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MRMC looks to community for input Charrette process will get underway on Monday with hospital and Miami company By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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From the time Memorial Regional Medical Center opened its doors in Mechanicsville, community has been key to the operations of the Bon Secours facility. And that’s just how Michael Robinson, chief executive officer, wants it. Next on the “drawing board” for the Hanover County hospital is a charrette,

which, according to www.dictionary.com, is “a final, intensive effort to finish a project, especially an architectural design project, before a deadline.” To help in this latest step forward on an ever-expanding campus with ever-increasing services, MRMC has contracted the services of Miami-based Duany PlaterZyberk and Company, known as DPZ. The architects and town planners will arrive in Mechanicsville on Thursday, March 8, and

get to work the next day. Community involvement kicks off with an opening presentation, which will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12, on the campus. The public’s role also is welcome in the closing presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16. When Dougal Hewitt, senior vice president/mission at MRMC, talks about the charrette, he likens it to the Kevin Costner movie, “Field of Dreams.” When the vision

for the hospital was taking shape in the 1990s, he said community input referred to the film and Hanover County’s own “field of dreams,” since the location had been used to grow alfalfa. Instead of a ball field, Hewitt said, “What we built here is a place of healing.” Today, he added, “We are so embraced by the community that we are bursting at the seams – and we need to grow again.” see MRMC, pg. 4

Department heads Native’s son fights for life Interviews request $260 million Tot’s father charged with felony child neglect in shooting set for Boy’s, Girl’s State of county’s budget By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com

By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Money and how to do more with less could be a way to explain the situation facing the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Last Wednesday, department heads requested $260 million of the $367.4 million proposed in the Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Budget division director Shelly Wright said the requests make up 71 percent of the budget. Hanover County Public Schools asked for $187.1 million, or 51 percent of the total.

Other figures Wright referred to were: Public Utilities, $24.5 million; Sheriff ’s Office, $21.6 million; Fire/EMS, $14.6 million; County and Schools Capital Improvement Programs, $7.8 million; and County Debt Service, $4.5 million. The $367.4 million budget proposal is 6.1 percent less than the current budget. The General Fund of $199.4 million is 1.6 percent less than the current year. In talking about the fiscal responsibility of his office, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said see BUDGET, pg. 19

(Editor’s note: Over the weekend, Evan Pierce experienced complications related to the shooting. His grandfather, Sam Rice, said the 4-year-old continued his battle to live as The Local neared press time on Monday.) he 4-year-old son of a Hanover County native continues to fight for his life following a shooting earlier this month. Evan Pierce, whose mother Jessica Rice

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Pierce graduated in 2003 from Lee-Davis High School, remains a patient at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk. They make their home in Virginia Beach. Jessica’s father is Sam Rice of Mechanicsville. On Monday, Feb. 27, the boy was in a medically-induced coma because his doctors are worried his lungs and kidneys might fail. His mother is keeping a 24-hour vigil at his bedside. On Feb. 9, Evan was shot in the left hip. The 40-caliber bullet traveled through Jessica his intestines. He underwent Rice Pierce surgery times the first 10 days after and hernine son Evan. the shooting, and doctors recovered a large portion of the bullet.

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Interviews for scholarships to American Legion Boy’s State and Girl’s State will be held this year from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 and March 25, at American Legion Post 175 at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. American Legion Post 175 sponsors most of the delegates from Hanover County. Candidates must be rising high school seniors as of the end of the current school year. Both Boy’s State and Girl’s State will be held this year June see INTERVIEWS, pg. 17

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Pupil transportation officials join students in Love the Bus event The Virginia Association of Pupil Transportation (VAPT) in cooperation with its business partners hosted the first statewide Love the Bus celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, in downtown Richmond at the historic Bell Tower in Capitol Square. Students and pupil transporofficials Photo submitted by Linda M. tation Scarborough from across the Michael J. Martin, Commonwealth executive director of the National Association for gathered at the capital to celebrate Pupil Transportation, spoke during the Feb. 16 the institution of “Love the Bus” rally. the iconic yellow school bus, and highlighted the vital contributions pupil transportation plays in Virginia’s public education

mission. Organized in conjunction with the American School Bus Council, Love the Bus festivities were held by yellow school bus fans across the nation during the month of February. These events are designed to raise public awareness of the important safety, economic, and educational benefits of pupil transportation. Environmental benefits provided to communities daily by the effective, cost saving school bus include the following: ✏ School buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in avoiding crashes and preventing injury. ✏ School buses are the safest mode transportation for getting children back and forth to school. ✏ School buses keep an annual estimated 17.3 million cars off roads surrounding schools each morning. During the event, state and national representatives shared their stories of affection for see TRANSPORTATION, pg. 4

36 SPORTS Hanover pair wraps up careers as Cadets.

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MRMC Continued from pg. 1

Hewitt said the next step, with the charrette process, will provide “an opportunity for us to come together as a community and say, ‘Here are what we see as the health needs and here is how we hope to address them.� He also said that MRMC and Bon Secours Richmond Health System agree that this is not just an opportunity for Mechanicsville, but also for surrounding counties’ residents “to tell us what their needs are. We’re bringing in world class designers to actually put on paper and bring alive those

dreams.� Having brought a “field of dreams� to life in 1998 with the opening of the hospital, Robinson and Hewitt agree that the time has come “for us to dream again.� Community feedback was solicited and welcomed as Bon Secours looked at Mechanicsville and the construction of Memorial Regional Medical Center. Robinson, who has been the top administrator since the beginning of MRMC, said, “We have transformed this facility with the support of the community into a destination center of excellence� that offers “a myriad

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the yellow school bus as well as the challenges facing the task of safely carrying Virginia’s school children to and from school each day. Highlights of the festivities included displays of Love the Bus themed artwork from local school children and musical performances.

of services.� Under his leadership, MRMC has received numerous honors “in so many diagnostic categories that we truly are a destination center for patients.� The hospital recently entered into affiliation with Rappahannock General Hospital, which means patients are traveling from Kilmarnock for Memorial Regional’s services. The next vision, Hewitt said, comes with the charrette and looking at “a focused intense period of sharing of ideas and drawing on what comes out of those. When we talk with folks in the community, we really look at it more as a vision. We

Attendees also had the opportunity to step aboard several modern school buses to see firsthand the features that make the school bus the safest mode of ground transportation in the world. A reception followed at the Darden Memorial Garden. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

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want to engage all sorts of folks into getting that vision.� “We’ve been here almost 15 years, growing constantly,� Robinson added. The charrette, he said, is the right process. “We’re 70 some acres now and we’ve got ideas. We’ve got a clear strategic vision. We look at the data, the disease demographics of the area we serve.� In addition to the community at large, the CEO said, “We want to hear from community leaders, physicians, staff, clinical staff – this is their hospital after all.� In Bon Secours, Robinson said, “We clearly have never been about providing just sick care. We’re not a silo for intervening when you’re sick. We want to integrate into a medical home.� At MRMC, he said, “We are transforming the way we provide care for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart failure. We want to enhance our focus on wellness. We want to intervene in issues like childhood

obesity.� “We also recognize that Bon Secours doesn’t solve health issues alone,� Hewitt said. “It’s always in partnership, and that partnership obviously starts with the individual. We seek to partner with other organizations in the community so that we can maximize [services]. We are bringing in a wider array of different groups of folks to get their ideas, their thoughts.� From March 9-12, MRMC has scheduled sessions to include meetings with physicians, partnering churches and local businesses. Robinson has targeted breast care in the charrette process. Despite having on staff specialists he described as “leading physicians in the community� in that field, he said only 28 percent of women comply with the breast screening that’s key to preventing the spread of cancer and identifying it in the earliest stage. He referred to a 30-year study from a Scandinavian

country that “clearly showed the more compliant the patient is with those recommendations around screening, the better the survival rate. If you comply with that screening, the longevity is increased.� “I have this dream,� Robinson said, “because I’ve looked nationally at models that don’t really talk about breast imaging.� He also is pursuing a more holistic fully integrated approach to the treatment of breast disease and breast health. That concept will be addressed during the charrette. MRMC is working with Ortho Virginia to develop an orthopedic institute in a 60,000square-foot building on the campus. Robinson said they would provide care for the inpatient and outpatient needs of patients with orthopedic challenges. “I want this charrette process with DPZ experts to help look 10, 15, 20 years into the see MRMC, pg. 15

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Barksdale’s ‘Always’ brings Cline to life If you close your eyes, you would think you had traveled back in time to the late 1950s and early 1960s. That was when Patsy Cline shot to fame in meteoric fashion on the country music circuit. Debra Wagoner brings the singer to life in “Always . . . Patsy Cline” at the Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. The production offers an extraordinary glimpse into the brief, yet lasting, work of the Winchester native. Her songs are the heart of “Always,” and Wagoner belts out Cline’s songs in a style reminiscent of the country great. Providing a different kind of entertainment to “Always” is Terri Moore, a Houston resident named Louise Seger who befriends Cline during a performance in the Texas city. Louise claims she is Patsy’s No. 1 fan from the days when Cline performed on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts.” Wagoner brings Cline favorites such as “Back in Baby’s Arms,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces” and “Sweet Dreams” to the stage in perfect tone, while Moore adds a humorous spark. The chemistry the two women provide keeps the audience in the moment. “Always . . . Patsy Cline” is one of those shows that is a must-see. The music, the banter, the laughter, the story of a life that ended too soon add up to a Barksdale hit. We are so fortunate to have a showcase for the talent in our community. And we should take advantage of the productions Barksdale brings to the Hanover Tavern. Wagoner and Moore, as well as the band, known as The Bodacious Bobcats — H. Drew Perkins, conductor and fiddle/guitar; Anthony Smith or Kim Fox, piano; Brian Sulser, Mike Moore or Brian Martin, bass; Buzz King, Mark Young or Rico Antonelli, drums; Corey Wells or Alan Parker, guitar; and David Nugent or Tim Staunton, pedal steel guitar — come together for a show that everyone will enjoy. This writer certainly did. “Always” will run through April 29. For more information, or to order tickets, call 282-2620. It’s worth your time to experience “Always.” Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views

Responding to pet adoption process This letter is in response to the pet adoption process of the Hanover Humane Society letter written by Carole Raikes. My son and I also were denied adoption of an adult cat without cause. We had visited the Pet Smart during a trip to Sweet Frog on a Saturday, when the Humane Society volunteers are on the premises. While there, my 5-year-old son and I were able to pet and play with a very loveable Maine Coon named Alexander. Upon exiting the “cat room,” my son asked if we could take Alexander home with us. I asked one of the volunteers about adopting Alexander and was informed to fill out the adoption form online. As soon as we got back home, I went online to fill out the application. I gave references, veterinary office infor-

mation, and disciplinary actions should the animal display inappropriate behaviors (a bit extreme in my opinion). Over the next two weeks, while awaiting a response to my application, my son and I visited Alexander daily. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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asked to visit Alexander on our weekly Sweet Frog outings. Alexander remained in his “glass box� for another two and a half months after our application was denied. After being denied, I asked my references if they had been contacted by the Humane Society, and they had not been. My family and I are cat lovers and have rescued numerous cats throughout the years. I’ve even gone as far as to drain my bank account in order to save a cat’s life. He needed surgery through the VRCC that ended up costing me $1,700. I am unsure what the standards of the Humane Society are, but the process needs to change. It is inhumane (in my opinion) to house these cats in

small “glass viewing boxes� for months at a time versus adopting them to a loving home. I can only hope that someone is giving Alexander the care I know my son and I would have given him. Jennifer Cox Mechanicsville

What is going on in our country? Government plans for mandatory health insurance payments, mandatory contraceptive-abortion payments, mandatory promotion of homosexuality by military chaplains, mandatory destruction of traditional marriage and mandatory obedience to Islamic leaders, highlighted by Barack Obama’s

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bowing to foreign leaders in the Middle East, have been a frustration for many. But maybe not much longer. A movement has been launched to wake up Americans and especially lawmakers to the fact people are not going to remain silent any longer. In fact, the “silent majority� is quickly becoming the loud majority. Millions of America’s need to be “proactive� by sending a clear message to the countries leaders – “The once-silent majority of Americans are not happy.� Taking the Ten Commandments off public walls, removing God from our cherished icons and, most recently, the U.S. Air Force removing “God� from a logo because of pressure from a group calling itself the Military

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Phillips; and one brother, Charles Davis, passed away on Monday, Vernelle Coleman Adams , 96, of Mechanicsville, Jackson. She was born January 13, Feb. 27, 2012. She retired from A Dedication to Resourceful Living: A group approach to focus on what matters to the members of our community whose lives are impacted by chronic lung disease.

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went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar W. Adams; and a son, David Adams. She is survived by seven children, Miriam Hall, Lisa Albouy, William Adams (Jane), Peggy Barksdale, Joseph E. Adams (Faye), Virginia A. Matthews (Tommy) and R. Edward Adams (Debbie); 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Vernelle loved the Lord, her family and enjoyed helping and visiting others. Family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Monday, March 5, 2012 and where services were held Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Central India Christian Mission, 9425 N. Meridian Street, Ste 281, Indiananpolis, Ind. 46260.

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icsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ebbin Carlton Ballard Sr; one sister, Helen

This has been a personal search for months: If indeed the other side of eternity, separating us by only a thin veneer of death, is crying out to us, why can’t we hear it?

1935, the daughter of Jimmy and Marguerite Jackson, of Florida. She is survived by four brothers, Robert “Bubba” (Sandy), Tommy, James (Linda), Jimmy (Barbara); two sisters, Frances White, Patsy (Francis) Beliveau. Also survived by five children, Larry (Kathy), Cindie Jones, Clayton (Nettie), Richard (Sarah), Donnie (Donna); she has 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Barbara was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. A special thank you to her physicians, Dr. Jernigan, of Mechanicsville and Dr. Rizk, of Parham/Henrico Doctors. She was passionate about fishing, bingo, cards, checkers and music (country western/gospel) and spending time with her family. The family received friends Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 1 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Washington Memorial Park.

Elizabeth E. Davis, 89, of Richmond, widow of William H.

Massachusetts Mutual and was a member of the Church of the Epiphany. She is survived by her sister, Elsie E. Sauer; nephews, Richard Sauer and wife, Joan and Mark Sauer and wife, Carolyn; niece, Martha Lowe and husband, Greg. The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Rd. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Chapter of the S.P.C. A.

Manley Ottis Dobbins, 84, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ and His Heavenly Host on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. He leaves untold cherished memories of joy, happiness, sorrow and pain shared together with his beloved wife, Rani Dobbins, of 41 years; one sister, Elaine Bess; two adopted sons, Sampson and Manley Paul; two nieces, Beverly Young and Dianne Smart; one nephew, Michael Cooke; six cousins, Alma, Gary and David Hastings, Thamba, PaPoo and see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

Nothing shakes us or phases us for long: sin, scandals, tumults, storms…

Through the lips of Jesus, Abraham states something incredible: In the eyes of God we already have ENOUGH to warn us.

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Goellner; grandparents, Brenda Luck, Dave and Vicki Green, and Sandra Green. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech. The family received friends on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway. A service followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, LLS.org.

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Skoglund (Dwain) of Moline, Ill., Eloise Hill of Sparta, Tenn., Virginia McClellan of East Moline, Ill. and her brother Kenneth Reveal (Pat) of Rapids City, Ill., as well as her beloved sister-in-law, Marilyn Reveal, widow of her brother Charles. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday March 3, 2012 at Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville, Va. Friends were received at the church on Friday Carol Ann Ferrance Hoffman, (Reveal), 68. Carol March 2, 2012. A second Service will be held March 25, 2012 at went to be with the Lord on Feb. Greenview Memorial Gardens in 26, 2012. She was born to KenSilvis, Ill., which will be her final neth and Myrtle (Strowmatt) Reresting place with her husband, veal on July 2, 1943 in Moline, Ill. Carl. The family asks that in She was preceded in death by her lieu of flowers, donations be parents, by her second husband, considered to Riverside Hospice, Carl Hoffman of Karthus, Pa., and for whom she was previously a by her brother, Charles Reveal of volunteer, at 618 Hospital Road, Alpha, Il. She leaves three chilTappahannock, VA, 22560. dren - Randy Ferrance (Terry) of Mechanicsville, Va., Anna Marie Megan Luck Goellner, Dawes (Jim) of Morrisdale, Pa., 23, of Quinton, formerly of Meand Michael Ferrance (Cindy) of chanicsville, went to be with the Osceola Mills, Pa., as well as five lord on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. grand children - Traci, Jacki and She is survived by her loving husRandall Ferrance, and Carl and band, Nicholas Goellner; parents, Andrew Dawes. She is survived Bill and Lisa Luck; sister, Makenzi by her sisters Evelyn (Tootsie) Luck; in-laws, Roy and Lynn Carolina. All pray he has had a happy reunion with the Lord. He has several cousins who also pray for him. Kevin believed in the Serenity Prayer so we will all think of him when saying that. Services were held Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd.

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Lodge installs new officers

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Washington and Henry Lodge #344 of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, recently conducted its annual election and installation of officers. They are, from left, first row, Dennis Tatum, marshal; and worshipful Jim Wright, chaplain; second row, worshipful Bill Wichelman , treasurer; Dale Jordan, junior deacon; and worshipful Robert Harvie, secretary; third row, Richard Dibble, senior warden; John O’Dell, junior warden; and back center, worshipful Jimmie Moran, worshipful master. The term “worshipful master” is an ancient term, dating back to the origins of the fraternity, which grew out of the stonemason guilds of the Middle Ages It is used to refer to the presiding officer, and is loosely translated to mean “a respected leader.” Washington and Henry Lodge #344 AF&AM was chartered on Feb. 14, 1923. It is located at 8080 Mechanicsville Turnpike in the heart of “Old Mechanicsville.”

The 8th Annual A Taste of Hanover, hosted by Bass Pro Shops, will be presented from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, inside Bass Pro Shops in Ashland. A Taste of Hanover is described as “a flavor-filled food festival, showcasing the diversity of Hanover County’s restaurants and caterers.” For the price of a ticket, attendees sample a wide variety of culinary specialties, wine and beer while enjoying live music. A Taste of Hanover benefits Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services, two nonprofits that join together to improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000 for children and adults with disabilities. These funds

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A Taste of Hanover, which benefits Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services, will once again showcase the diversity of Hanover County’s restaurants and caterers from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 25. This photo is from the 2011 event at Bass Pro Shops in Ashland.

will improve lives by: ❍ Providing safe and afford❍ Sending kids to camp and able housing for individuals and summer educational programs. families. ❍ Providing respite care An advance ticket price of for children, adults and their families. see TASTE, pg. 19

Cast members of The Lion King bringing Broadway to School of Dance Arts School of Dance Arts at 7223 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville is again connecting students with Broadway, this time with cast members of the Broadway tour, The Lion King. Through Broadway Connection, a company connecting students

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with Broadway performers, the studio is offering fun and educational Contemporary Broadway Jazz Master Classes taught by performers of the Broadway tour, The Lion King. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 10, students will have an unforgettable experience working one-on-

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one with Broadway Connection teachers and current The Lion King cast members, Dion Wilson and Sandy Alvarez. Students will be inspired to reach their dreams as they learn the style of choreography that makes this show so thrilling.

The Master Class will end with an exciting and informative “Behind-the Scenes” question and answer where students are encouraged to ask about education, auditions, Broadway, traveling with work, and the excitement of performing every night. Parents are invited to join the class-

room to participate in the Q&A and also get a sneak peak at what the students have learned. School of Dance Arts is registering students for the two-hour Master Classes. To participate, call the studio at 559-6786.

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brothers, John L. Wells, Lloyd W. Wells, Dennis Fisher; and a sister, Neil Amos. Margaret Ligon was a life time member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville Va. She was a former member of Willow Oaks Country Club and co-owner of Kane Plumbing Company. For over 30 years, she was a very active member of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association at the local, state and national levels. The family received friends on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Rd., where services were held Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Memorial Fund of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, Va. or to your local Salvation Army.

Dr. John W. Patterson Sr., (Jack), born in Yuma AZ, was adopted by Rev. and Mrs. O.W. Patterson of Tucson AZ in 1937. The Patterson’s moved to Richmond, Va., where he graduated from Thomas Dale H.S. in 1943. After a year at the Univ. of Richmond, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1946. He earned a B.A from Bob Jones Univ., a Bachelor of Divinity and a Doctorate of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Seminary and later a Ph.D. at Univ. of Edinburgh, Scotland. He was ordained to the Gospel ministry by Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Va. Dr. Patterson and his wife served as missionaries in Colombia, South America where they both taught in the International Baptist Theological Seminary until 1967. Later in that year, he became Pastor at Hatcher

Memorial Baptist Church in Richmond where he served 16 years. In 1983, he was called to be pastor of Gambrel St. Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. And, also to be Adjunct. Prof. at Southwestern Baptist Seminary. In 1985, he became Executive Director of missions for Peninsula Baptist Assoc. Ten years later, he filled the same position for Mid-Tidewater Assoc. He retired in 2006 at age 80. He is survived by his wife, “Pat”; two sons, John Patterson, Jr., Scott Patterson; four daughters, Patricia Gail Leighty, Leighanne Parrish, Michelle Patterson and Heather Patterson; six grandchildren and one great grandson. His Celebration of Life was held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Hatcher Memorial Bapt. Church, led by Pastors Edward Harrow, Michael Gregory, and Brad Hoffman. Graveside services were private

prior to the celebration. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Woods Fund (7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111) or the church of your choice.

Baptist Theological Seminary for her contributions to missions. Family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Sunday, March 4, 2012 and where services were held Monday, Beverly Slate Pierce, DD, March 5, 2012. Graveside services followed in the church cemetery 72, of Aylett, went to be with the of Petsworth Baptist Church in Lord on Friday, March 2, 2012. She is survived by her husband of Gloucester, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be 57 years, Darnell; three children, made to the building fund of AnMichael R. Pierce and wife, Jeri, Vicki P. Beach and husband, Jim- chor Baptist Church, 7291 Atlee my and Jeffrey H. Pierce and wife, Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Judy; six grandchildren, Courtney, bennettfuneralhomes.com. Brian, Michael, Richard, Matt and Miles; two great-grandchildren, Lucy R. Roberts, 86, of Sophia and Katelyn; as well as Mechanicsville, peacefully left this one brother, William K. Slate II earth to be with the Lord Monday, and wife, Debi, of Charlotte, N.C. Feb. 27, 2012. She was preceded Born in Winston-Salem, N.C., but in death by her husband, Donald raised in Richmond, Dr. Pierce R. Roberts; and is survived received her Doctor of Divinity in by her three children, Connie May 1989 from the North Florida Lorentzen and husband, Richard,

John W. Robinson, of Mechanicsville, peacefully passed away at his home on March 2, 2012, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was see OBITUARIES, pg. 24 `

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William Christopher Paschall, “Bill, Sugar Boy”, 88, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. He was a printer with Media General for 30 years. He was a 50 plus year member of Meridian Lodge #284 AF&AM, and ACCA Temple Klownz and photographer for the potentate, and a member of the Royal Order of Jesters #16. He is survived by his loving wife, Mable Paschall; daughters, Betty Floyd and husband, Les, Diane Tignor and husband, Joe, Chris Root and husband, Don; five grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Gordon Paschall. Funeral services with Masonic Rites were held Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Chapel of the Masonic Home of Virginia. Graveside services followed at Graceland Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia.

Michael Roberts and Kenneth Roberts; three grandchildren; as well as one brother, James “Jack” Roberson and wife, Geraldine. Lucy was a longtime member of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church. The family received friends Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road. Graveside services were held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Building 4, Richmond, Va. 23227.

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future and start looking at how the flow on the campus needs to occur,” he said. Also on his “to-do list” is cancer care – whether it’s medical oncology, intervention with radiation oncology or an infusion center getting chemo[therapy].” Robinson supports a holistic approach to the treatment of cancer. “We need specialties integrated into an overarching cancer institute.” St. Francis Medical Center, a Bon Secours facility in Midlothian, has the Hope Lodge on campus. “I’d love to see DPZ and the community communicate that thought.” “I want that area also to include a hospitality house,” so, for example, a patient traveling from Kilmarnock will not be driving back and forth for treatment. “I have a vision of a hospice house where we house the hospice patients in that same area so that you’ve got ease of navigation. Look at the flow, the signage, the ease of access as the campus grows and develops.” Hewitt cites the continuing growth “all around us” in Mechanicsville and Hanover County. “This is an exciting place to be.” MRMC leaders recognize that growth and “want to make sure that growth occurs in

a way that continues to make us proud. This is a place you can be proud of. We want to secure that for the future as well.” The charrette and DPZ’s role will, he continued, provide an “opportunity to get everyone’s ideas,” with a goal of maintaining a facility surrounded in pride. “We are the fabric of

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this community, so we want to engage the community in how we can secure that.” “Recognizing that we have plans for growth,” Hewitt said, “how do we put all that together in a way that continues [to provide] a place of beauty, health, respite? This is a time for us to bring the community in and explore how to do that.” Robinson also wants to see a

focus on wellness. He said there have been talks about a walking trail. “Is that something that you would need, would like to have?” Hewitt added, “How can we ensure that you’re surrounded by an environment that is healing?” “How do you make the campus itself a part of the healing that provides that respite?” Robinson said. “Holistic mind, body and spirit – we believe we’re already doing that very well on this campus,” Hewitt said. “We want to ensure we continue to do that far into the future. We’re a part of the communities that surround us.” Looking to Monday’s opening, Hewitt said the community has the opportunity to consider the question: “How can I get involved in the shaping of my hospital?” As for the closing, he said, it will be “This is what we see as the future of your hospital.” DPZ will set up a studio at the hospital that will be open to the public to view. For more information on the charrette, visit www.mrmcvision.com.

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Adam Dworak Jr., a member of Boy Scout Troop 521, was presented with a God and Life Award during services at Messiah Lutheran Church and School on Sunday, Feb. 26. To earn the award, he participated in a mentored program requiring the extensive study of scriptures, written and oral applications to his life, and related service projects at Messiah and in the greater community. The Rev. Louis Florio, pastor of Messiah, served as his mentor during this program. Dworak also successfully completed requirements for Eagle Scout. His Court of Honor is scheduled for May 5 .Adam, a homeschooled high school student, is the son of Adam and Bonnie Dworak of Mechanicsville. Rev. Florio, left, is shown presenting the award to Adam.

Residents share expertise with Oscar picks was an almost unanimous winner for Best Actress. The Firehouse Theater plans to screen The Help during its 2012-2013 season. Ashland proclaimed its Oscars 24 hours in advance of Hollywood. A representative of the Ashland Firehouse Theater said, “The fact that Hollywood ‘insiders’ did not second the Ashland selections serves to show the remarkable power of celebrity marketing in Hollywood.” The Firehouse Theater did acknowl-

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover County residents showed their insight into the arts on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Ashland Firehouse Theater with their selections for the 2012 Ashland Oscars. Their choices included: Best Picture: The Help; Best Actor: George Clooney; and Best Actress: Viola Davis. The voting for both Best Picture and Best Actor was close, but Viola Davis, for her role as Aibileen Clark in The Help,

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Nicholas Pierce, the boy’s father, was charged with felony child neglect in the shooting. He was released on $25,000 surety bond on Feb. 23 from the Virginia Beach Correctional Center. A judge ordered him not to have firearms and not to have contact with his son or ex-wife. The shooting is being called an accident, but police have not released details of the incident. Tropical Smoothie at 7152 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville will hold a fundraiser for Evan from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Information about Evan’s condition and a link for anyone wishing to make a donation can be found at HelpEvanPierce.com.

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budget.” The Sheriff ’s Office returned $400,208 in 2009, $883,103 in 2010 and $693,165 in 2011. Hines also said the Sheriff ’s Office remains staffed at 2008 levels. There are 198 authorized positions with three frozen. He cited volunteer programs as a valuable resource. “In 2011, the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office volunteer program overall increased by 27 percent,” he said. “Its members contributed over 8,000 manhours to this community at a cost savings of over $175,000 to our citizens.” In an effort to improve response times to calls and prepare for future anticipated county growth, Hines said a new beat and zone system for deploying personnel had been deployed. “This new zone system serves as a better way to assign and manage resources,” he said. “In addition to providing high visibility throughout a zone, officers are responsible and held accountable for a more concentrated area.” Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, superintendent of schools, talked about student accomplishments. “All county schools met accreditation for the 10th year o dt ce 00 du 9,5 e R 23 $

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Mr. and Ms. Paul Martin of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, John Ryan Martin, to Rachael Lauren Dennis, daughter of Robert and Donna Dennis of Clarksville, Va. Ms. Dennis, a graduate of Virginia Tech, is a fifth grade teacher at Lakeshore Elementary School in Mooresville, N.C. Mr. Martin is a graduate of Hanover High School and NASCAR Technical Institute. He is employed by Joe Gibbs Racing. A May wedding is planned and will be held in Mooresville, N.C. at Carrigan Farms.

Brian and Amy Wells would like to announce the birth of their daughter Kathryn Elizabeth Wells. Kathryn was born February 20, 2012 at 8:02 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. She was born at Memorial Regional Medical Center. She was welcomed home by big brother Christopher, grandparents Verlie and Zondra Ducut of Highland Springs and Greg Schlueter and Denise Wells of Highland Springs. The family would like to thank the staff at Memorial Regional and VA Women’s Center for excellent care and services.

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by guardians who look after their needs and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will be on each bus to provide first aid at any time during the trip. The HFHTVA accepts veterans in wheelchairs, on walkers and those on oxygen. Applications for veterans and guardians can be found at www. HonorFlightHTVA.org or by

calling 1-877-424-8397. Presentations can be done for any organization. If interested, call Dana Rivera, assistant director, at 337-3487. The trip will depart on Saturday, April 28, from VFW Battlefield Post 9808 at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information, go to www.HonorFlightHTVA.org.

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COLTON DRAKE GRAY born December 19, 2011

Michael and Shannon Gray joyfully announce the birth of their son, Colton Drake Gray. Colton was born at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs, 7.9 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Colton was happily welcomed by his grandparents Stuart and Connie Smith, Dough Gray and William and Betty Ellison as well as many other family members and friends. A big thank you to the MRMC and Virginia Women’s Center staff for the wonderful care.

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Miss Mechanicsville Pageant tickets on sale Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Tickets are on sale for the Miss Mechanicsville Pageant, which will get underway at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, in the auditorium at Atlee High School in Mechanicsville.

Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. The Miss Mechanicsville Pageant Scholarship Pageant Foundation is sponsoring and producing the pageant for its 34th year. The purpose of Miss, Junior and Little Miss Mechanicsville

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she was just 4½ years old. Rachel began a foundation in her daughter’s name to benefit families with terminally ill children — CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, which provides financial assistance and healthy weekly meals to eligible families served by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. To date, the foundation has distributed $26,000 to families in need. The Rare Life Award is an

pageants is to provide scholarships to young women of Hanover County. The charitable proceeds will be donated to Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Foundation (MCEF), Mechanicsville’s Food Pantry. In addition, the pageant will

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Chickahominy Middle School students raised more than $6,600 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of the yearly Pennies for Patients program.

CMS students raise $6,600 for Leukemia, Lymphoma Society Local middle schoolers contribute thousands of pennies to the cure February is an important month to the students at Chickahominy Middle School. Students look forward to the cherished early release days, candy-grams on Valentine’s Day, and possible snow days. But this year, there was a new buzz in the air. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, students in all three grade levels were reintroduced to the yearly Pennies for Patients program, a school fundraising program that is sponsored by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. On that day, CMS students learned about how blood cancer affects children, and the students were immediately moved to action. Chickahominy’s Student Council and teacher sponsors Holly Angelidis and Tina Kain were in charge of the fundraiser. The SCA gave each home base a donation box for Pennies for Patients to be collected each Friday in February. On that first collection date, the SCA representatives expected to see pennies and maybe a few quarters mixed in like previous years, but, instead, found all types of coins and dollars, as well as checks sent in from parents and teachers. They couldn’t believe it. During the three-week fundraiser, the dona-

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tions were contagious. Students in some home bases were bringing in their birthday money, as well as every coin from their piggy bank, and teachers were offering incentives such as matching student gifts. As the weeks went on, the donations just kept coming. Chickahominy Middle School’s students, parents and teachers brought in $6,643.71 — that’s 664,371 pennies for the Pennies for Patients Program. “Hanover County children that attend CMS should be so proud to be a part of a student body that can come together to support a cause as important as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,” Kain said. “Not only is CMS ‘the best place to learn and achieve,’ but it is full of students that are willing to fight for students just like them for the right to be healthy and happy. Chickahominy’s SCA would like to thank everyone for their hard work and generosity.” Some local CoinStar Machines take donations for the Pennies for Patients Program without deducting money. Just press the “donate” button. For more information, visit schoolandyouth. org and coinstar.com. Information submitted by Christina Kain, CMS teacher and SCA co-sponsor.

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

Wednesday, March 7 Join St. Paul Lutheran Church for their midweek Lenten Worship. Theme “God’s Lenten Gifts to Us”. Dinner at 6 p.m. and Worship at 7 p.m., 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville – Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor. For more information please call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com. The Edmund Ruffin Fire Eaters invites you to a program being held upstairs at the Bass Pro Shop in Hanover at 7 p.m. Frank O’Reilly, featured speaker, is with the National Park Service and is the historian at the “Stonewall” Jackson Shrine. He has written numer-

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preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Robbie Robinson of Pomeroy, Ohio; and a son, Mark Steven Robinson. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Gloria; his children, John W. Robinson Jr. (Debbie), Cindy Clisham, Debra Swingle and Linda Rhodes (Tim); his beloved grandchildren, Melissa, Dustin, and Jason Robinson, Brittney and Leah Clisham, Annie and Nicholas Swingle and Nicki Rhodes; a sister and best friend, Mary Dudek (Dick) of Cleveland, Ohio. John graduated from Ohio University and received his MBA from the

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ous books; his latest, The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson, has been recently released. This will be a very interesting and informative program. The public is welcome and there is no charge for attendance. Our S.C.V. chapter’s primary goal is education and preservation of southern heritage. For more information if needed, e-mail 006fred@gmail.com. All Souls Episcopal Church, invites you to our Lenten Series: “Spiritual Practices for Real People”; a study of An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. This week’s topic will be “Waking Up and Paying Attention,” We will explore what it means to have vision and reverence in our daily lives. Presenter: The Reverend Amelie A. Wilmer, Vicar. The program begins at 7 p.m. at Atlee House, 9077 Atlee Road. For more information, see our ad in the newspaper or call 559-9302. Questions can also be direct to vicarallsouls@gmail.com.

will hold a veterinary Wellness Clinic at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety. org for more information.

Thursday, March 8 The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Central Virginia Chapter (NAMI-CVA) will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond VA. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the New Hanover Presbyterian Church on Rt. 301 at the intersection of Rural Point Road in Mechanicsville. All are welcome. Please contact the Hanover Humane Society Membership Chairman, Rene

University of Richmond. He served in the Army, loved his country and retired from 30 years of service from Reynolds Metals Company. John enjoyed retiremend with golf, travel and spending time with his wonderful family and friends. He will always be remembered for his beautiful smile, the twinkle in his eye, his gentle and kind manner, his humorous demeanor, and his true love of life. His greatest treasure was his devotion to God. The family received friends at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Prkwy., Mechanicsville, Monday, March 5, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Catholic Church of the

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Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, 23116. Graveside services were held at Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Catholic Church of the Redeemer’s Poor and Needy Fund.

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to our annual yard/bake sale from 7-1 p.m. at 8029 Shady Grove Rd. Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase. There will be many home made goodies. The United Methodist Men will be selling their delicious Brunswick Stew. Come find just what you need from an array of household goods, children’s items, books, clothing, and much more! For more information or to make donations call the church office at 746-9073.

60 Seconds! at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 5:30 p.m. Ages 1118. Can you beat 60-second games and be the champion? Pizza and drinks provided by the Friends of Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit Pamunkey River Garden the library at 7461 Sherwood Club will meet at 10:30 a.m., Crossing Place. at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Saturday, March 10 Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. The Teen Saturday Cinema at speaker will be Jean Ray, the Atlee Branch Library at 3 Floral Designer and Flower p.m. Ages 11-18. See a great Show Judge. The program movie on the big screen at the will be “Displaying Basic library. Pizza provided by the Horticulture and Designs”. Friends of the Atlee Library. Members of the club will be For more information call displaying horticulture from 559-0654 or visit the library at their gardens and their own 9161 Atlee Road. creative floral designs for judging. All are welcome. Shady Grove United Any questions, please contact Methodist Women invite you Susan Blankinship, President

and Paula Shrader; three sistersin-law, Constance M. Miller, Janice Tyler and Hazel Morgan; and special friend, Joan Stewart. Mr. Shrader was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church, Northside Lodge No. 292 AF&AM, Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies, Past Patron Reuben S. Shrader, 89, of the Masonic Home of Virginia, of Holly Chapter No. 27 OES, and a member of Blanche Spencer widower of Doris M. Shrader, Chapter No. 11 OES. The family passed away Monday, Feb. 27, received friends Sunday, March 2012. He was preceded in death 4, 2012 at the Mechanicsville by three brothers, one sister; and two great-nephews, Mark Shrader Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a and Brandon Brigman. He is survived by numerous nieces and Masonic Memorial Service was held Sunday, March 4, 2012. Funephews, among them devoted nieces, Marilyn Brigman (Gayle) neral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012 in the Masonic

Home Chapel. Graveside services followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chamberlayne Baptist Church.

at 932-3451. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Sunday, March 11 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Dukes Chapel Church will have guest speaker Rev. Lydia Evans from Richmond, Virginia for Sunday Service at 11 a.m. Rejoice in the spirit of the Lord with us. We are located one see CALENDAR, pg. 35 `

sister-in-law, Joyce Newsome; and other family members and friends. Bob was a member of the John Marshall Alumni Band. The family received friends Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Robert L. Trevvett Jr., Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., “Bob”, age 69, of Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville. Funeral servicpassed away Monday, Feb. 27, es were held Monday, March 2012. He was preceded in death 5, 2012 at Black Creek Baptist by his parents, Robert L. and Church, 6289 McClellean Rd., Alice J. Trevvett. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of Mechanicsville, 23111. Grave45 years, Ann N. Trevvett; his side services were held at the son, Keith Trevvett; his daugh- church cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff ter-in- law, Gretchen Trevat Davita, Mechanicsville, for vett; his sister, Nancy Greer; their care and kindness. In brother-in-law, Joel Greer; lieu of flowers, contributions mother-in-law, Lela Newsome; may be made to Black Creek brother-in-law, Jeff Newsome; Baptist Church.

Ad Vice wins 1st, 3rd place honors in international contest Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Ad Vice Inc., the Mechanicsville-based designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior displays, sculpture and signs has been awarded

both First Place and Third Place prizes in an International contest. Signs of the Times Magazine from Cincinnati, Ohio, conducts an annual contest for the best sign design and manufacturing. Entries are received from around the world as well as the United States. These aren’t the first international honors received by Ad Vice. The company has won 17 International Awards. In 2011, Ad Vice won anoth-

er Design Award, was featured in two local and three national publications, and appeared in two international distributed hard-bound books. “I was first notified that we had won third place. Later I discovered that we were beaten by ourselves with the first place award too! What a great start to 2012,” David Goodwin, a VCU School of the Arts Alumni, and CEO of Ad Vice Inc., said. “Our goal, when we start a project, is to make our client stand out more than their competitors. It’s a very competitive world for our clients, so it’s critical to create a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for their customers. It’s very rewarding to know you’re doing valuable work. But to have your peers acknowledge it too is icing on the cake. We never tire of receiving awards.” “These awards are really a tribute to our clients,” Goodwin added. “Without their vision and confidence in Ad Vice, these projects would never have been built.” Goodwin said that Fredericksburg is the real winner as both award-winning signs reside there. The Third Place Award for the Quantico Corporate Center,

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5K planned to help Hometown fund On Saturday, April 7, Hometown Realty is hosting the first ever “Hickory Hill 5K & Family EGGstravaganza” to benefit The Hometown Family Education Fund. The run will get underway at 10 a.m. Founded in loving memory of Roy and Lynn Rogers, the Hometown Family Education Fund provides college scholarships to one student from each of Hanover County’s four High Schools. This scholarship was started in 2006 by the owners of Hometown Realty shortly after the passing of Lynn Rogers. Since then, The Hometown Family Education Fund has

awarded 21 deserving students with $4,000 scholarships for continuing studies. Each recipient is chosen based on an essay about The Golden Rule, treating others like you would want to be treated. The race, “The Hickory Hill 5K & Family EGGstravaganza,” takes place in the Hickory Hill Subdivision in Hanover County. Billed as a “family fun day,” the race will help The Hometown Family Education Fund provide four scholarships to some very deserving students. Information submitted by Kristin Mudd.

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Jean Ray, a floral designer and flower show judge, will present the program, The King William “Displaying Basic Horticulture Democratic Committee will and Design,” to the Pamunkey hold its monthly meeting at River Garden Club at 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March on Saturday, March 10, at the 13, at the Pamunkey Baptist New Bethesda Baptist Church Association Center at 18627 at 9019 New Bethesda Rd. in King William Road across Mechanicsville. from Acquinton Elementary Members of the club will be School. displaying horticulture from their gardens and their own creative floral designs for judging. The meetings are open to anyone interested. For more information, call “How Does Your Garden Susan Blankinship, president, at Grow?” will be the theme of the 932-3451. Hands-On 2nd Saturday program at Patrick Henry’s home, Scotchtown, at 16120 Chiswell Woof, Wag, Walk slated Lane in Beaverdam. This month’s event will be With this mild winter presented from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weather, it’s time to to get your furry friend out and about in Taylor Park at Hanover Parks and Recreation’s Woof, Wag, The Women’s Ministry of the Walk and Pet Parade. The free event will be presented from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will present the Women’s see WOOF, pg. 28 Conference 2012 from 8:30 a.m.

The purpose of the early meeting is to work out last-minute details for King William’s March 2012 Campaign Dinner with former Gov. Tim Kaine. For information, call Chuck at 450-0346 or e-mail uppinghamhouse@aol.com.

Hands-On 2nd Saturday program set on Saturday, March 10 — just in time for spring planting. Local master gardeners and nurserymen will be available to provide tips, ideas and resources. For more information, call 227-3500 or e-mail: scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org.

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Two local students have been nominated as National Youth Correspondents for the 2012 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University in Fairfax. Ryan Kellner of Hanover and Devon Altman of Mechanicsville, students at Hanover High School, have been nominated to represent Virginia. They have been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of students from across the country to participate in an intensive week-long study of leadership in journalism and the media. They received their honor because of their academic

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products. Everyone is invited to attend and the event will be held rain or shine. All canine attendees should display current license and vaccination tags on their collars at all times. Dogs displaying aggressive behavior will not be permitted. Dogs should be on non-retractable leashes.

Taylor Park is located at 13017 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. For more information on this or other Parks and Recreation events, visit www. co.hanover.va.us/parksrec and click the left hand link for Special Events. If you have questions, or are interested in becoming a vendor, contact Hanover Parks and Recreation at parksandrec@ co.hanover.va.us or call 365-7150.

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Secretariat’s owner to join in Meadow Event celebration Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Penny Chenery, owner of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, is coming back to her legendary stallion’s birth-

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tion as well. Representatives with the Hanover Humane Society will be on-site to provide literature on the adoptions, boarding, grooming and behavioral training services offered by the group. For more information, visit http://paws4acausephotos. blogspot.com/. Information submitted by Juliet Nisley.

Western Hanover Relay For Life team captain meeting called The 2012 Western Hanover Relay For encouraged to attend to get information Life will hold a team captain meeting at 7 about the 2012 Relay For Life. p.m. on Thursday, March 15, at the Ashland A committee meeting will begin at 6 Fire Station at 501 Archie Cannon Road. p.m. New and returning team captains are Additional information about how to

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regarded as the “First Lady of Racing,” will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs. She was played by actress Diane Lane in the Disney movie “Secretariat” and even had a cameo role. “I love coming back to The Meadow and am glad to see how they are keeping Secretariat’s story alive,” Chenery said. “I am especially happy to join in the tribute to Riva Ridge, who was a great champion in his own right but always overshadowed by Big Red. Riva saved the farm when I was being pressured to sell it. It’s about time we all gave Riva his due.” Tickets for the event are $15,

with free admission for children under 5. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, March 8; limited tickets available. For mail-in order form, visit www.secretariatsmeadow.com or call 994-2847 to order by phone. For more information and updates on the event (including facts about Riva Ridge – “The Forgotten Champion of Meadow Stable,” see www. secretariatsmeadow.com and its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/pages/SecretariatsMe a d ow - T h e - L an d - T h e Family-The-Legend). Planned program highlights of the Secretariat & Riva Ridge Celebration include: ✓ Visits with Riva’s riders and grooms of Meadow Stable

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media outlets, researchers and recent college graduates already successfully entering the field. Last year’s conference included Hoda Kotb, Chuck Todd, Ann Kornblut and

form a team or become involved in the Relay For Life planning committee is available by e-mailing Arlene Hayes at arehaze@ aol.com or by visiting www.RelayForLife. org/hanover.

and display of his first training saddle ✓ Visits with Secretariat’s great-grandson Rainaway, The Meadow Event Park “mascot,” along with descendants Covert Action and Patti’s Storm from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. ✓ Tram shuttles around The Meadow Event Park to include Secretariat’s original foaling shed where he was born on March 30, 1970; the yearling and training barns where both Secretariat and Riva stayed; the stallion barns, horse cemetery and more. ✓ Book talks and signings by Kate Chenery Tweedy and Leeanne Ladin, authors of the award-winning “Secretariat’s Meadow – The Land, The

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Family, The Legend.” ✓ Continuous showing of Secretariat’s and Riva’s most famous races. ✓ Presentation of horses and hounds by the Caroline Hunt. ✓ Rides in the State Fair of Virginia Horse Hitch. ✓ Various demonstrations at the Rouse Horse Complex. ✓ Expanded area for vendors of horse-related items, including Secretariat memorabilia and promotion of the Strawberry Hill Races at Colonial Downs. ✓ Free admission to the Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition at the Rouse Horse Complex. ✓ Birthday cake and concessions.

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Gerald J. Grimes lived in Mechanicsville for more than 20 years. He was considered a picture of health, working out two times a day. At the end of August, because of hand tremors that made writing difficult and swollen ankles, he went to a doctor. He was diagnosed as having stage 4 lung cancer. On Oct. 22 at the age of 64, Grimes died. “It all happened very fast. My father died about two months after being diagnosed,” his 23-year-old daughter Emily said. “We didn’t know what was wrong. The only symptoms he had were his hand tremors and swollen ankles.” Grimes and her family are now advocates for finding a cure for lung cancer and will participate on Saturday, March

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Raiders Rock 5K Fun Run/ Walk will get underway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, at Atlee High School. Race director Kim Shyu said strollers and pets are welcome to participate. To register, go to www.wix. com/ahs2002reunion/raidersrock5K. Those planning to participate are urged to register by March 1 to guarantee a t-shirt.

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10, in the Second Annual Free to Breathe® Richmond 5K Run/ Walk and Memorial Walk at Insbrook Corporate Center. There will be a Kid’s Fun Run, a 1-Mile Memorial Walk and a 5K Run/Walk. The Kid’s Fun run starts at 9 a.m. with the Memorial Walk at 9:10 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk at 9:20 a.m. One of the reasons the Grimes family is supporting the event and lung cancer research is that anyone can get lung cancer. It’s not a disease that only targets smokers. “My father wasn’t a smoker,” Emily said. “He supposedly smoked one or two cigarettes a day when he served in Vietnam about 40 years ago. My parents had been together over 30 years, and my mother says she never saw him smoke a cigarette.” The fundraising event has been a success in this area.

“We had over 600 participants and raised over $53,000 at the first Free to Breathe® event here last year,” Alison Parrish, the local event organizer and spokesman, said. “We are expecting over 1,000 to participate this year.” The National Lung Cancer Partnership started the Free to Breathe® event series with a single 5K run and walk in Philadelphia in 2006. In 2012, there will be 40 events across the county. The events have raised more than $5.6 million since the series began. All proceeds support the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs. Advance registration and event information can be found at www.FreeToBreathe.org or participants can register, beginning at 7 a.m., at the event.

Mechanicsville Relay in need of sponsors Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The 2012 Mechanicsville’s Relay for Life (RFL) is looking for sponsors for this year’s Relay for Life, which be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6, at Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville. Sponsorships come in various methods — from donations, to man hours to financial support. This year’s sponsors will minimally have their company logos on each participants t-shirt and on

the Mechanicsville RFL website. This year’s sponsorships begin at only $100. To take advantage of getting your company’s logo on the Mechanicsville RFL tshirt, contact Ginny Wescott at 527-3712; ginny.wescott@ cancer.org) before Thursday, March 15. “It’s never too late to join a team or form a team,” Westcott said. To be part of the cure, contact Ginny Wescott at 527-3712 or ginny.wescott@ cancer.org.

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›››› “Pulp Fiction” (1994) John Travolta. ’ ‘R’ Å

4

College Basketball

A.N.T. Farm Wizards

The 700 Club Å

How I Met

How I Met

King

Electric

Wild Kratts

News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Washington McLaughlin Big Band Vocalists Vocalists from the 1940s. ’

Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Burt Wolf

Easy Yoga Pain

Served?

Doc Martin ’ Å

The B-52s With the Wild Crowd Law & Order: SVU

Austin City Limits Å

33

(USA)

House After Hours ’

NCIS ’ Å

NCIS Code of Conduct

NCIS ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

34

(TNT)

Law & Order Take-Out

Law & Order Flight ’

Law & Order ’

Law & Order I.D. ’

Law & Order Panic ’

››› “Catch Me if You Can” (2002) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks. Å

35

(WTBS)

Friends ’

Friends ’

King

King

Seinfeld

Seinfeld

Payne

Payne

Payne

Payne

“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Å

Disaster

37

(A&E)

The First 48 Å

The First 48 Å

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Friends ’

Friends ’

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“National Treasure: Book of Secrets”

Storage

Journey Storage

39

(SPIKE)

Gangland Wild Boyz ’

Gangland ’ Å

The Ultimate Fighter ’

The Ultimate Fighter ’

The Ultimate Fighter ’

The Ultimate Fighter ’

The Ultimate Fighter ’

The Ultimate Fighter ’

Army-Dar.

44

(DISC)

Gold Rush Bedrock Gold

Gold Rush Man Down

Gold Rush In the Black

Gold Rush Frozen Out

Gold Rush ’ Å

Gold Rush (N) ’ Å

Bering Sea Gold (N) ’

Gold Rush ’ Å

Bering Gold

49

(NICK)

Ninjas

Big Time

Kung Fu

Anubis

Fred

SpongeBob George

George

’70s Show

’70s Show

Friends ’

Friends ’

Friends ’

50

(DISN)

Austin

Austin

A.N.T. Farm ’ Å

Jessie (N)

Jessie ’

Jessie ’

Austin

Good Luck

Austin

Austin

Austin

53

(FAM)

102 Dalm

››‡ “Nanny McPhee” (2005), Colin Firth

60

(LIFE)

How I Met

Reba Å

56

(AMC)

(3:00) ››› “Slither”

301

(HBO)

(3:30) ››› “Independence Day” (1996) ‘PG-13’

320

(MAX)

(3:20) › “Plato’s Run”

SpongeBob iCarly ’ Shake It

Victorious

Anubis

(:25) “Radio Rebel” (2012) ‘NR’ Å

›› “Bedtime Stories” (2008) Adam Sandler.

››‡ “Alice in Wonderland” (2010, Fantasy) Johnny Depp.

Cold Case Files Å

Cold Case Files Å

Cold Case Files Å

America’s Most Wanted

CSI: Miami On the Hook

CSI: Miami ’ Å

CSI: Miami Blood Sugar

››› “Drumline” (2002) Nick Cannon. ’ ‘PG-13’

››‡ “Robin Hood” (2010) Russell Crowe. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

Jessie ’

The 700 Club Å

Prince

America’s Most Wanted

America’s Most Wanted

Wanted

›‡ “Lake Placid” (1999) Bill Pullman. Å

The Walking Dead

Comic Book Men Å

Lake Placid

›‡ “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son” ’

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

Eastbound

Girl’s Guide Lingerie ’

Emmanuel

(:20) ››› “Darkman” (1990) ’ ‘R’

America’s Most Wanted

››‡ “Unknown” (2011) Liam Neeson. Å

The Mechanicsville Local

March 7, 2012

33

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

1:30

COMCAST 4

(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

8

College GameDay (N)

MARCH 10, 2012 2:30 3 PM 3:30

2 PM

College Basketball

4

(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

College Basketball

8

College Basketball Girls HS Basketball

College Basketball

Volvo

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

(8-ABC)

Raceline

Pilates

College Basketball

9

(6-CBS)

Busytown

Kings-Court College Basketball

11

(35-FOX) Girls HS Basketball

High School Basketball

12

(12-NBC) Snowboarding

Skiing

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

Into Wild

Law Order: CI

23

(23-PBS) (9:30) Members’ Choice

24

(57-PBS) Baking

Victory

33

(USA)

Fairly Legal Å

34

(TNT)

35

Soccer

PGA Tour Golf Animal Atl. ››› “Antz” (1998) Voices of Woody Allen.

Exploration On Spot

Law Order: CI

Law Order: CI

MLB Baseball

Old House

Old House

Hometime

Woodwright MotorWeek

1:30

College GameDay (N)

Women’s College Basketball

(8-ABC)

Paid Prog.

Joint Pain? College Basketball

9

(6-CBS)

Paid Prog.

Pregame

11

(35-FOX) Judge Judy Judge Judy Big Bang

12

(12-NBC) Ten Trainer

13

(65-CW) (WGN)

MARCH 11, 2012 2:30 3 PM 3:30

2 PM

Bracketology (N) Å

College Basketball

Shell

15

Members’ Choice Old House

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

COMCAST

Game 365

Women’s Swimming NBA

College Basketball: ACC Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. (N) Big Bang

Paid Prog.

(23-PBS) Moyers & Company ’

24

(57-PBS) Cyberchase Fetch! With Washington Need

Currents

Farming

PGA Tour Golf

››‡ “A Walk in the Clouds” (1995)

››› “Kate & Leopold” (2001) Meg Ryan. Å

(11:00) “The Hot Chick”

23

Basketball

NASCAR Racing

NHL Hockey: Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins. (N) Å

› “Material Girls” (2006) Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff.

Basketball

MLB Baseball

Victor

Superstars of Seventies Soul Live

Religion

To Contrary Power of Myth

›› “Angels & Demons” (2009) Tom Hanks. Å

33

(USA)

In Plain Sight Å

››› “Friday” (1995, Comedy) Ice Cube. Å

››‡ “Journey to the Center of the Earth”

›› “The Librarian: Quest for the Spear” (2004)

34

(TNT)

Law & Order ’

››‡ “The Guardian” (2006, Drama) Kevin Costner. Å

(WTBS)

(:10) › “Disaster Movie” (2008) Matt Lanter. Å

“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” Å

35

(WTBS)

“Not Teen Mv”

(:15) ›› “Tommy Boy” (1995) Chris Farley. Å

“Harold & Kumar Go”

37

(A&E)

Flip This House Å

First 48: Missing

First 48: Missing

The First 48 Å

37

(A&E)

Breakout Kings Å

Parking

Parking

Parking

39

(SPIKE)

Ink Master Fresh Meat

Ink Master ’ Å

Ink Master ’ Å

Ink Master ’ Å

39

(SPIKE)

Trucks! ’

Repo

››‡ “Unleashed” (2005, Action) Jet Li, Bob Hoskins. ’

Beast Tracker ’ Å

Fairly Legal Believers

MuscleCar

Parking

Parking

›› “Next Friday” Å

Termnator Parking

44

(DISC)

Beast Tracker ’ Å

Beast Tracker ’ Å

Beast Tracker ’ Å

44

(DISC)

MythBusters ’ Å

MythBusters ’ Å

MythBusters ’ Å

49

(NICK)

Power

SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

Big Time Rush ’ Å

49

(NICK)

Winx Club The Secret of the Lost Kingdom (N) ’

Victorious

Victorious

Big Time

Big Time

50

(DISN)

Wizards

Wizards

Good Luck

Shake It

Shake It

A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm

50

(DISN)

Wizards

Shake It

Shake It

Jessie ’

Austin

53

(FAM)

(11:30) “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

“Prince Caspian”

53

(FAM)

“Narnia: Prince Caspian”

60

(LIFE)

“A Friend of the Family” (2005) Kim Coates. Å

60

(LIFE)

“Homeless to Harvard”

››› “Too Young to Be a Dad” (2002) Å

56

(AMC)

›››‡ “The Sons of Katie Elder” (1965, Western) John Wayne. Å

56

(AMC)

“Mad Max 2”

››‡ “Pitch Black” (2000) Radha Mitchell, Vin Diesel. Å

301

(HBO)

X2: United

›‡ “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son” ’

“Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows”

301

(HBO)

“Game Change” (2012) Julianne Moore. ’ Å

320

(MAX)

CuttinEdg

(:40) ›››‡ “Black Swan” (2010) ’ ‘R’ Å

›› “3000 Miles to Graceland” ‘R’

320

(MAX)

(10:30) “Boogie Nights”

Good Luck

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST

“A Daughter’s Conviction” (2006) Brooke Nevin. ›››‡ “Speed”

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

MythBusters ’ Å

Wizards

8:30

Good Luck

Good Luck

››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971)

“Brooke Ellison”

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

(:10) ››‡ “Conviction” (2010) Hilary Swank.

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

Chronicles

››› “Hanna” (2011)

“My Big Fat”

MARCH 10, 2012 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30

4

(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

8

(8-ABC)

College Basketball

9

(6-CBS)

College Basketball

11

(35-FOX) Girls HS Basketball

12

(12-NBC) PGA Tour Golf

News

NBC News

Entertainment Tonight

Harry’s Law ’ Å

The Firm Chapter Ten

Law & Order: SVU

News

(:29) Saturday Night Live

13

(65-CW)

››‡ “Proof” (2005, Drama) Gwyneth Paltrow.

Judge B.

Judge B.

Payne

The Vampire Diaries ’

Supernatural Repo Man

TMZ (N) ’ Å

30 Rock ’

30 Rock ’

Sunny

15

(WGN)

MLB Preseason Baseball: Cubs at Brewers

Law Order: CI

30 Rock ’

Scrubs ’

Scrubs ’

College Basketball

College Basketball: Big 12 Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. (N)

UEFA Champions League Soccer

23

(23-PBS) (1:30) Members’ Choice

24

(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

NBA Basketball: Portland Trail Blazers at Washington Wizards.

Athlete

News

ABC News

Wheel

Basketball

College Basketball

High School Basketball

Jeopardy!

Funniest Home Videos

Victor Borge: Comedy in Music! ’

20/20 My Extreme Affliction (N) ’ Å

News

Criminal Minds Å

NCIS: Los Angeles

Criminal Minds ’

News

(:35) Without a Trace ’

48 Hours Mystery Å

¡Q’Viva! The Chosen (N) Å

High School Basketball

NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls. (N) (Live) Å

The Welk Stars: Through the Years ’

Wait...

As Time...

News/Nine

Doc Martin ’ Å

EastEnders EastEnders Nature

Celtic Woman -- Believe ’ Å

Peter, Paul & Mary -- 25th Anniversary Concert ’

60s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music) ’ Å

Gl. Trekker

NCIS Bloodbath Å

NCIS Leap of Faith ’

NCIS Toxic ’ Å

CSI

(TNT)

“The Librarian: Return to King Solomon’s Mines”

35

(WTBS)

King

37

(A&E)

39

(SPIKE)

NCIS Cover Story Å

NCIS Dog Tags Å

“The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice” Å

›› “National Treasure” (2004) Nicolas Cage. Premiere. Å

Big Bang

Big Bang

››› “The Hangover” (2009) Bradley Cooper.

Billy

Billy

CSI: Crime Scene

Leverage Å

Leverage Å

Friends ’

Friends ’

Breakout Kings Å

Billy

Billy

Ink Master Game On ’

Ink Master ’ Å

Ink Master ’ Å

Ink Master ’ Å

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

›› “Doom” (2005) The Rock. Premiere. ’

Bering Sea Gold Å

Bering Sea Gold Å

Bering Gold

’70s Show

Friends ’

Friends

King

Big Bang

Big Bang

Billy

Billy

Billy

Billy

44

(DISC)

Bering Sea Gold Å

Bering Sea Gold Å

Bering Sea Gold Å

Bering Sea Gold Å

Bering Sea Gold Å

49

(NICK)

Big Time

Big Time

Victorious

Victorious

Victorious

Victorious

Victorious

“Big Time Movie” (2012) Å

50

(DISN)

A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm Good Luck

Jessie ’

Austin

Shake It

Shake It

Shake It

Austin

53

(FAM)

(3:00) “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”

››‡ “Alice in Wonderland” (2010, Fantasy) Johnny Depp.

60

(LIFE)

“No One Would Tell” (1996) Candace Cameron.

“Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story” (2011)

56

(AMC)

(3:00) ›››‡ “Speed” (1994)

Big Time

301

(HBO)

“Harry Potter”

320

(MAX)

3000 Miles

›››‡ “Speed” (1994, Action) Keanu Reeves. Å

›‡ “Catwoman” (2004) Halle Berry. ‘PG-13’

(:35) ››‡ “Secret Window” ’

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

5 PM

6 PM

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

(8-ABC)

NBA Basketball: Celtics at Lakers

News

9

(6-CBS)

College Basketball

NCAA Selection Show

11

(35-FOX) NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup: Kobalt Tools 400. (N)

12

(12-NBC) (3:00) PGA Tour Golf: WGC Cadillac Championship, Final Round. (N) Å

Dateline NBC (N) Å

Harry’s Law (N) Å

13

(65-CW)

Heartland Å (DVS)

The Closer Å

30 Rock ’

How I Met

Memory

ABC News Coach ’

››› “Glory Road” (2006, Drama) Josh Lucas, Derek Luke.

Paid Prog.

MLB Preseason Baseball: Cubs at Dodgers

Chris

23

(23-PBS) Seventies Soul

24

(57-PBS) (3:00) Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth ’ Å

Chris

Big Band Vocalists Vocalists from the 1940s. ’

33

(USA)

(3:00) “Next Friday”

34

(TNT)

(3:30) “Terminator Salvation” (2009)

35

(WTBS)

“Harold & Kumar Go”

›› “Old School” (2003) Luke Wilson. Å

37

(A&E)

Storage

Storage

39

(SPIKE)

Storage

Bracketology (N) (Live) Å

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

Postgame

Storage

Storage

10 PM

10:30

Game Girl’s Guide

MARCH 11, 2012 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

SportCtr

Once Upon a Time (N)

Desperate Housewives

(:01) GCB (N) ’ Å

News

The Good Wife (N) ’

CSI: Miami (N) ’ Å

News

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

Simpsons

Simpsons

Family Guy

News at 10

Big Bang

Ring of Honor Wrestling

The Celebrity Apprentice Failure to Launch (N) ’

News

Inside Edit.

Paid Prog.

The Closer Identity Theft

King

King

Friends ’

Friends ’

Comedy.TV

How I Met

News/Nine

Replay

The Unit ’ Å

Cleveland

How I Met

Burgers

How I Met

60s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music) ’ Å

Amer. Dad

How I Met

Victor Borge: Comedy in Music! ’

Two Men

More Funny Ladies

(:35) Law & Order Å

Monk Currents

Gl. Trekker

Great Performances Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Grand Canyon Serenade

Law & Order: SVU

›› “Next Friday” (2000) Ice Cube.

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

›››‡ “Forrest Gump” (1994, Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright. Å

Falling Skies Silent Kill

››› “The Hangover” (2009) Bradley Cooper.

(:15) ››› “The Hangover” (2009) Bradley Cooper. Å

Storage

Storage

Storage

How the Universe Works

Storage

How the Universe Works

iCarly ’

iCarly iDo

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob “Big Time Movie” (2012) ’ Å

50

(DISN)

Phineas

Phineas

Good Luck

53

(FAM)

››› “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003)

60

(LIFE)

“Brooke Ellison”

56

(AMC)

(3:30) ›› “The Chronicles of Riddick” (2004)

301

(HBO)

(3:00) ››› “Hanna”

320

(MAX)

My Big Fat

MythBusters ’ Å Jessie ’

Jessie ’

Storage

Storage

›‡ “Crank: High Voltage” (2009, Action) ’

How the Universe Works

Forrest

›› “Old School” Å

(:01) Breakout Kings

Storage

››› “Enter the Dragon” (1973) Bruce Lee, John Saxon. ’

Jesus Conspiracies ’

Secrets of the Tomb (N)

Jesus Conspiracies ’

The Tomb

’70s Show

’70s Show

George

My Wife

Friends ’

Friends ’

Friends ’

Shake It

A.N.T. Farm Jessie ’

Austin

Austin

Jessie ’

Jessie ’

Wizards

Jesus Conspiracies (N) Austin

Breakout Kings (N)

Toolbox

George

››‡ “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006) Premiere.

››› “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”

››‡ “My Sister’s Keeper” (2009) Premiere.

Army Wives (N) Å

Coming Home (N) Å

(:01) ››‡ “My Sister’s Keeper”

The Walking Dead (N)

(:01) Comic Book Men

(:01) The Walking Dead

Talk Dead

Luck (N) ’ Å

Eastbound

Luck ’ Å

Eastbound

››‡ “Swordfish” (2001) John Travolta. Å

The Walking Dead

“Game Change” (2012) Julianne Moore. ’ Å

(:15) ››‡ “The Girl Next Door” (2004) ’ ‘R’

March 7, 2012

Luck Ace pitches a deal.

››‡ “The Eagle” (2011) Channing Tatum.

NHL Hockey: Maple Leafs at Capitals

(DISC)

The Mechanicsville Local

Two Mind

›››‡ “Speed” (1994) Keanu Reeves. Å

SportsNet Central (N)

(NICK)

(:35) ››› “Unstoppable” (2010) ’

9:30

Jessie ’

“Willy Wonka”

“Of Two Minds” (2012, Drama) Kristin Davis. Å

The Announcement: Magic Johnson

49

(:15) ›› “The Transporter” (2002) ‘PG-13’ Å

Friends ’

Women’s College Basketball

44

›› “Gracie’s Choice” (2004) Anne Heche. Å

9 PM

Billy Turistas ’

The Amazing Race (N)

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

Shake It

Billy

Funniest Home Videos

›› “Doom” (2005) The Rock, Karl Urban. ’

A.N.T. Farm Random

’70s Show

Billy

60 Minutes ’ Å

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

Storage

Billy

A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm Jessie ’

8:30

8

SportsCenter (N) Å

NHL Hockey: Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals.

Billy

“Game Change” (2012) Julianne Moore. Å

(CSN)

Red Line

Rock

››› “Bull Durham” (1988) Kevin Costner. ‘R’

(ESPN)

My Life 365

Bering Sea Gold Å

“Of Two Minds” (2012) Kristin Davis. Premiere.

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(3:00) Bracketology (N) (Live) Å

Billy

››› “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003)

(6:50) ››‡ “The A-Team” (2010) ’ ‘PG-13’

6:30

Billy

(:15) ››› “The Hangover” (2009) Bradley Cooper. Å

›››‡ “Speed” (1994, Action) Keanu Reeves. Å

(:15) ››‡ “Paul” (2011) Simon Pegg. ‘R’ Å

5:30

Jessie ’

4

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SportCtr Poker

Grand Canyon Serenade

34

(WGN)

MLS Soccer: Sporting Kansas City at D.C. United.

NCIS The Weak Link ’

“Angels & Demons”

15

SportsNet

Wipeout ’ Å

Girls High School Basketball Payne

SportsCenter (N) Å

College Basketball

Wizards

(USA)

33

College GameDay (N)

SportsNet

(:05) ›› “Mercury Rising” (1998) Bruce Willis. ’

Too Short

››‡ “Date Night” (2010) Å

J. Osteen

Girl’s Guide Girl’s Guide

ists. The Fundraiser/Opening Reception will be held at the Continued from pg. 24b Montpelier Center for Arts mile west of Ashland Berry and Education from 2-5 p.m. Farm on the left. For more information call 994-2050. Tuesday, March 13 Dukes Chapel is a nonThe Mechanicsville AARP denominational Church. All Chapter 5407 is meeting are welcome. from 10-12 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church located at 6395 Hanover Humane Society Mechanicsville Turnpike, and the Montpelier Center Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. for Arts and Education will The public is invited to attend. partner to offer the first annu- For more information, please al “Love Our Critters” Art call Mrs. Katie Briggs at 779Exhibition from March 1-31, 0501. 2012. The Exhibition will be held at the Montpelier Center The King William and will feature animal- Democratic Committee will themed artwork from 24 art- hold its monthly meeting at

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(CSN)

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5 PM

5:30

6:30 p.m. at the Pamunkey Baptist Association Center at 18627 King William Road across from Acquinton Elementary School. The purpose of the early meeting is to work out last-minute details for King William’s March 2012 Campaign Dinner with former Gov. Tim Kaine. For information, call Chuck at 450-0346 or e-mail uppinghamhouse@ aol.com. The Arthritis Foundation is offering Tai Chi at the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville. The class meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1-2 p.m., March 13-May

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7:30

1. This program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance, and wellbeing. The fun and interactive classes are suitable for every fitness level. Cost is $48. Preregistration is required and class size is limited. Contact Jo Ann Widner RN at 3703906 for more information or to pre-register.

Wednesday, March 14 Join St. Paul Lutheran Church for their midweek Lenten Worship. Theme “God’s Lenten Gifts to Us”. Dinner at 6 p.m. and Worship at 7 p.m., 8100 Shady Grove 8 PM

8:30

Rd., Mechanicsville – Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor. For more information please call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com. All Souls Episcopal Church, invites you to our Lenten Series: “Spiritual Practices for Real People”, a study of An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. This week’s topic will be “Getting Lost and Finding Others.” We will explore how wilderness and community experiences deepen our faith and enrich our lives. Presenter: The Reverend Amelie Wilmer, Vicar. The program begins at

9 PM

9:30

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Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å

Women’s Selection

NBA Basketball: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls. (N) (Live)

Sports Unlimited

Inside

Redskins

SportsNet

SportsNet

Volvo

My Life 365

Wizards

(8-ABC)

Dr. Phil (N) ’ Å

8 News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

Jeopardy!

The Bachelor (Season Finale) (N) ’ Å

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

News

News

CBS News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

Baseball

11

(35-FOX) Maury ’ Å

12

(12-NBC) News

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

Baseball

Inside Ed.

How I Met

Broke Girl

Two Men

Mike

Alcatraz ’ Å

Family Guy

Two Men

Big Bang

House The Confession

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

The Voice Deciding which vocalists will advance.

Payne

News

SportsNet

SportsTalk

Redskins

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel

Hawaii Five-0 Ma’ema’e

News

Late Show W/Letterman

FOX News at 10 Å

Two Men

Big Bang

Smash Chemistry (N) ’

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

30 Rock ’

30 Rock ’

Friends ’

30 Rock ’

Scrubs ’

Scrubs ’

Judge B.

Family Fd

Family Fd

News

Payne

America’s Next Top

Hart of Dixie ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Cheers ’

Cheers ’

Chris

Chris

30 Rock ’

30 Rock ’

Funniest Home Videos

Funniest Home Videos

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Virginia Valuables

Peter, Paul & Mary -- 25th Anniversary Concert ’

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

WordGirl

Electric

Wild Kratts

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Fleming and Fehl wrap up careers as Cadets By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com On Friday night, the Benedictine basketball team fell to Episcopal 51-48 in the VIS state semifinals. VCU-bound Justin Burgess along with his Cadet teammates Ryan Burnett, Nick Coppola and Nick Gorski, who are drawing division I interest, put it all on the line but came up short in their effort to claim yet another state title for Benedictine. From the bench, Hanover County’s Justin Fleming and Patrick Fehl felt the loss as well. Though they didn’t turn in the high-profile performance of their standout teammates, Benedictine would have never gotten as far as they had without the pair. Fleming and Fehl played their first two seasons of basketball with the Hanover Hawks then committed to Benedictine for their junior and senior years. The pair saw Benedictine as a chance to improve both on and off the court. Over the past two years Fehl did not see a lot of game time, but that by no means kept him from taking advantage of the possibilities being a Cadet provided. “It’s opened up a lot of opportunities,” Fehl said. “I’ve definitely gotten better, although I don’t play a lot. Practice every day has gotten me to the player I am today and it’s even gotten me looks from different

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Trailing rival Trinity Episcopal in the VIS state quarterfinals, Benedictine turned to Justin Fleming and the Hanover resident came to the rescue. At left: Fleming, right, sends a bounce pass around Torey Burston (10). Above: Fleming and fellow Hanover resident Patrick Fehl, right, share a moment on the bench.

schools.” Next season Fehl will continue his basketball career at Christopher Newport University. “I have a chance to go to a good D-III school that even got into the NCAA tournament this year, so I’m really looking forward to that next year. It’s definitely been a good help.” Though he did not see a lot of game action, Fehl played a role in Benedictine’s success over the past two years. “Patrick’s a great emotional leader, team practice player, plays hard all the time,” said

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Benedictine head coach Sean McAloon. “If I called his number I wouldn’t feel for a minute he wouldn’t be ready to go.” Fleming came to Benedictine looking for more than just improved basketball skills. “My parents and I looked through it and understood the opportunities it provided both academically and athletically,” he said. “I knew going in here it would make me a better person, not just from an athletic aspect but a better person morally. It’s definitely helped me out in that aspect as well.” Both players admit that it

was a big change going from the nearly new facilities at Hanover High School to the century old Rut Court where Benedictine plays. Fehl, for one, admits he was caught off guard the first time he saw Rut Court’s concrete block walls, floor varnished yellow with age and padded steel I-beams behind the benches. “My first reaction when I came in this gym was ‘wow’,” Fehl said. “I understood how good Benedictine was in basketball and I was expecting some spectacular, fantastic, state of the art gym. When I came in

here, I was just- Words can’t even describe how I was, but I definitely adapted quite well to the gym.” It didn’t take either player long to understand age brings character and in that category Benedictine was unmatched. “Hanover has the great facility yet it’s just the casual fans here and there; your friends here and there,” Fleming said. “I think that this place has a better atmosphere, from the fans, the alumni, the whole community comes together. It’s just a good experience overall-wise.” Last Wednesday night in the VIS quarterfinals, the din on Rut Court was so deafening the players had to use hand signals to relay messages to one another on the floor.

It was also in that state quarterfinal game that Fleming made one of his biggest contributions of his career. Benedictine got off to a slow start facing rival Trinity Episcopal and quickly fell behind. With the possibility of the game getting out of hand, McAloon decided to sit his starters, turned to his bench and sent Fleming into the game. Despite the magnitude of the contest, Fleming did what was expected of him. His defense immediately disrupted the Titan guards. He connected on a jumper to break a Cadet scoring draught. Fleming then scored again to trim the Trinity lead to 15-11. Back on defense he took a charge. see CADETS, pg. 38 `

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BASEBALL RANDOLPH-MACON Brain Jordan’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Zach Broaddus (Hanover) to cap a late rally by Randolph-Macon and give the Yellow Jackets an 8-7 victory and an ODAC doubleheader sweep of visiting Eastern Mennonite. With R-MC (4-5-1 / 20 ODAC) trailing 7-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jordan (Goochland) drew a one out walk and moved to second base on a single by Jake Fletcher. Jordan Walton (Lee-Davis) then followed with an triple to plate both and make it a 7-5 game. The next batter, Jon Witt, then brought in Walton with a sacrifice fly to pull R-MC within one at 7-6. EMU (4-7 / 0-2 ODAC)

threatened to tack on extra insurance runs in its half of the ninth inning by loading the bases with just one out. R-MC reliever Ryan Wood came up big getting the final two outs to keep the Jackets within striking distance. In the home half of the ninth, Jordan led off with an infield single and advanced to second on a throwing error by the Royals’ third baseman. Fletcher moved Jordan to third with a bunt before EMU elected to intentionally walk Walton. Witt followed with a hard hit ball that was misplayed by the Royals allowing Jordan to score the equalizer. Broaddus led off the 10th inning with a walk and went to second on a sacrifice bunt off the bat of Ryan Dickt, before Jordan ended the game two batters later. Wood earned the win for RMC after tossing 1.2 innings of

relief and surrendering one hit and striking out one. He is now 1-0 on the year. In the day’s opening contest, R-MC again found itself down early, surrendering four runs in the top-half of the first inning. The Jackets rallied in their half of the fourth, loading the bases before Broaddus delivered a two RBI double. Matt Musser (Lee-Davis) singled home a run before Jordan capped the rally with a two out double to put R-MC in front 5-4. EMU tied the game in its next at bat and the score stayed that way until bottom of the seven. After the first two batters of the inning were retired, Witt drew a walk and Tim Benjamin homered to left field to give RMC a 7-5 lead. R-MC padded its lead in the eighth collecting five hits and five runs all after the first two batters of the frame were

retired. J.T. Williamson tossed three innings of relief, allowing just one and striking out two to improve to 2-1 on the year. RICHMOND Junior Jacob Mayers has gone from being one of the Spiders top pitchers into their top batter. Last weekend, Mayers (Hanover) provided big hits in Richmond’s 17-8, 7-2, 82 three-game sweep of visiting Saint Peter’s. After starting the season 0-3, Richmond has now won six straight. Mayers (2-1) opened the weekend with seven innings on the mound where he allowed six runs and struck out eight to earn the win. In the fifth inning, Mayers tagged a 3-run homer to give the Spiders a commanding 130 lead. Trailing 2-1 in Saturday’s game two, Richmond exploded

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WOOSTER, OHIO -Capital held Randolph-Macon scoreless for a nine minute period in the second-half as the Crusaders rallied for a 6860 win over R-MC in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament on Friday. R-MC finished the season 21-7 and made its third straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. A 3-pointer by R-MC freshman Connor Sullivan gave the Yellow Jackets a 55-48 lead with 10:03 to go in the game, but Capital reeled off the next 14 points to take a 62-55 lead on a lay in by Kelly Winter. A Calvin Croskey 3-pointer pulled the Jackets within four, 62-58, with 1:06 to play. After a defensive stop, Lamar

Giggetts made a bucket to cut the Crusaders’ lead to 62-60. As Capital was attempting to throw the ball in, R-MC sophomore forward Andre Simon was pushed into the Crusader player taking the ball out. After the referees met, Simon was charged with a technical foul. Winter made both freethrows, then Mitch Westerheide added two more to give Capital a 66-60 lead and seal the game. The Yellow Jackets came out hot, making five of their first seven shots, taking an 8-0 lead on a Giggetts jumper with 15:29 to go in the half.

A Trent Walker layup put RMC in front 12-3 before Capital rattled off eight straight points to pull within one, 12-11, with 12:20 play. The Yellow Jackets responded with a 12-2 run capped by a Croskey 3-pointer that made the score 24-13 with just under eight minutes to go in the half. A jumper from Winter got Capital to within six, 24-18, with less than five minutes to play before R-MC scored 10 of the final 14 points for a 3422 lead going into the locker room. Capital rallied by scoring the first nine points of the second half. Randolph-Macon pushed its lead back up to eight on two occasions but Capital continued to stay close, allowing the Crusaders to make the decisive run down the stretch. Croskey finished the game

with a team-high 19 point, while Giggetts had 12. Adam Desgain added eight points as well for R-MC. Winter finished with a gamehigh 20 points for Capital, while Niekamp scored 16 in the win. The ODAC’s remaining team, Virginia Wesleyan advanced to the round of 16 with a 70-57 win over St. Mary’s (MD). Christopher Newport also fell in the first round, losing to Western Connecticut St. 94-84. CAPITAL (19-9) — Winter 20, Westerheide 7, Sommer 11, Danhoff 0, Niekamp 16, Munro 9, Dillard 2, Congrove 0, Cashen 0, Jackson 3. Totals 22 17-19 68. RANDOLPH-MACON (21-7) — Giggetts 12, Cole 5, Badger 2, Croskey 19, Desgain 8, Robinson 2, Sullivan 3, Walker 2, Simon 4, Holmes 3. Totals 20 14-18 60. 3-point goals — C: Niekamp 4, Munro 2, Westerheide; R-MC: Croskey 5, Sullivan. Halftime— R-MC 34-22

for six runs and seven hits in the bottom of the fifth. With the game tied 2-2, Mayers blasted a three-run homer over the center field fence for a 5-2 Spiders’ lead. On the day Mayers went 4-for-6 with two home runs, seven RBI, three walks and four runs scored. Nine games into the season, Mayers leads Richmond with 19 RBI, seven home runs and a .970 slugging percentage. As a team, Richmond has hit an Atlantic 10 best 18 home runs on the season.

VMI The Keydets (4-6) completed a three-game sweep of visiting Hartford with a 9-7 come from behind win on Sunday. Trailing 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth, Chase Worthington (Atlee) drove in the tying run on a fielder’s choice then made the play of the day to give VMI the lead. With two out and runners on the corners, Worthington appeared to be picked off at first. Instead, Worthington ended up in a run-down which he eluded to reach first safely. While Worthington districted the defense, Cody Holder scored to give the Keydets a lead they would not relinquish. Game two saw VMI trail 5-0 in the third when Eric Mayers (Hanover) and Andrew Montague were walked. Mayers went on to score on a balk, which was followed by two more runs. Worthington notched an RBI that pulled VMI within one, 5-4, from which they went on to win 9-7.

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT The fourth-ranked Captains improved to 9-2, 2-0 USA South with three wins over the weekend. On Friday, freshman starter Jordan Boze (Lee-Davis) picked up his second win of the year in a 12-5 victory over Gallaudet. In five innings of work, Boze gave up three hits, struck out five and retired the last 10 batters he faced. Billy Steel (Lee-Davis) provided runs in victories over Gallaudet and the Saturday DANVILLE CC opener against Greensboro. In Former Hanover Hawks the second game of the double- Travis Tyree and Ryan Cooper header, Steel’s sacrifice moved turned in top performances for Shannon Mark into scoring the Danville Knights last week. position in the 2-0 win. see LOCALS, pg. 38 `

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NASCAR’s Virginia boys dominate in Phoenix Sadler, Hamlin stock car action with talented regional drivers challenging and Grubb provide several of NASCAR’s top stars weekend sweep and ended with Hamlin taking Contributed reports

Emporia native Elliott Sadler and Chesterfield’s Denny Hamlin both brought home victories for the Commonwealth this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. Elliott Sadler captured his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory since 1998 on Saturday afternoon in the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200. The win marked Sadler’s first career win at PIR and ended a 13-season winless drought. The win gave Sadler a 10-point lead in the Nationwide Series points standings over second-place Austin Dillon. Sadler also announced this weekend that he will drive the No. 55 car for Michael Waltrip Racing in five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season. Denny Hamlin, with Floyd, Va. native crew chief Darian Grubb atop the pit box, found redemption at the track that crushed his championship hopes in 2010. Hamlin’s win Sunday in the NASCAR Sprint

Cup Series’ Subway Fresh Fit 500 propelled him into the series points lead by six points over Greg Biffle. The victory for the Virginia team of Hamlin and Grubb came after only two races together. After the win on Sunday, Hamlin tweeted, “It’s going to be a good year I feel it.” Grubb, who led Tony Stewart to the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, has six wins in the last 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, making him one of the top crew chiefs of the series. With the early season win and points lead, the anticipation continues to heighten for the fifth annual Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, at Richmond International Raceway on Thursday, Apr. 26. Last year’s event highlighted some of the best late model

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N.C. State baseball Hall of Famer and Mechanicsville native Tracy Woodson spent some time on the hardwood last week, officiating the A-10 match-up between Dayton and the Richmond Spiders Wednesday night at the Robins Center.

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home a trophy with his foundation’s name on it, something he’d been aiming for in the previous three years. Hamlin, RIR and NASCAR are currently in discussions about race length with a possibility of extending this year’s event to 100 laps. Seventy-five drivers, including over 50 of the best regional drivers, have been invited by The Denny Hamlin Foundation to qualify for the race, 52 cars will attempt to make the 36 car field. Drivers from New York to Tennessee will represent the top drivers in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series and compete against Hamlin and several NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series drivers. Thursday’s ticket for the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown is $25 and includes the Blue Ox 100. All seats are general admission and kids 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. Proceeds will benefit the Denny Hamlin Foundation, which supports organizations like the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, St. Jude’s Hospital and Victory Junction Camp. Tickets can be purchased at www.dennyhamlinfoundation. org. The Short Track Showdown will run following the Blue Ox 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race and cap an actionpacked opening day of the Spring NASCAR weekend. The Denny Hamlin Foundation was created in 2008 to aid in raising awareness and funding for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment, as well as to support other not for profit corporations that focus on aiding children with debilitating illnesses.

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Justin Fleming and Patrick Fehl’s Benedictine teammate Jordan Burgess (20) stretches out to get a shot off past the defense of Episcopal’s Kethan Savage (11) in the VIS state semifinals. The Cadets fell 51-48 despite a powerful performance by Burgess.

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With the game close in the closing minutes of the first, Fleming’s defense forced Trinity guard Torey Burston to doubledribble, giving the ball back to Benedictine and they took a 21-20 lead. Fleming provided a similar boost in the second half as

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In the Knights’ opening weekend, Tyree hit his first career grand slam and Cooper threw a two-hitter against Wake Tech. SOFTBALL

Benedictine came away with a 52-50 win. “I thought Justin was fantastic,” McAloon said. “I thought he turned the game around in the first half. He gave us a convincing third quarter too. “We don’t win that game without him at all, defensively and offensively,” McAloon said. Fleming was a little more modest with his self-appraisal. went wide. With one out, Hannah Ojeda drilled the first pitch over the leftfielder’s head and the ball rolled to the fence allowing Ruch to score from second. The Highlanders fell 2-1 to UC Santa Barbara in their tournament opener but picked up a 3-0 win against Gauchos in the semifinals. Micalah Sacre and Jackie Jenkins (Atlee) combined for a three-hit shutout. With runners on first and second and no outs, Jenkins came into the contest in the in the top of the sixth and retired the final three batters to earn her second save of the year. In the semifinals, Radford fell to No. 22 Hawaii 5-1.

RADFORD Junior Ryndee Ruch (Atlee) scored the game-winning run as the Highlanders picked up the program’s biggest win with a 3-2 victory over 20th ranked Florida State in the Bank of Hawaii Invitational in Honolulu, Hi. Tied at two going into the bottom of the seventh, Ruch led off with a single and moved to second on what appeared to CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT The 11th ranked Captains be a sacrifice bunt from Vicki Madden. But Madden reached picked up a double-header safely when the throw to first split on the first day of the

“I’d say overall I did pretty well,” he said. “I had a few errors here and there turnover-wise.” What made Fleming invaluable to the Cadets is the fact that he came to understand the part he plays on the team. “I say that I’m a role player,” he said. “Just coming off the bench, getting people the ball, getting people open looks and when I’m open knocking down the shot. I’d say I did that tonight. “Come off the bench, bring energy, bring enthusiasm,” Fleming said. “As a role player that’s essentially what it’s all about. Provide energy whether it’s clapping, giving someone the ball or making a shot.” McAloon agreed. “As the years’ moved on he’s found a nice niche for himself,” he said. “He’s knocked down shots in zone. He’s knocked down shots in man. He’s always hustling. The kid is like an energizer bunny. I’m proud of him.” Fleming’s contributions have also paid off when it comes to continuing his basketball career. Next season he will take to the court as a freshman for Juniata College in Pa. 2012 Beach Blast Softball Tournament, dropping a 7-4 game to Eastern Mennonite and getting a 9-1 win over Kean University. Facing EMU, the Captains took a 2-1 lead in the third inning when Chelsea Mitchell (Lee-Davis) doubled, reached third on a fielder’s choice, then scored on a groundout from Kristina McLaughlin. But EMU scored three runs in third and fourth innings to take the win. Against Kean, the game was tied 1-1 after four and half innings of a pitcher’s duel. CNU starter Elizabeth Holte (Atlee) held the Cougars to two hits in three innings while giving up one unearned run. Mitchell scored one of two runs in the third as CNU took a 3-1 lead. The Captains broke the game open in the sixth where Mitchell added an RBI.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center: Encountering Christ Sundays 9 & 10:30am (wonderful children’s ministries); Students meet Sun. & Thurs. nights. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. 746-4303 www.mccag.org

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Trinity Christian Church 8469 Atlee Road, 746-4838 Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Provided Dr. Rick Harrison, Pastor Helen Simpson, LCSW, Associate Pastor Donna Lewis, Director of Music www.trinitychristianchurch.com

EPISCOPAL ALL SOULS CHURCH Worshiping at 9:30am, the 2nd, 3rd,& 4th Sundays at Cool Spring School, 9964 Honey Meadows Rd., The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar, 804-559-9302, www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun 9&11am Holy Eucharist. Education for all ages at 10am. Nursery 10-12. Refreshments after 11am service. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, Fall/Winter Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:30am with coffee hour after both services. A nursery is available for infants & toddlers at the 10:30am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.org

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Christian Education 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:30 & 10:30 www.creatorfamily.net email: creatorcontact@comcast.net

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11am, Contemporary 9:30am, Bible School ay 8:15, 9:30am & 11am. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Pole Green Church of Christ 8319 Lee Davis Rd. 746-3376, 9am Sunday School; 10am Morning Worship; 7pm Wednesday Bible Study 746-3376 www.pgchurchofchrist.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:15 & 10:45am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Available.

NAZARENE Hanover Church of the Nazarene 8391 Atlee Rd, (hanoverlife.com) Atlee Christian Academy -- PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided. 779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor TMH/The Master’s House. Meeting at Patrick Henry High School, Ashland, Sundays 10 AM, Jim Langlois, Pastor; 368-7592 www.tmhnow.org

PRESBYTERIAN MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Interim Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary 9:45 am Education 11 am Traditional

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PRESBYTERIAN SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Rev. John Johnson. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blac kcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church “Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Get connected in one of our small groups; “Communities of Hope” to begin soon. Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Emily Swartz, Minister of Youth & Education Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mechanicsville. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Mark Roscoe, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) Sunday Afternoon Faith Exploration, for all ages 4:30-5:30pm; Wednesday Night Family Service 6:15 - 7pm; www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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YARD & ESTATE SALES HUGE YARD SALE - SATURDAY MARCH 10TH, 8AM-12NOON AT HANOVER EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 6420 MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT FAMILY OF CAROLINE & MADISON!

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CARPENTRY FRANCES LIPFORD KREYNUS of Old Church celebrates her 88th Birthday with family & friends. In attendance were her children: John Ed Kreynus (Patricia), Paulette K. Bradshaw (Bob) and Susan K. Prince (Larry). Her grandchildren: Jenny Moon, Kathy McDowell, Amy Grubbs, Jed Kreynus, Kelly Isaac and Sarah Tanner. Her great-grandchildren: Patrick, Kalle, Luke, LJ, Katelyn, Kayla, Joe, Sydney and Austin. Also there were her dear friends Helen Mraz Fowler and Carol Bish. We all wish her many more to come!

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Cheering on Atlee

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

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NORMAN’S TREE & LAWN CARE SERVICE. GRASS CONTRACTS, SEEDING, AERATION, MULCHING, LEAF REMOVAL, TRACTOR WORK & MORE. FREE EST. LICENSED & INSURED. CALL 769-7197

New Homes, Additions, Florida Rooms, Garages, Decks, Interior Trim, Masonry, Pole Barns, Railings & More. Licensed/Insured. Call Murphy & Toland Inc. for your free estimate, 804-912-5222.

1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs. Mulching, Leaf Removal & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Call 229-2694

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HAULING BERBERICH HAULING Serving Mechanicsville Since 1988 Trees, Bushes, Junk 779-3118 or 334-0919

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HOME REPAIRS Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 C.A.E. Home Repair & Renovation Service Offering Windows & Doors, Siding & Trim, Rotten Wood Replacement, Painting, Gutters & More. Save BIG Bucks, call now 804-267-9374.

Affordable and Dependable Lawn Care & Yard Work Lance’s Lawn Care, Call 833-1560. Free Estimates A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Landscaping Including design installation & maintenance, 12-month contracts, irrigation installation & maintenance, hardscapes, driveway stone, drainage issues, outdoor lighting, mulch delivery & leaf removal services with curbside pickup. Licensed and insured. (804)746-2605 Cheap Lawn Care / Handyman Service - There is no job that I can’t handle from Home Repair/ Improvements down to just having someone cut your grass. Discounts available for Seniors or Referrals. Call Josh for Free Estimate at 804-512-7352

Johnson’s Lawn Service Retired, looking for lawns that need TLC. Lawn Clean up. 543-8627 KJLC Commercial Grounds Maintenance Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Weed Control, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch. Call 746-0827, ext. 2. LAWN CARE PLUS Complete Lawn Care Affordable Leaf Removal & year round service. Fully Lic/Ins. Certified. Free estimates. 301-8626

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It Fitz Plumbing 30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979

Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Leaf Removal and Yard Clean Up Mowing, Pruning, Trimming 779-7046 Turf Tech, LLC. Annual Turf Care Programs Soil Analysis & Ammendments M-ville res. 26 yrs exp. 357-1774 turf_techllc@comcast.net

Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. Call for free estimate, 804-746-5030.

Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663 Howard Tree Service Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Removal. If it’s tree work - we do it! Insured. Free Est. Michael 746-7546 or 779-7011 day/night. MC/VISA/Discover. JJ’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Stump Grinding Affordable. Free Estimates. Licensed/Insured Call Today 218-6295

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PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 A Women’s Touch to make your home Beautiful! Interior/Exterior, Comm. & Res. Painting. Call for FREE estimate & color consultation Diane’s Painting 651-6134 or 437-0612. www.dianespainting.com We now accept major credit cards!

DAVE’S PAINTING COMPANY CALL 730-4263! E.J. HornungExcellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613 Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352 Seay Brothers Painting & Wallpaper Also, Sheetrock & plaster repairs. Free Estimates. References Available. Licensed/Insured. All work guaranteed. Call 804-994-3898

PLUMBING Browning Plumbing Services, Inc. Home & Commercial Plumbing Repairs Backflow Testing and Repairs Serving Mechanicsville & Surrounding Areas Reasonable Rates. Call 559-4766 Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705042498A. Insured. Call 226-9293. Davidson Roofing Co. Residential roofing & repair specialist. Lic/ Ins. GAF authorized installer. Free Est. George Davidson 804-672-0540 / 804-263-5121. BBB. www.davidsonroofing.com

Pay it Forward Tree Service - Full Service, Log Split & Storm Damage. Pay what your budget will allow. Minimum climb price. Line Clearance Certified. 18 yrs. exp. Insured. Call or Text Troy 804-387-3434 R. Miller, Inc. - 75’ Bucket Truck, Removal, Trimming, Stumps. BBB. Free Quotes. Insured. 730-6563. Now operated by Ernie’s Tree Service

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

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Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

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Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal, Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm. 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator

ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580

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Search all MLS Listings @ www. erawoodyhogg. com

Kevin Morris 427-5138

Sandra Willis 380-3804

Elaine Taton 427-5132

Woody Hogg 427-5101

Jeff Flickinger 427-5114

Bradley Boykin 427-5104

Gene Seargent 427-5124

Tripp Hogg 427-5110

Kitty Gathright 339-8850

Bryan Boykin 427-5126

Logan Ryan 427-5088

John Thiel 427-5137

Kathy Carmichael 427-5106

Otto Long 427-5115

Rob Ransome 241-4525

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Austin 874-1430 Laurel Bartlett Marlene Austin Cornell Fraites Julie 908-2020 437-1253 427-5093 427-5134 Karvelis

Robert Price Chuck Shepherd Charles Stancil 427-5121 427-5090 335-5241

Bob Broaddus 427-5145

J.J. Cox 301-8633

Lizzy Losi 427-5099

A Y ER ANT RR A W

Contact Chuck Shepherd at (804)335-5241 chuckshepherdrealtor.com

Suzanne Dr. Lovely two story 4 bedroom Colonial on a beautiful lot! This home features a country porch, a large park like view with a Koi pond! Rear fenced in yard with storage shed and Detached 2 car garage. This home also features hardwood and ceramic tile floors and a brand new master bath with ceramic tile. All appliances including the washer, dryer, refrigerator and freezer convey! Heat pumps have been replaced. Seller is providing a one year ERA buyer’s warranty! Very nice home! 269, 950,

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information.

Clay Farm Estate PEBBLE CREEK Lovely transitional Rancher with an open floor plan. This home features a eat in kitchen, formal dining room and 2 ½ baths. This home also comes with a Master Suite with a deluxe master bath. Enjoy the fenced in back yard for entertainment. This home comes with an ERA Warranty and many more extras. $259, 950

Please call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information.

New to Market in Kings Charter

Exceptionally well maintained One Owner Home on quiet Cul-de-sac. New Vinyl Siding, Gleaming Hardwoods, Loads of windows, Open Floor Plan. Formal Living & Dining rooms, Family Room Open to Kitchen. Loads of Windows. 2200 Sq Ft. Plus Over 350 sq. ft. of space that can be finished in the walk-up attic. Fresh Paint and Carpeting throughout. 2 Car Garage. Oversized Deck. One of the nicest lots in Kings Charter. $263,000.

Call Laurel Bartlett 804-363-6661 to schedule a showing. A Y ER ANT RR A W

Southern living private estate in historic Hanover County, min. to downtown! 11,000+/- sq ft all brick Cape Cod on 41 scenic acres! Perfect house to entertain, w/huge state of the art kitchen that opens to a beautiful family rm. 1000+ sq. ft. game rm! The 1st floor has a brand new in-law suite w/2 bedrooms plus office! The second level includes the master suite w/tons of clothes space & master bath w/lots of amenities. Guest suite offers two BRMs, family rm & kitchenette! Finished garage! 16 Tons of geothermal 27.5 Seer HVAC, 10 flat screen TV’s convey! Bring your horses & toys! $2,995,000.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

Custom 2400 sq. ft., 4 BR, 2.5 BA home on private 2 acre cul-de-sac. Exterior has brick front, 2-car garage w/aggregate drive, lg rear deck, patio, fire pit, & it’s wired by VA power for a generator. Interior offers open floor plan. Family rm has cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, built-ins. Kitchen offers hwd flooring, breakfast bar, lots of 42’ cabinets, morning rm. 1st floor master lg. w/walk-in closet, a MBA w/jetted tub, double vanity, & stand up shower, w/separate entrance to rear deck. Formal dining rm offers hwd floors, tray ceiling w/picture frame & chair rail molding.

Castlewood

Call Woody Hogg @ 804-427-5100.

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Spring Run Land

Windy Hill Estates Lovely Brick Rancher! Beautiful yard with a 2 car carport and a detached 2 car garage. Newer dimensional shingled roof, deck and rear vinyl fenced yard! Family room with fireplace, living room and Florida room. There is also a fantastic addition to the master bedroom with a deluxe bath and large walk in closet! The refrigerator, washer and dryer will convey with property. Seller is providing a one year ERA buyer’s warranty! This property is updated and very well kept! $274,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

PA PA Ln Mechanicsville Come see this “custom built” brick and vinyl rancher that features three bedrooms, two full baths, 2.56 Private acres that has a park like setting, with an attached garage. The neighborhood is beautiful and peaceful. New heat pump installed late 2010. The family room has vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a corner gas fireplace. Master bedroom suite has three closets; two of the closets are walk-in! Master bath has a jetted garden tub, double vanity, and a separate shower. Nice size kitchen with custom cabinets and an island. $269,000

Call Jeremy Roberts 804-382-6899 or Kevin Morris 804-652-9025.

Georgetown/ Rural Point Area

Call J.J. Cox, Jr. 804-301-8633 - jjcoxrealestate.com

Mansfield Woods 10 Acre Land Incredible opportunity to own 10 wooded acres! Not tied to a builder and no requirement to build in any time table. Buy the lot and build later. Soil work has been done. Lovely hardwoods! $69,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more information.

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Meticulous Brick Rancher

Don’t miss this beautiful brick rancher on a half acre cul de sac lot. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, rear entry garage, and 1600 square feet. The exterior offers new heat pump, paved driveway, large rear deck, fenced rear yard, and professional landscaping. The interior offers a Price reduced to bright family room with hardwood floors and fireplace, an open kitchen $99,950. with ge appliances, formal dining room with hardwood floors, master suite with walk in closet and master bath, and 2 large bedrooms with large closets. 1 Year home warranty included. $199,950

Call Fran McCauley at 804-337-6218 or 804-746-0020 for more information.

Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025 or Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899.

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English Walnut 1st flr w/over 2,100 sqft, fin. walk-out basement w/1,776 sqft not included on tax records! 4 bedrm, 2 full, 2 half ba, almost 4,000 sq ft. Lot w/over 10 private acres; w/1st flr Ma w/lg bay window & walk-in closet. Lg kitchen w/cherry cabinets & sliding wooden pantry. New 3-D shingle roof, ceramic tile floors, vaulted ceilings, brick fp, woodstove in basement, french doors, glassed-in sun porch, rear deck, unfin. 529 sqft loft, barn that has electrical. $344,950.

Call Jeremy Roberts @ 804-804-382-6899 or Kevin Morris @ 804-652-9025. A Y ER ANT RR WA

This Beautiful Dutch Colonial located in the Hanover High School District, with approx 3000 sq. ft. with 4 bdrms and 2 1/2 ba. It sits on a beautiful private wooded lot, with a 2-Car Garage. The kitchen has custom cabinets and new counter tops, the Family Room has a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and Hardwood Floors running throughout on the first floor. The Master Bedroom is huge, with a makeup area and Master bath. There is also a screen porch, and a covered patio on the outside. Don’t hesitate call for a showing or check out my website. $354,888.

Beautiful Wooded Lot - lots of Privacy. Great Hanover Location. Has stream and a large gully. The sellers are granting a 50’ right of way from Spring Run road.

Battlefield Farms/ East Blvd

Mechanicsville Land

Great opportunity to own this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath brick rancher in Mechanicsville! Large fenced rear yard with deck and two large storage sheds. All appliances convey and seller is providing a one year ERA buyers warranty! $154,950.

Location, Location, Location!! 8.2 Acres of land in Mechanicsville, Zoned A-1. Priced below tax assessment. $85,000.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969. A Y ER ANT RR WA

Kaitlin Ct

Beautiful cul-de-sac lot w/an in-ground pool! Vinyl fenced rear lot w/lovely landscaping! This home features 4 brms, 3 1/2 ba, a morning rm, formal dining rm, an eat-in kitchen w/breakfast nook & walk-out balcony overlooking pool! The walkout basement is partially finished & has a full ba & 2 rec rms. Large storage area & another huge area that can be finished. A great home for an active family or entertaining! The sellers are leaving the refrigerator and all window treatments! The seller is providing a one year warranty. This is one that you truly need to see! $365,925.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969.

Bluffs At Bell Creek

Immaculate home in the Bluffs with 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, 3rd Floor Rec Room, Amazing back yard, 2-car garage, aggregate driveway, detached shed, and an awesome front porch. Inside w/ Hardwood Floors throughout the downstairs, Corian Counters, breakfast bar, formal LR & DR, and an Amazing Master Suite. One year Warranty. Must See! $315,000.

Call John Thiel at 467-9022

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 A Y ER ANT RR WA

Count Kristopher Drive Beautiful spacious two story home with lake view access on an acre lot in Hartford Oaks! This home features a gas fireplace, oversized ‘heated’ rear entry garage, new ceramic tile floors and counter in all bath room, stainless steel appliances, new granite kitchen counter tops, new carpet, gazebo and much more. This home also has five bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath. Enjoy fishing and boating in the 12 acre community lake. Paved driveway serves as a great basketball court! Seller is providing a one year buyers warranty. All this located in the Hanover High School District! $364,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969.

BUILDABLE LOTS FOR SALE

Colonial on over 1/3 acres features 1,840 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and 42” cabinets. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor with wood burning fireplace. Large Master suite offers walk-in closet with private master bath. Spacious backyard with fruit trees and large deck. $219,000.

Pam Hogg 427-5102

BUY THIS NEW CONSTRUCTION STYLECRAFT HOME AND WE WILL LIST YOUR HOME FOR FREE. CALL JOHN THIEL AT 467-9022 OR KEVIN MORRIS AT 652-9025 FOR DETAILS

Call Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899 or Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025

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FarringtonAshland

Private 11.4 acres in Hanover County! Features a 7 stall barn which includes utilities, phone, water and a tack room, with fenced pasture. Perfect for horses or Alpacas. This home features a first floor in-law suite with a living room, private bath and separate entrance! Lovely hard wood floors down stairs with a formal dining room. 5 total bedrooms and 3.5 baths! This home has 9ft cathedral ceilings, two fire places one wood burning and one gas logs, a 3 Zone Heat Pump unit and 2 Electric Hot Water Heaters. This home originally had a two 2 car garage that was converted into a room which could be converted back into a full 2 car garage. Great location in Hanover County!

Joe Sperry 417-1251

Stunning BRAND NEW CRAFTSMAN HOME perfect for entertaining. The home has a large kitchen with granite, stainless appliances, island, unfinished walk up 3rd floor, tray ceiling, luxury master bath, and a HUGE open family room all on a ½ acre private lot. Hanover High District. BETTER MOVE FAST BECAUSE THIS HOME WILL NOT LAST LONG!!! $349,950

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Carolyn Fleischer 370-1144

Garry Smith 909-9626

New Construction in WOODSIDE ESTATES.

$319,950 in Woody’s Hundred Subdivision!

Gorgeous Starter Home Beautifully updated home in quiet neighborhood. Large cul-de-sac lot with privacy fenced backyard and detached storage shed. This home features beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the first level, granite counters with tile backsplash, all stainless appliances, new cabinets, breakfast nook with bay window in this recently updated kitchen. The second floor boasts an awesome master suite with a walkin closet with window, master bath with granite countertop and skylight. Home has been well maintained and comes with a 1-year AHS home warrenty. $200,000

Fran McCauley 427-5116

13.4 Acres on Chestnut Church Rd $125,000 13.2 Acres on Herring Creek Rd for $73,900 8.4 Acres on Antique Ln / Commercial Potential $250,000 5 Acre waterfront on Chickahominy River $199,950 Lot w/ Garage Chickahominy Haven/Owner Finance $110,000

Call John Thiel for details at (804)467-9022

Wyattwood Road

This 2452 sq. ft. brick fronted Colonial is located on 1+ acres. This Open floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, family room with fireplace and a 2 car garage. Spacious master with large walk-in closet and luxury bath. All situated on a very private wooded lot with a stream to the rear of the property. $319,950.

Buy This House “ERA Woody Hogg Elite Home” and we will list your home for FREE. Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more details

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