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Roberson: system weathering storm Proposed FY 2010-2011 Budget: The Bottom Line Total Budget All Funds $198,235,940 Total Budget Decrease — All Funds -7.0% Total Projected Revenue — State, All Funds $82,822,420 Percent Decrease — State -10.6% Total Projected Revenue — County, All Funds $93,300,000 Percent Decrease — County -2.9% Number of Students — Total Served 19,368 Total Number of Employees 2,927 Source: Hanover County Public Schools

Supervisors split on roadway solicitation issue By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com A unanimous move for a change in leadership changed quickly for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors with a 4-3 split on the vote concerning an ordinance prohibiting solicitation activities on public roads. Voting in favor of the ordinance were G. Ed Via III, who had been elected chairman at the start of the meeting last Wednesday; John E. Gordon Jr., outgoing chairman; Elton J. Wade Sr. and Aubrey M. Stanley. Newly-elected vice chairman Deborah B. Coats joined with Robert R. Setliff and Charles D. McGhee in opposing the measee SPLIT, pg. 28 `

Schools losing $18.6 million and 52.6 positions By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With a funding loss of about $18.6 million and the elimination of 52.6 positions, the superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools said the system faces “a daunting challenge.” Dr. Stewart D. Roberson

presented his budget proposal to the Hanover County School Board during the Jan. 12 regular meeting. Positive news for employees is the district’s decision not to pass on additional expenditures in health insurance, $1.6 million, a 15 percent increase, and a Virginia Retirement System rate increase, $1.2 million.

The 2010 proposal calls for a budget of $198 million, as compared to $213 million for the current year. That’s a 7 percent decrease in all funds. Total projected revenue from the state is $82 million, a 10.6 percent decrease. County funding is $93 million, a 2.9

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Members of team “Quantum Apocalypse” from Atlee High School are gearing up for the 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition. The national competition gives them just six weeks to design and build a robot to compete in a high-tech soccer game called “BREAKAWAY.” Team members picked up their robot building kit Saturday, Jan. 9, at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Shown are, from left, Devyn McIverMentor, Michael Allen, Nic Baldwin, Drew McLaughlin, Dan Moneghan, Christ Nesaw and Sam Ketner-Mentor. This is the sixth year that Atlee High School has participated in the national competition.

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VICTORIA MAIDEN Miss Chesterfield 2010

Maiden sets sights on state crown By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Two years ago, Victoria Maiden claimed the crown of Miss Mechanicsville. She added the title of Miss Chesterfield on Jan. 9 as she now looks toward the Miss Virginia Pageant. Preparation for the June state competition — to be held June 24-26 at the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium in Roanoke — has already started for the Mechanicsville resident. On Thursday, she met with the Miss Chesterfield Committee. “They’re behind me 100 percent and they’re going to prepare me for Miss Virginia Week.” Even though she lives in Hanover County, she was able see MAIDEN, pg. 4 `

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By Bill McKelway Media General News Service A Hanover County couple, both employees in the public school system, were scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on multiple charges of taking indecent liberties with a child, solicitation with lascivious intent, and conspiracy. On Friday, Craig M. Linnon,

49, and Angela R. Linnon, 44, were being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail following their arrests Thursday, according to Hanover County Sheriff ’s Department records. The records indicate that the charges involve accusations of illegal conduct at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology in Mechanicsville and at an address in the 9300

block of Guenevere Place in Mechanicsville. The offenses are alleged to have occurred at unspecified times at the school in November and on Dec. 19 at the Guenevere address. A sheriff ’s department spokesman declined comment Friday night because the allegations involve children.

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Unknown suspect damaged victim’s vehicle at location on Bell Creek Rd.

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Suspect stole items from victim at location on Chamberlayne Rd.

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Unknown suspect stole items from victim at location on Hanover Crossing Dr.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items from victim’s vehicle on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Unknown suspect(s) damaged victim’s property at location on Patrick Henry Rd.

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Person reported missing from location on Sussex Rd.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at location on Rimfire Rd.

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Suspect verbally assaulted victims at location on Sussex Rd.

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Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property at location on Sutlers Lane.

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Suspects assaulted each other at location on Sandy Valley Rd.

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Unknown suspect(s) broke into location and stole items on Ellerson Mill Circle.

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Suspect was in possession of alcohol and damaged property at location on Studley Rd.

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in 2007 to advance Kaine’s “competence to excellence� agenda promoting advanced learning and achievement. “My administration has made it a priority to move beyond merely meeting standards to truly encouraging excellent performance in our schools,� Kaine said. “I’m pleased to recognize the many Virginia educators and students whom stepped up the challenge of exceeding the minimum expectations of the Standards of Learning to receive the coveted VIP awards this year.� To qualify for the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence, schools and school divisions must meet all state and federal

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to compete in Chesterfield County because the pageant permits any Virginia resident to participate within the commonwealth. “With the Miss Virginia Pageant,� Victoria said, “you can compete anywhere as long as you reside here, so that’s what’s really fortunate about it.� The 18-year-old is touting a platform of redefining beauty by partnering with Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty. “I’m promoting self-esteem in young girls’ lives and trying to block out the stereotypical electronic images in the media,� she said. She discovered the project online. “I think that I’ve become really passionate about girls, especially our younger generation, not measuring up to a girl’s picture in a magazine.� As an example, she used the scenario of a girl on her way to school who sees a billboard and turns to her mother and says, “Mom, I don’t look like that.� Before each event of the Miss Chesterfield Pageant, Victoria said “I kind of just cleared my head and said this is the only part of the competition and then I would take each part of the competition one by one.� The evening opened with the swimsuit competition, “All of us girls were scrambling to get our heels on, our swimsuits on,

achievement benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and achieve applicable excellence goals for elementary reading, enrollment in Algebra I by grade 8, enrollment in college-level courses, high school graduation, attainment of advanced diplomas, increased attainment of career and industry certifications, and participation in the Virginia Preschool Initiative. Schools and school divisions also earn bonus points for other performance measures, including the Governor’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard. “The criteria for these awards go beyond test scores and include student outcomes and best practices in areas that support learning,� Board of

and before I knew it I was out there.� She describes that event as “always a real fun thing for me because I stay fit.� Having studied twirling for 14 years, she said she is a perfectionist in the talent category. “I want it to be perfect for a minute and 30 seconds to perform, so it’s not really much time once you perform. But I just took it trick by trick and ended up with a no-drop and all my family was screaming.� Attired in an evening gown, it was time for the on-stage question. “They asked me ‘What is your platform and how is it important to you?’ � She told the judges about the Campaign for Real Beauty and how she is focusing on self-esteem issues. She was then asked what qualities make a good Miss Virginia. “I said she needs to be hard-working, committed and willing to make changes.� She said she chose a brief answer since she had elaborated on her platform. In addition to taking the crown and title, she claimed the talent competition. “I definitely wasn’t expecting my first preliminary out of this season to win – I always feel like I can improve on every aspect of the competition.� As the names of the runners-up were announced, Victoria hadn’t realized her placement. “I was seriously in a dream; I just didn’t understand and then Stephanie Connelly of Winchester, the previous Miss

Education President Mark E. Emblidge said. “It speaks well of the strength of Virginia’s public schools that so many schools earned awards this year even with higher standards.� In July, the board added objectives for high school graduation to the VIP awards criteria and established more rigorous benchmarks for achievement in the core subject areas of English, mathematics, science and history/ social science. A list of all schools and school divisions earning Virginia Index of Performance Awards is available on the Virginia Department of Education Web site at www. doe.virginia.gov.

Chesterfield, was like ‘Come on,’ and I started crying and my family was going crazy. And it didn’t sink in till the next afternoon that I was going to [the] Miss Virginia [pageant].� With the Miss Chesterfield victory comes a $1,000 scholarship, $250 gift certificate from Reign Apparel in North Carolina, $250 gift certificate from Brides’ House in Roanoke, a crown, a sash, a trophy and flowers. The pageant circuit is a family affair in the Maiden family. Victoria’s fraternal twin sister Brittany followed her as Miss Mechanicsville 2009. Next month, she plans to be in the audience when Brittany crowns Miss Mechanicsville 2010. They attend Piedmont Community College and are twirlers at the University of Virginia. Victoria credits her twirl instructor, Diane Gunnells, for helping her hone her skills. Victoria is majoring in liberal arts and plans to pursue English degree at UVa, with the goal of becoming a news anchor. “This semester I’m taking a journalism class and hopefully interning at the channel 16 news station in Charlottesville.� She said her parents, Will and Kim Maiden, “have always been very supportive.� After her recent victory, her mother posted “I am very happy to have two crowns in my house� on her Facebook page.

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Ruth Jordan, a resident at Covenant Woods, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with several family and friend luncheons and dinners, as well as two parties at Covenant Woods. Family traveled from New York City and Louisiana to share in her birthday festivities. The Guild, a Covenant Woods volunteer society, honored Gordon at its January meeting with a screening of a documentary of her made by Lee-Davis High School students last year, reflections from her friends, a memory book and cake. Of her milestone, Gordon said, “It was by far the best birthday I’ve ever had!�

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Hanover is a great place to call home While that headline comes as no surprise, a citizen survey of Hanover County residents backs up the claim. During last Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Marilyn Blake, assistant county administrator, updated the board about the 2009 survey. Topping the positive news is that 96 percent of residents said the county is an excellent or good place to live, with 95 percent saying the overall quality of life is excellent or good. But, that’s not all. Citizen education and emergency management preparedness: 34 percent rate excellent or good and 48 percent don’t know. Employment opportunities:: 30 percent excellent or good and 23 percent don’t know. Speed of growth: 39 percent much or somewhat too slow, 38 percent don’t know. As far as safety issues, 47 percent said they felt very safe/somewhat safe in Hanover’s shopping areas after dark, while 32 percent responded with somewhat unsafe/very unsafe, neither unsafe nor unsafe. To aid citizens in connecting with their government, Hanover Access News (HAN) is found on the county Web site, http://www.co.hanover. va.us/. Want to become involved? Then visit www.HanoverVolunteers. org. No doubt about it, you have spoken and we’re glad we live here.

Etc. ☞ Congratulations to G. Ed Via III, Ashland District, and Deborah B. Coats, Mechanicsville District, who moved into the two top positions on the Board of Supervisors last week as chairman and vice chairman. They took office in January 2008, having been elected to their first terms in November 2007. By the way, John E. Gordon Jr. was most gracious in his outgoing remarks. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views

Sheriff’s Office reflects on holiday season The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office traditionally utilizes considerable resources to ensure that an obvious public safety presence is visible throughout the retail and high traffic areas during the Christmas season. We were pleased to again have 50 Citizen Courtesy Patrol volunteers that logged hundreds of hours in the shopping centers acting as additional eyes and ears to maintain a safe shopping experience. In addition, this year the community was fortunate to acquire additional resources from Hanover Fire & EMS. The Hanover Fire & EMS coverage was a combined effort between the Volunteer and Career Fire-EMS personnel. Working between calls and while completing reports, their staff provided coverage in 10 shopping centers in the county. The purpose was to provide an added layer of comfort for citizens and extra eyes for the Sheriff ’s Office.

The result was an outpouring of appreciation by citizens and merchants who realized the positive impact of having additional public safety professionals in the area. I want to thank and commend Chief Fred Crosby and see LETTERS, pg. 7 `

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everything they say or do. I dare the person or persons responsible for this desecration to come forward. And, yes, Bonnie, I am willing to help the person who erected that cross to replace it. Sandra Donahue Mechanicsville

his staff for performing duties outside the scope of their normal assignments to ensure our citizens are not preyed on by criminals. I look forward to collaborating with Chief Crosby in the future on utilizing our resources creatively to meet our shared I am responding to Bonnie public safety priorities. Col. V. Stuart Cook Lucord’s letter of Dec. 30 Sheriff regarding the cross on the hill. Hanover County Like her, I was saddened and appalled that someone could be so small-minded and malicious as to desecrate this symbol of hope and faith. When it comes to being I am writing in response to open-minded, I think these type the letter from Carol and grant of people are the most closed Hollenbeck thanking the Public of all. They’re always touting Works Department of Hanover “tolerance,� but they refuse to County for the good job on “tolerate� anything that doesn’t snow removal. fit their mindset. The fine job that was I pity them for their hatefuldone was not Hanover but ness, yet, at the same time, I the Virginia Department of resent them, because they won’t Transportation. even try to accept something VDOT is responsible for we say or do that doesn’t folsnow removal on all state roads low their mandates, yet they in Hanover, including subdivi- want us, as Christians, to accept

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I’m writing this letter in hope of reaching ones I’ve lost along the way. My prayer is that you will read my words but hear with your heart. I as well stand in the need of prayer! When I moved back to Mechanicsville in 2005, I came with a bitter, broken heart. Life sometimes happens a little too fast – still life as it was continued. I couldn’t keep up – I look the wrong approach. I’ll admit I wasn’t so nice to people. If I felt anyone was coming against me or my family in any way, I was ready for war. I apologize to everyone and anyone who may have been a

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After reading Steve Sneed’s long letter, I had to shake my head in sadness to believe that someone could be so angry against God and Christianity so as to rewrite history and slant it the way he did. To say that we were not founded by Godly men who believed in God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is just plain not true. I can find just as many and more quotes and facts from history as Sneed said he did to show that many of our founders and past leaders were God-fearing men. Certainly not all of our past leaders were Christian or believed in God, but enough were to bring God’s blessings on this nation. And this phony separation of church and state interpretation that Sneed and so many other liberals espouse is just that, phony and untrue. The real purpose of separation of church and state was to protect the church from meddling and interference by the government not to exclude and banish religion from every area of government the way liberals and anti-God crowd try to spin it.

Anyone interested in the orga- warbler project and Spring Float Trip. MPRA is an all volunteer, non-profit nization is invited to attend. organization dedicated to the stewardship Following dinner, volunteers will present a and protection of the natural and cultural program reviewing the accomplishments heritage of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey of MPRA this past year, including River Rivers. Stewardship Day, the HHMS River Day at For more information, visit www.mpra. Sandy Point State Forest, the prothonatory org.

