. See live demonstrations of our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Join see CALENDAR, pg. 35 `

Saying goodbye to an old friend

Jean and Lonnie Ellis celebrate 60th anniversary

Friday, Jan. 21 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. Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Faithful Praise and Bill Lewis. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 798-5512, 798-5513, 7986179 or Carlton at 651-4544. The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will have a Bingo Games, A Charitable Fundraiser at 7 p.m. At our

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.

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Shirley and Hayes Dandridge with their dog Zenna, took in the Mechanicsville Parade in style while riding a ’68 Camero. Unfortunately two days after the parade, Zenna passed away. She was 12 years old.

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Man vs. Wild ’ Å

Survival

(NICK)

Victorious

iCarly ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

(DISN)

Good Luck

(FAM)

’70s Show

(LIFE)

Unsolved Mysteries

(AMC)

(3:30) ››› “Crocodile Dundee”

301

(HBO)

(3:30) “The Uninvited”

››‡ “Monsters vs. Aliens” ‘PG’

320

(MAX)

“Love Potion No. 9” ’

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

Friends

FRIDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

Cash Cab

King

Cash Cab

Europe

Inside Out

NFL Live

College Basketball: Arizona at Washington. (Live)

Seinfeld ’

MANswers

iCarly ’

SpongeBob My Wife

My Wife

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

Lopez

The Nanny

Sonny

Fish Hooks

Good Luck

Shake it

Suite/Deck

Good Luck

Sonny

Hannah

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Still Stnd

Funniest Home Videos

››‡ “Liar Liar” (1997, Comedy) Jim Carrey.

Unsolved Mysteries

Chris

How I Met

Reba Å

Good Luck

How I Met

››‡ “Crocodile Dundee II” (1988) Paul Hogan. Å

5 PM

5:30

Sonny

Suite/Deck

“My Daughter’s Secret” (2007) Jennifer Grant.

Big Love “Winter” Å

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

(ESPN)

NFL Live

Jim Rome

Around

Interruption SportsCenter (Live) Å

(CSN)

Harbaugh

Purple

Post Live

Redskins

SportsNet

Wizards

NBA Basketball: Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards. (Live)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show (N) ’

News

(35-FOX) Maury (N) Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

NBA Jeopardy!

Whose Line

How I Met

Frasier ’

How I Met

K. Morgan

›‡ “Cop Out” (2010) Bruce Willis. ’ ‘R’ Å

9 PM

The 700 Club Å

››‡ “Demolition Man” (1993) Sylvester Stallone. Å

“President to Remember: Kennedy”

(:45) ››› “Duplicity” (2009) Julia Roberts. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

6:30

Good Luck

Funniest Home Videos

››‡ “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” (2003)

(:45) ›› “The Mistress of Spices” (2005) ‘PG-13’

6 PM

Reba Å

Inside Ed.

MANswers

T. Smiley

(:16) White Collar Å

9:30

10 PM

NBA Basketball: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs. (Live) Wizards

SportsNet

10:30

Funny, Die Lingerie 03

JANUARY 21, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

NBA Basketball: Lakers at Nuggets SportsNet

Post Live

Purple

Supernanny (N) Å

Primetime: What Would

20/20 (N) ’ Å

Redskins

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel

Late Show W/Letterman

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

Medium Me Without You

CSI: NY The 34th Floor

CSI: NY Unfriendly Chat

News

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

Kitchen Nightmares ’

Fringe Firefly (N) Å

News at 10

How I Met

Family Guy

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

Minute to Win It Å

Dateline NBC ’ Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

News

FOX First

Chris

Wendy Williams Show

Judge Mathis (N) Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

Smallville Icarus Å

Supernatural ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Earl

Friends ’

King

Jeannie

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Dharma

Chris

How I Met

WGN News at Nine (N)

Scrubs ’

South Park

Electric

Wild Kratts

BBC World

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Need to Know (N) Å

Capitol

Austin City Limits (N) ’

Wild

Peep

Curious

Clifford

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

WordGirl

(57-PBS) Arthur

Cat in the

Chris

How I Met

Washington McLaughlin Frontline Are We Safer?

King

Antiques Roadshow (N)

American Experience ’

Washington-Cathedral

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

(USA)

House Lucky Thirteen ’

House Office Politics ’

NCIS Dead and Unburied

NCIS Witch Hunt Å

CSI: Crime Scene

CSI

(TNT)

Law & Order Born Again

Law & Order ’

Bones ’ Å

››› “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003) Uma Thurman.

(:15) ››› “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004, Action) Uma Thurman. Å

(WTBS)

The Office

››‡ “Mamma Mia!” (2008) Meryl Streep.

The Office

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Cults. ’

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Poison

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal

(SPIKE)

CSI: Crime Scene

Ways Die

Entourage

Commando

Cash Cab

The Office

Raymond

King

Travel

Seinfeld ’

Served

Seinfeld ’ Ways Die

Ways Die

(:45) ›› “Step Up”

(:45) Glory Daze Ways Die

Entourage

(DISC)

American Chopper ’

Gold Rush: Alaska ’

Flying Wild Alaska (N)

Gold Rush: Alaska (N)

Gold Rush: Alaska ’

Flying Wild

(NICK)

Big Time

iCarly ’

SpongeBob Fanboy

SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

Victorious

Ninjas

Lopez

G. Martin

The Nanny

(DISN)

Shake It

Shake it

Wizards

Fish Hooks

Phineas

Shake It

Shake it

Wizards

(FAM)

’70s Show

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Still Stnd

Funniest Home Videos

(LIFE)

Unsolved Mysteries

Chris

How I Met

(AMC)

(3:30) “Once Upon a Time in Mexico”

301

(HBO)

Time Wife

320

(MAX)

“Harry Potter-Prince”

Cash Cab Shake it

Cash Cab

››‡ “Demolition Man” (1993) Sylvester Stallone. Å

“Percy Jackson & the Olympians”

How I Met

Funniest Home Videos

Reba Å

Reba As Is

Reba Å

(:45) ››› “Spider-Man 2” (2004) Tobey Maguire. ’ ‘PG-13’

(:05) ››‡ “Watchmen” (2009, Action) Billy Crudup. ’ ‘R’ Å

Reba Å

››‡ “Swordfish” (2001) John Travolta.

