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Investigation indicates murder-suicide By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Further investigation into three deaths on Saturday at a Mechanicsville residence indicate a murder-suicide. Sgt. Chris R. Whitley of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office said the deaths of Caroline R. and Madison R. King, who were 3-year-old twins, appear to have been caused by their father, Robert D. King, 40. The girls had lacerations to the neck area. The investigation indicates that King had channeled the exhaust from his vehicle, which caused a lethal amount of carbon monoxide to have collected inside the residence in the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane.. After an examination by the Office of the
Chief Medical Examiner, King died as a result of one or more of a combination of these factors. On Monday, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that King’s estranged wife and the girl’s mother, Kristina Hooper, found the bodies in a front bedroom that had been linked to the exhaust pipe of a van parked outside the house. The Times-Dispatch said a search warrant affidavit and divorce petition records on file in Hanover County Circuit Court indicated she discovered her daughters and husband. The article also said court records showed Hooper made the call to 911 at 3:36 p.m. She was found in the driveway “crying on her knees and stating, ‘My babies are dead. They’re in the Jim Fields/The Local house’.” Flowers and remembrances line the steps of the house where two 3-year-old girls died along The Times-Dispatch said deputies found a with their father on Saturday in the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane in Mechanicsville. The Hanover
Shooting victim’s parents talk about loss and grief (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Darrell and Shannon Wells, the parents of Brett A. Wells, the 16year-old, who was shot and killed on Saturday, Jan. 21, on Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. They had headlined their letter, “Brett was not perfect, but I can state, he was perfectly loved by God!”) Dealing with the death of a child is perhaps the most difficult thing that a grieving parent can possibly deal with in a lifetime. No matter what the circumstances, this level
of grief is profound and a major life challenge. There have been several comments made about our son, Brett Wells. The public and the press have rushed to provide their own opinions without knowing all of the facts. As people are making their judgments, what they are failing to recognize is what has happened is a community tragedy. My family lost a son, a brother, a grandson, a cousin, a nephew, an uncle and see PARENTS, pg. 24 `
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County Sheriff’s Office has indicated a murder-suicide.
School Board: more budget work needed By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Adopting Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson’s first budget proposal for Hanover County Public Schools had been planned for the Hanover County School Board agenda last week, but the superintendent has decided more work is needed on the numbers. Just two weeks earlier, on Jan. 10, Wilson, in her first year as the school district’s leader, proposed a budget of $191.16 million – with 102.2 jobs being eliminated. Job losses were not addressed at last Tuesday’s meeting. The classroom would take the biggest hit, with 62.2 positions affected. Wilson said 16.1 vacant positions will not be filled and 14.9 full-time equivalent leadership, transportation and support staff positions, as well as nine secondary senior teacher
and family life teaching positions, are being considered for elimination. On Jan. 24, the School Board agreed with Wilson’s recommendation that four more weeks of workshops be scheduled before the budget is adopted. Workshops are planned for 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 16 and Feb. 21 at the Central Office THORNTON at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland. The next regular meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14. Now, adoption is targeted for vote during the workshop on Feb. 21. It was announced that more workshops will be
conducted if necessary. “The extra time will give the board more time to ask questions and our staff more time to answer them,” Wilson said. After School Board chairman John F. Axselle III reminded members that they could vote to revise the schedule again, they unanimously agreed to the new schedule. Dr. Michael Thornton, assistant superintendent of business and operations, presented a budget history for the school system. He referred to the budget of Fiscal Year 2009-2010 when a deficit of more than $19.1 million was faced. He said the total for the four years leading to — and including the current budget deficit of $13.9 million — is more than $60.1 million. He said the deficit for the four years was balanced by using $28.6 million in non-recurring see BUDGET, pg. 5 `
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By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Anne Geddy Cross smiles a lot, and her smile gets bigger and her eyes get a special twinkle when she talks about her recent experience as the 2011 Hanover Christmas Mother. The program has been in existence since l949 and has been operated by the Doswell Ruritan Club for 23 years. One reason Cross has such a big smile is the fact that last year’s Christmas Mother drive raised enough money to pay for everything needed. For 2011, $77,000 was spent, helping 865 families, including 83 seniors and 1,773 children. The totals were an increase of 82 families and 134 children. “The Ruritans will accept donation for the Christmas Mother Program year-round,” Cross said. “However, most of the work is done from about the last week in October when the person who will be the Christmas Mother is announced until the middle of December when distribution occurs.” She said education and the involvement of more young people were two reasons the program was so successful this year. “The Ruritans do a great job of getting the word out about the program,” Cross said. “They run newspaper ads starting in September telling people about the program and how to apply, and every time I had an event to attend, I always took some time to talk about the program and its history.” “I think they are seeing a lot more young folks involved,”
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2011 Hanover Christmas Mother Anne Geddy Cross waves to spectators at the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade. The truck belongs to her husband, Elmo G. Cross Jr., who was driving while his wife and a group of children from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church enjoyed the ride.
she added. “I’m talking about elementary, middle and high school children doing school projects, church and club projects. They contributed canned food, mittens they’ve made, money they’ve raised and other items.” Each year, Cross said, a county Ruritan club is asked to invite someone to reign as the Christmas Mother. “The Courthouse Ruritan Club asked me,” she said. “Our family had made donations to the Christmas Mother Program over the years but had never really participated.” Cross said the Ruritans operate like a well-oiled machine when it comes to running the program. “They literally get truckloads of canned goods,” she said. “They have to sort them according to product, and then bag the items or put them in boxes. They have a system they use to sort everything from food items to toys to prepare donations for distribution.” The people helped by the Christmas Mother Program come from applications people fill out and from recommendations by social services organizations. Cross said there were two memories from her time as Christmas Mother she will remember a long time. “Distribution Day was
Dec. 18,” she said. “I got up that morning and drove to the Mechanicsville Fire Station. When I arrived, there was a line stretching outside the building, and it never got any shorter. People were there with their letters to pick up their boxes. I went around saying hello, speaking to a lot of them. Everyone was so thankful and wanted to tell me why they were there. I was surprised at the number of young couples there with children because they had lost their job and hadn’t been able to find work. Some of the people in line handed me thank you letters and notes. They all seemed so grateful for what they were receiving.” Another memory she shared occurred when she went to the Doswell Community Center for the lighting of the Christmas tree. “They actually had two trees decorated, one inside the building and one outside,” Cross said. “When I got there, I was directed to sit next to a little girl dressed like a snow princess. She was 4, maybe 5 years old, and had a wand that turned on either one, or both trees, when she waved it.” If someone is in need at Christmas, she said the see MOTHER, pg. 5
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20 COMMUNITY Sue Watson gets her house ready for Historic Garden Tour.
31 SPORTS Local swim teams prepare for Regional meet.
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long-term investments to short-term investments to make sure the county had enough money to pay bills, Miller said it could cost Hanover another $250,000 a year in investment income. “I have never been a change for change’s sake person,” Angela Kelly-Wiecek, who represents the Chickahominy District, said. “I think it’s important when we consider matters that we consider the long-term consequences of these changes.” In other business, county attorney Sterling E. Rives III presented a legislative update and David Maloney, acting planning director, held a workshop on updating the Comprehensive Plan. One piece of legislation, House Bill 1242 concerning dangerous wild animals, was introduced by Del. Chris Peace, R-97. The bill would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to privately possess, sell, transfer or breed dangerous wild animals, which are identified by taxonomic classification. The bill would grandfather in the ownership of any existing dangerous wild animals. However, the owner of such animals would be required to meet certain conditions in order to maintain possession of the animals. The bill limits the possession of dangerous wild animals to certain types of entities and facilities. The legislation sets out the procedures to be followed in the impoundment and forfeiture of dangerous wild animals. The House of Delegates referred the bill to the Committee on Agriculture,
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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor
Sheriff ’s Office moves fast following shooting For the second time in a month, the Mechanicsville community was rocked by the news that a teenager had been shot and killed. Once again, however, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office moved quickly and apprehended suspects and made arrests. This most recent incident is the type of news none of us likes to report or read, but, sadly, it’s a reality. While deputies were out pursuing leads in their investigation, the dialogue on our website, www.mechlocal.com, and Facebook page, www. facebook.com/mechlocal, moved at a rapid pace. Comments varied and speculation and rumors were rampant. We worked to keep the news provided by the Sheriff ’s Office posted in a timely fashion. We knew you wanted to be made aware of any and all aspects pertaining to the crime. Deputies were swift in making arrests. Three suspects were facing charges, including first-degree murder, in less than 48 hours. Now, while two families — that of the victim and the survivor — await justice, we must trust in our legal system. Should we be alarmed by these crimes? Absolutely. Should we consider ourselves immune? Unfortunately, no. We won’t delve into the circumstances behind either of the recent homicides other than to say both are tragedies in our community. Victims in both cases were too young to have met such a sad fate.
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Beach Week programs slated Hanover County is offering “Let’s Talk about Beach Week . . .� programs – annual countywide workshops designed for parents and teens to discuss issues regarding “Beach Week� – at two county high schools in February. Atlee High School’s program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in the school’s auditorium. Patrick Henry High School’s program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the school’s cafeteria. Each year thousands of students from Mid-Atlantic states flock to the beach to celebrate completing high school. This tradition, which has been referred to as a rite of passage, causes concern among families due to the large percentage of teens that engage in risk-taking behaviors during this weekend.
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and Stephanie Waddell; two great-granddaughters, Sadie and Cecilia; and one greatgrandson, Griffin; and two sisters, Mary Paynter and Dorothy Lynch. Uley was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the outdoors. The family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pole Green Church of Christ Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.
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had touched many lives in very special ways, throughout his Continued from pg. 10 b short, yet very memorable life. Gloria Elizabeth Richard Lee Lanzillotti McDonald , 68, departed this Brett is survived by his loving parents, Darrell and Shannon Jr., “Rick�, 42, of Richmond, life on Jan. 26, 2012. She was preWells of Mechanicsville, Va.; passed away suddenly on Saturceded in death by her husband of brother, Michael Wells and day, Jan. 21, 2012. He is survived 50 years, James “Nicky.� She leaves wife, Anna; paternal grandparby his wife, Natalie; three children, to cherish her memory three ents, Ronnie and Pat Wells of Richard L. Lanzillotti III, Bryan daughters, Kathy May (Jimmy), Mechanicsville, Va.; maternal and Hannah Pumphrey; parents, Cindy Canty (Sean) and Donna Joan and Rick Lanzillotti; brother, Witherow (Bobby); six grandchil- grandparents, Elden Ray Williams of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Jack and wife, Bethany; niece, Em- dren, three great-grandchildren Bobbie Harmon of Mechanicily; and nephew, Jackson; several and three sisters of her heart, sville, Va.; and a whole host of other special family members Jannette, Phyllis and Brenda. She and friends; as well as his beloved worked many years at Big Star and loving aunts, uncles, relatives and many friends. Brett’s pit bull, Dozer. Having served six other local grocery stores until life would seem too short to years in the U.S. Army, Rick was her retirement. Her spirit and zest many, but for those who were a longtime dedicated employee of for life will truly be missed. The touched by him, understood Richmond and South Richmond family received friends Saturday, that the quality of existence Harley-Davidson. The family Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 far exceeds quantity of time in received friends at the Mechanat the Mechanicsville Chapel of which he lived it. His gentle icsville Chapel of the Bennett Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Leesmile could melt the hearts of Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Davis Rd., where funeral services those around him! With Brett’s Rd., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. A were held Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. passing, we remind others that memorial service was also held. Graveside services were held in his life is one to be celebrated, Graveside services were private. In Upper King and Queen Baptist although we will miss him evlieu of flowers, the family requests Church Cemetery, Helmet, Va. ery day, especially his winning memorial contributions be made to the Lanzillotti Fund, c/o Brett Alexander Wells, smile, he will always remain forever in our hearts. The Argent Credit Union, P.O. Box 72, 16, was taken to be with the family requests that in lieu of Chesterfield, Va. 23832, or at any Lord on Jan. 21, 2012. Brett flowers, contributions be made
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Virginia H. Wright, 93, of Mechanicsville, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn W. Greenwood and O.C. Greenwood Jr., Janet W. Palmore and D. Wade Palmore; Michael L. Patterson, husband of her deceased daughter, Shirley Patterson; two sons, Robert A. Wright and Jane O. Wright, and E. Douglas Wright and Barbara W. Wright ; four granddaughters, four grandsons, two great-grandsons and six great-granddaughters. She was a member and librarian for 37 years of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, a member and past president of Pamunkey River Garden Club, a life member of Richmond Council of Garden Clubs and a life member of Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. Family received friends at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mechanicsville United Methodist Church or East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad.
