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Enrollment spike saves JROTC By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With nearly every seat filled, in addition to a sea of uniforms, interested parents and cadets were in the audience on Tuesday, Jan. 26, awaiting a decision on the fate of Hanover County’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the four high schools. Their wish came true when the Hanover County School Board unanimously approved its 2010-2011 budget and Melody Kinser agreed to save the militaryCadets affiliated with the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps attended the Jan. 26 meeting of the Hanover County School Board as based instruction. a presence to show support for the Naval and Air Force programs in the high school system. Parents and other supporters held up signs “Keep Lee-Davis NJROTC!” An increase in students for the next school term helped save the program from budget cuts.

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Trey Echols — almost year after car wreck — accepts his diploma By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com A year ago, Trey Echols was a senior at Lee-Davis High School, looking forward to graduation and pursuing a career in law enforcement. But that all changed in the early morning hours of Feb. 7, when

an accident left the then-18year-old with brain trauma. On Thursday, Trey and his aunt, Melanie Ledbetter, talked about the past year and the remarkable journey he has made. The next day, he received his diploma from LeeDavis after returning to school

Bee win realized in ‘spherical’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com After 16 challenging rounds, Olivia Prillaman, an eighth-grade student at Liberty Middle School, was declared the 2009-2010 division spelling champion for Hanover County Public Schools. The winning word was “spherical.” Yashna Nainani, a fifthgrade student at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School, was the runner-up.

in September to resume credit work toward graduation. About 4 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2009, Trey and friends Steven Young and Josh Kramer were traveling on Interstate 295 around the Route 5 exit. “He was driving,” Melanie see TREY, pg. 7 `

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Mechanicsville-based nonprofit aids homeless I Am Charity travels to nation’s capital to oﬀer relief Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com I Am Charity partnered with Families Forward Family Emergency Shelter to bring change to Washington, D.C.’s, homeless families The Mechanicsville-based nonprofit I Am Charity hosted a charity drive to help aid the nation’s capital’s homeless community on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Families Forward Family Emergency Shelter located on the D.C. General Hospital campus. The charity group made a two-hour trip to provide relief to more than 100 homeless families by donating clothing, toys, baby equipment and school supplies. Founded in 2006, I Am Charity is a grassroots nonprofit, 501c 3 organization designed to help victims of natural disasters and poverty. Created by Virginia native Adaeze Amaram, I Am Charity recently made headlines by providing aid and shelter to Central Virginian families during a string of house fires. The effects of the economic recession have created a startling increase of homelessness in America. According to the National Center on Family Homelessness, more than 1.5 million children are without a home. In D.C., the number of persons residing in supportive housing rose 15 percent in 2009. “On the heels of a recordbreaking snowstorm and freezing temperatures, families are desperate to seek shelter to

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“Making the the trek to Washington, D.C., to help the homeless was a great way to start the new year. Every family that attended our event was served and we are excited to reach out even further in 2010. Our next stop is Haiti,” Amaram said. For more information on I Am Charity, or to volunteer, contact Melinda Morrow at 386 4397 or iamcharityinc@ yahoo.com.

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Amendments to the “Watch for Children” sign policy were approved last Wednesday by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors following a request for two signs in a Mechanicsville residential area. Supervisors also adopted a resolution asking that the Virginia Department of Transportation install the signs in the Windy Hills Subdivision. Joe Vidunas, of the county’s Public Works Department, said the Roads Committee and Public Works staff did check to make sure the signs met VDOT’s eligibility requirements. He told the supervisors that the signs are generally located on secondary roads within residential areas. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. recommended the board approve the policy changes and adopt the resolution, which requested VDOT install two signs at specified locations (intersections of Barnette Avenue and Hillview Drive and Clark Circle and Princess Anne Drive), with VDOT secondary road construction funds being used to pay for the work.

Vidunas said neighborhood support had been expressed for the signs. Treasurer Scott Miller appeared before the supervisors last week to provide an update on the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Select Services operation in his office. A customer service initiative that involves the commonwealth, the county, DMV and its commissioner and the county treasurer, DMV Select is an option for residents to visit convenient locations for vehicle needs. Hanover County’s location opened in Miller’s office in May 2008. As of December 2009, there were 58 DMV Select sites in Virginia. “You can do just about anything related to your car,” Miller said. Services include title, vehicle registration and special plates. “We cannot do anything related to your driver’s license,” he said. He said the DMV’s goal “is to improve customer services by having their offices focus more on your driver’s license and us on your vehicle.” Of the 58 DMV Select sites, Miller said his office is ranked 22nd in volume of transactions. Since it opened almost

BEE Continued from pg. 1 b

Olivia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Prillaman of Rockville. Her awards include a Webster’s Dictionary that was presented on behalf of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. A division plaque with her name inscribed as spelling champion will be displayed at Liberty Middle School for one year. A division champion certificate will be presented to her at the February or March meeting of the Hanover County School Board. The Hanover County Public Schools Division Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the School Board office in Ashland. Sponsored annually by the

two years ago, he said “Word is spreading and people are pretty appreciative.” With a satisfaction rate of 97 percent, the county treasurer said the DMV operation in his office “has been a winning partnership for the Commonwealth and Hanover County.” The benefits, Miller said, include a reduced wait time for citizens, commission fees coming into the county and “service with a smile.” With five percent being received per transaction, Hanover County received $18,737,64 through December. G. Ed Via III, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, said he had been using the service in Miller’s office “ever since you started it up. This is so vastly improved that you just wouldn’t believe it. It’s a great service and I commend you for all you do.” Frank Harksen, director of the county’s Public Utilities Department, approached the board with a “good news presentation.” Supervisors unanimously approved the transfer and appropriation of $451,000 for an Underground Storage Tank program in the Beaverdam District. While the county will be responsible for the design and construction of a waterline

Richmond Times-Dispatch, this challenging event is second of four levels of the National Spelling Bee competition. The school district congratulates each of the 19 winners of elementary and middle school level spelling competitions who competed in the division spelling bee: Connor Scott, grade 5, Battlefield Park Elementary; Chloe Divers, grade 5, Beaverdam Elementary; Katelyn Wilder, grade 8, Chickahominy Middle; Brenden Taylor, grade 5, Cold Harbor Elementary; Jamel Brockenburr, grade 5, Cool Spring Elementary; Oaiser Mahmood, grade 5, Elmont Elementary; Jayde Duris, grade 2, Henry Clay Elementary; Mark Giles, grade 4, John M. Gandy Elementary; Dana Slayton, grade 5, Kersey Creek Elementary;

along Route 1, Verdon Road and North Telegraph Road, all costs — $377,000 – will be reimbursed. The $451,000 figure includes contingencies and “any unknown conditions.” The project will target cleanups and contaminated groundwater, in addition to providing overall supervision. Harksen said five homes have been identified by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality as having contaminated wells. He also said the terms and conditions are governed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Hanover County will be responsible for monitoring the contractors, reporting and auditing many of the requirements. “We are given about 18 months to complete this project,” he said. The supervisors scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 24 as requested by Fred Crosby, chief of Hanover County Fire/ EMS. He said changes, which he referred to as “catching up,” stem from a process started about eight months ago. According to the county administrator’s office, the ordinance “is proposed to see SIGN, pg. 8 `

Aaron Matthews, grade 2, Laurel Meadow Elementary; Olivia Prillaman, grade 8, Liberty Middle; Kirsta Ruby, grade 4, Mechanicsville Elementary; Cassidy Fowler, grade 8, Oak Knoll Middle; Yashna Nainani, grade 5, Pearsons Corner Elementary School; Garrett Ford, grade 3, Pole Green Elementary; Avery Gagne, grade 5, Rural Point Elementary; Henry Prillaman, grade 4, South Anna Elementary; Cal Costic, grade 6, Stonewall Jackson Middle; and Collin Cameron, grade 3, WashingtonHenry Elementary. As division spelling champion, Olivia will represent Hanover County Public Schools at the Richmond Times-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at The Library of Virginia in Richmond.

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You spoke — and school leaders listened Dress uniforms and camouflaged fatigues seemed to be the proper attire for the Tuesday, Jan. 26, meeting of the Hanover County School Board. The parking lot was filled with familiar military wear. The presence of the high school cadets came as no surprise. They were there to show their support for continued programs at all four high schools. Changes had been considered in the 2010-2011 budget proposal. Two cadets and a parent addressed the School Board at the public hearing the previous Tuesday. The continuation of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Lee-Davis High School was paramount to the three. E-mails started coming in and several calls were made to the office the day of the budget adoption checking to see if someone from The Local would be attending. (Yes, yours truly was there.) If was becoming more and more apparent how significant and important the program is to Lee-Davis High. Especially gratifying was hearing and seeing so many young people expressing an interest in their future as well as that of their country. Whether their reasons are to pursue educational opportunities, or to serve this great nation, we can be proud of the strong show of support they organized for their cause. And it worked. Kudos to the members of the School Board for being so receptive and welcoming to all who addressed them on Jan. 19. Bottom line: You spoke and they listened — and everybody wins.

Etc. ☞ Well, we’ve made it over one budget hurdle. Now, Hanover County government prepares for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. and staff having been crunching numbers as they get ready for the Feb. 10 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. What kind of revenue loss can we expect? Will there be job cuts? Stay tuned. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views and occasional bus transportation. So, fiscally, this program is no burden. NJROTC provides many benefits to the community, the school and, most importantly, the individual cadet. (Editor’s note: The following was submitted on Friday, Community service is a very important aspect of the Jan. 22, but, due to a technical problem with the e-mail, did program, and as such the unit dedicates many hours to it. not arrive until after the deadline for the Wednesday, Jan. This year alone we have more than 250 hours of com27, edition.) munity service, ranging from cleanup projects at the local My name is Fowler Evans and I am a junior at Lee-Davis see LETTERS, pg. 15 ` High School. I am a very active member in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at my school, and was dismayed to hear the news of plans to consolidate the program. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of Hanover County School Board is planning to take the interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to at Atlee and combine it with the naval program at Leeedit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be Davis and move it to Hanover High School. They say this published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Mechanicsville Local. will save them $161,381, according to page 40 of the proposed budget, which I do not understand. Send letters to: The U.S. Navy pays for the program’s computers, projecThe Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, tors, uniforms and other miscellaneous items, along with Mechanicsville, VA 23111 one-half of the two instructors’ salary. The county only pays Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com for the other half of the instructors’ salary, the classrooms

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The right side of his head suffered the worst injury. “It just looked like you took the side of his head and slammed it up against something.” Steven, his best friend, was the first to reach him. Trey wasn’t breathing, so Steven shook him. “Trey gasped and started breathing,” Melanie said. One of his friends made the call to 911. Emergency personnel faced a “fairly lengthy evacuation getting him out of the Blazer,” Melanie said. Trey has accomplished in a year’s time what had been predicted to take two. “We were told it could take two years,” Melanie said. “At the end of two years, what you have is what you’re gonna have.” Trey, however, had another plan. He has recovered “way ahead of schedule.” When he returned to the classroom last fall, his aunt said he wasn’t even speaking. Today, he is walking, talking and progressing. He still takes physical therapy, because he continues to have limited use of his right hand — and he is right-handed. The rehab is outpatient and Melanie said Trey is expected “to be in some type of rehab probably for the rest of this year.” He has a “never gonna give up” attitude, because of his

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The saving grace for the program came in the form of enrollment. At issue had been declining numbers at Lee-Davis and Atlee high schools. Registration for next school year show 105 at Atlee’s Air Force JROTC, 103 at LeeDavis’s Naval JROTC and 120 at Patrick Henry’s Naval JROTC. Merging units had been considered during the budget proposal process. To maintain the programs, and comply with the military branches’ requirements, a school must have at least 100 cadets. This year, JROTC enrollment is: Atlee, 69; Hanover, 11; Lee-Davis, 13; and Patrick Henry, 115. Glenn T. Millican Jr., who represents the Mechanicsville District on the School Board, said “I think we will be able to find with the cooperation of the Navy and the Air Force to be able to have more of a partnership in terms of recruiting efforts to keep the numbers.” He said it would be “a shame for the programs to dwindle.” For the 2010-2011 year, the School Board has approved a budget of $198,235,940 million, down seven percent, $14,887,040, from the current operating budget of $213,122,980 million. In recommending the bud-

get, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, said the 2010 Annual Financial Plan includes a total operating and debt service budget of $184,262,588; a textbook budget of $256,211, and a food services budget of $7,071,141. Chairman John F. Axselle III, Beaverdam District, told the crowd that he wanted to “acknowledge the valuable input received through the public comment period, as well as

“Cutting this budget has been one of the hardest things I’ve done while serving on this board.” ROBERT L. WOOD Cold Harbor District

the e-mails and letters. It is most helpful to us to have that input as we make decisions, especially during extremely difficult times that we’re going through right now. With the input that we received from you all, it is extremely helpful. We understand your desires, what you want. Every bit of information you gave us has been evaluated. We consider it very seriously.” “We need to continue to recognize that we’re in the middle of at least a three-year fiscal storm,” Roberson said.