It is shameful to try and erase God from every page of history. Why do you think the pilgrims of New England or the brave men and women who settled at nearby Berkley Plantation had thanksgiving services? They weren’t praying to the clouds in the sky or thanking the trees in the forest or thanking Allah. They were thanking the true God who made the universe for their many blessings despite their many hardships. One of the sure reasons that God has blessed this nation is that we have sent countless missionaries around the world to spread His Word and bring people to salvation in Jesus Christ. Another reason that we have been blessed is that we have, until the recent Democrat administrations of Clinton, Carter and Obama, been a friend to the Jews and Israel as God said in His Word in Genesis 12:3 – “I will bless those who bless you (Jews and Israel) and whoever curses you I will curse.” We were a great and blessed nation because we honored God and His Word, but I’m afraid God may be removing His blessing because of our wicked and sinful ways. We have allowed the sins of homosexuality, abortion, same-sex marriage, the complete removal of God from our schools and the tolerance of the occult and false religions to become the rule of the land, resulting in violence in our schools, breakdown of our

families and probably the worst punishment of all is the possible destruction of our beloved country as we know it, because of the election of the most radical, incompetent president in our history. He is bent on turning our great nation into a socialist hell with huge debts, a third-rate government-run medical plan with senior citizens being expendable for the good of the state and open borders for illegal immigrants to flood in. We are sick of Obama going around the world apologizing and bringing shame to our beloved country. He bows to kings and emperors and kisses up to every two-bit dictator and Third World thug ruler while giving the cold shoulder to our good friend Israel and their great prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Obama has said that we are not a Christian nation. His wife and all the women of America better hope he’s wrong. If we were a Muslim nation like he would probably prefer, the women would be wearing veiled dressed with only their eyes showing and ever-fearful of displeasing their husbands and losing their heads! Wherever Christianity has gone, the status of women and minorities has always been lifted. We are much less safe from Islamic terrorists because of the way Obama has coddled these lunatics. He does not even have the backbone to admit that we are at war with them, to call them Islamic terrorists or when they are caught to allow them

to be strongly interrogated with the hope of getting valuable information, which could save many innocent lives. We have already lost 14 people at Ft. Hood and could have lost many more on a U.S. plane on Christmas Day because of these terrorists since Obama has become president. He is closing Gitmo and letting some of these terrorists go home to join the fight against us again and bringing the rest of those murderers to our country while allowing some to be tried in New York at a propaganda circus trial, which will bring great danger to new York and cost the taxpayers millions of dollars for security. Why are most of his Cabinet secretaries and advisors-czars socialists, communists, tax cheats or extreme leftists with ideas so radical it would make your hair stand on end? It isn’t by accident that he has appointed such people. It is by a diabolical plan to radically change our beloved country from what made us great and blessed of God! Whatever the future of our beloved country is, we can be sure that God has blessed us in the past because of Godly leaders, men and women who have put Him first in their lives. If we expect God to continue to bless us, we must from our sins and reject wicked leaders and elect men and women, black and white, who put Jesus Christ first in their lives and honor His Word! Raymond C. Germeroth Mechanicsville

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With 3 children with MD, Joy Elliott is on a mission Family preparing for February fundraiser — Stride and Ride — with the help of community and special firefighters dog to the grocery store. I’ve never kept them out of anything.” “All four are very hard-headed and detert the age of 10 Joy Elliott found her mined young adults and that’s a blessing,” she purpose: the Muscular Dystrophy said. “They don’t let any grass grow under Association. Little did she know that their wheelchairs or under their feet — none a decision she made 40 years ago of them.” would have such an impact on her life. Allyson’s service dog, Paulie, was rescued Three of the Rockville mother’s children from a shelter. “He’s just a gift from God,” Joy have scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy, said. “He’s given her her life back. also known as scapuloperoneal myopathy. She became a whole new difAccording to the MDA Web site, www.mda. ferent person when org, SP “is in an inherited condition characPaulie came into the terized by weakness initially in the upper back picture.” Allyson and Paulie (scapula) and lower leg (peroneal) region.” have been together With a broad smile, positive attitude and for 10 years. great faith in God, Joy uses the word blessed These days, to describe her life. Joy said, These days, she is preparing for the Feb. 6 Paulie is Stride and Ride event, which will be a family “someaffair with husband Marc, sons Charlie and what Jimmy and daughters Mariah and Allyson. The fundraiser will be held at the Virginia Center Commons Mall in Glen Allen. “An event like this gives hope to families like mine,” she said. “There are over 40 different kinds of muscular dystrophy. All three (Allyson, Mariah and Jimmy) have the same form, but the way it’s affecting them is differently,” Joy said. “They’ve learned how to modify their lives.” Like his wife, Marc became involved in supporting MDA at a young age. The Elliotts, married 25 years, had no family history of MD. A mother’s pride shines through when Joy talks about all her children. As for the three with MD, she said they have been out in the community since the day they were born. “I haven’t kept them from doing anything. When they were little, we would take all the wheelchairs and my daughter’s (Allyson) service

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retired.” She is quick to point out, though, that he is part of the family. Charlie, who celebrates his 20th birthday today, is the only Elliott child not to have been diagnosed with SP. He works at Whole Foods in Short Pump and attends J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. While he may not have MD, Joy said “he has lived it also. He has gone to all the doctors’ visits, physical therapy sessions and occupational therapy. It has not been easy on him watching and going through this with his brother and sisters.” Allyson, 19, has heart and

blood pressure issues as a result of the MD. She uses a power wheelchair for long distances and, her mom said, “when things are bad physically for her.” A student at Virginia Commonwealth University, she is majoring in education, with a minor in art. “She loves working with kids, loves kids,” Joy said. “She’s your typical 19-year-old.” When Allyson was 4 or 5, Joy said she and Marc noticed “all of her milestones she was missing. She was having difficulty walking — you just knew something was wrong. “She actually started having difficulty from about 18 months — that’s when we noticed the difficulties. Doctors said, ‘Well, there are some kids that develop different at different ages.’ They kind of passed us around like a football because they couldn’t figure out what she had.” At 19, Mariah is majoring in social work and minoring in peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg. She does not have a wheelchair yet, but she has a serious heart condition due to the MD. “People don’t realize your heart is a muscle, your lungs are a muscle. She is in her first year — it was a leap of faith for me. A leap of faith for her too. She was able to get scholarships and she has a wonderful roommate,” who, Joy said, just so happens to be studying nursing. The pairing was a relief for Joy and Marc. The youngest, Jimmy, is 16 and a sophomore at Patrick Henry High School. He does use a power wheelchair. “The muscular dystrophy has taken its toll on Jimmy,” Joy said, in terms of the effects on his heart and lungs. He has a pacemaker, uses oxygen and see ELLIOTT, pg. 15 `

The Elliott family, from left, front, Mariah, Joy, Jimmy, Allyson and Marc, and back, Charlie.

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death by his parents, Richard and Marian Bell; and two sons, Richard “Dick” and Ricky. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 45 years, Ellen Pizzeck Bell; four children, Tad E. Bell Sr. (Cathe), Kimberly B. Evans (Renaldo), Tammy Ellington (Cliff ), and Pansy Lathrop (Mike); 10 grandchildren, Tad Jr., Stephanie, Joshua, Kristy, Danielle, Travis, Russell, Amber, Skyler, and Ashley; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Abigail, and Dylan; brother, Wayne “Joe” Bell (Judy); devoted Evelyn Ruth Allen, 71, mother-in-law, Hazel Pizof Beaverdam, died Jan. 16, zeck; and many devoted friends and neighbors. Billy 2010. She was preceded in death by her loving husband owned and operated R.I. Bell Jr. Floor Sanding in of 43 years, James H. AlMechanicsville for 40 years. len. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Allen and The family received friends Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Melissa Bonilla (Miguel); one brother, and four sisters; the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, two grandchildren, Aliza8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where beth Hernandez and Jacob funeral services were held Bonilla; great-grandchildren; Angel Tenorio and Yo- Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. selin Hernandez. Evelyn was Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. a member of the Ashland In lieu of flowers, memorial Church of God. She was contributions may be sent to very active in her church the Alzheimer’s Association. and the Ladies Ministries. She was an avid sports fan Earnie C. Carroll, and especially loved her 88, of Powhatan, formerly Washington Redskins and of Mechanicsville, son of sewing. Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at the late Sturgil and Ollie the Ashland Church of God. Carroll, died Jan. 1, 2010. Services were held Tuesday, He is survived by his wife, Jan. 19, 2010 at the Ashland Shirley, three daughters, Susan Carter and husband Church of God. Rev. Rick Brent; Linda Mitterer Dill and Rev. Ernest Cary and husband David; all of officiated. Memorial conMechanicsville, and Patty tributions can be made to the Ashland Church of God Miller and husband Jack of Powhatan. Three sisters, Women’s Ministry. Louis, Betty and Cathy; Richard Irby Bell Jr., three brothers Raymond, William and Clyde and “Billy”, 80, of Mechanicsfour step-children. Also ville, went to be with the surviving is the mother of Lord Saturday, Dec. 26, his children Gloria Fus2009. He was preceded in

Hector Alers, 47, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Alers. He is survived by his wife, Marisol Alers; a son, Ivan Alers; a daughter, Yvonne Alers; a granddaughter, Gabriella Stoddard; his mother, Irma Torres; and his brothers, Rafael and Alberto Alers. A funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home.

sell; six grand-children and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Faye Carroll, four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Carroll was a veteran of WWII in Normandy at Omaha Beach and a member of VFW Post 10570 Powhatan. Bennett and Barden Funeral Home in Powhatan handled funeral services on Jan. 4, 2010. Pastor Herbert Short and Pastor Mose Short officiated the service. Graveside services were here held at Grove Cemetery in Cumberland.

Kathleen Louise Cunningham , 53, of Mechanicsville, passed away Jan. 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Cecil C. Watson Jr.; daughter, Anna Marie Watson; son, Cecil C. Watson III; brothers, Frederick Cunningham and wife, Elizabeth, all of Mechanicsville, and James Cunningham and wife, Lynne, of Spotsylvania; sister-in-law, Betsy Young and husband, Preston, of Goochland; nieces, nephews and a great-nephew. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 with a Christian Wake Service. A Memorial Mass was celebrated Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at the Church of the Redeemer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

George M. Hagerman, Retired U. S. Navy Captain, died in his sleep on Jan. 6, 2010, at the Atlantic Shores continuing care community

where he and his wife, Ruth, have lived for the past five years. He was 93 years old and lived a good, long life. George M. Hagerman was born in Chambersburg, Penn. on July 14, 1917. His family moved to Hagerstown, MD, Woodstock, VA, and then finally Richmond where he met his bride-tobe, Ruth Keppel. He entered the United States Naval Academy in June 1938, graduating in Feb. 1941. During World War II, he served on two destroyers during World War II, on North Atlantic convoy duty aboard the USS LEA (19411943) and in the Caribbean and Pacific theatres aboard the USS WADSWORTH (1943-1945). While in the Pacific, he received a Bronze Star during the Bougainville campaign and a Silver Star during the Okinawa campaign. USS WADSWORTH (DD-516) received a Presidential Unit Citation for her actions off Okinawa. Following the war, he served as executive officer on the USS O’HARE (1945-1946), operations officer on the USS BOSTON (1956-1958), and commanding officer of the USS HAMBLETON (1946-1947), USS WREN (1951-1953), and USS HYADES (19621963), providing underway replenishment to our naval blockade during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and evacuating military dependents from Guantanamo Bay to Norfolk, Virginia. He was an associate professor of Naval Science (NROTC) at the University of Virginia from 1947-1949, aide and flag secretary to the Commander Amphibious see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

Legion of Merit. Married to his beloved wife Ruth Continued from pg. 10 b for 67 years, the couple had three children: Polly, Training Command, U.S. Peggy, and George Jr. Polly Atlantic Fleet (1949-1951), resides with her husband and head of Functional David Long in Mt. Airy, Training Section, Bureau NC. Peggy resides with her of Personnel, Washington, husband Wayne Wadlington D.C. (1953-1956). He was in Mechanicsville. George also involved in European Jr. resides in Alexandria. defense planning (1960He is also survived by two 1962) and helped organize Operation Sea Spray (1963). grandsons, David and PatOverseas duty took him and rick Long; by a granddaughter, Keppel Wood; and by his family to Europe, first four great-grandchildren: to Bremerhaven, Germany, William, Alex, Victoria, and where he served in the Katia. A graveside service Military Assistance Adviwas conducted on Friday, sory Group (MAAG) from Jan. 15, 2010 at Holly1958 to 1959, after which wood Cemetery, 412 South he was assigned to the Cherry Street, in Richmond. NATO Defense College in A memorial service was Paris, France (1959-1960). conducted on Saturday, Jan. He and his family also lived in Korea (1965-1967), 16, 2010 at First Presbyteriwhere he served as assistant an Church, 300 Thirty-Sixth Street, in Virginia Beach, chief of staff of the United followed by a reception Nations Command conin the church’s fellowship cerned with military and hall. H.D. Oliver Funeral political affairs. He ended his military career as direc- Apts., Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements. tor of the Navy’s Foreign Online condolences may Military Assistance Divibe made at www.hdoliver. sion (1967-1971), service com. In lieu of flowers, the for which he received the

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family requests that those wishing to send memorial donations please contribute to the charity of their choice or to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, P.O. Box 64740, Baltimore, MD 21298-8903.

Brittany, Austin, Hailey, and Jacob. Mrs. Marshall was a devoted wife and mother who loved being a fulltime homemaker, and she will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. She was a member of Meadowood Church Mary Lee Marshal, 83, of God for 42 years. The family received friends of Mechanicsville, went Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2010. She was preceded the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady in death by her husband, Grove Road, where services John W. Marshall Jr., and were held Wednesday, Jan. her daughter, Barbara L. 13, 2010. Graveside servicMarshall. She is survived es were held in Washington by two sons, A. William Memorial Park. In lieu of “Bill” Marshall and his wife, Sondra, and David A. flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Marshall; two daughters, the Meadowood Church of JoAnn M. Hill and her God. husband, Ivy, and Hope Childress; daughter-insee OBITUARIES, pg. 12 ` law, Theresa Weaver; four sisters, Shirley Cash, Joyce Guilford, Betty Hawks, and Brenda Leach; two brothers, Warren Kenney Sr. and Robert Kenney; eight grandchildren, Scott, Jaison, Michelle, Ivy Jr., David Jr., Christopher, D.J., and Heather; four great-grandchildren,

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man at Great Lakes Naval Hospital. After leaving the Continued from pg. 11 b service, Nancy returned to Nancy Estelle Walker the Richmond area, where Ouzounis,“Sassyâ€?, 57, of she attended college and eventually worked in the Topsham, Maine, formerly restaurant business. At one of Mechanicsville, went restaurant, she met her life home to be with the Lord partner and future business with her family by her side partner, Karl. They owned on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 after suffering an aneurysm. The Parkway in Mechanicsville for many years before She is survived by her life partner, Karl E. Schlebusch selling it and moving to Topsham, Maine, where of Topsham, Maine; son, they celebrated “retireMatthew Ouzounis of mentâ€? and opened The Highland Springs; daughVillage Restaurant. Family ter, Sara Ouzounis and her fiancĂŠ, Joshua Holder, both received friends Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 at Nelsen of Highland Springs; two Funeral Home and Cremasisters, Susan W. Fowlkes tory, 4650 S. Laburnum of Richmond and Ruth W. Ave., Richmond. Funeral (Lewis) Porter of Freeport, services were held Monday, Maine; three brothers, EuJan. 18, 2010 at Sandston gene W. (Susan) Walker Jr. Baptist Church, 100 W. Wilof Brunswick, Maine, John liamsburg Rd., Sandston. F. (Tracy) Walker of Montpelier and James M. Walker Graveside services followed in Washington Memorial Sr. of Richmond; 11 nieces and nephews, several great- Park. In lieu of flowers, nieces and nephews; uncle, memorial donations may be made to the Nancy E. Robert H. (Carole) Walker Sr. of Richmond; and many Walker Memorial Fund and good friends. Nancy was the at any First Market Bank daughter of the late Eugene location. “Very truly I tell you whoever hears my word W. and Lucille H. Walker. She was born May 31, 1952 and believes him who sent in Richmond and graduated me has eternal life and from Freeport High School, will not be judged but has crossed over from death to Freeport, Maine, class of life.â€? John 5:24. 1970. She enlisted in the Navy, serving as a corpssee OBITUARIES, pg. 13 `

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sville, entered eternal rest on Jan. 12, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Linwood Page Powell Jr. Survivors include her son, Duane Powell and wife, Vicky; daughters, Paula Jones and husband, Bobby, Wanda Souther and Sherri Powell; grandchildren, Angela Carpenter, Bryan Morris, Michael Powell and Sarah Brightwell; stepgrandchildren, Robbie and Chris Jones; great-grandchildren, Zoe, McKenzi and Izaac Brightwell; as well as step-great-grandchildren, Austin, Ella and Charlie Jones; and sister-in-law, Louise Moorefield and husband, Wallace Moorefield. Margaret resided at Christian Village of Central Virginia in Mechanicsville from its inception and was very active in her tenants association. A memorial service will be held Jan. 30, 2010 at 3 p.m. at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, Hanover, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Village Tenants Association, c/o Duane Powell, 9108 Hud-

died Jan. 7, 2010, after battling a brain tumor. She was four years old. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Donna Swift and Diane Reynolds. She is survived by parents, Roger and Rachel Reynolds of Ashland; godparents, Loretta and Alfred Walker of Richmond; grandparents, John and Gayellen Wagner of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Robert Reynolds and Juanita Brewer of Morristown, Tenn.; great-grandmother, Jenny Day of Farmington N.M., as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Charlotte was a precocious,

inquisitive and musical preschooler. She enjoyed reading, singing and chocolate milk. Her favorite colors were pink and purple and her favorite song was Frosty the Snowman. She was an honorary student at Three Oaks Montessori in Mechanicsville. Her story can be followed at www.cjstuf. org. Memorial services were held on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Blackwell Auditorium on the Randolph-Macon College campus in Ashland. A reception followed at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation (CJSTUF), Make-A-Wish Foundation, ASK Clinic at MCV, or Noah’s Children.

Helen Goodloe Verlander, 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Jan. 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Verlander; brother, Raymond Goodloe; and sister, Shirley Thurston. She is survived by her children, Glenn Verlander and wife, Karen, Wayne Verlander and wife, Helen, James Verlander and wife, Nancy; sister, Gene McDaniel; brother, Edward Goodloe; and seven grandchildren. The family received friends Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road, where funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Graveside services were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Station No. 9, who “adopted us.” Location “just down the Continued from pg. 9 b street,” Joy said they see the firefighters “several times a has heart and blood pressure week. They are like family to issues. “Jimmy also has to use a bi us. They are one of the many pap machine [to help his lungs blessings we have found in function better] and oxygen Hanover County.” Farrington to sleep. He was on oxygen Volunteer Fire Station No. 11 quite awhile, now he’s just on at and Hanover County Fire/ night with the bi pap machine. EMS also provide support to the Elliotts. Jimmy also has “If I didn’t osteoporosis, “Life is an amazing God which has noth- thing. You can either have and my faming to do with dance through it or ily and my muscular dystrophy as far as you can make your friends — the we know.” His way through. I like to fire departdiagnosis came dance through and ment — I soon after his see what God’s got don’t know if I could get birth when he in store for me.” out of bed a started having JOY ELLIOTT few days,” Joy difficulties. 3 of 4 children have MD said. “It’s a “None of walk of faith them will let every day. ” The family attends anything stop them. I don’t St. Paul’s Catholic Church in think I’ve ever heard them say ‘I can’t do this.’ Can’t is North Richmond. The Elliotts will be known not a word I hear them say as the Tumbleweeds “because very often,” Joy said. “But I’ve we just kind of blow in the learned so much from my kids wind” for the Feb. 6 fundraisabout strength and determinaer. We just kind of blow from tion.” “I’m proud of all four of one thing to the next and roll them — they’ve all had such with the punches.” This year’s difficulties in life. Nothing has theme is “These Boots Are come easy for them. I’m very, Made for Striding.” Last year they raised $1,378 and hope to very proud of all of them.” The Elliott family moved surpass that next month. Donations, which are taxfrom Richmond to Hanover County on the recommenda- deductible, serve people “in tion of a physician, who said our community with neuro“The school system is wonder- muscular disease by providing ful and they are very under- clinic visits, support groups, standing of children that are repairs to wheelchairs, braces differently abled.” Joy said the and communication devices doctor “had children who had and, of course, MDA summer camp for kids.” MDA also difficulties also.” Her neighbors have been funds research grants to help a great help to the family, find treatments and cures for she said, especially members the more than 40 neuromusof Rockville Volunteer Fire cular diseases that affect peo-

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Students in Deborah Munchel’s Emerging Leaders class at Lee-Davis High School. They met Greg Mortenson on Saturday, Jan. 9, when he came to Richmond to speak at the Richmond Forum. Over the summer months, the Emerging Leaders read his book, “Three Cups of Tea,” a bestseller about buiding schools for girls in Afghanistan. “He was an amazing inspiration,” Munchel said. “The Emerging Leaders found his talk especially interesting as they have to organize and implement a program of helping in their community,” she said. This year they will work with the Hanover Adult Care Center. They are planning and creating some events to make the lives of the elderly and disabled better if they can during this year. Mortenson’s message is always, “Just do one good thing a day for someone.” The class is shown above and Mortenson meets them in the photo below.

Program to spotlight Beach Week Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com From signing contracts, to personal liability, to having a safe and fun experience, the “Scoops and Oops of Beach Week” program tells parents and teens how their 2010 “Beach Week” can be a memorable experience for all. This annual program will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Atlee High School Auditorium by the I CARE Coalition, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Teens Care Too, Atlee High School PTSA, Bruster’s and Hanover’s Promise. The program will provide tips, tools and lessons learned for keeping students safe and parents protected. Topics will include signing contracts, personal liabil-

ity and 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,” Martha Lambert, Hanover Community Services Board’s Coordinator of Community Education and Hanover’s Promise Partner, said. The I CARE Coalition (www.hanovericare.org) is a partnership of Hanover parents, citizens, youth-serving organizations and county agencies that are dedicated to helping Hanover kids grow up alcohol-, tobacco- and

drug-free. This community organization welcomes anyone interested in helping kids make positive choices. For more information or to get involved, go to www.hanovericare.org or contact info@ hanovericare.org. Hanover’s Promise (www. hanoverspromise.org) is a part of the national movement America’s Promise that serves as Hanover County’s clearinghouse in finding information related to youth services, resources and opportunities, as well as recognizing local businesses and organizations that are keeping the promise. For more information on the upcoming beach week program, contact Kara Dunleavy at 365-4180 or kkdunleavy@ co.hanover.va.us.

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Gwen H. Smith asked everyone who supported her to stand up, and what looked like hundreds of people rose to their feet. All eyes were on her as she described the hardships that face the family of a child who has Down syndrome. Smith, of Mechanicsville, was at the Capitol Monday with all three generations of her family to try to convince members of the Senate Finance Committee not to slash funding that would help her 1-year-old son Henry to live a more normal life. “With Henry, just about everything takes a little longer,� she said. “It’s like trying a feed and clothe a rag doll.� Children with Down syndrome are generally born with low muscle tone and a variety of other medical issues, and the state pays for some of the extra medical and home care that they require. In this year’s proposed budget, the number of yearly respite care hours that families like Smith’s can receive will be cut from 720 to 240. And that’s just the beginning. The Hanover Arc, an advocacy group , took a busload of 55 people, including the Smith family, to the state’s public budget hearing to speak out in opposition to the proposed budget cuts that would affect

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The EVB Old Church branch provided an Angel Tree to support Project Hope. Thirtyone Angels were adopted for the project, reaching more than 10 families within local communities. This is the second year EVB has participated in an Angel Tree to support Project Hope, a nonprofit organization that offers support to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The Old Church branch extended thanks to all those who participated and brought happiness to an “Angel’s� life this Christmas season. Shown are, from left, Dominique Fortune, Melissa Kirby, Denise Moss, Rachael Steinberg and Wayne Eaves.

Aid available for farm revenue losses By Kenneth G. Upshaw Farm Service Agency The 2008 Farm Bill amended the Trade Act of 1974 to create the Supplemental Revenue assistance program (SURE). The SURE program provides benefits for farm revenue losses due to natural disasters that occur from 2008 through Sept. 30, 2011. To be eligible for SURE payments, a producer is required to obtain crop insurance on all crops in all counties or, if crop insurance is not available, to participate in the Non-Insured Assistance Program (NAP) except for grazed acreage. However, crop insurance or NAP coverage is no longer required for crops that are not of economic significance or those where the administrative fee required to buy NAP coverage exceeds

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✓ Producers in counties declared disaster counties by the Secretary of Agriculture, or in contiguous counties, or those who show proof of an individual losses of at least 50 percent are eligible to receive SURE payments for crop or crop quality losses. Losses are measured with consideration to the whole-farm revenue. Crop insurance indemnities and commodity program payments are included in this calculation to ensure producers are not paid more than once for the same loss. Signup for the 2008 crop year losses began on Jan. 4. Producers should contact their local FSA Office for more details.

people with mental disabilities. The hearing was a chance for advocates to plead their cases to legislators as they prepare to close a $4 billion budget gap, to prevent slashing what they say is vital funding for the disabled, law enforcement and public schools. Nearly 400 people showed up, said Lucy Cantrell, chief executive of Hanover Arc. “We feel like self-advocates, parents and families made an extremely strong showing and an extremely strong case for why services need to be preserved and expanded,” Cantrell said. “And the legislators on the panel did seem to be listening. But we never know until the budget is finalized.” Other proposed cuts in the budget would abolish 1,000 new waivers that would have allowed the mentally disabled access to community-based services such as job training, residential services, transportation and day-support programs. It also freezes existing waivers, so that if people no longer need them they can’t be transferred to someone else. There are 5,100 people in Virginia waiting for those waivers. The waiting lists are need-based, and people can remain on them for

NAP coverage The Non-Insured Crop Assistance Program (NAP) was designed to reduce financial losses that occur when natural disasters cause a catastrophic loss of production or prevented planting of eligible crops by providing coverage equivalent to catastrophic (CAT) insurance. Statute limits NAP to each commercial crop or agricultural commodity, except livestock, for see FARM, pg. 21 `

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now, we’re blessed and thankful that we have this waiver. We’re blessed that we live in Hanover County, which provides excellent early intervention services. But if all that ends, what then? “I don’t want to be 70 and have my adult son living with me, while he’s on a waiting list, really needing a level of care that I’m not able to give him.”

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Lee-Davis High School Art Department hosted the first ever East Corridor Art Show during the month of December. Lee-Davis student art work was displayed along with work from its feeder schools: Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor, Battlefield Park, and Laurel Meadow Elementary as well as Stonewall Jackson Middle School. The exhibit ran for several weeks in December and showcased the progression of the visual arts through Hanover County’s K-12 Art program. A wide variety of talent in painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, graphic arts, and mixed media artwork were viewed and enjoyed by the public.

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Hanover Idols auditions slated Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Auditions for the 2010 Hanover Idols are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Sue Watson and Lorie Foley, who team up every other year for the Ashland Musical Variety Show, are producing Hanover Idols. The 2010 Hanover Idols Competition will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan.y 31, 2010, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of $7 will be accepted at the door. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a non-profit organization.

School system offering literacy, GED, ESL classes Instruction is delivered by qualified teachers licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. For additional information, contact Minnie Hanover County Public Schools encourages Outlaw at 723-3465. community members to join other adults as they prepare to earn their GED, learn English as a secCalling all previous GED test takers ond language, or improve literacy skills. The Georgetown School, located at 10000 The new GED test will be published shortly. Learning Lane in Mechanicsville, is accepting Students who have taken and passed partial registrations for the 2009-2010 school year for GED tests are encouraged to re-take the tests that adult education (ABE), general education development (GED) preparation classes, and English were not passed as soon as possible in order to complete their GED under the current program. as a second language (ESL). When the new GED test is published, previABE classes meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 ously passed tests will not count and adult stup.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays dents will need to re-take all of the tests required ESL classes meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays under the new program. and Thursdays. For more information, call Minnie Outlaw at All classes are designed for adults over 18 723-3465. years of age.

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which CAT is not available. The application deadline for 2010 coverage on non-insurable crops is Feb. 16, 2010. In order to be eligible for disaster assistance programs, like SURE, producers are required to timely purchase, at a minimum, CAT coverage for all insurable crops and/or NAP coverage for all non-insurable crops on their entire farm from their local FSA Office. NAP coverage for 2010 is $250 per crop, but not more than $750 per producer per county, or not more than $1875 total per producer for all counties. Kenneth G. Upshaw is FSA’s county executive director.

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Geist honored for volunteerism Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Trina Geist of Mechanicsville is being honored by Cabot Creamery Cooperative, makers of The World’s Best Cheddar, for her selfless volunteerism and founder of LOSS, a support group for suicide survivors.

Geist and a guest will join more than 50 other winners and their guests along with representatives from Cabot Creamery on a six-day, five-night Caribbean cruise to honor them for the volunteer work they do in their communities. Geist and a guest will join

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ADALYN KELLEY MILLS born December 9, 2009

Trey and Julie Mills are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Adalyn Kelley Mills. She was born on Dec. 9, 2009 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Adalyn weighed 7 lbs. 5.6 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are J.M. and Wendy Kelley of King William and J.N. and Darlene Kelley also of King William.

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MR. RYAN MITTEN and MS. KATIE JACOBS

Miss Jacobs engaged to marry Mr. Mitten Ms. Tina Robertson of daughter Katie Jacobs, to Ryan Bob Mitten of Glen Allen. Mechanicsville, is proud to Mitten, son of Ms. Gail Russell of An August 7th, 2010 wedannounce the engagement of her Mechanicsville, and Mr. and Mrs. ding is planned.

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DEVIN STARR KRINES born December 16, 2009

Michelle and Stephen Krines, along with sister Samantha and brother Bryce of Mechanicsville recently relocated from Sparta, N.J. and are happy to announce the birth of Devin Starr Krines. She was born Dec. 16, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. Proud grandparents Rick and Lynn Rose of Long Island, N.Y. were there to welcome Devin home and help them settle into their new home. Everyone spent a very merry Christmas together.

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136 Pollard Place $199,000 TERESA MOORE 804-370-0093 Immaculate 2-car garage home! Loads of privacy comes with this brick front, vinyl sided home nestled on almost an acre, beautiful landscaped cul-de-sac lot. Home has brick front porch with entry to vaulted ceiling giving an airy feeling to family room with gas fireplace that opens to spacious kitchen with oak cabinets and double pantry. Separate utility room with access to two-car garage. Master suite with vanity/dressing area in master bath, 2 additional bedrooms for approximately 1,400 sq. ft. Exterior shed conveys and enjoy relaxing on your 10x12 deck and there’s even enough room for a garden!

129 Parkwood Drive $214,950 TERESA MOORE 804-370-0093 Tastefully decorated two-story, vinyl-sided home on 1.34 acres. This home offers a nice entry foyer and a powder room for guest. Enjoy the comfort of a gas log fireplace in your living room. A separate dining room is sure to please a family gathering. Open the door off the dining room for entertaining on your private deck. The kitchen is spacious with lots of cabinets, a built-in desk and appliances that convey. The upstairs has a master suite with a jetted tub, separate shower, two walk-in closets. Three other bedrooms and a hallway bath that includes a tub and shower combination. This home is ready for your family to enjoy!

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110 St. Charles Place $189,950 SUSIE RUSSELL 804-690-4012 QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AT AFFORDABLE PRICE! Builder now offering $5,000 in closing on non-contingent contract!! The popular ‘Chatham’, a 3-bedroom, 2 full bath plan by Hallmark Homebuilders, is bright & open, featuring large eatin kitchen overlooking spacious family room w/vaulted ceiling, utility room & master suite w/full bath. Exterior features include low-maintenance vinyl siding, front porch, rear deck, paved driveway & aggregate walkway. Central crossing is a terrific new neighborhood with sidewalks, streetlights, public water & sewer, and community lake! Convenient location allows for quick & easy commute. Special 3.99% Financing available, restrictions apply. First time homebuyers may qualify for up to $8,000 tax credit.

