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Public appeals to save, continue programs By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com (Editor’s note: After the Tuesday, Jan. 19, public hearing, several questions arose from a work session held Thursday, Jan. 21, by the Hanover County School Board. See MLeditor on Twitter and www.mechlocal.com for action from last night’s meeting on the 2010-2011 budget adoption.)

Impassioned pleas, promises of support and a recommendation to increase real estate taxes dominated a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 19, conducted by the Hanover County School Board. What impact they had were determined last night when board members were scheduled to adopt the 2010-2011 budget for Hanover County Public Schools.

Two cadets were joined by one’s father and a concerned resident in appealing to the board to save the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Lee-Davis High School. In preparing for an $18 million loss in revenue and anticipated cuts of 52.6 positions, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent, had proposed eliminating positions at Lee-Davis (Navy)

While he is enthusiastic about his new position as chairman of the Hanover County Board of Super visors, G. Ed Via III knows t o u g h economic VIA times are a harsh reality for residents. Last Wednesday, he said –

despite recommendations from citizens during a public hearing the night before to the Hanover County School Board – there are no plans to increase real estate taxes. The School Board accepted input on the proposed 2010-2011 budget. Via said he will work “to maintain the property tax at the 81 cents per $100 it is now. People who are laid off – they just can’t afford it [an increase in taxes].” “The board wants to remain responsive to the citizens’ con-

The 2010-2011 budget proposal includes a Naval JROTC program at Patrick Henry and an Air Force JROTC program at Hanover High School. Students from Lee-Davis and Atlee will have the opportunity to participate in either. The school district will explore how the transition will see PROGRAMS, pg. 15 `

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Via: no plans to raise real estate taxes By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

and Atlee (Air Force) high schools. Students at Hanover High School participate in both programs. Patrick Henry has a Navy program. The original plan called for all four high schools in the county to have a program. Lee-Davis and Atlee have not been able to meet the enrollment thresholds required by the Armed Forces for several years.

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“I want to tell the story.” That’s what Luke Livingston said about producing “Tea Party: The Documentary Film,” which will be presented in two screenings – 1:30 and 3:45 p.m. — on Feb. 13 at Hanover Tavern. Last Wednesday, Livingston talked about the project from his business in Atlanta. According to the Web site,

www.teapartypatriots.org. Tea Party Patriots “is a national grassroot organization that provides logistical, educational, networking and other types of support to over 1,000 community-based tea party groups around the country.” A neighbor, Jenny-Beth Martin, is a national coordinator of www.teapartypatriots.org. She invited him to attend the April 15 tea party. He said he was “aware that

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By Bill McKelway Media General News Service A Hanover County couple, charged with multiple felonies involving sex with minors, were held without bail Wednesday, Jan. 20, after a prosecutor described them on Tuesday, Jan. 19, as a danger to the community. Craig M. Linnon, 49, and his wife, Angela, 44, who were suspended from their jobs with the Hanover school division after their arrests the week

before, face preliminary hearings Feb. 11, Hanover Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Judge Larry E. Gilman ordered Jan. 19. At brief, separate hearings, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Scott described the couple as flight risks and dangerous, given their supervisory roles over children. Angela Linnon is a nurse and her husband a teacher at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. They live in

for employees in fiscal year 2010 and none are planned for fiscal year 2011. Continued from pg. 1 b With County Administrator Cecil R. cerns,” Via said. From the standpoint of the “Rhu” Harris Jr. and staff in the midst of the impact the economy is having on the coun- county budget process, Via said the state’s ty, he said, “We’re in this mess together.” role in funding is now in the hands of new “Sometimes citizens don’t realize we’re Gov. Bob McDonnell. “The new governor people too, going through the same thing they’re going through.” “While we hear reports Via, who took a seat on the board as that the economy is Ashland District representative in January improving, and, while 2008, said he wants “to work with my fellow supervisors to deal with the budget in a fair that’s good news, and equitable way for everybody that lives the budget reflects in Hanover County. the impact of the “While we hear reports that the econcurrent financial stress.” omy is improving, and, while that’s good G. ED VIA III news, the budget reflects the impact of the Chairman current financial stress,” he said. “As chairHanover County Board of Supervisors man, I’m going to work for cohesion and collaboration as the county works toward finalizing a budget and all aspects of the is going to have to decide exactly how much budget are under review.” is going to be sent to the counties.” Former A $10 million shortfall in revenues is Gov. Timothy M. Kaine released his budget anticipated in fiscal year projections for proposal on Dec. 18. 2010-2011. Via said the county was looking Via said the state’s funding is expected at offsetting that shortfall “through expen- to decrease significant annually. diture savings and frozen positions.” Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintenHe did say that there would be no raises dent of Hanover County Public Schools,

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the 9300 block of Guenevere Place in the Kingswood Court subdivision off Atlee Station Road. Scott told the court that authorities believe the Linnons engaged in illicit sexual conduct involving juveniles both at the Hanover Center and at their home in November and last month. Craig Linnon lost his law license in Ohio about four years ago, according to Scott and court records in Ohio. Court records show that he had been

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disciplined for failing to carry cases forward in a timely manner. Angela Linnon begged the court to be freed so she could care for her own children. “I’ve never had so much as a speeding ticket,” she said. Hanover Circuit Court records show that the Linnons married April 12 last year, the second marriage for both. Angela Linnon is the mother of four children, ages 14, 11, 9 and 7.

prepared the 2010-2011 budget based on an $18 million loss in revenues and 52.6 positions being cut. He also has addressed a decline in enrollment. ““We anticipate a flat enrollment growth in the schools,” Via said, “which means we’re not going to have to build schools for the next 10 years — hopefully.” The new chairman is optimistic about 2010, noting the construction of a $25 million roller coaster at Kings Dominion, as well as the addition of Hanover Foils and Dominion Resource Clean Technology incubator. Via said the amusement park project “should bring in some new revenue for the county.” Two rating agencies bestowed AAA status on Hanover County in December. “We’re the smallest county in the country to obtain AAA from Fitch [Ratings],” a bond rating agency, Via said. He also said that the financial plan implemented by Hanover County has been “nationally recognized as a prudent tool in conservatively projecting revenues.” Last year, Via served as vice chairman to John E. Gordon Jr. He and Deborah B. Coats, Mechanicsville District, were unanimously elected as chairman and vice chairman during the Jan. 13 meeting.

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SAR recognizes deputy’s heroics Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Richard R. Doran, a deputy with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, recently received a law enforcement commendation medal from the Richmond Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. According to Rusty McGuire, chairman of the chapter’s Public Safety Committee, said Doran was awarded the medal at the Westwood Racquet Club in Richmond. Doran was in his front yard with his son in Mechanicsville on Aug. 3, 2009, when he observed a neighbor’s truck crash into her garage. He told his son to stay put and he ran across the street to help. When he entered the smoke filled garage, the rear wheels were spinning so fast they destroyed the cement floor and filled the room with smoke. Unable to see the unconscious woman, due to the smoke, he reached into the car and attempted to turn it off. On his second attempt, after a

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fresh gasp of air, he succeeded in placing the truck in park and dragged the woman to safety. Doran is a Marine veteran and third generation member of law enforcement. “Officers put themselves in harm’s way every day and we

This year only 9,899 property assessments were lowered by the County Assessor while approximately 34,000 assessments remain unchanged. No notice was sent to those owners whose assessment did not change. (Source: Hanover County Assessor’s Office). If your 2010 assessment is still the same or has gone up since 2007, your assessment may be too high. You have the right to appeal to the Hanover Board of Equalization (COV 58.1-3350). Formal appeals (which are free) have to be in the Assessor’s office by March 15th, 2010. To get more information on this process and local workshops, please go to www.hanovertaxinfo.blogspot.com or call 690-0672. Need help with the appeal form or want to find out more about how Hanover is “spot” assessing? Join us Jan. 30th, Mechanicsville Library, 10am – 12pm for an information workshop.

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Was the JROTC saved from changes? Entering the Hanover County School Board meeting room last week, there was no mistaking the uniform, crisp and respectful, and the young man’s demeanor confirmed his military background. Last night, the School Board was scheduled to adopt its 2010-2011 budget. During the Jan. 20 public hearing, two Lee-Davis High School cadets — members of the JROTC — made their plea to save the program. Whether their reasons for retaining the staff positions were heard and agreed upon by the School Board were revealed yesterday. (Check MLeditor on Twitter, as well as Opinion on our Web site, and www.facebook.com/mechlocal for updates from the meeting.) What the students brought before board members were compelling requests. The training, the discipline, the future — all aspects that attract those to serve our military. While the voices of parents, personnel and professional organizations expressed various concerns or support for the budget proposal, the students truly put a face on the financial strains our school system is confronting — even as it looks ahead. No second guessing here, though. This is being written before the School Board acts. However, a work session Thursday evening did generate some questions members were to consider last night. Today, we know what impact the pleas had and what was decided on the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps.

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Responding to those who disagreed with statements Please allow me to respond to those who disagreed with my statements. To Mr. Hasley: I appreciate your attempt to spin the definition of “Founding Fathers” to include everyone from the from the first Jamestown settlers to the individual states, but my letter was quite detailed about who I was discussing, and people generally pick up from 8th-grade civics class that the term “Founding Fathers” refers specifically to the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. I don’t recall ever seeing a quote of, “This country was founded a Christian collectionof-states” – the word “nation” has specific meaning. I will, however, comment on two points here: First, it’s interesting that you mentioned some of those religious groups, like the Puritans, who “came here to escape religious persecution and find freedom” as an example of Christianity being the basis of our nation’s founding. What is well documented but usually conveniently skipped in their discussion is how several of these groups, once here, established their own local governments and proceeded to

practice their own – sometimes cruel and in a few cases murderous – version of religious persecution. Indeed, the Founding Fathers were well aware of those cases, and that knowledge was documented to be a big factor in their strong belief in the separation of church and state. Second, none of your quotations, here or elsewhere in your letter, reference Jesus or the other specific trappings of Christianity, they make generic references to God, Deity and nature – common means of the writing of the times to acknowlsee LETTERS, pg. 7 `

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edge people’s belief systems in a non-offensive way. “God” and “Deity” today may be commonly assumed to only mean the Islamo-Judeo-Christian God, but that was certainly not the case then. You are quite right that for every quotation I can find by these complex, highly intelligent and thoughtful men, one can probably be found to counter it. I find it curious, though, that your referenced quotes all come from their popular public writings, while mine are more likely to come from their diaries, letters to their friends and other private writings. These were men of astute political savvy and, in many cases, strong political ambition – they were well aware that political and diplomatic success required at least lip service to the religions of the times, regardless of

whether or not they themselves believed. Franklin was certainly more than smart enough to never have revealed his true beliefs in his own writings, but as just one example, see his close friend Adams’ diary, circa 1779, discussing a conversation with the Marquis de Barbe-Marbois about Franklin’s beliefs and his relationship with Voltaire. Other points: Washington was a member of the Anglican church his entire life and even spent a few years as a vestryman, but attended sparingly except while in office, never took communion, and usually left services well ahead of his wife; once out of office he avoided church more and more completely, and refused to allow a minister in attendance at his death in 1799. The personal writings of both Jefferson and Gov. Morris, both of whom knew Washington well, acknowledged that he considered his religiosity to be of the Sunday variety – politi-

cally expedient, and discarded when no longer needed. In other words: Of course they acknowledged God in public! That doesn’t mean that down in their hearts they believed. You need to read deeper and farther than just the superficial public writings of these men to have any hope of understanding their real motivations and what they wanted for the country – which was part of my original point. In response to Mr. Atkins: That you understand the difference between theocracy and philosophy does not mean that see LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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Inquiries about schedules and events can be answered by going to www.highschoolsports.net. The WINTER SPORTS AWARDS will be held in the auditorium at AHS on Monday, 3/8. Snacks will be provided at 6:45 PM and the program will begin at 7 PM. Those athletes participating this spring must have a current physical on file in order to try out for a team on 2/22. In case of winter weather, please refer to highschoolsports.net for cancellations and updates on all games. Home Contests: Boys Basketball will play: Hanover on 1/29; Patrick Henry on 2/3; Lee-Davis on 2/5; Armstrong on 2/12. Girls Basketball will play: Hanover on 1/29; Lee-Davis on 2/5; Henrico on 2/9; Manchester on 2/10. Swimming will be at Burkwood— Regional Meet on 1/30. Gymnastics— Regional Meet on 2/6 at Hanover. Indoor Track & Field—2/3 Polar Bear Meet; District Meet on 2/12-2/13. Wrestling—District Tournament on 2/6. Important Athletic Dates: Winter Sports Senior Night—Friday, 2/5 between JV & V games; Spring Sports begin—Monday, 2/22; Winter Sports Digital Pictures Due—Monday, 2/22 (Turn into Mr. Kannewurf); Winter Sports Awards Night—Monday, 3/8, at 6:45 PM. PARKING PERMITS—May be purchased Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 8:30 AM only.

teams performed well at the Fork Union Invitational. The boys’ team took second place and the girls’ team came in sixth. Brendan Molin and Brett Colbert represented Atlee at the Civitan Leaders in Freedom Conference sponsored by The Chesapeake District of Civitan International. The conference, rich in history, civics, political science, economics and leadership, exposed the boys to speakers from the United States and the Middle East. On January 7, 2010, we had our Seventh Annual IB Graduation Ceremony. Nineteen students earned their IB Diplomas. This is a tremendous testimony to the quality of the program and the instruction students are receiving. Student participation in the program has grown 263% since the program commenced seven years ago. Congratulations to Mrs. Bonnie McLaughlin, IB Coordinator, and her IB teachers!! ~ Vince D’Agostino Principal year. A registration form will be sent home for the parents to review. Please look over it to make changes or to indicate any questions. Information on scholarship applications will be distributed to the seniors the first week in February for the community scholarship committee. Any senior who wishes to be considered for these scholarships must have their applications submitted in to the school counseling office by 2/19. Atlee High School has a resource for seniors and their parents in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application. A GRASP (Greater Richmond Area Scholarship Program) adviser is available at Atlee on Tuesdays, 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM to offer help with financial aid questions. Contact the Atlee School Counseling Department at 723-2117 to make an appointment for this free confidential resource.

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The second installment of $188 for the spring trip is due Friday, 2/5. Nominations for the 2010-2011 Band Booster Board are being considered now for election in March. If you would like to know more or are interested in which positions are available, please contact Ken Horner at kdhorner@comcast.net. Volunteers are needed for help with District 1 spring festival competition being School Counseling News hosted by Atlee H. S. on 3/19 & Counselors are meeting with students 3/20. Please contact Mr. Rozecki individually to review classes for next for opportunities. Band scholarships

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Websites: Atlee H.S.: www.hcps.us/ahs Sports Information: www.highschoolsports.net will be offered again to graduating seniors in the band program who are planning to pursue a music degree in college. To be eligible a parent must be a band booster member and an application completed with the School Counseling Department (due dates to be given later). All-District Band will be at Deep Run H. S. on 2/42/6. Students were selected based on their auditions at Lee-Davis H. S. in December. Congratulations to all students who will be involved in this special event. Based on their placement in the district, students who qualified for all-state auditions will go to JMU on 2/27. Audition requirements will be posted after all-districts on 2/6. As always, consult the band’s official Web site, www.atleeband.com for the latest information.