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Parents and teens attending the program will participate in facilitated discussions with representatives from law enforcement and prevention and health services who will provide tips, tools and lessons learned for keeping students safe and parents protected. Topics will touch on such topics as signing contracts, personal liability, personal safety, as well as strategies for parents and teens to create a family communication plan and more. Resources and ideas on alternatives
Hanover Department of Economic Development at 365-6464. “Starting a Business 101” is one in a series of “Business Launchpad Academy” classes offered by the Hanover County Department of Economic Development. They are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration/VSBDC Network, and in partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber and Greater Richmond Partnership. Upcoming classes include: ❍ Google Analytics from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15. ❍ Twitter from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. ❍ Facebook Business Training from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
tion assistance as part of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) coalition serving the Greater Richmond Region, MetroCASH. In collaboration with more than 20 community partners and United Way, MetroCASH helps people learn more about tax credits, including the EITC, which can improve their financial situations. The assistance will continue through April 11. If you would like to know
to Beach Week also will be provided. “We believe the conversations that occur between parents and their children are the best way to ensure that teens have the positive Beach Week experience we all want for them,” Keith Cartwright, Hanover Cares Coalition development specialist, said. “This program encourages those conversations and gives families the tools to talk about potential situations and helps them develop safety plans before their teens head to the beach.” “Teens and parents both want the same thing for Beach Week; they want fun, memorable experiences,” Martha
if you qualify for EITC or what refund amount you could receive, go to www.irs.gov/eitc. You also can call 1-800-TAX1040 for more information about the EITC. The Hanover Social Services office is located in the Hanover 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.
Lambert, Hanover Community Services Board’s coordinator of Commu-nity Education and Hanover’s Promise partner, said. “This program is about equipping teens with decision-making skills they can use while away from home. It will also help families talk about potential situations and create safety plans before their teens walk out the door.” The program is presented in partnership by the Hanover Cares Coalition, Hanover’s Promise, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Teens Care Too, the Atlee High School PTSA, the Patrick Henry High School PTSA
Dunkin’ Donuts has opened a new restaurant at 9225 Atlee Road, Suite 5105, in Mechanicsville. To commemorate the grand opening, the restaurant is celebrating by offering each guest who visits the event a free medium hot coffee (one per day) from Saturday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 3. The grand opening celebration will also feature an appearance by NASCAR driver Mark Wertz #55 and his car from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, plus radio personalities from WTVRLite 98. Throughout the event, guests can enjoy games and prizes, including a random drawing for a chance to win free coffee for a year and a Mountain Bike. The new Mechanicsville location, which will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., is 1,800 square feet, employs about 20 crew members and seats 21 people. The restaurant will feature seating, a drive-thru and free Wi-Fi for guest convenience. “We are proud to serve the hard-working people of
and Chick-Fil-A. All seminar participants will receive a coupon to ChickFil-A at the end of the presentation. Hanover Cares is a partnership of Hanover parents, citizens, youth-serving organizations and county agencies dedicated to helping Hanover kids grow up alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free. This community organization welcomes anyone interested in helping kids make positive choices. For more information or to get involved, e-mail Cartwright at rkcartwright@ co.hanover.va.us Hanover Cares is upgrading its website and it will be available soon
Mechanicsville and hope to become a popular destination and an everyday routine for guests looking for highquality coffee, baked goods and snacks delivered fast in a friendly environment and great value,” said Andy Rod, operator of seven Richmond area Dunkin’ Donuts locations. As for the menu, the new Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant will offer menu items that can be enjoyed throughout the day. In addition to Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature beverage lineup, guests can try Mint Hot Chocolate (a permanent addition to the brand’s beverage lineup), plus hot and iced mocha coffees and lattes. New breakfast sandwich offerings, including the Turkey, Cheddar, Bacon and Ham and Cheese Bakery Sandwiches, are on the menu. Today, there are 11 Dunkin’ Donuts locations in the Greater Richmond area. To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts visit www. DunkinDonuts.com or on Facebook (www.facebook. com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter @DDVirginia.
as a valuable community resource for teens and parents. Hanover’s Promise (www.hanoverspromise.org) is a part of America’s Promise, a national movement that serves as Hanover County’s clearinghouse in finding information related to youth services, resources and opportunities, as well as recognizing local businesses and organizations that are keeping the promise. For more information on the upcoming Beach Week program, contact Laura Robertson at 365-4180 or e-mail her at larobertson@co.hanover. va.us.
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On Jan. 11, Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, welcomed Isabella Moncure to service as a page in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2012 General Assembly session. Isabella, 13, is an eighth grader at new Kent Middle School. She is actively involved in her community. In school, Isabella works hard and is on the Honor Roll; her favorite subject is math. Her favorite sport is swimming and she also enjoys gymnastics. Isabella also holds the title of Junior Miss Mechanicsville
2011. She said she hopes to attend the University of Virginia for her undergraduate studies, and eventually go to law school. As for being chosen to represent the 97th District, she said, “I really miss my mom’s cooking, especially her baked ziti, but I enjoy working here at the General Assembly — especially the tips on the floor.” “Isabella is a smart young lady with a bright future,” said Peace. “I want to give her every opportunity to have this once in a lifetime experience. With a few members who were once pages, I wouldn’t be surprised to see her in the legislature one day.” Each year the Speaker of the House of Delegates appoints 13- and 14-year-old youth from
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across the Commonwealth to serve as House pages during the regular session of the General Assembly. These young people assist the members of the House of Delegates, the House Clerk’s staff, and other legislative staff
in the daily duties required for the successful operation of the House of Delegates during the session. The page workday begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. A lunch break is prosee MONCURE, pg. 23
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Bigger tragedy: murder or cruelty (Editor’s note: The following was submitted on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.) Reflecting on the events of the last few days, I’m not sure what is the bigger tragedy: the murder of Brett Wells or the subsequent outpouring
of thoughtless cruelty and irresponsible diatribes that have erupted in its aftermath, particularly online. I did not know Brett very well, but he was a good friend of my son’s. Based on my brief interaction with him, and the first-hand accounts of those who did know him, he was a polite, friendly, outgoing young man, quick to help others and to condemn prejudice. He was an active participant in his church and respectful to his parents and those around him. In a world where too many of us focus on our differences, he was a bridge builder. He was, by all accounts, a shining example of many of the best traits that we as parents strive to instill in our children; the things that make us proud. Like all of us, he was not perfect, and his life ended Saturday night in every parent’s nightmare scenario — snuffed
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Brenda and Richard (Bubba) Adams celebrated their 50th anniversary on January 27, 2012. They owned and operated The Mechanicsville Flea Market and Trade Center for 22 years. Before that Bubba was Vice President of Adams Durvin Marine. Brenda retired after 25 years as secretary at Rural Point Elementary School. The couple has two children, Jennifer (Troy) Tyree and Chris (Tracie) Adams. They have six grandchildren, Amanda, Travis, Douglas, Christian, Rachel and Elizabeth. Their children, grandchildren and their friends gave a celebration party in their honor at Mechanicsville Methodist Church on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Billy and Beverly Young were the DJ and vocalist for the occasion.
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families and friends, as well as to the families of those who stand accused. It is a shining example of a community coming together to support one another in a time of terrible grief and pain. It highlights the best of our neighbors and the Internet. But there is a dark, flipside to that coin. Alongside the displays of kindness, there is an ugly vein of the worst that the web and humanity has to offer: a nasty display of cruelty, hatred, bigotry and arrogance. Even before the first news accounts were published, there were those ready to hijack the story and use it as justification for their own closeted bigotry. It wasn’t too hard to see that coming. Although as a society we’ve made significant progress in that regard, it’s obvious that prejudice still thrives in all corners, regardless of income, zip code, politics, religion or race. It’s a conversation we’ve had before and will no doubt have again. What did astound me though — what I was completely unprepared for — was the comments and sentiments aimed towards Brett and his family when it came to light that apparently a transaction involving marijuana was the catalyst for Saturday’s events. That revelation, combined with the relative anonymity of the Internet, seemed enough for some to toss aside all dignity, empathy and human compassion and spew forth a steady stream of self-righteous vitriol the likes of which I have rarely seen. The comments came fast and furious, posted to Facebook, The [Mechanicsville] Local, the [Richmond] TimesDispatch and the local media outlets. Some were short and to the point: “Drug dealer,� “He got what he deserved,� “What did he expect?,� “I have no pity for him� and some much worse that can’t be printed here. Others were no less hurtful, but
more subtle, beginning with emotional disclaimers like: “I feel bad for the family, but . . .� Even more disturbing than many of the comments themselves was the apparent glee people seemed to take in offering up comments for no other purpose than to be more hurtful and callous than the previous poster. For example, when Channel 12 posted details of the arrests on its Facebook page, Bill H. had this to add: “Dumb a** kid! Didn’t he ever hear that drugs kill?� I suppose if this comment had been made by some disillusioned teenager I could see past it. But if his profile picture is accurate, this man is probably in his 60s; certainly old enough to know better, and able to show a little more maturity and restraint. The young man is dead, Bill. He can’t hear your smug little quip. Only his family and friends left trying to restore their shattered lives can. But thanks for the helpful input. Maybe Brett was a recreational user of marijuana. Perhaps, from time to time, he sold a bit of it to friends. Assuming this is true (and I don’t know that it is) you could argue that if someone has ever sold any quantity of pot that makes them a drug dealer. If that’s your sole criteria, then I guess Brett meets it. However, I would argue that using the same logic, if you’ve ever put an ad in the paper and sold a car to someone, you are a car dealer. Regardless, it’s a silly, semantic argument. I’m not defending or condoning the use of pot, nor advocating for its legality. I’m not making excuses for Brett or any of the thousands of other kids (or adults) in our community who experiment or partake of drugs or alcohol. Certainly, it is an issue worthy of a communal dialog. But for a significant number of people, that is not what has been happening. It has not been a dialog. It has not been constructive. Empathy and compassion have been tossed out, replaced by ugly cynicism and holier-
than-thou arrogance. There is apparently a large contingent of self-appointed morality experts who feel that their right to opine and pontificate far outweighs the greater good of a grieving community, even if they don’t have the full story or all the details. The apparent joy some take
in being cruel is appalling. In my estimation, the importance of the political, social and religious debates that rage endlessly in these pages pales in comparison to what this abject cruelty represents to our community, and society as a whole. According to reports, the men allegedly responsible for
Brett’s death came there to rob him. They came for marijuana, but it might just as easily have been a guitar or video games or a thousand other things. The fact that marijuana was involved does not shift the onus from the killer to the victim. In the end, we are all held accountable for our own actions,
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istoric Ashland is highly energized with preparations for the 79th annual Historic Garden Week tour. Owners of the homes who are opening their doors for tour attendees are busy sprucing up gardens, repainting trim, power washing terraces, and polishing mail slots and
door knobs in anticipation of the hundreds of guests that are expected to visit Ashland for the April 21 tour. In mid-January, while the majority of the population is recovering from the holidays and establishing resolutions for the New Year, owners of homes Photo submitted by Margaret B. Douglas on the tour are otherwise Daphne buds prepare to pop engaged.
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Sue Watson is getting her house in Ashland ready for the 79th annual Historic Garden Week tour.