R. Gervais

Reba Å

Wizards

The 700 Club Å

Whose Line

How I Met

Reba Å

How I Met

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

Eastbound

(:15) › “Half Past Dead” (2002) Steven Seagal.

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

›› “She’s Out of My League” ‘R’

The Mechanicsville Local

Funny, Die

(:45) Life on Top (N) ’

January 19, 2011

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

1:30

COMCAST

2 PM

JANUARY 22, 2011 2:30 3 PM 3:30

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

(ESPN)

College Basketball: Villanova at Syracuse. (Live)

College Basketball: Kansas State at Texas A&M.

(ESPN)

(CSN)

College Basketball: Richmond at Massachusetts.

College Basketball: Charlotte at Duquesne. (Live)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Raceline

Paid Prog.

PBA Bowling

(6-CBS)

College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Virginia. (Live)

College Basketball

(35-FOX) Paid Prog.

(12-NBC) Willa’s Wild Pearlie

(65-CW) (WGN)

Into Wild

Paid Prog. Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

Athlete

Sunday NFL Countdown (Live) Å

Billiards

Action Sports

Women’s College Basketball

Wm. Basketball

(8-ABC)

Paid Prog.

Stargate Universe Time

College Basketball: Miami at North Carolina State.

Paid Prog.

Dog Show Dogs compete for best in show. (N) ’

(6-CBS)

Leaving Selma

(35-FOX) Coach ’

Paid Prog.

WEN Hair

(12-NBC) Body

NHL Hockey: Philadelphia Flyers at Chicago Blackhawks. Å

(65-CW)

Foods

McCarver

Paid Prog.

Stars, Ice

Law Order: CI

(WGN)

NFL Champ. Chase

›› “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties” (2006)

Kitchen

Simp. Ming Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Watercolor

Travel

(23-PBS) Richmond

(57-PBS) Kitchen

Victory

Food

Woodwright MotorWeek

(57-PBS) Cyberchase Fetch! With Need to Know ’ Å

Old House

Hometime

(USA)

(11:30) Fairly Legal Pilot

(TNT)

››› “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003) Uma Thurman.

(WTBS)

(11:30) ›› “Step Up” (2006), Mario

(A&E)

Flip This House Å

(SPIKE)

Trucks! ’

UFC Unleashed ’

(DISC)

JFK: Inside the Target

Double Life ’ Å

(NICK)

iCarly ’

Jackson

Big Time

Victorious

(DISN)

Wizards

Good Luck

Shake It

(FAM)

16 Candles ›‡ “What a Girl Wants” (2003) Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth.

(LIFE)

›› “Lucky You” (2007) Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore. Å

(AMC)

LastChall

301

(HBO)

“Night-Smithsonian”

320

(MAX)

(:10) ›› “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003)

(CSN)

8 9 11

(35-FOX) Amer. Dad

Amer. Dad

(12-NBC) Stars, Ice

Action Sports From Killington, Vt.

(65-CW)

(WGN)

“Dirty Dancing”

Jackie Gleason Religion

Pioneers of Television

To Contrary Pioneers of Television

Law & Order: SVU

›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002, Fantasy) Elijah Wood. Å

(WTBS)

(10:30) “Runaway Bride” ››‡ “You’ve Got Mail” (1998) Tom Hanks. Å

Heavy Tom; Jodi Å

(A&E)

“Ferris Bueller”

UFC Unleashed ’

UFC Unleashed Å

(SPIKE)

Double Life ’ Å

Unusual Suspects Å

(DISC)

Gold Rush: Alaska ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob

(NICK)

The Troop

Hannah

(DISN)

Wizards

(FAM)

What a Girl ››› “The Parent Trap” (1998, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid.

(LIFE)

“Sisterhood -Traveling Pants 2”

(AMC)

Princess

301

(HBO)

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

320

(MAX)

››‡ “The Wolfman” (2010) ‘R’

Hannah

Jim

Sonny

››› “Freaky Friday”

“Sisterhood -Traveling Pants 2” Specialist

“Dragonball: Evolution”

››› “Whip It” (2009) Ellen Page. ‘PG-13’ Å

5:30

(ESPN)

Fulfilling the Promise

(TNT)

(:15) › “I Could Never Be Your Woman” (2007)

Currents

Adv. Sports

“Air Buddies” (2006, Comedy) Patrick Cranshaw.

(USA)

(:45) ››‡ “Hang ’Em High” (1968) Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens. Å

(11:00) “Ghost World”

NFL Football

Fairly Legal Pilot Å (:15) ››› “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004) Uma Thurman.

››‡ “Step Up 2 the Streets” (2008) Å

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

Fox NFL Sunday Å

Fairly Legal Pilot Å

COMCAST

Steves

Know Your Heritage: Black College Quiz Show

›› “Sleepover” (2004) Alexa Vega. ’ Å

Law Order: CI

(23-PBS) Avec Eric

MuscleCar

JANUARY 23, 2011 2:30 3 PM 3:30

(10:00) SportsCenter

2 PM

› “Corky Romano” (2001) Chris Kattan. Å

Exploration Animal Adv Animal Atl. ››› “Strange Bedfellows” (2004) Paul Hogan.

Walker, Texas Ranger

1:30

COMCAST

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

Trucks! ’

8 PM

8:30

College GameDay Å

Law & Order: SVU

Heavy Tom; Jodi Å

The Sopranos ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU Lord Rings Fool’s Gold The Sopranos ’ Å

CSI: NY Blink ’ Å

CSI: NY ’ Å

Black Ops Brothers

MythBusters Pirates 2!

MythBusters ’ Å

iCarly ’

OddParents Fanboy

Wizards

Good Luck

Shake it

Hannah

MuscleCar

›› “Never Been Kissed” (1999) Å

››‡ “The Bone Collector” (1999) Denzel Washington.

10 PM

10:30

›› “Valentine’s Day”

12 Rounds

JANUARY 22, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsCenter Å

College Basketball: Duke at Wake Forest. (Live)

College Basketball: Kentucky at South Carolina.

