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County budget goal: preserve key services By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With a goal of preserving key services and realigning staff resources, County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. has proposed a total budget for all funds of $388.8 million for the 2010-2011 year. Last Wednesday, he presented the proposal to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The $388.8 million reflects a $13 million decrease from $401.8 million. The total General Fund budget is $198.2 million, a $5.8 million decrease from $204 million. Harris said that decrease “reflects operating

“There is also a sense that we must not lose what has made Hanover a great place to live and work.” CECIL R. ‘RHU’ HARRIS JR. County administrator Hanover County

reductions and capital deferments across all departments. The budget reflects the county still allocating most of its resources on Education, 46.9 percent; Public Safety, 22.8 percent; and Human Services, 8 percent. These three services account for 77.7 percent of the total General Fund budget.”

There are no increases in property tax rates in the budget proposal. Harris said “the budget is balanced by offsetting all reductions in revenues with cuts in spending and isolated cost recovery fee increases for certain services.”

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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Operations for 2010 in the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office are reminiscent of 2006 – at least when the issue of staffing arises. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, a day before County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented his 2010-2011 budget proposal to the Hanover County

The decision to remove the middle school resource officers even for a few weeks was not an easy one for Sheriff V. Stuart Cook, who has five grandchildren in middle schools in Hanover County Public Schools.

Board of Supervisors, Col. V. Stuart Cook, sheriff, talked about the hiring freeze his department has been experiencing. “We have eight vacancies. We’ve got seven people that are in school in training,

so effective strength on the road is 15 people short,” the sheriff said. Actual vacancies total eight, because it will be fall before those in training “are on the road.” see SHERIFF, pg. 4 `

see BUDGET, pg. 19 `

Squirrels honor BPES student Parker Smith, center, a fifth-grade student at Battlefield Park Elementary School, was recognized as one of the winners in the art contest during Thursday’s press conference for Richmond’s new baseball team, the Flying Squirrels. Principal Judy Bradley, right, and Kristi Harrison, left, helped Parker celebrate his honor. His work will be featured at The Diamond during the 2010 season. Also shown is Nutzy, the Squirrels’ mascot.

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Two Ashland women among honorees By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Hanover County is well represented this year with two Ashland women being named recipients of the YWCA Outstanding Women Awards. On Thursday, Sue Forbes Watson and Diane H. Ager were among 10 women selected for the honor. The announcement was made at the YWCA’s office in downtown Richmond. Watson, the Ashland District representative on the Hanover County School Board, is being recognized for her role in education. She is the longest-serving School Board member in Virginia, as well as the first female appointed to the Hanover County School Board. Since 1976, she has served eight terms as chair-

woman and nine terms as vice chairwoman. Her community involvement includes organizing and chairing the Ashland Musical Variety Show, an oddyear event that started in the 1980s. Ager, an active volunteer with the Crossover Ministry, Richmond City jail and Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond, is being honored for her role in religion. She has served about 15,000 patients with volunteer service. see ASHLAND, pg. 8 `

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Del. James M. “Jim” Shuler has been named the Distinguished Friend of Virginia Agribusiness for 2010 by the Virginia Agribusiness Council. The award was presented Jan. 14 at the Agribusiness Council’s Annual Appreciation Banquet at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center in Richmond. Hanover County is represented by Louis L. Brooking Jr. of Brookmeade Sod Farm Inc. in Doswell and Claiborne B. Roberts of Colonial Farm Credit in Mechanicsville on the council’s Board of Directors. Dr. Shuler, a retired veterinarian, was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1993. He represents the 12th District, which includes the City of Blacksburg and the counties of Alleghany, Bath and Craig. He serves on the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Education, and Militia, Police and Public Safety Committees. In presenting the award, Matt Faulconer, chairman of the board of the council, said, “From the day he took his seat in Richmond, his rural roots and perspective as a farm boy and veterinarian have given him a unique and invaluable perspective on issues that impact farmers, foresters and agribusinesses. As one of our board members said of him, ‘Jim not only understands agricultural issues, he has been down every cow path in his district.’” Faulconer noted that Dr. Shuler was born and raised on farm in Page County before earning a degree in animal husbandry at Virginia Tech and his DVM at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Before retiring from full-time practice in 1995, Dr. Shuler owned Companion Animal Clinic in Blacksburg for 25 years. “As you would expect, our council members consider Jim the ‘go-to guy’ on animal health and livestock issues,” Donna Pugh Johnson, council president, said. “From protecting the rights of private property owners to repeal of the death tax to renewable energy

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Del. James M. “Jim” Shuler, left, receives the Distinguished Friend of Agribusiness for 2010 from Matt Faulconer, chairman of the board of the Virginia Agribusiness Council.

and environmental practices, Jim’s voting record on issues of importance to the council and its members has averaged an astounding 95 percent over the past five years.” Since its inception in 1978, the Distinguished Friend of Agribusiness Award has been presented 28 times to a Member of Congress, a State Legislator, Governor or other influential public official. Nearly 1,000 persons, including Virginia Gov.r-elect Bob McDonnell, members of the Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates, members of the Governor’s Cabinet and other government officials joined Agribusiness Council members and industry representatives at the Agribusiness Appreciation Banquet. Attendees enjoyed “Virginia’s Finest” foods and beverages at this annual event. Based in Richmond, the Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit organization that represents agricultural and forest product producers, suppliers and marketers and commodity associations from throughout the Commonwealth. Its mission to represent its members with a unified voice and help promote and sustain a thriving agribusiness in Virginia for future generations. For more information, visit www.va-agribusiness.org.

9 COMMUNITY Lee-Davis High School celebrates as accident victim receives diploma.

36 SPORTS Local teams leap into championship action.

ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ....10, 12-13 TV Grids .............33-35 Church News.......... 40 Classifieds .........41-43

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SHERIFF Continued from pg. 1 b

Those eight, Cook added, “are frozen on a permanent basis by the county budget.” His office has felt the loss throughout the current fiscal year, meaning they now carry over into the upcoming budget process. With the frozen positions – and no new positions, Lt. Col. David Hines said their department will be functioning in terms of manpower in 2006. “It’s meant, so far, that we’ve had to make sure that we continue to concentrate the bulk of our uniform people in patrol work and investigations,” Cook said. During the Christmas holiday season, he was forced to take the middle school resource officers out of the schools “and put them on the road doing patrol work. And it means that we will have to continue to monitor as we always do the crime rate, and if we see it going up, because of the number of vacancies that we have, we will have to reallocate our force.” The decision to remove the middle school resource officers even for a few weeks was not an easy one for Cook. He said he has five grandchildren in middle schools in Hanover County Public Schools. Neighboring Chesterfield and Henrico counties also face similar dilemmas with staffing: Chesterfield has frozen some positions, while Henrico has delayed operating its basic academy until sometime in the summer. Cook points out that Hanover is the only county dealing with frozen positions. “For the 2010-2011 budget we’ve got an almost 14.63 percent decrease in our operating budget, which equates to a 100 percent reduction in any new computers or replacement of old computers.” Training has been reduced by 17 percent and purchasing of automobiles and ancillary equipment has been reduced by 21 percent. “If you look at it, our operating budget since 2008 has decreased 20 percent,” despite a population growth, the sheriff added. “We are currently and will be operating in 2006 authorized position status.” The Sheriff ’s Office also has been hurt by a decrease in Virginia Compensation Board funding. His office and other constitutional officers, which are being

partially funded by the state, have experienced continual decreases since 2006. “In order to try to keep us whole on those losses from the state, the county has continually stepped up to the plate and provided additional funding.” Cook said his office has seen a decrease of more than $1 million in state funding since 2003. Previously, the state funded about 31 percent of his budget, with the county picking up 69 percent. “It’s gotten to the point where the state is paying only 10.8 percent and

“It you look at it, our operating budget since 2008 has decreased 20 percent. We are currently and will be operating in 2006 authorized position status.” V. STUART COOK Hanover County sheriff

the county is picking up the other 89 to 90 percent. The state is abrogating its responsibility by forcing that increase onto the counties themselves.” “This year alone,” Hines noted, “they cut us by a third.” Cook said $1 million out of $31 million. Hines said that’s on top of $230,000. What we’re looking at this year alone is $1.2 million [loss].” Cook said he hopes the General Assembly “will take a common sense approach to the budget that’s currently being funded and look at all the increases that they’ve added over the last five to seven years when the economy was flourishing and make the cuts in those areas where they created new programs.” “A lot of money is being expended on programs that we’ve got to tighten the belt on and reduce them,” the sheriff continued. “It’s time for them to quit throwing blame around, when they all ought to be looking at what’s good for the commonwealth — and it’s certainly not putting more taxes on the people of Hanover County.” “Even on tops we’re seeing from the state, federal and county [governments], we’re being cut in grant proposals,” Hines said. The Sheriff ’s Office receives significant community support, which, in turn,

he said, keeps the crime rate low. “We have done a great job working with the citizens to have a higher clearance rate, but, because we’re not as eligible for grants that other agencies may be receiving, it’s almost like being penalized for the good work you’re doing.” The sheriff said his department also finds itself being “penalized by the naysayers — even in Hanover County” — due to the high visibility of deputies throughout the county. As he confronts the funding issues, Cook does not support raising taxes. Rather than eliminate, offices may have to seriously consider cutbacks or realignments such as his move late last fall with the middle school resource officers. “One of the frustrating things about that is I have five grandchildren that go to the middle schools — so I am just as concerned as a parent would be. I have a responsibility to this county.” “I realize that we can probably do away with that resource officer for a period of time if we have to.” He doesn’t want to be faced with the option of reducing a crime prevention officer or the number of street crimes personnel. “Not that we want to do any of those things,” Cook said, “but we have a basic responsibility of protecting the citizens of the county. Everything else we do is a program that adds our reduction in crime that aids our community and keeping our citizens safe.” If funding losses continue, the sheriff said he would find himself forced to take a “back to bare bones” approach “to keep our people safe 24 hours a day.” When the resource officers were taken out of the middle school, he said he received a critical e-mail that accused him of jeopardizing the students. As a grandfather to five in the middle school system, he said “I didn’t take that too kindly.” As the Sheriff ’s Office nears its 15th year in the Vaughan-Bradley Public Safety building, Cook’s budget will soon be responsible for paying utilities and supporting services. County government, through building and grounds facilities, formerly made those payments. Hines said the new budget proposal shows an additional $102,000 to the Sheriff ’s Office, but it is already designated to pay for utilities and maintenance service.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

To tax or not to tax Can Hanover County citizens afford another hit in the wallet? Unfortunately, that question just might be on the minds of those who are charged with the checks and balances of operating the business of government. A few weeks ago, right after being elected chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, G. Ed Via III was adamant in saying no increases in real estate taxes. He did cite the economic environment and struggles many residents face in these trying times. So, can we afford a tax hike? Ultimately, that decision is for those we elect to serve our needs — and with that comes the hope that they act in our best interests (that is certainly our goal when we choose our officeholders). With less funding coming in, we have already been advised of cuts in our public school system and county government. Do you think all avenues have been pursued in reaching the conclusions of those responsible for crunching the numbers? And, no, you won’t find the answers here at this point. It’s still a waitand-see proposition regarding our county’s direction. Without question, there will be residents who are as vocal in their opposition to a tax increase as Via. And, yet, on the other hand, some encouraged that step during the public hearing before the Hanover County School Board approved its 2010-2011 budget proposal. Lots of questions — and sorry not many answers here. Only time will tell if the checkbook becomes a target for the powers-that-be. The county has just started its budget process, with County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. having presented his proposal a week ago. What do you think about the possibility of your taxes being raised?