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holster a comfy family room sofa in their 1914 home. “You know,” she said, “when you are on the tour, you do things that you might not ordinarily get around to – like replacing the grillwork on the screen door. It’s kind of nice to get these things done.” Always a very popular event, the 2012 tour has genopen in mid-January. erated additional excitement Sue and Ritchie Watson, because it features six hisfor example, were in their toric homes in the downtown gardens enjoying the unseaAshland area, none of which sonably warm weather and has been on the tour before. checking on the hundreds of But, the real clincher for Brent and Becky’s bulbs that guests this year is the return to they added to their garden the very popular walking tour this past fall. format. “This mild winter has not Tour visitors will be able to necessarily been our friend,” park their cars in a central locaSue said. “The Daphnes and tion and take a leisurely walk Daffodils are already in bud to all of the homes which are and ready to bloom. Who located in a three-block radius knows what will be blooming on South Center, South James during Historic Garden Week? and Howard streets. It certainly won’t be what we Another benefit of this anticipated. Perhaps, we will tour is the appeal of the downbe so far ahead of the season town location, which will that the Peonies will be in afford visitors the opportunity bloom.” to sample the wares of the Homeowners Jim and downtown restaurants such Cecile Cox were similarly busy, as Homemades by Suzanne, raking big piles of leaves and Ashland Coffee and Tea, The cleaning up plant beds. Henry Clay Inn, Ironhorse, Inside, they were cleaning and Trackside. Or visitors out the laundry room so that may want to browse in the the paint could be refreshed. specialty shops, including The In the family room, Cecile Caboose, Changing Reins, was selecting a fabric to reupTrain Town Toy and Hobby,
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Homeowners Ritchie and Sue Watson prepare their Ashland home for Historic Garden Week.
Junk in the Trunk, Fin and Feather, or Caroline’s Threads and Canvas. Visitors may want to stop to visit the historic Ashland train station, or look in on the folks at the Cross Brothers Grocery. Historic Garden Week in Virginia is a statewide tour that occurs every April and features more than 250 private homes, historic landmarks and gardens. The time-honored spring tradition is the oldest and largest house and garden tour event in the United States.
The Ashland tour is sponsored by The Ashland Garden Club, a member club of The Garden Club of Virginia. To order advance tickets by mail, contact Michelle Hamner at 798-8874. Tour tickets also will be available at Ashwood Garden and Nursery and Cross Brothers Grocery, and may be purchased at any of the homes on the day of the tour. Online tickets and additional information are available at www.vagardenweek.org. Information submitted by Margaret B. Douglas.
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sexual assault. In our small corner of the world, there are multiple families whose lives have been shattered. Many of our young people are struggling to cope with emotional trauma beyond their years. If these events do revolve around drug use in our community, especially among school-age children, it certainly deserves our attention, discussion and action. I imagine Brett’s family would be the first to agree. And pivotal events like this elicit a strong desire to participate in a community forum, and have your voice and opinion heard. I get it. It’s a right we are guaranteed by law. But I respectfully ask that all of us, before we speak out or post our comments, please take a breath, reflect, and show a little civility. There comes a time when proving that our opinion is the “right” one is not worth the cost. Chris Bevan Mechanicsville
Many families have been shocked by the recent youth violence. Sadly, I am not surprised. As a founding member of the Hanover CARES Prevention Coalition, I have watched our community risk factors and youth problem behaviors gradually increase over the past decade. Our community is changing because our world is changing. How do we protect our teens? The truth is, we can’t protect them all from risk. But we can build a stronger safety net for our kids — one that is designed for 21st century challenges. This community has the resources and the commitment. Hanover Cares is a coalition of parents, citizens, teens and agency/school partners who are committed to helping Hanover
families raise substance-free youth. We challenge you to be part of the solution. Building a stronger safety net takes each of us. This is a call to action: Business owners: Would you host a brown bag lunch workshop for your employees who are raising teenagers? Could you open your building in the evening to host a Power of Parents seminar for your corner of Hanover? Faith Community: Can you include prevention messages in your sermons? Could you host a seminar to encourage parents to talk about raising teens? Parents: Have you talked to your teen about your family rules about drinking? Violence? Would you host a Power of Parents seminar at your home for the parents of your teen’s friends? Have you considered
learning more about adolescent brain development by attending Staying Connected with Your Teen or Strengthening Families parenting programs? Neighbors: Have you called the Youth Crime Line to report a teen party in your neighborhood? Do you talk with teens in your neighborhood? Know their parents? Teens, perhaps the most important challenge, thanks to the pastor at the New Song Church: What are you willing to do to have no more events like this? What are you willing to stop doing? What do you need from your community? Your family and friends? Together, we can support our teens in making healthier, safer choices. Please find out more information about Hanover Cares and the programs you can
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County seeks nominations for Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Nominations are now being accepted for Hanover’s 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. March 1 is the deadline to submit nominations recognizing outstanding volunteer service throughout our County. Anyone may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age, whether they serve small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faith-based community initiatives, civic-lead community outreach or another cause. Hanover has a strong tradition of volunteering and these awards allow the community to acknowledge the work for those whose efforts change the lives of many. Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One, Spirit of Youth, Spirit of Dedication, Spirit of Team, Spirit of Family, Spirit of Inspiration (which honors an
individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization) and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community). Self-nominations are accepted. Award recipients will be selected from each category. All will receive an engraved plaque and a financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree’s nomination form (excluding the Business category). The county also will nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards. All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1,
at the Hanover High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The goal of the celebration is to pay tribute to all who serve others within the community, as well as honor award nominees and announce the 2012 award recipients. The 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards sponsors include: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Ashland Walmart Superstore, Battlefield Press Photo submitted by Constance Davis Inc., Covenant Woods and U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob M. Davis III shows a copy of The Mechanicsville Local from Grace Community Presbyterian Afghanistan. He serves as an MP (military police) with the 430th MP Detachment FOB Salerno. Church. Nomination forms, online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover Contributed Report County Department of news@mechlocal.com Community Resources at 3654300. Dr. Brian Townsend, an optometrist servThe deadline to submit your ing the Mechanicsville community, is offering nomination(s) is March 1. PixelOptics’ revolutionary emPower! eyeglasses, the world’s first and only electronic focusing prescription eyewear. emPower! is being be sold as a affects many starting around the age of 40. complete set, including frames, lenses, coatings, Unlike the typical corrective lenses, emPower! charger and all electronics. eyeglasses provide a wider field of view, less disSimilar to today’s consumer electronics, tortion and alleviate common side effects associemPower! eyeglasses features include: a microated with progressive lenses and bifocals used to chip, composite lenses with a thin transparent address presbyopia. LCD-like layer, miniature rechargeable batteries “As an eye care professional, I see patients every and a micro-machine accelerometer to detect tilt. day who have long suffered from presbyopia and The microchip, micro-accelerometer and miniacontinue to struggle with bifocals and progresture batteries are hidden inside the temples of the sive lenses, said Dr.Townsend. “I’m thrilled to be eyeglass frames. The transparent liquid crystal layer in each among the first optometrists in the world to offer lens is able to electronically activate the read- my patients this fashionable, breakthrough eye ing portion when the wearer needs it. Turning care technology that will undoubtedly change the the reading portion on or off happens virtu- way they think and feel about their eyeglasses and ally instantaneously. There are no visible moving improve their daily lives.” “Thanks to recent advances in consumer parts or noises. Wearers can operate the glasses micro-electronics, emPower! reduces vision in three different modes: manual on, automatic compromises and improves the vision experience and manual off. emPower! eyeglasses look and feel like of prescription eyeglass wearers,” said Ron Blum, designer eyeglasses. They are shock resistant and founder and CEO of PixelOptics. “emPower! waterproof. One charge of the battery allows for represents a quantum leap in optical technology that addresses the needs of a huge segment two to three days of operation. Dr. Townsend said experts believe emPower! of the consumer market suffering affected by Directed by Joe Pabst will become the choice for the tens of millions presbyopia.” For more information about Dr. Townsend, of consumers that suffer from presbyopia, the diminished ability to focus on near objects that visit www.briantownsend.net.
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Giving up summer for charity Photo submitted by Maureen Earley
Tyler Earley, a 2010 Atlee High School graduate and a sophomore at Virginia Tech, is giving up his summer to bike across the United States for charity. He will be taking part in the Annual Journey of Hope ride that will begin in San Francisco and conclude in Washington, D.C. The 4,000-mile ride is raising money for people with disabilities. Throughout the 65-day journey, the riders will stop each day and work with local groups that support people with disabilities. Activities will include dances, puppet shows, sports, educational programs and building projects. Tyler is asking the community to support him in his ride across America by making a tax-deductible contribution. You can learn more about the Journey of Hope and Push America by going to www.pushamerica.org and you can make a donation online at http://support. pushamerica.org/goto/tylerearley.
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vided. There is no weekend work except for the last Saturday of session. Pages collate bills for filing, deliver legislation and documents throughout the Capitol complex, and perform errands for members and staff of the House of Delegates during each day’s floor session and at committee meetings. Pages also are selected for assignments in specific House offices, including the Speaker’s Office, the Clerk’s Office, the Enrolling Room, the Bill Room, the Fax Center and the Governor’s Office.
Pages are trained for these assignments during the first two days of their employment. Every effort is made to provide each page with a variety of work assignments. All work assignments are important to the legislative process and should be performed in a professional manner. While at work pages are under the supervision of the clerk and executive assistant to the clerk, the page coordinator and assistant page coordinator, and two head pages who served as pages the previous year. After work, pages have about two hours of unsupervised free time from 5 until 7 p.m. reserved for eating dinner.
It is mandatory that all pages reside at the hotel. There are two chaperones on duty at the hotel from 5 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. each day, Sunday through Friday. A mandatory study hall is held at the hotel from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Certified teachers supervise the pages and help individual students as needed. Pages are responsible for arranging with their schools and teachers the preferred method of taking tests and exams. For more information or to apply for future sessions, visit: http://legis.virginia.gov/1_cap_ class/stu_pro/sp_page_pro. html#House.
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Upcoming Free Health Seminars The VCU Medical Center will be offering the following free seminars at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Education and Library Complex, located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue. Registration is required. Free parking available. PLUS, if you come early, you can tour the gardens before the seminar for free.
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Cardiovascular Health for a Long Life Join a panel of renowned experts from the VCU Pauley Heart Center as they offer tips for good heart health including controlling high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol. They will also discuss new treatments for cardiac problems and issues regarding women and heart disease.
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Act Fast to Prevent and Treat Stroke Join Dr. Warren Felton III who will discuss what you should know about stroke, stroke prevention and what you should do if you have a stroke.
American Legion Post holding Blood Drive American Legion Post #175 4, at the organization’s new post To schedule a time, call is having a Blood Drive from 10 located at 8700 Bell Creek Road Mickey Jennings at 874-9773. a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. in Mechanicsville. Walk-ins also are welcome.
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van backed up near the residence with flexible duct tubing attached from the exhaust pipe, which continued into the bedroom,” where the three were found. Court papers also indicated that officers were “initially overcome by fumes and began ventilating the residence” when they tried to enter the house. Court documents also reported that investigators recovered blood-stained sections of duct tape tubing, a wallet and two notes of unspecified content in the house. The girls lived in the 5000 block of Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville with their mother.