Orchestra Boosters Please join us at Java Jive II Friday, 2/19 from 7 PM to 10 PM in the commons, for some great music and lots of fun. All-state orchestra auditions are Saturday, 2/27 at JMU. The pre-district festival concert is Thursday, 3/4 at 7 PM in the Atlee H. S. auditorium. In less than two months the orchestra will be heading to NYC! Our trip is 3/25 – 3/28 and the final trip payment of $200 is due 2/12. Information about the pizza kit fundraiser will be coming home with your student. For details contact Miss Sunderland at msunderland@ hanover.k12.va.us.

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many, or even most, likewise understand. We are bombarded daily by the “Christian nation” nonsense and a lot of other propaganda and hyperbole by Christian leaders whose stated

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they had a tea party in February downtown. I was unable to make that one.” Livingston did, however, show up on April 15 for the event in front of Georgia’s State Capitol. “It was huge. We had 20,000 people show up.” “I felt the movement needed some good production,” he said. “.When I saw the type of people that were showing up — it looks more like a Fourth of July parade rather than a protest.” He said those attending included the elderly, families with children in strollers, “a pretty diverse demographic, I thought, for Atlanta.” “When I discovered there was no media covering this – except Sean Hannity — I said there’s a story here that’s not being told. At that point I decided to move ahead and produce a documentary about the movement and all the reporting that I have seen on all the networks about the tea party movement was very shallow, a mile wide but an inch deep.” He said “the people in the movement were being branded by the mainstream media and the media on the left as an abrasive, angry mob and controlled by the GOP.” He said that was “not true because I was a part of the movement. “We need to tell the story of who the activists are and what moved them to action. We started filming the documentary April 15. We started collecting footage at that point and then looked to other people who had been to the earlier tea party in February,” Livingston said.

goal is to turn this country into a thinly-disguised theocracy … and people by the thousands hang on their every word and slavishly believe and blindly repeat their spew. As for condescension and disrespect: Isn’t it interesting how most Christians treat As the organization nears the first anniversary of the Feb. 27 tea party, he said they have been receiving response to the documentary on Twitter and Facebook. “I knew I was going to start doing a documentary,” Livingston said. He decided “to do something bigger,” so he set his sights on the rally in Washington, D.C. “I want to tell the story here; I want to find some activists and meet them where they are in this journey and follow them.” “Everything was pointing to a desire to move from local town hall, city park rallies to a culminating event at the nation’s capital.” Livingston said there were 800 tea parties on April 15. He set his sights on the Washington trip by finding these people and getting on board the bus. He said the documentary examines “the elements of a road trip, which will be entertaining.” He wanted to spend time with members, find out who they are, how they feel about politics and why they’re doing this, as well as any struggles they may encounter along the way and what those are. “What we shot along the way formed our story,” he said. While Hanover County gets an early showing, a nationwide screening is planned on Feb. 27 to celebrate the anniversary of America’s Tea Party. “There is already a groundswell for screenings,” Livingston said, “so it’s pretty exciting.” Based on support, they are trying to schedule group screenings. Even though he isn’t in the film business, he said the project “pretty much consumed my business for six weeks.” He does

atheists and freethinkers with condescension and disrespect without even thinking about it, yet are quick to complaint when What has happened to those same attitudes are turned the “cross on the hill” at the on them? exit of Interstate 295 from Steve Sneed Mechanicsville Turnpike? see LETTERS, pg. 14 ` Mechanicsville

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corporate video productions for large companies. The cost to produce the documentary was $20,000, which included travel, promotion and marketing. Livingston said that figure did not include any overhead or his time. Along the way, he did discover that “the main component of a documentary is access.” “I feel that this movie tells the story of 2009” and offers insight to those who “don’t understand the tea party movement or why Scott Brown won in Massachusetts,” referring to the Republican’s Jan. 19 victory in the U.S. Senate race to fill Ted Kennedy’s term. His documentary has been acknowledged with a Dove award and the Good Housekeeping Seal of Family Friendly Movies. “It’s quite a history lesson,” Livingston said, noting “the principles of freedom and liberty and why these tea party activists are doing what they do.” He also said the production is entertaining and exciting. At one point in the filming, they found themselves in the middle of a bomb threat. From a personal perspective, he talked about being on the bus with the activists as they travelled to Washington, walking with hundreds of thousands of people down Pennsylvania Avenue, and standing up for liberty, freedom and the principle of

the conservative movement. The documentary can be purchased online at teapartymovie.com. On Feb. 13, the historic Hanover Tavern will offer the 100-minute direct-to-DVD film that opened in Washington over Thanksgiving weekend. Sponsors of the screening event are Richmond Liberty Alliance, Richmond Tea Party and FreedomWorks. Organizers selected Hanover Tavern as the site for the event because of the historic structure’s ties to Patrick Henry, one of the patron saints of the American Revolution. The name “Tea Party” references the Boston Tea Party in 1773, a key event on the road to America’s freedom from British rule. Tickets are $7 each and can be purchased at www.hanovertavern.org through the Event Calendar page. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the Web site; tickets will not be available at the door. Copies of Tea Party: The Documentary Film will be available for sale at the screenings. For more details about the film and to view the trailer, visit www.teapartymovie.com. Hanover Tavern is located on U.S. 301 at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover, across from the Hanover Courthouse.

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Calling all moms: friends, support oﬀered and then set up residence in Mechanicsville a year ago. The Schkeepers have three f you’re a mother looking children. for a family atmosphere As a newcomer, she was for your children or an seeking friends, especially those outlet for friendships, with common interests. With then Wendy Schkeeper has the three children, she knew what group for you. direction she wanted to pursue Thanks to Wendy, 17 and that’s how Mechanicsville women have become members Moms came to be. The group of an organization she spearwas officially headed called launched on Nov. Mechanicsville 14, 2009. For more Moms. “I know there information, visit She said the are a lot of moms www.meetup.com group, which I run into in the is for kids and grocery store,” moms, meets Wendy said. As “at a common area where they for the group, she said “It’s have toys for the kids and play- just some moms trying to get grounds. We have coffee and together.” cookies. It’s just a nice monthly Mechanicsville Moms can get-together.” be found at www.meetup. With many of the activicom. Since there wasn’t a ties taking place in the early Mechanicsville meetup page morning or the afternoon, she on the site, Wendy created the said members are mostly stay- local connection. at-home moms and those who “We try to be organized, work part-time. so we have coordinators for A native of The each event/activity. One perNetherlands, Wendy and son organizes once a month her husband Aaron came to like the recipe club, where we Hanover County two years ago. exchange recipes. Then we They moved from New Jersey, have a coordinator that does his home state, to Ashland arts and crafts, where once a

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Wendy Schkeeper, right, is joined by some of the mothers and children who are members of the recently organized Mechanicsville Moms. She organized the group, which already boasts 17 members after having been founded in November.

month we get together and do arts and crafts with the kids. Then we have a lady that does an outing — it could be to the park or like a play area at the mall or something like that.” She said there’s also a coordinator who arranges playgroups that get together every week. “We have several different playgroups.” Mechanicsville Moms also has a helping hands coordinator. Once a month, the moms get a night out, where, Wendy said, “we have a blast together.” Whether it’s for drinks or dinner,

she said “We have a great time.” “I’m so proud of our group,” Wendy said. “We’re only 17 members and we’ve done so much in the last month, making meals for moms that were sick or really needy.” The members also raise money and prepare meals for, as Wendy said, “moms that need it.” The Mechanicsville Moms site on www.meetup.com has a listing for activities to be posted. For example, Wendy said, someone could submit the Tomato Festival. “It’s just like a family and

moms kind of a group with support and laughs. It’s just all in one.” To learn more about Mechanicsville Moms, e-mail Wendy at sales@allkidslamps. com or call her at 503-7883. Information also is available on the Web site. “You simply put in your zip code and the word moms and our Web site should show up,” she said. Dues are $10 a year, which helps pay for the Web site. “Anything left over will be for any socials, any social meetings we do.” The group enjoyed the holi-

days, with special events centered around Christmas. Plans are being made for Valentine’s Day. “We’ll let kids bake some cookies.” “It’s a great support group,” Wendy said. “There are a lot of people out there that want to make friends and their kids to make friends.” Like her, many are new to the Mechanicsville community. Though relatively new, Wendy is pleased with the success of the Mechanicsville Moms: “We’re blessed with the group that we have.”

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of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2010. She was with congestive heart failure on preceded in death by her husband, Jan. 22, 2010. He was a member Charles Edward Chiles, and was a of Atlee Community Church member of Fairmount Christian and worked for Colonial Stores Church. Surviving are her son, for more than 25 years. He loved Preston Chiles and his wife, camping, bird watching, and Bonnie; two grandsons, Jason spending time with his family. and Larry; great-granddaughter, He was preceded in death by his Kourtney; sister, Vivian Tucker loving wife of 49 years, Lucille Arrowood. He is survived by two and husband, Hunter; and two nephews, Winfred Tucker and daughters, Terry Lynne Ramsey and husband, Walter “Bucky,” and Terry Tucker. The family received friends Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 Rhonda Marrett and husband, Greg; one son, Dairl Arrowood Jr. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of and wife, Wendy; four grandchil- Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Leedren, Tiffany Linick and husband, Davis Road. Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Brian, Amanda and Dylan Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of Arrowood, and Drake Marrett; six brothers and sisters; and many flowers, memorial contributions other loving family members. The may be made to the American Cancer Society. family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral William E. Clingman Sr., Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, “Bill”, 85, of Mechanicsville died where funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. He was Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Grave- preceded in death by his wife of 52 side services followed at Signal years, Margaret, and he is survived Hill Memorial Park. by two children, Diane C. Greenwood and her husband, Ollie, and George S. Baroody, of Glen W. Edward Clingman, Jr. and his Allen, formerly of Mechanicsville, wife, Gwendy; three grandchildren, Stephanie Greenwood, passed away Jan. 17, 2010 after Ryan and Lauren Clingman. a lengthy battle with cancer. He Mr. Clingman was a longtime is survived by his wife, Elda L. member of Broadus Memorial Baroody; two daughters, Judy Austin-Shupe (Mike) and Nan- Baptist Church, and the Thomas cy McIntyre (Danny); two sons, Davis Masonic Lodge. The family received friends Friday, Jan. 22, Thomas Carlton (Carol) and 2010 at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Gary Carlton; and two grandFuneral Home, 9271 Shady Grove sons, Jesse Austin and Jason Carlton. He was a retired builder Road and where services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. and owner of Top Plumbing Graveside services were held in and Heating Corp. George was an avid sportsman who enjoyed Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribuhis times hunting and fishing. A service was held Wednesday, tions may be made to Broadus Jan. 20, 2010 in the mausoleum Church Building Fund, 5351 Pole chapel at Westhampton Memo- Green Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116. rial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Terry Garland Ferguson Society, 4240 Park Place, Glen Sr., “Tuck”, of Emporia went to be Allen, Va. 23060. Arrangements with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 18, by Bliley’s-Staples Mill. 2010. He was preceded in death

by his mother, Jewell Ferguson. He is survived by his sons, Terry G. Ferguson Jr. and Brandon Ferguson and wife Heather; their mother Brenda Ferguson; Father, Stanton Ferguson Sr.; sister, Pier Ferguson; brothers, Stanton Ferguson Jr. and wife Geraldine, Robert Ferguson and wife Bette, Reginald Ferguson and wife, Kari; nephew and fishing buddy, Alex Ferguson; and many other loved ones and friends. Terry successfully fought lymphoma for 32 years with courage and perseverance. He inspired all those who knew him to make the most of the time we have been given and to cherish life, family, and friends. Terry graduated from Virginia Tech and received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions at the Virginia Employment Commission where he was employed for over 36 years. Terry was a devoted father and friend who always demonstrated how to overcome adversity with a smile. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched with his kind heart, patience, and never-give-up attitude. A memorial service was held at Liberty Christian Church in Mechanicsville on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, Va.

Oriana Robertson Hargrove, of Hanover County, died on Jan. 18, 2010. She is survived by her beloved husband of fifty seven years, Frank D. Hargrove, Sr. Mrs. Hargrove was born on Dec. 29, 1928, in Richmond and attended Longwood College and Arkansas College. She was friendly to all and known for her humorous outlook on life. Interested in assisting those with mental challenges, she co-founded the Friends of Hanover, Inc., a charitable corporation that hosted the Hanover Gala to support the Sunrise House of the Hanover

County Mental Health Association. She served on the Board of Directors of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, the Board of Associates for Randolph-Macon College, the Advisory Board of Memorial Regional Hospital, the Board of Directors of the Hanover County Mental Health Association, the Board of Directors of Hanover Tavern, and was a member of the Hanover County Republican Women’s Club. A member of The Ashland Garden Club, she was interested in gardening and historic preservation and restoration of eighteenth century structures, including her own happy home Cool Water. She was a member of Fork Episcopal Church. Recently she shared her personal experience to promote awareness and understanding of those suffering from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. She is also survived by her children, Dale Alderman and her husband John “Rick” Alderman, Frank Hargrove, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth Hargrove, Stewart Hargrove and his wife Lynn Hargrove, and Wellesley Hargrove and his wife Kimberly Hargrove, and ten grandchildren, Oriana Hargrove, Stewart Hargrove, Sarah Hargrove, Mark Hargrove, Frank Hargrove, III, Mollie Sarrah Hargrove, Madeleine Alderman, Graeme Alderman, Hannah Jane Hargrove and Bailey Hargrove. The family received friends Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at the Reid Chapel of the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland. Funeral services were held at Fork Episcopal Church, 12566 Old Ridge Road, Doswell on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. Graveside services were held at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Hargrove Scholarship at Randolph-Macon College, P. O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005 or Hanover Arc, P. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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Alvah Wilton Houchins, “Bill”, 86, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre, and retired after 41 years of service with C&P Telephone Co. Mr. Houchins was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a Master Mason affiliated with Babcock Lodge #322 AF&AM. He was a charter member of Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad and Henrico Volunteer Fire Deparment, and was a life member of VFW Post 9808. Preceding him death were his wife of 51 years, Helen L. Houchins, and a brother, Thomas E. Houchins. Surviving are his wife, Louise “Sonny” Houchins; daughter, Marti Collier and her husband, Tom; son, Rick Houchins and his wife, Martha; grandchildren, Lori Waran and her husband, Jeff, Chris Collier and his fiancé, Becky Poindexter, Kaci Collier, Andy Houchins and his wife, Megan, and Katy Underdown and her husband, Brett; and six great-grandchildren; and beloved nephew, Fred Hughes. The family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a memorial service was held Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Joyce Edwards Keeberly, (Hott), of Mechanicsville, peacefully succumbed with family by her side on Jan. 24, 2010. She is survived by daughter, Gail Crowder (Will), and sons, Kenny Hott (Carol), Butch Hott (Janine), and Mike Hott (Sylvia), and was loved by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nephews. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville

Harry L. Mears, “Sonny” D.D.S. (Ret.), of Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville, passed away Jan. 18, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara J. Mears; a daughter, Martha McCullough and husband, Skip; a son, Lynn Mears and wife, Patti; a sister, Jean Gambill; and three grandchildren, Christopher B. Mears, Laura A. Landerman and see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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sisters, Emma S. Sawyer of Front Royal, Elizabeth G. Whipple of Continued from pg. 11 b Hanover, Shirley G. Carter and her husband, Tom Carter, of Drew J. Landerman. A celebraAshland, Jane G. Seward and her tion of life was held Thursday, husband, Joe, of Hanover. She is Jan. 21, 2010 at the Monaghan also survived by two granddaughFuneral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Committal ters, Tracy Renee Yarbrough services private. In lieu of flowers of Hanover and Jennifer Y. Kastelberg and her husband, contributions may be made to Ben Kastelberg, of Henrico; and Covenant Woods. one great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Renee Odom. She is also survived Dorothy Garnett Putze, by a longtime close friend, Harry 77, of Henrico, was called home Miller of Henrico, who provided to the Lord on Jan. 22, 2010. She loving devotion and care during was preceded in death by her her time of illness. The family rehusband, James E. Putze Jr.; her ceived friends at Bennett Funeral mother, Ida Rodgers Garnett; Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, her father, Nicholas Carrington Mechanicsville, Saturday, Jan. 23, Garnett; two sisters, Charlotte Hanna Garnett and Virginia Dare 2010 and Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 Garnett; four brothers, Harry Hall 2 and where services were held Garnett, George Wilson Garnett, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Graveside services were held in Washington James Carrington Garnett, Memorial Park. Nicholas Carrington Garnett Jr. She is survived by her son, Joseph W. Yarbrough and his wife, Peggy Homazelle L. Royer, 83, of J. Yarbrough, of Hanover, Va.; four Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman R. Royer, and is survived by one son, Tom R. “Tommy” Royer and wife, Dianna; one daughter, Janice Smither and husband, Danny; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Jessie Reynolds and 2 IN STOCK husband, Harold; as well as TO CHOOSE FROM! several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Royer was a member of Fairmount Christian Church. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Fairmount Christian Church. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairmount Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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Lutie Sheridan, “Nana”, age 89, of Mechanicsville, went to sleep Dec. 18, 2009. Survived by two daughters,

Nancy N. Near of Burgess, Va. and Mary N. Creekmore of Mechanicsville; four grandchildren, Mary Beth Kenny of King William, Va., Kelly L. Near of Burgess, Va., Trey Creekmore and Heather Garrett, both of Mechanicsville; also four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alease Phillips of Triplett, Va. and Rosa Mae Powell of Thomasville, N.C. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the Atlee Chapel- Woody Funeral Home.