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| Reader Views wording in the Document itself. People railing against the separation issue like to say that there is no such thing as the “wall of separation between church and state.” I want to thank Mr. Wilkins in his letter in the Feb 3 Again, these people have conveniently forgotten or edition, for being more intellectual and interesting in his intentionally avoided learning actual history, for the person response. He is correct that the specific wording of the 1st who coined that exact phrase was the man commonly Amendment, when interpreted by a strict constructionist, see LETTERS, pg. 7 ` would seem to limit the required separation of church and state to the legislative branch. Unfortunately for the strict constructionists, well over 200 years of legislative, executive and judicial analysis and The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of judgment has again and again established the precedent interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your that the Establishment clause, along with the other clauses address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to of the 1st Amendment and the rest of the Bill of Rights, edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be applies to the executive and judicial branches as well. published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers This was not whimsical folly; in developing thorand not The Mechanicsville Local. ough understanding of and ruling on the meaning of the Send letters to: Constitution — which after all is a Constitutionally-defined The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, job of the federal courts — judges have relied on not only Mechanicsville, VA 23111 the Document itself but the other writings of the Framers to Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com flesh out what often is incomplete, confusing or conflicting

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known as the Father of the Constitution, James Madison, in his writings in the Federalist Papers. Madison and his brethren, in those Federalist Papers and elsewhere, made clear that their intentions were to respect religion but keep it out of government — all parts of government. The courts have clearly understood that and made sure that the interpretation of the Establishment clause applies to all three branches of federal government. The people themselves, through the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment, made sure that these interpretations apply to state and local governments as well. So, sorry, Mr. Wilkins, but your personal interpretation of the Establishment clause does not in any way match over 200 years worth of widely-accepted interpretation. It’s also interesting to note how carefully you pick and

choose which things you want strictly interpreted and which are OK to be loose about. Your interpretation of the 1st Amendment is a good example: As you note, the 1st begins “Congress shall make no law”, which you want applied to Establishment clause so its application is limited to the legislative branch … but if you’re going to be strict about wording, then the exact wording of the 1st would require that limitation to also apply to the other rights enumerated in the 1st, including free speech, free press, free assembly and redress of grievances. Something tells me that giving the courts and the executive branch the right to arbitrarily limit your freedom to speak your mind or meet with your friends would not fly with you. You can’t have it both ways, sir — either all of those rights are protected across the board, or they’re all limited to the legislative branch and open to willynilly twiddling by the courts and bureaucrats. I understand that Christians would be more comfortable

with a Christian nation, but the wall of separation is part of the price you pay for those other freedoms guaranteed in the 1st. As for Mr. Germeroth and Ms. Petry’s letters, I want to say: Thank you both. Far more thoroughly than I ever could, you proved my point about people who get their history from preachers and pundits rather than from historians. Wishing a thing were so doesn’t make it so. Repeating a lie again and again doesn’t make it the truth, even when the lie is told by people we’ve been taught (or brainwashed) to trust. People who wish our Constitution was more like their own narrow viewpoint can make up a thousand excuses, twist every syllable until it screams, and create fantasy interpretations out of whole cloth and attempt to sell them as if they were true … but history doesn’t care.

History knows the reality is there for all to see. Some are just too afraid to look. Steve Sneed Mechanicsville

I can’t believe that I’m getting in the middle of this discussion, and despite all of the previous comments, everyone can agree that the “cross on the hill” is a religious symbol. Having said that, if you want a cross in your yard, church or private property — have fun. Have all you want. The “cross on the hill” is on public property and simply doesn’t belong there. I contacted VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) some time ago to have the cross removed but after a week or two see LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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They will join eight other women from the Greater Richmond area for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 23, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The 10 women were chosen from more than 80 nominees. To receive the YWCA Outstanding Women Award, nominees are evaluated on the basis of their impact on the community, leadership skills, personal and professional achievement and commitment to the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women and elevate children. The awards, first celebrated in 1980, recognize Richmond area women who have made significant contributions to the community through their exceptional leadership quali-

WHAT: YWCA Outstanding Women Awards WHEN: Friday, April 23 TIMES: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Greater Richmond Convention Center

ties, as well as for excellence, achievements and dedication in their careers and to society. In addition to Watson and Ager, the other honorees are: True Farr Luck, arts; Margaret E. “Lyn� McDermid, business; Susan J. Winiecki, communications; Susan Forbes Dewey, government/politics; Dr. Patricia Reams, health/science; Karen J. Stanley, human relations; Catherine M. “Kate� Marriott, law; Dr. Pamela J. Royal, volunteerism. Laura Lee Chandler, board president of the YWCA, said, “These women have never left their vision to chance. They’re

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they indicated that they “could not find it.� If it is not their responsibility to remove, then it would be the responsibility of Hanover Public Works. Sadly, to some it is a symbol of intolerance and several letters to the editor clearly support this perception. As much as some may be “enlightened� when they see the cross, others may be chilled to the bone. Symbols, by design, have a powerful effect and the “cross on the hill� clearly has demonstrated divisiveness. Hopefully everyone could agree that a huge white swastika is not appropriate “on the hill� (the reference is provided solely to compare powerful symbols and not ideologies). I simply do not understand why it is acceptable to force one group’s ideology, majority or not, on those who might have painful reflections. Again, display the cross proudly on your property, at your church and in your heart. It simply doesn’t belong on public property — “on the hill�. Harley Bradshaw Mechanicsville

visionaries and pioneers . . . and inspire others to act.� In its 30th year, the luncheon is the YWCA’s signature fundraising event. More than 900 members of the Metro Richmond community attend each year. Funds raised support the YWCA’s three core program areas: domestic violence, sexual violence and early childhood education. Tickets are $50. Sales will begin in March. Melissa Ruggieri of Media General News Service contributed to this report.

Nurses say thanks for transportation (Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted by Rachel Hockman, PHR, nursing retention officer, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center.) The nursing staff of Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center would like to thank the community for volunteering to transport staff to the hospital in the snowy conditions. Your generosity allowed us to relieve fellow staff members and focus on taking care of our patients and families. Opportunities like this demonstrate the community’s support for their local hospital. Thank you again for your generosity. The nursing staff of Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Mechanicsville

PETA: welcome pets in shelters In the wake of the major snowstorm that buried much of the Mid-Atlantic

Rachel’s Challenge rescheduled Due to inclement weather, “Rachel’s Challenge,� originally scheduled for Feb. 3 and 4 at Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School, has been rescheduled. Members of the Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School community are invited to attend the rescheduled community event at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24, in the Lee-Davis auditorium. Rachel Joy Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion, c have become the foundation for this program.

region under two or more feet of snow and left thousands of people without power, PETA urges emergency shelters to allow people who are seeking warmth to bring their animal companions with them. As the brave people who chose to stay behind after Hurricane Katrina rather than evacuate without their beloved animal family members showed, many people would rather risk their lives than leave their animals to face uncertain fates. Animals aren’t any better equipped to survive a disaster than humans are, and domesticated animals who are left behind in an emergency may be stranded in dangerous conditions for days or weeks without food or water if conditions prevent their guardians from returning to care for them. Our animals depend on us for survival. Please visit www.HelpingAnimals.com for tips on how to keep your animal companions safe during emergencies. Lindsay Pollard-Post Research specialist People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Norfolk

| Education, Business & Celebrations

Redskins join in Trey Echols’ graduation A year after life-changing accident, Mechanicsville teen receives his diploma from L-DHS

Photos courtesy of Lee-Davis High School

Trey Echols, center, who was injured in an accident on Feb. 7, 2009, received his diploma from Lee-Davis High School on Friday, Jan. 29, from Michael Bishop, left, principal, and Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. The school auditorium was filled with well-wishers. Trey, a Washington Redskins fan who returned to class last September to complete his credits to graduate, was presented with an autographed Santana Moss helmet. Lorenzo Alexander, defensive tackle No. 79, was on a live feed conversation and watched the ceremony via computer and then talked to the new graduate. Donations for Trey’s medical expenses are being accepted at www.caringbridge.org (treyechols) and at the Village Bank in Mechanicsville.

Photos courtesy of Lee-Davis High School

Melanie and Robbie Ledbetter, at left, Trey’s aunt and uncle who have raised him, watch the ceremony in the LeeDavis auditorium. Above, Bishop holds the helmet from Santana Moss.

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departed this life on Feb. 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas Carroll Sr.; her daughter, Doris Woodson; and her sons, William Towles Jr. and Larry Carlton Carroll. She is survived by her children, Ollie B. Carroll Sr., Rebecca Leigh Graff and Joe Thomas Carroll Jr. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Bonnie Grader; along with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and greatgreat-grandson. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at The Kingdom Hall in Mechanicsville.

Jeanne Stroud Clarke, 80, of Hanover County, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carol Lynn Warner. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother, I. Glenn Stroud (Carole) of Abingdon, Va.; her children, Mary D. Lipscomb, Charles F. Derr Jr. (Debbie), Stephen G. Derr, Patricia D. Bevin (Gordon) and N. Bruce Derr; a stepdaughter, Kathy Clarke; her grandchildren, Lacie Lipscomb, Beth Anne Lingor, Brandi Derr, Stephen Derr, Ashley Hawkins, Duke and Paul Bevins; her greatgrandchildren, Darrah Davis, Gavin Bevins, James Parker and Makennah Hawkins; also her two lifelong friends, Shirley B. Mangrum and Phyllis McIntire. Her grace, beauty and love will be missed by all that knew her. The family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road, also where funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, with graveside services being held in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of

flowers, please make contributions to Bon Secours Hospice or Pine Street Baptist Church Ministries Endowment Fund.

Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Burley Tisdale Hankley. Surviving are sons, A. Tildon Hankley and wife, Cindy, Vincent Hankley and wife, Carol; Vincent’s chilFranklin Delano Cooke Sr., 76, of Hanover, dren, Hunter Hankley and wife, Shel, Holly and Heather Hankpassed away Feb. 9, 2010. He ley; Tildon’s children, Reid was born in Richmond’s Fan Hankley, Bevin Steverson and District on May 5, 1933. He was husband, Jon; and their mother, preceded in death by his wife of Jane Hankley; great-grandson, 32 years, Wardella “Del” Merle Dawson; and sisters, Elizabeth Cooke; and brother, Robert Cage and Verna Hamner. The “Bobby” Parker Cooke. He is family received friends Sunday, survived by his two devoted Feb. 14, 2010 at the Mechanicsons, Franklin D. Cooke Jr. of sville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Powhatan and Jeffrey S. Cooke Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., and his wife, Trisha Cooke, of where services were held MonVarina; granddaughter, Jessica day, Feb. 15, 2010. Graveside Nicole Cooke of Midlothian; services were held in Signal grandson, Nathan Hunter Hill. In lieu of flowers, memoCooke of Powhatan; a sister-inrial contributions may be made law, Fran Cooke; and longto Broadus Memorial Baptist time companion and friend, Church Building Fund. Tess James of Richmond. Mr. Cooke was retired from Philip Elsie N. Harris, of Old Morris USA after 36 years of Church, widow of Lemuel E. employment. Before that he Harris, passed peacefully with her sold residential bomb shelters in Richmond, and served as an family by her side Feb. 9, 2010. She was predeceased by a daughter, Airman in the United States Air Force until February 1953. Mary Lou Hayes. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Tellis The family received friends at the Monaghan Funeral Home, and husband, Leonard, and Elaine Gardner and husband, Dave; a 7300 Creighton Parkway, sister, Mary Dvorak; a son-in-law, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, Charles Hayes; grandchildren, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, and Faith, Hope, Sarah Anne, Crystal, where funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Rev. Matthew and Cassy; and four Mat Brown of Branch’s Baptist great-grandchildren. The family received friends Friday, Feb. 12, Church officiated. Graveside 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral services were held at Signal Hill Cemetery in Hanover, Va. Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Memorial contributions may be Mechanicsville. Funeral services made to the American Cancer were held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Immanuel Episcopal Church, Society. Old Church. Graveside services Henry Carroll Hankley, were held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions 88, of Mechanicsville, passed may be made to the American away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. Diabetes Association or the He was a U.S. Army Veteran Hanover Humane Society. of World War II, a member of Blandford Lodge #3 AF&AM, George Steven Hepner, retired manager of Southern States and a longtime member 56, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. He of Broadus Memorial Baptist

was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Shaver Johnson; and his father, George Douglas Hepner. He is survived by his sister, Sharon Hepner; his son, Steven Hepner and wife, Barbara and their daughter, Veronica; his daughter, Tiffany Hepner and her daughter, Alexis Jackson. Also numerous cousins and friends, especially Sharon K. He had a passion for motorcycles, civil war and golf. He was a veteran of the Army and National Guard. He will be missed.

Dr. John H. Hewlett III, formerly of Ashland, noted West Chester Area School District educator, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, with his wife of 36 years, Lt. Col. (ret.) Mary Wallace Hewlett by his side. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Thelma Hewlett Hart of Richmond, Va., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at the Henderson High School Auditorium, Montgomery Avenue, West Chester, Pa. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 in Cedar Hills Cemetery, Baltimore, Md. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Dr. John H. Hewlett III Scholarship Fund, Chester County Community Foundation, The Lincoln Building, 28 W. Market Street, West Chester, Pa. 19380. Uplifting Life Services are being arranged by the DeBaptiste Funeral Homes Inc. of West Chester and Bryn Mawr. Visit www.debaptiste.com to send condolences.