College Basketball

SportsNet

Wizards

NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards. (Live)

(8-ABC)

ESPN Sports Saturday Sports anthology. (N)

News

ABC News

Wheel

Wipeout ’ Å

››› “Blades of Glory” (2007) Will Ferrell. ’

(6-CBS)

Basketball

News

CBS News

Extra (N) ’ Å

CSI: Miami See No Evil

The Mentalist Red Letter

48 Hours Mystery (N) ’

Two Men

The Office

Raymond

Cops (N)

America’s Most Wanted

News at 10

News

NBC News

Paid Prog.

Chuck ’ Å

Law-Order L.A.

Law & Order: SVU

News

“Greenmail” (2001) Stephen Baldwin, Kelly Rowan.

Judge

Payne

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Deadliest Catch ’

Outdrsmn.

Law Order: CI

The Unit Force Majeure

Bones ’ Å

NBA Basketball: Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls. Å

How I Met

South Park

College Basketball: Texas at Kansas.

Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men

Jeopardy!

Cops Å

College Basketball: Michigan State at Purdue.

Wizards Enchanted Waitress

(:45) ››› “Road to Perdition” (2002) ‘R’ Å

9:30

Fanboy

››› “True Lies” Å

“Percy Jackson & the Olympians”

9 PM

Wizards

Postgame

Life Unexpected (Season Finale) (N) ’ Å

SportsNet

Wizards

Seinfeld ’

News/Nine

Final

Boxing News

(:35) Criminal Minds ’

News

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

Fringe Firefly ’ Å

30 Seconds

(:29) Saturday Night Live How I Met

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow (N)

Katie

Currents

News

Lawrence Welk

Served

(57-PBS) Aviators

Place, Own

Antiques Roadshow (N)

Nature Å (DVS)

NOVA (N) Å (DVS)

›››› “Topkapi” (1964) Melina Mercouri.

Globe Trekker ’

Nature ’

(:02) NCIS ’ Å

NCIS Leap of Faith ’

NCIS Identity Crisis ’

NCIS Family ’ Å

Royal Pains Mulligan

Action Spo.

Aviators

Rudy Maxa

(USA)

››‡ “Jurassic Park III” (2001) Sam Neill.

(TNT)

(2:15) “Kill Bill: Vol. 2”

››› “Transformers” (2007, Action) Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

(SPIKE)

UFC Unleashed ’

UFC Unleashed Å

UFC Unleashed ’

(DISC)

Unusual Suspects Å

Almost, Away

(NICK)

Penguins

Fanboy

SpongeBob SpongeBob Drake/Josh

(DISN)

Sonny

Wizards

Hannah

(FAM)

(3:00) “Freaky Friday”

››› “The Parent Trap” (1998, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid.

(LIFE)

“Traveling Pants 2”

›› “In the Land of Women” (2007) Adam Brody.

(AMC)

(3:30) ›› “The Specialist” (1994, Action) Å

301

(HBO)

Dragonball

320

(MAX)

(3:50) ››‡ “Dante’s Peak” Å

Raymond

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 (ESPN)

(CSN)

8 9 11

King

Hannah

Seinfeld ’

5 PM

5:30

6 PM

Women’s College Basketball

(8-ABC)

Athlete

Stargate Universe Time

(6-CBS)

We Have a Dream Inspiring Americans. Å

NCIS Chimera ’ Å

Criminal Minds Å

UFC’s-Submissions

UFC Unleashed (N) ’

UFC Fight for the Troops (N) ’

Get Out Alive ’ Å

MythBusters ’ Å

Drake/Josh

iCarly ’

Lopez

Suite/Deck

Hannah Forever

Shake it

Sonny

Hannah

Good Luck

Shake it

Suite/Deck

iCarly ’

››› “Mean Girls” (2004) Lindsay Lohan.

“Unanswered Prayers” (2010) Eric Close. Å

7 PM

7:30 TBA

››‡ “Green Zone” (2010) Matt Damon. ‘R’

“Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”

Green

(:15) ››‡ “Starsky & Hutch” (2004) ‘PG-13’

››› “The Blind Side” (2009) Sandra Bullock.

Life on Top

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

9:30

10 PM SportsCtr

NFL PrimeTime Å

NHL Hockey: Capitals at Maple Leafs

Extreme Makeover

(:01) Brothers & Sisters

News

(:35) House ’ Å

Hawaii Five-0 Kai e’e (N)

News

Storms

Coach ’

Simpsons

(12-NBC) Action Sports From Killington, Vt. ’ (Live) Å

News

NBC News

Dateline NBC (N) Å

››› “Sex and the City” (2008) Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall. ’

(65-CW)

America Now (N) Å

Heartland Gift Horse

Ugly Betty Punch Out ’

The Closer Å

King

(WGN)

Just Shoot

Chris

How I Met

News/Nine

(23-PBS) (3:58) ›››› “Dances With Wolves” (1990, Western) Kevin Costner.

(57-PBS) Julia Child Memories: Bon Appétit!

How I Met

JANUARY 23, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

SportsNet

Poker Stars

The OT

Chris

10:30

Boxing: Mauricio Pastrana vs. Gary Russell Jr..

(35-FOX) NFL Football: NFC Championship: Teams TBA.

Scrubs ’

“The Truth About Cats & Dogs” Å

››› “True Lies” (1994, Action) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Å

NFL Football: AFC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) Å Amer. Dad

MythBuster

››› “Enchanted” (2007) Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey.

ABC News

Scrubs ’

Funniest Home Videos

Criminal

› “Exit Wounds” (2001) Steven Seagal, DMX.

Poker Stars Poker Stars SportsNet

Criminal Minds Å

UFC Fight

››› “The Truth About Cats & Dogs” (1996)

NFL

“Dirty Dancing”

(:15) ›››‡ “The Matrix” (1999)

Criminal Minds Å

News

››› “Meet the Robinsons” (2007, Adventure)

EastEnders EastEnders Experience

(:15) ››‡ “You’ve Got Mail” (1998) Tom Hanks. Å

SportsCenter (Live) Å

Billiards

Wm. Basketball

The Vicar of Dibley ’

››‡ “Mamma Mia!” (2008) Meryl Streep.

›› “Men in Black II” (2002) ‘PG-13’

6:30

As Time...

›››› “The Dark Knight” (2008, Action) Christian Bale. Premiere. Å

Seinfeld ’

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

Billiards Sheer

King

››‡ “Swordfish” (2001) John Travolta.