Eunice Anderson Smith, 84, of Mechanicsville, our loving mother, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 19, 2010. She was the widow of Robert A. “Smitty” Smith Sr. and was an active member of Gethsemane Church of Christ. Surviving are her daughter, Fay Coffey and husband, Jerry; sons, Robert “Sonny” Smith Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Waynesboro and James A. Smith and wife, Roberta, of Mechanicsville; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. The family received friends Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Gethsemane Church of Christ. Graveside services followed at Augusta Memorial Park in Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gethsemane Church of Christ. Lorene Brooks Stanley, 83, of Studley, died Jan. 18, 2010. She is survived by her son, Dale Stanley; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Tuesday,

Jan. 19, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at Salem Presbyterian Church. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church.

Nancy Jean Ways, passed away peacefully at her home in Mechanicsville on Jan. 20, 2010. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, and a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She taught third grade at Rural Point Elementary School for 25 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at Radford College and Master of Arts from West Virginia University. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, George R. Ways; son, Christopher B. Ways and wife, Tiffany; granddaughters, Shelly Katherine, Jenna Nichole and Erin Christina; son, Richard Shawn Ways and wife, Leigh Ann; grandson, Hayden Richard. Nancy touched many lives and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her bubbly personality could brighten anyone’s day. She was a devoted grandmother, wife, mother, and teacher. The family received friends on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 and Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. A celebration of her life began with a service at Shady Grove United Methodist Church on Jan. 23, 2010 at 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, and graveside services followed at Signal Hill Cemetery. A reception following interment was held at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shady Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 877, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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work for new JROTC students and how to maintain the experience for those who continue in the program. Katie Schumacher, a sophomore at Hanover High who is involved with the Naval JROTC program at Lee-Davis, encouraged the continuation of the program. She told the board that naval science is not just a class. I believe JROTC is a huge contribution to our district and its presence is greatly needed.” She also said there are many benefits for students, including scholarship opportunities and nominations to military academies. “This is not just a class but a chance to make a difference.” Her father, Darby, said he was speaking on behalf of the Lee-Davis JROTC Booster program. “Participation is one component,” he said, “a large factor in each cadet’s success.” He said his daughter’s goal is to become a naval aviator. “Participation equals success,” he said, which prompted his daughter to choose JROTC over a sports activity. Another cadet, Fowler Evans, said JROTC “is not just a class for those of us that are in the program.” He said after he leaves the classroom in the afternoon he often remains at the school until after 5 p.m. His responsibilities and activities include marching and “getting things done for the unit.” Like

Katie, he referred to the scholarship nominations. He said the program has “opened up pathways that I would not have been able to access without this program.” A junior, he said he hopes to be in a leadership position next year. “If required to go to Atlee — that’s a 30-minute commute — I cannot miss an hour of school. This program provides self-discipline, confidence — things that you carry through your life.” Wanda Vincell no longer has a child in the school system, but she said she feels so strongly about the JROTC program that she decided to address the board. She said her daughter as the commanding officer at LeeDavis a few years ago. “When you consolidate these groups, you’re cutting the chances of these children getting scholarships. We wouldn’t consolidate the football teams. We need to expand this program so they have more opportunities for scholarships, the benefits afforded to them. They’re not all football players, they’re not all top GPA, but they become more equal with these programs.” Dale Theakston, communications specialist for the school system, released the following statement after Thursday’s work session on the budget: “The current proposal to consolidate programs is built on the recognition that both units have been placed on probation by their respective branches for several years because of enrollment which is below the required minimum. We anticipate that if

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consolidation does not occur then it can be expected that the opportunity to continue this educational opportunity will cease per military requirements for a minimum level of enrollment. The present goal is to sustain as many thriving JROTC units as we can in the face of the enrollment challenges.” A contingent from the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies addressed the School Board about the benefits and need for continued financial support. Thomas Raper said the school attracts local business, it is a true collaborative between 12 localities, and students give back to the community. Freshman Libby Brown, who resides in the Atlee school district, said “I worked as hard as possible through my middle school years” to be able to attend Maggie Walker. “I feel like I’ve learned a lifetime worth of lessons and rewards.” Junior Jarrell Raper thanked the Hanover school district for its support over the years. He said the students are “kind of all the same — we like to learn; we like to achieve higher goals together. The teachers are there to help students and they want the students to succeed because they enjoy teaching.” Another issue brought before the School Board involved transportation for students with severe disabilities. Some parents have asked the school system to take their children to after-school providers not on the regular bus route.

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“Nothing prepares you for the day when you are told your child has a life-threatening disease,” Connie Deved said. “And then you are stunned when you find out transportation may be your biggest worry.” Vicky Hardy-Murrell said her daughter attends school in one district and her sitter is located in another. “The bus literally drove right by the school, yet the bus was not allowed to stop.” She said there is an “entrenched notion we can’t change the way we do things. The primary concern is the fact that these children are losing their instructional time. Is it a funding issue or flexibility or inability to be flexible? If it’s funding, how much is really needed?” Pam Wood, who serves as president of the Hanover County PTA, said she supports an increase in the real estate tax. Shellie Waldron, senior teacher for special education at Hanover High and acting president of the Hanover Education Association, said the “reality is some of our employees — both professional and classified — will fall under the reduction in force policy.” She also said her organization was “confident

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The Thumbs Up Ball, a family dance and silent auction to raise money for CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. The foundation was created in honor of Charlotte Reynolds, a local 4-year-old who lost her battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer this month. It will assist families like Charlotte’s – families with children battling chronic, life-threatening illnesses. An important part of the evening will be the silent auction. Local businesses have donated goods and services, including “A Day at the Bay” boating experience; two cooking classes at Mise En Place, Richmond’s premier cooking school; an Invicta men’s watch valued at $400; a pearl bracelet; five items from Premier Designs Jewelry; a night’s stay at Doubletree, including breakfast for two; a night’s stay at Hotel Sierra; a custom cake from Sugarfoote;, a one-hour photo session with Pictures by Deb; 12 gourmet cupcakes from Two Sweet Cupcake Boutique; baskets from Tastefully Simple and The Happy Gardener; items from Pampered Chef and Romp ’n’ Roll; passes to the Children’s Museum of Richmond and The Inflatable Palace; and gift cards to Whole Foods; Caboose (wine and specialty foods); Pizza Fusion; O’Banks; and Vinny’s Italian Grill. Sponsors include: Gold Heart Level Donors ($200 or more) Henry Chinn, Chipotle, The Happy Gardner, Capt. Thomas Hassell, The Inflatable Palace, O’Banks Cafe & Grill, Papa John’s, Romp

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n’ Roll (Virginia Center and West End), St. James the Less Episcopal Church, Wellesley Animal Hospital, and Erin and Tim Yagla, Silver Heart Level Donors ($100 or more) Aloft Hotel, Airpark Auto, Caboose, Cici’s Pizza, Doubletree Hotel, Fit Fusion, Godwin Pumps, Hotel Sierra, Kindermusik, Pictures By Deb, Pizza Fusion, Premier Jewelry, Residence Inn, and Stroller Strides, and Red Heart Level Donors ($50 or more) Ashland Coffee & Tea, ClinQs, McDonald’s, and Whole Foods. Carrie Lindley, president of the Cool Spring chapter of the MOMS Club, which is sponsoring the event, said, “We hope that many people will attend the dance, and that they will bring their checkbooks so that they can bid on some of the wonderful items donated by local businesses for our silent auction. What better gift can you give on Valentine’s Day than the gift of hope to a family trying to cope with the many diffi-

Board of Directors of Hanover Arc; Ester McDermott, a kindergarten teacher at Kersey Creek Elementary School; and Meleah Mitchell, a parent and former teacher. “If the county loses 2.7 gifted and talented classroom teachers, is the impact minimal or significant?” The said the loss would destroy the gifted and talent program and all students

culties of nursing a chronically sick child?” “The way this community always rises to the occasion, supporting residents and local causes, is really something special,” Lindley said. “For what the community has already done, and for what I know it will continue to do to support the Reynolds family and its foundation, I offer many thanks.” The Thumbs Up Ball will feature live music provided by Triad (www.triadbandva.com), as well as a special appearance from the Dance Fairy. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will benefit the CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation. To purchase tickets, stop by the Virginia Center or West End Romp ’n’ Roll or contact Tracy Surratt at 550-3991 or rsvp2tracy@yahoo.com. For more information about the Reynolds family or the CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, visit www.cjstuf.org.

would be impacted. Lucy Cantrell and Rob Isaacs, of the Special Education Advisory Committee, recommended the School Board “address unmet transportation needs for children with severe disabilities who need transportation to after-school sites. It is so hard to find child care.” They also suggested the system “seek, use and creatively

manage all funding streams that are available and to hopefully restore the teaching positions and instructional aide positions.” Support of the budget proposal came from Matte Anderson, chairman, superintendent’s Business Advisory Committee; and Marty Martin, finance committee chairman, Hanover Education Association.

Free tax preparation assistance oﬀered Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Beginning Feb. 3, the Hanover County Department of Social Services will offer free tax preparation for people who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). EITC is a federal income tax credit for working families and individuals whose incomes were less than $48,279 last year. On Wednesday evenings from Feb. 3 to April 15, volunteer tax preparers will be available at the Social Services Department from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Individuals seeking this free tax preparation must bring all W-2 and 1099 forms, photo identification, Social Security cards for all family members and any other income and/or documented deductions that are needed to file the tax return. If married, both husband and wife must be present. Those who qualify for the EITC could be eligible for a refund ranging from $457

to $5,657. Tax preparation assistance is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Returns that cannot be prepared due to their nature or complexity will be referred to partner Greater Richmond EITC sites that specialize in more difficult returns. Hanover County is a member of the GREITCC, a regional partnership that Volunteer tax prepares will be available at the Hanover County Department of Social Services on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 3 to April 15.

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Hanover Democrats elect Silver chairman Gordon Silver of Hanover has been elected to serve as chairman of the Hanover Democratic Committee for the next two years. He replaces Robert Barnette of Mechanicsville who served as chairman the past four years. The new Hanover Democratic Committee officers were elected at a reorganization meeting which is held every two years, as required by the State Party Plan. Also elected were: Jim Ellis of Mechanicsville, vice chairman of technology; Delores Dunn of Hanover, vice chairman of fundraising; Toni Radler of Mechanicsville, vice chairman of outreach; Cliff Rowland of Beaverdam, treasurer;

Lyn Hodnett of Ashland, corresponding secretary; Sonya Arrington of Mechanicsville, recording secretary; Sue Schorling, Beaverdam District chairman; Owen Chavoustie, Mechanicsville District chairman; and Mary Knight, South Anna District chairman. In addition, Schorling and Howard Ostergren of Mechanicsville serve on the Executive Committee as representatives to the 7th Congressional District Committee. As the past chairman, Barnette will continue to serve on the Executive Committee. The next meeting, which is open to all Democrats, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Ashland Coffee and Tea.

Human Services Center near the intersection of U.S. 1 and New Ashcake Road in Ashland. For more information, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 365-4109. If you would like to know if you qualify for EITC or what amount you may receive, go to www.irs.gov/eitc. You can also call 1800-TAX-1040 for more information about the EITC. ----A resolution recently introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates recognizes Jan. 29 as National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. The resolution stated that the EITC is the federal government’s largest benefits program for working families, with $48.7 billion in tax credits going to 24.6 American families and individuals in 2009. Last year 533,884 eligible Virginians claimed an average EITC refund of $1,900, totaling more than $1 billion in tax credits earned.

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8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Parkway in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service, before, during, and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.

Charles D. Morehead, President and General Manager, stands next to the portrait of Alphonso Winston Bennett, Founder-President 1897-1933. Now in its second Century, with 112 years of operation, Bennett Funeral Home continues its quality service in a compassionate local atmosphere.

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Raising money for Haiti relief

Harrell gets professional development scholarship Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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Ten-year-old Caroline Drumheller knew she wanted to do something to help the relief efforts in earthquake-stricken Haiti. To make a difference, she organized friends to support “Haiti needs help and we can make a difference!” They made posters and flyers and delivered them to neighbors in the Sherrington and Brooks Hollow subdivisions. They contributed baked goods — with the help of parents and grandparents, of course – and held the bake sale on Martin Luther King Day since it was a holiday and they were out of school. The girls attend Pole Green and Laurel Meadow elementary schools. Pauline Drumheller, talking about the girls’ efforts and support of the community, said “We were amazed by the outpouring of support and generosity from our families, friends, neighbors and the people who just happened to be passing. The girls raised over $500. They were thrilled.” All of the proceeds have been donated to the American Red Cross. Shown are, from left, front row, Kate Drumheller and Kaley McCullen, and, back row, Susannah Hosay, Ally McCullen, Caroline Drumheller, Ashton Clevenger, Hailey Clevenger and Nicole Bradford.

The Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) has awarded the 2009-2010 Superintendent’s Professional Development Scholarship to Kimberly Harrell, who teaches language arts to 8th graders at Chickahominy Middle School. Harrell will use the $1,000 scholarship to take a writing course at Virginia Commonwealth University, after which she plans to publish a literary magazine at Chickahominy Middle School to provide the opportunity for her students to exhibit their stories and other literary and artistic talents for the student body to enjoy. The Superintendent’s Professional Development Scholarship was initiated by the HEF in 1999 and is awarded annually to provide a professional development opportunity for a promising classroom teacher.

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Kimberly Harrell, an eighth-grade language arts teacher at Chickahominy Middle School received the 2009-2019 Superintendent’s Professional Development Scholarship during the Jan. 12 meeting of the Hanover County School Board. Shown are, from left, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools; Vernon Inge, president of the Hanover Education Foundation; Harrell; and Ann F.H. Gladstone, vice chairman of the School Board.