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make various changes in Chapter 9 of the Hanover County Code governing provision of fire and emergency medical services and including requirements for fire safety.” The changes include: ● Changing the permitting authority for private emergency medical services from the Board of Supervisors to the chief, Fire/EMS. ● Correcting the reference to the area where open burning is restricted to the “urban” service area as defined in the sub-

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Looking to 2011-2012, a project beginning budget gap of $11.6 million is anticipated in the system’s financial challenges. “It is important to acknowledge that every jurisdiction is in a different place in this storm,” the superintendent added. “You can tell by the depth of our proposed cuts and the values that we’re seeking to preserve.” What the school district considers as final filters, Roberson said, are sustaining student achievement; continuing to preserve employee wellbeing, and preserving educational opportunities. The 2010-2011 budget calls for the elimination of 52.6 positions. Ashland District member Sue Forbes Watson said, “When you say positions, those are real people and it’s hard [to make the cuts].” Robert L. Wood, Cold Harbor District, said “Cutting this budget has been one of the hardest things I’ve done while serving on this board.” “Projections are gloomy,” Axselle said. “We’ll get through it — it will be painful, but we’ll get through it. “We’re going to try to keep the main thing and the main thing is the children of Hanover County, and I promise you that will be our goal, the main focus.” The School Board also approved the 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan budget of $185,405,100.

division ordinance. ● Changing the appointment authority for the chief to include consultation by the county administrator with the board, for the fire marshal to authorize the chief to appoint subject to confirmation by the board; and for the fire marshal’s deputies and assistants to authorize the fire marshal to appoint in consultation with the chief. ● Changing the fire inspection cycle from one year to three years for certain lower risk structures to reflect staffing abilities. ● Changes throughout to reflect changes to state code, and local practices to

‘Scoops and Oops of Beach Week’ program set for Thursday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com From signing contracts, to personal liability, to having a safe and fun experience, the “Scoops and Oops of Beach Week” program tells parents and teens how their 2010 “Beach Week” can be a memorable experience for all. This annual program will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Atlee High School Auditorium by the I CARE Coalition, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Teens Care Too, Atlee High School PTSA, Bruster’s and Hanover’s Promise. The program will provide tips, tools and lessons learned for keeping students safe and parents protected. Topics will include signing contracts, personal liability and personal safety, as well as strategies for parents and teens to create a family communication plan and more. For more information on the upcoming beach week program, contact Kara Dunleavy at 365-4180 or kkdunleavy@ co.hanover.va.us.

update ordinance to reflect changes that have occurred in the last 10 years since the ordinance was last amended. In another matter, Ashland District resident Anthony Keitt extended an invitation to a Hanover County Black History Celebration program “We Were There: History Through the Arts” at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6 in the Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College. He said the free program will spotlight the contributions of African-Americans. While admission is free of charge, he did say donations will be accepted.

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Joseph John Coen, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, following a long battle with prostate cancer. Born Oct. 21, 1932 in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Joseph Henry Coen and Anne Malvina Coen. On July 27, 1974, he married Nancy R. Coen. She preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2009. He was a successful entrepreneur of a well-known painting and wallpapering business in Richmond for more than 30 years. He was a January 1951 graduate of Hope High School in Providence, R.I., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in Korea. He was also an active member of the Exchange Club of Richmond and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Joseph is survived by a sister, Anne Murphy of Providence, R.I.; two sons, Peter A. Coen and wife, Christina, of Glen Allen and Thomas C. Coen of Stafford; two stepsons, Hudson West of Deltaville and John West and wife, Emily, of Sharpsville, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Jackie Webb and husband, Mike, of Rivesville, W.Va., and Carol Sacra of Deltaville; a grandson, Toby Coen of Glen Allen; three step grandchildren, Paul West of Muncie, Ind., Jane West of Kewanee, Illinois, and Stefanie Webb of Rivesville, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his extended family of Dale and W. L. “Stony” Creery of Henrico; Nancy Noel and Peter Vernimb of Stafford

and Wanda Garner of Deltaville, Va. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Coen and Richard Coen; and two sisters, Jane Woodall and Mary Kelaghan. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. The family took calls Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, 8716 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23294.

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of Mechanicsville, passed away Jan. 24, 2010. She was the widow of George W. Fox Jr. She is survived by her two children, George W. “Butch” Fox III and his wife, Patricia S. Fox, of Mechanicsville and Cheryl Ward and her husband, Barry Ward, of Burke, Va.; two sisters, Virginia Adams and Barbara Wargo and her husband, Johnny; seven grandchildren, Lori Fox, Tom Proffitt, Robin Fox, Tricia Barham, Tracey Proffitt, Renee Raymond and Taylor Ward; seven great-grandchildren, Arionna Raymond, Tanner Barham, Kaylei Raymond, Jacob Proffitt, Mary Anna M Emerling, 75, Barham, Andrew Proffitt and of Mechanicsville, went to Hayden Raymond; also numerbe with the Lord Jan. 29, 2010. She was the widow of ous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fox retired from AAA of Virginia after Frank E. Emerling. She is 35 years of service. She had been survived by two daughters, involved with the Henrico VolunLinda E. Walsh and Nancy teer Rescue Squad Auxiliary and Cason; her son, William the Greater Richmond Women’s F. Emerling; three sisters, Bowling Association. Alice was Helen Spence, Krystyna a lifetime member of Broadus D. Ware, and Jean Call; Memorial Baptist Church. The six grandchildren, Christi family received friends WednesWalsh, Tyler, Ethan, and day, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Atlee Lilly Emerling, Ashleigh and Alec Cason. Mrs. Emer- Chapel-Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. A funeral ling retired from Philip service was held Thursday, Jan. 28, Morris after 37 years of service. The family received 2010 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., friends Tuesday, Feb. 2, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Grave2010 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., side services were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions and where a Prayer service may be made in her memory to was held. Funeral services the Richmond SPCA. were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at the funeral home. Graveside services Louise M. Gentry, 76, of were held in Westhampton Ashland, the widow of RobMemorial Park. In lieu of ert J. Gentry, passed away flowers, donations may be on Wednesday, Jan. 27, made in her memory to 2010. She is survived by her Henry Volunteer Fire Dept., children, Brenda Breeden Company #6, Mechanics(David), Patricia Sharpe ville, Va. 23116. (Mike), Bobby Gentry,

Catherine Howk (Douglas), Wayne Gentry (Jackie); 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Henrico Doctors’ Hospital - Forest, for their loving care during her hospitalization. The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, and where services were held Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 with burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Nancy Haxall Wright Holzgrefe, of Glen Allen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Robert and Fannie Tenser Wright; her husband, Paul Joseph Holzgrefe; and son, Paul William Holzgrefe. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Haxall Holzgrefe; two sons, James Patrick Holzgrefe and his wife, Lacy Hill Holzgrefe, and John David Holzgrefe and his wife, Laura Jones Holzgrefe; grandsons, Michael William Holcomb, James Paul Lewis Holzgrefe, William Andrew Holzgrefe, and David Haxall Holzgrefe; granddaughters, Katherine Leigh Blackburn and Sarah Cushman Holzgrefe; and three great-grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of the Jamestowne Society. Her family received friends Monday, Jan.25, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

presence of her beloved husband, Darl “Ace” Jewell Sr.; Continued from pg. 10 b son, Darl “Deuce” Jewell Jr.; 11020 W. Broad St., in Glen and daughter-in-law, Dianne Allen. A graveside service was Jewell. She was 84 years old. held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in Patricia was the eldest daughForest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu ter of William F. and Marie of flowers, memorial contribu- I. Horne and was a native of tions may be made to GoochSeattle, Wash. She graduated land FLAG, www.flagpets.com. from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Science in NursYolanda Jackson, of ing and from Virginia Mason Ashland, departed this life Hospital of Seattle as a memJan. 30, 2010. Her remains ber of the Navy Cadet Nurse rest at the Henry W. Dabney Corps. She was commissioned Funeral Home, 518 N. as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Washington Hwy., Ashland, Reserve in 1947 and served Va. Funeral notice later. on active duty at the Naval Medical Center, San DiegoBalboa in California. FollowPatricia Marie Jewell, ing her military service she of Glen Allen, left this life worked as a state health nurse on Jan. 23, 2010 in the

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Janice Ann Jones, 78, of Ashland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her son-in-law, Jon Bach.

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and Nancy Salley (John); six grandchildren, Allan Bach (Cate), Robbie Bach, Riley Jones, Meredith Salley, Andrew Salley, and Joe McElroy. The family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross - Haiti Relief.

Eleanor Applewhite Mitterer, 82, of Mechanicsville, died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lillian Applewhite; and her sister, Lena “Becky”

by her husband, Raymond; and son, David and his wife, Linda; also two grandchildren, Jennifer Evans and Christine Mitterer-Henry; and six great-grand-children; along with two sisters, Madge Willis and Shirley Anderson; and her brother, Waverly “Sonny” Applewhite. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 and where services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Bernard Lawrence Pound, born Sept. 9, 1941, died peacefully at his home in Glen Allen. on Jan. 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie

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and Vietnam from 1964 to 1966. He was a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and served at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 1975 to 2004, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Reva, Va.; however, he attended Hillcrest Baptist Church, Mechanicsville. The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Graveside services were held at West Hampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 22327, American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or Virginia State Police Association, Emergency Relief Fund, 6499 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23225.

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Teddy Wayne Riffe, of Richmond, passed away Jan. 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Carol Riffe; his devoted, loving friend, Debbie Aird; three daughters, Susan Stein and husband, Del, June Meisner and husband, Jim and Stormy Riffe; three grandchildren, Lauren, Josh, and Daniel. The family received friend Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at the Hanover Memorial Park.

Sadie B. Robinson, 80, of Mechanicsville, passed Margaret Hartman away Jan. 27, 2010. She Powell, 84, of Mechanicwas preceded in death by sville, entered eternal rest her husband, Howard M. on Jan. 12, 2010. She was Robinson. She is survived predeceased by her husband, by her children, Howard M. Linwood Page Powell Jr. Robinson Jr. and his wife, Survivors include her son, Debra, Steven E. Robinson Duane Powell and wife, and his wife, Chen Chifen, Vicky; daughters, Paula Jones Kimberly B. Robinson, and and husband, Bobby, Wanda Rita P. Barker; grandchildren, Souther and Sherri PowStephanie, Charles, Katherine, ell; grandchildren, Angela Shannon and Douglas; greatCarpenter, Bryan Morris, grandchildren, Jayden and Michael Powell and Sarah Nyliah; her sisters, Katherine Brightwell; step-grandchilJohnson and Juanita Robinson; dren, Robbie and Chris and brother, Alfred Cox. The Jones; great-grandchildren, family received friends Jan. Zoe, McKenzi and Izaac 28, 2010 at the Atlee Chapel of Brightwell; as well as stepWoody Funeral Home, Route great-grandchildren, Austin, 301 and Shady Grove Road. Ella and Charlie Jones; and Funeral services were held at the sister-in-law, Louise Moore- funeral home on Friday, Jan. 29, field and husband, Wallace 2010. Graveside services were Moorefield. Margaret resided held at Signal Hill Memorial at Christian Village of CenPark. In lieu of flowers, contral Virginia in Mechanicstributions may be made to the ville from its inception and American Lung Association. was very active in her tenants association. A memorial Howard Tess, 81, of service was held Jan. 30, 2010 Mechanicsville, passed away at New Hanover Presbyterian

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Spevacek, and brothers, Gordon and Robert Tess, all of Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Marie Stephenson Tess of Richmond; daughter, Janet Richardi and her husband, James; two sons, Howard W. Tess Jr. and his wife, Esther, of Washington state, and John Tess and his wife, Christina, of Massachusetts; his sister, Sister Janet Tess, and brother, Donald Tess, both of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Fred and Derrick Schneider and Pamela Ragusa, Robert, Jamie, Corey Tess and Ruth Tess; and five great-grandchildren. The family received friends Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va., where funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220.

Steven Cole Thomas Sr., 47, of Glen Allen, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan.17, 2010. He is survived by his son, Steven Cole Thomas Jr. of Powhatan; sisters, Pam Mast of Glen Allen, Cindy Botkin of Doswell and Debbie Thomas of Liberty, N.C.; brother, Danny Thomas of Chesterfield; nieces, Linda Goudie, Meghan Mast; nephew, William “Bubba” Mast; and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the West Chapel-Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to his memory c/o his sister, Pam T. Mast, 13111 Mountain Rd. Glen Allen, Va. 23059.