9136 Wren Creek Court $299,000 TERESA MOORE 804-370-0093 Fabulous home nestled on beautifully landscaped, paved drive, cul-de-sac lot. Great room offers columned entrance, vaulted ceiling, and gas log fireplace for both social and formal gatherings. Dining room with French doors to wrap-around covered front porch. A spacious eat-in kitchen with loads of cabinetry, built-in desk and center island for the avid baker or chef. Boasting a first floor master with a walk-in closet, double vanity sinks, jetted tub, and separate shower. In addition on the first floor, this home has separate laundry room, a half bath and finished 2-car, 22x24, side entry garage with exterior entry pad. Second level holds three more spacious bedrooms and full bath. Move-in ready! This is where charm and craftsmanship meet. Come home today!!

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Balderson honored with award Hanover Ruritan recently selected David Balderson, Agriculture Teacher at Atlee High School for their 2009 Community Service Award. David, pictured to the left, is shown receiving his award from Nelson Pruden, Club award chairman.

David has served as club president, on various committees over the years, co-chairs the Club’s Steak and Race Fall Festival and is one of the club’s most active members. This award is presented by the Club to persons who are lead-

ers in making the eastern area of Hanover County a better place to live. It is not necessary that the recipient be a Club member. Hanover Ruritan has a membership of 86 and was organized May of 1936. The only requirement to

become a member of The Hanover Ruritan’s is a desire and willingness to make our community a better place to live and work. For more information about the Hanover Ruritan or to become a member please call 746-5728.

Concert Ballet of Virginia to hold placement auditions Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Concert Ballet of Virginia will host its 34th annual Summer Intensive and is conducting a Placement Audition from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the ballet’s Hanover Air Park studio at 11028 Leadbetter Road, Suite 16, near Virginia Center Commons Mall. There is a $20, non-refundable

application fee, due on the day of the audition. In case auditions are canceled due to inclement weather, a make-up date of March 6 has been scheduled. This date is only in the case of a cancellation of the original date. Those planning to audition are asked to arrive by 8:45 a.m. Auditions will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and last about two hours.

Dance attire is required. For girls: dark, solid colored leotard, pink or black tights and pink or black ballet shoes and performance buns. Dancers on pointe should bring pointe shoes. For boys: white t-shirt and black tights, dance pants or shorts, black or white ballet slippers or dance shoes. Summer Intensive 2010 offers three daytime sessions

that run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Session 1: Advanced Ballet – June 28-July 8 Session 2: intermediate Combination: July 12-22 Session 3: Advanced Modern – July 26-Aug. 5 For more information visit: www.concertballet.com or call 798-0945 or e-mail: cbv.summer@yahoo.com

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Winter Gardening Workshop to be held Jan. 23 Grown crops all winter long and learn how to plan and prepare for next growing season, Saturday, Jan.23, 2010 from 10-12 p.m. Join CBF as they host a Winter Gardening Workshop with the Backyard Farmers. Waiting for the frost to thaw and weather to warm up so you can get back out in the garden? Want to learn how to garden all winter long, start preparing and planning

for the spring, and learn more about local community gardening? Join us this winter season and you’ll learn about sprouting, salad flats, garden planning and new community gardens popping up all over the city! You will also have the opportunity to participate in a sprouting demonstration and a session on garden planning held right in the community garden on site at the Sacred

Heart Community Center. Please send an e-mail to the Jbarton@cbf.org for more information and to RSVP for the workshop. Sacred Heart Community Center is located at 1400 Perry Street, Richmond, Va. 23224. The cost for the workshop is a $10 donation. For more information please visit http:// www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=1 95&cgid=1&ceid=141&cerid= 0&cdt=1%2f23%2f2010.

Hall donates hair to Locks of Love

Olivia Hall, 3 ½ years old had her 1st haircut by Angela Patrick at Great Clips on Jan. 5, 2010. She donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to news@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

tion call 559-0654 or visit and snacks are provided, the library at 9161 Atlee but please bring a lunch Road. for your child. We have openings for the 2-4 year A free weight loss semi- old room. For enrollment nar will be presented at and or questions please contact 4:30 p.m. at BodyMechanix Heather Lyle at 559-6670. at 7417 Lee Davis Road in Mechanicsville. The pro- Tuesday, Jan. 26 Pamunkey Regional gram will teach participants why they will never Library Board of Trustees diet again, including top- will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the ics such as stress manage- Atlee Branch Library, 9161 ment, metabolism boost- Atlee Rd. The meeting is ing, body reshaping, eating open to the public. and cooking low glycemic. The Hanover County The seminar is open to the public. For more informa- Department of Social tion, or to make reserva- Services Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference tions, call 730-3390. Room of Hanover County Friday, Jan. 22 Social Services at 12304 Family Storytime at the Washington Highway in Hanover Branch Library. Ashland. The meeting is All ages are invited. The open to the public. event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call Wednesday, Jan. 27 Preschool Storytime at 365-6210 or visit the library the Atlee Branch Library. at 7527 Library Drive. The event is for ages 3Trinity Christian Church 5 years old. The event is will hold a grief support being held at 10:30 a.m. For group at their church more information call 559located at 8469 Atlee Rd. 0654 or visit the library at This course runs from Jan. 9161 Atlee Road. 22-Feb. 26. Please call 767The Newcomers (club 1313 to register; space is for women new to the area) limited. will hold its monthly lunMonday, Jan. 25 cheon at 11 a.m. The cost There will be a to attend the event is $22. Mechanicsville Elementary Reservations due by Jan. School Night at Buffalo 20. For more information Wild Wings from 5:30- please call Brenda at 7548 p.m. Portion of the 0460. receipt goes to the school.

Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is being held for ages 6-24 months with adult. The event begins at 10 a.m. For more informa-

The Mother’s Morning Out program will meet at Shady Grove United Methodist Church from 9:30-1 p.m. New members are always welcome. Crafts

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is for ages 35 years old. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will hold their next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Please join us. Contact Lee Ann Jewell at 559-9399 if you have any questions. Mechanicsville Elementary School will have a Ukrop’s Cafe’ night from 5:30-8 p.m. Portion of the receipt goes to help the school

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Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at

9161 Atlee Road.

Businesses and organizations interested in participating should contact Matt Sheerin at 747-1003, ext. 1012 or msheerin@ NorthstarAcademy.net for more information.

Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is being held for ages 6-24 months with adult. The event begins at 10 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit Sunday, Jan. 31 the library at 9161 Atlee New Bethesda Baptist Road. Church will hold a “gospel music sing” at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 The event is located at Family Storytime at the 9019 New Bethesda Road, Hanover Branch Library. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. All ages are invited. The For more information event begins at 10:45 a.m. please call 779-2101. A love For more information call offering will be taken. 365-6210 or visit the library Monday, Feb. 1 at 7527 Library Drive. The Montpelier Center Saturday, Jan. 30 for Arts and Education A Special Needs Job invites women artists and Resource Fair for spe- throughout Virginia, to cial needs students and submit one to four pieces young adults (ages 16-22) of art to the “Feel Good will take place from 10-2 Giving” art exhibition by p.m. in the Tyler Haynes deadline, Feb. 1. In colCommons and Alice Haynes laboration with a statewide Room at the University of initiative, “Minds Wide Richmond. Special needs- Open: Virginia Celebrates friendly corporations will Women in the Arts,” The provide attendees with an Montpelier Center’s exhibit opportunity to experience will be held March 1- April a business atmosphere and 20 with an opening receplearn about existing or tion on Friday, March 12, potential employment. In 6-9 p.m. Entry fee is $20/ addition, nonprofit orga- 2 pieces, $15/MCAE memnizations and businesses bers. All media accepted; providing programs and must be able/ready to hang. services for special needs The Montpelier Center, populations will offer 17205 Mountain Road (Rt. families product informa- 33), Montpelier in Western tion, summer programs Hanover County. For more and resources. University information please visit of Richmond students will www.montpeliercenter.org provide a free Child Watch or call 883-7378. service during the event. The Special Needs Job and The Mother’s Morning Resource Fair is free and O u t p r o g r a m w i l l m e e t open to special needs stu- at Shady Grove United dents, young adults (ages Methodist Church from 16-22) and their families. 9:30-1 p.m. New members

are always welcome. Crafts and snacks are provided, but please bring a lunch for your child. We have openings for the 2-4 year old room. For enrollment or questions please contact Heather Lyle at 559-6670.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Parkinson’s Disease – Support Group – Roundtable discussion for Parkinsonians and caregivers held at Circle Center, 4900 W. Marshall Street. Contact Kathy H. Morton at 730-1336 for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 4 Children’s Home Society of Virginia is offering an orientation for people interested in finding out more about adopting older children (8 years and older) from the foster care system. Discover the myths surrounding the adoption of older children and view photos of waiting children. There will be time for questions. Orientation is free and begins at 5 p.m. It will be held at the agency’s Richmond office, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, call (804) 353-0191 or visit www.chsva.org.

Saturday, Feb. 6 The Studley Ruritan Club’s famous “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pick up at the Studley Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Rd. and Williamsville Rd.) between 9-11 a.m. Order early before it sells out, and stock up your freezer for the cold see CALENDAR, pg. 27 `

for your child. We have openings for the 2-4 year Continued from pg. 26 b old room. For enrollment winter ahead. The price is or questions please contact $6/Quart. Proceeds go to Heather Lyle at 559-6670. benefit the community. Call Ronnie Gooch at 730- Tuesday, Feb. 9 9786, Douglas Newcomb at There will be a 730-0570, or any Studley Mechanicsville Elementary Ruritan Member. School Chick Fil A night from 5-8 p.m. Portion of Mechanicsville Community the receipt goes to help the Salt Fish breakfast at Enon school. United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. from 8Hanover-Caroline Soil 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 and Water Conservation for adults (including fish District, located at P. O. $7) and under 12 years Box 446 Hanover, VA old $2.50. Family limit is 23069-0446 will be hold$14. Profits go to the Heart ing an event at 8: 30 a.m. Havens Fund (residential at USDA Service Center housing for the mentally Conference Room, 13224 handicapped. For more Hanover Courthouse Rd., information or to set up Suite 201( located behind reservations please call the Hanover Post Office 746-4719 or 730-4956. next to the courthouse on Route 301). For more The Mechanicsville information please call United Methodist Church, 537-5225 – Ext 102 or fax located at 7356 Atlee Rd, is 537- 5536. holding it’s annual “Super Bowl Brunswick Stew Sale”. Thursday, Feb. 11 Its cold out, so you need J. Sargeant Reynolds some hot food to feed Community College will those hungry Bowl-watch- host another “Around the ers staked out in your fam- World Through Books” ily room. So thick you can discussion from 7-8:30 eat it with a fork! We sell p.m. in the Massey Library out fast, so be first in line Technology Center Lipman to purchase the best stew in town. The sale begins at 8 a.m.

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Salt Fish Breakfast at Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department, 6:30-8:30 a.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children.

Monday, Feb. 8 The Mother’s Morning Out program will meet at Shady Grove United Methodist Church from 9:30-1 p.m. New members are always welcome. Crafts and snacks are provided, but please bring a lunch

Valentine’s weekend and we’ll take care of the kids. As our gift to you, bring your children to MCC to enjoy an evening of funfilled activities featuring games, crafts, snacks and more while you spend the evening with your valentine! MCC participates in Project SafeKids, a comprehensive plan for the safety of children and the peace of mind of parents. Register at www. mccforchrist.org or call 746-5765. The event will be held at Mechanicsville Church of Christ, located at 8067 Atlee Road from Friday, Feb. 12 5:30-9:30 p.m. The event is Spaghetti Supper, from for children ages 2 through 5-7 p.m. sponsored by 5th Grade. the men of Enon United Methodist Church. Cost is Knights of Columbus Casino $8 for adults and $4 for Night at the Church Of The children 12 and under. Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Reser vations suggested Road, Mechanicsville. Benefits as space may be limited. local charities in Hanover County. Call the church office at Cash Bar, free Hors d’ oeuvres all 746-4719 or Bob Tate at night . Gaming 7:30-10:30 p.m. 730-4956. Dinner will be at Plus $1000. prize drawing, Silent the church located at 6156 Auction and Door Prizes. Help Studley Rd. support the less fortunate in your community. For tickets ($35. Saturday, Feb. 13 each, 4 pack for $120.) call Mechanicsville Church Church of the Redeemer at of Christ wants you to 746-4911. see CALENDAR, pg. 34 ` enjoy a night out on Auditorium on the Parham Road Campus. The session will feature How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer. The program is a free community event sponsored by JSRCC’s Multicultural Enrichment Council for the purpose of encouraging cultural diversity throughout the Reynolds campuses and communities. For more information about this event and the forum series please contact Laurie Weinberg at 523-5021 or lweinberg@reynolds.edu.

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sure. The supervisors were polled after Via had called the vote on motions made by Gordon and Wade. County Attorney Sterling E. Rives III said the issue “began back in fall 2008 when, at the request of the [Hanover County] Sheriff ’s Office, the Board of Supervisors added a request for authority for this kind to its legislative agenda. The spring 2009 amendment specifically giving this authority to Hanover County was approved by the General Assembly after some deliberation.” Rives said that the amendment became effective on July 1, 2009, the board received a draft ordinance on Aug. 26 and a public hearing was held on Oct. 14. The proposed ordinance, he said, would “prohibit altogether solicitation in public rights-ofway.” It had been the subject of a full public hearing. “At the conclusion of that public hearing,” Rives continued, “some suggestions were made by members of public that the board consider a permitting process.” He said the board was interested in seeing what that type of permitting process might look like. On Nov. 10, an ordinance with a permitting process was brought before the supervisors, but, Rives said, it “was not as simple a process as many might have hoped. After some deliberation, the board voted not to send that to public hearing but to consider an ordinance prohibiting solicitation only on Meadowbridge [Road] between

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zation that creates sustainable partnerships between people, the charities they care about and businesses, and Celebrity Cruise Lines. Winners depart from the

[Interstate] 295 and Henrico County.” After consulting with Col. V. Stuart Cook, sheriff, and his office about “effectively enforcing such a prohibition on that one roadway,” Rives said “it would be necessary to put up signage alerting people. Citizens are presumed to have knowledge of laws of general application; if you have a law countywide, it’s presumed that the public is aware of it, but in some specific area [the county would be] required to give specific notice. Judges expect that in order to have effective enforcement.” Meadowbridge Road is an issue, he said when races take place at Richmond International Raceway. “The Sheriff ’s Office is not of the opinion that the burden of installing the sign, adopting the ordinance, getting permission from VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) to install those signs would be justified by those benefits.” In making the motion to approve the ordinance, Gordon said that when it was “considered a few months ago, I was one who was interested in the permitting process and, as Mr. Rives pointed out, one was brought to us. It’s a little more difficult to implement and enforce than I anticipated.” He then cited the number of traffic accidents resulting from cell phone usage, talking or texting, which makes the matter a public safety issue. “Roads are meant for drivers. I believe the original ordinance is in fact one that is warranted and one that we should in fact implement.” McGhee said roadways “are for people who walk, ride a bicycle – a lot of activities

occur on a roadway that do not involve cars, tractors and motor scooters and all those other things. A driver must be aware.” He said the ordinance had “not mentioned how it’s going to protect our children. For such a conservative board, we often come up with liberal ways to promote safety.” Via, who said he originally came out in favor of the ordinance, said, “I think it’s something that’s needed.” The ordinance, Rives said, became effective with the adoption by the board. “There is nothing further to be done.” In accepting the chairmanship, Via thanked his fellow board members “for your vote of confidence” and said he was “humbled by this honor.” He said he would “devote my time and energy to the best of my abilities to represent the board and Hanover County for the next year.” He said he had “decided this is not a time to introduce new initiatives or grand plans,” choosing instead to “strive for cohesion in these hard financial times in working together with my board colleagues, as well as with staff and citizens to recognize our financial limitations and explore all resources available to us.”

Via said it was his goal as the new chairman “to have Hanover pass a budget with full collaboration between all departments and without the acrimony that has been reported in other jurisdictions in the newspaper. We must all work together to accomplish this goal. I ask for your support in making Hanover a model of fiscal responsibility.” As he prepared to leave the chairman’s seat, Gordon said he had “enjoyed another year as chairman of the board; I’ve been honored to be in that position. It’s been a challenging year, but we’ve worked together as a team — we members of the board as well as members of the administrative staff and the citizens to do the best that we can. Despite difficult economic times I felt like we had a good year.” He also said the board had “dealt with some pretty challenging issues” over the past year, but “I think we’ve dealt with them fairly effectively. We’ve gelled as a team I feel and I think the county is better for you all having done that.” Gordon thanked Via, who had served as his vice chairman, for having “a 100 percent record of filling in for me when I asked. He did that in a fine way.”

Port of Miami on Jan. 23 and return Jan. 28. Geist will board the Celebrity Century cruise ship in Miami and will cruise the Caribbean with stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, Grand Cayman. The 1,200-arm family own-

ers of Cabot Creamery recognize the importance of volunteerism and they want to recognize the unsung heroes of local communities for their hard work and efforts. While the winners of this trip typically shun recognition, Cabot’s farm fam-

ily owners want the notion of community celebrity to evolve into recognition of selfless volunteerism. This trip is Cabot’s way of saying “Thank You” to all who serve their communities and enhance the quality of life for those they serve.

What the ordinance means . . . It shall be unlawful for any person standing, sitting, walking or otherwise located on a highway within the county to: ■ Distribute handbills, leaflets, bulletins, literature, advertisements or similar material to the occupants of motor vehicles. ■ Solicit contributions of any nature from the occupants of motor vehicles. ■ Sell or attempt to sell merchandise or services to the occupants of motor vehicles.

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Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, welcomed Ben Holder, photo at left, and Morgan Brown to service as pages in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2010 General Assembly session. Ben,13, is a 7th grader at Oak Knoll Middle School. He enjoys studying language arts. In his free time, Ben likes to play the electric guitar, skateboard and play on his school’s soccer team. Morgan, 13, is a 7th grader at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. His favorite class is band, in which he plays the clarinet. As for being chosen to represent the 97th District, Ben and Morgan said they will miss their family and friends, but they are honored and excited to be a part of the 2010 General Assembly Session. “The page program will allow Ben and Morgan to mature their social and leadership skills, which they can take back to their classrooms and families,” Peace said.

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After outgoing Gov. Timothy M. Kaine reflected on the past during his final address to the General Assembly Wednesday night, local legislators focused on the future. “It was all about reflection,â€? Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, R-Mechanicsville, said of Kaine’s speech. “It was just a reflection on how great a state Virginia is, which everyone agrees on, ‌ to live and work and have family and just to be.â€? In his 23-minute speech, Kaine celebrated Virginia’s achievement of reclaiming its position as a national leader in economics, education and politics. Legislators agreed Virginia was a great state but prioritized moving forward to tackle budget, job and transportation issues. “Certainly the governorship is an-all consuming task,â€? McDougle said, “and when you end that task, I think anyone goes through a reflection of where they’ve been, and I think that’s certainly what Gov. Kaine did tonight. “But I think the conversations we’re having legislatively going forward are not really over where we have been, but where

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percent decrease. “I’m convinced we’re going to weather this storm,� Roberson said. The superintendent listed seven proposed actions for budget reductions: � Reduce capital and other large scale expenses. � Reduce existing non-personnel accounts. � Eliminate currently vacant positions as well as others which may become vacant. � Initiate other reductions, as needed; identify potential revenue increases. � Reduce central services, leadership, transportation and support staff positions. � Reduce additional nonSOQ (Standards of Quality) expenses. � Reduce instructional staffing reflecting enrollment change and an average increase of one student per class.

we are going, and that focus is going to be on where do we spend the taxpayer money efficiently ‌ and what policies can we do to create new jobs.â€? Del. Christopher K. Peace, RMechanicsville, wrote in an e-mail that Kaine reflected on the good and bad times, capably summarizing his term as Virginia’s 70th governor. Kaine showed leadership during the Virginia Tech crisis, implemented mental health reforms, eliminated the death tax and saved more than 400,000 acres in permanent open space conservation. McDougle noted Kaine’s touting of the smoking ban. But Kaine also lamented unaccomplished goals, such as adequately allocating resources for transportation, Peace wrote. “It isn’t easy to lead Virginia during some of its toughest economic times,â€? Peace wrote, “but the governor fulfilled his duties and managed the commonwealth, retaining her AAA bond rating, No.1 status for business in the country and the best place to raise a family. But now our focus is on the next administration and legislative remedies for a difficult budget year.â€? Del. John A . Cox, R-Ashland, wrote in an e-mail that voters spoke clearly last fall that they did not want the next administra-

Plans call for the reduction of 130 positions. To manage a reduction in force (RIF), Roberson said the goal “should be to retain anyone whose position is identified for reduction next year.� He said that goal “may be realized if our average annual turnover rate (driven by attrition, retirements, etc.) continues during this time.� School Board policy “gives guidance to the orderly management of a reduction in force which affects, generally, our newest employees.� In the short term, Roberson said the system can freeze all hiring, filling no vacancy without scrutiny by senior staff; closely scrutinize spending in non-personnel accounts; create new staffing standards for Gifted and Talented, systems operators, Art/Music/P.E., assistant principal, counselors and reading/math resources teachers; and delay/reduce computer, school bus and textbook replacement cycles. Using the theme, “Preserving a Caring High Performing

tion’s legislative remedies to include increasing taxes, as Kaine’s budgets propose. Cox was debriefed on the proposals during an Appropriations Committee meeting the day after Kaine’s speech. “There is little doubt that all Virginians are facing an unprecedented period in our history,� Cox wrote. “We’re simply out of funds to continue to [add] recent years of growth to our state budget.� Higher taxes will negatively affect Virginia’s No. 1 priority: job growth, Cox wrote. Adequate funding for education, public safety and transportation infrastructure also demand attention. Solving Virginia’s transportation needs and maintaining its higher education system as the second- or third-best in the nation will be the biggest challenges for the next administration, Kaine said during his speech. “I know you are wrestling with what to do in the coming legislative session,� Kaine said. “Just remember that you are leading a state that stands at or near the top in the most meaningful categories today. But, the competition from other states and nations is intense. If you do not act boldly to move forward, the commonwealth will move backward.�

School Culture,� Roberson said “Budget reduction is a sign of the times. Yes, times are tough.� A goal of the School Board, he said, is to “form salary/benefit proposals that maintain Hanover’s competitive edge and reflect market adjustments where necessary (no across the board salary reductions, no increase in employee’s cost of health insurance, no increase in employee’s cost of retirement premiums).� He did say that “Nearly 80 percent of all reductions are directed away from the classroom.� Roberson said the school system could face a $40 million, or 20 percent, loss in revenue from July 2008 to June 2012. The potential budget deficit for 2011-2012 is another $10 million to $14 million. Enrollment is a minor issue, with a slight and moderate decline taking place since 2007. It is considered “manageable� and “won’t have a catastrophic impact.� Special education enrollment also is down, showing a decrease of 467 students, 15.5 percent, since 2006.

The school system is working to: � Sustain student achievement. � Preserve employee wellbeing. � Preserve educational opportunities. Michael Thornton, assistant superintendent of business and operations, said the budget is based on former Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s proposal of Dec. 18. Roberson said proof that the county provides an efficient school culture is shown with the district being the 14th lowest cost per pupil in Virginia, as well as having a 0.7 percent dropout rate. Hanover County Public Schools serves 19,368 students and has 2,927 employees. A public hearing on the budget proposal was conducted last night, with the adoption scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. More information on the 2010-2011 budget can be found at www.hanover.k12.va.us.

Barksdale season opens Feb. 5 (Editor’s note: The price for a premium subscription was incorrect in the Jan. 13, 2010, edition of The Mechanicsville Local. The correct price is $141. We apologize for the error.) Featuring five productions, the 2010 season for the Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern will open on Feb. 5 with “First Baptist of Ivy Gap� by Ron Osborne. According to Judith W. Crenshaw, publicist for Theatre IV/Barksdale Theatre, season ticket prices for subscribers range from $123 to $142 for all five shows. “First Baptist of Ivy Gap,� a warm Southern comedy, full of humor and pathos, introduces six very different women who come together during World War II at church to roll bandages and plan the church’s 75th anniversary. It runs Feb. 5 through March 14. “Butterflies Are Free� will be presented April 9 through May 16. Loosely based on the life of blind attorney Harold Krents, “Butterflies Are Free� tells the story of Don Baker, an ambitious young man who, though sightless from birth, moves into an apartment in New York City, leaving his protective family in Scarsdale for the freedom and independence -- and romance -- he has always craved. Ernest Thompson’s “On Golden Pond� is scheduled to run July 16 through Aug. 29. A retired New England professor and lovable curmudgeon, Norman Thayer Jr., and his spirited

wife Ethel decide to spend one final summer at their family’s lakeside cottage in Maine. They are soon interrupted by the arrival of their daughter Chelsea, who, en route to a European vacation, leaves behind her fiancÊ’s young son. Colliding generations soon forge common ground. On stage Sept. 24 through Nov. 7, “Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming,â€? is set in October 1945 and the gospel-singing Sanders Family is back together again. “Nunsense Bookâ€? will be performed Nov. 26 through Jan. 23, 2011. The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God) Subscribers who renew by Jan. 19 will be able to keep their current seats and receive an extra 15 percent off. Subscriptions are as follows: ✓ Premium: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; $141 per person (save $76). The price goes up to $142 after Jan. 19. ✓ Super Saver: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m.; $99 per person (save $91). The price goes up to $123 after Jan. 19. ✓ Hanover Employee: Any series $90 per person (save $100). For more information, call Barksdale Theatre’s Box Office at 282-2620 or visit www. BarksdaleRichmond.org.

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ing at 9:30 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. The Continued from pg. 26 b club offers support for Moms with play groups, parties, activiMonday, Feb. 15 The Mother’s Morning ties, Mom’s night out and more! Out program will meet at Shady Contact mechanicsville_central_ Grove United Methodist Church moms@yahoo.com. from 9:30-1 p.m. New members are always welcome. Crafts and Thursday, Feb. 18 The agency will offer an orisnacks are provided, but please bring a lunch for your child. We entation on infant adoption. have openings for the 2-4 year Participants will learn about the old room. For enrollment or ques- steps involved, the different types tions please contact Heather Lyle of adoption and the costs associated with each. Orientation is free at 559-6670. and begins at 5 p.m. It will be held at the agency’s Richmond office, Tuesday, Feb. 16 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, The MOMS Club of call (804) 353-0191 or visit www. Mechanicsville-Central welcomes Moms and children to their meet- chsva.org.

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Teddy Bear Tea at the Hanover Branch Library at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite bear or stuffed friend to a special story time with bears bears bears! Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Saturday, Feb. 20 The Hanover Friends Church Softball Team is planning a reunion for all those you participated on the team since it’s inception in the early 1970’s. A reunion is planned and all interested in attending and/or planning are urged to contact Sandy Robbins at wooly@bealenet.com or call

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Would you like to win college scholarships and prizes, have fun and meet new people if yes then sign up to participate in the Miss Mechanicsville, Junior Miss Mechanicsville and Little Miss Mechanicsville pageants! The Pamunkey Junior Women’s Club is now accepting registrations for the 32nd annual pageant to be held at Atlee High School on Feb. 27, 2010.The pageant awards over $10,000 college scholarships, savings bonds and prizes with the proceeds to benefit a Hanover Charitable organization. For more information or a registration form please contact Lori at 909-2457.

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448-1652 in evenings or 231-8646 event is being held for childuring the day. dren ages 12 and up. See a great movie with your friends Family Movie Matinee at the at the library. Snacks served! Mechanicsville Branch Library Sponsored by the Friends of at 2 p.m. See an uplifting fam- the Mechanicsville Library. For ily movie about an old man more information call 746and a young boy who travel in 9615 or visit the library at 7461 a unique vehicle. Refreshments Sherwood Crossing Place. served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Friday, Feb. 26 Library. For more information Trinity Christian Church call 746-9615 or visit the library will hold a grief support at 7461 Sherwood Crossing group at their church Place. located at 8469 Atlee Rd. This course runs from Jan. A Movie, Munchies, and 22-Feb. 26. Please call 767more at the Mechanicsville 1313 to register; space is Branch Library at 4 p.m. The limited.

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R-MC’s Braxton slams home win over E&H Yellow Jackets center scores career high in 94-73 win over Wasps By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Coming into their Saturday afternoon home matchup with Emory & Henry (2-14 / 0-7 ODAC), the No. 1 ranked Randolph-Macon (14-1 / 5-1 ODAC) basketball team was looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season. Two nights earlier the Yellow Jackets suffered through a torturous final 20 minutes at No. 18 Eastern Mennonite (13-1 / 7-0) that turned a six point halftime deficit into a 90-67 loss. “We gave them way too many easy shots, especially early in the game, that got them going and we didn’t handle their pressure well,” said R-MC head coach Nathan Davis. “Forcing stuff, taking bad shots and we never could get ourselves out of it.” Davis was much more upset with the way his team lost their first game of the season rather than the loss itself. “You always strive to win every game but the reality is that this is a really good league,” he said. “So it was much more than losing (the game), I was disappointed at the way we handled the situation.” However, Davis was pleased with the attitude of the team when they showed up for practice the following day. “We came back with a renewed energy and a renewed focus and it was two of our best days,” he said. “If we can keep that up we’re going to be pretty good.” Though it took one half of play

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against Emory & Henry to shake off the funk of their first failure, the Yellow Jackets came out after the break and punished the Wasps with fast breaks and the powerful inside play of junior center Brandon Braxton who finished the game with a career high 26 points in the 94-73 R-MC win. Though winless in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play, Emory & Henry took a 20-15 lead over R-MC with 11:08 to play in the first half when the Wasps’ Justin Short drilled a three from the left wing. Braxton indicated that the Yellow Jackets’ first half play may have been influenced by the earlier loss. “I just think we were still coming down,” he said. “It was different knowing that we’d just come off a loss. We really didn’t want to come out and be aggressive. Maybe we were just a little bit too aggressive.” “What happened in the first half is two of the things I think we have to get better at,” Davis said. “We had some careless turnovers which cost ourselves possessions, then we didn’t do a good job on defense, especially transition. So we gave them open shots.” Emory & Henry big man Josh Cunningham continually tried to draw Braxton away from the post to open up drives inside. In the first half, Cunningham was 2-for-4 from three point range. “He’s a good shooter,” Braxton said. “I think that’s what most teams are going to try to do, keep me out so I can’t block shots.” With 7:25 until the break, a steal by R-MC junior Josh Giggetts and assist from Jordan Brown (8 points, 5 assists) led to a fast break and layup by Danny Jones (14 points), giving the Yellow Jackets a 25-24 lead. More importantly,

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forced 10 Wasp turnovers in the first half they only led by nine, largely due to committing eight turnovers themselves and nearly being matched in rebounds. “We knew that we could have played a lot better in the first half,” Braxton said. “So we just went back in the locker room and discussed some of the stuff that was going wrong.” Less than a minute into the second half, the Wasps Josh Rigney put back a missed three from Cunningham and Emory & Henry was within seven, but the score appeared to waken a sleeping giant. With 18:39 to play, Brown rose up to block a shot from E&H’s Terrance Grigg leading to a fast break and dunk from Braxton that fired up the home crowd and the Jackets’ team, igniting a 24-7 run over the next six minutes. Braxton scored half of the points over that span and Jones six. “We were able to get stops so we were able to get out and run the floor,” Davis said. “Our guys were running hard; (Braxton) was running hard. We were able to get penetration and a chance to make easy plays.” “I love pushing the ball,” Braxton said. “Most teams aren’t as well-conditioned as we are so if we can push the ball and get three-on-twos all the time we’re going to score. That’s when we’re at our best.” With the comfortable lead, R-MC Skip Rowland was able to use every player on it’s RMC’s Brandon Braxton slams one home in first half action against Emory & bench and go on to take the win 94Henry Saturday afternoon at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Braxton finished with a 73. In the game, the Jackets had four game and career high 26 points. it sparked an 18-6 run that gave the onds later to get the E&H deficit under players in double-figures. Along with Jackets a 41-30 lead with 1:43 left in double-digits heading into the locker Braxton and Jones, Eric Pugh scored 10 points and Calvin Croskey added 12. the half. room. The Yellow Jackets also finished But the Wasps’ Michael Owens Though the Yellow Jackets had shot see JACKETS, pg. 37 ` connected on a step-in jumper sec- nearly 58 percent from the floor and

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Hanover’s Patrik Foxworth sees second title with second school within his grasp By Jim McConnell Media General News Services Patrik Foxworth’s high school wrestling career literally has come full circle. Reunited with his Hanover High School coaches and teammates after spending his junior year in Poquoson, Foxworth is more determined than ever to add a Group AAA state championship to the Group AA title he won last February. “I think about it every day,” he said during a telephone interview Wednesday. “I’m definitely working hard for the state title. . . . I won’t settle for anything less.” That hardly comes as a surprise to Hanover coach Aaron Bradley. A two-time state champion for Lee-Davis in the mid-1990s, Bradley recognized early in Foxworth’s freshman season that he had the potential to do special things on a wrestling mat. “He came in with a strong work ethic and has taken it up a notch,” Bradley said. “He puts in the time for conditioning in the weight room and the practice room, and he’s made great improvements every year.” It certainly won’t be easy for Foxworth to top last year, when he edged Smithfield’s Matt Graham 6-5 in overtime to secure the Group AA 125pound state title. The joy he felt that day was “undescribable,” Foxworth recalled, especially because it marked the conclusion of an occasionally difficult season. His family’s move to Poquoson meant he had to leave behind his best friends. While he tried to stay in touch, it wasn’t easy once wrestling season started and everyone was busy with practices and tournaments. After being welcomed back

or defensive, starting position. “We’re trying to make it a point of emphasis because in the state tournament, you get into those close matches where one point can make the difference and you have to be able to escape,” Bradley said. Foxworth already has demonstrated he has the heart of a champion. Less than 100 percent healthy heading into last weekend’s James River Duals, he suffered a leg injury during the tournament but still managed to win all seven of his matches— including a victory over New Kent’s Robert Cutrell that helped Hanover beat the Trojans 46-24. While Hanover, New Kent and Forest Park finished with 2-1 records in the championship pool, the team points Foxworth earned by beating Cutrell helped the Hawks claim the team title via tiebreaker. “I thought it was a gamer move to wrestle that match because you could tell he was in a lot of pain,” New Kent coach Mike Faus said. True to his wrestling roots,

Foxworth knows that “no pain” usually means “no gain.” With fewer than two months left in his senior season, he’s not about to let injuries prevent him from pursuing his ultimate goal. “I know some kids who pull

a muscle and they don’t practice they don’t have that mindset.” for a week,” Foxworth said. “I tell Jim McConnell is a special them to wrestle through it, but correspondent for the Richmond they don’t listen to me. I guess Times Dispatch.

letic. They’re going to come out and pressure us. It was obvious Continued from pg. 36 b against Eastern Mennonite that the game with 26 assists on 36 we had some trouble with that.” made field goals. “That’s a lot why we shot 61 percent from EMORY&HENRY(2-14/0-7ODAC) the floor,” Davis said. “We were SHORT, Jordan 4-8 1-4 12; GREEN, making the passes and getting Malcolm 4-7 1-4 10; DYSON, JD 4-11 1-1 9; CUNNINGHAM, Josh 3guys easier shots.” R-MC faces another chal- 11 0-0 9; GRIGG, Terrance 1-4 5-6 7; lenge this Wednesday night HAYDEN, Noah 2-3 0-0 6; RIGNEY, when they host No. 8 Virginia Josh 2-5 0-0 5; STAFFORD, Bobby 2Wesleyan at 7 p.m. The Marlins 5 1-1 5; OWENS, Michael 2-3 0-0 5; coming off a 71-56 Saturday EARLE, Joey 1-1 1-2 3; PEARMAN, loss at No. 6 Guilford will be Brett 0-1 2-2 2; TEAGUE, Jacob 0-0 the fifth ranked team that the 0-0 0. Totals 25-59 12-20 73. Yellow Jackets will have played RANDOLPH-MACON (14-1 / 5-1 this season. They are also a ODAC) BRAXTON, Brandon 11team that has given R-MC fits 14 4-7 26; JONES, Danny 6-7 1-4 recently. “We’re going to have to 14; CROSKEY, Calvin 4-10 2-2 12; play our best game of the year,” PUGH, Eric 4-8 1-4 10; DESGAIN, Davis said. “They’re very ath- Adam 2-4 4-4 9; BROWN, Jordan

3-5 1-2 8; GIGGETTS, Lamar 2-4 0-0 4; BLUMEL, Matt 1-1 0-0 3; DAVIS, Isiah 1-1 0-0 2; COLE, Dylan 1-1 0-0 2; LAWRENCE, Tim 1-1 0-0 2; BAKER, Mark 0-3 1-2 1; VOELKEL, Kevin 0-0 1-2 1; SCHEELER, Thomas 0-0 0-0 0; CAMPION, Billy 0-0 0-2 0; STRICKLAND, Michael 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-59 15-29 94. Emory & Henry........ 32 41 - 73 Randolph-Macon..... 41 53 - 94 3-point goals--E&H 11-31 : R-MC 718 (CROSKEY, 2-5; DESGAIN, 1-2; PUGH, 1-4; BLUMEL, 1-1; JONES, 1-2; BROWN, 1-2; BAKER, 0-2). Rebounds--E&H 35 (GRIGG, 6), R-MC 37 (VOELKEL 9). Assists-Emory & Henry 11 (DYSON, JD 5), Randolph-Macon 26 (PUGH, Eric 5; BROWN, Jordan 5). Total fouls--Emory & Henry 21, Randolph-Macon 19. A-1001

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Foxworth file Age: 18 School: Hanover Weight class: 140 Current record: 22-6 Notable accomplishments: 2008-09 Region I and Group AA champion at 125 pounds for Poquoson High School; placed eighth at last month’s Beast of the East tournament in Delaware; went 7-0 last weekend, leading Hanover to title at James River Duals. with open arms at Hanover, however, those days seem like a distant memory. “They’re happy I’m back,” Foxworth said. “I feel like I never really left.” Bradley said Foxworth hasn’t changed much since his first two years in the Hawks’ program. He’s still most effective on his feet, dynamic and aggressive and extremely difficult to take down. Because Foxworth rarely gives up takedowns, Bradley has him working overtime in practice to improve in the “bottom,”

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Above: Hanover’s Patrik Foxworth, left, takes on Atlee’s Justin Goon in the 140 class at the Hanover Quad two weeks ago.

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Saturday, 1/16/10, 9 am to 1 pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church On-line registration for baseball, softball and Challenger opens at www.atleelittleleague.com on January 4th. Both new and returning players can be registered on-line. Challenger League Baseball gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls an opportunity to play baseball within an organized structure. A birth certificate is required for any player who has not previously participated in Atlee Little League.

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Against PH, Hawks’ Fs were not failing grades Role players Fleming and Fehl secure 58-50 win over Patriots By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com On Thursday night when the Hawks’ A-players Greg Lewis and Russell Lyons were saddled with foul trouble, Coach Troy Manns hoped his role players would turn in an A+ performance in the tight intracounty rivalry game with Patrick Henry. What Manns’ backups gave him was an F. However, in this case F did not stand for failure but rather the first initial of sophomores Justin Flemming and Patrick Fehl, a pair of Hawks who stepped up when the call came and secured the 58-50 win over the Patriots. All season long the Hawks coaching staff has been citing articles from newspapers, magazines and television sports shows to provide a case of role players rising to the occasion. For Manns, the efforts of Flemming and Fehl were a perfect example of what he has been preaching. “One of the things we wanted to focus on is, be ready when your time is called,” Manns said. “When your number’s called be ready because you never know.” In the important county rivalry game, Flemming and Fehl each scored a dozen points to help the Hawks hold off a determined comeback from the Patriots. Flemming only started logging substantial minutes this season when junior point guard Dee Taylor was slowed by an injury. “He’s a basketball player,” Manns said of Flemming. “He loves the game. He eats, breaths and sleeps it so when he gets an opportunity he just tries to make the most of it.” In the starting lineup, Flemming’s solid play at

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point has allowed Lewis to stick to his shooting guard role. Against the Patriots, Lewis (17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals) got the Hawks off to a hot start with a 6-0 lead in the first minute and a half on drives to the basket. But then both teams sputtered as Patrick Henry couldn’t buy a basket and Hanover could do nothing but foul, recording seven over the next six minutes. It was D’Vonte Derricott (25 points) who got things rolling for the Patriots with five points over a 13 second span to pull Patrick Henry within one, 6-5. Then with the concentration of the Patriots’ defense on Lewis, Fehl came into the game as a release valve. Open on the left baseline, Fehl drilled a three. Thirty seconds later Fehl got the ball open on the right baseline and nailed his second. Another half minute and it was Fehl from deep once again, capping a run of three consecutive threes over a two minute span and pushing the Hawks’ lead to 15-8. “It’s a credit to Patrick (Fehl) because he’s been working his butt off in practice,” Manns said. “We get on him, he smiles, he shakes his head, ‘yes sir, no sir,’ and keeps trying and tonight it paid off for him.” Hanover’s Stephen Alexander opened the second quarter with a basket and a pair of free throws to widen the margin to 22-8. Even though Lewis went to the bench with his third foul with two minutes to play in the half, the Hawks appeared to have the game well in hand when Flemming drilled his second consecutive three for a 31-17 Hanover lead heading into the locker room. However, Manns knew the game was far from over. “(Patrick Henry) didn’t make a lot of shots in the first half and I knew they would come back,” he said. “This being a Hanover

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County game, there are never blow-outs. So when we went up I was like ‘okay,’ but I knew they weren’t going to shoot the ball as poorly as they did in the first half. They’re very aggressive, they’re athletic and they’re going to make shots.” Patrick Henry head coach David Wyatt didn’t relate exactly what he told his team at the half. “I don’t know if you want to know,” he smiled. “We just try to light a little bit of a fire under them. I told them we have to pick it up, in no uncertain terms. We’re better than this. It’s going to come on the defensive end. There’s too much standing around. Not enough talking. No offensive movement. Tried to light a fire under them.” Whatever Wyatt said worked. Ramon Minor and Derricott drilled a pair of threes in the opening minute of the second half and suddenly the Patriots were back in the game. Hanover’s Lyons (6 rebounds) momentarily stopped the bleeding off a dish from Danny Trsic (8 points, 8 rebounds) to push the margin back to 10, 33-23, but Hanover did not make another field goal until 1:20 left in the period. A three from Patrick Henry’s Clay Schools trimmed the margin to seven, forcing Manns to put Lewis back in the game. But a minute and a half later, Lyons was tagged with his fourth foul and sent to the bench, leaving the Hawks without size in the post and PH took advantage by driving the ball and picking up fouls. A trio of free throws and jumper from Derricott trimmed the lead to three with 1:41 left in the third, but baskets by Trsic and Lewis widened the gap to 38-33 heading into the final period. “We knew they were going to come in the second half anf make a run, but we just have

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Hanover’s Justin Flemming (25) drives in for a shot over the out-stretched arm of Patrick Henry’s Gibson Vaught. Flemming along with Patrick Fehl heeded the call, leading the Hawks to a 58-50 win over the Patriots.

to keep playing defense,” Lewis said. Flemming agreed. “We had a feeling that they would come back on us because it was a rivalry game and games tend go like that,” he said. “We had a suspicion and we do what we could but we came out strong.” The fourth quarter turned into a free throw affair as the two teams went to the line for a combined 26 times. A pair for free throws from Minor trimmed the Patrick Henry deficit to six, 39-33 with 7:27 to play but then the frustration of youth provided the game’s pivotal play. Chasing down a run-out that resulted from a turnover, the Patriots’ Gibson Vaught was whistled for a hard foul then a technical on his reaction. Flemming went to the line

for the Hawks and sank all four free throws to push the margin back to 10. “That technical really hurt us,” Wyatt said. “That was the turning point of the game really. We had all the momentum in the world and they turned around and make those four free throws.” Two minutes later, a put-back by Trsic and three from Lewis widened the margin to 48-33. A Trsic layup with three minutes to play gave Hanover a 14 point lead, 54-40 but the Hawks did not make another basket over the remainder of the game. To their credit, Patrick Henry did not throw in the towel. “They didn’t quit,” Wyatt said. “We got down by 14 then a little bit of pressure in the last couple of minutes.” A shot inside by Vaught was

followed by a steal a layup from Derricott. When Minor swished a three from the left wing at the 1:50 mark, Patrick Henry had pulled within five, 55-50. Patrick Henry was forced to foul to extend the game and Hanover answered, making 8of-10 free throws in the final two minutes of play to seal the win. The victory is further evidence of the improvement of Hanover (6-7) which has gone 5-3 over its last eight games including a win over previously ranked Armstrong earlier in the week. “We’re having a lot of enthusiasm in practice, working hard and hoping to continue this win streak,” Flemming said. For Patrick Henry, the effort showed that they could be a team that returns everyone next see HANOVER, pg. 40 `

R-MC to hold pitching camp

Super Y-League soccer tryouts

Ray Long Jr. honored

Rangers’ Ray and Red Sox’s ries forced him to miss most of Kickers program hosts Virginia Majestics and Royals last season. (VA), NOVA FC (VA) and Beazley featured at event tryouts February 3 & 7 Triangle FC (NC). Training Chris Ray was drafted by

From press release Randolph-Macon College Head Baseball Coach Ray Hedrick announced upcoming dates for the annual R-MC Baseball pitching camp this winter. Hedrick announced that the All-Star Pitching Camp with Travis Beazley and Chris Ray will be held for the second consecutive year at the Brock Recreation Center on the campus of Randolph-Macon, Saturday and Sunday January 23-24. The All-Star Pitching Camp will feature Texas Rangers reliever Chris Ray (William and Mary) and Travis Beazley of the Boston Red Sox. Beazley was a 2006 All-American while playing for Randolph-Macon. He was drafted in the 38th round by Boston in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft and started the 2009 campaign in AA Portland before arm inju-

Baltimore in 2003 out of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA and was traded this offseason to the Texas Rangers. The Tampa, FL native has appeared in 191 games out of the bullpen in four seasons with Baltimore. In 192 innings of work, Ray has collected 177 strike outs while holding opponents to a .245 batting average. Ray, an off-season resident of Hanover County, VA, played for R-MC head coach Ray Hedrick and the New Market Rebels in the Valley Baseball League the summer of 2001. Coaches from RandolphMacon College and George Washington University will also join the All-Star staff along with current pitchers in the Yellow Jackets’ baseball program. For more info contact Ray Hedrick (804) 752.7303 or rhedrick@rmc.edu.

New facility to be unveiled by RVC From press release A celebratory ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 5 p.m. to unveil Richmond Volleyball Club’s new facility at 2921 Byrdhill Road in Henrico, VA. The new facility is 73,000 square feet and houses 12 volleyball courts. After 28 years of playing at two separate facilities, Richmond Volleyball Club (RVC) has consolidated into one, making it the largest dedicated indoor volleyball club in the country. The expanded facility will give the non-profit organization

the opportunity to grow both its adult and youth programs, which currently serve approximately 2,500 members. Over 150 former RVC junior players have gone on to play collegiate volleyball at schools including Penn State, Long Beach State, University of Virginia, UNCGreensboro, Florida State, George Mason University, Pepperdine and more. Currently, RVC hosts 15 junior’s tournaments per year. These tournaments have a significant positive impact on the local economy as they bring in teams from around the country.

Players wanted Players wanted The Virginia Bruins AAU Boys Basketball will hold tryouts/open gym for boys 10 years old January 20 from 6-7 at the University of Richmond Weinstein Gym. For more info please contact Coach Rodney Cole (804) 539-2080 or virginiabruins@comcast.net

The Hanover Sports 9U travel baseball team is looking to add players to their roster. If you and your child are interested in trying out for the Hanover Sports 9U travel team please contact Michael McMillion at (804) 559-7007.

From press release

The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that tryouts for the 2010 Super YLeague teams will be held at the Kickers state-of-the-art sports complex, Ukrop Park. Tryouts will commence on Wednesday, February 3 for U-14 and U-15 Boys while U13 Boys, U-13, U14, U-15 and U-16 Girls, as well as Super Y-League Development teams for ages U-9 through U-12 Boys and Girls will be held on Sunday, February 7. Registration is now available via RichmondKickers.com. The Super Y-League is a national system designed for talented youth players destined for college, professional or international careers. The league compliments the Richmond Kickers’ vision of providing superior training and highly competitive games for elite players. United Soccer Leagues recently recognized the Richmond Kickers as one of the top competitive and administrative clubs, ranking ninth in the country in the overall Clubs category while taking a fifth place ranking in the Girls category. The Richmond Kickers Super Y-League teams will play approximately 10-14 games throughout the summer, June through August. The Kickers will compete in the South Atlantic Division, which is comprised of Alpharetta United (GA), Atlanta Fire United (GA), Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (VA), Northern

and home games will take place at Ukrop Park. The coaching staff will be comprised of former professional soccer players and nationally licensed coaches such as Leigh Cowlishaw, Ihor Dotsenko, Rob Ukrop, Andy McIntosh and Mark Fowler. Once again, the U-9 through U-12 Super YLeague Development teams will be led by Richmond Kickers pro player and USSF B Licensed coach, Mike Burke. An advocate for youth player development, Burke acts as a Technical Director with the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club, where he oversees the Advanced Development Soccer League program. The USL Super Y-League represents a professionalized system that is the first step for developing elite youth soccer players in North America. Affiliated with U.S. Soccer and partnered with U.S. Club Soccer, the league is designed for talented youth players destined for professional or international careers. The league contains the youth academies of USL First Division, USL Second Division, Premier Development League, W-League, and Major League Soccer clubs, as well as many of the established premier youth clubs. Through Olympic Development Program status events such as the North American Finals and ODP National Camps, the nation’s top players are identified for selection to U.S. National Team Programs.

Players wanted The New Kent Knights is a local 11U travel baseball team. Our focus is on sportsmanship, teamwork and having fun while taking the players’ skills to the next level of competition. If you are an experi-

enced 11 year old, or younger, and interested in playing travel baseball, contact our team manager for more information. Cell phone (804) 8369037 or e-mail nkknights@ gmail.com

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Last week, retired Patrick Henry football coach Ray Long Jr. , center, was recognized by the Hanover County School board for his years of service to the county. Long is joined by Ann F.H. Gladstone, the vice chairman of the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Stewart D. Roberson.

Congratulations Bernie Lent

Submitted by Captain Greg Parsley Bernie Lent catches 49 1/2, 52 pound citation rockfish while fishing aboard the MI VIDA LOCA Fishing Charters with Captain Greg Parsley and Archie Gold in the Chesapeake Bay.

Hanover Friends softball reunion The Hanover Friends Church Softball Team is planning a reunion for all those who participated on the team since it’s inception in the early 1970’s. A reunion is planned for February

20, 2010 and all interested in attending and/or planning are urged to contact Sandy Robbins at wooly@bealenet.com or call (804) 448-1652 in evenings or (804) 231-8646 during the day.

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RIR breaks ground on video/scoring tower New video/scoring tower will be the largest in motorsports By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com On Friday, Richmond International Raceway broke ground on a new scoring tower / video screen that is expected to greatly enhance the experience of NASCAR fans who visit the track. For track president Doug Fritz, the ground breaking compared to the unveiling of the world’s largest building in Dubai or the opening of the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas with some exceptions. “Hopefully our competitors won’t be hitting this scoreboard,” he joked. “If they do they’ve got a bigger problem then kicking a football into it.” The new video/scoring tower designed by Panasonic, will dwarf the current scoring pylon by 95 feet standing 153 feet tall. As reference, the Commonwealth Tower at RIR is the tallest structure in Henrico County and the video construction will stand only 26 feet shorter, making it visible off the track. Four LED screens, measuring 38 x 24 feet, will surround the top of the tower providing a good view of racing action from any seat at the track.

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season and could be a force to be reckoned with. “We didn’t show up the first half,” Wyatt said. “Played pretty hard the second half. That’s pretty well it. We’ve been playing two or three quarters and haven’t been able to put four quarters together yet. We’re a real young team. We start freshmen and sopho-

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“The beauty is, with these four screens, 38’x24’ we’re going to get 100 per percent coverage,” Fritz said. “Every spectator in this stadium is going to have a great view of those screens. That’s what makes it really exciting. It’s not just for the people in the front stretch or the corners or the back stretch, this will get 100 percent coverage from every grandstand seat here and that’s what was really important for us when we designed this.” NASCAR television commentator Hermie Sadler pointed out that fans at the track will now be able to enjoy an important aspect of racing that has always been missing from live action; replays. “People don’t talk about it enough,” he said. “Replays are a big deal in any sport. We don’t have the review booth like some other sports do but it’s always one of the real cool things about sitting at home is being able to watch a replay and what happened. Whether it be on the race track or on pit road, it’s a big deal to be able to sit anywhere in this racetrack and have a great shot of not only the action but the replays. Then you have a better idea of what’s going on on the racetrack. “When you’re sitting up in the stands with your buddies, when we have a crash like we had here in turn three with the

Photo by Charlie Leffler, illustration courtesy of Richmond International Raceway

The balloons attached to the top of the current scoring pylon at RIR, above left, emphasize how much larger the new state-ofthe art scoring/video tower, above right, will be. The new tower will stand 153 feet tall and display four 38’x24’ LED video screens which will give a good view of race action and replays to every seat at the track.

#88 (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) and the #18 (Kyle Busch), you get to see the replay over and over again and that’s really important,” Sadler joked. “It really helps settle a lot of arguments in the stands on whose fault

Wiltshire 0, Jackson 0. Totals 14 15-25 50. HANOVER (6-7) Taylor 0, Jennings 3, Fehl 12, Lewis 17, Fleming 12, Alexander 4, Lyons 2, Trsic 8, Rogers 0. Totals 17 16-25 58. Patrick Henry…... 8 9 14 19 — 50 Hanover…........... 18 13 7 20 — 58 3-point goals: PH — Minor 4, Derricott 2, Schools 1. H — Fehl 4, Lewis 2, Fleming 2. PATRICK HENRY (2-10) Schools Highlights: PH — Derricott 7 5, Morris 0, Derricott 25, A. Smith rebounds, 3 steals. H — Trsic 8 0, Minor 14, Vaught 6, Lambert 0, rebounds; Lyons 6 rebounds.

mores, sometimes they play well. Sometimes they don’t. “The future’s bright, it’s just very frustrating waiting for that future to get here,” Wyatt added. “You see the bright spots and you just want to see them keep playing like that but you’ve got to take the good with the bad when you’re young.”

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is what.” Furthermore, a four-sided LED leaderboard, measuring 67 feet tall by 13 feet wide, will not only provide the real time running order but information normally reserved to fans watching the race on television. The leaderboard will display up to the minute lap times and points standings, which will prove especially helpful during September’s Race for the Chase event. The tower will not only provide information on the top-12 racers at each event but can also be used to track local favorites such as Denny Hamlin, if they are running further back in the pack. “We can really do whatever

we want,” Fritz said. “It’s going to be very, very informational.” The combined square footage of RIR’s video screens and leaderboard will make it the largest in the motorsports industry. “This is just another example of this racetrack setting the bar very, very high as far as moving with the times, making adjustments and making changes, extra amenities for the drivers, the fans, the crews, everybody that comes to this racetrack gets a first class facility,” Sadler said. “As you can see they’re taking it one step further.” The new tower comes about as the result of fan feedback. “When we ask the fans, ‘What can we do from the race track

perspective to make your race experience better?’ this is it,” Fritz said. “This is really going to be something special for the race fans, their shear enjoyment of the weekend. “One of the things we do is we listen very closely to the race fans,” Fritz added. “It isn’t about me and my ideas on what we can do to make this place better it’s about us truly listening to the race fans. And that’s what this is, this is the race fans telling us, what’s the one thing that can make their experience better. And this will be it.” The new video scoring tower will be installed and ready for the April 1-May 1 NASCAR weekend at RIR.

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Arts-Music EXPER. Piano Teacher w openings now. Ages 8-adult. Incl. creative activities/computer. Ref. avail. 779-0488

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General FAMILY owned Steel Pipe manufacturer in North Richmond, is looking for general help. Insurance plus 1 week vacation after first year. 804-261-0703 Mechanic TRACTOR/TRAILER

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DEADLINE: Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Your message will appear in the Classified Section of the Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 Mechanicsville Local. (Just in time for Valentine’s Day!) The deadline for us to receive your message and payment is Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $15 Single, $30 Double (prepaid). Place your Valentine’s Day Message by phone, ask for Cindy or Michelle at 746-1235 x 3 or email us at classifieds@mechlocal. com. We do accept MasterCard and Visa or you can mail your check or money order to: Mechanicsville Local, Valentine’s Day Message, P.O. Box 1118, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. You can also stop by our office at 6400 Mech Tnpk to place your message.

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General Virginia Home for Boys & Girls is seeking Therapeutic Foster Parents. If you have a willing ness to open your home to youth with a variety of needs, by giving them a safe, stable, loving and nurturing environ ment; you might make a great foster parent! We offer hands-on, evidence-based training, and ongoing support. Requirements include: being a responsible caring adult at least 21 years of age; having a valid Virginias drivers license and good driving record; stable income and housing; and the ability to pass a criminal background check. If interested, please forward resumes to: Human Resources, Virginia Home for Boys & Girls, 8716 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294 Fax: (804) 270-0479 or email amiller@boysandgirlsh ome.org

Sales

Now Hiring: companies desperJEWELRY SALES ately need employees to assemble Jacques Jewelers products at home. now accepting apNo selling, any plications for Posihours. $500 wkly po- tion of full time tential. 1-985-646- sales associate. 1700 , Dept. VA-2713 Flexible schedule, benefits & paid vacation. Apply in perTHE ULTIMATE son at Jacques PART-TIME JOB Jewelers, Hanover Square South ShopNeighborhood ping Center, Mech. Marketing EOE. 804-559-7984. $10 - $15 PER HR *Make great money *Build your resume *Work with Friends *No manual labor *Fun atmosphere

real estate residential for rent

Melani Bros., Inc. (804) 237-6870

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Apartments Unfurnished

Houses Unfurnished

23116- 4BR 2.5 BA-w/ 2 car attached gar. 2,800 sq ft on 3 ac. 10477 Chamberlayne Rd. $1600.mo.512-1780.

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M E C H - 2 BR 1 ba avail w/ kit privileges. Utilities incl. NS. Pets neg. 244-1967

UNFURN. w/private bath, kitch. priv. No Smoking & No Drink2-bdrm, 1-bath in ing. $550/mo. Incl. Mech. $650/mo. No Util. Call 427-7744 Smoking. Pets upon approval. Credit Ref. Req. For application call 781-0909.

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2-HOUSE in Mech. 3 BR 2 BA- washer dryer & Gas FP. No Apartments smoking or pets. Unfurnished $1075-$1200/mo. Sec. dep. & credit 2 - B D R M apt., com- check. Call 690-8691 pletely remodeled, appliances, washer, 3 BR 2.5 BA newly rendryer, DirecTV & ovated home on Blunts utilities furnished. Bridge Rd. 2 gas logs, $940/mo. +deposit. fam & liv rms. $1400. Call 363-3865. mo. Call 804-370-4158

OVER 25,000 HOUSEHOLDS. Call 746-1235 or email sales@mechlocal.com for advertising information.

real estate residential for sale

8 1 7 3 Belton Circle. Rutland TownMechanicsville homes. 4 BR 3 BA. Now Leasing 2300 sq ft. 1 car gar. 2-bdrm/1-ba. spaAtlee cious apts. Special Maint. free School. $1850/mo. + $675/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. Dep. Pets ok. Bruce Flight 804-873-0625 Friendly, Quiet community avail. immeReal Estate Policy diately. Add’l dis- COUNTRY home on 1 acre in Glen Allen. All real estate advertised count for seniors. Very Private. 3746-5525 for details herein is subject to the bdrm, 2-ba. $1250/ Virginia Fair Housing Law, mo. 804-819-0906 which makes it illegal to Move in Now, Pay No Rent Until March! HIGHLAND Springs 3 advertise “any preference, LakeRidge Square BR 2 BA. 305 S. Holly limitation or discriminaApartment Homes… Ave. Avail. May 1st. tion based on race, color, Move In by January $1000/mo. 730-4165 religion, national origin, 31st, pay no rent until sex, elderliness, familial March 2010! it’s FREE MECH- 3 BR 2 BA status, or handicap.” to apply! Reserve your Brick rancher, garage, new home today! We will not knowingly ac3 wooded ac. Updated! County-charm with $1,200. mo. 513-2402 cept any advertising for city conveniences, real estate that is in violaclose to everything. Mechtion of the law. All persons area 3BR, 1.5 Washer/dryer, water are hereby informed that and monitored alarm BA - $1050. mo $800. all the dwellings adverSec Dep. All appliincluded in rent! 2-BR ances. Avail March tised are available on an Units start at $815+! 1st. Call 241-8948 equal opportunity basis. Call us at 550-2676 Website: OLD Mech- $990./mo + www.lakeridgesquare.com sec dep. 7287 Area 44 Edgeworth Rd. 3 BR 2 BA. Lg back yd. Call Apartments 252-599-7876. No pets OPEN House- Sun 1/24 Northside/Hanover 1- 4pm. 4 BR 2.5 BA, 3 car detached gar, .5 ac Rooms for Rent 5944 Dugout Terrace MECHANICSVILLE Marcia Thomas, WINDMILL WAY Hometown Realty Furnished Room for APTS. 2 bdrm apts. rent available now. 833-9393 $500/mo. +$500 de$645/mo. W/D in Professional unit. No dogs. Avail. posit. Open Houses prefered. Cable tv, now.804-780-3140 Shockoe Properties house privileges. Quiet neighborhood. ajohnston@shockoeproperties. Contact Matt Call Area 44 com 804-307 -9747 matt_patin@comcast.net

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Strawhorn $235,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 Like New Brick Ranch. 3 bdrms, 2 full Baths. Cul-de-sac lot. Screen Porch. Great Location. Great Schools. Linda Jacobs 412-2325 Coldwell Banker Dew Realty

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Open Houses OPEN HOUSE Sun 1/24 1-4pm 7430 LEXINGTON DR

New listing. Conv. location. 1900+ sq ft 3 bed 2 bath ranch on landscaped corner lot. Functional and charm ing layout. Brick patio and Garage. $244,950 Ingrid Kampinga 244-4849 The Dunivan Co.

transportation

Automobiles for Sale BMW - ’06 330i Blue Tan Leather Loaded incl Nav. CPO warranty 42k $27,700 537-5029

Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVROLET - ’07 Tahoe LT, 4wd, White w/blk lthr int, 88,250 mi, 3rd seat, sunroof, navigation, DVD. $22,500. 804-747-0171

Vans PONTIAC - ’03 Montana. 4 Captain’s Chairs w/ rear bench, 89K mi. Exc. Cond. $6,900. 804-370-1002.

Automobiles Wanted ûWANTED û Abandoned junk cars Pay $100 and up. No title needed. 804-677-0156

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HOME IMPROVEMENT S P E C I A L I S T S

Chimney Cleaning

General Contractors

Hanover C h i m n e y Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

S.F. Barnes IV

Carpentry Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 328-0158

Driveways A.D. Contracting We specialize in all concrete work, patios, sidewalks, driveways, dumpster pad, stamped concrete & aggregate. 536-8077 / 356-8717

Electrical Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184 DANNY Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804640-5044 E L E C T R I C I A N For Residential & Small Commercial Service Hourly Or Free Estimates. Master’s Lic. Matthew, 503-9079.

Floors Hardwood Installation & Refinishing. Laminate & Tile flooring also. Lic. & Ins. Call Derrick 804928-6564.

Fencing **FENCE S c a p e s * * Custom Wood, Chain-Link & Vinyl, Aluminum Lic. & Ins. Free Est 559-8797 WINTERS Fencing 790-3166 Best Prices! Lic. & Ins. Free Est.

Heating/AC

• Sheds • Decks • Siding • Gutters • Wood Rot Repair

Tile

• Plumbing • Tile Work • Bathrooms • Sidewalks

Serving the greater Richmond area

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• Residential & commercial service • Preventative maintenance agreements • System replacements • Custom ductwork design • Complete installation of heating and air conditioning systems

Brick Repair • Roof Repair • Interior Trim • Shelving • Power Washing • Replacement Windows • Storm Doors

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CALL CALL 737-1439 or 737-1439 305-2491 Fencing *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* For the BEST Value on a Quality Wood Fence Lic. & Ins. Free Est. 559-2211

Gutters Gutter Cleaning, Lic/Ins. Free Est. Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668

Home Repairs Stanley Home Improv. Repairs inside & out, & Door/Window Replac. Lic/Ins. Ken 262-8845

CUSTOM Aluminum Ext. featuring windows doors, decks, painting & more. 267-9374

Roofing DAVIDSON Roofing Co. Residential roofing & repair specialist. Lic/ Ins. GAF authorized installer. Free Est George Davidson 804-672-0540 / 804-263-5121. BBB.

Home Improvement

Driveway Stone Grading, Top Soil, Fill Dirt & Mulch, sand. Victor Carter, 513-0266. S T O N E M A N Paving Co. Inc. Res/Com. Asphalt, Concrete, Seal Coating & Striping, Driveways, Patios, & Pool Decks. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs. exp. 746-9102 stonemanpaving.com

Heating/AC

RITCHIE Home Improv Serving Mech. for 15 yrs. BIG or small, we do it all! Lic/Ins Free Est 512-7441

Heating/AC

Lawn Care SANDY VALLEY Lawn Care Inc. Leaf Removal Trimming & Prun ing. Complete Lawn Care. Ins. Free est. 779-7046

PCT Remodeling Tile/ Kitchens & Baths. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 264-9352

Tree Service NOR M AN ’ S Tree Service Lic/Ins. Free Est. Call 769-7197 or 387-3161 687-6442 or 779-2222 Free Est. Ins . L & J Tree Service, LLC. Adam S. Medek MEDEK TREE SVC. Removals/Pruning 24Hr/Lic&Ins/CC’s Free Est. 746-8580 ERNIE’S Tree Service Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 7306563 or 833-9663

BELL CREEK HeatingPainting Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. ALLSHOUSE PAIN T- Howard Tree Service LIc. BBB 559-1045. ING Inter/Ext. Small Trimming & Take Sheet Rock Repairs. Downs. Stump ReF. MYERS A/C & Powerwashing, Gut- moval. If it’s tree work - we do it! InHeating Save Mon- ter Cleaning. C a ll sured. Free Est. Miey with High Effi- 730-6531 402-6531 chael 746-7546 or ciency Systems Lic. & Ins. 20+ yrs Exp. E.J. Hornung- Excell. 779-7011 day/night. Free Est. 730-8518. Refer. Int/Ext Great MC/VISA/Discover. rates. 746-5613

Wallpapering

Lawn Care NORMAN’S TREE REMOVAL & LAWN CARE SERVICE. LEAF REMOVAL. FREE EST. LIC/INS. CALL 769-7197

1 RJ. Davis Lawn Care, Inc. Com plete Lawn Care Service 798-0492 rjdavislawncare.com 687-6442 or 779-2222 Leaf Removal Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC.

PAINTING By George Int/Ext Reasonable Rates. 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Ext./Int. Painting. Lic/Ins. 264-9352

Plumbing GARY’S Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 Tolyn’s Plumbing Repair Service - For all you plumbing needs! Call Todd Traylor, 514-1560

AFFORDABLE LEAF REMOVAL Roofing DRYWALL Rep airs779-2123 Small jobs welcome. Clean, dependable. A A Austin Jr. Since Lic./Ins. 30 yrs exp. KJLC C o m m e r c i a l 1984. Vinyl Siding, Grounds Mainte- Thermal Windows, Dean~ 746-1308 nance Commercial Roofing & Painting, & Residential Land- 5 yr. warr. Lic/ Ins. HERRING Home scape Grading, Free Est. 226-9293. Improvement- WinPavers, Sidewalk, dows, decks, sheds, Patios & Retaining Repairs. Lic & Ins. Walls, Drainage, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Call 537-5755 WORKS! Weed Control, FerSEWARD’S tilization, Aeration, EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS Seeding, Pruning, Home Repairs @MECHLOCAL.COM Mulch. 746-0827 Painting. 746-4633

WALLPAPER Hanging & Removal. Refer. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025

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NOW AVAILABLE In racks and boxes at the following locations in Ashland, Hanover, King William, Glen Allen and around Mechanicsville.

MECHANICSVILLE: Hanover Cleaners, Mechanicsville Drug Store, EVB, Village Bank, Padow’s, 360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners, Colonial Pharmacy, Shoney’s, Lee-Davis BP, Studley Store,Tropical Smoothie Café, West Store, Atlee Library, Valero-Atlee & Meadowbridge and Antonio’s Pizza

HANOVER COURT HOUSE: Wickham Building, Hanover County Administration Building and Houndstooth Restaurant

ASHLAND: Ashland Visitors Center, Smokey Pig, McLean’s Restaurant, Rite Aid, Cross Grocery, Henry Clay Shopping Center, Sheetz, Skateland and Patrick Henry YMCA

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WELL-MAINTAINED TRANSITIONAL

Move-in condition! Two master suites with huge walk-in closets plus two other bedrooms, formal dining room, great room w/brick FP & gas logs, eat-in kitchen w/ ceramic tile floors, new carpet throughout, fresh interior paint, oversize rear deck, front porch, 2-car attached & 3-car detached garage, vinyl siding & windows, plus a oneyear ERA warranty! $279,500.

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This transitional has over 2,400 sq. ft., plus a ready to finish walk-up attic (563 sq. ft.), kitchen with an island, ceramic tile backsplash, breakfast nook w/ bay window and all of the appliances, formal rooms w/ wd flrs, 2 story foyer, FR w/ gas FP, 4 BR’s including a master suite with a huge walk-in closet and a deluxe bath, 2-car garage, two zone heating & cooling, irrigation system, private fenced back yard with a brick patio & rear deck plus manicured landscaping. This home is in move-in IRTUAL OUR condition! $324,950

Almost 2,500 sq. ft., 2-story foyer, fresh interior paint, formal rooms w/ wd flrs, 1st-floor office, family room w/ gas FP, four bedrooms including a vaulted master w/ two walk-in closets & a deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, 2-car side entry garage, vinyl siding, rear deck, front porch plus a oneyear ERA warranty! VIRTUAL TOUR $309,950

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Almost 1,800 square feet, formal rooms, family room with brick FP with gas logs, eat-in kitchen with tile backsplash and all appliances, full size utility room with washer and dryer, 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, full front porch, large rear deck, detached tool shed plus one-year ERA mechanical warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $197,000.

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Spacious rooms throughout w/ almost 2,000 sq. ft., new carpet (wood flrs underneath), formal living & dining rooms, huge detached 24’x16’ studio/workshop, large FR w/ real knotty pine paneling, corner brick FP & built-in book shelves, paved drive, 30 year dimensional roof, spacious car port, full size utility/mud room and more! $238,000.

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2,200 sq. ft. Transitional with 4 bedrooms including a master suite, formal rooms, family room w/ a real wood burning FP, eat-in kitchen, two-tiered deck w/ built-in bench & large table, patio, two-car garage, fenced backyard, maintenance free vinyl siding, all appliances convey, natural gas heat/central air plus a one-year ERA VIRTUAL TOUR warranty! $279,950.

Transitional w/ over 2,700 sq. ft., formal rooms, large family room, eat-in kitchen with new Granite countertops and new flooring, master suite w/ a deluxe bath, finished third floor (could be used as a 5th BR), two-car garage, vinyl siding, detached tool shed, concrete patio, screen porch, fenced back yard plus an ERA Warranty! VIRTUAL TOUR $325,000.

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Open & Bright Transitional! Almost 2,200 sq ft, this home offers formal rooms w/ wood floors, open kitchen, master suite w/ a deluxe bath plus three additional bedrooms, vinyl siding & windows, 2-car garage, fenced back yard, gas heat & central air plus One Year ERA Warranty. Priced at $41,000 Under Assessment! $249,950.

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PRICED UNDER ASSESSMENT! Almost 1,400 square feet, vaulted living room, kitchen with maple cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, paved drive, rear deck and patio, privacy fenced backyard, and maintenance-free vinyl siding and windows. Don’t miss this VIRTUAL TOUR one! $199,950.

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Almost half-acre lot, 3,100 sq. ft., very open floor plan, vaulted family room w/ gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/ island and appliances, 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, full size utility room, two-car attached garage. Enjoy the wonderful pond view on the two-tiered rear deck plus ERA one-year home warranty! VIRTUAL TOUR $322,000.

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BEAUTIFUL all-brick Rancher on a MANICURED LOT w/ over 1,900 sq. ft. Huge formal dining room w/ wd. flrs., brick FP & built-in bookcases, eat-in kitchen w/ wd. flrs. & keeping area, large family room, 2-car attached garage, paved drive, fenced backyard, office, huge detached tool shed, electric heat pump and central air plus an awesome screen porch.

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Over 2,300 sq. ft., 1st-flr. master w/ jetted tub, formal dining room, two-story great room w/ gas FP, eat-in kitchen, 2-car attached and 29’x40’ detached garage, rear deck, full size utility room, new carpet throughout plus new kitchen floor. Walking distance to the new elementary school. VIRTUAL TOUR $304,500.

3 bedrms, 2 ½ baths, Formal DR, FR w/ gas FP, eat-in kitchen, huge rec room above garage, plus over 600 square feet of walk-in unfinished space, dimensional roof, 2-zone heating/cooling, vinyl fencing, full irrigation, brick front porch, sun room, vinyl siding & windows, and 2car garage. This open floor plan is perfect for entertaining! $319,950.

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Beautiful Transitional on an awesome cul-de-sac lot, almost 2,900 sq. ft., open floor plan, stately formal rooms, two-story family room & foyer w/ wood floors, huge gourmet kitchen w/ granite, 9’ ceilings on 1st floor & master bedroom, large rear deck, ready-to-finish walk-up attic (400 sq. ft.), and a rear-entry 2-car VIRTUAL TOUR garage. $369,900.

Move-in condition!! Over 3,100 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, formal rooms w/ wood floors, family room w/ gas FP, kitchen w/ huge nook area, rec room, twocar attached garage, rear deck, wrap around front porch, 2-zone gas heat/ central air, rear stairs sitting on a ¾acre lot! $359,950.

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Beautiful brick front Transitional w/ over 3,800 sq. ft., formal rooms w/ wd flrs, two-story foyer w/ turned staircase, two-story family room w/ lots of windows, gourmet kitchen w/ granite & Island, 4 bedrms including a master suite w/ a deluxe bath & sitting area, 3 ½ baths, finished 3rd flr, 2-car garage, 2-zone heating & cooling, rear deck & patio sitting on a private wooded lot. This home is ready to move into! VIRTUAL TOUR $439,950.

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DRAMATIC TRANSITIONAL IN MILESTONE

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Beautiful custom-built home on estate size lot! Interior features tons of wd flrs, two-story FR, café style kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, granite, stainless steel appliances & huge breakfast nook, 1st-flr master w/ exciting deluxe bath & walk-in closet, 4 spacious bedrms upstairs, custom-built inground pool w/ electronic cover, custom rear deck, patios, Hardi-Plank siding, full irrigation and more! Make this home the perfect fit for you! IRTUAL OUR $484,950.

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Amazing Value-Walking Distance to St Christopher’s! Classic Brick Exterior w/ Slate Roof, Private Backyard, 2 Car Garage, Remodeled Kitchen w/ Granite, New Cabinets & Stainless Steel Appliances, 3 BR’s Including A Huge Master Suite (41’X13’) w/ Exposed Beams, Knock Out Master Bath & 2 Huge Walk-in Closets, Office w/ Built-in Bookcases, Full Unfinished Basement, 35’X16” Rear Deck Plus One Year Warranty. $315,000.

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