The award was presented the Hanover County School during the Jan. 12 meeting of Board.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Smith-Welshonce united in marriage

Mills family celebrates birth of daughter

Ceremony held in Salem Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Ann Smith and Michael Jeffrey Welshonce were united in marriage on October 24, 2009 at Salem Presbyterian Church in Studley. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ellis Conley of Fairmont, W. Va. The bride is the daughter of Edwin and Teresa Smith of Studley. She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Smith of Studley and the late Patrick Smith and Allen and Barbara Young of Mechanicsville. The groom is the son of Jeffrey and Deborah Welshonce of Elkins, W. Va. He is the grandson of Harriet Welshonce of Elkins and the late James Welshonce and Laura Crawford of Elkins and the late William Maynard Crawford. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the alter by her father. She wore a satin, ivory gown detailed with lace embellishments handmade by her grandmother, Barbara Young. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of calla lilies and ivory roses. Serving as maid of honor was Julie Smith, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Diana Muntean, Laura Pearson, Carter Maxey, and Ashley Gills, friends of the bride. The bride’s attendants wore cinnamon tealength satin gowns. They

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 Mills also of King William. Adalyn was also welcomed home by her uncle Rob Kelley.

ELIZABETH ANN and MICHAEL JEFFREY WELSHONCE the former Elizabeth Ann Smith

carried hand-tied bouquets of calla lilies. Flower girls were Taylor Smith, Lauren Smith, and Gracie Smith, cousins of the bride. Serving as best man was Jeffrey Welshonce, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Tom Welshonce, brother of the groom, Curtis Harris, friend of the groom, and Phillip Ramey, uncle of the groom. Serving as ring bearer was Ryan Marshall Smith, Jr., cousin of the bride. The groom’s attendants wore dark chocolate tuxedos. Ser ving as mistress of ceremonies was Linda Mills, aunt of the bride. Guestbook and program attendants were Sarah Ramey, cousin of

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the groom, and Carolyn Welshonce, sister-in-law of the groom. Photography was done by Images by David of Mechanicsville. The flowers for the ceremony were done by Coleman Brother’s Flowers of Richmond. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the fellowship hall and pavilion with great food and music. Catering was provided by Jean Sadderwhite and other friends of the bride. Lisa Wilkerson, friend of the bride, provided the reception music. The beautiful wedding cake was made by Dawnee Smith, cousin of the bride. Following a honeymoon at Lydia Mountain Cabins in Stanardsville, Va., the couple now resides in Blacksburg.

MISS JENNIFER LEIGH HINERMAN and MR. CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL SNOOK

Hinerman-Snook to exchange vows in May Mr. and Mrs. Marc Hinerman of Mechanicsville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jennifer Leigh Hinerman of Mechanicsville, to Christopher

Russell Snook of Mechanicsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Snook of Mechanicsville. Miss Hinerman is a graduate of Lee Davis High School and is employed at First Market Bank.

Mr. Snook is a graduate of Lee Davis High School and is employed by Ukrop’s. A May 22, 2010 wedding is planned.

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MISS SARAH ELIZABETH MARTIN and MR. BRYAN WAYNE MAHOVTAS

Mahovtas proposes to Martin Wedding planned for late September Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin and Ms. Carol Ann Weinstock are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Martin, to Mr. Bryan Wayne Mahovtas. Miss Martin is the granddaughter of Mrs. Geneva Mills and the late Mr. Nick Mills and Mrs. Mildred Martin and the late Mr. Charles Martin all of Mechanicsville.

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Va.’s spring fire season starts Feb. 15 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Outdoor fires unlawful before 4 p.m. The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect on Feb. 15 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia. This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 through April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials. A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property. “Because people are the cause of more than 94 percent of wildland fires in the Commonwealth, the 4 p.m. burning law may be one of the most effective tools we have in the prevention of wild-

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Active duty military gets OK on fishing license By Maura Bogue Capital News Service The Virginia Senate unanimously passed Sen. John C. Watkins’ bill Thursday to let active duty military members fish without a license while on leave. Watkins, R-Chesterfield, said the bill, SB 243, was the least legislators could do for those dedicating their lives to the armed services. The bill originated at the end of the summer, when a Powhatan father told Watkins that his son, on a two-week leave from the Army, was distressed that he had to get a license before they could go fishing in a state park. “These people are serving us,” Watkins said. “We can do

better than that.” Members of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries are concerned the bill will hurt fishing and hunting license revenues, which account for 65 percent of the department’s income, Charlie Sledd, director of agency outreach, said. In addition to the price of the license, the department collects federal funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for each license purchased. Annual fishing licenses cost $17 and licenses for five consecutive days cost $10. For every license bought that generates revenue, the department receives an additional $10.47 from the federal government.

Bill looks to reform marijuana laws in Va. By Julia Pepe Capital News Service The head of the country’s largest marijuana reform law group praised a bill proposed by Del. Harvey Morgan to reform Virginia’s marijuana laws. Mason Tvert, a University of Richmond graduate who is executive director of the group SAFER, said the proposal by Morgan, a Republican from Gloucester, was a good start. “As more and more people in this country are coming to realize that marijuana is far safer than alcohol and prescription drugs, they are coming close to changing these ridiculous laws,” he said in a telephone interview. Morgan introduced legislation last week that would decriminalize certain levels of drug possession and broaden the ailments for which people could be prescribed medical marijuana. Virginia law says that physicians, pharmacists and patients are protected from legal action if medical marijuana is used to treat cancer or glaucoma. Morgan’s House Bill 1136 would allow physicians to prescribe marijuana for a number of other illnesses, including HIV, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Medical marijuana could also help those suffering form chronic pain. see MARIJUANA, pg. 31 `

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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 the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Friday, Jan. 29

Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more Wednesday, Jan. 27 Preschool Storytime at the information call 365-6210 or Atlee Branch Library. The event visit the library at 7527 Library is for ages 3-5 years old. The Drive. event is being held at 10:30 a.m. Brian Free and Assurance, For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 in concert at the Meadowood Church of God, at 7:30 p.m. Atlee Road. The church is located at 325 The Newcomers (club for Azalea Avenue, across from women new to the area) will Henrico High School. For hold its monthly luncheon at more information, call the 11 a.m. The cost to attend the church office at 321-1562. A event is $22. Reservations due love offering will be taken. by Jan. 20. For more information please call Brenda at 754- Saturday, Jan. 30 0460. A Special Needs Job and Resource Fair for special needs The Testifying Toastmasters, students and young adults the newest Toastmasters club (ages 16-22) will take place in Mechanicsville, meets from 10-2 p.m. in the Tyler on the Second and Fourth Haynes Commons and Alice Wednesday of every month Haynes Room at the University at the Hanover Church of of Richmond. Special needsthe Nazarene at 6:30 p.m. friendly corporations will proAll adults over 18 are wel- vide attendees with an opporcome! For more informa- tunity to experience a business tion please contact Sandy atmosphere and learn about Sanders, Vice President existing or potential employfor Public Relations, at ment. In addition, nonprofit 779.3057. Toastmasters is an organizations and businesses international organization providing programs and serdedicated to helping others vices for special needs populaimprove their pulic speaking tions will offer families product and leadership skills. information, summer programs and resources. University of Richmond students will proThursday, Jan. 28 Family Storytime at the vide a free Child Watch service Atlee Branch Library. All ages during the event. The Special are invited. The event begins at Needs Job and Resource Fair 10:45 a.m. For more informa- is free and open to special tion call 559-0654 or visit the needs students, young adults (ages 16-22) and their familibrary at 9161 Atlee Road.

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

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 informaSunday, Jan. 31 New Bethesda Baptist tion. Church will hold a “gospel music sing” at 6 p.m. The Wednesday, Feb. 3 event is located at 9019 New The Autism Society, Central Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, Va. will sponsor the followVa. 23116. For more informa- ing meetings in February. All tion please call 779-2101. A love meetings are free and open to offering will be taken. the public unless otherwise noted. Meetings take place at River Road United Methodist Monday, Feb. 1 The Montpelier Center for Church, 8800 River Road unless Arts and Education invites otherwise noted. For informawomen artists throughout tion: 257-0192 or _asacv@aol. Virginia, to submit one to com. This event will be held four pieces of art to the “Feel at 10 a.m. It is entitled Parents Good Giving” art exhibition of Children (Preschool/School by deadline, Feb. 1. In col- Age) with Asperger’s/High laboration with a statewide Functioning Autism Interest initiative, “Minds Wide Open: Group. Virginia Celebrates Women Super Bowl Spiced Shrimp in the Arts,” The Montpelier Sale! Ready to peel and eat! Center’s exhibit will be held March 1- April 20 with an Benefiting the Henry Vol. Fire opening reception on Friday, Department – Station #6. PreMarch 12, 6-9 p.m. Entry fee sale only, for pickup at the is $20/ 2 pieces, $15/MCAE firehouse Feb. 7, 2010 from members. All media accept- 1-3 p.m. Firehouse is located ed; must be able/ready to at 9634 Chamberlayne Rd. hang. The Montpelier Center, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 (off 17205 Mountain Road (Rt. Rt. 301, 2 miles north of I33), Montpelier in Western 295. Orders must be by 5 p.m. Hanover County. For more Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Cost information please visit www. is $8.50 per pound! Cash or montpeliercenter.org or call checks accepted (please make checks payable to Henry Vol. 883-7378. Fire Department). Contact The Mother’s Morning Rodney Gentry at henryvfdOut program will meet at shrimp@yahoo.com or call 337Shady Grove United Methodist 2046 to place orders (include Church from 9:30-1 p.m. New name, phone number and members are always welcome. quantity desired). Please only Crafts and snacks are provid- call between 9-8 p.m. ed, but please bring a lunch for your child. We have openings Thursday, Feb. 4 for the 2-4 year old room. For Children’s Home Society of enrollment or questions please Virginia is offering an oriencontact Heather Lyle at 559- tation for people interested in 6670. finding out more about adopt-

ing 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) 3530191 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 winter ahead. The price is $6/Quart. Proceeds go to benefit the community. Call Ronnie Gooch at 730-9786, Douglas Newcomb at 730-0570, or any Studley Ruritan Member. Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish breakfast at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. from 8-9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for adults (including fish $7) and under 12 years old $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits go to the Heart Havens Fund (residential housing for the mentally handicapped. For more information or to set up reservations please call 746-4719 or 730-4956. The Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, located at 7356 Atlee Rd, is holding it’s annual “Super Bowl Brunswick Stew Sale”. Its cold out, so you need some hot food to feed those hungry Bowl-watchers staked out in your family room. So thick you can eat it with a fork! We sell out fast, so be first in line to purchase the best stew in town. The sale begins at 8 a.m.

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.

Sunday, Feb. 7 The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education announces an exhibition by Richmond artists, Dare J. Boles and Gene Mason Toutsi. This selection of recent paper arts, including mixed media collage and paper-cutting, will be at the Center Feb. 1–28 with an opening reception open free to the public from 2-4 p.m. For more information please visit www. montpeliercenter.org or call 883-7378.

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 for your child. We have openings for the 2-4 year old room. For enrollment or questions please contact Heather Lyle at 5596670. The UMFS Richmond Regional Center will offer an orientation for prospective foster parents from 6-7 p.m., at 3900 West Broad Street in Richmond. Participants will learn about training and support, and may schedule an initial assessment to continue the process of becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are especially needed for teenagers and older children. Participants must register in advance. To register or for more information, please contact Erica Mann of UMFS at 254-9695, or emann@umfs. org. UMFS, formerly known as United Methodist Family see CALENDAR, pg. 27 `

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Services, has served children, youth and families throughout Virginia for 110 years. The Autism Society, Central Va. will sponsor the following meetings in February. All meetings are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Meetings take place at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road unless otherwise noted. For information: 257-0192 or _asacv@aol.com. This event will be held at 7 p.m. It is entitled Parents of Children (Preschool/School Age) with Asperger’s/High Functioning Autism Interest Group.

Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District, located at P. O. Box 446 Hanover, VA 23069-0446 will be holding an event at 8: 30 a.m. at USDA Service Center Conference Room, 13224 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Suite 201( located behind the Hanover Post Office next to the courthouse on Route 301). For more information please call 537-5225 – Ext 102 or fax 5375536.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

The Testifying Toastmasters, the newest Toastmasters club in Mechanicsville, meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene at 6:30 p.m. All adults over 18 are welcome! For more inforTuesday, Feb. 9 There will be a Mechanicsville mation please contact Sandy Elementary School Chick Fil A Sanders, Vice President for night from 5-8 p.m. Portion of the Public Relations, at 779.3057. Toastmasters is an international receipt goes to help the school.

organization dedicated to help- Friday, Feb. 12 ing others improve their pulic Spaghetti Supper, from 5speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. sponsored by the men of Enon United Methodist Church. Cost is $8 for adults Thursday, Feb. 11 J. Sargeant Reynolds and $4 for children 12 and Community College will host under. Reservations suggested another “Around the World as space may be limited. Call Through Books” discussion the church office at 746-4719 or from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Massey Bob Tate at 730-4956. Dinner Library Technology Center will be at the church located at Lipman Auditorium on the 6156 Studley Rd. Parham Road Campus. The session will feature How Soccer Saturday, Feb. 13 Explains the World: An Unlikely Mechanicsville Church of Theory of Globalization by Christ wants you to enjoy a Franklin Foer. The program is night out on Valentine’s weeka free community event spon- end and we’ll take care of the sored by JSRCC’s Multicultural kids. As our gift to you, bring Enrichment Council for the your children to MCC to enjoy purpose of encouraging cul- an evening of fun-filled activities tural diversity throughout the featuring games, crafts, snacks Reynolds campuses and com- and more while you spend the munities. For more information evening with your valentine! about this event and the forum MCC participates in Project series please contact Laurie SafeKids, a comprehensive plan Weinberg at 523-5021 or lwein- for the safety of children and berg@reynolds.edu. 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 5:30-9:30 p.m. The event is for children ages 2 through 5th Grade. Ashland Mayor Faye Prichard will be the guest speaker at the February meeting of the Hanover Democratic Committee at Ashland Coffee and Tea 9 a.m. All are welcome. Knights of Columbus Casino Night at the Church Of The Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Benefits local charities in Hanover County. Cash Bar, free Hors d’ oeuvres all night . Gaming 7:30-10:30 p.m. Plus $1000. prize drawing, Silent Auction and Door Prizes. Help support the less fortunate in your community. For tickets ($35. each,

4 pack for $120.) call Church of the Redeemer at 746-4911.