Henry Nathaniel Hill Jr. , “Junnie”, departed this life Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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A Letter from the Principal . . . Welcome to February! The first semester at Lee-Davis High School has been filled with celebrations, challenges, and much to be proud of. The beginning of second semester has been a bit more challenging due to unusual weather patterns and related school closings and rescheduled activities. Parents are encouraged to sign up for the e-mail connection in order to receive updated school bulletins delivered to their e-mailboxes throughout the year. Our complete school calendar is online at www.highschoolsports.net and is kept updated as event changes occur. Students and parents can also access class assignments through Blackboard. Daily announcements are posted in blog form via the school Web site, under the “What’s New” tab. Technology is a great asset in helping us stay connected, regardless of road conditions. The Spring testing window for English Writing will begin the week of March 1-5, 2010. English 11 teachers and students have been preparing for these assessments and should be well prepared to perform to the best of their ability. Tutoring sessions before and after

Good News and Celebrations… Thanks, Lee-Davis faculty and students! L-D contributions to the “Extreme Home Makeover” for a local family on December 17 totaled $1078. A one-day giving opportunity was opened to faculty members; however, when our students heard about it, they dug deep and chipped in their contributions, as well. Thanks to all who took part in this “pay it forward” event. The 2009 Confederate Yearbook and the 2009 Southerner Newspaper earned First Place Awards with Special Merit from the American Scholastic Press Association. The 2009 Penpoint Literary magazine also earned a First Place Award with Special Merit from ASPA as well as an award for Concept. Two L-D athletes have achieved national ranking recently. Congratulations to Cody Snyder, a junior, who won the 1000 meters at CNU in the nation’s top time. He is currently ranked #1 in the US. Junior Montasia Golden moved to #8 in the national rankings in the long jump. If you see these athletes in the halls or in class you might want to give them a pat on the back for their achievements representing Lee-Davis. The Fine Arts Department created a special day for Department Chair Sheilah BeVille to celebrate her official thirty-year anniversary on January 2. In recognition of her devotion to iced coffee, staff and students decorated dozens of empty iced coffee cups to grace her desk – and to thank her for “inspiring, cultivating, and challenging young artists for 30 years!” Many thanks to our three bowling teams for their participation in the HEF (Hanover Education Foundation) “Bowl For Education” fundraiser All three teams represented L-D extremely well: Redwoods. Mike Bishop, Alvin Puller, Bob Rodgers and Charles Stevens; Gridiron Gang Charlie Crittenden, Chris Martinez, Jason Meade, Joe Mullinax; and Fantastic Four Sue Barcus, Brad Davis, Maureen Hawley, Chris Steinbacher. Emerging Leaders Evan Brewster, Jessie Cappello, Stephanie Cario, Rebecca Cross, Olivia Davis, Jamie Ebert, Rachel Grimesey, Amanda Linebery, Justin Schultz, Linsey Snead, Justin Thurston, and Victoria VanSteenburgh recently had two opportunities to meet Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea. At a book talk at the Landmark Theatre, they were fortunate to meet and talk with him. They also went to see his presentation at Hanover High later that week. All ELs in the county have read his book about his experiences in building

school will begin February 16. If you are interested in having your student participate, please contact Gretchen Marr at gmarr@hcps.us. As we reach the midpoint of the school year, it is important that we take stock of where we have been and where we are going as a school. Please understand that our administrative, teaching and support staff are working to ensure a safe and orderly environment for all students. Our campus doors will be locked each day at 8:45 and all visitors should gain entrance to the building through the front doors. Students are reminded that cell phones are not permitted to be used during school hours for any purpose and will be confiscated by school staff if that policy is violated – parents may retrieve the phone in our main office after 3:45 on the day of confiscation or between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. thereafter. In closing, we look back at a successful and productive first semester and look forward to an equally rewarding second semester. Please do not hesitate to contact me or a member of our staff with concerns or suggestions as we “Keep Moving Forward!” Respectfully, Michael E. Bishop, Ed.D., Principal

schools, as well as good interpersonal relationships, in Afghanistan.

and they will generously donate a portion of the proceeds to the Lee-Davis Band!

Bethany Leinenbach, an IB senior, has received an award of recognition from the Richmond Police Department for her work in obtaining stuffed animals for children who have experienced trauma. It was her individual two-year service project, which she created, planned and organized independently. Thanks, Bethany, for representing L-D so well!

Ian Lewis, a senior at L-D, auditioned for and is playing baritone sax in the VCU Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band. The band will perform at VCU in February, the Titan Jazz Festival in April, and their final concert at VCU in May. Website: http://www.vcu.edu/arts/music/dept/study/jazz/ community/hsjazzband.html.

During exam week the library staff sponsored the annual L-D Chili/Soup/Baked Goods cookoff. Congratulations to the following faculty/staff winners: 1st Place Overall - Wendy Hobbs (Broccoli and Cheese Soup); 2nd Place Overall - Ben Pryor (Home-Style Potato Soup); Best Chili - Dan Prince (Vegetarian Chili); and Best Baked Good - Aimee Walters (Corn Muffins). As a result, $33.83 was raised for the Hanover Head Start program. Thanks to all who cooked, tasted and voted!

PERCUSSION CAMPS are here at Lee-Davis with staff from DCI World Champion the Cadets, DCI World Champion Phantom Regiment, Penn State University Indoor, Great Bridge & Hickory High School (and more!) Percussion camps will teach each student the necessary skill sets required to participate in any type of percussion ensemble at any level. All ages and abilities are encouraged to come! Dates and times are February 27, April 28, and May 8. All camps begin at 9 a.m. with registration and will conclude at 7 p.m. following “ShowN-Tell.” For more information or to register, contact Duane Coston, Director of Bands, at pcoston@hcps.us. Tuition is only $25 per high school student and $20 per middle school students. A flyer is available at www.leedavisbands.org.

Congratulations to the Lee-Davis VFW Voice of Democracy winners, who were recognized in a presentation ceremony at the VFW Post 9808 in Mechanicsville: 1st place, Rebecca Parramore ($2,500 scholarship); 2nd place, Kaylin McGhee ($2,000 scholarship) and 3rd place, Stephanie Cario ($1,500 scholarship). Ms. Sonia Nichols was also recognized as L-DHS Teacher of the Year at this ceremony. Many thanks to L&M Carpet One, who have sponsored the first two newsletters of 2010! Please join us in expressing appreciation for their support for the school and our students.

Fine Arts News… Congratulations to the following Lee-Davis band members who auditioned and were chosen to perform in the ALL-DISTRICT BAND this year! Rachel Kincaid (Piccolo), Lauren Davis and Sarah Troxel (Flute), Jamie Boler (Oboe), Katie Kirby (EFlat Clarinet), Philip Ivanhoe, Allison Satterwhite, and Daniel Yu (B-Flat Clarinet), Cara Webb ( Alto Clarinet), Taylor Delamorton (Bass Clarinet), Dustin Hunter, Bethany Pursel, and Ian Lewis (Alto Sax), Stephen Metcalf ( Tenor Sax), Bethany Gilbert, Tim Johnson, Cetch Waters, Sterling Mathews, and Evan Turner (Trumpet), Rebeka Hayashi (French Horn), Christopher McDonough, Tyler Weiglein, and Brandon Lane (Tenor Trombone), Rodney Evans and Joey Giaramito (Euphonium), Sally Teague (Tuba), Andrew Ball (String Bass), Meredith Mauch (Percussion). RIVERBOUND CAFÉ BAND DAY is Wednesday, February 17. Eat anytime on the 17th at Riverbound Cafe

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IB Corner News… The IB Diploma and Certificate recipients for May 2009 were recognized on January 6 with a ceremony and reception. Congratulations again to our IB Diploma recipients: Ryan Brown, Lauren Clingman, Andrew Coalson, Jillian Dull, David Hill, Rachel Jackson, Abi Myers, Jessica Overton, Megan Rusch, and Jackie Thornley. On February 19, IB students will hear from an international diplomat, Ambassador Jacques Klein. IB students from Hanover, Atlee, and Patrick Henry will join us for this assembly. We would like to thank Carol Negus of Bridging Boundaries International for making this possible. On February 26, the pre-IB and IB students have an opportunity to travel to Annandale High School for the Just World Festival. Students will participate in workshops, listen to interesting speakers, see student projects, visit exhibits, and enjoy international foods. Students received field trip information and permission slips through their English teachers. If you have any questions about the IB program at Lee-Davis, please contact Lesa Berlinghoff at 723-2246 or lberlinghoff@hcps.us.

F.Y.I… Rachel’s Challenge, a program designed to inspire, equip and empower students to make a difference

in their school, community and in their world, has been rescheduled. Based on the writings of one of the students killed at Columbine High School, Rachel’s Challenge will include a school assembly, peer training session, and evening community event on Wednesday, February 24. The Lee-Davis library will be promoting books about kindness and compassion by putting books on display and creating book trailers to be played on the school’s video announcements. You can help by going to http://www.weareteachers.com/ web/literacy/mg_vote, searching for Lee-Davis and voting for the Rachel’s Challenge project. This is the final opportunity to order a yearbook package. The cost of the yearbook package is now $75. To order, you may either go online at the school’s Web site and go to the Herff Jones Yearbook Order Center icon and order from there OR you may bring in a check for $75 to the front office or mail it to the school with attention to yearbook. Please make checks payable to L-DHS and include the student’s name and ID number on the memo line of the check. 2010 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence: your opportunity to nominate a teacher for outstanding performance. Grants of $4000 to $12,000 are available for selected individuals to support professional development activities. Eligible educators must be public school classroom teachers with at least three years of service. Please contact the school at 723-2200 or www.tcfrichmond.org for nomination forms or more information. All nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2010. Faxes and e-mailed forms will not be accepted. Please note that while nomination forms are available online, a nominator must return a hard copy of the complete nomination to The Community Foundation, along with a separate letter of support for the nominee. Winners will use their awards to pursue areas of interest in professional development that they will then share with their colleagues. Please consider nominating an excellent educator for this prestigious award.

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services were held Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Road. Graveside services were held at First Union Baptist Church Cemetery (Mechanicsville).

M. Gandy. War loved his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, Continued from pg. 10 b went peacefully with the angels gardening, and NASCAR. He was always willing to lend a Henry N. Hill Sr.; mother, and entered God’s presence Elizabeth O. Hill; and brother, early Valentine’s morning, Feb. helping hand. He was employed Henry Eugene Hill. He leaves 14, 2010. She is survived by her by Kelly Truck Stop, Virginia to cherish his precious memory husband of 19 years, Chris and Hauling Trucking and retired his loving and devoted daugh- David N. Hodges Sr., their precious children, Mariah from Reynolds Metals in 1993. Left to cherish his memories, ter, Shenalda O. Taylor and her 72, of Ashland, went to be with 18, Hunter 11, and Ashtyn 7; is his daughter, Sherry Hunter mother, Sheila Taylor; his step- the Lord Feb. 10, 2010. He is her mama, Sharon Meador (John); one sister, Romaine son, Renaldo Taylor; five sisters, survived by wife, Mildred; his Rice, and dad, J. Craig Peters; M. Ann Watson, Pearl Johnson, children, David Jr. and Steve brother, Sean and Missy Peters King; a special friend, Bessie Vernell Beatrice Stubblefield, Hodges, Cindy Rimmer; stepand their children; sister, Katie Braxton; one grandson, Wesley King; one granddaughter, TyiFlorence William and Denise children, Betty Charette, Nancy and Dennis Finley and their sha Odera (Kevin); five sistersGreen; four brothers, Walter, Phinney, Marie Merrill, Robert children; grandparents, Garin-law, three brothers-in-law; a Herman, Samuel and Stuart La Mere Jr.; 18 grandchildren land and Helen Meador. She Hill; aunt, Vernell Gersham; and 15 great-grandchildren; was predeceased by her “Daddy host of nieces, nephews other and a very large host of nieces, three brothers, Tom, Dick and Jim” Rice. Survived by parents- relaives and friends; including devoted, Jethro Carter, Pearl nephews, cousins, other relaBob; three sisters, Sue Wright, in-love, Bill and Joan Jones; Harris, Lawrence Jones and tives and friends, among them Bessie Peterson and Dorothy Chris’ sister, Missi and Dave David Carter. Remains rest at Joe Tinsley and Jerry Cosby. Wilhite; and many nieces and Outhous and their children; F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, The family received friends at nephews. He was preceded in Chris’ brothers, Michael and 600 B. St., Ashland. HomegoChiles Funeral Home, 2100 death by three sisters and one Carol Jones and their chiling services will be Wednesday, Fairmount Avenue. Funeral brother. The family received dren, and Andy and Jennifer Feb. 17, 2010 1 p.m. at the friends on Saturday, Feb. 13, Jones and their child; Chris’ Brown Grove Baptist Church, 2010 at Perkins Baptist Church. grandfather, Lewis Morgan; 9328 Ashcake Rd., Ashland. Graveside services were held and many aunts, uncles and in the church cemetery. In lieu cousins. Laura is also survived Rev. Darius Beachum Pastor officiating and Rev. Benjamin of flowers, contributions may by a faithful and devoted Jackson eulogist. Graveside be made to Perkins Baptist friend, Camey Chiles. For six Church, 3146 Hadensville-Fife years Laura fought cancer with services will be held in King Family Cemetery. Online Rd., Goochland, Va. 23063. grace and dignity, always to condolences may be made to Arrangements by Norman the glory of God. Laura lived Funeral Home. her life for God, children, faith fedabneyfuneralhome.com and family. The family received Warren W. Southard, died friends Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 Elsie Mae Perdue Feb. 8, 2010. He is survived at Mechanicsville Chapel of Jones, 94, of Mechanicsville, by his daughter, Stephanie N. Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 went to be with the Lord on Southard, M.D. and her husLee Davis Road. Funeral Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. She was " " 9 band, Rick Morgan; grandson, services held Tuesday, Feb. 16, the widow of Wilton G. Jones.

"7 Hunter Cole Morgan; sister, 2010 at Cool Spring Baptist She is survived by a daughter, Church with graveside services Edith S. Newcomb; brother, Linda Jones Hayes and hus ,,

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on May 11, 1926 in Eastretirement. Throughout Wyatt and wife, Mitzi, of ern Henrico County. He his life he devoted his time Virginia Beach, and Scott Continued from pg. 12 b was preceded in death by to genealogy research and Wyatt and wife, Terri, Henry R. Tyler; two his parents, Elijah Yelpton published a Wood Family also of Mechanicsville; his children, Michael J. Tyler and Susan Estes Wood; book. The family received grandchildren, Warren (Ann) and Cynthia T. Pack sisters, Frances, Eula “Ann,� friends Thursday, Feb. 11, “Wren,� Leanna, and Mal(Robert); three brothers, Pearl; and brothers, Elmer, 2010 and Friday, Feb. 12, lory Wyatt, all of MechanCecil Osborne, Richard OsHarry, Russell, Charles and 2010 at the Parham Chapel, icsville; and a sister-in-law, borne, and Butch Osborne; Woodrow. He is survived Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Jeannie Roper Whiteside. ten grandchildren, Stacy by his sister, Earna ChichN. Parham Road. Graveside He is also survived by an Frances and Patricia Lee ester of Dover, Del.; and services followed at Green- aunt, niece, several nephews Tyler, Brett and Georgia many nieces and nephews. wood Cemetery. and cousins. The family reFrancis, Alice, Amy, and He is also survived by close ceived friends Tuesday, Feb. Autumn Pack, Joey, Tyler, friends, Dieter and Leslie 9, 2010 at Monaghan FuWarren Whitney and Kirsten Jordan; one Bachmann. While serving neral Home, 7300 Creighaunt, numerous nieces, Wyatt, “Bubba�, age 76, PEWXW his country in the Navy ton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. nephews and cousins. The of Mechanicsville, passed that XLI WEPS family received friends he began his love of travel away peacefully at his home Graveside services were lasts beyond Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at that continued throughout held Wednesday, Feb. 10, on Feb. 6, 2010. He retired the salon door. REMPW Nelsen Funeral Home and his life. He cherished the 2010 at Signal Hill Memorifrom Babcock-Phillips Crematory, 4650 S. Laburhair | nail | facials trips that he took with both after 33 years of service. al Park. Father James Begley num Ave., Richmond, Va., family and friends. After officiated. In lieu of flowers, tanning | waxing He was predeceased by his where funeral services were leaving the Navy he began contributions may be made father, Clarence Wyatt; and & more held Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. a career in banking workto the Catholic Church of brother, Granville “Bobby� Graveside services followed ing at several local banks in Wyatt. He is survived by the Redeemer Building in Washington Memorial the Doswell, Hanover and Fund, 8275 Meadowbridge his mother, Dorothy “Dot� Park. Mechanicsville areas. 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Settling in igloo-style At Marks Family Dentistry it’s Valentine’s Day all year! “As always, a dental visit that is very professional and fun” Clay – Mechanicsville – January 27, 2009 “Dr. Marks is a compassionate professional with a wonderful support staff.” Pamela – Mechanicsville – February 9, 2009 “I had a huge fear of the dentist for many years and this visit was excellent! My hygienist was excellent. Thanks” Chad – Mechanicsville – March 27, 2009 “I look forward to bringing my family in for dental care...and...Wow...the Dentist has never called me at home to make sure I am o.k. Dr. Marks, thank you for the excellent patient care! I am a patient for life!! Your staff is wonderful also! Teresa – Ashland – April 1, 2009 “The receptionist was awesome...nice and very friendly. Dr. Marks made the visit pain-free, even after the visit later on—no discomfort. THANKS!” Leigh – Ashland – May 31, 2009 “Everything was great. You all took me on no notice and did a wisdom tooth root canal. I was in and out in 1 hour, and it was painless, a first for me on root canals of which I have had many.” Larry – Richmond – June 5, 2009 “Just to let you know, I really enjoy coming to your office for my care. I, myself, had not been to a dentist for over 15 years because of my fear. I ended up coming to your office on an emergency, everyone was very kind and caring. I was scared about my 4 year old coming and not knowing how she would react. She never has once cried or complained, in fact, she goes back by herself. Just the other day she told me she couldn’t wait until her next visit so she could go to the treasure box. I think that says a lot of your office that a 4 year old is ready to come back. Whenever someone asks where to go, I tell them they need to come to your office for their care. Thanks again to everyone, you do a WONDERFUL job!” Lindy – Quinton – July 29, 2009 “I was more than pleased with the overall service. Everyone was very pleasant and friendly. I personally wouldn’t change a thing.” Will – Sandy Hook – August 4, 2009 “I am not sure there is another dental office that is friendlier, more considerate and caring as those wonderful individuals at Marks Family Dentistry.” Michael – Aylett – September 1, 2009 “The hygienist and dentist were both great! I am excited about the office being able to do future services I’m interested in like whitening and bonding and replacing my old fillings. I’ve already called my sister about going to your office... Thanks.” Amanda – Mechanicsville – October 19, 2009 “Outstanding Dental Practice. I will continue to recommend you to everyone that I know. Thank you for your caring, compassionate attitude. You are all wonderful!!!” Susan – Powhatan – November 6, 2009 “I am incredibly impressed with the quality of care I receive here. I never thought I would be excited to talk about my dental visits, but I am after visiting Marks Family Dentistry.” Andrew – Glen Allen – December 12, 2009

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Photos submitted by Fernando E. Saenz

The Fernando E. Saenz family took on a project with the Feb. 5-7 snowfall by constructing an igloo on the grounds of their home on Matthews Grove Lane in Mechanicsville. The photo above shows Fernando X. Saenz and his friend, Cole Buchanan, spending time in the igloo Saturday night, Feb. 6. At left, Cristina, Fernando E. and Fernando X. are shown with their creation. Below, Fernando E. relaxes inside the igloo Sunday night, Feb. 7. Fernando E. said “We actually ran an extension chord into the igloo and had a light set up in there and some music playing. It was great!”

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com On Feb. 8, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals of Virginia denied the petition for appeal filed on behalf of John Bradley Crawford. The decision denying the appeal stated the denial was for the reasons stated in that court’s Order of Nov. 19, 2009. Crawford was convicted of abduction with intent to defile and the first degree murder of a 6-year-old Alexander Glanz by a Hanover County jury. In accordance with that jury’s recommendation, Judge J. Overton Harri s of the Hanover Circuit Court sentenced Crawford to 35 years on

each charge to run consecutively. Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley said he was not surprised by the decision. “I have always been convinced these convictions are firmly supported by the law and the eviCRAWFORD dence introduced at trial,” Chalkley said. “These matters were tried in a manner not only to secure convictions but to withstand appellate review,” he added. Crawford still has the right to appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court.

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A Richmond-area physician has been suspended by the state Board of Medicine effective March 15 for charges that include prescribing over the Internet, negligent patient care and improperly prescribing such drugs as methadone and oxycodone to patients he should have known were abusing them. The 24-page consent order signed Feb. 3 by Dr. Virat Bakhshi avoids a formal hearing originally scheduled for next Thursday on some of the charges and a March 4 conference committee hearing on the Internet-prescribing charges that came to light after the first charges were filed. Medical board records list Bakhshi’s primary practice address as Commonwealth Internal Medicine and Geriatrics and Montpelier Internal Medicine at 16618-B Mountain Road, Montpelier, and an additional practice address at 6411 Horsepen Road, Richmond. A medical board panel heard the initial charges Dec. 16 but was unable to decide on punishment, so it referred the case to a formal medical board hearing. According to the consent order and other medical board information included in his online physician profile: ✓ While a house physician at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, which terminated his employment in 2006, Bakhshi did not respond promptly to pages from staff who had questions about patients under his care. see DOCTOR, pg. 17 `

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DOCTOR Continued from pg. 16 b

✓ While the admitting physician for patients or while covering patients for other doctors in 2003 and 2004, he failed to do proper exams or assessments or make arrangements for other doctors to do them. ✓ In separate cases in 2005 and 2008, he did not properly monitor patients on the blood thinner Coumadin. ✓ In 2007, he settled a malpractice claim related to a patient receiving too much Coumadin and subsequently becoming anemic and dying. ✓ On numerous occasions between 2004 and 2009, he prescribed addictive painkillers to patients without medical justification, including to some who exhibited drug-seeking behavior. Some of the cases were so glaring Bakhshi “knew or should have known” the patients were abusing, had become addict-

ed to, or were inappropriately dependent on the drugs. The Internet-prescribing charges are related to prescribing drugs over a Web site on numerous occasions between November 2008 and May 2009 without examining the patients. Bakhshi is to notify his patients by certified letter that he is being suspended and to return his credentials to prescribe scheduled drugs to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. His medical board profile lists him as affiliated with Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, but a spokeswoman at the hospital said he was never a house physician there and that the hospital suspended him Feb. 1 and has since formally removed him from staff. Bakhshi, who has had a Virginia medical license since 1999, cannot apply for license reinstatement for at least 30 months.

Extreme Career Makeover contest kicks off Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RichmondJobNet.com, a career resource tool of the Greater Richmond Partnership Inc., celebrated its one year anniversary on Feb. 4 by launching the RichmondJobNet Extreme Career Makeover Contest. The contest winner will receive personal career counseling valued at more than $1,500. The contest is open to those who are 18 or older, are residents of the City of Richmond, and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico and must be actively seeking employment. To enter, contestants must complete the entry form and provided a brief description in 150 words or less on why they need an extreme career makeover. Contest rules and entry form are at www.richmondjobnet.com/contest. The RichmondJobNet Extreme Career Makeover Contest runs from Monday, Feb. 8, through Friday, Feb. 26. The Partnership is partnering with the following organizations that will provide the winner prizes valuing more than $1,500 in total, to include:

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Blood drive to benefit local boy A blood drive for Ryan Wickens will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 21, at the New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Road in Mechanicsville. Virginia Blood Services will be on the church parking lot. The Mechanicsville boy has been battling leukemia.

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Five area residents selected for Dean’s List at Longwood University Five area residents -- Christopher Smith, and Jessica Godsey of Quinton -- were academic achievement during the fall 2009 Samantha Upshaw and Ashley Phipps, all among 510 Longwood University students semester. For more information, visit www. of Mechanicsville; Kaelynne Nill of Aylett; selected for the Dean’s List for outstanding longwood.edu.

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“Hanover, the state and the nation need to focus on jobs for our citizens and until we have sufficient work opportunities for our citizens, we will not be able to enjoy the quality of life we have had in the past.” Hanover County currently has an unemployment rate of 6.8 percent. “We must find jobs for our unemployed citizens and we must change our spending habits to meet the new fiscal realities,” Harris said. “However, there is also a sense that we must not lose what has made Hanover a great place to live and work. We must find ways to retain a great business climate, safe community, superior school system and compassionate human services programs.” He told the supervisors he was cautious in presenting the numbers, because “it is based on state revenue assumptions that may not hold up as the General Assembly deliberates its billion dollar shortfall.” State funding decreases from Fiscal Year 2009 to FY 2011 include: schools, $8.9 million, 8.9 percent; Sheriff ’s Office, $900,000, 19.8 percent; other constitutional offices, $870,000, 38.7 percent; and Human Services, $98,000, 7.4 percent. By realigning staff resources, Harris said, the county is using “over 40 employees in different and expanded capacities to help offset the reduction of over 70 positions. Both the county and schools have reduced their workforces.” Highlights of the proposed budget are:

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The rescheduled Hanover Idols Finals Competition – featuring two separate shows — will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center in Ashland at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Tickets go on sale today at HAAC and are available by phone at 798-2728 (with payment by MasterCard/VISA) or in person (cash, check, MasterCard/VISA). Tickets also will be available at the door on Sunday, beginning at 1:30 p.m., until the shows are sold out. The Hanover Junior Idols Competition (ages l0-15) starts at 5:15 p.m., and doors open at 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 donation per person. The 13 finalists for Hanover Junior Idol are: Lindsey Coggins, Nia Hamlin, Andrea Fornel, Abram Dean Lunsford, Beth Martin, Faith Gitchell, Steven Gates II, Zhane Jackson, Kayla Despina Lipford, Megan Rummel, Austin Riley, Sara Newcomb and Max Cook. The Hanover Idols Finals (ages l6 and up) start at 7:30 p.m. at the HAAC. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 see IDOLS, pg. 21 `

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R-Galax. The new speed limit of 70 mph as stated in the bill’s full text, will apply to “interstate highways, multilane, divided, limited access highways and high-occupancy vehicle lanes if the lanes are separated from regular travel lanes. A 60 mph speed limit will still apply on “U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 58, U.S. Route 360, U.S. Route 460, and U.S. Route 17 between Port Royal and Saluda where they are nonlimited access, multilane, divided highways.” Thirty-three states already allow 70 mph maximum speed limits. celebrity judges will select the winners from the finalists. Winners will perform at various public venues throughout the year, including the Ashland Musical Variety Show in March 2011. Current Hanover Idol Kellie West and current Junior Idol Ryan Gary will perform and crown the next winners. Patrick Warren, a 2001 Hanover Idol, also will perform. Fred Horn is musical director for the show. For more information, call Lorie Foley at 798-0704 or Sue Watson at 798-5686or visit www.hanoverarts.org.

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Bost-Sandridge announce engagement Rice-Bell marry in beachside ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Bost of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Nicole Denise Bost to Mr. Eric Martin Sandridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Sandridge of Hanover. Miss Bost is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary C. Brooks and the late Jesse L. Brooks of Sandston, as well as Charlie H. and Frances Bost of Richmond. Mr. Sandridge is the grandson of Espey and Jenny Jones of South Boston and the late Norman and Katherine Sandridge of Mechanicsville. Miss Bost is a 2004 graduate of Lee Davis High School and a 2008 graduate of the College of William and Mary. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Physical Therapy from VCU/ MCV. Mr. Sandridge is a 2004 graduate of Atlee High School and a 2008 graduate of the College of William and Mary with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He is currently employed as an auditor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. A May 22, 2010 wedding is MISS NICOLE DENISE BOST and MR. ERIC MARTIN SANDRIDGE planned.

Wedding held in North Carolina The marriage of Miss Leslie Paige Rice of Mechanicsville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin T. Rice of Mechanicsville to Joshua Eric Bell of Durham, N.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Black of Kill Devil Hills, N.C. and Mr. Claude L. Bell of Durham, N.C., took place October 24, 2009 in Duck, N.C. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents in the beachside ceremony. The Reverend Patricia Haresch officiated. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica and now resides in Richmond. MR. and MRS. JOSHUA ERIC BELL the former Miss Leslie Paige Rice

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Jay and Nicole McGhee, along with big brother Nathan and big sister Ainsleigh, are proud to announce the birth of Natalie Ann. Born Jan. 24, 2010 at 8:09 a.m., she weighed 6 lbs, 7 ozs and measured 19 ½ inches long. Proud grandparents are Al and Fran Mategrano of Carpentersville, IL, Burle and Elaine McGhee of Mechanicsville, and Ed and Pam Pape of Southbury, CT. Great-grandparents are Marge Yuse of Parma, OH, and Bob and Marian Davis of Mechanicsville. Special thanks to Dr. Alice Hirata and the St. Mary’s Hospital L&D, MIU and nursery nursing staff.

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Christopher Anthony Wells born January 18, 2010

Brian and Amy Wells of Mechanicsville are proud to announce the birth of their son, Christopher Anthony Wells. Christopher was born on Jan. 18, 2010 at Memorial Regional Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 9.6 oz. and measuring 21 1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Virgilio and Zondra Ducut of Highland Springs and Greg Schlueter and Denise Wells also of Highland Springs.

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or some odd reason, I decided to write to you this week about snow! I don’t know why, but it’s just been on my mind somehow? Did you know that the Bible mentions snow about 25 times? Usually, snow is used as a standard to compare something else to. Ten times we read, “as white as snow,” twice, “as cold as snow,” and once, “as pure as snow.” Five times the word snow is used in a poetic sense to refer to the winter season, as in: “She is not afraid of the snows,” and once to indicate the mountains by calling them “the snows of Lebanon.” Three times God asks Job unanswerable question about snow to show Job that God sees the big picture while we humans see very little, and two times the Bible speaks of a specific snowy day in history. Do you know what day that was? I’ll put the answer at the bottom of the article! But I told you all that to tell you this - my favorite “snowy” verse in the Word. “Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow” Did you get that? Not “as white as snow,” but “whiter than snow!”

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speaks to the grief of the Virgin Mary at Christ’s crucifixion, turns into a prayer to Mary and ends with the hope of resurrection. Many composers have set the Stabat Mater text to music, but Dvořák’s stands out with its extraordinary spiritual intensity and emotional range. It is an intensely personal work, reflecting the composer’s grief at his own tragic losses, yet is tremendously uplifting, offering hope and faith throughout. The chorus will be joined by an exceptional roster of soloists and accompanied by organist Rebecca Davy, Associate Organist and Choir Director at Bruton Parish Church in historic Williamsburg, where she plays nearly forty organ and harpsichord Candlelight Concerts a year.

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The Choral Guild again welcomes Branch Fields, Williamsburg’s own “gifted young bass.” An audience favorite, Mr. Fields joined the New York City Opera roster in 2005 and has been invited to return again this year. He is recognized in Virginia for creating the role of John Rolfe in the world premiere of “Pocahontas” commissioned for the 400th anniversary celebration of the founding of Jamestown. In advance of each concert, there will be a presentation by Dr. Monica Potkay, American literature specialist in the English Department at the College of William and Mary. The talk is entitled “Seeing God: The Visual Poetics of the Stabat Mater.” Presentations will be in the church sanctuary at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Concert-goers may round out their experience with this performance by dining before or after the concert at Alizé Bistro. The special menu, “A Taste of Dvořák’s Prague,” includes concertthemed entrees and beverages. The Bistro has graciously offered to donate a percentage of concert-day revenue to The Guild. Alizé is located at 601 Prince George Street, immediately behind the church. Reservations suggested: call 757-258-8882. Tickets are $15 in advance ($18 at the door), and are available by calling 757220-1808 or visiting www. williamsburgchoralguild. org. Tickets may also be purchased in Williamsburg at Massey’s Camera, The Coffeehouse at Williamsburg Crossing, Old Chickahominy House on Jamestown Road or from any Guild singer.

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Wednesday, Feb. 17 The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will hold their next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Please join us. The Hanover Community Services Board will hold a Mission and Vision Committee meeting to discuss the Board mission and vision at 6 p.m. in the Hanover Community Services conference room, 12300 Washington Highway, Ashland VA 23005.

APRIL MICHELLE HOLLIDAY and KEVIN LEE NEWCOMB

Couple plans to live in Mechanicsville April Michelle Holliday and Kevin Lee Newcomb are to be married June 25, 2010. April is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holliday of Mechanicsville. She is a teacher with Hanover County Schools.

Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tinsley of Mechanicsville. He is employed as a service-install technician with Richmond Alarm. The couple will reside in Mechanicsville with their dog, Rosie.

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classes in Dance and Art. For an application or to arrange a visit to the school at 1040 Shallow Well Road, please contact Shirley Bonovitch, Director, at (804) 784-3950.

Thursday, Feb. 18 The agency will offer an orientation on infant adoption. Participants will learn about the steps involved, the different types of adoption and the costs associated with each. Orientation is free and begins at 5 p.m. It will be held at the agency’s Richmond office, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, call (804) 353-0191 or visit www.chsva.org.

Teddy Bear Tea at the Hanover Branch Library at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite bear or stuffed friend to a special story time with bears bears bears! Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Hanover Library Friends. For more information call 365-6210 Mechanicsville Employment or visit the library at 7527 Center located at 7147 Brandy Library Drive. Run Dr., will be holding a “Money Matters” seminar from 10- Friday, Feb. 19 12 p.m. This event is entitled Winn’s Baptist Church will “Credit”. Please call 417-6721 be host for a gospel music conto sign up! cert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Amy Hebron Day School, a Ladd and Friends and Steve Christian preschool located Lalk. Winn’s Baptist Church in Manakin-Sabot, is now is located at 12320 Winn’s accepting applications for Church Road, Glen Allen. A the 2010-2011 school year. love offering will be taken. Hebron offers two, three, and For more information please four-day classes for children call 798-5512, 798-5513, 798two years old through Pre-K. 6179 or Carlton at 651-4544. The school provides a loving and nurturing environment, Saturday, Feb. 20 has the best child-to-teacher The Hanover Friends ratio available, and has childChurch Softball Team is planinitiated center time. Hebron ning a reunion for all those also provides a Music proyou participated on the team gram as well as Bible study. since it’s inception in the early Hebron Day School schedules 1970’s. A reunion is planned field trips and special events and all interested in attendand also offers after-school ing and/or planning are urged

to contact Sandy Robbins at wooly@bealenet.com or call 448-1652 in evenings or 2318646 during the day.

For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

A Movie, Munchies, and more at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 4 p.m. The event is being held for children ages 12 and up. See a great movie with your friends at the library. Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call “Love and Respect” video 746-9615 or visit the library Marriage Conference will be at 7461 Sherwood Crossing held at Hanover Evangelical Place. Friends Church, Feb. 19th and 20th. Learn how to stop Sunday, Feb. 21 the “crazy cycle” of conflict, Richmond Christians Who initiate the “energizing cycle” Write will hold their regular of change, and enjoy the monthly meeting from 2-5 “rewarded cycle” of new pas- p.m. at Grove Avenue Baptist sion. For more information Church located at 8701 Ridge call the church at 730-9512 Rd., Richmond, Va. RCWW is or go to www.friendlychurch. a nondenominational organiorg. zation dedicated to supporting Christians who write fiction, The Boy Scouts of nonfiction, poetry and music America are celebrating their for Christian and secular mar100 Anniversary this year. kets. All interested people are Cub Scout Pack 544 char- welcome to attend the meettered to Shady Grove United ing. Call Tom Lacy at 749Methodist Church will be hav- 4050 for more information. ing their annual Blue and Gold Banquet at 5 p.m. We are lookParkinson’s Disease ing for any former Cub Scout Richmond Metro Chapter Pack 544 scouts or leaders to - Meeting for Parkinsonians attend our banquet and tell and caregivers held at stories about what it was like HealthSouth, 5700 Fitzhugh when you were a cub scout. Ave. at 2 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Please contact Tracy McCann Abu Qutubuddin, Physiatrist at 730-3365 or email her at at VCU Medical Center and JTTSSW@aol.com by Feb. 15, McGuire VAMC PADRECC 2010 if you are able to attend “Pain in Parkinson’s Disease.” or contribute. Contact Kathy H. Morton at 730-1336 for more informaFamily Movie Matinee at tion. the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 2 p.m. See an Monday, Feb. 22 uplifting family movie about The Hanover Community an old man and a young Services Board will hold its boy who travel in a unique regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. vehicle. Refreshments served. at Hanover Community Sponsored by the Friends of see CALENDAR, pg. 27 ` the Mechanicsville Library. Doswell Ruritan, All you can eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6:30-9 a.m. at the Doswell Community Center located at Rt. 1 and Doswell Rd. Adults are $8, children ages 4-10 $4, and children under 4 are free. Carry-out available.

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Services Day Health and Rehabilitation, 7179 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville VA 23111. A work session will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the same location.

Lebanon United Methodist Church located at 8492 Peaks Road, Hanover, will be delivering a Pork BBQ lunch complete with baked beans, coleslaw, and homemade dessert to local businesses ordering a minimum of 3 lunches that are within a 10-mile radius

of the church. Lunches are $6 each. Meals may also be picked at the church (no minimum required) from 11-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit local, national and global mission projects. Call 7460980 to place your orders between Monday Feb. 22

Wednesday, Feb. 24 The Testifying Toastmasters, the newest Toastmasters club in Mechanicsville, meets on the Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene at 6:30 p.m. All adults over 18 are welcome! For more information please contact Sandy Sanders, Vice President for Public Relations, at 779.3057. Toastmasters is an international organization dedicated to helping others improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Mechanicsville Employment Center located at 7147 Brandy Run Dr., will be holding a “Money Matters” seminar from 10-12 p.m. This event is entitled “Identity Theft and Investments”. Please call 4176721 to sign up!\ The Newcomers (club for women new to the area) will hold a morning coffee at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $5. Reservations are due by Feb. 17. Call Brenda at 754-0460 for more information.

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

Boy Scout Troop 531 will hold a Spaghetti Dinner at Immanual Episcopal Church, 3263 Old Church

Rd Mechanicsville. Price: $8, adults; $5, 4 - 10 yrs.; Free 3 yrs. and under. Seatings are at 6, 6:30 and7 p.m. (Take-out also available) The Italian Kitchen has once again agreed to donate the sauce for the event. There will be draw-

ings for prizes and a great time of food and fellowship. So come on down to help support a worthy cause, and have a delicious meal at the same time. RSVP to 514-7595 (leave message) with the seating see CALENDAR, pg. 35 `

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Powhatan delegate’s bill on FOI moves to study By Maura Bogue Capital News Service Del. R. Lee Ware Jr., RPowhatan, said his bill to put what he called harassment limits on the Freedom of Information Act was not dead but carried

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Ware said he was pleased the bill would get a hearing that would balance the importance of FOIA and the concerns of the local government. FOIA promotes transparency by requiring government agencies to release records requested by citizens, but Powhatan supervisors have complained that the act doesn’t protect public bodies against harassment from repeated requesters. The bill would give public officials the option to ask a circuit court to review exorbitant requests to deem whether they must be granted. The Powhatan Board of Supervisors asked Ware to propose the bill after one citizen made 25 requests between August and December 2009 about land use, Ware said. One request alone cost 33 hours and 2,250 pages to compile and print. “It’s not quick, and it’s not easy,” said John Rick, county attorney for Powhatan, who alerted the board of supervisors to the issue and presented the bill with Ware at the subcommittee testimony Jan. 28. “That’s taxpayer money, and it’s other work not getting done.” see FOI, pg. 29 `

Farm Bureau women’s committees helping state charities Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com On Feb. 21-27, members of county Farm Bureau women’s committees will collect and donate nonperishable food items, along with fact sheets about eating healthy during stressful times, to Ronald McDonald Houses and other charities across the state. Farmers Care: Healthy Lifestyles Week will reinforce the Virginia Farm

FOI Continued from pg.28b

Ginger Stanley, the executive director of the Virginia Press Association who spoke against the bill at the testimony, said the present FOIA already included provisions such as the option to charge citizens for requests, the power to suspend requests until past bills are paid and the ability

Bureau’s Farmers Care campaign, created in 2007 to increase consumers’ awareness of the benefits of healthy eating, regular exercise and locally grown foods. “This is another way we can tell our story about agriculture, in that farmers do care about making sure people are eating safe, healthy foods, especially during times of stress,” Janice Burton, chairman of the Virginia Farm Bureau

to ask judges for more time to fulfill requests. “We have addressed the same concerns many, many times,” Stanley said, “and each time there has been additional language put into the Freedom of Information Act that gives remedies to public bodies when they feel that the requests are too onerous on them.” Rick said the Powhatan

Federation Women’s Committee, said. Last year, county Farm Bureau women’s committees across Virginia made monetary donations to Ronald McDonald House charities in Charlottesville, Norfolk and Richmond. They also collected and donated more than 1,800 pounds of nonperishable food to the Roanoke Ronald McDonald House.

utility department charged the citizen for some requests, but that the 30-day payment period didn’t recognize that staff members still had to address the requests immediately. Stanley said the current act already provided for negotiation between the public body and the citizen about time and money. Stanley also objected to the

Food donated to the Roanoke facility is used for breakfast and lunch and to prepare 9,000 to 10,000 hot evening meals for guests throughout the year. “We’ve come to depend on such a large donation,” Laney Mofield, executive director of the Roanoke Ronald McDonald House, said. “Farm Bureau essentially stocks our pantry, and it lasts us the better part of 12 months.” The Roanoke facility serves about

bill’s strong language that would allow pubic bodies to petition courts for “injunctive relief to restrain a requester from harassment.” “We felt that 449 was coming forward with extreme language to make citizens feel very uneasy about requesting information because there is no standard on what is harassment,” Stanley said. “How many is too

700 families each year. Most of the families who stay there have a premature baby in the hospital. Some guests stay at the facility for two weeks; others might need to stay for several months. “Having healthy food and information about eating healthy during stressful times is a wonderful tool for us and other Ronald McDonald Houses across the state,” Mofield said.

many? So that’s why we were happy to see this go to the FOIA council.” As a former editor of The Powhatan Gazette from 1981 to 1984 before becoming a Powhatan supervisor in 1988, Ware said the challenge was striking the proper balance. “FOIA is an important tool for the public and for the press to become informed and to

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Financial program starts Sunday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey, will get under way at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Shalom Baptist Church at 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. To register, or for more information, contact Mark Miller at 746-7737. FPU is described as a life-changing program that teaches families and individuals how to handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability. It is available for churches, companies, military bases, financial literacy programs, Spanish-speaking organizations and community groups. Through Ramsey’s program, an average family, while working on a Total Money Makeover, is said to be able to pay off

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Oceanography Detachment Oceana, and officer in charge of Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Detachment Atlantic. “This is a responsibility that most, if not all, Naval Officers work toward from the time they arecommissioned,“Tworeksaid. “I am ready for the challenge. “ Tworek also paid tribute to his family. “It’s not always easy to be in the military, but we managed to make it through.. none of which would be possible without your love and support. “

THOMAS A. BUTLER Marine Corps Pfc. Thomas A. Butler, son of Sharon Emerson of Mechanicsville, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Butler and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Butler spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drillandoperatedasasmallinfantry unit during field training. Butler and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values: honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Butler and fellow recruits

ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour, team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as “Marines� for the first time in their careers.

LAURA N. GIBSON Marine Corps Pvt. Laura N. Gibson, daughter of Misty J. and Allen C. Colgin of Rockville, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Gibson and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Gibson spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drillandoperatedasasmallinfantry unit during field training. Gibson and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values: honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Gibson and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour, team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as “Marines� for the first time in their careers.

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time and number of tickets desired. We look forward to seeing you there.

Saturday, Feb. 27

now accepting registrations for the 32nd annual pageant to be held at Atlee High School on Feb. 27, 2010.The pageant awards over $10,000 college scholarships, savings bonds and prizes with the proceeds to benefit a Hanover Charitable organization. For more information or a registration form please contact Lori at 909-2457.

Would you like to win college scholarships and prizes, have fun and meet new people if yes then sign up to participate in the Miss Mechanicsville, Junior “The Mechanicsville UMC, Miss Mechanicsville and 7356 Atlee Rd, is holding it’s Little Miss Mechanicsville rescheduled winter-time pageants! The Pamunkey Brunswick stew and bake sale Junior Women’s Club is on Feb 27 beginning at 8 a.m. TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

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This hearty meal is the “gold medal” of Brunswick stews. Throw in an excellent selection of homemade baked goods for sale and you will discover why our products are “olympic” in stature within the community. Come early because once we’re sold out, the stew won’t come around again until fall.” VFW Post 9808 Monthly Band Night is from 8:30-11:30 p.m. and is open to the public featuring The Splash Band playing a wide variety of Country and Southern Rock and popular dance tunes. This band is a “Dance Band for All Occasions”. Entry fee is $15 per

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back?” We’d love to meet you and let you learn what we’re all about. Be our guest at one of our meetings or service projects to decide if Kiwanis might be right for you. Call 568-9485 for information and directions.

couple or $7.50 for singles. Come Monday, March 1 out to your VFW Battlefield Post The Kiwanis Club of 9808 with your dancing shoes Ashland is seeking some new on! Contact 746-9808 for more members - men and women who share our commitment info. to community service and to Spaghetti Dinner to benefit “serving the children of the the New Dawn Library from 5- world” through projects and 8 p.m. Free will donation to be programs. The Club meets the first and third Monday eveheld at Concord Baptist Church. nings of each month for dinner For more information please call meetings at Estes Dining Hall, 338-8697. Randolph Macon College, and its members work throughout Lee-Davis High School Class the year on a variety of projof 1970 is looking for members. ects and programs that supContact the class at leedavis- port community needs and reunions.com or phone Darlene the youth in Hanover County.. Diehr (Mills) at 994-5103 or Interested in learning more about Kiwanis and “giving Bobby Hamil at 730-5803. 8 PM

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Men’s basketball Hampden-Sydney at Randolph-Macon 7:00 p.m.

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Central Region Indoor Track Championships at Ashe Center

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Top left: Atlee freshman Jesse Burnley turns a leg in the 100 Breast during the Central Region Championships. Burnley. Burnley picked up a state berth with a second place finish in the 200 IM. Above: The judges watch as Lee-Davis’ Alex Armbrecht displays her floor routine skills during the Central Region Championships at Hanover High School. The Confederates took second in the Capital District and third in the region. Left: Hanover’s Gabe LaVey celebrates his Central Region Championship in the 135lb class last Saturday at James River High School.

ATLEE: Central Region Gymnastics Champs. Capital District Gymnastics Champs. Central Region Swimming Boys & Girls Runner-up. Capital District Boys Indoor Track Champs. LEE-DAVIS: Capital District Girls Indoor Track Champs. HANOVER: Central Region Wrestling Champs. PATRICK HENRY: Colonial District Girls Indoor Track Champs. 36

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Hanover takes Central Region trophy County schools show up big in finals By Sara Page Media General News Services All season it was predicted that the Central Region team title would become a battle between James River and Hanover, so it was no surprise that the two teams finished just seven and a half points apart when the final tally hit the presses. Hanover picked up the team title with a 222.5-to-215 decision. Central Region Wrestler of the Year Gabe LeVey and teammate Kyle Locke provided first-place finishes for the Hawks and will lead a contingent of Hanover wrestlers to the state tournament this weekend at James Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax. LeVey squeaked past Deep Run’s Peyton Walsh in the 135pound final. LeVey got an early take down, but the pesky Walsh escaped to get on the board then got a take-down of his own to pull ahead 3-2 at the end of the first round. Starting from the down position in the second round, LeVey scored an escape to draw even then finally got an ankle pick for a take down late to pull ahead 5-3. The pair battled to a stalemate in the final round, giving LeVey the win. Locke posted an 8-2 decision in the 189-pound match against Austin Akins of Matoaca. In the second round, Akins got the first points on the board with an escape. Locke took him to the mat again but Akins came out the back door. As Akins rose for the flip, Locke used a head lever to keep himself off

the mat. Time ran out on the maneuver, but Akins took a 1-0 advantage into the third round. Locke owned the third round. He started with an escape to tie the match then scored a take down. Akins escaped for another point, but Locke took him down again and got three points for a near fall and the final tally. “There was a lot going on [this weekend],” Hanover coach Aaron Bradley said. “The guys had to just focus on their current opponent, not look too far ahead and not think about what could be and concentrate on what you have in front of you first.” The wrestlers had two full days of competition made longer by the absence of district tournaments the week before. Originally scheduled for Feb. 6 and 7, the district contests were postponed to Feb. 9 due to recent snowstorms. More snow and ice on the following Tuesday forced the cancellation of district meets and created a super regional tournament featuring all 32 teams in the Central Region. The storms also hampered practice efforts which were cancelled because of closed schools. “Just getting a workout in where they could, when they could with all the snow,” Bradley said. “Guys just had to get on the stationary bikes, on the treadmills, run up some snowy hills and keep their cardio capacity going. You always want that warm up going into regionals and give the guys a chance to earn that district title. You always want that. This is the first time I’ve been a part of it where you didn’t have the district tournament.” Also winning regional titles were Dillon Knight of Atlee in the 125-pound weight class and Calvin Davis of Lee-Davis in

the 215-pound weight class. The top six in each weight division earned Central Region medals. The top four will spend this week preparing to head to the Virginia High School League Group AAA championships at Robinson High School in Fairfax this weekend. “We’re going to stay busy and keep the guys training hard,” Bradley said. “We’ve got several guys with state title hopes. Everybody we’re taking has a goal of placing at states at a minimum. They’re not just happy to qualify. They’re going up there to win some matches.” Local Central Region medalists were as follows: 112: 4. Collin Van Allen, Lee-Davis; 5. Paul Eubank, Hanover; 119: 3. Kevin Keck, Hanover; 125: 1. Dillon Knight, Atlee; 5. Connor Harrison, Hanover; 130: 2. Don Lineberry, Lee-Davis; 135: 1. Gabe LeVay, Hanover; 5. Will Hays, Atlee; 140: 2. Anthony Lineberry, Lee-Davis; 3. Patrik Foxworth, Hanover; 152: 3. Ben Wilson, Hanover; 160: 5.

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Top: Dillon Knight of Atlee, top, works to drive Henrico’s James Williams over onto his back to take additional points on his way to winning the 125lb weight class. Above: Lee-Davis’ Calvin Davis (top) wraps up Hopewell’s Keith Winfield in their match of the finals of the 215lb weight class. Davis went on to pick up the Region title.

Tyler Griggs, Lee-Davis; 171: 1. Calvin Davis, Lee-Davis; 4. Lee-Davis, 188.50; 16. Atlee, 2. Tyler Eastland, Lee-Davis; Zach Nussbaum, Hanover. 79.50; 28. Patrick Henry, 22. Local team results were as 189: 1. Kyle Locke, Hanover; 3. Sara Page is Sports Editor of John Alexander, Lee-Davis; 215: follows: 1. Hanover, 222.50; 4. the Midlothian Exchange.

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Atlee swims to second In a flash, she’s golden MacKay captures all-around crown; Atlee’s team reigns By Dave Lawrence Media General News Services

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Patrick Henry head swim coach Kevin Trent congratulates junior Elisa Worrell after she set a new Central Region meet record in 100 Back for the third year in a row.

Hanover schools send 20 to States By JP Beauchamp sports@mechlocal.com The VHSL Central Region swimming championships finally got underway this past Saturday after two weeks of delays due to snow and school closures. Inside NOVA’s balmy interiors, area teams faced off to see who would prevail in heated a competition that created a total of nine new pool records.

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The results were made even more extraordinary in context to the fact that the swimmers were unable to practice for two weeks due to the weather conditions. “[There were] great performances considering we haven’t practiced for three weeks,” said Hanover head coach Will Brunner. “It was just a really good meet,” said Atlee head coach Karen Seeber. “Especially with the anticipation of; ‘Are we going to have it, or what are we going to do? Are we going to have to cancel it?’ So, finally we

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go to do it.” The overall results for the boys and girls may not have been so surprising with Maggie Walker taking both championships followed by Atlee, Patrick Henry, Hanover and Lee-Davis, but individually and in team events there were definitely some surprises. Hanover resident Ben Catanese picked up three wins for Maggie Walker. Catanese took first in the 100 Fly, 100 Back and was part of the record setting 200 Medley team. The Raiders led the way see SWIMMING, pg. 39 `

Jaime MacKay had to suffer the embarrassment of having her father taking pictures of her in public yesterday. But she shouldn’t have been embarrassed why. The Atlee senior had just pulled off the gymnastics performance of her high school career, winning Central Region and Capital District gymnast of the year distinction and Central Region and Capital District tournament all-around honors at the combined districtregional meet at Hanover High School. Atlee won the Central Region and Capital District team championships. Deep Run won the Colonial District championship and finished second in the region standings. Atlee and Deep Run will compete at the state Group AAA tournament next week at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas. MacKay won her region crown despite the fact that she did not win a regional title in any of the four events — bars, beam, floor, and vault. But her solid work in all four events, which included Capital District titles in the beam and vault, catapulted her above the competition. “It hasn’t sunk in completely — I’m so just like, wow!” MacKay said. “I came into this meet just wanting to hit all four routines. It’s my last meet, so I wanted to go out with a bang.” She said the victory surprised her, however. “The fact that I was able to win, I was not expecting that,” MacKay said. “That was just more icing on the cake.” MacKay faced stiff competi-

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Atlee senior Jaimee MacKay’s solid across-the-board performance in the Central Region Gymnastics’ Championships earned her the All-Around title.

tion from Lee-Davis’ Hannah Chenault, who finished just three-tenths of a percentage point behind her in the overall score. MacKay’s teammate, Cameron Overstreet, finished third. MacKay’s sister, Brianna, finished fourth, and Emily Maynard of Mills Godwin was fifth. Maynard won Colonial District gymnast of the year honors and Colonial District tournament all-around honors. “I was going to do my best and try hard,” Maynard said. “And just have fun.” Maynard won the regional title in the vault and Colonial district titles in the bars and

vault. Chenault won Central Region and Capital District titles in the bars. Stewart won Central Region and Colonial District titles in the beam. Brianna MacKay won Central Region and Capital District honors in floor performance. Chelsea Wiggins of Mills Godwin won the Colonial floor performance title. Douglas Freeman coach Sharon Kelley won Central Region and Colonial District coach of the year honors. Varina’s Gretchen Hiort won Capital District coach of the year. For Atlee coach Donna see GYMNASTICS, pg. 39 `

Indoor track & field: Capital/Colonial District Championships

Patrick Henry girls triumph

Golden shines for Lee-Davis

Colonial indoor meet crowns are first for both teams

She prevails in five individual events, leads Confederates

By Arthur Utley Media General News Services The Colonial District indoor track meet produced two team firsts. Mills Godwin won the boys crown and Patrick Henry won the girls title for the first time in school history for each. Mills Godwin distance runner Grant Pollock won the 1,000 and the 3,200 and was named the runner of the meet.

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among locals with 10 swimmers moving on to state competition; Jesse Burnley, Shane Condon, Ben Gastrock, Austin Glass, Travis Huff, Graham Roper, Matt Schroeder, Madalyn Murphy, Kaitlin Schroeder and Noey Staib. “I wish we could have taken a little bit more, but we’re working with kind of a young team,” Seeber said. “I’m very excited about that and looking forward to next year.” Raiders’ junior Ben Gastrock took the 200 Free with a meet record time of 1:45.43 beating the time set by former Atlee swimmer Justin Litz in 2008. Condon, a freshman, took third in the event to move on to states. A pair of Atlee seniors, Huff and Schroeder got their tickets to the state meet with a second and third place finish in the 50 Free. Sophomore Austin Glass finished second in the 100 Fly and Burnley, a freshman, picked up a berth in the states by finishing second in the 200 IM. One of Atlee’s biggest surprises came from freshman Graham Roper who finished third in the 100 Free, cutting over 10 seconds off his best time with a 50.94

Teammate Tory Scott, winner of the triple jump, was the field performer of the meet. Coach Tom Nadeau earned coach-ofthe-year honors. Patrick Henry’s Scott Brown was the girls coach of the year. The Patriots’ Lizzie Powell won the pole vault with a meet record 11-7 and ran a leg on the winning 800-meter relay team and was selected the top field performer. Mary Allen of John Marshall, who won the 55 dash and the 300, and Deep Run’s Courtney Dobbs, winner of the 1,600 and 1,000, shared runner-of-the-

meet honors. Arthur Utley is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

and beating the best seeded time coming into the event. “We didn’t expect him to go that fast, but I was expecting somewhere in that range,” Seeber said. “We swam him in the 100 freestyle and then he came back and swam the 500 for us. It was intentional. That’s just where we needed him to score points, and he really stepped up for the team. I know we asked a lot of him, and he really did a nice job. Roper also picked up some much needed team points by finishing fifth in the 500. “Graham probably had the hardest swim,” Seeber said. “But he knew going into it and I told him, ‘I know it’s hard, but you can do it. That’s what you trained for.’ And he did. He did a great job.” On the girls’ side, University of Alabama bound Kaitlin Schroeder set a new record in the 100 Free with a time of 51:99 beating the mark set by Atlee’s Alison Keel in 2003. Schroeder also won the 200 Free with a time of 1:57:55 and holds the meet record with a 1:55:61 set in 2008. Murphy and Staib picked up slots in the state by turning in qualifying times in the 100 Breast. Staib also qualified in the 200 IM.

Patrick Henry got solid performances from both its girls and boys teams to edge out Hanover and Lee-Davis. With a time of 58.49 in the 100 Back, junior Elisa Worrell set a new record for the third year in a row. Worrell also won the 200 IM with a time of 2:08.92. “It’s always fun when States are at the beach,” said Trent. “It’s going to be good for Elisa that the race is in meters; ‘cause the longer the race is, the better she does. She was second in the IM last year, so we’d like to see two top eight finishes.” Patriots’ sophomore Will Mallory will make his first trip to states as a dual qualifier winning the 50 Free with a time of 22:59 and finishing second in the 100 Free. Hanover’s Lindsey Pierce, Charlotte Kennedy, Chelsae Tillar and Hannah Meeks qualified for the state meet bay taking second in the 200 Medley Relay but were disappointed with their performance in the 200 Free where they were edged out for third by Patrick Henry. “They did a fantastic job,” Brunner said. “The 200 freestyle really killed them. They really wanted to win that.” Pierce, a junior, also qualified with second place finish in the

BOYS RESULTS Team scores: Mills Godwin 154.5, Deep Run 117, John Marshall 94, Douglas Freeman 69, Maggie Walker GS 54.5, Patrick Henry 29, Hermitage 29, J.R. Tucker 17. GIRLS RESULTS Team scores: Patrick Henry 106, Maggie Walker Governor’s School 101; Mills Godwin 99; Deep Run 92; Douglas Freeman 81; John Marshall 48, J.R. Tucker 29; Hermitage 19. For individual results go to www. mechlocal.com.

By Arthur Utley Media General News Services Montasia Golden of LeeDavis won five individual events and anchored the winning 800 relay team to propel the Confederates to victory in the Capital District indoor track meet at the Ashe Center Saturday. Golden, a senior, won the high jump Friday and added long jump, triple jump, 55 hurdles, 300 and relay victories yesterday. She contributed 50 points plus the relay 10 to the Confederates total of 197.5 points. TheConfederatesdominated a meet they have won four years in a row. The Confederates won all but three events. Stephanie Oleson of Henrico (pole vault), Kaliece Green of Atlee (55 dash) and the Armstrong 1,600 relay team were the non Lee-Davis 100 Back and a third place finish in the 100 Free, while classmate Meeks took a second in the 100 Fly. The Confederates will send four swimmers to this year’s state meet but the biggest surprised came in the girls 200 Free with a the group that included three freshmen, Jennifer Vieni, Savanah Dotson and Becca Blade teamed with sophomore Melissa Davis to take first with a time of 1:46.05. “They’re really, really excited,” said Lee-Davis head coach Matt Barker. Vieni and Davis both qualified in the 100 Back while Vieni also picked up a state slot in the 50 Free with a second place finish. For complete results go to www.mechlocal.com.

winners. Oleson vaulted 12 feet yesterday and established herself as a leading contender in next week’s Central Region meet. In addition to Golden, LD’s Amanda Lineberry was a multiple winner (1,600 and 1,000) yesterday. She also ran a leg on the winning 3,200 team Friday. Golden was the field athlete of the meet. Lineberry was the runner of the meet, and L-D Neil Mathews was named coach of the year. On the boys side, Atlee successfully defended the district title it won a year ago. Trevor Elie won the 55 dash and brothers Marques and Michael Atkinson finished 1-2 in the 500 to lead the way for the Raiders. Marques Atkinson (long jump) and Chris Pillow (pole vault) were Atlee winners on Friday. Elie, a running back for the Raiders, was one of a handful of “other” sports players who won events yesterday. The Moore brothers, Quentin and George, who led

Highland Springs to the district volleyball title, won the high jump and triple jump respectively. DreQuan Hoskey, a defensive back at Henrico, won the 55 hurdles. Atlee tennis standout Shaowei Tu ran a leg on the winning 1,600 relay team. The Raiders have won 14 of 19 district indoor crowns. Jim Triemplar was named coach of the year. Marques Atkinson was the top field events participant. Cody Snyder of Lee-Davis was the runner of the year. Arthur Utley is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

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competition. “I’ve been with Deep Run since the beginning,” Wright said. “To see us barely getting 100 [points] to almost getting 140 has just been fantastic.” Dave Lawrence is a special correspondent for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

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Koehler, it was an “awesome” day. “It was a really great win for so many of these girls, mainly because it was supposed to be a really, really tight meet,” Koehler said. “Our girls just came out with a bang and did their best.” Koehler had a lot of praise for Jaime MacKay. “Jaime MacKay, she deserved what she got today,” Koehler said. “She probably works harder than any child that I’ve ever met in my life. She never gives up. She won’t go home until she’s completed her tasks for the day.” Deep Run coach Karen Wright has been pleased with Deep Run’s progress in regional

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BOYS RESULTS Team scores: Atlee 183, LeeDavis 152, Highland Springs 115, Armstrong 37, Varina 33, Henrico 28, Hanover 20. GIRLS RESULTS Team scores: Lee-Davis 197.5, Atlee 137, Armstrong 79.5; Hanover 54, Varina 44, Highland Springs 32, Henrico 19. For individual results go to www. mechlocal.com.

TEAM SCORES Central Region: 1. Atlee 146.375; 2. Deep Run 139.9; 3. Lee-Davis 134.15; 4. Mills Godwin 129.75; 5. Henrico 124.7; 6. Hanover 116.5; 7. Patrick Henry 112.45; 8. Douglas Freeman 111.65; 9. Varina 110.425. Capital District: 1. Atlee 146.375; 2. Lee-Davis 134.15; 3. Henrico 124.7; 4. Hanover 116.5; 5. Varina 110.425. Colonial District: 1. Deep Run 139.9; 2. Mills Godwin 129.75; 3. Patrick Henry 112.45; 4. Douglas Freeman 111.65.

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New Bethesda Baptist Church Mechanicsville 9019 New Bethesda United Methodist Rd. 779-2101 Church Winn’s Baptist Todd Combee, Pastor 7356 Atlee Road, Church Sun. School 9:30AM, Join us for Sunday A warm & friendly School at 9:45AM, Worship 10:45 am. conservative church Worship at 8:30 & 11 Bible Study 6 pm. located near I-295, am. & Wed. night Prayer Service, between Route 33 worship service at Wed. 6:45pm. Youth activities; Sun - and I-95. Sunday 6:45pm. Kerry D. services 8:15, 9:30, Boggs, Pastor. 746day 6-7:30 pm, 11:00 & 6:00. Wed. 5118. Wed. 6:45-8:00pm. activities for all ages 6:30 pm. NEW Highland Bap- More info: 798-5512 NEW SONG CHURCH Contemporary wortist Church 9200 www.winnsbc.org ship band, quality New Ashcake Rd. ministries for chil5 5 0 - 9 6 0 1 dren & youth, casuwww.newhighlandb Sovereign Grace al dress. Chad aptist.org Robert Baptist Herndon, Pastor. Lee, Pastor. Sunday 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd, AM Contemporary Sun. at 9 & 10:30 New Hope Baptist Worship-8:30am, 559-6064 Blended Worship- Located at 5452 a.m. 11am, Sunday Spotslee Circle, Me- www.newsongumc.org School 9:45am, chanicsville. Sunday Nursery & Child- school 9:45 am, Shady Grove United Celeren’s Church provid- Morning worship Methodisted. Sunday PM: 10:30 am, afternoon brate Christ on SunYouth "Go-Time" 6- 1pm, Wednesday day Mornings. Traworship: 7:30 Wednesday prayer & Bible study ditional PM: Dinner 5:15- 7:30 pm. L. Ronald 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 6:30pm; Childrens Staley, Pastor. For choir 6pm; Youth more info 321-2110. 9:45, Sunday School: Choir 6:30pm. Bible www.sovereigngra- 9:30 & 11:00- All Study for all ages ceinmechanicsville. Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all 6:30-7:30pm org services. corner of Meadowbridge & 746-1235 ex.3 Mechanicsville, Shady Grove Rd, REACHES THE Mechanicsville. Remember our deadline CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Brooke Willson astor.746-9073 is Friday 3 PM DEPARTMENT! CALL TODAY! P shadygroveumc.org

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Mech. Lg. bdrm Growing healthcare unfurn. $500/mo. & med. furn. bdrm. $475/ practice is seeking an experienced mo. util incl. 901-2225 front desk receptionist. Fax your resume with salary requirements to 804-730-0432.

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Apartments Unfurnished LakeRidge Square Apartments, Hanover’s Most Popular Community offers spacious 2BR/2BA units starting at $799 on select units. Limited Time Offer! All appliances plus water/sewer included! Reserve yours now they are going fast! Located just 2 miles north of Va. Center Commons! Call for details, apply for "free"!! 550-2676 Mechanicsville Now Leasing 2-bdrm/1-ba. spacious apts. Special $675/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. Friendly, Quiet community avail. immediately. Add’l discount for seniors. 746-5525 for details

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Houses Unfurnished 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, maint.-free 2-story. 1-bdrm Cottage House, 1-bath. $650 Fresh paint, new floor ing, wood burning FP, /mo. incl. util. Avail. March 1st. Full de- dual HP’s, 2-car gar., fenced rear yd., all posit req. 399-0528. nestled on 10.54 acs. 3-BDRM, 1.5 bath $346,900. Seller to pay rancher with 2-car $5,000 closing & offer garage. No pets. No 1 yr. home warranty. smoking. Credit Check. Sabrina Conway High Point Farms. 804-730-9055 $1100/mo. + deposit. Blake & Bane, Inc. 730-3100 Avail. Now. 730-0136 ATLEE Area- 4 BR 3 BAOffice or 5th BR. Liv rm, Din rm, & Den. $1650/mo + sec. dep. Call 730-8829.

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Area 44 continued... VIRGINIA: Battlefield Green BEING a part of the IN THE CIRCUIT $210,000 same real estate COURT OF HANOOPEN 1-3 conveyed to Anna VER COUNTY 3 bdrms, 2 bath Ranch. M. Frost by deed Large family Rm w/ from Lettie E. Jones, HUGH CAMPBELL, FP. Huge deck. Rt. 360 widow, dated No- Plaintiff, to (L) on Old Calvary vember 24, 1976 and (L) on Stronghold to recorded November V. CL10000083-00 (R) to 8246 Skirmish. 29th, 1976 in Deed Legal Notices Tim Shelton Book 410, Page 81 in 412-2355 the aforesaid JULIA PATTERSON, if Coldwell Banker VIRGINIA: Clerk’s Office. The she be deceased, Dew Realty IN THE CIRCUIT whereabouts of said and WILSON PATCOURT OF HANO- Anna m. Frost is un- TERSON, believed to VER COUNTY known and she is be deceased, his or believed to have her heirs, devisees, HUGH CAMPBELL, abandoned subject and successors Plaintiff, property. whose whereabouts The interest in and to are unknown, if V. CL10000084-00 the above described they be living or if parcel of real prop- they be dead, the erty of said Frost, widows, widowers, ANNA M. FROST, and whose whereabouts heirs, devisees, sucif she be deceased, are unknown, and cessors and assigns her heirs, devisees, all her heirs, in title who are and successors devisees, succes- made party defendwhose whereabouts sors and assigns in ants by the general Office Space Lease are unknown, if interest of said de- description of the they be living or if fendant whose parties unknown, they be dead, the whereabouts are GPIN 7827-45-0224, widows, widowers, unknown, if they be Defendants, heirs, devisees, suc- living, or if they be cessors and assigns dead, their widows, ORDER OF in title who are widowers, heirs, 6501 Mechanicsville PUBLICATION made party defend- devisees, and suc- The object of the Tnpk. Brandy Creek ants by the general cessors in title, who above-styled suit is prof. bldg. 1000-2900 description of the are made party de- to quiet title to and sq.ft. full service. Immparties unknown, fendants by the establish title in the ed., 804-794-6240 GPIN 7825-78-0346, general description Plaintiff to the folDefendants, of the parties un- lowing described known and the ob- real property, situORDER OF ject of this suit is to ated in Beaverdam PUBLICATION establish fee simple District, Hanover The object of the title in and to said County, Virginia, above-styled suit is tract of real estate GPIN 7827-45-0224 to quiet title to and in the plaintiff by being 2.042 acres, establish title in the adverse possession to-wit: Plaintiff to the fol- and abandonment. ALL that certain tract lowing described And it appearing or parcel of land, lyreal property, situ- from an affidavit ing and being in ated in Beaverdam filed according to Beaverdam District, District, Hanover law that the said Hanover County, 4-Wheel Drive County, Virginia, defendant is or may Virginia, containing GPIN 7825-78-0346 be deceased and 2.042 acres, situated CHEVROLET - ’02 2500 being 6.001 acres, that the where- on the west side of Silverado, Duramax to-wit: abouts of all the Route 682 (Ben diesel, 6 ’ bed, ext cab, ALL that certain tract heirs, devisees, suc- Gayle Road) adja123K, new tires. or parcel of land, cessors of the said cent to the lands of $13,500. 804-347-7333 lyingand being in defendant, if they Marshall and others Beaverdam District, be living or de- and for a more parFORD - ’96 F250 4X4, Hanover County, ceased, the widows, ticular description diesel dngine, 8’ bed, Virginia, deeded as widowers, heirs, reference is hereby new tires, 223K. $4500. containing 6.001 devisees and suc- made to a plat of 804-347-7333 acres, more or less, cessors in title are survey by Resource and bounded on the unknown and their International, Ltd., North by a 30’ right last addresses are entitled "Plat of Automobiles of way, on the East unknown. GPIN 7827-45-0224, for Sale by the land of It is ordered that the Beaverdam District, Droppleman, on the said unknown par- Hanover County, South by the lands ties, who are made Virginia," dated 1968 Chevy Camaro of Brown and on the party defendants by May 31, 2001, a copy Z28, Black, Manual, V8 West by the lands the general descripof which is recorded Engine. 40K miles. of Scott. For a more tion of parties un- with deed in Deed VGC. $15,000. Call 757particular descrip- known, do appear Book 1825, page 62. 986-6102 or email tion reference is before the Court on Being the same real bia992@aol.com hereby made to a the 18th day of estate conveyed to 2010 at Wilson Patterson by plat of survey by March, HONDA - ’07 Civic LX William Hugh Redd 9 : 0 0 a m , and do deed dated April 24, Coupe, 22K, original dated November 10, what is necessary 1946 and recorded owner, factory warran1976 and recorded to protect their in- June 25, 1948 in ty, auto., like new, in Deed Book 410, terest. Deed Book 131, $13,000. 804-559-9399 Page 83 in the ENTERED: 2/2/10 page 68 located in Clerk’s Office, Cir- J. OVERTON HARRIS, the Clerk’s Office, Automobiles Wanted cuit Court, Hanover JUDGE Circuit Court, HanoCounty, Virginia; I ask for this: ver County, Virginia. and for a more re- Hugh Campbell, The said Wilson PatûWANTED û cent description ref- Plaintiff terson having died Abandoned junk cars erence is hereby 13138 Scotchtown Rd intestate and one of Pay $125 and up. made to a plat of Beaverdam, VA. his heirs at law to No title needed. survey by Resource 23015 wit, Evelyn Minor, 804-677-0156 International dated 804-227-3253 continued... February 2, 2002 which is recorded in Plat Book 36, page 835 in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office. continued...

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Legal Notices continued... having conveyed her interest in said land to Julia Patterson, the widow of Wilson Patterson by deed dated September 13, 1958 and recorded December 29, 1958 in Deed Book 188, page 314 located in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office. The interest in and to the above described parcel of real property of Julia Patterson, whose whereabouts are unknown, and Wilson Patterson, believed to be deceased, and all of his or her heirs, devisees, successors and assigns in interest of said defendants whose whereabouts are unknown, if they be living, or if they be dead, their widows, widowers, heirs, devisees, and successors in title, who are made party defendants by the general description of the parties unknown and the object of this suit is to establish fee simple title in and to said tract of real estate in the plaintiff by adverse possession and abandonment. And it appearing from an affidavit filed according to law that the said defendants are or may be deceased and that the whereabouts of all the heirs, devisees, successors of the said defendants, if they be living or deceased, the widows, widowers, heirs, devisees and successors in title are unknown and their last addresses are unknown. It is ordered that the said unknown parties, who are made party defendants by the general description of parties unknown, do appear before this Court on the 1 8 t h day of March, 2010 at 9:00am, and do what is necessary to protect their interest. ENTER: 2/2/2010 J. OVERTON HARRIS, JUDGE I ask for this: Hugh Campbell, Plaintiff 13138 Scotchtown Rd Beaverdam, VA. 23015 804-227-3253

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

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

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

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

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Dramatic open spaces, over 3,100 sq. ft., 5 or 6 BRs, huge family room, great space in kitchen, formal rooms, deluxe master bath, built-in bookcases and built-in desk, walk-up attic w/ rec room, screen porch, large patio, detached tool shed, & more sitting on an awesome culde- sac lot! $379,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

TRULY IMMACULATE TRANSITIONAL RANCH PLAN

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

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BRICK FRONT IN MILESTONE

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STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT TRANSITIONAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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STUNNING BRICK RANCHER – ATLEE HIGH

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

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4,300 sq. ft., Hanover High School district, 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths, two family rooms w/ fireplaces, new replacement windows, 3-zone heating & cooling, tennis court, inground pool, sun room, office & recreational space and so much more sitting on a 3.64 acre lot – horses are welcome! JUST REDUCED $50,000! $400,000.

FRESH TO THE MARKET IN MILESTONE

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

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“ONE OF THE LAST HOUSES BUILT IN ASH CREEK”

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DRAMATIC TRANSITIONAL IN MILESTONE

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

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

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PARADE OF HOMES WINNER HANOVER HIGH DISTRICT

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ALL BRICK – BELOW 2009 ASSESSMENT!

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