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a friend. Our lives have been changed forever. This can happen at any time to anyone anywhere. We do not know what our children are doing all the time and if we are naïve enough to believe so, we are only kidding ourselves. I feel like we were good parents. We had a great relationship with our son. If any of you feel like you can
Speaking on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, and the Sheriff ’s Office, Whitley extended “our deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased as they mourn the tragic loss of their loved ones.” Sunday morning, neighbors Tonya and Eric Pegram, whose house is two doors down from the King residence, talked about the loss on their street. The Pegram children – Conner 5, and Blakely, almost 2 — were playmates of the King girls. “This is so sad, devastating,” Tonya said as she talked of the memories she had of the family. “The girls were always outside playing. They had their swings in their front yard and a trampoline in the back yard.” She said she would never forget the sight of the father pulling the girls down their
pass judgment on our parenting skills, you may want to look at you own before speaking of ours. Matthew 7:1-5 states “Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged. And why worry about a speck in your friends eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying, “Let me
street in a wagon. “They were always going somewhere,” she said. “The girls would get in the wagon and off they’d go.” Tonya said the good times weren’t limited to the father and twins. “When the ice cream truck would come around, we [the neighbors] would all take our kids to the corner to get ice cream,” she said. “They were always there with us.” When asked if her son understood what was going on and what had happened to the twins, Tonya’s voice cracked and emotions took over. “He knows they are in heaven,” she said. “He knows they are in heaven.” Senior writer Jim Fields and Bill McKelway of Media General News Service contributed to this report.
help you get rid of that speck in your eye, when you can’t see past the log in your own eye ?” Hypocrite! First get rid of the log from you own eye; then perhaps you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye.” There is only 1 perfect person that has ever been, that is Jesus Christ! Our son Brett had touched many lives in special ways, throughout his short, yet very
memorable life. Brett’s life would seem too short to many, but for those who were touched by him, understood that the quality of existence far exceeds quantity of time in which he lived it. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him! With Brett’s passing, we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated, although we will miss him every day, he will always remain forever in
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Eric and Tonya Pegram’s children Conner and Blakely were playmates of Caroline and Madison King. The girls died along with their father Robert on Saturday. The Pegrams house is located on Wynbrook Lane in Mechanicsville, near the King residence.
our hearts. With this is mind, I would like to thank each and every one of you who took time to come and share in his remembrance. I would especially like to thank the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office for their determination and continuous efforts to find the responsible persons. I would like to also thank the paramedics that responded to the call and their attempts to do whatever was necessary to try
and save my son. But the compassion and support shown from the community has far exceeded anything I could have ever anticipated. While this is a sad time for all of us, I find comfort in knowing how fortunate we are to have such a caring community. The cards, the letters, the love and support we have received are not only a comfort, but a source of strength for my family in this difficult time.
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The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will host Technical School Night at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. The second annual event will give students, parents and the community the opportunity to see how technical expertise can provide a steady career with high-income potential.
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Patti Jones’ fourth grade class at Battlefield Park Elementary School raised money for Heifer International during the holiday season. Each year, the class holds a fundraiser to help those less fortunate. This year, the students set a goal to raise at least $20 for a flock of ducks. They ended up raising $125 with the help of parents and faculty. In two weeks, they had enough money to buy a flock of ducks, a flock of geese and some chicks and make a contribution toward a water buffalo and a pig. Jones said her class “had fun deciding which animals to buy with the donations they received and they learned that just giving a little helps a lot.”
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Supervisors approve committee assignments By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com With the makeup of the Hanover Board of Supervisors changing with the Nov. 8 election, so did committee assignments for the seven members. Last Wednesday, the following assignments, which are listed in alphabetical order by supervisor, were approved: Sean M. Davis, Henry District: Hanover’s Promise, Historical Commission, James River Advisory Council, Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, Rules Committee, and Safety and Security Committee.
Davis is an alternate on the Legislative Committee and chairman of the Community Development Committee. Wayne T. Hazzard, South Anna: Central Virginia Waste Management Authority-Board, Community Development Committee, Facility Space Needs Committee, Roads Committee, and Hanover/Ashland Liaison Committee. Hazzard is chairman of the Finance Committee and the Legislative Committee. Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy District: Capitol Region Collaborative, Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc., Legislative Committee, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, Safety and Security Committee, Capital Area WIA Policy Board, and
Hanover’s Promise. Kelly-Wiecek is an alternate on the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Board. W. Canova Peterson IV, Mechanicsville District: Community Development Committee, Facility Space Needs Committee, Finance Committee, Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Board, Richmond Regional Planning Commission, Roads Committee, and Rules Committee. Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam District: Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee, Cannery Advisory Committee, Capital Region Airport Commission, Capital Regional Taxicab Advisory Board, Community Services Board (Chapter 10), and
‘Love Our Critters’ Art Exhibition to be held in March
The Hanover Humane Society and the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education will partner to offer the first annual “Love Our Critters” Art Exhibition. The exhibition will feature artwork from different media that are animal-themed and will be on display March 1-31 at the
Montpelier Center. The fundraiser/opening reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, at the center. Additional auction items will be available. Artists and photographers interested in participating in the event are encouraged to contact Lois Shipley, art gallery direc-
tor at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, by phone at 883-7378 or by email at lawshipley@embarqmail.com to obtain more information. The deadline for entry is Friday, Feb. 3. Proceeds will benefit the Hanover Humane Society and the Montpelier center, nonprofit organizations.
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Finance Committee. Stanley is chairman of the Facility Space Needs Committee and the Safety and Security Committee. G.E. Via III, Ashland District: Capital Region Airport Commission, Capital Regional Taxicab Advisory Board, Hanover Airport Advisory Committee, Legislative Committee, Social Services Board, Richmond Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Hanover/Ashland Liaison Committee. Via is an alternate on the Finance Committee and chairman of the Rules Committee. Elton J. Wade Sr. , Cold Harbor District: Chickahominy District Health Advisory Board, Metropolitan Richmond Air Quality Committee, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Bon Secours Virginia wins workplace honor Bon Secours Virginia has been named one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The award, given by Virginia Business and administered by Best Companies Group, recognizes Bon Secours for providing employees with an exceptional workplace and positively impacting Virginia’s economy, work force and businesses. Bon Secours joins a distinguished group of 70 companies who represent the best employers across Virginia. “We are honored to receive this award from Virginia Business,” said Peter J. Bernard, CEO, Bon Secours Virginia. “At our hospitals in both Richmond and Hampton Roads, it is our mission to provide good help not only to our patients, but also to the staff members who take care of them.” Best Companies Group used a two-part evaluation process in determining which employers made the
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Thursday, Feb. 2 Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Rd.) will hold its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. Since this is Valentine month, we will be singing “love” hymns and the Hymn of the Month is “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”. To conclude the program, we will “walk down memory lane” and sing some of the favorite love songs of yesteryear. Light refreshments are served. Come and bring a friend!
The Mechanicsville TEA party presents- ‘Voting our Right, our Responsibility’- Special guest speakers will include Daniel Palmer, Secretary of Elections for the state of Virginia and Teresa Smithson, Registrar, Hanover County. Come learn all you need to know about the voting process in this critical election year. The Mechancsville TEA party meets the 1st and 3rd. Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., 8700 Bell Creek Road. For more information, visit www.Mechanicsvilleteaparty.com, Mechanicsville VA TEA party on Facebook or call 241-8614.
Friday, Feb. 3 Kidstuf is a fun 45 minute production where kids bring their parents to learn. This monthly production, coined First Fridays will be held at Atlee Community Church. It is free to the community and there will be a variety of activities to enjoy before Kidstuf
beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Kidstuf theatre opens its doors at 7:15 p.m. for the production. This event unites families while providing a fun environment filled with laughter and learning. Kidstuf is a “no drop off zone”. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. You can call 730-3676 if you would like more information you can also find us at www. atleechurch.org.
Saturday, Feb. 4 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 $7/Quart. Proceeds go to benefit the community. Call Ronnie Gooch at
Enough Stuff! Come learn about strategies and hear a pep talk on how to live with less and “rightsize” your life. Our speaker will be Jane with Door to Door Solutions moving company. They serve empty nesters, families with small children or aging parents, special needs clients or even combining households or for those who have lost a loved one.
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730-9786, Douglas Newcomb at church office at 746-5118 for more 730-0570, or any Studley Ruritan information. Member. The Doswell Volunteer Fire Mechanicsville Community Company will hold a Brunswick Salt Fish Breakfast will be held at Stew Sale from 11-3 p.m. At our Enon United Methodist Church, Firehouse, 16243 Washington 6156 Studley Rd. from 8-9:30 a.m. Highway in Doswell (23047). The cost is $5 for adults (including Their annual Stew Sale features fish, $7) and under 12 years old a great recipe and provides good $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits eating. Fundraisers always bengo to the Heart Havens Fund (resi- efit their equipment, training and dential housing for the mentally operating costs. This specially handicapped). For more infor- prepared delicacy is $7 per quart. mation or to set up reservations, We gladly take pre-orders if you’ll please call 746-4719 or 730-4956. phone us. Please support their Volunteer Fire Company and American Legion Post #175 is ask about joining this team. For having a Blood Drive from 10-2 additional information, or to order p.m. at their new post located at ahead, call 365–4904. 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, Billy Moore will be cooking VA 23116. Please contact Mickey Jennings at 874-9773 to schedule a his award winning Brunswick time. Walk-ins are also welcome. Stew to benefit the outreach programs of the St. David’s CDC in Bethel UMC Movie night to be Aylett. Cost is $7 per quart and held at 7 p.m. They will be show- can be ordered by contacting a ing “Fireproof”. Free to the pub- CDC board member. The stew lic, all are welcome. Concession will be ready for distribution at 1 sales to benefit ‘Stop Hunger Now’. p.m. behind St. David’s Episcopal Bring a blanket or chair if you Church at 11241 West River Road like. The event is being held at in Aylett. Proceeds from the sale Bethel UMC located at 17380 will benefit the CornerStone Food Dawn Blvd., Hanover, Va. 23069. Bank, the Free Health Clinic and For more information please call the Clothes Closet. Contributions 994-5344 or visit www.bethelum- to support this community outreach program can be sent to: St. cva.com. David’s CDC, P.O. Box 68, Aylett, Make It from the Heart at the Va. 23009. To order stew: Call 769Atlee Branch Library at 1 p.m. 2996 and leave a message. Make a valentine for your special someone. Refreshments provided Sunday, Feb. 5 the Friends of the Atlee Library. Super Bowl spiced shrimp sale For more information call 559- benefiting the Henry Volunteer 0654 or visit the library at 9161 Fire Department Station #6 will Atlee Road. be available for pickup from 13 p.m. Shrimp must be preThe Mechanicsville United ordered. Firehouse is located Methodist Church (7356 Atlee at 9634 Chamberlayne Rd., Rd) is holding it’s annual “Super Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Orders Bowl Brunswick Stew and Bake must be placed no later than by Sale” beginning at 8:30 a.m. This 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. time around we will be having a Cost is $8.50 per pound. Cash silent auction. Stew cost is $7/qt or checks accepted (please make with pre-sale activity limited to checks payable to HVFD#6). 200 quarts. Checks accepted (pay- Contact Rodney Gentry at henable to “MUMM”). Contact the
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Monday, Feb. 6 The Grace Christian School Board of Directors would like to invite the community to an informational meeting at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene, 8391 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Learn about the first independent Christian middle school and high school in Hanover County. Speakers will discuss the school overview, vision, and launch dates followed by a question and answer session.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 Snuggle up with Books at the Atlee Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a special evening Storytime, where you can wear your PJ’s and slippers. Milk and Cookies provided the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Make Your Own Valentines at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Author Sandra Bain Cushman will read excerpts from her new book, Mind Body 40 Days, at the Church of the Redeemer from 1- 2 p.m. Sandra’s readings will be interspersed with gentle mind-body activities led by Tai Chi instructor Jo Ann Widner, giving everyone an opportunity to put Sandra’s concepts into practice. Contact Jo Ann Widner for more information at 370-3906. see CALENDAR, pg. 38 `
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Hot Hawks scorch short handed C-feds Hanover sharp in 96-49 romp over Lee-Davis By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Back in early December when Hanover and Lee-Davis faced off for the first time this season the Confederates were off to a hot start while the Hawks had yet to win a game. In a close battle throughout, the Hawks defeated LeeDavis 65-58. Friday night’s matchup was a complete reversal of fortunes for the two teams. Hanover nearly put five players in double figures in the first half alone as part of a 96-49 romp of visiting LeeDavis. Trayvonte scored 15 first half Charlie Leffler/The Local points for the Hawks, Nick Douglas Hanover’s Treyvonte Brown glides in to loft a shot past the defense of LeeDavis’ Ladarien Autry. Though the Hawks’ loose style of play often resembled 14 and Justin Peebles 12 while Tyler playground ball it was instead a well-executed dynamic offense. Shannon and Sam Rogers finished the
half with nine each as Hanover led 6424 at the break. The game was a clear indication that the two teams are traveling different paths as the season winds down. In December, Hanover had just gained the services of football players Justin Peebles, Donte Haynesworth and Sam Rogers while the Confederates were full strength. Peebles, Rogers and Haynesworth were at full strength on Friday night while the C-feds were depleted. Lee-Davis starting guard JD Harvey is no longer on the team and backup Chris Kunca did not return in the second half. To make matters worse, Lee-Davis was facing a Hanover team that is playing their best of the season and should contend for one of the district’s top spots. see HANOVER, pg. 30 `
Price and Naumann on track against Hawks No regrets Lee-Davis this time around By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The Lee-Davis girls basketball team utilized solid defense and teamwork to pull ahead of host Hanover then made just enough free throws down the stretch to claim a 46-44 win on Friday night. With the victory the Confederates (9-7, 6-4 Capital) moved within one game of the Hawks (107, 7-3) for third place in the district standings. Lee-Davis forward Caroline Naumann led all scorers with 13 points while teammate Casey Price added 12. Taylor Woolard scored 12 for the
Hawks and Rachel Fehl 10. In their previous two matchups against the Hawks, the Confederates left the court with a loss feeling they had outplayed Hanover. The C-feds used those losses as motivation on Friday night. Head coach Alvin Puller made sure the girls were ready for an all-out battle. “We had a good week of pracsee LEE-DAVIS, pg. 34 ` Charlie Leffler/the Local
Lee-Davis forward Caroline Naumann (24) worked the post against the defense of Hanover’s Taylor Woolard (3) and Brook Throckmorton. Naumann led all scorers with 13 points but it was the Confederate defense that limited the Hawks offense for the win.
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On Friday, January 20, Atlee senior basketball player Kevin Drayton Jr. leading the Raiders against rival Hanover. Three days later he was charged, along with two others, in the murder of Atlee sophomore Brett Wells.
How could this happen here? By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, began much like any other winter weekend in Mechanicsville. The local basketball teams had competed the night before, the wrestling teams were going into action, and students were looking forward to plans for the night. But by early in the morning hours of Sunday the world changed. Word spread quickly through text messages and by 1 a.m. nearly the entire community of high school students throughout Hanover County had heard the news most older residents would not discover until the following day. Atlee sophomore Brett Wells had been shot and killed. A tragedy in itself but the story grew darker as the details emerged. By Monday morning more information was unearthed and it began to cloud the weekend’s darkness further. see TRAGEDY, pg. 35 `
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Atlee struggles in first game since tragedy No. 3 Warriors rout Raiders By Eric Kolenich Media General News Services Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Fans cheered, and little kids smiled. During halftime, four youngsters ran onto the court and started shooting hoops until they were asked to leave by the public address announcer.
Nothing seemed out of place. On the Atlee bench sat only eight basketball players. One of them, Joey Copple, was a freshman called up from the JV to make his varsity debut. But even that wasn’t so out of the ordinary. “We’ve dealt with personnel loss throughout the year,” Atlee coach Phil Reynolds said. First there was Cole Sydnor, a talented JV player who was paralyzed last summer after a
diving accident on the James River. Then Matt Rohr, who fractured his leg, and Conner Heerman, who sprained his knee. But one more player was absent, Kevin Dray-ton, a senior guard who was arrested Monday along with two others and charged with the shooting death of Atlee sophomore Brett Wells. Police say it was a drug deal gone awry that left Wells dead
and another shot in the hand. Also charged with Drayton were Da’von Byars and Xavia Highsmith, both Richmond residents who attended Henrico High School. Friday night, the Atlee Raiders played their first game without Drayton, a swingman regarded as a good defender and Atlee’s top scorer. “He was our best all-around player,” Reynolds said. Atlee (4-13, 3-7 Capital)
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“We’ve come so far as a team,” Shannon said. “We’re a whole different team from the first time we played Lee-Davis.” Teammate Nick Douglas agreed. “We’re more of a family now, just go out and play as a team,” he said. “Earlier we had some problems between each other on the team but now it’s all resolved and just go out and play together as a team.” It only took three minutes for everyone to understand that game would quickly be a lopsided affair. Brown (15 points, 5 rebounds) scored off a Lee-Davis turnover then Rogers (13 points) did the same. Brown added two more on a steal and layup then Rogers connected on a jumper. Brown then found Shannon (14 points, 6 rebounds) for a shot and the Hawks led 10-0 a little over two minutes into the contest. Brown continues to prove he is one of the region’s most exciting players to watch and Hanover’s most dynamic player in both personality and talent. An example of his lightning speed came in the second half when he was stationed on defense on the right side of the foul lane. Brown detected a Lee-Davis pass headed towards
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Above left: Hanover’s Justin Peebles (15) connects on one of four 3-pointers over the the defense of Shrevon Clark. Above right: Hanover’s Nick Douglas was saddled with foul trouble in the first quarter but then cut loose in the second, showing his full range of talent.
the left time-line and beat the ball there for a deflection. Brown proved to be even more dangerous when he was is close to the ball. No possession was safe in his reach. “The thing that’s the quickest part that really amazes me the most is his hands,” said Hanover head coach Darren Thornton. “Sometimes guys are dribbling the ball and he’ll just take over and start dribbling it for them. I think he’s one of the quickest guards in the region and the state.” Even the Lee-Davis big men inside weren’t safe as Brown repeatedly pulled defensive rebounds out of their seemingly secure grip and went right back
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to the basket. “He’s getting a lot stronger because we are in the weight room so he’s getting a lot stronger and getting himself prepared for our run,” Thornton said. It was nearly three minutes into the game before Austin Rice got Lee-Davis on the scoreboard against the frantic Hawk defense. The score did not slow Hanover. A jumper by Brown was followed by a plus-one field goal from Rogers. When Peebles (18 points, four 3pointers) connected on a three then a runner the lead was 214 with three minutes to play in the first. But the Hawks weren’t
through. Brown once again stole the ball and scored, Peebles drilled a three, Rogers scored on a steal and layup and Chris Childress on a put back to give Hanover 30 points in the first period. Saddled with two quick fouls early in the game, it was Douglas’ turn to cut loose for 14 points in the second period alone. The junior guard put on a diverse show of skills connecting on short jumpers, drives to the hoop, a 3-pointer, dishing off assists, pulling down rebounds and getting steals on defense. “I was just trying to come out, be aggressive, play together with my team and luckily I’ve
was the latest team to get run over by Henrico’s torrid shooting ability. The No. 3 Warriors (17-1, 10-0) converted 65 percent from the field and defeated Atlee 116-59. Timmy Jones and Jordon Talley scored 16 points each for Henrico. Thomas White, a transfer from Varina who joined the team about two weeks ago after finally being cleared by the VHSL, scored 15. Jay Allen had 15 as well.
Brian Ratchford led the Raiders with 18 points. Collin Bazemore had 10. “They always are good,” Reynolds said of Henrico. “Under the best of circumstances, Henrico is that much better than us. They’ve done that to a lot of teams this year.” Jacob Hurd, one Atlee’s two seniors, admitted practice felt different this week. But he was uplifted by the support shown
got good guys on my team that find me the ball,” he said. “He definitely has a complete game,” Thornton said. “One of the things he has worked on is his defense and helping other guys out on defense. But he’s great offensively. He can create off the dribble. He has a jump shot. He can do almost anything with the basketball.” The Hawks loose and dynamic style of play often resembled playground ball but it was mere an indication of the depth of talent on Hanover’s team. Whether it was Brown making acrobatic shots on drives to the hoop, Peebles stroking from the parameter or a multitude of bullet passes for assists, every Hawk that hit the floor contributed. “We practice it and we play it,” Shannon said. “I think we have so many talented ball handlers and guys that can pass the ball that it does look like playground ball but it is set plays and things that we’re running,” Thornton said. “And we do want to run that offense a little more open where those guys can create, Nick, Tre, Tyler, all our guys really can put the ball on the floor and create for one another.” For Lee-Davis, Shrevon Clark turned in a solid performance once again with 12
points while Josh Brown led the C-feds with 13 points on three 3-pointers. Hanover plays Glen Allen and Maggie Walker early in the week but starting Friday the Hawks get a chance to prove where they stand in the district race. A Friday night matchup at Armstrong is followed by home contests against Highland Springs and Varina. “That’s going to be a very pivotal game against Armstrong,” Thornton said. “I think that’s going to decide who gets in that top three on Friday night. “We’re going to finish up with three tough opponents so we’re really looking forward that,” Thornton said. “We definitely want to get one of those top three spots in the district so we want to finish up strong and try to make a clean run through these final games.”
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HANOVER 96, LEE-DAVIS 49 LEE-DAVIS (5-12, 0-6 Capital) — Clark 12,Bolden 2, Autry 4, Brown 13, Tuck 7, Kunca 0, Pearson 3, Rice 8, Stallings 0. Totals 14 1-2 49. HANOVER (6-11, 5-5) — Brown 15, Wade 10, Haynesworth 0, Peebles 18, King 2, Shannon 14, Arechiga 0, Childress 4, Douglas 16, Harris 4, Rogers 13. Totals 36 13-20 96. Lee-Davis............. 11 14 9 15 — 49 Hanover............... 30 34 18 14 — 96 3-point goals — L: Brown 3; H: Peebles 4, Shannon 2, Harris, Rogers, Douglas. Highlights— H: Tyler Shannon 6 rebounds, Trayvonte Brown 5 rebounds, Donte Haynesworth 5 rebounds.
Local swim team ready for regional meeet Deep Atlee squads swim by Hanover By JP Beauchamp sports@mechlocal.com Atlee utilized their depth and talent to swim past Hanover last Thursday night at RMC’s Estes Aquatic Center by a combined point total of 239-83. The Atlee boys won with an impressive 120-46 over the Hawks and the Raider girls were even more impressive, getting the win 12937. Yet, the focus was not so much on points as it was on each swimmer delivering his or her best in the senior night meet. Hence, there were some surprising outcomes from Hanover’s side in several of the events despite the lopsided score and Hanover coach Stuart Bernstein was pleased with his team’s performance. “We actually exceeded our expectations,” he said. “Kids really had a chance to improve their times and we got a couple that qualified for States.” For Atlee head coach Karen Seeber the meet was a matter of building on an outstanding performance at Kecoughtan. “We
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With timers and teammates watching, the Atlee girls dive into action against Hanover. Above right: Atlee’s Will Ford in the 100 Breast. At right: Hanover sophomore Sarah Browning in the 200 Medley.
had a surprise at Kecoughtan with the girls,” she said. “They won at Kecoughtan which is a big invitational with 22 or 23 teams. They did an outstanding job. The boys came in fifth.” Sporting a roster of 56 swimmers, the Raiders took a hit last
week against Maggie Walker when only 34 of their swimmers were well enough to compete. “We had a lot of illness,” Seeber said. “[Now] everybody’s back and we’re doing really well.” So with a full roster of healthy swimmers, Seeber
has high expectations for the Raiders as they prepare for Regionals on Feb. 11 at NOVA. “We’re looking real strong for Regionals,” Seeber said. The Raiders will also bring plenty of strength back with them next years as they lose
only eight seniors to graduation this year. “We’ve got a great girls’ young team; and the boys are still young too,” Seeber said. Seeber chose not to single
anyone out for most improved swimmer. “A lot of the freshmen are doing a really nice job,” she said. “Actually, the whole see SWIM, pg. 32 `
Patriots get in tune up for regional meet By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com On Saturday evening, the Patrick Henry swim teams got in a quick senior night tuneup for the Central Region meet when they faced off against Goochland. Thought the Bulldogs are members of Group A, the two teams matched up fairly well in a highly competitive meet. Being as neither PH or Goochland field a large team the meet was a quick work-
out and wrapped up the final event after one hour and 15 minutes. The Patriots girls claimed victory 123-39 while the Patrick Henry boys edged out Goochland 87-60. Patriots head coach Bob Flannigan was pleased with the outcome. “They did very well,” he said of his swimsee PATRIOTS, pg. 32 ` Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local
At left: Patrick Henry’s Julie Chambers in the 100 Back. Right: Patrick Henry’s Clay Neal in the 100 Breast.
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team overall is doing a really nice job. We’ve got a lot of staff. We’ve been very fortunate. I’ve been with the team, I think, eleven years or so. I am really happy this year. We’re just doing a really wonderful job.” With the post season rapidly approaching Seeber has high hopes. “Barring any illness, we should do very well and hopefully have a lot of advancers to go to States,” she said. As part of the evening’s program, graduating seniors were recognized from both schools. Of those, Austin Glass and Cameron Smith of Atlee plan to swim at their respective colleges of William & Mary and VMI. Glass’s brother also goes to William & Mary, and Seeber has coached the two brothers for seven years. Seeber also coached brothers Derrick and Taylor Carr. Derrick is also graduating this year. Hanover freshman Steffen Erickson broke the team records in the 100 breast and 500 free
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Atlee’s Hannah Sullivan, left and Laura Tarbox swim the butterfly neck-and-neck in the Raiders’ senior day meet against Hanover at Randolph-Macon.
while Sara Browning was a second away from breaking the 500 free record. One of the most exciting races of the evening came in the boys 500 free where Erikson battled Atlee’s Shane Condon. The pair were neck-and-neck from the get-go and the race ended in a deafening crescendo of shouts and encouragement from fans and swimmers alike as Erikson finished three tenths of a second ahead of Condon with a time
of 4:47:12. “It is exciting. It’s fun when you get it like that,” Bernstein said. “We’ve had a lot of consistency in improvement [across the boards] and it’s been nice to see.” Not surprisingly, Erickson is among those who have consistently improved this season. “Steffen is a ninth grader, yet he’s sitting here and beating seniors,” Bernstein said. “He just does a great job. Sara Browning and Katrina Gauntt are sopho-
Morgaine Goettl-Meyer, Malik Taylor and Hallie Blevins, Continued from pg. 31 b Hallie) and 400 Free Relay mers. “The seniors got to do (Montgomery, Chambers, what strokes they enjoyed the Taylor Evko and Anderson) best and because of that did titles. very well. And we got to see For the boys got a from a couple of our underclassmen who had not been diverse performance. Chris able to swim some events and Rothlisberger took the 200 were able to step and did well Free, Thomas Perkins the 200 IM, Jesse Artiglia the 50 Free likewise.” and Clay Neal the 100 Free Patrick Henry’s Miranda to go along with titles in the Menk claimed the 200 Free 200 Free Relay (Clay Neal, and 100 Fly for the girls while Rothlisberger, T-Jud Hatz, teammate Logan Harrington T-Jud and Perkins) and the picked up dual wins in the 200 Medley Relay (Neal, Kyle 100 Free and 100 Breast. Koren, Perkins and Hatz). For Flannigan, the final Reihl Meade took the 50 Free, Julia Chambers the 100 outcome of the meet was not Back to go along with the 200 as important as individual Medley Relay (Chambers, accomplishments. “We had Lindsey Anderson, Menk and goals set for each and every Harrington), 200 Free Relay one of them and thankfully (Madeline Montgomery, they were for the most part
meeting those goals,” he said. The two weeks between now and the February 11 Regionals at NOVA will be a period of fine tuning for the Patriots.
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“There’s always something to work on, always something we can do better,” Flannigan said. “Some of it will be working on their energy levels, over the last couple of weeks you’ll end up altering practices so hopefully they’re at a heightened state come that last meet , but in the meantime because we have this duration to focus on one meet, we’re able to specialize and really pinpoint their strokes. So the butterflyers, break them out and really work on their starts and their turns and backstrokers, breaststrokers, free stylers. This is the best point for us to
mores. They typically are our strongest female swimmers.” Browning took the 500 free event in 5:38:07, over five seconds faster than Atlee’s Molly Bernstein’s game plan for Regionals is simple. “We go in just with the expectation of improving our times; again, seeing how many people we can try to get qualified for States,” he said. “It’s a lot of good competition; but our Region tends to have a little bit slower regional cut times than
regular state times, just because we don’t have a full [roster] like some of the northern Virginia schools or beach teams that have very large schools and can pull in a larger population for swimming.” Of Hanover’s graduating seniors, Matt Elliot intends to swim in college. Elliot took first in the boys’ 200 IM and 100 fly for the evening. On January 21, the LeeDavis girls downed Hanover 106-61 while the Confederate
boys edged out the Hawks 9689. Ironically, Hanover’s boys took first in all but two events but Lee-Davis’ depth racked up the points. Trevor Durbin in the 100 breaststroke and Jordan Witherow in the 200 medley claimed wins. For the girls, Jennifer Vieni picked up wins in the 200 and 100 free while Melissa Davis won the 50 free and 100 back to anchor a solid performance by the Confederates.
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It was mimicry in motion as Patrick Henry’s T-Jud Hasz sets the pace for Goochland’s Willie Sisk in the 100 Fly.
fine tune strokes.”
mances but feels his team has the talent to make some noise Flannigan does not like to at the regional meet. “We have highlight individual perfor- several people that have a
possibility (of moving on to states) but I’ll just have to wait and see at the regionals who’s able to do it,” he said.
Yellow Jackets hold block party vs Guilford
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Randolph-Macon utilized its post presence to shut down the Guilford offense on way to a 74-45 rout of the visiting Quakers on Sunday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets came away with seven blocks in the game, two each by Dylan Cole, Akeem Holmes and Lamar Giggetts while Hunter Fromang joined the party in late game action. Left to right above: Former Hanover standout Dylan Cole swats away a shot from Guilford’s Jarred Hinton. Lamar Giggetts (31) gets a solid block on a shot from Gene Efird. Cole got his most impressive block on Will Freeman (43) where he not only blocked the shot but pulled in the loose ball. Above far right: Reserve 7-footer Hunter Fromang gets a two-handed block on a shot from Travis Tracy (25).
Randolph-Macon runs out to 18-0 start then keeps rolling over Quakers By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Guilford won the tipoff against Randolph-Macon, but after that it went downhill for the Quakers. Randolph-Macon put up a stiff post defense, pushing Guilford’s shooters to the brink of despondency as the Yellow Jackets trounced the Quakers 74-45 Sunday in Crenshaw Gymnasium. The win preserved Randolph-Macon’s secondplace standing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference standings and knocked Guilford (14-6, 8-3 ODAC) into a thirdplace tie with Hampden Sydney. The Yellow Jackets (17-3, 102) are a step behind Virginia Wesleyan (16-2, 8-1), which played Washington & Lee
Monday night. Guilford’s offense was frigid at the start of the game, going 10 minutes without a score. By the time the Quakers finally got a point on a free throw by Josh Pittman with 9:59 remaining in the first half, Randolph-Macon has scored 18 unanswered points. “Not one of our better outings, but you have to give Randolph-Macon a lot of the credit for that,” said Guilford coach Tom Palombo. “They’re playing at a really high level right now and they came out and they just stuck it to us the first 11 minutes. … They took us out of everything we were trying to do, everything we wanted to do offensively.” Even when evenly matched size-wise, Guilford struggled against the Yellow Jackets’ big men on the post: centers Dylan Cole and Hunter Fromang and forwards Lamar Giggetts and Akeem Holmes blocked seven shots – two apiece by Cole,
post defense.” Giggetts and Holmes. Holmes said they had to Randolph-Macon frustrated the Quakers so effectively on improve over their performance offense that they shot 30 per- in their previous outing. “It came to a point where cent from the floor. They were we had equally inefto focus,” fective at the Holmes foul line. Will “We knew they said. “Last Cloyd, who had a good post game, we came off the presence. We’ve didn’t do so bench late and saw only four been working really well on our post defense. minutes of play, hard on our post We knew we converted 3-ofdefense.” had to lock 4 free throws to DYLAN COLE it up this boostGuilford’s R-MC Center and former time. We percentage to Hanover standout couldn’t let 36 percent. anything in Meanwhile, or let them the Yellow Jackets converted 51 percent of get anything too easy. …” Their post play had a huge their field goals and all of their effect on the boards. While free throws. Randolph-Macon’s starting Randolph-Macon managed center Dylan Cole said they only 42 rebounds to Guilford’s knew they had to step up their 36, they hammered the Quakers in the defensive rebound departpost play. “We knew they had a good ment 32-20. “They did a great job on post presence,” Cole said. “We’ve been working really hard on our our post players,” Palombo said.
“They were trapping our post guys. We did a poor job of passing it out of the trap. We turned it over a bunch.” Cole said it was important to get a big lead quick. “It was very important to get that big lead early,” Cole said. “They’re a good team, and if we didn’t jump on them, they’d have hung around all game.” As it was, the Quakers spent more time trying to hang on rather than hang around. Once Pittman put them on the board, a 3-point shot by Gabriel Lowder brought them within 13 points of Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets were nonplussed and expanded their lead, only to see Guilford get back within 13 points on a jump shot by Pittman with 5:30 remaining in the half. That was as close as the Quakers could get. “It didn’t get much better in the second half,” Palombo said. “We shot 33 percent in the second half and only made nine
baskets. They made as many baskets in the first half as we did almost in the entire game. “We weren’t very good from the field, we weren’t very good from the 3-point line, and we were 8-for-22 from the freethrow line. We were bad in just about every facet of the game that you can list.” The Yellow Jackets were led by Adam Desgain with 20 points, Calvin Croskey with 14, and Giggetts with 11. Pittman was Guilford’s only double-figure scorer with 12 points. GUILFORD (14-6, 8-3 ODAC) — Stafford 0, Lowder 8, Sullivan 6, Pittman 12, Monroe 0, Turpin 2, Hinton 0, McCarthy 2, Efird 4,Tracy 0, Koppenhaver 0, Hopkins 4, Cloyd 3, Gibbs 0, Freeman4, Robbins 0. Totals — 17 8-22 45. RANDOLPH-MACON (17-3, 10-2) — Desgain 20, Giggetts 11, Cole 6, Badger 0, Croskey 14, Robinson 5, King 0, Sullivan 0, Walker 4, Simon 6, Jackson 0, Hamilton 0, Fromang 0, Holmes 8. Totals — 30 5-5 74. Haltime — Randolph-Macon 42, Guilford 21. 3-point goals — GC: Lowder 2, Pittman. RMC: Desgain 4, Croskey 4, Robinson.
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tice, a lot of conditioning to get us ready and I would say it definitely showed today,” Price said. “I think it showed we had fresher legs, they were tired and it definitely tired throughout the game.” From the tip-off Lee-Davis looked sharp but once again saw a chance at victory dwindle over the final minutes. Holding an eight point lead with four and half minutes to play, the Confederates watched as Hanover echoed previous performances to quickly trim the margin in a single minute. As the teams traded fouls, both squads sent players to the line but Hanover connected on 4-for-4 while Lee-Davis converted only one of a six possible attempts. A basket by Hanover’s Sydni Carey was followed by a free throw from Woolard to pull the Hawks within two with 3:13 to play. Naumann connected on a pair of free throws to reopen the margin but a baseline three from Hanover’s Brook Throckmorton made the lead one 41-40 with 1:40 remaining. The Confederates recognized the all-too-familiar situ-
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Lee-Davis senior guard Trina Gardner (23) connects on a half-hook over the defense of Hanover’s Rachel Fehl (21).
ation. “I kept getting these flashbacks of last year,” Naumann said. “It was just like last year. They started making threes, but we knew we could stop them this year. We just had to get to the corners and prevent them from making threes.” Unlike the past, Lee-Davis did not fold. Price connected on a jumper then Trina Gardner stole the ball at midcourt and
scored on a layup for a 45-40 lead with :43 seconds to play. Still Hanover wasn’t about to throw in the towel. With 21 seconds remaining, Erica Hess drew the Confederate defense on a baseline drive then dished off to Lynnse Caler for a three. The Hawks fouled to stop the clock and Price split free throws for a 46-42 lead with :18 on the clock. The Hawks continued to
fight. With seven seconds to play, Caler drove the ball up court, drew contact on a drive to the basket and made both free throws to pull Hanover within two. Hanover then fouled Gardner with :04 remaining to once again stop the clock. Gardner missed both free throws and Fehl’s deep shot at the buzzer fell short. From the beginning Lee-
The Virginia Senior Games are coming Virginia Recreation & Park Society announces event Contributed Report sports@mechlocal.com Virginia Recreation & Park Society has announced the 2012 Virginia Senior Games to be held at select venues across the central Virginia area. More than 1000 athletes age 50 and better are expected to compete in various games Wednesday, May 9 – Saturday,
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Ohio must first qualify at the state games. Qualifying standards depends on the sport of which the individual and/or team participates. Jim Stutts, CEO of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, the organization which organizes the event says, “The enthusiasm shown by the athletes is inspiring. They often say ‘Once you try it, you’re hooked, it’s contagious!’” The Virginia Senior Games is sponsored by Bon Secours Virginia, Virginia Moose
Davis utilized a zone defense to keep Hanover out of the middle and close down the parameter on a team known for their 3points shooting. “We knew that if we got to the corners and did not let them shoot many threes then we could contain them,” Naumann said. Even when the Hawks got open looks they could not find the range from deep. “They have a lot of good 3-point shooters and when we left them open they didn’t make shots,” Price said. “But when we played our game we definitely shut them down. It was frustrating for them but good for us.” The Hawks did not connect on their first three until 22 seconds into the second half when Fehl was left wide open on the left wing. Meanwhile, Price did a good job of slashing to the basket, scoring or finding Naumann. “We definitely worked a lot on that, looking backside, trying to find the open man,” Price said. “Naumann draws the open man.” Price scored nine of the first 11 Lee-Davis points and Naumann seven of the first 21. “Hats off to Lee-Davis, they played really well tonight,” said Hanover assistant coach Richard Stewart who was fill-
ing in for head coach Kevin Brooks. “Tonight we were probably the ones that didn’t play up to where we were.” It wasn’t until 2:31 remained in the third before the Hawks began to find their touch from outside with three straight 3pointers, two from Woolard and one from Amber Norris. Throckmorton appeared to have added a fourth minutes into the final period but the shot was disallowed because it bounced off the rim and into a support cable above the backboard before falling through the basket. Stewart shrugged off the illfate that could have changed the two point loss. “The ones that we’d like to have back are the ones that are like three or four feet away that sort of rolled around the rim and bounced off,” he said. “But that’s the game of basketball.” LEE-DAVIS 46, HANOVER 44 LEE-DAVIS (8-7, 4-4 Capital) — Winston 5, Tuck 4, Bryan 0, Price 12, Booth 0, Gardner 8, Naumann 13, Hughes 4. Totals 19 7-20 46. HANOVER (10-7, 7-3) — Woolard 10, Norris 3, Barrett 3, Throckmorton 6, Caler 8, Fehl 10, Omohundro 0, Lankford 0, Carey 2, Hess 2. Totals 14 10-14 44. Lee-Davis............ 11 10 15 10 — 46 Hanover.............. 9 6 15 14 — 44 3-point goals — L: Winston; H: Throckmorton 2, Woolard, Norris, Barrett, Fehl.
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Association, Inc., RandolphMacon College, Richmond Volleyball Club, Brown Distributing, Historic Richmond Region, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Sports Backers, YMCA, and Radio Disney AM 1290. For more information or to register please call the Virginia Recreation and Park Society at (804) 730-9447 or visit www.virginiaseniorgames.org or email vsg@vrps. Photo submitted by Submitted by Joncie Albright com. Deadline to register is Hanover High junior Michael Flora and Lee-Davis senior Randy Saturday, March 31. Loving each reached the 100 career high school wins milestone.
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A drug deal gone wrong, robbery and murder — events people read about in the daily news with a tsk, shake of the head and comments of “Serves them right” followed by praise that those kind of things don’t happen in Hanover County. But this did happen here. Then the catastrophe was exponentially increased when Atlee senior basketball player Kevin Drayton Jr. was one of three young men charged with the murder of Wells. For those who did not know Drayton, a cry for revenge emerged. He and Henrico students Da’von Byars and Xavia Highsmith were quickly tried and convicted in the court of public opinion and the ugly side of humanity began to rear its head. “Kill them all! They deserve to die! Give them the needle!” Hidden behind the anonymous façade of the Internet, Hanover County residents stormed the streets of the Ethernet highway with torches and pitchforks demanding ven-
geance. A mob mentality quickly developed. Someone shouted “Hate Crime” and many took up the cry. Suddenly, and without any evidence of the sort, the crime was defined as being racially motivated — a cry of ignorance and a wedge in a community looking for healing. Meanwhile, those who know Drayton shuddered in shock. This was not some hoodlum with a long rap sheet — a gangster, a punk. This was a young man who was respected by his peers. He presented himself as intelligent, courteous, well-spoken and polite. He was a four-year basketball player at Atlee High School. As a junior he was a parttime starter on the varsity squad. Coming into this season he had earned the job of full-time starter for the Raiders and became their leading scorer and best all-around player. Those accomplishments say more of his talent than his character but the following facts do not. Drayton’s character earned the respect of his coach and teammates, so much so that he was named one of two team cap-
Girls excel in Shoot-Off
Photo by James C. Thompson
Former Hanover stars Kirk Rohle, left, and Ben Rogers were injured in a fire on the campus of Hampden-Sydney College.
tains for the Raiders this season. This was not a young man abandoned to the system. This was a young man from a loving family who played every basketball game, high school or summer league, with both of his parents watching from the stands. The news that Drayton was accused of being involved in the death of a classmate was nearly as stunning as the murder itself. It was a devastating blow to the athletic community, not just at Atlee but across the county. As a rival basketball player said, “I got sick to my stomach,” when he heard Drayton, someone
he knew fairly well, had been charged in the case. That sentiment was echoed by many who played with and against Drayton. A week later it is still unclear exactly what role Drayton played in the crime. But one fact the evidence seems to clearly present is that it was a case of associating with the wrong people. Drayton was seemingly no different than any other Hanover County student and parents throughout the area understood this could have happened to their child. By midweek, further news of disaster struck the county’s
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would in any other game, the players remembered there was something more important, something that puts everything in perspective. “When all is said and done, you realize it’s just a game,” Henrico coach Vance Harmon said. Eric Kolenich is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.
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Photo submitted by Joncie Albright
Three Rural Point Elementary students represented RPES and placed at the Elk’s Club Greater Richmond Area Shootoff on Jan. 15 at Hermitage High School. Olivia Adams, won her age division and advances to their District Shoot-off in Fredricksburg this month. Madison Miller, girls 10-11 year old runner-up; Olivia Adams, girls 10-11 year old champion; Benjamin Norris, boys 8-9 year old third place finisher.
by his church, the community and Atlee’s faculty. With only seven varsity players practicing this week, they had to lean on each other. “We’ve gotten to be pretty tight,” Hurd said. When the game finally arrived Friday night — At-lee hadn’t played all week because of exams — it was a release, an opportunity to forget about everything in the outside world and focus on basketball. “Basketball is something I really look forward to,” Hurd said. “It’s really special for me.” On the other end of the court, the Henrico Warriors tried not to dwell on the sadness of the situation. While the team looked and played as they
ATLEE (4-13, 3-7 Capital) — Gray 5, Randolph 6, Miller 7, Ratchford 18, Hurd 9, Bazemore, 10, Copple 0, Winters 4. Totals 21 8-13 59. HENRICO (17-1, 10-0) — Jones 16, Talley 16, Allen 15, Booker 7, Thorpe 4, Smith 9, Jefferson 2, Barber 7, Ford 2, Towner 6, White 15, Evins 3, Adkins 14. Totals 52 4-8 116. Atlee 16121318— 59 Henrico 34 27 32 23 — 116 3-point goals — A: Ratchford 3, Randolph 2, Bazemore 2, Hurd, Gray; H: Talley 4, Jones 2, Booker, Barber.
athletic community. Kirk Rohle and Benjamin Rogers, two highly-respected former Hanover High School football players, were injured in a house fire on the campus of Hampden-Sydney College. Rogers suffered only minor burns but Rohle was in critical condition and had to be flown to VCU Medial Center. It seemed that the lifelong friends, who seemed to share in every experience, could not even be separated in disaster. Throughout his playing career, Rohle was known as a hero on the football field. He saved many games for both the Hawks and the Tigers. But late Tuesday night Rohle showed the difference between heroism on the field of play and a heroic act in the game of life. Fearing Rogers was trapped in the burning building, Rohle disregarded his personal safety and returned to rescue his friend. As a center, Rogers had spent his playing career setting up the block and protecting Rohle. This time it was Rohle looking to protect Rogers. Rogers was treated and
released from the hospital while Rohle suffered burns on his face, back, hands and feet. He will go through months of rehab and recovery before being released from the hospital. Two disasters. One ended in an uplifting message while the other brought only further pain to an already suffering community. There are few miles separating where Rohle, Rogers and Drayton lived and probably even less distance in how they were raised. But as parents you do your best and trust your children to make wise decisions. Every person on this earth has made decisions both wise and ill-advised never knowing what the eventual outcome will be. You pray and you hope that the decisions of your children do not lead them down the wrong path. Hopefully some good will eventually emerge from this disaster where both parents and their children enter an open discussion to prevent something like this from ever happening here again.
ATLEE LITTLE LEAGUE 2008 World Series Participants
2012 Baseball & Softball Registration Saturday, 1/21/12 and 2/18/12, 10 am to 2 pm at Cool Spring Baptist Church On-line registration for baseball, softball and Challenger opens at www.atleelittleleague.com on January 1st. Both new and returning players can be registered on-line. Challenger League Baseball gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls an opportunity to play baseball within an organized structure. A birth certificate and proof of address are required for any player who has not previously participated in Atlee Little League.
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welcome.ContacttheMembership Chairman, Rene Henderson at Continued from pg. 28 b rene3den@comcast.net or 5699453 for program information. Thursday, Feb. 9 The National Alliance on Refreshments are served. Please Mental Illness-Central Virginia RSVP if you plan to attend. Chapter (NAMI-CVA) will have their monthly meeting at 7 Saturday, Feb. 11 p.m. at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Barry Brown, author, will be Monument Ave, Richmond VA. signing copies of “A Journey To The meeting is free and open to Balance” at 2 p.m. at the Glen the public. Allen location of Barnes and Noble at 9850 Brook Rd. Event is The Hanover Towne Garden free to the public. Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings Bethel UMC Youth’s 2nd are held at the New Hanover Annual Chili Sale from 3-5 p.m. in Presbyterian Church on Rt. 301 the Fellowship Hall. $8 quart. To at the intersection of Rural Point pre-order call Sarah Eacho youth Road in Mechanicsville. All are pres at994-5498 or the Church
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at 994-5344. Proceeds to benefit youth missions. Bethel UMC is located at 17380 Dawn Blvd., Hanover, Va. 23069. Get Organized! at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Inspire yourself to get organized with professional organizer, Denise Payne. She’ll provide tips and tricks on getting started in the process of personal organization. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. A Brunswick Stew Sale will be held at the Old Black Creek Fire Department in Mechanicsville. The proceeds from the sale
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donation to the Ada Elizabeth T. Johnson cancer fund, please visit a Wells Fargo Bank and make a donation to the Ada Beth Johnston Trust Fund.
will be donated to the Ada Elizabeth T. Johnson cancer fund. Beth Johnson, a native of New Kent County and the daughter of Wilford and Betty Throckmorton of Quinton, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2011. The stew will be made by Beth’s brother, Linny Throckmorton. You can pre-order a quart for $7 by called 932-4507 and leave a message with your name, number of quarts, and a phone number where you may be reached if necessary. The Brunswick stew can be picked up on Feb. 11 starting at 1 p.m. at the old fire station located at 6228 McClellan Road. Mechanicsville, Va. If you would like to make a
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Barbeque or Hot Dogs, sides, dessert and beverage are on the menu. Please come support this heartfelt effort to aid our friends, the Goodman Family, in Beaverdam. For tickets or for additional information call Sunday, Feb. 12 The Beaverdam Volunteer Brandy at 449–1305 or Scott at Fire Company benefit luncheon 241-5252. to benefit The Drew Goodman Hanover Friends Church Fund. From 12–2 p.m. At the would like to welcome the Firehouse, 16159 Trainham community to a free showing Road in Beaverdam (23015). To benefit a neighboring fam- of the movie Courageous at 6 ily whose young son (a fifth p.m. Child care will be providgrader) is battling a serious ed. The event is located at 6420 illness. This is a family/all ages Mechanicsville Turnpike. The event. Children 2 and under movie will be held in the sanctueat free. Three to twelve years ary. Please call 730-9512 for more old at $4, all over twelve pay $8. information.
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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center: Encountering Christ Sundays 9 & 10:30am (wonderful children’s ministries); Students meet Sun. & Thurs. nights. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. 746-4303 www.mccag.org
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Trinity Christian Church 8469 Atlee Road, 746-4838 Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Provided Dr. Rick Harrison, Pastor Helen Simpson, LCSW, Associate Pastor Donna Lewis, Director of Music www.trinitychristianchurch.com
EPISCOPAL ALL SOULS CHURCH Worshiping at 9:30am, the 2nd, 3rd,& 4th Sundays at Cool Spring School, 9964 Honey Meadows Rd., The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar, 804-559-9302, www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun 9&11am Holy Eucharist. Education for all ages at 10am. Nursery 10-12. Refreshments after 11am service. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, Fall/Winter Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:30am with coffee hour after both services. A nursery is available for infants & toddlers at the 10:30am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.org
The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Christian Education 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:30 & 10:30 www.creatorfamily.net email: creatorcontact@comcast.net
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 to hear about The Local’s upcoming advertising opportunities!
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LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org
MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Interim Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary 9:45 am Education 11 am Traditional
Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170
SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732
COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11am, Contemporary 9:30am, Bible School ay 8:15, 9:30am & 11am. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Pole Green Church of Christ 8319 Lee Davis Rd. 746-3376, 9am Sunday School; 10am Morning Worship; 7pm Wednesday Bible Study 746-3376 www.pgchurchofchrist.com
LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:15 & 10:45am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Available.
NAZARENE Hanover Church of the Nazarene 8391 Atlee Rd, (hanoverlife.com) Atlee Christian Academy -- PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided. 779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor TMH/The Master’s House. Meeting at Patrick Henry High School, Ashland, Sundays 10 AM, Jim Langlois, Pastor; 368-7592 www.tmhnow.org
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #746-2788
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Rev. John Johnson. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blac kcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road (3 miles east of 295) We invite you to worship and grow in the spirit with us. Join us for church school at 8:45am & morning worship at 10am, community bible study 11am & 7:30pm each Wed. 746-4095 Grace United Family Church
Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:45am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Emily Swartz, Minister of Youth & Education Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mechanicsville. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Mark Roscoe, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) Sunday Afternoon Faith Exploration, for all ages 4:30-5:30pm; Wednesday Night Family Service 6:15 - 7pm; www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118
“Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Get connected in one of our small groups; “Communities of Hope” to begin soon. Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor
Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org
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CLASSIFIEDS Commercial Real Estate for Rent ∫ OFFICE & DESK SPACE ASHLAND - Beautifully restored office space on the tracks. 1, 2 or 3 room suites with original wainscot, exposed brick, hardwood floors & sky lights. Call Sharon, 937-9148.
RETAIL PLACES & STORES FOR RENT Ashland - 2,000 sq. feet retail space with lots of original wainscot & other original features. Located on the tracks. Call Sharon 937-9148
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED LakeRidge Square Apartments , Voted Hanover’s Best for 2010! "Superior" Resident Satisfaction Award! Your "Home" , Our " Pleasure" Spacious 2BR/2BA Apartment Homes. Washer/Dryer /Alarm and all Appliances included. Prices from $850! www.lakeridgesquare.com 866-610-1221 804-550-3566 Fax 2 miles from VCC Mall and all conveniences! New Kent County - 1 bdrm. $800/mo. Utilities incl. washer/dryer, private. $800 dep. 804-833-2275
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EIGHT ACRE WOODED LOT in Black Creek area, McClellan Road Call Bob Sydnor 804-938-3606
PARHAM RD & I-95 Stonewall Manor. 2 story, 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, patio. No smoking, No pets. $1070/month + deposit. Call 804-559-5931.
3-Bedroom, 1-Bath, New Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, W/D Hook-Ups, Central A/C, Located on 301 Near Dawn in Caroline Co. $900 mo + 1 month Security Deposit. 1 Year Lease. Credit Check. No Inside Pets. Call 804-335-6282
HOMES FOR SALE 8404 Burnside Drive. $172,500. Minutes from Regional Memorial. 3-bedroom/ 2-full bath ranch with vinyl siding. Vaulted ceiling over great room/ kitchen. Impeccable. Fenced rear yard! Please call Beth Lane, Metropolitan Real Estate 804-741-4108, x14 or cell 804-539-3983.
Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED
3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Brick ranch in Creighton / Cold Harbor Road area. New carpet and vinyl. All appliances. $1200. per month. Available immediately. 804-467-9126. 4-BEDROOM, 2-BATH 2200 SQ. FT FARM HOUSE LOCATED IN HANOVER FARMS ON 1 ACRE LOT. COLD HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. MODERN IMMENSITIES. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. $1250/MONTH PLUS $1250 SECURITY DEPOSIT. CALL 873-7765. King William - Cedar Crest Close in. Like new spacious open floor plan, 3-bds, 2-ba, large den w/gas fireplace & huge kitchen on large wooded lot. Avail. Feb. 1st. $1050/mo. Rick Balducci, 363-4380
8290 Gethsemane Court Apt. 15, 2-Bedrooms, 1-bath. 2-story with range, refrigerator, HVAC & washer/dryer hook up. $725/month. Available April 1st! Section 8 approved. Call Dennis 746-8630 or 513-0717.
Mechanicsville - 3-bedroom, 2-bath with great room. 8056 Lee Ave. All Appliances. $1100/month. Available April 1st, 2012. Call Dennis 746-1371 or 513-0717. Section 8 Approved.
King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location. From $715/mo. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com
Mechanicsville /Studley Hanover Town Road $1050 per mo. + $800 Security Deposit. 3bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch on 3 acres. Includes Washer/Dryer, Range, Dishwasher & Frig. No Inside Pets. New Heat & AC. Hanover High, Oak Knoll & Rural Point Elem. Available Now. Call 241-8948.
Reduced Rent - 2-bedrooms from $885 per month Brandy Hill Apartments, 7134 Brandy Hill Terrace, Mech. Va. 23111. Call 804-559-3311 www.brandyhillapartments.com Managed by UPA Equal Housing Opportunity.
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CHILD CARE Child Care- CPR / First Aid Certified. Excellent References. Reasonable. Preschool Learning. Full Time / Part Time. Call 746-4943 CHILD CARE in my Shady Grove Home. Mechanicsville Elementary school district. Full, Part-Time & Afterschool Availability. With 20 years experience. Call 417-4334 FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333.
CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING
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Pardon the Mess Cleaning Service Home & Office with a Personal Touch. Insured. Call 363-1410 T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded. Ins. Call 746-8805
Seasoned Firewood For Sale $120. per load Call 513-6525 Seasoned Firewood For Sale. Small/Large Loads Delivered. Call 229-2694
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-340-0143. FOR SALE 2 Person burial plot with all cemetary services - Signal Hill Cemetary. Asking $6000. If purchased through cemetary, over $8000. Call R. Jones 804-363-8167 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!
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HAULING FREE TOWING No Title Needed. $350/up CASH PAID for all Junk Cars/Trucks. 804-247-8640.
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Davis Financial Services, LLC Tax Preparation Serving Hanover & Surrounding Areas Convenient - I can come to You
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Announcements LOST Lost Cat – Family Pet, Young orange male, clipped left ear, neutered. Last seen 1/11/12 Flannigan Mill Rd/Ettington Hall area. Please call - 804-779-0823
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Join our team located in Mechanicsville at 7502 Lee Davis Road. We serve patients in Hanover, Henrico, King William, King and Queen, Tappahannock, and the Greater Richmond Area. Contact us at 800-989-5224 Fax resume to 804-769-1377 or visit us at www.sehomehealth.com
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Credit Risk Metrics Team Leader, Full time. Richmond, VA. Define detailed data requirements, including compliance, to support corporate management reporting. Define data warehouse life cycle standards, architecture & procedures. Design, develop & implement scorecards & dashboards for executive management. Support implementation of sandboxes & other databases as required to meet near-term business needs & work w/ corporate IT. Document the sandbox environments for transparency & to ensure the ability to recreate the results. Assist w/ the analysis & gathering of requirements for developing the approach & prioritization of data loading into the warehouse environment (largely marts). Mentor other project developers. Work w/ Corporate IT to implement an environment to support the business needs. Perform data analysis & system profiling to create clear data definitions. Work w/ data quality rules & processes in the implementation of requirements. Incorporate new data requirements &/or new applications into warehouse environments. Translate business & data requirements to technical implementation. Design, develop, maintain, analyze requirements, enhance, production support & test n-tier business applications using ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, HTML, Adobe Photoshop. Working w/ databases (Oracle, SQL Server) querying tools (SQL, Toad, Access) report development (SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel) capabilities for data manipulation & presentation; data & reporting; leading data metrics; database design, concepts, large datasets & data warehouse environment. Must have a Bachelor’s in Computer Technology or related field. Employer will accept Masters degree in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. Must have 2 yrs exp in job offered or 2 yrs exp in position w/ same duties. Any suitable combination of education, training or exp is acceptable. Send resume to: Ashley Davis, VP, Staffing Programs, SunTrust Banks, Inc. Mail Code GA-ATL0636G, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 30303
Credit Risk Metrics Specialist 5. Full time. Richmond, VA. Define detailed business requirements to support mortgage and consumer lending default reporting. Design, develop, implement, and maintain productivity tracking, performance monitoring, financial, and other production-support related reporting to support business MIS needs. Liaise with default and retention operations departments to determine business reporting needs, following the spirit of the SLDC. Utilize data analysis tools including Microsoft SQL Server Developer, SAS 9.2 (PC and UNIX including rsubmit), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and IBM DB2. Work on a UNIX server to develop, test, and implement SAS-based reporting scripts. Prepare analysis using various SAS procedures including PROC TABULATE, PROC REPORT, PROC SUMMARY, PROC MEANS, PROC TRANSPOSE, PROC SQL, PROC FREQ, PROC FORMAT, PROC SORT. Utilize the SAS Output Display System, specifically the EXCELXP tagset to create customized specific reporting. Utilize SAS Internet to create user query-able reporting products. Work with large text-editing software such as Monarch, UltraEdit, Exceed Hummingbird, and psPad. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or related field. Employer will accept Master’s Degree in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree. Must have 1 year of experience in job offered or position with same duties in the mortgage lending services industry. Send resume to: Ashley Davis, VP, Staffing Programs, SunTrust Banks, Inc. Mail Code GAATL-0636G, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA 30303
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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase
Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic
Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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$239,500. Well Kept Two Story Colonial With Tons Of Bells And Whistles! Over 2,300 sq. ft., 4 spacious bedrooms, huge great room w/ FP, vaulted kitchen w/ rear staircase, screen porch plus deck, a true 2 car garage, fenced yard w/ tool shed, paved drive, fenced backyard, and full irrigation. THIS IS A TRUE GEM! $239,500
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Great Wooded Lot. Great Lot to Hunt On. One Buildable Site. Soil Work Has Been Done. $125,000 10 ACRES –HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT A TY ER RAN R WA
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