Monday, Feb. 15 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 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. 16 The MOMS Club of Mechanicsville-Central welcomes Moms and children to their meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. The club offers support for Moms with play groups, parties, activisee CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

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New marketing initiative announced Historic Polegreen Church Foundation working to attract more visitors to site Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Virginia’s familiar blue gas, lodging and attractions highway signs are a great way to divert tourists from the interstate to any destination, especially lesser known historic sites. Last June, board members and staff of the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation talked about their desire of drawing more travelers to the Hanover County site. In light of the plans for a new visitors and support building opening later in 2010, the Foundation acknowledged

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“Whenever a paid license is converted to a free license,” Sledd said, “not only do we lose the face value of whatever the license buyer would have been paying for that, but we also lose part of those federal dollars.” Watkins said the predicted revenue loss depended on the assumption that members of the military who were on leave for only a few weeks would buy licenses. He said they didn’t have time for the hassle.

the confusion some visitors experience Program and the Logo Attractions Sign when the site is named Polegreen but Program, which uses four signs rather is found on Rural Point Road not Pole than two (two mainlines, two ramps). Green Road. The The Foundation new signs will be staff recommended Last June, board members a welcome aid in and the board and staff of the that regard, helpapproved the Logo Historic Polegreen Church ing direct visitors Attractions Sign Foundation talked towards the site Program as the about their desire minutes from the option that creates of drawing more travelers interstate. the most visibility. to the Hanover County site. Virginia Logos After working Inc. presented the out the contract, Foundation with design and installation schedule, the several options for highway signage, new Polegreen sign was placed on Iincluding the Supplemental Guide Sign

“What they were looking at were the potential number of licenses that they might sell,” Watkins said. “I said they’re probably not going to sell any of them.” Sledd said not knowing the number of members on active duty who would buy a license to fish while on leave involved too many variables to project total revenue loss. “There’s way too many variables to … come up with any figure that you can really get your hands around,” Sledd said. In contrast, Sledd said get-

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department’s opposition to the bill didn’t signify a lack of support for U.S. troops. “For 30 years of my life I put on a military uniform, so I can assure you there’s no insensitivity to the military side of what folks do,” Sledd said. “But we … also have to be aware of the revenue impact.” The father of the department’s executive director, Robert W. Duncan, also served in the armed forces, Sledd said. Duncan spoke against the bill Monday at the Committee

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other items. It also is primarily responsible for certifying judges. Courts of Justice considers more legislation than the other House committees combined. HWI focuses on hospital and health care issues along with scope of practice and hot-button social issues. The Finance Committee is the revenue generating arm of the House “money” committees. All tax legislation passes through Finance. In making the assignments for Cox, Howell said the new delegate “has the knowledge, background and commitment to serve as an effective member of these key committees.” He said as a new member Cox would “bring an important new perspective to the deliberations of these committees.” In making the appointment to the Transportation Committee, he called Cox, who started Cox Trucking in Ashland, a pioneer in the modern trucking industry. He also said Cox “brings a key perspective to the Transportation Committee at a time when our infrastructure will be vital to revitalizing economic growth and job creation.” The Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety considers matters concerning the Virginia National Guard; the

organization and jurisdiction of local police and sheriffs’ departments; the regulation of firearms; emergency preparedness; homeland security, and correctional institutions. The Committee on Privileges and Elections deals with legislation on voting; apportionment and redistricting of state legislative and congressional districts; constitutional amendments; elections; elected officeholders; and nominations and appointments of executive branch officials. Established in 1723, the committee is the oldest in the House. Its earliest predecessor, the Committee for the Examination of Elections and Returns dates back to 1663. The Committee on Transportation, originally called the Committee on Roads and Internal Navigation, has responsibility for all modes of transportation — roads, airways, rail and maritime. The committee’s jurisdiction over public roads, streets and highways extends to regulation of motor vehicle operation, including rules of the road and vehicle inspections, as well as special license plates. The committee also regulates transportation facilities, such as seaports and airports, as well as public waterways, airspace and railways.

Deadline set for volunteerism honor Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. The nomination period ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. Honors will be presented in several categories, including youth, senior, faith-based organization, non-profit organization, business, individual volunteer and national service. For more information, or to

nominate a person or group, visit www.vaservice.org, call 726-7065, 1-800-638-3839 or email info@vaservice.org. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1. Nomination forms can be submitted online or downloaded and mailed to the Virginia Department of Social Services, Office on Volunteerism and Community Service, 801 East Main St., Richmond, VA 23219.

Scout helping homeless in work for Eagle rank

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Walnut Grove Baptist Church 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com In pursuit of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, a member of Boy Scout Troop 503 is working to help homeless men and women keep warm this winter. Joseph Vietmeier’s project is called “Hearts for the Homeless.” “I’ve been in contact with Freedom House and their supplies are running low,” he said. “I am asking the Mechanicsville community for help in obtaining the following items: hats, gloves, scarves, earmuffs and socks.” “By donating these items,” Joseph, a Mechanicsville resident, said, “it would be a great blessing for the homeless.” Helping him to accomplish his goal are the Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville, 746-4911; Mechanicsville Baptist

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“It would be wrong to continue the current restriction to only two afflictions when we know it can be effective in others,” Morgan said in a press release. “We trust physicians with our health care; why not trust them to determine appropriate therapy?” Tvert said he is happy that the bills’ introductions are stirring chatter about the matter among lawmakers, although Morgan acknowledged this week that both had a slim chance of passing. The second bill, House Bill, 134, would modify the punishment of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana from a criminal transgression to a civil

1st Time Homebuyers, $8,000 has been extended to April 30th, 2010. Don’t miss out.

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JOSEPH VIETMEIER working on Eagle Scout rank by helping the homeless

church at 8016 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville, 746-7732; Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Road, 723-2100; and Lee-Davis High School at 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike, 723-2200. Anyone wanting to donate may do so by dropping off items at those locations

between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Sunday, Feb. 14. “I am very grateful about being able to help the homeless stay warm,” Joseph said. “I want to thank each and every one of you for your help.” His troop is affiliated with the Church of the Redeemer.

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›‡ “Out for a Kill”

Nature’s Most Amazing

Motor City Motors Å

(DISC)

Nature’s Most Amazing

iCarly ’

The Fairly OddParents

Penguins

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

Drake/Josh Drake/Josh Penguins

Penguins

Phineas

Wizards

Montana

(DISN)

››› “Meet the Robinsons” (2007)

Phineas

(FAM)

700 Club Special Programming Å

(LIFE)

“Then She Found Me”

(AMC)

(11:00) ››› “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003) Å

301

(HBO)

Babylon

320

(MAX)

(11:15) ›‡ “Dreamcatcher” ‘R’

Wizards-Place

››‡ “The Banger Sisters” (2002) Å

“Sister Act 2: Back”

››› “True Lies” (1994), Jamie Lee Curtis Å

›› “Solo” (1996) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

“Sleeping With the Enemy” (1991) ’

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Athlete

(6-CBS)

College Basketball

(35-FOX) Quest

Paid Prog.

(12-NBC) Skiing

Bull Riding: PBR Tour. (Taped) Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

(:45) “What Happens in Vegas” Å

(:10) ››‡ “Inkheart” (2009) Brendan Fraser.

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

Disaster

Nature’s Most Amazing Phineas

“Twelve Mile Road” (2003) Tom Selleck. Å

“The Book of Ruth”

››‡ “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003) Å

(:15) ›‡ “Max Payne” (2008) Mark Wahlberg.

9 PM

Phineas

› “12 Rounds” (2009)

›››‡ “Witness” (1985) Harrison Ford. ‘R’

9:30

10 PM

10:30

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College GameDay Å

College Basketball: Kansas at Kansas State. (Live)

College Basketball: Old Dominion at Northeastern.

Washington SportsNite

My Life 365

NBA Basketball: New York Knicks at Washington Wizards. (Live)

Shark Tank ’ Å

News

ABC News

Fortune

Jeopardy!

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Ward Family ’

Castle Love Me Dead ’

News

(:35) CSI: Miami Å

PGA Tour Golf

News

CBS News

Sports

Investing

“The Magic of Ordinary Days” (2005) Keri Russell.

48 Hours Mystery (N) ’

News

(:35) Monk Å

House Mirror Mirror ’

Paid Prog.

Seinfeld ’

Raymond

Cops (N)

America’s Most Wanted

News at 10

The Wanda Sykes Show

News

NBC News

Entertainment Tonight

Truth in Motion

Law & Order ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

News

“With or Without You” (2003) Maia Campbell.

Judge

Payne

Melrose Place Windsor

Cosby

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Brian McKnight Show

Smash Cut

Legend of the Seeker

Bones ’ Å

Scrubs ’

The Insider

Paid Prog.

Legend of the Seeker

Payne

Bones ’ Å

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow (N)

Katie

Currents

BBC World

(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

Place, Own

Antiques Roadshow (N)

Burt Wolf

Cops Å

Winter X-Games From Aspen, Colo. (Live) Å

Marley

College Basketball: Vanderbilt at Kentucky. (Live)

Cosby

Lawrence Welk

Served

Red Green

Nature Bald eagle. ’

NOVA ’ Å (DVS)

Keeping Up My Family

As Time...

(TNT)

›› “Final Destination 3” (2006, Horror) Å

››› “Sleepy Hollow” (1999) Johnny Depp. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

King

(A&E)

(2:30) “Eraser” (1996)

›››‡ “The Green Mile” (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse. Å

›‡ “Gone in Sixty Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage. Å

(SPIKE)

(2:30) “Deliverance” ’

›› “Cradle 2 the Grave” (2003) Jet Li, DMX. ’

UFC Unleashed ’

››› “The Bourne Identity” (2002) Matt Damon. Å

King

The Office

Seinfeld ’

Romance

›››‡ “Jezebel” (1938, Drama) Bette Davis.

Raymond

The Office

Fun Videos

›› “War” (2007) Jet Li, Jason Statham. Å

Raymond

SportsNite

››› “Unfaithful” (2002) Richard Gere, Diane Lane. ’ Å

(USA)

››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007) Matt Damon. Å ››‡ “Disturbia” (2007) Shia LaBeouf. Å

Family Guy

SportsCenter Å

Scrubs ’

EastEnders EastEnders Classic Globe Trekker ’

Nature ’

Law & Order: SVU

Burn Notice

Seagal

(DISC)

MythBusters ’ Å

MythBusters Å

MythBusters ’ Å

Fanboy

iCarly ’

The Troop

Lopez

The Nanny

(DISN)

Phineas

››› “Meet the Robinsons” (2007)

(FAM)

››‡ “Kicking & Screaming” (2005) Å

(LIFE)

“Sister Act 2: Back”

“Spring Breakdown” (2009) Parker Posey. Å

(AMC)

(2:00) “True Lies” (1994)

›››‡ “The Fugitive” (1993) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones. Å

301

(HBO)

Vegas

320

(MAX)

›››‡ “Casino” (1995, Crime Drama) Robert De Niro. ’ ‘R’ Å

›› “Major Payne” (1995) Damon Wayans. Å

››‡ “Yes Man” (2008) ‘PG-13’

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

5 PM

›‡ “Billy Madison” (1995) Adam Sandler.

6:30

››› “Space Cowboys” (2000) Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones. Å

7 PM

7:30

› “12 Rounds” (2009) John Cena. ‘PG-13’ Å

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

The Nanny

Wizards-Place

››› “The Wedding Singer” (1998) Å

“Lying to Be Perfect” (2010) Poppy Montgomery.

10 PM

10:30

(ESPN)

(12:00) Winter X-Games (Live) Å

Sunday NFL Countdown (Live) Å

(:20) NFL Football: AFC-NFC Pro Bowl. From Sun Life Stadium in Miami.

(:20) SportsCenter (Live) Å

(CSN)

NHL Hockey: Lightning at Capitals

College Basketball: Maryland at Clemson. (Live)

College Basketball: Virginia at North Carolina. (Live)

NHL Hockey: Lightning at Capitals

(8-ABC)

NBA Basketball: Lakers at Celtics

(6-CBS)

(3:00) PGA Tour Golf: Farmers Insurance Open, Final Round.

(35-FOX) “O Brother, Where Art”

(12-NBC) Figure Skating: Skate For the Heart. (Taped) Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

ABC News

Funniest Home Videos

Extreme Makeover

News

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Excellence in the recording industry. ’ (Live) Å

Two Men

’Til Death

Simpsons

News

NBC News

Dateline NBC ’ Å

››‡ “The Greatest Game Ever Played”

Fresh Pr.

Cosby

Hates Chris Hates Chris “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me”

King

››› “Cradle Will Rock” (1999) Hank Azaria. ’

Boston Legal ’ Å

Cosby

WGN News

American Experience

Globe Trekker ’

Nature Wild Balkans (N)

Masterpiece Classic (N)

VCU Insight Va. Current

Stevie Wonder

American Masters ’ Å

Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men

(23-PBS) ›››‡ “Now, Voyager” (1942) Bette Davis.

(57-PBS) Tavis Smiley Reports ’

College Basketball

’Til Death

Cosby

(USA)

(3:00) ›› “The Jackal” (1997) Å

›› “National Treasure” (2004) Nicolas Cage, Hunter Gomez. Å

(TNT)

“Fast and Furious-Drift”

(:45) ››‡ “Disturbia” (2007) Shia LaBeouf. Å

(WTBS)

(A&E) (SPIKE)

SportsNite

Cleveland

Family Guy

Amer. Dad

(:01) Brothers & Sisters News at 10

Seinfeld ’

Newhart

BarneyM

News

SportsCtr. Telethon

CSI: NY ’

News

Storm

Family Guy

Paid Prog.

News

Inside Edit.

Paid Prog.

King

Friends ’

Entertain

Replay

Cheers ’

Newhart

Served

Keeping Up Bill Moyers

Saturday Night Live Sports Extra (N) ’ Å Newhart

American Experience

››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007) Matt Damon. Å

Justice: Right

Nature ’

House Joy ’ Å

National

››› “1408” (2007) John Cusack. Premiere. Å

››› “1408” (2007, Horror) John Cusack. Å

››› “Independence Day” (1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith, Bill Pullman.

››‡ “The Longest Yard” (2005) Å

(:12) ››› “Independence Day” (1996) Will Smith.

Intervention Brooke

Intervention Jill Å

Criminal Minds Å

(3:00) “Out for a Kill” ’

“Today You Die” (2005) Steven Seagal, Treach. ’

“The Replacements”

CSI: Miami ’ Å

›‡ “The Keeper” (2004) Dennis Hopper.

Criminal Minds Å

“Driven to Kill” (2009) Steven Seagal. Premiere. ’

(DISC)

Planet Earth Extremes Organisms that thrive. ’

Planet Earth Extremes Deep Freeze to Desert ’

Planet Earth Extremes Predator to Prey (N) Å

(NICK)

Penguins

Ned’s

iCarly ’

Jackson

Malcolm

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

(DISN)

Wizards

Wizards-Place

Montana

Sonny

Jonas

››› “Akeelah and the Bee” (2006, Drama) ‘PG’

(FAM)

(12:00) 700 Club Special Programming Å

(LIFE)

“The Book of Ruth”

(AMC)

“Matrix Revol.”

›››‡ “The Matrix” (1999) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. Å

››› “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003, Science Fiction) Keanu Reeves. Å

301

(HBO)

(3:00) › “12 Rounds”

(:15) ›› “The Bucket List” (2007) ‘PG-13’ Å

Band of Brothers Å

320

(MAX)

(3:30) ››› “Marley & Me” (2008)

Ned’s

››‡ “Beauty Shop” (2005) Queen Latifah.

› “The Hitcher” (2007) Sean Bean.

Planet Earth Extremes Lopez

Criminal Minds Å

A Family Is a Family

› “Not Another Teen Movie” (2001)

Scary 4 Criminal

“Kill Switch” (2008) Steven Seagal. Planet Earth Extremes ’ Å The Nanny

The Nanny

Wizards

Montana

Suite Life

700 Club Special Programming Å ››› “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”

24/7

JANUARY 31, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

Desperate Housewives

Lying to Be

“Erotic Traveler”

News

The Nanny Suite Life

›› “Behind Enemy Lines” (2001)

›‡ “The Unborn” (2009) ‘PG-13’

9:30

MythBuster

Down Per.

Project Runway Å

›› “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (2008) Å

››‡ “Australia” (2008, Adventure) Nicole Kidman. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

6 PM

Lopez

(:45) ››› “The Parent Trap” (1998) Lindsay Lohan. ‘PG’ Å

››‡ “Beauty Shop” (2005) Queen Latifah.