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VFW, volunteer firefighters and visiting veterans throughout the area. Benefiting the school is another extremely important aspect. Our program does color guards for many ceremonies for the schools, including sporting events, graduations and for individual clubs. During my tenure as commander of these color guards, we have never told someone that we cannot help them. But as I stated previously, the cadet is the one that benefits the most. Whether it is through the building of self-confidence, self-respect, self-discipline or citizenship, a cadet grows in the program. There is no other program currently in existence that can provide the multitude of benefits that NJROTC is able to provide. There also are compelling statistics associated with cadets in the NJROTC program. While, nationally, the rate of disciplinary infractions in the overall school population is 13.94 percent, as compared to the 5.18 percent of JROTC members. Attendance of the overall population is 74 percent, compared to 84.2 percent of JROTC cadets, and, most importantly, the graduation rate of the overall population is 89.4 percent, compared to 94 percent of JROTC cadets. As you can see, JROTC [cadets] perform consistently better than the overall population. The most important thing to remember about JROTC is that it is not a typical class. JROTC is a lifestyle. Many cadets, including myself, have put hours upon hours of time into the program for the past three years. If the program were to move, we would have new instructors, and would be fighting for the same positions as cadets that the instructors have been teach-

Educational system policy Hanover County has been renowned for its schools. Families move here from all over, and at least part of the allure is our quality education system. I am writing this opinion piece because I want our education quality to stay this way. I am aware of a policy in our education system where tenure trumps results. A first year cum laude graduate from VCU with a degree in music education was hired to take over the choral program in one of our high schools for the 2008-2009 school year. She had a phenomenal year taking the choral groups to competitions where they performed better than ever before. The next fall’s enrollment in the choral program was up 15 percent due

to her enthusiasm and success, however, this new teacher was axed to make room for an elementary school strings teacher whose position was eliminated due to budget cuts. This may seem fair with regard to the teacher who has been in the system considerably longer, but what about the kids? The choral program for the 2009-2010 year is literally a joke compared to the previous school year. This tenured teacher may be a fantastic elementary violin teacher but what business would hire her to teacher high school chorus? Hanover County! Some might downplay this action since “we are only taking about the arts”, but look at what we’ve done! A young, talented, energetic, passionate young lady now has a “one year and out” appearance to her resume’ and our children have been cheated out of a high quality education! Many of these children, when they heard the news, tried in vain to back their teacher. At least one parent also approached the “powers that be” without any success. The young teacher appealed her case as far as she could with see LETTERS, pg. 17 `

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Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (MRMC) announced last week that a new study ranks its clinical quality among the top five percent in the nation for the last four consecutive years. The study by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, analyzed patient outcomes at each of the nation’s 5,000 nonfederal hospitals over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and named hospitals in the top five percent as HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence. “The HealthGrades ranking is in large part attributed to our most important mission, the health, well-being and safety of our patients, and that says that we have our priorities in the right place,” Michael Robinson, CEO, MRMC, said. “This recognition demonstrates an intensive effort across the board at Memorial Regional, of which we are very proud.” According to the eighth annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence study, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and the other hospitals in the top five percent demonstrated patient outcomes that far exceeded those of other hospitals. Patients admitted to these hospitals had risk-adjusted mortality rates that were, on average, 29 percent lower than all other hospitals. Risk-adjusted complication rates were, on average, nine percent lower than all other hospitals. Bon Secours Memorial see MRMC, pg. 26 `

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no favorable results. Now, because of this experience, she will not take a Hanover position if it were offered to her again, even in another school. What a shame! My guess is that if this can happen in this case, it has probably happened before and will most likely happen again. If you are aware of a similar situation, you should take a minute to write your story. Tenure should never trump results in Hanover County when it comes to the education of our children, and, frankly, when it comes to any county position. They work for us. We pay their salaries. We should demand the best. Peter Stange Mechanicsville

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meeting with Sandra Donahue, who volunteered her help in her letter of Jan. 20. I find it rather amusing that Mr. Sneed used Ms. Lucordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genuine heartfelt concern as a springboard to write a discourse touting his misinformed knowledge of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Founding Fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beliefs and intentions. I hope Ms. Lucord was not offended by his arrogance and simply chalked it up to ignorance. Mr. Sneed is probably just another unfortunate victim of political correctness gone crazy. Thanks to the other contributors who set the record straight for him in recent weeks. The tragic rewriting of our history that is happening in our schools and the dismantling of our Christian heritage should be a deep concern for all of us who desire to preserve the truth. Cindy Petry Mechanicsville (Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Melody Kinser can be contacted at 746-1235, ext. 22.)

in your Jan. 6 edition. However, I must respond to his assertion that â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Founding Fathers were adamant that religion in all of its guises be kept entirely separeate and apart from government.â&#x20AC;? The First Amendment to our Constitution simply restricts one function of one branch of our federal government. Please note that our Constitution requires no â&#x20AC;&#x153;separation of church and stateâ&#x20AC;? by our federal Executive and Judicial branches. Nor is there mention of state and local governing bodies, government property and/or public venue. No amount of misinterpretation can change the written words, and thus the intent, of our Founding Fathers on this subject. Were they adamant? Perhaps, but in a very limited way. If the intent of correspondent Sneedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last paragraph was to berate us all, then he was successful to a degree. But I respectfully submit that he heed his own sage advice. Jeff Wilkins Quinton

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construction, deconstruction and now reconstruction of the Bell Creek Road intersection. It is just amazing to see how far they have come with this project. It also is a wonder as to where they go from here. Maybe there is an overpass and a cloverleaf in the picture. There also is another wonder of the world that can be seen in the making on Sliding Hill Road just past the Hanover Airport. They have almost completed “the curve to nowhere.” This marvel only costs $9.3 million to the taxpayers of Hanover County. The only thing that we can figure out is a two-lane road leading to a four-lane curve leading to a two-lane road, just amazing. Hopefully there will be some more money left from the two projects that can be used to possibly dig drainage ditches on Georgetown Road near U.S. 301 to end the constant flooding every time it rains. If not, I guess they can continue to put a sign that warns “High Water” each time it rains. Way to go, Hanover County. On second thought, could a stop light at Sliding Hill Road and New Ashcake Road have solved the problem that led to “the curve to nowhere”? W.H. Robinson Mechanicsville

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Black history event looks at the arts Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

The great history of our country, both the tragedy and the triumph, will be presented in the production of “We Were There: History through the Arts” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6, in the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. The production will present significant stories and events from our country’s history through dramatic readings, dance, poetry and song. This march of history will begin in song with an introduction to early African-American music and its role in the lives of slaves. Then a look at the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) will be presented along with a personal account about one of Hanover’s own sons who served in the Union Army. More dramatic readings and song will share the stories of several individuals who had a significant impact on the lives of African-Americans in the world of arts,

music and sports. After exploring the American Civil Rights movement and the affect Motown had on our country’s people, the production will look at today and what the future may hold for our country. The event will be moderated by local actor Tony Cosby, a native of Richmond and a product of Henrico County schools. He graduated from Highland Springs High School and receives a bachelor of science degree in speech, theater and performing arts from Bowie State University in 1978. Cosby was first asked to portray the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his career with Theatre IV for its 1985 touring production. Two years later, he founded Theatre and Company, the beginning of his 25-year mission of spreading the ideas and dreams of the famous Civil Rights leader. Cosby has performed more than 500 salutes to Dr. King through speeches and performances of The Meeting, a conversation between Dr. King and Malcolm X. He also has produced more than 50 shows with

more than ten local theater companies. On Sept. 26, he directed “A Raisin in the Sun” at the Henrico Theater in Highland Springs. “Raisin” was presented by the Drama Ministry of Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church where Cosby is a member. Residents of Ashland and Hanover County also will participate as storytellers and presenters. The strong voices of the Ashland Community Chorus, under the direction of Lenora Davis, will perform stories told in song. This event, as part of Ashland’s Black History Month celebration, is sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, the Hanover-Ashland AARP Chapter, Randolph-Macon College, and the Town of Ashland. Admission to the event is free to adults and children, but donations are appreciated and may be made at the door. For more information, contact The Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 7982728.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Newcomb-Mora wed in October ceremony The marriage of Miss Katherine Owens Newcomb, daughter of Ms. Jo Anne H. Newcomb of Mechanicsville and Mr. C. L. Newcomb, Jr. of Richmond to Scot Andrew Mora, son of Ms. Kathy Snead of Mechanicsville and Mr. Craig Snead of Hanover, took place on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. The Reverend Dr. John N. Vest officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony. Kate’s silhouette gown of ivory taffeta with a sweep train was embellished with embroidered and beaded vine work and floral accent alternating at the bust, waist and hip. The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Owens Hallett, formerly of Aylett, and the late Charles L. Newcomb, formerly of Chase City, and Mrs. Mary Mullins of Richmond. The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harley McNabb of Lake Station, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snead of Richmond. The maids of honor were Megan G. Block of Midlothian, cousin of the bride, and Amanda S. Lowe of Manquin, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Erin E. Block of Midlothian and Ashley R. Dustin of Mechanicsville, cousins of the bride, Erin E. McNeil of Glen Allen and Katie L. Dorn of Richmond, friends of the bride. The flower girl was Alysa McWhirter of Lake Station, Ind., cousin of the groom. The best man was Richard McWhirter of Mechanicsville, uncle of the groom. Drew’s groomsmen were James B. Brooks, James R. Johnson and Joseph S. Johnson of Mechanicsville, Ryan W. Lewis and Eric N. Shupe of Manquin, all friends of the groom.Dakota

Clark-Cole announce engagement Wedding to be held in April Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wayne Clark are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Cameron Raye Clark to Mr. Brandon Tazewell Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Cole, all of Mechanicsville. Miss Clark, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ray Parker and Mrs. Barbara C. Ford, is a 2007 graduate of James Madison University, and she is currently employed with Markel Insurance Company. Mr. Cole, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Haley Cole, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Epperly, and

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Nestell family announces birth of Elijah James KATHERINE OWENS and SCOT ANDREW MORA the former Katherine Owens Newcomb

Tipton of Richmond, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer. Scripture was read by Rachael E. Block of Midlothian, cousin of the bride. Soloists were Mary K. Dustin, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Lyn Harding, friend of the bride, both of Mechanicsville. Kate Gillette of Atlanta, Ga., and Nat Tuck of Richmond were pianist and organist and the trumpeter was Wendell Andrea of Mechanicsville. David R. Dustin, III and John Henry Dustin of Mechanicsville, cousins of the bride, served as Crucifer and Acolyte. An engagement party honoring Drew and Kate was given by the groom’s mother at her home in January 2009. Kate was honored with

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three bridal showers hosted by her cousins at the home of Mrs. David R. Dustin, Jr. in Mechanicsville, Ms. Amanda Lowe at her home in Manquin, and Mrs. John Gillette at her home in Mechanicsville. Her bridal luncheon given by her aunt and Godmother, Mrs. H. Wayne Barnette of Mechanicsville, was held at the Jefferson-Lakeside Country Club on Sunday, October 11. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s mother, was held at Michelle’s at Hanover Tavern. The reception, hosted by the bride’s mother, was held at The Manor House at King’s Charter. Kate and Drew would like to thank their family and friends for making this day so special.

Jim and Ashley Nestell proudly announce the birth of their son, Elijah James, born July 21, 2009 at Johnston-Willis Hospital. Elijah was born at 11:27 p.m., weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. His proud grandparents are Rebecca Atkins of Midlothian, Bud and Lori Stafford of Petoskey, Mich., Terry and Donna Marsh of Petoskey, Mich., and Jim and Rhonda Nestell of Lansing, Mich.

ELIJAH JAMES NESTELL born July 21, 2009

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Farmers seek support for property rights More than 100 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation leaders asked their representatives to oppose reinstating Virginia’s estate tax, to oppose any legislation that would limit property rights and to support animal care that is science-based and allows production agriculture to remain in business. It was all part of VFBF’s annual Legislative Day Jan. 26

at the General Assembly. “A lot of our elected officials don’t have an agricultural background,” said Trey Davis, VFBF political education and legislative specialist. “That’s why it’s important for our leaders to educate them on bills that will adversely affect their farming operations.” The annual gathering is part of Farm Bureau’s grassroots efforts to get its members involved in the legislative

Forest fire season begins on Feb. 15 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect on Feb. 15 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia. This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 through April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials. A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property. In 2009, there were 837 wildfires that burned 7,494 acres of forest land in the Commonwealth. Citizens burning debris or yard waste continue to be the leading cause of wildfire in Virginia. Arson and equipment use also make up the majority of the fires. For more information on what you can do to protect yourself and your property;

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process. “You may wonder if you did any good,” VFBF Director of Governmental Relations Martha Moore told participants during a briefing prior to afternoon meetings with legislators. “Yes, you did.” The day concluded with a legislative reception for which the VFBF Women’s Committee served as hosts. During the reception, Farm Bureau leaders were able to talk with their

representatives in an informal setting. “Legislative Day is fun, and it’s great to see folks from the district that I might not normally see,” said Sen. Frank Ruff Jr., R-Clarksville. “[Legislators are] lousy mind readers, and unless we have a line of communication [with constituents] it’s awfully hard for us to know what they think. “When we can put a name and face together, it makes it

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the significant impact citizens and volunteer groups provide through their volunteer service. March 1 is the deadline to submit nominations. The public may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age serving small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faithbased community initiatives, civic-lead community outreach and more, in the following categories: individual, youth, family, group, senior or business. Self nominations also are accepted. Award recipients will be

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at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, in the Hanover High School Auditorium. Special guest Bill Bevins will be the master of ceremonies for the event. The 2010 award donations are sponsored by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Ashland Walmart Superstore, Battlefield Press, Inc., Covenant Woods and Owens & Minor. Nomination forms and additional information are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 365-4300.

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was asked an interesting question this past week about my last two articles. A reader asked how I could write my first article of the year entitled “Prediction – Pain!” which detailed some of my ideas about negative things which might happen in 2010, and then the write my very next article in response to the Haitian earthquake making the case that God is NOT pouring out his wrath on the world through earthquakes, storms, fires, mudslides, tsunamis or any other natural disaster. Her question was, “How could I reconcile the seeming conflict of these two positions?” The answer is easy! In the first article I predicted war, economic crisis and persecution of Christians, among other unpleasant things. But in each case, I spoke of disasters that were all man-made. Every one of these things result from the choices of people – men acting from their Godgiven free will in opposition to God’s revealed will in His Word resulting in painful circumstances for the earth. God does not take our choices from us, but neither will he remove their consequences. Thus, my prediction for 2010? Pain! In the second article, I spoke of events that were NOT manmade, but were natural disasters, like the Haitian earthquake. These come upon the earth because the earth is no longer perfect since the advent of sin. (see Gen. 3) The whole creation is groaning, awaiting its redemption from the curse of sin and death. (Romans 8:20-22) Until that day, we will have sickness and disease and all kinds of natural disasters! (For a detailed, biblically reasoned argument on this, read last week’s “View From Here” at www.friendlychurch.org) I hope that clears things up for anyone else who was wondering! I also received a nasty phone call from an anonymous grouchy lady who took issue with the article of Jan. 6, 2010, “Prediction? Pain!” She told me that I was the most negative person she had ever heard and if I believed all these bad things were coming I must be miserable and I ought to “go ahead and take a gun and shoot myself!” (No kidding!) She also blamed me and “people like me” for society rejecting “organized religion”…and a lot of other rubbish. And you know, she’s got a point…. almost. Paul makes it too. “If in this life only, we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.” In other words, if this life is all there is, and the only “benefit” we get out of being a Christian is to be found here on earth, then we might be happier by not turning the other cheek, not putting others first, not forgiving those who hurt us, etc. But the truth is…this life is NOT all there is! Hallelujah! Get this: “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” (1Cor. 15:13-22)

suppose if I didn’t believe in the resurrection of Christ, I’d have the same opinion of me as the cranky lady who called. But I believe in the Living Lord! And that makes all the difference! I am not miserable. My heart is filled to overflowing with joy, even as I see hard things coming. For my God has overcome the world! He is more than able! Do you know Him?

