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Charyssa Parent, right, a Lee-Davis High School senior, won Fox Richmond’s “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” anti-drinking video contest. She is shown being interviewed by Ashley Johnson of Hanover County Public Schools’ Channel 99 during Friday night’s basketball game. For her winning entry, Charyssa’s name was announced in a commercial during the Feb. 6 Super Bowl. Friday’s game featured a schoolsponsored a “Pink Out” event in support of the American Cancer Society. Ashley also attends LeeDavis.

Meetings set on schools chief job By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com In an attempt to receive public input on the selection of a new superintendent, the Hanover County School Board has scheduled four community meetings this week. Today (Wednesday, Feb. 16), sessions will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library

at Lee-Davis High School at 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville and the auditorium at Patrick Henry High School at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Road in Ashland. On Thursday, Feb. 17, also from 7 to 8:30 p.m., meetings are scheduled in the library of Hanover High School at 10307 see INPUT, pg. 19 `

Henry supervisor CMS student honored for volunteerism won’t seek 4th term

Chickahominy Middle School student has been named one of Virginia’s top two youth volunteers for 2011 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Seventh-grader Ethan Cruikshank, 11, of Mechanicsville was nominated by his school. As a state honoree, he will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C., in early May.

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He recruited middle and high school students to provide free beginner music lessons to elementary school children each week after his school district had to cut a musical instruction class for budgetary reasons. Ethan had benefited from the class when he was in elementary school. “Music is such an important part of my life and the lives of many of my friends,” he said. “It is important for children to have a chance to have music in their lives.” Ethan first recruited middle and high school students who had experience with various instruments and were interested in

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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Charles D. “Chuck” McGhee, who has represented the Henry District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for three terms, has announced he will not seek re-election. He will retire from the office when his current term ends on Dec. 31. The growth of his agricultural business influenced his decision. “It’s time, I McGHEE think, to focus more on my business. It’s grown considerably since the first time that I ran in 2000.” see SUPERVISOR, pg. 23 `

County OKs group homes partnership By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com A public-private partnership with Good Neighbor Homes Inc. on the operation of Hanover County’s three group homes was approved last Wednesday by the Board of Supervisors. Last fall, the Community Services Board had updated the supervisors about pursuing a public-private partnership model by Dec. 31, 2010, with a goal to privatize operations of all the homes by June 30, 2011. The CSB had recommended the merger to reduce costs. Good Neighbor Homes operates 11 homes in the area, including three in Hanover County. In its proposal, the company said it would extend hiring preferences to existing CSB staff and initially use the existing homes. Also, no financial incentives are requested by Good Neighbor Homes. South Anna District supervisor John E. Gordon Jr. said he would support the publicprivate partnership if the same service could be offered at a significantly reduced cost. “It appears that they have done that,” he said. After the unanimous vote on the partnership was approved, Hamilton Holloway, president see GROUP, pg. 26 `

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Mainos support Autism Insurance Reform bill A senior at Atlee High School recently took advantage of a snow day by joining his mother at the Virginia General Assembly. Robbie and Marybeth Maino went to the Capitol to support the Autism Insurance Reform bill presented by Del. Thomas R. “Tag” Greason, R-32. The measure passed that day through the committee with a vote of 15-6. Robbie sent the following e-mail to the delegates that voted on the Autism Insurance Reform bill to thank them for their support and advocacy. “This e-mail,” his mother said, “has caught the attention of several national advocacy groups, delegates and senators.” Marybeth also said that Sen. Janet Howell, D-32, patron for the Senate Bill for the Autism Insurance Reform Bill, “reached out to Robbie and asked if he would present his testimonial to the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee,” which he did. His mom said that his speech was “well received.” A link to his speech to the committee, which supported the legislation unanimously, is: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yZYktrRIz0U. Robbie’s e-mail follows in its entirety: I want to extend my sincerest thanks for your support of the Autism Insurance Reform Bill. I am a 17-year-old that has been living with Autism my whole life and I know from personal experience that early intervention is one of the most vital steps in a child’s life with autism. Because of my parents, I have been fortunate enough to receive such treatment from an early age and have gone through countless therapies and behavioral counselors to get to where I am today. Because my parents took the personal burden of having to give up so much of their livelihood to give me this blessing, I am now an independent advocate of autism awareness and I spend a good portion of my time volunteering and working to help assist children like myself. Without this intervention on my parents’ part, I would most likely not be graduating high school. Instead, I will be graduating high school in June and have been accepted into the President’s Leadership Program at Christopher Newport University. I sincerely believe that this bill, once put into action, will make a difference for all those children that don’t have it as well off as I did, and make their lives and those that care for them much easier.

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Robbie Maino is shown with Del. Thomas R. “Tag” Greason, R-32, who presented the Autism Insurance Reform bill to the Virginia General Assembly.

Autism isn’t an easy thing to deal with. Before I got to where I am today, I had enough close friends to count on one hand. The few that I had were forced to deal with my social awkwardness and my general obnoxious behavior. I made life for my parents interesting, but I have no doubt that life would have been very different for them if I was “normal.” Worst of all, however, I didn’t realize how much their love played a role in my life until high school, and I rarely gave them thanks until I was aware they more than deserved it. This patience and kindness, repaid very often by bad behavior on my part, shows the stubborn confidence of my friends and family that I COULD get better. And I like to think they were right. No amount of education could have prepared me for life, what I really needed was therapy, social skills training and medication. I am one of the incredibly lucky few who have been able to benefit from these therapies from an early age and I have been able to learn how to deal with my high functioning autism (called Asperger’s). Now I can speak for and work with others who have it. With the passing of this bill, I look forward to seesee MAINOS, pg. 4 `

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Sheriff ’s Office reports five percent decrease in county crimes The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office recorded five percent fewer criminal reports in 2010 compared to 2009. According to Capt. Michael J. Trice, the five percent reduction was based on an average reduction across all standardized crime types. In a more specific crime category, referred to as index crimes, the margin widened to a nine percent reduction. The FBI combines eight specific crimes to determine what is called the crime index. Those crimes are homicide, forcible rape, rob-

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ing the amount of kids who can speak for themselves grow exponentially. I recognize that the cost of this bill is notable, and many of you had hard decisions to make when voting. For those who voted no, I understand your viewpoint, and I have an incredible amount of respect for your sympathy for the

bery, burglary, aggravated assault, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2010, the total index crimes in Hanover County was 1001. This was a nine percent decrease in index crimes compared to 2009 and the lowest number of index crimes reported in Hanover County since 1975, when the population of Hanover County was half of what it is today. Hanover County experienced one homicide, one arson and seven robberies. The largest index crime was larceny at 758.

financial impact and your careful consideration. I know that you weighed the choices and decided what you believed was right. Of course, I also need to thank, most of all, those of you who voted yes for this bill. You also weighed the choices, bearing in mind the burden of either choice. You listened to the advocates for each side, and you also decided on what you believe is right. Everyone has choices that face them, and not everyone will pick the same side.

Differences are to be respected, not used to separate individuals. If anything, what I learned the most on my visit to the hearing and passing of this bill, is the power of listening to different viewpoints in an argument, because it makes it easier to understand the issue and respect all who are involved. Thank you for continuing to work to pass this bill into law. I hope all of you realize the impact you are going to have on hun-

Index crimes also are used to determine the crime rate for a locality. The crime rate factors in population and allows a side-by-side comparison with other jurisdictions regardless of population. Hanover County recorded a crime rate of 964, which means there were 964 index crimes per 100,000 residents. In specific crimes, the Hanover County saw increases in burglaries, impersonation, larcenies of motor vehicle parts and drug violations. Significant decreases were seen in embezzledreds of children’s lives all around Virginia. Children who have been already crossed out for a bright future, who live every day wishing to become something more than they currently are. Children whose parents can’t afford to help them without help from insurance, and sometimes even, children whose parents have given up on them. Many of these children will receive treatment and, you have my word, will become something greater than anyone

ment, false pretense larceny, shoplifting, larceny from a vehicle and credit card fraud. “Given our proximity to localities that have significantly higher crime rates, the reduction in crime is a tribute to the efforts of the members of the Sheriff ’s Office and our citizens,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “High visibility, rapid response and intense follow-up continue to be the combination that contributes to this reduction and the over 68 percent clearance rate for reported crimes.,” he added.

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Ah, it’s now the season to look to the election Of the seven current members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, two have officially announced they will not be seeking reelection this year. What will the decision of Bob Setliff, Chickahominy District, and Chuck McGhee, Henry District, mean to the makeup of the board? And is it a certainty the names of the other five will be on the ballot? McGhee’s announcement came as no surprise. His announcement appears on today’s front page. At least two people have expressed interest in the seat. At this point, neither has gone on the record as candidates. With Setliff, his plan, which appeared in last week’s edition, was not expected. No word yet on who may throw his/her hat into the political ring for that seat. In addition to the supervisors seats in the Ashland, Beaverdam, Chickahominy, Cold Harbor, Henry, Mechanicsville and South Anna districts, voters also will be casting ballots for the offices of State Senate, District 4; House of Delegates, Districts 55 and 97; Commonwealth’s Attorney; Sheriff; Commissioner of the Revenue; Treasurer; and Soil and Water Conservation Director Hanover-Caroline District seats (two). We certainly expect Col. David R. Hines to seek the sheriff’s seat he was appointed to last fall with the retirement of Col. V. Stuart Cook. He may be a newcomer to politics, but he has been in law enforcement for almost 27 years. And word is Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley will pursue a second term. Will keep you posted as filings/announcements take place. And, if you’re a candidate, please contact us about your plans.

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I just read your article on the proposed legislation re: cell phone use while driving and I just had to throw in my 2 cents worth. I think it sounds too harsh and too hard to enforce. Sometimes, right after work is the best time to reach people and doctors return phone calls between 5 and 6 p.m.a lot of times and you’d hate to miss an important call simply because you’re in the car. I think most people can multi-task pretty well, except maybe teenage drivers. Maybe it should just apply to those drivers between 16 and 19? I don’t know the answer, but I think it’s too invasive as written and I hope it doesn’t pass the house. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Dolly Shaffner Mechanicsville

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Good News and Celebrations... Congratulations to senior Charyssa Parent, winner of the Fox Richmond Lights, Camera, Take Action contest! Charyssa’s winning entry was seen during the Superbowl on Sunday. Watch for interviews and further information about prizes and future plans on Channel 99. Congratulations to Amanda Chisholm, Dawnyshia Griffin, and Tanner McFayden, members of the Forensics team, for their participation in the Capital District Forensics Competition. Amanda took first place in the category of Serious Dramatic Interpretation with a selection from the play Medea by Euripides and will go on to represent the district at Regionals in March. Dawnyshia earned fourth place in Poetry Interpretation with her “Perseverance” collection and will serve as alternate for the district. L-D’s Academic Team earned a spot in the Regional Tournament, scheduled for February 12. The Academic Warriors are Joey Newton, Gerard Mitchell, Daryll Morgan, Brooks Anderson, Eliot Kandler, Fowler Evans, and the MVP—Philip Ivanhoe. We’ll be going up against seven teams from the region. It promises be an intense battle. Good luck, Team! Congratulations to Hannah Blanco whose poetry won first place in Virginia for the National Career Development Association’s “Celebrating My Career Dreams” poster/poetry contest. Her entry will advance to national competition. Congratulations to the 2010 Confederate yearbook staff as their book earned a spot on the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Crown Finalist list.. Gold and Silver Crowns will be awarded in March at the annual CSPA Scholastic Journalism Conference in NYC. http://cspa.columbia.edu/ docs/contests-and-critiques/crown-awards/recipients/2011scholastic-crown.html A big “thank you” from us to L & M Carpet for donating carpet to the autism classroom at Lee-Davis. Students will not only have a nice reading area but will also get to practice vacuuming skills with this donation. Our NJROTC Drill, Color Guard and Exhibition Drill Teams placed well at the Martin Luther King Drill Meet on January 15. Competing against 40 other schools from around the Northeast Region, they placed in the following categories: Armed Exhibition Drill Squad and Armed Regulation Platoon—overall 4th place; Armed Exhibition Platoon and Unit Personnel Inspection—overall 3rd place. Additionally, Cadet Alex Lambeth placed 4th among 500 eligible cadets in the Individual Unarmed Knockout Precision Drill Competition. Job Very Well Done! The 3rd Annual Faculty Chili/Soup Cook-Off took place in the school library on Wednesday, January 26. There was a tie for first place between Barbara Cassett with her Thai Lemon Grass and Connie Thompson with her Sausage Soup. Other delicious entries were Black Bean Chicken Chili, Tamisha Lee; Game Chili, Dan Prince; Hopp’n John, Bob Mills; and Vegetable Beef, Charles Stevens. The judging gets tougher every year. Fun was had by all! In addition, thanks to all who supported our first Scholastic Book Fair. It was a huge success, earning $473 in free books. Kudos to Bob Rodgers, the Interact Club, L-D Girls Basketball Team, Atlee Boys Basketball Team and any other individuals or groups that made the Special Olympic Basketball Tournament Saturday a smashing success for another year. It takes a lot of hard work and volunteer hours to pull it off and each year is always exceptional. Thanks to all who participated!

from 11 am – 4 pm and will feature a silent auction as well as other pet related items for purchase. All proceeds will beneﬁt the Hanover Humane Society. For the latest news about the event visit our blog: www.paws4acausephotos.blogspot. com/ The Scholastic Art & Writing Competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the nation for high school students. Over 1,000 pieces were submitted in the Richmond area alone. The Gold Key winners will have their work on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts until March 15th. Gold Key winners are also eligible to compete on a national level. We are very proud of all our artists! Congratulations to our winning students: Gold: JoAnn Wilson- Sculpture “I Found a Horse”; Alexis Coats- Ceramics “Limbs of Integrity”, Kelsey PaylorFibers “Pieces”, Rebecca Blade- Photography “Waiting”., Silver: Taylor Deemer- Painting “Factory”, Kayla CokerPhotography “Western Frontier”, Haley Herbert- Fibers “Growth”, JoAnn Wilson- Sculpture “Bird in the Window”; Honorable Mention: Kasey Brach- Photography “Freedom on Speech”, Kelsey Powell- Photography “Bailout”, Madison Lewis- Ceramics “Flight”, Madison LewisMixed Media “Lost”, Sarah Boggs- Sculpture “Home”, JoAnn Wilson- Sculpture “Box of Sticks”, Jennifer VanSteenburg- Drawing “Elf Boy”, Taylor BerberichPrintmaking “Motel”, Perry Ensign- Drawing “By the Bay”, Becca Hicks- Painting “Peace Out”, Shayna PurcellDrawing “Desert Nights”, Haley Uliasz- Painting “Snowy Nights”. On Saturday, February 5, the Lee-Davis Players represented L-DHS in the Virginia High School League One-Act Play Competition. This year’s piece, “The Invisible Man,” is a very powerful show that centers around the experiences of a homeless US veteran afﬂicted with posttraumatic stress disorder, and as such he is unable to speak. Drama teacher Kathryn Facemire said, “Lee-Davis placed First and received one of the most enthusiastic critical responses I’ve heard in 16 years of VHSL theatre experience. L-D earned 290 points out of possible 300 and ranked Superb by all four panel adjudicators.” The cast: Donald Evans, Jamie Boler, Shelby Loveday, Darius Anderson, Hunter Boothe, Brittany Gifford, Teddy Blue, Alison Fling, Scotty Shafer, Kyle Brent, Michael Thibodeau, Shelby Smith, Nicky Hollins, Allen Coates, Christina Penzer, Casey English, Josh Lentz, Vittoria Sportelli, Sylvia Pelucchi, Amanda Chisholm, Ellen O’Brien, Lauren Aicholtz, Jessica Aicholtz, Kaylee Ferguson, Kent Holden, and technician Becca Blade. Actors honored for their performances were Donald Evans, Michael Thibodeau, and Sylvia Pelucchi. The Players will travel to compete in the regional festival on February 19. Break a leg, Players! Jazz Night & Spaghetti Dinner will be held in the LeeDavis Commons on March 4 at 6:00 p.m. The cost per person is $10—advance purchase is recommended. An Indoor Percussion and Guard Competition will be held at L-DHS on March 12. Over 50 ensembles will perform throughout the day. Visit http://www.atlanticindoor. org/events for more information. The “Le Darte’ Winter Guard” ensemble competed at the WGI Richmond Regional on February 5 where they were crowned The Scholastic Regional A Champions. They were promoted to Scholastic A Class!

DECA News:

Virginia Blood Services is so grateful for all of the help from Lee-Davis students, faculty, and the local community The Strings orchestra will present their pre-festival who participated in the February 4 blood drive. We collected concert February 24 at 7 pm in the auditorium. The public is 100 good units, surpassing our goal! Our next drive will be held in May. warmly invited to attend and the event is free. Congratulations to Lee-Davis DECA for an outstanding The Lee-Davis National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and Photography department would like to announce its performance at the DECA District Leadership Conference Second Annual Paws for a Cause photography fundraiser. in January! Placing for state competition in fundamental Photography students will hold photo shoots around the events were: Selling - Andy Ordaz, third place; Kevin county in March and April where community members Royalty, second place; and Cameron Gibson, ﬁrst place. will be able to bring their pets for photographs. The students Job Interview - Helena-Jade Porritt, third place; and will apply their knowledge of digital photography to the Erin Cooper, second place. In the DECA Series Events, photographs and will present their printed images at Gallery Automotive Services Marketing - Trevor Coley, ﬁrst place 606 in Ashland, VA on May 21, 2011. The show will be open in the Comprehensive Exam, second place in a role play,

Fine Arts News . . .

FEBRUARY 2011

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRADITION AND PRIDE! and second place overall. Food Marketing - Chris Best, second place in the Comprehensive Exam, and third place overall. Business Services Marketing - Emilee Bruski, third place in a role play, and third place overall. Marketing Information Management - Mark Souleret, second place in a role-play. Restaurant and Food Service Management - Daryll Morgan, first place in the Comprehensive Exam, second place in a role play, and first place overall. QuickServe Restaurant Management - Ashley Berry, third place in the Comprehensive Exam; Alissa Kelly, second place in the Comprehensive Exam, first place in both role plays, and first place overall. Apparel & Accessories Marketing Carlos Ordaz, second place in the Comprehensive Exam, third place in a role play, first place in a role play, and first place overall; Emily Korb, second place in a role play, third place in a role play, and third place overall. Retail Merchandising - Angelina Sportelli, third place in the Comprehensive Exam, and second place in a role play; Alexa Oswald, second place in the Comprehensive Exam, first place in a role play, third place in a role play, and second place overall. Sports and Entertainment Marketing - Kelly Heinz, third place in the Comprehensive Exam, third place in a role play, and first place overall. Principles of Marketing - Ben Turner, second place in the Comprehensive Exam. Principles of Business Management - Arjun Jaini, third place in the Comprehensive Exam, third place in a Content Interview, and third place overall. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - Lauren Beasley, second place in the Comprehensive Exam, and third place overall. Principles of Finance - Dorian Brooks, third place in the Comprehensive Exam, second place in a Content Interview, and second place overall. In addition to these students, the following were proficiency winners in their events: Selling - Haiden Lamb, Lauren Vickers, and Sam Rettig; Job Interview - Erin Birmingham, Liz Lowery, Savannah Crew, and Jahnay Minor; Marketing Management - Sarah Story; QuickServe Restaurant Management - Ashley Berry; Apparel & Accessories Marketing - Logan Dandridge; and Hotel and Lodging Management - Tyler Dandridge.

F. Y. I . . . The monthly Letter from the Principal has moved to the school website! Please check the Principal’s Blog at http:// hcps2.hanover.k12.va.us/ldhs/ for current and archived notes from the administration to the greater school community. Please note that Monday, February 21 is now a full school day, as a result of schools being closed in January. It will be an “A” day, which means that we will have two “A” days in a row: Friday, 2/18 and Monday, 2/21. In addition, please be sure to mark your calendars for the next Principal’s Coffee on Monday, February 28 at 8:30 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room. We hope to see you there! Spring Sports begin February 21: baseball, soccer, softball, tennis and outdoor track. Be sure that completed VHSL physicals are on file with Mrs. Childress. Students cannot participate in tryouts without a physical and tryouts will not be extended for those without a physical. Forms can be picked up at the front office and are available on the school website. Recognize an outstanding teacher or administrator! Nominations are now open for the 2011 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Grants ranging from $4000 to $12,000 each will be given teachers to support professional development activities. Nomination information and forms are available at The Community Foundation’s website, www. tcfrichmond.org. The deadline for mailing or dropping off nominations and a letter of support from a second person is 5:00 pm, Thursday, February 24, 2011, at The Community Foundation. (No faxes.) Award recipients will be announced in November 2011. NJROTC will host the Inaugural Military Precision Drill Competition at Lee-Davis on February 26, 2011 Come out and support your local NJROTC, we will host 12 schools, 200 cadets, chaperones, and instructors in military precision drill. This is a great opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and see first-hand what military precision drill is all about. The event is FREE to all spectators 9 am until about 4 pm in the gymnasiums, Commons, Auditorium lobby and L-hallway.

The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Administrator for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

LEE-DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL – MARCH 2011 Date

Sport

Event

Place

Time

3/2

V Softball

Deep Run

Home

5:00PM

3/2

JV Softball

Deep Run

Away

5:00PM

3/3

Interim Report Day

3/3

Boys JV Soccer

Manchester

Away

5:30PM

3/3

“Junior Jubilee” Program

Auditorium

6:30PM

3/3

Boys V Soccer

Manchester

Away

7:00PM

3/4

Band Spaghetti Dinner & Jazz Night

Commons

6:00PM

3/5

V Softball

Dinwiddie

Home

10:00AM

3/5

V Baseball

Courtland

Away

12:00PM

3/5

Boys JV Baseball

Courtland

Away

12:00PM

3/8

Girls JV Soccer

Colonial Heights

Away

5:00PM

3/8

PTSA Meeting

Library

6:00PM

3/8

Girls V Soccer

Colonial Heights

Away

6:30PM

3/8

Choir Pyramid Concert

Auditorium

7:00PM

3/9

Winter Athletic Awards

Auditorium

7:00PM

3/10

Boys JV Soccer

Prince George

Home

5:30PM

3/10

Girls JV Soccer

Prince George

Away

5:30PM

3/10

Boys V Soccer

Prince George

Home

6:45PM

3/10

Girls V Soccer

Prince George

Away

6:45PM

3/12

SAT Test Center

3/12

V Baseball

Monacan

Away

3:00PM

3/13

Daylight Savings Begins

3/14

Girls V Tennis

Maggie Walker GS

Home

5:00PM

3/14

Athletic Boosters

Library

6:00PM

3/15

SODA Applications Due

3/15

Boys V Tennis

Varina

Home

4:45PM

3/15

Girls V Tennis

Varina

Away

4:45PM

3/15

JV Baseball

Hermitage

Away

5:30PM

3/15

Boys JV Soccer

JR Tucker

Away

5:30PM

3/15

Girls JV Soccer

JR Tucker

Home

5:30PM

3/15

JV Softball

Hermitage

Away

5:30PM

3/15

V Baseball

Hermitage

Home

6:00PM

3/15

V Softball

Hermitage

Home

6:00PM

3/15

Boys V Soccer

JR Tucker

Away

7:00PM

3/15

Girls V Soccer

JR Tucker

Home

7:00PM

3/16

World Language Banquet

Commons

6:00PM

3/17

Boys V Tennis

Away

5:00PM

3/17

Girls V Tennis

Hanover

Home

5:00PM

3/17

Boys JV Soccer

Hermitage

Home

5:30PM

3/17

Girls JV Soccer

Hermitage

Away

5:30PM

3/17

JV Softball

Prince George

Away

5:30PM

3/17

V Baseball

Maggie Walker GS

Home

6:00PM

3/17

V Softball

Prince George

Home

6:00PM

3/17

Boys V Soccer

Hermitage

Home

7:00PM

3/17

Girls V Soccer

Hermitage

Away

7:00PM

3/18, 19

Band Festival

3/21

Boys V Tennis

Hermitage

Away

4:45PM

3/21

Girls V Tennis

Hermitage

Home

4:45PM

3/22

Boys V Tennis

Armstrong

Home

4:30PM

3/24

V Baseball

Cosby

Away

4:30PM

3/24

V Softball

Cosby

Away

4:30PM

3/24

Boys V Tennis

Highland Springs

Away

5:00PM

3/24

Girls V Tennis

Highland Springs

Home

5:00PM

3/24

Boys JV Soccer

Maggie Walker GS

Away

5:30PM

3/24

Girls JV Soccer

Maggie Walker GS

Home

5:30PM

3/24

Boys V Soccer

Maggie Walker GS

Away

7:00PM

3/24

Girls V Soccer

Maggie Walker GS

Home

7:00PM

3/24,25,26

Spring Musical: Oliver!

3/29

Boys V Tennis

3/29

Girls V Tennis

Henrico

Home

5:00PM

3/29

Girls V Soccer

Atlee

Away

5:30PM

3/29

Girls JV Soccer

Atlee

Home

5:30PM

3/29

JV Baseball

Atlee

Home

6:00PM

3/29

V Softball

Atlee

Away

6:00PM

3/29

JV Softball

Atlee

Home

6:00PM

3/29

V Baseball

Atlee

Away

7:00PM

3/29

Boys V Soccer

Atlee

Away

7:00PM

3/29

Boys JV Soccer

Atlee

Home

7:00PM

3/31

Boys V Tennis

Atlee

Home

5:00PM

3/31

Girls V Tennis

Atlee

Away

5:00PM

3/31

JV Baseball

Mills Godwin

Away

5:30PM

3/31

JV Softball

Mills Godwin

Away

5:30PM

3/31

V Baseball

Mills Godwin

Home

6:00PM

3/31

V Softball

Mills Godwin

Home

6:00PM

8:00AM

Hanover

Atlee HS

Henrico

Auditorium

7:30PM

Away

5:00PM

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But, unfortunately for this White House, presidencies are defined by what you do, not what you say. And in Barack Obama’s case, there seems to be plenty of disparity between the two. The same man who stood at the podium last year and said that he’s “interested in protecting our economy” went on to pile up more debt than 40 presidents combined. “I’m proposing specific steps to pay for the $1 trillion that it took to rescue the economy last year,” he promised — only to add another $2.5 trillion more to it with health care. The commander-in-chief who asked us to “reject the false choice between protecting our people and upholding our values” couldn’t do it himself, overturning a military policy on homosexuality that will neither protect our people nor their values. Abroad, Mr. Obama said, “America’s greatest source of strength has always been our ideals.” In 2010, those “ideals” included global abortion and same-sex partner perks. Don’t be fooled, my friends, Obama will extend his right hand to Republicans through rhetoric, but with the left hand he will wave on the czars and cabinet secretaries to lurch leftward and take care of his liberal friends. Dawna Lee Mechanicsville

Responding to Tucson situation In response to Joseph Nowlin’s letter in the Feb. 2 edition: Thanks for your explanation of the motivations and mental state of the Tucson shooter. I would wonder where you got your psychology degree, except that I’m completely certain you don’t have one — if you had, you would never have writ-

ten the nonsense you did. I would suggest instead that you talk to someone who is a professional on these issues. I have, and their considered professional opinion is that neither you nor me nor anyone else who hasn’t professionally worked with Jared Loughner has any clue what triggered him to commit his heinous crimes. They would tell you, however, that anger can fester for weeks or years before being triggered into violence; that slur-laden, hate-filled speech can very definitely be a trigger for such behavior; and that making the assumption that because Loughner was known to bear anger towards Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and other authority figures since before the general existence of the Tea Party or the rise of Sarah Palin it is therefore impossible to blame his actions on their hate-filled rhetoric is simply ignorant. The hard-core rhetoric from the right may not have had anything to do with Loughner going off the deep end, but you cannot say that it didn’t, either. Should his family and community have done something? Of course! But that doesn’t preclude society from taking other steps to make it more difficult for such things to occur. The boat floats just fine, but the wise man still wears a lifejacket. As for the Second Amendment, may I remind you that no right is absolute — we have freedom of speech, but you can’t falsely shout “Fire!” in a crowded theater. The rights of individuals must be balanced against the best interests of society as a whole, which is why the Constitution stipulates the promotion of the general welfare in both the preamble and body and why the Supreme Court has actively upheld several of the gun laws already on the books. There is no good reason for a civilian to have a 30-round clip for a handgun, QED. That you’d be personally inconvenienced by being forced to reload more often is not a good

reason. But thank you for reminding us all about our rights of free speech! Conservatives are conceited, selfish and self-absorbed fascist morons, rednecks ignorant of history and civics, continually blabber about how much they love the Constitution while they work as hard as possible to destroy it, rape and pillage the meaning of the word “Patriot,” all because they lack the intellectual courage to not spend their lives leaning on the crutch of religion. Whoops, did I make your blood boil? Hey, I’m just speaking passionately for my political beliefs! It’s not possible that my words would trigger someone to write a scathing reply to The Local, much less get their gun and go hunt somebody! Really, our political rhetoric does indeed need to be toned down, on both sides. But I am very aware that such will never happen — conservatives must depend on stoking fear and hate in the gullible and ignorant because it’s the only way they can remain viable, and stoking fear and hate takes strong words. So those of us on the left use them too, because cutting through ignorance and gullibility also takes strong words. So thanks for the attempt, Toni Radler. Your heart was in the right place even if your words may not have been perfect. And as for you, Mr. Nowlin, I understand that you felt compelled to defend your cohorts. And if you don’t like my words, I will just say this: I am a liberal. I am an atheist. And I am a real patriot. Deal with it. Steve Sneed Mechanicsville

Bingo in Hanover County It has occurred to me how many things our county gets

multiple uses from, such as our fire trucks to haul Santa around, a supervisor to direct school bus traffic, and our Sheriffs Office command post vehicle for race traffic. This got me thinking how we could get some additional uses from our $28 million communication system. Then it hit me, a sure way idea to subsidize our tax base to keep our taxes and assessments down. The Mechanicsville Little League is a self-sufficient organization providing facilities for 1,200 to 1,300 kids to play baseball each summer. This is all done with the help of volunteers and bingo. The MLL also pays taxes, buys the land they need, builds the ball fields they need, and all this from their weekly bingo revenue. No one is taxed or reassessed to pay for it. I was in Jakarta, Indonesia, and every morning around 5 a.m. a Muslim prayer was boomed around the city by way of strategically placed speakers. My suggestion is this: Add speakers to our communication towers, strategically placed around Hanover County so that every resident can hear announcements of importance — such as terrorist warnings, tornado warnings, school closings, Pledge of Allegiance (by the board) and the singing of our National Anthem (by Henry District supervisor Charles D. McGhee). The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission meetings could be broadcast over the speakers also. If you can’t speak at the meetings, you’re better off listening from home. After installation of the speakers, we implement a county-wide bingo game. Everyone will be required to play and pay $1 per day. At 5 a.m. each morning before we have our National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, you will be awakened by the voice of John Gordon saying, B-14, I-26, see LETTERS, pg. 13 `

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HHS Robotics Team mentors KCES students

ast fall, members of Hanover High School’s Robotics Team introduced fourth and fifth grade students at Kersey Creek Elementary School to realworld engineering challenges by facilitating a First Lego League (FLL). The team mentored the elementary group in after school sessions on Tuesdays. Jackie Magill of Kersey Creek Elementary served as the team sponsor. Under the guidance of the Hanover High students, both teams accepted the 20102011 FLL challenge, “Body Forward,” where students gained experience on how to build and program a robot to meet several pre-defined challenges of the Body Forward game. In addition to the handson skills, students also learned about teamwork and gracious professionalism. Due to the timing of the grant from the Dominion Foundation, the team got a late start and was not able to attend a formal competition, but held a Kersey Creek competition, where the students were able to practice their skills and watch their robot complete the challenges. Students also performed a demonstration of their robot’s talent during the January

Photos submitted by Gianna Clark

Hanover High School’s Robotics Team members Kayla Moberg, photo above, and Randall Ferrance, photo at right, help Kersey Creek Elementary School students after school.

2011 PTO meeting. Since the timing of the grant came after the official FLL start date, a second FLL team will be launched in the fall. “On behalf of the Hanover High School Robotics Team and Kersey Creek Elementary, I would like to thank the Dominion Foundation for providing this opportunity to introduce fourth and fifth graders to the world of robotics,” Daniel Bartels, HHS physics instructor and Robotics Team mentor, said.

Photos submitted by Gianna Clark

At left, students demonstrate robot skills at the January PTO meeting. Above, Hanover High School Robotics Team members, from left, Kayla Moberg, Colton Clark and Tyler Clark pose with First Lego League mentor Jackie Magill of Kersey Creek Elementary School.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Kyle (Brenda) of Roanoke, Va., Mary Katherine Smith (Eddie) of Greensboro, N.C., Delbert mond, and Fort Myers, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Feb. J. (Jim) Agee and Elizabeth Chancy of Henrico, Va., and 3, 2011 in Sun City Center, Fla., her home for the past five Dr. Martha Snyder (Matthew) of Raleigh, N.C.; nine greatyears, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Elinor was prede- grandchildren, William M., Michael and Robert J. Kyle of ceased by her dearly beloved husband, Furman Hill Agee Jr. Roanoke, Va., Laura E. and Robert K. Smith of Greensboro, She is survived by a daughter, N.C., Truman T. and Pierce A. Barbara (Lloyd) Flagg of Sun Chancy of Henrico, Va., and City Center, Fla.; sons, Bud (Judy) Agee of Atlanta, Ga., and Ashley E. and Anna K. Snyder of Raleigh, N.C. She was the Bill (Jane) Agee of Mechanicsville, Va.; eight grandchildren family caregiver, tending to many family members during and 10 great-grandchildren. their serious illnesses. Family Arrangements are being was important and she greatly handled by Coral Ridge Fuenjoyed having her family neral Home, Cape Coral, Fla. around. She enjoyed working In lieu of flowers, the family is in her yard and garden. Often requesting that donations be made to your local Alzheimer’s up into her 90s, she would be found tending her flowers and Association in remembrance when told she was too old to do of Elinor. it, she would smile and say it was her therapy. She was a lifeLillian Estelle Woodson long member of Winn’s Baptist Agee, of Elmont, Hanover Church. She loved her church County, died Feb. 7, 2011. and she loved children, and unShe was born July 14, 1909 in til her 98th birthday, she helped Hanover County, the daughter in the church nursery. The famof George T. and Mary Ellen ily received friends on Tuesday, Sheiner Woodson. She was Feb. 8, 2011 in the Nelsen predeceased by her husband, Funeral Home-Reid Chapel, Delbert W. Agee; her daughter, 412 South Washington Hwy., Dolores Kyle; and two sisters, Ashland, Va. Funeral services Margaret Coulter and Gladys were held Wednesday, Feb. 9, Edwards. She is survived by her 2011 at Winn’s Baptist Church. son, Delbert T. Agee (Nancy) Graveside services were held of Henrico, Va.; her son-in-law in the church cemetery. In lieu (widower of Dolores), Watts of flowers, donations may be Kyle (Ollie) of Elmont, Va.; made to Winn’s Baptist Church, five grandchildren, William W. 12320 Winn’s Church Rd., Ashland, Va. 23059.

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Knight Jr. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Frances Owen and Jean S. Flippen; daughters, Barbara B. Parrish and Helen K. Ball; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation was held and a memorial service followed on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Fellowship Hall, Emmanuel Tabernacle Assembly of God, 7766 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Rev. Lowell Quarlls officiated. A luncheon followed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made a charity of your choice.

Christopher Scott Dickerson, 35, passed away Feb. 4, 2011. He was a graduate of Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville, a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University, and worked as a rehab health specialist at the Scooter Store. He is survived by Tommy Loveland Sr., Alice Loveland; and his half- brothers, Timmy Loveland and Tommy Loveland Jr. All services are private. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. altmeyer.com.

G. Dudack-Currier, “Jeanne”, age 70, of Glen Allen, passed away peacefully Feb. 2, 2011. She was a 46-year cancer survivor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jeanne Currier Memorial Fund, Wachovia Bank. Memorial services were held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Mausoleum, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059.

Verna K. Ballowe, 93, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by first husband, Ernest W. Knight; and second husband, Lawrence R. Ballowe; sisters, Virginia C. Grey, Rosa S. Bailey, Mary Lu- Shirley Wood Hale, 86, cille S. Barden; brother, William of Richmond, went to be with P. Snead Jr.; one son, Ernest W. the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. She was the daughter of

the late William L. Wood and M. Dorothy Powell. She is survived by a son, Joseph L. Hale of Richmond; a daughter, June H. Willoughby of Georgetown, Ky.; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in Riverview Cemetery.

Tracy Harris, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Feb. 4, 2011. She is survived by husband, Timmie Harris; two daughters, Savannah and Rhiannon; a son, Coleman; beloved daughter of Carol Elliott and Ray English; two sisters and two brothers. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville.

Josephine C. Iacone, 91, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. She is survived by her son, Craig Iacone; and three grandchildren, Mark Iacone and wife, Amber, Jeffrey Iacone and wife, Amy and Kristin Iacone. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Cappellini; and sister, Laura Cappellini. Mrs. Iacone had a long career with the federal government, after which she retired and enjoyed traveling extensively and spending time with her family. A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at Church of the Redeemer. Graveside services followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

tence and her love than to to Cabel Swanson Lamb recognize that February is and Jettie Belle Garner. Continued from pg. 10 b her 56th wedding anniver- Jimmy later moved to sary. In the end, Jane was Richmond in 1955. He was Jane M. Kline, age 82, of just 80 pounds, but it was preceded in death by his Glen Allen, departed this 80 pounds of pure heart, parents; and his daughter, life on Sunday, Feb. 6, and so while we cannot Michelle Fitzwater. He is 2011. She is survived by discern the reasons for survived by his wife of 50 her loving husband, Truher death, the message of years, Margaret Southworth man; and two sons, Bret her life was simply to have Lambe of Glen Allen, Va.; and Drew. Jane devoted her fun and help others. Those son, James Gray Lambe Jr. life to teaching and helping whose lives were touched (Tracey) of Chester Springs, others. She had boundless by Jane are encouraged to Pa.; grandchildren, Jordan energy and enthusiasm. attend a memorial serElisabeth Lambe and James Growing up, she taught vice that was held SaturGray Lambe III of Chester swimming to help pay her day, Feb. 12, 2011 at Our Springs, Pa., and Matthew way through college. SwimLady of Lourdes Catholic Gray Fitzwater; brothers, ming was her passion and Church, 8200 Woodman Clarence (Imogene) and the pool was her playRd., Richmond, Va. In lieu Melvin Lambe (Judy); sister, ground. As she grew older of flowers, contributions Jean Bryant; and devoted and her health declined, can be made to Our Lady friends, Jim Pitcock and Ray she still went to the pool. of Lourdes School, 8250 Wade. He was a simple man No matter how her body Woodman Rd., Richmond, of generous spirit and happy betrayed her, a trip to the Va. 23228. disposition, a thoughtful pool cured all ills. Jane was man who, through his zest a character, whose smile for life, his wit, his goodJames G. Lambe Sr. , turned every stranger into ness and his great and easy a friend, and whose curios- “Jimmy”, 74, of Glen Allen, devoted husband, father and laugh, brought joy to those ity, warmth and concern of all ages who were fortugrandfather, passed away made people comfortable, nate enough to know him. Monday, Feb. 7, 2011. Jimeven after knowing her for A memorial service was my was born in Lambsburg, just a few minutes. It’s a held Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at Virginia, on Jan. 21, 1937, trait that served her well in her profession as a teacher 5 ES 1+ RE and a guidance counselor. R AC AC She was a guidance coun-

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Ashland, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. He is survived by his children, Peggy Harris, Arthur Natal, Vickie Gonzalez and Brian Natal; also three brothers, three sisters; and three

grandchildren, Andy Redmond, Sarah Redmond, and Natalie Gonzalez SFC. Natal retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011. A burial with Military Honors was held Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, in Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hanover Humane Society.

Church and the Mechanicsville Chapter No. 138 O.E.S. The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. There was an Eastern Star Memorial Service at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. Graveside services were held in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Chapter No. 138 O.E.S., P.O. Box 294, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Mary F. Terry, 93, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Anita K. Samuels, of Richmond, passed away Feb. Glen Allen, the widow of 9, 2011. She was preceded in Stanley Samuels passed away death by her husband, W.W. peacefully on Feb. 10, 2011, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Terry; parents, B.A. after a courageous battle with and Mary Dillon; sisters, Dolung cancer. She is survived ris Spain Moss and Virginia by her sons, Lee Samuels Osthimer; brother, Earl Dil(Cheryl), Jeffrey Samuels lon; and nephew, John Brit(Stacye), Greg Samuels (Geri); tingham. She is survived by grandchildren, Joseph, Isaac, her sister, Cecelia K. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kittyâ&#x20AC;? Zachary, Erin, Jessica, and Mackey of Mechanicsville; Matthew; and many other sister-in-law, Bonnie Terry loving family members and of Sandston; niece, Sharon friends. Anita retired as the Rutherford (Jim); nephews, sales manager of William Aubrey Friedhoff (Bonnie), Jeffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ltd. Jewelers. A Kerry Spain (Carmen) of graveside service was held Georgia, Paul Douglas Spain Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 in the of Florida and Joseph Terry Or Atid section of Greenwood of South Carolina; also a Memorial Gardens. In lieu of great-niece and great- nephflowers, memorial contribuews. The family would like tions may be made to The to thank Deloris Burns, her American Cancer Society. staff, and Bon Secours HosThe family would like to espe- pice for the excellent care and cially thank Stacy Davis and love given to her. The family the many other caregivers for received friends Friday, Feb. their love and support. 11, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Lucille Kelly Taylor, 92, Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road, where services of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. were held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Graveside services were 1, 2011. She was preceded in held at Greenwood Memorial death by her husband, Ralph Gardens. In lieu of flowers, A. Taylor; and daughter, Carolyn Taylor Walters; and is please make donations to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 survived by her sister, Maude Magellan Pkwy., Bldg. IV, Ancarrow; three grandRichmond, 23227, or Church children, as well as several of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadgreat-grandchildren. Lucille owbridge Rd., Mechanicswas a longtime member of ville, 23116. Aldersgate United Methodist

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G-19, etc. When your card is full, you simply call the county (after 8:30 a.m.) and 10 percent of the money (after being taxed) will be delivered to your door. The other 90 percent (without being taxed) will go to our treasurer, Scott Miller. Based on 90,000 people in the county, the bingo game will bring in approximately $29,500 each year. A lot of debt could be paid off with this 90 percent and everyone is having fun. Ted Mentz Old Church

Seniors urged to beware again First there was Obama Health Care. Now we have the national debt crisis. Debt is not your friend unless you plan to die soon! Right now our nation, many states, many local governments, many businesses and households are drowning in debt. This is a fact. Today the Associated Press wrote, “A default on U.S. government debt would cause unthinkable chaos . . . the dollar would fall and credit markets would seize up around the world. That’s the main reason why few think the U.S. will miss an interest payment. If Congress fails to raise the limit, the Treasury has a number of cash-management tricks that could delay a default for a few months. If that fails, analysts think the government is more likely to stop making Social Security payments to Americans than miss an interest payment to China.” Kindly take note that China will move to the front of the line, ahead of U.S. citizens with respect to receiving payments for the debt owed by the U.S. Think on that, senior citizens. On Social Security, your benefit for which you paid, is at risk. Senior citizens, lenders and

hard working taxpayers are in serious trouble because we have allowed politicians to purchase our votes with our tax dollars. Constitutional, pure statesmen are unable to correct this matter without some help from “We the people.” Presently, Gov. McDonnell wants to use the debt of bonds to take care of road projects. I am not picking on the governor, but I am not convinced that the crisis or the fix has been fully understood. Government has a terrible record of making matters worse. No matter what you call debt, the possible outcome is default. That is very, very bad. Usually what government does is raise taxes to avoid default. In our lifetime, how many tax increases have you experienced?

The truths of the Bible such as, “the rich rule over the poor and the borrower is servant to the lender and owe no man anything but love” may give us some insight into the reason for the present mess. These principles are self-evident and need no additional explanation. Oscar Walker Mechanicsville

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School,- “The Hanover Hawks” — George Sadler, Bobby Stratton, Randy West and Leslie Simmons. The second place trophies went to The Supply Room Companies, “We Supply Strikes” — Clyde Johnson, William Quarles, David Stearrett and Lamair Wilkerson. The third place trophy went to Atlee High School, “Rolling Raiders” — Jen Cohodas, Scott Csoke, Lowell Lantz and Erik Leise. Chip Tuck, from Rural Point Elementary School, received the trophy for highest score in a game for a male, and Jennifer Lenz from Washington Henry Elementary School received the trophy for highest score in a game for a female. This year’s costume theme for the tournament was Favorite TV/cartoon family. South Anna Elementary School — Cyndee Blount, Julie Colarusso, Brad Davis, Kathy McLaughlin and Ray Heatwole — received the “Best Dressed” award for portraying the Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology received the “Best Dressed Runner-Up” award for its portrayal of The Clampetts — Vince D’Agostino, Justin Roerink, Casey Owen, Zarnesha Aaro, Sandra Knuckles. “Best Dressed Honorable Mention” went to Kersey Creek Elementary School for the Smurfettes 1 and 2 — Donna Smith, Carrie Johnson, Melissa Lowder, Susan Walsh, Sandy Dacus, Lee Lythgoe, Esther McDermott and Shannon Tiller. Schools, businesses and individuals that supported the HEF event include: 301 Auto Repair, AMF Bowling Worldwide, Ashcake Family Physicians Inc., Ashland Mining Company, Atlee

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The Hanover Hawks, photo above, from left, Randy West, Bobby Stratton, principal George Sadler and Leslie Simmons captured first place in the Bowl-a-Thon. The Supply Room Companies, “We Supply Strikes,” middle photo, came in second, with, from left, Clyde “CJ” Johnson, David Stearrett, Lamair Wilkerson and William Quarles. Third place honors went to, bottom photo, Atlee High School’s “Rolling Raiders,” from left, Erik Leise, principal Jen Cohodas, Deputy Lowell Lantz and Scott Csoke.

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Author to address PWC Ashland squad hosts bingo The Pamunkey Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, at the Mechanicsville Library. Cindy Shufflebarger, author of “Dancing in the Rain,” will be the featured speaker.

The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will sponsor bingo game, a charitable fundraiser, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, at the rescue squad building at 203 Duncan St. in Ashland. The fundraiser helps the squad with operating costs, the purchase of medical supplies and volunteer training needs. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for 15 The fundraiser will help games. with the fire company’s operating costs, the purchase of equipment/supplies and-or volunteer training needs. Orders are $7.50 per quart by calling 876-3880. Preorders are welcomed.

Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting Barbara Jacks at 746-3294, or by visiting the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.

Brunswick Stew Sale set Saturday The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a Brunswick Stew Sale as a charitable fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the firehouse, Station 4, 16243 Washington Highway in Doswell.

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Wouldn’t you like to see the same commitment to “our children and grandchildren” from Obama today? By the way, Sen. Obama wasn’t the only person on the left-hand side of the aisle to oppose raising the debt ceiling four years ago. Nevada’s Harry Reid declared that “my Republican friends . . . should explain why they think more debt is good for the economy.” The soon-to-be Majority Leader then promised, “Democrats won’t be making arguments to support this legislation, which will weaken our country.” I wish I could tell you that the Republican leadership in Washington today can be counted on to stand strong on this issue. Unfortunately, I’m afraid the opposite is true; I suspect they will cave and compromise, as they have so often in the past. Kathy Alward Mechanicsville

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Author to lead JSRCC book talk J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host another “Around the World Through Books” discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus. The session will feature “Dying for Heaven” by Ariel Glucklich, who also will lead the evening’s discussion. “Dying for Heaven” explores the questions “What is it that truly motivates people to be religious?” and “When do religious feelings and choices lead to self-destruction?” The program is a free community event. For more information, contact Wendy Gray at 523-5621 or wgray@reynolds.edu.

Council on Aging to present Senior Resource Fair The Hanover County Council on Aging, in partnership with Senior Connection’s Friendship Café in Ashland, will be coordinating a Senior Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Shiloh Baptist Church at 106 S. James St. in Ashland. Resource information and brief presentations will be offered by a variety of human service organizations and Hanover County departments. The Friendship Café receives federal funds to offer free lunches to attendees over 60. Fair attendees who are under 60 may purchase lunch for $3.50. In order to

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teaching younger kids, and then placed flyers in mailboxes and ads in a local newspaper to find elementary school children who wanted to learn how to play an instrument. After interviewing all who responded, Ethan matched teachers to students. Thirtyminute lessons are held in the teachers’ homes once a week throughout the school year. In addition to coordinating his program, “Music to My Ears,” Ethan offers guitar lessons. Thirty-four students and teachers have been involved. “Our lessons help provide the student with a taste of a musical instrument so they can decide if they want to continue lessons privately or through middle school,” Ethan said. He is the son of Scott and Deborah Cruikshank. Ethan nd Priya Krishman, 17, a junior from of McLean, will join the top two honorees from each of the other states and the District of Columbia for several days of national recognition events. Ten will be named America’s top youth volunteers for 2011 at that time. Priya was nominated by Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria.

The awards program, now in its 16th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). “These award recipients have proven that young people across America are critical to the future of our neighborhoods, our nation and our world,” John R. Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, said. “Each and every one of these honorees deserve our respect and admiration, and we hope by shining a light on them, they will continue to serve as an example for others.” “The young people recog-

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nized by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards demonstrate an enormous capacity for giving and reaching out to those in need,” Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, said. “NASSP is proud to honor these student leaders because they are wonderful examples of the high caliber of young people in our nation’s schools today.” All public and private middle level and high schools in the country, as well as all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of HandsOn

an array of resource information to help ensure older adults and their families have a greater awareness of local opportunities to stay active, address their current needs, plan for the future and enjoy an enhanced quality of life. To RSVP, or if you are interesting in hosting a future Senior Resource Fair, call 365-4302. To learn more about Senior Connections’ Friendship Café program, call 343-3000. The Hanover County Council on Aging consists of residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

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Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia from the Hanover Service Unit joined together to hold a ‘“Can Tree for the Pantry” event, collecting food and toiletry items to be donated to the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF) food pantry. The troops gathered their items in a number of ways - using money earned from cookie sales, family donations, and caroling door-to-door collecting cans of food. The girls then met at the Episcopal Church of the Creator to assemble their cans into “trees,” pyramids of food and toiletries that they decorated to resemble Christmas trees. Several of the troops chose themes for their trees, including holiday foods and snacks, while

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another tree was constructed primarily of rolls of toilet paper. A Daisy troop donated 11 tubes of toothpaste, representing each girl in the troop. The Episcopal Church of the Creator houses the MCEF food closet. The girls learned that the pantry currently helps about

150 families each month. The Girl Scouts sorted their donations by type, toured the food pantry, and stocked their items onto the shelves. Together, the troops donated about 250 items to the pantry. The event was organized by leader Diane McFadden. She said her vision was not only for

the girls to provide a service to the community but also for them to experience first-hand the spirit of giving back. The Hanover Service Unit is planning to make this an annual event and welcomes other Girl Scouts and members in the community to join in their efforts.

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Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville and the auditorium at Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. In announcing what he referred to as “community engagement meetings,” chairman John F. Axselle III updated fellow School Board members on the status of the Superintendent Search Committee. Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, who has served as superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools since 1995, will retire at the end of the 2009-2010 term. The community meetings, Axselle said, will be conducted by a consulting firm hired by the school district to assist in the search process. BWP and Associates will work with the School Board during the screening and interview processes. “We as a School Board do retain all control over the search process,” Axselle added. In addition to the public sessions, Axselle said an online survey will be activated today at www.hcps.us. BWP will provide an update to the School Board at its March 9 meeting. Axselle said applications are being accepted through March 26. Candidates are expected to undergo the interview process in April, with the announcement of a hiring in early May. According to BWP’s website, http:// www.bwpassociates.com/, the corporate office is located in Libertyville, Ill. In other business from last Wednesday’s regular School Board meeting, the success of Hanover County’s Career and Technical Education program took center stage.

Cathy H. Glenn, who serves as coordinator of CTE for Hanover County Public Schools, said, “We are very focused this year on increasing our students’ participation and their success on what we call state certifications or state credentials.” The school district offers students “300 options to earn an industry credential in addition to their CTE course work during their secondary studies.” Through the program, she added, students are afforded opportunities for “high skill, high wage, high demand.” Statewide, 44,038 CTE students “attempted a credentialing exam in 20092010.” Of that number, Glenn said, 29,057, or 66 percent, passed. Locally, she said the requirement is the school system “to continue to receive our federal Perkins Performance Standard [funding].” In Hanover County, a total of 147 students are taking part in CTE courses. Of that number, 107 are involved in NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) occupational fields, while the other 40 are pursuing certifications in fields such as cosmetology, nail technician and automotive servicing. CTE, Glenn said, helps students “investigate careers and design their course of study.” The program also provides an outline for a successful transition from middle school to high school to post-secondary education and training. The school district also works with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in a community partnership with its technical programs. Glenn also said she plans to expand School Night events similar to one held on Feb. 3 at the Hanover Center for Trades & Technology. Ken Horner, chairman of the CTE

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Parks and Rec to host Tea with Taylor and Me The Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Tea with Taylor and Me from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, a school holiday, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 Center St. in Ashland. While kids spend time with Taylor, the department’s chipmunk mascot, they also will be

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Lee-Davis High School’s “Le Darte’ Winter Guard” ensemble competed on Saturday, Feb. 5, in the Winter Guard International Richmond Regional, where members were crowned The Scholastic Regional A Champions. They were promoted to Scholastic A Class. Under the direction of Tony McCain, the guard team traveled to Pittsburgh, Pa., on Friday, Feb. 11.

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The Hanover County School Board approved the following personnel actions in January: Appointments — Marie Sebra, special education, Atlee High School. Resignations/Retirements — Edward Shinault Sr., bus driver, Kersey Creek Elementary School; Missy Greene, bus driver, Pearson’s Corner Elementary School; Linda Ribakov, school nurse, Rural Point Elementary School; Barbara Bodkin, adult education/GED tutor, The Georgetown School; and Ryan Robertson, culinary arts, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

Courage under fire Paying tribute to a man who gave so much By Rusty McGuire Special to The Local When I think of courage I think of examples like Sgt. Alvin York, who captured 32 machine guns and 132 enemy soldiers in World War I; Audie Murphy, jumping on a burning tank to suppress the movement of the enemy so his men could escape in World War II; or Salvatore Giunta, who recently became the first living person awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, for his actions in Afghanistan. My education, military service, and life experiences conditioned me to think of courage only in combat. For the past two and one-half years, I watched a veteran and friend face an unwinnable battle and never did I McGUIRE think I would witness the greatest display of courage after the guns were silent. Capt. Daniel “Scott” Banton deployed with the 500,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines to evict Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait in Desert Storm. While Scott and the others displayed courage in combat, I want to talk about the courage our veterans show when they return home. Capt. Banton’s story represents the fighting spirit of our veterans who never give up and never surrender. He was a Richmond native who played football at Hermitage High School, graduating in 1984. He finished at VCU and joined the Marine Corps in 1987. He deployed to Saudi Arabia with the 2nd Marine Division and returned home from one of the most successful operations in the history of the United States Military. Scott ultimately left the Marine Corps and returned to Henrico, married his girlfriend and was blessed with twins in 1996. He worked hard and lived in a wonderful Mechanicsville neighborhood. Scott also took care of himself and worked out daily with a former Navy SEAL at a local fitness business. Everything was going fine for Scott until a doctor’s appointment in July 2008. The doctor diagnosed him with stage IV colon cancer and estimated he had 18 months to live at 42 years old. I don’t know how I could muster the courage

to carry on after that diagnosis, which is why I wanted to share Scott’s story. Scott was always the guy’s guy, was quick to crack a joke and loved sports -- especially the Redskins. He regularly talked about his family and sports and never complained when things did not go his way. He started chemotherapy with the same zeal for life and I could not tell File photo/Melody Kinser anything was wrong dur- Scott Banton addressed the ing our conversations. November 2008 As the cancer spread Veterans Day throughout his body, his ceremony at the bones weakened, which Hanover Veterans required more surgeries. Memorial at With months to live he Hanover Wayside Park. continued the same zest for life and sounded just like he did before he knew about the cancer. Never once did he complain about his disease, never once did he break down and not focus on his family and never did he show anything but courage under fire. Too often we think of those veterans who displayed courage in combat. We forget about our fathers, sisters, sons or daughters and the courage they display every day. Somehow I believe the courage Scott displayed in his final battle was the product of the courage he learned in combat. Scott taught me to never forget the tremendous courage demonstrated by our veterans when the guns are silent. I hope his courage teaches us all to face the challenges of life with the same level of courage that Scott demonstrated facing his final battle. Scott is just one example of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who serve our country. We owe a lot to those men and women and every time we tell of the sacrifices and courage of Marines like Scott they continue to live. So carry on the message of Capt. Daniel “Scott” Banton and let him and the others live in our hearts and memories. Rusty E. McGuire, who serves as Louisa County’s chief deputy commonwealth’s attorney and is a major in the Army Reserves. He served in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

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Local chiropractors meet NFL Hall of Famer Rice Dr. Elaine K. Bolte, Dr. Kerry Goyette and Dr. Moses Wahl of Health Link Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center met NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice on Friday, Jan. 14. The entire Health Link team flew from Mechanicsville to Las Vegas to attend the Parker Seminar for three days. At the seminar the Health Link team met Jerry Rice, who serves as spokesman for The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. While Rice’s 13 trips to the Pro Bowl and 38 career records helped the San Francisco 49er great gain entry to the Hall of Fame, according to the three-

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McGhee said his farm has grown “about two and a half times” in terms of the business he was doing in 2000. The business now “demands more of my time.” Also, he said, the responsibilities associated with serving as a supervisor sometimes conflict with his duties on the farm, including planting and harvesting. McGhee said he is working 2,500 acres of land, growing corn, wheat and soybeans. “And that keeps us pretty busy.” Talking about his farm, the joy he experiences spills out in his words. “I’m the luckiest man in the world to have the success and all that goes with it.” In addition to his business, McGhee also wants to spend more time with his daughter. Erin, his oldest, is a student at Virginia Tech, while Kate attends Hanover High School. He credits wife Cathy with her role in helping him as Henry District’s representative on the Board of Supervisors. “She’s been just as much a part of my being in elected office as I have been. She’s taken the brunt

our community.” The Hanover Department of Social Services will offer an orientation program for prospective foster parents from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Department of Social Services Annex, located at 303-K Ashcake Road in Ashland. Beginning March 15, there will be a series of pre-service training sessions. These sessions will provide prospective foster parents with a multi-dimensional perspective of the foster care system. “We will provide important information, which will facilitate your decision and ultimately your commitment to become a

of telephone calls, but she’s also picked up the slack with our family when I’ve not been around, and that’s admirable and I thank her for that.” “Now,” he said, “she and I are going to take some time to do things we haven’t done.” As for public service, he does not dismiss remaining involved in some capacity. “I’m never gonna say never. Just because I’m not running this time doesn’t mean I might not run again sometime. You always leave the door open.” “I’m not leaving on a sour note or anything like that. I’m stepping out of the position on my own terms,” he added. While he may not seek to retain his current seat, McGhee said he would be honored to serve in another capacity. “I like doing things at the county level. I’d still like to be a part [of public service] that Hanover enjoys. It’s gratifying to see your county do well.” “I’ve enjoyed serving, met a lot of great people — I’ve met people, I know, I would have otherwise never met. I’ve made some good friends,” he said. McGhee said serving has been “educational. It’s an experience that will last me the rest

foster parent,” Crossen-Powell said. “The training classes are free and open to all adults in the community. They are also a requirement for all persons seeking to become a foster parent.” Training sessions will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday from March 15 through May 10. All classes will be held at the DSS Annex. Foster Parents must attend all training classes. To register, call Janet Robinson at 3654125 or e-mail her at janet.robinson@dss. virginia.gov.

of my life. It’s been a joy. It’s been tough, it’s not been easy, but it certainly is one everybody should try it once.” When he took office, he became Hanover County’s youngest supervisor and, as he leaves, he continues to hold that title. He said more than 25 percent of his life has been devoted to the supervisor’s office. In terms of achievements in the position, McGhee was humble, saying the work is a team effort. For his district, though, he pointed to the preservation of Rural Plains, which, according to the county’s website, http://www.co.hanover.va.us, “is believed to be the oldest home in Hanover County, dating back to 1670.” McGhee said the board was “very dedicated in seeing that property was preserved.” It has since been donated to the National Park Service. Also significant to McGhee during his tenure have been the openings of several schools, including Hanover High School, The Georgetown School and the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. “That’s pretty amazing,” he said. The additions to Hanover County Public Schools started “in 2003 with Hanover High and

Oak Knoll Middle School and then on to the last school we opened up was over here at Laurel Meadow on Lee Davis Road.” A Hanover County native, McGhee said his family has been part of the Cold Harbor area “since before the Civil War. I love Hanover County and I have visited a lot of places, and I don’t know where else I would rather live at.” “It has been my honor, pleasure and privilege to serve not just the citizens of the Henry District, but all of the citizens of Hanover County,” McGhee said. “While my passion and enthusiasm for public service has not waned, I firmly believe that it is time to close this chapter in my life and focus on new challenges that lie ahead.” As for his successor, he said, “I think there are people that are willing to serve and I have full confidence in the voters in Henry District will make a good choice, whatever that choice is.” “When I was asked to run in 2000, being a supervisor was the furthest thing from my mind,” McGhee said. “I didn’t have any idea that 12 years later I’d still be in this seat, but it worked out and I’m very happy to have served.”

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Elderly, disabled tax relief deadline nears Hanover County residents who are elderly or permanently disabled with a net worth of $200,000 or less are invited to sign up for the county’s real estate tax relief program. The application period for new sign-ups continues through March 1. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it.

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remain in the same neighborhood. In other business: m Craig D. Eastman, Accounting Division director, Finance and Management Services, presented the quarterly financial statement to the board. The projected net return in the General Fund is $1.1 million. The beginning balance on July 2, 2010, was $24,494,204. The projected ending balance on June 30, 2011, is expected to be $24,669,065. County administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. said $1.575 million designated as reserve for revenue stabilization may be used “to help balance next year’s budget.” m Kathleen T. Seay, director of Finance and Management Services, updated the board on the 2005 bond referendum. She said general obligation bonds

were issued on Jan. 20. The $12.5 million completed the $95.1 million bond referendum debt for public safety, parks and library and school projects. Seay also noted the AAA bond rating that was reaffirmed in January. Rankings by credit agencies Fitch, Standard & Poor’s, and Moody’s led to the highest award. m David Maloney, acting director of the Planning Department, presented an update on the long-range water resources plan for Hanover County and the Town of Ashland. Fiscal Year 2011 initiatives are a response to the drought conditions of 2002. Maloney said the plan will verify “that there will be an adequate public water supply through the 2042 planning period.” The next steps plan, he added, will be submitted to the Department of Environmental

Quality. He also said the county received nominal grant funding to offset costs of the preparation plan. He said he expects to appear before the supervisors and Town Council with a final plan and to request authorization to advertise a public hearing. Ultimately, Maloney said, the plan should be adopted in late summer, but no later than November. m Black Creek Estates resident Gwen Townsend addressed the supervisors about a problem with dogs owned by a man in the 3100 block of Black Creek Drive. She said residents were “tired of dogs ruining our property.” She said they wanted a county representative to talk to the dogs’ owner. Katherine Calos of Media General News Service contributed to this report.

Harrelson receives Motorsports photo honor John Harrelson of Harrelson Photography Inc. recently received a national photography award from the National Motorsports Press Association. He was named the Howard O’Reilly 2010 Photographer of the Year by the (NMPA). He was presented with the award at the NMPA’s annual convention in January. The national award is based on points awarded to photos submitted in HARRELSON several c ategories, such as Race Action, Crash Action, Features and Portrait Personality. Harrelson’s point score was the highest among all photographers who entered the 2010 competition. This is the first time he has claimed the Photographer of the Year award. Harrelson has been the track photographer at Richmond International Raceway since 1985. This year, he also will be the track photographer for Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. For five years, he has been a contract photographer for Getty Images, the largest news picture agency in the world, and he has worked with Motorsports Images for three years. Harrelson’s studio is located at 9680 Atlee Commons Drive in Ashland. For more information, visit www.harrelsonphoto.com.

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Mechanicsville elementary and middles schools. Established in 2002, the Crew Person of the Year award spotlights the contribution that one crew member makes to the business of delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Morton is one of abouty 35,000 crew members in the Baltimore-Washington Region.

MRMC has atrial fibrillation treatment A new treatment for atrial fibrillation, the Arctic Front Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system, will be available next month through the Electrophysiology Lab at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. MRMC is one of the first hospitals in the country to offer the new treatment. Atrial fibrillation is the most common and one of the most undertreated heart rhythm disorders in the U.S. About three million Americans are estimated to have the disease and some 40 percent do not exhibit symptoms and may be under-diagnosed. The cryoballoon treatment, the only cryoballoon offered to patients in the U.S., involves a minimally-invasive procedure that efficiently creates circumferential lesions around the pulmonary vein, which is the source of erratic electrical signals that cause the irregular heartbeat. To date, the procedure is being used on patients with drug refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), a type of atrial fibrillation in which irregular heartbeats in the upper chambers start and stop suddenly on their own, usu-

ally for minutes or days at a time. Balloon-based technology is novel because it ablates or blocks the conduction of atrial fibrillation in cardiac tissue through the use of a coolant rather than heat, which is delivered through a catheter. This freezing technology allows the catheter to adhere to the tissue during ablation, allowing for greater catheter stability. “Cryoballon ablation is safer, faster and easier than any radio frequency ablation for treating atrial fibrillation,” Harpreet Grewal, M.D., Richmond Cardiology Associates, one of only about 1,500 cardiologists in the United States who specialize in cardiac electrophysiology, said. “We are thrilled to be able to provide this procedure to patients in central Virginia.” About half of all diagnosed atrial fibrillation patients fail drug therapy, and, if left untreated, patients’ risks of stroke and heart failure increases by five times. Atrial fibrillation is often age-related, and, according to Dr. Grewal, as the U.S. population continues to grow older, the need for more effective treatment options is escalating.

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email 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.

Wednesday, Feb. 16 Han ove r Hu m an e Society will hold a veterinary Wellness Clinic at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing,

and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 17 Snuggle up with Hedgie at the Atlee Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Join us in your PJs and slippers for a special evening story time with Jan Brett’s Hedgie. Milk and cookies provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, 7 p.m., 8493 New Bethesda Rd, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. All are welcome, please join us. For more information, please visit us on Facebook or call 241-8614.

Saturday, Feb. 19 Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Allens celebrate 50 years

The Doswell Ruritan Club is having a Salt fish from 6:30-9 a.m. at the Doswell Community Center at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Doswell Rd. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 10 years old, and free for children under 4 years old. Breakfast includes salt fish, scrambled eggs, hash browns, stewed apples, muffins/biscuits, juice and coffee. Carry outs are available. The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will have a Brunswick Stew Sale, A Charitable Fundraiser. Pick up is from 11- 3 p.m. At the Firehouse, Station 4, 16243 Washington Highway in Doswell (23047). This Fundraiser will help with our Fire Company operating costs, the purchase of equipment/ supplies and or volunteer training needs. Order yours now! $7.50 per quart, 876 – 3880. Pre – orders are wel-

comed. Thank you for your support.

Sunday, Feb. 20 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

VFW Post 9808 Monthly Band Night is at 8:30 p.m. featuring live blues music by the band “Tough Deal”. Entry fee is $10 per person. Come out to your VFW Battlefield Post 9808 with your dancing shoes Health Fair at Church of the on! Contact VFW Mon-Fri 8- Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge 12 p.m. at 746-9808 for more Rd. 9-12 p.m. Lots of vendors info. with helpful information; Heart Aware health screenings; give Bingo - 25 cents per game aways; healthy snacks; door prizat 1717 Old Hanover Road, es. All are welcome! For more Sandston, Va. from 10- 2 info contact Barbara Gerloff p.m., by the American Legion at 730-0319. Sponsored by the Auxiliary Battlefields Unit 144. Parish Nurse Ministry. Lunch will be sold. For more information call 730-4665. see CALENDAR, pg. 30 `

Teresa Duncan, Realtor Long & Foster Real Estate 804-513-2472 7096 Sunnyside Drive Mechanicsville Open House Sun. Feb 20th, Noon - 3pm 4 bdrms, 2 bath brick Ranch w/ a fully finished walk-out basement. Great for a mother-in-law suite or rental income as an apartment.

3991 E. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150 www.buydreamhomefromteresa.com

GRAND OPENING! Village Bank Mortgage Corporation cordially invites you to attend our Celebration of the Opening of our New Hanover Location.

Carter’s Pig Pen Bar-B-Que 11:00 - 2:00

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 9097 Atlee Station Road Suite 304 Mechanicsville, VA 23116

You’re a Neighbor, Not a Number.

Heavy H’orderves Beer & Wine 4:00 - 7:00

JOHN and BARBARA ALLEN

John and Barbara Allen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24, 2010. John is a retired industrial hygienist and Barbara is a retired teacher. The couple has one daughter, Dr. Kim M. Allen. Throughout their 50 years of marriage, they have been blessed by God, family and friends.

Please RSVP by February 22 to 804-417-3202

www.villagebankmortgage.com

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in racks and boxes at the following locations in Ashland, Hanover, King William and around Mechanicsville. MECHANICSVILLE 23111

MECHANICSVILLE 23116

HANOVER 23069

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.) 10030 Sliding Hill Road

Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke. Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke

Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke.

MANQUIN 23106 M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy

KING WILLIAM 23086 Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

The Pamunkey Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Atlee Branch Library, 9161 Atlee Rd. Mechanicsville, Va. The meeting is open to the public. see CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

Broache given Ruritan Community Service Award

ASHLAND 23005 Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave. Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 N. Washington Hwy. Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street

McLeans Restaurant 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Winter Read Aloud Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library at 6 p.m. Listen to stories read by Sheriff Hines at this special evening storytime. Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library

held in the meeting room of the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Station #3 at 4428 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va., 23111. For more information, visit the Mechanicsville T.E.A. Party on Facebook or call 241-8614.

Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

Parkinson’s Disease – Richmond Metro Chapter – Meeting for Parkinsonians and caregivers held at HealthSouth, 5700 Fitzhugh Ave. at 2 p.m. First Aid 101 will be taught by the American Red Cross for Parkinsonians and caregivers. Contact Kathy H. Morton at 730-1336 for more information.

Friends. For more information NoveList Plus Day at call 365-6210 or visit the library the Mechanicsville Branch at 7527 Library Drive. Library from 10- 5 p.m. See live demonstrations of At 7 p.m., The Mechanicsville NoveList Plus, an online Tea Party will present Part 1 of resource that helps you find the video documentary, “Setting your next favorite book! Want the Record Straight: American to know more after that? Join History in Black and White”. us for an interactive class at Watch in awe as the long hid- 6:30 p.m. on NoveList Plus. den stories of religious, moral, Call (804) 746-9615 to signand political history of black up. For more information call American is revealed to awaken 746-9615 or visit the library and inspire us all. Open to the at 7461 Sherwood Crossing public, this free event will be Place.

Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.

BERKLEY BROACHE (left) and HARRISON MONCURE

GLEN ALLEN 23059 Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road

STUDLEY 23162 Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

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Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

Hanover Ruritan selected Mr. Berkley Broache, a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church for its 2010 Community Service Award. Mr. Broache is shown on the left receiving his award from Harrison Moncure, club president. Mr. Broache has served his community by helping his fellow man in need to doctor appointments, cutting grass, home repairs and fellowship. While not a member of the Hanover Ruritan Club, Mr. Broache meets its mission statement of, “Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service”. This award is presented by the Club to persons who are leaders in making the eastern area of Hanover County a better place to live. It is not necessary that the recipient be a Club member. Hanover Ruritan has a membership of 77 members and was organized in May of 1936. The Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary this May. The only requirement to become a member of The Hanover Ruritan’s is a desire to and willingness to make the community a better place to live and work. Information about Ruritans or to become a member please call 746-5728.

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