(:15) ››› “I Am Legend” (2007) Will Smith. Å

5:30

iCarly (N)

Gone

UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez (N) ’ Å

(NICK)

Jackson

Sleepy

(:12) ›› “Varsity Blues” (1999) Å

iCarly ’

Sit Down

(:29) Saturday Night Live

››‡ “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift”

››‡ “The Replacements” (2000, Comedy)

Final

Boxing

Tokyo Drift

››‡ “The Replacements” Å

Motor City Motors Å

Sinking Carrier

COMCAST

Basketball

College Basketball: Virginia Tech at Miami. (Live)

(23-PBS) Chefs

Burt Wolf

NHL Hockey

NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs. Å

College Basketball: Duke at Georgetown. Å

Exploration Animal

Law & Order: Intent

Investing

Winter X-Games From Aspen, Colo. (Live) Å

JANUARY 31, 2010 2:30 3 PM 3:30

College Basketball: Teams TBA. (Live)

(12-NBC) Willa’s Wild Jane

2 PM

College Basketball

12 15

1:30

COMCAST

College Basketball: Louisville at West Virginia.

(WGN)

2 PM

J. Osteen

“Lying to Be Perfect” (2010) Poppy Montgomery. Big Love (N) ’ Å

›‡ “The Unborn” (2009) ‘PG-13’

Hung Å

“Lying to Be Perfect” (2010) Å ››‡ “The Matrix Revolutions”

Hung Å

Big Love ’ Å

››‡ “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” Å

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ties, Mom’s night out and more! Contact mechanicsville_central_ moms@yahoo.com.

Thursday, Feb. 18 The agency will offer an orientation on infant adoption. Participants will learn about the steps involved, the different types of adoption and the costs associated with each. 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) 3530191 or visit www.chsva.org. MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

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 5 PM

5:30

in attending and/or planning are urged to contact Sandy Robbins at wooly@bealenet. com or call 448-1652 in evenings or 231-8646 during the day.

you were a cub scout. Please contact Tracy McCann at 730-3365 or email her at JTTSSW@aol.com by Feb. 15, 2010 if you are able to attend or contribute.

The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their 100 Anniversary this year. Cub Scout Pack 544 chartered to Shady Grove United Methodist Church will be having their annual Blue and Gold Banquet at 5 p.m. We are looking for any former Cub Scout Pack 544 scouts or leaders to attend our banquet and tell stories about what it was like when

Family Movie Matinee at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 2 p.m. See an uplifting family movie about an old man and a young boy who travel in a unique vehicle. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

A Movie, Munchies, and more at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 4 p.m. The event is being held for children ages 12 and up. See a great movie with your friends at the library. Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene at 6:30 p.m. All adults over 18 are welcome! For more information please contact Sandy Sanders, Vice President for Public Relations, at 779.3057. Toastmasters is an international organization dedicated to helping others improve their pulic speaking and leadership skills.

Friday, Feb. 26 Wednesday, Feb. 24

Trinity Christian Church will hold a grief support group at their church located at 8469 Atlee Rd. This course runs from Jan. 22-Feb. 26. Please call 767-1313 to register; space is limited.

The Testifying Toastmasters, the newest Toastmasters club in Mechanicsville, meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

10:30

FEBRUARY 1, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

(ESPN)

NFL Live

Burning

Around

(CSN)

My Words

TBA

Washington Post Live

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey Å

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

Jeopardy!

The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love (N) ’ Å

Castle The Double Down

News

Nightline

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

CBS News

News

Extra (N)

How I Met

CSI: Miami In the Wind

News

Late Show W/Letterman

(35-FOX) Maury Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

Interruption SportsCenter Å Redskins

College Basketball: Connecticut at Louisville. (Live)

SportsNite

College Basketball: Texas at Oklahoma State.

NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards. (Live) On Purpose Two Men

Postgame Big Bang

SportsNite

Redskins

NFL Live

Washington Post Live J. Kimmel

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

House (N) ’ (PA) Å

24 (N) ’ (PA) Å

FOX News at 10 (N)

Family Guy

’70s Show

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

Chuck (N) ’ Å

Heroes The Wall (N) ’

The Jay Leno Show (N)

News

Tonight Show

Payne

News

The Tyra Show (N) ’

Judge Mathis (N) Å

Judge

News

Payne

One Tree Hill (N) Å

Life Unexpected (N) ’

TMZ (N) ’

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Becker ’

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

Bewitched

SportsCenter Å SportsNite

King

Name Earl

Friends ’

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

(23-PBS) Fetch! Ruff

Cyberchase Electric

WordGirl

BBC News

Business

NewsHour/Jim Lehrer

Antiques Roadshow (N)

Windsors-Royal

American Experience Å (DVS)

(57-PBS) Arthur

Super Why! Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Burt Wolf

Globe Trekker Morocco

Medical

Massey

Travel

Dentistry

Lens

Raymond

Parks

C. Rose

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley Collar

(USA)

White Collar Hard Sell

White Collar Å

NCIS Pop Life ’ Å

NCIS Singled Out Å

NCIS Dead and Unburied

WWE Monday Night RAW ’ (Live) Å

(:05) Psych Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Navy Blues

Law & Order Slaughter

Law & Order Dazzled ’

Bones ’ Å

Men of a Certain Age

The Closer Å

Law-Order

(WTBS)

Raymond

King

Friends ’

Seinfeld ’

Family Guy

Lopez Tonight (N)

Name Earl

(A&E)

Cold Case Files Å

The First 48 Å

Criminal Minds Å

(SPIKE)

CSI: Crime Scn

››› “Batman” (1989, Action) Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton. ’

Best of PRIDE Fighting

UFC 109 Countdown

Chase

(DISC)

Overhaulin’ ’ Å

Cash Cab

MythBusters Ninjas. ’

Motor City Motors (N)

MythBusters ’ Å

Howe

(NICK)

iCarly ’

BrainSurge

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

Jackson

(DISN)

Suite/Deck

Phineas

Suite/Deck

(FAM)

Grounded

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Fresh Pr.

Secret-Teen

Make It or Break It (N)

(LIFE)

Desperate Housewives

Grey’s Anatomy Å

››› “Keeping the Faith” (2000) Ben Stiller. Å

(AMC)

(3:30) ›› “Cutthroat Island” (1995) Geena Davis.

301

(HBO)

Pettigrew

320

(MAX)

(:15) ›› “Heaven’s Prisoners” (1996) Alec Baldwin. ‘R’ Å

King

Friends

Cash Cab Suite/Deck

›› “Reality Bites” (1994) ‘PG-13’

TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST

The Office

Cash Cab

Seinfeld ’

Family Guy

Intervention Linda Å

Family Guy

Intervention (N) Å Howe & Howe Tech ’

SpongeBob Fanboy

G. Martin

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

Wizards

››› “Spy Kids” (2001) ‘PG’ Å

Malcolm

Phineas

›› “Wrong Turn” (2003) Desmond Harrington.

››‡ “Dante’s Peak” (1997, Action) Pierce Brosnan.

(:15) “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (2008)

24/7

››› “I Love You, Man” (2009) ‘R’

6 PM

6:30

Hoarders Tra; Jill (N)

MythBusters ’ Å

Montana

7 PM

7:30

Phineas

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

Paranormal Paranormal Intervention

Lopez

The Nanny

Montana

Wizards

Suite/Deck

Suite Life

Greek (N) ’ Å

The 700 Club Å Will-Grace

Make Frasier ’

›› “Volcano” (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones.

››‡ “Notorious” (2009) Angela Bassett. ‘R’

(:15) ›› “Hotel for Dogs” (2009) Emma Roberts.

Family Guy

(:45) ››› “Taken” (2008) ‘PG-13’

›‡ “The Unborn” (2009) ‘PG-13’

9:30

10 PM

10:30

24/7

“I Love You, Man” ‘R’

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(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey Å

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

Jeopardy!

Lost Final Chapter (N)

Lost The aftermath from the bomb detonation. ’

News

Nightline

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

CBS News

News

Extra (N)

NCIS Masquerade (N) ’

NCIS: Los Angeles LD50

The Good Wife Bad (N)

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Kitchen Nightmares (N)

FOX News at 10 (N)

Family Guy

’70s Show

The Jay Leno Show (N)

News

Tonight Show

TMZ (N) ’

Name Earl

Friends

Interruption SportsCenter Å

NFL Live

Burning

Around

Halls Fame

Boater

Washington Post Live

(35-FOX) Maury Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

Redskins

SportsNite

College Basketball: Mississippi at Kentucky. (Live)

College Basketball: Michigan State at Wisconsin.

NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins. (Live)

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

American Idol (N) Å

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

The Biggest Loser (N) ’ Å

Payne

News

Postgame

Redskins

NFL Live

Washington Post Live J. Kimmel Raymond

Judge Mathis (N) Å

Judge

News

Payne

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Becker ’

Funniest Home Videos

›› “Sleepover” (2004) Alexa Vega. ’ Å

WGN News Election Special ’ (Live) Å

NOVA (N) Å (DVS)

Locked Out: Fall

Frontline Digital Nation (N) ’

Looking for Lincoln ’

Locked Out: Fall

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

White Collar Vital Signs

Psych Å

Burn Notice

Southland ’ Å

CSI: NY Officer Blue ’

CSI: NY ’

The Office

Lopez Tonight (N)

Name Earl

Cheers ’

(23-PBS) Fetch! Ruff

Cyberchase Electric

WordGirl

BBC News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

(57-PBS) Arthur

Super Why! Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Burt Wolf

Law & Order: SVU

90210 Women’s Intuition

Keeping Up Looking for Lincoln ’

King

(USA)

Law

(TNT)

Law & Order Harvest ’

Law & Order Foul Play

Law & Order ’

Bones ’ Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

King

Friends ’

Seinfeld

(A&E)

Cold Case Files Å

The First 48 Å

Criminal Minds Å

Psychic Kids

(SPIKE)

CSI: Crime Scn

CSI: Crime Scene

UFC Unleashed ’

UFC Unleashed Å

Entourage

(DISC)

Overhaulin’ Spaced Out

Cash Cab

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Dirty Jobs (N) ’ Å

(NICK)

iCarly ’

BrainSurge

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

Jackson

OddParents Fanboy

Malcolm

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

(DISN)

Sonny

Phineas

Suite/Deck

Wizards

››‡ “Beethoven’s 2nd” (1993)

(FAM)

Grounded

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Fresh Pr.

Funniest Home Videos

America’s Funniest Home Videos ’ Å

(LIFE)

Desperate Housewives

Grey’s Anatomy Å

Grey’s Anatomy Desire

Grey’s Anatomy Å

“Caught in the Act” (2004) Lauren Holly. Å

(AMC)

(3:00) ›› “Volcano” (1997, Action)

301

(HBO)

››› “The Fifth Element” (1997) Bruce Willis.

320

(MAX)

“Planes, Trains”

SportsCenter Å SportsNite

The Tyra Show (N) ’ Bewitched

Melrose Place Gower ’

SportsNite

King

Friends

Cash Cab Sonny

The Office

›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Reese Witherspoon. Å

Bones ’ Å Seinfeld

Montana

››‡ “Dante’s Peak” (1997, Action) Pierce Brosnan.

(:15) ››› “Ghost Town” (2008) Ricky Gervais.

(4:50) ›‡ “Deception” (2008) ‘R’

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The Office

Bones ’ Å The Office

Malcolm

The Office

King South Park

Independent Lens (N)

Paranormal Paranormal Paranormal Paranormal Criminal Entourage

Phineas

BlueMount

Phineas

Entourage

BlueMount

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Dirty Jobs

Lopez

The Nanny

Montana

Wizards

Suite/Deck

Howe & Howe Tech (N)

Suite Life

The 700 Club Å

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Buzzer-beater Boze strikes twice

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Left: Trailing by two with 1.4 second to play, Lee-Davis’ Jordan Boze rose up for a 3-pointer as Hanover’s Jerel Jennings (4) raced in to defend. Above: The Lee-Davis student section erupts as Boze drills his second game winning 3-pointer of the week. Boze did the same against Patrick Henry two nights earlier. Hanover’s Greg Lewis (12) looks at the clock and managed to make a mid-court shot but it came after the buzzer, exactly as happened in the teams’ previous meeting.

Lee-Davis forward hits last second shots to beat Patrick Henry and Hanover By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The highlight of last week’s NBA schedule was the matchup of Kobe Bryant vs Lebron James. But high school basketball fans needed look no further than Lee-Davis to see such excitement. For all of the buzzer-beater shots that Bryant has displayed throughout his professional career, Lee-Davis’ Jordan Boze may have done him one

better on the high school level. Prehaps inspired by the pros, in back-to-back rivalry games two days apart, Boze hit 3-pointers at the buzzer to defeat Patrick Henry (66-65) and Hanover (55-54). “I did actually watch the Lebron-Kobe game a few nights ago,” Boze said. Against Hanover, Boze finished the night with 22 points on 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc, including 4-of-4 in the first half. “That’s just crazy,” Boze said. “It’s probably the best week I’ve had playing basketball in my life.”

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“I hate for this week to end for him because you don’t get one of those in a lifetime and he’s gotten two in one week,” said Lee-Davis coach Tripp Metzger. “It’s amazing what he’s doing. He’s feeling it right now.” Though they led for nearly the entire game against Hanover, Lee-Davis suddenly found themselves trailing in the final seconds. Leading 52-49 with 1:18 to play, the C-feds could only watch as Hanover’s Justin Flemming drove inside to draw defenders then dished out to a wide open Greg Lewis (20 points) on the left wing for a three to tie the game.