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Hanover County asks citizens to give time to working low-income community Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com As April 15 — Tax Day — nears, Hanover County needs help from its citizens. Volunteers are needed to help the county’s working low-income community receive free tax preparation. Those who are willing to give their time are needed from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for 11 weeks. Anyone wanting to learn about tax preparation — and it is free of charge

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C&F Bank announces promotions C&F Bank has announced promotions for 2010. They are: Donna Mathews, Maureen Medlin, Joycelyn Spight and Christopher Spillare. Mathews has been promoted to assistant vice president, construction lending in the Richmond Commercial Lending office. In her 4½ years with C&F, the bank leadership said she has given exemplary service in her role of being responsible for various tasks in the construction lending area. Medlin, director of marketing, has been promoted to the title of vice president. She has almost 12 years of service with C&F Bank and is responsible for developing, supporting and publicizing the bank’s brand, as well as its products and services. Spight has been named vice president, commercial lending. She is a commercial and small business lender in City Center in Newport News. She has been in the banking industry for more than 18 years, serving more than six years at C&F Bank.

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China Buﬀet Mongolian BBQ opens Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com China Buf fet Mongolian BBQ recently opened in the Hanover Square Shopping Center at 7330 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Featuring a dining room with nearly 5,000 square feet, the restaurant has a Chinese buffet, with a large selection of items, and Mongolian BBQ. Owner Tony Wu has more than 20 years of experience in the Chinese restaurant business. He also is a chef. According to manager Sheryl Yang, the restaurant is open from 10 .am. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Takeout orders and delivery service are available. For more information, call 73-8700. The fax number is 730-8008.

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By Kenneth G. Upshaw Farm Service Agency The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program helps to ensure that producers have adequate capacity to store their harvested production until they sell it on the open market or feed it to their livestock. The FSFL Program provides low-interest financing for producers of eligible commodities to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities. The maximum principal amount of a loan through FSFL is $500,000. Participants are required to provide a down payment of 15 percent, with CCC providing a loan for the remaining 85 percent of the net cost of the eligible storage facility and permanent drying and handling equipment. Loan terms of seven, 10 or 12 years are available depending on the amount of the loan.

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Interest rates for each term rate may be different and are based on the rate which CCC borrows from the Treasury Department. The following commodities are eligible for farm storage facility loans: ❍ Corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, oats, wheat, barley or minor oilseeds harvested as whole grain or harvested as other-than-whole grain. ❍ Hay. ❍ Renewable biomass. ❍ Fruits (including nuts) and vegetables – cold storage facilities. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410, or call 202-7205964 (voice or TDD). Kenneth G. Upshaw is the county executive director of the Hanover/Caroline FSA Office in Hanover.

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ing the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville. “They can help me figure it out,” Trey said about his career options. Melanie said it is “a huge rehabilitation center with work programs and it’s geared a lot toward the younger children who can’t get into the working world because of some type of disability. They just pretty much find out what their goals and their interests are and steer them into that kind of work. He can live there, it’s like it’s own little community.” Religion is a big part of Trey’s life, as well as that of his family, which includes his uncle Robbie and cousin Summer. They make their home in Mechanicsville and attend the Pole Green Church of Christ. Melanie said Trey “is an active baptized member and actually sang at church the Sunday before the accident.” Throughout the ordeal, they have used the theme “Pray for Trey.” Within two weeks of his accident, the community started raising funds to help with medical expenses. The school sponsored a benefit basketball game and Trey has “Go for Gold” bracelets and t-shirts. “It really touched everybody to get involved as a Christian community,” Melanie said. “We probably would have been lost without our faith, our church and just the whole community,” she said. For more information on Trey, go to www.caringbridge.

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Thumbs Up Ball to be held Feb. 13 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Thumbs Up Ball, a family dance and silent auction to raise money for CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. The foundation was created in honor of Charlotte Reynolds, a local 4-yearold who lost her battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer this month. It will assist families like Charlotte’s – families with children battling chronic, life-threatening illnesses. An important part of the evening will be the silent auction. Local businesses have donated goods and services. The Thumbs Up Ball will feature live music provided by Triad (www.triadbandva.com), as well as a special appearance from the Dance Fairy. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will benefit the CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation. To purchase tickets, stop by the Virginia Center or West End Romp ’n’ Roll or contact Tracy Surratt at 550-3991 or rsvp2tracy@ yahoo.com. For more information about the Reynolds family or the CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, visit www. cjstuf.org.

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

Cost is $8.50 per pound! Cash or checks accepted (please make checks payable to Henry Vol. Fire Department). Contact Rodney Gentry at henryvfdshrimp@yahoo.com or call 337-2046 to place orders (include name, phone number and quantity desired). Please only call between 9-8 p.m.

United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. from 89:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for adults (including fish $7) and under 12 years old $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits go to the Heart Havens Fund (residential housing for the mentally handicapped. For more information or to set up reservations please call 746-4719 or 730-4956.

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The Autism Society, Central Va. will sponsor the following meetings in February. All meetings are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Meetings take place at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road unless otherwise noted. For information: 257-0192 or _asacv@aol.com. This event will be held at 10 a.m. It is entitled Parents of Children (Preschool/School Age) with Asperger’s/High Functioning Autism Interest Group.

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

The Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, located at 7356 Atlee Rd, is holding it’s annual “Super Bowl Brunswick Stew Sale”. Its cold out, so you need some hot food to feed those hungry Bowl-watchers staked out in your family room. So thick you can eat it with a fork! We sell out fast, so be The Autism Society, first in line to purchase the best stew in town. The sale Central Va. will sponsor the following meetings in begins at 8 a.m. February. All meetings are Salt Fish Breakfast at free and open to the pubFrog Level Volunteer Fire lic unless otherwise noted. Department, 6:30-8:30 a.m. Meetings take place at River The cost is $8 for adults and Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road $5 for children. unless otherwise noted. For Sunday, Feb. 7 information: 257-0192 or The Montpelier Center _asacv@aol.com. This event for Arts and Education will be held at 7 p.m. It is announces an exhibition entitled Parents of Children by Richmond artists, Dare (Preschool/School Age) with J. Boles and Gene Mason Asperger’s/High Functioning Toutsi. This selection of Autism Interest Group. recent paper arts, including mixed media collage and Tuesday, Feb. 9 There will be a paper-cutting, will be at the Center Feb. 1–28 with an Mechanicsville Elementary opening reception open free School Chick Fil A night to the public from 2-4 p.m. from 5-8 p.m. Portion of For more information please the receipt goes to help the visit www.montpeliercenter. school. org or call 883-7378. Hanover-Caroline Soil Monday, Feb. 8 and Water Conservation The UMFS Richmond District, located at P. O. Box

Mechanicsville Employment Center located at 7147 Brandy Run Dr., will be holding a “Money Matters” seminar from 10-12 p.m. This event is entitled “Banking Basics”. Please call 417-6721 to sign up!

Saturday, Feb. 6 The Studley Ruritan Club’s famous “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pick up at the Studley Store/ Post Office (on the corner of Studley Rd. and Williamsville Rd.) between 9-11 a.m. Order early before it sells out, and stock up your freezer for the cold winter ahead. The price is $6/Quart. Proceeds go to benefit the community. Call Ronnie Gooch at 730-9786, Douglas Newcomb at 7300570, or any Studley Ruritan Member.

Super Bowl Spiced Shrimp Sale! Ready to peel and eat! Benefiting the Henry Vol. Fire Department – Station #6. Pre-sale only, for pickup at the firehouse Feb. 7, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. Firehouse is located at 9634 Chamberlayne Rd. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 (off Rt. 301, 2 miles north Mechanicsville Community of I-295. Orders must be by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Salt Fish breakfast at Enon

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Regional Center will offer an orientation for prospective foster parents from 6-7 p.m., at 3900 West Broad Street in Richmond. Participants will learn about training and support, and may schedule an initial assessment to continue the process of becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are especially needed for teenagers and older children. Participants must register in advance. To register or for more information, please contact Erica Mann of UMFS at 254-9695, or emann@umfs.org. UMFS, formerly known as United Methodist Family Services, has served children, youth and families throughout Virginia for 110 years.

446 Hanover, VA 230690446 will be holding an event at 8: 30 a.m. at USDA Service Center Conference Room, 13224 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Suite 201( located behind the Hanover Post Office next to the courthouse on Route 301). For more information please call 537-5225 – Ext 102 or fax 537- 5536. The Mechanicsville Chapter AARP will meet at 10 a.m. at Shalom Baptist Church located at 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The program will be presented by Beth Marie Helmbrecht, Director of the Cheryl H. Watson Memorial Free Clinic.

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Massey Library Technology Center Lipman Auditorium on the Parham Road Campus. The session will feature How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer. The program is a free community event sponsored by JSRCC’s Multicultural Enrichment Council for the purpose of encouraging cultural diversity throughout the Reynolds campuses and communities. For more information about this event and the forum series please contact Laurie Weinberg at 523-5021 or lweinberg@ reynolds.edu. The Hanover Towne Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church on Route 301. The program will be “Twelve Months of Perennial Color” presented by Sandy McDougle, owner of Sandy’s Plants. Guests are always welcome! Please call Rene at 569-9453 for more details.

The Testifying Toastmasters, the newest Toastmasters club in Mechanicsville, meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene at 6:30 p.m. All adults over 18 are welcome! For more information please contact Sandy Sanders, Vice President for Public Relations, at 779.3057. Toastmasters is an international Friday, Feb. 12 Spaghetti Supper, from 5organization dedicated to helping others improve their public 7 p.m. sponsored by the men of Enon United Methodist speaking and leadership skills. Church. Cost is $8 for adults Mechanicsville Employment and $4 for children 12 and Center located at 7147 Brandy under. Reservations sugRun Dr., will be holding a gested as space may be lim“Money Matters” seminar from ited. Call the church office 10-12 p.m. This event is entitled at 746-4719 or Bob Tate at “Managing Money”. Please call 730-4956. Dinner will be at the church located at 6156 417-6721 to sign up! Studley Rd.

Thursday, Feb. 11 J. Sargeant Reynolds The MOMS Club of Community College will host Mechanicsville-South invites another “Around the World moms and children to our Through Books” discus- annual Valentine’s Social. sion from 7-8:30 p.m. in the see CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

MAC Events Home Show set Feb. 18-21 The MAC Events Home Show featuring the Maymont Flower & Garden Show are together once again for four days of indoor/ outdoor gardening and remodeling solutions, interior design and furnishings, and plenty of inspiration at the largest show in the greater Richmond area from Thursday, Feb. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 21. It’s two shows for one admission price spanning three showrooms at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Maymont Foundation. For the second consecutive year, the show features an interior design area called Designs for Living. This year’s array of stylish vignettes is much larger than last year’s offering and will highlight a variety of rooms to explore. Visitors may walk into the vignette area like they’re walking into someone’s home. Each space will showcase a different room, including: a kitchen, breakfast nook, study, family room, bathroom and an environmentally friendly nursery. Other Home Show highlights include the Green Zone sponsored by James River Green Build Council that will feature the latest in solar energy, geothermal, water

filtration systems, Green building products, energy efficient windows, rainwater harvesting and more. Experts on home renovations, design and gardening will be on hand to answer questions each day and knowledgeable guest speakers will offer seminars ranging from fun how-to ideas to more technical garden and home topics. On the garden side, this year’s theme is Glorious Gardens Great and Small, with displays ranging from container garden ideas to grand landscapes. A tour through the gardens revives winter spirits with the fresh scents and sights of springtime. It’s a retreat as well as an opportunity to gather new ideas for outdoor living, ornamental, vegetable and herb gardening. The excitement continues with a chance for show attendees to win a trip for two to the Chelsea Garden Show in London, England. This prestigious tour allows visitors to travel to well-established gardens and historic sites throughout the London area. Visitors may enter to win at a special kiosk on the show floor. The Garden Marketplace offers a vast array of gifts, supplies, decorative items and the latest in gardening tools from more than

300 merchants from all over the country. The MAC Events Home Show & Maymont Flower & Garden Show will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 403 N. 3rd St. in Richmond. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (Thursday and Friday only), $6 for youths (12 to 17), and free for children 11 and under. A Five After Five half-price ticket is available courtesy of NBC-12 after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Free parking and shuttle service is offered to the Greater Richmond Convention Center from the Diamond. For ticket outlets or advance ticket purchase, call 800-332-3976 or visit www. macevents.com. Sponsors are: Central Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association, International Furnishings & Design Association, James River Green Building Council, Lite 98, NBC-12, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, RSVP, The Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, Virginia Sportman Magazine, and WRVA Radio.

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Join us for crafts, snacks, and fun! MOMS Club is a support group for stay-athome moms featuring small and large group activities, parties, mom’s night out, and more. Our chapter serves moms living in the 23111 zip code and south of route 360 For more information about this event or to learn more about our club, please email roniturner2@hotmail.com.

Saturday, Feb. 13 Mechanicsville Church of Christ wants you to enjoy a night out on Valentine’s weekend and we’ll take care of the kids. As our gift to you, bring your children to MCC to enjoy an evening of fun-filled activities featuring games, crafts, snacks and more while you spend the evening with your valentine! MCC participates in Project SafeKids, a comprehensive plan for the safety of children and the peace of mind of parents. Register at www. mccforchrist.org or call

746-5765. The event will be held at Mechanicsville Church of Christ, located at 8067 Atlee Road from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The event is for children ages 2 through 5th Grade. Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Rd., Me chanicsville. Their speaker will be Kathleen Ogilvy from the Virginia Department of Forestry. The topic will be “Trees”. Anyone interested in gardening, floral design and displaying horticulture are welcome to attend.

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is entitled “Credit”. Please tion and the costs associated with each. Orientation call 417-6721 to sign up! is free and begins at 5 p.m. Hebron Day School, a It will be held at the agenChristian preschool locat- cy’s Richmond office, 4200 ed in Manakin-Sabot, is Fitzhugh Ave. For details, now accepting applications call (804) 353-0191 or visit for the 2010-2011 school www.chsva.org. year. Hebron offers two, Teddy Bear Tea at the three, and four-day classes for children two years old Hanover Branch Library at through Pre-K. The school 4 p.m. Bring your favorprovides a loving and nur- ite bear or stuffed friend turing environment, has to a special story time the best child-to-teacher with bears bears bears! s er ved. ratio available, and has Ref reshments child-initiated center time. Sponsored by the Hanover Hebron also provides a Library Friends. For more Music program as well as information call 365-6210 Bible study. Hebron Day or visit the library at 7527 School schedules field trips Library Drive. and special events and also offers after-school classes Saturday, Feb. 20 The Hanover Friends in Dance and Art. For an application or to arrange a Church Softball Team is visit to the school at 1040 planning a reunion for all Shallow Well Road, please those you participated on contact Shirley Bonovitch, the team since it’s incepDirector, at (804) 784- tion in the early 1970’s. A reunion is planned and 3950. all interested in attending Thursday, Feb. 18 and/or planning are urged The agency will offer an to contact Sandy Robbins orientation on infant adop- at wooly@bealenet.com or tion. Participants will learn call 448-1652 in evenings about the steps involved, or 231-8646 during the the different types of adop- day.

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The MOMS Club of Mechanicsville-Central welcomes Moms and children to their meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. The club offers support for Moms with play groups, parties, activities, Mom’s night out and more! Contact mechanicsville_central_ Ashland Mayor Faye moms@yahoo.com. Prichard will be the guest speaker at the February Wednesday, Feb. 17 The Friends of the meeting of the Hanover Democratic Committee at Mechanicsville Library will Ashland Coffee and Tea hold their next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. 9 a.m. All are welcome. Please join us. Knights of Columbus Mechanicsville Employment Casino Night at the Church Of The Redeemer, Center located at 7147 Brandy 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Run Dr., will be holding a Mechanicsville. Benefits “Money Matters” seminar from 10-12 p.m. This event

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local charities in Hanover County. Cash Bar, free Hors d’ oeuvres all night . Gaming 7:30-10:30 p.m. Plus $1000. prize drawing, Silent Auction and Door Prizes. Help support the less fortunate in your community. For tickets ($35. each, 4 pack for $120.) call Church of the Redeemer at 746-4911.

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chartered to Shady Grove United Methodist Church will be having their annual Blue and Gold Banquet at 5 p.m. We are looking for any former Cub Scout Pack 544 scouts or leaders to attend our banquet and tell stories about what it was like when you were a cub scout. Please contact Tracy McCann at 730-3365 or email her at JTTSSW@ aol.com by Feb. 15, 2010 if you are able to attend or contribute. Family Movie Matinee at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 2 p.m. See an uplifting family movie about an old man and a young boy who travel in a unique vehicle. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. A Movie, Munchies, and more at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 4 p.m. The event is being held for children ages 12 and up. See a great movie with your friends at the library. Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

“L ove and Resp ec t” video Marriage Conference will be held at Hanover Ev a n g e l i c a l Fr i e n d s Church, Feb. 19th and 20th. Learn how to stop the “crazy cycle” of conflict, initiate the “energizing cycle” of change, and enjoy the “rewarded cycle” Sunday, Feb. 21 Richmond Christians Who of new passion. For more information call the church Write will hold their reguat 730-9512 or go to www. lar monthly meeting from 2-5 p.m. at Grove Avenue Baptist friendlychurch.org. Church located at 8701 Ridge The Boy Scouts of Rd., Richmond, Va. RCWW is a America are celebrating nondenominational organization their 100 Anniversary this dedicated to supporting Christians year. Cub Scout Pack 544 see CALENDAR, pg. 39 `

LOCAL NEWS | News from Mechanicsville

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

MECHANICSVILLE – UNDER CONSTRUCTION Ready by March. 1,196 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Walking distance to Kersey Creek, Oak Knoll and Hanover High School. Includes large country front porch, 12 x 14 rear deck, custom raised panel cabinets with built in microwave. Builder is offering $5,000 towards your closing costs. 8237 Patrick Henry Blvd. off Rt. 301.

$179,500

JUST REDUCED BY $30,900 8121 Sinclair Rd. Mechanicsville This immaculate custom-built brick front home is on an 18 acre lake. Recent upgrades include new heat pump, stainless steel appliances, full walk-out finished basement and detached carriage house with finished 2nd floor studio. Too many features to list here. Must see to appreciate. Seller would like to move by March and is offering $5,000 toward closing costs.

Now offered at only $329,000

From left to right: Amethyst Tinsley, Madison Stanley and Victoria Curtis

Local cheerleaders participate in New Year’s Day Parade UCA All-Americans enjoy the Mechanicsville Local while touring in London. Amethyst Tinsley, Madison Stanley and Victoria Curtis are seen here in front of the Tower Bridge. The group stays connected to home during their visit to England. They represented their hometown well as they performed in the London New Year’s Day Parade.

7.38 ACRES KING AND QUEEN CO. To be built, 1,196 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Builder pays $5,000 on closing costs. $155,000

Huggins named to Dean’s List Katherine Huggins, a student at Columbia College in Columbia, S.C. was recently named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2009 semester. Students who have a grade point average of 3.50 for the semester are placed on the dean’s list. Columbia College is a private,

liberal arts women’s college with a legacy of developing women leaders with courage, commitment, confidence and competence to build a better world. For more information about Columbia College please visit www.columbiasc.edu. Katherine’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Al Huggins of Richmond.

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Funding available to help farmers extend the growing season while protecting plants The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new pilot project under the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels -- also known as hoop houses -- to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way. A seasonal high tunnel is a greenhouse-like structure, at least six feet in height, which modifies the climate inside to create more favorable growing conditions for vegetable and other specialty crops grown in the natural soil beneath it. This pilot will test the potential conservation benefits of growing crops under these structures. Participating farms can receive funding for one high

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tunnel. High tunnels in the study can cover as much as five percent of one acre or about a 30x72- foot structure. The incentive payment is based on the square foot of the structure not to exceed a maximum payment of $4,570 per producer for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) producers and $5,490 for Historically Underserved (HU) clients. Growers will be required to maintain nutrient and pesticide application records during the project. Local farmers who would like to sign up for the high tunnel pilot should call or visit the NRCS office at a local USDA service center. The local service center for Hanover and Caroline counties is located at 13224 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover and can be reached at 537-5225. General program information is available on the

NRCS Virginia Web site at www.va.nrcs.usda.gov. “Virginia is one of approximately 40 states participating in a three-year study that will verify if high tunnels are effective in reducing pesticide use, keeping vital nutrients in the soil, extending the growing season, increasing yields, and providing other benefits to growers,” Wade Biddix, assistant state conservationist for NRCS Programs in Virginia, said. “This idea is not new to Virginia,” Biddix said. “Virginia State University has been successfully using hoop houses at their Randolph Farm to grow melons, berries and other crops.” Made of ribs of plastic or metal pipe covered with a layer of plastic sheeting, high tunnels are easy to build, maintain and move. High tunnels are used year-round in parts of the country, providing steady incomes to farmers -- a significant advantage to own-

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ers of small farms, limitedresource farmers and organic producers. NRCS will provide financial assistance for the project through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

Students named to Dean’s List at W&M Mechanicsville residents Ryan Brown and Martha Fisher have been named to the Dean’s List at the College of William and Mary for the fall 2009 semester. In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester. The College of William and Mary, located in Williamsburg, is the second oldest institution of higher learned in the United States.

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Unknown suspect broke into location and stole items on Summer Walk Trail.

on Scotchtown Rd.

January 26

Unknown suspects stole item from victim at location on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect violated a protective order on Patrick Henry Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Vaughan Dr.

Suspect broke into location and stole items on Meadowbridge Rd.

Unknown suspect stole item X Suspect was in possession of from victim at location on controlled substance on Kings Mines Way. Dominion Blvd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Atlee Station Rd.

Suspect passed a counterfeit bill at location on Mountain Rd.

Unknown suspect stole items from victim at location

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Patrick Henry Rd.

January 27 X

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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February 3, 2010

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

1:30

COMCAST 4

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(CSN)

(8-ABC)

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(6-CBS)

College Basketball: Wake Forest at Virginia. (Live)

College Basketball: Villanova at Georgetown. (Live) Air Racing Rangers

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Road to the Super Bowl

Paid Prog.

History of the AFL PGA Tour Golf

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Law Order: CI

››‡ “Dark Blue” (2002) Kurt Russell.

Law & Order: Intent

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(10:00) Sunday NFL Countdown From Miami. (Live)

PBA Bowling

NBA Basketball: Hawks at Wizards

College Basketball: North Carolina at Maryland.

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(35-FOX) ››› “Remember the Titans” (2000) Å

(12-NBC) NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals.

(65-CW)

NBA Basketball: Magic at Celtics

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WWE Superstars Å

Madden

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(WGN)

FEBRUARY 7, 2010 2:30 3 PM 3:30

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Boston Legal Do Tell ’

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Law & Order: Intent

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Avec Eric

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CSI: Crime Scn

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Exploration Animal

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(11:00) “Liar Liar” (1997) NCIS Shalom ’ Å

(TNT)

››› “The Client” (1994, Suspense) Susan Sarandon. Å

(WTBS)

“Music and Lyrics”

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I Was Bitten ’ Å

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“Get a Clue” (2002) Lindsay Lohan.

(:40) Jonas (:05) Jonas Jonas

(FAM)

(11:30) “Picture This!” (2008) Å

››‡ “Ella Enchanted” (2004) Å

(LIFE)

(11:00) “Lies He Told”

“Student Seduction” (2003) Elizabeth Berkley. Å

(AMC)

(11:00) “Broken Lance”

››› “Two Mules for Sister Sara” (1970) Shirley MacLaine.

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

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(:15) ››› “Twister” (1996) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton. Å

Jim

››› “Shanghai Noon” (2000) Jackie Chan. Å

America

Ballroom Chall

Bill Moyers Journal ’

Life

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›› “Jackass: The Movie” (2002, Comedy) ’

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Nature’s Deadliest ’

(DISC)

MythBusters ’ Å

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(NICK)

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iCarly ’

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I Was Bitten ’ Å The Fairly OddParents

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6:30

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(CSN)

(8-ABC)

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(6-CBS)

College Basketball: Clemson at Virginia Tech.

(35-FOX) House Ugly ’ Å

(12-NBC) PGA Tour Golf: Northern Trust Open, Third Round.

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›› “Walking Tall” (2004, Action) The Rock.

Judge

(WGN)

Legend of the Seeker

“Dark Beauty” (2007) Elizabeth Berkley. Å

(:15) ›› “Last of the Dogmen” (1995, Western) Tom Berenger. Å

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301

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320

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(11:30) “Summer Catch” (:15) ››› “Working Girl” (1988) Melanie Griffith.

Bones ’ Å

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7:30

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8:30

College GameDay Å

9 PM

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9:30

››› “Disclosure” (1994) Michael Douglas. Å

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College Basketball: Michigan State at Illinois. (Live)

NBA Basketball: Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards. (Live)

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College Basketball: South Carolina at Tennessee.

“Outrageous Fortune”

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College Basketball: Arizona State at Washington.

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››› “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001) Daniel Radcliffe. ’

News

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“Front of the Class” (2008) Patricia Heaton. ’

48 Hours Mystery (N) ’

News

(:35) Monk Å

Seinfeld ’

Raymond

NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup: Budweiser Shootout.

News at 10

The Wanda Sykes Show

Mercy Wake Up, Bill ’

Law & Order Shotgun

Law & Order: SVU

News

Supernatural (N) Å

Fresh Pr.

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Brian McKnight Show

Smash Cut

Scrubs ’

Bounce ’

››› “The Sixth Sense” (1999) Bruce Willis.

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College Basketball: Texas at Oklahoma. (Live) Paid Prog.

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6 PM

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“The Tenth Circle” Å

››› “Something the Lord Made” (2004) Å

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Entertainment Tonight Payne

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Fresh Pr.

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NBA Basketball: Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls. ’ (Live) Å

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(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow

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Nature Wild Balkans (N)

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

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NCIS Ex-File ’ Å

NCIS Leap of Faith ’

NCIS Designated Target

NCIS ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

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NCIS Identity Crisis ’

Truth in Motion

(TNT)

(2:30) ››› “Ransom”

››› “A Time to Kill” (1996) Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

King

(A&E)

Shanghai

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NCIS Internal Affairs ’

››‡ “The Da Vinci Code” (2006) Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou. Å

Seinfeld ’

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EastEnders EastEnders Classic

››› “Runaway Jury” (2003) Å

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CSI: Miami Rio ’ Å

CSI: Miami

(3:30) ››› “Jet Li’s Fearless” (2006) Jet Li. ’

UFC 109 Countdown

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UFC 109: Preliminaries

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(DISC)

Nature’s Deadliest ’

Dirty Jobs Water snakes.

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Dog Show From Long Beach, Calif. (N) ’ Å

(NICK)

Fanboy

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Montana

›› “The Cheetah Girls” (2003) Å

(FAM)

(3:30) ››‡ “Legally Blonde”

(LIFE)

“The Tenth Circle” Å

(AMC)

(3:30) ››› “Geronimo: An American Legend”

››› “Blazing Saddles” (1974) Cleavon Little.

››› “Silverado” (1985, Western) Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner.

301

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“Journey to the Center of the Earth”

(:15) ››› “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” ‘PG’

“Temple Grandin” (2010) Claire Danes. Å

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(:45) “Temple Grandin”

320

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(:05) ›‡ “10,000 B.C.” (2008) Steven Strait.

››› “Patriot Games” (1992) Harrison Ford. ‘R’

››‡ “Eagle Eye” (2008) Shia LaBeouf. Å

›› “Dragonball: Evolution” (2009)

“Sex Games Cancun 2”

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(2:00) The Super Bowl Today (Live) Å

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7:30

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8:30

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Project Runway Å

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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30 for 30

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SportsCenter (Live) Å

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My Life 365

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American Ski

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(:25) NFL Football: Super Bowl XLIV -- Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints. Å

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Boston Legal ’ Å

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››‡ “Heartbreakers” (2001)

“You Belong to Me” (2008) Shannon Elizabeth.

9 PM

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Dog Show From Long Beach, Calif.

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

“A Stranger at the Door” (2004) Linda Purl. Å

6 PM

The Troop

(:45) “The Cheetah Girls 2” (2006) Raven. ’ ‘NR’

›‡ “What a Girl Wants” (2003) Amanda Bynes. Å

“Like Mother, Like Daughter” (2007) Å

COMCAST

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Hates Chris Hates Chris ››› “The Mask of Zorro” (1998) Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins.

(WGN)

››› “Bounce” (2000) Gwyneth Paltrow. ’ Å

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(23-PBS) ››› “Gorillas in the Mist” (1988) Sigourney Weaver.

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NBC News

The Biggest Loser Strenuous bike challenge. ’

Becker ’

Cosby

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Trip-History Va. Current

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WGN News

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Locked Out: Fall

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Law & Order Agony ’

Law & Order Virtue ’

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Hoarders Judi and Gail

Hoarders Augustine

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CSI: Crime Scn

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MythBusters ’ Å

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Penguins

Ned’s

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Wizards-Place

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(LIFE)

(2:00) “Disclosure” Å

“Christie’s Revenge” (2007) Danielle Kind. Å

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(3:00) “Blazing Saddles”

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Criminal Minds Å

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›››› “The Sound of Music” (1965, Musical) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. Å

Funniest Home Videos

J. Osteen

“Widow on the Hill” (2005) Natasha Henstridge.

“Identity Theft” (2004) Å

(:45) “Temple Grandin” (2010) Claire Danes. Å

(4:50) ›‡ “Mirrors” (2008) ’ ‘R’

The Mechanicsville Local

February 3, 2010

Destroyed

“Identity Theft” (2004) Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

Destroyed

›››› “Dances With Wolves” (1990) Kevin Costner. A Union officer befriends the Lakota. Å

(:45) Band of Brothers “Bastogne” ’

(:45) ››› “Big” (1988) Tom Hanks. ’ ‘PG’ Å

Big Love (N) ’ Å

›› “Dragonball: Evolution” (2009)

Hung Å

Big Love ’ Å

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Criminal

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 34 b

who write fiction, nonfiction, poetry and music for Christian and secular markets. All interested people are welcome to attend the meeting. Call Tom Lacy at 7494050 for more information.

Wednesday, Feb. 24

mation please contact Sandy Sanders, Vice President for Public Relations, at 779.3057. Toastmasters is an international organization dedicated to helping others improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Mechanicsville Employment Center located at 7147 Brandy Run Dr., will be holding a “Money Matters” seminar from 10-12 p.m. This event is entitled “Identity Theft and Investments”. Please call 417-6721 to sign up!

will hold a morning coffee at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $5. Reservations are due by Feb. 17. Call Brenda at 754-0460 for more information.

Friday, Feb. 26 Trinity Christian Church will hold a grief support group at their church located at 8469 Atlee Rd. This course runs from Jan. 22-Feb. 26. Please call 7671313 to register; space is limited.

The Testifying Toastmasters, the newest Toastmasters club in Mechanicsville, meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene at Saturday, Feb. 27 6:30 p.m. All adults over 18 Would you like to win The Newcomers (club are welcome! For more infor- for women new to the area) college scholarships and MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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News

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(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

6:30

Interruption SportsCenter Å

Air Racing

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7 PM

7:30

prizes, have fun and meet new people if yes then sign up to participate in the Miss Mechanicsville, Junior Miss Mechanicsville and Little Miss Mechanicsville pageants! The Pamunkey Junior Women’s Club is now accepting registrations for the 32nd annual pageant to be held at Atlee High School on Feb. 27, 2010.The pageant awards over $10,000 college scholarships, savings bonds and prizes with the proceeds to benefit a Hanover Charitable organization. For more information or 8 PM

8:30

a registration form please Mechanicsville, VA. 23116. contact Lori at 909-2457. There will be a vast array of gently used toys, equipment Spaghetti Dinner to and nursery items. Spring benefit the New Dawn and Summer clothing for Library from 5-8 p.m. Free Maternity and Preemie will donation to be held at through Teen, from over Concord Baptist Church. 55 sellers. The sale is cash For more information only and no strollers are please call 338-8697. allowed in the sale area. For more information please visit www.ramom. Saturday, March 6 Kidstuff, the Richmond org or contact ramomyardArea Mothers of Multiples sale@gmail.com. Richmond is holding their semi-annu- Area Mothers of Multiples al Kidstuff yard sale from (RAMOM) is a non-profit 8-11 a.m. at Chickahominy organization offering supMiddle School located at port to families of twins, 9450 Atlee Station Road, triplets, quads and more.

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College Basketball: Villanova at West Virginia.

College Basketball: Kansas at Texas. (Live)

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Women’s College Basketball: Virginia at Maryland.

Bobby Bowden: Reflec

SportsNite

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Castle Suicide Squeeze

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Nightline

CSI: Miami (N) ’ Å

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Redskins

SportsNite

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

Jeopardy!

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

News

CBS News

News

Extra (N)

How I Met

On Purpose Two Men

Big Bang

SportsNite

Redskins

NFL Live J. Kimmel

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

House 5 to 9 (N) Å

24 (N) ’ (PA) Å

FOX News at 10 (N)

Family Guy

’70s Show

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

Chuck (N) ’ Å

Heroes ’ Å

The Jay Leno Show (N)

News

Tonight Show

Payne

News

Raymond

The Tyra Show Å

Judge Mathis (N) Å

Judge

News

Payne

One Tree Hill (N) Å

Life Unexpected (N) ’

TMZ (N) ’

Name Earl

Friends ’

King

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Becker ’

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

Scrubs ’

South Park

BBC News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Antiques Roadshow (N)

Windsors-Royal

American Experience ’

Blueprint America II: What’s Good

WWE Monday Night RAW ’ (Live) Å

Bewitched

(23-PBS) Fetch! Ruff

Cyberchase Electric

WordGirl

(57-PBS) Arthur

Super Why! Sid

(:45) Richmond City Council

King

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

(:05) Psych Å

Collar

(USA)

White Collar Å

White Collar Vital Signs

NCIS Switch ’ Å

NCIS Smoked ’ Å

NCIS Driven ’ Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Stalker ’

Law & Order The Ring

Law & Order Hitman ’

Bones ’ Å

NBA Basketball: New Orleans Hornets at Orlando Magic. Å

NBA Basketball: Spurs at Lakers

(WTBS)

Raymond

Family Guy

(A&E)

Cold Case Files Å

(SPIKE)

CSI: Crime Scn

(DISC)

Overhaulin’ ’ Å

(NICK)

iCarly ’

BrainSurge

(DISN)

Sonny

(FAM)

Grounded

(LIFE)

Desperate Housewives

(AMC)

(3:00) ›› “Raising Helen” (2004)

301

(HBO)

(:15) › “Saving Silverman” (2001) Jason Biggs.

320

(MAX)

››› “Changeling” (2008, Drama) Angelina Jolie. ’ ‘R’ Å

King

Friends ’

The First 48 Å

Friends ’

The Office

Seinfeld ’

Family Guy

Criminal Minds Å

CSI: Crime Scn

›‡ “Money Train” (1995) Wesley Snipes. Premiere. ’

Cash Cab

MythBusters ’ Å

Howe & Howe Tech ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

Jackson

SpongeBob Fanboy

G. Martin

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Sonny

Phineas

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“The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” ‘G’

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Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Fresh Pr.

Secret-Teen

Make It or Break It (N)

Greek Take Me Out (N)

Desperate Housewives

Grey’s Anatomy Å

“The Secret Lives of Second Wives” (2007) Å

Cash Cab Sonny

Montana

››‡ “The Secret of My Success” (1987) Michael J. Fox.

TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST

(:20) ››‡ “The Time Machine”

6:30

7 PM

Malcolm

Intervention Marquel (N)

Hoarders June; Doug (N)

CSI: Crime Scn

24/7

Black List

7:30

8 PM

8:30

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Hanover County talent Little details will play big reigns on Jackets’ roster for Macon this season

County players dominate roster

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Nothing brings more excitement to college athletics than having players from local high schools to root for. As such, the excitement surrounding Randolph-Macon baseball should be substantial this season. Ten former Hanover C o u nt y H i g h School ath-

letes comprise nearly a third of the Yellow Jackets’ roster and of those half are incoming freshmen. Seniors Kevin Davis and Haile Lytton (Hanover), junior Cory Jackson (Patrick Henry) as well as sophomores Jordan Walton and Matt Musser (LeeDavis) continue the tradition of local players at R-MC. But Patrick Henry’s Taylor Seay along with Hanover’s Jeb Weymouth, Tyler Kane, Thornton Glazebrook and Justin T h or n are part of what

is being touted as the best freshman class of Coach Ray Hedrick’s career. More importantly, Hedrick feels each freshman could play a part in this year’s success. “I’d say all of them will have a chance to contribute in some form or fashion,” he said. As far as returning locals in substantial roles, Davis, Lytton and Walton appear to be a solid foundation for the Jackets. Davis will take to the field as R-MC’s top returning hitter. Starting 26 games last see LOCALS, pg. 41`

Detail work key for Yellow Jackets By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com

Last year the RandolphMacon baseball team came into the season riding a wave of momentum. Fresh off their Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament championship in 2008, the Yellow Jackets were tabbed as the team to beat in 2009. But things quickly fell apart as things got underway. After starting the season 5-1, disaster

struck when junior pitcher Kyle Hicks suffered an elbow injury in his fourth start. Hicks had started off the season in stellar fashion going 2-0 in three starts with 18 strikeouts in 22 innings pitched for an ERA of 2.45. But the March 8 injury sidelined for the rest of the year. “He was throwing the heck out of the ball and doing really, really well,” said R-MC head coach Ray Hedrick. “When he had that injury at HampdenSydney, that was certainly a

downer. That was a deflating moment for our program at that time of year.” The Yellow Jackets began to falter losing eight in a row in a stretch that reached 3-13. “Kyle got hurt and that sort of messed up our pitching rotation,” said outfielder/pitcher Brian Jordan. “I started off as a reliever and ended up being a starter. I was just pitching when need be because I was needed in the outfield and we had another guy that was in the same situation. It was kind of a piece it together year last year. We had guys out for various reasons. So we see DETAILS, pg. 41 `

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From top left: Randolph-Macon head coach Ray Hedrick. Pitcher Kyle Hicks. First baseman Jordan Walton. Pitcher Haile Lytton.

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season, Davis ended the year batting .309 in 110 appearances at the plate. “He’s in the mix at second base,” Hedricks said. “He knows the game, plays the game, a student of the game, very well schooled in the game.” When the Yellow Jackets lost ace pitcher Kyle Hicks to an elbow injury early last season, Lytton played an important role as the team’s top reliever. “We called him our emergency guy out of the bullpen,” Hedrick said. “He’d get us out of jams when we had runners on base; middle of the game, late in the game; he would kind of spell the damage

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had to kind of put together the season as best we could.” “We just kind of hit a little bit of a bump in the road last year,” Hedrick said. “We may have come into the season thinking we were a little bit better than we were just based on what we had done in 2008.” But the Yellow Jackets managed to bounce back from the losing streak to finish the season on an 11-4 run, tied for second in the ODAC. However, coming into this season Hedrick believes his players are better prepared mentally for what lies ahead. “I think last year we got caught up in the adversity, whatever it may have been, and it effected us more than it probably should have,” he said. “When you’re dealing with 18 to 22 year olds that’s the challenge, getting them to push through it and muddle through it. I think we are all responsible for not dealing with it, like Kyle’s injury, as best we could have.” “I think if we just keep our heads straight we’ll be all right this year,” Hicks said. “Last year we really didn’t keep our heads straight as much as we should. I think we ought to be all right

at whatever time we needed him to come in there.” Lytton’s yeoman work on the mound allowed him to tie the R-MC record for most appearances in a single season with 21. He finished the season with a 3-1 record and a 3.64 ERA in 29.2 innings pitched. “He’ll kind of be using that same role this year,” Hedrick said. “I think he knows what’s going to be expected of him. I couldn’t have been prouder of him last year.” Last year Walton benefited from a chance to ease his way into the college game by sitting behind two senior first basemen on the depth chart. Still, in 34 appearances at the plate, Walton finished the season with a .706 batting average,

hitting three home runs and notching nine RBI. In reserve action at first, Walton finished the season with 83 put-outs, five assists and only one error for a .989 fielding percentage. “He played behind a couple of seniors last year and did an exceptional job in his limited time,” Hedrick said while pointing out that the pressure will be on Walton to perform this year. “He’s going to be thrown into the fire as a sophomore.” But at the same time, Hedrick feels Jordan is certainly up to the task. “We’re very fortunate to have Jordan and I’m hoping for some big things this year,” he said. According to Hedrick, being less than six feet tall is the only thing that has kept Walton

from playing baseball at a much higher level in college. Playing American Legion ball over the summer, Hedrick said that Walton definitely caught the eye of VCU head coach Paul Keyes. “Coach Keyes would rave about Jordan, asking if we wanted to make a trade,” Hedrick laughed. “He’s that kind of a player. “If he was 6-2 and had a little more power he probably wouldn’t be at RandolphMacon,” Hedrick said. “I don’t want him to become 6-2 with power,” the coach joked. Walton’s former C-fed teammate Musser will see time but sits behind upper classmen at catcher. Musser suffered an elbow injury last season and underwent surgery but is back to 100 percent coming into this

year. Among the incoming freshmen, currently Weymouth has separated himself from the rest of the pack and will likely see time in the starting lineup. “He brings a lot to the table,” Hedrick praised Weymouth’s versatility at both catcher and fielder. “I think he’s best in the outfield. He can run. He can throw; just a hard-nosed, gritty player.” Glazebrook could also see important playing time this season as a freshman. “He’s a situational kind of role-player this year for us,” Hedrick said. “Spot outfielder here or there, pinchrunner. I think the kid can bunt. He can do some things late in the game that can cause him to get some at-bats and do some

productive things for the program.” Seay could find himself in the mix as a starting pitcher because Hedrick feels the former Patriot has his best years on the mound in front of him. Hedrick feels that pitchers Kane and Thorn are still adjusting to the college game but both should see important time on the mound as the season progresses. However, among locals, Hedrick feels the most impressive storyline on the team clearly goes to the junior, Jackson. “He’s probably our hardest working player at this point,” the coach said. “He has really gone from being an average to below average college player to really giving himself a shot.”

this year.” Therefore Hedrick believes the key to this year’s success will derive from the Jackets’ ability to concentrate on the finer points of baseball. “Just being able to do the little things,” he said. “Being able to make plays on defense, handle bunts, be able to pitch in crucial situations. The little details of hitting; hitting a ball, hitting behind runners, moving runners up, hitting and running, getting dirt ball reads. “These are all little things that don’t really show up on box scores but if we’re going to be successful in the box scores then we’re going to have to do the things that don’t show up in the box scores,” Hedrick said. “We’re going to need to be able to do them well. I think that will be the key to success. That could be the difference between being 5 to 7 games over 500 to being 2 to 3 games under 500.” Hedrick also pointed out that the style of this year’s team will be much different than last season. In 2009, R-MC was among the nation’s best, belting out 48 home runs with a team .477 slugging percentage. “We don’t have a team that’s going to hit 50-60 home runs,” Hedrick said. “Last year we were top 10 in the country in home

runs. That’s not our team this year. We’ve got to go out and be able to pay attention to the details.” Though no starting lineup has yet be set for he season, Hedrick expects he will need to rely on one or two first year players. “We’ve got a lot of older guys to put into positions and I think we’re getting some guys coming into some new positions that they’ve been forced to take on due to injuries and roster changes,” he said. After undergoing surgery over the summer, Hicks will be back on the mound at 100 percent but bringing a new attitude to the field this season. Though eligible for a redshirt, Hicks is approaching this season with the insight that his continued baseball career depends on it. “I think he sees the urgency in it and the window is slowly shutting and he doesn’t want to fall into that category of baseball quitting him,” Hedrick said. “He wants to have the choice to quit baseball and realizes he he’s got four, five, maybe six months before that fear could become a reality so he’s put in the effort and the time. “Through his work ethic and attitude and he’s bought in this year more than in the past,”

Hedrick said. Hedrick also pointed out that Hicks could be motivated by the success of his younger brother John who was a part of the University of Virginia’s run to the College World Series last year. “I can’t read minds but I’m sure that lit a little fire,” Hedrick said. “I mean, he’s proud of his brother. They’re a very close-knit family. I do think that Kyle seeing that kind of success and seeing his brother do well, I think there’s a lot more there with Kyle that we haven’t seen yet.” Besides Hicks, the Jackets return junior James Bierlein (3.40 ERA) and Haile Lytton (3.64 ERA) to the mound as their top pitchers. Other returning starters include senior Kevin Davis and junior Greg Mitro who batted .309 and .302 last season. Sophomore Brian Jordan was 3-for-4 on stolen bases last year batting .292 and junior catcher Jay Lichter led the team with a .394 on base percentage. Hedrick feels that Lynchburg, Va. Wesleyan, Bridgewater, Hamden-Sydney and Washington & Lee could all be in the running for the ODAC title this year. Where does R-MC fit into that mix? “We’re no better than

anyone else but I don’t think anyone is a whole lot better than us,” Hedrick said. “It’s just those little details that are going to make a difference.” Weather permitting, the RMC season gets underway with a double-header at St. Mary’s MD on Feb. 6 before the Yellow Jackets return for their home openers against Methodist and Greensboro in the ODAC/USAS

Challenge on Feb. 13. The true test of the R-MC’s season will come during the middle of March when the Jackets host Lynchburg, travel to Bridgewater then return home to face Va. Wesleyan. Another big local game on the Jackets schedule will come on Mar. 9 when R-MC will play at VCU in a game to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Hawks keep Raiders winless in district Football duo Trsic and Rogers hook up in roundball By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Throughout the football season the connections between Hanover quarterback Sam Rogers and wide receiver Danny Trsic were key in the Hawks ride to the Group AAA Div. 5 state semifinal game. On Thursday night at Atlee it was Rogers and Trsic going to work on the Raiders for a 60-55 win, only this time it was in the game of basketball. But the performance was nothing new for Trsic. The oft-overlooked senior has become so reliable in the post that Hanover head coach Troy Manns had nicknamed him Double-Double. “He always gets a doubledouble,” Manns said. “He’s so solid. If he were four more inches tall he would be a Division I prospect. He plays hard. He’s smart and he does what you ask him to do. He competes. Anytime there’s a challenge he wants to step up to it.” Against Atlee, Trsic once

again notched a double-double. Despite burning the Raiders for 18 points, Trsic said he is not an offensive player. “I know that’s not my role so I just try to put all of my emphasis on rebounding and scoring on putbacks and getting defensive stops,” he said. Most of Trsic’s scoring came from boxing out the Raiders, getting to the ball first and putting it back in the basket, something he has a distinct ability for. “To me it’s all about position and just fight,” he said. “It’s who wants the ball always has a chance to go get it.” “Some people just have a knack for the ball and he has it,” Manns said. “I just wish he was about maybe 6-5.” Seemingly built from the same mold as Trsic is Rogers who continues show outstanding leadership and maturity in his freshman year at Hanover. “He’s just a leader,” Manns said. “He’s like Danny, where he competes. These guys compete, compete, compete and because he competes he brings other people with him. And having him on the floor is like having another leader on the floor. He comes over and he’s asking me a million questions during timeouts. He’s organizing guys

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Hanover senior Danny Trsic led the Hawks with 18 points. Above: Trsic pulls down a rebound then goes back up for a score against the defense of Atlee’s Sebastian Morrison. Above right: Hanover freshman Sam Rogers (30) has gone from quarterbacking the Hawks’ football team to being a floor leader in basketball. Rogers drives to the basket past Atlee’s Kyle Rodgers (31).

and that’s what you want. The biggest attribute a point guard has to have is not ball handling ability, it’s leadership and that’s what he has.”

Rogers doesn’t attribute his leadership and confidence to his outstanding football season but from the basketball players that surround him. “I was just trying

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to work myself on the team and then a lot of players have helped me,” he said. “Helped me get more comfortable with the team and eventually I was able to get more playing time. “I think the players around me are giving me a lot of confidence, telling me any mistake I make, keep my head up,” he said. “Coming out of football season I wasn’t really comfortable with anything, sort of still in football mode.” Against Atlee, Rogers showed both shooting touch from outside and the ability to drive into the post, scoring nine points in he game. Though still winless in Capital District play, Atlee (0-9 Capital, 5-11) showed they are a team much improved over the beginning of the season. The problem for the Raiders was,

Hanover (3-6, 6-10) has also grown since that time. “At first we got off to a slow start and the football guys came in,” Trsic said. “All together we started playing like a team. Over the course of the year we started to gain our chemistry and right now I think we’re playing our best basketball.” Against Atlee, Hanover struck quick on back-to-back put-back baskets from Trsic, racing out to an 8-1 lead in the first three minutes of the game. But the Raiders regrouped on both ends of the court. Barrett Prince (12 points) scored on a reverse then Kyle Rodgers (6 points) connected on backto-back baskets. When Rueben Rucker (7 points) scored at the one minute mark he capped an 8-0 run by the Raiders and gave see HAWKS, pg. 43 `

Raiders in a zone on way to rivalry victory Hill sparks oﬀense with 27 points in the winning eﬀort

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By Dave Lawrence Media General News Services Atlee’s shallow roster seemed like it might prove a huge liability in the second quarter of its Capital District girls basketball contest against visiting Hanover on Friday night. While the Raiders caught up with the Hawks six minutes into the second quarter, four of their seven players had picked up two fouls apiece. A switch to a zone defense didn’t hurt, however, as the Raiders, driven by a 27point performance by Brittany Hill and a 12-2 run in the last five minutes of the game, overcame Hanover’s deeper but younger squad to claim a 52-46 victory. Atlee (5-4 Capital, 6-8) began with man-to-man coverage, but as the fouls mounted it was clear something had to give. “I started worrying about foul trouble with six minutes in the second quarter,” said Atlee coach Anna Prillaman. “That’s when I decided to go zone because you’re less likely to pick up fouls than in manto-man. It worked pretty well for us.” Hanover (3-6, 6-10) didn’t benefit from the less in-your-

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Atlee its first lead of the game, 9-8. Brain Reiss scored a game high 18 points for the Raiders and started the second quarter in emphatic fashion with a dunk off a fast break. But the period turned into a nip and tuck battle with Atlee holding a one point lead, 21-20, heading into the

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Above: Hanover’s Mariah Douglas (22) finds herself swarmed by Atlee defenders Britt Hill, Karlie Suber and Taylor Henderson. Right: Britt Hill (11) goes up for two of her game high 27 points over the defense of Hanover’s Taylor Woolard.

face Raiders defense. In the final minute of the first half, the Raiders outscored the Hawks 7-5 to take a 27-25 lead into intermission. One of the key factors in the Raiders’ rally was Hall finding the range on offense. After struggling somewhat through the first quarter, she hit a jumper just before the buzzer in the first quarter and stayed hot through the second, scoring 11 of Atlee’s 20 second-quarter points. “I wasn’t hitting my shots very well, but that shot helped me get my confidence up,” Hill

said of the shot at the end of the first quarter. Hanover coach Kevin Brooks was an admirer of Hill’s efforts. “They have a Division I player — Hill’s a very good player,” Brooks said. “She hit a lot of tough shots. She had a lot of open shots that she converted.” Hill wasn’t the only Raider to find her self-confidence in the second-quarter. “Everybody kind of rallied together, hitting their shots,” Hill said. “They started playing better defense and weren’t foul-

ing so much.” The Raiders weren’t quite able to put away the Hawks, and early in the fourth quarter Hanover pulled ahead 4440, with 5:36 left in the game. Atlee’s Karlie Suber, however, hit a 3-pointer that signaled the Raiders weren’t finished. “That was a big 3,” Hill said. “After she hit that shot, everybody calmed down and started playing a better game.” Atlee’s defense also was buoyed by that shot. In the next minute, the Raiders picked off a couple of Hanover balls and converted them into baskets to

locker room. Though trailing, Manns was not concerned with how his Hawks played. “The first half we were just trying to feel them out,” he said. “It’s a game of adjustments and we were looking at a lot of things. We threw a lot of different things at them and in doing so sometimes it confuses your guys, but it’s cool because it gives us an idea of how they respond to different things. Then

we made some adjustments in the second half.” Reiss picked up where he left off in the first half by hitting back to back threes to give Atlee its biggest lead 27-22 a little over a minute into the third. But then Hanover turned up the intensity at both ends, going on a 16-1 run to break the game open. A Rogers jumper put Hanover up 41-30 with 1:49 to go in the period.

The Hawks then held off a late charge from the Raiders to pick up the win. “Our biggest problem has been lack of energy,” Manns said. “Some games we just don’t get up for them for some reason. But these Hanover County games we never have to worry about.” Even though the Hawks lost to Lee-Davis a week earlier, Manns said the way his team played in the second half opened

claim a 48-44 lead with 3:48 left. Atlee led only 50-46 for most of the final two minutes. In desperation, the Hawks resorted to fouling, but it took six fouls in 20 seconds to put a Raider — Hill — on the line for a one-and-one with 21 seconds to go. She sank both shots. “I could breathe a little bit easier,” Hill said. Suber finished with 14 points, followed by Taylor Henderson with 11. Mariah Douglas led Hanover with 12 points, and Taylor Woolard

with 10. Dave Lawrence is a special correspondent for the Richmond Times Dispatch. HANOVER (3-6 Capital, 6-10) Woolard 10, Barrett 3, Throckmorton 6, Caler 0, Deadmon 2, Webb 6, Douglas 12, Jordan 4, Pachner 1, Fehl 2. Totals 16 9-12 46. ATLEE (5-4, 6-8) Suber 14, Hill 27, Spiers 0, Keyes 0, Henderson 11, Staples 0, Dandridge 0. Totals 21 5-11 52. Hanover................11 14 11 10 — 46 Atlee ...................... 7 20 13 12 — 52 3-point goals: H —Woolard 3

Taylor 5, Jennings 3, Fehl 0, Shannon 0, Lewis 14, Fleming 2, Alexander 2, Lyons 7, Trsic 18, Rogers 9, Brooks 0. Totals 25 5-12 60. ATLEE (0-9, 5-11) Garthright 0, Rucker 7, Morrison 0, Ratchford 0, Hodges 6, Reiss 18, Rodgers 6, Prince 12, Williams 4, Johnson 1, Brooks 1. Totals 22 4-8 55. Hanover…............. 8 12 24 16 — 60 Atlee ...................... 9 12 14 22 — 55 3-point goals: H — Lewis 3, Rogers, HANOVER 60, ATLEE 55 HANOVER (3-6 Capital, 6-10) Taylor. A—Reiss 4, Prince 2, Rucker.

their own eyes. “We talked, the Lee-Davis game, the second half, that was probably the hardest we played all year and the guys got a taste of what it’s like to play that hard,” he said. “They got so much positive feedback from their classmates and people in the neighborhood about how hard they competed and they came out this game.”

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IMMANUEL Episcopal Church, 3263 Old Church Rd, Mech., 7 7 9 - 3 4 5 4 , immanueloc.org, 9am Holy Eucharist, 10am Sun. Sch.For all Assembly of God Ages, 11am Holy Eucharist. Nurs. avail. EMMANUEL Taberna- (excep. 9am Service) cle, 8026 Walnut rove Rd. Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Wor- St. Paul’s Episcopal ship Services Church, Rte 301 & 10:30am & 6pm Wed- 54, Hanover Courtnesday, Family Night house, VA 23069, 7pm. Dr. Walter S. Holy Eucharist 8 & Myers, Pastor. 730- 10:30 a.m. Christian Education and Nurs1908 for information. ery avail. 9:15am. Join us for refreshMechanicsville Chris- ments after each tian Center, 8061 service. Rev. Jack Shady Grove Road – Sutor 537-5516. Sun. Service & Kids stpaulshanover.com Church 10:30 am; Sunday School 9am; Wed. Small Groups Evangelical Friends and Children’s programs. 7pm. (Sept. HANOVER Evangeli-June) 746-4303 cal Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 8047 3 0 - 9 5 1 2 , Disciples of Christ friendlychurch.orgWorship: Sundays 8:30 or Trinity Christian 11am, w/Sunday Church, 8469 Atlee Sch. @ 9:45. Daily Rd. 746-4838. A preschool & after Gateway to God’s school child care. Transforming Loving Grace. Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am & a Tues. Service 8am Gregory L. Ott, Pastor Amantha Barbee, Minster of Music Helen Simpson, LCSW, Minister of Counseling CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING WORKS! EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS@MECHLOCAL.COM

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HANOVER Baptist FAIRMOUNT Christi- Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons an Church, 559-8070 Mall). Practical Bi6502 Creighton Rd. preaching & Sunday AM Worship ble saTraditional 8:15 & conservative, 11am, Contemporary cred music. Active 9:30am, Bible School teens & children’s ay 8:15, 9:30am & master club. Family & God11am. Rick Raines, oriented EmphaSenior Minister Chris centered. size personal salvaSantasiere, Associate Minister, Mike Lang- tion through repentley, Associate Minis- ance and faith in Jeter, Tracy Thomas, sus Christ as Lord & 798-7190 Worship & Music Savior. Minister, Joe Thomp- www.hbcva.org son, Youth Minister, Rose Williams, Child- LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH ren’s Director. 4000 Creighton Rd., fairmountchristian.org 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Liberty Christian Heart" Church Sunday School 9:45; 8137 Liberty Circle Worship 11:00 746-8412 Evening Sunday Services: Service 6:00 Bible School 9:45am AM Worship 10:45am Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Youth(Sept-May) Prayer Service 7:30 5:30pm Pastor Don Sumpter. PM Bible Study Find out more on our 6:00pm web: Minister: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Shawn Williams Liberty Christian School Rural Point Preschool-7th grade Baptist Church 746-3062 6548 Studley Rd. LCS Administrator: Are we the missing Margaret Greer piece in your life? libertychristianschool.org Sunday School 10:00a.m. Morning Service 11:00 Pole Green Church Sunday Evening of Christ 6:00p.m. 8319 Lee Davis Rd. Wednesday 7:00p.m. 746-3376, 9am SunAdult Bible Study day School; 10am Champions for Christ Morning Worship; ages 5-12 7pm Evening WorYouth in Motion ship; 7pm Wednesfor teens. day Bible Study SePlease Come! nior Minister, Danny Pastor Gregg Parisher Stalls Stephanie (804) 730-3226 Cutter, Children’s www.rural-point-baptist.com Director 746-3376 CLASSIFIED www.pgchurchofch rist.com ADVERTISING

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Truth Baptist Church GRACE C o m m u n it y BLACK Creek Baptist FIRST Union Baptist NEW Highland Bap- ENON United MethIndependent, friendly 6289 Church, 6231 Pole tist Church 9200 odist Church, 6156 P r e s b y t e r i a n Church, We are a new church Church (PCA) We McClellan Rd. Church Green Road (3 miles New Ashcake Rd. Studley Rd. Mech. that loves people! are a new church Office, 781-0330. Sun- east of 295) We in- 5 5 0 - 9 6 0 1 VA. 23116 Rev. Meeting at: School, 9am; vite you to worship www.newhighlandb Kanguk Lee. 746that meets at day The Meadowbridge and grow in the spi- aptist.org 10:15am Robert 4719. Come & Join Chickahominy Mid- Worship 7th Day Adventist dle School. Worship Nursery prov. Wed. rit with us. Join us Lee, Pastor. Sunday us for Worship each Church is at 9:30am with night prayer service for church school at AM Contemporary Sun. 11am (Nursery 7410 Pole Green rd. Sunday Communi - 7pm. Minister of Mu- 8:45am & morning W o r s h i p - 8 : 3 0 a m , prov) Sun. School, Sunday SchoolWorship- 9:45am for all ages. ties following at sic & Worship Gene worship at 10am, Blended 9:40a.m. community bible 11am, Sunday 11:00am. We have a B u r r u s . Worship servicestudy 11am & School 9:45am, LEBANON Wed. am prayer www.blackcreek.org United 10:30a.m. 7:30pm each Wed. Nursery & Child- Methodist meeting and small Church, Sunday evening ren’s Church provid- 8492 Peaks Rd, 746groups during the BROADUS Memorial 746-4095 6:00p.m. ed. Sunday PM: 0980, week. For more info Baptist R. Spencer Church, Pastor Erik Hastings Youth "Go-Time" 6- Broce, Pastor Sunday about us, visit 5351 Pole Green Rd. Baptist 7:30 Call for Wed. location Wednesday www.gcpres.org or M e c h - a n i c s v i l l e Hillcrest Church 11342 Hano- PM: Dinner 5:15- Worship 9am & 11am (804) 627-2170 call 516-7647. (Nursery Provided) 23116. 8:45am Tradi- ver CH Rd. 730-1500. www.truthbaptistonline.org Childrens Sunday School all tional Worship Wed Eve 6 p.m.- 6:30pm; choir 6pm; Youth ages. 10 am. Staff Knox Reformed Pres- 10am Bible Study Dinner & Study, Sun Choir 6:30pm. Bible Youth byterian Church- for all ages, 11am Director. Lutheran PCA 4883 Southard Contemporary Wor- 8:30 & 11am Svc Study for all ages www.lebanonumc.org Lane, Mech. Church ship, Phil Peacock, 9:45 a.m. Sunday 6:30-7:30pm S c h o o l . School 9:30am. Pastor. #779-2700 hbchanover.org Mechanicsville MESSIAH Lutheran Northside Baptist Worship at 11am. broaduschurch.org Church & School United Methodist 7600 Studley Road Prayer & Study at 8154 Atlee Rd. Church 746-4952 6pm. Clyde F. Bow746-7134 Mechanicsville Bap 7356 Atlee Road, www.nsidebc.org Church COOL Spring Baptist Sun. Service- 8:15 & ie, Pastor tist Church, 8016 Join us for Sunday Church, 9283 Atlee Worship 10:15am 10:45am, Sun. Sch. phone 779-7608. Atlee Rd, 746-7253 School at 9:45AM, Station Rd. 746-0800. Bible Study 9:00am knoxreformedpres.org 9:30. Preschool for Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Worship at 8:30 & 11 For information & Wed. activities 3 -5 yr olds. Sunday Schedule: am. & Wed. night activities, call or visit for all ages: MECHANICSVILLE Child Care 7am-6pm 8:45am Contempo worship service at www.coolspring.org 5:30-8:00pm PRESBYTERIAN www.mlcas.org rary Worship, 6:45pm. Kerry D. Atlee & Signal Hill 9:45 Bible Study & Boggs, Pastor. 746Winn’s Baptist FAIRMOUNT MemoriRd. Carol C. Fisher, 11am Traditional 5118. Church St Paul Lutheran al Baptist Church Pastor 746-5496 Worship A warm & friendly Church (LCMS) Celebrate Jesus www.mechpres.org conservative church NEW SONG CHURCH @ Bennett’s Chapel with us on Sundays Sunday Schedule: located near I-295, Contemporary wor8014 Lee Davis Road in Bible Study for all New Bethesda 9 am Contemporary between Route 33 ship band, quality Phone 427-7500 ages at 9:15am. 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February 3, 2010

February is the month of love, when we honor presidents and a ground hog. Let Tripp be honored with helping you buy or sell a home.

Tripp Hogg Call 804-427-5110 & 804-382-5022

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

Beautiful brick front w/ almost 4,500 sq. ft. on wooded two-acre lot, 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths, huge basement (sheetrocked), pecan floors throughout 1st floor, dual staircases, screened porch, walk-up attic with tons of stor- VIRTUAL TOUR age. $579,950.

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

4,300 sq. ft., Hanover High School district, 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths, two family rooms w/ fireplaces, new replacement windows, 3-zone heating & cooling, tennis court, inground pool, sun room, office & recreational space and so much more sitting on a 3.64 acre lot – horses are welcome! $450,000.

“ONE OF THE LAST HOUSES BUILT IN ASH CREEK”

BRICK FRONT IN MILESTONE

MOVE-IN CONDITION IN OAKLEY HILL

ONE-OWNER HOME IN KINGS CHARTER

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RENOVATED FARM HOUSE IN LAKESIDE

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Custom quality w/tons of upgrade, almost 2,300 sq. ft., Awesome vaulted master suite w/a huge master bath, formal rooms, family room w/gas FP, 9’ ceilings, eat-in kitchen w/granite & maple cabinets, 2-car garage, full front porch, rear deck, huge fenced backyard, vinyl siding & windows and more! VIRTUAL TOUR $299,900.

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Almost 2,200 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new vinyl siding and windows, new kitchen with granite countertops, new electrical and plumbing, new HVAC, 2-car garage/workshop, fenced backyard, large half-acre lot, plus one-year ERA warranty! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $8,000 TAX CREDIT! $239,950.

Over 1,800 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, wood floors throughout, formal living & dining rooms, family room w/ brick fireplace, huge utility room, two detached toolsheds, newer central air, ERA One Year Warranty, paved drive, and fenced backyard. $199,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

Over 1,200 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, all new flooring throughout, new interior paint throughout, new kitchen countertops, full front porch and rear deck just power washed and stained, electric heat pump/central air, vinyl siding plus ERA one-year mechanical warranty. This home is like-new! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $8,000 TAX CREDIT! $189,950

WELL KEPT COLONIAL

GREAT PRICE IN ASHLAND

SHOCKINGLY TRANSITIONAL IN SHERRINGTON

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

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

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

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

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

BEAUTIFUL TRANSITIONAL IN ASH CREEK

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STUNNING BRICK RANCHER – ATLEE HIGH

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

TRULY IMMACULATE TRANSITIONAL RANCH PLAN

WELL-KEPT TRANSITIONAL PRICED UNDER ASSESSMENT!

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

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

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IMMACULATE IN EVERY WAY! Stunning twostory foyer, 5 bedrooms, tons of wood floors, spacious formal rooms, tasteful kitchen w/ maple cabinets plus an island open to the family room, two-car garage, full front porch, rear deck & patio, 2-zone heating & cooling plus so much more sitting on a great cul-de-sac lot! VIRTUAL TOUR $379,950

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

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

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

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

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Over 2,300 sq. ft., 1st-flr. master w/ jetted tub, formal dining room, two-story great room w/ gas FP, eat-in kitchen, 2-car attached and 29’x40’ detached garage w/ a 480 sq. ft. studio/workshop, rear deck, full size utility room, new carpet throughout plus new kitchen floor. Walking distance to the new elementary school. VIRTUAL TOUR $298,000.

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FRESH TO THE MARKET IN MILESTONE

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

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Beautiful Transitional w/ 37,00 sq. ft., formal rooms w/ wd flrs, two-story FR w/ built-in bookcases, 1st-flr office, 5 bedrms, 2-zone heating & cooling, 2-car side entry garage, vinyl siding & windows, awesome fenced backyard w/ tons of landscaping, screen porch, custom stone paver patio, irrigation system plus oneyear ERA warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $429,000.

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