›› “Clash of the Titans” (2010) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

COMCAST 4

Raymond

Keeping Up My Family

Simpsons

Burgers

How I Met

Desperate Housewives Family Guy

Cleveland

How I Met

News at 10

Seinfeld ’

Enthusiasm Entourage

Van Impe Family Guy

News

(:35) America Now (N)

King

Friends ’

Replay

Monk Å

Toolbox

Served

Globe Trekker ’

Nature Birds of the Gods

Independent Lens Å

Richard Bangs

Julia Child Memories: Bon Appétit!

College Basketball

Law & Order: SVU

Masterpiece Classic Downton Abbey

SportsCenter Å

Comedy.TV Monk

Keeping Up Classic Nature ’

(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

(TNT)

(3:45) ›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003, Fantasy) Elijah Wood. Å

(WTBS)

(3:30) ›‡ “Fool’s Gold” (2008)

››‡ “Mamma Mia!” (2008) Meryl Streep.

(:15) ››‡ “Mamma Mia!” (2008) Meryl Streep, Colin Firth.

(A&E)

The Sopranos ’ Å

Criminal Minds Å

(SPIKE)

CSI: NY Grand Master

CSI: NY A Man a Mile

CSI: NY Outside Man ’

CSI: Crime Scene

CSI

(DISC)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Area 51 Military base.

2012 Apocalypse Å

Apocalypse How Å

Hogs Gone Wild Å

Hogs Gone Wild (N) ’

Apocalypse How Å

Hogs Gone

(NICK)

Penguins

SpongeBob SpongeBob Jackson

Big Time

Penguins

SpongeBob My Wife

My Wife

Hates Chris Hates Chris George

Lopez

The Nanny

(DISN)

Wizards

Good Luck

Wizards

Good Luck

Shake it

Wizards

Good Luck

Sonny

(FAM)

(3:30) ››› “Enchanted” (2007) Amy Adams.

››› “Mean Girls” (2004) Lindsay Lohan.

“Mean Girls 2” (2011) Meaghan Martin. Premiere.

(LIFE)

(3:30) ››‡ “Waitress” (2007) Keri Russell.

›› “Nine Months” (1995) Hugh Grant. Å

››‡ “The Bodyguard” (1992) Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston. Å

(AMC)

(3:00) ››› “True Lies” (1994, Action) Å

› “Exit Wounds” (2001) Steven Seagal, DMX.

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

301

(HBO)

(3:00) “Valentine’s Day”

320

(MAX)

(3:45) › “12 Rounds” (2009) ‘PG-13’

Law & Order: SVU

Inside

The Mechanicsville Local

›››› “The Dark Knight” (2008) Christian Bale, Heath Ledger. Å

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

Wizards

Good Luck

“President to Remember: Kennedy”

January 19, 2011

Good Luck

››‡ “Green Zone” (2010) Matt Damon. ‘R’

(:35) ›› “The Jackal” (1997) Bruce Willis. ’ ‘R’

Law & Order: SVU

Sonny

Big Love (N) ’ Å

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

Good Luck

Law & Order: SVU

Collar

(:15) “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003)

“Mean Girls 2” (2011, Comedy) Meaghan Martin.

Criminal

Hannah J. Osteen

›› “Nine Months” (1995) Å ››‡ “The Brave One” (2007) Jodie Foster.

Big Love ’ Å

›› “Valentine’s Day” (2010) Å

›› “Old School” (2003) ’ ‘R’ Å

Life on Top

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us for an interactive class at 6:30 p.m. on how to use our genealogy databases. Call (804) 746-9615 to signup. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Body&Soul Fitness is coming to Mechanicsville Christian Center! Demonstrations for this Cardio-Strength class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 27 at 9:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road. Classes begin on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Body&Soul classes are in 30 states and 15 countries. For more information, contact Paige Han=nan at 873-2610 or visit www. bodyandsoul.org.

Hanover C ounty Department of Social Services Board meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Preschool Storytime at Room, Hanover County Social the Mechanicsville Branch Services, 12304 Washington Library at 10:45 a.m. Ages 3Highway, Ashland. This meet5 years old. For more inforing is open to the public. MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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mation call (804) 746-9615 well as general confidence. or visit the library at 7461 For more information on Sherwood Crossing Place. Testifying Toastmasters, contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP at eesjresquire@ Wednesday, Jan. 26 The next meeting of the netscape.net. newly chartered Testifying The Newcomers Club Toastmasters will be at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Church (for women new to the of the Nazarene and also area) will their monthly Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 23 and luncheon at 11 a.m. at the March 9 and 23. I encour- Stonehenge Country Club. age all to get involved $23. Social hour is at 11 in Me c h a n i c s v i l l e’s a.m., business meeting only Toastmasters club: 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon Testifying Toastmasters! and program at 1 p.m. Toastmasters International Reservations are required helps its members devel- by Jan. 19, call Brenda, op better public speaking 754-0460. and leadership skills as

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The Pamunkey Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet from 3-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall (8050 Saint Paul’s Church Rd; Hanover, Va. 23069). This meeting is open to the public.

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No. 11 R-MC wins battle Royal with No. 14 EMU Jackets pull out foul ﬁlled physical game down the stretch By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com In recent years there has been no love lost between ODAC basketball rivals RandolphMacon and Eastern Mennonite. Wednesday was merely a continuation of the rapidly growing grit-fest in which the No. 11 Yellow Jackets (13-2, 6-1 ODAC) and No. 14 Royals (113, 2-3) battled to the bitter end. In a game that saw 10 ties and 11 lead changes, RandolphMacon did not secure the victory until the final second of play when senior Danny Jones, who led all scorers with 26 points and eight rebounds, was fouled after pulling down a defensive rebound then sank two free throws for an 83-78 win. The Yellow Jackets knew they would face a fired up Royal team after handing then No. 3 ranked EMU their first loss of the season on their home floor on December 4. “It started last year,” Jones said. “Every time we get together it’s a battle and give them credit today. They battled, we battled and we were fortunate enough to get the extra points when we needed it.” R-MC came into the contest leading the nation in scoring defense, holding opponents to 53.1 points per game. The 78

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paints by the Royals were the most that the Yellow Jackets have given up all season, despite holding EMU to 40.3 percent shooting from the floor. Macon has only given up more than 65 points twice this season, both times to the Royals. “It was an exciting game,” said R-MC head coach Nathan Davis. “You’ve got two good teams out there going at each other. “Whenever we play them it’s going to be tight ball game,” Davis said. “It’s going to be back and forth and the team that makes the most plays and plays with the most poise is probably

going to get out of their with the win.” R-MC most definitely made the plays when they needed them. Trailing by five points, 6267, with 4:25 to play, Macon’s Calvin Croskey and Adam Desgain paired up for the play of the game. Running after an errant pass with the shot clock expiring, Croskey dove toward the R-MC bench and got a hand on the ball so close to his coach that Davis flinched. But Croskey managed to bat the ball towards Desgain, who was open in the corner for a three that ignited the nearly 1000 fans in

attendance. A pair of free throws and a layup from Jones bracketed a scoring drive by Brown. Desgain then hit a free throw to cap a 10-0 Jackets’ run and give R-MC a 72-67 lead. R-MC appeared to have the game secured when Jones slashed into the lane for a layup and a 76-70 lead with 50 seconds to play. But EMU, which was 6-for-10 on threes in the second half, was not about to go quietly. Richmond native George Johnson (15 points), who came into the contest as the No. 5 scorer in the ODAC, drilled a three then watched as

At left: In the physical contest, R-MC’s Jordan Brown (33) tries to maintain his footing as he drives between EMU’s George Johnson and Eli Crawford (3). Above: R-MC’s Danny Jones (30) draws contact from EMU’s Orie Pancione (34).

teammate D.J. Hinson stole the ball from Croskey. Johnson got the ball back to score inside and trim the R-MC lead to one with 34 seconds left in the contest. A pair of free throws from Croskey (14 points) widened R-MC’s margin back to three but Johnson knotted the game at 78-78 with another 3-pointer with 24 seconds to play. However, seven seniors added a level of maturity that R-MC needed down the stretch. “We’ve learned all year not to panic in those situations,” Jones said. “That’s part of basketball. We’ve learned just to get back into it and play hard from

there.” “With seven seniors and two juniors we just play hard for 40 minutes,” Desgain said. “Coach always tells us it’s not a 30 minute game it’s a 40 minute game so if you get down early, you get down five minutes left, you get down with 11 minutes left, you’ve just got to fight to the end and you come out on top.” The Jackets made 5-of-6 free throws down the stretch to take the win. A glance at the stat sheet gives quick proof to the physical nature of the game. A total of 45 fouls were called in the contest see JACKETS, pg. 37 `

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Atlee pole-vaulters set the bar high By Chris Harris Media General News Services Chris Pillow and Cameron Overstreet are not only vying for senior superlatives at Atlee High School, they are challenging to be the nation’s top polevaulters. As the indoor track and field season hits full stride this month, Pillow and Overstreet already have established themselves as two of the nation’s elite. Overstreet’s vault of 12 feet, 7 inches at the Fork Union Mini Invite No. 2 on Dec. 15 earned her the No. 1 girls ranking nationally. She has vaulted over 12 feet in each of the Raiders’ four meets this season. Pillow has cleared 15 feet in four meets and is ranked second in the nation among boys after clearing 15-6 to set an Arthur Ashe Center record in the CVTF Clinic on Dec. 29. Pillow’s mark eclipsed the

15-3 posted by Keith Young in 1983. “It’s a combination of things, but mainly it’s dedication and hard work that makes Chris and Cameron special,” Atlee assistant coach Kyle Bishop said. This is Bishop’s 30th season coaching pole vault and his 16th at Atlee. He is one of the founding fathers of the Raiders’ track program. “Chris and Cameron have been willing to sacrifice,” Bishop said. “I sat down with them basically two years ago and told them that we can be somewhere your senior year if you’re willing to make the personal sacrifices. “Now we’re sitting here and Cameron is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation and Chris is No. 2 and neither one has scratched the surface of their potential this year.” Overstreet began pole-vault-

ing as a freshman at Atlee. Her first exposure to competitive athletics included vaulting of another sort. “I was a gymnast for 12 years and Coach [Bishop] came and found me,” said Overstreet, who has verbally committed to North Carolina. Said Bishop: “It was very obvious for Cameron [to get into pole vault] because she was so dedicated and so strong. I saw her in the eighth grade and recruited her, and the people over at All-American Gymnastics were very supportive of what she wanted to do.” Pillow also is a former middle school gymnast, but it was his size that drove him to pole vault. “I had to move on to pole vault because I became too tall [for gymnastics],” said Pillow, who is 6-2. The average height of a male

gymnast is between 5-5 and 5-7. Bishop, however, identified something extraordinary about Pillow, who is considering Virginia Tech and William and Mary. “I saw Chris on a trampoline doing layout flips and kicking soccer balls while completely upside down. And when you have a kid that is over 6 feet tall that can do that, it’s pretty special,” Bishop said. “You don’t see that often. Most tall kids don’t have that kinetic sense, and he does.” That kinetic sense, along with flexibility and an innate awareness of where he is while airborne, is a key element in Pillow’s success. “The transition to pole vault Charlie Leffler/The Local has been cool,” Pillow said. “I In what turned out to be the play of the game, R-MC head wasn’t competitive in gymnas- coach Nathan Davis watches as Adam Desgain drills a three tics, I wasn’t into it. But with to spark a Yellow Jacket comeback. The ball only came to

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The officials then sent Pugh to the line to shoot R-MC’s technical free throws before realizing he had already fouled out. Pugh made one of two shots before the officials realized their mistake. EMU head coach Kirby Dean retorted with a slammed chair when Desgain was then sent to the line to reshoot the technical free throws, but he too went 1-for-2. Not known for their physical nature, the Yellow Jackets had difficulty dealing with the hands-on defense of the Royals all night. EMU scored 23 points off 23 R-MC turnovers, 12 of which came off Royal steals. “That’s the way they play,” Davis said. “They’re going to try to turn you over. Twelve in the first half I thought was too many, 11 in the second half was too many. A lot them came at the end I thought. We had chances to secure the ball a couple of times and we didn’t do a good job of that. We don’t

want to turn it over 23 times but again, that is what they’re trying to do and there’s a reason why they do it. You’ve got to be able to play through those things and still find a way to win and we were able to do that today.” Normally sure-handed guards Pugh and Croskey combined for 10 of the Jackets’ turnovers in the contest. “With their defense, when they get up and pressure us, we’ve got to learn to control and play our game instead of playing to their speed,” Jones said. “In the second half we were able to do that and get some of the shots we wanted.” The game was far from a thing of beauty in the first half as the two teams made a combined one of eight shots in the first three minutes of play. R-MC trailed by two as the first half clock wound down but Kevin Voelkel retrieved a loose ball near mid court then drilled a three at the buzzer to give

the Yellow Jackets a 30-29 lead R-MC returns to the hard- 7 p.m. ODAC contest. heading into the locker room. wood Wednesday, January 19 For complete stats go to R-MC shot 40 percent in when they host Lynchburg for a www.mechlocal.com. the first half while EMU was limited to 33.3 percent from the floor and a miserable 41.7 2008 World Series Participants percent from the free throw line where they were 5-of-12. “The first half we weren’t doing a good job of getting the Saturday, 1/22/11 and 2/19/11, 10 am to 2 pm ball reversed, a lot of screening things like that,” Davis said. at Cool Spring Baptist Church “The second half we did a bet- On-line registration for baseball, ter job.” softball and Challenger opens at The Yellow Jackets shot www.atleelittleleague.com 64.3 percent in the second half on January 1st. including 57.1 on 3-pointers. Both new and returning players R-MC’s Brandon Braxton scored 16 points going 7-for- can be registered on-line. 7 from the floor and pulling Challenger League Baseball gives mentally down seven rebounds. and physically challenged boys and girls an On Saturday, Braxton led opportunity to play baseball within four Yellow Jackets in dou- an organized structure. ble figures with 15 and nine A birth certificate and proof of address are required for any rebounds as R-MC defeated vis- player who has not previously participated iting Emory and Henry 75-48 in Atlee Little League. to improve to 14-2 / 7-1 ODAC. For further information and to register online, Desgain chipped in with five visit www.atleelittleleague.com or call 283-2654 three’s for 15 points as well.

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between the two teams and the night ended with a major contributor from each squad riding the pine. “It was definitely a physical game and 45 fouls is not that surprising,” Jones said. “With a game like this, the intensity like this, the refs were trying to keep it under control and I think they did a good job of that.” EMU’s Todd Phillips, the ODAC’s leading scorer, left the game with 20 points when he fouled out with 2:06 to play. R-MC’s Eric Pugh picked up his fifth during an odd sequence with 1:31 remaining when he fouled EMU’s Andrew Throne during a scramble for the ball. Things got a little chippy when 6-5 250 Royal forward Orie Pancione gave Brown a twohanded shove to the floor to earn a technical and his fifth foul.

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County Quad reveals gymnastics parody lot of energy to the team.” Hanover s team took a solid third place finish and coach Jessica Moore said her squad is slowly returning to full strength just in time for the regionals. “I thought we did good tonight,” she said. “They had fun and that’s what it’s all about.” Moore said her squad has been hit hard with injuries this season, but her athletes are finally beginning to heal, just in time. “We’ve been bothered by some injuries this year, and some of those were to our strongest competitors,” Moore said. “They are starting to heal and come around now and it’s that time of year when we need them.” Moore said she’s hoping to take the team concept to the next level. “Everyone is pulling their weight and we are an even keeled team,” she said. “Each girl has their won specialty that they bring to the table.”

By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent Gymnastics teams from across Hanover County gathered last week for their annual competition and parody was the message. It was Atlee that squeaked out a victory in the annual Hanover Quad competition that usually decides county bragging rights. Lee-Davis hosted this year’s event at Stonewall Jackson Middle School, and teams from Patrick Henry, Atlee and Hanover participated in the competition that serves as good preparation for the upcoming Capital-Colonial District/ Central regionals. Raider coach Donna Koehler feels gymnastics in the region are more competitive than ever, and there’s no clear-cut leader. “We wanted to do well in this meet tonight, and the girls came through and had a good showing,” she said. “We had a meet at Hanover last week and didn’t do well, so we worked hard this week to come back and do well tonight. This year it’s a lot more competitive from the top to bottom of the league, so it’s a

different atmosphere for us.” Koehler hopes the strong senior leadership on the team will secure a top-two finish in the upcoming regionals. “We have the depth and we have the girls if we can stay healthy,” she said. “Jessica Nunnally is a strong leader for us along with Katie Bean and Emma Bradberry.” The Raiders relied on a solid team performance to secure the win, finishing with 132.85 points. Lee-Davis was close behind with a score of 130.975. “We did great tonight but we couldn’t stay on the (balance) beam and that hurt us,” said Confederate coach Cy Witherow. “We’ve got the skills. They worked hard tonight and got some good results.” The C-feds’ young team features only one senior, but is coming on strong in the district. Hannah Chenault captured both the bars and floor competition. Witherow feels his team is peaking at the correct time of the season as the regionals approach. “It’s been more of a growing process for this team,” Witherow

said. “Nothing else really counts until you get to the regionals.” Patrick Henry gymnastics are experiencing a renewed energy as first year coach Austin Beazley joins Debbie Allgood at the helm. Beazley, a former PH gymnastics standout, said she was pleased with her team’s performance. “They did excellent tonight. I was very proud of them,” Beazley said. “Unfortunately, the scores were a little lower because we had take a zero on several events due to a lack of numbers.” Beazley said the team is looking forward to regionals and the tough challenge it will present. “There’s a lot of great gymnasts in the region and the district this year, so regionals should be a real fun day.” Standout freshman Kristin Valasek took the vault and beam titles at the Quad. Valesek led the Patriots by finishing with a 9.4 on the vault and 9.3 on the beam and taking the all around gymnast crown with a 36.575 score. “She’s a freshman this year and we’re excited to have her,” Beazley said. “She brings a

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vault 13-1¾, which will put her in position to be considered as one of the tops all-time,” Bishop said. “And 16-6 ¾ for a boy would put Chris a little bit above everyone in the group. “That’s our goal, and I really think that we’re going to achieve it.”

Jumps/hurdles Marques Atkinson, Sr. (Atlee) Tony Green, Sr. (Louisa) Staff reports Distance Cody Snyder, Sr. (LeeJordan Cantrell scored a Davis) Brayden Burleigh, Sr. game high 17 points and fresh(Midlothian) man Lindsay Sharman chipped in 14 as Randolph-Macon GIRLS Women’s Basketball (10-4 / 8Pole Vault 1 ODAC) picked up an 84-56 Stephanie Oleson, Sr. (Henrico) win at Hollins Saturday. The Jumps Jackets have now won eight Siobhan Ford-Holland, Sr. consecutive ODAC games and (Thomas Dale) Javanique sit atop the conference standBurruss, So. (Louisa) ings. Hurdles On Friday night in Montasia Golden, Sr. (Lee- Roanoke, R-MC junior Maggie Davis) Roy knocked down a three 55 meters with 11.4 seconds on the clock Torie Cunningham, Sr. to give the Yellow Jackets a (Meadowbrook) Shyra Molton, 73-71 win over Roanoke. Roy Jr. (Patrick Henry) and Katie Williams led the way

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pole vault, I really got into it. “[Getting good in pole vault] really takes dedication. The technique really takes a long time to master; it’s a lot of drills and hammering things down.” With the bulk of the indoor season and the entire outdoor season still to come, Pillow and Overstreet have set some lofty goals. Pillow is aiming for 16-6 ¾ by the end of the indoor season and wants to clear 17 feet in the outdoor season. Cameron wants to vault 13-4 before she graduates. No doubt each is echoing the sentiments of their coach. “I want to see Cameron

Chris Harris is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch. OTHER TOP PERFORMERS BOYS 55 meters Trevor Elie, Sr. (Atlee), Teshad Chambers, Sr. (Highland Springs)

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Results: Patrick Henry 89.95 Hanover 124.675 Lee-Davis 130.975 Atlee 132.85 Bars Hannah Chenault L-D 9.225 Vault Kristen Valasek P-H 9.4 Jim Ridolphi/For The Local Beam Kristen Valasek P-H 9.3 Patrick Henry gymnast Lauren Earley hits a near perfect vault at Floor Hannah Chenault L-D 9.25 All-Around Kristen Valasek 36.575 last week’s Hanover Quad.

3 road wins keep R-MC women atop ODAC with 12 points each. On Tuesday, the Yellow Jackets held host Virginia Wesleyan to just 5-of-41 shooting in the second half on the way to a 64-46 victory in Norfolk. Roy led the way with 16 points while Taylor Wieczorek tallied a doubledouble with 12 points and 12 rebounds. R-MC trailed the Marlins 21-15 when Jillian Asay knocked down a trifecta to spark a 12-0 Randolph-Macon run. Freshman Paige Mills capped the offensive streak when she knocked down a jumper with 3:31 left to give RMC a 27-21 edge. The Jackets

led 32-28 at the half. Randolph-Macon played stifling defense in the second half and held the Marlins to 18 second half points on 5-of-41 shooting from the field. The Jackets led by as many as 19 before finishing off the Marlins 64-46. At Hollins, the Jackets went on an early 18-3 run and led 43-25 at the half. R-MC then started the second half with a 9-0 burst and led by as many as 35 in the second half before finishing off Hollins 84-56. For complete stats go to www.mechlocal.com.

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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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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN 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

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

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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 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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Atlee High Area Private, brick 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher built in 1999 on 2 acres, possible division for extra lot. $179,000. Call Ann Lauterbach Coldwell Banker Dew, 412-2331

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HANOVER CO.: AREA 44 6497 McCauley Lane Stunning 4Bd/2Ba Cape in Mechanicsville. New tile, carpet, hardwood, deck, windows and hvac. Rear fence and shed with electric (220 amp). Original owner has done a wonderful job updating house with "Today’s Buyer" in mind. For more information or to schedule showing call Steve/Ed Landi 467-1015. Neumann & Dunn Real Estate and Development

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Chief of Emergency Medical Services Essex County, Virginia The Essex County Board of Supervisors is seeking a dynamic, experienced EMS professional to serve a lead role in the formation of our new EMS agency. The successful applicant will play a key role in the design and implementation of a volunteer and/or paid agency to service a rural community of 10,000+ residents; we are located less than an hour northeast of Richmond. EMT-P, Fire Fighter I and II, and extensive experience required. Salary dependent upon qualifications. Full job description available at the Office of the County Administrator, 804-443-4331, dwhitlow@essexvirginia.org. Resumes and proof of current certifications must be submitted no later than 12 noon on February 14, 2011. Essex County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

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

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PLUMBING Browning Plumbing Services, Inc. Home & Commercial Plumbing Repairs Backflow Testing and Repairs Serving Mechanicsville & Surrounding Areas Reasonable Rates. Call 559-4766

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

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

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January 19, 2011

Let Tripp Help you warm up up in Your New Home this Year!

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WA E RR RA AN T Over 2,500 sq. ft. sitting on a large wooded lot. Brand new Granite in open kitchen, all wd flrs thruout first flr, new Friese carpet upstairs, freshly painted thruout, huge vaulted master suite w/2 walk-ins & deluxe bath, massive rear deck, 2-car garage, vinyl siding & more. VIRTUAL TOUR $299,850.

Beautiful Transitional in the Private Gated Community of Woodruff ! 2,300 sq. ft., 4 BRs, huge kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, formal dining room, large great room w/gas FP, 2-car garage, full front porch, vinyl siding and windows, walk-up attic, 2-zone heating and cooling, dimensional roof, rear deck plus generator hookup. $269,950.

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED – PARK LIKE SETTING”

TRI-LEVEL PRICED $52,000 UNDER ASSESSMENT

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Over 2,600 square feet Transitional with maintenance-free vinyl and windows, beautiful two-story foyer with wood floors, two-story family room with gas fireplace, spacious kitchen with breakfast nook, plenty of cabinet space plus all the appliances convey, formal living and dining rooms with wood floors, four bedrooms including a vaulted master suite with two large walk-in closets and a deluxe bath, full size utility room with washer/dryer, and two-car attached garage. Other amenities include pull down attic, natural gas heat and central air (replaced in ’09), alarm system, and a fenced backyard that is a great place for a hammock. Rear deck and patio are great for entertaining family and friends. Walking distance to the neighborhood pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball court. This home is VIRTUAL TOUR priced to make you move! $319,900.

ALL BRICK RANCHER – 3/4 ACRE LOT

All brick w/almost 1,400 sq. ft., 3 BR’s, 2 full tiled baths, beautiful updated kitchen w/all appliances, large living room w/entry to family room w/a wood burning brick FP, full-size utility room w/washer/dryer, new HVAC system, new hot water heater, fenced backyard, replacement windows, new shutters, large detached tool shed, and new front door. TRULY MOVE-IN CONDITION! VIRTUAL TOUR $179,500.

UPDATED COLONIAL

FRESH TO THE MARKET ASH CREEK

ONE OWNER HOME BATTLEFIELD GREEN

Updated Colonial home (2 years ago) with three bedrooms, kitchen with ceramic tile floor, maple cabinets and appliances, newer plumbing and electrical, newer central air and heat pump, newer roof, refinished wood floors, two-car garage, fenced backyard, huge utility room, front and rear porches. Great Investment Property! $119,950.

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

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Brick/Vinyl Siding Tri-Level w/ over 2,400 sq. ft., 4 BR’s, 3 full baths, formal living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, family room w/ brick fp, huge utility room, fenced back yard, rear deck, electric heat pump, central air, detached tool shed, sitting on almost a half acre lot. One year ERA Warranty $199,900.

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Almost A Half Acre Lot With Lots Of Privacy! 3 BR’s, 2 full ceramic baths, low-maintenance vinyl siding, vinyl replacement windows, FR w/brick wood FP, huge updated kitchen, wood floors throughout, full-size utility room, 1½-car detached garage, spacious paved driveway, fenced backyard, concrete rear patio, central air and heat pump, and mature landscaping. Convenient to Everything! VIRTUAL TOUR $205,000.

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Well Maintained & Updated w/ over 2,000 sq ft, huge great room w/ brick fp w/ gas logs, kitchen w/ Silestone countertops, tile flooring & spacious nook, master suite w/ large walk-in closet, vaulted Florida room, huge privacy fenced back yard, custom built rear deck w/ hot tub, beautiful front porch, vinyl siding and VIRTUAL TOUR more. $234,950

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Colonial home with over 3,800 square feet sitting on a 3.25 wooded acre lot, 5 BR’s including a master suite with a jetted tub, 3 full baths plus 2 half baths, eat-in kitchen w/ island, wood floors throughout 1st floor, 2 Zone Heat/AC, 2 car garage, walk-up attic, rec room in basement, possibility of 7 BR’s. VIRTUAL TOUR $397,000.

5.1 Acres of Serenity and Tranquility Overlooking The Breathtaking Pollard Creek. First Offering Ever And You Will Not Believe The Views. Over 2,800 square feet. Two-Story Family Room With Tons Of Glass, Full Basement, And Vaulted Master Suite. Awesome Deck and Gazebo For Your Enjoyment. Hot Tub And All The Appliances Convey. This Is A Fantastic Opportunity Not To Be Missed!! VIRTUAL TOUR $350,000.

GREAT PRICE IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

VICTORIAN COLONIAL HOME WA E RR RA AN TY

PRIVATE 2.8 ACRE LOT – KING WILLIAM

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OVER 2,500 SQ. FT. TRANSITIONAL

BASEMENT HOME IN HANOVER AMAZING PRIVACY IN HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Almost 2,100 sq. ft. vinyl-sided Colonial. Atlee High School District, 4 BR’s plus a sitting room off master, walk-up attic and garage is perfect for storage, 2-zone heating & cooling, formal rooms w/wood floors, front country porch, paved drive and One-Year ERA Warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $238,950.

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

SPACIOUS COLONIAL HERMITAGE HIGH

BEST VALUE IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT A TY ER RAN R A W

A TY ER RAN R WA Almost 1,900 sq. ft., 4 BR’s, new baths, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, full size utility room, all new flooring, fresh paint, new hot water heater, new electric, new HVAC system, new interior doors, dimensional shingled roof, 3 brick FP’s, jaloused porch, 1½ attached garage, and built-in bookshelves & cabinets. This Home Is Definitely Move-In Condition-All You Need Is Your Furniture! VIRTUAL TOUR $175,000.

LAKEFRONT - FORMER MODEL HOME!

Over 1,800 square feet, 4 bedrooms, wood floors throughout, formal living & dining rooms, family room w/brick fireplace, huge utility room, paved drive, rear deck, two detached tool sheds, fenced backyard, electric heat pump & central air plus One-Year ERA Warranty! $174,950.

Vinyl Siding Cute Cape Cod with 4 BR’s, 2 full baths, newer dimensional roof, open great room w/ laminate flooring, kitchen w/ breakfast nook & full size utility room, new carpet on stairs & upstairs, fenced back yard, rear deck, and Central Air & Heat Pump. This Home Has It All. $169,900.

BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL – MILESTONE

RENOVATED BRICK RANCHER – HENRICO COUNTY

KS E E 2W E N D I L SO HARTER SOLD LESTON C MI S G N KI WA E RR RA AN TY

Almost 3,700 sq. ft., formal rooms w/ wd floors, beautiful 2-story FR w/ gas FP, huge kitchen w/ ceramic tile flrs, Corian countertops & maple cabinets, incredible master suite w/ 2 walk-in closets & sitting area, dual staircases, 1st flr office, rear deck, fenced backyard w/ manicured landscaping, ERA Warranty plus a 2-car VIRTUAL TOUR garage. $397,999.

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

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BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL

BRICK FRONT COLONIAL – $50,000 UNDER ASSESSMENT

Gorgeous & Upgrades Galore! Brick front, vinyl siding & windows, full brick front porch, almost 3,350 sq. ft., wood flrs throughout, vaulted FR, kitchen w/ Granite counters, Florida room, 1st flr master, Huge Rec Room w/ separate entrance, 275 unfinished sq. ft., 3 Zone HVAC System and more! Landscaping Maintained By ComVIRTUAL TOUR munity! $374,900.

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

Renovated Brick Rancher with three bedrooms, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new wall to wall carpet, new paint, fresh paint, new lighting, new 30-year dimensional roof, new heat pump & central air, new bathroom, new windows, repaved drive, utility room with washer/dryer and carport. $3,000 Closing Costs! $105,950

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January 19, 2011