Lewis then came up with a loose ball near mid court and drove in for a shot but it was well defended by the C-feds Justin Naumann. However Hawks’ senior Danny Trsic grabbed the rebound and scored to put Hanover on top 54-52 with :10.3 seconds to play. It was the Hawks’ first lead since opening the game 2-0. Lee-Davis coach Tripp Metzger quickly called a timeout to set up a play for his team. Against Patrick Henry two nights earlier and also trailing by two, Metzger step up a play to specifically go for the win with Boze being one of

the options. Against Hanover, Metzger used a variation to first go for the tie. “We had Chris (Cook) bring it up, keep the ball in his hand to see if he could create something,” Metzger said. If Cook could not find a shot he was to pass off to Boze on the wing who would then look to dump the ball inside to Naumann. But Metzger also gave Boze an option. “I told Boze if you feel it shoot it,” he said. Boze felt it. With Hanover’s Jerel Jennings diving in to defend the shot, Boze launched a three that swished through the net giving

the C-feds a 55-54 lead with :01.4 seconds to play. “That was a great shot by that young man from the corner,” said Hanover head coach Troy Manns. “He shot the ball well all night. We did a poor job defending him in the first half a great job in the second half. He makes one three but the one three he made counted for all the marbles.” As the Lee-Davis gymnasium erupted and players celebrated, Lewis made a heads-up play for the Hawks by quickly inbounding the ball and racsee BOZE, pg. 39 `

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By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The young Hanover girls’ basketball team may have found an important component to future success in the emergence of sophomore Madison Pachner. On an undersized Hawks’ squad dominated by underclassmen, Pachner stepped up big in a 5934 win over rival Lee-Davis on Friday night. “Madison Pachner was absolutely terrific,” said Hanover head coach Kevin Brooks, noting that she stepped up to take the pressure off standout Mariah Douglas. “Mariah is usually someone everyone keys on and they take her out of it. She did a great job of finding the open teammate and Madison did a great job of stepping up and delivering, especially inside.” More importantly, Pachner’s improved play opens up the offense for the rest of the Hanover team. “It allows Mariah to not have to shoulder the load inside, rebounding, scoring…being the biggest player out there,” Brooks said. “(Douglas) has someone else who has similar size to her who

can help her rebound and block out out there…I think it puts us in a good position where we can match up with some of the bigger teams we play.” Against Lee-Davis, Pachner scored a game high 13 points, all in the first half, to give the Hawks a comfortable lead heading into the locker room. Then with the rest of the Hanover starters, she recorded little playing time in the second half. Pachner spent the fall season on the Hanover volleyball team and will take up track in the spring, so her development this winter has been a matter of getting her basketball legs under her. “I don’t play very much so I think it takes a while,” she said. “Especially at the beginning of the season I wasn’t making that many shots at all, but I’m doing better.” “Madision is very wise beyond her years,” Brooks added. “I’m so excited that she’s in our program, not only now but the next two years. She has the leadership, the attitude and the toughness, the physicalness to the floor that we need and I think people feed off her. I’m glad she’s playing so well.” But Pachner was not alone in her efforts. Hanover got

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“It’s been a good weekend for the kids,” Trent said. The Patriots’ Quinny Kinser had three first place finishes and a runner up in the two nights of competition. Against Goochland, Kinser won the 100-yard butterfly, 400-yard freestyle relay. Teamate Will Mallory won the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events and was a member of the winning 200-yard freestyle relay and the 200-yard medley event. Junior Elisa Worrell, already qualified for state competition, took the 200-yard freestyle and

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Hanover sophomore Madison Pachner (40) turned in a dazzling first half performance against Lee-Davis, scoring a game-high 13 points in the half. Above: Pachner goes for a block on a shot from Lee-Davis’ Kori Hughes (32).

one of their best performances across the board from every player in the game. Sophomore Brook Throckmorton came out red hot from beyond the arc, nailing back-to-back threes to get things rolling. In the first quarter, Pachner and Throckmorton (12 points, four 3-pointers)

combined to score all but two of the Hawks’ 18 points. Pachner’s scoring in the first quarter, opened up the defense for Douglas (12 points) to go to work in the second where she scored seven. “We played really well tonight, one-through-fourteen, see PACHNER, pg. 40 `

A good week for PH swimmers By Jim Ridolphi sports@mechlocal.com It was a busy weekend for the Patrick Henry swim team. On Friday, Coach Kevin Trent’s team swept Hanover for the first time in recent years. They then topped that with a win over Goochland the following night. “The kids are sky high right now, so I think we’re peaking at the right time,” Trent said following the win over the Bulldogs at the Ashland YMCA. Patrick Henry is enjoying its second winning season in a row.

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the 200-yard medley. “She’s one of our top scorers headed for the state,” Trent said. Trent said his team is right where he would like as they prepare for regionals against powerhouses like Maggie Walker and Atlee. “Both our girls and boys finished the season 4-2, so for us to have two winning seasons in a row is a real accomplishment,” Trent said. The coach said much of that success can be attributed to a talented bunch of seniors, whom

he recognized in a pre-meet ceremony. “Working with this senior class has been particularly rewarding for me,” Trent said. “I have coached a lot of them for over half their lives at Patrick Henry and with the Ashland Barracudas in the summer. I have taught most of them- two of them twice. They have a unique spirit and a solid cohesiveness as a group of swimmers and as a graduating class in general.” For complete results go to www.mechlocal.com.

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Hanover Quad goes to Atlee gymnasts

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Clockwise from top left: Lee-Davis head coach Cy Witherow watches as All-Around winner Hannah Chenault completes a vault that earned her third place. Above: The judges watch as Altee’s Cameron Overstreet turned in a ribbon winning performance on the beam. Above center: Hanover sophomore Courtney Pearce on the beam. Left: Patrick Henry’s Lizze Powell made her triumphant return to gymnastics after battling cancer last summer.

Lee-Davis’ Chenault takes All-Around title By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com In their final tune-up of the regular season, the four county gymnastics teams faced off at Hanover High School last Thursday in a Quad meet. In team competition, the solid and deep Atlee squad walked away with the title, edging out and equally deep LeeDavis crew 139.7 to 132.3. The young Hanover team took third with 110.9

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while the short-handed Patrick Henry team finished with 96.925. Each team came into the event with unique expectations on what to get out of the final meet before the Capital-Colonial District/Central Region Championships at Hanover on February 6. Atlee looked to fine tune their welloiled engines in search of one more run at the regional championship. LeeDavis was looking for a solid all around performance. Hanover wanted to see solid displays from the underclassmen and Patrick Henry wanted to rebound

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from a string of injuries and illness. For the most part, each team met their goals. “I was really pleased with everybody, I mean all four teams,” said Lee-Davis head coach Cy Witherow. “I thought everybody came out and had a good meet.” The Confederates Hannah Chenault continued a dazzling season with another All-Around title. Chenault took first in the uneven bars (9.3), third in the vault (8.9), second on the balance beam (9.175) and third on floor (8.8). Chenault’s 36.175 edged out Atlee’s Jaimee MacKay (35.3) and

Brianna MacKay (34.3) for the ribbon. But Witherow was proud of the performance of his entire team. “Not any of them had a bad night,” he said. “I was real pleased with every one of them. They did exactly what we wanted them to do.” The C-feds’ Sarah Wright took fourth on the uneven bars and vault, while teammate Lisa Calton tied for fourth on the vault and Alex Armbrecht took fifth. Lee-Davis’ Ashley Berry and Shelby Wingold tied for sixth on the beam. Witherow is also pleased with his

team as the regionals draw near. “I feel real good,” he said. “I think that we have to really work to beat Deep Run because they beat us at the first of the year, but we didn’t have a real good meet against them. We’re a lot better now than we were then. I’d love for them to take second so the whole team can advance to state. That’s kind of that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, that’s what we aim for.” Though Atlee’s Donna Koehler’s Raiders walked away with the team win, she also watched some of her girls see GYMNASTICS, pg. 39 `

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stumble and was glad they had the opportunity to perform a test run on the equipment that will be used in the regional in two weeks. “We had some mishaps,” Koehler said. “We had some falls that we hope to get out of the way for regionals, I’d rather them fall tonight. This was big but it was nice to be here to feel the equipment and get used to it.” One very noticeable stumble came from junior Cameron Overstreet, a Raider who had virtually dominated local high school competition for three years. Overstreet opened the night with a 8.625 floor routine that earned her a fourth place ribbon then followed that up with an 8.575 on the uneven bars which was good enough for third. Next came the vault, one

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mid-court Lewis launched a prayer that swished through but the buzzer had already sounded. Ironically, Lewis did exactly the same in a one-point hone loss to Lee-Davis three weeks earlier. “A lot of my assistants didn’t see it because they were celebrating with the kids but I saw the ball go in and luckily I saw the ref blowing it off,” Metzger said. “Greg Lewis…let’s extend the court next year or something.” “I don’t know what Greg Lewis does, he must practice those things because both times right when the buzzer goes off he hits a shot,” Cook said. “We’re just thankful that the game’s not 32 minutes and two seconds because we would have taken two losses to Hanover.” The dramatic Lee-Davis win overshadowed a remarkable comeback by Hanover, which trailed by 12 at the half due

of her strongest events, but Overstreet, who has been doing gymnastics since age three, ran into a mental barrier. Pulling away on three consecutive runs at the vault she came away scoreless. “Cameron Overstreet just had a block on her vault,” Koehler said. “She just didn’t do it. That’s never happened with her before.” With a beam routine still in the wings, Koehler gave Overstreet a pep talk. “You know what, nobody’s perfect,” the coach told her gymnast. “We have to make mistakes to be a better person and that’s why it happens. You can come back from that.” And come back she did. Overstreet bounced back from her complete collapse on the vault to turn in a brilliant beam routine that earned her a 9.25 and first place ribbon. “It was a flawless routine

in my eyes,” Koehler said. “To come back from that and never have that happen in her life and she’s been doing gymnastics since she was three…She proved to be a true champion to do that. That’s tough.” Often residing in the shadows of Overstreet, Atlee also boasted equal talent from Jessica Nunnally and the MacKay sisters, Jaimee and Brianna. Jaimee won the floor exercise (9.0) tied for second in the vault (9.05), took third on the beam (9.075) and sixth on the bars (8.175). Brianna won the vault (9.125), took second in the floor exercise (8.9) and fifth on the beam (8.75). Nunnally took second in both the uneven bars (8.8) and vault (9.05) and fourth on the beam (8.8). “Those four are dynamite and I just love them all like they’re my own kids,” Koehler said. Hanover was without the

services of one of their top gymnasts Hannah Andrzejewski due to injury but head coach Jessica Moore was pleased with the way the rest of her team stepped up. The Hawks team is dominated by sophomores and Moore said they are continuing to improve their routines. Carly Stratton and Amy Waters were the only Hawks to receive ribbons, tying for sixth (8.3) in one of Hanover’s strongest events, the floor. Moore also praised the work of Amethyst Tinsley who along with Stratton has been adding to their routing on the bars. Moore also pointed out the improvement of sophomore Courtney Pearce on beam. “She’s learned several new tricks this year which is great for her confidence,” Moore said. “But she’s sticking clean routines fairly often.” Though the Hawks will

most likely be out of the running for the regional title, they still can meet their own goals. “I feel confident,” Moore said. “We may not be one of the top teams but we have our goals that we’ve set that we want to. Amy (Waters) has been to the state before with the same routine that she’s doing now on beam so she has a possibility. If Julie (Palmer) has a good night she has the potential to go.” The Patrick Henry lineup has been decimated by injury and illness but head coach Debbie Allgood saw the return of two of her best in the meet. The quad marked the triumphant return of senior Lizzie Powell who competed in her first gymnastic meet since being treated for cancer last summer. “I was happy that Lizzie competed for me tonight,” Allgood said. “Lizzie’s gone through a lot. She’s my little lion heart and I love her a lot.”

Still not back in top form, Powell turned in a solid performance in her only two events taking fourth in the vault (8.55) and fifth on the bars (8.325). Senior Haley Sellers surprised her coach by competing in three events after missing nearly a week due to illness. Though Sellars did not ribbon, she needed to get in competition prior to the regional meet. “She came to me and said she felt better and she wanted to try to do all-around,” Allgood said. “She did pretty good.” Allgood hopes to have a full slate on hand for the regionals including the return of top freshman Lauren Early.

poor shooting and a hot hand from the C-feds. After Hanover grabbed a 2-0 lead, Boze picked up where he left off at Patrick Henry where he burned the Patriots on trio of 3-pointers. Over the span of a minute and a half against the Hawks, Boze connected on three consecutive 3-pointers to give Lee-Davis a 9-2 lead. Trsic scored to start the second quarter, pulling Hanover within three, 13-10 but LeeDavis answered. Justin Naumann scored on consecutive put-back baskets then it was Boze off assists from Joey Labons and Cook to put the C-feds up 21-10 less than five minutes before the half. Trsic, who was the only Hawk to score in the second, made two more shots for Hanover but then in was Boze again on a three from the right wing, his fourth in the half, for a 26-14 Lee-Davis lead heading into the locker room. In the second half the offenses switched roles and it

was Hanover who was on fire and Lee-Davis cold. “I told the guys at halftime they’re going to make a run,” Metzger said. “They were cold in the first half and they’re a good shooting team so you know they’re going to put some balls in the bucket sooner or later. They found the right guys there in the third and the fourth quarter to get them back in the game. And you knew with a rivalry game that they were going to fight back.” The Hawks scored six straight to open the half, capped by a steal and dunk from Lewis that pulled Hanover within six and forced a Lee-Davis timeout. Though Cook momentarily stopped the bleeding with a steal and layup of his own, Hanover went on a 9-1 run to knot the game at 29 with 3:20 to go in the third. Boze connected on a short jumper to put the C-feds back on top and the margin moved to five on a free throw from Cook a jumper for Labons.

Trailing 40-35 heading into the fourth, Lewis scored on a baseline drive and Russell Lyons added two off an assist from Sam Rogers to pull Hanover within one, 40-39. With 4:34 to play, Cook widened the margin to 44-41 on a circus shot, driving into the post and picking up a foul from Lyons. It appeared Lee-Davis had

weathered the storm when Cook scored on back-to-back run-outs for a 50-43 lead at the three minute mark. But Lewis connected on a three from the right wing then turned a C-fed turnover into a plus-one field goal to trim the margin to one. Lee-Davis’ Dustin Abele put the C-feds up 52-49 on a putback of a miss from Cook to set

up the final dramatics. For Hanover there was a silver lining in the loss. “A lot of our young guys stepped up,” Manns said. “Guys who are not normally aggressive, they grew tonight as basketball players and the only way you get better is to be put in the fire and perform and our guys, they did that. The second half they really did that.”

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Fields shoots No. 12 Wesleyan past R-MC By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Virginia Wesleyan senior guard Stephen Fields scored 22 second half points to lead the No. 12 Marlins (15-2, 6-2) in a 72-69 upset win over host No. 3 Randolph-Macon (14-2, 5-2 ODAC) last Wednesday. After going 1-for-8 from the floor over the first 19:59.9 of play, Fields drilled a deep three at the halftime buzzer and from there he was virtually unstoppable. Despite tight defense from R-MC’s Jordan Brown, Fields split defenders, connected on step-backs and drilled shots over extended hands going 7for-10 over the remainder of the contest to finish with a game high 31 points. R-MC guard Calvin Croskey said the defense was not a contributor to Fields explosive performance. “Jordan Brown had one of the best defensive games of his life,” Croskey said. “Fields was making some incredible shots and it was just his night.” “Stephen’s been our go-to guy,” said Marlins’ Coach David Macedo. “He’s been there before and he’s a good player. He loves when the game’s on the line he wants the ball.”

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we played really well as a team,” Brooks said. “I was really proud of our team.” And while Hanover was on top of their game, such could not be said for Lee-Davis, which turned in one of its worst performances of the season. “We played horrible,” said C-feds head coach Alvin Puller. “That’s the worst we played all year. We played better against (No. 4) Highland Springs than we played against (Hanover).” Puller said he believes that because of the intense rivalry between the two schools, his

Wesleyan used a 20-4 run over an eight minute stretch to turn a 25-31 deficit one minute before halftime into a 45-35 lead with 13:11 to play and from there the Yellow Jackets were forced to play catch-up. But the pivotal moment came with 32 seconds to play in the first. After pulling out to nine point leads twice in the half only to watch the Marlins come back, the Yellow Jackets missed a grand opportunity to widen the margin heading into the locker room. With R-MC holding a 3127 lead, Fields was called for a shooting foul against the Jackets’ Eric Pugh then drew a technical on his reaction. But Croskey missed both technical free throws then Pugh did the same with his pair allowing Fields a chance to drill a three at the buzzer and trim the Jackets lead to one at the break. “We’ve been an inconsistent free throw shooting team all year,” R-MC head coach Nathan Davis of his team’s 2-for-8 performance from the line in the first half. “We’ve got to keep working on it.”

The turnaround certainly affected the attitude of his team in the locker room. “We’d have been up maybe five, six, seven, feeling pretty good about ourselves,” Davis said. “Instead we go in at the half and the guys are a little down.” Wesleyan used the momentum going into the break to turn up the pressure on the Jackets. “We knew we needed to be physical,” Macedo said of his Marlins. “We knew we needed to rebound the ball and we knew we needed to make plays. In this kind of atmosphere you’re going to need to have guys step up and make plays and we did that at times.” Coming into the game Davis was concerned about how disruptive the Marlins’ press would be on his team. And though they forced the Yellow Jackets into 21 turnovers, it was the missed shots at the beginning of the second half that allowed Wesleyan to pull out to a double-digit lead. “They started pressing us and we’ve been trying to handle pressure all year,” said Danny Jones. “We’ve been getting better at it but, obviously it’s not good enough.”

Trailing by 10, the Yellow Jackets worked their way back into the game by going inside to Croskey (13 points), Jones (15 points) and Brown (11 points) to pull within one with 2:50 to play. But Wesleyan’s Quantrell Simmons stepped up by banking in a three from the left wing then hitting a second with 1:06 to play for a 66-60 Marlins’ lead. R-MC continued to drive inside and go to the line where they were 8-of-9 in the final minute. Trailing by five with 19 seconds to play, Jones banked in a three from the right wing to trim the Marlins’ lead to 71-69. The Jackets then fouled Fields to stop the clock with 6.8 to play. Field missed the first free throw but made the second leaving the door open for R-MC. Jones three from the right wing lipped out at the buzzer giving Wesleyan the win. On Saturday, R-MC bounced back to defeat Randolph 54-48. This Wednesday, the Jackets Dean Hoffmeyer/Media General News Services host Washington & Lee at 7 p.m. then on Saturday host No. Randolph-Macon’s Eric Pugh is blocked by Va. Wesleyan’s Donald Vaughn. The Marlins handed the Yellow Jackets their 2 Guilford which is on a 12 first loss at Crenshaw for RMC in 23 months. game winning streak.

players came in too amped up. Such could be the reason for the contest turning in a brutally physical game in which a combined 37 fouls and one technical were whistled on the two teams. In comparison, there were only three fouls whistled in the first half of the boys’ game between Hanover and Lee-Davis. “There was a lot of shoving and pushing and nasty play, on both sides,” Puller said. “It’s not just them, it was us too. Instead of playing basketball we played football and didn’t concentrate on the things we were supposed to do.” What the C-feds did not do was make shots and take care

of the ball in the first half and Hanover took advantage, running out to a 42-17 lead at the half. But as they have done all season, Lee-Davis came out of the locker room in the second half with intensity and began chipping away at their opponent’s lead. The C-feds scored five unanswered points in the first 1:10 of the second with Raven Sims getting the ball inside to center Becca Parramore, who led LeeDavis with 11 points. Brooks said the start of the second half was the only downside of the night for the Hawks. “We got off to a big

lead, made shots in the first half, they didn’t make shots,” he said. “We played pretty well defensively and the second half there’s always that let down. One of the things we talked about was not let them get off to a good start and get back in it. They scored the first six points of the second half. Then we were able to settle down and execute some things and everybody get to play and everybody get to contribute.” Douglas answered for the Hawks with a free throw and jumper then senior Wendy Jordan’s shot pushed the margin to 49-22 with less than four minutes to play in the period.

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The Hawks’ starters then rested for nearly the remainder of the game as the cushion allowed Brooks to play his young bench for important minutes. “We have some younger people that need game experience,” he said. “They practice every day too. We wanted an opportunity to get them some meaningful minutes in a game and I think they took advantage of it, did a really good job defensively.” Though there are still weeks to go in the season, Pachner said the Hawks have made substantial strides so far. “I’d say that we’ve come a long ways,” she said. “Back in the summer I was like, ‘this might be a long

season,’ but tonight especially we stepped it up because we really wanted this game.” HANOVER 59, LEE-DAVIS 34 HANOVER (3-5 Capital, 69) Woolard 7, Barrett 0, Cox 2, Throckmorton 12, Caler 0, Deadmon 2, Webb 1, Douglas 12, Jordan 4, Passmore 0, Woodring 2, Hess 4, Pachner 13, Fehl 0. Totals 22 9-13 59. LEE-DAVIS (1-7, 3-11) Thomas 1, Bryan 5, Puller 1, Sims 4, Gardner 3, Hughes 5, Parramore 11, Skeens 0, Price 4. Totals 11 12-21 34. Hanover…............. 18 24 11 6 — 59 Lee-Davis…........... 7 10 11 6 — 34 3-point goals: H — Throckmorton 4, Hess, Woolard.

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Varina’s Newest Subdivision! Mansfield Woods – Parade of Homes Beautiful 1 - 10 acre wooded lots. House prices start at $229,950 with $5,000 in closing costs paid. Ranchers and 2 stories with garages. Some lots available for individual purchase. Located at Darbytown Rd. and Carters Mill Rd. in Henrico.

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Just a stone through away from the Hanover line, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Rancher sits on over 2 acres and is move-in ready! Features include replacement windows, newer roof, renovated kitchen and bath, updated appliances, hardwood floors, newer carpet in bedrooms, two sheds, and much more! Also a one-year home warranty included. $149,950. Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details! Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

The interior of this lovely home features 2,342 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, eat-in kitchen that is open to large family room with fireplace, formal dining room with crown molding & chair rail, formal living room, 12 x 27 master bedroom, and walkup attic with lots of space and built in shelves. The exterior offers country front porch, paved driveway, new roof with gutter guards, and rear deck in a private wooded rear yard. One-year home warranty offered! $259,950.

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OVER 3 ACRES Woody Hogg Bradley Boykin 427-5104 427-5101

Over 3 Acres in Hanover! This lovely all-brick Cape features 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with fireplace, country front porch, 2+ car garage, and huge outside storage shed. All appliances convey & seller is providing a 1-year AHS buyer’s warranty! $279,950.

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Two beautiful wooded 10-acre lots adjacent to one another, being sold separately. Soil work has been completed on both lots and is ready for you to build your dream home. Huge price reduction to $89,950 each! Don’t let this opportunity slip away!

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This fantastic Transitional 2-story features an open plan with 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, 2-story vaulted ceiling great room with fireplace, morning room with skylights, 1st-floor master suite with jetted tub & separate shower, recently cleaned roof, brand new washer, new vinyl in the kitchen and pantry, and rear deck. Perfectly located in the heart of Mechanicsville, this is a must see! Seller is also providing a 1-year ERA buyer’s warranty and will continue with Scott’s Lawn Care for a year! $208,950.

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Bryan Boykin 427-5126

3656 sq. ft., 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, 3rd-floor rec room plus an office and double staircases. Huge kitchen with maple cabinets, Corian tops, stainless appliances, island, vaulted morning room, all open to the large family room. Formal living & dining room, wired for surround sound/security system/internet, gas fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout. Huge master w/ walk in, double vanity, shower & tub. Also a rear deck, 2-car garage with auto door, large laundry room, paved driveway. Neighborhood includes a pool, tennis courts and common area maintenance. Also included is a 1-yr. warranty. $359,995!

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Recently Renovated Cape with huge addition! This lovely home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room with fireplace, huge eat-in kitchen, basement with bar and room for a pool table, huge addition with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, lovely rear deck, and detached garage on a large lot. Washer, dryer, & refrigerator convey! Seller is offering 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty! This is a must see! $234,900.

This lovely rancher looks like a Cape but is a one-level beauty and has been updated throughout! This home features: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, family room with fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with all appliances, formal dining room, office, den, which is also part of the addition, rear porch, large rear yard, and detached garage. $198,000.

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Laurel Bartlett Marlene Austin Cornell Fraites J.J. Cox 427-5134 437-1253 427-5093 301-8633

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This lovely home sits perfectly on 1.9 acres in the Hanover High area. The interior features include a large family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, 3 bedrooms with a 4th bedroom that would be a great rec room. The exterior features include an oversized 2-car garage, fenced rear yard, and many fruit trees on the property. 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty included! $249,950.

This nice 2-story Colonial features 2,060 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, family room w/wood stove, living room, kitchen that opens to dining area, large den, screened porch, hot tub and maintenancefree decking that surrounds the pool! 1-year ERA buyer’s warranty included! $207,500.

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Fran McCauley 427-5116

Garry Smith Jeff Flickinger Joe Sperry 909-9626 427-5114 417-1251

Ivy Banks Lovely Transitional 2-story on a large lot! This gorgeous home features 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, eat in kitchen with granite countertops, family room with fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, 3rd floor with 5th bedrooms/rec room, master bedroom with master bathroom, fenced rear yard, and screened rear porch! 1-year AHS buyer’s home warranty provided by the seller! $364,950. Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details on this great home!

The Heart of Mechanicsville Charming one-level Cape sits on a great lot. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and almost 1,300 sq. ft. The home is located on a private road and the yard is scenic with plenty of room for kids to play. The interior offers a nicely-sized family room with brick woodburning fireplace that opens to the formal dining room. The kitchen is nicely and bright and opens to the laundry area and to the rear porch. The master suite has a large double-door closet and master bath with tiled shower. The other two bedrooms are nicely-sized with ample closets. The other full bath is located between bedrooms two and three and has ceramic tile flooring and new vanity. There is also a huge attic area with plenty of storage space. Located in the Atlee School district. $159,950.

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Beautiful Cape in Royal Glen

KING & QUEEN – LAND FOR SALE 6.9 commanding acres on a bluff on the historic Mattaponi River! This is a gorgeous wooded lot and is ready to build on! Boat ramp and dock with deep water available. Paved roads and fantastic views!

$375,000.

Gene Seargent William Lee 427-5124 370-3732

Kris Boykin Rob Ransome 241-4525 427-5140

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Large Rancher on 4 Private Acres in King William This home features open floor plan with 1,700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, family room with fireplace, eat in kitchen with new countertops & appliances, dining area, and master suite with sliding door leading to rear deck and huge master bathroom. Exterior features include 4 private acres, 3-car garage with electricity, two storage sheds, circular driveway, rear deck, replacement windows & doors, and heat pump. $179,950.

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This home sits on a professionally landscaped lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Boasting 2,700 sq. ft., this home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fully finished basement, hardwood floors, living room with gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and master suite with hardwood flooring, Exterior features include country front porch, rear deck, double-width paved driveway, 2-zoned heat pump, rear patio, irrigation system, and fenced rear yard. $279,950.

Ash Creek

Beautiful 3-story Transitional in Ash Creek. Don’t miss this home that offers 2,700 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2-car side entry garage, and a private ½-acre lot. Features include custom paint and hardwood flooring throughout main level, formal dining and living rooms with tray ceilings, remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets, silestone countertops, and stainless appliances, plus large family room with a beautiful pellet insert fireplace. The upstairs offers new carpet and paint throughout. The master suite is huge with sitting area, cathedral ceiling, walk in closets, and master bath with Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, and separate shower. The other large bedrooms offer plenty of space and large closets. $339,950.

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5 Acres in Mechanicsville Otto Long 427-5115

Jeremy Roberts Robert Price 427-5121 427-5125

Charles Stancil Bob Broaddus Tamara Taylor 427-5090 519-7676 427-5145

Bill & Sandra Yates 513-2254 & 513-6966

Joe Doherty 427-5097

Mechanicsville

One owner, updated ranch w/1,700+ sq. ft., 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths and on 1.2 acres. Two fireplaces and three living areas. So much usable space here and endless possibilities for decorating. Many new renovations including refinished wd flrs, new carpet, open kitchen, new stainless apl, new counters, new HVAC, new front walkway, and a fenced area w/a large multi-use building. One-year home warranty included. $199,950.

Call John Thiel at 467-9022.

Gorgeous building site. Privately located on a knoll overlooking a stream. Some open pasture land available for horses. There are no restrictions and is located in a convenient area. Hanover school district. $137,950.

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3201 Reginald Ct. Clean and very well kept rancher located in a cul-de-sac. Home features 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom on a large lot. Huge deck on the back for entertaining. $139,999.

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6900 Woodside St. Beautiful ALL BRICK rancher on a very private lot! Home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with an attached 2-car garage. Spacious kitchen with an island and wonderful master bath with jetted tub are some features of this home. $217,950.

Call Rob Ransome for more details at 804-241-4525.

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Avondale Carolyn Fleischer 370-1144

Pam Hogg 427-5102

Russell Crews 746-5432

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This lovely all brick rancher features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, updated kitchen, formal dining room, family room with fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, screened rear porch, and two-car detached garage. Seller is providing a 1-year AHS buyer’s home warranty! $239,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-424-5100 for more details!

High Point Farms This lovely 4 bedroom, 3 full bath all brick rancher features eat in kitchen, formal living room, family room with fireplace, new heat pump, replacement windows, and a huge addition that make a great in-law suite with a private bathroom. Home also features a 2 ½ car detached garage and seller is providing a 1 year ERA buyers home warranty! $269,950.

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your calendar weekly, and don’t be afraid to move things around in order to find what works best for you. * Start. Every journey begins with just one step, as daunting as that step might be. If you haven’t exercised in a while, and you’re intimidated about getting started again, the best thing to do is just to start. (You should always consult your physician before beginning any new exercise routine.) Kick off by taking a long walk by yourself in the great outdoors for clarity of thought, or go with your spouse or best friend while you catch up on life’s happenings. * Measure your successes and optimize your workout. Whether you are just starting out or have been in your routine for a while, some measurement tools might come in handy to help you get the most from your efforts. To measure your speed, distance and calories burned with over 95 percent accuracy, try a Tech4o Accelerator fitness watch. Available in several fashionable colors in both men’s and women’s styles for $69.99, you don’t have to make a huge investment for measurement’s sake. You can feel good about your purchase, too, as a portion of the proceeds from

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Healthy hints for active living in 2010 As Americans age, staying healthy and as independent as possible is a big goal. Whether you suffer from a chronic ailment or the usual aches and pains brought about by the stresses of everyday life, there are plenty of health and wellness options to consider this year. Consider helpful tools and practices that will help you live more actively, comfortably and with additional peace of mind. Always check with your doctor before beginning a new health or fitness program. * Massage: Aches and pains are, unfortunately, signs of getting older. A massage can help you feel much better and enable you to be more active. * Personal trainer or gym membership: There are many

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Making oral care fun for kids year-round Children’s oral care is something many parents are concerned about year-round, but there are also several times during the year when oral care is especially important. For example, Halloween, the winter holidays, Valentine’s Day and Easter are all large candy-eating times in the year, making it essential to take the time now to teach children the importance of maintaining good oral health. “Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, so it’s important to teach children effective tooth brushing habits, especially around the holidays, when children are typically consuming more sweets than usual,” says dentist and mom Dr. Jennifer Salzer. Oral care isn’t usually a top priority for children and teeth cleaning may even be considered a chore to kids, which is why it is so important for parents to get involved and teach children the importance of proper oral care early on in their children’s lives. To make oral care more fun for children, Dr. Salzer offers some

of her best tips: * Parents should brush their teeth with their child to set a good example. It also helps children to learn by watching and imitating their parent. * Sing your child’s favorite song, like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” or play a song from their favorite singer for the two minutes while they are brushing their teeth. * Give your child a toothbrush that is designed to appeal to a toddler who is learning to brush and whose baby teeth are growing in, like Oral-B Stages 2, which is designed to effectively reach all teeth, with its narrow head, simple bristle pattern and Power Tip. - For younger children, when their first teeth begin to appear, parents should brush teeth using a child-sized, soft-bristled toothbrush with a cushioned head to help protect babies’ tender gums, like Oral-B Stage 1 toothbrush. * It’s important that children two and older use fluoridated toothpaste to help prevent decay as their teeth continue to devel-

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Healthy Living | Supplement to The Mechanicsville Local

January 27, 2010

For Health tips and up-to-date information on the latest trends, look for “Senior Chat” featured in the Local!

And for some pre-“Big Game” fun ... Join us for the Heritage Green Assisted Living “Big Game” Spectacular! Indianapolis vs. New Orleans Kick-off Event Thursday, February 4th Tailgating begins at 5:00 pm Food, Fun and Games! RSVP: 746-7370 7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville